Chapter 1440 - 1437: Final Battle in the Grove

Chapter 1440: Chapter 1437: Final Battle in the Grove

Wu Guangzu must join the army led by Vice Captain Xiao Feng before reinforcements arrive, or the plan will be considered a failure.

However, if this plan fails, everything done will be in vain, so Wu Guangzu will not let this happen at any cost.

"Everyone, charge inside with me. However, be extremely careful later on, this is the most ambushed area on the mountain route of the Assassin Group. Always be alert to the movements in the forest."

Wu Guangzu reminded once again.

To be honest, even he wasn’t confident, as he was unsure if there were any experts present here.

The five slowly advanced; this area of forest was very dense, not tall but certainly crowded. Wu Guangzu and Wu Mengting were at the front, while Fang Mou and Gu Yuxin were at the back. The five moved forward for over ten meters like this.

Suddenly, the forest began to rustle, and amidst the occasional flash of mottled shadows, soon, the five were surrounded by people, all holding long swords, seemingly experts in Lightweight Skill traversing the forest.

Indeed, before they could react, this group of people started moving, wielding swords to thrust, with each holding a rope. This was their equipment for forest maneuver attacks, although called a rope, it was indeed a tough hemp rope, soaked in special potion, extremely sturdy.

Ordinary weapons couldn’t handle this rope, so after Mengting, Fang Mou, and others fought with the enemy for a while, they couldn’t take them down, mostly because of the rope.

With this rope, it was like eagles having wings.

They pierced through the forest, leaving Wu Mengting, Fang Mou, and the others unable to deal with them.

However, at this moment, the corner of Wu Guangzu’s mouth slightly curled up; others couldn’t deal with these woodland guerilla teams, but he was different. This was all thanks to the unparalleled treasure blade in Wu Guangzu’s hand.

It’s said to cut iron like mud, and sure enough, taking advantage of the crowd’s attack opportunity, Wu Guangzu leapt into the air, then paused mid-air, suddenly swung a sword in the air.

Sword Qi suddenly shot out, in an instant, all the ropes were cut off, and the dozen individuals fell to the ground, writhing in pain.

Wu Mengting, Fang Mou, and others rushed forward to decapitate them.

After Wu Guangzu landed, the five continued to advance, this time picking up speed considerably. But just as they reached the central mountain path of the forest, suddenly numerous hidden weapons flew from the woods, sharp wooden stake mechanisms, incredibly sharp spears, and rain-like arrows shot.

In an instant, the central mountain path was filled with these mechanism hidden weapons, weaving incessantly.

Seeing this situation, Wu Guangzu had to use his trump card. Previously, when he soared into the sky, he directly used the Godless Overlord Blade, this time not chopping straight but swinging the Overlord Blade horizontally.

In an instant, all the hidden weapons were blocked under Wu Guangzu’s blade.

However, just as Wu Guangzu had finished using his Overlord Saber, five poison darts swiftly flew at them. Wu Guangzu just noticed but couldn’t warn in time as they reached right in front, Wu Guangzu was shocked, feeling he’d been too careless.

But at this moment, a miracle occurred; as the five flying darts approached the five, five silver needles accurately shot down all the flying darts.

A tiny silver needle had such power, indicating extremely strong Inner Strength to be able to trigger it.

"Chen Tianlong, you’re here!"

Wu Mengting saw him immediately, rushing forward, followed by eight assassination team members.

"Hehe, I must come, our Mengting is in danger."

Chen Tianlong didn’t forget to flirt with Wu Mengting.

Wu Guangzu watched as the flying darts landed before him instantly, still fearful, but with such joy over there, the tense atmosphere was thrown to the winds.

"Junior Brother Tianlong, great, you finally came."

Wu Guangzu finally breathed a sigh of relief, with Chen Tianlong coming, victory was almost assured. Seeing the assassination team fully assembled, a surge of victorious joy welled up from within.

"Yes, it’s been hard on you. Brother, time is short, let’s hurry down to help the brothers, they should probably have arrived here too." Chen Tianlong said.

But just after speaking, there was noise ahead, Chen Tianlong exercised the Heart Method to take a look; ahead was a large army rushing over. Upon close inspection, it was Xiao Feng.

Originally somewhat joyful, but suddenly discovered that fifty meters ahead lay an ambush of three to four hundred troops.

Chen Tianlong immediately thought this was bad, but now if they suddenly rush over, it would alarm the snake, clearly all arranged by them. Although aware of some movements behind, they couldn’t abandon several ambush points because of a few people, so they didn’t have too much guard against Chen Tianlong and the others.

No wonder, the previous deserters returned to report saying five people appeared here, and the leaders Shi Lei and Shi Luo, two brothers here didn’t take it seriously at all. They were super experts of Celestial Dao Seven Stars Great Perfection, second only to Kuang Chenggong’s current strength.

