Chasing Down the Killer

"Good! Good! Good!"

Looking at Su Nanxing, Gu Jinlai said "good" three times.

Although Su Nanxing spent a total of four Spirit Nourishing Pills to break through, he at least broke through within three months.

Resistance can develop from taking the same type of medicine in a short period of time.

Although many people have achieved the Spirit Refining with only three to five Spirit Nourishing Pills, they basically maintain a frequency of one pill per year.

Su Nanxing's efficiency...

He is considered outstanding among all the True Person of Spirit Refining.

"Senior Brother Su's breakthrough came at just the right time."

Gu Chaoyang was genuinely happy.

With an extra Spirit Refining on their side, their chances of winning increase by one point.

"Please give your instructions, Master."

Su Nanxing respectfully.

"Summon everyone for a meeting."

Throughout Gu Jinlai, the ancient sun has been instructed.

"Yes."

Gu Chaoyang responded enthusiastically and withdrew.

Half an hour later.

With the great battle approaching, Gu Jinlai the affairs of Qiushan Cave were put aside, and the elite troops originally stationed there were withdrawn, with only three hundred new recruits sent to maintain operations.

At this moment, Su Nanxing, Gu Chaoyang, Nian Buwang, Gu Chifeng, Gu Luochen, Gu Qingmei, and Gu Junxiu and Gu Junlei, who were in charge of logistics, all gathered in the courtyard.

"How is bullet production going?"

Inquiries Gu Jinlai.

"We currently have more than 1.66 million rounds of ammunition, including 49,000 rounds of close-in weapon system (CIWS) ammunition."

Gu Junlei immediately said.

The mission of one million bullets was overfulfilled, enough for a major war.

After all, even a powerful weapon like the Gatling gun, known as the "Thunder," only has a maximum rate of fire of 6,000 rounds.

Moreover, at maximum rate of fire, the barrel will melt in no time; under normal circumstances, a rate of fire of 2,000 rounds per minute is sufficient.

"Because we didn't want to waste explosives, we produced fewer rockets, but Black Arrow produced 13,000. These arrows are extremely powerful and are fired by our squad members with heavy bows. Once they form a rain of arrows, they pose a huge threat to those Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, or Core Forming."

Gu Junxiu added from the side.

"Good."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

There are only ten Thunder Gatling guns, but there are thirty martial artists who follow the path of Demonic Beasts.

In addition, there were also various elite troops transferred from the Gu Clan and Meteor Guards who had defected during this period.

There are hundreds of these people.

And these fewer than 140 people are the strongest trump card in Gu Jinlai.

"Lingxiao City is where we rose to power. We cannot fight in Lingxiao City, otherwise the entire Lingxiao City will be destroyed. Fortunately, the people from Heavenly Gang Sect have joined forces with Zhang Lu."

Gu Jinlai, pointing to a location on the map behind him, he said, "We're here to fight a decisive battle."

"Stele Mountain!?"

Gu Chaoyang was taken aback.

This is a...

In a flat area stretching for more than ten miles, a steep slope over forty meters long suddenly appears.

It resembles a giant stone tablet lying flat on the ground, hence the name "Stele Mountain".

Here...

It is indeed the best location for combat.

"In addition, I plan to take only 130 people with me to this battle. Gu Chaoyang and Nian Buwang, you have mastered the Gang Qi, so stay in Lingxiao City to maintain its operation. The few rockets are to be distributed by you. If necessary, you can retreat to the military workshop fortifications, blow up the military workshop and hide underground, and wait for our return to reinforce us."

This Gu Jinlai.

"One hundred and thirty people!?"

Gu Chaoyang, Nian Buwang, and the others widened their eyes.

