Deep in the Dragon Rock Hall, Lin Qin slowly stopped his power, and the earthy yellow light flowing around him retreated into his body like a tide. He opened his eyes, and the light in his eyes flashed away, but his brows frowned slightly unconsciously. There was no conclusive evidence, but the intuition honed by countless life-and-death fights made him keenly aware of the unusual depression in the air.
He stood up and walked out of Cultivation Ground. The afternoon sun cast mottled light and shadow through the pillars. The school ground was filled with dust. Hosen was yelling at a recruit, "Be sure your wrist is steady! If you thrust like this, the gun will fall off before the enemy touches it!"
On the other side, Bader's unique loud voice resounded throughout the school grounds. "Look! The tomahawk is not an embroidery needle, you have to chop it like this!" He waved the giant ax like a door panel, causing a roaring sound to break through the air.
"What's unusual lately?" Lin Qin approached and directly interrupted their training.
Hosen turned around and wiped the sweat from his face. "Sir, everything is as usual. There are four main trade routes, east, west, south, and north. Patrol teams are on duty in three shifts every day. No abnormal news has been returned from the twelve open posts and eight hidden posts within fifty miles."
Bader put the giant ax on his shoulders and added in a loud voice, "Yes, sir. The surrounding forces, large and small, have been very peaceful recently since we wiped them out Grey Valley Road last time."
Lin Qin listened in silence and glanced at the soldiers who were training hard on the school field. This excessive calmness made the uneasiness in his heart more clear. He thought for a moment and issued an order, "From today on, the patrol range will be expanded to a hundred miles. Double sentries will be deployed at night. All patrol teams must be equipped with emergency signal magic scrolls. If any suspicious signs are found, they will alert the police immediately without asking for instructions."
Seeing Lin Qin's serious look, Hosen and Bader immediately restrained their casual attitude, straightened their backs and responded, "Yes! We will make arrangements immediately!"
After leaving the school grounds, Lin Qin came to the Interior Department. Old Jack was working on his desk, while Soros was standing in front of the map and thinking deeply.
"What's the situation inside?" Lin Qin asked.
Soros pointed to the Dragon Rock Territory map hanging on the wall and added, "The government affairs in each city are operating normally, and the implementation of the new tax law is going smoother than expected. It's just that... on several important trade routes in the south and north, the number of caravans has been significantly reduced recently, and some suppliers who were originally negotiated have also found excuses to delay delivery. I am worried that this may be some kind of signal."
At this time, Pallas's voice sounded in Lin Qin's mind, "I flew around the boundary of the territory and found no signs of large-scale military build-up or mobilization within my high-altitude field of vision."
Night falls slowly Black Wind City. The torches on the city wall are brightly lit, and the figures of the patrols shuttle back and forth in the light of the fire.
Hosen and Bader personally led the inspection team and did not miss any possible omissions.
In the Dragon Rock Hall, Lin Qin stood on the top terrace, looking into the dark night sky. Pallas transformed into a human form and stood beside him, with a vigilant light dancing in his golden eyes.
The figure of Elaine appeared silently beside Kasa like a ghost. A pair of cold eyes stared at him, and the strong murderous intention instantly enveloped Kasa: "This is not a consultation, but an order. If your stupid bloodthirsty desire dares to ruin His Majesty the Pope's plan, I swear in the name of the shadow that I will slit your throat with my own hands."
The order was quickly conveyed. Black Wind City immediately became busy inside and outside. Shi Gen led his team of craftsmen to install additional arrow stacks on the city wall. "It needs to be thicker by another foot," Shi Gen pointed to a section of the city wall and said to the disciples, "If the enemy attacks by force, this will be the focus."
Soros counted the inventory in the armory. "The arrows are still enough, but the kerosene reserve is insufficient. We have to find a way to get more."
Bader led a group of soldiers to set up a trap outside the city. "Bury these caltrops deeper," he commanded roughly, "If those sons of bitches step on them, a leg will be broken!"
