Nie Li had never seen the leader of the army before. Seeing the black mass of soldiers leisurely moving forward without noticing the danger ahead, Nie Li couldn't help but curse. With such carelessness, how could they fight against the Black Mountain Stronghold?
"Wuwu" The horse tripping rope was pulled and the front row of horses quickly fell down. The following row of soldiers were also pulled down. Fifty people rushed out from all directions and continuously shot arrows. A sky full of arrows rained down on the center of the army.
The army was thrown into disarray by this sudden attack. The originally orderly formation was scattered in an instant, and the scattered troops were shot dead by the successive arrows.
After a few waves of arrows, the fifty people directly mounted their horses and charged into the crowd with weapons in hand. Blades flashed and swords flashed, instantly splitting the formation in half. Coming and going, the team of fifty people seemed to have undergone countless training.
The formation they formed was like a sharp sword. There were people at the front and sides of the formation, and there were people hiding in the middle who were constantly shooting arrows. It was such a formation that on the rugged mountain road, the experienced army was badly battered.
"Attack!" Seeing the fifty men charge out of the army and prepare to charge again, Nie Li shouted. Ten men threw the spears in their hands towards the Black Mountain Stronghold's troops. The wooden spears that were infused with internal force were not inferior to steel in the slightest.
Some spears directly pierced through the horses, creating bloody holes. Some spears directly pierced through the bandits' bodies and pulled out their intestines. "Continue!" The second wave of attacks followed. The Black Mountain Stronghold people did not expect that someone would ambush them. They looked at the second wave of spears.
"Everyone, reorganize the formation and pay attention to defense." The leader did not panic and instead quickly gave the order. Nie Li only had ten people. If they were prepared, they could easily block the ten spears in the air.
Although they only delayed them for a while, it was enough. This little bit of time was enough for the army to regroup. "Everyone, follow me." After Nie Li finished speaking, he pulled out his Autumn Rain Blade and rushed down the mountain.
Although the leader of the army did not understand the situation, seeing that Nie Li had also killed the Black Mountain Stronghold people, he decided to cooperate with Nie Li. After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. "Soldiers, charge!" A loud shout came from the army. The hooves of the horses galloped, kicking up dust.
When the Black Mountain Stronghold saw that they were being attacked from the front and back, they were a little anxious. However, they quickly found a solution, and that was Nie Li. Nie Li only had ten people on his side. No matter if it was in terms of numbers or strength, they were the weaker side. If they could break through this line of defense, they would be able to escape with their men.
"Everyone, gather together. Don't be targeted." When Nie Li saw the Black Mountain Stronghold charging towards him, he knew what the other party was planning. He immediately ordered his men to surround them.
"Heaven and Earth Slash!" Nie Li faced the charging crowd and unleashed a Single Slash of Heaven and Earth. An enormous blade light burst out from the tip of the blade and descended from the sky, ruthlessly slashing towards the crowd.
"Roar!" The leader of the Black Mountain Stronghold immediately swung the large blade in his hand towards Nie Li's blade light. Although the blade light was eventually shattered, the few horses in front of the formation were split into two by the blade light.
"Die!" The horses had already charged over. One of them raised a huge hammer in his hand and smashed it towards Nie Li. "Clang!" Nie Li placed the blade in front of him. The huge force and the charging force of the horses sent Nie Li flying.
The web between his thumb and index finger split open and fresh blood flowed down the blade. Nie Li felt his right hand go numb and his arm ache. He switched the Autumn Rain Blade to his left hand. "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Snow" Nie Li activated his internal strength and directly used this large scale killing move.
Countless blade lights poured down like a dancing snowstorm, pressing down on the Black Mountain Stronghold people. Countless blade lights quickly submerged their frail bodies. Screams and flesh flew everywhere. When the snowstorm receded, Nie Li looked over. The Black Mountain Stronghold people, other than the deaths of a large number of horses, only suffered minor injuries. After all, the blade lights were too scattered. Furthermore, his own strength was not strong. Against people of the same realm as him, such a large area naturally did not have enough power.
Nie Li did not plan to stop. Looking at the flowing blood, he directly used his leg technique. Activating his demonic arts, his demonic core violently trembled. His heart's desire for blood and slaughter rose steadily.
Nie Li's black hair fluttered in the wind, and his body emitted a blood-red aura. Coupled with the demonic mask, he made people shudder in fear. At the same time, the blood of the dead horses and people on the ground seemed to be summoned by something. The blood was drawn out of their bodies and turned into threads that gathered around Nie Li's right leg.
The black and red giant leg supported Nie Li's body. Blood Qi surrounded the giant leg, making Nie Li look like a giant that walked out from a sea of blood. "Mountains and Rivers Like Blood" kicked out. Boundless blood Qi set off raging waves. Within the waves of blood, there was a giant leg that was like a mountain.
"Everyone, defend." Seeing such a dense blood Qi leg technique, the Black Mountain Stronghold people's faces changed. They formed a defensive formation and each of them activated their internal strength to contend against Nie Li.
Their internal strength combined to form a semicircular Astral Body that wrapped around the fifty people. Nie Li's waves of blood slammed onto the Astral Body and were directly split in half. The giant leg also stepped on the Astral Body again and again.
The sea of blood disappeared. Nie Li took a deep breath. He never thought that the combined strength of the fifty people would be so strong. On the other side, the army had also joined the battle because of the two sides. Everywhere they passed, not even a blade of grass grew. They directly forced the Black Mountain Stronghold people into a desperate situation.
