Not to mention Yang Qing's subordinates, even Zhang Decheng's subordinates were suspicious. They didn't know why Yang Qing was leading them in circles around Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor.
As they chased after him, Mountain Chieftain Mei Yu reminded, "Manor Head, Yang Qing is leading us in circles around Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor. There might be a trap."
He had spoken out what was on everyone's mind. The other Mountain Chieftains chimed in, "That's right! Manor Head, Mei Yu's words make sense. "
It was obvious that everyone was more conservative in their opinions, and viewed this pursuit with caution.
It could be said that Zhang Decheng was suppressing a bellyful of anger. His plan could be said to be meticulous, and just as it was about to succeed, who knew that a little bastard would appear and ruin the plan? Seeing that everyone's words were faintly revealing the intention to stop the pursuit, he was unhappy in his heart, but on the surface, he laughed and said, "If we really stop the pursuit, then we will really fall into Yang Qing's trap!"
Mountain Chieftain Sheng Huaigang asked, "May I ask, Manor Head, why is that?"
"What do you think Yang Qing is planning?" Zhang Decheng asked back, pointing at the large group of people fleeing in front of them. "Yang Qing is fleeing right under our noses. If he has any movements, do you think he can hide from our eyes? If anything goes wrong, we will immediately turn around and leave. What can Yang Qing do to us? "
Lin Xutian reminded, "Most of Yang Qing's men are not with us. Could it be that Yang Qing is purposely stalling for time so that his subordinates can set up a trap and then lead us into an ambush?"
Zhang Decheng laughed loudly. "Our forces are not inferior to Yang Qing in terms of numbers or strength. How can such an ambush have any effect on us? It's just a head-on fight! If Yang Qing really set up an ambush like this, it would be extremely foolish. If he gathered his men, he could still fight us head-on. If he scattered his forces to set up an ambush, it would be a joke. When that time comes, we don't care about the ambush and just focus on chasing after Yang Qing. Once Yang Qing dies, any ambush would be useless! "
Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly and felt slightly relieved. Thinking about it, it was indeed the case.
However, Mei Yu still had some doubts. "Yang Qing led us around Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's territory. Could he be colluding with Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor? What if Yang Qing joins forces with Xing Manor? "
Zhang Decheng shook his head and smiled, "We are merely passing through Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor. We will not interfere with each other's business. If Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor attacks us, we will not interfere with each other's business. This is no different from representing Suppressing Third Hall to attack Suppressing Second Hall. How would the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor dare to start a war between the two halls? "
Mei Yu sat on his dragon steed and pondered for a moment. After some thought, he agreed with Miao Yi's reasoning. However, he still asked suspiciously, "Then why is Yang Qing bringing us around Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's territory?"
"Seeing that I'm chasing after him, he wants to fight to the death with me. Yang Qing is at his wit's end and knows that he is no match for us, so he deliberately set up a diversion, intending to make us feel uncertain and to scare us into giving up on our pursuit. " Zhang Decheng sneered and turned around. "Everyone, you almost fell into his trap just now!"
Sheng Huaigang and the others looked ashamed. They immediately cupped their fists and said, "Manor Lord is wise."
However, Mei Yu was still cautious. "Back then, Yang Qing was only able to conquer South Edict Manor because of the School of Blue Jade's sudden assistance. I'm afraid we have to be on guard. "
"Mountain Lord Mei is worrying too much." Zhang Decheng turned around and glanced at him. He found that his subordinate always disagreed with him. His so-called overthinking inevitably had a hint of accusing Mei Yu of being a coward. "Since I dared to attack South Edict Manor, how could I not include the School of Blue Jade? The reason why the School of Blue Jade dared to interfere in the conflict between Yang Qing and Lu Yu was because Yang Qing had Advisor Feng backing him up. This time, Yang Qing had no one to back him up. I might as well say it out loud. The moment our troops departed from Ever Peace Manor, someone from Advisor He's side had already sent a warning to the School of Blue Jade. If any forces outside of Suppressing Second Hall dared to meddle in the affairs of Suppressing Second Hall without permission, they would be trampled to the ground by Suppressing Second Hall's troops! Do you think that the School of Blue Jade would dare to oppose our Suppressing Second Hall? "
He had already spoken to this extent. What if …? Slaying and dispatching the emperor to make fun of me? The Case of the Rotting Bones of Phenolic Malnutrition? Taoya? Shao Yu Di Wu? Forgive me for the fat scabbard and dew!
