Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 1053: Dark Stinger Makes Merit

Chapter 1053: Chapter 1053: Dark Stinger Makes Merit

Hearing that someone had been wounded by the Northern Desert Army, Lu Chenlong was nearly in a violent rage, "What’s the meaning of this? Could General Ji Ning really be colluding with the Black Crow Empire and plotting a rebellion?"

"Even you suspect me?"

Ji Ning had taken the Detoxification Elixir given by Ling Xiao, and although it could not completely remove the poison, for now, he should not be at risk of death.

His cracked lips were slightly blackened, his face filled with a helpless expression.

Such a fine man!

A great general!

A man who could not be brought down on the battlefield, yet fell victim to his own people.

"But how do you explain the situation at hand?"

Lu Chenlong asked hesitantly.

"There’s no need to ask any more, I have done all I can. Take Ji Ning and Ling Xiao away, and begin the counterattack!"

At this moment, Si Kong Zun gestured dismissively, his face assuming a serious and stern expression.

However, no one noticed the cold smile that swept across the corner of his mouth.

Truly, it was a perfect stratagem; he couldn’t help but feel proud of himself.

Whether or not Ji Ning survived, Northern Desert City was done for.

The earth-shattering cries of battle rose near the Northern Desert Pass.

Those above and below, all soldiers of the Phoenix God Empire, began to slaughter each other because of a stratagem designed to sow discord.

The sound of killing shook the heavens, blood splattered in all directions.

Even the starry sky seemed to turn red.

Ling Xiao, powerless despite his willingness, once again confronted the frustration of his own inadequacy.

If he were a strong practitioner of the Yin-Yang Realm, he wouldn’t be so constrained and could have easily resolved today’s situation.

But he was not.

And Feng Qingyan could not help him.

After all, Feng Qingyan was ultimately a member of the Royal Family; he couldn’t choose to help someone who might be colluding with the enemy and committing treason without a clear understanding of the situation.

"Boom! Boom!"

Suddenly, a strange rumbling noise came from afar.

Ling Xiao could even see flames rolling across the view.

"This is bad, the Black Crow Empire has begun their attack on Northern Desert City!"

Ling Xiao’s heart instantly cooled by half.

As feared, the worst-case scenario had unfolded.

Ji Ning was also trembling.

"Ling Xiao, no matter what it takes, you must defend Northern Desert City for me; otherwise, even in death, I won’t let you off!"

Ji Ning suddenly began to circulate his inner strength.

The outcome of circulating inner strength while severely poisoned was clear to anyone.

Ji Ning knew it, too.

But he had to make Ling Xiao return.

Since he could no longer leave, the last method was to place hope in Ling Xiao.

From the few days he had known Ling Xiao, Ji Ning understood that this young man had the resolve and courage and was exceptionally clever; entrusting Northern Desert City to him would not be a problem.

"Hold on, Great General, things haven’t reached that point yet."

A voice came to Ling Xiao’s ear; it was Ji Mingkong, who had been lying in ambush outside the Northern Desert Pass.

Those escorting Ling Xiao and Ji Ning couldn’t hear Ji Mingkong’s voice; they were simply urging the two to move faster.

Ling Xiao looked in one direction of the city wall.

The Northern Desert Pass had been unguarded for a long time, leading to some damage, and although repairs had been made after Si Kong Zun was stationed there, it was impossible for the fortifications to be completely restored in such a short time.

After sensing something was amiss, Ji Mingkong had managed to find some of these weaknesses and opened them up. He led his Dark Stingers through, paving a way for Ling Xiao and Ji Ning to make a successful escape.

However, at this time, the two were still some distance from that location. Ling Xiao showed no special actions and didn’t inform Ji Ning of the situation; he simply reassured Ji Ning.

Ji Ning, out of trust in him, temporarily forsook the idea of a desperate fight.

After walking a while longer, they reached a very secluded spot, where Ling Xiao suddenly sensed a strong aura of danger attacking from behind. He hastily turned and used his sword to block.

Boom!

The opponent was too strong; he was directly blasted away.

The person then turned and thrust the cold, sharp blade towards Ji Ning.

The one escorting Ling Xiao and Ji Ning was the previously righteous and eloquent commander, of Ten Directions Heavenly Cultivation.

"Why?"

Ji Ning grasped the opponent’s blade with his hand and shouted sternly.

"Since you’re all going to die anyway, let me enlighten you as ghosts; The Emperor’s will is clear, Northern Desert City can be spared, but you, Ji Ning, must die!"

Having spoken, he plunged the blade fiercely downward again.

However, at that moment, a shadow silently emerged from the darkness and stabbed a pitch-black dagger into the heart of the commander.

"Master, we’re late."

Only after confirming that the commander was dead did Leng Mei turn to address Ling Xiao.

"Your timing is perfect, let’s go, retreat immediately."

Ling Xiao called out, and several Dark Stinger soldiers came over to lift Ji Ning up, then escaped through a hole in the city wall.

At this point, Ji Ning no longer cared whether it was any sort of dog hole.

Compared to the lives and safety of the people of Northern Desert City’s military and civilians, he cared more about the lives of his men.

"You all take General Ji Ning back to the city first. Remember, do not take the main road, or you will run into the Black Crow Empire’s army."

Ling Xiao issued the order, then looked towards the Northern Desert Pass.

Below the checkpoint, the battle raged on.

He had to stop this senseless shedding of blood and sacrifice.

"Master, let me go with you, at least you’ll have someone to cover you."

"Alright then."

Ling Xiao did not reject Leng Mei’s offer of help; at this point, her assistance was invaluable.

Protected by a woman and losing face?

With life hanging by a thread, who cared about face?

After splitting up, Ji Mingkong led the Dark Stinger agents to escort Ji Ning back to Northern Desert City, while Ling Xiao and Leng Mei appeared below Northern Desert Pass.

"Commander Li, Captain Zhang, what confusion are you causing? The Black Crow Empire’s forces are closing in on Northern Desert City, and you’re still here fussing with your own people; retreat quickly!"

"Ling Xiao! Where is the Great General?"

Li Ruguang asked.

"The Great General has already returned to Northern Desert City via a safe route. Here’s his handwritten order; retreat quickly. If we don’t retreat now, it’ll be too late. We’ve all been played!"

Ling Xiao roared impatiently.

After seeing the handwritten order, Zhang Yu Fei nodded and said, "Indeed, this is from the Great General. Let’s retreat."

Actually, both of them were conflicted at the moment.

On one hand, they wanted to rescue Ji Ning quickly.

On the other hand, they were worried about Northern Desert City.

Now that Ling Xiao had brought news, their worries were alleviated.

However, what Ling Xiao did not expect was that as they retreated, Si Kong Zun actually opened Northern Desert Pass and personally led his troops in pursuit.

"That man really wants to kill everyone."

Ling Xiao now saw everything clearly.

Si Kong Zun didn’t care how many people died at all; in fact, his act of leading out all his forces was deliberate.

Yet, Ling Xiao, who understood this, still had no way to intervene. Nobody believed him, not even Feng Qingyan or Lu Chenlong.

What he could do now was to save Northern Desert City.

After all, he was no deity and did not possess such great ability. To have reached this point was already his limit.

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