Among them, Gu Chaoyang reacted very quickly and said, "Heavenly Gang, according to the information we have received, not only did the Supreme Elder Su Bieli and the Sect Master Su Fangzheng, two Core Forming Spirit Refining, go out of the Tiangang Sect, but they also brought more than 20 Core Formation cultivators and more than 200 Qi Refining and Gang Condensing experts. The Meteor Guard Zhang Lu's side also has many experts, with Core Forming and more than 150 Qi Gang Condensing and Qi Refining cultivators."

He took a deep breath. "These are still experts above the Qi Refining. In addition, Zhang Lu mobilized six hundred reserve Meteor Guards, Heavenly Gang Sect also 'borrowed' two thousand elites from the City Lord Mansion! This force... is completely equivalent to ten Spirit Refining!"

"Ten Spirit Refining?"

Gu Jinlai waved his hand, pointing directly at Gu Chifeng, Gu Qingmei, Gu Luochen, and the others. "I say, ten of them are equivalent to twenty Spirit Refining Battle Power!"

Gu Chaoyang was startled.

He began to carefully recall the power of the Gatling gun's barrage.

Compared to Qi Refining, Gang Condensing is unparalleled in its killing power.

Compared to Gang Condensing, Core Forming is more powerful and can prolong life.

But Spirit Refining...

By using the subtle control of divine sense, one can use one part of force as two or even three parts.

Their explosive power and perception are much stronger than those of the Core Forming Soul stage, but they are still essentially at the Core Forming Soul stage.

At present, although the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Meteor Guard have many powerful figures, there are only three people who have reached the Spirit Refining.

As long as you're careful not to get close to them when they unleash their power, the rest— Core Forming, Gang Condensing, and Qi Refining —are all fine.

Gu Chaoyang suddenly looked up.

"That's possible!"

"It's not just possible, it's certain."

Gu Jinlai said repeatedly, "This is still because I haven't cultivated any spirit beasts. If I gave you ten swift dragons, you could equip them with 'Thunder' Gatling guns, and you could charge and kill thousands of enemies at will."

Gu Chifeng, Gu Luochen, and the others had gleaming eyes and were filled with excitement.

"I am willing to die for my ancestor!"

"Good! I'll explain the tactics to you on the way, and we'll sweep away all enemies! Let them see what an invincible army is!"

Gu Jinlai looked at Gu Junxiu and Gu Junlei and said, "Equip them with all their gear, gather the men, and meet at the city gate in three hours!"

"Yes."

Gu Chifeng and the others responded loudly.

"Ancestor, let us go together."

Ancient Chaoyang Road.

"Lingxiao City needs to be guarded."

Gu Jinlai, he slowly exhaled. "Perhaps the Heavenly Gang Sect has many experts, perhaps the Meteor Guard has many strong men, but after nearly a year of accumulation, we are no longer weak. Anyone who thinks they can disregard us will pay the price for their arrogance. Today, let us light the torch and let our light shine in Star Province and Chi Province."

"As the Ancestor commands!"

"Boom!"

Lingxiao City, two hundred warhorses carrying equipment and knights left the city amidst the sound of hooves.

At the same time, Lingxiao City closed its gates, and soldiers who had just begun training stepped onto the city walls. Under the supervision of a few Gu Clan members, they patrolled the city in preparation for a major enemy.

On the other side, more than a hundred miles away from Lingxiao City.

An elite force of over 2,400 men is moving forward.

Of these 2,400 elite troops, 400 were stationed in the center.

Six hundred knights, riding tall horses, patrolled the area to prevent surprise attacks.

Fourteen hundred heavily armored soldiers marched forward.

Because even the weakest among the selected elites had reached the level of Body Tempering, they moved forward in armor at a surprisingly fast pace.

It is estimated that it will only take one day to cross a hundred miles and arrive at the foot of Lingxiao City.

At this moment, smoke and dust billowed on the horizon.

Immediately afterwards, a team of scouts reported that Meteor Guard had arrived.

Among the 2,400 people, the two leaders, surrounded by a dozen or so experts, rode forward quietly, waiting.

