Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

Chapter 180 Bloodbaths Continue, Elite Troops Deployed (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Ding!"

With a soft pop, sparks flew everywhere!

The sharp tip of the spear touched the bandit leader's waist with the speed of a venomous snake's tongue!

"Let's join forces and kill this bastard!"

Zhao Zongli shouted, flicked the tip of his spear, and thrust it straight at the bandit leader's neck!

On the other side, Xu Fu also charged forward, brandishing his ring-pommel sword!

Seeing that all three were wearing leather armor and their weapons were not ordinary, the bandit leader knew that the three men in front of him must be officers. He immediately grinned and did not retreat or avoid them!

In the blink of an eye, the three of them were locked in a fierce battle!

On the other side, several veterans also commanded their soldiers to form a spear formation, blocking the large group of bandits who were rushing towards them!

In an instant, the two sides collided, and several people fell to the ground!

In an instant, swords flashed and shadows danced, cold light gleamed, and the sounds of fighting and wails echoed through the sky.

On the other side, Zhang Gong's archers had already fired seven or eight arrows in quick succession. Even though some archers were flustered and their aim was poor, dozens of bandits still fell to the rain of arrows!

Seeing the bandits rushing towards them like a tidal wave, Zhang Gong immediately ordered his soldiers to put down their bows and arrows, draw their swords, form a battle formation, and, led by the veteran soldiers, charge towards the bandits!

If someone were to survey the entire battlefield from mid-air at this moment, they would surely notice that only Zhang Gong's team was still maintaining their formation, slowly advancing towards the bandits!

Apart from a small number of the Daoist followers from Zhao Zong's and Xu Hua's teams who were still able to rally together, most of them were fighting separately and clashing with the bandits!

As for the auxiliary troops, perhaps knowing the fighting strength of his own troops, Zhao Ze had already gathered everyone together when the bandits attacked. Dozens of spears stood outwards, like a hedgehog!

"Kill the traitors!"

"Don't panic, form a battle formation!"

Two figures rushed out of the camp, each leading a group of Daoist people to support Xu Hua, Zhao Zong, and the others, shouting loudly.

These are Zhao Zheng and Zhao Cheng!

"Commander, a large group of bandits is attacking from the front!"

An old soldier in armor quickly stepped forward and rushed to Zhao Ji, speaking urgently.

"Our task tonight is to guard the supplies and weapons!"

Zhao Ji nodded slightly, then said calmly.

How could he not hear the sounds of battle ahead? But Zhao Xian's task for him was to protect the grain and weapons!

"Commander, should we send a troop of soldiers to support the front lines?"

Another old soldier asked in a solemn voice.

"Stay here and do not move!"

Zhao Ji waved his hand, signaling the old soldier to return to his unit!

Meanwhile, a group of figures were watching the large truck in the distance from a few dozen steps away in the woods.

"Second-in-command, why haven't the soldiers guarding the wagons moved yet?"

"A thief asked in a low voice."

"It seems this troop of soldiers must be Zhao Xian's trusted men, specifically tasked with guarding the grain supplies!"

The leader of the bandits immediately spoke with a solemn expression.

The leader of the bandits was a burly man with a centipede-like scar on his face, several inches long, which was quite ugly.

"Second-in-command, shall we still carry out the leader's plan?"

Then came another thief with deep-set eyes, high cheekbones, and slightly curled beard and hair. He rolled his eyes and approached to ask a question.

"snort!"

"The boss has spoken; how can we disobey?"

Upon hearing this, the burly bandit leader was startled and immediately replied loudly.

He didn't want to cause any misunderstanding with the leader. As the oldest follower, he was well aware of the leader's methods!

"The soldiers guarding the supplies have already awakened; a surprise attack would be futile. Follow me and kill them!"

At his command, the burly bandit leader straightened up and waved his hand!

"kill!"

The bandits on the left and right immediately rushed towards the large cart in the distance, their faces revealing cruel and sinister smiles, mixed with a hint of greed!

They all knew that these large carts were carrying provisions and weapons!

Suddenly, the sounds of fighting rang out. The soldiers guarding the wagons looked up and saw a group of ragged bandits rushing towards them, brandishing their swords!

"Form ranks!"

Zhao Ji suddenly stood up and shouted!

With the battle raging at the front, how could he not be extremely anxious? But without Zhao Xian's military orders, he naturally could not lead his troops to support the front!

All we can do is wait anxiously here!

Now that the thieves have attacked, it's exactly what he wanted!

"kill!"

The squad leaders and sergeants under his command had been preparing for a long time and immediately gathered their soldiers to form a battle formation!

Zhao Ji's troops were mostly composed of newly recruited Daoist followers. However, after being awakened by the sounds of fighting at the front, the Daoist followers' panic gradually dissipated with the comforting words of the veteran soldiers. Instead, they were filled with an irrepressible excitement!

Now that the thieves are attacking, no one shows any fear; on the contrary, their faces are filled with eager anticipation!

"Commendable morale!"

