158: Just because they passed food to my general! (5500 monthly tickets requested)

Chapter 158: Just Because Their Father And Daughter Gave My This General Food! (5500+ Requesting Monthly Tickets)

The Devil's vital blood splattered across the golden armor, and the giant opened its eyes, its Evil Qi ferocious.

In front of him, the Fashan Flag fluttered, and the cold, iron-armored soldiers lowered their heads and shouted in unison:

"Welcome back, This General, victorious!"

"Welcome back, This General, victorious..."

"Welcome back, This General..."

The voices intertwined, gradually coalescing into a single, mighty roar that swept across the sky.

The This General's and the soldiers' fierce Aura merged at this moment, soaring straight into the heavens.

On the Flying Cloud Boat, the Disciples of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect looked at this scene, their eyes burning, their minds swaying. A surge of righteous Qi rose within their chests, echoing loudly.

A true man should be like this!

With flesh and blood, he directly confronted the Heavenly Gate Devil, a rampant and vicious Devil that had ambushed Human Race Martial Artists, and utterly crushed it, tearing its flesh apart and splattering its blood across the sky.

What a thrill! What a relief! What a shock!

It was so damn satisfying to watch.

At this moment, on the deck, Ji Wuming, the Senior Brother of Shu Mountain, opened his eyes slightly, a little dazed.

"This is the Fashan Flag of the Ninth Mountain!"

The flag of each mountain is different.

Then his eyes widened, "That..."

The identity of the golden-armored giant before him was naturally obvious.

The Zhonglang General of the Ninth Mountain!

The one who was about to be conferred!

He didn't know why this Zhonglang General had already taken control of the Fashan Flag before his conferment.

Nor did he understand why these Ninth Mountain soldiers respectfully hailed the This General's victorious return.

But he could clearly perceive the genuine loyalty of these soldiers.

Furthermore, the ferocity and strength of this Zhonglang General, who had suppressed and exploded a Heavenly Gate Devil with his powerful Physical Body.

That Devil couldn't even fight back!

So strong!

No wonder the Dao Soldier Realm True Intent bestowed by his Revered Master issued a strong warning when facing this person.

At this moment, Chen Yuan's eyes shot out Golden Light, extracting a basketball-sized mass from the head of the black giant bird. It was thrashing about, trying to escape. His eyes, like divine lamps, shone with a brilliant, chilling light:

"Speak. You should have companions. Where are they?"

Chen Yuan's voice was devoid of emotion, yet it carried a chilling indifference.

"Damn Fa Shan Zhonglang General, your good days are coming to an end! Wait until our Yao Race army approaches..." The four-winged black crow, restrained by the Dharma Eye's Golden Light, struggled in vain. Its crimson-black eyes glowed with a bloody light, and it let out a sharp roar of fury.

This Devil never expected such a humiliating defeat.

Chen Yuan was already skilled at dealing with these Devils. Without waiting for the other party to continue ranting, he directly enveloped its Divine Soul with a mouthful of Golden Core True Fire.

Instantly, piercing screams tore at everyone's eardrums, causing a series of gasps and sending chills down their spines.

"Speak!"

"Ah, hiss, impatient, are we? Haha, just wait." Amidst the screams and sharp cries of the four-winged black crow in the Golden Core True Fire, accompanied by malevolent laughter, the black Divine Soul, which pulsed like a flame, suddenly swelled. Streaks of dazzling blood-colored cracks rapidly spread across the Divine Soul, and a dangerous Aura quickly brewed within it.

Knowing it couldn't escape death, this four-winged black crow was decisive, preparing to self-destruct its Divine Soul.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yuan snorted coldly.

A golden beam of light directly struck the Dragon, instantly obliterating the Divine Soul's consciousness and stabilizing the originally unstable Divine Soul.

The Divine Soul and essence of a Heavenly Gate Devil were more precious than its flesh and blood; how could it be allowed to be destroyed?

Then, Chen Yuan waved his sleeve and collected both the great bird's Divine Soul and its corpse.

Immediately after, he extended a hand, raising it. The Devil's vital blood, which had been scattered across the sky, floated up like sparkling, crystalline rubies.

