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Chapter 219: Black Armored Iron Cavalry
At dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun spread across the land. Only half of the golden silhouette could be seen above the mountains to the west, yet the earth was still shrouded in a thick heat haze. On the path through the forest, more than ten young figures continued to move forward.
"Brother Sun, when can we visit a big city like yesterday's again?" Tang Yuexi looked at Sun Zhe with eager eyes and asked softly.
By this time, nearly a month had passed since they entered the Nine Continents Mainland. During this period, their relationships had improved significantly, especially with Captain Sun Zhe, who was no longer met with resistance. Even Tang Yuexi, who was usually quiet, could engage in conversation with others and had developed a good rapport with Sun Zhe.
After becoming familiar with Sun Zhe, Jingjing had also become a personal possession of Sister Tang. She would even hold Jingjing while eating and sleeping. Naturally, Jingjing, known for her charm, enjoyed all of this without hesitation. Liu Mei also adored the cute creature but found it difficult to approach Jingjing due to her not-so-great relationship with Sun Zhe. Thus, she could only occasionally cast envious glances.
"Yes, Captain, that city we visited yesterday was called Wuan, right? I never expected there would be such a big city in the Nine Continents Mainland. It must be on par with some of the largest cities in our Thunder Continent. The level of prosperity inside exceeded my expectations; there were so many novel things I had never seen before—there were performances on stage, riddle guessing games, and that thing where they break stones on their chests..."
"Alright, alright, stop rambling." Before he could finish, another Loose Cultivator immediately pulled him back and squeezed forward with curiosity to ask Sun Zhe,
"Captain, how do you know so much about those things? Have you played them before? It seems we don't have those in Thunder Continent; where did you see them?"
"You idiot! Why did you pull me? I wasn't done talking! Look at your stupid question; our captain is who he is—what hasn't he seen? If you can't talk properly, just stand aside and listen while I chat with the captain."
Seeing the two arguing, everyone in the group couldn't help but smile. Even the proud disciples of Thunder Temple showed no signs of disdain towards the Loose Cultivators as they had at their initial gathering. However, Liu Mei, walking at the front, heard the playful banter behind her and couldn't help but snort coldly; her expression grew colder. She despised how those people fawned over Sun Zhe.
"What are you looking at? Hurry up! It's because of your dragging that we're moving so slowly." Unable to vent her anger on Sun Zhe, Liu Mei could only coldly scold the two Loose Cultivator men beside her.
"Yes," they exchanged glances and forced smiles before responding helplessly while calculating how many times they had been caught in the crossfire.
"Alright, enough already. We've already wasted time yesterday; let's make good progress today. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to visit Zhao's capital Handan in a few days. That place is truly a prosperous city; its level of prosperity surpasses Wuan City by several times and will leave you even more amazed."
Watching the continuously chattering crowd, Sun Zhe chuckled lightly. He knew that everyone had not yet recovered from the excitement of their time in Wuan yesterday. Although they had delayed their journey for a while in Wuan, it had significantly improved the relationships among the group, which was not without its benefits.
However, what worried Sun Zhe the most was not the delay in their travel time; being late was inconsequential. What truly concerned him was that a whole month had passed, and none of the enemies who wanted to deal with Tang Yuexi had shown up!
At first, it could be understood that they were unfamiliar with the surroundings, but now that a full month had gone by, it was hard to believe that they could not find them. The Thunder Temple's team might have different teleportation locations, but they were all relatively close together, mostly within the borders of Zhao Kingdom. There was no way they could have lost track of them.
Sun Zhe had a feeling that he and his group were likely under surveillance by their enemies. This sense of being watched while remaining unaware of their foes made Sun Zhe feel quite uneasy.
After walking for a long time, the group finally emerged from the lush forest into a vast plain. The wind blew gently across the plain, causing the grass to sway gracefully. Everyone felt a sense of relief wash over them. Just then, a dark figure suddenly sprinted toward them.
Upon seeing this unexpected figure, everyone’s expressions turned serious. The few people in front quickly cleared a path. The person was none other than Dai Kui, one of the three scouts Sun Zhe had sent ahead. His anxious demeanor clearly indicated that he had discovered something unusual.
"Dai Kui reporting to Captain!"
The dark figure flashed past and appeared before Sun Zhe in an instant, panting slightly but with a grave look in his eyes as he gazed at Sun Zhe, who was hastening forward.
