Ye Shikai led two thousand iron cavalry under his command, marching grandly forward. As expected, a number of Qin soldiers erged from the forest ahead, so wounded by arrows, supporting each other in groups of three or five, abandoning their helts and armor, fleeing as if their lives depended on it. So Qin soldiers looked even more miserable, discarding their weapons, with expressions of astonishnt on their faces, as if they had seen ghosts. It was truly uncertain whether the ambushers in the forest were people or "ghosts".
"Cowards, halt imdiately. Anyone who dares to retreat again will be t with death." Shangguan Jian shouted manacingly at these routed soldiers, and upon seeing the imposing cavalry before them, they rushed over like they had found a savior.
"S..sir, there’s an ambush in the forest ahead, please be careful." A terrified soldier murmured.
"Exactly what is going on?" Ye Shikai shouted.
"Those...rebels, hiding in the bushes and trees, are shooting at us with cold arrows...we can’t even see them."
"Sir, let lead my troops in, I’ll wipe out these rogue armies completely." Man Cang petitioned Ye Shikai for battle, and the soldiers behind him were eager for action.
"No, everyone follow my orders: guard the entrance of the forest, do not enter." Ye Shikai examined the terrain, the forest was complex, with deep mountains behind, and lush vegetation within the trees, perfectly suitable for hiding people. No wonder these Qin soldiers were psychologically traumatized by the cold arrows, and the cavalry presented a bigger target. Charging in recklessly would only result in becoming "live targets" for the rebels.
"The battlefield of the cavalry is the expansive plain. Entering this dense forest is akin to fish coming ashore, only awaiting death." Ye Shikai explained.
"Indeed sir, you see, even if we deployed ten thousand troops in this forest, it still wouldn’t reveal anything abnormal from the outside. No wonder so many Qin soldiers were defeated." Shangguan Jian nodded and said.
"Let ask you, is it necessary to pass through this forest if we want to reach that mountain behind?" Ye Shikai asked a routed soldier.
"Reporting to Sir, this great mountain is a hundred miles in circumference. In our county, it is necessary to pass through this forest to enter the mountain."
"Just as I thought, these rebels plan to establish themselves as kings of the mountain." Ye Shikai understood, these rebels were probably many hunters, raised in the mountains, skilled at climbing, and precise with their archery. The local garrison’s training was limited, their strength was average. Entering this forest only ant suffering volleys of arrows, even if a heavy army attacked, the rebels could retreat into the "bottomless" mountains, then engaging in guerilla warfare, they would have an even greater advantage.
If Ye Shikai were the commander of this county’s garrison, he would definitely establish a stronghold in this forest, effectively controlling the entire mountain.
"Sir, what should we do now?" Man Cang asked, frustrated that he wanted to fight, but couldn’t.
"Cover the retreat of these routed soldiers back to their camp, our current mission is to proceed to Pu Yang County." Ye Shikai ordered the entire army to reverse their formation, rear becoming the vanguard, imdiately retreating, continuing their advance to Pu Yang County.
"Sir, it’s unexpected that the situation with these rebels in East County is so severe. If ignored, it is bound to worsen." On the way, Shangguan Jian also disclosed his worries, as they would be stationed at East County’s Commander Mansion, dealing with these rebels would be a troubleso issue.
"Of course we have to handle this, I believe that’s why ng Tian deployed here." Ye Shikai took out the map and looked. "If everything goes smoothly, we will arrive by noon tomorrow."
"Let the brothers rest for four hours, tonight we march overnight."
"Understood."
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In modern tis, in Yanjing.
"Commander Feng, several war generals from Netherworld Palace have arrived in Yanjing and are currently in Ji Family." In a suburban villa, Jeddon said matter-of-factly, addressing "Commander Feng" who was the black-clad woman before him, one of the four commanders of Shadow Organization known as "Wind Flower Snow Moon," the one who previously attacked Ji Qian outside God King Hall.
"The master is already aware of this news. She is curious as to why they have co, didn’t you previously report that Netherworld Palace was busy dealing with an imdiate crisis, making it impossible for them to co to Yanjing?" Feng Ling replied coldly.
"This... was a lapse on my part, please forgive , Commander Feng."
"No need to be so nervous, recently the master’s attention is not on Kunlun Mountain, it’s just that this relic is large and special, hence her necessity to go."
"I understand, the Netherworld King disappeared on the Holy Mountain, this news has already spread widely in Huaxia and abroad, the Netherworld Empress wants to seek clues, I am tirelessly searching as well." Jeddon nodded in agreent.
"You are mistaken, the master’s intention is to deal with them." Feng Ling gestured with her palm across her neck, the aning was clear.
"If the people from Netherworld Palace dare to co to Yanjing, then they are determined to seek their death, this is the master’s intention and the Shadow Organization’s stance." Feng Ling’s words bore a hint of killing intent, Ye Shikai having disappeared on the Holy Mountain surrounded by Netherworld Palace generals and Ji Qian, so Chen Yuxin naturally directed her anger towards them. Despite previous mutual animosity between Chen Yuxin and them, she was determined to ensure they perish in Huaxia this ti.
"I understand, I will carry out the orders from the Netherworld Empress." Jeddon hesitated but ultimately chose Chen Yuxin’s side.
Ji Family.
"The Chen family has been quiet these days, could it be that Chen Yuxin is up to sothing new?" anwhile, Ghost also felt uneasy. Despite Netherworld Palace having been here for several days, whether in Europe, Doris and Aphrodite, or the various families of Yanjing, there had been no movent, but this seed not to be a good sign. Before major events, there should be undercurrents, but now it’s "excessively" calm.
Knock, knock, knock.
At that mont, the door suddenly opened, and Ji Qian and Demoness slowly walked in.
"Ghost, what are you thinking about?" Demoness inquired.
"Boss is missing, but none of the powerful groups are showing any signs, it’s truly perplexing."
"Perhaps at this critical mont, everyone dares not act rashly." In Europe, Netherworld Palace was staging an "empty city strategy" against the experts on the Dark List with its deserted headquarters, yet not a soul dared to approach.
"By the way, Ghost, what arrangents have you made for Lady Gu?" Ji Qian suddenly asked, considering Gu Xin was just an ordinary person, and also Ghost’s girlfriend, Ji Qian worried that soone might threaten him by using Gu Xin’s safety.
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