Chapter 69

For the unexpected incident with the Boundless Sect, the gloomy expression on Wumu Zi's face clearly showed how furious he was. In the past, it was always he who schemed against others, but this time he was forced to bow down to a small sect. Although it was due to mutual fear and his consideration of the bigger picture, this could not deny the failure of this operation. Apart from killing a few insignificant people, they gained nothing from the Boundless Sect. In the end, Bai Chen's words, "One day, when the Longze River flows, I will make the Yangtze River flow backward," further enraged Wumu Zi. This boy was not just declaring war on him; he was declaring war on the Divine Strategy Army! He was declaring war on King Liao! A boy from a destroyed sect dared to declare war on the Blood Wolf Tooth Army, which had overturned the land of Shenzhou? This was a blatant slap in the face! Although Wumu Zi did not know which river the Yangtze was, with his intelligence, how could he not understand the meaning of these words? When had he ever been threatened by an unknown boy? "Sir, this person is truly despicable, why..." "You are all elite troops under King Liao. We did not come to Shu to compete for supremacy, but to handle important matters. What does it matter if that boy makes a few loud noises? When the divine army arrives, it will be the day he meets his end." Wumu Zi spoke beautifully, but he did not think so in his heart. If his personal guards could easily deal with Bai Chen, he would not have retreated in such a狼狈 manner. However, the situation was more powerful than man. Although Wumu Zi was not skilled in martial arts, he could still discern the situation. Even if he sacrificed these personal guards, it was uncertain whether he could kill Bai Chen. Instead, it would put himself in danger. It was better to retreat early and seek revenge later. In the distance, he saw General Xu leading his troops rushing over. Upon seeing Wumu Zi, General Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Sir, I am late, and I have caused you to be alarmed." Wumu Zi's expression was not good, and he muttered a few words before turning and walking into the army. At this moment, it was not appropriate for him to lose his temper. After all, he was the one who had moved the troops away and then signaled for them to come. At this moment, a personal guard followed up: "Sir, if we hurry back to the mountain, it might still be in time." Wumu Zi's face darkened, and he slapped the guard: "Fool, do you think others are as brainless as you? Would they just stay there for us to surround and kill?" "Follow my orders, the entire army must retreat immediately." Suddenly, a shout came from behind: "Rogue army, don't run!" The person who came was none other than Bai Chen and the artificial being. Bai Chen was someone who would not let a slight go unpunished. As he descended the mountain, his anger grew. After meeting with Qin Kelan and others, his hatred could not be suppressed. He threw Yuanhe into Qin Kelan's arms and pulled the artificial being to chase after Wumu Zi. Wumu Zi had not gone far, and the thousand Divine Strategy Army troops could not hide. It took less than two hours to find their trail. When Wumu Zi heard Bai Chen's voice, he was initially pleased, but then he saw a huge black shadow running behind Bai Chen. Due to the heavy night, he could not see what it was. It was only when the last soldier was suddenly swept away by something that Wumu Zi could see clearly. The eerie green eyes in the night were particularly terrifying, and the vaguely visible giant body was like a Vajra. Each sweep sent several soldiers flying. General Xu's face changed dramatically, and his trembling voice showed his fear: "It... it's that monster..." ... Under the night sky, a group of more than twenty people were galloping. Their movements were swift, and their actions were as agile as monkeys climbing. The group stopped when they saw the fire on the distant mountain. "Is that the Boundless Mountain ahead?" The leading man's voice was clear and bright. Although he did not sound old, he had a dignified and authoritative presence. At this moment, a woman's melodious voice sounded beside the man: "I heard that the Boundless Sect is a very small sect in this area. How can it withstand that group of tigers and wolves? By the time we arrive... sigh..." Everyone fell silent, thinking of the previous sects they had passed, all of which had been left with the marks of the Divine Strategy Army. Each place was a scene of carnage, with no survivors. However, after some inquiries, they found some clues. These destroyed sects either had some secret treasures or ancient books, or some food supplies, which led to their plunder by the Divine Strategy Army. This was the consistent style of the Divine Strategy Army. Whether it was a covert operation or a large-scale invasion, whether it was a small town or a major city, wherever the Divine Strategy Army went, it left nothing alive. Qing Shui Town was not the first place to be ravaged by these locusts, nor would it be the last. "Fang Shimei, don't worry. Judging by the fire on Boundless Mountain, the Divine Strategy Army should not have gone far. Perhaps we can still make it in time." "I hope so." The woman sighed lightly, but she was worried that by the time they arrived, there would be another scene of corpses. "The Divine Strategy Army is truly despicable! How dare they come to Shu to cause trouble? If I encounter them, I will make them know that Shu is not a place they can