Chapter 189: Flame Province Winds Rise

Although Chu Wenji was incomparably brave, his strength had also reached the Divine General level.

But under the combined attack of the Six Sword Slaves, he seemed somewhat overwhelmed.

His movements began to slow, each swing of his sword becoming extraordinarily difficult.

Yet he did not give up resistance, still striving to find a breakthrough.

At that moment, a fierce sword light sliced through the darkness, aiming straight for Chu Wenji's throat.

This was a lethal strike unleashed by Zhen Gang, swift as lightning, leaving no chance to dodge.

A flash of despair crossed Chu Wenji's eyes; he knew he could hardly block this sword.

However, at that critical moment, a red light suddenly shot in from outside the tent, colliding violently with that sword light.

"Boom!"

After the loud bang, the red light and sword light simultaneously vanished into nothing.

The tent's curtains were shaken into a fluttering roar, a strong gust raging inside.

"Who?"

Zhen Gang gave a low shout, and they all looked toward the direction the red light came from.

Only see a middle-aged man in a gold robe slowly entering the tent, his bearing imposing, his eyes like torches.

He emanated a powerful aura.

He was none other than the sole Dao Soldier under the Flame King of Flame Province, the leader of the Fire Qilin Guard—the Fire Qilin Saint.

"Fire Qilin Guard!"

Looking at the Fire Qilin Saint behind him, a unit of Dao Soldiers clad entirely in fiery red scale armor.

A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Wenji's eyes.

"Heavenly Net Six Sword Slaves, dare to assassinate the Great Qian Defender—truly audacious!"

The Fire Qilin Guard leader glanced coldly and shouted.

Having said that, he flickered and instantly appeared before the Six Sword Slaves.

His long sword turned into a red light, sweeping horizontally at the Six Sword Slaves.

Sword qi crisscrossed, astonishingly powerful, as if it would tear the entire tent apart.

The Six Sword Slaves dared not be careless; they quickly formed a sword array to jointly resist this sword qi.

However, the Fire Qilin Guard leader's strength, enhanced by the Dao Soldiers, far surpassed theirs; his sword qi was like a rainbow, unstoppable.

Only heard several loud bangs.

The Six Sword Slaves were all blown backward, retreating repeatedly on the Gate Tower.

"Retreat!"

Gazing at the Fire Qilin Saint opposite, Zhen Gang's eyes flashed, and he directly led the other Six Sword Slaves away.

"General Chu was startled; I arrived late, please forgive me, General."

The Fire Qilin Guard leader, namely Wei Linchao, did not pursue.

He turned and walked to Chu Wenji's front, bowing in salute.

"Thanks for the Saint's rescue; if you hadn't arrived in time..."

"... I would likely have perished and gone to the Yellow Springs."

Chu Wenji helped Wei Linchao up, sighing.

"No, General, you're mistaken."

"You still have to die!"

Wei Linchao shook his head and suddenly laughed.

Chu Wenji stared, opened his mouth wanting to ask something, but found he could not speak.

Wei Linchao's betrayal seemed both unexpected and yet expected.

Or rather, they had long been prepared to receive this moment.

"It seems the General has already made preparations."

Seeing Chu Wenji's reaction, Wei Linchao gave a light laugh and said.

Having said that, a red light flashed in his hand, and a long sword appeared in his grasp.

This long sword emanated fierce sword qi, as if it could cleave any obstruction.

Chu Wenji's heart startled, but he also knew he could not escape calamity today.

"Ah, it seems the Flame King, or rather the Three Great Different Surname Kings..."

"... have taken that step!"

He gripped his side sword tightly, preparing to face this final battle.

Yet the fear and despair in his heart could not be concealed.

His eyes revealed endless sorrow and helplessness.

Wei Linchao gave Chu Wenji no opportunity.

He flickered and instantly appeared before Chu Wenji.

His sword technique was lightning-fast, each strike aimed at vital points, as if to place this general at death's door.

Chu Wenji struggled to block, but before Wei Linchao, who had long been a War God level...

... he appeared feeble and powerless.

His body had already been wounded in multiple places from the Six Sword Slaves' siege.

Blood stained his battle robe, his vision gradually blurring.

However, at that moment, Wei Linchao's sword technique suddenly changed.

The long sword in his hand traced a strange arc in the air, directly slashing Chu Wenji's throat.

Terms: Chu Wenji (person name). Also long sword is a generic weapon, not a specific named item; exclude. throat is generic. So include Chu Wenji.

As fast as lightning, it left no time to react.

No specific terms.

Chu Wenji's eyes revealed endless terror and unwillingness.

Chu Wenji again.

His body crashed to the ground, and there was no sound left.

No.

Wei Linchao coldly gazed at Chu Wenji lying on the ground, his eyes showing not a ripple.

Terms: Wei Linchao (person name), Chu Wenji again.

This general, who once commanded a region, was also a comrade who had fought side by side with himself.

Terms: general is a rank/title, but it's a generic rank? The instruction: include official & sect rank/title. So general is a rank. Should we include? It says "official & sect rank/title". So yes, include general as a rank. Also comrade is generic, not a rank. So include general.

He died just like that under his sword.

No.

The gate tower fell into deadly silence, with only Wei Linchao's breathing echoing in the air.

