Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 990 - 658: That General Raided the Prince Mansion!
That day, in Jingguan City, the scorching sun blazed in the sky, with a hint of heat and oppression in the air.
At the Yunding Mountain, in the Government Administrative Office, down the mountain, there were sparse sounds of weapons, imbued with a sense of impending doom. On both sides of the mountain path, hidden sentries were densely arranged, eyes like eagles. On the mountain path, galloping hooves sped up and down, the clattering of stones and armor leaves interlaced, while in the sky, flashes of silver light occasionally broke the mountain’s monotony.
Outside the discussion hall, banners fluttered, inside, a few generals stood below, bowing with fists clasped, heads lowered with embarrassed expressions, obediently receiving instruction.
In the main seat, Helian Mountain paced back and forth, with a stern aura and a hint of impatience on his face.
This State Preceptor, who had assisted three kings and weathered countless storms, rarely showed such an expression.
"It’s been a day!"
"Not a single trace of a person has been found."
"I really don’t know what you all have been doing."
Helian Mountain erupted in a fit of anger, flinging his sleeves as he scolded, his authority intimidating.
Below, a Heavenly Army Commander in charge of the mountain defense, with a bitter expression, cautiously said,
"My Lord, I personally went to Qingshan County, but found no trace of General Chen. The local people didn’t even recognize General Chen, which is very strange. I had no choice but to return with nothing accomplished."
Another general, cupping his fists and raising his head,
"We also went to seek out Qin Rushuang, the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Qin, who is currently staying in the south of the city, as well as Dugu Jialuo, the legitimate daughter of the Divine Marquis. These two were previously acquainted with General Chen. I inquired about General Chen’s whereabouts from these two ladies, but they claimed not to know. Asking how to contact General Chen, saying that you urgently needed to talk with him, they said they didn’t know either, and that we should look for the Ninth Mountain."
At this, Helian Mountain turned his head, glaring with a cold snort through his nose, "Do you even need to say that? Do you think I am unaware?"
"That Gongsun Yang from the Ninth Mountain is Chen Yuan’s messenger, and you don’t even know when he left the mountain."
"And you have the nerve to talk!"
Helian Mountain grew more agitated, After receiving news yesterday that the Deputy Commander of the Beiliang Governor’s Office at Eagle Beak Cliff had their head taken from afar, he speculated that it was the work of Chen Yuan and immediately covered it up. He then sent people to summon Gongsun Yang from the Ninth Mountain to inquire about the situation.
Based on several encounters, Helian Mountain suspected that this Martial Vault was Chen Yuan’s liaison at the Ninth Mountain, possessing a secret technique to communicate with Chen Yuan, allowing him to be informed of the Government Administrative Office’s affairs at any time.
However, the people he sent reported back that this Martial Vault had left on a secret mission before the incident, without any record of his descent, and the people at the Ninth Mountain were oblivious.
The answer to whose orders he was following was self-evident.
The Ninth Mountain had evidently become General Chen’s private army now!
Now, Helian Mountain was feeling anxious. He couldn’t contact Chen Yuan and had no idea what he intended to do.
This was a dangerous individual. With his ways, he acted recklessly, even daring to defy His Majesty. How could Helian Mountain be at ease, especially at such a critical juncture? Therefore, he dispatched troops, sending them in multiple directions to search for news of him.
Some went to his Hidden Dragon Land in Qingshan County, some went to the western front, Helian Mountain speculated he might target the Beiliang Demon Suppression General, and others went to the Ninth Mountain in full force to hunt down the Western Regions Holy Sect members in the south....
But there was no news from any of them.
Helian Mountain’s frustration grew as he covered up for him, yet was met with disappearance, without even a notification. It was frustrating for anyone.
The longer time passed, the more uneasy he became.
"Go, continue searching until you find him!"
With a sullen face, he waved the generals below to continue the search, to which several generals nodded, turned, and left.
