My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

The newcomer was none other than Xiao Zun, the Tiger King of Shaking Mountains. He had followed Lu Zheng all the way to this Yellow Sand City and had witnessed Lu Zheng capture Shi Yan and the others. Now he had seen the Flying Eagle Sect assassinate Lu Zheng.

Once it was confirmed that the enemy was targeting these sects, they charged straight into the battlefield without any hesitation.

With Xiao Zun's appearance, the Flying Eagle Sect assassins' offensive was finally halted.

"Get out of the way!"

"boom!"

Xiao Zun roared, and the surrounding Hundred Riders instinctively retreated to avoid him, leaving him an open space.

Then, a deafening roar rang out, and then a tall and muscular figure appeared in the battle circle. Without any fancy moves, he threw a punch.

The powerful punch, imbued with astonishing energy, caused ripples in the air ahead as it landed.

It collided with the palm print of that innate expert from the Flying Eagle Sect.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

The latter quickly retreated.

He was pushed back more than ten meters before he stopped.

This scene shocked everyone who witnessed it.

Even Lu Zheng found it hard to believe. Just now, the assassin from the Flying Eagle Sect casually threw out a corpse, which caused him and Huang Yan to fall and get injured.

The person who appeared in front of them actually knocked back the Flying Eagle Sect's Innate Realm cultivator with a single punch.

This was the first time he had ever met someone with such strength.

"Xiao Zun, the Tiger King of the Mountain-Shaking Sect, what brings you here? My Flying Eagle Sect has never provoked you." The assassin who had just made a fierce move finally spoke.

A hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

  

Xiao Zun's strength is undeniable.

He fought his way from Qingzhou all the way to the northern frontier, and countless Xiantian cultivators died under his blade.

Their record is absolutely dazzling.

"Hmph, if the matter of Huangsha Pass is related to the Xuanjian Sect, then it is related to me. I came here this time to massacre Huangsha City and see if the Xuanjian Sect Master can still sit still then." Xiao Zun's voice fell.

The long sword at his waist had already been drawn.

The moment the golden-patterned sword appeared in his palm, his aura changed abruptly once again.

It has become increasingly sharp.

The elite guards of the Hundred Riders Division have now retreated to Lu Zheng's side to protect him.

Xiao Zun's attack began again. His long sword thrust forward, his footwork steady and swift, displaying great quality. With just one strike, he forced the Flying Eagle Sect's Innate Realm cultivators to retreat once more.

Disdain flashed in Xiao Zun's eyes. When the blade was halfway through its advance, he didn't continue but instead swept it across instantly.

The other Flying Eagle Cult masters, who were originally arranged in a fan shape, had no time to dodge.

With this single strike, his body was cleaved into pieces.

Xiao Zun bathed in the blood of his enemies, his blade flashing wildly, like a tiger among sheep.

The Flying Eagle Cult expert, who had just launched a fierce attack, was completely powerless against him.

When he rushed to the side of that innate being.

He was the only one still standing on the Flying Eagle Sect's side.

Without a second thought, he lightly tapped the ground with his right foot, and his body flew backward.

They clearly wanted to escape.

Xiao Zun naturally wouldn't give him a chance, kicking his right foot out from the ground.

"Bang!"

He kicked a spear away.

As it broke through the air, it emitted a deafening sonic boom, piercing through the chest of the Flying Eagle Cult master before dragging his body forward.

Finally, it was nailed to the gate before it stopped, but the spear shaft was still trembling.

Seeing this, Lu Zheng was shocked.

Is this what a true master is like?

At this moment, Xiao Zun turned around, glanced at Lu Zheng, and said calmly, "There are still sect experts in Huangsha City. I can't find them all. You are responsible for finding them, and I will help you kill them."

After saying that, he took a step and leaped out of the courtyard.

Lu Zheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

To be fair, my own strength is not weak, but compared to Xiao Zun, I am far inferior.

"If only I could get this Lord Xiao to submit to me." The thought had barely crossed Lu Zheng's mind when he shook his head.

With his current strength, it's probably impossible for him to subdue this tiger at this stage.

Then, glancing at Huang Yan beside him, he said, "Take care of the aftermath."

After saying that, he walked into the house.

"Yes, sir." Huang Yan quickly replied as he watched Lu Zheng's retreating figure. He then ordered his men to begin collecting the corpses and to find doctors to treat the wounded.