Under the pincer attack of both sides, the Black Mountain Stronghold people were attacked from the front and back. They were simply unable to block the attack of the army. Under the hooves of the horses and the edge of the blades, not a single one of them was left alive. The vanguard team sent by the Black Mountain Stronghold had been annihilated, but the army's losses were not small.
It was the same for Nie Li's side. Out of the ten people, quite a few were injured. After the army was reorganized, the leader walked in front of Nie Li. Nie Li sized up this person. His armor was tightly covered, only revealing his face. His face looked simple and honest, but there was a hint of shrewdness and scheming hidden in his slender eyes.
"Thank you for your help. We are the imperial guards sent by the King of Jingyang. I am the commander of the imperial guards, Zhao Bao." Zhao Bao clasped his fist, but his expression and posture were not very respectful.
"I am the captain of the fourth team of the Shadow Killers, the Ghost Emissary." Nie Li looked at the other person's appearance and felt a little dissatisfied. However, he was wearing a mask and did not show it on his face.
When Zhao Bao heard the Ghost Emissary and the Shadow Killers, his face showed a trace of understanding. A trace of a smile appeared on his face, and his expression was somewhat gentle. With this skill of changing faces, Nie Li had to keep an eye on him in his heart.
"So you are colleagues. Nice to meet you." Zhao Bao lowered his voice, and his tone carried a trace of ambiguity.
"We were ordered to come to the Black Mountain Stronghold to help the army. This matter has already been settled. I hope that Lord Zhao will be extra careful in the future. We will leave first. "Nie Li's tone was stiff and resistant.
"But, how do I contact you?" A trace of dissatisfaction flashed across Zhao Bao's face. Nie Li's words meant that he would not interfere in the future and that Zhao Bao would have to walk this path alone.
"We were ordered by Lord Bu Gui. All of our actions will be subject to his orders." Nie Li used Bu Gui to pressure Zhao Bao. Although he did not know if Zhao Bao knew Bu Gui, as the commander of the Shadow Killers, Bu Gui's position should not be lower than Zhao Bao's. Furthermore, Bu Gui did not have any specific orders. He only told Zhao Bao to act according to circumstances and that safety was the most important.
"Alright!" Although Zhao Bao was unwilling, he did not say anything after hearing Bu Gui's words. He could personally lead the army to attack the Black Mountain Stronghold because he was a trusted aide of the King of Jingyang. He definitely knew of Bu Gui's existence.
"Lord Zhao, we will take our leave." After Nie Li finished speaking, he led everyone away. Zhao Bao watched Nie Li and the others disappear into the dense forest. He fiercely stomped his feet and cursed inwardly.
Without the assistance of the Shadow Killers, Zhao Bao's army moved very slowly. However, they increased their scouting efforts. After all, they had been ambushed because of a lack of scouting. Nie Li had specially reminded them, which meant that there would be difficulties ahead.
"My Lord, why didn't you help them?" On the way back, the Demon Apprentice asked Nie Li. If they helped Zhao Bao and allowed the army to reach the Black Mountain Stronghold quickly, then this mission could be completed quickly.
"In the conversation just now, what do you think of Zhao Bao?"
"Hypocritical and cunning. He cannot be trusted." The Demon Apprentice stated his judgment.
"With such a person by our side, do you think we'll have a good life?" Nie Li sneered.
"But …" The Demon Apprentice hesitated.
"No buts. You have to understand that we only listen to Lord Bu Gui. If we really listen to Zhao Bao, then we can forget about returning alive. Furthermore, if we don't teach that kind of person a lesson, then he will look down on us! "
"Understood, my Lord."
The group returned to the camp. Nie Li ordered the injured to be treated as soon as possible. "Sir, someone is coming here." Just when everyone was still recuperating in the cave, the spies sent out came to report.
"Bring me to take a look." Nie Li knew that something was wrong. If they were discovered by the Black Mountain Stronghold, then their mission would become very difficult.
Following the scout, Nie Li saw Yang Fuzhao walking towards them step by step. Why did he come here?
"You go back first, I'll deal with it." Nie Li said to the scout beside him. Yang Fuzhao's appearance caught Nie Li off guard. However, he had a doubt in his heart. If it was Yang Fuzhao, then why would he come here? If he discovered someone here, then with the scout's cultivation, he shouldn't be able to hide from him.
Yang Fuzhao walked up the mountain step by step. He looked like he was taking a stroll, as if he was enjoying the scenery.
Nie Li hid in the shadows and held his breath, trying his best not to be discovered by Yang Fuzhao.
"You've been following me for a long time." Yang Fuzhao walked to the top of the mountain and stood at the edge of the cliff. He looked at the Black Mountain Stronghold in the distance. The mountain wind blew the corner of his clothes. He carried Nie Li and his voice was ethereal.
"Since you've discovered me, then don't blame me for being impolite." Nie Li stood out from the forest with his right hand on his blade. Since Yang Fuzhao had already discovered him, then a battle was inevitable. He could not allow Yang Fuzhao to bring the news back to the Black Mountain Stronghold.
"This time, I came here to discuss something with you." Yang Fuzhao did not turn around to look at Nie Li. He still had his back to him.
When Nie Li heard Yang Fuzhao's words, he slowly lowered his right hand.
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