Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 203 - 164 Disaster Attracts Eastward! [Seeking Recommendations!]

Chapter 203: Chapter 164 Disaster Attracts Eastward! [Seeking Recommendations!]

North of Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, tens of miles away.

Hammer Mountain.

This is the headquarters of the Five Cloud Sect, where three thousand elite Green Wolf Army troops are stationed.

The ’Green Wolf Army’ is equivalent to the ’Blood Clothes Army’ of the Taixu Sword Sect. Both consist of carefully selected, top-tier armor-clad warriors.

A thousand years ago, in its prime, the Five Cloud Sect nearly conquered the entirety of Yuezhou and Qil State, relying on tens of thousands of elite Green Wolf Army troops.

During that time, every Green Wolf Army soldier was equipped with a Green Wolf mount. Whether it was mountain combat or plains warfare, their movements were swift as the wind.

But alas.

For some unknown reason, the sect suddenly lost its Green Wolves, leaving the Green Wolf Army with a name that didn’t match its reality, losing its distinctive edge. Over the past millennium, the sect gradually declined, shrinking its territory from almost two full states to the current five counties of Yuezhou.

Yet even without the Green Wolves,

The Green Wolf Army still remains elite, on par with the Blood Clothes Army.

On this day.

The Green Wolf Army Commander stationed at Hammer Mountain, ’Huang Zan,’ was reviewing the war reports from Yuezhou. A smile crept across his face: "Breaking through like a hot knife through butter. Three cities conquered in three days—excellent!"

The Five Cloud Sect Elder, ’Hann Tao,’ laughed heartily as well: "The major sects in Yulin County have sent half their elites to Qinling. As for the smaller sects and Loose Cultivators, they’ve swarmed in due to the Sword Ancestor Treasure and Emperor Yong’s Treasure rumors. The county is left defenseless, with few experts remaining—how could they possibly resist our Five Cloud Sect army?"

Yuezhou has fourteen counties, and the Five Cloud Sect occupies five of them, neighboring Yulin County. For years, they’ve coveted this juicy prize right at their doorstep.

Swallowing it whole is not even a challenge for the Five Cloud Sect.

However, the moment war breaks out, the Spring Silkworm Sect and Taixu Sword Sect will undoubtedly not sit idle. Should they interfere by sending troops or, worse, attack the Five Cloud Sect’s headquarters while it invades Yulin County, the risk would be severe.

The Five Cloud Sect is by no means fearful,

But if the three sects engage in open battle, internal attrition becomes inevitable. Regardless of who wins or loses, they themselves and Yuezhou as a whole would enter a period of weakness.

At that point, the western Qil State, the northwestern Yunzhou, and the northeastern Xuzhou would not pass up such a golden opportunity.

Therefore, despite lusting after Yulin County for years—and fiercely coveting Shuofang and Anhua Counties as well—the Five Cloud Sect has maintained great restraint in such a delicate situation.

This time, however.

The appearance of Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, the Iron Arm Monkey Group, and the Red Fruit Wine has provided a turning point in the stalemate.

The Three Major Sects reached a tacit understanding, especially after the Taixu Sword Sect softened its stance, secretly devising a plan and spreading false rumors about the treasures of the Sword Ancestor and Emperor Yong.

These rumors attracted the major sects, various experts, and Loose Cultivators from three counties, luring them deep into Qinling and Iron Arm Monkey Mountain.

Then, as the battle erupted on Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, carrier pigeons were dispatched, and the Three Major Sects—Taixu Sword Sect, Five Cloud Sect, and Spring Silkworm Sect—launched offensives on the three counties simultaneously, intercepting their pigeons and messengers.

Taixu Sword Sect attacked Anhua County.

Five Cloud Sect invaded Yulin County.

Spring Silkworm Sect attacked Shuofang County.

Yulin County was vulnerable, and the Five Cloud Sect’s assault was swift. Within just three days, they had already captured three cities in Yulin County, and conquering the entire territory was only a matter of time.

"Our Five Cloud Sect has long had the strength to take Yulin County—perhaps even the other two counties as well. We’ve previously discussed acting together with Spring Silkworm Sect and Taixu Sword Sect to split the counties. Spring Silkworm Sect was keen on the idea, but Taixu Sword Sect never gave a response, refusing to commit."

