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Chapter 219 You're still not dead after using so much force?
Southwest of Jingling, the Zhangshui and Jushui rivers, two tributaries of the Yangtze River, have carved out a fertile and abundant triangular plain.

Pegasus Ranch is situated in a corner of the Triangle Plain, in an excellent location. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with a vast plain with lush pastures in the middle. There is only one canyon for access, making the terrain easy to defend and difficult to attack.

When Wang Gan and his men came from the east, they encountered the cavalry of the Four Great Bandits when they were still more than ten miles away from the entrance of the canyon.

The three had no intention of wasting time on these henchmen. They used their lightness skills to travel through the dense forest and rugged mountains. When they arrived at a mountain ridge only three or four miles from the entrance to the Pegasus Ranch Canyon, they saw that a huge camp had been built on the plain in front of the canyon.

The camp was roughly divided into four sections. The tents inside looked rather messy, and the people in the camp were densely packed like ants, giving people a sense of chaos and showing the style of bandits.

However, there are indeed a lot of people; at a glance, there are probably no fewer than tens of thousands.

At the entrance to the canyon, a tall fortified gate stands, sealing off the entrance.

At this moment, the city walls were also heavily fortified, with soldiers standing guard. Upon closer inspection, dark red bloodstains could be faintly seen on the walls, and corpses could be seen in the moat below, clearly indicating that the four bandit groups had launched their attack.

"It seems these four bandits are really restless. They might just take all the surrounding people with them and attack this Pegasus Ranch."

Wang Gan stood on high ground, looking down at the chaotic camp.

“Your Majesty, the canyon fortress of the Pegasus Ranch is strategically located, easy to defend and difficult to attack. I’m afraid a rabble like the Four Great Bandits will have a hard time breaking through it.”

Bai Qing'er frowned slightly and made her judgment.
Wanwan then slowly spoke up and offered a different opinion.

"That's what they say, but these bandits are divided into old camps and new camps. They call it an attack, but in reality, they just use miscellaneous soldiers to swarm the city and constantly consume the Pegasus Ranch with lives. Meanwhile, the old camps don't lose a single thing."

"Even if we return empty-handed this time, as long as our elite troops are not lost, we can spend several more months bringing in tens of thousands of bandits from other places to continue to wear them down. The Pegasus Ranch has its limits in terms of manpower and weaponry. If we keep wearing them down like this, there will eventually be a day when we can't hold on any longer."

Wang Gan nodded. The so-called "harass the enemy when they are stationed, and attack the enemy when they are tired" tactic of bandits, if used well, can even bring down a huge country, let alone a mere Pegasus Ranch.

If the core of the four major bandits cannot be completely annihilated, then Pegasus Ranch will probably be doomed sooner or later.

"But if Lu Miaozi is willing to help, there might still be a chance to save them."

Wang Gan, however, did not believe that Pegasus Ranch was in dire straits.

Given Lu Miaozi's unparalleled skill as the world's greatest craftsman, if he were willing to take action, he could set up some more traps and mechanisms around the Pegasus Ranch and wipe out all four bandits in one fell swoop.

"It's just that Lu Miaozi and Shang Xiuxun, the owner of Pegasus Ranch, don't have a good relationship, so I'm afraid Shang Xiuxun won't take the initiative to ask for help."

Wang Gan remained calm.

"However, none of that matters,"

"I'll take action."

In front of the walls of Pegasus Ranch

The four bandit leaders stood side by side on horseback.

Behind them were thousands of veteran cavalrymen. Compared to the four chaotic bandit strongholds on the outer perimeter, these men following behind were the true trusted elite troops, obeying orders without question, and vaguely resembling a formidable force.

Of course, it is still far behind a truly powerful military force.

"We, the Four Great Bandits, are a righteous army. Merchants, you'd better not put up a stubborn resistance, otherwise, once we breach the city walls, much more bloodshed will ensue!"

"That's right! Just obediently hand over Pegasus Ranch, and we'll spare your lives!"