However, after just a few steps, urgent footsteps echoed from outside, followed by an armored soldier urgently reporting.
"Lord State Preceptor, Lord Gongsun from the Ninth Mountain has appeared, requesting an audience!"
At these words, inside the Heavenly Patrol Hall, several generals halted, visibly surprised, as if speaking of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrived. They exchanged glances, flabbergasted.
Before the main seat, Helian Mountain immediately turned around, eyes fixed on the door, shining brightly with vigor.
The hall doors swung open suddenly, as a gust of wind blew in, the people inside looked outside, hearing a roar from the sky.
Over the Yunding Mountain, a fierce Exotic Beast descended, its feet rolling with Demonic Qi, imposing and fierce, landing on the square before the Heavenly Patrol Hall.
Its appearance resembled a red panther, its whole body covered in crimson fur, vibrant like burning flames, with a single horn on its head center, seemingly made of Divine Gold, and five tails behind. Its tusks were fierce, eyes intimidating, standing three zhang tall, emanating a menacing Demonic Qi, a Martial Vault Demon!
This was a Zheng, originating from the Ten Thousand Mountains, and an old general with a goatee leaped down from its back.
Wearing Green Armor, the languidly titled Gongsun Yang of the Ninth Mountain leaped down, looking at the hall’s steps ahead, his eyes with a dark flicker, face solemn, weathered, he climbed the steps with a drumbeat of steady thumps.
The soldiers guarding the hall dared not neglect, quickly making way.
Gongsun Yang climbed all the way up to the hall’s entrance, looking at the open hall doors and the people inside watching him, especially the most penetrating gaze from that Helian National Master.
Contempt lay within!
With no change in expression, Gongsun Yang entered the hall, bowing with cupped hands,
"This humble one bears a message from our general!"
Before a response could be made, Helian Mountain narrowed his eyes at Gongsun Yang’s next words, as if dropping a stone in a calm lake,
"The King of Beiliang intends to raise troops!"
"Our general asks me to inform you that preparations are needed soon!"
At this, the eyes of all widened in shock, then a tumultuous uproar surged.
The generals’ expressions changed violently, and before the main seat, Helian Mountain’s aged face lifted a bit, his narrowed eyes bursting with fearsome light. A second later, his body seemed to teleport, appearing right in front of Gongsun Yang, shouting,
"Your general went to Beiliang?"
An overwhelming aura descended on Gongsun Yang like a fierce wind, tossing his hair back, causing the Green Armor on him to hum with vibration.
"Today’s the Beiliang King’s newly appointed Princely Heir’s investiture ceremony, General traveled yesterday, carrying a congratulatory gift to attend the feast!"
A slight golden light shimmered on Gongsun Yang, resisting Helian Mountain’s sudden oppression, with lowered eyes and clasped hands,
At this, Helian Mountain’s wrinkled eyelids twitched, wondering if that "gift" was the head that flew off from Eagle Beak Cliff!
He suspected this more and more, with a fire burning within him. If Chen Yuan acted this way, the Royal Beiliang Mansion would not let it slide, angering them could force them to mobilize....
"I know you bear General Chen’s mark, let your general reveal himself and speak!"
"I need to know the full story, moving against the Royal Beiliang Mansion, without the emperor’s permission, now is not the time!"
Helian Mountain’s face trembled, his voice turning harsh, with explosive gleams, clothes flapping wildly, exerting pressure.
"I’m afraid you may be disappointed, our general is currently on the road, moving mountains, too preoccupied."
"Moving mountains? Which mountains?" Helian Mountain looked doubtful.
"The entire Royal Beiliang Mansion!"
Gongsun Yang’s steadfast voice gave the answer.
With this, an eerie silence fell over the hall’s air.
Helian Mountain’s facial muscles twitched, his eyes like they’d devour someone, grimaced unpleasantly, this was bad!
Other generals stood agape, then their pupils trembled, carrying disbelief.
What? Did General Chen ransack the King of Beiliang’s home?
