CHAPTER 617: CHAPTER 462: SACRIFICE TO DEMON MOUNTAIN, COMPETE FOR TREASURE

Eight hundred soldiers, the sound of horses neighing together, pairs of fiery and cold eyes piercing through the night of the Grotto Heaven, like tigers and wolves.

When everyone’s gaze captured the silver-armored figure standing in the air above, there was an instant uproar.

"Clang clang clang"

The sound of armor clashing arose.

Figures mounted on horses moved, passing through the iron forest, then leaped off the horseback, ascending to the sky, the banner of the Ninth Mountain waving behind them.

Following closely, they neatly knelt with a clear sound of armor collision, one knee on the ground, hands raised in salute.

"Salute the General!"

Leading them was Lu Ming in red armor, leading over three hundred riders from the Ninth Mountain with one voice bowing.

The voice was restrained yet filled with excitement and fervor, and at this moment, everyone’s eyes, upon seeing their General, seemed to break free from a seal, filled with arrogance and murderous energy.

The Ninth Mountain, only when the General is present, is truly the Ninth Mountain!

This time, they will rendezvous with the General at the Ten Thousand Mountains, their blood is about to boil!

"Rise!" Seeing each familiar face, Chen Yuan’s indifferent and fierce gaze quietly softened, his tone unusually gentle. Despite these faces being covered with dust and blood grime, they felt particularly close.

He stepped forward, raised a hand, summoning a light breeze to help the soldiers stand.

"General!" Lu Ming finally saw the General, his steely face showed some excitement, wanting to step forward but hesitated.

This towering figure, nine feet tall, leading ten thousand riders and not prone to laughter, at this moment his emotions were surging in front of Chen Yuan.

"Well done, you didn’t let me down!"

Chen Yuan smiled, patting the iron armor on his body, "You can handle things independently now!"

Lu Ming’s face lit up, standing straight as a rod, but his expression seemed like it would bloom into flowers.

At this moment, several more figures approached, and voices followed.

"Greetings Nine Colonels!"

The voice carried a touch of fervor.

The Seventh Mountain, Eighth Mountain, Twelfth Mountain, the Three Mountains Colonels greeted Chen Yuan. Everyone was of equal rank as Colonels, yet the three bowed, lowering their status.

They felt completely comfortable, instead, their gaze was filled with fervor and respect.

They did not hide their appreciation and respect for Chen Yuan, their gaze burned with a flaming passion.

"We the Mountain-cutting Army are fortunate, Nine Colonels have stepped into Dragon and Tiger, leading us into the Ten Thousand Mountains, joy and honor, we die without regrets!" Lin Xian from the Eighth Mountain showed a hint of flush on his face, took a deep breath, his expression somewhat fierce:

"Finally, the day has come, surely we must kill more beasts and avenge the fallen soldiers!"

The other Two Mountains Colonels heard, their gaze surged, heavily bowed their hands toward Chen Yuan.

"Please Nine Colonels instruct us on how to fight next, we are willing to follow your orders!"

The Three Mountains Colonels were emotionally overwhelmed, stepping up to express their stance, unable to hold back their enthusiasm.

Years of expectations come true, emotions surged, no more questions asked, just follow Chen Yuan’s lead.

Chen Yuan’s eyes slightly moved, just about to speak, when a loud laugh came through,

"Eight hundred iron cavalry, I’d also like to hear how General Chen will deploy the troops to turn these Ten Thousand Demon Mountains upside down, haha."

As the words fell, a green light seemed to teleport, appearing close beside Chen Yuan, then the green light condensed, and the Enlightenment Mountain trio appeared.

Standing in the middle was the Mountain Man Yangshan with white hair flying at the temples, his gaze bright with madness.

Then he held the Jade Ruyi in both hands, pinched the Ziwu Technique, and bowing long towards Chen Yuan whom his gaze fell upon,

"Mountain Man Yangshan of Enlightenment Mountain, greets the Dragon and Tiger!"

This man introduced himself once more, addressing Chen Yuan again, altering his title, with an exceptionally earnest tone.

Dragon and Tiger.

This name was indeed true!

Next to him, his nephew Zhao Quanzhen rarely saw his uncle in such a wild stance, feeling rather tense himself, his whole body tight, nervous yet more so filled with blood boiling excitement.

He finally saw this Ninth Mountain Colonel again, and this hero, now became one of the few Great Dragon Tiger Abilities in the world!

The speed of growth could be called terrifying!

This made him even more sure his path of following was right, further firming his conviction!

Facing the Mountain Man of Enlightenment, Chen Yuan politely returned the salute.

These three were not to be underestimated, with upright righteousness, they played a crucial role in this setup.

Previously teaming up with Ling Yunzi and Yangshan in the killing setup, created today’s him, it has to be said he had a good impression of these people, fighting together formed a comradeship, fitting his tastes well.

Faced with inquiry about the next plan, his eyes slightly squinted, forming a dangerous arc:

"Eight hundred iron cavalry, amidst the Demon-infested Ten Thousand Mountains, naturally just a drop in the ocean, so this time we must act quickly!"

"I have summoned you all here to make a mark!"

"I’m going to slaughter one mountain, two mountains, even more, to collect demon blood essence, seize their treasures, and even make them our soldiers’ mounts, forever submitting beneath our feet."

"I want to make these beasts taste the agony of being slaughtered and wiped out!"

"Of course, the most important goal is to use them as nourishment to expand the Ninth Mountain’s strength!"

"Haha!"

Chen Yuan chuckled coldly, his eyes emitting a chilling light.

He naturally didn’t plan to lead eight hundred soldiers recklessly, causing any great upheaval, this is unrealistic and foolish.

His breakthrough to Dragon and Tiger, slaying two Great Demons, obliterating Yin Mountain seemed simple, but the condensation of the Fifth Spiritual Root triggering the Three Heavenly Tribulations played a major role, if not for using these tribulations to suppress, injure, the Yin Mountain Demon and Yin Mountain Holy Tree, the outcome would have been unpredictable had those two Great Demons and one Holy Tree joined forces.

In such peril, a single misstep would lead to eternal damnation.

Moreover, the waters within the Ten Thousand Mountains run deep, he wouldn’t lead his subordinates into danger without intelligence.

What he aims to do now is, before the other nine ferocious beings can react, flatten the Yin Mountain region, completely eradicate one fiend!

Making a mark is certainly part of it, but he also has another aim, to use the Demon Blessed Land resources to enhance his troops.

Although his power has surged rapidly, his troops suffer from uneven strength, as a Commander, this issue needs resolution.

Now that Yin Mountain has been eradicated, the remaining subordinate Devil Races are leaderless, such a golden opportunity, how could it be wasted.

Ordinary demon flesh is no longer of much use to him, he’s killed enough that he’s numb to it, yet to ordinary soldiers, it’s a precious resource, plus these Devil Races’ celestial treasures accumulated over years, the quantity wouldn’t be small.

This is a Treasure Mountain!

How can one enter a treasure trove and return empty-handed!

Besides, he has an important task to do as a reserve strategy!

"Time is precious, once this war is over, I will host a banquet at the Ninth Mountain, drink heartily with you all, till drunk never resting!"

"Prepare to set off, first crush Meng!"

Saying this, Chen Yuan transformed into a dazzling silver light, ascending into the sky.

Then, with a flicker, a giant Dharma Image stood in the void.

Its massive hand waved, and a sky-covering sleeve descended from the air, enveloping above the Yin Mountain Holy Tree.

"Boom boom boom"