Chapter 172 - 171: Enemy Attack! Beacon Fires! (3rd Update, Please Subscribe)

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Chapter 172: Chapter 171: Enemy Attack! Beacon Fires! (3rd Update, Please Subscribe) Although puzzled, everyone refrained from asking questions, simply following behind Wang Peng. Quickly, under Wang Peng’s lead, they all exited through the tavern’s back door. After several twists and turns, the area gradually became remote and desolate. After more than ten minutes, the group appeared under the city wall of Wujiang County. "Guardian Wang, are we going to climb over this wall? Considering the height of this wall..." A martial artist in his thirties looked up at the five or six-meter high wall, showing a hesitant expression. At this height, with his skills, it would be somewhat difficult to get over. "Not climbing over, but going through it." Wang Peng smiled, suddenly exerting force to lift a hardwood board from the ground. Almost instantly, a hole large enough for a person to pass through appeared before everyone. "This hole was dug by a small gang that emerged three years ago. Because they were engaged in the dirty business of kidnapping women and children, our Sunburst Gang destroyed them. At that time, I was the one in charge of this matter. Upon discovering this hole, I kept it in mind and didn’t block it. Sure enough, it’s proving useful now. Going this way to our destination will save us at least two hours of detouring. Moreover, it’s safer and more concealed." With these words, Wang Peng quickly jumped into the hole without hesitation. The others exchanged glances and had no choice but to follow, crawling into the hole one after another. Bai Ziyue followed closely behind, diving into the hole. Inside the hole, it wasn’t stuffy, but there was a faint smell of soil corrosion, making people slightly nauseous. Fortunately, the hole wasn’t long, only about ten meters. Soon, Bai Ziyue had crawled out of the other side of the wall. "Let’s go!" With a casual gesture, Wang Peng covered the hole entrance with a wooden plank again, then quickly set off in the direction he had identified. Bai Ziyue glanced around the surroundings. In the distance, across a large mountain, on the other side, if he hadn’t guessed wrong, should be the southern city zone, while he currently was obviously in the northern city zone, within the Nine Seals Sect’s sphere of influence. Compared to near Cyan Mountain, the terrain here was much flatter. From afar, some scattered villages could be seen. The group followed Guardian Wang, running along the city wall for a while before quickly rushing towards a dense forest. "Is this direction towards the Nine Seals Weapon Workshop?" Suddenly, an Inner Cultivation Martial Artist asked in a low voice. Others couldn’t help but show flickers of unease. The Nine Seals Weapon Workshop was an important facility of the Nine Seals Sect, producing weapons that not only supplied many of the sect’s disciples but were also sold outside Wujiang County, earning significant reputation. If the Nine Seals Weapon Workshop were destroyed, it would be an enormous loss for the Nine Seals Sect. However... "I heard there’s a third-class expert guarding the Nine Seals Weapon Workshop. With just us..." Someone muttered, his face showing hesitance. "Speak no more." Wang Peng sternly glanced at the one who spoke, then continued, "We have confirmed news that the third-class expert, Elder Kunn of the Nine Seals Sect, who used to guard this place, has secretly left for some time now. Now is the weakest moment for the Nine Seals Weapon Workshop. We need to act quickly and decisively. None of you better screw up, or don’t blame me for being merciless." With these words, Wang Peng took the lead, swiftly sprinting towards the front slope. While running, Bai Ziyue quickly sensed that two people had approached him. He discreetly glanced at them and immediately recognized them as the two who had observed him before with peculiar looks. Instantly alert, he raised his guard. "Brother Bai, we had the chance to witness your abilities at the Youth Martial Arts Assembly last time. I didn’t expect to meet you again here, it’s really a pleasant surprise for me." One of the younger looking martial artists said warmly. "Don’t get the wrong idea. For a talented junior member like Brother Bai, anyone would want to befriend you. We just want to be friends with you, that’s all." Another older martial artist explained with apparent sincerity. "Thank you for your kind offer." As Bai Ziyue was about to refuse, he suddenly changed his mind and said, "If that’s the case, I shall accept your offer. This mission does make me a bit uneasy." "Of course, of course. Brother Bai, someone with your talent, having reached the Peak of External Forging at such a young age, is a distinguished disciple in our gang. Being able to befriend you, it’s we who are lucky." In the future, there may be some matters that require Junior Brother Bai’s help." The young martial artist spoke