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Along the way, the two laughed and joked continuously, making the journey quite relaxed as they galloped forward.
Due to Ye Tian and Fifth Brother's cheerful laughter, Wang Tiankuang frequently turned back to look at them, appearing quite annoyed, not understanding how their jokes had provoked him.
In the blink of an eye, the group had covered more than three hours of travel. The terrain ahead became flat again. To prevent any traps from being present, Ye Tian ordered everyone to stay put while he went ahead to scout the area.
About half an hour later, Ye Tian returned with a relaxed expression, indicating that there were likely no traps ahead.
"Brothers, there are no traps ahead. Feel free to proceed," Ye Tian called out loudly as he reined in his horse.
"Let's go!" Hearing Ye Tian's words, Fifth Brother raised his whip first and galloped away.
"Damn it!" As everyone confidently began to move forward, Wang Tiankuang muttered a curse under his breath before following behind.
In his heart, he hoped for as many traps as possible ahead, wishing that Ye Tian and the group of traitors who were once his subordinates would fall into them.
The journey was smooth without any surprises, so there was little conversation along the way.
An hour later, the sky was brightening, with the sun hanging high. The group rode swiftly, the whispers of their horses echoing with a grand momentum.
"Black Wind Stronghold!" Fifth Brother shouted loudly, pointing towards a tall mountain in the distance.
Ye Tian naturally saw it too. About ten miles ahead stood a bare mountain peak. However, it was more accurate to call it Stone Ridge rather than just a mountain.
This Stone Ridge had almost no trees growing on it. Besides the main peak reaching into the clouds, there were several low ridges beside it, all of which were also bare. Apart from some villages faintly visible on top, there was no other cover.
However, although there were many villages, they were mostly damaged and collapsed, presenting a scene of desolation.
"Why is this..." Ye Tian felt somewhat puzzled, but he did not dwell on it for long. He turned his gaze back and looked again.
Retracting his sight to observe the main peak, he could only see that the peak was too high, with its top lost in the clouds, making it impossible to see clearly. In the central area, there was not much else; only a protruding platform was visible, with smoke billowing above it. A thick flagpole stood upright, and a large flag fluttered in the wind. The banner seemed to be embroidered with a large character, but it was too far away to see clearly. It was likely the character "Black" or "Wind."
Looking down further, he faintly saw heads gathering; there weren't many of them, but judging by their intent, they seemed to be coming down the mountain, likely to engage in battle.
"Brothers, the forces from Black Wind Stronghold are coming! Everyone, get ready for a great battle!" Ye Tian shouted loudly, his voice mixed with thick elemental energy. Given the open terrain here, his voice spread far and wide; it could probably be heard ten miles away.
"Let's wipe out Black Wind Stronghold!" Fifth Brother led the shout, his expression excited. For him, as long as they were human, he had no fear. What he feared were those extraordinary beings between heaven and earth.
"Wipe out Black Wind Stronghold!" After Fifth Brother shouted, everyone drew their swords and raised them to the sky, creating an impressive momentum.
Seeing this, Ye Tian nodded slightly, a satisfied smile forming at the corners of his mouth. He intentionally wanted the forces of Black Wind Stronghold to hear him so that they would not dare to attack easily. Otherwise, with so many people from Black Wind Stronghold, if they were not intimidated, they might directly engage in close combat. At that time, casualties would be hard to estimate.
"Damn it!" Wang Tiankuang saw how meticulous Ye Tian was and cursed under his breath again. Throughout this journey, he had probably cursed more than ten times.
"Everyone dismount and form up!" As the shouting subsided, Ye Tian instructed loudly.
With a rustling sound...
The troops began to move quickly and soon formed a pincer formation. Ye Tian took the lead and stood at the forefront.
"Young Master Ye, I wish to persuade Black Wind Stronghold to surrender!"
Hearing this, Ye Tian turned in confusion and saw Wang Tiankuang riding his horse beside him, but maintaining a distance of about ten zhang.
With a slight frown, Ye Tianxin understood that Wang Tiankuang was clearly planning to send a warning.
"Sky Mad Second Master, this action is probably too dangerous. It may not be suitable for you to go," Ye Tian said coldly.
"Heh heh, Young Master Ye, why do you say that? The plan to eliminate the bandits is for the sake of the countless people in Spirit Martial Town. I just want to do my part; how can I cower just because it's dangerous?" Wang Tiankuang replied with righteous indignation, sounding quite sincere.
"Sky Mad Second Master, we are now at the doorstep of Black Wind Stronghold. You really don't need to play these mysterious games anymore, right? Isn't it exhausting?" Seeing that Wang Tiankuang still refused to break through this barrier, Ye Tian lost patience and decided that clarity was necessary before the impending battle.
"What? Young Master Ye doesn't trust me?" Wang Tiankuang frowned and turned away, looking rather displeased.
"Heh heh, you're putting on quite a show," Ye Tian sneered inwardly and then spoke mockingly, "I trust you; go ahead. The sooner you leave, the sooner you'll return."
Upon hearing this, Wang Tiankuang laughed heartily and then galloped away.
Fifth Brother rushed over and asked in confusion, "Leaf Young Master, are you really just letting him go? He must be going to inform Black Wind Stronghold!"
