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Chapter 468 Departure!
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment before saying, "We can't gamble with the lives of Sword and Bone Douluo."
"Tang Chuan instructed me before he left that all I needed to do was maintain order. Now you've sent someone on a night raid. If Sword Bone Douluo is trapped and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's main force suffers losses, how will you explain yourself to him?"
Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a moment.
Ning Rongrong stood to the side, her face slightly pale. Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong were like grandfathers to her, so she was naturally worried if they really went on a night raid.
But she also knew that Ning Fengzhi was telling the truth.
The situation can no longer be delayed.
Yang Wudi said in a deep voice:
"Senior Dugu, if the Sun Moon Empire's three artillery formations are completed simultaneously, the price we will have to pay will be even greater."
Dugu Bo looked at him and said in a deep voice:
"Yang Wudi, you've just become a Title Douluo and haven't yet witnessed the true terror of a god-level battlefield. Tang San hasn't shown up, and Tang Chuan isn't here either. Who knows if this is just another feint?"
"A few days ago, Tang San used the Sun Moon Empire to keep us occupied while he went to the Star Dou Great Forest. Now the Sun Moon Empire has suddenly reinforced its troops on three fronts. Are you really so sure there's no other scheme behind this?"
Yang Wudi frowned and remained silent.
That makes sense too.
They had all witnessed Tang San's cunning.
If all of this is another trap, the night raiding force could be in grave danger.
The atmosphere inside the tent instantly froze.
On one side, Ning Fengzhi assessed the situation and believed that they had to take the initiative to attack; on the other side, Dugu Bo was worried that Tang Chuan had not returned and that a rash night raid would lead to a trap. Neither side was being unreasonable.
It is precisely because both sides have valid points that it is even more difficult to make a decision.
Ning Fengzhi suddenly sighed softly and said:
"Poison Douluo, I understand your concerns."
"But in war, it's impossible to wait forever for the safest moment."
"If Tang Chuan isn't here, should we do nothing? If we have to wait for him to come back for everything, then this camp won't be the Heavenly Dou Star Luo Allied Army, but Tang Chuan's army alone."
Dugu Bo's expression changed slightly.
Ning Fengzhi continued:
"Tang Chuan has already done enough. He has to deal with Tang San, appease the Star Dou Great Forest, and keep an eye on the Sun Moon Empire. We can't put all the pressure on him alone."
"If we can destroy the soul guidance array at White Stone Hill tonight, we can buy him some time."
"If we do nothing and just wait for the Sun Moon Empire to attack from three directions, then we will need him to come back and save the day even more."
These words caused many people in the tent to lower their heads.
Ning Rongrong bit her lip, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes. She knew her father was right; Tang Chuan had already shouldered too much to get to where he was today.
Whether it's Tian Dou, Xing Luo, or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they shouldn't always be waiting for him to come to their rescue.
Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment, then said coldly:
"That sounds nice."
"But what if the raiders die?"
Ning Fengzhi calmly said:
"Then my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will take on this responsibility."
Everyone inside the tent was startled.
Ning Rongrong suddenly looked up.
"dad!"
Ning Fengzhi didn't look at her, but gazed at Juntu, his voice gentle yet firm:
"The elite forces of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are still intact."
"Sword Uncle and Bone Uncle, both titled Douluo, are skilled in surprise attacks and escape."
"Uncle Sword can break through the enemy lines and destroy the Soul Guiding Tower."
"Uncle Bone controls the space, allowing people to slip through and evacuate."
"With the cooperation and assistance of the Seven Treasures Headquarters disciples, and by concealing their presence, they are more than capable of completing this night raid."
"In this battle, we will not mobilize a large army."
"Do not mobilize the main force of Xingluo, and do not affect the foundation of the Allied Forces."
"If there are any losses, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will bear them itself."
Ning Rongrong's expression changed.
"Dad, no!"
"Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone have already expended a lot of energy during the day, and you haven't recovered yet either."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin smiled faintly.
"Rongrong, there's no reason to wait until you're fully recovered before taking action on the battlefield!"
Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, grinned and said:
"Don't worry, I can't speak for other things, but I'm quite confident I can escape."
Ning Rongrong said urgently:
"But the soul tools of the Sun Moon Empire are strange. What if they have a spatial method to seal them?"
Bone Douluo narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Therefore, we must act before they are fully deployed. Once they have completed the three artillery formations, and deployed spatial blockade, gravity arrays, and detection arrays, that will be the real trouble."
Dugu Bo looked at Ning Fengzhi, his voice growing deeper, and said:
"Ning Fengzhi, are you sure you want to do this?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded.
"Sure."
Dugu Bo said coldly:
"You're gambling with the very foundation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly.
"If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only hides behind others and enjoys peace, then it will truly lose its foundation."
He looked up at the night outside the tent.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School once faced the danger of being wiped out."
"That night, we lost too many people."