come and go as they please." A person in the crowd angrily shouted, and everyone immediately agreed. "Do not underestimate the enemy. This time, the Divine Strategy Army has a large number of troops, and they have plundered several sects without much loss. Their combat strength is likely to be high." The woman sternly reprimanded the light-hearted comments. The leading man agreed: "Fang Shimei is right. The leader of this operation is Wumu Zi, the most famous strategist under King Liao. He is ruthless and even women and children are not spared. His military tactics are cunning and he is known as the 'God of War' in the enemy camp. If he leads the troops, even with just five hundred men, we may not be able to defeat them. Therefore, we need to carefully plan this operation." This statement immediately sparked a debate: "Then we won't be able to save anyone, and we will just be sending ourselves to our deaths?" "Not necessarily. We are not weak in our sect. Against ordinary people, even thirty or forty are not a problem. If we work together, can we not clear out a few hundred soldiers?" "Yes, yes. If we work together, no matter how many troops, they will not return." The woman sighed again, and the leading man snorted, his tone becoming heavier. "Nonsense. Even if you double the number of these mediocre talents, it would still be a death sentence." "Brother." The woman was displeased and reminded him in a low voice. "Fang Shimei, if we don't let these juniors know the severity, they will think it's just a sparring match. They think that because they have fought a few bandits and killed a few bullies, they are invincible." The man's tone became even more displeased, scolding them: "Not to mention the Divine Strategy Army, even a regular army of a thousand men could wipe us out completely." "Brother, these juniors are just starting their training and have never faced an army. How can they know the danger? As their senior, you should explain it to them, not scare them like this. I will tell the Master later." Hearing the woman's defense, the leading man's tone softened, and he was more yielding to her, but not so much to the others. "Fang Shimei, I don't want them to be overconfident. Fighting a regular army is a hundred times more dangerous than a martial arts duel. Regular armies are well-disciplined and have strict formations. How can we, mere martial artists, compare? If we have innate cultivation like you and me, we might be able to protect ourselves, but can these juniors withstand a few moves in battle? Besides, is Wumu Zi an easy opponent? He commands the army as if it were an extension of his own body. If they face him with this attitude, Wumu Zi will crush us all with one charge, and they still think the Divine Strategy Army is a disorganized mob." "Brother's lesson is well-taken, I believe the juniors understand." The leading man's lecture left everyone unsatisfied, but they did not dare to openly contradict him. Someone muttered under their breath. "Then according to Brother's words, even if we rush there, we might not be able to save anyone and might even lose our own lives?" "Hmph... Who told you to fight head-on? Have you forgotten what our sect teaches?" "There might be a weakness to exploit. Wumu Zi is just a powerless strategist, and our Tang Sect is skilled in mechanisms and tricks. If we plan carefully, how can Wumu Zi resist? Once Wumu Zi is dead, the army will be in chaos, and then it will be easier to deal with the Divine Strategy Army." The leading man added: "Moreover, this time Wumu Zi brought troops into Shu, he will not dare to make a big show. The number will be limited. If we find we cannot defeat them, we can retreat to a hidden place. When our sect's leader arrives, it will be the end of the Divine Strategy Army." Suddenly, a fire and the sound of battle came from outside the forest. Everyone immediately hid in the darkness and remained silent. Shocked by their senior's lecture, they dared not make a sound and cautiously approached the source of the commotion. "Eh? Is that a zombie?" The woman looked at her senior brother in surprise, her eyes full of doubt. "That seems to be a zombie king, but it doesn't quite match my memory." Everyone saw that not far ahead, two figures were fighting a group of about a thousand men. When Wumu Zi saw Bai Chen, he was not surprised but delighted. He pushed aside his guards, and his originally handsome face became grotesque. "Boy, are you throwing yourself into the net?" "You left me no place to hide, so I will leave you no place to hide!" Bai Chen's face was equally gloomy. "Good... very good! I want to see what you have to keep me here!" Wumu Zi gritted his teeth and coldly snorted: "Form the White Tiger Array, crush this boy!" "Crush me?" Bai Chen's face was full of ferocity, and the artificial being behind him was even more violent. The two of them exuded a powerful aura, unafraid even in the face of a thousand troops: "I am so tough that even I am afraid. I can overcome my father, mother, and the whole family. I seek death, torture, and humiliation!" *Pfft* The woman hiding in the dark could not help but laugh. She had never seen such a person. Facing a thousand troops, he still spoke so recklessly. However, she felt a bit worried about this young man, who was even younger than her. After all, the Divine Strategy Army was a notorious force, not just ordinary bandits. The zombie king behind the young man had some combat strength, but compared to the unmatched ferocity of the Divine Strategy Army, it was still lacking.