An Army at the Border! The Disheartened Martial Artists of the Xingfeng Sect
Liu Mu did not answer the staff member's question, but instead fell into deep thought.
He didn't understand why Chen Feng suddenly wanted to go abroad.
If it was for academic exchange, there shouldn't have been no news for so long.
And it's highly unlikely that the Eagle Sauce Country would know that Chen Feng is the boss behind Xingfeng Group.
They kept Chen Feng's identity strictly confidential.
It would be very difficult to find Chen Feng within their internal system.
You cannot access information about Chen Feng unless you reach a certain level.
"Go contact the people at the embassy and ask them to help check where Little Chen went after he went to the Eagle Sauce Country."
Liu Mu gave instructions to the staff.
At this moment, Liu Mu could only hope that Chen Feng was alright.
If Chen Feng is indeed arrested, then he will have no choice but to submit an application to higher authorities.
No matter the cost, Chen Feng must return to China.
Painting Scroll World, the border region, and the majestic pass shrouded in clouds.
The Ningguo army is currently assembling here.
Gathering an army of 600,000 at once is no easy task.
The army has been assembled here for several days.
On the city wall inside the pass, Ning Chen, dressed in armor, sat atop a massive horned beast.
They were looking at the border area in the distance.
As the crown prince of Ningguo, Ning Chen personally led the expedition this time.
The 600,000-strong army already represents nearly 80% of the military strength of their Ning Kingdom.
To destroy a mere two hundred miles of northern territory, there would have been no need to mobilize so many troops.
But the other side has a cultivator among them.
Since ancient times, battles among cultivators have been a matter of life and death.
Xueyangzi's fate was intertwined with that of the Ningguo royal family.
If Xue Yangzi is defeated, then the Ning Kingdom royal family will be doomed.
Only by mobilizing the entire nation's military can we guarantee absolute safety.
"Your Highness, the troops will be fully assembled today."
A general standing nearby spoke respectfully.
Ning Chen nodded:
"Is there any movement from the north?"
Another general, carrying a halberd, said with a smile:
"After the news of our planned large-scale military operation spread, the entire northern border descended into chaos."
"I've heard that some people are already planning to leave the northern border for the Yue Kingdom,"
Upon hearing this, Ning Chen smiled noncommittally.
It was impossible for these people from the north to travel to the Yue Kingdom.
Their Ning Kingdom has already issued an edict to wage war against the northern border.
According to the agreement of the Six Nations Alliance, if two countries go to war, other countries cannot accept cultivators from other countries.
This is also a blood-feeding agreement.
This is like if Ning and Yue Kingdom were to engage in a blood-for-food trade, and Yue Kingdom's martial arts forces were to flee to Xue for refuge.
How can this blood-feeding transaction be completed then?
"How is the situation at the Xingfeng Sect?" Ning Chen then inquired.
The general holding the halberd replied;
"I heard they're already organizing manpower. I'm quite curious, does Xingfeng Sect really intend to face us with such a small force?"
The surrounding generals burst into laughter upon hearing this.
Their laughter was naturally a sign of the Xingfeng Sect's foolishness.
Their army alone has several hundred martial artists at the Transformation Realm.
Not to mention other martial artists.
With this lineup, how could Xingfeng Sect possibly withstand it?
Ning Chen looked at the generals and said solemnly:
"We must not be careless. I've heard that the Xingfeng Sect possesses a unique method for using concealed weapons."
"Back then, our Yue Kingdom's 20,000-strong army was utterly defeated because of the special hidden weapons possessed by the Xingfeng Sect."
Upon hearing this, the generals all stopped smiling; they had naturally heard of the Xingfeng Sect's hidden weapons.
At that moment, a soldier rode up on a unicorn to report:
"Report! The martial artists of the Xingfeng Sect have arrived at the border!"
Ning Chen immediately asked:
How many people?
The soldier, with a strange expression, said, "There are about three thousand men."
Everyone laughed upon hearing this.
Three thousand men dare to challenge their six hundred thousand-strong army? Aren't they just throwing their lives away?
Ning Chen also smiled:
"Let's go see those people from the Xingfeng Sect."
Ning Chen planned to take a portion of his troops over to investigate first; it would be best if he could get the Xingfeng Sect to surrender without a fight.
Xue Yangzi was working with other cultivators to set up an array to deal with Chen Feng.
Without Xueyangzi's orders, Ning Chen would not have led a large army to attack the northern border.
At the border, Wang Hu appeared at the border crossing with a group of the Xingfeng Sect warriors.
At this moment, Wang Hu is observing his surroundings.
The border regions are mostly plains.
But there are still some high mountains around.
"Mo Yang, later you will lead two hundred inner sect martial artists to the nearby high mountain to ambush them, while I will lead the outer sect people to hold them off from a distance in front."
Wang Hu gave instructions to one of the inner sect martial artists beside him.
The inner sect martial artist named Mo Yang cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Elder!"
Mo Yang is a member of the Mo family who recently joined the inner sect.
But he has exceptional talent and has already reached the Ninth Layer of the Acquired Realm of the Acquired Realm.
The Gatling gun left behind by Wu Xing was handed over to Mo Yang by Wang Hu.
At this moment, the martial artists of the Xingfeng Sect suddenly felt the ground seem to be trembling.
Everyone immediately looked towards the border.
In the distance, at the edge of the plain, a vast, dark mass of soldiers appeared, seemingly endless, stretching to the very end of the horizon.
