The current Wang Chong was far from the War Saint he had been in his previous life. Even if he won this war, he would only be a lowly scholar in the training camp.
However, Geshu Han had risen to the top when he was at the peak of his power.'When the Big Dipper shines high, Geshu carries his saber in the night 'wasn't just for show.
As the great general of the empire, the authority that Geshu Han wielded was far beyond what Wang Chong could match up to.
"Gongzi, we'll leave with you!"
Fang Xuanying suddenly said. He pulled on the reins, prepared to mount his steed and leave with Wang Chong. The others also hurriedly led their steeds away.
After days of war, they were already of one mind with Wang Chong. They were all grasshoppers tied to the same rope. If Wang Chong wanted to leave, their first reaction was to go with him.
"There's no need for that!"
Wang Chong waved his hands.
"Geshu Han and that Big Dipper Army commandant are here for me. As long as I leave, nothing will happen to any of you. If they pursue the matter, you can just say that I have the token of The King of Song, and you can shirk all responsibility. If Geshu Han is a smart man, he won't make a move against so many prestigious clans over such a small matter.
"Besides, military orders must be obeyed. I have the protection of The King of Song and my clan, and I have already completed the third mission. Once I reach the capital, no matter how formidable Geshu Han is, he won't be able to stop me. On the other hand, if you were to make a move on your own without the Bureau of Military Personnel's orders, he would surely be able to use it against you. Perhaps, he might even send his troops to chase after you. Even if he doesn't do so, it would be more than enough for you to suffer in the future. "
"Staying at the resting point will only be beneficial. With so many of you participating in this operation, if he were to punish you, he would surely incur the wrath of the masses. "
Wang Chong said calmly.
The reason why he said 'I'll probably have to leave' instead of 'we'll probably have to leave' wasn't a slip of the tongue but a result of deep consideration.
If he were to remain here, he would only implicate the others. If they left this place, everyone would be safe.
"Wang Chong is right. Geshu Han and the commandant's target is only Wang Chong. As long as he leaves, we will be safe. If we stay with him, we will only be a burden to him! "
Bai Siling, who had been silent all this while, suddenly spoke. Her expression was calm and she looked extremely rational. Compared to the others, she was the most rational at this moment, and she was also the best at judging the current situation.
Hualala!
Just as everyone was talking, a messenger pigeon suddenly flapped its wings and flew down from the sky, heading straight for Zhang San.
This scene greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.
Wang Chong's expression froze when he saw the messenger pigeon, and his eyebrows twitched slightly.
"Milord, the Ministry of War has sent a message. After the third phase of the mission is completed, everyone is requested to return to the capital to report!"
Soon, Zhang San rushed over with the letter in his hand.
Until the end of this mission, he was with Wang Chong and the others. Even Zhang San didn't expect such a thing to happen.
"Wang Chong, we will leave with you! There's no point in us staying here. "
Hearing Zhang San's words, Huang Yongtu immediately replied. Receiving the order from the Ministry of War, the mission had been completed, and they would no longer be restricted.
At this point, there wouldn't be any problems even if they were to leave.
"Un, having one more person means that we can take care of each other."
Xu Gan also spoke up.
Initially, he wasn't in favor of leaving, but that was then and this was now. Just as Huang Yongtu said, the mission had been completed, and there was no point in them staying here.
He believed that Geshu Han wouldn't make a move on them.
The only one who didn't express his opinion was Bai Siling.
"Sigh, forget it. Count me in as well. We came together, so let's leave together. "
Seeing that everyone's gazes were focused on her, Bai Siling sighed deeply and said, "Alright.
"Alright then!"
After a moment of contemplation, Wang Chong finally nodded. Since the order from the Ministry of War had already arrived, there was no need to force them to remain here.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves. We'll be setting off right away."
"Ma Song!"
Wang Chong turned around to look at Squad Leader Ma Song, who had been following behind him the entire time. Wang Chong had always had a good impression of this ten-man squad leader, and he was the person whom he wanted to rope in this trip.
True talent was always more important than any kind of wealth.
"… If you encounter any difficulties in the future or retire, look for me in the capital."
"Yes, gongzi!"
Ma Song nodded. Looking at the resolute young man before him, an indescribable sorrow welled up in his heart. He knew that their collaboration was about to come to an end.
"Lieutenant Zhang, farewell!"
"Lord, farewell. It's our honor to be able to fight alongside you! "
Zhang San bowed deeply, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed with the most solemn military etiquette. At the same time, all of the Tang dynasty veterans, including Ma Song, who had survived the war between the Iron Cloak Highwaymen and the Ouzan, bowed to Wang Chong with the most solemn etiquette and respect.
If not for Wang Chong, the surviving veterans, the infantrymen, cavalry, and archers would have all been wiped out.
Zhang San's respect for the young man before him came from the bottom of his heart.
In an instant, the surroundings fell silent.
Zhao Yatong, Fang Xuanying, and the other trainees and soldiers couldn't help but be moved by this sight.
