"Soldiers from Jiangnan?"
Seeing the approaching Jiangnan soldiers, Kagura frowned, and the technique she was about to unleash was abruptly halted.
Yes, she decided to attack the Ancient Demon first because she had found the right opportunity. She knew very well who the hidden figure among the Ancient Demon was, and eliminating that person was one of the main purposes of her personal visit. She had finally found an opportunity, but she did not expect that the Jiangnan soldiers would suddenly make their move at this crucial moment.
An army whose commander-in-chief is in trouble, yet they still dare to interfere in other people's squabbles? Have they gone mad?
Kagura kept her eyes fixed on the West Sea Army, but something strange happened. She didn't see Tian Heng, nor did she see the mysterious Tian Heng being that had previously severely injured him.
The leader of the West Sea Army was none other than Chen Baifeng from the Chen Household. Even she, who was usually good at scheming, was stunned and couldn't guess what was going on at all!
Meanwhile, the Ancient Demon guard captain, who was surrounded by the horde of giant pythons, also frowned deeply.
"My lord, what should we do?" asked the deputy general, Ying Sheng.
Ling Sheng and Ying Sheng are deputy generals personally trained and raised by the chief guard. They are both descendants of noble elders and were assigned to him when they were just hatched. They are his most loyal direct subordinates. At this time, Ling Sheng stays to guard the main hall, while Ying Sheng goes into battle as his personal deputy general.
"Go back immediately and gather five hundred guards to prepare for any possible attack."
The captain of the guards remained calm in the face of this sudden turn of events. The West Sea Army of Jiangnan was not weak; its elite elites were all Transcendent, and their numbers were comparable to the Ghost Army. Although they were not as strong, they were still a powerful army in the world. If such an opponent formed a military formation and surrounded them, it would indeed cause some trouble, but only some.
The guards were all composed of the orphans of the elders, and were at a level close to that of the deputy generals of other legions. They were among the strongest under the Transcendent. If the elite of the West Sea Army were Sixth Rank bloodline soldiers, then these guards were Third Rank martial artists. If they were not supported by the military formation, they could easily take on a hundred men each.
The army's formation cannot be broken, but trying to hold them back is a pipe dream.
Of course, the only thing to be wary of is that mysterious celestial being who suddenly made a move. That person's strength is probably at the King Level at any time. If he and Kagura suddenly join forces and use assassin methods to attack me and my deputy, there might be some risks if they are tied down and we lose command.
Therefore, he sent Ying Sheng back to mobilize 500 guards to provide support at any time. Even if he was held back by the assassin's methods and his men were unable to break through for the time being without command, with the deputy general leading 500 men ready to provide support at any time, they could help the guards break through as soon as possible.
"Yes!" Upon receiving the order, Ying Sheng rushed towards the Azure Dragon Palace without hesitation, preparing to mobilize troops for support.
The head guard secretly kept a watchful eye on Kagura's side, in case a hidden expert suddenly made a move.
The expert he expected didn't appear, but something he never expected happened.
First, the soldiers from Jiangnan, once they reached a distance, showed no intention of attacking. They simply watched from a short distance, like a group of spectators watching a play. This attitude of surrounding without attacking made him increasingly unsure of what Jiangnan was up to, and it made him even more wary than if he were to attack them directly.
What made him even more wary was his deputy, Ying Sheng.
He's been gone for more than fifteen minutes, but shows no sign of returning.
He didn't think anyone could threaten Ying Sheng. Ying Sheng was his strongest deputy general, and his strength was at the peak below the King Level. Even with Kagura's terrifying performance just now, it would take at least ten rounds to take him down alone. He could protect himself without any problem, and there shouldn't be any other army that could stop him.
Even a force of five hundred guards, when formed into a battle formation, is extremely formidable. No one below the King Level can withstand them. Without the cover of an army, it would be impossible for them to carry out an assassination.
But why haven't they come back yet?
Could it be that celestial phenomenon?
He also noticed that the mysterious person who had been holding Tian Heng hostage in Jiangnan had disappeared. He was not without vigilance, but given Ying Sheng's strength, no matter what kind of opponent he encountered, he shouldn't have been able to kill him silently. There was no way that someone below the King Level could kill him silently. If a King Level power appeared, he couldn't possibly not have sensed it.