Later, Tang Chuan saved the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Rongrong as well.
"But precisely because of this, I cannot allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to forever remain only the ones being saved."
"In today's battle, it's our turn to buy time."
After these words, the tent fell silent.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin slowly stood up.
Even before the Seven Kill Sword was drawn, the air was already filled with sword intent.
"Since you've made your decision, then go."
Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, also took a step forward.
"Old Swordsman is in charge of cutting down the tower, and I'm in charge of leading people in and out."
"If there really is an ambush..."
He gave a cold laugh.
"Then let the Sun Moon Empire see that the Title Douluo of Douluo Continent cannot be trapped and killed by a few iron towers."
Yang Wudi gripped the Soul-Shattering Spear tightly and said:
"I'll go too."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said:
"You should stay and guard the main camp."
Yang Wudi frowned.
Why?
Ning Fengzhi said:
"Poison Douluo, guard the front; you guard the south flank. If we launch a night attack on White Stone Hills, the Sun Moon Empire might take the opportunity to probe from other directions. The camp cannot be without Title Douluos."
Yang Wudi remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
"it is good."
Dugu Bo snorted coldly.
"Since you've already made your decision, what more can I say?"
Ning Fengzhi looked at him.
"Poison Douluo, I need your help."
Dugu Bo glanced at him.
"explain."
Ning Fengzhi said:
"After nightfall, please allow the poison zone to spread slightly westward by three miles. Do not actually attack the Sun and Moon positions; simply create the illusion of billowing poison fog to make them think we are preparing to launch a frontal assault through the poison zone. This will reduce their attention on the White Stone Hills side."
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes and said:
"Are you trying to use my poison as bait?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and said:
"It's about cooperation."
Dugu Bo snorted coldly and said:
"People from your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you still speak so politely."
However, he eventually nodded.
"Can."
"But remember this: if you are trapped, I will not rush into White Rock Hills to rescue you."
"I have to defend the camp."
Ning Fengzhi said earnestly:
"I see."
Ning Rongrong wanted to say something more.
Ning Fengzhi finally looked at her, his gaze softening slightly.
"Rongrong, you stay."
Ning Rongrong's eyes were slightly red.
"dad……"
Ning Fengzhi said:
"You are the future sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
You can't be willful tonight.
"I want you to stay in the main camp and assist Senior Yang and Senior Dugu in stabilizing the defense."
"If our night raid succeeds, you'll be in charge of providing backup."
"If our night raid fails..."
He paused for a moment after saying this.
Ning Rongrong's face turned pale instantly.
Ning Fengzhi continued:
"Even if you fail, you must keep the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples calm."
"We can't act rashly."
"Don't cry."
"We must not allow the morale of the Allied forces to collapse."
Ning Rongrong bit her lip, her fingertips turning white.
After a long while, she nodded vigorously.
"I see."
Sword Douluo walked to her side and gently patted her head.
"Don't worry, Rongrong."
"Your sword-wielding grandfather isn't so old that he can't even cut down a few soul guidance towers."
Bone Douluo also laughed:
"And your grandfather is still here."
"If Old Swordsman runs too slowly, I'll carry him while I run."
Sword Douluo glanced at him indifferently.
"It's still uncertain who will carry whom."
The two bickered as usual.
However, the atmosphere inside the tent was not much more relaxed.
Because everyone knows that tonight's trip will be anything but simple.
The soul tools of the Sun Moon Empire are too strange.
The White Stone Hills are another new position that the enemy is setting up.
Nobody knows how many soul-guided detectors, how many cannons, or how many blockade arrays are there.
But someone has to go to this battle.
Ning Fengzhi raised his hand and circled the white stone hills on the general's map.
"We'll depart at midnight tonight."
"Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu led three hundred elite troops from the Seven Treasures headquarters, taking a detour through the southeast valley."
"Do not linger in battle. Retreat immediately within half an hour, regardless of victory or defeat."
Sword Douluo nodded.
"clear."
Bone Douluo smiled.
"Half an hour is enough."
Ning Fengzhi then looked at Prince Xingluo.
"Please have Xingluo send ten scouts familiar with the terrain of Baishi Hills to guide us."
Prince Xingluo did not hesitate.
"it is good."
"I will choose personally."
Ning Fengzhi finally looked at Dugu Bo.
"I'll leave the poisonous fog to you, senior."
Dugu Bo said coldly:
"Don't die."
Ning Fengzhi smiled gently.
"As much as possible."
Outside the large tent, the night grew even deeper.
In the distance, the blue and white lights of the Sun and Moon Empire's position still flickered in the darkness.
Like a steel behemoth gathering its strength.
Meanwhile, the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had quietly assembled in the allied forces' camp.
They did not beat war drums or light torches. They simply donned black cloaks, concealed their soul power, and wore silence jade talismans specially made by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School at their waists.
