Dumb pulled Xuanyue behind him, drawing the four skeletons' killing intent towards him. He looked at the Blood Skull Captain and said, "Captain of the Skeleton Mercenary Group, I don't want to comment on what happened between us. I'm sure you all know who was in the right and who was in the wrong. Just now, President Mu Luz said that we are facing the bandits in front of us, not internal strife. If you want to take revenge in the future, feel free to come at us. However, right now, I don't want any more conflicts. President Mu Luz, you can start talking about the plan. " Dumb's body emitted a faint aura, and the formless pressure caused the Dead Skeletons' hearts to tremble. The scene that had happened in the forest flashed through their minds, and the killing intent in their hearts gradually faded. Mu Luz tried his best to calm himself down.
He forced a smile and said, "Captains, please calm down. The merchant group hasn't come here for a long time. If it wasn't to transport the spices, we wouldn't have taken the risk to come here. However, the spices are very important to the Chamber of Commerce, so we can't make any mistakes. This is something the Chamber of Commerce can't afford to lose. We don't know much about the changes in the Gold Sky Mountain Range in the past few years, but I once heard from a friend that the number of bandits in the Gold Sky Mountain Range has increased. Furthermore, there are many powerful bandit leaders. Therefore, we can't be careless. The other party has the advantage of the terrain. Captains, what do you think we should do? "
The Blood Skull Captain muttered, "I've also heard that there have been some changes in the Gold Sky Mountain Range. However, since we're already here, we can't shrink back. How about this: we'll set off tomorrow morning. The heavy cavalry and light infantry will guard the front and back, while the archers will be in the middle. I'll lead the assault team and be ready to respond at any time. If the other party has experts, our assault team will be responsible for dealing with them. "
Mu Luz nodded. He looked at Dumb and Xuanyue and asked, "Do the two of you have any objections?"
Dumb thought for a moment and said, "We don't have any objections. We're not very familiar with such a large scale operation. My brother is a light magician. His support spells and recovery spells are very profound, so having him support everyone should be the best choice. As for me, I'll take care of the more difficult enemies with Captain Blood Skull. "
When they heard Dumb say that Xuanyue was a light magician, the four skeletons simultaneously recalled that day when Xuanyue treated their heavy injuries. The atmosphere in the tent immediately became a little more harmonious. Wind Skeleton said, "May I ask how far can this brother's light magic cover? Our light cavalry and archers are more prone to injuries. "
Xuanyue thought for a moment and said, "My magic can probably cover an area of a kilometer. However, large-scale recovery spells could not be used for long periods of time, because the effects would be weaker if the area of effect was too large. Also, if the target was too heavily injured or disabled, the effect would be weaker. I can't help it. So, I still need your people to be careful. "
"Ah! A radius of 1000 meters? " The four skeletons cried out in surprise at the same time. Although they didn't know much about magicians, they had never heard of a magician who could control such a large area of effect.
Xuanyue didn't seem to hear the astonishment in their hearts and said, "I have never tried controlling a radius of 1000 meters before, but it shouldn't be a problem. However, you guys know that magic cannot be maintained for too long, there is a limit to magic power. So, you guys must clear the enemies as soon as possible. "
Blood Skull said, "You don't have to worry about this, the members of our Skeleton Mercenary Group are all very strong. Furthermore, we have gone through a long period of teamwork training. Unless the opponent's strength is beyond our imagination, we will definitely be able to clear the enemy in a short period of time."
Dumb said, "Brother, can't you also release fire magic? If the opponent's attack is too strong, you can also help us attack. "He was referring to the energy of the Phoenix Blood.
Xuanyue shook her head and said, "Fire magic is too tyrannical. If we aren't careful, the entire mountain will be burned. Brother, you have also seen that the Sky Gold Mountain Range in the distance is lush and verdant. Do you want me to destroy the environment here? Try not to use it as much as possible. If you really can't do it, just call the Holy Evil to come out and play with it. It will definitely be very happy. "Speaking of the Holy Evil, Xuanyue couldn't help but laugh.
