174: Twenty-six consecutive defeats

Led by Li Erdan, Su Xiaobai and Dongfang Qian Yue arrived at the main hall once again.

Zhao Tiezhu sat on the main seat, and beside him stood a strong, middle-aged man.

"Haha! My virtuous brother, you've arrived." Zhao Tiezhu's face lit up with a smile when he saw Su Xiaobai approaching. "Let me introduce you, this person beside me is Elder Xiong Er."

"Greetings, Elder Xiong Er." Su Xiaobai bowed slightly.

He narrowed his eyes and observed Xiong Er for a few moments. The Aura on him was even more profound than Senior Sister's, clearly indicating he was an Infant Transformation Stage expert.

"Mm." Xiong Er nodded expressionlessly.

"The main reason I called you here this time is that we discovered a spiritual ore mountain.

However, this spiritual ore mountain happens to be on the border between us and those from the Xuan Yue Dao Sect. Naturally, they were unwilling, so our two sides clashed and eventually agreed to a battle; whoever wins gets it," Zhao Tiezhu said.

Su Xiaobai nodded slightly and smiled, "I understand. Great Master Qi Tian wants me to assist Elder Xiong Er."

"Haha, my virtuous brother is indeed intelligent. If you can help Elder Xiong Er win this time, any treasures found within that spiritual ore mountain will belong directly to you, with no need to hand them over."

"Then I thank Great Master Qi Tian in advance." Su Xiaobai smiled.

Immediately, the two followed Elder Xiong Er to the location of the spiritual ore mountain.

...

In the sky, several magnificent flying boats appeared, with one serving as the main vessel and the other three as auxiliary vessels.

The Central Continent is vast, and even the You Ming Hall headquarters is several thousand miles from the border with the Profound Moon Sect, so every time there's a battle, both sides generally dispatch fleets.

But in reality, it's more for showing off and intimidating the opponent.

Su Xiaobai stood on the deck of the flying boat, looking down, and asked Xiong Er beside him, "Elder Xiong Er, how many people did we bring this time?"

Xiong Er did not look at him. In his view, Su Xiaobai was merely a Core Formation Disciple. If he hadn't deceived the Hall Master with his deceptive methods, how could he possibly become a Military Advisor?

He said coldly, "Ten Nascent Soul, one hundred Core Formation, one thousand Foundation Establishment."

"What about the Xuan Yue Dao Sect's combat strength?"

"Unclear, but it's probably similar to ours," Xiong Er said impatiently.

If it weren't for Su Xiaobai's status as a Military Advisor, he wouldn't even have the right to speak to him. With his thin arms and legs, he had no masculine Aura at all.

Su Xiaobai didn't ask further and wisely moved to the other side of the deck.

"That Elder seems to be repelling you," Dongfang Qian Yue said coldly.

Clearly, Xiong Er looked down on Su Xiaobai, which made her very angry.

Su Xiaobai waved his hand indifferently, "I am merely a Core Formation Disciple, and newly appointed. My words carry little weight, so it's understandable that he looks down on me."

"Hmph! You are still young. In a few more years, you will surely surpass him!" Dongfang Qian Yue said indignantly.

"Alright, don't be angry." Su Xiaobai kneaded her shoulders, comforting her, "This battle is a test of my abilities from Hall Master Qi Tian.

If I can lead the Ghost Gate Demon Sect to victory, then he will entrust me with important responsibilities, and my status in the Ghost Gate Demon Sect will rise accordingly.

Even if the Xuan Yue Dao Sect truly comes after me in the future, I will have a backer.

"Moreover, backed by a large Sect like the Ghost Gate Demon Sect, the resources we obtain will be much more than what we could get by struggling on our own," Su Xiaobai explained.

"But what if this battle is lost? Will he be unfavorable to you?" Dongfang Qian Yue looked at him with a worried expression.

"Don't worry, he still needs me to teach him the Dao of showing off; he won't do anything to me. However, in the future, my role in his mind will only be that of a teacher who teaches him how to show off.

In that case, I will only be able to find other ways to avoid the Xuan Yue Dao Sect's pursuit," Su Xiaobai sighed, "All in all, this battle is crucial for me."

"But looking at the current situation, these people may not listen to your command." Dongfang Qian Yue frowned, looking in the direction of Xiong Er and the others.

Su Xiaobai's lips curved slightly, and his pupils flickered with a faint light, "Don't worry, when the time comes, he will beg me."

"Why?"

"Because his record against the Xuan Yue Dao Sect, to this day, is twenty-six losses and zero wins."

"Ah... this..."

...

An hour later.

Both sides arrived at the spiritual ore mountain.

The leader of the Xuan Yue Dao Sect was a white-bearded old man. The old man's entire Aura was like a rainbow, not at all weaker than Xiong Er's; he was also an Infant Transformation Stage expert.

The two were old rivals and began to greet each other's parents upon meeting.

"Elder Hu Sun, my son, if you know what's good for you, surrender obediently, otherwise don't blame my Ghost Gate Demon Sect's iron cavalry for being merciless!" Xiong Er's voice boomed like thunder, echoing across the entire spiritual ore mountain from several kilometers away.

"Heh heh." Elder Elder Hu Sun of the Xuan Yue Dao Sect, named Elder Hu Sun, showed a look of disdain and mockery on his face,

"Xiong Er, have you forgotten your record of twenty-six consecutive losses to date? Your disheveled, pathetic escape is still fresh in my memory, hahaha!"

"Hahaha!" Laughter from the Xuan Yue Dao Sect members opposite them echoed back.

On the Ghost Gate Demon Sect's side, due to the previous twenty-six consecutive losses, everyone's morale was low.

Xiong Er's forehead veins bulged, and he roared, "The previous twenty-six times were just your good luck! Today, our army is several times stronger, and we will surely avenge our past disgrace!"

"My lads, charge!"

He waved his hand, and immediately the Ghost Gate Demon Sect members swarmed forward, like a black tide rushing towards the Xuan Yue Dao Sect's people!

"Heh." Elder Elder Hu Sun smirked, seemingly having anticipated Xiong Er's actions.

"Xuan Yue Dao Sect Disciples, heed my command, form a battle array!"

Immediately, the people on the Xuan Yue Dao Sect's side arranged themselves into a formation, calmly waiting for the Ghost Gate Demon Sect's assault.

"This... The Ghost Gate Demon Sect's formation is too disorganized, isn't it?" Dongfang Qian Yue frowned.

Even though she didn't study military tactics much, she could clearly see the difference between the two sides.

Su Xiaobai on the other side slowly said, "Hall Master Qi Tian, originally named Zhao Tiezhu, came from a remote mountain village. He is rough and uninhibited. Although his strength is terrifying, his intelligence... is truly not that high."

"And birds of a feather flock together. These people who follow him are much the same as him, having not received much cultural education; they all fight purely by instinct."

"Perhaps when facing weaker forces, sheer power can overcome everything, so it doesn't matter. But when facing a behemoth like the Xuan Yue Dao Sect, which is no weaker than the Ghost Gate Demon Sect, the weaknesses become immediately apparent," Su Xiaobai shrugged.

"And this Elder Elder Hu Sun, besides being an Infant Transformation Stage expert, is also a Great Master of military strategy, extremely skilled in the Dao of warfare. This is also the reason for Xiong Er's twenty-six consecutive losses; he truly didn't lose unjustly."

As he spoke eloquently, he noticed Dongfang Qian Yue looking at him with an expression of adoration.

"Why are you looking at me like that? I get shy, you know?" Su Xiaobai said, feigning shyness.