"Now, they’ve finally lost patience."

Hann Tao chuckled.

He understood the Taixu Sword Sect’s hesitation.

The Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect could strike at the three counties at any time, but Taixu Sword Sect had to worry about the aftermath of dividing the territories.

Yuezhou’s three major sects used the three counties as a buffer, exercising great restraint, minimizing conflict to controllable levels.

If the three sects split these counties, on the surface, Taixu Sword Sect, the smallest faction, would gain the same as Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect—an entire county—making a massive profit.

But consider this:

Those gains would double Taixu Sword Sect’s territory, stretching its management and defense thin. Whether this would be a blessing or disaster remains unclear.

Even if they stabilized, once Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect absorbed their gains, they might ally to eliminate the weakest sect, Taixu Sword Sect.

Once the balance is broken, whether Taixu Sword Sect has two counties or just one makes little difference.

But this time—

"Heh!"

"They likely feel their wings are full, their foundation solid. Coupled with such an excellent opportunity like Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, they’re unwilling to let it slip by. Just watch—once the three counties are pacified, Taixu Sword Sect won’t last much longer."

"They’ll regret this later!"

Huang Zan put away the report, chuckling.

Then he stood up, stretched his muscles and bones, and said to Hann Tao, "There’s no need to hurry about dealing with Taixu Sword Sect. Since the battle in Yulin County has begun, it’s time for us to move as well."

Hann Tao understood immediately that this was code for targeting the Three Counties’ Thirteen Sects stationed in Qinling.

The Green Wolf Army stationed here ostensibly to block Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, yet compared to an entire county, what does the uncertain potential of Red Fruit Wine matter?

"Indeed."

"The time has come."

Hann Tao and Huang Zan exchanged glances and were about to raise the flag and summon their troops.

Suddenly.

A gale from beyond the skies arose. A piercing eagle screech shattered the air, sending panic throughout the Green Wolf Army camp.

"What’s happening?"

Huang Zan and Hann Tao’s hearts trembled. They rushed out of their tent but were met with an overwhelming black cloud rolling in and gale winds whirling chaos. Moments later, a searing pain wracked their bodies before their vision faded to darkness, losing all consciousness.

...

Outside Hammer Mountain.

Chen Jichuan dashed out at breakneck speed.

Turning back, he saw hundreds of tents being uprooted and thousands of Green Wolf Army soldiers spilling blood. Some were swept into the air and brutally smashed to death, while others were torn apart by the enraged Gale Divine Eagle diving down furiously.

How terrifying is a Void Realm Demon Beast?

With feathers impenetrable to blades and bullets, unmatched speed, and gale winds capable of decimating mountains and cities...

No matter how elite the Green Wolf Army might be, they stood no chance against such a beast.

With just a few swoops, at least ninety percent of the Green Wolf Army was wiped out, and the remaining ten percent were all wounded.

"What a pity."

"The camp had roughly two thousand Green Wolf Army soldiers. Fortunately, about a thousand were scattered in patrols and forming defensive lines around Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, managing to escape this calamity."

Chen Jichuan shook his head, feeling the results were slightly imperfect.

Still, exterminating two thousand Green Wolf Army soldiers without lifting a finger was an unparalleled achievement and a massive gain. Even better, diverting the Gale Divine Eagle spared the Blood Clothes Army from disaster—a double victory.

His words expressed dissatisfaction, but his heart bloomed with joy.

Seeing the Gale Divine Eagle unable to locate him, still circling above,

Chen Jichuan quickly activated the ’Concealing Technique,’ leaping high several times as though practically shouting, ’Here I am, here I am!’

Once the Gale Divine Eagle locked onto him,

Chen Jichuan wasted no time smearing oil on his heels and took off running again.

Iron Arm Monkey Mountain was close to Hammer Mountain, and Hammer Mountain wasn’t far from Camel Mountain either.

If the Gale Divine Eagle couldn’t find him and vented its rage by destroying Camel Mountain, Chen Jichuan would be heartbroken.

Not to mention his position as heir to the Taixu Sword Sect, with a future of leading the sect ahead...

Simply put, the Blood Clothes Army’s Fourth Division stationed at Camel Mountain comprised his old subordinates, including Wang Yan, making abandonment impossible.

"I need to buy them some time."

As Chen Jichuan strategized, he adjusted his path slightly southward.

