Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 1110 - 733: Gathering from All Sides

The day after the Government Administrative Office of Yunding Mountain issued invitations to the ceremony.

Jingguan City saw a surge in city entries.

Heroes from all over Shu, upon receiving the news, traveled day and night, urging their horses forward, making their way here.

However, the lively atmosphere was tinged with a sense of murder.

Many disciples from various factions entering the city carried the scent of blood, their faces unpleasant, while troops patrolled within a three-hundred-mile radius outside Jingguan City, operating under wartime standards, clearing all dangerous factors outside the city.

"I heard that people from the Magpie Saber Sect encountered a sudden assault from Demons on their way here, suffering heavy casualties, even the Vice Sect Leader was killed."

"That’s nothing; I heard that on their way Sword Gate Pass’s Hundred Sword Manor encountered an attack, and the disciples sent to attend the ceremony were entirely wiped out, it’s truly tragic."

"It’s not just that, but according to the news from various provinces, recent outbreaks of demonic chaos have been centralized. Most manpower is drawn in, as the Demons attempt to disrupt the ceremony and prevent our Martial Saint General from moving south to deploy troops."

"Shh, it was just two days ago when Demons attacked convoys in the bustling markets. Isn’t it evident?"

"What audacity! I really wish to slaughter those monsters."

"Troops must be deployed; the more rampant the Demons are, the more it shows their fear. We must support General Chen and send troops south for a decisive battle with the Demons."

"Count me in."

"Me too!"

"...."

The teahouses and taverns in the alleys were abuzz with discussions, recounting the happenings of the past two days; from fragmented words, one could hear that the Devil Race, hidden behind the provinces, were conducting destructive activities, causing disturbances. Many disciples from sects coming to participate in the ceremony faced attacks from Demons, unleashing a wave of bloodshed.

That afternoon, at Fan Yang Square, in front of the Yun Mansion Gates.

Yun Family Patriarch Yun Chuxiong, First House Yun Fangting, and several other authorities stood at the door, going out to greet.

And at the gate, a group appeared in front of the Yun Mansion.

This group was divided into two factions.

One faction comprised all women in white, with flowing robes and colorful belts at their waists dancing in the wind, each having a good-looking face and graceful posture; their brows either gentle and charming, sharp, or lively and carrying a Three-foot Green Peak sword on their backs; leading the group was a beautiful woman with a plump figure yet carrying a cold and stern temperament.

The other faction had flowing robes, wearing Jade Crowns, draped in black veils with sleeves embroidered with golden small sword emblems. Leading them was a man with completely white hair, a haggard face, and gray clothes; his eyes faintly retained the sharpness of past years. Beside him stood a young disciple with gold-thread embroidered collars.

"Brother Qingyang!"

Seeing this white-haired man, Yun Chuxiong exclaimed, quickly walking down the stairs to greet him, his expression moved.

In front of him was Qing Yangzi of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, who once fought alongside him. He was one of the renowned "Seven Heroes of Weiyuan" and now had completely white hair, cultivation was lost, becoming what he was now, making Yun Chuxiong sigh.

This old friend, since the incident, had secluded himself on Shu Mountain, seemingly avoiding the world, yet unexpectedly came today.

He wanted to say something but didn’t know what to say.

Instead, Qing Yangzi, with heavy eyelids, smiled,

"Brother Yun, looking like this, are you perhaps not welcoming this old man."

"Why would it be so, Brother Qingyang? I just hadn’t expected you to come. It would have been great if you had informed me ahead of time."

Yun Chuxiong said this sincerely.

"Although I am now nearing the end of my life, I still care about matters at the front. I dragged my useless body here to meet everyone."

"There are too many people at the mountain’s other courtyard. I thought perhaps the Yun Family would have space, so I brought people here."

Qing Yangzi showed no sadness or lament but rather a certain acceptance.

Beside him, Chief Disciple Ji Wuming seemed somewhat sentimental, turning his face away.

Yun Chuxiong sighed inwardly but kept a smile on his face,

"Haha, it’s an honor, an honor indeed, please come in."

With that, he turned slightly to greet the beautiful plump woman beside, gesturing invitingly, "Sect Leader An, we’re all old friends, no need for formality, please come in."

They were indeed old acquaintances; the group beside them was the Su Nu Sword Sect, with familiar faces.

Sect Leader An nodded with a shallow smile.

Thus, Yun Chuxiong welcomed both the Shu Mountain and Su Nu Sword Sect groups into the Yun Mansion.

"Quickly find someone to make arrangements; all these are esteemed guests of the Yun Family and shouldn’t be neglected."

About one pot of tea later.

In Yun Chuxiong’s study, Yun Chuxiong, Sect Leader An, and Qing Yangzi gathered in private.

"Did you two encounter any trouble on your way here?" Yun Chuxiong asked.

"No, we received alerts that recently things weren’t peaceful; Demons were attacking from all directions. We two sects were close to each other, so we agreed to come together, being cautious by taking relatively safer routes," Sect Leader An started, then showed concern,

"Upon arrival, we heard the news from two days ago, a large number of Demons appeared in the city’s bustling area, attacking various family donation convoys, causing significant casualties. Yun Family Patriarch, were there any issues since I heard the Yun Family was the lead?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Chuxiong’s expression turned somber, and he sighed,

"Thank you for your concern. Some of our Yun Family’s descendants indeed got injured in this incident, but it wasn’t severe. Compared to that, the casualties in other families were significant. The most crucial thing was that the donated supplies gathered for the troops moving to the front were severely damaged. These Demons deliberately targeted these supplies, causing irremediable loss in a short time."

Talking about these matters, Yun Chuxiong was holding back anger, furious.

"I apologize to General Chen!"

"Though General Chen hasn’t said anything, I worry that due to this incident, General Chen might order the preparation for the ceremony to advance the troop deployment. To my knowledge, there are considerable shortages of the necessary provisions and equipment, and I fear...." He stopped midway, finally sighing heavily.

"At this rate, I, Yun Chuxiong, will truly become a sinner to be marked forever!" His face showed deep sorrow.

Seeing him like this, the other two quickly comforted him: 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"This isn’t about Yun Family Patriarch; this was part of the Demons’ plan, clearly evident. With both sides preparing for the final showdown, these Demons undoubtedly aim to halt and weaken our strength."

Sect Leader An continued, furrowing her brow, "But it’s uncertain who the mastermind behind this is. Any clues?"

Yun Chuxiong shook his head, "After the incident, my Yun Family activated all our intelligence networks, and each family conducted self-investigations, yet there was no trace. Additionally, there’s been no activity from General Chen at Yunding Mountain; only the announcement regarding the ceremony was made on the incident night."

"I fear that at tomorrow’s grand ceremony, the same might happen again!"