This could not be wasted either, and was entirely gathered into his sleeve.

After completing all this, Chen Yuan's figure suddenly shrank, revealing his true form. He flicked a finger towards the Shu Mountain Senior Brother,

Then turned around and laughed heartily.

"Go!"

He stomped his foot, landing on the leading horse in front. He pulled on the reins, and the great horse neighed loudly, raising its hooves high, turning its body, and galloping through the sky.

And the three main This General Flags standing in the Void Realm shimmered with light, then shot through the air with a "whoosh," transforming into three streaks of light that followed after him.

The Ninth Mountain Army all mounted their horses, gripping their reins.

One of the three armored soldiers at the very front of the Formation, before mounting his horse, cast a surprised glance at a corner of the Flying Cloud Boat's deck.

Then, without further hesitation, he mounted his horse and turned its head.

"Charge!"

Hundreds of people instantly transformed into a torrent of iron-armored soldiers, their Fashan Flags flying through the sky, chasing after their This General.

In that corner of the deck, the Zhao Family father and daughter watched the figure in green leading the Ninth Mountain Army, like a surging river, and were speechless for a moment, their expressions filled with disbelief.

And Yun Zhuosheng, who was in front of them, had his eyes almost popping out.

Who would have thought that a random person they met in a ruined temple would turn out to be the Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General of the Fa Shan Army?

Hadn't the Zhonglang General of the Ninth Mountain died?

But just now, the armored soldier who looked over was none other than his elder brother, Cloud Skyborn, from the Yun Family. He held the position of Commander in the Ninth Mountain and was highly valued by the Family.

Yun Zhuosheng's thoughts spun at this moment, feeling a little uneasy. He kept replaying the scene from last night, wondering if he had offended the other party.

Aside from preventing his cousin from bringing food and not calling out to the other party when fleeing for his life, it should be fine, right?

Fortunately, that distant cousin had made up for him.

Thinking of this, he turned his head and said with a chuckle to Zhao Yunluo, "Cousin Yunluo, when you return to the Yun Family, you can come to your cousin if you need anything."

Zhao Yunluo was a little surprised by his change in attitude, but she still nodded.

At this moment, exclamations sounded from the front of the deck.

Before the Senior Brother of Canghai Peak of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, a red blood mass the size of a red date floated, sparkling and crystalline, exuding vital Qi.

This was part of the vital blood of that Heavenly Gate Devil just now!

It was bestowed upon Ji Wuming by that Zhonglang General!

The surrounding Disciples from various Schools cast envious and fervent gazes.

Heavenly Gate Devils were already rare, and their vital blood could be considered even rarer. It was said that very little vital blood could be refined from the blood of a Heavenly Gate Devil. Although it was only a small mass, the purity of the vital Qi contained within it was something they could feel with every breath. It was simply a Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Many people present didn't even have the 资格 to touch it; they had only seen it in ancient texts.

This was bestowed by that Zhonglang General!

It seems that Senior Brother Ji has formed a good relationship with this Zhonglang General and received a blessing. How enviable!

Ji Wuming's face was calm at this moment, but his rapidly flickering eyes still betrayed him.

He calmly flicked his sleeve, collecting the Devil's vital blood into it, not wanting to attract too much attention. Then he cupped his fists.

"Everyone, thanks to the protection of Zhonglang General, we are safe and sound. It seems the situation is more complex than expected. We should hurry to Jinguan City."

After speaking, he immediately manipulated the Restriction of the Flying Cloud Boat, shooting it in the direction Chen Yuan had left.

......

Three hundred miles away,

The setting sun cast its light, and the sky was filled with red clouds.

In the distance, a fertile and flat wilderness, where the wind blew through golden, shimmering wheat fields, and flowers and plants flourished in colorful clusters, resembled a land of paradise.

In the far distance, a magnificent city lay sprawled, its winding expanse unknown.

It was built with myriad walls, and its moats formed deep abysses. It had nine broad roads and thirty-six open gates.

At this moment, above this wilderness, figures like ants formed thin lines.