Seeing this, Zhao Ji was also delighted. He had accompanied Zhao Xian on his tour of the countryside and had become acquainted with Song Ming and others, which broadened his horizons considerably!

Knowing the morale of the soldiers is of paramount importance to the army!

"kill!"

"Rob them!"

The wailing and howling of ghosts did not cause the soldiers in front of them to panic and break apart. On the contrary, with long spears in front, their formation became more orderly and tighter!

Seeing this, the thieves running ahead unconsciously slowed down, and the fighting sounds they were making also decreased significantly!

However, the bandits who launched the attack tonight were also seasoned veterans. Several of them were usually fearless and ruthless, but at this moment they showed no fear and charged straight into the gun formation like a gust of wind!

"prick!"

At the command of the squad leader in the first column, several spears were thrust towards the charging bandits!

The ruthless bandit was not afraid. He slashed his ring-pommel sword in a half-circle and deflected several spearheads that were thrusting at him. Then he shoved his shoulder into the soldiers in front of him!

"Pfft!"

Suddenly, a spear tip emerged from his back. The thief felt a piercing pain, his steps faltered, and he fell to the ground!

The old soldier sheathed his spear and shouted once more!

"Stab again!"

"Pfft! Pfft!"

In the blink of an eye, three or five thugs were stabbed to the ground!

"retreat!"

The sergeant on the right shouted, and the soldiers in the front row immediately turned and retreated, with another row taking their place!

"Second-in-command, these must be elite troops!"

Upon hearing this, the bandit leader in the distance looked at the scene with a very ugly expression!

"You all know the boss's methods. If we don't burn the supplies tonight, we'll all be punished when we get back!"

"I'll lead the charge, let's push a little further!"

"Success or failure hinges on this one push!"

Before he finished speaking, the scar on the burly man's face trembled slightly, and his gaze became sharp as lightning!

"kill!"

"Anyone who dares to retreat shall die!"

With his broadsword drawn, the burly man took the lead, flanking the fierce bandit on either side!

Seeing the second-in-command leading the charge, the bandits in front had no choice but to suppress their panic and rush forward with a roar!

In an instant, just like the tide crashing against the rocks, countless blood flowers bloomed!

prick!

Receive!

prick!

Receive!

Just like a machine repeating itself, the Taoist priests in front thrust out their spears one after another.

One by one, the thieves in front of them fell to the ground!

Suddenly, a blade of light as white as snow flashed through the air and landed precisely on the shafts of several spears!

"Snap! Snap!"

Several spears snapped instantly, their tips falling to the ground!

Before the Taoist priests could react, the bandit leader had already approached with his knife!

With a sinister grin, he slashed his broadsword at the neck of the Daoist in front of him!

Dao Min stared blankly at the falling cold light, at a loss for what to do!

In a flash, an old soldier in armor brandished a long spear and stood in front of the Daoist!

"Ding!"

The spearhead clashed with the broadsword, sparks flying everywhere.

A powerful force surged through the gun barrel, causing the old soldier to turn pale and stumble to the side!

"First-rate warrior!"

"He must be a top-tier martial artist at the Bone Refinement level!"

"To defeat a second-rate martial artist like myself with a single strike—who else but a first-rate martial artist could do that!"

"Snap!"

With a flash of light, the spear blocking his way was split in two, and then the blade slashed towards the armored old soldier!

"Pfft!"

Blood splattered everywhere, and the old soldier let out a wail as he fell into a pool of blood!

Seeing that they had torn a gap in the enemy's formation, the bandit leader was overjoyed and immediately raised his head and roared, "Kill!"

Before he could finish speaking, a cold glint appeared!

"Ding!"

The spear tip struck the bandit leader squarely in the waist.

"Pfft!"

With a flick of the spear, drops of blood splattered onto the ground!

A piercing pain shot through his waist, and the bandit leader turned pale. He quickly brandished his knife to force the attackers back!

With a leap backward, it withdrew from the now-broken formation.

The bandit leader looked up and saw a burly man in armor staring at him with a cold expression!

Blood dripped from the tip of the spear in his hand.

"kill!"

The two men didn't say much, but simply returned to their respective teams and continued to lead their men in battle.

Meanwhile, the battle at the front had reached its most urgent moment!

Xu Hua, Xu Fu, and Zhao Zong confronted the bandit leader. Under the command of Zhao Zheng and Zhao Cheng, their soldiers gradually rallied together to fight back against the bandits!

Zhang Gong's troop was the most disciplined, so it naturally became the target of the bandits' main attack!

As for Zhao Ze's auxiliary troops, they simply stayed to the side, guarding themselves closely. Occasionally, a few bandits would try to attack, but they were all killed by Zhao Ze's soldiers.

In this way, only Xu Dejing and his group remained guarding the area near the central military tent.

"Why hasn't the commander given the order yet!"

You Daomin walked up to Xu Dejing and asked in a low voice.

"Everyone in the camp is engaged in fierce fighting, while we remain here merely observing!"

"We are truly restless with the thought of losing our leader!"

Another Taoist priest chimed in.

"Shut up, all of you!"

