Chapter 258: Chapter 145: Breaking Through the Formation, Who Dares Stand in My Way
"From receiving the information, analyzing the situation, deciding to pursue, and deploying troops, even if the decision-makers of Beizhou act quickly, it would still take at least half an hour."
Chen Ping sprinted like the wind, carrying two women, one large and one small, with the Black Dragon Sword on his back, bearing a weight of over four hundred pounds as if it were nothing, racing swiftly.
With a few twists and turns, in just a few dozen breaths, he was already out of the city.
He paid no heed to anything along the way, solely focused on reaching the military camp.
He thought to himself that with this half an hour, he could recognize the master of the Azure Dragon Seal, solidify his foundation, greatly advance his cultivation, and then use the Azure Dragon Seal to prepare the entire army and set up a great formation. It was not impossible to compete with the forces of the Beizhou Barbarians.
"Screech..."
A sharp cry pierced into his soul.
In the midst of his rapid run, Chen Ping looked up and saw that in the distant clouds ahead, the Little Cyan Bird had stopped flying forward and was circling in place.
"There’s actually an interception."
Chen Ping’s eyebrows slightly raised.
Through the perspective of the Little Cyan Bird, he could clearly see who were at the forefront of those two dust clouds.
"East Wood Army, Huwei Army, as expected, the so-called cooperation to seize the Azure Dragon Seal was false, with each party aiming to take it for themselves, leaving various contingencies to intercept and kill subsequently.
It’s no wonder that Xiao Chengfeng and Ji Xuanwu and others had agreed beforehand that after succeeding, they would discuss to whom the seal belonged at the Youx Mountain Valley outside the city, not for other reasons but because this stretch of road was best for ambushing troops and scheming."
"Logically, Xiongba’s side’s Seven Fiends Celestial Net Army should also appear, as well as the Greed Wolf Army...
That’s right, the Wolf Lord of the Greed Wolf Army was killed on the spot by Fang Qingzhu, dying in silence, so the subsequent orders were not issued.
As for Xiongba, he and Du Jingyun traveled south with me and probably didn’t receive the permission of the Seven Fiends Celestial Net Army’s commander, so they acted privately.
Thus, facing several strong enemies, he was alone and had no choice but to retreat."
With the eyes of the Little Cyan Bird, Chen Ping could observe the people and the situation, especially excelling in detecting the enemy and tracking them down.
At this moment, not only could he ascertain the positions of the experts from all sides in Xingqing Prefecture, but he also had a pretty good grasp of the movements and actions of the various forces.
With just a turn of thought, he could roughly estimate everyone’s intentions and their next moves.
"With so many experts from the Beizhou Barbarians, once encircled, even being the first on the Earth List may not ensure a breakthrough.
Meanwhile, the Jinghai Guard, truly belonging to King Jinghai Ji Changlie, had long been transferred to Ling Mountain Prefecture, prepared to watch from the sidelines as tigers fight.
The Heir of Jinghai, Ji Xuange, situated in Xingqing Prefecture, has instead attracted the forces of the Cui Family, amassing a large army, with unknown plans."
"However, regardless of what schemes he holds. Just by his flirtatious interactions with the Thirteenth Prince of Beizhou, Yuwen Ying, they are up to no good."
After understanding the situation, Chen Ping, faced with threats on all sides, not only remained unflustered but also felt his Qi and Blood surge.
Without enduring severe trials, one cannot appreciate the fragrance of the plum blossom.
Xingqing Prefecture, a place of prosperity and flourishing, with expansive fertile lands and nearly a million people, and its two outlets with treacherous terrains, easy to defend and hard to attack.
To smooth out the chaos in Xingqing Prefecture before the arrival of the Barbarians, rally forces, and form a certain combat force, a bloody and fierce battle is inevitable.
This underscores the vital strategic importance of securing the interior before dealing with external threats.
Otherwise, with the Barbarians’ arrival, greater Xingqing Prefecture wouldn’t even have a person in charge.
You fight your battle, I fight mine, there are even many forces wishing to prematurely open the gates to welcome the Royal Army...
How can one entertain such thoughts?
The devastation is right before us, and Chen Ping can clearly foresee the impending disaster better than anyone in this world.
He does not hold any illusions or hopes.
A realization surged within him.
He ran faster and faster, not pausing, charging headlong towards the intercepting two cavalry units ahead.
Taking a detour was out of the question.
If he doesn’t beat these people painfully, how can he establish himself?
"Fortune is ordained by the heavens, protecting the people of a prefecture is the greatest Fortune...
Fighting against the world’s experts, resisting the invasion of Beihu, what immense Tribulation is this? If I pass this trial, my path will be complete..."
"So, those who block my way are my enemy and unworthy of mercy."
At the rush of the moment, he let out a long roar, resounding through the clouds.
The sound was loud, echoing far and wide.
"Xiao Chengyun, Ji Xuanwu, we’ve cooperated once, there’s at least some goodwill.
Earlier, we agreed to rely on our skills to snatch the Azure Dragon Seal... now quickly make way, so we can meet again in the future."
Even before he arrived, the thunderous sound waves preceded him, roaring and vibrating like dragon chants and tiger roars.
On the plains, a gust of wind swept by, pressing the grass blades down... Even the two cavalry units poised with weapons and ready to charge were slightly stirred.
Such formidable might.
Xiao Chengyun narrowed his eyes to a slit, seeing the storming figure breaking through the wind, moving swiftly, he felt an inexplicable unease.
’No wonder, when several attacked Cuihu Residence simultaneously, the Wolf Lord of the Greed Wolf Army perished, I retreated wounded, and the other two returned empty-handed, leaving him to laugh last.
To even have Fang Qingzhu in his grasp speaks volumes of his ambition and grand schemes.’
In a daze, he saw that what came rushing wasn’t just a person, but a mighty army sweeping through, unmatched in the world.
"Chen Ping, my East Wood Army has ten thousand armored soldiers, and a million civilians under its command, vast and formidable, beyond what your mere few thousand troops can resist.
