Chapter 5, Driving Away Wolves and Devouring Tigers
Seeing them like this, they appear to be enemies. However, not being a seasoned warrior, I do not know their true intentions. I will follow them for now and wait for an opportunity to act, leaving myself some room to maneuver. If I cannot seize the moment, I must be able to retreat and evade... Li Tianzhao has learned from his past mistakes; he is now aware of the power of battle seals and cannot afford to act recklessly. He will first take advantage of the terrain to follow along and observe the situation of those two.
"Stop right there!" the village chief shouted, but Li Tianzhao had already run out. He hurriedly shouted in anger, "Li Tianzhao! If you don't come back, I will expel you from the Wangtian Village team!"
He has been eagerly anticipating the moment he turns eighteen, not wanting to miss any opportunity to achieve military merit. Now, having unexpectedly learned that a heavily wounded veteran of a hundred battles is on the run, where else can such an opportunity be found
Li Tianzhao looked at the determination in her eyes. He was already inclined to believe her, and immediately said: "I will go take a look!"
Well done! Li Tianzhao decided to throw a stone to ask for directions, and this person served as the stone for inquiry. Thus, he formed a snowball and threw it towards the passerby
In this way, the situation of the male warriors of King Wu of Feng became even more perilous, as a sword was thrust into his chest, and almost simultaneously, another sword pierced his back
Among the group of people, there were also those who wanted to follow Li Tianzhao to take a look, but they all dared not speak and followed the captain instead
Li Tianzhao seeks to achieve merit, to achieve merit, and to continue achieving merit—until he steps into the Hall of King Wu and resurrects his parents
The male warriors of King Wu of Feng did not look at him, but instead glared fiercely in the direction where Li Tianzhao was hiding, mocking, "After hiding for so long, are you coming out to die? Or are you going to sneak away and call for help?"
Damn! Am I being too suspicious? Li Tianzhao's heart tightened; if the enemy were to fall so easily, he would have no part in this great achievement.
The man has a robust physique, is not wearing a helmet, and his hair is soaked and frozen with blood. His robe is riddled with numerous cuts, and as for the blood that has frozen on his body, it is unclear which is his and which belongs to others
Such a divinely bestowed opportunity must not be missed, even if it means running empty a hundred times
Li Tianzhao discovered that the enemy's movement route clearly deviated from the border line, and he was quite surprised, pondering: 'Could it be that he intends to hide on our side for a few days before returning? Those few from the Xiu Shen Hall were searching in this direction just now; perhaps they had already caught some traces earlier, and it is possible they might encounter him soon... I see that although this person is not in good condition, he is not yet at the point of being utterly weak, so it would be more prudent to continue following him.'
Ahead, two heads emerged successively from the undulating snowy slope.
"Captain, I will return after my reconnaissance." Li Tianzhao did not get angry with the captain, understanding that he did not want to create unnecessary complications. Even though he was aware of the presence of enemies, the village captain would pretend not to see them.
Seeing that they were walking further away from Li Tianzhao, the village flower became concerned that he would not be able to find everyone upon his return, and said: "Captain, it seems that this path leads down the mountain, doesn't it?"
He just deliberately screamed, creating a false impression of being killed, and at this moment, the few people chasing behind in the Hall of Cultivating Virtue had no idea at all
Li Tianzhao was behind, at a higher elevation. When the wind and snow subsided a bit, he followed for a while and suddenly noticed a group of people appearing on the right side at the foot of the slope
The village chief's tone was stern, causing the originally excited young people to become doubtful, fearing that she might be deliberately saying this to divert attention.
"Stop!" The village chief halted Li Tianzhao and turned to the village beauty, saying: "Think for Li Tianzhao, but don't talk nonsense! Others just mentioned that there are two fleeing enemies, and you happened to encounter them? Can the enemy's seasoned warriors run this way? That would only take them further away from the place of King Fengwu. There are only two or three routes for them to return, and we would have to block the roads for several days to stop them. If they come this way, it would be a dead end!" There are only two or three routes for them to return, and we would have to block the roads for several days to stop them. If they come this way, it would be a dead end!
