Chapter 115 The War Begins
"Qin Chen, you seem different than usual. What are you aiming for in this battle?" Shen Yulan asked, curiosity etched on her face.
"Of course, I'm eager to confront the Golden Star Sect. Since they harmed the Wudang Sect, I feel responsible to join," Qin Chen replied, his enthusiasm unwavering.
Hearing this, Shen Yulan simply nodded, refraining from further questions.
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After a while, the leaders of the three factions stood before the assembly.
Yu Zhong stepped forward, gazing at the hundreds of people. "Today, we will take what rightfully belongs to us. The Golden Star Sect might be powerful, but we are an alliance. Spies have ensured they are unaware of our movements. So tonight, we will obliterate them, ensuring their history will be erased!" he declared, his voice resolute and commanding.
The assembled crowd cheered loudly, their goal unified: to destroy the Golden Star Sect.
This time, Yu Zhong continued, "Each faction will be led by each forces. And with that, let's move!"
With the final cheer, hundreds of people moved, led by Yu Zhong and Shi Huang.
The Xuantian Academy refrained from directly mobilizing troops, instead, they participated by supplying strength-enhancing pills and potions.
Moreover, both the imperial forces and the Xuantian Academy didn't consider the Golden Star Sect a significant threat. Yu Zhong, commanding a modest force of 200 soldiers, was just one of many commanders operating under the empire's auspices. Even so, he bore a vital responsibility: to retrieve the stolen imperial artifacts, most notably the Heartblade of Guo Jian. This object held paramount importance as it was a legacy from the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
Given the Golden Star Sect's offenses against them, they couldn't afford to stay idle. The sect's destruction was the inevitable consequence of their actions.
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In the darkness of the night, dozens of helicopters descended from the sky, landing in the dark forest. Simultaneously, hundreds of people descended, scattering according to the plan.
Their movements were silent, thanks to empire-made shoes that allowed them to move silently.
Every step they took was cautious; their journey was quite far as the Golden Star Sect was located near the mountains.
Almost all sects were situated in the midst of forests or mountains, far from settlements or cities. This aligned with the empire's rules, aiming to prevent sects from becoming too powerful and dominating their surrounding areas. It also minimized the social gap between cultivators and ordinary people.
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After some time passed, about 500 people remained within the forest, hidden in the darkness of the night. From their vantage point, they could see the nearby area of the Golden Star Sect, with its large gate and high surrounding walls madr of concrete.
At this moment, a man dressed entirely in black appeared in front of Yu Zhong. "Everything is secure, sir. We can attack them directly," he reported.
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhong nodded. Then, he raised his sword into the air, and it gleamed with a dim golden light.
The signal was recognized by all, and they charged together, encircling the Golden Star Sect.
About 50 people carried modified missiles with spiritual stones, aiming for the sect's area.
In the next moment, the missiles hurtled toward the high walls.
Boom!
A loud explosion resounded. However, everyone's expressions turned shocked because the missile projectiles didn't hit the walls but an invisible shield that enveloped the entire sect area.
Yu Zhong and Shi Huang's expressions turned to disbelief. They certainly didn't expect this.
Yu Zhong seethed with anger, "Damn it, they were already aware of our plan!" he roared.
The hundreds of others were forced to stop as well, but the sheer number caused chaos, uncertainty, and anxiety.
And suddenly, four objects soared out from the sect area, hovering above them.
All eyes were fixed on these objects, tension and seriousness permeating the atmosphere.
Yet, sensing the impending danger, Yu Zhong immediately shouted, "Everyone, scatter!"
Regrettably, it was too late as the four objects ignited and unleashed concentrated energy, showering down upon them.
Upon impact, they caused powerful explosions.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Amidst the chaos, everyone fled in a panic, evading the onslaught of energy bombs. Nonetheless, dozens were gravely wounded, and some lost their lives.
Meanwhile, Qin Chen sprinted in a frenzy, determination etched on his face, ignoring the continuous explosions behind him.
Boom!
One of the energy bombs detonated right in front of him, propelling him backward. Struggling to rise, another bomb struck the surrounding area, knocking him down again, this time protecting his exposed back.
The area outside the sect now resembled a war zone, with bomb craters scattered all around.
At this moment, the energy bombs ceased their bombardment of the surrounding area. Shi Huang was floating in the air, with a towering figure with six muscular arms and red skin appearing behind him, obliterating the four objects hovering in the air.
It was his martial spirit: Demon Sage.
All eyes turned to Shi Huang. Hope and confidence instantly enveloped the warriors.
"That's the Wudang Sect's master; he's finally taking action!"
"Oh, look, those four objects are destroyed; we are safe!"
"Let's focus again; let's kill all the members of the Golden Star Sect!"
Everyone regained their resolve, spurred on by Shi Huang's heroic deeds.
Meanwhile, Shi Huang's expression was filled with anger and vengeance. His hands clenched, shrouded in a golden aura. The next moment, he punched from the air, and a golden fist-shaped light emerged from his fist, smashing the invisible shield.
Bang!
The shield immediately cracked. Yet, another golden fist came again.
Bang!
The second golden fist directly shattered the invisible shield, along with the 10-meter-high concrete walls.
"Attack!" he bellowed, leading the charge.
The troops echoed his cry, running toward the breach created by Shi Huang.
Predictably, the Golden Star Sect had prepared hundreds of troops.
"Attack!" they roared.
The sounds of battle reverberated intensely. Swords clashed and explosions boomed, resembling a grand-scale war.
Boom!
A fire fist explosion sent the Golden Star Sect's troops scattering. Qin Chen, witnessing this, refrained from attacking them and instead sprinted toward another area.
The Golden Star Sect boasted an extensive territory, spanning over 2000 hectares, with numerous different areas.
"I must find the Heartblade of Guo Jian!" he declared.
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