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Chapter 785: Borrowing Troops from Mingzhou
Chapter 785: Borrowing Troops from Mingzhou
"No, it's not the Long Victory Army..."
As the night deepened, troops emerged, surprising and exciting everyone, even causing a slight commotion among the Capital City Garrison.
But amidst the excitement, some people's eyes flickered, suddenly realizing something amiss.
Among the Reincarnates, many had encountered the Long Victory Army, known for their black armor and formidable soldiers and horses.
However, the army that appeared before the Capital City wore dark red armor, dyed by the crimson glow of the Scarlet Lantern Society, under the protection of the Scarlet Lantern Lady.
Moreover, the aura of this army was distinct. The Long Victory Army was known for its wild and arrogant soldiers, greedy and fiery in their conquests. But this force exuded a deep and solemn aura; the soldiers kept their eyes closed, the horses' faces covered, and despite their swift advance, there was not a hint of chaos.
As they emerged from the darkness, two figures stood out: an elderly woman in blue, smoking a pipe, carried by several robust yellow-skinned men, and a village woman in coarse cloth, her head wrapped in a cloth, standing out among the troops.
They approached the Mingzhou Ergoutou, flanking him on either side, and together with the red lantern planted in the ground, they created a unique and impressive presence.
Then, the Mingzhou Ergoutou raised his hand, and a drum sounded. The soldiers on horseback opened their eyes simultaneously, removing the black cloth covering their horses' eyes in a synchronized and powerful motion.
Just this display of discipline revealed an extraordinary and majestic spirit.
Even the Reincarnates, who had just been celebrating, were taken aback: "Whose troops are these?"
"The Granary Protection Army!"
The Mingzhou Ergoutou slowly turned his head and said calmly, "I borrowed them from the Granary Protection General in Mingzhou."
Everyone was astonished, "Can you borrow troops?"
"Of course."
A hint of pride appeared on the Mingzhou Ergoutou's face as he said, "Whatever you need, I'll provide."
"If it weren't for the Granary Protection General, it wouldn't be time to enter the capital yet. He himself might have followed me here."
"..."
"..."
Just the day before, within Mingzhou, the Granary Protection General and his men were discussing matters in their camp.
With the Heavenly Mandate issued at the beginning of the year, various self-proclaimed kings were stirring, leading to battles and chaos. Mingzhou was no exception, facing numerous bandits and rebels.
However, the Granary Protection General led his troops to subdue countless unruly and fierce bandits, stabilizing the situation. Not only did he hold his ground, but his forces grew stronger, and his supplies became more abundant, resulting in a significant increase in strength.
Furthermore, the Granary Protection General personally went to Old Yin Mountain to pay respects to the Pond Spirit and revive its worship. The entire Mingzhou was rid of demons and evil spirits, and malevolent entities bowed their heads. With signs of a prosperous and peaceful year, it seemed that the Heavenly Mandate was fulfilled, and a significant change was approaching.
On this day, as they discussed their plans—whom to attack first, where to go next—they heard a martial artist from the Jianghu seeking an audience.
Assuming it was another offer of allegiance, they invited him in.
But upon seeing this person, everyone in the camp was surprised: "Hu Shancuan, the Right Guardian of the Scarlet Lantern Society?"
"You..."
"Ladies and gentlemen, I've left the Scarlet Lantern Society. Otherwise, my identity would be in disarray, and many things would be difficult to explain."
The former Right Guardian of the Scarlet Lantern Society smiled and said, "This time, I'm here to borrow troops."
"Borrow troops?"
Everyone looked at each other in surprise.
In the past, in the Jianghu, the Granary Protection General Yang Gong was his subordinate. But times had changed, and now Yang Gong was the General, and the former superior in the Scarlet Lantern Society had become his subordinate.
The Scarlet Lantern Lady was also the protective deity of the Granary Protection General. Their relationship was already clear, and he had made it clear that he had left the Scarlet Lantern Society.
Now, a mere martial artist from the Jianghu had come to the Granary Protection Army's camp to borrow troops?
This was unheard of! While it was not uncommon for self-proclaimed kings to borrow troops from each other, what would a martial artist from the Jianghu need troops for?
As they hesitated, the Granary Protection General spoke, "How many troops do you want to borrow, and whom do you intend to fight?"
The Right Guardian smiled and said, "The number I borrow depends on how many you have."
"Borrowing them isn't to fight someone but to save someone."
"I've come to ask if you're willing to lend me your elite soldiers. If you agree, give me the Tiger Talisman, and I'll summon these valiant warriors to the ground before the camp."
"They will follow my orders. The horses will be blindfolded, and the soldiers will close their eyes. They will only listen to my command and charge forward. No matter what they hear or encounter along the way, they must not open their eyes. If they do, they will die, and even divine intervention won't save them."
"..."
"A tall tale, a tall tale..."
Everyone looked at each other, even furrowing their brows.
Such a request was unheard of. Not only did he want the Tiger Talisman, but he also wanted to lead the troops himself? These elite soldiers were the lifeblood of the Granary Protection General, not something to be toyed with.