And Kuang Chenggong let them guard it because he valued this treasure land of the Assassin Group greatly.

Therefore, he sent these two capable leaders to guard the Assassin Group, letting them and his son Kuang Shengtian guard it together. However, unexpectedly, it was seized by Wu Guangzu and Chen Tianlong jointly.

If Kuang Chenggong found out, he’d definitely be fuming.

"Senior Brother Wu, we can’t go directly. Since they don’t regard us, we’ll quietly launch a sneak attack from behind. Later, we will split into two groups, each sneaking down the side of the road, and then catch them off guard."

Chen Tianlong’s mind spun, and the plan emerged.

"Hmm, this method is good. I’ll take six members of the Assassination Team and sneak forward from the left side. The rest will be led by you to attack from the right side," Wu Guangzu, being the captain, immediately gave the orders, knowing that Chen Tianlong would follow his arrangement.

"Alright, let’s not delay. We’ll split into two groups and get moving quickly; there’s no time to lose." Chen Tianlong nodded and immediately took action, "Mengting, Yu Xin, stick close to me. Soon we’ll catch the enemy off guard."

Wu Mengting and Gu Yuxin nodded, swiftly following Chen Tianlong into the right side of the woodland, while Wu Guangzu led the Assassination Team into the left side of the woods.

On the other end of the small woods, Xiao Feng and his nephew led their troops forward, looking at the lush forest.

At this time, the most nostalgic was Ding Kong. He had slaughtered Kuang Shengtian’s army here, but now it had become someone else’s ambush for him to break through.

The changes in this world are truly full of unexpected events.

"Captain Xiao, wait, this place is extremely dangerous. This small forest is about a hundred meters long, but every inch here can hold an ambush. We once used this and the gorge we just captured to heavily damage the enemy’s Primordial Qi," urged Ding Kong.

"Oh? Is it really like this!"

Xiao Feng halted and scrutinized, realizing this place was indeed excellent for an ambush. In this case, surely the main army couldn’t all go in.

However, if we don’t go now, reinforcements will come, and being attacked from both sides would be a narrow escape.

After pondering for a while, Xiao Feng decided to take a small team to scout ahead.

But this time, it was different; they might perish at any moment. So he shouted to all soldiers, "Who is willing to go with me, thirty soldiers need to step forward voluntarily. However, I must warn you, once you go in, there’s a chance you might not return. Think it through."

"Alright, those willing, step out now."

Xiao Feng ordered decisively, his tone unwavering.

Yet, as soon as he finished speaking, nearly all soldiers stepped forward.

"What are you doing? Do you all love death? Let me tell you, you must live. Only by living can we make the Assassin Group thrive and drive those darn Sabina people out of our country."

Xiao Feng shouted with wide eyes, "Okay, the first thirty, step out and come with me in."

"Uncle, I want to go too."

Tan Batian bit his lip, feeling a true man could adapt, having no fear of death. If destined to die, he wanted to do so alongside his uncle, making his life worthwhile.

Xiao Feng had anticipated Tan Batian would follow. He sighed deeply; he originally intended to leave a descendant of the Xiao Family behind. But since Tan Batian insisted, protecting him would disturb the troops.

"Alright, truly a descendant of the Xiao Family. Let’s fight to the end, uncle and nephew together."

Xiao Feng made a tough decision.

At this moment, a signal flare appeared in the sky, sent by Ru Nian, indicating reinforcements had arrived and were at the foot of the mountain. Meanwhile, Ru Nian was desperately maneuvering with dozens of people.

"Brothers, there’s no time. Ding Kong, Xiaoliu, I’m leaving the brothers to you. When you see our signal, blow the whistle. Once it sounds, charge in, no matter the cost, or all the brothers will die. They’ve been with me for over a decade; their lives are in your hands."

Xiao Feng held back tears. This might be the last time he said this.

Despite the mere hundred meters of woodland, it was likely laid with an ambush as deadly as crossing a mountain of knives and fire. Even so, they would dash in without hesitation.

Xiao Feng and Tan Batian, with thirty fearless brothers, entered. Though unafraid of death, they maintained a soldier’s vigilance.

Upon entering, they cautiously observed their surroundings, realizing every inch was dangerous. This time, they aimed not to navigate through but to clear the obstacles inside and pave the way for the main force.

Therefore, they did not advance rapidly, but tread carefully, alert to suspicious spots.

As expected, hardly ten meters in, several darts flew out from all directions. Everyone hurriedly dodged and parried, but due to the limited space, with the mountain path barely over two meters wide, such close range attacks left all but the two Celestial Dao Seven Star experts swiftly hit by darts, collapsing, their fate unknown.

After some resistance, Xiao Feng and Tan Batian leapt into the air, swinging their Long Swords all around.

In a flash, their Sword Qi zipped through the treetops, producing a rustling sound. Soon, a few people fell from the trees, revealed to be hidden enemies launching the attack.