Wolf Smoke Mountain Prison.
This was a territory in one of the directions of the Wolf Smoke Mountain Range. It was located on the outskirts of the mountain range and would not be easily attacked by spirit yao. Even the ubiquitous wolf yao were relatively few in number and level there.
Ever since Wan Tianlong was transferred back to King City, Wei Dian had taken over the position of Mountain Prison's warden.
Wei Dian had once been a member of the military. He had made many contributions on the battlefield and killed many barbarians. That was how he had obtained the important responsibility of being transferred to Mountain Prison and becoming a warden.
This position was not all that prominent, but Wei Dian still enjoyed the feeling of being the number one boss of Mountain Prison and not being restricted by others.
Ever since he had taken over, Liefeng's trusted subordinates had all pledged allegiance to this powerful warden after his death. Wan Tianlong's trusted subordinate, Zhang Xiong, was also one of the vice wardens. However, he was severely ostracized by Wei Dian and became the most aggrieved vice warden in history.
No one obeyed Zhang Xiong's orders in prison. They all followed Wei Dian's lead. Wei Dian had even publicly insulted Zhang Xiong on many occasions. It was not that Zhang Xiong did not think of resisting, but it was a pity that his resistance was useless. He was no match for Wei Dian. If Wei Dian wanted to kill him, it would be very easy.
Because of this, he could only completely relinquish his authority and no longer pay attention to the matters of Mountain Prison. He cultivated bitterly, striving to reach the realm of a top warden as soon as possible. Only then would he be able to compete with Wei Dian.
Now, Mountain Prison had become a mess under Wei Dian's control. It was a far cry from Wan Tianlong's original management.
He had an extremely violent temperament and would often vent his anger on the prison slaves. He would whip them to death at the slightest provocation. Once, he even caused the prison slaves to resist. In the end, they were all killed. This might not be a big deal, but it had a negative effect on many prison slaves. Many prison slaves no longer dug as hard as before. It was enough to dig out a piece that could give them something to eat.
In addition, Wei Dian would take in some of the female prison slaves that were sent over, as long as they were slightly passable. In his residence, there were already dozens of female prison slaves serving him every day, allowing him to live a life of drunken stupor. He was not in the mood to manage all the affairs of the mountain prison. Instead, he delegated it to another deputy prison warden that he had promoted.
The deputy warden was called Unatu. He was already in his fifties and was a high-ranking Human General. He was Wei Dian's trusted aide.
This person was also a cruel master. He would beat and scold his subordinates. The prison guards were miserable and resentful.
On this day, a group of prison slaves broke through the defences of the prison guards and fled into the mountains. This led to a large number of escapes across the mountain prison.
Usually, each section of the prison would be managed by a warden and a large number of wardens. However, this time, there were a few wardens who could not stand Wei Dian and Unatu's attitude and secretly opened the locks on some of the prison slaves. They even deliberately relaxed their guard, allowing the prison slaves to successfully escape.
They had even spread rumors that Wei Dian and Unatu were prepared to slaughter all the prison slaves. This news had caused the prison slaves to be terrified. Now that a prison slave had successfully escaped, these prison slaves could no longer hold back and began to escape.
When Unatu heard the news, he was drunk as mud with his men. He shuddered, and the smell of alcohol on him dissipated. He drew his sword and led his men to chase after the prison slaves.
"Who's rebelling? Kill them all!" Unatu shouted from atop a horse.
The prison slaves had had enough. They would rather die than flee this place. They did not fear Unatu's threat at all and continued to flee for their lives.
"They're all rebelling! All wardens, listen up. Lead the wardens and kill them all. Where's the archery team? Come and kill all these prison slaves! "Unatu roared with his eyes wide open.
The mountain prison was in chaos. Wei Dian was still lying among the women, unaware of the situation.
Zhang Xiong received the news immediately. He had been in the mountain prison for many years, and he still had a few trusted aides by his side. His trusted aides had long since brought the news to him. He immediately put on his armor and went into battle. He mounted his mount and led his men out.
"Deputy Warden Zhang, why don't we let them go?" Zhang Xiong's trusted aide advised.
"There are prison slaves escaping every year, but the situation this time is the most urgent. We have to bring them all back. If they escape, none of us will have an easy time," Zhang Xiong replied. Zhang Xiong responded, and then he said, "Some people don't do anything and only know how to shout. If we don't do anything, they might push the blame to me. At that time, I will have to become their scapegoat!"
Zhang Xiong looked like the kind of person who was courageous and strong, but his mind was no worse than anyone else's.
Zhang Xiong led a few men to the turbulent area to suppress the prison slaves. At the same time, he saw the other wardens killing the prison slaves in a frenzy. He quickly shouted, "Stop! Who told you to kill the prison slaves like this? They're still chained up. They can't run far."
"I was the one who ordered them to kill them. Zhang Xiong, do you have a problem with that?" Unatu shouted at Zhang Xiong.
