readytorunbook Chapter 722 Crisis (9)
Chapter 722 Crisis (9)
Chapter 722 Crisis (Nine)
"It's understandable that the Bamboo Union wouldn't agree to the government troops' demands..." Han Yi said calmly, "But judging from the government troops' posture... they seem determined to get to the bottom of this... and will show no mercy to anyone who tries to shirk responsibility..."
"So... this is the main point we need to discuss today..." He glanced at everyone. "As you all know... any one of the three major issues... any power that wants to maintain autonomy and independence will absolutely not agree to... That's what I'm worried about..."
Fan Hongchou... doesn't seem like the kind of person who talks big... What if they really come here to exterminate us all, demanding that our Ten Thousand Beasts Sect take action to suppress all forces that don't obey orders... then what... what should we do?" As soon as Han Yi finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent, pondering carefully.
"Our Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's stance... is currently on the side of the government army. But I believe... this is not a long-term solution..." Han Yi continued, "The differences between us and the government army will only grow larger... and one day they will erupt."
If all the middle and lower-level forces in the Huayang area are eliminated and cleaned up,
So the Myriad Beasts Sect, which still maintains its autonomy and independence...
I'm afraid that they'll soon be seen as a thorn in my side.
"What does the sect leader mean...? Could it be..." Zhang Ruoning suddenly looked up.
Han Yi gave her an approving look and nodded slightly: "Not bad... Only by preserving those small and medium-sized forces... can our Ten Thousand Beasts Sect still be of use... and the Imperial Guard... won't discard us like a used tool and then abandon us..."
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Little Green Hill, Bamboo Union Gang.
Bang! !
The emerald green bamboo door was suddenly smashed open, and a figure stumbled inside.
"Brother, run! The government's henchmen have broken in!" The burly man was covered in blood, with several arrows stuck in his back; he was seriously injured.
"Leave? Where to go?" The middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, his tone indifferent. "The business we four brothers have built up over so many years, and you just leave like that, handing it over to someone else? How can I accept that?!"
"How are the second and third brothers doing?" Wu Yun, the leader of the Bamboo Union, asked calmly.
"Second and Third Brothers' offensive is fierce, no less than the first wave," Little Red Dragon Liu Jun said unwillingly. "If they didn't have firearms to assist them, we might not be able to defeat them in one-on-one combat." "Big Brother, let's retreat!"
Just then, two more people rushed into the room, shouting anxiously.
"It's the Myriad Beasts Sect! The Myriad Beasts Sect's wolf pack has surrounded us! Our disciples have suffered heavy casualties, and the front line is about to fall!"
Both men were dressed in black, with strong physiques, bound by bandages, and stained with blood.
These were none other than the other two leaders of the Bamboo Union: Kao Ming, the "Crossing-the-River Dragon," and Po Feng Long.
"The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect? How many people have come, and who is leading them?" Wu Yun asked calmly.
"Judging by the number of wolves, there are two or three hundred of them. That's a one-to-two ratio, meaning at least a hundred or so people have come!" Kaoming roared. "If that's the case, then almost all of the elite Shadow Hall disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect have come out! It seems they've made up their minds to defect to the government army and are willing to become its lackeys!!"
"Don't rush, tell me who's leading this time!" Wu Yun continued to press.
"Brother, who else could it be? It's still Lan Mei and those three," he replied.
"Oh...it looks like they've all come out in full force, but it turns out these three are still leading the way..."
Upon hearing this, Wu Yun seemed to be deep in thought.
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At the foot of the mountain, in a simple camp.
With the help of the wind, one could faintly hear the sounds of fighting and hacking coming from the mountain.
The bamboo forest serves as the boundary.
The group above, dressed in blue robes and wielding emerald green soft swords, made mysterious and unpredictable moves with strange and unpredictable techniques.
The group below, dressed in black and riding wolves, fought in small teams, launching relentless attacks upwards.
From a distance, it looks just like a chessboard, with black and blue opposing camps fighting and devouring each other.
However, after a prolonged attack, Hei Zi was unable to cross the boundary and penetrate the bamboo forest.
At the entrance of the camp.
Hundreds of government troops stood in a dense, imposing mass, fully armed and ready to go, their killing intent palpable.
A person at the front of the queue suddenly spoke.
“Deputy General Han… Your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect… its food and drink… its current status is all thanks to a single word from my master.”
The short, dwarf-like Night Hawk sneered, "When to do what, and when not to do what... I believe Vice General Han is a smart man... He should understand this principle."
"What does Commander Night Hawk mean?" Han Yi asked with a smile, as if he hadn't understood.
"I'm too lazy to waste words with you. This time, the lord has given orders to make your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect the main force." Night Hawk sneered. "I only used artillery to tear apart the Bamboo Union's defenses because of Vice General Han. If you can't do the remaining tasks well, then it will be a bit unreasonable."
"Our strength is limited, so we will do our best," Han Yi said calmly. "Everyone knows that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's strength is limited."
"Then why don't you go yourself?" Night Hawk sneered. "I've long heard that Vice General Han is incredibly strong, capable of holding off an entire army single-handedly. With you taking action, wouldn't it be a piece of cake?"