"There's no harm in being careful!" Zhang Decheng waved his hand generously and continued to lead his troops in hot pursuit.
He appeared to be fine. In truth, the anxiety in his heart was something that his subordinates couldn't understand.
After stirring up such a huge commotion, it would be fine if they managed to take down South Edict Manor. But if they killed Yang Qing, they could come up with whatever excuse they wanted to deal with the higher-ups. As long as it suited the higher-ups, they would naturally turn a blind eye to it.
If they couldn't take it down, then they would be in deep trouble. Even if they had He Yunye backing them up, when Yang Qing reported them, they would all be from Suppressing Second Hall. What was the point of ambushing one of their own? When the time came, the higher-ups would never admit that he was the one who incited his own men to attack one of their own. Even He Yunye would definitely push the blame away and draw a clear line between them. Zhang Decheng would have to bear all the responsibility.
Now that things had reached this point, how could Zhang Decheng let Yang Qing go? He wouldn't let him go even if he had to chase him to the ends of the earth!
What angered Zhang Decheng the most was still Miao Yi. He had suddenly appeared and ruined his plans. The benefits that were so easily obtainable had actually caused so many troubles. After this, he would definitely teach that brat a lesson...
The two groups of troops continued their chase within Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's territory. Meanwhile, within Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor, another group of troops had gathered together. It was none other than Yang Qing's subordinates who had yet to gather.
When the Mountain Chieftains received Yang Qing's decree, they immediately halted their journey to reinforce him. After the Mountain Chieftains met and discussed the matter, they quickly changed their direction midway and charged into Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's territory from South Edict Manor's territory.
With the troops of each Mountain as a unit, each Mountain Chieftain used the banner of Suppressing Second Hall's Ever Peace Manor, Zhang Decheng, and led his subordinates to attack Peaceful Stability Cave, Graceful Water Cave, Luoding Cave...
It was easy to imagine the speed at which one Mountain's troops attacked one Cave. The seven Mountain Chieftains under Yang Qing split into seven groups and swept through the ten Caves under Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's Mount Bearing Longevity.
Finally, on this frigid snowy night, the seven groups of troops from all over gathered at the foot of Mount Bearing Longevity. They firmly surrounded Mount Bearing Longevity and launched a fierce attack together.
It could be said that Mount Bearing Longevity had fallen from the sky. After the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Bearing Longevity sent a request for reinforcements to Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor, he led his troops in an attempt to break out of the encirclement. Unfortunately, the troops of seven Mountains had joined forces to attack his mountain, and had even wiped out the troops of his Caves in advance. It was easy to imagine the outcome of the battle.
With the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Shaotai, Xiong Xiao, as the leader, three Mountain Chieftains joined forces to fight against the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Bearing Longevity. In the end, the latter was beheaded by Xiong Xiao with a single slash of his saber.
The Mount Bearing Longevity was flattened, and not a single person was left alive. After a bloodbath, the last fire was thrown into the grand hall of Mount Bearing Longevity.
The Mountain Chieftains who had gathered together looked at each other under the blazing flames and nodded. They then quickly led their subordinates out of Mount Bearing Longevity and carried out their plan...
On this snowy night, the quiet Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor was slowly being covered by white snow.
Manor Head Liu Jingtian, who was cultivating in his silent quarters, was startled by the sound of hurried footsteps. He opened his eyes and saw that it was his handmaiden.
