Chapter 87

Crack!

Crack!

The frost giant python exhaled a burst of cold air, almost freezing the surrounding space.

Li Kai's battle companion, the Wind Shadow Wolf, excelled most in speed.

However, in the permeating chill, its muscles were about to freeze, and its speed visibly slowed.

All that could be seen was the frost giant python sweeping its tail with a chill; even if the Wind Shadow Wolf employed martial techniques, it could not dodge in time.

Boom!

Amid the heavy impact, the Wind Shadow Wolf's abdomen suffered severe injury, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and its body was flung directly away.

"Little Wind!"

Li Kai's expression changed drastically, his eyes filling with scarlet, his fury soaring!

He wielded the Mountain-Splitting Axe, infusing his entire body with Qi Blood, and swung with all his might at the frost giant python's tail.

All that could be heard was a piercing sound like metal and stone being cut.

Li Kai's Mountain-Splitting Axe landed on the frost giant python's body.

It merely carved a notch a few centimeters deep in the frost giant python's tail.

To the frost giant python, it was only a minor wound.

Li Kai's pupils contracted sharply; the frost giant python shrieked to the heavens, and a terrifying chill surged toward him.

Seeing the danger, he immediately burst backward, evading the chill.

Even the ground where Li Kai had stood was frozen into ice.

Li Kai glanced at Guan Shan and the others.

Although their strength had all reached Martial Sect, they could not be completely immune to the attacks of the saber-toothed pigs.

As long as their numbers were sufficient, even a two-star saber-toothed pig could eventually besiege and kill a Great Martial Master!

Although Martial Sect cultivators are stronger, Dan Ren Cheng is not merely an army of saber-toothed pigs.

There are also Ice Profound Sect cultivators and the generals of Dan Ren Cheng assisting; Guan Shan and the others are overwhelmed and cannot spare any effort to help Li Kai.

Moreover, Guan Shan and the others must delay until the main forces arrive; they cannot choose to flee.

Thus, in this perilous battle, Guan Shan and the other Bijang must muster all their spirit.

Otherwise, a slight mistake would cause them to perish here.

The generals of the Jian Chi State all sneered coldly, appearing as if victory were already in their grasp.

Their preparations for this battle go far beyond that!

What they need to do now is simply wait for the saber-toothed pig army to exhaust Guan Shan and the others' stamina.

But they also need to let Guan Shan and the others see a hope of victory.

When Guan Shan and the others are exhausted from fleeing, the city gate will be flung open, and forces will attack from front and rear, cutting off their retreat.

In the end, all the soldiers of Mu Shan Cheng will be buried here!

Thus, the Bijang of Dan Ren Cheng currently hold the advantage.

But they do not press too hard; instead, they apply a dull knife to the flesh, lest anyone choose to flee.

If a Martial Sect cultivator were determined to escape, only General Xiao Yuanshan himself could intercept them.

Merely the thought of intercepting them is akin to a fantasy.

But the outcome of this battle was already decided before it even began!

……

Mu Shan Cheng Prison.

The prison cell guarding the merchant suspects is impregnable.

Without the corresponding key, even a Martial Sect cultivator cannot open the prison gate from outside!

The soldiers tasked with guarding the prison are now standing ready, daring not to slack in the slightest.

Yet their faces are filled with worry.

"The earth-shaking roars from outside suggest the battle has already begun."

"Alas, I don't know how the battle is going; our brothers are fighting outside while we can only stay here to guard the prison."

"Let's say a few less words; our task is also important—we must absolutely not let these people escape, or else the generals will have nowhere to dwell."

"I don't know what the general is worried about; even a Martial Sect cultivator can't open this gate, so what trouble could these imprisoned people possibly cause?"

Amid their discussion, clear footsteps sounded from outside the prison.

Several jailers immediately sounded the alarm, hastily rising and pointing their spears at the corner.

"Who dares to intrude upon the prison? Show yourself at once!"

"Heh heh, this strict attitude is not bad. General Guan certainly didn't misjudge you."

Hearing this somewhat familiar voice, the jailers were momentarily stunned.

Seeing Deng Li emerge from the corner, the jailers all bowed and saluted,

"Greetings, Dutong Deng."

In the camp, new recruits may call Deng Li and the others instructor.

But outside the camp, they must be addressed by their military rank.

Deng Li satisfiedly waved his hand, signaling everyone to rise,

"Very well, I have come on General Guan's orders to inspect the prison and ensure nothing goes wrong."

After the jailers exchanged glances, one stepped forward,

"Now that we are at war, please, Dutong, show your credentials so we may have an explanation."

Deng Li nodded, reached into his bosom, as if to take something.

In the next instant, Deng Li suddenly erupted, and in a moment knocked all four jailers unconscious.

The jailers never expected Deng Li to betray them, and without any precaution they all collapsed.

Deng Li snorted contemptuously and quickly rushed into the prison.

But he didn't notice that, after he entered, another black shadow slipped in close behind him.

Inside the prison were hundreds of Martial Masters from various factions.

Among them, even more than a dozen Great Martial Masters sat cross-legged.

They didn't seem overly fearful of being imprisoned.

After a few jailers, following routine, had handed out meals to those imprisoned.

They then prepared to get up and check whether the seals of every cell were intact.

They had just risen when they saw Deng Li walking in.

Several of them immediately clasped their fists in salute to Deng Li,

"I have seen Deng Dutong."

In their eyes, since Deng Li could enter, he must have the Generals' orders.

The jailers in charge of guarding had surely also inspected, so they were completely off guard.

Deng Li gestured with a smile, and as they brushed past, he casually beheaded several of them.

The heads of those jailers flew out and smashed heavily onto the ground.

The last one killed hadn't even managed to cry out for help.

His face was filled with terror.

"Deng Li, you fellow finally showed up."

"Haha, did General Xiao send troops to attack us?"

"If you don't come soon, I'll go crazy in this cell!"

"The people of Mu Shan Cheng really have some skill, managing to capture us all in such a short time."

"But they have no evidence, so they can only lock us up here."

"Haha, now it's our turn to stab them in the butt!"

The originally quiet cell instantly became uproariously noisy.

Amid the clamor of discussion, Deng Li stepped forward and unlocked each cell door one by one.

Many people, after leaving their cells, angrily reclaimed their weapons and wanted to rush out of the prison.

But just then, Jia Yu Merchant House's Deputy Manager Qiu Lin let out a fierce shout,

"Everyone, don't leave the city yet; wait for the Generals' orders, then we'll seize the City Gate, attack from inside and out, and overthrow the Mu Shan Army!"

The noisy crowd instantly fell into uneasy murmurs, restlessly waiting for the signal.

And when Deng Li finally arrived at Zheng De's cell, he gave Zheng De a vicious glance,

"You fellow, you almost sold me out!"

Had it not been for Deng Li's quick wit, he would likely have long been suspected by Guan Shan and thrown into the prison just the same.

Zheng De hehehed a laugh, feeling no remorse at all,

"Only this way can you earn Guan Shan's trust and obtain the key to patrol the prison, right?"