"Of course."
Xu Ming nodded and said, "This time, Lord Li has made such a big move. The people of the Ghost Head Stronghold are not fools. Naturally, they will not sit still and wait for death.
I heard that the Ghost Head Stronghold has been making moves recently. They have wiped out almost all the bandits nearby and absorbed a large number of bandits. Their strength has greatly increased.
As for the water bandits, they should cooperate with the Ghost Head Stronghold and attack Qinghe Town.
Therefore, Lord Li naturally has to leave enough people to protect Qinghe Town. "
Tong Zhan nodded in agreement and said, "Qinghe Town is the foundation. If Qinghe Town is lost, then even if we successfully wipe out the Ghost Head Stronghold, it will still be a failure."
Hearing this, Qin Shaoping finally understood.
As for Ziyue, his heart was calm at this moment.
For this operation, he only had the idea of killing enemies if he could and hiding if he could not.
Anyway, if strong enemies came, there would be tall people to hold them off. He only needed to protect his own safety. He did not even think of standing out.
On the other hand, if there really were water bandits attacking Qinghe Town, he would be a little worried.
However, thinking that he had already settled his parents and relatives down and ensured that even if something happened, it would not affect them, he gradually calmed down.
Soon, the various leaders in front seemed to have finished their discussion. With a command, everyone left Qinghe Town in a mighty manner and headed towards the Ghost Head Stronghold on the Ghost Head Mountain twenty miles away.
At this moment, Ziyue and the others naturally discovered the number of experts and the number of people accompanying them.
"Qinghe Town's Guardian Yang Zhengling, Scorching Sun Gang's Chief Liu Dong, Left Protector Zhao Jing, Stained Hand Li Yue, General Su He and the Five Channel Chiefs who practice immortal techniques … a total of six experts are attacking together.
In addition, there are nine famous Peak Inner Refinement Realm experts in Qinghe Town.
It should be enough to wipe out the Ghost Head Stronghold. "
Looking at the experts walking in front, Qin Shaoping said with slight excitement.
"This time, the destruction of the Ghost Head Stronghold is inevitable.
However, whether or not he could wipe them all out was uncertain.
After all, the abilities of the three bandit chiefs are not weak. Just the Third Bandit Chief is already at Qi Realm, and with the Second Bandit Chief, it is said that he has reached the level of a third-rate fighter. That's not even mentioning the mysterious and unfathomable First Bandit Chief, who is definitely the strongest. "
Xu Ming sighed and said.
"It's not certain whether we can win or not."
Ziyue sighed and glanced at Daoist Wutong, who had a calm expression on his face.
…
Ghost Head Mountain was right next to the official road. It was not as steep as outsiders thought.
Of course, it wasn't a flat land either.
This was because there was only one mountain path that led to the top of the mountain and to the Ghost Head Stronghold.
This mountain path was not only rugged and difficult to traverse, it was also filled with all kinds of traps. Other than the people from the Ghost Head Stronghold, ordinary people would find it extremely difficult to pass through.
It was unknown when, under the leadership of the Garrison Yang Zhengling, a group of more than five hundred people had arrived at the foot of the Ghost Head Mountain of the Ghost Head Stronghold.
"The next path won't be easy to traverse.
The last bandit extermination was also on this mountain path. We lost more than twenty people before we reached the entrance of the Ghost Head Stronghold. "
Standing at the foot of the mountain, a soldier said with a flicker in his eyes.
This person was one of the veterans who had participated in the previous extermination of the Ghost Head Stronghold. He had a deep impression of this mountain path.
When the others heard this, their hearts sank.
If more than twenty of their subordinates were killed or injured before the battle had even begun, it would be a huge blow to their morale.
"Is that so?
However, it's naturally different this time.
Not only are the people accompanying us stronger, but we've also learned our lesson. Naturally, we're prepared. "
The Garrison Yang Zhengling looked at the soldier indifferently and said, "Bring them up."
Soon, two young men with tanned faces walked to the front.
"Next, we'll have to rely on you.
If you can bring us up to the top of the mountain, you'll naturally make up for your mistakes and regain your freedom. "
Yang Zhengling looked at the two of them and promised.
These two were the bandits from the Ghost Head Stronghold who did not manage to escape in time after the Third Master of the Ghost Head Stronghold massacred the men from the Ancient Rhythm Pavilion.
"Don't worry, Sir. We know what to do."
One of them said solemnly.
The other person nodded his head repeatedly and looked at Lin Fan with respect.
"Mm, lead the way."
Yang Zhengling nodded his head and said.
The two of them responded and hurriedly walked in front of him.
Regardless of whether it was the government or other forces, they naturally did not trust the two of them completely. Other than letting them walk in front, there were six experienced hunters walking behind the two of them to check for possible traps.
Although the journey was slow, it was safe enough.
Unknowingly, an hour had passed. After a thorough check, all the well-hidden traps were found.
Some of the traps were so dangerous that it sent chills down one's spine just by looking at them.
This kind of danger was not only effective on ordinary people. Even Outer Forged and Inner Refined cultivators would be injured if they were careless.
