Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 364: Jiejiao Breaks the Formation
On the high platform of the military camp, Jiang Ziya stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the fleeing remnants of the Jiejiao, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

His clothes fluttered in the wind, and the magic whip in his hand gently spun, making a low humming sound.

The autumn wind blew up dust all over the sky, mixing it with the bloody smell from the battlefield, which lingered for a long time.

Deng Zhong quickly walked to Jiang Ziya and reported respectfully:

"Prime Minister, the enemy has been completely defeated."

Jiang Ziya nodded slightly, speaking calmly:

"Pass the order down, the entire army will give chase and make sure to completely defeat them. No mistakes can be made!"

Deng Zhong took the order and left, his figure quickly disappearing among the crowd.

The Xiqi army rushed towards the fleeing Jiejiao disciples like a tide, with the flashing of swords and the shouts of killing being deafening.

Generals such as Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, and Yang Jian led their respective armies in pursuit and killing, and the battlefield was filled with screams and the sounds of magic weapons colliding.

Before long, the battlefield gradually became quiet, leaving only debris and lingering smoke.

Nezha put away his flaming spear, wiped the sweat off his face, and shouted excitedly to Yang Jian:
"Brother Yang Jian, we have won a great victory this time!"

Yang Jian looked solemn, but did not let down his guard:
"Nezha, don't let your guard down. Zhao Gongming escaped this time, and the other important disciples were not left behind, so the foundation of Jiejiao was not harmed."

Lei Zhenzi's rough voice sounded:

"What are you afraid of? Next time he comes, we will kill him without leaving a single piece of armor behind!"

He was full of heroic spirit and waved the gold bricks in his hand, making a "cracking" sound.

Jiang Ziya looked around the battlefield, his expression still solemn. Like Yang Jian, he was not carried away by the victory before him.

He knew very well that this was just a small victory in the Conferred God Tribulation, and there were greater challenges waiting for them ahead.

He waved his hand and ordered:
"Count the results of the battle, calculate the losses, and prepare for the next battle!"

His eyes were deep, as if he saw an even more brutal war in the future.

The soldiers were busy counting the fruits of battle. Various magic weapons were scattered on the ground, shining with golden light, dazzling the eyes.

Qu Ying, who was stationed in Xiqi, received the battle report. After hearing the news of Xiqi's great victory, her tense nerves finally relaxed.

She exhaled lightly, feeling exhausted. She rubbed her temples, still with a hint of worry in her eyes:
"Although we have won, it is far from over."

She immediately sent people to reinforce the defenses of Xiqi City, while she herself reinforced the formations set up in the city to guard against possible sneak attacks by the Jiejiao.

After doing all this, Qu Ying stood up and walked to the window. She watched the sun set and the smoke from cooking fires in Xiqi City curl up. She silently said in her heart:
"Hopefully, everything will be alright..."

late at night.

Jiang Ziya was reviewing the battle report, which recorded in detail the course and outcome of the battle, as well as the performance of each general.

He put down the battle report, frowned, and fell into deep thought.

After a while, Jiang Ziya sorted out everything and regained his composure. No matter what, since he had won this time, he had to move forward:
"Pass the order down and prepare for the next battle... Target, Chaoge!"

then.

"All the soldiers in the army have contributed greatly to this great victory and should be rewarded!"

"But we must not underestimate the enemy because of this. Jiejiao is still here, Chaoge City is well defended, and there is sufficient support from the rear. We must be prepared for a protracted war!"

After saying that, he stood up, walked to the map, and slowly moved his finger on the map, stopping at the location of Chaoge.

On the map, the city of Chaoge is entrenched like a giant beast. Although it is no different from the past, looking at it again this time, it always feels imposing.

"Nezha."

Jiang Ziya called out, his voice still calm.

Nezha stood up, knelt on one knee, and said loudly:
"The general is here!"

"You lead the vanguard battalion and cooperate with Yang Jian to explore the terrain around Chaoge and find weak points."

Jiang Ziya pointed to a mountainous area outside Chaoge City on the map, his tone firm.

"Remember, you must act covertly and not alert the enemy."

"As ordered!"

Nezha stood up, clasped his fists, accepted the order, and turned to leave.

Then, Jiang Ziya looked at the map again. He needed a more in-depth source of intelligence.

So he turned around and looked at Deng Zhong beside him:

"General Deng."

Deng Zhong immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and waited for Jiang Ziya's instructions.

"Send someone deep into Chaoge to scout out the enemy's situation. Make sure you understand their troop deployment, generals, and the weaknesses of the city's defenses."

Jiang Ziya's tone was serious.

"This journey is dangerous, and we need to select elite soldiers to ensure safety."

