Chapter 1444 - 1441: Joining the Assassin Group

Chapter 1444: Chapter 1441: Joining the Assassin Group

"Surrender to us?"

Wu Guangzu was even more surprised. Would the Sabina people surrender to them?

It was a bit hard to believe.

"Third Senior Brother, I know what you want to say. Actually, we’re also not sure if these people are Sabina or not. If they’re not Sabina people, then they’re Huaxia citizens. This time they’ve already lost the Assassin Group, and going back is most likely a dead end," Chen Tianlong explained his thoughts.

"Ah, I see."

Wu Guangzu suddenly understood, thinking that if this was true, it was very likely the enemy had come to surrender.

To verify this assumption, Chen Tianlong made a decision: once the entire enemy entered the canyon, they would block the retreat with rocks and then coerce them.

If they were willing to surrender, they would surely express their intention immediately.

Sure enough, a few minutes later, Wu Han led his troops fully into the canyon.

At this moment, atop the canyon, Chen Tianlong waved his hand, and more than fifty brothers rolled down half the prepared rocks.

This was to block the way temporarily, and also to keep the other half of the rocks ready for defense, in case they were not here to surrender, in which case the rocks could be used to attack.

"Rumble..."

The sound of rocks rolling down immediately sealed the path through the canyon, with clouds of dust billowing up, causing panic below.

Wu Han knew the opportunity had arrived, he turned around and shouted towards the sky above the canyon, "Dear leaders, please have mercy, we are here to surrender, most of us are Huaxia citizens."

Actually, Wu Han said this with a purpose; he wanted those Sabina people who wished to betray to speak up voluntarily. Otherwise, among so many people, he couldn’t distinguish who was Sabina and who was his brother.

He knew that if they were his brothers, they would never disobey his orders, they would only comply. Initially, had it not been for Kuang Chenggong’s coercion, they would not have colluded with the Sabina people.

As expected, as soon as Wu Han finished speaking, there was clamor within the group. Wu Han waved his hand, and suddenly countless soldiers were assassinated.

In an instant, what was a four hundred strong force turned into about three hundred.

As it turned out, Wu Han’s earlier wave was a signal, one understood by those early joined members of their team. Although it was a simple wave, the change in finger technique at the instant made his original soldiers understand and kill the noisy Sabina people.

At this point, Wu Han took a deep breath. Actually, the earlier action was risky; if the Sabina people hadn’t started arguing, or if his brothers hadn’t seen his signal, it would have failed.

By then, the dozens or even hundreds of soldiers hidden within the team would think of eliminating him, rushing forward en masse, making it uncertain whether he could dodge it.

On top of the canyon, after hearing Wu Han’s words, Chen Tianlong smiled slightly, but turned to Wu Guangzu and said, "You stay up here and watch their movements. I’ll go down and test the waters first."

Wu Guangzu nodded, secretly praising Chen Tianlong for being extremely meticulous; he might not have thought of these things himself. If the enemy was faking surrendering, it would be disastrous if they all went down and got surrounded.

Soon, Chen Tianlong flew down into the canyon, and everyone was impressed, truly not expecting someone so young to have such high Martial Arts cultivation.

They only saw those few moves, and perhaps he hadn’t used his full strength, meaning his true strength might be even more astonishing.

So, the crowd dared not act rashly, waiting for their leader Wu Han’s orders.

Wu Han didn’t immediately show his intentions; instead, he deliberately tested by saying, "You’re descending alone, aren’t you afraid we’re pretending to surrender?"

"Heh, do you think you hundreds can capture me? Besides, my brothers have set up an ambush. If anything happens to me, none of you will survive. Exchanging one person for hundreds is worth it!"

Chen Tianlong replied calmly.

At this moment, Wu Han suddenly knelt on the ground, saying, "Big brother, please spare us. I brought my brothers to surrender to you. We were originally a Huaxia army, but due to a failed encirclement, all our families were taken hostage. Seeing the country fall, we endured humiliation to survive. Now that we’ve met you, I see the light of hope."

Chen Tianlong smiled bitterly, thinking his eloquence was quite impressive, truly skillful in speaking, but since they were Sabina people, how could compatriots massacre each other?

"Do you really want to surrender to me? Then from now on, Kuang Chenggong will be your mortal enemy, are you not afraid of him coming to hunt you?" Chen Tianlong countered.

"Haha, you’re overthinking, hero. Since we’ve chosen you, we’re not afraid. Kuang Chenggong is just a man, not a god. I just saw your exceptional skills, and I believe you will protect us!"

Wu Han took the chance to flatter Chen Tianlong.

"Heh, alright, since that’s the case, I won’t be polite. The Assassin Group welcomes you. As long as the brothers follow me, we will treat the brothers as a family, defending against external enemies together. What protection or not, if Kuang Chenggong moves against you, he’s moving against my brothers. How can we let him be arrogant?"

Chen Tianlong understood that this group had firmly decided to surrender to the Assassin Group.

It was clear; they had just killed the Sabina people and still returned unharmed, which was impossible.

So, having seen this point, Chen Tianlong relaxed. He then whistled towards the sky. In no time, a large circle of people descended along the cliff walls, blotting out the sky and the sun.

