Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 425 - 247: Facing Central Plains_2

Chapter 425 -247: Facing Central Plains_2

Chen Qing sighed, “Fine, let’s enter the dream then.”

“I always feel like a mascot for Sword Travel Palace.”

Zi Tao smiled charmingly, “Such a mascot is quite precious indeed.”

This woman truly had an enchanting demeanor.

Yet she exuded an aura untouched by the mundane world.

Indeed, she’s beguiling.

Chen Qing glanced at Yu Qingshuang, who still seemed unwilling to pay him much attention.

“Today, wait for me in the dream.”

With that, Chen Qing awkwardly left.

Back in his tent, Chen Qing looked at the map on the table and began quietly calculating.

Directly attacking the city was nonsense, as with similar troop levels, a direct assault would be akin to courting death.

The opponents had a city to defend, where Sword Cultivators could freely unleash their skills, so the losses would definitely be less significant than his side.

The only clever strategy was to secretly use Sword Travel Palace disciples to slay a thousand enemy troops in the dream before Ji Dang even knew they were in play.

There’s no need to think about Ji Dang’s location; it must be where the main forces are. Killing a thousand troops there wouldn’t be enough to cripple them. Ji Dang would still have over four thousand soldiers, making city defense not difficult.

But Gu Long and Li Chonghuan were different, as they only commanded about three thousand troops each.

Directly killing a thousand would surely cripple them.

It would be best to target Gu Long from the northwest.

At this time, if Hu Yao and Xu Yaofeng combined forces to attack, Gu Long would surely be unable to resist.

Thus, one of Ji Dang’s arms could be severed.

Chen Qing pondered slowly and began formulating a plan.

Waiting another month would be necessary.

Chen Qing was about to rest for a while when Qing Ran came to seek an audience.

“Come in!”

Qing Ran entered with a bit of urgency, “Lord Wen, one of the ten scouts I sent out didn’t return. Most likely, they were captured by Ji Dang’s scouts!”

Chen Qing frowned slightly, displeased, “Indeed, facing Ji Dang directly and still letting you lead the Shadow Department has indeed been a bit difficult for you.”

“Go call Sisi, let her take command of the Shadow Department.”

Qing Ran wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Having made such a significant blunder on his first day at the front lines, he felt ashamed.

Moreover, with Chen Qing now holding half the world, his presence was more imposing, which made Qing Ran a bit apprehensive.

Thankfully, Chen Qing had Sisi take over, which instantly relieved his stress.

Having discussed the scout situation with Sisi, Chen Qing entrusted the front line intelligence matters entirely to her.

Professionals should handle professional affairs, and he only needed to decide how to respond based on the intelligence.

Soon, after Sisi took over the Shadow Department, the situation improved, and within three days, Ji Dang’s whereabouts were pinpointed.

Ji Dang indeed had arrived in Chengyun City; he had lured him into the city on purpose.

Knowing Ji Dang was in Chengyun City, Chen Qing became even more cautious with his deployments.

Half a month passed, and Chen Qing called in Sisi and Wang Yuan to review his strategy again.

“Currently, I have twelve hundred Sword Travel Palace disciples under my command, capable of collectively using Dream Dragon Slaying Skill to kill over a thousand enemy troops.”

“I plan to communicate with the Red Lotus Demon King and attack Gu Long together with Xu Yaofeng; under the two-pronged attack, Gu Long would lose another thousand men and surely be defeated.”

“In this way, there’s a chance to kill Gu Long.”

“Do you think I need to make any adjustments to disrupt Ji Dang’s judgment?”

Wang Yuan thought for a moment, “If that’s the case, being too crafty might arouse Ji Dang’s suspicion.”

“Lord Wen inexplicably attracting attention would instead prompt him to watch other battle lines.”

“In my view, it would be best for Lord Wen to remain calm and watch the changes.”

“Thus, it could take him by surprise.”

Chen Qing turned to look at Sisi, “Sisi, what do you think?”

Sisi said, “Master Wang Yuan is right, there’s too much crafting in it. I think Brother should just quietly arrange things.”

Chen Qing nodded, “Alright, since you both say so, I’ll make arrangements behind the scenes.”

“There are still some details we need to go over carefully.”