"Commander, you are mistaken..." Han Yi shook his head slightly. "Soldier against soldier, general against general... If I were to attack some insignificant soldiers, wouldn't that be bullying my inferiors?"
"Heh, it seems Deputy General Han still cares about those so-called chivalrous codes..." Night Hawk chuckled. "Now that you're a member of the Imperial Guard, your status is different, and you need to adjust your mindset accordingly... Don't make an irreparable mistake out of sympathy..."
His words carried a deeper meaning, as if he were issuing a warning. "The commander is overthinking it. This Bamboo Union gang dares to disobey orders and refuses to mend their ways. Their crimes are heinous and they deserve to be exterminated," Han Yi said with a smile.
"It's just that my Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has recently recruited many new disciples, and going into battle is a good opportunity for them to hone their skills. If Commander Night Hawk is in a hurry, he is welcome to take action. Those with the necessary qualifications that are captured afterward can be given priority."
He took a step back, bowed slightly, and gestured as if inviting someone.
"Is that really true?" Upon hearing Han Yi's last sentence, Night Hawk's eyes lit up.
The main force behind this Bamboo Union operation was the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. He was originally worried about what excuse he could use to take action and seize some qualified prisoners.
Han Yi spoke up, which was exactly what he wanted.
“Really. I know that Lord Fan has issued a mission: the more qualified individuals found, the greater the reward.” Han Yi smiled.
"Commander Ye should also know that we hit it off immediately and get along extremely well. I think it would be better to attribute all the qualified people we found this time to you, Commander Ye, what do you say?"
"To be valued by the lord, Vice General Han is indeed quite capable," Night Hawk said with delight. "In that case, I won't stand on ceremony."
As soon as he finished speaking, he sprang to his feet and rushed toward the bamboo forest.
Before long, a series of shrill screams rang out.
Under the Night Hawk's rapid slaughter, the Bamboo Union's defenses, which had been relatively solid, crumbled instantly and scattered like birds and beasts.
Think about it too.
How strong can these disciples be? At most, they're martial arts masters.
Compared to the Nighthawk, the gap is too large.
Within the Bamboo Union, perhaps only the "Four Dragons" can rival Night Hawk.
Han Yi squinted, intently watching the battle unfold halfway up the mountain.
Suddenly he raised his hand. "The enemy formation is in disarray! All troops, attack!"
At his command, the main force followed him and marched in unison toward the mountaintop to surround the Bamboo Union gang's stronghold.
With Night Hawk gone, Han Yi became the nominal supreme commander.
After all, his position as deputy general wasn't a real official post, so there was nothing he could do if people didn't listen to him.
However, it is now clear to anyone with eyes to see that the Bamboo Union's collapse and defeat are irreversible.
This is the last chance to strike and seize credit.
So when he gave the order, many soldiers rushed forward, afraid of falling behind and missing out on the reward.
The summit, the headquarters of the Bamboo Union gang.
The doors of the exquisite bamboo houses were wide open, and many soldiers were looting and ransacking them.
The defeat was swift and devastating. The first wave of artillery bombardment had already intimidated many members of the Bamboo Union.
The Night Hawks' proactive attack, with its mowing-down-wheat-like casualties, directly disrupted the formation, causing widespread rout.
"Second brother, take care of them, go ahead!" At the cliff on the back mountain, Wu Yun pulled the mechanism, and the huge basket swayed and slid out along the zipline.
Inside the hanging basket were the other three leaders of the Bamboo Union gang, as well as some of their true disciples, Huozhong.
"Big brother, come up quickly!" Kaoming, the dragon crossing the river, watched helplessly as the suspended basket moved.
Night Hawk's strength is simply too great.
He was seriously injured in less than ten rounds of fighting.
Fortunately, his third and fourth brothers fought desperately to stop him and saved him.
Because of this incident, his third brother ** and fourth brother Liu Jun were also knocked into a coma and were in poor condition. "It's too late..." Wu Yun sighed.
boom!
He suddenly struck out with his palm, and the basket began to accelerate, moving faster and faster as it descended rapidly, gradually disappearing into the white mist of the mountain stream.
"Oh my... what deep brotherhood..." Night Hawk's sinister voice rang out, "He'd rather die himself than let his good brothers go unpunished... such righteousness... even I'm moved to tears."
“Night Hawk. Fan Hongchou’s lackey. Do you think you can kill me?” Wu Yun said calmly. “I heard that you killed your senior brother and your master for the sake of the secret manual… A despicable person like you, who is neither benevolent nor righteous, and is neither loyal nor filial, would naturally not understand the meaning of benevolence and righteousness.”
"what?!"
Nighthawk's voice suddenly became urgent.
In a flash, he appeared on a large rock on the side of the cliff. His tone was somewhat fierce: "Who are you? How do you know all this? Speak!"
"Who I am... is not important..." Wu Yun laughed. "Not only that. I also know that, for your own selfish desires, you disregarded ethics, forcibly married your master's wife, kept her as your plaything, imprisoned her, and forced her to bear your children..."
"Shut up!" Having his most prized secret exposed, Night Hawk was instantly enraged. "I've decided, I don't need to test your aptitude. I want you... dead!!!"
Swish!
The lingering sound had not yet faded.
The Nighthawk vanished from sight in a flash.