Chapter 24: The Fall of the Yushan Fortress

"Oh no, I've been targeted by a Xiongnu powerhouse!"

Chu Feng cried out in alarm.

He had not expected that he would ultimately be targeted by a Xiongnu expert.

With his current strength, he absolutely could not withstand an arrow of such formidable power.

Even a slight graze would be fatal.

Just as Chu Feng thought he was about to fall.

A towering figure instantly appeared by his side.

"Clang!"

With a casual wave, the other party knocked away that terrifying arrow, which had been like a shooting star.

"General Zhao!"

Chu Feng exclaimed in surprise.

He had not expected that at this critical juncture, Zhao Ping would decisively intervene to protect him.

"Leave this to me; you go and deal with the other enemies!"

"Understood!"

Chu Feng very sensibly left the scene.

A battle of this level was clearly not something he could touch, so it was better to honestly start by clearing out the small fry.

"Tuosun, you are, after all, a Grandmaster-level powerhouse; to actually make a move against a junior with only Martial Master-level strength, are you not afraid of being ridiculed if this gets out?"

"Hmph, Zhao Ping, stop with the sarcasm here. Everything I do is for the great cause of the Xiongnu; if you are not convinced, you are welcome to fight me!"

"Hmph, a defeated opponent, as if I would fear you!"

Zhao Ping brandished the long spear in his hand and, with a single step, charged straight toward Tuosun.

Tuosun did not dare to be careless.

He likewise held a halberd, standing ready in full battle array.

"Clang!"

The two Grandmaster-level powerhouses instantly launched a fierce confrontation.

Because the fluctuations of their battle were extremely violent, the area where the two fought was in the air.

In an instant.

Peals of thunder resounded in the sky, causing countless people to subconsciously look up at the firmament.

"Is... is this the battle of Grandmaster-level powerhouses?"

"Hiss... Grandmaster powerhouses are terrifying to this extent!"

The grand battlefield welcomed a brief pause at this moment.

Everyone was captivated by this earth-shattering battle.

Many people were witnessing a Grandmaster-level battle for the first time.

To be able to witness a battle between Grandmaster-level powerhouses today, one could die without regrets.

"My god, I never expected the Dingyuan General to have such formidable strength!"

Zhao Ping's terrifying strength also stirred up stormy waves in Chu Feng's heart.

He saw him holding a large iron spear, charging toward the enemy with powerful momentum.

What shocked Chu Feng even more was this.

That pitch-black large iron spear seemed like a living creature in Zhao Ping's hands.

It was like a ferocious black dragon, continuously launching terrifying attacks against his opponent.

And this was Zhao Ping's signature technique, the "Tyrant Spear."

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

After the brief pause.

Both sides once again erupted into fierce combat.

Neither side had forgotten the mission they were currently tasked with.

The Xiongnu as the attacking side and Great Wei as the defending side.

Both sides engaged in an incredibly intense battle for the city walls of Dingning Pass.

"You Xiongnu scum, with your grandfather here, don't even think about stepping half a step into Dingning Pass!"

"Screw your mothers, eat your grandfather's blade!"

"Kill!"

"Ah!"

Shouts of killing, curses, and wails—all sorts of sounds filled the ramparts of Dingning Pass.

The residential area within Dingning Pass.

Countless commoners were nervously following the situation of this battle.

Some even bid farewell to their families and took the initiative to go defend the city walls.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact.

Once the city was breached, it would threaten their own lives and property.

In contrast to this were those wealthy merchants.

These cowards were seizing the time to start transferring their assets.

Once Dingning Pass fell.

They wanted to take away all the wealth they had accumulated over most of their lives.

"Ah!"

Chu Feng slashed a Martial Master to death with his saber, then wiped the blood from his face.

At the moment, his Killing Points had once again reached three hundred.

He then added them all to his cultivation without the slightest hesitation.

【Name: Chu Feng】

【Race: Human】

【Techniques: 《Qi Refining Technique》(Minor Accomplishment), 《Eighteen Wind-Chasing Sabers》(Great Accomplishment), 《Tyrant Spear》(Entry Level), 《Purple Firmament Profound Heaven Art》(Entry Level)】

【Realm: Martial Master Mid-stage】

【Strength: 7,800 catties】

【Talent: Elite Archer】

【Killing Points: 0】

"Not enough, far from enough, I need more!"

After the improvement, Chu Feng did not feel much joy in his heart.

Recalling his recent exchange with a Postnatal expert.

Chu Feng felt an urgent desire to increase his strength.

Postnatal experts already possess the ability to use Martial Dao True Essence to temper their bodies.

The defensive capability on their skin is clearly not something an ordinary Martial Master can contend with.

