Free Web NovelChapter 405: Chapter 63: Guerrilla Warfare
At these words, thinking of the increasingly irritable and furious Master Fengfeng in recent years, Kong Lingde shivered. He looked at Zhuang Qing, feeling a bit grateful.
If it hadn’t been for Zhuang Qing’s efforts to turn the tide and organize the team, this complex member cultivator army might have scattered and fled, making it impossible to pin down Golden Dawn Peak. Upon getting to the bottom of things, the first to retreat, like himself, would likely have been inescapably doomed.
He cupped his hands towards Zhuang Qing, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhuang. What should we do now?"
Zhuang Qing instead looked towards Zhang Wei, "Honored Guest Zhang, now that Elder Wangg is seriously injured, you are the only representative of Xuanguang Sect. Will you take charge of the overall situation?"
Zhang Wei waved his hand, realizing that the most strategic-minded person here was this Grand Elder from the Spirit Talisman Sect. As for himself, being an Honored Guest Elder of the Xuanguang Sect, he was merely an outsider enforcer, with no expertise in battle command. It would be better not to add to the chaos and avoid being held accountable by Master Fengfeng.
"Elder Zhuang, you are the most experienced. I am willing to lead the Xuanguang Sect cultivators to follow your command, as long as we accomplish the mission."
Zhuang Qing nodded and did not decline, "Honored Guest Zhang’s words are true. The most important thing for us right now is to complete the mission. Although Elder Wangg is seriously injured and the cultivator army has suffered some damage, if the mission succeeds, it will be a great achievement. Master Fengfeng will surely reward us heavily."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt reinvigorated and refocused on their goal.
Seeing Zhuang Qing take control with a few words, Yinn Hongbo’s expression was complex, and after a long pause, he snorted.
"How has that little thief Lu Qian become so powerful? His strike vaguely carries the might of a Golden Core, who among us can withstand it? I think we should hurry and report to Master Fengfeng."
His tone was akin to a child throwing a tantrum.
"Of course, we should report, immediately report." Zhuang Qing said patiently, "But fellow Daoists, there is no need to panic. This must be Lu Qian’s ultimate move, requiring a great deal of cost and not easily performed again. Otherwise, he would already have charged out himself; why continue hiding in the formation?"
Everyone nodded silently; Zhang Wei said, "If that’s the case, should we charge again?"
Kong Lingde snorted coldly, but Zhuang Qing shook his head, "It’s easy to say, but even if there’s a one-in-ten-thousand chance, we can’t take the risk, can we? Does Honored Guest Zhang want to be the next Elder Wangg?"
Zhang Wei smiled bitterly and said no more. Wangg Hao only survived thanks to his treasures. Being born a Loose Cultivator, he didn’t have such a foundation. He sighed inwardly. Oh well, this team was initially cobbled together and not capable of assault. Everyone was thinking of preserving strength; why should he, just an Honored Guest, care so much?
Zhuang Qing continued, "It is now confirmed that the main force of the Shuangye Alliance, along with Lu Qian and three other Foundation Establishment cultivators, are all within Golden Dawn Peak. We just need to surround the peak preventing them from supporting Qingli Mountain, and our task will be complete."
Kong Lingde agreed wholeheartedly, the Kong Family had already suffered enough losses. Since the probing was conclusive, there was no point in further fighting unless they really expected him to help Xuanguang Sect take down Golden Dawn Peak at the cost of lives?
At this point, he was already calculating how to appeal to Master Fengfeng after the task was done, hoping for more rewards to compensate for the losses.
Yinn Hongbo looked at Golden Dawn Peak, filled with resentment.
He couldn’t understand how Lu Qian had become so skilled after just a few years. It seemed his long-cherished plan to retake Golden Dawn Peak was no longer feasible.
Seeing everyone reach a consensus, Zhuang Qing asked everyone to guard their respective positions and remain vigilant for any changes. Then, he retrieved a Thousand-Mile Mirror from Wangg Hao and started reporting to Master Fengfeng.
