Chapter 2803 - 2802: Bloodshed at Mandarin Duck Tower

Chapter 2803: Chapter 2802: Bloodshed at Mandarin Duck Tower

The sound was like a tiger’s roar and wolf’s howl, low and gloomy, filled with killing intent.

Zhang Biao and Jiang Zhong jumped up in shock, summoned their magical weapons, a broadsword and an axe, and shouted at the staircase entrance, "Who is it?"

"Wu Family’s Second Son, Wu Song!"

From beneath the stairs, a young man was seen coming up, holding a long knife, wiping the neck of a guard.

His tiger eyes swept across the people in the room, and the steel knife in his hand suddenly exerted force.

The head of this guard flew off instantly, scaring everyone in the room into screams.

"Seeking death!"

Zhang Biao and Jiang Zhong rushed to attack Wu Song with their broadsword and axe without saying a word.

Both of them displayed a cultivation level, with extraordinary strength in their sword and axe techniques.

Two waves of power roared, scattering the tables and chairs in the room into disarray.

Wu Song stood in place, brandishing just one knife towards them.

The blade light swept through with tremendous force.

With a thunderous boom, there was a tremor in the room.

Zhang Biao and Jiang Zhong, two experts of the Divinity Transformation Realm, were enveloped in this mighty force, and their entire bodies, along with their primordial spirits, were blasted into pieces.

The servants in the room, terrified to flee, were blocked by Wu Song, who killed one with a slash, and proceeded to kill all the maids, old women, and servants.

The room was bloody and sinister, leaving only Zhang Mengfang behind in an instant.

Terrified, he collapsed on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, pleading to Wu Song, "Wu Family Brothers, spare my life. I will immediately take my men and leave Yang Valley Pass, and won’t trouble your elder brother anymore. If you’re still unsatisfied, name your price, I’m willing to pay any sum!"

He intended to stabilize Wu Song first, then bring others to kill this rebel.

The tip of Wu Song’s blade pointed at him, with no room for negotiation, he said, "My elder brother loyally served the country, willing to defend Yang Valley Pass with his life. But you treacherous dogs stabbed him in the back, conspiring and framing him, attempting to kill him. Today, I come here to uphold justice for the people of the world. For dogs like you, I will kill every one I see, every nest I find!"

"You dare to recklessly kill imperial court officials, aren’t you afraid the imperial court will execute your entire Wu Family?"

Zhang Mengfang, seeing things going awry, quickly resorted to threatening with the imperial court.

Wu Song laughed coldly, "After killing you, my brother will no longer serve the imperial court. By then, I will storm into Capital City and take the head of that dog Emperor!"

His blade swung up, and in a flash, it slashed Zhang Mengfang’s throat.

In the middle of the night, suddenly there were battles within and outside Yang Valley Pass.

Lin Chong led a hundred thousand imperial army to attack, while Song Gongming led a hundred thousand troops outside the pass in support.

The news was sent back to Longshou Peak, prompting Wu Zhi to immediately organize defenses.

The garrison troops stationed in Yang Valley Pass City faced Lin Chong’s first wave of assault.

Officers upstairs sent people everywhere to find Zhang Mengfang and the others, with the imminent threat, the main general and lieutenants were absent.

The garrison troops were in disarray.

At this moment, the Mandarin Duck Tower in the city was ablaze.

A group of people on the city wall watched the direction of the fire, all feeling a bad premonition.

The spies sent out to search quickly returned and anxiously reported to the defending general, "General, there’s a big problem. Supervisor Zhang and Zhang Biao, Jiang Zhong were drinking in Mandarin Duck Tower in the city. For some reason, the Tower caught fire, and the three officials haven’t come out!"

"What?"

All the generals were in chaos, knowing someone must be rebelling.

Before they could make any decisions, a blood-soaked object was thrown up from below the city wall.

Someone followed with a shout, "The head of Supervisor Zhang is here, open the city gate immediately, and you will be spared!"

Zhang Mengfang’s head rolled on the city wall like a bloody sphere.

