Chapter 2819 - 2818: The Stone Staff Erected

Chapter 2819: Chapter 2818: The Stone Staff Erected

Around Green Stone Pass, demonic beasts swept through, dark and dense like locusts, devouring humans and crops.

Villages nearby were ravaged by these demon beast herds, leaving not a tile behind, with both humans and livestock perishing.

It was as if each rocky shoal was being swallowed by this wave-like black tide.

From the ground, cries and wails of the populace continuously rose.

This was the first time Song Yuchan and Yan Qing witnessed the shame of war, especially for the common folk.

Those in power fought, while the common people suffered.

Their lives were as insignificant as ants, seemingly unimportant.

Song Yuchan, tearing up, cried softly, "We caused this harm to them!"

Yan Qing held her small hand, "It’s not your fault, it’s that dog Gao Qiu who’s to blame."

Song Yuchan, with a sobbing voice, asked, "How can we help them?"

Yan Qing thought for a moment, "As Master said, it must be destroyed to be rebuilt. Topple this wicked old society, and give the people eternal peace!"

"Master said that?"

Song Yuchan sniffed and said, "How come I haven’t heard about it?"

Yan Qing, amused and exasperated, replied, "All you do in class is sleep; how would you know what Master has said."

Song Yuchan puffed her cheeks, "Then I’ll pay better attention to him from now on."

She and Yan Qing rode the golden eagle back to the island where only Long Fei sat in front of the bamboo hut drinking tea, while the Mistress was absent.

The two approached and bowed deeply to Long Fei, "Master, please save the righteous army and the people!"

Long Fei looked at them calmly and said, "I know the situation. Take my stick to Green Stone Pass, and the demonic beasts won’t dare harm you."

He handed the Green Bamboo Stick to Song Yuchan.

Song Yuchan took the Bamboo Stick, doubting, "Will this stick do? It’s not like there’s a sword, blade, or some tower-like magical treasure? If not, maybe give the disciple Mistress’s Golden Jiao Scissors!"

In her eyes, this stick didn’t look like a magical treasure.

"You little brat, dare doubt your master?"

Long Fei wanted to smack her, reached out and said, "If you don’t want it, give it back to me."

"No, no!"

Song Yuchan hurriedly hid the stick behind her back, afraid Long Fei would take it away.

Having received the magical treasure, she and Yan Qing bade Long Fei farewell and rushed back.

Long Fei chuckled as he watched them leave, feeling carefree without his wife around, he raised his tea cup towards the moon and said, "Chang’e, if you’re free, come down for some idle tea and chat?"

Inside the moon, a woman stirred her Divine Sea, suddenly opened her eyes, with a slight blush on her cheeks.

She tidied her attire in the room, hugged her rabbit, and really emerged from the Moon Palace.

Over at the official military camp, the Soul Summoning Bell was still ringing continually.

Below Green Stone Pass, demonic beasts kept gathering, numbering well over a million.

The soldiers responsible for observation reported to Gao Qiu, who was delighted, and ordered his generals to prepare and wait for orders.

Once dawn breaks, the army would besiege Green Stone Pass.

With a million demon beasts assisting, first sweeping the rebel army aside, then finishing them off, they could take Green Stone Pass without bloodshed.

By then, a great merit would be established.

In the army, the private execution of Yang Zhi and forcing Northern Frontier Iron Cavalry into rebellion could easily be erased.

All the leaders atop Green Stone Pass felt the pressure immensely.

If facing the government forces, they still had confidence in victory.

But against these demonic beasts, everyone was at a loss, not knowing where to start.

Song Gongming found Gongsun Sheng, concerned, and asked, "Brother Gongsun, are you alright physically?"

Gongsun Sheng had taken a pill, and his injuries were mostly healed.

He shook his head with Song Gongming and comforted everyone, "Don’t worry, justice always prevails over evil. Government forces bringing demonic beasts violates the natural order and will certainly incur retribution!"

The generals nodded, agreeing with this sentiment.

A spread-out million demonic beasts have limited destructive power, but gathered all together.

Their path turned everything into scorched earth.

Yang Zhi, speechless, cursed, "Who would’ve thought Gao Qiu could be so brutal, using such filthy means!"

Suo Chao was equally furious, "This treats the people’s lives as grass. Our rebellion was the right choice. Following such officers disgraces our name!"

Their generals held the same thoughts without exception.

Song Gongming looked at everyone, earnestly clasped his fists and said, "This is exactly my sentiment. I wish to lead you all to swiftly create a bright future where the people no longer suffer from military disasters. If you fight alongside me, this dream can soon become a reality!"

"Swear allegiance to Duke of Qi!"

Yang Zhi led the oath, and all the generals, including Suo Chao, obediently knelt and pledged allegiance.

"Good brothers, rise quickly!"

Song Gongming helped them up and had plans prepared.

Firstly, continued defense of Green Stone Pass by infantry, secondly, preparation of Yang Zhi’s ten thousand Iron Cavalry to attack the demon beast herd.

Gongsun Sheng could wait for divine punishment, but as a commander, he couldn’t risk everyone’s lives on such uncertain matters.

The world often leaves the wicked untouched.

If divine punishment existed, Cai Jing and the others would not still plague the Imperial Court.

It’s often said the unjust prosper while misfortunes last a thousand years.

With Yang Zhi’s Dragon Blood Iron Cavalry, complemented by the Fire God Cannon from the mountain, they could fight the demonic beasts.

At first light, the official camp’s war drums were already pounding.

Gao Qiu was eager for a full-on assault, anxiously went to the altar, standing beside Gao Lian and asked, "Brother, how’s the situation? Can we have the demon beasts launch their attack?"

Gao Lian coldly smirked, "Over the night, I’ve gathered a million demon beasts from all directions. Though not ideal, it’s enough to trouble the rebel army at Green Stone Pass. Rest assured, I’ll now command the demon beasts to assault the mountain!"

He stood, eyes darkly gazing at Green Stone Pass, holding a Bronze Bell, chanting under his breath, then pointed towards Green Stone Pass and commanded, "Go!"

All the demon beasts below simultaneously roared towards the mountain, their eyes crimson, like a black sea surging upwards.

The earth trembled, war horses neighed.

At this moment, demonic qi soared, the sky’s winds and clouds shifted colors.

Gao Qiu’s lips curled up, heart pounding with laughter, "Song Gongming, oh Song Gongming, in the end, you still fall at my hands. I, Gao Qiu, am your nemesis, accept your fate!"

On the mountain, all soldiers braced themselves as Song Gongming waved the Command Banner, ready to have the troops execute the plan.

In the void, a golden eagle cried.

Song Yuchan and Yan Qing rushed back, hastily drew out the Bamboo Stick Long Fei gave them, and tossed it atop the mountain.

The Bamboo Stick, carrying a green light, traced an arc across the sky, with a thud stabbed into the ground.

The stick pierced three inches, firmly standing on a slab of green stone.

"What’s that?"

"A bamboo stick?"

"What does it mean?"

"..."

Both armies widened their eyes, staring at the green Bamboo Stick.

They thought Song Yuchan dropped some kind of magical treasure, some covered their eyes in fear, yet the Bamboo Stick made no sound.