News that Qing Chen had slain Purple Spider True Lord in battle and then taken three cities in Qiong Prefecture in succession spread;
like a storm of Spiritual Power sweeping across the Southern Borderlands, it raced in every direction at astonishing speed.
The shock it caused extended far beyond the battlefield itself, stirring waves at every level.
After all, if he kept fighting like this, at this rate, he would punch straight through Qiongzhou and reach Wu Gui's stronghold in Annan Province!
[Lingzhou, Heavenly Abyss Pass]
The first to receive the detailed battle report was naturally the nearby field headquarters of [Wei Ting], Qing Chen's nominal direct superior.
After all, Qing Chen could not overstep his authority and report directly to higher command.
When a personal guard hurried into the main tent with the Jade Slip containing recordings of parts of the battle, a list of the spoils, and Qing Chen's brief military account;
several other generals happened to be discussing military affairs with Wei Ting inside.
[Chan Master Wuxiang] was the first to recover from his shock. Ripples crossed his usually tranquil face as he pressed his palms together and sighed softly:
"That old monster Purple Spider exchanged blows with me a few years ago. His spells were bizarre, his Magic Treasures formidable, and he was vicious!
General Qing actually managed to kill him? Truly earth-shattering! Something I could never have imagined."
A jumble of feelings filled his heart. A dozen or so years ago, Qing Chen had still been a Deputy Gentleman of the Palace, coming before him meekly to exchange for a few treasures.
Now, he was almost his equal. No, he would soon surpass him.
A succession of unusual gleams flashed through the [Guanyin Tower Master]'s eyes.
Among those present, she had been the first to