Longevity Begins with the Seven Injuries Fist-Chapter 225 - 148: True Qi Connection! Bell Shield Clashes with Killing Array!

Su Que asked Elder Qingxuan to help send a message to Li Xuanji about finding the elixir recipe and transporting medicine.

Coincidentally, Li Xuanji's people also sent a message asking Su Que to help deal with Ma Kuanglong.

After hearing Li Xuanji's message, Su Que thought.

If the Heaven-Breaking Army absorbed Ma Kuanglong's Red Dragon Army, then Li Xuanji's forces would be stronger, allowing him to spare some troops to help find the elixir recipe and transport medicinal materials to the Central Plains.

'Go and talk to Li Xuanji.'

After deciding, Su Que used his lightweight skill to head towards Celestial River Prefecture.

Compared to the previous time, he quickly found Li Xuanji and discussed the matter with him.

Upon hearing, Li Xuanji agreed to the matter to please Su Que.

Moreover, he himself considered that if he could take over Celestial River Prefecture, and incorporate the Red Dragon Army and some gangs and sects martial artists under his command, the power of the Heaven-Breaking Army would greatly increase.

He would then be able to form a team to search for the elixir recipe and some scattered secret manuals and treasures, and establish a route for transporting medicine from the Central Plains.

After Su Que arrived, Li Xuanji arranged a large mansion for Su Que as a residence.

And said that once they were to battle Ma Kuanglong, Su Que would be asked to assist.

Furthermore, the Heaven-Breaking Army only needed Su Que to kill Ma Kuanglong.

With Ma Kuanglong dead, the Red Dragon Army would be leaderless and could be quickly subdued.

Su Que was settled in a big mansion by one of Li Xuanji's trusted aides.

Inside the mansion, Li Xuanji assigned five servants to Su Que, who, under Li Xuanji's instructions, would comply with Su Que's arrangements in all matters.

While residing in the courtyard of this large mansion, Su Que instructed these five people to stay away from the courtyard except when delivering food and boiling water.

He, however, practiced his skills within the courtyard. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Three days later, Li Xuanji's Heaven-Breaking Army and Ma Kuanglong's Red Dragon Army finally confronted each other at a place in Luolong County.

Both armies had set up camp, and all troops and supplies were arranged.

Li Xuanji immediately dispatched a trusted aide to invite Su Que from the mansion.

...

Under the guidance of Li Xuanji's trusted aide, Su Que arrived at the Heaven-Breaking Army's camp.

From above, one could see the camp tents scattered under the sky.

The tents were not randomly placed but subtly conformed to military strategy.

Under Li Xuanji's arrangement, Su Que moved into a tent that was no less than the one Li Xuanji lived in.

The tent had a rather large space, furnished with a bed, tea table, screen, and a huge wooden barrel which could be used for bathing once filled with water.

...

On the other side, in the Red Dragon Army's camp.

Ma Kuanglong sat with swagger at a large table, holding a roasted beef leg in hand and devouring it heartily.

Ma Kuanglong's build was also exceedingly tall, nearly nine feet high, making him appear as towering as a mountain.

His cheeks and chin were covered with stubble, and his face was remarkably square.

At this time, he had already removed his heavy armor, wearing only his inner clothes.

His inner garments were stained with grease and wine.

With his furry large hand, he lifted a large bowl, took a big gulp of wine, and then instructed his subordinates:

"Guard the camp well tonight to prevent a sneak attack by the Heaven-Breaking Army."

"Tomorrow we will fight them head-on and directly annihilate them!"

Ma Kuanglong had never taken the Heaven-Breaking Army seriously.

According to the intelligence he received, the Heaven-Breaking Army's strength was far weaker compared to his Red Dragon Army.

In terms of manpower and the martial arts realm of the commanders, the Heaven-Breaking Army lagged significantly behind his Red Dragon Army.

Moreover, he possessed superior weapons and armor, and the Red Dragon Army had formidable military killing arrays.

These were beyond what the Heaven-Breaking Army could match.

Previously, news of the Heaven-Breaking Army occupying Jiannan Prefecture and Nanming Prefecture reached the Court.

The Court, unable to deploy troops, instructed him to eliminate the Heaven-Breaking Army in Jiannan Prefecture and Nanming Prefecture.

Ma Kuanglong did not regard the Heaven-Breaking Army as a concern and found marching troublesome, so he temporarily shelved the matter of elimination.

However, he didn't expect that in just a few months, the Heaven-Breaking Army would dare to invade his Celestial River Prefecture.

He neither understood nor accustomed himself to tactics like sneak attacks.

Being straightforward, as long as he guarded against nocturnal sneak attacks by the Heaven-Breaking Army, he was confident he would obliterate them by daytime tomorrow.

Thus resolving the largest rebellion in the Southern Domain in recent years.

...

That night, Li Xuanji also refrained from launching a sneak attack.

After all, a sneak attack on enemy turf comes with risks, and failure would mean losses for him.

If Su Que hadn't been invited, he might have resorted to a sneak attack.

Now that Su Que had been invited, focusing on killing the enemy commander first would make the battle much easier.

...

The night passed quickly.

At dawn, the Heaven-Breaking Army and the Red Dragon Army were arranged in battle formation.

Flags fluttered, blocking out the sun.

Ma Kuanglong donned his full armor, a mix of blood-red and profound black reflecting sunlight, emitting a blood-red glow.

This battle armor was crafted by a renowned blacksmith from the Central Plains.

If tainted with blood, the armor could stimulate his spirit and enhance his power.

Furthermore, this battle armor was more resilient than ordinary armor, capable of absorbing damage.

The steed beneath him was an extraordinary horse.

Tall and athletic, it was also armored.

The armor covered the horse's head, exposing only its eyes and mouth.

In his hand, he held a Heaven-piercing Halberd.

This Heaven-piercing Halberd weighed over a thousand pounds, and with his halberd technique, he didn't believe anyone in the Heaven-Breaking Army could withstand a single clash with him!