"Hahahaha! I've long heard that the business owner is as beautiful as a fairy, a beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky. Before I've had my fill of enjoying her, I certainly won't let such a beauty die in vain!"

These men spoke loudly, and at first they seemed to be speaking in a proper manner, but as they spoke, they became more and more incoherent, revealing their bandit-like nature!

On the city wall,
A beautiful woman, dressed simply and with striking features, stood atop the wall, coldly observing the group of four bandits. Her expression was both stern and tinged with helplessness.
"These four bandits are truly like dog skin plasters, attacking my Pegasus Ranch for over half a year without ever backing down!"

Shang Xiuxun's tone was cold, her beautiful eyes deep.

"Master, there's no need to worry too much. Our fortress has a strategic location that's easy to defend and difficult to attack. Even if the forces of the four great bandits doubled, they still wouldn't be able to break through!"

His subordinates comforted him.
Shang Xiuxun remained expressionless upon hearing this, but inwardly sighed.

That's what they say, but even with its deep foundation and fortified city, Pegasus Ranch couldn't withstand repeated attacks.

Leaving aside weapons and provisions, people will die defending the city, though fewer than when attacking. If the defense continues, the guards and subordinates in the Pegasus Ranch will be gradually exhausted.

Of course, she could only think these things in her mind. If she, as the ranch owner, showed weakness, the ranch would probably descend into chaos before the four bandits even invaded.

"unless.."

Shang Xiuxun gritted her teeth inwardly. Unless her martial arts skills could advance further and she reached the level of a grandmaster, she would not be confident in leading her elite subordinates to launch a midnight raid on the camps of the four bandits. Even if she could not kill the four bandits, she could still turn defense into offense.

Unfortunately, apart from that old guy she hated, there was no such expert in the entire Pegasus Ranch.

"The owner!"

Suddenly, a subordinate exclaimed in surprise.

"Look over there!"

Shang Xiuxun stared intently and saw billowing smoke and dust in the distance of the camp, with shouts of battle echoing everywhere. Although it was extremely lively, it was too far away to see clearly.

"It must have been a riot."

Shang Xiuxun held this view, and so did the Four Great Bandits.
The mutiny of bandits is not terrible; in fact, it is quite common for bandits to have mutinies.

The bandits had no military discipline, and the lower-ranking bandits suffered from bullying and exploitation. They were often hungry and poorly clothed, and were forced to do deadly work such as filling ditches. Their spirits were on the verge of collapse at any moment.

Therefore, in many cases, if just one person shouts "The soldiers are coming!" in their dream, it could trigger a mutiny in the camp.

However, after the bandits rioted, they basically scattered in all directions. And the exhausted bandits couldn't run very far, so the old bandits could wait until dawn, leisurely gather the scattered bandits, and drive them back.

Therefore, the four bandits, who were used to seeing bandits roaming around, were not too worried.

"What's going on?! These animals scattered after a commotion, why are they heading this way?!"

He yelled at Ba Tian, ​​clearly dissatisfied.

This incident happened just when we were about to attack Pegasus Ranch, which is really annoying.

"Something's wrong!"

Another major bandit, Cao Yinglong, realized what was happening.
How could there be a commotion in broad daylight?!

"Damn it, someone's attacking! Hurry up and gather your troops, or we'll be scattered!"

The four bandits were all seasoned veterans, and they reacted quickly, soon gathering hundreds or even thousands of their own men to prepare for battle.

But soon, they realized something was wrong.
A deafening roar, like a tsunami, erupted from the east, followed by shouts of battle, screams, and wails, all surging towards the location of the four bandits like a rolling tide.

Could such a commotion really be government troops coming to suppress them?!
But soon their expressions changed, and the heaviness in their hearts was more than ten times more terrifying than when the government soldiers arrived!
Because there's only one person coming from the other side!
Bang bang bang!
From afar, one could see a golden-armored god, nine feet tall, smiling with eight teeth showing. His muscles were coiled like a dragon and an elephant, and his blood and qi were faintly transformed into a blood-colored substance, exploding inch by inch around his body!

