As intelligent as Chi Guyan was, she knew what Xing Yuanguo was trying to say. However, since Xing Yuanguo had mentioned the Emperor's intentions, it meant that he had made up his mind.
Ping Yang also knew that Xing Yuanguo wanted her to hide. Fortunately, she liked to bully others, but she did not like to be bullied.
As such...
She didn't even 'struggle' and ran after Fang Zhengzhi.
"Kill!" The morale of the thousands of soldiers below the cauldron was at its peak. Their battle cries reverberated throughout the hall.
"Xing Hou, are you trying to bully us with numbers?" Bai Xing looked at the thousands of soldiers, then at the men in black behind him. His gaze landed on Xing Yuanguo, his eyes filled with mockery.
Being humiliated, especially by a 15 year old youth, was infuriating.
However, in a real battle, Bai Xing would not let his anger get the better of him. Now that the morale of the thousands of soldiers was high, he had to calm himself down.
"You have the right time and the right place. I only have the right people." Xing Yuanguo's tone was cold.
"The right people? Hahaha... Xing Hou, you must be joking. Bai Xing might not be confident in other things, but I am confident in the right people! "Bai Xing chuckled.
Xing Yuanguo's expression changed. He had fought with Bai Xing for many years and knew how difficult Bai Xing was to deal with. Bai Xing would never fight a battle he was not confident of winning.
An ambush?
Just as he was thinking, he heard a melodious flute sound coming from the stone door. It was like a sweet rain had suddenly fallen on a desert that had been dry for a long time. It was intoxicating.
When Xing Yuanguo heard the sound of the flute, his expression changed drastically.
"You..." Even Xing Yuanguo, who had fought for decades, could not keep his cool.
At this moment, he was certain that this was all a ploy. He had fallen for it the moment the Dragon Protection Squad sent the news to the capital.
He also knew why they chose Cang Ling Mountain. Only Cang Ling Mountain could set up such a plot.
"Hahaha, Xing Hou, let me introduce you to a good friend of the demon race. Shan Jia! "As Bai Xing spoke, he made an elegant gesture towards the stone door.
Xing Yuanguo ignored Bai Xing.
Because his gaze was completely fixed on a middle-aged man standing at the stone door.
It was a man whose entire body was wrapped in green vines. There was a thick beard on his resolute face, and he was not wearing a single piece of armor or cloth. In her hand was an emerald green flute.
He looked like a savage.
However, Xing Yuanguo did not dare to underestimate him. His eyes glimmered, looking even more serious than when he was facing Bai Xing.
The man was also looking at Xing Yuanguo. However, he only glanced at Xing Yuanguo and did not say a word. He walked slowly to Bai Xing's side.
When the thousands of soldiers saw the man, expressions of disbelief appeared on their faces.
"His … surname is Shan!"
"Shan Jia!"
"That's right. Only people from that place would use rattan as clothes, but … why is his surname Shan?! "
When the thousands of soldiers confirmed the man's identity, their expressions of disbelief turned into anger. This was anger that came from the depths of their hearts.
"Ever since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Southern Mountain Range has always been under our protection. Since your surname is Shan, you should know this. Why are you befriending the demons?!" Xing Yuanguo's voice was authoritative as he placed his hand on his waist.
Shan Jia was silent. He did not speak, but when he heard Xing Yuanguo mention Shan, a look of pain flashed across his eyes.
"Shan Jia, do you know the consequences of doing this? Do you know what the surname Shan means in the Southern Mountain Range? "Xing Yuanguo continued to ask.
Shan Jia did not speak. It was as if he did not hear Xing Yuanguo's question.
"Come on, Shan Jia. You've been on Cang Ling Mountain for 12 years. It's time for you to show your strength!" Bai Xing glanced at Shan Jia and smirked coldly.
Shan Jia nodded but did not speak.
His expression was not as respectful as the nine black robed men behind Bai Xing. He did not reply like the soldiers, nor did he greet Bai Xing. All he did was nod and bring the flute to his lips.
In that instant, the sound of the flute rang out once again.
However, compared to before, the flute music this time was obviously more urgent, and the intoxicating feeling was even more intense.
"Kaboom!"
A loud sound rang out from outside the stone door.
"Roar!"
Very quickly, the roar of a beast reverberated throughout the hall.