The male warrior faced six opponents alone, entirely on the defensive, while also needing to protect the woman, leaving him no opportunity to counterattack. Soon, the people from the Cultivation Hall launched their assault, and suddenly, a white light shone from their swords. At the same time, a white light also illuminated the sword of the male warrior under King Feng.
The village beauty was so frightened that she dared not make a sound, but when she met Li Tianzhao's gaze, she whispered, "I really saw two shadows."
They rushed past, and before long, they heard the furious shouts of killing, followed closely by screams of agony
Standing there are the male warriors of King Wu of Feng, along with the woman who has always been protected by him
He is a village guard who has not yet turned eighteen, and having fortuitously encountered such an opportunity to achieve merit, he cannot afford to miss it under any circumstances
However, the male warrior is still able to protect the woman in white. The woman's skills seem to be lacking; she frequently swings her knife in counterattacks, but her timing is poor and her speed is quite average, rendering her efforts ineffective
Li Tianzhao climbed up the slope, crouched in the snow, and surveyed the area ahead
Li Tianzhao followed for a while, and when the two individuals fleeing from King Wu of Feng were caught up by several from the Xiu Shen Hall, he crouched behind a snow slope not far away to observe the situation of the battle
Thus, the leader yanked off his helmet and threw it forward, then menacingly threatened, "You cannot escape! Those who are wise should surrender quickly; leave behind your battle marks, and you may still be spared!"
Amidst the flying ice and snow, a chaotic collision fills the sky, creating a grand spectacle.
However, the people from the Xiushen Hall just mentioned that a seasoned general from the enemy side has sustained serious injuries and is accompanied by a woman, which happens to be two individuals.
Li Tianzhao waited for a while longer, observing that the warrior of King Fengwu indeed seemed unable to hold on any longer, yet that woman remained well protected, showing no signs of injury
Immediately, it seemed as if he was suddenly infused with a magical power; with a horizontal slash around his body, the force of the blade caused the surrounding ice and snow to explode in a flurry.
The six individuals in the Hall of Self-Cultivation, four of whom were severed along with their swords, fell together. One lay on the ground, a patch of crimson staining his chest. The only one who remained standing, the captain, knelt on the ground, clutching his waist where blood flowed incessantly, his face filled with horror as he stared at the enemy
Everyone has their own fate, and good advice is hard to give to those who are doomed! The village chief did not want to discuss this any further; his goal was to lead everyone out safely and return safely. The battles here had nothing to do with them.
"Shut up!" the village chief shouted at her irritably, ignoring her as tears welled up in her eyes.
The sound drew the attention of the group towards the figure on the high slope, where they saw a silhouette holding a sword, repeatedly pointing in one direction. The six individuals were puzzled, and then they saw the figure at the top move away.
The person wearing the Fengwu King warrior helmet said: "This person died in a worthy cause, helping us to make a wedding gown"
Li Tianzhao could not see the situation inside clearly; he could only hear a series of metallic sounds, with very short intervals, in his ears
To avoid being discovered, Li Tianzhao carefully observed the terrain, frequently leaping and moving, or stepping on the footprints left by the enemy, allowing the traces to be concealed by the raised snow.
The male warrior dragged the woman, frequently surveying the surroundings as they walked. Each time he turned around, Li Tianzhao would crouch down in the snow.
Li Tianzhao tightened his grip on the sword, just about to rush forward to join the assault. As he stood up, he suddenly crouched down again. This was because he suddenly thought of a question: the male warrior appeared to be in dire straits, on the verge of collapsing, yet the woman he was protecting had not been injured at all!
The man was pulling the woman, almost dragging her through the snow. The woman was dressed in white, and she was well protected, showing little bloodstains on her body. However, there was a patch of deep red on her back, which was clearly not her own blood; otherwise, she would not be able to walk so briskly.
The village chief, feeling exasperated, said: "Am I supposed to lead everyone to their deaths? With Li Tianzhao's temperament, even if I make things clear to him, he won't listen. Now that I have mentioned the formidable nature of the hundred battles, are you not afraid that Xiaohua will worry about Li Tianzhao getting involved as well?"
