Chapter 1627: Chapter 877: Witchcraft Law (Part 2)

But laughable, though ridiculous, the Court can disregard the safety of the common people to maintain their rule. The Six Great Sects cannot be cowardly and hide behind them.

At this moment, Lin Feng had already gathered his over a thousand men in the camp.

Just as Lin Feng was about to announce their departure, the Armored Soldier received a report from his informant.

A well-dressed soldier entered the tent.

"Report to my lord."

The speaker remained on one knee, hands clasped respectfully, but there was a hint of panic.

The Armored Soldier, of course, noticed the anxiety of the visitor.

He said to the kneeling man, "What has got you so flustered?"

The soldier immediately replied, "Lin Feng is privately assembling troops at the drill ground. Should we send troops to intercept?"

The Armored Soldier replied casually, not at all concerned by his tone.

Perhaps he was thinking, if Lin Feng wants to court death, let him. Anyway, we already have enough security in the city. Once the Court handles its affairs, the Imperial Censor will lead the army back. By then, without Lin Feng, the Six Sects will fall to one faction, and Peace City will be under my command.

The Armored Soldier said to the soldier, "Well, if he wants to serve the country loyally, let him go. We will just guard the city. When Lin Feng suffers, he will naturally return to defend the city with us."

After speaking, the Armored Soldier waved his hand to signal the soldier to leave.

The soldier stood up and quickly exited the tent.

Seated in the main seat, Chen Lang overheard their conversation and asked the Armored Soldier:

"Who exactly is Lin Feng?"

The Armored Soldier, knowing Chen Lang was young and unaware of the events from twenty-five years ago, responded casually.

"Oh, Lin Feng is the original leader of the garrison troops in the city, nothing significant, just a hot-blooded fellow who only knows how to act recklessly. General, you need not concern yourself with him."

After hearing the Armored Soldier’s answer, Chen Lang thought Lin Feng was merely a patriotic soldier and didn’t mind much.

He simply said, "When he returns safely, I will definitely summon him to see me."

The Armored Soldier laughed inwardly, "He will see you, only it’ll be underground."

Meanwhile, at the drill ground, Lin Feng had announced the troop’s departure, over a thousand men marching grandly to rendezvous with the Six Great Sects.

In the small forest, the leaders of the Six Great Sects were gathered in a tent to discuss matters.

"Now, with the Desolate Realm entering the Human Realm, they have assembled a hundred thousand soldiers at the slope. Our Six Sects have only dispatched over seven thousand disciples. Including sub-bureau elders and executives, we barely have eight thousand. If we can fight one against ten, there’s still a chance."

A dignified, ethereal figure spoke during the meeting, resembling a sage with otherworldly presence.

Upon hearing this, a young and newly appointed leader stood up.

"Supreme Master Chang Xuan, you are right. The strength of your Taoxuan Heavenly Sect is evident to all. It’s a breeze for you to fight one against ten. But how can we small sects compare to your Taoxuan Heavenly Sect? Managing to face two or three per person is already commendable."

Chang Xuan, solemn and esteemed, looked at the young leader and said, "You—"

Before he could finish, the female leader of Phoenix Cliff spoke up: "He’s right, facing so many enemies, how can our mere seven thousand hold a chance? Their numbers are more than tenfold. Even if each just spits, they could wipe us out."

The other leaders also started to voice their agreements.

"Yeah! Where’s the Court’s reinforcements? It’s doubtful the Court is using this as an opportunity to eliminate us and consolidate their rule."

"Indeed, why should we risk our lives for such a ruthless Court?"

Seeing such dissatisfaction among the leaders of the Six Great Sects, with some even harboring thoughts of retreating, Chang Xuan didn’t know what to say.

Thus, he stood silently on the platform, letting the sect leaders quarrel.

At this moment, a disciple entered the tent to report.

"Now, the Desolate Realm’s army, having successfully assembled near the slope, is sounding the attack horn towards Ping City."

Hearing the report, knowing the situation was urgent, Chang Xuan Elder immediately issued orders:

"What are you arguing about? With the enemy upon us, gather your disciples and prepare to descend and engage."

Only then did the sect leaders stop their arguments.

They exchanged glances, suppressing their grievances.

They nodded in unison to Chang Xuan, "As you command."

With the enemy looming, there was no room for complaints. Missing the chance of attack would mean Peace City falls to the invaders, and it would be too late for regrets.

With a barrier within Peace City, the Desolate Realm could use it as a stronghold in the Human Realm, gathering forces within the city, leading it into peril.

Even with the Court’s counterattack, it would be futile. The world would fall to war, and peace would vanish from the Human Realm.

If combined with Qingling Realm, the world would be plunged into endless warfare.

The world’s people would perish, and the righteous path would become meaningless.

The Squad Leader from the Illusion Sound Pavilion who met Lin Feng earlier also received the Sect Leader’s command.

At this time, the chubby uncle instructed Zhou Xiong to gather his sub-bureau’s forces for battle preparations.

The chubby uncle said to Zhou Xiong, "The Court’s army hasn’t come, there’s no hope for rescue from them. We must fight with a determination to die. Don’t show mercy to the enemy. Take down as many as possible; even in death, it’s worthwhile."

Hearing the uncle’s words, Zhou Xiong resolved to face death unflinchingly.

"Yes, Squad Leader."

For some reason, the army below the slope halted their attack on Peace City and instead directed their attention towards the small forest.

Several experts from the Desolate Realm debated within the enemy ranks, appearing to plot something.

Just then, down a vast road, a column of troops marched grandly towards these rebels.

Among the Six Sects, some noticed this column.

A disciple swiftly came to Supreme Master Chang Xuan’s tent.

Upon seeing Chang Xuan, the disciple urgently reported: "Sect Leader, a column of troops is coming from Peace City towards the Desolate army’s position."

Chang Xuan, upon hearing the report, was overjoyed: "Good, the heavens have eyes. Quickly convey my order for all Six Sects’ disciples to prepare to face the enemy."

The informant responded, "Yes!"

Then departed hurriedly.

Soon, the leaders of the Six Great Sects received Chang Xuan’s orders.

Everyone began preparing in earnest.

However, at this moment, no one noticed that the troop heading towards the enemy was actually quite small, comprising only a little over a thousand men.

Many among the Six Sects felt another wave of despair.

This column wasn’t a Court reinforcements, but Lin Feng’s assembled troop.

Lin Feng had arrived before the Desolate Realm’s camp, only a little over a mile away from their main camp.

At that moment, Lin Feng approached the forefront of the Desolate Realm’s vanguard.

The vanguard’s troops numbered over three thousand.

Lin Feng signaled Wu Fa and the others to pause, assessing the situation.

Yuan Hong, cooperating well with Lin Feng, was no longer as rash as when they attacked the forest before.

After all, those from the Desolate Realm weren’t ordinary.

According to Lin Feng’s observation, even their weakest troops were equivalent to Human Realm, Third Spirit Realm experts.