Chapter 248: Chapter 142: Seeking the Azure Dragon Seal, Storming Cuihu Residence (Part 2)
Who is Zheng Yuanchun?
This middle-aged man, who appears to be in his forties or fifties, looks like an old farmer worn out by life’s toil, seemingly bent under its weight.
But he is no good-hearted person; instead, he is the Wolf Lord of the Greed Wolf Army, commanding over a hundred thousand troops in the south.
As a leader of significant forces, he surprisingly ventured alone, taking great risks.
One can only say this person has great confidence, believing he won’t be in danger.
His Earth List ranking is twenty-four, known as the "Greed Wolf Claw," a claw skill that can tear the heavens apart, extraordinary.
Ahead on the long street, the "Celestial Wolf Saber" Zheng Yuanqiu’s attack on the Guardian returned fruitless, and he’s Zheng Yuanchun’s brother... From this, it seems the elite forces of the Greed Wolf Army might have already entered Xingqing Prefecture.
’I knew all along that this prefecture city was fraught with holes, yet I didn’t expect those holes to be broken.’
Chen Ping thought, no matter what, after this battle, Xingqing Prefecture must be thoroughly reorganized.
At the very least, if other forces enter the city, I ought to know.
Such a large city can’t simply allow unrestricted access; one day, if an army surrounds my residence, and I’m unaware, that would not bode well.
As for Xiao Chengyun, his elegance is indeed renowned.
Though not the leader of the East Wood Army, he is the most trusted advisor under the East Celestial King, the legendary military advisor.
Not only is he sharp-minded, weaving alliances and waging wars east and west, but he also commands twenty thousand troops with great prowess.
His personal strength is tremendously formidable, ranking twenty-first on the Earth List, known as the "Wandering Dragon Sword Master," and his sword and body techniques are top-tier.
"Much admired, much admired."
Chen Ping’s heart tightened slightly but remained composed, smiling as he greeted.
Thinking that the East Wood Army, Seven Fiends Army, Greed Wolf Army—three strongest rebel forces nearby—had all dispatched their adept warriors.
Even the court’s force, the Heir of Vice Capital Youjing, had come.
Coupled with local interests in Xingqing Prefecture, the Cui Family, Pei Family, Ji Xuange, and Beizhou Yuwen Ying, indeed a convergence of talent.
This time, retrieving the Azure Dragon Seal from Fairy Fang in the Purple Bamboo Forest might be difficult.
Yet not obtaining it is not an option.
Without the Azure Dragon Seal, my Primordial Golden Body Technique can’t receive the infusion of exotic energy from Heaven and Earth, hindering rapid advancement.
If practiced slowly, even if occasionally obtaining Jade Ginseng Pills and Blood Ginseng Pills, it would still take three to five years to replenish my physical essence.
To reach Primordial Golden Body Perfection, reaching Innate Peak, it might take a decade or two.
By then, opportunities would be missed.
Not just the experts under Thirteenth Prince Yuwen Ying, even among his two teachers, Master Doroghi from the True Word Sect, I might already be overwhelmed.
Ranked seventeenth on the Earth List, his skills are profound; I had once sampled them from afar.
At that time, his mere shout caused Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to tremble, gathering momentum and crashing down like divine might.
Afterward, Chen Ping estimated many times, feeling little confidence in winning.
Even with my current prowess, clashing might only cause mutual injury.
This outcome, if spread in Jianghu, is notable.
However, this is not Jianghu sparring nor a fair challenge.
Even if I could contend with Master Doroghi, there are many other experts...
If they surge together, accompanying Doroghi’s attack, not just myself—adding even Primordial Martial Arts Hall’s Han Wushang, Xuanwu Guard army—it would be grim.
Therefore, advancing my cultivation is imperative.
Moreover, the faster, the better, fearing delay.
Otherwise, if Yuwen Ying acquires the Azure Dragon Seal, gaining substantial power, unifying forces...
The Hu People’s strength beyond Celestial Gate Pass might penetrate deeply.
Then, where would I have any vitality left?
...
"No time to lose. Since everyone is acquainted, allow me to assign tasks according to my seniority."
Although Wolf Lord Zheng Yuanchun appears as a troubled old farmer, he acts decisively and authoritatively.
At this moment, he claims the leadership, issuing orders.
Upon hearing, Xiao Chengyun maintains a gentle smile without response;
Xiongba appears cheerful, uninvolved;
Ji Xuanwu hesitates, wanting to speak, yet refrains.
Chen Ping naturally has no objection.
Among five present, he ranks second-to-last on the Wind and Cloud List, only slightly above Xiongba, ranked thirty-sixth on the Earth List.
Additionally, he’s the youngest and least experienced...
In terms of background, he commands merely five to six thousand troops, newly acquired, offering little combat potential.
Whereas, others command tens of thousands or even a hundred thousand soldiers.
Thus, under such circumstances, all he can do is follow suit, cheer, agreeing to arrangements, with little say.
If not for his high ranking and previously slaying a Guardian, they likely wouldn’t involve him.
’This works.’ Chen Ping thought, nodding silently, as he listened to Zheng Yuanchun.
"The strength of the three Guardians, known to everyone, could you, Prince, Younger Brother Xiong, and Brother Chen, deal with them?
Delay them temporarily; capturing isn’t necessary, merely engaging."
Upon saying this, Zheng Yuanchun continues directly, fearing interruption.