Just as everyone thought it was absurd, the Granary Protection General slowly furrowed his brows and said, "You're a senior in the Jianghu, and I don't think you're here to joke with me. Since you've boldly entered my camp and spoken such outrageous words..."
"Then tell me, whom do you want to save?"
"..."
The Mingzhou Ergoutou sighed softly and took out an object from his sleeve.
The crowd watched, many not understanding, but behind Yang Gong, a limping little ghost suddenly poked its head out, exclaiming in delight, "Master Hu, what good fortune..."
Amidst the silence, Yang Gong glanced at the little ghost, patted its head, and said to Erguotou with a smile, "Actually, I only have 10,000 elite troops who can really fight and follow orders. Is that enough?"
Erguotou, who was about to say something else, was taken aback by Yang Gong's straightforwardness and smiled, "You're so straightforward, I'm afraid you're tricking me or taking advantage of my situation."
"You don't understand."
Yang Gong smiled, "My brother taught me a heavenly scroll. With this skill, even without resources, I can still raise an army."
"Moreover..."
After a pause, he smiled, "My brother would never do anything to make friends suffer."
...
...
At this moment, they saw a troop of soldiers approaching. The reincarnates were surprised but quickly became excited.
They didn't care where these soldiers came from. They saw the Capital City Garrison exuding a powerful malevolent aura, while the Granary Protection Army on the other side was steadfast and firm, not yielding in momentum.
As long as the soldiers' morale was high and their numbers weren't too far off, they could make a difference. They had just suffered at the hands of the Ten Surnames, but with this new troop, the outcome of the next battle would be different.
In their excitement, before they could even act, they saw a drum and gong sound from the Granary Protection Army, and a fierce general rode forward on horseback. Behind him, someone raised a flag with the character 'Zhou' on it—it was Zhou Liang of the Granary Protection Army.
Seeing Zhou Liang's aggressive approach, someone from the Capital City Garrison also rode out to intercept him.
Since both sides were military, they followed different rules than those in the martial world. When someone challenged, there would be someone to respond, and this was the rule for dueling generals.
Both were skilled riders, and as they charged forward, their weapons clashed in a swift exchange of moves.
The leader of the Capital City Garrison exuded a powerful malevolent aura, making him a formidable opponent. However, Zhou Liang, having received the blessings of Erguotou's altar, grew stronger as he fought.
Seizing an opportunity, Zhou Liang struck the back of the Capital City Garrison leader, causing his bones to crack and his shoulders to collapse. But in the blink of an eye, the malevolent aura dissipated, and the leader recovered, continuing his fierce attack.
Seeing this, Zhou Liang suddenly created some distance, grunted, and a white light swept forward.
It was the Nine Nether Ox Roar, the ultimate skill taught to him by Hu Ma in the mountains.
As soon as the skill was unleashed, the leader of the Capital City Garrison, who was filled with malevolent aura, suddenly lost his balance and fell from his horse.
Sensing the danger, two young women in black and white clothing, identical in appearance, began chanting a spell, attempting to revive the fallen leader for another round of battle.
But at that moment, Erguotou, standing beside the army formation, coldly hummed, and the red lantern beside him shone its light forward.
The red light dispelled the spell of the black and white women.
Without waiting for the leader to get up, Zhou Liang charged forward, raised his hand, and beheaded the leader, taking the head back to his formation.
The black and white women from the Capital City Garrison paled, having lost a move in the battle of spells.
"Well done!"
A chorus of cheers erupted from the other side, and countless dark shadows swiftly emerged from the night.
The presence of a talisman made all the difference in a battle of spells. Now that the Granary Protection Army had gained the upper hand, it was clear that they wouldn't be at a disadvantage this time, and everyone felt a sense of relief.
In the forefront, standing beside the red lantern, Erguotou also relaxed, his face cold and expressionless as he raised his hand high, ready to give the order.
"Wait!"
But at that moment, Zhao Sanyi from the Capital City Garrison slightly changed his expression and rode forward to meet them.
He bowed from a distance to Erguotou and said, "My friend, we've met in the Netherworld before."
"You personally led your troops here. Before we fight, there should be an explanation!"
"..."
"An explanation?"
Hearing his words, Erguotou's expression turned slightly serious. He lightly returned the bow, showing respect, and then smiled, "When we met in the Netherworld, you even helped me. You're not an outsider, so I'll give you a proper answer."
"You ask why I brought my troops here, but I should be asking you the same question!"
As he spoke, he suddenly shouted sternly, "Why did you capture my Ghost Walker's puppet official in the Capital City?"
"Hmm?"
Everyone was puzzled by his question, and for a moment, they were left bewildered.
"Today's matter is simple!"
At this moment, Erguotou shouted sternly, "The Dalaofa Religion showed disrespect first by capturing our Iron Jun Hall Official."
"Today, this young master has brought the Wandering Ghost Sect, the Ten Surnames, and a group of minor officials to seek justice, divide incense, and demand the release of our official!"
"..."
With a single order, the soldiers and horses surged forward, accompanied by the excited shouts of countless reincarnates.
At that very moment, in the Capital City, Hu Ma seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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