125: Chapter 124: Finish it in One Go (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets) 125: Chapter 124: Finish it in One Go (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets) “Of course,”
Xu Ming nodded and said, “This ti, with Lord Li’s movents being so extensive, the people of Ghost Head Stronghold are not fools, and naturally, they won’t just sit back and wait for death.
I heard that recently Ghost Head Stronghold has been continuously attacking and sweeping through nearly all the mountain bandits nearby, absorbing a large number of them, and their strength has greatly increased.
As for the water bandits, they should cooperate with Ghost Head Stronghold to launch so attacks against Qinghe Town.
Therefore, Lord Li naturally needed to leave enough manpower to guard the safety of Qinghe Town.”
Tong Zhan nodded in agreent and said, “Qinghe Town is the foundation.
If Qinghe Town falls, even if we successfully wipe out Ghost Head Stronghold, it would still be a failure.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Shaoping finally understood.
As for Bai Ziyue, he felt a sense of calm in his heart.
*In this operation, he only had the mindset that if he could kill enemies, he would, and if not, he would just lie low.*
*After all, with formidable enemies ahead, there were taller people to stand in front of him.
He only needed to ensure his own safety and never considered standing out.*
*However, in Qinghe Town, if there were indeed attacks by water bandits, it made him sowhat worried.*
*But thinking that he had already arranged for the safety of his parents and relatives, ensuring that even if chaos occurred, it would not affect them, he gradually felt at ease.*
Soon, as if the officials in front had reached an agreent, with a command, everyone left Qinghe Town in a mighty force, heading twenty miles away towards Ghost Head Mountain and Ghost Head Stronghold.
By this ti, Bai Ziyue and the others naturally noticed the number of experts accompanying them on this journey.
“Guard of Qinghe Town, Yang Zhengling, Sect Leader Liu Dong of the Sunburst Gang, Left Guardian Zhao Jing, Li Yue with the ‘Clothes-staining Hand’, General Su Hee, and Daoist Wutong who practices immortal techniques…
a total of six strong individuals have gathered.
In addition, there were nine Peak Inner Cultivation Martial Artists well-known in Qinghe Town.
This should be enough to wipe out Ghost Head Stronghold, right?”
Looking at the several experts walking ahead, Qin Shaoping said with a hint of excitent.
“This ti, the downfall of Ghost Head Stronghold is unavoidable.
However, whether they can completely annihilate it is uncertain.
After all, the strength of the three chiefs of the other side is indeed not weak.
The Third Chief alone has the power of the Inner Power Realm, and together with the Second Chief, who is said to have reached the level of a third-class expert, not to ntion the mysterious and undoubtedly strongest Great Chief.”
Xu Ming sighed and said,
“Whether victory can be achieved is uncertain.”
Bai Ziyue sighed inwardly and once again glanced at the calm-faced Daoist Wutong ahead.
…
Ghost Head Mountain was right beside the official road, not as precipitous as outsiders imagined.
Of course, it was by no ans a flat and smooth path either.
There was only one mountain path that led directly to the mountain top, reaching Ghost Head Stronghold.
This mountain path was not only rugged and difficult to traverse but also filled with various traps.
Except for the individuals from Ghost Head Stronghold themselves, ordinary people would find it extrely difficult to pass through easily.
Unbeknownst to them, under the leadership of Yang Zhengling, the guard, a bandit extermination team of over five hundred people had arrived at the foot of Ghost Head Stronghold at Ghost Head Mountain.
“The path ahead is not easy to walk.
The last ti we tried to eliminate the bandits, we lost more than twenty people along this very mountain path before reaching the gate of Ghost Head Stronghold.”
Standing at the foot of the mountain, a soldier said with sowhat flickering eyes.
This person was one of the veterans who had participated in the last campaign to eliminate Ghost Head Stronghold, and his mories of this mountain path were very vivid.
Everyone else, upon hearing this, felt a weight in their hearts.
If they lost more than twenty subordinates before the battle even started, it would be a huge blow to their morale.
“Really?
But this ti, it is entirely different.
Not only are the people accompanying us stronger, but having learned from lessons, we naturally have co prepared.”
Yang Zhengling cast a cold glance at the soldier and said, “Bring them up.”
Soon, two young n with dark complexions ca forward.
“Next, we’ll count on you.
If you can lead us safely to the mountain top, you will be pardoned and regain your freedom,”
Yang Zhengling promised, looking at the two.
These two were mountain bandits from Ghost Head Stronghold who failed to escape after the Third Chief massacred the people of Ancient Rhys Pavilion last ti.
“Rest assured, my lord, we know what to do,”
one of them said solemnly.
The other nodded repeatedly, showing a look of awe.
“Alright, lead the way.”
Yang Zhengling nodded and said.
The two responded and hurried to the front.
Neither the governnt nor any other forces fully trusted the two.
Aside from allowing them to lead the way, six experienced hunters followed behind them, searching for any possible traps.
Although the journey was slow, it was safe enough.
Unconsciously, an hour passed, and through careful inspection, all the deeply hidden traps were uncovered.