At the stone door, there was a ferocious beast with blue fur all over its body like iron needles. Its sharp black claws emitted a cold aura, and the most unique thing was that there was a fiery red fur on its forehead. That fur was like a ball of flame, extending from its forehead all the way to its tail …
"Blue Fire Wolf!"
"No, it's the Blue Fire Wolf King!"
Before the soldiers could finish speaking, another figure scurried in. Then, a second, a third...
In an instant, close to a thousand Blue Fire Wolves scurried in.
And this wasn't the end. After the Blue Fire Wolf, there were still various kinds of fierce beasts charging in. There was the 'Steel-armed Gold Ape' with arms like steel, hair like gold, and a pair of dark green eyes. There was also the 'Triangular White Rhinoceros' with three huge horns on its head and a body covered in thick white scales. There was also the 'Storm Thunder Lion' with a pair of fangs bathed in purple lightning …
As far as the eye could see, it was densely packed.
However, they were very orderly, as though they were a well-trained army of beasts. Close to a thousand Blue Fire Wolves guarded the outer perimeter, while at the very front were five hundred Three-horned White Rhinoceroses. On the back of every Three-horned White Rhinoceros sat a Steel-armed Gold Ape, and at the very back were the Storm Thunder Lions.
Xing Yuanguo's brows were furrowed tightly.
From the moment Shan Jia stepped through the stone door, he knew that he would face such a scene. However, he did not expect Shan Jia to be able to train these beasts to such an extent.
These were beasts. Furthermore, they were different types of beasts.
Most importantly, these beasts all lived in groups!
Beasts that lived in packs were very cooperative.
However... Their cooperation was with beasts of the same species. However, Shan Jia was able to get them to cooperate with different types of beasts. This was unimaginable.
"No wonder you are from the royal family of the Southern Mountain Range!" Xing Yuanguo raised his hand. In his hand was a long sword. A two-handed sword.
The pitch-black body of the sword was simple and heavy, and there were complex characters flowing on the sharp blade, flashing with black light.
"Kill, for our pride!"
"Kill!"
Under Xing Yuanguo's leadership, the thousands of soldiers finally moved. No one retreated. Even in the face of thousands of beasts, no one retreated.
This was because they were the most elite soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty.
For their pride!
...
At the back of the hall, Ping Yang tugged on Chi Guyan's arm. She looked at the soldiers and beasts fighting in front of the stone door, almost as if she could not bear to watch.
"Fang Zhengzhi, you said you found a clue to the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet. Where is it?" Ping Yang pouted.
Chi Guyan did not reply. Because... She knew that Fang Zhengzhi's clue was just an excuse. As such, there was no need for her to point it out.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't speak either, or it could be said that he didn't hear Ping Yang's question at all. His gaze was fixated on the pack of Blue Fire Wolves.
"Twelve years?!"
"Twelve years ago..."
Eight years ago, he was seven. That year, he killed a Blue Fire Wolf on the outskirts of Cang Ling Mountain. It was a lone wolf. However, it was much larger than these Blue Fire Wolves.
In the moment of its death, the Blue Fire Wolf turned to look into the depths of Cang Ling Mountain. In that moment, its eyes were filled with relief. It was also filled with indignation.
At that time, the Blue Fire Wolf had already lived on the outskirts of Cang Ling Mountain for three to four years.
No one knew why a lone wolf would appear on the outskirts of Cang Ling Mountain. It was lonely, but it would never enter the depths of Cang Ling Mountain.
12 years...
Fang Zhengzhi clenched his fists subconsciously.
Yes. That Blue Fire Wolf was the king of these thousands of Blue Fire Wolves. A lone wolf king!
Even now, Fang Zhengzhi could still remember the look in the Blue Fire Wolf's eyes before it died, as well as its final, lonely howl.
"Aroo!"
Fang Zhengzhi's mind replayed the scene, and he instinctively made a sound.
The resonant and lonely howl reverberated throughout the hall.
It interrupted Shan Jia's hurried and melodious flute music.
Almost a thousand Blue Fire Wolves stopped in their tracks at this moment. Almost a thousand pairs of eyes stared at Fang Zhengzhi, filled with confusion and disbelief.
This was the intelligence of the beasts.
