The Army Approaches
While the Yinling Sect was busily planning its resistance,
Inside the underground tunnel, the army sped forward like tigers emerging from the mountains.
They planned to use this underground passage to first reach Shen City, and then openly and legitimately head towards Yinling Valley.
The purpose of this is essentially to make an example of someone, so that others will see it.
Therefore, they would also casually pass through the outskirts of Shen City to resupply their supplies.
In fact, the military already knew everything through communications with the troops on the other side of the harbor.
It is also clear that many people want to make a big deal out of the fact that soldiers killed ordinary people.
However, in the face of absolute power, all these schemes and tricks are futile.
Before tomorrow's morning report comes out, the army only needs to show these people the consequences of disrupting order in the rear.
As for the others, those businessmen and politicians who value their lives will naturally take care of it themselves.
As the army rushed to Shen City, the Bound Captive's attention was focused on Shen City and the Yinling Sect.
Looking down from high above, Shisui sensed the approach of more and more individuals with high Psychic Energy levels through the nearby Radiant Feathers.
He knew that now was the perfect time to infiltrate that secret base.
"We need to hurry, maybe we can catch up with their Human Race strife."
The mountain wind swept through the lush green forests of the Jade Swallow Continent.
The moonlight was bright, but it couldn't illuminate the layers of shadows cast by the trees.
Suddenly, subtle ripples appeared in the sky above the forest.
A moment later, the Space Wormhole opened silently.
Shisui strode out, Space Wormhole behind him automatically healed.
He arrived at the forest based on the information provided by the municipal government.
However, looking around, all you see are trees; there's not a base, not even a building.
This was expected.
After all, the municipal government is aware that the confidentiality level of its database is limited, so it naturally will not record and archive more specific locations.
Therefore, the location of the base that Shisui learned was actually somewhat ambiguous.
Above the sky, the Ghoul's Kakugan appeared, its blood-red pupils widening, and red marks spreading from its eye sockets.
The Psychic Energy spread, and perception instantly enveloped the entire mountain forest.
"Um?"
In Shisui's perception, there were no hidden buildings or entrances on the ground.
On the contrary, the vines that entwine around certain trees possess a far greater amount of Psychic Energy than ordinary plants.
Just as Shisui was about to examine the vines more closely.
His Psychic Energy drew near to a certain rising mountain peak.
He sensed a familiar presence.
It's Psychic Energy Shield.
Shisui quickly adjusted his Psychic Energy fluctuations and stopped before touching the massive protective shield.
The next moment, several Radiant Feathers traversed space and arrived behind the protective barrier.
Through the Radiant Feathers, the Psychic Energy fluctuations rippled out once more.
In just a second or two, the Psychic Energy that had seeped into the depths of the mountain once again sensed the familiar aura.
This time, it's a large quantity of metal containing Psychic Energy.
It is not like a mineral vein, which contains impurities and is scattered in a disorderly manner.
Instead, it is a neatly laid-out state after being refined and shaped by someone.
These Psychic Energy metals possess inherent Psychic Energy barrier properties, so Shisui cannot easily enter them in a short period of time.
Shisui's attention was immediately drawn to these Psychic Energy metal plates.
They completely forgot what they were supposed to be investigating.
Because he knew he had found his purpose in this journey.
On the other side, in the suburbs of Shen City.
"Da da--!"
The rhythmic, massive sound of horses' hooves could be heard intermittently.
Below a hillside in the suburbs, the earth trembled slightly.
Then, as if pulled by something, the ground slowly opened up.
A huge, dark underground passage appeared at the foot of the hillside.
As the passageway appeared, the sound of horses' hooves became clearer.
The loud noise immediately alerted the soldiers on the city walls of Shen City.
They looked at each other, puzzled, and began to discuss amongst themselves.
"Huh? What's that noise?"
"I'm not quite sure, it sounded a bit like horses' hooves, but I'm not entirely sure..."
"Don't talk nonsense. If that's really the sound of horses' hooves, how many horses would that be? At least tens of thousands of people! Do you think this is a war?"
However, before the soldier could finish speaking, the entire area suddenly fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone was stunned by the sight before them; in the somewhat sweltering heat of the Jade Swallow Continent, it felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
In the distance, Ministry of War of 50,000 men suddenly appeared in the dark mountains and forests.
They were like a surging black torrent, rushing towards us at an astonishing speed.
The thunderous sound of hooves shook the earth, made the trees sway, and filled the city's defense soldiers with dread.
In the brief moment they were stunned, the advance reconnaissance team was already less than a kilometer from the city wall.
The soldiers on the city wall were so frightened by this sudden sight that their faces turned pale, their legs went weak, and they could barely stand.
Driven by their survival instincts, they stumbled around like headless flies, searching for the leader of the city defense team, hoping to get some instructions and protection.
In the blink of an eye, the reconnaissance team had already arrived in front of the city wall.
The young soldier at the front ignored the commotion on the city wall and just shouted loudly.
"This is the Jade Swallow Continent Fifth Army, ordered by our superiors to suppress the rebellious Yinling Sect!"
His voice was loud and authoritative, echoing across the open fields in front of the city walls, inspiring awe in all who heard it.
"We are currently passing through Shen City and are experiencing a shortage of military supplies; we need to replenish them."
We hope your city can provide support and assistance!
On the city wall, the crowd looked at each other in bewilderment.
They didn't realize what they had just heard until the city defense team leaders rushed over.
The soldiers, who were still on duty on the city wall, began to whisper among themselves as they hurriedly opened the city gates to welcome the Fifth Army's supply corps.
"Did you hear that? They said they're here to suppress the rebel forces!"
"Holy crap, treason! Such a serious crime, what did he do?!"
"I don't know, but I heard from my aunt's grandson that the people from the Yinling Sect are quite arrogant."
"Who cares, as long as they don't attack us."
The news spread rapidly, becoming the talk of the town in less than half an hour, overshadowing the original harbor conflict.
Inside the Shen City Commercial Association, the bank manager, upon hearing the news relayed by his secretary, instantly broke out in a cold sweat that soaked his back.
The smug satisfaction of scheming against the military was gone from his eyes; instead, regret and fear filled them.
If I had known, I shouldn't have gotten involved myself!
"Immediately order all our affiliated newspapers to halt their original plans!"
"Tomorrow's morning paper headline should be changed to 'Our Army Tried the Yinling Sect; Traitorous Forces Cannot Be Tolerated!'"
"Or perhaps it's something like the Shen City Commercial Association assisting the military in suppressing rebel forces!"
"Yes, sir! But, sir, regarding assistance and such..."
"Idiot! Go tell the people at the harbor to move the stockpiled supplies to the city gate while you're at it! Do I have to teach you?"
"Yes, yes, I'll take care of it right away!"
Tonight, for some, is destined to be a sleepless night.
And some others will probably rest in peace tonight.