Dumb looked at the four members of the Skeleton Mercenary Group and said indifferently, "When the time comes, let's talk about it according to the situation. What's the use of our arrangements?"
Mu Laz laughed and said, "That's right! With the strength of your two mercenary groups, I think those bandits won't dare to have any ideas about us. It's best if they don't appear. The most important thing is to be safe together. "
Wind Skeleton suddenly said, "President, I still need to trouble you with something. Although the main road in the center of the Gold Sky Mountain Range is relatively wide, the bandits usually attack from both sides. I'll have to trouble you to get the workers of the caravan to chop down some more trees and make them into wooden shields for our heavy cavalry. This will be very beneficial for blocking attacks from both sides. "
Mu Laz was pleased and said, "Captain Wind is really thoughtful. Alright, let's do that. I will go now." After saying that, he turned around and left the tent. Wind Skeleton said to everyone, "I will help President Mu arrange the size of the wooden shields." After saying that, he followed Mu Laz out.
Dumb and Xuanyue also stood up, and the atmosphere in the tent became awkward again. Both sides looked at each other, and no one was willing to speak first. In the end, it was Dumb who broke the silence. He extended his hand to Blood Skeleton and said, "Captain, I hope that our cooperation this time will be successful and that we can safely escort the caravan to the destination. Let's talk about our matters in the future."
Since both sides were so magnanimous, Blood Skeleton naturally couldn't be too stingy. He shook Dumb's hand and said, "Alright, let's put our matters aside for now. Let's focus on this mission." Although he was very hostile towards Dumb and Mu Laz, he couldn't deny that they were indeed very powerful. Blood Skeleton couldn't help but admire them for having such unimaginable abilities at such a young age.
"Then we will take our leave first." After saying that, Dumb nodded at Three Skeletons and left the tent with Xuanyue.
Looking at their figures leaving, Blood Skeleton sighed and said, "It seems like that magician was right. Perhaps we will never be able to surpass them."
Iron Skeleton said, "That's right. If that magician had the power to do anything that day. We might not have had the chance to use Heaven and Earth Wuwei. Big Brother, after this mission is over, I think we should go back to Master and ask him to give us some pointers. Your Fire Demon Combat Energy should be enough for you to learn sword techniques from Master, right? "
Nodding his head, the Blood Skull sternly said, "No matter what happens tomorrow, all of you must forget about your previous grudges. You must not let your personal grudges affect the reputation of our Skeleton Mercenary Group. Protecting the caravan is the most important thing for us. Alright, let's start adjusting our breathing. I suddenly had a bad feeling just now. This ominous feeling indicates that the journey in Skygold Mountain Range will be very difficult. We must be careful. "
Outside Memu City, a white silhouette flew towards the east. The person was over 20 years old, and his handsome face showed anxiety. He carried a meter-long sword on his back, and his movement technique was extremely fast. It was Ba Bui, the youngest Judge of Light in the Holy Hall. It had been a while since he left the Holy Hall. He left a few days later than Xuanyue, but he couldn't find any traces of Xuanyue. He finally heard that there was a miracle in Memu City, so he rushed there and got the news from the high priest. He knew that Xuan Yue and Dumby had already reunited. He couldn't help but feel anxious. If he let them continue to interact, he was afraid that it would be even more difficult for him to pursue Xuan Yue. The only thing that comforted him was that Master Xuanyue was dressed like a man. Perhaps he and Dumb had not acknowledged each other yet. In order to win the heart of his beloved, he immediately headed east based on his judgment after getting the news.
The main peak of Skygold Mountain Range, Skygold Peak.