"Such a thing has happened!"
Master Fengfeng’s face was gloomy, and even through the Thousand-Mile Mirror, Zhuang Qing could feel his overwhelming anger.
The Zhenren’s body moved, ready to soar skyward towards Golden Dawn Peak, but recalling the enemy army opposite, he forcefully restrained himself. He knew that once he made a move, Master Cangfeng would undoubtedly step forward, possibly leading Liangxiang County forces straight towards his Mingjian Mountain.
Damn that little thief Lu Qian, capable of such an attack?!
Even if it carries a massive cost, it is still an extraordinary, unbelievable feat.
However, Master Fengfeng began to ponder if Hee Yangchen’s death was indeed Lu Qian’s doing.
"Quickly send Wangg Hao back for healing. Zhuang Qing, you have done well. You are now in full command of the operation surrounding Golden Dawn Peak. Successful completion will earn you ample rewards."
After cutting off the communication, his gaze turned to the direction of Qingli Mountain.
Now it all depended on the battle strategy over there, despite some damages at Golden Dawn Peak, the issues were minor.
At this moment, five Floating Battleships led by Xuanguang Sect Leader Xu Chengyun and two new Foundation Establishment cultivators, along with two hundred Xuanguang Sect elites completely occupied Qingli Mountain.
When they arrived here earlier, the gates were wide open, and it was deserted.
"Have they fled?" Xu Chengyun slightly frowned; was Yunshan Sect planning not to defend it?
Hmm, they likely went to join forces with the defenders of Liuhua Valley, intending to hold Liuhua Valley.
Even if they join forces, so what? With their sixty or seventy cultivators, they are like eggs hitting a rock against my main force. Either they flush out their hidden combat power, or Liuhua Valley, too, will be conquered by me!
If Qingli Mountain and Liuhua Valley are captured this time, not only will it compress the strategic space of the Shuangye Alliance, but it will also split the Shuangye Alliance from Liangxiang County, making it impossible for them to support each other from north to south.
If I establish a major merit through this battle, all those within the sect who gossip about me being lucky to become the Sect Leader will finally shut their mouths.
With this in mind, he loudly ordered.
"Conduct a search to guard against any lurking enemies, and check the supply reserves. Then set up a Mountain Protection Grand Array, leaving some forces here for defense, while we continue advancing towards Liuhua Valley."
The Xuanguang Sect cultivators began spreading out across Qingli Mountain, rushing into pavilions and warehouses.
Disappointingly, the materials here had been thoroughly relocated.
Originally, Qingli Mountain and Liuhua Valley, being at strategic points, functioned as front-line outposts and relied on Shuangye Square for resupply, so not much was stockpiled. It seemed the retreating Shuangye Alliance took it away with them.
After checking around and finding everything quite clean, Xu Chengyun decided not to linger. To ensure the attacking force’s strength, he temporarily left thirty cultivators to guard, and also raised the Six Harmonies Grand Array for mountain protection.
After completing these tasks, he, along with two Foundation Establishment cultivators, led five Floating Battleships and one hundred and seventy Qi Cultivation Elites straight towards Liuhua Valley.
An hour later, estimating that the Sect Leader had already led the army to Liuhua Valley, where intense battles were erupting, the cultivators guarding Qingli Mountain yawned in boredom.
At this moment, suddenly, in the mountain forests surrounding Qingli Mountain, massive spiritual energy lights lit up!
A dozen flying magical artifacts rose into the air, rushing fiercely towards Qingli Mountain!
The defensive cultivators barely transmitted the alert and raised the Mountain Protection Grand Array before being completely surrounded. What frightened them more was that in the distance, two elegantly curved Void-Soaring and Distant-Guarding Divine Ships were approaching at high speed.
Among the dozens of Qi Cultivation Elites besieging Qingli Mountain, a Foundation Establishment Escape Light was especially prominent.
It was Yang Jiye himself!