"What did you find?" Sun Zhe asked coldly, quickly following up with his question.
"A squad of cavalry has appeared on the plain and is heading this way. At their speed, they will likely arrive here soon."
Dai Kui wasted no time and rapidly conveyed the information he had gathered to Sun Zhe, waiting for his decision.
Before Sun Zhe could respond, a thick cloud of dust suddenly rose from the other end of the plain. A group of black steeds came into view, each carrying a soldier clad in black armor and wielding black spears. There were about a hundred of them, charging fiercely toward Sun Zhe's team.
"Everyone, stand by!"
Looking at the rapidly approaching Black Armored Iron Cavalry, Sun Zhe commanded the group, and more than ten people drew their weapons.
The cavalry moved swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, they appeared before Sun Zhe and his group. Upon seeing the insignia of this cavalry unit, Sun Zhe realized that they belonged to the Zhao Kingdom's Black Armored Iron Cavalry. The Zhao Kingdom's cavalry was renowned, and these black-armored riders were among the elite; even a hundred-man squad exuded an extraordinary presence.
One hundred cavalrymen stood neatly in front of them, and aside from the snorts and breaths of the horses, there was complete silence. All the riders coldly stared ahead at the group, their bodies radiating a chilling Killing Intent. As the elite of Zhao Kingdom's cavalry, they were indeed not opponents that ordinary people could confront.
However, they did not know that they were facing more than just ordinary individuals. If a thousand such Black Armored Iron Cavalry appeared, Sun Zhe and his companions might choose to retreat temporarily; after all, this vast plain was a battlefield for cavalry. But a mere hundred-man squad could not pose any threat to Sun Zhe's team of Thunder Continent elites.
Yet Sun Zhe did not immediately order his people to act. He did not understand why these Black Armored Iron Cavalry had blocked their path; it was clear that these black-armored riders had come specifically for them and were not just passing by.
"I wonder what you all are doing blocking our way?"
Sun Zhe stepped forward and calmly asked the Black Armored Iron Cavalry. Although their imposing presence was intimidating, it was still insufficient against Sun Zhe, who had already been recognized as a Thunder Lord Pinnacle Cultivator by Thunder Law. His cold voice echoed across the plain, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
At this moment, one person slowly emerged from the ranks of the Black Armored Iron Cavalry. He was the Hundred-Man Commander of this cavalry unit. Although his attire was similar to that of the other Black Armored Iron Cavalrymen, he appeared noticeably older, and his Killing Intent was even more pronounced.
After riding out, he glanced at Sun Zhe and then looked toward Tang Yuexi, who was surrounded by the others in the center. A glimmer of brilliance flashed in his exposed eyes.
Bowing slightly, he addressed Tang Yuexi with a hint of respect:
"Zhao Cen pays his respects to Sister Tang. My master intended to visit you today before noon but did not expect Sister Tang to leave Wuan early in the morning. My master is quite concerned and has specifically sent me, Zhao Cen, to invite Sister Tang to our residence for a discussion."
As soon as these words were spoken, the others had no particular reaction, but Sun Zhe's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly. The Black Armored Iron Cavalry was one of the most elite cavalry units in the Zhao Kingdom, and naturally, not just anyone could possess them. The only identity that could be referred to as "master" by the Hundred-Man Commander of the Black Armored Iron Cavalry was that of a member of the Zhao royal family.
"Who is your master? Hmph, why should Tang Yuexi go meet him?"
Before Sun Zhe could respond, Liu Mei immediately questioned without holding back. Her status as a junior sister was extremely precious; how could she just run over at someone else's beck and call? That would undermine the reputation of the entire Wings of Wind Continent.
"My master, Sister Tang, has already met him. He is the person Sister Tang saw on the Liuhe Painting Boat. I believe Sister Tang should understand my master's intentions."
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhe suddenly recalled the young man he had seen last night while accompanying Tang Yuexi for entertainment on the Liuhe Painting Boat. Dressed in a white scholar's robe and lightly waving a purple folding fan, he exuded an indescribable air of elegance.
"Sister Tang, we will meet again." This was the last sentence he left before departing.
It was actually him!
A strange light flashed in Sun Zhe's eyes. He hadn't expected that the young man he encountered on the painting boat was actually from the Zhao Royal Family and had sent a team of Black Armored Iron Cavalry to "invite" Tang Yuexi back.
A beauty brings disaster; for some reason, this phrase suddenly emerged in Sun Zhe's mind.
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