Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1700 - 393: Chen Jie: Big Brother, I Really Don’t Want to Be the Dharma King! (Part 3)

Chen Jie straightened his mindset, stating, "Alright, the situation is pressing, and there's no time for any of you to linger on emotions. Everyone, let's make our way to the Ming King Hall."

With Liu Futong having taken Chen Long, Mei Tu, and Monkey, Chen Jie found himself with only Liu Caidie and Han Ling'er, a contingent of the elderly, weak, and infirm, to escort to the Ming King Hall.

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At this juncture, before Wangchuan Pass, one of the seven crucial checkpoints of Bright Peak, the imperial army had reconvened. Following the suppression of the Heavenly Peril fire at the third pass, the imperial forces once again stood poised at the city gates.

Standing before the pass, Mr. Duozhi Huguan surveyed the vast expanse of imperial soldiers below, his expression growing exceedingly solemn. He then slowly unfurled a red cloth from his chest, fashioning it into a band around his head. In unison, the soldiers behind him produced similar red cloths, affixing them to visible parts of their attire.

The soldiers of the Zoroastrian Sect, also recognized as the Red Turban Army, derive their name from the distinctive red cloth worn upon their heads.

This emblem symbolizes the inextinguishable Holy Fire of their Sacred Sect, embodying the enduring spirit of defiance inherent in the Holy Sect.

Mr. Guan proceeded deliberately towards the foremost rampart of Wangchuan Pass, where a colossal drum stood waiting. Grasping a drumstick, he commenced pounding upon the immense drum before him.

Thud thud thud...

Simultaneously, all members of the Zoroastrian Sect closed their eyes in unison, commencing the recitation of their sacred sect oath.

[Blazing inferno, consume my fragile form, life brings no solace, death brings no despair, vanquish wickedness for righteousness' sake, solely for the divine light, joy and sorrow alike return to the dust, have mercy on my people, burdened by such suffering, have mercy on my people, enduring such profound anguish!]

Upon concluding their death-bound oath, a resolute determination blazed in the eyes of every cult member, a testament to the formidable power of their faith.

With the oaths solemnly uttered, it was evident that the Zoroastrian Sect members had embraced their fate, their gazes filled with an unyielding intent to kill.

Observing this solemn display from his position behind the imperial army, Tuotuo remarked, "Truly, an Evil Cult, saturated with malevolent energy!"

King Qi, positioned beside him, responded, "Spare your words for them. Charge forth, my Wolf Soldiers are thirsting for blood, hahaha..."

Upon hearing Li Siqi's directive, a momentary silence fell upon the assembled ranks before the Treasure Elephant Army Commander, Boluo Timur, declared, "Assault the city!"

Responding to the command, the army surged forward as a relentless tide, sweeping towards the Wangchuan Pass.

From the ramparts of the pass, the Zoroastrian Sect, under the banner of the Sharp Gold Flag, unleashed a volley of arrows. One arrow found its mark, piercing the throat of the leading soldier with deadly precision. Yet, this valiant defense could not stem the Pervasive advance of the imperial army.

As one soldier faltered, another immediately surged forward, utilizing his fallen comrade's body as a stepping stone to ascend towards the defenders on the wall.

Shortly thereafter, the soldiers reached the base of the fortification, only to be met with a barrage of rolling logs and stones from the defenders, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries.

Witnessing this fierce resistance, an officer within the military formation bellowed, "Ladder Soldiers!"

In response to the order, Ladder Soldiers stationed below surged forward, carrying their assault ladders. Recognizing the deployment of these siege implements, the commander of the Five Elements Flag issued a command: "Sharp Gold Flag, intercept the Ladder Soldiers first!"

Kill kill kill...

The Ladder Soldiers advanced, and concurrently, the soldiers of the Sharp Gold Flag unleashed a hail of arrows upon them.

Aaahhh...

Screams rent the air as the Ladder Soldiers were mown down with alarming speed, batch after batch, struck dead where they stood. Observing this devastating counter, the court's formation commander roared in frustration, "Shield Soldiers, provide cover!"

At the command, a contingent of Shield Soldiers rushed forward, interposing their shields to protect the advancing Ladder Soldiers, while fallen soldiers were swiftly replaced by fresh troops.

Clang clang clang...

The impact of arrows against the shields produced a metallic clang, causing them to deflect. Under the protective screen of the Shield Soldiers, the Ladder Soldiers successfully reached the base of the wall. With a unified shout, some promptly hoisted the cloud ladders, securing them firmly against the parapet.

Bang!

Bang!

One after another, the multi-meter-long cloud ladders were affixed to the wall, and soldiers immediately seized them, beginning their ascent.

The Ancient Four Great Achievements.

General Beheading, Flag Capture, Formation Breaking, and First Ascension – the achievement of First Ascension is bestowed upon the initial soldier who successfully climbs the city wall and survives.

This is a highly coveted distinction.

Thus, a contingent of soldiers, gritting their teeth and biting down on knives, commenced their perilous climb up the wall.

The Zoroastrian Sect members positioned on the battlements, witnessing the climbers' ascent, immediately began to dislodge rolling logs and stones in a desperate attempt to repel the attackers.

As the tumbling logs and stones descended, a horrifying crash resounded with each impact, signifying another life extinguished and pulverized.

Yet, some agile individuals, anticipating the falling debris, swiftly inverted their bodies, taking cover behind the ladders and ascending from that precarious position, thereby evading the crushing blows.

These astute combatants managed to reach the summit of the wall, only for a colossal wooden spike to swing down with a resounding 'bang' as they revealed themselves, striking their heads and flinging them over the parapet, reducing them to a bloody pulp.

First Ascension Achievement, First Ascension Achievement, victory requires scaling the wall and holding one's ground! At this critical juncture, the disciples of the Giant Wood Flag, their hands slick with blood, diligently carried out their duty: to eliminate any soldier who dared to ascend the battlements.

However, just as the Giant Wood Flag forces believed their task was nearing completion, a spear suddenly erupted through a gap in the wall.

With a swift *swish*, it impaled the gut of a Giant Wood Flag soldier, whose face contorted in agony before he collapsed. But before the assailant could make their ascent, another spear plunged downwards, directly skewering the soldier and sending him plummeting.

Aah~

A piercing scream followed, and the soldier immediately fell from his perch.

At this precise moment, as a fresh wave of soldiers pressed forward, Mr. Guan's brow furrowed, and he commanded, "Deploy the Golden Liquid, Kerosene!"