Mountain Patrol Military Officer
Chapter 171 - 158: Just Because Their Father and Daughter Brought Food to My General! (5500+ Seeking Monthly Tickets)_2

Chapter 171: Chapter 158: Just Because Their Father and Daughter Brought Food to My General! (5500+ Seeking Monthly Tickets)_2

This is part of the Blood Essence from that Heavenly Pass Demon just now!

The Colonel has bestowed it upon Ji Wuming!

The disciples from various sects around them all cast envious and fervent gazes.

The Blood Essence of Heavenly Pass Demons is rare, and to hear that the blood from one Heavenly Pass Demon yields so little refined Blood Essence—even a small clump like this contains such purity of Essence Qi—it’s a Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in its own right.

Many present don’t even have the qualifications to come into contact with it, having only seen it in texts.

This was bestowed by the Colonel!

It seems that Brother Ji has formed a good relationship with the Colonel and has received a great blessing. Truly enviable indeed.

Ji Wuming’s face may appear calm, but his swiftly darting eyes betray him.

With an inconspicuous flick of his sleeve, he stores the Demon Blood Essence, not wanting to draw too much attention, and then clasps his fists in gratitude.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to the Colonel’s protection, we have all emerged unscathed. It seems the situation is more complex than anticipated, and it is best for us to make haste to Jingguan City."

Having said this, he immediately activates the prohibitions on the Flying Cloud Boat, soaring towards the direction Chen Yuan had left.

....

Three hundred miles away,

The sunset casts a warm glow, with crimson clouds spreading across the sky.

In the distance, a fertile and flat wilderness stretches out, with the wind rippling through the wheat, glints of golden light flickering, lush flowers and grasses thriving in vibrant clusters, a veritable land of plenty.

Far in the distance, a majestic city sprawls, winding far beyond sight.

Jianjin City with its ten thousand battlements, encircling a moat that forms deep pools. Spreading nine wide roads, erecting thirty-six gates.

Currently, over this expanse of wilderness, figures move like ants, forming thin lines.

On the ground, carriages and horses converge from various directions onto the plain, forming an endless stream.

In the sky, streaks of white waves cut through the evening glow, heading towards the nine gates.

Above the plain,

"Drive"

"Drive"

"Drive"

"..."

Chants and calls echo as horses gallop across the vast fields, occasionally startling passersby and their carriages.

"What troops are those?"

"Shh, the Mountain-cutting Army. They were defeated in the south, releasing the demons from the mountains. Otherwise, why would we travel all the way to Jingguan City to seek refuge?"

"Alas, why isn’t the person at the front wearing armor?"

"....."

A few hushed whispers, carried by the wind over the wilderness, while the great Xiong City quietly welcomes the arrival of Chen Yuan!

"Ah..."

Chen Yuan reins in his horse, gazing at the towering city walls two to three miles away, standing a hundred meters high—a sight of strict military readiness with the gleaming armor and array patterns on the watchtowers emitting Spirit Light. He feels an ancient desolation, filled with an oppressive aura.

This is something he has never witnessed in other Prefectures!

Jingguan City, the foremost prefecture on Jiannan Road!

Chen Yuan’s eyes twinkle; then, with a slap on his horse, he leads his men towards the centermost of the nine gates, entering the city.

At this moment atop the city gate tower, several Town Pass Military Officers with eyes fierce as tigers, clad in Heavy Armor and of robust stature, let out a gasp at the sight of flags fluttering and Troops wailing loudly in the distance.

"It’s the Ninth Mountain!"

"Quickly open the North Gate!"

At once, the command is given to open the middle gate, usually kept closed, built of fine steel up to five or six zhang tall and engraved with complex Array Patterns—the North Gate.

The huge iron gate creaks open.

From a distance, the Military Officers see a figure in green clothes at the front, bearing three General Flags fluttering against the wind, riding swiftly towards them, their eyes instantly sharp with respect!

It must be the Colonel of the Ninth Mountain about to be honored!

Rumor has it this ceremony will be quite grand.

Word among The Overseers has it that the Colonel, after impressive exploits at the Demon Demon Tao Fruit Conference, has been specially acknowledged. Summoned to be observed by all sides, though the truth of this is unknown. Yet rumors suggest some of the old veterans express minor discontent.

"Rumble rumble"

Hooves thunder across the ground, growing louder and closer.

When it approaches near, atop the green clothes, the figure lifts his head to observe, golden eyes sweeping over the Military Officers.

In that moment, the Military Officers feel a chill run down their spine, quickly bowing their heads in salute.

"Drive!"

Horse hooves kick up dust as the figure in green enters Jingguan City!

....

Yunding Mountain, where peaks stretch on with thirteen summits, stacked high and low in succession.

The tallest peak, Cloud Peak, houses the main hall of The Overseers, where Flying Eave Pavilions, mostly dark in color, exude a stern and solemn air.

The other twelve peaks serve as the camps for the Twelve Mountain Felling Mountain Army under the Government Administrative Office.

Currently, in the main hall of Cloud Peak, a command is shouted.

"Report!"

"The Colonel of the Ninth Mountain has entered the city!"

Following this announcement, Yunding Mountain stirs, the previously solemn atmosphere turning a bit noisy.

Soon after, waves of energy surge from all around, piercing the air as eyes gaze into the distance.

Not long thereafter, at the base of Yunding Mountain, hoofbeats approach from afar, and a black line roars toward the Ninth Mountain.

At its foot, rows of Soldier Armor are arrayed, nearly a thousand strong.

These soldiers are mostly of the Body Refining Realm.

Half a month earlier, when they retreated from the frontlines in the west, their comrades had fallen on the battlefield, leaving only these survivors struggling to hold on.

The clamor of "A band of cripples," "The Colonel has fallen," "The Ninth Mountain will be disbanded, integrated into other Mountains," had sent their morale plummeting, many faces etched with confusion and uncertainty.

Until half a month ago, when the new Colonel of the Ninth Mountain was appointed by The Overseers, their Small flags and General’s Flag were swiftly dispatched, with orders to march to White Emperor City, welcoming their new