The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert

"There are over forty people at the mountaintop entrance, I tried to break through their defenses earlier, but unfortunately didn’t succeed," Xu Ming said, "The entrance is very narrow, only one meter wide, with a cliff on one side and a mountain wall filled with sharp blades on the other, making it difficult to attack. Besides, any slight mistake could send us falling off the cliff."

After listening to his account, Ling Chen furrowed his brow slightly and said, "Let’s go up and take a look at the situation first."

At the mountaintop, they saw the pathway becoming increasingly narrow. Furthermore, the walls beside the path were studded with sharp spikes, each ten centimeters long. If you touched them, you’d be sure to die. On the other side of the path was a cliff several thousand meters high, where falling meant death as well. The only way was to pass through the middle of the path, with no other options.

However, at the entrance to the mountaintop, the forty-plus disciples of the Dangyang Sect were all stationed there, each holding a long spear. Moreover, Ling Chen also saw several heavy crossbows loaded with arrows; each heavy crossbow could fire ten arrows, combined making fifty arrows in total, the deadliest weapon.

Once all five heavy crossbows fired, no one could escape the arrow barrage.

No wonder Xu Ming said he couldn’t break through; even a Heavenly List expert wouldn’t dare to boast about breaching their defense line.

After understanding the situation at the mountaintop entrance, Ling Chen gestured for everyone to retreat to the lower part of the path.

"Everyone saw the situation; if we force our way through, even if we manage to break their defenses, there would be significant casualties."

Qiu Yong nodded, his expression serious, and said, "Indeed, it’s tricky to handle. There’s no other path to the top besides this narrow trail. Qi Yong seems to have brains to set up such a defense line. Anyone else seeing this display wouldn’t dare charge forward."

"So what do we do now?" Ling Chen scanned the group, who were all silent, without any ideas. At this moment, Zhang Zhongfeng spoke up, "It’s not as hard as you think; I have an idea."

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen quickly asked, "Fourth Brother, what’s your plan?"

"Force through," Zhang Zhongfeng slowly uttered two words, seeing everyone’s surprise, he explained, "The main defense at the top is those heavy crossbows. Once they’re dealt with, the others pose little threat to us."

Ling Chen smiled bitterly, "Fourth Brother, everyone understands that, but the problem is how to solve it."

"Do you trust me?" Zhang Zhongfeng looked into Ling Chen’s eyes and asked.

Hearing this sudden question, Ling Chen was slightly taken aback, then answered, "Of course, I trust you."

"I’ll support from behind once you send someone to rush in. It might be risky, but you must trust me."

Ling Chen looked at everyone and said, "Since Fourth Brother says so, I’ll go then."

"Let me go instead," Chen Junfeng responded.

"Sir Chen, you and Yu will back me up from behind. If I’m in danger, step in to help."

After preparing for over ten minutes, Ling Chen headed alone towards the mountaintop entrance under the gaze of everyone. At the entrance, several dozen disciples of the Dangyang Sect picked up their spears, aiming at Ling Chen. Taking a deep breath, Ling Chen slowly began to charge forward, gaining speed rapidly. As he neared, he slipped and instantly launched the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, moving like a shadow, constantly changing positions.

As they got closer, Ling Chen suddenly soared high into the air. At the same time, he reached for his waist and pulled out two bottles, throwing them directly at the crowd. Immediately, with two ’bangs,’ the bottles exploded into two fireballs, scattering over everyone.

The scene became chaotic as dozens of Dangyang Sect disciples hurriedly dodged to the sides.

Seizing the opportunity, Ling Chen’s toes lightly tapped the ground; his speed increased again, rushing forward like a gust of wind.

"Move! Clear the way!" a Dangyang Sect disciple yelled. The people heard the shout and quickly retreated to the sides. Simultaneously, the heavy crossbows were all pushed forward, their arrows aimed at the mountaintop entrance.

"Fire!" At the command, all five heavy crossbows shot, dozens of arrows burst forth, dense like rain, crazily pouring towards Ling Chen.

Seeing the incoming arrows, even Ling Chen, who was mentally prepared, couldn’t help but change his expression. Such a volley of arrows would panic even the most determined individual.

With the arrows closing in, Ling Chen felt troubled; at this critical moment, Zhang Zhongfeng hadn’t made a move.

One meter!

Now, the arrows were only one meter from him; escape was impossible. At the critical moment, a series of ’whizzing’ sounds came from behind.

Soon, arrows shot from behind, hitting the incoming arrows head-on. Quickly, the arrows covering Ling Chen were all knocked down, while others flew by harmlessly.

Sigh! Ling Chen let out a breath, his heart finally relaxing. That moment had truly terrified him; had Zhang Zhongfeng not acted in time, he might have been pierced by arrows.

Seeing all arrows fell short, the Dangyang Sect disciples guarding the entrance changed expressions, hastily calling for a reload. However, the reload speed was very slow, and couldn’t be done quickly. Seizing this moment, Ling Chen turned mid-air, landed on the ground, lightly tapped his toes, and rushed towards the five heavy crossbows like an arrow.

"Quick, stop... Stop him."

Seeing the dozens of Dangyang Sect disciples charging with spears, Ling Chen raised his arm, the Wave-cutting Sword swung out, instantly severing all the spears.

Whizz! Whizz!

Sounds of arrows piercing through the air rang, Zhang Zhongfeng at the back drew his bow and shot arrows in support, hitting and knocking down the charging Dangyang Sect disciples one by one.

With Ling Chen and Zhang Zhongfeng’s cooperation, the defense line formed by dozens of Dangyang Sect disciples quickly collapsed, scattering in all directions, unwilling to continue fighting head-on. Despite being Dangyang Sect disciples, no one was willing to sacrifice themselves for the sect.

A group formed by a motley crowd always lacks cohesion and belief. With Chen Junfeng and others joining, the Dangyang Sect’s defense line fully collapsed as everyone fled into the building, escaping the chase.

Seeing that the situation was gradually controlled, Ling Chen sheathed the Wave-cutting Sword and went directly to Zhang Zhongfeng’s side.

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