On the ground, carriages and horses converged from several directions onto the wilderness in an endless stream.

In the sky, streaks of white vapor trails cut through the evening glow, heading towards the nine open gates.

Above the wilderness,

"Charge!"

"Charge!"

"Charge!"

"..."

Shouts echoed, and galloping horses sped across the vast wilderness, occasionally startling travelers and carriages on the road.

"What kind of army is that?"

"Hush, the Fa Shan Army. I heard they suffered a defeat in the south and released the Devils from the mountains. Alas, otherwise, why would we travel thousands of miles to Jinguan City to seek refuge in advance!"

"Hey, why isn't the person in front wearing armor?"

"......"

A few whispered words, carried by the wind across the wilderness, and the grand, majestic city quietly welcomed Chen Yuan!

"Whoa!"

Chen Yuan stopped his horse, looking at the towering, hundred-meter-high city walls, two or three miles away, the ready and shining armored soldiers, and the shimmering Formation patterns on the corner towers and beacon towers. He felt an ancient, desolate, and oppressive Aura.

This was something he had not witnessed in other Fu Gate!

Jinguan City, the first Fu Gate of Jiannan Road!

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered, then he spurred his horse, leading his troops into the city through the central one of the nine open gates.

At this moment, on the city gate tower, several 鎮關校尉 (Town Gate Commanders) with tiger-like gazes, clad in heavy armor, stout in build, and with powerful Auras, saw the fluttering Fashan Flag and the roaring army approaching from afar. Their eyes widened slightly, and they spoke in low voices.

"It's the Ninth Mountain!"

"Quickly open the North Zhimen!"

An order was immediately given to open the North Zhimen, the central gate, normally closed to traffic, which was fifty to sixty feet high, seemingly cast from fine steel, and engraved with complex Formations.

The massive city gate, forged from cold iron, creaked open.

The several Town Gate Commanders saw a figure in green at the very front, with three This General Flags fluttering behind him in the wind, galloping towards them. Their eyes instantly narrowed!

It must be the Zhonglang General of the Ninth Mountain, who was about to be conferred!

They heard that this time it would be quite grand.

Rumors within the Fushi said that this Zhonglang General had achieved illustrious military merits in the Devil Dao Seed Assembly, and was therefore specially summoned for a public ceremony. They didn't know if it was true, but they heard that some old This Generals had some reservations about it.

"Rumble..."

The iron hooves shook the ground, thundering closer and closer.

As they drew near, the figure in green at the very front looked up, and a pair of shattered Golden Core pupils swept over the several Town Gate Commanders.

At that moment, the few Town Gate Captains felt the hairs on their bodies stand on end, and immediately bowed their heads and saluted.

“Charge!”

Hooves flew, and a figure in green robes stepped into Jinguancheng!

...

Yunding Mountain, with its continuous peaks, has thirteen mountain tops, varying in height.

The highest peak, Yunding Peak, is where the main hall of the Fushi is located. Its flying eaves and towers are mostly in black, exuding a solemn and majestic feeling.

The other twelve peaks are the garrisons for the twelve Fa Shan Army battalions under the Dao Fu Division.

At this moment, on the main hall of Yunding Peak, a loud command rang out.

“Report!”

“The Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General has entered the city!”

As this sound fell, commotion arose on Yunding Mountain, and the solemn atmosphere became somewhat noisy.

Immediately after, streaks of Aura rushed out from various peaks, looking into the distance, their eyes flickering.

Soon after, at the foot of Yunding Mountain, the sound of horse hooves approached from afar, a black line rolled in, heading straight for the Ninth Mountain.

At the foot of that mountain, soldiers in armor were already lined up, nearly a thousand of them.

Most of these armored soldiers were at the Body Forging Realm cultivation.

Half a month ago, when these Ninth Mountain Army retreated from the western front, their former brothers and comrades had died in battle, leaving only them to barely survive.

The clamor of “a group of disabled soldiers,” “the Zhonglang General has fallen,” and “the Ninth Mountain will be abolished and merged into other mountains” caused their morale to plummet, and many faces were filled with confusion and bewilderment.

