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Lu Chen had earlier killed Chen Shihu at the Five Element Sect, creating a deep-seated hatred. Chen Shihu's brother, Chen Shilong, a master from the Yin Yang Gate with prominent status as a secular disciple and the Supreme Commander of Qi Kingdom, engaged in a fierce battle with Lu Chen in Haining County City.
Chen Shilong initially confronted Lu Chen in a fair duel using Qigong Martial Arts but retreated due to exhaustion. Less than half a moment later, he returned using Yin Spirit Disembodiment to continue the fight with Lu Chen high above the Nine Heavens.
Chen Shilong summoned his Primordial Inner Elixir to pressure Lu Chen while desperately infusing it with Yin Yuan, aiming to kill Lu Chen.
If Lu Chen made any mistakes, the consequences would be dire; the convoy responsible for transporting treasures would inevitably collapse, and countless treasures would fall into the hands of Qi Kingdom.
Qi Kingdom was truly a master of conspiracy. Initially claiming not to participate in the treasure hunt, they set a trap in Haining County City for when Lu Chen returned, waiting for him with an army of one hundred thousand soldiers.
Now facing off against Chen Shilong, even if Lu Chen defeated him, he could not break through the formation of the hundred thousand troops. The line of soldiers could stretch all the way from Haining County City to the Five Element Sect.
As Lu Chen saw Chen Shilong's inner elixir pressing towards him relentlessly, he smiled coldly and summoned the Jun Bell, casting the Rift Spell. Suddenly, a large black mouth opened in the sky, sucking in the aggressively approaching inner elixir.
This method was not new for Lu Chen; he had used it before against a Treasure Guardian Beast, a super master at the Void Immortal Level. The inner elixir had been taken by Lu Chen then as well, proving effective time and again.
Chen Shilong immediately missed his target as his inner elixir was absorbed. He wondered where it had gone.
Losing an inner elixir was serious business. Seeing this, Chen Shilong erupted in fury and shouted, "You bastard Lu, where have you taken my inner elixir? Bring it back immediately!"
At that moment, Chen Shilong's inner elixir was flying chaotically inside Lu Chen's Jun Bell, lively yet unable to find an exit and completely disconnected from Chen Shilong.
The inner elixir communicated through Intentions with its owner. The parallel space within Jun Bell isolated it from the outside world; once absorbed inside, Chen Shilong could no longer sense his inner elixir.
Lu Chen coldly snorted and said, "Go ask King Yan."
With that, Lu Chen soared into the air, his arms sweeping out as he unleashed several Imperial Auras that transformed into blades, slicing towards Chen Shilong.
Chen Shilong, using the technique of Qi Transformation, raised a shield in front of him, deflecting Lu Chen's Imperial Aura. Before he could execute his next move, a sudden sound of bells rang out from below, signaling the retreat of the troops with a rather jarring clang.
Chen Shilong was completely stunned, unsure why the bells were ringing. The sound indicated a withdrawal.
Peering into the county city, he saw that the main forces had already begun to retreat from the city, heading towards Qi Kingdom's Gun State City.
Seeing this scene, Lu Chen smiled silently, knowing exactly what was happening in his heart.
At that moment in Gun State City, with the main forces having been redeployed, the city was left vulnerable and was attacked by the local Red Robe Sect. The assault was extremely fierce, with signs of capturing the city appearing multiple times.
In fact, the Red Robe Sect had long been prepared; some disciples had infiltrated the city earlier to wait for nightfall. Additionally, local Branch disciples had emerged from hiding, ambushing from the trees outside the city.
As darkness fell, the infiltrating disciples were the first to kill and set fires, causing chaos. Then, those lying in ambush outside began their assault, joined by numerous Qi Gong Masters. The suddenness of the attack led to Gun State City nearly falling into their hands.
Of course, all these events had been meticulously arranged by Lu Chen. Every detail regarding time and location had been thoroughly considered for this very night.
Moreover, besides Chongzhou, Lu Prefecture, Yangzhou, Lizhou, and Gunzhou—five regions of Qi Kingdom—had all been attacked to varying degrees by local Red Robe Sect disciples.
They were like barrels of explosives, ready to erupt at any moment. Upon receiving Lu Chen's orders, they all exploded into action, showcasing their dominance and delivering a heavy blow to Qi Kingdom.
After receiving the news, Haining County City immediately dispatched troops to support Chongzhou and other locations. Even Supreme Commander Chen Shilong was summoned back.
With no time for further thought, Chen Shilong turned to Lu Chen and said, "Damn it! It must be you pulling strings behind the scenes—a strategy to lure the tiger away from its mountain den. One general's success comes at the cost of countless bones."
At this point, Chen Shilong's expression was pained and his tone tragic, filled with unrestrained hatred. After preparing for so long and believing he could capture Lu Chen and seize all the treasures, he never expected Lu Chen to have such a plan—to send people for a night raid on Chongzhou.
Lu Chen laughed heartily and said, "Chen Shilong, you are too self-righteous. Even if I don't use such tactics, what can you do to me? You still can't handle it. If this continues, we won't know who will win in the end."