Wang Chong was also moved by this sight. What could be more touching and proud than the respect of a group of soldiers who had fought alongside you?
"Everyone, it's my honor to be able to fight alongside you!"
As Wang Chong spoke, he took a step back and bowed deeply. Placing his right hand on his chest, he bowed to the crowd.
It was time for them to part!
Wang Chong knew that this was probably the last time he would work together with these adorable and respectable soldiers.
"Jya!"
With a loud crack of the whip, Wang Chong leaped onto his steed, and before everyone's gazes, he galloped eastward with Bai Siling, Xu Gan, and Huang Yongtu.
With this mission over, they could finally return to the training camps!
…
After leaving the resting point of the third gathering point, Wang Chong and the others traveled day and night toward the capital. Roughly three days later, they finally left Longxi's territory.
Wang Chong heaved a long sigh of relief.
Longxi was the territory of Geshu Han and the Big Dipper Army, and there, Geshu Han's words carried enormous weight. However, once they were out of Longxi, no matter how brazen Geshu Han was, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
If the imperial censor, Bureau of Military Personnel, or Bureau of Punishments were to find out that he was moving troops across the border without permission, that would be a huge crime.
"It seems like we're finally safe!"
Atop the towering ancient trees, Wang Chong raised his head to the heavens and heaved a long sigh of relief.
Weng!
Just when Wang Chong's mind was at its most relaxed, an abrupt change occurred. All of a sudden, he felt as if someone was aiming at his temples.
If not for Wang Chong's powerful spiritual energy, he wouldn't have noticed it at all.
"Not good!"
A strong sense of danger welled up in Wang Chong's heart. Without any hesitation, he lowered his head and crouched down on the back of the White-hoofed Shadow.
Boom!
An earth-shattering boom accompanied this thunderous boom. A huge, dark iron arrow shot out from the forest like a bolt of lightning, carrying with it a majestic destructive force.
The arrow narrowly missed Wang Chong's head by a hair's breadth. The powerful shockwave and destructive Stellar Energy brought about by the tail of the arrow jolted Wang Chong's back.
Rumble!
The arrow landed in the forest on the other side of the road. The immense force caused a series of explosions in the forest, pulverizing an entire patch of trees.
The energy of the explosion stirred up a fierce gale in the air, stirring up a cloud of dust.
"Neigh!"
The warhorses neighed as they stood on their hind legs. This sudden arrow didn't just frighten Bai Siling and the others, even the well-trained steeds were alarmed, and looks of horror appeared on their faces.
"Careful! — — "
Wang Chong's shrill voice echoed through the clouds.
An ambush!
Without a doubt, they had been ambushed!
Wang Chong's heart thumped furiously. That arrow was just a hair's breadth away from shattering his body. This was definitely not a military technique, and Geshu Han would never use it against him.
The energy imbued in that arrow was chaotic and dark, brimming with destructive might.
This was the technique of an assassin!
Countless thoughts flashed across Wang Chong's mind, and he suddenly understood what he was up against. In that instant, Wang Chong's scalp went numb. He suddenly caught the scent of death.
Without a doubt, his identity had been exposed, and so had his whereabouts.
— — these people are here for me.
They were here to assassinate him.
"Siling, Xu Gan … Don't worry about me, run! — — "
Wang Chong's voice was shrill. Amidst Neigh's shrill cry, Wang Chong and his steed leaped forward. It wasn't the main road ahead, but the dense forest to the right.
The eyesight of a master archer was far sharper than that of an ordinary person. They could even see a mosquito flying by, needless to say, a human of his size. If he were to run along the main road, he would only be dead.
As long as he could escape into the forest and use the dense foliage as cover, he would be able to survive.
But at this moment, Wang Chong wasn't worried about himself.
Without a doubt, Bai Siling, Xu Gan, and the others had been dragged into this mess because of him. The other party's strength was far greater than he had imagined.
At this moment, Wang Chong could only hope that he could escape into the forest as quickly as possible and lure all of them over. This way, Bai Siling and the others would be fine.
"Wang Chong! — — "
Panicked cries sounded behind him, and a cloud of dust rose from the main road. However, Wang Chong couldn't be bothered with that anymore. I mustn't turn back, I mustn't turn back!
Otherwise, all of us will die together!
Hong long!
The White-hoofed Shadow's speed played a crucial role at this crucial moment. Almost at the same moment that Wang Chong and his steed leaped forward, a second steel arrow struck the spot where Wang Chong had been standing a moment ago.
The destructive force of the arrow caused a violent explosion on the ground, creating a massive crater on the main road. A powerful gust of wind blew so violently that even Wang Chong and the White-hoofed Shadow were knocked several chi forward.
Kachacha! Large swathes of trees fell to the ground amidst the shockwaves of the explosion.
Di da da!
At the same time, six black-clothed and masked assassins leaped out from the forest to the left of the main road and chased after Wang Chong.
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