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Chapter 570: Slaying the Murderous Demon
Chapter 570: Slaying the Murderous Demon
"Jiao Zhu, you truly are formidable..."
Gazing at the red lanterns, not only did the leaders of the Red Lantern Society's Grain Protection Army feel their morale surge, but even the followers of Bu Shi Niu were overjoyed.
They knew that the noble had arrived at the edge of the formation, and although they dared not shout, they exchanged glances, feeling invigorated: 'The Jiao Zhu said he would suppress the hungry ghosts, and he did. He said he would resolve the issue in the city, and he did...'
"Could this be the Jiao Zhu's ability, predicting even the reactions of that young master from the Ten Surnames?"
"Now, it's time for us to showcase our abilities..."
Amidst laughter, each of them displayed their skills, using the red lantern's light to awe the battlefield. With a fierce shout, he ordered his six large flags to be unfurled.
Green, yellow, white, black, and purple, they lined up side by side. With his hair loose and sword drawn, he began his incantations.
"Summon the wind!"
As the battle raged, he pointed his sword, and the yellow flag behind him billowed, creating a fierce wind that blew sand and stones, protecting the Grain Protection Army and sending them swirling towards the hungry ghosts, blinding them.
This was the Gale Flag.
Observing the battle, he noticed a group of soldiers trapped by the hungry ghosts, struggling fiercely. He took a step on the magical diagram, chanted a curse, and pointed his sword forward again.
Whoosh!
The black flag behind him fluttered, and the soldiers' weapons and armor became heavier, their blood aura surging, and their courage strengthened invisibly, allowing them to hold their ground.
This was the Brave Soldier Flag.
There were four other flags, but they were not needed for the time being. One was the Plague Flag, which, when used, could cause injuries in the enemy camp to worsen, turning minor wounds into severe ones that even medicine couldn't heal, slowing their advance.
Another was the Raw Food Flag, capable of creating fires in the enemy camp that couldn't cook food, forcing them to eat raw rice.
The Ghost Wail Flag, when activated, would make the enemy hear wailing ghosts throughout the night, preventing them from sleeping peacefully.
And the Rain Summoning Flag could call forth a torrential downpour, hindering the enemy's march.
Of course, these hungry ghosts also had their advantages, but even with six flags, the Iron Mouth Strategist only used two of them. The other four were essentially useless against the hungry ghosts and were displayed here for show.
However, with just two flags in use, the Hungry Ghost Army was already suppressed, and the magical power from the city's altar was dispersed. It was at this critical moment that his unique abilities were meant to shine.
The Grain Protection Army fought with renewed vigor, driving the hungry ghosts into constant retreat. Some of the ghosts felt guilt and fear as their human emotions resurfaced, and they were on the verge of scattering.
"Kill..."
But at that moment, within the Hungry Ghost Army, several units displayed exceptional ferocity. Riding on the backs of red-haired fire bulls were the Heaven's Will General and various Demonic Generals, their faces contorted with malevolence as they fought with increasing brutality.
There was one Heaven's Will General, and his Twelve Demonic Generals. One had been burned to death by Bu Shi Niu's mystical arts, and four others had been killed in Mingzhou by the altars of various spirits.
Seven Demonic Generals remained by the Heaven's Will General's side, each exuding a fierce aura. Although the Grain Protection Army fought valiantly, they were clearly outmatched in battle skills.
If this were an ordinary battle, their courage might have turned the tide.
Just then, in the darkness, heavy hoofbeats thundered from all directions, shaking the ground and startling everyone. Several large flags appeared, each leading a contingent of soldiers, charging out of the night.
Voices boomed, "Stone Horse Town White Armor Army, Iron Bridge Sun San, has come to aid the Grain Protection Army!"
"Great Treasure Master Tang Huaiyi, leader of the Great Treasure Altar, has come to aid the Grain Protection Army!"
"One Coin Sect High Master Bai Shanyi, following the command of our Supreme Jiao Zhu, has come to aid the Grain Protection Army!"
"..."
"What?"
Just as fear gripped their hearts, the quick-witted among them prepared to turn and flee. But then, they heard the resounding shouts, causing their bodies to tingle.
Amidst their surprise and joy, they looked ahead and saw several flags illuminated by the night, each leading a group of soldiers charging forward.
Yang Gong, holding his sword and standing guard at the front, was startled by the commotion. He turned to Iron Mouth, who was beside him, and exclaimed, "Sir, what...what is this?"
"Hehe, the General protects the people's grain, and his reputation spreads. Naturally, heroes from all directions come to lend their strength."
Iron Mouth, a follower of Bu Shi Niu, smiled and said, "Hehe, the General's reputation has drawn support from all directions. I'm filled with enthusiasm, thinking, 'I don't betray the people, and the people don't betray me...'"
"My brother didn't lie to me!"
The White Armor Army, despite its name, wore paper armor. At first glance, it seemed ineffective, but against these evil ghosts, it proved surprisingly effective. The key was that at this critical moment, it played a crucial role.