The sudden sound immediately made the six individuals in the Xiushen Hall tense, as they did not want their hard-earned achievements to be taken by others. Assuming that another team was approaching quickly, the leading captain, disregarding the need for caution, urgently commanded: "Launch a strong attack and take them down"
They originally adopted a strategy of cautious retreat, prioritizing carefulness, with the intention of exhausting the male warriors of King Wu Feng, striving to avoid injury. At this moment, time is pressing, and the offensive has become fierce. Many times, they must launch a strong attack despite the potential danger of counterattack.
At that very moment, a dazzling white light suddenly erupted from the swords and bodies of the male warriors of King Wu of the Wind
Behind them, Li Tianzhao got up from the snow and maintained a suitable distance while following.
As the front and rear attacks converge, the combat strength of the male warrior has been steadily diminishing. Is it possible that he is about to fall under the powerful combined assault?
He felt that he could not continue waiting, but he also found the situation suspicious, so he deliberately shouted, "Let's go over there and take a look."
He looked at the group of people and saw one wearing a Fengwu King warrior helmet, resembling several from the earlier Xiushen Hall.
In the Hall of Cultivation, two figures running swiftly came into view, causing a mix of surprise and joy. As they scanned the surroundings, they noticed a section of a sword blade protruding from the snow.
Ah— the old carpenter also understood the difficulties faced by the village chief, and could only sigh and say: "I hope Li Tianzhao won't really run into trouble"
This person likely still has some strength left, which is why he is acting this way; I must wait a little longer. Li Tianzhao continued to remain inactive, observing as the six individuals from the Xiushen Hall intensified their assault. The male warrior sustained more and more cuts, and the intervals between the hits became increasingly shorter.
Although she held a short knife, she did not wield it much, relying entirely on the protection of the male warrior
Li Tianzhao closely observed the battle situation, watching as the male warriors of Feng Wushen were continuously pierced by the people from Xiushen Hall under the siege. It seemed that there was a disparity in the strength of the battle seals; at first, when he was struck, he only received a superficial cut, but now it had turned into a deeper wound. 'Will he not last much longer? If I wait any longer, I fear I will gain no credit at all.'
Li Tianzhao was the first to look over, but he saw nothing.
The other individuals also believed that the person lying in the snow was overestimating their own capabilities. At that moment, they could not afford to check the body and shouted towards the person running ahead: "Friend! Wait, friend!"
Understood! The other five individuals also did not wish to share the credit with other teams, and immediately intensified their offensive.
They originally intended to use the helmet of the Wind Warrior King to confuse the enemy, but the person running ahead did not look back at all and did not believe it at all
The battle seal of the Hall of Self-Cultivation made him aware of its power, while the battle seal of the Hundred Battles General was even stronger. Under normal circumstances, he estimated that he would not be able to harm the enemy in the slightest. But what if the enemy were severely injured?
He is uncertain because he has never witnessed the formidable battle insignia of the Hundred Battles General
A man and a woman
The power load of the battle seal is substantial, and it is not used in daily training or similar situations. To this day, he has never witnessed the battle seal powers of the village chief and his parents
Six long swords from the Hall of Self-Cultivation surrounded the male warrior defending the Wind Martial King, who was retreating and advancing. The expression of the woman he was protecting appeared somewhat flustered, her eyes revealing an uncontrollable fear, unlike that of a seasoned warrior.
It turns out that when the power of the battle seal is activated, the weapon will also emit light! This was the first time Li Tianzhao had witnessed it, and his eyes revealed a sense of envy. He thought to himself that if he were to become an active soldier, being granted the power of the battle seal by the Xuantian Martial King would be something to look forward to.
The two individuals of King Wu of Feng fled swiftly, while the six individuals from the Hall of Cultivation pursued them with great effort
The old carpenter with gray hair approached the team leader and whispered, "How could the Hundred Battles General be someone that Li Tianzhao could take advantage of? Are you really going to let him go alone? Just leave it be?"
This guy is indeed up to something! Li Tianzhao fixed his gaze on the drifting snow and gradually saw two standing figures.
Learning from past mistakes, Li Tianzhao certainly would not miss the opportunity, but he has also become wiser and will not act recklessly.
"Let’s go, go, go! He can do his own thing, we won’t bother with him! You all, follow me and let’s take a look over there." The village chief appeared quite angry.