Stone Fort Ambush Conceals Their Forms, Chrysanthemum Douluo Leads the Assault to Breach the Defenses

Morning light pierced the clouds and spilled across the rolling hills. A bluish-gray Stone Fort stood abruptly beside the mountain road, the City Defense Great Crossbows atop its walls gleaming with a cold metallic sheen. Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Bai Chenxiang landed on the fort's roof, the wind tugging at their robes as the outline of the distant forest gradually came into view.

Xiao Wu gazed at the Stone Forts appearing every ten li below, her eyes full of curiosity. Tugging on Tang San's sleeve, she asked, "Third Brother, why is there a Stone Fort every ten li along this supply route? They look so small and crude. What use could they possibly have?"

Tang San ran his fingers over the fort's weathered walls, his gaze settling on the busy soldiers standing guard within. He explained, "These Stone Forts may look ordinary, but they are the key to protecting the grain supply line. They can house soldiers for daily patrols, but more importantly, they are equipped with City Defense Great Crossbows. Their range is long and their power formidable, allowing them to effectively stop small-scale Soul Master raids. Once all the Stone Forts are completed and form a mutually supporting defensive line, the supply units can take shelter in the nearest fort whenever enemies attack. They can rely on the defensive works to hold the enemy off and buy time for reinforcements."

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure raced out from the eastern forest. It was an Agility Hall disciple responsible for scouting. Landing before Tang San, he reported gravely, "Sect Master, the enemy Soul Master squad is still twenty li away. They are extremely fast, and their presence is well concealed. The terrain ahead is open. If we continue flying forward, we will likely be noticed