It wasn’t about repeating the same trick to harm Spring Silkworm Sect’s elites but simply moving further away from Camel Mountain.

"If it happens, it happens."

Chen Jichuan silently prayed for Spring Silkworm Sect’s soldiers.

Thus, he continued heading south.

Along the way.

He kept provoking the Gale Divine Eagle, infuriating the Void Realm Old Demon to the point of furious wrath.

Before long, the earth quaked, and another Void Realm Demon Beast joined the chase. Chen Jichuan glanced backward at a towering, bear-like beast clad in battle armor, wielding an Azure Dragon Crescent Moon Blade, brimming with a murderous aura.

"Oh, crap!"

"Another one?"

Chen Jichuan realized he had stirred the hornet’s nest.

With newfound caution, his pace quickened.

He sprinted west to south,

Starting from Hammer Mountain, deliberately avoiding the elite forces stationed by the Cangshui Sect, Overlord Sect, and other sects.

These sects belonged either to Yulin County or Shuofang County. Leaving them unharmed provided trouble for Five Cloud Sect and Spring Silkworm Sect.

Attacking them was unnecessary.

Diverging toward the southern side of Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, Chen Jichuan reached the Spring Silkworm Sect’s ’Cangya Army’ encampment.

The top-tier Grandmasters still concealed within Iron Arm Monkey Mountain or those yet to escape were entirely unaware of the impending doom.

Finally, with Chen Jichuan leading the Gale Divine Eagle and General Xiong directly toward the Cangya Army encampment—

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Explosions erupted, repeating the fate of the Green Wolf Army.

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Chen Jichuan smirked in satisfaction.

He ceased circling, heading resolutely south without looking back!

...

Two days later.

Northwest of Iron Arm Monkey Mountain.

At White Elephant City.

Sect Master Yangg Xiong and four top-tier Grandmasters finally emerged from Qinling.

"Phew!"

"Out at last!"

Yangg Xiong exhaled in relief.

For days, his nerves had been taut with worry over Void Realm Demon Beasts running rampant in Qinling. Day by day, his anxiety grew as long as he lingered in the area.

Thankfully...

Despite moments of fright, they safely made it out.

"Indeed."

"We’re finally free."

The other four top-tier Grandmasters echoed his sentiment. One particularly plump elder glanced back, still trembling, and couldn’t help venting: "What nonsense! With three thousand Blood Clothes Army troops, we could’ve ensnared and obliterated a portion of Anhua County’s Four Major Sects’ elites. Now everything’s ruined thanks to that Gentleman Sword’s meddling breakthrough. Forced us to flee, made the Blood Clothes Army retreat—all our plans gone up in smoke, squandering such a golden opportunity!"

"..."

Yangg Xiong turned to look at the plump elder.

This elder, named ’Ge Youu,’ held the seniority of a Master Uncle within the sect.

Listening to Ge Youu gripe and curse at Chen Jichuan, Yangg Xiong felt a strange awkwardness. "I wonder what expression Master Ge will have when he learns the Gentleman Sword’s actual identity and recalls his words today."

Though inwardly amused, Yangg Xiong couldn’t bring himself to laugh.

Amid the thrill and relief of surviving, hearing fellow elders complain, curse, and begrudge the Gentleman Sword...

Yangg Xiong glanced back toward the depths of Qinling, his concern for Chen Jichuan growing.

"After all, he’s only recently achieved Initial Promotion to Core Formation."

"Caught between the Gale Divine Eagle and General Xiong simultaneously, I fear—"

Recalling the Gale Divine Eagle that appeared at Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, followed by the distant sight of General Xiong later, Yangg Xiong dared not delay, addressing Ge Youu and the others decisively: "You all rest at the city. I must rush back to Pengshan City to assess the progress on the Anhua County campaign."

He aimed to return quickly—preserving the façade of overseeing the war while truly gathering Pengshan City’s Void Realm Grandmaster for help rescuing Chen Jichuan.

"Rest? What rest!"

"We’re not old and feeble! We’ll join you!"

Ge Youu and the other four elders, irritated, assumed Yangg Xiong doubted their stamina. One by one, they refused to bow to age, insisting they accompany him.

There was no arguing.

Yangg Xiong had no choice but to lead all four on horseback, racing toward Pengshan City.

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