162: My general helps every dream (4000 monthly tickets required)

Chapter 162: My This General Helps Every Dream (4000+ words, requesting monthly votes)

North Side Courtyard,

Rooftops, ground, and figures were scattered.

Around the courtyard, there were also dense crowds of people, drawn by the huge commotion, who gasped in surprise.

At this moment, above the courtyard, the tornado that seemed to connect heaven and earth, as that blood-colored great sword disintegrated, also dispersed into wisps of clouds, and in a blink of an eye, the sky returned to clear and bright.

Not long after, a door in that courtyard creaked open, and a figure walked out!

Clad in white, with the golden collar representing a Peak's Chief Disciple, slightly disheveled hair, and eyes with streaks of blood.

It was Ji Wuming, the Chief Disciple of Canghai Peak of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect!

He had already opened all twelve Profound Apertures in his body, and his Sword Dao Divine Ability cultivation had been at the Body Profound Peak for two years. Several attempts at secluded cultivation to break through had failed due to insufficient momentum. Yesterday, he was fortunate enough to receive a drop of Heavenly Gate Devil essence blood from the Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General, which contained a large amount of pure Qi. His heart stirred, and he couldn't stop himself. So, after checking into this place last night, he immediately adjusted his breath and eagerly began to attempt to break through to the Fourth Heavenly Gate.

This led to the current scene!

At this moment, blood streaks pulsed in his eyes, showing some unwillingness and dejection.

Just a little bit!

Just a little bit, and he would have successfully knocked on the gate, but in the end, it was still a failure.

A precious drop of Heavenly Gate Devil essence blood was also wasted. It was unknown when he would encounter such a Heaven and Earth Treasure again.

At this moment,

"Swish, swish, swish."

Several sounds of air breaking came flying.

Leading the way were the four Shu Mountain Sword Sect Disciples guarding the surroundings.

"Senior Brother, are you... alright?"

The four Junior Brothers looked at Ji Wuming's somewhat disheveled and dejected appearance, wanting to offer some comfort, but knew that anything said at this moment would seem pale and powerless. After all, breaking through the Fourth Heavenly Gate was a difference between heaven and earth, and failing under the watchful eyes of everyone must have put him under immense pressure.

"Brother Ji, what a pity!"

"Just a little bit more. If the essence blood bestowed by that esteemed adult yesterday had been a bit more, he might have successfully broken through."

"Yes, otherwise our Shu Mountain would have one more Heavenly Gate expert, adding more strength to the current situation."

The Shu Mountain fellow Daoists who came with him also shook their heads and sighed.

Although Ji Wuming was dejected by his failure to break through, he knew that martial arts cultivation required much tempering. He maintained his composure, put away some emotions, and waved his hand,

"Fellow Daoist, don't speak carelessly. That Zhonglang General adult giving me a drop of Devil essence blood is already a great kindness, let alone wishing for anything else. These words must not be spoken again."

Saying that, he exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi, "It's also because my cultivation is not enough, otherwise everything would naturally fall into place!"

But just as his words fell, a slightly harsh voice, tinged with a hint of Yin and Yang sarcasm, came.

"Oh, Brother Ji, it's such a pity that you were just a hair's breadth away from successfully knocking on the gate and becoming a great Heavenly Gate expert!"

Several people dressed in light green robes with white-backed flying Dragon patterns on their collars walked into the courtyard. The leader, a tall man with narrow eyes and a protruding belly, cupped his fists towards the front, expressing regret, yet smiling with narrowed eyes.

"It's Qian Kun of Yulong Palace."

Someone whispered this person's name. It was said that this person was known as a 'Smiling Tiger' in the Jianghu. One second he would be smiling at you, but the next, he would act ruthlessly, burying you with a smile. He was a Core Disciple of Yulong Palace and had made quite a name for himself in the Jianghu, and many people were unwilling to provoke him.

Subsequently, whispers faintly spread from all around. It seemed there was some past grievance involved.

However, several Disciples of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, seeing this group making sarcastic remarks, couldn't help but raise their eyebrows and say coldly:

"Qian Kun, on the Shu Mountain Dao Discussion arena back then, you were nothing but my Senior Brother's defeated opponent. You were unconvinced and resorted to despicable means, but still lost. My Senior Brother didn't pursue the matter with your Yulong Palace then, but now you come here to make sarcastic remarks. What right do you have?"

As soon as these words came out, some who were unaware suddenly understood.

Shu Mountain Dao Discussion was a Sect Dao Discussion hosted by Shu Mountain, inviting Disciples from aristocratic families and Sects to spar with each other, improve their martial arts skills, and discover potential Dragon-like Disciples. It was held once every three years and was considered a significant event that swept through the Shu Land Jianghu.

And the most recent one was the year before last!

Apparently, judging by these words, this Smiling Tiger from Yulong Palace had lost to Ji Wuming on the Shu Mountain Dao Discussion arena two years ago, and seemed to have lost face. Now he came up with sarcastic remarks.