Skygold Peak was about 3,000 meters tall, and it was surrounded by clouds and mist. It was the highest peak in the entire Skygold Mountain Range, and the headquarters of the bandits was at the peak. The bandits here had a history of many years, and the leaders had changed over time. For the sake of their own interests, they had constantly attacked each other and fought for control of the Gold Sky Mountain Range. This situation had only ended three years ago. Three years ago, a group of warriors covered in black robes suddenly came to the Gold Sky Mountain Range. There were not many black-robed warriors, only around 30 of them. They were all tall and muscular, and the bandits did not pay too much attention to them when they first approached the mountain range. After all, they did not have many people. However, with these 30 or so people, they used less than 10 days to sweep through all the bandit camps in the Heavenly Gold Mountain Range. Six of the 27 camps were completely annihilated, and not even a chicken or dog was spared. The remaining 21 camps all surrendered, and the bosses of the camps almost all died at the hands of these black-robed people. Their vicious methods caused all the bandits to feel a deep sense of fear, and a total of over 4,000 bandits were completely controlled by these 30 or so people. Ever since the bandits in Skygold Mountain Range were unified, merchants who passed by never managed to pass through successfully. Although the bandits' income increased greatly, most of it was taken away by the mysterious warriors in black robes in the north.
In the hall at the peak of Skygold Peak.
More than 100 bandit leaders from the various camps were gathered here. The bandits in Skygold Mountain Range were completely controlled by Black-Clothed Number 50 through these people. They all looked respectfully at the black-clothed man sitting in the main seat in the center, waiting for his orders.
The black-clothed man's voice was ice-cold and without a trace of human emotion as he said indifferently, "I believe you all know why I called you over. Not far from the foot of the mountain, there is a group of fat sheep about to arrive. It is said that they are from the Tenjin Empire's Stan Merchant Association. The Stan Merchant Association has always been famous for producing precious spices and jewels. The goods they are carrying this time will definitely be priceless. This time, we can only succeed. No matter the price, we must snatch this batch of goods. As long as we succeed, I will naturally reward you. Does anyone have any objections? "
A skinny middle-aged man said, "Chief, I'm afraid it will not be so easy to intercept this caravan this time! They have hired the Skeleton Mercenary Group. We have had dealings with the Skeleton Mercenary Group in the past. They are very powerful, and the four skeletons leading them, the Blood, Wind, Iron, and Ice Skeletons, have very powerful martial techniques. We lost thousands of men that time, causing the strength of the various camps to be greatly reduced. I think we should consider this matter thoroughly before making a decision. "
The black-clothed man snorted coldly and said, "Skeleton Mercenary Group? What can a small mercenary group do? I have already made up my mind. Every camp will start preparing to roll stones at night and be prepared to intercept the caravan at any time. Don't worry, with me and my brothers here, the four little skeletons of the Skeleton Mercenary Group are like four ants. I only need to use a finger to crush them. "
The leaders of the strongholds were still somewhat depressed. After all, they had all suffered greatly at the hands of the Skeleton Mercenary Group. Now, under the hands of this "Chief Stronghold Master", they were trembling with fear every day. No one wanted their subordinates' strength to be damaged. The black-clothed man stood up abruptly. His height was actually more than two meters. He stretched out his hand, which was also wrapped in black cloth, and slammed it heavily on the table. He snorted angrily and said, "What are you waiting for? If the caravan loses, I'll have all of you replaced, and your families won't be spared either. Have you all forgotten my methods? "
The leaders of the various strongholds couldn't help but shiver as they received their orders and left.
Seeing his subordinates leave, a cold glint flashed in the chief's eyes. Four men in black walked out from the shadows behind him. One of them walked to the chief's side and said, "Lord Green King, I've heard of the Skeleton Mercenary Group before. If we fight them head-on, I'm afraid we'll suffer great losses! Why do you have to have those things? Are those spices and jewelry really that important to us? "
The chief laughed coldly and said, "Of course it's very important. This time, it was a caravan from the Stan Empire Alliance. The caravan carried goods worth tens of millions of gold coins. The organization needs funds to purchase them, so we have to rob this batch of goods and use the organization's connections to sell it to the Yakin people. This way, we can earn a lot. I think the leader will definitely be very happy. As for the Skeleton Mercenary Group's strength, I know it better than you. Those four skeletons are indeed quite strong. Let's let the bandits charge first and use them as cannon fodder. I don't believe that the advantage in numbers can't affect the Skeleton Mercenary Group. When they've exhausted most of the Skeleton Mercenary Group, we'll make our move. No one will be able to stop us then. "
"Yes, Green King, you are wise. I'll let my brothers prepare. A few days ago, the Church sent forty green men. With our current strength, we should be able to defeat them. When the time comes, we just need to kill all those weak humans. It's been a long time since I've fought. I really want to taste human blood now. "A bloodthirsty light flashed in the eyes of the warrior in black.