Sword Douluo stood at the front of the group, his white robes fluttering gently in the night breeze. Bone Douluo stood beside him, and the space behind them distorted slightly. Ning Fengzhi slowly walked out of the tent, looking at the three hundred elite soldiers of the Seven Treasures Headquarters in front of him, his eyes calm and firm.
He knew that after this night, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School might pay a price.
But some costs must be borne by someone.
In the distance, Dugu Bo had already headed towards the toxic zone.
The dark green poisonous fog slowly billowed in the night, like a poisonous dragon about to awaken.
Ning Fengzhi looked up at the starry sky.
"Tang Chuan."
"Go do what you're supposed to do."
"We'll hold things up for you here for now."
Then, he slowly raised his hand.
"Set off."
There was no shouting.
There were no war drums.
Only three hundred dark figures, led by Sword Bone Douluo, quietly disappeared into the night.
White stone hills, the night wind is like a knife.
This place is only about seventy miles from the Allied Forces' camp, but the terrain is completely different from that of the Eagle Falling Plains. Low hills rise and fall, scattered with rocks, and withered grass rustles in the night wind. In the distance, the sound of the ocean waves can be faintly heard, mixed with the low hum of the soul-guided machinery in operation.
The Northern Route Soul Master Legion of the Sun Moon Empire is stationed here.
The still-unfinished Soul Guidance Towers stood like giant steel trees atop the mountain ridge. Their surfaces were inscribed with dense Soul Guidance Array patterns, along which blue-white light flowed slowly, as if they might awaken at any moment.
Dozens of soul-guided vehicles were parked in a row in the valley.
The carriage was covered with black metal plates and patrolled by squads of Soul Masters. Inside, it contained a large number of Soul Guidance Cannons, as well as metal supports for securing the heavy ones. Given just two or three more days, this white stone hill would be transformed into a commanding array of Soul Guidance Cannons.
At that time, the Allied camp on Eagle Fall Plain will be completely exposed to artillery fire.
At this moment, in the southeast direction of the hills, behind an inconspicuous rocky slope, space slightly distorted.
Bone Douluo Gu Rong stepped out of the shadows, and behind him, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Ning Fengzhi, and three hundred elites from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School appeared silently on the other side of the hillside.
The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School all wore black cloaks and kept their breathing extremely low.
Ning Fengzhi looked up at the distant mountain ridge.
There, the three soul guidance towers have been mostly erected.
Although the main cannon has not yet been fully assembled, the defensive soul guidance array at the bottom of the tower has already lit up.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes darkened slightly, and he said:
"Faster than scouts reporting back."
Sword Douluo said calmly:
"The Sun and Moon Empire also knows that time is of the essence."
Bone Douluo sneered.
"Even at the fastest pace, it's not fully built yet."
Ning Fengzhi raised his hand, and a Star Luo scout beside him immediately stepped forward and said in a low voice:
"Sect Leader Ning, the White Stone South Valley is three miles ahead."
"There's an abandoned mine tunnel there that leads around to the back of the first Soul Guidance Tower."
"But further ahead, there are the Sun Moon Empire's detection soul guides."
Ning Fengzhi nodded.
He didn't rush to give the order, but instead closed his eyes, his spiritual energy slowly spreading forward. The auxiliary methods of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda are not just about enhancing power, but also about judging the rhythm of the battlefield.
A moment later, he opened his eyes and said softly:
"The Sun and Moon Empire has three detection systems on its outer perimeter."
"The first line is on the ground, used to detect footsteps."
"The second one is in mid-air, used to detect fluctuations in soul power."
"The third layer should be a heat source sensor, hidden among the mountain walls."
"If an ordinary Soul Master gets close, they will be detected immediately."
One of the Seven Treasures disciples' expressions changed slightly.
"Sect Master, then we..."
Bone Douluo raised his hand, and the space behind him slightly distorted.
"Leave it to me."
He slowly pressed down with both hands.
A faint grayish-white spatial ripple spread outwards from the center of Qibao and his companions. The ripples did not extend too far, only enveloping a three-foot radius around them.
Under the shimmering spatial ripples, footsteps were silenced, soul power fluctuations were suppressed into another layer of space, and even body temperature and aura were briefly distorted.
Bone Douluo whispered:
"Time is limited."
"I can only last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
"After this period of time, the soul-guided detection device will eventually detect the anomaly."
Ning Fengzhi said:
"One stick of incense is enough for us to get close to the first tower."
Sword Douluo held the Seven Kill Sword in his hand, gazing into the distance.
"Once I get close, I'll destroy the tower."
Ning Fengzhi nodded.
"Don't linger in the fight, destroy everything and leave."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
The next moment, three hundred dark figures, concealed by the Bone Douluo Space, quietly swept into the valley.
The night was deep.
In the distance, the Sun and Moon Soul Masters were still busy.
They were unaware that death was approaching.
...(End of this chapter)