65: Chapter 65 Attacking the Stronghold!

[You have discovered the location of Heisha Mountain!]

[Looking from afar, isn't this Heisha Mountain just a gigantic ox horn?]

[There is only one narrow, winding path up the mountain. You dispatched Zhou Xian as the vanguard to eliminate the hidden sentries!]

[A fork in the road appears. You choose the left path because your First-grade Dao Soldier has the bonus of the battle technique 'Travel a Thousand Li a Day'. Huo Liangyu cannot possibly match your rapid marching speed!]

[Now, you have enough time to make a choice!]

[Choose the left path: You will attack their main camp, return rate (197%)]

[Choose the right path: You will attack their treasury, return rate (65%)]

Amidst the rolling yellow sand, the walls of the Black Fiend Bandits' stronghold were packed with people, their eyes filled with trepidation as they watched the black figures looming in and out of the sandstorm!

Within the yellow sand, Shen Yi sat upright on his warhorse, hidden in the shadows, also looking toward the ramparts!

If he guessed correctly... all the combat power of the Black Fiend Bandits had gathered here!

And the other camp was merely a treasury, with only a gathering of personnel?

While pondering, Shen Yi heard a cold whistle!

It was the Black Fiend Bandits' leader, Black Wolf, who spoke. His voice was like thunder, and his blood Qi spread out, piercing through the wailing sandstorm to reach Shen Yi's ears!

"I do not know what sacred figures you are, or perhaps which fellow Daoist?"

"We, the Black Fiend Bandits, have no past grievances or recent enmity with you all. Why must you come here to bring trouble to us?"

"The Spirit Demon Storm is approaching, and the sandstorm is everywhere... there are Yao Beasts all around. Everyone, my stronghold here is protected by a Formation!"

"It is easy to defend and difficult to attack!"

"You may be very strong, but the advantage is with me!"

"I hope you will not make a mistake... and leave quickly!"

"Lest in the end... none of you survive!"

Black Wolf's eyes were sharp as he looked through the yellow sand at a set of armor, saying in a deep voice.

"Black Eagle... have you ever seen this kind of armor?"

Black Eagle was a Loose Cultivator who had spent years traveling through markets and various county towns; he knew a thing or two about the attire of many noble families and even the border armies!

He looked over, but shook his head.

"It's hard to say... This weaponry is not a rare commodity, and it has no particular characteristics!"

Seeing this, Black Wolf frowned and said in a deep voice.

"That is strange... If they can afford to support a First-grade Dao Soldier, can they not afford First-grade armor?"

"This armor cannot possibly be more expensive than the person... A First-grade Dao Soldier is a living thing; if handled properly in the future, it can advance to the Second-grade."

"But armor is dead."

"Look... are there any towns nearby, or any Young Masters from noble families who could have such weight?"

Black Eagle shook his head.

"Very few... aren't we here precisely because the Sanchuan Sand Sea is a desolate wasteland?"

"Although the harvest is a bit less, it also avoids a lot of trouble... Noble families rarely invest power here, let alone place bets!"

At this moment, the Young Master from before slowly walked up, his expression calm, with a hint of surprise between his brows.

Seeing this, Black Wolf hurriedly asked.

"Young Master Huo Chen... I wonder if this Dao Soldier is that..."

Young Master Huo Chen stared intently for a while but couldn't make anything of it.

It was only when a Cultivator behind him saw this that he whispered a reminder.

"It is not under Huo Liangyu's command... Young Master, please set your mind at ease!"

Young Master Huo Chen then nodded and said in a deep voice.

"This matter... should have nothing to do with Huo Liangyu!"

"Huo Liangyu is extremely cautious. After being burned by the fire dragon, she will surely guard strictly... After all, Fengxiang Town is her foundation!"

"Have you Black Fiend Bandits offended someone you shouldn't have?"

Black Wolf's eyes were grave.

"That shouldn't be..."

Seeing this, Young Master Huo Chen smiled faintly.

"As an official of the Immortal Dynasty, I can detect a trace of Official Aura."

"It seems... the person on the other side is also an official of the Immortal Dynasty!"

"Since they are an official of the Immortal Dynasty, in this region, they must know of my Huo Family!"

"Rest assured, the Black Fiend Bandits have done me a great favor, so I will give them a few words of advice, which can be considered repaying your favor!"

"Then I will trouble you, Young Master!"

Young Master Huo Chen stepped forward and spoke in a deep voice... Behind him was a Cultivator, sketching a Formation with his hands.

His voice suddenly projected outward, weaving through the sandstorm!

"I do not know which family's Young Master or which family's loyal official has come... I am Young Master Huo Chen of the Huo Family."

"I am currently discussing bandit suppression matters with the Black Fiend Bandits... I hope you will retreat!"

"Lest we harm our friendly relations..."

"If there are any grudges or enmities, at the very least, wait until the Spirit Demon Storm has receded before continuing to seek revenge."

"This matter was ordered by the Imperial Court; if you ruin the procedure, I fear I cannot spare you!"

Young Master Huo Chen was indeed a scion of a noble family; as soon as he spoke, it was the same old routine.

First, slap on a label... give a big stick, and then offer a sweet date!

But unfortunately... Shen Yi didn't care about any of that!

He didn't even reply...

Shen Yi just called over Zhou Xian... pointing at the Young Master on the ramparts, he said in a deep voice.

"Zhou Xian..."

"Here!"

"In the Sanchuan Sand Sea, I absolutely do not allow such arrogant people to exist!"

"Shoot him down!"

Zhou Xian didn't say a word... His own master didn't care about the so-called Huo Family, so he had even less need to care!

He saw him quickly draw his bow and nock an arrow, the arrow mixed with Evil Qi, fiercely shot out!

Piercing through the yellow sand, it headed straight for the ramparts!

Zhou Xian was now a First-grade Dao Soldier; although he didn't have an Evil Qi martial art that perfectly matched him, relying on his family's martial arts, he still had some ability.

With First-grade Evil Qi attached to it, it appeared extremely powerful!

As it shot out... it actually caused the air to continuously emit explosive sounds!

"Swoosh!!!"

On the ramparts... Young Master Huo Chen saw that there was no reply for a long time, and a flash of annoyance crossed his eyes!

The reputation of the Third-grade noble Huo Family in this region might not be absolute, but it certainly commanded some respect!

Who was this newcomer? How dare they not give his Huo Family Face.

Truly audacious!

He took a deep breath and was just about to shout angrily... when unexpectedly, a sharp sound broke through the air.

Young Master Huo Chen felt a sense of extreme danger in his heart. Looking at those three pitch-black, deeply profound Evil Qi arrows, his pupils suddenly shrank!

"Sir..."

"Young Master, be careful!"

Almost in an instant... the Cultivator behind him quickly stepped forward.

He fiercely wove a technique with his hands.

A milky-white Spiritual Qi shield suddenly opened up!

But... Evil Qi is the bane of all things' Qi.

The arrow, with Evil Qi attached to it, fiercely pierced through the shield barrier!

And just at this moment... Black Eagle quickly made a move, a streak of yellow light rolled up the Evil Qi arrow and flung it far away!

Having regained his senses, Young Master Huo Chen was covered in cold sweat, disbelieving and furious.

"You bastard!!!"

And this sentence seemed to have displeased the fierce general in the yellow sand... He slowly stepped out, holding a purple-gold hammer.

And began... charging toward the stronghold gate!