"I will obey your orders!"

Deng Zhong clasped his fists and accepted the order.

Jiang Ziya continued to examine the map. His gaze was so deep that it seemed as if he could penetrate the map and see everything in Chaoge City.

“Hopefully, everything will go well.”

At this time, Lei Zhenzi hurried into the big tent, his body covered with dust, with a trace of anxiety on his face:
"Marshal! The spies reported that Zhao Gongming has fled back to Chaoge and led the remaining troops to repair the city defenses."

Jiang Ziya nodded calmly, not surprised at all, and said calmly:

"I understand. Let's continue exploring."

……

……

At the same time, after walking out of the tent, Deng Zhong pondered for a moment, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He is not a reckless person. If he goes deep into Chaoge to gather intelligence, he will be doomed if he is not careful. He needs to select candidates carefully and make a thorough plan.

After returning to his tent, he began to carefully study the terrain and surrounding environment of Chaoge City. Chaoge City had high walls and strict defenses, and it was extremely difficult to sneak into it. It was necessary to select spies who were agile, experienced, and good at disguise.

Deng Zhong thought for a long time and finally selected five spies, all of whom were well-known elites in the Xiqi camp. They were particularly good at camouflage and lurking, and had made many military achievements in previous battles.

Deng Zhong summoned the five spies to the tent and explained the specific content and precautions of the mission to them in detail:

"This journey is extremely dangerous, so be careful!"

He distributed the disguise techniques and various tools he had prepared in advance to the spies, and then instructed them:

"These things can help you conceal your identity. Remember to master how to use them."

"The last general takes command!"

After finishing their instructions, the five spies left the tent quietly and disappeared into the night like ghosts.

A few days later, five spies dressed in coarse linen clothes, wearing conical hats and with hunched bodies, disguised as ordinary people, came to the outside of Chaoge City and quietly blended into the crowd.

With their superb disguise skills and years of lurking experience, they easily avoided the guards at the Chaoge city gate and sneaked into the city.

After entering Chaoge City, the spies dispersed and each followed a pre-arranged route. With their keen observation and rich experience, the spies collected a lot of intelligence and recorded the information one by one.

After collecting intelligence, they quickly gathered together, organized the information, and immediately sent one person back.

A few days later...

Jiang Ziya read the information and pondered for a moment:

"The defenses of Chaoge City are strong, and the strength of Jiejiao should not be underestimated..."

Then, he looked up at the guard beside him and gave an order in a deep voice:
"Pass the order and prepare for the attack!"

The guard took the order and left in a hurry.

……

……

at the same time.

In terms of Jiejiao.

Patriarch Tongtian came to Chaoge City in person. Now Xiqi is unstoppable and the Chan sect is also growing stronger. Judging from the current situation, the battle in Chaoge will be the last chance.

He stood with a towering figure on the highest observation tower in Chaoge City. The biting autumn wind blew, and his robes rustled, but it could not shake his majesty from the inside out.

Below are busy soldiers, busy figures reinforcing the city walls, and soldiers running back and forth.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air, and one could even smell a hint of blood, which were the remaining traces of the previous battle. He looked down at it all, his eyes as deep as the endless abyss.

Zhao Gongming knelt on one knee and reported the battle situation to Master Tongtian:

"Report to the master, the Xiqi army is coming fiercely. Although we fought hard, we were still defeated. I am incompetent. Please punish me, master!"

He lowered his head, his tone was full of self-blame, and he exuded a decadent air.

Tongtian Patriarch looked indifferent, without blaming him, and just said calmly:
"Get up. Victory and defeat are common in the military. Don't worry about it. How powerful is the Immortal Execution Sword Formation?"

Zhao Gongming raised his head, hesitated for a moment, and replied:

"The Zhu Xian Sword Formation is still powerful, but... but Xiqi seems to have mastered a formation that can restrain our murderous aura, called the 'Four Symbols Trapped Dragon Formation'. It is unpredictable and has both offensive and defensive capabilities. Our army has been unable to defeat it repeatedly."

As he spoke, his eyes dodged slightly, not daring to look directly at his master.

Upon hearing this, Master Tongtian frowned slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"The Four Elephants Dragon Trapping Formation... Interesting."

"Pass the order down, strengthen the city defense, mobilize more Jiejiao disciples to support Chaoge, and make sure Chaoge is defended!"

The voice of Master Tongtian was so loud that it made Zhao Gongming's eardrums buzz.

He issued the order to defend Chaoge without hesitation, and then added:

"Immediately call all the major generals to discuss strategies to deal with Xiqi. It must be decided in the meeting hall this evening."

