Chapter 435: Discovered, A Bloody Battle

Qingxi County City.

Fuya.

"Report—General, the men we sent out have returned.

Except for the Madam who has already rushed to Lianshan Prefecture,

the rest could not reach an agreement and have separated.

The men below sent word that they have discovered their hideout.

It seems the news leaked, and someone with ulterior motives has set up defenses in the wilderness.

There are at least ten thousand people there, what do you think..."

The Iron-Clad Army's Wu Hanlei looked excited and said bloodthirstily:

Sitting in the main seat of the Fuya was the rebel general of the Red Lotus Sect, Liu Shengyuan.

With a cold and stern face, a tall and upright build, his eyes were bright and piercing, carrying a cold glint.

Ignoring Han Lei's excitement, he said coldly: "If the Fourth Sister has reached Lianshan Prefecture, the plan must begin.

As for that group of stray dogs, they are not worth worrying about.

Beside one's own bed, how can one allow others to snore?

Take one-third of the troops and go take them down.

Consider it a reward for you."

Han Lei cupped his fists and said solemnly: "Understood."

Then he said with a cheeky grin: "Thank you, General. I will capture them now and use them as cannon fodder to storm the city."

Liu Shengyuan waved his hand and continued to lower his head to look at the official documents in his hands.

Han Lei strode out of the Fuya, the bloodthirsty excitement on his face growing more intense.

He walked straight toward the drill ground; his iron armor shimmered with a cold luster under the sunlight, and every step he took carried a fierce momentum.

On the drill ground, the soldiers of the Iron-Clad Army were lined up neatly. Hearing Han Lei's footsteps, they turned their heads to watch, their eyes full of awe and obedience.

Han Lei climbed onto the high platform and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Brothers! The General has ordered: there is a group of fools in the wilderness who dare to set up camp right under our noses. Today, we will wipe them all out and use their blood to sacrifice to our battle flag!"

The soldiers shouted in unison, the sound making the dust on the drill ground fly up slightly. Han Lei nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand: "Move out!"

The troops marched toward the target location in a grand procession. Along the way, Han Lei rode a tall horse, constantly calculating the battle plan in his mind.

Once those people are captured, he must torture them well and let them know the consequences of daring to oppose the Liu family.

At the hideout in the wilderness, the Hong Sect sentries also detected the approach of the large army.

A disciple from the sentry post hurried over to report to Wei Zhuang: "Sect Master, we have discovered a large number of troops coming toward us. Judging by the banners, they look like rebels from the Red Lotus Sect."

Wei Zhuang frowned, a look of gravity flashing in his eyes.

He immediately gathered everyone and said sternly: "The Red Lotus Sect comes with ill intent. Everyone, prepare for battle!

Most of the people here are our own old, weak, women, and children. If you don't want the tragedy of a city massacre to happen to you, don't hold onto any illusions. Let's fight to the death."

Everyone responded one after another, quickly picking up their weapons and standing in the defensive formation arranged beforehand.

Cheng Feng naturally also learned that the Red Lotus Sect rebels were coming.

Jin Ying stood beside Cheng Feng; although her body was still somewhat uncomfortable, her eyes were full of determination: "Master, I will fight side by side with you."

Cheng Feng looked at her, and a warm current surged in his heart. He gently held Jin Ying's hand: "Don't worry, Xiao Ying'er. With me here, I will certainly not let you be harmed."

The preparation for battle lasted for half a day.

The Red Lotus Sect rebel army also appeared in sight, arriving late.

From afar, Han Lei saw the Hong Sect members standing in battle formation and curled his lips into a mocking smile: "A bunch of rabble, yet they dare to put up a desperate struggle. Brothers, charge up and crush them!"

The Red Lotus Sect rebels rushed toward the Hong Sect members like a black flood. Wei Zhuang shouted: "Fire arrows!"

Suddenly, a rain of arrows shot toward the rebel army.

Some of the rebels were wearing armor, and most of the arrows were deflected upon hitting them; only a few unlucky soldiers were hit in vital spots and fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Han Lei laughed even more arrogantly: "You still have bows and arrows? Is that all the skill you have? Charge for me and leave none of them alive! Let's see how many arrows they have left."

The soldiers shouted and accelerated their charge.

Cheng Feng knew the Hong Sect's resources.

The bows and arrows were basically just scraps.

Only close-quarters combat was the key.

"Brother Wei..."

Wei Zhuang's expression did not change at all: "Brother Cheng, do not be anxious. You must notify your spirit beast that it is time to work. Men, release the rolling logs!"

This place was located on a high slope and had a natural geographical advantage.

How could Wei Zhuang not use it?

Upon hearing this, Cheng Feng's eyes lit up. He immediately contacted Xiao Hei through the Blood Pact in his mind; it was time for the snake swarm to move out.

At the same time, at Wei Zhuang's command, the Hong Sect disciples pushed the rolling logs that had been prepared long ago.

The massive logs rolled down the high slope, rushing toward the rebel army with the force of a thunderbolt.

The rebel soldiers could not dodge in time and were knocked over by the logs, screaming repeatedly.

Seeing this, Han Lei's face became very ugly.

"I was careless."

He did not expect that this group of fish that escaped the net would actually have such methods, and he felt secretly annoyed.

He brandished the long saber in his hand and shouted: "Don't panic! Everyone hold your ground! They are merely struggling in their death throes!"

The Hong Sect's attack did not stop there.

Upon learning that this batch of rebel troops only numbered about ten thousand.

Wei Zhuang's eyes lit up.

Perhaps, this is an opportunity.

Everyone here in the Hong Sect has achieved success in martial arts.

He had also chatted with Cheng Feng about the Red Lotus rebels.

A large portion of them are Ordinary people.

Those generals do not treat people as human beings.

They merely view people as expendable materials.

Those who can come here to fight, looking at this rate of armor, are certainly not elites.

Once again, carry out a wave of slaughter against the Red Lotus Sect rebels.

Wei Zhuang signaled to Li Yang, who had long been prepared.

Li Yang drew his long blade and shouted, "Brothers, the rebels are weak, charge with me!" As he spoke, he charged toward the rebel army.

The Hong Sect disciples behind him also held weapons and launched a charge.

The two sides were soon locked in a bloody battle, with blades flashing and blood splashing.

Li Yang was highly skilled in martial arts, and every swing of his blade took a life. Zhang Meng, who accompanied him, was no less impressive; his attacks were fierce and powerful, making it difficult for the rebel army to resist.

Seeing Li Yang so valiant, Han Lei was secretly shocked.

He signaled to his subordinates, and someone behind him spurred his horse toward Li Yang, shouting, "General, I am willing to go! Kid, pay with your life!"

Han Lei was too late to stop him and had to suppress the anger in his heart.

"I must teach this kid a lesson about the rules later."

A guard nearby said, "General, rest assured, Han Mo has achieved success in Blood Refining, how could he be..."

Before the words had even finished falling.

Li Yang showed no fear, using the momentum of the slope to meet him head-on. The two clashed with blade and spear, producing a crisp sound.

After a few rounds, Li Yang gradually began to struggle.

He had not expected the newcomer's strength to be so formidable, and he could not help but feel a bit annoyed.

He spotted an opportunity and slashed fiercely at the opponent's horse.

The opponent dodged to the side while simultaneously kicking the horse's belly.

The horse, in pain, reared its front hooves and threw him to the ground.

Li Yang swung his long blade at his neck.

A fine head flew up into the air.

Han Lei's eyes were bloodshot, filled with grief and rage: "Nephew!"

The personal soldiers behind him were even more panicked.

"This..."