Suddenly, Xu Dejing shouted angrily, a ruthless look appearing on his face!

"Military orders are not child's play!"

"If you disobey military orders, you will be returning to Crouching Tiger Village tomorrow!"

"This will save you from losing your lives if you enter Ronghuai County!"

Looking back at everyone, Xu Dejing also shouted sternly.

Upon seeing Xu Dejing's sudden anger, the wealthy young men below all fell silent, daring not to utter another word.

At this point, Xu Dejing finally understood why Zhao Xian had appointed him as the cavalry captain and why he had asked him to lead his men to guard the military tent!

This is because they're afraid these rich kids will mess things up!

Just then, the sounds of fighting in front continued, while the sounds of fighting behind grew weaker and weaker!

Xu Dejing hurriedly stepped over the military tent and looked at the large cart behind him. He saw more than ten bandits fleeing in panic toward the mountains and forests!

At the same time, Zhao Ji threw down his tattered spear, stretched his hand behind him, and said sternly, "Bring me my bow!"

A few breaths later, a soldier handed over a dark iron bow!

Taking out a talismanic arrow engraved with light blue spiritual patterns from his quiver, Zhao Ji drew his bow, nocked the arrow, narrowed his eyes, and aimed at the armored giant in the distance!

"Whoosh!"

With a sudden whooshing sound, the arrow shot off!

In a flash, the armored giant dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow to his back!

"Pfft!"

The arrow trembled violently, and it struck the thief's arm!

The sharp arrowhead pierced through the leather armor, gleaming coldly, and emerged from the other side of the thief's arm!

It even had a few bits of flesh mixed in!

The armored giant, enduring excruciating pain, clutched his arm and fled into the mountains.

"Who are you?!"

A few breaths later, a furious shout came from the mountains and forests!

"Zhao Ji from Wohu Township!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji was not afraid at all and immediately shouted in a stern voice.

"I'll remember you. We'll settle this once and for all!"

The thief uttered a harsh threat, and then the mountains and forests fell silent!

"Team leader, should we give chase?"

An old soldier in armor approached and asked.

"Never enter a forest! Never pursue a cornered enemy!"

Zhao Ji shook his head and said helplessly.

"Take an immediate headcount for casualties!"

Looking around the battlefield, Zhao Ji immediately gave the order.

"If any thieves are still alive, kill them all!"

"Leave no one alive!"

"Zhao Yan, you stay here and keep watch. I'm taking men to reinforce the front lines!"

After saying this, Zhao Ji pointed to a few people, turned around, and strode forward.

Behind him, a military officer dressed as a sergeant began directing the remaining men to clean up the battlefield and count the casualties!

Most of the soldiers who serve as squad leaders in the army today are Zhao Xian's relatives. Having followed Zhao Xian for a long time, they naturally know how to behave through his teachings and example!

At the same time, a young scholar dressed in black walked out of the military tent.

"Dejing, it's your turn!"

The young scholar looked at Xu Dejing, who was anxiously waiting outside the military tent, and gave instructions with a smile.

"Zhao Jun has been eagerly anticipating this for a long time!"

Xu Dejing suddenly looked up at Zhao Xian, a look of wild joy spreading across his face.

"Brothers, kill!"

With a shout, Xu Dejing drew his ring-pommel sword from his waist and charged towards the distant bandits!

Behind him, the belatedly aware rich kids also showed a hint of excitement on their faces.

He drew his sword and roared as he followed Xu Dejing!

Horse riding and hunting, gambling after drinking, at best a village brawl, but these games and games can never compare to real fighting!

It's a pity it happened so late at night; otherwise, the fight would have been even more exciting!

Behind these wealthy young men were their entourages, and behind the entourages were Zhao Xian's elite Daoist warriors!

These Daoist practitioners had reached the second-rate level of cultivation. Since following Zhao Xian, they had hunted demonic beasts, quelled banditry, and fought dozens, even hundreds, of battles in the past two years!

They are already the elite among the elite!

The crowd formed a battle formation, and even top-tier martial artists dared not directly confront their sharp edge!

Meanwhile, Zhao Ji also led a group of civilians under his command to join the battle.

The balance of power on the battlefield was gradually shifting towards Zhao Xian's side!

"die!"

With a sharp shout, Xu Dejing wielded a sharp blade and slashed down at the head of a burly man in armor!

Although the armored man saw Xu Dejing approaching aggressively, he was not afraid at all and disregarded his own safety, thrusting his spear at Xu Dejing!

There's a reason why an inch longer means an inch stronger!

"Thump!"

With a loud crash, the swords and spears clashed, and the thief felt a tremendous force travel up the shaft of his spear!

In an instant, a tearing pain shot through his hand, and both arms went numb!

"kill!"

With another roar, Xu Dejing lunged forward, his blade flashing along the gaps in his armor!

"Pfft!"

A column of blood shot into the sky, reaching a height of over ten feet!

"kill!"

With a sharp shout, Xu Dejing charged forward once more!

Behind him, a headless corpse slowly fell to the ground!