I have a city in another world

In the area shrouded in thick fog, people standing on buildings could clearly see the outside world.

This fog is quite peculiar. From the outside, you can only see a vast expanse of white, but once inside, you can see slightly blurry images when you look out again.

The group was unclear about the situation, but knew it was extremely advantageous to them.

Every move the enemy made was clearly visible.

Upon seeing the mountain city army using mortars, everyone was terrified and quickly hid behind cover to avoid the shrapnel and shockwaves from the explosion.

Then, to everyone's surprise, the shells that flew in an arc were guided by an unknown force to fly to other places far away from the building.

Like skipping stones on a river, the stones bounce on the surface of the water instead of falling directly into it.

This is clearly not a coincidence, but rather the result of supernatural forces.

While one shell might be a coincidence, it's impossible for every shell to be like that. Seeing the shells continuously deviating from their targets, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The look in their eyes as they looked at Tang Zhen became increasingly one of awe and gratitude.

If they hadn't followed Tang Zhen, they would have lost their lives long ago, succumbing to death in one unexpected turn of events after another.

In times of chaos, human life is as cheap as grass, and many people die silently.

Survival is not an easy thing.

It was assumed that the army from the mountain city would launch a strong attack after the shelling proved ineffective, but instead they suddenly withdrew en masse.

Everyone was overjoyed, yet secretly puzzled, unable to understand what had happened.

However, the crisis being resolved is ultimately a good thing.

The dense fog can effectively protect the settlement and prevent the outbreak of war.

However, this is just wishful thinking, and no one can make any definite guarantees about how things will develop in the future.

Soon, bursts of gunfire and artillery fire could be heard from afar, indicating that a battle was taking place.

Recalling the two plane crashes that occurred earlier in the city, it suggests that the mountain town settlement had more than one target.

At least one group of people fought against the mountain city army and possessed considerable fighting strength.

The group of soldiers who just turned and left suddenly were likely going to provide support.

The crisis was temporarily averted, but no one dared to let their guard down. Instead, they continued to prepare for the battle.

At this point, someone suggested that it would be better to release the pilots to avoid retaliation from the mountain city army.

This suggestion was immediately met with opposition, with many arguing that it would not avert retaliation but would instead be seen as a sign of weakness and vulnerability.

It would be better to follow the rules of the wilderness and demand a ransom from the mountain town settlement, otherwise they will definitely not release the people easily.

Analyzing the current situation, this is indeed the best option and can effectively alleviate the material crisis.

After reaching an agreement, they tried to inform the mountain town settlement so that they could prepare the ransom as soon as possible.

One can imagine that the mountain town community, upon receiving the news, must have felt extremely angry.

It is truly a shameful thing that such a huge creature was extorted by a group of survivors.

In normal times, the mountain town community, having been offended, would certainly retaliate and strike back.

But today, the situation is completely different. The mountain city is beset by internal and external troubles, with evil cultivators lurking in the shadows. Even the slightest disturbance could trigger a huge upheaval.

To prioritize the overall situation, the mountain city settlement may not send troops to attack again, but may instead choose to settle the matter peacefully.

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures; with sufficient strength, the impossible can be made possible.

The most crucial point is that the current gathering place can leverage the situation to mislead people into believing that there are evil cultivators as a backer.

Dealing with rootless refugees requires no fear, but when it comes to a behemoth, one must think twice before taking action.

To put it simply, the cost and consequences of pulling out a weed are completely different from those of cutting down a large tree.

Hearing the distant gunfire, everyone secretly hoped that the mountain city's army would be defeated. Only after they suffered a defeat and heavy losses could the prisoners be of maximum value.

The gunfire lasted for about an hour, then stopped abruptly, and a team then withdrew from the city.

The exact situation of the battle is currently unclear, but we should receive news soon.

Sure enough, not long after, the members responsible for gathering intelligence returned, bringing back the information everyone had been waiting for.

A group of survivors in the city ambushed the mountain city's army and successfully repelled them.

The exact number of casualties is unclear, but it is certain that the troops in the mountain city settlement suffered heavy losses.

That group of survivors was indeed extraordinary. Not only were they exceptionally well-equipped, but they also had a large number of martial artists and cultivators, and were even able to control monsters in battle.

The facts are sufficient to prove that they were definitely not ordinary survivors, but were truly related to demonic cultivators.

Such a battle outcome is extremely advantageous to Tang Zhen and his group, as it increases their chances of obtaining the ransom.

Of course, it is also possible that they will face even more severe retaliation.

No one can be sure what the future holds; the only thing we can do is to be fully prepared.

Unlike the survivors who were filled with anxiety, Tang Zhen remained calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned about the impending storm.

He also taught two more sets of techniques, one for body tempering and the other for spirit cultivation, and neither of them were picky about the cultivator's aptitude or foundation.

As long as you diligently cultivate yourself, you will eventually reap some rewards.

The array set up by Tang Zhen can gather spiritual energy, attract and trap monsters to act as watchdogs, and cultivation here can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Even without Tang Zhenming saying anything, everyone sensed it and therefore became exceptionally enthusiastic during their cultivation.

Over the next few days, everyone diligently cultivated their skills in preparation for the potential battle.

With the mutated vines, we can harvest a lot of wild fruits, so we don't have to worry about food.

During this time, many survivors hid in the shadows and spied on the place, but due to the fog, they could not see anything at all.

The recruiters sent by the demonic cultivators also did not reappear, perhaps due to other matters, or perhaps they abandoned the recruitment plan.

This is even better, since no one wants to join the ranks of the demonic cultivators and get caught up in the struggle between the two major forces.

Choosing to stand aside and wait for the war to end is the most sensible option.

On the morning of the fifth day, a team appeared in front of the base, bringing a pile of supplies as agreed.

They then identified themselves and demanded to exchange for the captured pilot.

As expected, the administrators of the mountain town settlement chose to solve the problem at the lowest cost. Although they seemed to have given up some resources, they were able to solve the problem quickly and directly.

Of course, retaliation will inevitably follow this incident.

Seeing the large amount of supplies, everyone was overjoyed and quickly saw the pilot off.

The captured pilot did not suffer any hardship and was kept locked in the small cabin the whole time.

After paying the ransom and confirming that the pilot was alright, the soldiers quickly evacuated the city ruins.

"Captain, are we just going to swallow this insult and let a bunch of vagrants bully us like this?"

On the way back, a soldier angrily asked in a resentful tone.

"We have just received news that the demonic cultivators have made another unusual move, and war may break out again soon."

At this time, we must not create any unnecessary complications.

Upon hearing the explanation, everyone sighed, suddenly feeling as if they had reached a dead end.

This powerful mountain town settlement had to compromise with a group of vagrant bandits—something that had never happened before.

This small incident may foreshadow a larger decline, and it's time to prepare for it early. (End of Chapter)