Wherever he passed, there were bursts of air explosions, deafeningly loud. His figure was like a golden dragon, charging straight into the army formation!

Under the overwhelming force of the Four Symbols, weapons, warhorses, and human bodies all exploded inch by inch, melting into a mass of paste in the air, and then turning into a pile of dust, becoming fragments scattered all over the sky!

In the blink of an eye, that enormous figure swept across several miles, transforming into a golden streak of light, heading straight for the old camp of the four bandits.

"Quick! Stop him!"

"Fire arrows! Fire arrows!"

The four bandit leaders snapped out of their daze and shouted angrily, but their trembling legs on horseback betrayed their bravado.
If even their leaders acted this way, how could their elite troops possibly fight for them? Ignoring their leaders' orders, someone shouted "Run!" first!

The remaining bandits, already terrified by the sight of divine soldiers descending from the sky, scattered in all directions, no matter how elite they were, wishing they had more legs!

Clearly, this scene has far exceeded the scope of war, and even more so, it exceeds the psychological tolerance of ordinary people.

But how could their speed possibly match Wang Gan's full-force attack?

In just a few breaths, Wang Gan crashed into the old camp of the four bandits. Blood and flesh flew everywhere, and debris splattered. Faced with such speed and superhuman strength, there was little difference between bandits and elite soldiers.
Du Fuwei's Jianghuai Army had already personally tested it.

Bang bang bang!
After smashing through several figures clad in armor, Wang Gan braked abruptly and rushed to the core of the position. As he broke through the ground, he saw a general in full armor, dressed in fine clothes, riding a horse in front of him.

"You're one of the Four Great Bandits?!"

Wang Gan's voice became deep and muffled, and his condescending gaze swept over them as if they were gods or demons.
Cao Yinglong and his horse tumbled to the ground, his body already limp. He felt icy cold all over, a chill that penetrated to the bone, his blood and qi stagnating, and even his thoughts seemed to be frozen by the cold wind, leaving his mind blank.

Is this a human or a ghost?!
"I am asking you!"

"What about the other four major bandit groups?!"

Wang Gan frowned, and his booming voice, like that of a great bell, instantly jolted Cao Yinglong from his dazed state.

"There it is."

Cao Yinglong pointed tremblingly at several piles of minced meat not far away. Their original appearance was no longer visible. Only the valuable armor pieces and expensive silk mixed in with the minced meat proved that they were originally from a distinguished family.

"Oh"

Wang Gan looked a little embarrassed and scratched his head.
It turns out they braked too hard.

"I thought it was a speed bump."

"but.."

Wang Gan turned to look at Cao Yinglong in front of him, his tone unfriendly.

"I used so much force, how are you still alive?"

Before Cao Yinglong could speak, with a snap, Wang Gan easily took the heads of the four bandits.

"No matter how many times I see this scene, I can only marvel at the Holy Emperor's martial arts prowess; he has already attained the level of an immortal or Buddha," Bai Qing'er remarked from a distance.

"I have often wondered whether the Holy Emperor was truly a deity who descended from the celestial realm."

Wanwan remained silent for a long time, her expression one of shock.

In terms of martial arts skill, the limit she could imagine was that of her master, Zhu Yuyan, who could easily take the heads of these four low-level bandits from among thousands of soldiers.

But she really couldn't imagine someone like Wang Gan, who charged around recklessly like an ancient ferocious beast.

Suddenly, Wanwan blushed.
She realized that since Wang Gan was so forceful, even her Yin Gui Secret Technique might not be able to withstand it in bed.

on the city wall,
The group at Pegasus Ranch stared in disbelief at the scene, their minds equally blank.

Someone actually broke into the battle formation and slaughtered tens of thousands of bandits as if they were nothing!? Even a Grandmaster couldn't do that!
call out!
Suddenly, a figure appeared before them in a flash, the tall figure that had been standing at the foot of the city wall.

However, Wang Gan has now returned to his normal posture, except that he is shirtless.

