Chapter 2801 - 2800: Uniting Forces in Lu State

Chapter 2801: Chapter 2800: Uniting Forces in Lu State

Wang Fu and Li Bangyan saw this and hurriedly summoned the experts stationed in the army.

In the Great Song army, regardless of whether it’s the lower-ranking soldiers or the generals above, all possess cultivation levels.

Every army employs an expert to oversee its operations.

This expert, dressed in a Daoist robe, quickly appeared on top of the city walls.

The soldiers below caught sight of him and immediately shouted, "Commander, we should escort you out of here first!"

They knew that this expert exuded an extraordinary presence, likely possessing a cultivation level of the True Immortal Realm.

Lin Chong regretted deeply and cried out with reddened eyes, "I brought harm to everyone. If we are to die, let us die together. In the next life, we shall be brothers again!"

He was ready to face death, his heart already filled with disappointment toward Huizong.

According to Lu Zhishen, his sister Lin Jiao’er, the Crown Prince, and the Princess might not be among the living anymore.

That True Immortal expert brandished a longsword, summoning lightning atop the city walls, intoning a chant loudly, "Heavenly Punishment Five Thunder Law, boom!"

Storm clouds in the void rapidly changed.

A thundering explosion resounded, an immense clap of thunder shook the entire scene.

A streak of lightning seemed to sweep sideways with the sword, slashing towards Lin Chong’s ranks.

The scorching power of thunder and lightning instantly raised the temperature within Weng City.

The majestic presence of the True Immortal made all mortals tremble on their knees.

Lin Chong and his companions all shut their eyes, believing it was their time to turn to dust.

At the critical moment, someone conjured a magical treasure to ward off the lightning, shaped like an umbrella, positioned above Lin Chong and the others.

Then came a loud shout, "Who dares to harm my brother Lin Chong!"

A great monk leapt onto the city walls, brandishing his Zen staff as he rushed towards the Imperial Army.

There were screams on the city walls, and a group of the Imperial Army was continuously knocked down like uprooted radishes by Lu Zhishen.

Wang Fu and Li Bangyan screamed with fear, "Quick, stop them!"

An expert on the wall wanted to summon more lightning, only to see a little girl suddenly spit out a flame, like a swimming dragon that coiled around him.

He scoffed, "A mere fire technique, and you wish to challenge me?"

He conjured a water barrier as soon as possible to shield himself.

Unexpectedly, as the fire dragon arrived, it roared and swiftly traversed the water barrier.

The water barrier exploded with a buzz, turning into mist.

The Daoist shouted in fear, "Samadhi True Fire?"

He couldn’t release a magical treasure in time, and his body was engulfed by the flames.

With a boom, his entire being, including his primordial spirit, evaporated into white smoke.

"Traitors!"

The little girl drew a sword, glaring at Wang Fu and Li Bangyan, about to slash at them.

Someone blocked her, shouting urgently, "The Royal Family’s experts have arrived in the Capital City, we must retreat!"

They came here with the intent to rescue Lin Chong.

The number of experts in the Capital City’s Royal Family was beyond their capability to withstand.

The youth roared, immediately releasing several Golden Eagle mounts, and took off with Lin Chong and over a hundred generals.

Wang Fu furiously cursed atop the city walls, "Rebellion, truly a rebellion, report to His Majesty, Lin Chong has rebelled!"

The great monk on the city walls was relentless in his assault, finally being forcefully taken away by a Golden Eagle.

The group landed in the military camp, the generals squatted on the ground, still somewhat in shock, all feeling as if they survived a calamity.

The two youths who came to their rescue gave them innocent, pure looks, then asked Lin Chong, "General Lin, are you alright?"

Lin Chong’s faith had collapsed, rendering him somewhat dazed.

He sat on the ground, unable to collect his wits for a long while, just muttering, "It’s over, the Lin Family’s reputation is done for!"

Lu Zhishen walked over, patting his shoulder and shouted, "They want to exterminate us, what dogmatic reputation can you worry about? Use your time wisely to find the Crown Prince and Princess, to preserve your Lin Family’s bloodline!"