It seemed that he had lost quite a bit of face, otherwise, who would be willing to confront someone who had just failed to break through and was emotionally unstable? That was clearly an act of making an enemy!

After all, Ji Wuming was not some random person; he was a Body Profound Peak expert.

Moreover, he was also the Chief Disciple of Canghai Peak of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, backed by Canghai Peak, and even the entire Shu Mountain Sword Sect! That was a colossal entity, not something anyone could touch.

However, Qian Kun of Yulong Palace, hearing the Shu Mountain Sword Sect Disciple's impolite words, did not get angry but instead smiled. His eyes narrowed even more, and he chuckled, rubbing his teeth.

"Is that so? I don't think so. If I had that Heavenly Gate Devil's essence blood, I don't think you would be talking to me like this."

"It's such a pity for that Devil essence blood." This person clicked his tongue in regret, then his eyes fell on Ji Wuming, "I just heard that this Devil essence blood was bestowed upon you by a Zhonglang General. It seems that esteemed adult misjudged, haha."

This Core Disciple of Yulong Palace let out a presumptuous laugh, showing no regard whatsoever.

Ji Wuming's expression remained unchanged, but Sword Light flickered in his eyes, and Sword Intent surged.

He knew that this guy named Qian Kun was definitely not a reckless person. Instead, he was deliberately speaking trash to provoke him and force him to act while his internal Qi was unstable after his failed Breakthrough.

He then wanted to defeat him, whether to avenge the past grievances or to climb to power by stepping on the reputation of him, the Chief Disciple of Shu Mountain. His scheming was absolutely profound.

But if he didn't act and let this person clamor, he, as a Peak Chief Disciple, would tarnish the reputation of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect.

"Buzz."

Cold light gathered in his eyes, and a sword cry soared from his body.

A strong wind arose around him, making his clothes flutter.

The next second, a sharp Sword Intent emanated from his body, shooting straight into the sky, as if his entire being had transformed into a sharp sword!

And Qian Kun, seeing this scene, his narrowed eyes flashed with brilliance.

Good, it was just as he wished.

He laughed, "If you want to fight, I'll accompany you to the end. It's a good chance to see what kind of person the so-called Shu Mountain Chief Disciple is."

Saying that, he stomped his feet, his burly body swelled, and a violent aura surged from within him. Streaks of bronze-colored patterns rapidly spread from his neck to his face, forming a strange tattoo that made his skin surface gleam with a metallic luster.

Two Body Profound Peak auras instantly rose, and the atmosphere became tense.

Then, two figures shot up!

"They're going to fight!" Someone whispered.

The scattered figures around instantly focused.

But just then, a clear sound of horse hooves suddenly came.

"Clop, clop."

"Clop, clop."

On Yunding Mountain, a large black horse was seen stepping on a flying banner, descending through the air.

On it, an armored soldier with chilling iron armor rode straight towards this courtyard!

"Neigh!"

A long neigh, and the horse's hooves rose high.

On it, the armored soldier pulled the reins, his body leaning back, his head tilted to the side, his piercing gaze fixed below, his voice commanding:

"By my This General's command."

"Ji Wuming!"

Below, Ji Wuming, whose Sword Qi was surging, saw this cold-eyed and formidable armored soldier. He remembered that this person was at the very front of the troops that greeted the Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General outside Jinguan City yesterday.

He suddenly realized something, his expression slightly surprised, and immediately stopped his Sword Qi, cupping his hands in a salute,

"Here!"

"This General saw your recent attempt to break through. He is unwilling to see a Shu Land Genius like you fall into dejection, especially at this critical time when Devils are rampant. He specially sent me to deliver something to assist you!"

On the horse, Cloud Skyborn said, flicking his hand.

The next second, a sharp "caw, caw" of a crow suddenly startled the sky.

Two masses of crimson blood light swelled against the wind, instantly transforming into two black birds, each about a zhang in size, surrounded by blood light, circling and flying down, finally turning into two drops of crystal-clear blood, the size of date pits, as brilliant as rubies.

A vast amount of pure Qi was contained within, identical to the previous drop of Heavenly Gate Devil essence blood!

"Heavenly Gate essence blood!"

Below, gasps of surprise came, followed by burning gazes converging on it.

These two drops of Devil essence blood circled and landed in front of Ji Wuming, making his originally sharp gaze turn to astonishment, and he couldn't help but gasp for breath.

This...

He didn't know how to express it.

One drop of Devil essence blood had almost allowed him to successfully knock on the gate, and now with two drops, his Breakthrough was just around the corner.

He hadn't done anything for that Zhonglang General, merely shown due courtesy, yet he received such treatment. His heart churned for a moment, and his eyes were far from calm.

On the other side, Qian Kun, the Core Disciple of Yulong Palace, seeing this scene, his eyes widened, his expression instantly froze, then he gritted his teeth, his eyes red with envy.

He roared in his heart, 'Why?'

Such good stuff, why give it to this guy, why not give it to me?