It wasn’t until half a month ago that the new Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General was appointed by the Fushi, and their banner Commanders, This General Commanders, and captains were urgently dispatched to Baidi City to welcome their new Junior General!

However, no one expected that since then, one piece of news after another flew to the Fushi and to the Ninth Mountain, causing a stir!

The Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General led his troops, killed the Four Heavenly Gates, eliminated the disaster of the Demonic Path, and countless common people outside the pass returned home.

The Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General led his troops to fight for thousands of miles, dispatched troops to Tianxiong Pass, cleared the rebellion at Tianxiong Pass, suppressed the three families, killed several Heavenly Gate powerhouses, and hundreds of heads rolled down at his command, establishing a formidable reputation.

From then on, those rampant voices within the Fushi completely disappeared!

During this period, the Fushi also additionally distributed a large number of Medicinal Pills to them, helping them quickly heal their injuries.

At this moment, each of these Ninth Mountain armored soldiers had bright eyes and high morale, their gaze fixed on the front, some nervous, some expectant.

As the sound of hooves approached, rumbling and shaking the earth, a cloud of dust swept in!

When the figure at the very front gradually became clear, a thousand soldiers saluted, their armor clashing, and they shouted in unison,

“Greetings, This General!”

Their voices were so loud that the entire Yunding Mountain could hear them.

The figure at the very front stopped, looked at the thousand armored soldiers, and laughed heartily,

“Good!”

Just then, a messenger, riding an Ao Tian Falcon, quickly jumped down and landed in front of the man and horse, kneeling on one knee.

“Your subordinate greets Deputy General Chen!”

Saying this, he looked up and whispered:

“Deputy General Chen, Commander Pei wants to see you!”

Chen Yuan’s heart stirred when he heard the name of that important person.

Although he had never met him, his appointment as Zhonglang General was at this person’s behest. He had already prepared himself, and the ceremony of conferment should also be this person’s doing, so he needed to ask for clarification.

Moreover, speaking of it, after he became Zhonglang General, he had been running around. The current situation was constantly changing, so he had to consider himself more.

The military establishment of the Ninth Mountain was incomplete, so he had to complain to this Commander about his poverty and quickly strengthen his forces.

His thoughts raced, Chen Yuan thought of many things, then spoke,

“Good!”

After speaking, he turned to the more than three hundred soldiers who had followed him through several places, “You all may withdraw first. You have run tens of thousands of miles with This General. I grant you a few days of rest. This General will summon you when there is something.”

“Yes!”

Only then did Chen Yuan turn to the messenger and say:

“Lead the way!”

Then, Chen Yuan followed the messenger and flew up to Yunding Peak.

At this time, the twilight sun was setting, and night would soon fall.

...

Jinguancheng, due to its vast area, is divided into eighteen markets and thirty-six wards, seemingly corresponding to the thirty-six prefectures under its jurisdiction.

In Anyang Ward, West City, there is a rather large residence located.

In front of the main gate, there are vermilion lacquered tiles, stone lions guarding the gate, and a plaque with the two gilded characters “Yun Residence” written on it.

At night, in the Yun Family’s council hall, figures were seated, and the atmosphere seemed somewhat gloomy.

In the center of the hall, two figures stood, and outside the hall, several figures were being forced to kneel by the Family servants.

It was none other than the Zhao Family father and daughter, and the Zhao Family servants they had brought from Anning County.

Around the hall, figures were seated, and behind each chair stood several young men and women. These people either had gloomy expressions, or their brows carried a hint of mockery, or their expressions were unfamiliar as they scrutinized the Zhao Family father and daughter standing in the hall.

In the main seats, two people were seated: one with bushy eyebrows, a small beard on his chin, a broad face, and dressed in an indigo embroidered bird robe. The other had a powerful Aura, a round face, large ears, a straight nose, a square mouth, a full beard on his cheeks, a strong build, a wide waist, and an jade belt wrapped around his waist.

These two were Yun Fangting, the head of the Yun Family’s first branch, and Yun Chuxiong, the head of the Yun Family’s second branch.