If it weren't for his own powerful strength, which far exceeds that of an ordinary Martial Master, the final outcome would still be an unknown.

Thinking that he would soon be heading to the heart of the Xiongnu territory to carry out a mission to raid their logistics and transport.

Chu Feng once again began a frantic slaughter of the enemy.

Striving to take his strength a step further.

The scene shifts.

Yushan Fortress.

At this moment, Yushan Fortress had completely fallen into a sea of flames.

The Xiongnu Right Wise King, having also increased his troops by fifty thousand, broke through Yushan Fortress in one fell swoop.

The general responsible for guarding Yushan Fortress, Wang Teng, was cowardly and feared death.

Before Yushan Fortress was breached, he took his family and abandoned the city to flee.

Yushan Fortress was suddenly left without a leader, and the Right Wise King seized the opportunity to break through Yushan Fortress in one blow.

After the Right Wise King led his grand army into Yushan City.

He ordered that the blades not be sheathed for three days.

In an instant.

The entire Yushan City was reduced to a living hell.

Countless commoners suffered the brutal ravages of the Xiongnu army.

The elderly and frail, as well as all the young and able-bodied men, were all dragged out and executed.

The women all became sex toys for the Xiongnu army.

For a full day.

Yushan City, known as the unpolished jade of the frontier, became a place for the Xiongnu army to revel and make merry.

They obtained massive amounts of supplies and treasures from here, and also plundered a considerable number of female slaves.

Even so, they were not satisfied.

After capturing Yushan Fortress.

The Xiongnu Right Wise King drove straight in.

He captured multiple prefectures of Great Wei in one go, including Yu Prefecture, Liao Prefecture, and Ping Prefecture.

In an instant.

The Capital was shaken.

"Your Highness the Second Prince, General Wang Teng fled without a fight, causing the loss of troops and territory; losing Yushan Fortress has led to the fall of multiple prefectures. According to the laws of Great Wei, he should be beheaded!"

"Your Highness, what Lord Zhou says is correct. Wang Teng lost the pass and the land, leaving the common people to be slaughtered like fish; he truly deserves to be beheaded!"

"Your Highness, we second the motion!"

"......"

"Understood. This matter will be decided by this Prince. Additionally, this Prince will dispatch General Wu to go and resist the Xiongnu Right Wise King and recover the lost territory!"

The Second Prince gave a simple reply.

This person was named Shen Ce, the Second Prince of Great Wei.

Because he was naturally intelligent and resourceful, he was given heavy responsibilities by Wei Wen Di.

Wei Wen Di was in poor health at the time and had granted him the power to oversee the state.

Although the Second Prince was currently at the height of his glory, he knew better than anyone how many people were watching him from the shadows.

Especially that older brother whom he had temporarily suppressed, namely the Crown Prince.

The other princes were also eyeing his position with covetous eyes.

After the morning court session.

The Second Prince Shen Ce returned to his residence.

"Hmph, that trash Wang Teng, he couldn't even defend a single Yushan Fortress, and now I have to clean up his mess!"

Shen Ce cursed in a fit of exasperation.

Wang Teng was one of his trusted confidants; he clearly could not bring himself to execute Wang Teng.

"Your Highness, someone is deliberately making an issue of this, all to weaken Your Highness's strength!"

"I know that, of course!"

Shen Ce immediately asked, "What moves has the Crown Prince made?"

"In reply to Your Highness, the Crown Prince has recently been in close contact with Minister Zhou of the Ministry of Revenue, Minister Xu of the Ministry of Personnel, and various other military officials, and has even been secretly communicating with the Commander of the Imperial Guard."

"Hmph, the Crown Prince really cannot sit still! He has actually reached his hand all the way over to me!"

Shen Ce let out a cold snort, "What about the others?"

"The Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the Fifth Prince have formed an alliance, and they also control a significant number of troops!"

"Heh, very well, they are all eyeing my position!"

Shen Ce laughed in his extreme anger.

The imperial family is the most heartless of all.

What does it matter if they are brothers? Only one person can sit on the Emperor's throne.

It is either oneself or someone else.

In order to ascend to the throne, no matter the price, he, Shen Ce, is determined to obtain that position.

"Second Prince, is there any need to pay attention to the Sixth Princess?"

"What is there to pay attention to with a mere slip of a girl? The most troublesome obstacle for me right now is the Crown Prince!"

Shen Ce continued,

"Continue executing our plan. Furthermore, it is time to deal with those fence-sitters, lest they stab us in the back when the time comes!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

After that person withdrew.

Shen Ce moved a switch under his seat and walked into a secret chamber.

Hanging inside the secret chamber was a brand-new dragon robe.

"Before long, I shall wear this dragon robe and rule over the world!"

"Hahahaha..."