"Holy Gate King Gan has come to Pegasus Ranch to pay a visit!"

Wang Gan smirked and introduced himself.

Shang Xiuxun took a deep breath. As the hostess of the event, she was a woman who was not inferior to men, and quickly recovered from her shock.

"So it's because the Holy Emperor is here. No wonder his martial arts are so astonishing."

"Shang Xiuxun of Pegasus Ranch greets the Holy Emperor."

Shang Xiuxun regained her senses. Although the four bandits had been eliminated, her heart grew colder and colder, even filled with a sense of despair.

Based on the rumors surrounding this Holy Emperor's temperament—domineering, wicked, and unpredictable—he certainly won't leave the Pegasus Ranch empty-handed.

Judging from the Holy Emperor's astonishing martial arts prowess, which allowed him to defeat ten thousand men, Pegasus Ranch could only give him whatever he wanted, no matter what he wanted to do.

Shang Xiuxun sighed inwardly. If she had to choose again, she would rather be surrounded by the Four Great Bandits than face the Demonic Saint Emperor whose demonic power was overwhelming!
The Four Great Bandits were at most like jackals hunting in the wild, while Wang Gan was a lion and tiger that no one could fight back against!
Wang Gan then took a good look at the renowned owner of the Pegasus Ranch.
As rumored, this woman was exceptionally beautiful, possessing a graceful demeanor and a heroic spirit, in no way inferior to the likes of Wanwan and Shi Feixuan.

What's even more surprising is that her skin isn't the fair complexion of an ordinary woman, but rather a delicate bronze tan from riding horses and hunting all day, giving her a unique and vibrant youthful charm.

Time passed slowly, but Wang Gan remained silent.
When Shang Xiuxun looked up, she immediately met Wang Gan's undisguised, fiery gaze. Her face flushed, and she lowered her head slightly, but her heart started pounding uncontrollably.

"Holy Emperor...Does the Holy Emperor usually look at other women like this?"

Shang Xiuxun, being a young woman still in her boudoir, was somewhat unable to handle it.
"I would never do this with ordinary women, but I would make an exception for women of stunning beauty and captivating charm."

Wang Gan sighed.

"Moreover, when I look at a woman, I usually look at her eyes first, because the eyes are the windows to the soul and represent a woman's unique spirit and temperament."

"If the woman across from me isn't looking at me, I'll look at her chest and legs."

Upon hearing this, Shang Xiuxun's heart fluttered a little, but she was surprised when Wang Gan spoke so bluntly.

Seeing Shang Xiuxun's face turn red and her hesitant expression, Wang Gan laughed heartily.
"To be honest, the reason I came to Pegasus Ranch this time is because I heard that there is a lady there who is extremely beautiful and naturally graceful. I am so enamored with her that I have come here specifically to ask for her hand in marriage!"

In an instant, the entire hall was astonished, and Shang Xiuxun's face flushed crimson, and she could hardly lift her head.

Wang Gan spoke calmly.
"This is to welcome the business owner; three betrothal gifts have been specially prepared."

"I have long heard of the Four Great Bandits begging for mercy to graze on the pastures, and one of their dowry offerings is the heads of the Four Great Bandits,"

Wang Gan pointed to Cao Yinglong's head, which he had casually brought up from the ground.

"There was a slight accident. Although only one of the four bandits' heads remains, it's not a big deal."

Upon hearing this, everyone's lips twitched. You've already turned others into a bloody mess, so naturally it's no big deal.

"The second is the betrothal gift."

Wang Gan smiled meaningfully.
"It is I who can heal your father's hidden injuries, allowing him to live out his days in peace and enjoy his old age."

Upon hearing the word "father," Shang Xiuxun's expression finally changed.

Although she always treated Lu Miaozi coldly because of her mother, he was still her father and she couldn't be completely indifferent to him.

You're saying he has a hidden injury?

Shang Xiuxun looked surprised.
No wonder...no wonder he has been living in seclusion all these years.

"You'll find out about this if you talk to your father."