Before he could ask, the handmaiden said anxiously, "Manor Head, something bad has happened. Ever Peace Manor under Suppressing Second Hall has already led their troops to attack our Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's territory."
Liu Jingtian was taken aback, and then exclaimed in shock, "South Edict Manor is between our two manors. Why would Ever Peace Manor attack? Is this information accurate?"
"The various Immortals under Mount Chengshou have already been annihilated by the troops personally led by the Manor Head of Ever Peace Manor, Zhang Decheng. When Mount Chengshou sent a request for help, they were under siege!" The handmaiden quickly handed over the jade archive in her hand.
Liu Jingtian took the jade archive and read through it. He was both furious and shocked. What did it mean that Ever Peace Manor dared to attack Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor? It meant that Suppressing Second Hall had made their move against Suppressing Third Hall!
This was no small matter. It was a matter of great importance. Liu Jingtian didn't dare to delay any longer. He quickly jumped off the stone couch and left with large strides.
Not long after, alarm bells rang throughout the mountains of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor. Messenger spirit eagles flew out from Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor. Aside from those that flew to Suppressing Third Hall to report the news, there were also those that quickly flew to Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor to gather the troops of the various Mountains.
Manor Head Liu Jingtian personally donned his armor and led his troops as they galloped through the snowy night...
By the time he gathered a mountain's troops and rushed to Mount Bearing Longevity, Mount Bearing Longevity had already been reduced to ruins. Liu Jingtian roared to the sky, "Zhang Decheng!"
"Report! Mount Returning Loyalty has sent word that there is indeed a large group of troops with malicious intentions within the borders of our Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor! "
"The other party has come prepared. Order all the Mountains to not act rashly and gather at my location!"
As soon as the order was issued, Liu Jingtian quickly led his troops and left.
Halfway there, a rider suddenly galloped over. "Mountain Chieftain Xiong Xiao of Mount Shaotai under Suppressing Second Hall's South Edict Manor requests an audience with the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor!"
One side had sent people to attack, and now the other side had suddenly sent someone to request an audience. Liu Jingtian was a little confused. Could it be that they were here to issue a challenge? But there was no need to send a Mountain Chieftain to issue a challenge!
He then let the newcomer come over for questioning.
Stopping his horse, Liu Jingtian examined the newcomer from head to toe. He confirmed that the other party indeed didn't look like an ordinary cultivator.
Someone who had seen Xiong Xiao before transmitted his voice to him, confirming Xiong Xiao's identity.
The newcomer was indeed Xiong Xiao. He urged his dragon steed forward, cupped his fists, and said, "Mountain Chieftain Xiong Xiao of Mount Shaotai under Suppressing Second Hall's South Edict Manor requests an audience with the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor. I have an important matter to report. I hope you will lead me to him!"
He clearly knew that the person before him was the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor, yet he pretended not to know and asked for an audience.
Liu Jingtian's expression darkened. "That's me! You people from Suppressing Second Hall still have the guts to come see me. You really aren't afraid of death! "
Xiong Xiao was instantly shocked. He quickly jumped off his dragon steed, took out a jade archive, and presented it with both hands. "Manor Head Yang Qing has personally signed this jade archive and ordered me to present it to you!"
Someone immediately received the jade archive and handed it over to Liu Jingtian. After Liu Jingtian read through it, he frowned.
The gist of what Yang Qing had written in the jade archive was that our two Manors had always minded their own business. However, Zhang Decheng of Ever Peace Manor had led his troops to rebel and had escaped into Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor's territory. Hence, Yang Qing had taken the liberty to request Liu Jingtian's cooperation in annihilating them. Even if Liu Jingtian didn't cooperate, he hoped that Liu Jingtian wouldn't take them in and chase Zhang Decheng back to Suppressing Second Hall's territory. This was to prevent Zhang Decheng from acting out of desperation and wreaking havoc on Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor.
The jade archive contained Yang Qing's transcendence seal, so it couldn't be faked.
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