Terms: gate tower (a place? "Gate tower"? Could be a specific location; it's a noun meaning "gate tower". Might be considered a place. It's not a generic word? It's a specific location: "gate tower". Likely a place name? It's not a proper noun but a place. The instruction: include place names that appear. gate tower is a place (a tower). Should we include? It's a specific location mentioned. Probably yes. Also Wei Linchao again.

He slowly sheathed his long sword, turned, and left the gate tower.

Terms: long sword (generic weapon) exclude. gate tower again.

His figure gradually vanished into the night, leaving only a bloody mess behind.

No.

At the same time.

No.

Overnight, the Luowang assassins moved like ghosts between the checkpoints of Yan Province.

Terms: Luowang assassins (assassin organization? "Luowang assassin"? Could be a specific faction: "Luowang assassins". Should be included as a sect/clan/faction/people. Also Yanzhou (place name). checkpoint (checkpoint/gate) generic? Might be considered a place but generic. Probably exclude as generic. However "checkpoint" appears many times; it's a generic term for checkpoint. Not a proper name. So exclude.

They assassinated one by one the garrison generals of the Great Qian Dynasty in Yan Province.

Terms: Da Qian dynasty - we have glossary entry. Yanzhou (place). garrison general (garrison general) - a rank/title specific: "garrison general". Should include as rank. Also general again but we already have.

As several garrison generals of the Great Qian Dynasty in Yan Province fell one after another.

Terms: Yanzhou, Da Qian dynasty, garrison general.

The situation in Yan Province instantly became tumultuous and unpredictable.

Terms: Yanzhou.

The news of these generals' deaths hit like a bombshell, causing an uproar throughout Yan Province.

Terms: general, Yanzhou.

And as the garrison generals continued to die.

Terms: garrison general.

The Crimson Guard Army under the Yan King's Mansion began to mobilize.

Terms: Yan King's Mansion (place? "Yan King's Mansion"? It's a fief or palace. Should be a place. Red Imperial Army (army name) - a specific military unit. Include as faction/people. Also Yan King's Mansion maybe a place.

Riding fiery warhorses, they marched mightily to each checkpoint.

Terms: war horse (war horse) generic; exclude. checkpoint generic.

They took over the checkpoints that had lost their garrison generals.

Terms: garrison general, checkpoint.

The Crimson Guard Army, the elite force of the Yan King's Mansion, had long served as the barrier of the Great Qian Dynasty's Western Garrison Great Ling.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, Yan King's Mansion, Da Qian dynasty, West Imperial Great Ling (maybe a region or title? "West Garrison Great Ling"? Could be a place name or a military region. Likely a place: "West Garrison Great Ling". Might be a region name. We'll treat as a place. Also big army (big army) generic; exclude. shield generic.

They wore crimson armor, helmets adorned with red feathers, and cloaks of blazing fire-red on their backs.

Terms: armor (armor) generic; helmet (helmet) generic; cape (cape) generic. No.

Every soldier of the Crimson Guard Army was an elite selected through strict screening and harsh training.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, soldier (soldier) generic.

They not only possessed great martial strength, but also firm belief and loyalty.

No.

At this moment, the Crimson Guard Army formed neat ranks and marched mightily toward the checkpoints that had lost their garrison generals.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, garrison general, checkpoint.

The sound of their footsteps shook the earth, and the clashing of iron armor rang out in the air.

Terms: iron armor (iron armor) generic.

From afar, they looked like a crimson dragon winding forward, mighty and awe-inspiring.

Terms: long dragon (long dragon) generic? Might be metaphorical; exclude.

With the arrival of the Crimson Guard Army, the checkpoints that had fallen into chaos and panic after the garrison generals' deaths gradually restored order.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, garrison general, checkpoint.

The soldiers of the Crimson Guard Army quickly took over the defense of the checkpoints.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, soldier, checkpoint.

They orderly set up defensive lines, inspected weapons and equipment, and ensured every corner was under tight guard.

Terms: defensive line (defensive line) generic; weapons and equipment (weapons and equipment) generic.

However, the original defensive works had been built from Qian Province toward Yan Province.

Terms: Qianzhou (place), Yanzhou.

But now it was the opposite.

No.

From Yan Province facing Qian Province.

Terms: Yanzhou, Qianzhou.

The checkpoints that had lost the Great Qian Dynasty's garrison generals.

Terms: Da Qian dynasty, garrison general, checkpoint.

Now they were leaderless dragons, each fighting on their own.

Terms: group of dragons without a leader (idiom) generic.

Facing the arrival of the Crimson Guard Army.

Terms: Red Imperial Army.

The garrison troops of these checkpoints either chose to submit or insisted on resisting.

Terms: checkpoint, garrison troops (garrison troops) generic? Might be considered a military unit but generic. Probably exclude. surrender (surrender) generic; resistance (resistance) generic.

However, before the mighty strength of the Crimson Guard Army, resistance appeared feeble and powerless.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, military strength (military strength) generic.

The officers and soldiers of the Crimson Guard Army acted with the force of thunder.

Terms: Red Imperial Army, officers and soldiers (officers and soldiers) generic? Might be considered a term for troops but generic. Probably exclude.

They swiftly quelled the rebellions at these checkpoints, firmly holding the situation in Yan Province in their grasp.

Terms: checkpoint, Yanzhou.

(End of chapter)