Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 368: Bloody Massacre (Part 2)

The moon was obscured by a layer of mist, turning the already pitch-dark mountain valley entrance even more impenetrable, silent without a trace.

Two swiftly moving figures gradually slowed their pace.

"Brother, do you think the Demon Sect will attack our Longxiang County this time?"

Meng Qu infused his eyes with Gang Qi, scanning the mountain path by the valley entrance. Upon hearing his junior brother Huang Fei's question, he shook his head slightly and inwardly remarked that his junior brother was too timid.

"Impossible, didn't the Sect Master say that Sword Leader Gu Tianyun is personally defending Wanyang County City? With the Demon Sect's momentum already thwarted, how could they possibly attack Longxiang County!"

"Right, with Sword Leader Gu here, there will definitely be no trouble."

Hearing the name Gu Tianyun, Huang Fei's uneasy mood immediately stabilized, and a look of exhilaration even broke out on his face as he eagerly said, "Brother, I heard that even our Sect Master has never met Sword Leader Gu in person. Since we are going to support Wanyang County this time, do we have a chance to see him?"

"You wish, unless the Demon Sect has someone worthy of Sword Leader Gu himself dealing with, then you might have a chance to catch a glimpse from afar."

"Hehe, seeing such a great person whom even the Sect Master hasn't met, just a distant look is enough. If I'm lucky enough to see him in action, it might even help improve my sword cultivation... That would be a big gain."

Upon hearing this, hope also flickered in Meng Qu's eyes.

"Stop giggling, let's go back. There's no one around this valley, and Sword Emissary Ren along with the main army are still behind waiting for us to return and report!"

Huang Fei nodded, glanced at the valley, and spoke with a casual tone, "Such a small place, what's there to scout? The Demon Sect's army can't even take down Wanyang County City, how could they have the spare strength to ambush us? Besides, with Sword Emissary Ren personally leading forty thousand Silver Armored Army, what is there to fear?"

"Better safe than sorry, it's been four hundred years since the last wars in the two states, it's normal for Sword Emissary Ren to be more vigilant. Come on, go back and report!"

The two propelled their Gang Qi and swiftly streaked through the night sky, heading back in the direction they came from, quickly disappearing into the night...

"Go back and tell everyone to get ready, reinforcements are coming soon!"

Behind the large tree, Hou Yuduan's eyes flashed with brilliance, having spoken he and Peng Yucheng flew to either side of the Official Road in the valley.

For over twenty li around the Official Road, it abruptly fell silent, plunging back into stillness.

About half an hour later at the end of the Official Road, a terrifying surge of vital energy abruptly rose, followed by a series of orderly footsteps, breaking the stifling silence.

Thud...thud...thud...

A vast sea of figures clad in Silver Armor emerged from the eastern section of the Official Road, their steps uniformly precise, their expressions solemn, their strong vital energy nearly dispersing the clouds above. Though there were about fifty people in each row with only about half a meter interval between each row, the entire troop still stretched nearly a mile long.

"Marching at midnight, yet so orderly and disciplined, no wonder they arrived ahead of schedule. This reinforcement from Longxiang County, is truly no ordinary force!"

At the front end of the northern slope, Hou Yucheng turned to Hou Yuduan beside him and spoke, albeit cautiously in a lowered voice, his eyes still betraying his excitement in that moment.

Hou Yuduan nodded, his gaze carrying a hint of gloom.

It was just past midnight, and according to their estimates, the reinforcements from Longxiang County wouldn't arrive until dawn at the earliest, yet here they were, two hours ahead of schedule.

Arriving two hours early might not seem significant, but military marching speed is indeed an indicator of an army's combat qualities, suggesting, as Hou Yucheng had mentioned, that this reinforcement was indeed no small matter.

"What did you arrange with Commander Peng?"

"Given the valley's proximity, visible to the naked eye, there's no need for signal arrows. Once this army has fully entered the valley, we'll strike from the north side. Once the initial engagement locks them in battle, Commander Peng will then lead the ambush force from the south to attack their rear, making them unable to defend both front and rear. The plan should work flawlessly!"

Hou Yuduan nodded. Down to the basics, this ambush strategy was straightforward and common, the most effective tactic in valley ambush warfare.

"Pass the word, everyone keep hidden. Do not reveal yourself until every single one of their soldiers has entered; anyone spoiling the chance of victory will face military law!"

Hou Yucheng turned to Hou Fei on the other side and gave the order; his tone was still tinged with indescribable excitement. After all, this marked his first time participating in such a large-scale military engagement. Moreover, this battle was of great importance to the family. Not only was it a good training opportunity for the newly consolidated force of over ten thousand troops in the family, but it was also an excellent chance for him to practice commanding troops.

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Ren Feixing watched the army move into the valley, his expression slightly solemn. Surrounded by the night, he could see nothing at all along the sides of the dark valley; he could only sense the movements inside the valley using his True Qi. Though he sensed nothing unusual, somewhere in his heart, he felt an inexplicable unease.

Just then, an elderly man in Qing attire with a longsword on his back and white hair and beard suddenly spoke obsequiously, bowing to him.

"Sword Envoy Ren, being highly regarded by Sword Leader Gu in this support mission to Wanyang County, don't forget about your old brother here when you rise to prominence!"

Ren Feixing, who had lived nearly two hundred years and served as the Sword Executor of Longxiang County for thirty years, was widely regarded as experienced and knowledgeable. Yet, he had never met anyone as shameless as Deputy Sect Master Li Wenxuan of the Famed Sword Sect.