Lu Zheng clutched the unused medicine bottle, tossed it around, and then put it back into his pocket.

And just after the assassins were dealt with...

At the same time, the city gates of Huangsha City were also opened with a roar.

He Yun led his army in like a whirlwind.

The centurion in charge of the city gate was so drunk he was like a lump of mud, lying on the side.

Guo Ting stepped forward and said, "Guo Ting, Commander of the Hundred Cavalry Division at Huangsha Pass, is here to greet the General on the orders of Lord Lu."

The He Yun of today is vastly different from the He Yun of Fufeng Pass.

His cultivation had already reached the Refining Realm. Now, not only has his official position been promoted, but his cultivation has also been raised to the Blood Transformation Realm. His blood and qi are as solid as if cast in iron. He wears black black steel chainmail and a Cloud-Swallowing Lion Belt around his waist.

He carried a long-handled, backless sword, looking quite imposing.

A black-feathered eagle stood on his shoulder, its gaze sharp and piercing.

He glanced at Guo Tingdao and asked, "Is Commander Qianhu alright?"

He Yun was most concerned about Lu Zheng. To be honest, he had led the army here in a hurry, risking his life and fortune.

Although these three passes are also within his defense zone, it is a major taboo to deploy troops arbitrarily, even if he had reported it before setting out.

But at that time, there was no time to wait for a reply.

They rushed over in a hurry.

If, as Lu Zheng said, this time he can save Huangsha Fortress, then he will have done a good deed and will have no faults.

Otherwise, dismissal and investigation would be the least of his worries.

In other words, it was Lu Zheng who spoke. If it were someone else, he would at most send people to control the border troops outside and replace the local garrison captains.

He would absolutely not personally lead a large army to help.

"Lord Commander is currently at the Hundred Cavalry Commandery's garrison," Guo Ting immediately reported.

He Yun nodded, then turned and roared at his deputy, "Order everyone to enter the city immediately. Go to the military headquarters, take down the local garrison commander, and take over the city's defenses. From now on, Huangsha City is under my control."

"Yes, sir!" the lieutenant replied, leading a group of men towards the Huangsha City Commandant's Mansion.

He Yun led a large cavalry force, like a dark cloud, toward the Hundred Cavalry Commandery's encampment.

The warhorses trod on the bluestone floor, making a crisp tapping sound.

But for the sect members within the city, it was like the sound of war drums.

They stared warily outside.

Looking at the heavily armored army with its sharp crossbows, a fleeting look of fear crossed his eyes.

The caravans that had been queuing outside the gate, as well as the sect members mixed in with them, were all targeted by crossbows on the city wall. Any unnecessary movement would result in them being shot dead on the spot.

In the middle of the line, Lu Xiong stared at his son in horror: "Yun'er, what, what happened? He was fine just now!"

The latter's expression was also not good. After all, he was just a student of Lingyuan Academy and had never seen such a large scene before. He could only force a smile and say, "Father, it should be fine. Don't worry."

The others around them were also asking each other questions, but none of them had any idea what was going on.

Lu Zheng had just returned to the house.

Before I could finish my tea, a noisy commotion came from outside.

Then, He Yun, whom they hadn't seen for some time, walked in, looking travel-worn.

His face, covered in a thick beard streaked with white frost, entered the room and said, "Brother Lu, I heard you had assassins as soon as I arrived at the camp. I'm sorry I'm late. Are you alright?"

His voice was filled with concern.

This warmed Lu Zheng's heart. When the two first met, it was because of mutual benefit, but now, deep down, they felt a lot more genuine affection for each other.

"I'm lucky, I won't die." Lu Zheng stood up with a smile.

Then he walked over to He Yun and continued, "You've arrived; the real show is just beginning."

"Are there really people from various sects gathered here?"

"That's true, and the local border troops and the Hundred Cavalry Division are closely colluding with them. Brother, you're going to make a great contribution again this time."

"Haha, I knew it! Following you, brother, is always the right choice." He Yun laughed heartily, but he also breathed a sigh of relief and was glad that he had led the army here because of his trust in Lu Zheng.

Otherwise, if something happens to the border troops as well, he, the newly appointed General of the North, will likely be held accountable.

Then, he said in a deep voice, "Brother Lu, what do you suggest we do next? I'll listen to you."

"Seal off the city, then go check out the city gates. There should be quite a few sect members gathered there today who want to leave the city," Lu Zheng said coldly.