What exactly happened?
Moreover, Kagura's side is also surrounded, wasting their troops and seemingly trying to do something to me. However, the Jiangnan army has arrived but hasn't done anything, resulting in a stalemate. What exactly is going on?
"Um, Mr. Chen, are we just going to leave it like this?"
In the West Sea Army, Vice Admiral Tian Yu asked cautiously.
This was the first time he had ever seen troops brought here to watch a show, even after years on the battlefield. It was truly an eye-opener. Moreover, the mysterious man had taken his commander hostage and disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only this one request, which put him in a real dilemma.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't have abandoned his commander and retreated. The other side's demands didn't seem unreasonable. If the other side had asked him and others to join the battle, he would definitely have refused. But just watching was not an option.
"What else can we do?" Chen Baifeng smiled slightly. "Does the general intend to abandon Tian Heng?"
"How could that be?" Tian Yu puffed out his chest, his face full of righteous indignation. "Even if there's only a sliver of hope, we have to bring the commander-in-chief and our lord back, don't we?"
Chen Baifeng pursed his lips but said nothing, instead continuing to look towards the battlefield.
The number of Heavenly Python in the Northern Lands is greater than I expected. Even now, giant pythons continue to emerge from the ground, seemingly endless. But if that's all, it's still not enough against a regular army reinforced by military formations, especially considering the terrifying quality of their troops, which even far surpasses His Majesty's Ghost Army.
What's the point of this kind of attack? To wear down the opponent?
Do the Northern Lands have enough Heavenly Python to consume? Aren't those demons afraid of death?
And where did it go that day?
Chen Baifeng had a rough idea of Tianxiang's identity, but he was still not entirely sure. The fact that Tianxiang had disappeared with Tian Heng made him uneasy. In the current situation, if he wasn't careful, he and the Chen Household family members might all be stuck here. The fact that he had no choice but to leave immediately put him under immense pressure.
He could sense that the battlefields were in a strange stalemate, as if some unseen force was manipulating the situation, though he couldn't quite put his finger on who was behind it all.
Now all I can do is pray that my guess about that celestial phenomenon is right; otherwise, if the Chen Household is wiped out here, I will truly be a sinner against my family!
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"Right here with us?"
The atmosphere in the Azure Dragon Palace was at its most solemn at this moment. While other places were still shrouded in mystery, this place had reached its climax.
The Thousand-Faced Fox's speculation put everyone on edge, especially after Master Ying Sheng said, "Right here beside me."
The others were tense, Ying Sheng was under considerable pressure as well. He had no soldiers available, so he should have gone back to report immediately. However, if it was Thousand-Faced Fox who had infiltrated, the priority here would be higher, because he knew that there was something very important in the main palace, and the consequences would be severe if Thousand-Faced Fox discovered it.
Moreover, if this thing isn't found immediately, it will likely become even more troublesome once chaos ensues!
Thinking of this, a murderous glint flashed in Ying Sheng's eyes, and without hesitation, he threw a punch at the remaining ten guards!
He was already a top-tier expert among the kings, and now he suddenly attacked. How could the guards react in time? In an instant, they were blasted into a pool of flying flesh and blood by that domineering punch!
This ruthless tactic left Zhang Xiaoyun and her companion stunned.
With a single punch from Ying Sheng, none of the ten men survived; they were all reduced to flesh and blood, the Ancient Demon blood worms within them convulsing amidst the carnage.
Ying Sheng frowned. Had he misunderstood?
Or perhaps...
Ying Sheng turned around and looked at Zhang Xiaoyun and Zhang Zhiyun.
At this moment, both of them felt a chill run down their spines from being stared at.
Especially Zhang Xiaoyun, who is a member of the royal family. Among the royal family members who have successfully hatched, only he and Ziyue are left. Logically speaking, the other party would never dare to attack him easily.
But looking at the violent glint in the other person's eyes, he really couldn't figure it out.
This is bizarre! Everyone seems a bit off.