The consequences of being hit by the traps was not something that ordinary people could bear in the upcoming battle.
"Is this the Ghost Head Stronghold?
We're finally here. "
In the distance, a huge mountain stronghold appeared in front of everyone.
Everyone was faintly excited in their hearts.
With this kind of emotion, the group of people could not help but speed up their advance.
In a short while, everyone was halfway up the mountain. They were only a hundred meters away from the Ghost Head Stronghold's entrance.
From their position, they could clearly see that there were countless figures from the Ghost Head Stronghold within the stronghold. They were nervously guarding within the stronghold.
"Looks like the Ghost Head Stronghold people are not stupid. They're all holed up in the stronghold.
If they don't come out, we can only choose to attack by force. "
Yang Zhengling looked at the Ghost Head Stronghold in the distance and said in a deep voice.
"Sir Yang, in my opinion, it's best to rush over and blast open the entrance of the Ghost Head Stronghold. Let's kill them directly and be done with it."
Li Yue, the Stained Hand, looked at the stronghold in the distance and said with a disdainful look.
"It's not difficult to break into the stronghold, but the danger level within a hundred meters is indeed the highest.
Even if we rush over directly, there will be casualties. "
General Su He frowned and said with a long spear in his hand.
Although they were a military team and were not afraid of casualties, their combat strength was unparalleled when they combined their auras.
However, their numbers were limited. There were only about twenty people and they could not exert much power. Naturally, they had to be cautious.
"Liu Menzhu, what do you think?"
Yang Zhengling looked at the Scorching Sun Gang's leader, Liu Dong.
"I'm just a martial artist. I don't know anything about strategy. I'll just follow Sir Yang's instructions."
Liu Dong shook his head and said.
"Well, Daoist Wutong, it's up to you now."
Yang Zhengling nodded and was not modest. This time, he was appointed by Lee Hoon as the commander-in-chief of this bandit suppression operation. Even his subordinate, Deputy General Su He, and Li Yue, the Stained Hand, were assigned to listen to his orders. Naturally, he would not decline.
"No problem."
Daoist Wutong nodded. In an instant, there was a violent surge of spiritual pressure on his body.
Unknowingly, a huge dark cloud appeared in the sky. Even the air became much colder. Some of the weaker ones could not help but shiver.
Magic Arts!
Everyone's eyes were filled with awe and veneration.
Magic Arts could mobilize the power of heaven and earth.
It was truly unfathomable.
"Ice Rain Technique, fall!"
Daoist Wutong shouted in a low voice. Drops of water condensed into ice in an instant. Then, like sharp arrows, they sprinkled on the ground from the void.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The ice rain fell continuously and rushed directly to the gate of the Ghost Head Stronghold.
On the ground, one by one, the traps were triggered and exploded. The intense sound of the mechanisms being activated and the sound of the traps being shot out from the ground caused the people in the distance to be alarmed.
"Good, you are indeed worthy of being Daoist Wutong. Just this magic art is enough to reduce our casualties by more than ten people."
Guard Yang Zhengling said with a hint of excitement on his face.
"You're welcome."
Daoist Wutong said with a smile on his face.
"Well, next, let's go!"
With that, Yang Zhengling's face turned serious. His body was like a flash of lightning as he rushed directly to the Ghost Head Stronghold opposite.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yue, the Stained Hand, had already shot out like a spring. In terms of speed, he was even faster than Daoist Wutong. In an instant, he had crossed a distance of tens of meters.
"Go!"
The other soldiers, the military led by General Su He, and the many martial arts experts of the Scorching Sun Gang also rushed forward.
"Go!"
Qin Shaoping and Tong Zhan were also affected. Their momentum suddenly rose and they quickly followed.
Ziyue saw this and quickly pulled them back. He whispered, "Wait a minute."
Xu Ming, who was beside him, also said, "Let's wait for the Sect Leader and the others to break through the stronghold gate first. Otherwise, if we rush together, we won't even have a place to hide if an accident happens. It will be easy for accidents to happen."
After all, Tong Zhan had rich experience in the Jianghu. He quickly came to his senses and slowed down his steps.
"Yang Zhengling, the last shot is still fresh in my memory. This time, I will not let you return."
"Release!"
A deep voice suddenly rang out in the stronghold.
Then, bowstrings were pulled and the sound of arrows being shot out quickly came.
"Oh no, it's bows and arrows!"
"Crossbows and arrows, how could they have crossbows and arrows?"
"Hide quickly!"
…
Several panicked voices could be heard.
Bows and arrows were important military equipment controlled by the military. It was strictly forbidden for non-military forces to possess them. Once discovered, it would be a serious crime.
Most people did not expect that the people of the Ghost Head Stronghold would have such things.
Although the power of bows and arrows was not considered strong compared to some of the military's heavy weapons, it was enough to send chills down the spines of most of the external trained martial artists.
However, the flesh of the external trained martial artists could not withstand the piercing of the sharp arrows.
Peng!
Peng!
Peng!
In an instant, countless arrows flew out like a rain of arrows, covering a large area in front of them.