I Grind to Martial Saint

"Wait a little longer?!"

Hearing this, Tong Gu’s temper flared.

But when he remembered who he was dealing with, he could only swallow his anger.

This was Zhao Mengtian, the Flying Heaven Sword.

Tong Gu had seen Zhao Mengtian in action these past few days, so he knew exactly how terrifying the man was.

No matter how great his official authority was, he didn’t dare vent his frustrations on this man.

Otherwise, he was afraid his head would be sliced off with a single sword strike.

He suppressed his temper and asked politely, "Director Zhao, how much longer do we have to wait?"

"It should be tonight."

Zhao Mengtian said with a slight smile.

Hearing Zhao Mengtian being so deliberately mysterious, Tong Gu felt helpless.

He could only turn to look at Ling Yun.

Unexpectedly, Ling Yun gave the same reply: "Tong Sima, wait a little longer."

Tong Gu couldn’t help but sigh. "Just when will this waiting end...?"

Just then, a Flying Eagle Guard in a black robe strode in and announced in a clear voice, "Director Zhao, this is the latest news from the Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau."

Zhao Mengtian took the letter from the Flying Eagle Guard. After a glance, he looked at Ling Yun. "General Ling, it’s done!"

A smile immediately broke out on Ling Yun’s face. "Excellent! We’ll proceed according to our plan."

Tong Gu was completely baffled. "What plan?"

Zhao Mengtian laughed heartily. "The retreat plan."

"How are we retreating?"

Tong Gu grew excited the moment he heard those words.

He felt that Dragon Pool County was fraught with danger and didn’t want to stay a moment longer. He just wanted to hurry back to Jianghe Province City and resume his life of luxury.

"It’s simple... We’ll split into dozens of groups and scatter in all directions throughout Tongming County."

"That way, the Wangling Sect will have to split their forces to pursue us."

"When the time comes, it’ll just be a matter of who has the worst luck."

Ling Yun explained.

The plan seemed ordinary, but it was the most effective one.

Upon hearing this, Tong Gu hurriedly said, "Then I’ll retreat with the two of you."

This method was clearly a gamble of fate. He wasn’t stupid; he naturally understood that staying beside these two great experts was the safest option. Otherwise, he could lose his life at any moment.

"The two of us will naturally have to separate."

"I wonder, will Tong Sima follow me, or Director Zhao?"

Zhao Mengtian asked with a smile.

"In that case... I’ll go with General Ling."

Tong Gu thought for a moment and decided it was better to stick with Ling Yun.

For some reason, being near Zhao Mengtian always made his heart pound with unease.

’He probably killed too many people,’ he thought. ’That’s why his killing intent is so heavy.’

’It’s better to keep some distance from people like that.’

"Mm... then it’s settled."

Ling Yun said, standing up.

"We’re retreating now?" Tong Gu was taken aback.

"Of course. The Observatory’s Demon Exterminators are already doing their best to clear out the hidden sentries ambushing us nearby."

"We’ll use the cover of darkness to leave quickly."

"This will also delay the enemy’s pursuit."

Ling Yun’s expression turned serious.

Speed is paramount in war.

He had made his arrangements long ago, merely waiting for news from the Observatory.

With that, Ling Yun and Zhao Mengtian left the main hall, leaving a dazed and confused Tong Gu behind.

However, he quickly came to his senses and hurried after them.

...

Soon, the Province Army split into dozens of units and quickly evacuated Dragon Pool County, each heading in a different direction.

This news quickly reached Tongming County Town.

"What?!"

"The Province Army really split into dozens of groups to retreat?!"

Wu Guangtian stood atop the city wall, a look of surprise on his face.

"Reporting to the High Priest, the information has been confirmed."

A Wangling Sect disciple said in a low voice.

"It seems Ling Yun has received news of Fang Tai’s surprise attack and has made up his mind to retreat."

Wu Guangtian sneered.

Fang Tai’s sudden abandonment of Qingchuan County to attack Tongming County was, of course, all part of his plan.

However, with Fang Tai leading so many people on a forced march, it was naturally impossible to hide from the Observatory’s intelligence network.

Thus, Wu Guangtian had long been mentally prepared for this.

Moreover, Ling Yun’s method of retreat was something he had already anticipated.

"Gather the disciples at once... We can’t let them withdraw from Tongming County so easily."

"At the very least... they must leave half of their men behind for me."

Wu Guangtian cracked his neck and let out a strange laugh.

"As you command!"

The Wangling Sect disciple hurried off to carry out Wu Guangtian’s orders.

Soon, the gates of Tongming County Town swung open, and a large number of troops rushed out from the city in pursuit of the Province Army.

...

On a pitch-black plain, an army of over ten thousand men was marching rapidly toward Tongming County.

The army’s formation was extremely disorganized. Most of the soldiers were lightly equipped, many not even wearing leather armor.

It was clear they hadn’t received much training.

This was the army led by Fang Tai to launch a surprise attack on Tongming County.

Among themselves, they called this army the Iron Blade Army.

At the very front of the Iron Blade Army was a burly, dark-skinned man with knotted muscles and black hair, exuding a wild and brutal aura.

He was none other than the leader of the Iron Blade Army, the instigator of the Qingchuan County rebellion, Fang Tai!

"HYAH~"

Suddenly, a figure completely shrouded in a black robe and riding a black horse galloped up to Fang Tai.

"Leader Fang, our Sect Leader has just sent a message."

"The Province Army has split into dozens of units to retreat. He hopes you can intercept their escape routes."

The black-robed man said quickly.

"They ran that fast?"

Fang Tai frowned.

"Yes, it seems our movements have already been detected by the Flying Eagle Guard."

The black-robed man said grimly.

"Fine... a perfect chance to kick them while they’re down."

"Send a message back to your Sect Leader. Tell him we’ll do our utmost to intercept the retreating Province Army."

Fang Tai said swiftly.

"Excellent!"

The black-robed man nodded eagerly, wheeled his horse around, and galloped away.

"Big Brother... are we really going to risk our lives for that Wangling Sect?"

Just then, a rider behind Fang Tai drew closer.

His name was Fang Xingwen, Fang Tai’s biological younger brother.

"We have no choice... If the Court deals with the Wangling Sect, they’ll come for us next."

"So we can only help the Wangling Sect."

Fang Tai’s face was grim.

"True..." Fang Xingwen nodded.

"You heard what that man from the Wangling Sect just said. I think this is a good opportunity."

"As long as we can intercept the majority of the retreating Province Army, they will suffer a major blow to their Vitality."

"After that, we can turn back, take Qingchuan County first, and then pursue our grand ambitions!"

Fang Tai’s voice was full of ambition.

Hearing this, Fang Xingwen laughed. "Then let’s start by slaughtering this Province Army!"

"Right!"

"All of you, speed up!"

Fang Tai roared with excitement.

Instantly, the Iron Blade Army’s marching speed increased once again.

They charged toward Tongming County as if they were tireless.

「In the following days.」

The entirety of Tongming County descended into chaos.

The Jianghe Province Army split into dozens of units, fleeing through the various county towns of Tongming County.

The Wangling Sect and the Iron Blade Army relentlessly pursued and cornered them.

No one could get a clear picture of the situation in Tongming County.

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