Early in the morning, the people in the caravan all got up early to pack their luggage. Everyone knew that today would be the most dangerous day of this journey. As long as they could safely get through today's crisis, the rest of the journey would be smooth, and there would be no more obstacles. After a night of ample rest, the members of the Skeleton Mercenary Group were all in high spirits. Their captains, who had disappeared for a few days, had also returned to their posts. In an instant, the Skeleton Mercenary Group's morale soared, and they were full of confidence as they prepared to face the enemy's sneak attack at any time.
Today, Dumby and Xuan Yue did not take a carriage. In order to adapt to any situation, they rode on a tall horse. Due to the increase in his power, Dumby's skill in controlling a horse was also much more proficient than before. As long as he infused True Qi into the body of the horse, the horse would move according to his will.
The Blood Skeleton glanced at Dumb and said, "Look, after this slope, we'll reach the Gold Sky Mountain Range. If the bandits want to rob the caravan, they'll usually wait until the caravan enters the mountain range before making their move. Be vigilant at all times. The most frightening thing is the rolling stones and logs that fall from the sides. The impact from falling from the mountains hundreds of meters high is extremely terrifying. "
Xuanyue suddenly understood and said, "The wooden shields that you guys made yesterday were used to guard against this, right?"
After last night's hard work, almost everyone in the caravan now had a shield. The ordinary workers and mercenaries all had small shields, while the heavy cavalry and infantry of the Skeleton Mercenary Group each held a huge conical shield that was two meters tall, one and a half meters wide, and more than fifteen centimeters thick. Even for these well-trained soldiers, holding such a huge shield was very strenuous. However, they knew that this shield was the best way to protect their lives.
The slope in front of them was flat, and the entire caravan gradually walked over it. A towering mountain range appeared in front of them. Dumb and Dendrobium felt as if they had returned to the Big Dipper Mountain Range. Although the mountain range in front of them was not as majestic as the Big Dipper Mountain Range, it was still continuous. There were all kinds of plants growing on the mountain range, and the mountains were all surrounded by greenery.
The Blood Skeleton raised his hand, signaling the caravan to stop. He shouted, "Everyone, rest here." The members of the Skeleton Mercenary Group spread out and vigilantly surrounded the area. Mumu got down from the carriage and walked to the Blood Skeleton's side. He whispered, "Captain, do we need to send some people to scout the mountain range first?"
The Blood Skeleton shook his head and said, "There's no need to scout the road. If the bandits are lying in ambush, our scouts won't be able to return. Instead of losing more people, it's better to charge through in one go. President Mu, tell your subordinates to gather the most valuable wagons in the center, and the less valuable ones in the front, back, and periphery. If bandits appear, don't let your workers do anything. They will only cause trouble. We'll handle everything. Don't worry, the road in the mountain range is relatively wide, so we'll definitely handle it carefully. "
When Dumby arrived at this place, he couldn't help but feel somewhat apprehensive. He hurriedly agreed a few times and obediently left. Dumby couldn't help but admire the Blood Skull's kingly demeanor. Although his cultivation was higher than Dumby's, he was much weaker in other aspects.
The Blood Skeleton flew into the air and landed on a large carriage. He looked around at his mercenary group members. Circulating his Qi in his Dantian, a loud and clear voice sounded from afar. "Brothers of the Skeleton Mercenary Group, in front of us is the Gold Sky Mountain Range that we have been to before. A few years ago, we came here once. Thousands of bandits lost their sinful lives in our hands, and we successfully escorted a merchant group to their destination. Now, we are once again standing on this piece of land. Not far in front of us, there might be thousands of bandits waiting for us. My brave warriors, are you afraid? "
The members of the Skeleton Mercenary Group shouted in unison, "Don't be afraid! The Skeleton Mercenary Group is invincible!"
