Mountain Patrol Military Officer

Chapter 1126: Chapter 749: Armies Approach Tianxiong Pass

At the same time, on the day when the hundreds of thousands of troops from Yunding Mountain marched south,

on the other side, thousands of miles away, outside a discussion hall at the Beiliang Camp at the West Guanxi Daisan Pass, there was the sound of quick footsteps.

"Prince!"

"A letter has arrived from Jingguan City." The voice outside was low.

"Come in!" A majestic voice came from the King of Beiliang inside.

Changshi Yan Sun, responsible for receiving and presenting confidential reports, quickly walked in.

When Yan Sun entered, the hall was full of seated officers, Xiao Zhongtian and a group of his subordinates seemed to have been waiting for the letter, all eyes fixed on Yan Sun as he walked in.

"Reporting to the Prince, our men have sent word over thousands of miles. Over at Yunding Mountain, the army has already left Jingguan City and headed south."

"There was also an incident where a Demon King infiltrated the ceremony but was slain and offered as a flag by that Southern Marquis."

"Everything mentioned is in the letter."

Xiao Zhongtian’s tiger eyes gleamed sharply as he received the document, opened it for a look, then clenched it, turning the secret message into powder in his hand.

"Good."

"That Chen really dared to send troops and even used a Demon King as a ceremonial offering!"

"Arrogance will meet its downfall. Since he loves excitement so much, I will add some fuel to the fire for him."

"Proceed as planned, send down the order, and command the Right Cavalry Camp at Lazi Pass to move immediately, dispatch troops to Tianxiong Pass."

"First make a feigned attack to test, if an opportunity is observed, "

"we must avenge the humiliation from Ghost Cry Mountain."

Having said this, Xiao Zhongtian slapped the table, his eyes fierce as if devouring.

The news of the impending troop movements from Yunding Mountain was already known here in advance. After all, the entire Jingguan City was talking about it; it was no secret. And Xiao Zhongtian, after receiving the news, prepared eagerly, ordering his troops to be ready at a moment’s notice. The moment Yunding Mountain truly sent troops south, he would not miss this opportunity, determined to cause trouble for that Chen and erase the shame from days ago at Ghost Cry Mountain.

Of course, this King of Beiliang was not blinded by hatred from the times he had been outwitted by Chen Yuan. Although preparations began as soon as the news was received, not many troops were mobilized.

He knew that the figure from Yunding Mountain was not only ruthless but also extremely cunning. He always believed that person was nothing more than a fraud. So, was the full mobilization of Yunding Mountain’s troops really to cut down mountains and destroy temples in the Ten Thousand Mountains?

Perhaps this was all a ruse, a facade for the emperor to see.

Despite having insiders within those hundreds of thousands of troops, and considering how such a scale of military movement, if it had other strategic intentions, would be easily detected, Xiao Zhongtian understood military strategies well — caution was the best policy.

"Yes."

At this instance, a mighty Silver Armor General rose, saluted, then swiftly exited.

He went off to issue orders!

As the person left, Xiao Zhongtian continued speaking, his tiger eyes surveying, shouting toward outside the tent,

"Men, come!"

"Here!" Immediately, a Deputy General responded from outside the door, standing ready at the entrance for orders.

"Go invite Mr. Jiu over." The prince remained uneasy; this probing operation required a Great Divine Ability User to preside over — some precautions could not be neglected.

"Yes." The Deputy General outside received the order and immediately went to invite the King Liang’s Guest Elder.

In less than half a cup of tea’s time, someone outside announced, "Mr. Jiu, arrived."

In a moment, at the entrance, a person dressed in a golden silk robe, wearing a Red Ghost Mask, known as Mr. Jiu, walked into the hall.

The mask was crimson like blood, and as this Great Divine Ability User entered the hall, the air temperature seemed to drop, making the officers uncomfortable, causing rustling sounds, their gazes tinged with reverence.

While on the throne, Xiao Zhongtian rose, walked a few steps to the side, circumventing the table, descended the steps, personally going down to greet.

"Mr. Jiu!"

"Prince." Nine Candles’ throat moved, and the mask seemed to squirm with his voice vibrating, "What do you require of me?"

Xiao Zhongtian looked at this figure behind the Saint Land, feeling the ominous aura around this person becoming all the more intimidating recently, squinting his eyes, he said coldly:

"I have just received word from Jingguan City; the forces from Yunding Mountain have already moved south. The Dao Fu Office’s troops are marching out in grandeur."

"Now, with Shu’s forces weak, I do not wish to miss this opportunity."

"I have already ordered my forces to advance, with armies heading for Tianxiong Pass."

"Once we seize Tianxiong Pass, it would be like gripping Shu’s throat, leaving that Chen with no room to retreat."

Xiao Zhongtian’s tone was chilling, arms crossed behind his back.

Opposite him, underneath the mask, Nine Candles’ eerie green eyes flickered, then he spoke:

"Prince,"

"Do you realize that even if the Dao Fu Bureau of Shu empties its forces, that figure from Yunding Mountain likely won’t leave Yunding Mountain easily? Maybe this is another ploy of his; we’ve suffered setbacks under his hand many times."

"And Tianxiong Pass has a teleportation channel; this person can dispatch troops at any time!"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhongtian, naturally aware of these concerns, which were also his thoughts, said:

"What you say, Mr. Jiu, I am indeed aware."

"But according to our front-line scouts, the demons of the Ten Thousand Mountains are already restless. Just days ago, large numbers of demons brazenly caused bloodshed in Jingguan City, and a Demon King even appeared at today’s insignia ceremony at Yunding Mountain. Although that Demon King was slain by Chen, do you think the Ten Thousand Mountains will rest with the death of one Demon King?"

As he spoke, this King of Beiliang slightly turned, his sharp eyes flickering with ferocious light,

"Regardless of whether the opponent’s move is real or fake, there is bound to be a battle between the Ten Thousand Mountains and the Yunding Mountain Mountain-cutting Army."

"Once I received the intelligence, I immediately gave the order, but only sent a part of the troops to probe the reality; it was not out of impatience for revenge."

"Moreover, it takes time along the way; within these few days, it is enough for me to see through some things and make further judgments."

"I invited you here, sir, hoping you might humble yourself to go to Tianxiong Pass again and secretly investigate the reality."

"Rest assured, if there is indeed any fraud, you need not concern yourself with the advance troops sent by my hand, and you have full discretion to advance or retreat. After all, I still need to rely on you for initiating matters."

Xiao Zhongtian assumed a posture of respecting and valuing talent, offering a salute to the other person.

And Nine Candles, this mighty figure from the Saint Land, his eyes flickered subtly, his throat moved, and he spoke in a muted tone,

"You overpraise, Prince. I shall make a trip."

"Just remember our agreement, Prince."

Having said that, the mighty figure from the Saint Land’s figure became blurred in the air, disappearing.

Xiao Zhongtian watched the empty air where the figure vanished, his eyes slightly narrowed.

.......

Two days later, three hundred miles north of Tianxiong Pass, Beiliang’s forces made a comeback, heading straight for Tianxiong Pass.

At the city walls of Tianxiong Pass, the troops did not emerge; a Big Formation enveloped the area, the atmosphere was murderous.