Especially with the presence of Elder Sun and Tang Huaiyi, who had guarded the manor during the New Year, leading the charge. Each of them single-handedly held off two Demonic Generals in the formation.
But the battle was far from over. As the fighting grew more intense, Yang Gong could no longer hold back and was about to join the fray to engage one of the Demonic Generals. However, he was stopped by his strategist, Tie Zuizi, who was also his unyielding food-refusing advisor. As the leader, Yang Gong couldn't afford to take such a reckless move.
Just then, they heard the sound of approaching horses from behind, carried by the night wind. Several small groups of soldiers emerged from the direction of Old Yin Mountain, each led by a peculiar-looking figure.
One had a robust build, with arms so long they almost touched the ground, while another was as skinny as a monkey, their eyes gleaming with intensity.
These newcomers dismounted outside the battle formation and bowed towards the dimly lit iron coffin, where Hu Ma, the noble lord of the Hu family, sat. Then, with a loud laugh, they charged into the fray.
"We've heard of the Grain Protection General's reputation, and we've come to assist under the orders of the Pacifying Evil Office!"
"It's everyone's duty to slay evil ghosts. We didn't intend to join the army, but we're here to lend a hand!"
"..."
Without even greeting Yang Gong, they charged into the battle, each targeting a Demonic General. They fought with remarkable bravery, holding their own against their formidable opponents.
"Huh?"
Yang Gong and his men were delighted to see these powerful new allies. But Hu Ma, sitting atop the iron coffin, was taken aback. "Even the Mountain Lord has come to join the fun?"
The arrival of the White Armor Army didn't surprise him; Miao Shan Xian Gong had made the necessary arrangements, and their only delay was due to their large numbers. However, the four fierce warriors who had just arrived from the direction of Old Yin Mountain caught his attention. He could tell at a glance that they were not human; they were either spirits in human form or had possessed human bodies to join the battle.
Although Hu Ma had issued orders to the spirits of Mingzhou, many spirits still caused trouble and served various masters. These four, however, had dared to join Yang Gong's Grain Protection Army and engage in direct combat, indicating their profound Daoist virtue.
With such profound Daoist virtue and their origin from Old Yin Mountain, their allegiance was clear.
As these new warriors joined the battle, the situation shifted. Hu Ma felt a tingling sensation in his hands, eager to join the fight, especially since some of the Demonic Generals were still unengaged.
Just as this thought crossed his mind, a burst of silvery laughter rang out from one corner of the battlefield, startling everyone and instantly lifting their spirits.
"White Waist Junior Priestess of the Scarlet Lantern Society, Left Defender, and Blood Sister from Gous State, Shanyin City, Wutong County, Lu Family's Rice Shop..."
"...has come to assist!"
"..."
"Huh?"
Hu Ma was momentarily stunned by the commotion and turned to see what was happening. There, on the battlefield, was Di Gua Shao, riding a stolen horse and surrounded by a group of Shadow Wind Imps.
However, the imps couldn't withstand the aura of vitality from the living soldiers and soon scattered. The horse, also unruly, bucked and reared upon entering the battlefield, throwing Di Gua Shao off.
She landed face-first in the dirt, right in front of a Demonic General who was in the midst of a killing frenzy.
The bewildered general raised his spear, ready to impale her. But before he could act, Di Gua Shao, her hairpins and skirts in disarray, suddenly reached into her sleeve and produced a peculiar object—a piece of ox gallstone that seemed neither stone nor bone.
She aimed it at the general's face and blew, releasing a gust of yin wind from the ox gallstone. Within the eerie atmosphere, a shadow of a yellow ox appeared and charged towards the general's face.
Although the shadow was insubstantial, it was enough to momentarily stun the general, leaving him dizzy and disoriented.
During the chaos in Mingzhou, Di Gua Shao had acquired two treasures. She had already used the Golden Carp Curse, and it hadn't yet returned to her. Now, she used the other, a bad luck charm, on the battlefield. Blowing it into the general's orifices, she disrupted his spiritual focus.
Di Gua Shao let out a cry and leaped onto the general's horse, drawing a short dagger from her sleeve. She aimed for the Hunmen acupoint, located nine segments below the spine, and stabbed repeatedly.
One, two, three, and another stab, until blood flowed freely.
This was the Demonic General's weakness, discovered by the City Grass Heart Hall in the city. They had sent word, but in the chaos of the battle, it was difficult to aim accurately. Yet, Di Gua Shao managed to strike true.
Even the Demonic General was surprised to meet his end at the hands of such a frail-looking wealthy lady. As he fell from his horse, his expression remained one of disbelief.
Di Gua Shao withdrew her dagger, excitedly exclaiming, "I've obtained the Premium Evil Soul! I'm going to enter the manor too..."
...
Hu Ma was stunned by her tactics, thinking, "Holy crap!"
(End of Chapter)
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