Chapter 53: Surrounding the Alien Tribe

Before them there were some Daoist temples Su Ye had built for them, these temples were built into the mountains, using wood and stone, appearing simple and solemn.

However, after the Wudang Sect and others arrived, they used their skills and wisdom to carefully redesign a magnificent Daoist temple based on these temples.

Over time, the new Daoist temple gradually rose up between the valleys.

This Daoist temple was not only their home, but also the refuge and destination of their spirits.

Through the joint efforts of the Wudang Sect members, the new Daoist temple was finally completed.

It stood towering and majestic, its momentum vast, as if merging with heaven and earth.

Inside the temple were enshrined deity statues and ancestral tablets, with incense swirling, making one feel refreshed and delighted.

Behind the temple, Su Ye also built a training ground for the Wudang Sect disciples.

Here the terrain is flat and open, suitable for training and sparring.

Every morning and dusk, the Wudang Sect disciples can wear Daoist robes and diligently train martial arts and internal cultivation techniques on this training ground.

Besides martial arts training, because the Wudang Sect is a Daoist school, it also emphasizes cultural and moral cultivation.

Therefore Su Ye also set up a study and lecture hall inside the temple, where they could study classic works and historical books.

And as time passed, the Cangzhou forces, under the Net's bloody purge, had become a bunch of frightened birds.

In this situation, it is now clear that the Wudang Sect's influence, supported by Su Ye, is gradually expanding.

More and more Cangzhou martial artists could not withstand the Net's pressure, and could only think of preserving their own lives.

They could only come with shameless faces to pay respects to the mountain, calling it a visit and exchange, to spar with the Wudang Sect disciples and discuss the mysteries of martial arts.

And the Wudang Sect, clear about Su Ye's attitude toward the Cangzhou martial forces, also accepted heroes from all sides with an open and inclusive attitude, progressing and growing together.

And just as the Wudang Sect members' lives were beginning to stabilize on this mountain gate garrison.

In a desolate valley near the grasslands within Cangzhou territory, the alien tribe army led by the lone force of Ji Shunfu was heavily surrounded by the Cangzhou army under Li Jing's command, tightly trapped in this valley.

As for Su Ye's Heavenly Spirit Army, they had long since withdrawn; they had no time to accompany them in this back-and-forth.

Although the alien tribe army led by Ji Shunfu was small in number, every soldier was elite, picked as brave warriors from the Xiongnu great army.

The soldiers of this alien tribe army wore iron armor rare even among the Xiongnu army, holding spears and battle axes, and bearing bows, stone throwers and other ranged weapons.

Such equipment among the iron‑lacking alien tribes can only be described as unbelievable, with both defensive and offensive power extremely strong.

Moreover, each Xiongnu soldier had undergone strict training, excelling at horseback archery and close combat, with outstanding fighting skills.

Previously, when facing the large army of Chang Ke, they could easily evade the cavalry led by Lian'er Xinshan and retreat calmly.

One could say, if it weren't for facing Li Jing, the Commander-in-Chief 103's treasure against alien tribes, and also the Net's manipulation, the initial intelligence would not have been equal.

And it's not certain they could be caught.

Therefore, even now facing utter desperation, few of them retreated; instead they resolved to fight the Cangzhou army to the death.

Around the valley, the camps of the Cangzhou army led by Li Jing stretched continuously, with banners fluttering.

The soldiers wore iron armor and held spears, building high walls around the valley.

They were numerous and well‑equipped, appearing fierce and mighty.

Meanwhile, in the middle of the valley was a crude but sturdy makeshift camp erected by the alien tribe army.

These elite alien tribe warriors built temporary shelters from stone and wood, with the entire camp enclosed within a wooden palisade.

They knew this was their last line of defense and their only hope of survival.

Within this narrow camp, the alien tribe soldiers busied themselves in tense but orderly fashion.

They inspected weapons and equipment, reinforced the camp's defenses, and even diverted some personnel to patrol the perimeter, guarding against a surprise attack by the imperial court army.

Despite facing desperation, their eyes still brimmed with determination and resolve, showing the caliber of this alien tribe army.

"All troops, listen to the order!"

Standing on the valley's heights, Li Jing looked at the alien tribe army in the valley, expressionless, merely calmly waving his commander's flag in his hand.

Following Li Jing's order, the Cangzhou army began launching a full assault on the alien tribe in the valley.

Tens of thousands of troops surged from all directions toward the valley, the sound of hooves deafening, dust flying.

The Cangzhou army's archers fired a volley of ten thousand arrows, arrows falling like rain upon the alien tribe's camp.

Although the alien tribe warriors raised their shields to block, many were still hit by arrows and fell unwillingly into pools of blood.

Under the cover of the sky‑full arrow rain, the Cangzhou infantry surged into the valley like a tide, engaging the alien tribe warriors in close combat.

Blades clashed, flesh flew, and the air filled with a heavy stench of blood.

Although the alien tribe warriors were brave and tenacious, facing the vast Cangzhou army they still appeared overmatched.

"Haha, Ji Shunfu, let's fight again!"

At this moment in the Cangzhou army, a white‑armored, white‑horse Bai Hu charged ahead, directly rushing at Ji Shunfu, who was commanding the alien tribe army's formation and defense.

Previously, Li Jing had led the Cangzhou great army in pursuit of Ji Shunfu's lone force for a long time.

The Bai Hu that pursued together with Li Jing naturally had clashed with him several times.

However, previously they never let the Bai Hu deliver a killing blow, causing the Bai Hu to fight Ji Shunfu—who was originally inferior—hesitantly and restrained.

Now at last they would launch the total attack, sending Ji Shunfu's lone force to heaven.

Therefore, the Bai Hu, who had been holding back his anger, directly took the lead and charged straight at Ji Shunfu.

"Ding! White Tiger Soldier God Effect 1-2-3 activated, martial power +6, currently on the battlefield martial power +2, currently leading cavalry charge, martial power +2

White Tiger Dual Supreme Effect 1-3 activated, martial power +6, when facing an enemy wielding a single weapon, as long as the opponent's base martial power does not exceed one's own, then one's weapon bonus doubles, and martial power +3

Troop Monitoring Effect 2-4 activated, martial power +5, facing alien tribe martial power +3.

Weapons White Tiger World‑Slaying Spear, White Tiger Battle Blade +4, Divine Steed White Tiger King Steed +1, current martial power rises to 142!

Roar!

As the white‑gold aura on Bai Hu's body surged wildly, the Bai Hu behind it let out a soul‑shaking roar.

At this moment, Bai Hu wielded a blade and a spear, displaying a mighty and overbearing presence.

The White Tiger Holy Blade glints with cold light, the White Tiger Slay World Spear stands tall like iron, displaying unmatched martial power.

Every movement is filled with power and speed, leaving people in awe.

His swordsmanship is proficient; each swing brings a fierce wind sound, making one's heart go cold.

Within the valley at this moment, this blade is like the shadow of a white-armored warrior, accompanying him left and right, cutting through all obstacles on his path.

Whether it is the dense arrow rain of the foreign tribe armies at this moment or the sturdy fortifications, none can block his advance.

The White Tiger Slay World Spear in his hand is even more formidable, shaking the four directions.

He wields the spear's technique to a miraculous degree, sometimes sweeping thousands of troops, sometimes piercing the enemy's heart.

On the battlefield, this spear is like a flash of lightning, tearing through darkness and delivering a fatal blow to the enemy.

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