With the assistance of Sisi and Wang Yuan, Chen Qing reviewed the details of the entire matter again, “So, I don’t need to deploy feigned forces here, but rather Red Lotus needs some feigned forces to create confusion, right?” fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

Sisi nodded, “Indeed, the world says the Red Lotus Demon King has little cunning; using strategies instead is more effective for her.”

Chen Qing nodded, “I understand, Sisi, have someone go send a message; Red Lotus also needs some time to get here, so let’s set it for two months later.”

During the two months, Chen Qing spent the time training soldiers near Sumeru Palace, and Ji Dang still didn’t show himself, seemingly not giving up his plot to lure him.

Until the day before the plan was due to start, Chen Qing suddenly received a message from Wushang.

[Ji Dang’s Shen Sha Army is here, attacking the city; please, Brother, come quickly to aid us!]

Chen Qing held the letter for a moment, then summoned Xuan Mang, Shen Changye, and Sisi, and Wang Yuan.

“What do you make of this?”

“Could there be any conspiracy with Ji Dang advancing on Wushang?”

Sisi said, “Ji Dang’s key issue now is mastering the new King Gu.”

“It’s only been a few months; I doubt he has mastered its use.”

Chen Qing shook his head, “Ji Dang has a cicada-like Gu, which can speed up the passage of time. He may well have used it to hasten his mastery of King Gu.”

Sisi said, “If that’s the case, then Ji Dang might be making moves in Gu Long’s place.”

“As for Wushang, Ji Dang cannot take it down quickly; it may just be a trial.”

Wang Yuan said, “But no matter what, we cannot sit back and do nothing.”

“Wushang faces Ji Dang and Li Chonghuan together, with a mighty army bearing down; he surely cannot withstand it.”

“We must go save them!”

“As for Gu Long and Xu Yaofeng, we have already made our move; now it depends on how the pieces vie for victory in this battle.”

Chen Qing nodded, “Alright, if that’s the case, there’s nothing else we can do.”

“Quickly gather the Dragon Cavalry and follow me to Wushang’s aid. Leave eight hundred to guard the city; the rest will come with me.”

After three days of continuous forced marching, the pace wasn’t very fast since it wasn’t just the Dragon Cavalry, and it took a full three days to reach Wushang.

Chen Qing looked at the scene of Ji Dang attacking the city from afar; sure enough, it was a feigned attack. Ji Dang’s army had only sent half to assault the city.

Even with just half the forces, it was hard for Wushang to withstand.

Wushang’s troops, half of them were new recruits.

Seeing Chen Qing arrive, Ji Dang quickly retreated.

Su Yi bowed, “At your service!”

Chen Qing instructed, “Make it lively, plenty of food and drink!”

“Send enough food and drink to the front lines, send some chilled dragon meat up.”

“For those Cultivators just entering the Death Realm, let them see to it, so they can witness the sights of the Death Realm and feel the atmosphere of the battlefield.”

“Post a notice, reward the entire army!”

On December thirty-first.

Chen Qing sat at the highest seat in Fengdu’s Council Hall, holding a bowl of wine, taking a sip of strong liquor, and picking up a piece of dragon liver as a snack.

Su Yi was always busy, even at this moment being the last to arrive.

Chen Qing smiled, “Su Yi, stop being so busy, take it easy around the festival.”

“We’re waiting for you, hurry up and take your seat?”

At this moment in the Council Hall, there were three more than before: Yu Qingshuang with a face veil, Zi Tao, and Lv Kuang wearing a bamboo hat.

Su Yi took a seat, raised his glass, and said loudly, “Since everyone is here, let me speak about the current situation.”

Chen Qing nodded slightly.

Su Yi said, “Now in the Death Realm, most of the world is under Lord Wen’s control!”

“Now, Nanli is strong and sturdy. Adding to that the new soldiers entering the Death Realm, as well as these three mysterious allies and their soldiers, plus the Demon Army under the Red Lotus Demon King, Lord Wen now commands over ten thousand Cultivators!”

“As for Da Yan, it will no longer have any military advantage over us!”

Su Yi raised his glass high, saying loudly, “Lord Wen’s rule and domination must be just around the corner, unstoppable!”

“I, your humble servant, congratulate Lord Wen!”