His heart was filled with intense jealousy. He truly wanted to snatch this Devil essence blood, but this was Yunding Mountain, so he could only watch helplessly.

At this moment, Ji Wuming put the two drops of Devil essence blood into his sleeve, bowed slightly upwards, his expression solemn: "Please convey a message to Zhonglang General adult on my behalf: I will never forget today's kindness."

"No need. The adult only hopes that in the future, Shu Land can gain more strength to protect the four directions!"

Saying that, high in the sky, Cloud Skyborn took a deep look, then pulled the reins and turned the horse. After a neigh, he quickly galloped towards Yunding Mountain, soon disappearing from sight.

At this moment, above the courtyard, Ji Wuming's heart trembled.

After a while, he suddenly turned his head, staring at the grim-faced Qian Kun of Yulong Palace, his eyes surging with Battle Intent.

"Let's continue!"

With that, a Sword Qi pierced through the air.

At this moment, on the summit of Ninth Mountain, Cloud Skyborn came to report.

He dismounted from his horse, took a few quick steps forward, "This General, the item has been delivered."

Chen Yuan nodded, "I saw it."

At this time, Liu Qing, who was standing nearby, looked towards the north, his eyes hesitant, and said, "This General, you have already bestowed three precious drops of Devil essence blood upon this Sect Disciple. Isn't that a bit too valuable?"

Chen Yuan chuckled, "It's fine. The first drop was bestowed because I appreciate this person. As for these two drops, what's wrong with using them to gain a reputation?"

"We only have three days left. How many troops can we recruit in three days? With so many aristocratic families and Sect Disciples gathered here, a confluence of forces, if I, This General, can establish a reputation, through their word-of-mouth, I should be able to recruit talented individuals into my camp! All things considered, it's a profitable deal!"

"Now, I, This General, have asked Commander Pei for as many weapons, equipment, and horses as possible. We are not short of money. Your next task, the three of you, is to recruit as many people as possible. Do you have any further objections?"

The three remained silent.

"Then convey my order!" Chen Yuan waved his hand.

"Yes!"

The three stepped forward to receive their orders, but the last of them, the military officer Lu Ming, suddenly spoke:

"This General, before I came, your old subordinate Gongsun Yang said he wanted to see you!"

"Let him come over!"

"Yes."

The three descended the mountain.

Chen Yuan, however, stood on the mountaintop, quietly observing the activity in the north side courtyard of Yunding Mountain. After about half a cup of tea's time, his eyebrows rose.

The battle below had been decided!

The Chief Disciple of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect had won!

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind, "Adult!"

Gongsun Yang appeared, having changed out of his faded scholar's robe and into a chainmail armor.

This Storyteller, who used to wander around, appearing somewhat lazy and casual, now in armor and following the army, his demeanor had changed somewhat, showing a hint of an old horse still eager to gallop.

This Storyteller, who clearly had Body Profound Peak cultivation but now held a leisurely position in the Ninth Mountain, had a flickering emotion in his eyes.

As soon as he stepped forward and saluted, he looked at Chen Yuan's eyes and eagerly said:

"Adult, I have something to say!"

Chen Yuan looked at his expectant gaze and couldn't help but laugh:

"Mr. Gongsun, I know what you're thinking."

"Which part of your 'the pacification of demons' are you on now?"

Gongsun Yang's eyes immediately lit up with excitement upon hearing this,

"Replying to adult, it's the fifth part!"

Then he counted on his fingers to Chen Yuan, listing them off like treasured possessions,

"Two parts of 'the pacification of demons - Qingshan County', one part of 'Baidi City', one part of 'Tianxiong Pass', and now I am writing 'Jinguan City'."

"Adult, Jinguan City is so lively now, it's a great opportunity to publish. I heard that you are also going to be conferred a title, the timing and location are perfect..."

Gongsun Yang spoke with relish, clearly eager, as his cultivation path relied on this to grow stronger.

Chen Yuan patiently listened to the Storyteller's excited description, and when he was almost finished, he said:

"Chen understands your meaning. You think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it can even spread throughout the entire Jiannan Road, don't you?"

Gongsun Yang nodded.

Chen Yuan, however, shook his head, both amused and exasperated,

"I, This General, have just entered Jinguan City, and I haven't reached the point where everyone in the world knows me. Mr. Gongsun, you are too impatient; the time is not yet ripe."

"However, I do have an idea that I'd like to discuss with you."

Ever since Chen Yuan cultivated the Dharma Eye Divine Ability and experienced the incense power brought by Gongsun Yang's method, he had always kept this Storyteller in mind.

Especially last time at Tianxiong Pass, with Xiahou Yuan!

He vaguely grasped a point.

As long as someone read "the pacification of demons," a book about him, and his name left an impression in their mind, when they subconsciously called out his name, his Dharma Eye would sense it.

He later experimented with others and personally confirmed it.

And three days later, with the army about to deploy, Chen Yuan was thinking that perhaps this "the pacification of demons" would have an unexpected effect!