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group's depression seemed to be vented at this moment. He shouted, "Good! As long as we pass through the Gold Sky Mountain Range, our mission will basically be a success. Brothers, let us work hard together. We are not afraid of bloodshed, nor are we afraid of sacrifice. We have the firmest belief that no one can stop us from moving forward. Raise the weapons in your hands. Our weapons will be stained with the blood of our enemies. Only their blood can bear witness to our bravery."
Hearing the Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group's words, even Dumb felt his blood boil, let alone the Skeleton Mercenaries. They all raised their spears and swords high in the air and shouted loudly.
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group looked at his high-spirited subordinates with satisfaction. The effect he wanted had been achieved. He raised his hand, and the Skeleton Mercenaries gradually calmed down. The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group's eyes shone with power. "Good, I will now rearrange the formation. Heavy cavalry, two hundred people on each side, will guard the caravan. Use your wooden shields and be ready to block any attacks from the mountain. The archer team will be in the middle. As long as you see any enemy targets, you must use the steel arrows in your hands to end their lives. This time, your mission is the most important. As long as you do your best, I believe that we will definitely be able to destroy any enemies that try to stop us. The light cavalry team will also be split into two groups. Each group will have two hundred people. They will be stationed at the front and back of the branch. They will be ready to help the heavy cavalry at any time. Brothers of the assault team, you must still listen to me. As long as the enemy's main force appears, we will be their death curse. After following me for a few years, you all know my personality. Anyone who tries to stop us will only have one fate: death. Good, from now on, rest for twenty minutes. Do your best to recover your strength. After that, we will charge through the Gold Sky Mountain Range in one go. "
Xuanyue said to Dumb in a low voice, "Big Brother, the Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group's arrangements are quite reasonable. No wonder the Skeleton Mercenary Group has such a high status. What should we do?"
Dumb replied with sound transmission, "Let's act according to the situation. Brother, I will be by your side to protect you. As long as you don't hurt yourself, try to use magic to help them. I also want to see how powerful your Holy Light Magic is against the country's laws. I hope that the bandits are afraid of the Skeleton Mercenary Group and don't appear. I don't want to kill people. "
Xuanyue said, "Big Brother, you can't be too merciful. Killing a bad guy is equivalent to saving countless good people. Which bandits here haven't killed a few people before? If we are attacked, don't be merciful. Actually, the bandits can't threaten us. No matter how strong they are, they can't stop us from joining hands. We just have to try our best. If we can't, we can just run away. "
Ah Tong shook his head and said, "Brother, since we accepted the mission and took the deposit, we have to do our best. You can't have this kind of thought of retreating halfway!"
Twenty minutes passed quickly. The Skeleton Mercenary Group's mercenaries were all emitting a dense killing intent. They had an unstoppable spirit, and their aura had reached its peak.
Under the protection of the mercenary group, the caravan gradually entered the Gold Sky Mountain Range. After going around a small hill, Dumb saw a road that was about a hundred meters wide. It led straight into the depths of the mountain range. There were traces of chisel marks on the surrounding mountain walls. It was obvious that it was man-made. Dumb couldn't help but be shocked. Could it be that this road that led through the Gold Sky Mountain Range was man-made?