"He had a falling out with Empress Zhu Yuyan in his early years and was ambushed by her. Now he is plagued by demonic energy, which has depleted his life potential, and he is nearing the end of his life."

"If we don't save him, he won't live more than two years."

Wang Gan calmly explained, allowing Shang Xiuxun to slowly process the news.

"It's because of this woman again!"

Upon hearing the name Zhu Yuyan, Shang Xiuxun's expression changed drastically.
The reason why her mother died was because Lu Miaozi was always thinking about Zhu Yuyan, which made her depressed and heartbroken.

It was precisely because of her mother's melancholy that Shang Xiuxun harbored resentment and remained indifferent to her father, Lu Miaozi, and even preferred to take her mother's surname.

Shang Xiuxun took a deep breath, revealing a shrewd and capable expression.
Despite the shock of so many events, she calmed down and revealed her decisiveness as the mistress of Pegasus Ranch.

"And what about the last betrothal gift?"

Shang Xiuxun looked directly into Wang Gan's eyes, without any attempt to hide her gaze.

"The last one."

Wang Gan's lips curled into a smile.

"It's me!"

Shang Xiuxun was taken aback at first, not expecting the last betrothal gift to be so straightforward, then she chuckled to herself.

"The Holy Emperor is quite confident; he has even made himself a betrothal gift."

"The Holy Emperor's arrival is so sudden, and so domineering and unreasonable. Holy Emperor, aren't you afraid that I, Xiu Xun, am already engaged or have someone I love?"

Wang Gan laughed heartily, his tone arrogant and disdainful.

"Of course I'm not afraid!"

"Because I am confident that I am stronger than any man in the world, more powerful than any man! I am the strongest man in the world!"

"I am the Holy Emperor of the Holy Gate, the Head of the All-Powerful Sect, the Eldest Brother of God, and the God of the Sun!"

"No one can stop me from getting what I've set my sights on!"

"What I have obtained, no one can take away from me!"

"Whoever I kill, that is his greatest glory; if I want to sleep with someone's wife, I will offer up his daughter as well!"

Wang Gan's words were shocking and unconventional, straightforward yet powerful, carrying an arrogant air of absolute martial prowess and spirit.

The impact on the crowd was no less than the scene of Wang Gan charging into the enemy lines just now!

The crowd fell silent again and again, all speechless in the face of Wang Gan's audacity to threaten the entire world.

"And the women I set my sights on are the same!"

Wang Gan concluded the conversation casually.

When Wang Gan stared at her with his aggressive gaze, even Shang Xiuxun couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions and her heart was in turmoil. It has to be said that Wang Gan at this moment possessed an even more domineering aura that was irresistible.

"This"

Shang Xiuxun's emotions, which she had finally managed to calm down, were once again disrupted by Wang Gan's domineering words, and she was at a loss for words.

On the one hand, faced with Wang Gan's domineering force, she was worried about the safety of Pegasus Ranch and did not know how to delay and refuse Wang Gan. As the owner of Pegasus Ranch, she had to consider the interests of her own power.

On the other hand, Wang Gan's unique temperament, as well as his tall stature and handsome face, left an incomparably deep impression on her, and she felt a flutter in her heart that she had never felt before.

Just as Shang Xiuxun was in a dilemma, a voice came from afar.
"Distinguished guests, I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly."

An elderly man with a tall hat and wide belt, and an unusual appearance, moved with the grace of the wind, drifting in.

"father"

Upon seeing the visitor, Shang Xiuxun's expression shifted, and she hesitated to speak.

Wang Gan smiled.

The main character has finally arrived, and this old man is clearly the greatest polymath in the world—Lu Miaozi!
"Since you have arrived, I apologize for not welcoming you properly. Please forgive me and invite you to our elegant pavilion in the back hill so that I may do my best to be a good host."

Lu Miaozi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, speaking politely.

"I hope the Holy Emperor will not make things difficult for his juniors."

Wang Gan didn't press the matter further and returned the gesture with a cupped-hand salute.

"You can do anything!"

(End of this chapter)