repeatedly, his words as smooth as flowing water, showering Bai Ziyue with compliments. "Senior brother is too kind. Right now, I still need to rely on you senior brothers for support. Oh right, I don’t know how to address the two senior brothers and where you are stationed. After this matter is over, Ziyue would like to find you two for drinks to express my thanks." Bai Ziyue appeared exceedingly grateful as he spoke. "We both work at the Law Enforcement Hall. Originally, we had no tasks today, but we were inexplicably drafted into this mission. I don’t know whether to consider it lucky or unlucky. However, I believe that getting to know Brother Bai should be a fortune within misfortune. Oh, I am Luo Su, and this is my senior brother, Fang Yuan." The young man quickly explained. Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but look towards Fang Yuan, who immediately responded with a somewhat stiff smile. "We’ve arrived." At this moment, a low shout suddenly came from ahead. Instantly, everyone felt a chill in their hearts, all falling silent, their gazes becoming vigilant and cautious. "The Nine Seals Weapon Workshop is only a bit more than ten miles from the Jun Mountain Iron Mine developed by the Nine Seals Sect. If there is turmoil at the Weapon Workshop, it will undoubtedly alert the disciples at the Jun Mountain Iron Mine. For an expert to rush ten miles would only take the time of a single incense stick. Therefore, we don’t have much time and must act swiftly and decisively." Standing at the edge of the mountain rock, Wang Peng gazed down at the continuous row of wooden houses from which thick smoke was billowing. The intense sounds of blacksmiths hammering away came from those houses, creating a scene of bustling activity. "Half an incense stick of time, we must completely annihilate the Nine Seals Weapon Workshop within this time." As he spoke, Wang Peng let out a low shout, "Kill!" Then, like an eagle swooping down, he swiftly flew towards the row of buildings. "Kill!" The others also let out low shouts, all drawing their weapons and charging forward with murderous intent. "Brother Bai, follow up." Luo Su called out, bounding forward with agile movements like a nimble monkey, showing exceptional footwork techniques. In comparison, Fang Yuan’s speed was faster, but perhaps due to his larger, more robust build, each step he took on the ground emitted a muffled sound, his momentum surging like an elephant charging. "Enemy attack..." Although the commotion made by Bai Ziyue and the others wasn’t great, with seven or eight martial artists charging together at high speed, it naturally caught the attention of the sentries almost instantly. A torch was quickly thrown by one of them, landing on a nearby grass hut. Whoosh~! The wind fanned the flames, the grass hut quickly ignited and rapidly spread, causing the fire to become increasingly intense. Simultaneously, thick smoke rose from the grass hut, emitting a strong stench from within the smoke. Signal smoke! A necessary method for transmitting information. Once ignited, the thick smoke would rise at least a hundred meters high, enough to alert the disciples at the Jun Mountain Iron Mine from over ten miles away. It wouldn’t be long before the Nine Seals Sect disciples would arrive to rescue. "Kill! Leave no one alive!" Wang Peng shouted fiercely, his blade sweeping out and directly beheading the sentry. Without any pause, he charged into one of the Weapon Workshops, and sounds of fighting erupted immediately. Soon, Bai Ziyue and the others approached and began fighting. Silhouettes swayed, voices shouted in chaos; the previous sounds of bellows and blacksmiths hammering disappeared, leaving only chaotic shouts interspersed. "Ah..." Bai Ziyue slashed with his blade, causing a martial artist in Nine Seals Sect attire to let out a wretched scream and fall to the ground. Luo Su quickly approached, delivering a finishing blow, and then shouted, "Brother Bai, let’s go through this door." "Okay!" Bai Ziyue glanced at the battlefield, without much hesitation, followed through the door. As his eyes scanned, he immediately saw five or six burly men, each wielding weapons, charging towards them. These strong men were shirtless, their muscles sturdy, their gazes fierce as they launched their attacks. "Hmph, courting death!" Luo Su sneered, darting out faster than Bai Ziyue, his sword striking down. Plop! The leading man didn’t even have time to scream before being split in half, dying instantly. The others were about to strike, when suddenly there was a thump, and a fierce figure stomped on the solid ground, causing dirt to splatter and creating a deep crater. Then his body shot forward like lightning, approaching Luo Su, his long blade sweeping out like silver. The blade light swept, the power like thunder, sweeping through like a raging storm, capable of destroying any obstacles...

Chapter 172 - 171: Enemy Attack! Beacon Fires! (3rd Update, Please Subscribe)

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