Lu Chen's clever plan was directly copied from the Human Book: "Assess the situation and avoid the real while targeting the false," just eight simple words.
"Good, very good, Lu Chen. I have noted your name, and I will surely come back for your life in the future." With that, Chen Shilong no longer lingered and turned to fly down into Haining County City, disappearing from sight.
Chen Shilong left after being summoned back by the King of Qi's golden order. Lu Chen brushed off his clothes and also flew down, returning to the Caravan group.
At this moment, everyone was astonished to see the heavy troops inside Haining County City retreating, not knowing what was happening.
Moreover, the expressions of those soldiers were extremely panicked, especially among the officers, as if they had received a death order. If they did not rush back to headquarters within the designated time, they would likely bear the blame. Thus, they had no choice but to speed up.
For a while afterward, Lu Chen and his companions remained in place, watching pairs of soldiers rush out of the county city in a flurry.
By the next morning, the retreat of the soldiers finally came to an end. Haining County City returned to tranquility; this time it was truly quiet.
Except for core figures like the Haining County Magistrate, Mountain Battle, Shan Shaoyang, Three Poisons Wanderer, Crimson Lotus Princess, and Di Wanren still present, everyone else had retreated. Especially Chen Shilong, who had already arrived at Chongzhou headquarters early that morning.
Chen Shilong must have flown ahead with Yin Spirit carrying Flesh to return to Chongzhou in a short time to participate in the city defense battle.
Additionally, Lu Chen and his group received news that Governor of Luzhou Chen Taikun had coughed up blood three times and then fell into a coma, unresponsive.
He was overwhelmed by sudden changes; after all his hard work and preparation over such a long time and risking severe consequences to act, he finally got an opportunity only for it all to turn into nothing.
As a result, he could not avenge his son’s death but instead incurred great sins upon himself. It was truly a case of losing both his wife and soldiers, leaving him in despair and damaging his health from anger.
In the early morning, everyone was busy cooking, having just finished breakfast when a group of warriors in black attire approached the Caravan, riding their horses with thunderous hoofbeats.
At first, these individuals raised the crowd's vigilance, as they suspected that Chen Shilong had returned unexpectedly. However, upon recognizing the newcomers, Lu Chen was immediately filled with joy.
Sun Zizhao had mentioned in a Secret Letter that reinforcements would come for them. Initially, he thought it would be a master from the Sun Family, but to his surprise, it was Huangfu Qi who arrived.
Indeed, it was Huangfu Qi, the once-prominent Great Zhou Fortune King and a capable assistant and bodyguard to Sun Zizhao.
The Great Zhou Fortune King was also a Qi Gong Master who had studied at the Five Element Sect, though his skills were rather mediocre compared to talents like Lu Chen.
"Hahaha, Brother Lu Chen, I rushed over from the Fishing Sun headquarters. Sorry to keep you waiting," Huangfu Qi said as he dismounted and approached with confidence and ease, exuding a sense of camaraderie that seemed out of place for his status.
"Hahaha, so it's Prince Fu! I am truly honored," Lu Chen laughed heartily. Surprised and delighted by Huangfu Qi's arrival, he quickly pulled him into the tent to sit down together. The two held hands, indicating their close relationship.
Lu Chen's earliest acquaintances included Huangfu Qi, Princess Zhulan, and Sun Zizhao, all introduced by him. Therefore, his bond with Huangfu Qi was particularly strong.
Now that they met again after six months apart, Lu Chen learned through conversation that Huangfu Qi had come not only to provide support with over a hundred Qi Masters but also on Sun Zizhao's suggestion to gain experience and learn more skills alongside Lu Chen—after all, skills do not rust.
With Huangfu Qi's addition, the overall strength of the team had more than doubled. If it came down to it, they could easily handle an army of two thousand.
The brief meeting concluded, and the team began to rest and recuperate. Everyone was focused on conserving energy and adjusting their state to the best possible condition, as they were set to launch an attack on Haining County City that night.
Time passed quickly, and the sun gradually set, casting a dark hue over the surroundings. A strange atmosphere began to permeate Haining County City.
Earlier in the day, due to the withdrawal of the main forces and the illness of Commander Chen Taikun, the overall offensive plan led by Lu Chen was temporarily shelved.
Subsequently, the Crimson Lotus Princess took the initiative to assume the position of acting Marshal, preparing to launch a surprise attack on Lu Chen and his group in an attempt to seize the Treasure.
However, this plan was once again postponed due to the instability caused by the main forces' retreat.
After a hurried discussion and recollection of events, it was decided to push things back for a while longer; at least they needed some time to regroup before making any decisions.
That very night, unexpectedly for everyone, Lu Chen led the Caravan in a bold assault on Haining County City, intending to break through from there and leave Qi Kingdom.
This possibility had never crossed the minds of the Crimson Lotus Princess and her allies, as they did not believe Lu Chen possessed such strength or would dare to launch an attack so recklessly.
Although Haining County City had seen a withdrawal of its main forces, around five thousand Garrison troops remained. Coupled with various skilled fighters, they were confident in their ability to withstand an attack from seven thousand troops without issue.
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