"These prison slaves don't deserve to die. If you kill them all, who's going to dig up the Crimson Steel Ores? When the Crimson Steel Ores are reduced, will you take the blame?" Zhang Xiong retorted.
"There's no shortage of prison slaves sent here every year. So what if we don't have them? These lowly slaves are already thinking of escaping. What's the use of keeping them?" Unatu replied. He paused for a moment before continuing, "Zhang Xiong, were you the one who planned the prison slaves' escape this time?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhang Xiong raised his eyebrows and shouted.
"Hmph, if it weren't for you, they wouldn't have dared to escape. I think there's a need to talk to the warden about your problem!" Unatu snorted coldly.
"I, Zhang Xiong, am not one to be scared," Zhang Xiong replied with narrowed eyes.
"Looks like this matter really has something to do with you. Men, take them down!" Unatu had long disliked Zhang Xiong. Even though they had taken over his position, Zhang Xiong still held the position of deputy warden. That was a crime. Only by taking the opportunity to get rid of Zhang Xiong could he arrange for another of his brothers to be the deputy warden.
"Let's see who dares!" Zhang Xiong shouted with his eyes wide open.
"Then let's see if I dare!" Unatu said as he raised his saber and charged at Zhang Xiong.
Unatu's trusted subordinates naturally surrounded Zhang Xiong's subordinates.
From the prison slaves' escape to an internal conflict, the situation in the Mountain Prison had spiraled out of control.
Zhang Xiong's combat strength was not weaker than Unatu's. In fact, it could even be said that he was stronger than Unatu. Unfortunately, everything in the Mountain Prison was already under Wei Dian and Unatu's control. When the archer team arrived, Zhang Xiong's subordinates were killed on the spot. Zhang Xiong was also shot in the arm and was knocked off his mount by Unatu.
The leader of the archer team was controlled by another of Wei Dian's trusted subordinates, He Wuzhe. He was also the one who wanted to replace Zhang Xiong's position.
"I hate it! With you bastards, the Mountain Prison will be destroyed sooner or later! "Zhang Xiong landed on the ground with injuries. Knowing that he could not escape this calamity, he could not help but let out an indignant roar.
"Zhang Xiong, be a good boy and accept your death!" Unatu sneered as he slashed his saber at Zhang Xiong.
Zhang Xiong closed his eyes and waited for death. However, at that moment, a mocking voice suddenly rang out. "What a funny joke."
This sudden voice caused Unatu's movements to pause for a moment. Zhang Xiong was lucky enough to escape with his life.
"Who dares to gossip here?" Unatu frowned and reprimanded.
He looked around, searching for the person who had spoken. The others also looked at each other. They hurriedly found the person who had spoken so that they would not be implicated.
Soon, they saw a young man dressed in navy blue appear on a rock not far away. He was crossing his legs and looking at them with a mocking smile.
This young man was handsome and valiant. It was as if there was an immortal halo around his body. Just looking at him made one feel intimidated.
"Who are you? How dare you barge into the Mountain Prison? Don't you know that this is a place where prison slaves are imprisoned? "Unatu looked at the young man who had suddenly appeared and reprimanded him in confusion.
"Of course I know. I've been here for a while too," the young man replied with a smile.
"Oh, could it be that your family used to serve in the prison as well?" Unatu probed.
He had no idea where this young man came from. He felt that this young man had a noble air about him and was not an ordinary person, so he did not dare to act rashly.
"Haha, no, I was a prison slave in the prison!" The young man laughed loudly.
"This kid is playing with us," He Wuzhe said in a low voice.
Unatu ordered with a dark expression, "Shoot him until he looks like a hornet's nest!"
It had to be said that Unatu's change in attitude was very fast. He was instantly filled with murderous intent.
"Yang Wu, leave quickly. Don't worry about me!" Zhang Xiong recognized this young man as Yang Wu, who had left the Mountain Prison more than half a year ago. He did not know how Yang Wu had returned, but he could not bear to see Yang Wu die, so he quickly reminded him.
"Very well, he really is Zhang Xiong's accomplice. Kill him!" Unatu was even more furious now.
The archers nocked their arrows and mercilessly shot at Yang Wu.
Arrows were extremely lethal weapons, suitable for sieging cities and seizing strongholds. In a war, the most feared army was this kind of army.
In the Barbarian Suppression Army, there were also ten thousand of these archers, and they were one of the strongest troops to intimidate the Barbarian Race.
Swoosh!
One after another, terrifying arrows shot towards Yang Wu.
Even Mortal Generals did not dare to rashly face these attacks head-on. The charging speed was too fast, and the destructive power was too great. The only way to defeat the enemy was to evade and kill the archers.
Unatu felt that the young man was courting death. Anyone who dared to be so arrogant in the Mountain Prison would not have a good ending.
However, just as the arrows were about to land on the young man's body, the young man casually waved his hand, and the arrows were easily caught by the young man.
This time, everyone present was dumbfounded.
"Did none of you eat? This shooting power is too weak! "Yang Wu said with a faint smile.
"Rice Bucket, shoot again!" Unatu frowned and reprimanded.
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