The soldiers took a step back in shock, looking at his head and instantly shouted in horror, "The supervisor is dead, the supervisor is dead!"

The soldiers above and below were suddenly in chaos.

"Rebel army is here!"

"Quick, flee!"

"Run for your lives!"

"..."

Someone shouted out loud, and suddenly war drums thundered throughout the city, torches rose, and sounds of killing were everywhere.

Lin Chong swung his knife down, initiating an attack on Yang Valley Pass City.

In the chaos, Mengzhou Troops scattered without a fight.

Some fled, some died, and ultimately more than half were captured by Lin Chong.

Lin Chong didn’t allow the majority of the imperial army to enter the city, but had them defend the city walls, sending only a small group into the city to pursue the scattered soldiers within.

He led his army to Longshou Peak overnight.

Wu Zhi had never dreamed that Yang Valley Pass City, built to withstand a million demon soldiers, would fall effortlessly to Lin Chong.

His forces were arranged on Longshou Peak by Supervisor Zhang, and now found themselves cut off and becoming isolated.

The mountain’s food supplies and water sources were already cut off.

With Yang Valley Pass City lost, Longshou Peak was decidedly indefensible.

In front of the armies, Lin Chong did not order an attack, but stationed his troops at the base of the mountain.

He met with Wu Song in the military tent alongside Song Yuchan and Yan Qing.

Song Yuchan and Yan Qing happily introduced Wu Song to Lin Chong, who embraced Wu Song’s arm, repeatedly praised, "Tiger-fighting hero, truly lives up to your name. Without you, capturing Yang Valley Pass City would not have been so easy."

"You flatter me, Brother Lin led hundred thousand troops defeating Huaixi’s million rebels, you are the true hero, the true champion. Compared to you, I wouldn’t dare to show off!"

Wu Song respectfully clasped his hands in salute.

Lin Chong laughed heartily, "As brothers, there’s no need for formality."

Wu Song appeared worried and spoke to Lin Chong, "The forces on Longshou Peak are led by my elder brother, please Brother Lin, do not trouble him. Let me persuade him to join us in raising the banner together."

Song Yuchan chuckled and said, "Second Brother no need to worry, General Lin wouldn’t fight against your elder brother without you asking. My father has received the news and will be here soon. We’ll go up the mountain together to persuade your elder brother."

"Brother Gongming is coming too?"

Wu Song brightened.

Song Yuchan nodded, "My father is aware of your elder brother’s loyalty and bravery. He doesn’t want to see you brothers fighting against each other on the battlefield. Whatever it takes, even risking his life, he aims to protect both of you."

Wu Song gratefully said, "Thank you, Brother Gongming, for your concern!"

As dawn broke, steeds galloping with the wind appeared in the sky.

Song Gongming dismounted from Song Yuchan’s golden eagle, landing in front of the formation.

Lin Chong took the lead to welcome the guests at the tent, greeted Song Gongming, and immediately saluted, "Sinner Lin Chong, pays respect to Duke of Qi."

He knelt on one knee, bowing to the middle-aged man before him.

Song Gongming wore a scholar’s robe, refined and poised, without a hint of weariness.

He hurried forward, aiding Lin Chong up with excitement and patting his shoulder, "Good brother, we meet again. It’s good that you’ve come, truly good!"

Lin Chong was equally emotional, wiping tears and bowing again to Song Gongming.

"Wu Erlang pays respect to Brother Gongming!"

Wu Song approached and also bowed to Song Gongming.

Song Gongming gripped his arm with a joyous laugh, "Erlang, no need for such formality, we are well-acquainted enough for me to be like a half-brother to you. In the future, meet informally!"

Wu Song scratched his head and nodded repeatedly.

Lin Chong noticed the scholar beside Song Gongming was unfamiliar and asked, "Who’s this brother?"

He exuded the aura of a worldly Daoist, holding a bird feather fan, standing quietly and smiling beside Song Gongming.

Song Gongming laughed and quickly introduced him, "I got so excited I forgot to introduce. This is the think tank of our righteous army, Wuu Yong! Tonight’s siege war was crafted by his strategic planning."