"It's fine; keeping him here would only cause more trouble," Ye Tian said as he gazed into the distance. At this moment, thick dust was already rising ahead, indicating that the forces of Black Wind Stronghold had begun to mobilize.
Fifth Brother frowned and after thinking for a moment said fiercely, "If it were up to me, I would have killed him first. Letting him go is such a waste!"
"Haha, Elder Brother Five, it's easy for you to say," Ye Tian couldn't help but smile. Fifth Brother was thinking on impulse; even if Wang Tiankuang was not much good, he was still a Martial Master and the strongest among them. How could they kill him?
"Heh heh, true enough..." Fifth Brother realized and nodded sheepishly. He had trusted Ye Tian so much that he forgot that even Ye Tian was merely a ninth-tier Warrior Definition.
"He left, which is for the best. Otherwise, if he collaborates with Black Wind Stronghold, we would be in danger." Although what Fifth Brother said was completely impractical, Ye Tian still explained the reason for letting Wang Tiankuang go.
"Yes, you always think things through." Fifth Brother nodded repeatedly, feeling even more reliant on Ye Tian. Just as Ye Tian said, if Black Wind Stronghold launched a large-scale attack later and Wang Tiankuang suddenly turned against them, while Ye Tian, the only one who could possibly counter him, was unable to assist, then they would undoubtedly lose the battle.
As Fifth Brother pondered, Wang Tiankuang's figure had already disappeared from sight, but his arrogant laughter echoed in the distance.
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Wang Tiankuang continued to laugh maniacally, feeling extremely pleased with himself. He believed he had escaped Ye Tian's control and would soon join forces with Black Wind Stronghold. By detailing Ye Tian and his companions' situation to them, victory was assured; Ye Tian would surely be eliminated!
In fact, he had originally planned to collaborate with Black Wind Stronghold. However, he had been injured by the toxic miasma, which had harmed his eyes. Now he could barely see anything within a short distance, significantly diminishing his strength. He estimated that he had no chance against Ye Tian. This was also why he dared not respond to Ye Tian's provocation.
Fortunately for him, Ye Tian had not noticed his injuries. The fact that he had "let the tiger return to the mountain" brought him some secret delight.
"I'll reveal their secrets later; ha ha! With over a thousand men from Black Wind Stronghold, it will be easy to wipe them out!" Thinking this, Wang Tiankuang chuckled darkly and kicked his horse harder, causing it to run faster in pain.
According to Wang Tiankuang's thoughts, the reason over two hundred people from their Wang family had defected was due to their fear of death. So when Black Wind Stronghold launched a fierce attack later, those people should surrender without a fight. At that point, only over three hundred members of the Cold Family would remain. With Black Wind Stronghold having the Five Great Warriors on their side, this disparity in strength meant that no matter how talented Ye Tian was, he would undoubtedly lose.
"Who goes there? Identify yourselves!"
Just as Wang Tiankuang was feeling triumphant, dozens of armed men suddenly emerged from the side. Each of them looked fierce, their swords and knives glinting blindingly in the sunlight.
"Whew!" Wang Tiankuang quickly pulled on the reins and squinted to take a closer look. Through the haze, he recognized that the leader appeared to be a large man dressed in tiger skin.
A surge of anger welled up within him; the tiger was the most revered symbol of their Wang family. According to ancestral legends, the Wang family was originally not bandits; their ancestor was merely a villager who once got surrounded by beasts while chopping wood on a mountain. Fortunately, a giant tiger beast came to his rescue and carried him to a secret cave filled with powerful martial arts knowledge. From then on, that ancestor of the Wang family became formidable and eventually dominated the mountain, laying down a foundation for future generations. Thus, the Wang family held Fifth Brother in high esteem.
But now that person actually dared to wear a tiger skin, if this were in the past when Wang Tiankuang's eyes were intact, he would have certainly struck that person down with a single blow to vent his anger.
Unfortunately, circumstances were not favorable, and he was unable to act freely. In the end, Wang Tiankuang could only take a deep breath and force a smile, saying, "I am Wang Tiankuang and wish to meet your village leader."
"Wang Tiankuang?" The Tiger Skin Brute spoke in a rough voice, sizing up Wang Tiankuang a few times before demanding, "What is your relationship with Wang Tianba?"
"He is my elder brother," Wang Tiankuang replied with cupped hands. This appearance was indeed difficult for him; he was not one to mince words, yet now he had to choose his words carefully, feeling quite awkward.
"Oh." The Tiger Skin Brute nodded and then asked again, "Where is the token? Why should I trust you?"
"The proof is here; my brother will recognize it." Wang Tiankuang took out an item from his possession and presented it before the man.
Taking it over, it turned out to be a small yellowed booklet. The Tiger Skin Brute flipped through it casually and saw many vivid illustrations inside.
"Hahaha!" After flipping through for a while, seemingly engrossed, he suddenly burst into laughter.
"Why are you laughing, brother?" Wang Tiankuang asked with some confusion.
"You’re just joking around with Fifth Brother!" The Tiger Skin Brute swung his whip and aimed it at Wang Tiankuang's face.
A flash of killing intent crossed his brow but disappeared in an instant as Wang Tiankuang swiftly grabbed the fierce whip, firmly holding it in his hand.
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