Lin Chong’s eyes quickly regained clarity, nodding repeatedly, "Yes, His Majesty is misled by traitors, I must survive to restore the Lin Family’s reputation once His Majesty sees through it!"

Lu Zhishen was speechless, introducing him, "Should you not thank the benefactors now?"

Lin Chong quickly scrambled to stand, cupping his fists to the two, "Many thanks to you two young heroes for saving my life!"

The two had innocent smiles as they cupped their fists in return.

Lu Zhishen laughed heartily as he introduced, "These two have a connection with us; one is the daughter of Song Gongming, and the other is the son of the Duke of Yan. Furthermore, they are both disciples under the Sect Hierarch Long Fei at Liangshan Island."

Lin Chong was surprised, "So they are of noble lineage!"

Song Yuchan and Yan Qing both smiled and quickly said to Lin Chong, "General Lin, you should no longer have illusions about His Majesty. He is now blinded by beauty and treacherous officials; the court can no longer accommodate loyalists. My father and the Duke of Lu have already raised an army in Lu State, recruiting righteous individuals under the banner of justice. Why not lead everyone to Lu State to join forces with my father, to carry out justice, and to eliminate traitorous officials, clearing the court to restore order?"

"Clear the court, clear the court!"

Lin Chong’s gaze regained brightness as he looked at his subordinates.

The soldiers all looked at him, simultaneously cupping their fists and saying, "We are willing to follow Commander Lin’s orders!"

They had no other path to take, having completely offended the Imperial Court, going back would only lead to death.

Determination returned to Lin Chong’s face as he drew his longsword, ordering his soldiers to assemble immediately.

Standing on the General Platform, holding the longsword, he shouted to his troops, "Soldiers, His Majesty does not command, allowing treacherous officials to wreak havoc, forcing loyal and righteous generals into a dead end, leaving the people in hardship, displaced, and at times even rebelling against the court. These rebellions all arose because His Majesty is misguided, believing the slanderous words of traitorous officials. If such officials in court are not removed, these rebels will never be completely defeated or eliminated. We too have parents and siblings, friends and relatives. To prevent them from being harmed by traitorous officials, to spare them the misery caused by these officials, like the people of the southeast who are unclothed and hungry. I ask you all to join me in eliminating traitorous officials, to plead for the people of the world!"

"Eliminate traitorous officials!"

The leading general raised the sword and spear.

The soldiers behind followed with raised arms, shouting powerfully, "Eliminate traitorous officials!"

"Eliminate traitorous officials!"

"Eliminate traitorous officials!"

"..."

Their cries shook the heavens, blades raised and ready to march.

Under Lin Chong’s leadership, this army set out grandly towards Lu State.

When the court’s suppression forces arrived, the camp had already been abandoned, leaving only some deserted tents.

Wang Fu and Li Bangyan dismounted, cold sweat flowing, "It’s over, it’s over, Lin Chong has truly rebelled!"

They failed to eliminate Lin Chong and instead allowed him to lead an army of ten thousand to join enemy forces.

They could not bear such a grave offense.

They ordered the army to feign pursuit while urgently returning to the Grand Tutor’s Mansion to seek Cai Jing’s help.

Cai Jing, upon hearing of Lin Chong’s rebellion, stood up excitedly and instead praised them heavily, "Excellent, excellent! You’ve done a great service, this Duke of Wu can no longer stand in the court. We’ve finally rid ourselves of this major threat; no one will dare oppose us now."

Wang Fu and Li Bangyan complained, "But Grand Tutor, Lin Chong has joined enemy forces with an army of ten thousand. His Majesty will not forgive us easily!"

Cai Jing laughed heartily, "This is a simple matter, I will personally recommend you both. Gao Qiu is recruiting troops in Qizhou, preparing to extinguish the rebels in Lu State, and has already seen some success. You should assist Gao Qiu now, turning punishment into merit; His Majesty will surely approve."