Such power creates an extremely strong sense of oppression.
The martial artists of the Xingfeng Sect all had solemn expressions; the Ning Kingdom's army had actually mobilized so quickly.
They had only just arrived at the border and hadn't even made the basic preparations.
"Elder, should we leave now?"
Mo Yang inquired.
Wang Hu did not answer, but instead took out a walkie-talkie and asked:
"Their entire army has been mobilized?"
A voice came from the walkie-talkie:
"No, it's only a small portion; the main army is still at Yunxiong Pass!"
The person speaking to Wang Hu was a martial artist from the Xingfeng Sect responsible for intelligence gathering.
He was using binoculars from a high vantage point to survey the situation at Yunxiong Pass.
Upon hearing this, Wang Hu immediately understood.
These people probably didn't come to start a direct war; they were just there to intimidate them.
"Prepare for battle!" Wang Hu shouted.
All the Xingfeng Sect warriors loaded their rifles and aimed them at the approaching army.
Mo Yang, who was standing next to him, also lifted up the Gatling gun.
Mo Yang's face was filled with excitement at that moment.
The reason was simple: Wang Hu had handed the Gatling gun to him.
This is undoubtedly a sign of trust in him.
Moreover, this is also an opportunity for Mo Yang to make a contribution.
Before he came, Mo Chen had told him to fight well and that this was the best he could do if Xingfeng Sect could win.
He will definitely reward those who have made contributions.
The Ningguo army, located a kilometer away, stopped and did not choose to continue advancing.
A dozen or so people riding unicorns approached Wang Hu and his group.
The leader was Ning Chen.
Mo Yang, who was standing nearby, was about to fire his gun, but Wang Hu stopped him.
"Don't make a move yet!"
Wang Hu had already figured it out.
These dozen or so people were all martial artists at the peak of the Transformation Realm.
The people from the Xingfeng Sect are all facing us now, so taking action at this time would be disadvantageous for the Xingfeng Sect.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yang also abandoned his plan to pull the trigger.
Soon, Ning Chen and the generals of Ning Kingdom arrived not far from Wang Hu and the others.
They all looked at the weapons in Wang Hu's and the others' hands.
They had naturally heard of the special hidden weapons of the Xingfeng Sect.
Seeing these hidden weapons for the first time now, I was still amazed by their design.
A general standing beside Ning Chen glanced coldly at Wang Hu and the others:
"Where's Chen Beijing? Tell him to come out!"
Wang Hu coldly stared at the general:
You are not worthy to see our sect leader!
Upon hearing this, the Ningguo general's face immediately turned cold.
This Wang Hu is merely a Xiantian expert, yet he dares to speak to him like that.
He was about to teach Wang Hu a lesson when Ning Chen stopped him.
Ning Chen looked at Wang Hu and said;
"You must be Wang Hu of the Xingfeng Sect. I am Ning Chen, Crown Prince of Ning Kingdom. Our patriarch has said that as long as Xingfeng Sect surrenders, we will spare your lives!"
As Ning Chen's words were relayed...
The army a kilometer behind him immediately shouted:
Surrender and you will not be killed!
Surrender and you will not be killed!
Surrender and you will not be killed!
The shouts were deafening and soared into the sky.
In terms of sheer force alone, Xingfeng Sect is no match for the Ningguo army.
Ning Chen waved his hand behind him, and the shouts of the army ceased.
"If you surrender now, you still have a chance to survive; otherwise, once war breaks out, the entire Northern Territory will be devastated!"
Ning Chen stared at Wang Hu.
If they could get Wang Hu and his men to surrender, then they wouldn't need to waste their time.
Just as Ning Chen finished speaking...
The sound of a unicorn stomping on the ground could be heard in the distance.
A group of people rode unicorns and galloped towards this direction.
There were tens of thousands of people, all dressed in various kinds of clothing, and they were all warriors from the major forces in the Northern Territory.
Upon seeing these people, Ning Chen frowned slightly.
The martial artists of the Xingfeng Sect also looked at the people who had arrived.
Many martial artists smiled, and these smiles came from the bottom of their hearts.
Because they are with others, it means that Xingfeng Sect is not fighting alone.
But soon, the expressions of the Xingfeng Sect warriors changed.
Because these warriors from the northern border all avoided Wang Hu and his group after arriving at the border.
They came directly in front of Ning Chen.
Several representatives of martial arts factions knelt down before Ning Chen.
"We are willing to surrender to Ning Kingdom, and we beg Your Highness to accept us!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Xingfeng Sect warriors immediately changed.
Surrender!
And to surrender at a time like this.
This undoubtedly dealt a severe blow to the morale of the Xingfeng Sect warriors.
Mo Yang, standing to the side, was immediately enraged. He angrily shouted at one of the representatives of the forces:
"Qin Liefeng, last time the sect reduced the offerings of your martial arts forces, and now you're surrendering with your people? Don't you feel ashamed?"
The middle-aged man named Qin Liefeng turned to look at Mo Yang, then said coldly:
"So what? Just because of this little favor, are we supposed to die with your Xingfeng Sect?"
Those around Qin Liefeng also spoke up one after another.
"That's right, this whole thing was your Xingfeng Sect's fault!"
"If Xingfeng Sect hadn't offended Ning Kingdom, we wouldn't be in this predicament."
"Let Chen Beijing surrender. If he surrenders, maybe the Northern Territory can still be saved!"