These two were also the Foundation of the Yun Family’s standing in Jinguancheng. Both were at the Fourth Heavenly Gate, the eldest at the Fourth Heavenly Gate Dao Soldier Realm, and the second at the Dao Seed Realm!

The remaining branches of the Yun Family were divided into two sides.

At this time, the head of the Yun Family’s first branch had a calm expression, showing no joy or anger, while the head of the Yun Family’s second branch frowned deeply, exuding an intimidating presence without anger.

“Zhao, you have such nerve! Back then, with just a pretty face and a few sweet words, you abducted my younger sister. Now you still have the audacity to return. Powerless, you are the one who killed my younger sister. You deserve to die.”

The head of the Yun Family’s third branch spoke first, full of anger, looking at Zhao Zhiyan.

“Exactly! This time, the Old Madam spoke up out of consideration for our younger sister’s flesh and blood. Zhao, how dare you step into our Yun Family’s gate?” another branch spoke, with a strong hint of sarcasm.

Old scores were brought up again. To say there was much hatred was false. Time had passed, and the Yun Family was now considered a prominent Family in Jinguancheng. The incident back then was like a poor boy eloping with a pampered rich young lady. In the Yun Family’s eyes, it was a very shameful matter. Now, bringing it up again, there was more contempt for Zhao Zhiyan, this useless outsider, feeling that he had lowered the Yun Family’s threshold.

If it weren’t for the Old Madam, they wouldn’t even let this father and daughter through the door.

“Zhao, I’m sorry, cough, I’m sorry everyone!” Many years later, facing these Yun Family members who had become a prominent Family, Zhao Zhiyan seemed to recall his deceased wife, his face paled, and his eyes reddened.

“Father!” Zhao Yunluo could clearly feel the contempt these “uncles” had for her father, and their scrutiny of herself. Looking again at the maids and servants who had been forcefully made to kneel by the Yun Family members as soon as they entered, an emotion crept into her eyes.

“Dear uncles, Mother said back then that she did not regret marrying my father. Father has done his best and suffered a disability for it. Yunluo dares to ask all elders, by what right do you judge others’ hearts by your own?”

Her tone was gentle, yet it carried a hint of firmness.

“How audacious! How ill-mannered!”

The head of the third branch slammed his chair, his brows furrowed in anger.

Then a junior stood out, his voice tinged with sarcasm: “This younger sister from the countryside, I wonder if she’s courageous or ill-bred, daring to contradict our uncles. How impressive.”

Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense.

The head of the Yun Family’s first branch finally spoke, “Alright, the Old Madam has decided, so you all don’t need to say more. Now, regarding the arrangement of your two residences.”

Saying this, he looked to the left, “Old Third, you go arrange it.”

But the head of the third branch was unhappy, waving his hand: “Big Brother, our branch has many people, you know that, there’s no room to spare.”

“Fourth branch?”

“Big Brother, I also have no room to spare!”

“......”

For a moment, several branches pushed back.

Just then, a voice came in!

“Let them stay in my room!”

As the words fell, a figure in armor stepped in, full of Evil Qi, causing the hall to fall silent for a moment.

Everyone was wondering why this person, who had spent years fighting with the Fa Shan Army, had returned!

“Tiansheng, what did you say?”

“I said let their Family stay in my room.”

The armored figure repeated again.

“Why? No!” Someone from that branch strongly objected.

But the armored figure glared sharply, “Just because their father and daughter delivered food to our This General, it’s that simple. Do I need to repeat it!”

As soon as these words fell, the hall immediately fell into a strange atmosphere, but no one spoke out against it. Several elders fell into contemplation.

And in the midst of the conversation, around the corner outside the hall, in a corner, Yun Zhuosheng secretly glanced inside, his face lighting up with joy.

This Senior Brother’s words are still effective!

More precisely, that Zhonglang General is effective!

Because this Senior Brother, who had rarely returned, had just come home from the Ninth Mountain, he told him about the previous incident.

That’s why this scene happened!

And he had promised that Cousin before that if she needed anything, she could find him. Well, he had done his part!

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