Chapter 748
The Enemy Approaches Tianxiong Pass
Meanwhile, on the very day that hundreds of thousands of troops from Yunding Mountain marched south,
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, at the Great San Pass in Guanzhong, outside a council hall of the Northern Liang camp, footsteps approached rapidly.
"Your Highness!"
"A letter from Chengdu." The voice was muffled outside the door.
"Come in!" came the majestic voice of the King of Northern Liang from inside the door.
The chief clerk, Yan Sun, was in charge of receiving and forwarding the secret reports. He strode in.
When Yan Sun entered, the hall was full of people. Xiao Zhongtian and his generals seemed to have been waiting for the letter. All eyes were on Yan Sun as he walked in.
"Your Highness, our messengers have sent word that the army at Yunding Mountain has set off, left Chengdu, and headed south."
"There was also an incident: a demon king infiltrated the ceremony, but was killed by the Marquis of the South and used as a sacrifice to the flag."
"All that has been said is in faith."
Xiao Zhongtian's tiger-like eyes narrowed sharply. He took the folded document, opened it, and then his slanted eyes narrowed. He clenched his fist, and the secret letter in his hand turned to dust.
"it is good."
"That guy surnamed Chen, he really dares to send troops, and even sacrificed a demon king as a flag!"
“When people are arrogant, Heaven will punish them. Since he loves excitement so much, I will add fuel to the fire.”
"Proceed according to plan. Pass down the order that the Right Cavalry Battalion, which is fully equipped at Lazikou, shall set off immediately and march on Tianxiong Pass."
"First, launch a feint attack to test the waters; if it proves to be an opportunity,"
"We must avenge the humiliation we suffered at Guiku Mountain."
After saying that, Xiao Zhongtian slammed his hand on the table, his slanted eyes looking fierce as if he were about to devour someone.
The news that Yunding Mountain was going to send troops had already been known beforehand, as it was being spread throughout Jin Guan City and was not a secret. After receiving the news, Xiao Zhongtian had been eager to fight, ordering his troops to be ready for battle. If Yunding Mountain really sent troops south, he would definitely not let this opportunity pass and was determined to make things difficult for that Chen fellow and avenge the humiliation of Guiku Mountain from many days ago.
Of course, the King of Beiliang was not blinded by his hatred for Chen Yuan after suffering several losses. Although he began preparing for this campaign after receiving the news, he did not mobilize a large number of troops.
He knew that the man from Yunding Mountain was not only ruthless but also incredibly cunning. He always thought that the man was nothing more than a fraudster. He thought that the Yunding Mountain army had gone out in full force to destroy mountains and temples and conquer the vast mountains.
Perhaps this is some kind of empty city ruse, something the emperor is putting on for him.
Although he had an inside man among these hundreds of thousands of troops, and such a large troop movement would easily be detected if there were other military intentions, Xiao Zhongtian knew that military strategy is deceptive, and caution is the only way to ensure long-term success.
"Here"
Immediately, a mighty silver-armored general rose, bowed, then turned and strode out.
He's off to give orders!
After everyone left, Xiao Zhongtian continued, his tiger-like eyes blazing as he shouted towards the outside of the tent.
"Someone come here!"
"Yes, sir!" A lieutenant immediately responded from outside the door, standing at the entrance, bowing his head in obedience.
"Go and invite Master Jiu over." This prince was still uneasy. This test required the presence of a highly capable person, and there were some things that needed to be guarded against.
"Yes, sir." The lieutenant outside the door received the order and immediately went to invite the guest minister of the Liang King.
Before half a cup of tea could be brewed, someone outside announced, "Mr. Jiu has arrived."
In a short while, at the door, Mr. Jiu, dressed in a brocade robe and wearing a red demon mask, walked into the council hall.
The mask was crimson like blood. As this powerful being entered the hall, the temperature in the hall seemed to drop. The generals felt uncomfortable, making rustling sounds, their eyes filled with a hint of awe. On the throne, Xiao Zhongtian rose, took a few steps to the side, walked around the table, and descended the steps to personally greet him.
"Mr. Jiu!"
"Your Highness," Jiuzhu's throat bobbed, and the mask on his face seemed to vibrate and writhe with each breath, "What brings you to me?"
Xiao Zhongtian looked at the person behind the Holy Land and felt that the evil aura emanating from this person had become increasingly terrifying lately. He narrowed his eyes and said with a dark face:
"I just received news from Chengdu that the one from Yunding Mountain has already sent troops south. More than a dozen armies from the Daofu Division have set off in a grand procession."
"At this time, the military strength of Shu is weak, and I do not want to give up this opportunity."
"The order has been given to the troops to set off for Tianxiong Pass."
"Once we capture Tianxiong Pass, it will be like we've seized the throat of Sichuan, leaving that Chen fellow with no way to advance or retreat."
Xiao Zhongtian's tone was chillingly cold, and he stood with his hands behind his back.
On the other side, beneath the mask, Jiu Zhu's eerie, ghostly green eyes flickered, and he spoke:
"Your Highness"
"Do you know that even if the troops of the Shu Prefecture are mobilized in full force, that person at Yunding Mountain will not leave Yunding Mountain easily? Perhaps this is another trick of his. We have suffered several losses at his hands."
"And there is a teleportation channel at Tianxiong Pass, which allows this person to mobilize troops at any time!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhongtian naturally understood the other party's concerns, which were exactly what he was thinking as well. Therefore, he said:
“What you say, sir, is something I am certainly aware of.”
"But according to our spies on the front lines, the demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains of Shu are already stirring. A few days ago, a large number of demons openly committed a bloodbath in Chengdu. Furthermore, a demon king appeared at the conferment ceremony on Yunding Mountain today. Although this demon king was killed by the man surnamed Chen, with one demon king dead, you think the Ten Thousand Mountains will give up."
At this point, the King of Northern Liang stepped aside, his slanted eyes flashing with a fierce light.
"Regardless of whether the opponent's move is genuine or not, the Shiwan Mountain and Yunding Mountain mountain-climbing armies are bound to clash."
"Upon receiving the news, I immediately issued an order, but it was merely to send a portion of my troops to investigate the situation. It was not because I lacked patience to avenge this humiliation."
"Besides, the journey takes time. These few days are enough for me to see things clearly before making further judgments."
"The reason I summoned you here is that I hope you will condescend to make a trip to Tianxiong Pass and secretly investigate its true nature."
"Rest assured, sir. If it is truly a trap, you need not concern yourself with the vanguard troops I have dispatched. You need not show yourself. Your advance or retreat is entirely up to you, since I still need your help to start this uprising."
Xiao Zhongtian, with an expression of respect for talent, bowed to the other party.
As for Jiuzhu, this powerful figure from the Saintly Realm, his eyes flickered a few times, his throat bobbed, and he spoke in a muffled voice.
"Your Highness is too kind. I will make the trip myself."
"I just hope that Your Highness will not forget our agreement."
After speaking, the figure of this powerful being from the Holy Land blurred and disappeared into the air.
Xiao Zhongtian stared at the air where the other person had disappeared, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Two days later, three hundred li north of Tianxiong Pass, troops from Beiliang Road returned and headed straight for Tianxiong Pass.
On the walls of Tianxiong Pass, no troops ventured out; a large formation enveloped the area, creating a tense and deadly atmosphere. (End of Chapter)