Before long, thirteen people emerged from the nearly one thousand-person line ahead and arrived at the scene.

"Elder Su, Sect Leader Su."

Among the thirteen riders, the two leading ones greeted each other with clasped hands.

"Zhang Zhangxingshi".

Su Bieli and Su Fangzheng nodded slightly, then turned their gaze to another middle-aged man. "This must be Mr. Zhou."

"I have met the two of True Person."

The middle-aged man, Master Zhou, bowed.

He was a Daoist master.

They came with Lawyer Zhang for two reasons: first, to find a way to counter gunpowder weapons; and second...

This is also to prevent the use of certain celestial master methods to overturn the Gu Jinlai, and to use celestial master secret techniques to counterbalance it.

"I imagine you are all well aware of the information about the Ancient Demon Gu, so I will not go into too much detail. Since all those who witnessed the Ancient Demon Gu's actions are dead, we cannot guarantee that the Ancient Demon Gu may have other trump cards. Therefore, to be on the safe side, we must treat him as if he were a great Demonic Beasts and not be careless in the slightest."

Su Bieli said.

"That's only natural."

Zhang Lu nodded. "The Ancient Demon Gu is ruthless and insane. He murdered the garrison commander Shangguan sent by my Meteor Guard. Today, he will surely die."

Just then, a blood eagle swept across the sky and landed at an extremely fast speed behind Zhang Lu, near a Core Forming.

The man Core Forming reached out and supported the blood eagle, quickly obtaining the information brought by the strange beast.

After glancing at it, he stepped forward and said urgently, "My lord, news has come from Lingxiao City that the Ancient Demon Gu has gathered all his elite troops, absconded with a great deal of wealth, and abandoned the city to flee."

"Abandon the city and flee?"

Zhang Lu was taken aback. "He recruited six thousand men in Lingxiao City. Logically, he should still have the strength to fight. Why would he want to escape? Is there a trap?"

"It is true that he recruited six thousand men, but all six thousand were new recruits who had been trained for less than three months. How much combat power could they have? It is perfectly normal for them to abandon the city and flee."

Su Bieli replied matter-of-factly, "Isn't it too late to think about running away now? Ha, how naive! Did he think he could rest easy by blaming the deaths of Xiaotong and Xiaojiu on the Purgatory Sect? Did he think we were fools?"

Zhang Luyi pondered for a moment.

Gunpowder has been the most deadly weapon Gu Jinlai.

Gunpowder can be used for ambushes.

In recent days, he has secretly mobilized hundreds of Meteor Guards to roam around Lingxiao City. If he were to bury a large amount of gunpowder somewhere, the Meteor Guards would surely notice.

Moreover, if you put yourself in his shoes, if he were besieged by a Star Master and many powerful figures from the Heavenly Gang Sect, abandoning the city and fleeing with all the wealth would be the right choice.

With money and skilled fighters, there's nowhere you can't make a comeback. Why stay in Lingxiao City and fight to the death?

"Chase after him, we can't let him escape. With such a large force, if we can't kill the ancient demon, the Meteor Guard and the Heavenly Gang Sect will become a laughing stock in Star Province."

Zhang Lu gave the order.

At the same time, he Dao of Alchemy, "Black Hawk, keep a close eye on the movements of the Ancient Demon and the others and report back to me."

The man known as Black Hawk nodded and released the beast into the air once more.

Through the strange beasts, he soon learned the movement routes from Gu Jinlai.

After analyzing the map briefly, Zhang Lu quickly made a decision. "Here!"

He pointed to an area called Beishan: "Based on our respective movement speeds, we will intercept the ancient demon here! This is a plain with excellent visibility; any ambush or trap will be immediately apparent."

Su Bieli glanced at it, nodded in agreement, and shouted, "Then what are we waiting for? March! Chase! He killed our Heavenly Gang Sect members and thinks he can escape? Even if the Heavenly King himself came today, he couldn't save him, I said it!"