Desri's voice is not high, but it has a strange penetrating power, "After all, he is the limit of the Saint Realm. As long as he promises not to interfere with the belief in light, Chaos Territory can be controlled by him Sovereign-
Useno was slightly startled. "Court first and then attack?"
Lin Qin walked to the map and traced his finger across the boundary line of Dragon Rock Territory: "The enemy will not be silent forever. Pass on the order and continue to strengthen the defenses of each city, especially Black Wind City. All the large city-defending crossbows and trebuchets in the warehouse must be inspected and maintained, with sufficient ammunition, and deployed in key positions. Recruit civilians to assist the army in digging deep trenches and setting up more horse-blocking and traps."
Kasa was sitting behind a backlit stone, boringly polishing the sharp edge of his bloody Serrated Scimitar with a whetstone. Hearing this, he waved his hand impatiently and replied via voice, "I know, I know, you've been saying this all the time. Waiting for the signal and the opportunity is really troublesome."
The members of the battle formation stood as still as stone sculptures Immovable. Only the occasional flash of light in their eyes showed that they were on high alert.
The two Ascetic set up layers of barriers around the camp. "The energy fluctuations here need to be more restrained," the elder Ascetic said to his companions, "We can't let them notice in advance."
Hosen personally urged the soldiers to check the defense equipment. "Each crossbow machine must be tested three times," he said sternly, "I want to ensure that it will not jam at the critical moment."
"Understood." Soros recorded immediately.
At the same time, in a thick shadow about ten miles away from the Radiant Church team, the Dark Church team was like dormant poisonous snakes, condensing all its aura.
Lin Qin nodded slightly. "What is supposed to come will always come. Tell everyone to rest in shifts tonight and maintain the highest level of vigilance."
Kasa Feeling the substantial killing intent, the impatience on his face subsided a little, he snorted angrily, put the scimitar back into the sheath, and stopped talking.
Bader After inspecting the last section of the city wall, he nodded with satisfaction. "This is enough for those bastards to drink from."
In a hidden valley about eighty miles away from Black Wind City, Radiant Church's team was taking their final rest. Useno walked up to Desri. The former pope was sitting cross-legged on a smooth boulder with his eyes closed, exuding a soft and calming atmosphere.
Desri slowly opened his eyes, his eyes calm and calm. "According to the established plan, we must first be polite and then attack."
"I can feel that danger is approaching." Pallas said.
Old Jack organized civilians to transport rolling stones and stones to the top of the city. "Be careful, these stones must be placed in convenient places." He warned them tirelessly.
"Sir, everything is ready." Useno reported in a low voice, "We can launch an attack early tomorrow morning when the defenders are changing defenses and their vigilance is relatively relaxed."
Useno A flash of understanding flashed in his eyes, and he bowed and said, "Your Excellency is wise." He immediately understood that this was not really expecting an answer, but rather occupying the absolute moral high ground.
"When the top experts move, they don't need an army to accompany them." Lin Qin looked out the window at the distant skyline, "If they really come, it will definitely be a thunderous beheading blow. Pallas, you stay in the city and be ready to fight at any time.
"An additional team of archers needs to be sent to the eastern section of the city wall," Hosen said to his deputy. "The view here is the best, but the defensive strength is insufficient."
Old Jack put down his quill and rubbed his sore eyes. "Return to the master, there is sufficient food and grass reserve, enough to last three months. Murphy's inspection team has recently screened the newly recruited personnel and eliminated three suspicious elements. At present, the internal situation is relatively stable.
Elaine turned to Shadow Angel Battle Formation members and conveyed the instruction silently. "Remain in deep stealth state.
Once the war starts tomorrow, we must break through to the Dragon Rock Hall in the shortest possible time."
The figure of Elaine is almost integrated with the dark side of the rock. She is sensing the movements of the Black Wind City and Radiant Church teams in the distance through a special dark secret method. "Kasa," she The voice sounded directly in Kasa's mind, cold and clear, "Remember, you must wait for my signal. Until the battle between Radiant Church and Lin Qin does not reach the expected level, you will never be allowed to act without authorization."