Demon, don't come any closer!

Chapter 54 Remnants of the Wu Kingdom

The military camp outside the city of the coastal prefecture.

Huangfu Deguang frowned and listened attentively to Sun Shou's words.

Finally, rubbing his temples, he said unhappily, "With a major battle imminent, Prefect Lin is not thinking about how to repel the enemy, but instead is doing all this nonsense."

Sun Shou smiled and said, "The rebels only number a few hundred. The county troops alone are enough to defeat them, not to mention that Commandant Huangfu personally led the charge. It was a piece of cake for them."

"Victory in this battle is certain, which is why Prefect Lin is considering the aftermath."

"The credit undoubtedly belongs to Commandant Huangfu, but Commandant Huangfu should also know that our Prefect Lin has always been conscientious and diligent. Now that such a big commotion has occurred under his jurisdiction, he will definitely be held accountable afterward. Therefore, Prefect Lin wants to have a good talk with Commandant Huangfu."

"Furthermore, Commandant Huangfu needs far too many men, which puts Prefect Lin in a difficult position. He needs Commandant Huangfu to make an appearance and set the tone, since he is the only one with such a reputation in the coastal prefecture."

Huangfu Deguang snorted coldly, clearly displeased. These local officials were always causing trouble. Huangfu Deguang slowly stood up, and Sun Shou, being quite sensible, took a few steps and personally lifted the curtain. Huangfu Deguang didn't stand on ceremony and walked out openly, as if Sun Shou, the prefectural commandant, was merely a servant.

After stepping out of the tent, Huangfu Deguang looked up at the city wall. His personal guards brought him a horse, which he mounted and rode straight toward the city gate.

Just as the guards were about to mount their horses and follow, Sun Shou immediately stopped them, saying, "Wait a minute, go and invite the people in charge of the camp as well. We'll all go together. The important figures can eat and drink, but we can't let the brothers suffer."

The guards glanced at Sun Shou but ignored him, mounted their horses, and began to chase after Huangfu Deguang. Sun Shou, having been rebuffed, remained silent, for he had already achieved his goal. He mounted his horse and fled.

The delay created a time gap, and Sun Shou saw Huangfu Deguang rush into the city when he fled, and then the heavy gate closed instantly.

Like a wild beast lying on the ground, it closed its mouth.

As soon as the gate closed, Huangfu Deguang immediately pulled on the reins, and the horse, which was charging, raised its front hooves high before slamming them heavily onto the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

A three-foot-long sword arrived from nowhere.

The sword intent spread out, and a chilling killing intent bloomed.

Huangfu Deguang, positioned high above, unleashed a punch with terrifying force. The three-foot-long sword, which was hurtling forward, struck a wall of iron as if it had struck a copper wall. The blade began to bend slightly and was eventually blasted away.

The powerful recoil was too much for the horse to bear; its front hooves buckled and it collapsed to its knees. Huangfu Deguang leaped up and landed on the ground. Looking at the fallen horse, Huangfu Deguang was greatly displeased.

His eyes were wide with rage, as if he were breathing fire. The talismans on the horse's body were clearly visible, burning continuously. His most beloved mount had been secretly sabotaged.

As a brave general, Huangfu Deguang's mount was undoubtedly his second life. The two complemented each other, and their combat power increased exponentially.

The enemy knew this reason, so they took action in secret. This made Huangfu Deguang feel heavy-hearted. This time, he did not suspect an ambush because Sun Shou was the Commandant of the Near-Sea Commandery and Lin Fangmin was the Commander. These were both high-ranking officials on his side.

Even the deceased magistrate of Lin County knew that he had to die for his country in order to save his family's lives. Surrendering to the enemy was absolutely out of the question. How could two mere counties possibly stand against the mighty Chu, which had dozens of prefectures?

Huangfu Deguang now realizes that he was careless.

Not only are the officials in the coastal counties untrustworthy, but even their own military camps are not reliable.

Huangfu Deguang was furious but also quite bewildered, because at this moment, he couldn't find anyone he could trust; everyone he looked at seemed like a traitor.

Strands of light rose up and began to intertwine, forming a huge net that completely surrounded Huangfu Deguang. One figure after another began to appear.

Huangfu Deguang spread his five fingers, and light emanated from his palm. The illusory light continued to extend, and finally, he firmly grasped the jet-black Vajra Staff in his hand.

Lin Fangmin was surrounded by officials in the center. One official stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Huangfu Deguang, you plotted a rebellion. Fortunately, Lord Lin discovered it in time. Now the evidence is irrefutable. Why don't you surrender?"

Huangfu Deguang was so angry that he laughed instead. These bastards, they twisted the truth and were utterly shameless.

With a single step, the muscles in his arms bulged out, and he thrust his long staff upwards with a powerful flick!

He swung his Vajra staff, tearing through the air with a whooshing sound, stirring up dust and fallen leaves everywhere.

The artistic conception suddenly erupted, like a phantom world, unfolding layer upon layer, constantly encroaching on the real world. A long stick expanded infinitely, as if extending to the ends of the earth. With one strike, the world was turned upside down.

Xiang Jielong raised the twelve-foot-long fire-tipped spear in his hand and looked at Huangfu Deguang with pity in his eyes. This was a fierce general in the army, and now his mount had been taken away and his battle formation support had been cut off.

Like a tiger with its teeth pulled out, it looks intimidating, but its actual fighting power is greatly reduced.

Dou Changsheng looked around and discovered a sad thing: although his side had many strong warriors, apart from the White Ape Sword Servant, not one of them had volunteered to fight.

I'm not angry, I'm really not angry.

After all, my Great Vietnam has its own national conditions.

Finally, he took the initiative to speak up: "Xiong Fangchu, Uncle Dou, Elder Zhang, and Master Zhao, all of you come at me together."

With no one taking the initiative, Dou Changsheng began to select his generals.

In terms of trustworthiness, the newly allied powerful families in the coastal counties are actually more trustworthy than those named, since some of them are opportunists, while many are former residents of Da Yue.

A cold voice rang out: "No need."

"I can handle it."

The sudden sound drew everyone's attention.

Lin Fangmin had already pushed aside several officials in front of him and stepped forward. This scene caused many people's expressions to change drastically, and they looked on in disbelief. The usually honest and obedient Prefect Lin was actually so brave.

Lin Fangmin walked slowly into the sealed-off cage with her head held high and chest out.

He took the blow head-on, yet made no move; only his lips moved continuously, and complex, tongue-twisting incantations began to echo.

The atmosphere crumbled inch by inch, and the fierce attack abruptly stopped.

Huangfu Deguang trembled all over, veins bulging on his face like a centipede crawling, sweat pouring down his face, looking utterly disheveled, his teeth chattering as he uttered, word by word: "The Poison Master of Wu!"

"You made your move on me the last time you hosted a banquet."

"Poisoning, cursing, ambushing, setting traps... you guys are real dogs."

"shameless!"

"I refuse to accept this!"