His words were powerful and unquestionable.

Afterwards, Master Tongtian personally presided over the arrangement of a new formation to strengthen the defense of Chaoge City.

A powerful aura emanated from his entire body, and the air around him seemed to have frozen.

He waved his whisk, and golden light flashed. The patterns of the formation quickly appeared on the ground, complex and mysterious, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

In the evening, the lights in the Chaoge meeting hall were bright and the atmosphere was solemn.

Master Tongtian looked around at everyone, his deep gaze swept across every face like a sharp sword. The hall was silent, and the only sound was the whistling wind outside the window.

He spoke slowly:
"Xiqi is coming with great force. Jiang Ziya is a shrewd man, and Naqu Ying is even more ingenious. She was able to create the Four Elephants Dragon Trapping Formation that can counter the Immortal Execution Formation...!"

He stroked the whisk with his right hand, and the white tassels on the whisk swayed gently, just like his mood at the moment, complex and elusive.

After a moment, Master Tongtian waved his hand, and a huge map appeared in front of everyone. The map clearly marked the troop deployment and marching route of the Xiqi army.

He pointed to the area outside Sishui Pass on the map and said slowly:
"Although the Four Symbols Dragon Trapping Formation can restrain the killing power of the Immortal Execution Formation, it also has its own weaknesses. This formation is based on the power of the four symbols. If one of them can be broken, the whole thing will collapse."

Master Tongtian waved his long sleeves, and a golden light appeared on the map, clearly projecting the formation diagram of the Four Symbols Dragon Trapping Formation.

He pointed to one of the nodes and said in a low voice:

"This is the Xuanwu position, the weakest point of the formation. The north is water, and earth overcomes water. If we can break through this position with a powerful earth method, we can disintegrate the entire formation."

Zhao Gongming's eyes flashed when he heard this, and he clasped his hands and said:

"Master is wise! I am willing to obey your orders and do my best to break through the Xuanwu position!"

After Zhao Gongming left the meeting room, he immediately began to select candidates. He walked hurriedly through the brightly lit palace and came to a secluded tent.

Inside the tent, several disciples of Jiejiao sat upright with solemn expressions.

The cold moonlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto them, stretching their shadows out. Zhao Gongming looked around and said in a deep voice:
"Everyone, the leader has ordered me to lead the elite troops to sneak into the northern position of Xiqi and wait for an opportunity to break through the Xuanwu position."

He looked around at everyone, carefully selecting each one, and finally picked out dozens of disciples who were good at earth escape techniques.

Each of these disciples has extraordinary skills and profound magical powers. They are the best in the Jie Religion. Each of them has a firm look in their eyes and shows no fear at all.

They were dressed in black and wore various magical weapons around their waists. A murderous atmosphere permeated the tent.

Zhao Gongming reminded again:
"Remember, you must approach Xuanwu without anyone noticing. Use the cover of night to avoid the sight of Xiqi's patrol soldiers. Make sure you do it quietly."

Then he waved his hand, signaling everyone to set off. The disciples walked out of the tents one by one and disappeared into the night.

The night is dark and the moon and stars are sparse.

The vanguard troops led by Zhao Gongming, relying on their superb earth escape skills, sneaked silently into the vicinity of Xiqi's northern position.

They shuttled through the darkness like ghosts, avoiding the sight of the Xiqi patrolmen. Their movements were light and graceful, as if they were part of the night, blending in with the surrounding environment.

The air is filled with the fragrance of earth and the tranquility of the night, and the occasional chirping of insects adds a touch of mystery.

They took advantage of the cover of night, like cheetahs lurking in the darkness, waiting for the best opportunity.

After arriving near the Xuanwu position, they used concealment magic and hid in a dense bush, quietly observing the movements of the Xiqi army.

After observation, everyone finally figured out the patrol pattern.

"The time has come!"

Zhao Gongming lowered his voice, his eyes sharp, like a dormant cheetah.

The ten disciples nodded, exchanged glances with each other, and then performed the earth escape technique and disappeared underground.

Outside the camp, the regular footsteps of patrolling soldiers intertwined with the sound of the night wind, making the camp seem especially quiet.

Underground, ten disciples moved forward cautiously, avoiding the cordon set up by Xiqi, and sneaked towards the formation node at the Xuanwu position.

The cold soil stuck to their faces, and they held their breath, feeling the air of the earth.

After a while, they arrived at a key node in the Xuanwu position. This node was made of a huge black basalt, which was engraved with complex runes. It emitted a faint spiritual light and blended with the spiritual energy in the surrounding soil.

"Do it!"

Zhao Gongming let out a low shout and took the first step!

(End of this chapter)