Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 1090 - 713: Court Reward Ambushed

Four days later in the morning, at Yunding Mountain, inside the Heavenly Patrol Hall, the generals stood solemnly, the atmosphere within the hall austere.

At the front of the hall, a leader clad in Black Cyan Armor, covered in blood, with his armor shattered, kneeled on one knee, his clothes and hair disordered, his face showing a sorrowful expression.

And before this leader, a broken demon corpse was presented at the hall’s front.

This demon corpse was only half intact, three to four zhang in size, with blue skin, four claws, green eyes, and white hair growing on its head, its blood was green, it was hideously fierce.

Last night, a convoy dispatched from Yong’an Prefecture to transport a batch of military equipment to Jingguan City was intercepted midway. The convoy was escorted by a team of government soldiers from Yong’an Prefecture’s Sky Patrol Department, numbering hundreds, led by two Thousand Households Captains, but only a handful survived. Kneeling before the hall was one of these captains.

The military supplies being transported were armor, military knives, and other equipment ordered by the Government Administrative Office for expedited construction.

The "culprits" who ambushed Yong’an Prefecture’s troops were numerous demons.

The demon corpse displayed in the hall was one of those, killed by the desperate efforts of the government soldiers. The captain who survived carried the corpse away as evidence presented to the Government Administrative Office for aid.

Seated at the main position of the hall, Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted, landing on the demon corpse.

It’s merely a Little demon of the Profound Body Realm, yet this demon’s features belong to the Night Fox tribe from the Ten Thousand Mountains, which he had encountered before. Such demons seem to be an affiliated tribe of the Feiyi Demon Clan.

"Everyone, tell me your thoughts," he withdrew his gaze from the demon corpse and then swept his eyes over the array of armor shining behind him, speaking out.

The Twelve Mountain Expeditionary Armies are now well-staffed, and all Colonels have been appointed. The varied armor gleamed coldly in the hall, stately and murderous, with twelve Mountain-cutting Banners fluttering on the grand plaza outside the hall.

The first to step forward was Gongsun Yang, standing in the front row.

"General, it seems the Devil Race is aware of our preparations for war against them and has sent Demon Soldiers to infiltrate our rear, focusing on our military supply lines. This is certainly not a singular incident and will become more frequent. Our failure to anticipate this problem shows we underestimated them, and we must quickly come up with countermeasures; otherwise, the deployment plans may be hindered, causing more unforeseen changes."

Chen Yuan’s eyes pondered, gleaming with insight, nodding with a voice measured and even, "We indeed underestimated them. As the saying goes—no troops move before supplies arrive. The Devil Race knows the art of warfare, sending demons to disrupt our rear and focusing on supplies. This indeed poses a problem."

"However, this also warns us. The comprehensive war between our Government Administrative Office and the Devil Race is about to begin. Neither side has room for retreat; things will get ruthless. The battlefield will extend beyond the front lines to hidden struggles in the rear, becoming fiercely dangerous, in cities, forests, and even within the Prefecture."

Golden light flickered in Chen Yuan’s eyes, and his voice trembled, carrying a chillingly murderous aura sweeping through the hall, tightening the expressions of the seated generals, their gaze restless, with their armor sounding metallic with slight movements.

"Today’s agenda revolves around what I just said. I want a plan on how to minimize these losses. The Overseers’ military preparations are strained; I do not want the deployment plan delayed."

"Someone, take this Captain to receive medical treatment first."

"Additionally, award seats to the Lang Generals."

"Starting from the First Mountain Cloud Lang, you may speak."

Chen Yuan issued several instructions consecutively, beginning to address the exposed issues of the incident and commanded each Mountain General to voice their opinions.

Soon after, within the hall, Yun Tiansheng began speaking, followed by others in succession, leading to discussions that lasted a long time, during which other officials from the Fusi were continuously summoned to supplement.

The issue seemed simple but revealed various underlying problems requiring detailed and thorough deliberation. After all, this war has yet to commence, and the Overseers have already mobilized various prefectures under their jurisdiction. This vast Jiannan Road resembles a gigantic machine with intricate "parts," each indispensable. Many considerations are required by the Overseers’ core team through collaborative efforts and wisdom.

During this, the Twelve Mountain Generals, Gongsun Yang, and other key figures from the Overseers, most trusted by Chen Yuan, proposed their plans. Record Officer Gao Yu and Fan Chou diligently recorded everything. Chen Yuan was responsible for nodding decisions, and once an issue was settled, they moved on to the next. Subsequently, personnel were summoned to draft documents swiftly for rapid distribution.

Thus, the deliberations stretched from morning until nightfall, yet were not concluded.

Meanwhile, people were coming and going, orders being issued repeatedly.

The outcome of today’s deliberations in the Heavenly Patrol Hall can be summed up in one phrase:

——Jiannan Road First Level Combat Readiness Response.

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Speaking to another facet, on the other side, eight thousand miles north of Jingguan City, the eminent Tianxiong Pass nestled within Shu Road.

Tonight at midnight, the late autumn night was like ink-soaked silk, pressing heavily on Tianxiong Pass’s back. The mountains lay as dormant beasts, with rugged peaks forming dusky silhouettes in the night, wrapping the heroic pass within the deep foliage, leaving only the arrow tower’s eaves piercing the dark sky.

Between heaven and earth, all was silent on the eastern city wall leading to Shu Road, except for the sound of wind rustling through flags and the faint rustling of patrolling soldiers’ footsteps on the stone path. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Suddenly, a sharp call shouted out, breaking the tranquility of the city wall, pulling the throat,

"Movement in the northeast!"

"Blow the whistle!"

In the next second, "xu," a piercing whistle broke through the deep night silence.

The once quiet city wall suddenly stirred, chaotic yet unpanicked. Soldiers who had been resting against the parapet sprung up. The crisp sound of swords unsheathing echoed collectively. Scouts responsible for lookout climbed to the highest point of the city gate tower, pressing a horn to their lips, sounding the alarm that pierced through the night, reverberating within the pass; the machine sounds and the movement of illuminated runes sprung up synchronously, the protective array on the wall, and mounted weapons poised, waiting only for a command to shoot forth.

Simultaneously, torches were quickly lit along the wall, and in a moment, the red firelight stretched out along the wall, illuminating eyes beneath helmets looking toward the northeast sky, where the pitch-black heavens were sliced open by a blazing comet.

A blazing meteor from afar sped toward Tianxiong Pass.

At the same time, a voice filled with anger and a hint of panic ripped through the silent night,

"I am a special envoy of the Heavenly Family. Someone has intercepted the Court’s awarded convoy. Where is the commanding general?"

With that, the flame abruptly accelerated, rapidly approaching Tianxiong Pass.

Within that flame, a war chariot-like vehicle was faintly visible. A shadow of a chaotic figure stood upon it, bearing a bright yellow banner!

At this moment, a thunderous explosion echoed from the sky, as a blazing giant hand seemed to reach out from the void, coming down on the figure atop the war chariot, imposing awe-inspiring power, lighting half the sky red.