Chapter 901: Chapter 515: Massive Gains, Return to Liangzhou!
At the same time, squads of elite cavalry were dispatched, searching for Chen Yuanâs whereabouts.
The Great Khan entrusted him with heavy responsibilities, so he was determined to guard the Royal Court well for the Great Khan!
Unfortunately, someone like Chen Yuan, after annihilating the Qishan Kingâs Department, left quietly, hiding his achievements and fame, and departed from the vicinity of the Qishan Tribe.
Return to Liangzhou!
The Royal Court mobilized to invade the Central Plains, and this news must reach Wei Jinfengâs ears as soon as possible. He just hoped time was still on their side, as moving an army of 700,000 was no small matter.
It required a massive amount of logistics.
Martial Artists with strong cultivation could abstain from food and even transcend mortal desires, but ordinary cavalry didnât have such capability; they would certainly carry heavy baggage on such a long march across thousands of miles.
And these would undoubtedly slow down their progress.
Chen Yuan didnât linger on the grassland for too long, and this was partly why.
Additionally, Chen Yuan was the highest official of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau in Liangzhou, himself a fourth rank official, the Marquis of Wuwei. In terms of status, he was no less than the high generals in the Beiliang Army.
Once the Northern Barbarians advanced, he would inevitably be summoned.
An unexcused absence would be a grave crime!
It would also greatly damage his reputation.
Another reason was personal ambition.
Chen Yuan wanted to use this great war as an opportunity to advance his rank further and earn some military merits for himself. Such a rare grand occasion couldnât be missed.
His strength was indeed average, only just able to handle a True Master new to the Yang Transformation Realm.
But he had his trump cards!
When the Asura True Monarch emerged, unless a Sixth Realm Immortal appeared, who could stop him?
Although Moluoâs identity couldnât be exposed, alternative methods might be devised to conceal it. If successful, Chen Yuanâs fame would undoubtedly soar.
When the Sima Family lost their influence, he could rally support and raise the banner of justice, and at that moment⊠it would truly be a moment of glory!
Of course, these were just some of his thoughts.
Chen Yuan himself also bore some responsibility. This Eastward expedition of the Northern Barbarians couldnât be said to have no ties to him. If the sufferings of the Central Plainsâ common folk were severe, the cause and effect would be significant.
These were also things Moluo had told Chen Yuan.
The further one advances in martial arts, the more one sees beyond ordinary realms. One must enter the realm of âDaoâ to truly achieve enlightenment. Otherwise, how could it be called âattaining the Dao and ascending to immortalityâ?
The Dao of cause and effect is also one of the Dao.
Though somewhat obscure, Chen Yuan faintly understood.
To avoid accidentally encountering the Northern Barbariansâ main forces, Chen Yuan chose a different route. Even so, he remained cautious, keeping a close watch on his surroundings while flying at high speed.
Finally, after several days of travel, Chen Yuan crossed the Northern Desertâs grasslands, traversing thousands of miles. He estimated he was half a day away from seeing Liangzhouâs border.
But at this moment, Chen Yuan spotted a unit of Northern Barbarian cavalry.
Coincidentally, he noticed the Qishan Tribeâs flag among this cavalry.
This indicated that this cavalry unit belonged to the Qishan Kingâs Department.
It was an undeniable coincidence.
This Qishan cavalry comprised about three thousand men, seemingly a vanguard force, to scout the situation. Chen Yuan contemplated for a moment but ultimately decided not to engage. With his power, he could handle this three-thousand-man lightly equipped cavalry.
But it would inevitably delay some time and alert the Barbarian Clan. To prevent unnecessary situations, Chen Yuan decided to report this matter to Wei Jinfeng first.
After all, there were nearly a thousand miles left. Based on his estimate of the Northern Barbarian cavalryâs speed, it would take at least one or two days.
That should be enough time for Wei Jinfeng to prepare.
Fortunately, the Northern Barbarianâs speed wasnât considered fast. Even though he had been delayed for several days, he still caught up with them, then took a deep look at the galloping Northern Barbarian cavalry and transformed into a streak of light rushing towards Liangzhou City.
His speed increased dramatically.
About an hour after Chen Yuan left, the three thousand-man Barbarian cavalry gradually slowed down. The leaderâs face looked a bit unpleasant, and the deputy, curious, glanced at the vanguard and humbly asked:
âGeneral, what happened?â
Qishan Moluo frowned:
âLai Huâer, did you just sense someone watching us?â
Lai Huâer glanced around and slowly shook his head:
âSubordinate did not notice anything.â
âPerhaps it was just me overthinking. Thereâs been something unsettling since a few days ago, like something major has happened,
but I canât quite grasp it for now.â
Qishan Moluo said solemnly.
âMaybe itâs because weâre nearing the Central Plains, and youâre struggling to suppress your bloodthirsty desires, General.â Lai Huâer flattered.
Qishan Moluo was a noble of the Qishan Kingâs Department and the most outstanding son of Qishan King, thus earning the position of vanguard. As the deputy of the Qishan Tribe, he naturally wanted to maintain a good relationship.
If he could strengthen ties with Qishan Moluo during this time, upon their return, he could smoothly become a trusted subordinate.
His entire clan would be proud of him.
Qishan Moluo laughed heartily, alleviating his worries, and said:
âYouâre right, I just canât restrain my desire to kill those two-legged sheep.â
While the two were conversing, a cavalryman approached from afar, shouting loudly:
âGeneral, General, the Beiliang Army is spotted ahead!â
Qishan Moluoâs expression swiftly turned grave. Though he called them two-legged sheep, expressing some contempt, it was indeed not the case. The Beiliang Army of the Central Plains had blocked the grassland for two hundred years.