At this moment, the three hundred or so below were shocked, grateful they didn’t resist. Otherwise, given the situation, these people were all experts, and in a few minutes, they’d be entirely wiped out.

"Chen Tianlong, junior brother, how are things going?"

Wu Guangzu asked urgently upon arrival.

"Haha, third senior brother, it’s all settled. They’ve all joined our ranks. Anyway, we’ve lost quite a few brothers this time, now we can replenish the lost forces. It’s truly wonderful."

Chen Tianlong couldn’t help but feel joyous. Earlier, he was worried that after attacking the Assassin Group, manpower would be an issue. If the enemy came again in a short time, and his forces were insufficient, wouldn’t the Assassin Group quickly be taken back?

"Yes, very good! Wonderful."

Wu Guangzu was also delighted after hearing this; laughter erupted among the crowd.

"Alright, everyone come with me up the mountain. I need to share this good news with the brothers." Chen Tianlong thought staying here wasn’t the solution, better to go up the mountain first.

As for the aftermath, the wild scatter of corpses, they’d leave it for the next day when everyone was rested to clean up. Today has been exhausting for everyone.

Thus, a group of nearly four hundred people marched grandly up the mountain.

There was chatter and laughter along the way; after all, it was a victory, everyone was relaxed.

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the Assassin Group, where Tan Batian stood with his troops on alert, guarding against enemy intrusion. Although Tan Batian had absolute faith in Chen Tianlong’s prowess, there was always a chance, and caution was wise.

Seeing the few individuals in front, Tan Batian beamed with joy. It was Chen Tianlong and Wu Guangzu with others, accompanied by an unfamiliar general dressed like Kuang Family Army.

Nonetheless, since they ascended together, Tan Batian wouldn’t doubt them much.

"Chen Tianlong, brother, Wu Guangzu, captain, you’re back."

At this moment, Tan Batian temporarily forgot his grief; after all, they’d won this battle. His uncle didn’t die in vain.

Moreover, many brothers sacrificed themselves in this resistance. If he allowed personal feelings to affect the entire team’s morale, it would be utterly wrong.

"Yes, we have returned. This is the brother who joined us; he is not a Sabina person." Wu Guangzu hastily clarified Wu Han’s identity to avoid misunderstandings later.

"Oh? I see."

Tan Batian acknowledged with a nod from Chen Tianlong and said no more. Despite his hatred toward the Sabina People, the person in front of him wasn’t one of them, nor did he participate in the assassination of Xiao Feng, so he bore no animosity toward Wu Han.

"Thank you, brothers, for welcoming us. From now on, we will devote ourselves to the cause until death." Saying this, Wu Han led over three hundred brothers and knelt down.

"Please, rise quickly; we are all brothers now, no need for formalities!"

Wu Guangzu quickly helped Wu Han up; here in the Assassin Group, Wu Guangzu was essentially the leader, holding the highest rank.

Chen Tianlong was merely an assistant in reclaiming the Assassin Group, appearing more like a younger brother, even acting coyly and adorably before Wu Guangzu.

"Phew..."

The Assassin Group was finally rescued, and Chen Tianlong exhaled deeply. This battle revealed the immense power of Kuang Chenggong; truly too many masters under him.

Encountering four or five individuals above Celestial Dao seven-star level today, didn’t this suggest Kuang Chenggong’s strength was incredibly heaven-defying?

If that was the case, when would he be able to kill him, and when could the Sabina People be driven out of Huaxia? Suddenly, an unprecedented pressure weighed on him, furrowing his brow tightly.

Wu Mengting had initially felt secretly pleased seeing everyone victorious, but as her gaze fell on Chen Tianlong’s face, she couldn’t maintain her happiness.

Wu Mengting slowly walked over, then gently grasped Chen Tianlong’s hand, softly saying, "Chen Tianlong, don’t overthink it. Regardless of the future, Mengting will always be by your side, never leaving."

Chen Tianlong slightly turned his head, gazing deeply at Wu Mengting, saying nothing, just smiling gently and caressing her face lightly twice before heading into the Assassin Group compound with the large group.

Just as they reached the entrance, they saw brothers busy with various repairs, bustling with excitement. The few senior brothers of the Assassin Group suddenly felt a familiar ambiance, as if the old Assassin Group had returned.

"Senior Brother Wu, while it’s not dark yet, I’ll instruct the brothers to help with repairs and cleaning inside and out, so we can enjoy a good meal tonight." Chen Tianlong smiled and said.

"Alright, Chen Tianlong, let’s check the secret granary of the Assassin Group later to see if it’s intact. Then we could be self-sufficient for a year or more without problems."

Wu Guangzu quickly informed Chen Tianlong of a crucial matter.

"Okay."

Chen Tianlong agreed readily, then turned to Ru Nian and Ding Kong, saying, "Two senior brothers, Wu and I will check the granary, and we’ll let you know if it needs handling."

"Go ahead, go ahead; we’ve got this covered, you two do what you need. The rest is on us." Ding Kong said, thumping his chest.

"Hehe, we’re off then."

Chen Tianlong finished and thrust the Dragon Slayer Sword into the scabbard on his body.