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Chapter 948: The Valley of Calamity
Chapter 948: The Valley of Calamity
September 25th, 2017
On a certain official road in the Sili School District, a chariot travels at a steady pace.
This chariot is not particularly large and appears slightly dilapidated, but the horses pulling it are exceptionally spirited, clearly bred for battle and originating from Bingzhou, known for its elite warhorses. The two drivers of this chariot are middle-aged men, around thirty to forty years old, with weathered faces but sharp eyes that seem to pierce through everything, giving off an intimidating aura.
Beside one of the drivers is a young boy, seemingly only sixteen or seventeen years old. He is alert and watchful, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.
These two are Huang Zhong, the leader of the river bandits, and the young boy he encountered on the river a few days ago. Since their first meeting, the boy has stubbornly insisted on staying by Huang Zhong's side.
The boy originally thought that his martial prowess was unparalleled, but he was in for a surprise when he encountered Huang Zhong, a true boss-level character.
Although Huang Zhong intended to let the boy go after escaping the river bandits, the boy refused to leave, insisting on following Huang Zhong.
After witnessing Huang Zhong's exceptional martial skills, the boy was determined to learn from him and begged to become his disciple. Huang Zhong, touched by the boy's persistence, eventually agreed to take him under his wing, and they began their journey north.
However, their journey was not without challenges. Huang Zhong's movements had been exposed to the Outsider Lords, who were eager to get their hands on such a top-tier historical general. Especially after learning that Huang Zhong was traveling with a seriously ill son, the Outsider Lords' interest only intensified.
With countless Outsider Lords wanting a piece of this legendary general, Huang Zhong had to navigate through various traps and ambushes.
The boy, having witnessed Huang Zhong's invincible martial arts, was determined to learn from him and refused to leave his side.
Huang Zhong, on the other hand, was well aware of the Outsider Lords' pursuit. He knew that while some Outsider Lords might be able to face thousands of gold and silver without changing their expressions, none could resist the allure of a top-tier historical general, especially one with a vulnerable son in tow.
As they traveled north, their route became more apparent, and the Outsider Lords' pursuit intensified. Huang Zhong, knowing that they were being protected by a powerful force, felt a sense of relief.
The Outsider Lords, despite their numbers, had no chance against this force. They dug their heels in, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
With the protection of this mysterious force, Huang Zhong and the boy felt more at ease, especially as they drew closer to Bingzhou. Huang Zhong began to feel a sense of belonging to this place, even though he had never been there before.
Compared to Huang Zhong's peace of mind, the young boy was much more anxious.
As Huang Zhong intentionally kept his suspicions to himself, the boy remained vigilant, even while sleeping, his eyes wide open.
Huang Zhong wanted the boy to maintain this vigilance, and after ten days of getting to know each other, Huang Zhong had truly come to appreciate the boy's potential.
This young man not only possessed exceptional natural talent, but he was also clever and full of potential. Whether it was in martial arts or military strategy, he was a diamond in the rough. While his temperament still needed some polishing, Huang Zhong was willing to take him under his wing and mentor him.
Title: The Young Disciple's Journey
In the dimly lit study, the young disciple was deep in thought, unaware of the world around him. He had always admired his master, Huang Zhong, for his immense strength, but now he felt a sense of unease, especially after entering the Si Li. He noticed Huang Zhong's vigilance had significantly diminished.
The young disciple was worried for his master, despite his strength, what if someone took advantage of his master's lowered guard?
As he silently criticized his master, he suddenly became aware of something and reached out to stop the horse-drawn chariot, but to his surprise, the chariot had already halted, and the reins were now in Huang Zhong's hands.
Startled by this, the young disciple realized his master wasn't as carefree as he seemed. But there was no time for that now, as the sound of approaching hooves filled the air.
Being from the south, the young disciple had rarely seen cavalry, let alone heard the sound of hooves.
Even if he had never heard the sound of hooves before, he could sense the power within this particular group of cavalry.
The young disciple's expression changed, and he urgently spoke to Huang Zhong beside him, "It seems like an extremely elite cavalry unit. Master, we're currently in an open plain, and with the chariot, it's difficult to retreat. You should take my master and your brother to safety first."
However, at that moment, Huang Zhong narrowed his eyes as if he had noticed something. His facial muscles twitched slightly, and then he shook his head.
"Master..."
The young disciple was about to say something, but at that moment, the cavalry unit charged forward.
The young disciple looked up and saw a cavalry unit of around a thousand soldiers, all clad in black armor. Each soldier carried a broad sword, a bow, and a crossbow, with several quivers of arrows on their horses.
This unit of black-armored cavalry swiftly surrounded them.
As the cavalry encircled them, the young disciple instinctively tightened his grip on the sword he had picked up during a previous battle, ready to defend himself. The pressure from the cavalry were almost drowned out by the sound of the surrounding soldiers.
However, just as the young disciple prepared to defend himself, the black-armored cavalry sprang into action. Hundreds of bows were drawn simultaneously, aiming their arrows at the young disciple.
In that instant, a chill ran up the young disciple's spine, and he had a gut feeling that he wouldn't be able to withstand this barrage of arrows.
"Damn it, where did these terrifying cavalry come from?"
The young disciple swore to himself, this group of soldiers was undoubtedly the strongest he had encountered on his journey. However, what puzzled him was that Huang Zhong, his master, showed no reaction.
As the young disciple wondered, a warrior emerged from the cavalry unit and approached Huang Zhong, bowing respectfully, "General Huang, I am Ma Han, sent by my lord to lead one thousand Black Wind Cavalry to provide protection!"
Hearing these words, the young disciple's mouth hung open in disbelief...
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While Ma Han went to greet General Huang Zhong, Lu Hai Kong was making final preparations.
In the Niezhi Valley and Emperor's Tomb sub-dungeons, Lu Hai Kong considered his options and ultimately decided to start with Niezhi Valley.
It wasn't that Lu Hai Kong had absolute confidence in defeating the Niezhi Dragon; in fact, Lu Hai Kong's first attempt wasn't aimed at defeating the dragon.
Lu Hai Kong's reason for choosing Niezhi Valley was simple; this sub-dungeon had no entry restrictions, allowing him to go whenever he wanted.
If Lu Hai Kong's trial run indicated he could defeat the Niezhi Dragon, he would gather all his strength and resources to conquer Niezhi Valley.
Should the trial run reveal the dragon to be too powerful, Lu Hai Kong would shift his focus to the Emperor's Tomb.
Since it was a trial run, the number of people accompanying Lu Hai Kong was minimal. After all, Lu Hai Kong embarked on this mission with the mindset of certain defeat.
Almost from the moment Lu Hai Kong entered Niezhi Valley, it was clear he was in for a challenging task. Even with Lu Hai Kong's and Niezi's exceptional strength, the Niezhi Dragon, as a true divine dragon, possessed overwhelming power.
But regardless, with the lives of his friends at stake, Lu Hai Kong had to give it a try...
(End of Chapter)
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