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group looked at Dumb's shocked expression and said calmly, "The Gold Sky Mountain Range was indeed man-made. It took a lot of manpower and resources. The main reason why the Skygold Empire had opened up this road was because they hoped to facilitate trade with the Adamantine Tribe. If we didn't go through this road, we would have to take a detour to the Yalian people. The Yalian people are all grasslands, so it was very difficult for carriages to pass through. But who knew that after this road was opened, it would help the bandits in the mountains and make it easier for them to rob. "
Xuanyue closed his eyes and silently chanted an incantation. He released a probing spell. Ever since he became a Magister, he could use this spell to detect everything that happened within a three kilometer radius. After the caravan had traveled less than five kilometers, Xuanyue suddenly opened his eyes and said to the Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group in a low voice, "There are three people on each side of the mountain range. They should be the bandits' scouts. The one on the left is on a big tree that grows diagonally out of the middle of the mountain. The one on the right is behind a slope not far from the foot of the mountain. Take a look and see how you can solve this. "
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group was shocked, but he was overjoyed. He didn't have the time to ask how Xuanyue did it. He turned around and whispered something to his personal guards. The seven or eight personal guards disappeared into the caravan, but the caravan continued to move forward slowly. After a while, the personal guards returned with excited expressions on their faces. They gestured to the Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group.
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group whispered to Xuanyue, "The scouts are gone. Thank you, brother." He knew that killing the enemy's scouts was equivalent to blinding the enemy. This was very beneficial to his own people, and it would be much easier for him to take action later.
Under the effect of Xuanyue's probing spell, a total of seven groups of bandits' scouts were killed by the Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group's personal guards after the caravan had traveled for five kilometers.
As the caravan moved forward, Xuanyue suddenly opened his eyes and said in a low voice, "Stop. There's something up ahead."
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group raised his hand and stopped the caravan. The mountain path ahead was much narrower than the one they had just passed. There were towering mountains on both sides of the mountain. The forest on the mountains was silent and strangely quiet. The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group looked at Xuanyue and said, "More scouts?"
Xuanyue shook her head. Her eyes flashed and she said, "Not scouts. There are at least three thousand people on the mountains on both sides of the mountain. They're all breathing rapidly. I think they're enemies who are preparing to ambush us."
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group snorted and said, "These bandits must be tired of living. They actually dare to stop us. Three thousand people? Humph."
Xuanyue thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Captain Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group? I have a way to force these bandits out. Greasy, order Greasy's men to prepare to attack." Actually, with Mystic Moon's current Magic Bottle, if he had the right to attack the bandits on both sides of the mountain, he would definitely cause them great casualties. However, he was a member of the Church of Gods after all. He had a kind heart and couldn't bear to kill them personally, so he made this suggestion.
The Blood Skeleton Mercenary Group was overjoyed. Although he didn't know much about magic, Xuanyue's previous performance had made him full of confidence in this young Magician. He summoned the Wind Skeleton Mercenary Group and asked him to move the archers to the front of the caravan and the light and heavy cavalry groups to prepare for the charge.
Xuanyue took out the Angel's Scepter and sighed softly. She chanted, "Great God of Heaven, please lend the judgment that fills the world to your loyal believers. Use the holy light to baptize evil spirits. Spread the holy power to the world and turn it into specks of starlight to destroy the darkness of the world." The Angel's Scepter glowed with a golden light. Xuanyue slowly floated up from the horse's back and hovered at the front of the caravan. The holy aura filled her delicate body. She slowly closed her eyes. Xuanyue's body was like a small sun, completely covered in golden light. Dumb floated below Xuanyue and filled his whole body with fighting energy. He focused on the movement around him, ready to react at any time.
The bandits who were lying in ambush on both sides of the road naturally saw what happened to the caravan. There were many knowledgeable bandits among them. One of them shouted in a low voice, "This is light magic. We've been discovered. Archers, quick, shoot that magician to death!" Although Xuanyue's position was not within the range of the rolling stones, she was already within the bandits' attack range. For a moment, countless long arrows flew out like a drizzle, shooting at Xuanyue in the air.
How could Dumb let Xuanyue get hurt? Using the Beanstalk Levitation Spell that he had learned not long ago, he floated in front of Xuanyue. The light green Changeable Shield completely protected him and Xuanyue. The long arrows couldn't penetrate the solid defense at all and fell to the ground one after another. The heavy cavalry's giant shield showed their power. The pointed bottom of the carriage pierced deep into the ground. The caravan members in the back all hid under the carriages. The bandits' arrow attacks didn't cause any damage to the caravan except for a few horses.
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