Fang Zhengzhi knew how intelligent the beasts were. He could discern their location by listening. As such, he was extremely familiar with the sounds of the beasts.
As such, he let out another howl.
At this moment, almost a thousand Blue Fire Wolves were completely stunned.
It was not just the Blue Fire Wolves. Even the other beasts instinctively looked towards the corner of the hall, at the human youth who looked to be only 15 or 16 years old.
"12 years ago, he was the one who chased your king out of Cang Ling Mountain!"
"At that time, he promised to give your king freedom, that he would let your king go!"
"But in reality, he did not!"
"He killed your king, and threw his body at the foot of Cang Ling Mountain, skinned him, and pulled out his tendons!"
Fang Zhengzhi stood quietly in his spot, as he spoke. As he spoke, he tried to explain himself. It looked rather comical.
However, the strange thing was that the thousands of Vicious Beasts were staring at those slightly comical actions.
"You are lying! I, Shan Jia, am the king of the Southern Mountain Range. I do not eat or wear a single piece of skin. I only drink water from the mountains. I am friends with trees, companions with beasts! How dare you accuse me! "Shan Jia's expression changed when he heard Fang Zhengzhi's words.
As the king of the Southern Mountain Range, they had their own way of cultivation. They respected the Dao of All Creation, but they focused more on nature. They used their bodies as a foundation to understand the Dao of Nature.
They lived in the mountains, and all of their blessings came from the mountains. As such, only the king of the Southern Mountain Range could use Shan as their surname. They were friends with trees, worshipped nature, and nurtured the fruit of life in their hearts.
They were companions with beasts, using the power of the beasts to protect their homes. In return, their tribesmen did not eat or wear a single piece of skin!
Shan Jia was furious because Fang Zhengzhi had pinned their beliefs on him.
This was akin to telling a monk that the child in her womb was his. Even the most cultured monk would curse, "Bastard, don't you dare insult me!"
Xing Yuanguo questioned Shan Jia in front of the two armies, even threatening him with a war.
Shan Jia did not reply.
Fang Zhengzhi's nonsensical words and comical actions caused Shan Jia to glare at him angrily.
Such a turn of events was absolutely shocking to the thousands of soldiers.
The soldiers were not the only ones shocked. Even the nine men in black behind Bai Xing were shocked. They had known Shan Jia for many years, but they had never spoken to him.
All along, Shan Jia's responses had been either a nod or a shake of the head.
But now...
This taciturn man had spoken?!
Chi Guyan also looked at Fang Zhengzhi. She could understand what he was trying to say, but she could not figure out how he was able to deduce that Shan Jia had chased away their king 12 years ago.
After all, this was the first time Fang Zhengzhi had met Shan Jia. 12 years ago...
Fang Zhengzhi was not even three years old.
"I've wronged you? What if I have proof? " Fang Zhengzhi could not be sure. He was just relying on his intuition. He was guessing if Shan Jia had chased away the Blue Fire Wolf King.
But what did that matter? It was not illegal to spout nonsense. If he guessed correctly, he would lose a piece of cake. If he didn't, he would just treat it as a form of entertainment.
"What proof do you have? How can you have proof?" Shan Jia did not believe Fang Zhengzhi. How could he believe something that he had never done?
"Of course I have proof!" Fang Zhengzhi waved his hand. A huge Blue Fire Wolf skin appeared in his hands.
Eight years ago, after he killed the Blue Fire Wolf, he brought the wolf skin to the Northern Mountain Village. Originally, he wanted to sell it for some money, but after Chi Guyan came to the Southern Mountain Village, he had no choice but to be on guard against Chi Guyan coming to the Northern Mountain Village to find him.
As such, he never had the chance to sell the Blue Fire Wolf skin.
As his family became wealthier, Fang Zhengzhi gave up on the idea of selling the wolf skin. He kept it as a souvenir from his first hunt.
Now was the perfect time to use it.
Shan Jia's gaze landed on that piece of Blue Fire Wolf skin, and the gazes of nearly a thousand Blue Fire Wolves similarly landed on that piece of wolf skin.
That was their king.
"Arf!" In an instant, almost a thousand Blue Fire Wolves knelt on the ground and howled. Their howls shook the entire hall, almost as if they were worshipping their king.
On the other hand, Shan Jia's expression was extremely ugly.
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