The peril of so traps was such that seeing them sent a shiver through the heart.
Such dangers could affect not only the common folk but even Martial Artists skilled in External Forging and Internal Cultivation, causing injury if they were careless.
The consequences of falling into such a trap would be unbearable for most before the impending battle.
*”Is this Ghost Head Stronghold?
We’ve finally arrived.”*
In the distance, a massive mountain stronghold appeared before everyone.
*A sense of tension and excitent welled up in everyone’s hearts.*
In this emotional state, their pace unconsciously quickened.
Before long, everyone arrived at the halfway point of the mountain, less than a hundred ters away from the gates of Ghost Head Stronghold.
From their position, they could clearly see the countless figures of Ghost Head Stronghold’s people, nervously guarding inside the fortress.
“It seems the people of Ghost Head Stronghold aren’t foolish, all tucked inside the stronghold.
If they don’t co out, we’ll have to choose to attack forcefully.”
Yang Zhengling looked at the distant Ghost Head Stronghold and said solemnly.
“Lord Yang, I say we should just charge directly, blast open the gates of Ghost Head Stronghold, rush in and finish the job.”
Li Yue, known as Clothes-staining Hand, looked at the distant fortress with an expression of disdain and said.
“Breaking through this stronghold isn’t difficult, but the hundred ters ahead are indeed the most dangerous.
Even if we charge straight at them, there will be casualties.”
General Su Hee, holding a long spear, frowned and said.
Although the military team feared no casualties, their combined breath made their combat strength unparalleled.
However, with only a little over twenty people, their numbers were limited and couldn’t exert much strength, so caution was necessary.
“Sect Leader Liu, what do you think?”
Yang Zhengling looked at Sunburst Gang Sect Leader Liu Dong.
“I, Liu, am just a martial artist.
Regarding strategy, I have no understanding at all, completely following Lord Yang’s instructions.”
Liu Dong shook his head and said.
“Alright, Daoist Wutong, we’ll rely on you next.”
Yang Zhengling nodded, not being modest, as he was appointed by Li Xun to act as the chief commander for this bandit suppression, with even Su Hee and Li Yue assigned under him to heed his orders, he naturally accepted the responsibility.
“No problem.”
Daoist Wutong nodded, and instantly, a violent spiritual pressure surged from his body.
In the sky, an enormous dark cloud silently appeared, chilling the air significantly.
Those with weaker physiques shivered involuntarily.
*Magic!*
In the many gazes surrounding him, there was a sense of awe.
*Magic, to command the might of heaven and earth.*
*Truly unpredictable and mysterious.*
“Ice rain technique, fall!”
Daoist Wutong shouted, and droplets of water instantly condensed into ice, then fell from the void onto the ground like sharp arrows.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The ice rain glided along, pushing directly toward the gates of Ghost Head Stronghold.
Simultaneously, traps on the ground exploded, with the violent sound of triggered chanisms and traps shooting up, sending chills down the spines of those hearing it from afar.
“Good, worthy of Daoist Wutong, this single technique alone could reduce our casualties by more than ten people.”
Yang Zhengling revealed a hint of excitent on his face and said.
“You’re too kind.”
Daoist Wutong smiled and said.
“Alright, next, charge!”
As he spoke, Yang Zhengling’s face turned stern, his figure streaking forward like lightning towards Ghost Head Stronghold.
As soon as his voice fell, Li Yue leapt forward like a spring, with speed surprisingly surpassing his, crossing tens of ters in a blink.
“Charge!”
The other officers, led by General Su Hee, and many skilled martial artists from Sunburst Gang also advanced.
“Charge!”
Qin Shaoping and Tong Zhan were also inspired, their montum surging as they hurried to keep up.
Bai Ziyue quickly pulled, whispering, *”Wait a mont.”*
Beside him, Xu Ming quickly said, *”Wait for the Sect Leader to break the gates before proceeding.
Otherwise, if we rush too close together, any unexpected incident and there won’t be anywhere to dodge, easily leading to accidents.”*
Tong Zhan, experienced in Jianghu, soon regained awareness, slowing his steps.
“Yang Zhengling, I rember vividly your previous spear, this ti I want you to co but never leave.”
“Release!”
A thick voice suddenly shouted from within the stronghold.
Imdiately, the sound of bowstrings being pulled and arrows being fired quickly followed.
“Oh no, it’s archery!”
“Crossbow arrows, how could they possibly have crossbow arrows?”
“Take cover!”
…
Voices full of panic followed.
Bows and crossbows were crucial military armants tightly controlled by the governnt, with severe penalties for any non-military forces possessing them.
Most people truly didn’t expect the people of Ghost Head Stronghold to have such things.
Even if these bows and crossbows weren’t as powerful as so of the military’s heavier weapons, they were enough to instill fear in most External Forging Martial Artists.
*Against the flesh of External Forging Level individuals, those sharp arrowheads could not be stopped.*
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Instantly, countless arrows flew out like a rain of arrows, covering a large area in front.
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