CHAPTER 1495: CHAPTER 1495: TWIN APES BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY

The marshal leading the southern expedition this time is none other than the famous old general of North Yangtze, Han Fang.

He stared across, raising his brow toward the generals behind him and said, "What are they shouting?"

A general summoned the Exotic Beings specifically responsible for listening on the opposite shore. They were born of the Demon Clan and humans, thus possessing supernatural abilities.

A long-eared Exotic Being listened for a moment and reported to Han Fang with clasped fists, "Marshal, they are cheering for someone, saying the Great Marshal will surely win!"

Han Fang sneered, "Has the enemy’s marshal arrived? I really want to see what this young brat is capable of!"

He knew the marshal of South Yangtze Prefecture was Long Fei and also knew Long Fei was just a young lad, so he didn’t take him seriously.

A young general under his command, Sima Yan, approached. This former leader of the City Defense Camp in Southern Capital City, now fallen from grace, played an errand boy role beside Han Fang.

Previously, after his uncle-grandfather died tragically, he fled all the way to Chang’an City.

Through the activities of the Sima Family, he was arranged to be by Han Fang’s side.

Otherwise, why would Han Fang ignore him?

He respectfully clasped his fists toward Han Fang and said, "Marshal, this crafty Long Fei is highly skilled in Daoist arts. Even my uncle-grandfather Sima Qingcang was no match for him. Marshal must be cautious, strive to capture him in one move and never play by the rules with him."

Han Fang gave him a sidelong glance and said, "Are you afraid of him?"

Sima Yan awkwardly replied, "How could that be? He has a blood feud with my Sima Family. Even if it means death, I will fight him to the end."

Han Fang patted his shoulder and said, "Good lad, I like people with backbone. Since you are familiar with the folks opposite, I’ll send you as an envoy to persuade them to surrender immediately. Otherwise, when the army descends south, the disaster of beheadings will fall upon the common people."

Sima Yan felt like spitting blood, wishing he could slap himself twice.

Being an envoy would be suicide!

He hesitated, but the military order was in front, and he could not defy it, so he had to nod with a bitter heart and clasped fists, "I am obliged to follow the Marshal’s order, even unto death."

"Good!"

Han Fang laughed loudly, "The old master awaits your good news."

He took out a prepared letter of persuasion and handed it to Sima Yan.

Sima Yan received it, unsheathed his longsword helplessly, and cut a rainbow path in the air toward the opposite side.

The Storm Giant Ape Mech paused in the middle of the river, and the drum beats suddenly stopped.

Long Fei and a group of generals stared across, seeing a rainbow light rushing over, raised his hand, and formed a seal to capture the rainbow light.

A scream like a pig being slaughtered erupted at once, "Two armies in battle do not harm the envoy; I am here to deliver a message."

Long Fei released his grip, letting the person fall from the air to the ground, pale-faced and almost losing his soul.

The Army at the Rear’s general, Wang Xun, stared at this person, immediately raising his eyebrows and said with murderous intent, "It’s you, Sima Yan!"

The Army at the Rear was reorganized from the remnants of the City Defense Camp, the Collaborative Defense Army, and the Army at the Rear, making it the elite unit in the New Army of South Yangtze Prefecture.

All new weaponry was first equipped in the Army at the Rear.

At the Huai River front line, the Army at the Rear and the Vanguard Army led by Ji Xiaolian were stationed together, mainly to play a balancing role.

The foundation of the Vanguard Army was the former Snake Island Water Bandits, who, although have been repeatedly reorganized, had never truly fought for South Yangtze Prefecture.

With the Army at the Rear beside them, they dared not act recklessly or lazily.

Sima Yan knelt on the ground, sweating coldly, forcing himself to gather his words, "I am an envoy sent by Marshal Han Fang to deliver a message. Past grievances can be settled on the battlefield. If you kill me, it will surely diminish heroic regard toward you in the realm."

"Where’s the letter?"

Long Fei did not give him a glance, not giving him any regard.

Sima Yan imagined too much, thinking that due to his grudge against Long Fei, Long Fei would not let go of this chance.

He handed the letter over, but Long Fei didn’t even look, burning it up with fire.

Sima Yan stared with wide eyes, his heart pounding, "What, what does this mean?"

Long Fei ordered him, "Go back and tell Han Fang to stop dreaming of persuading us to surrender. We in South Yangtze Prefecture fight for the people of the world, and victory will ultimately belong to us. If Han Fang has any foresight, he should quickly abandon darkness for light and join us in South Yangtze Prefecture."

"Arrogant!"

Sima Yan cursed inwardly, finding it quite amusing inside, hoping Han Fang and Long Fei would beat each other senseless.

He had a grudge against Long Fei, and displeasure against Han Fang.

The Han Family always boasted of their merits, never holding the Sima Family in regard.

He cautiously asked, "Can I leave now?"

Just now, Long Fei nearly squeezed him to death.

He was scared senseless and didn’t dare make any moves.

"Go!"

Long Fei softly instructed, ignoring his presence.

Despite his disdain for Long Fei in his heart, Sima Yan felt like he’d been pardoned and sprinted away.

He rode his sword away, drawing an arc in the air, landing beside Han Fang.

Han Fang slightly raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, Long Fei had let the lad return.

"He does have a bit of a heroic spirit."

Han Fang mused inwardly, beginning to admire the opposing side a bit.

Having heard of the enmity between Long Fei and Sima Yan, he thought Long Fei would certainly kill the lad, yet he returned him.

Sima Yan clasped his fists, adding fuel to the report, "Marshal, this lad was too much. The letter you gave, he didn’t even look and burned it up. He even told you to surrender quickly and not seek your own death."

Han Fang snorted, "We shall see who meets their end first."

He waved the command banner in his hand, the army drums thundered, commencing an all-out assault on the opposite side.

The Storm Giant Ape charged at the forefront, stepping through the water, closing in within two or three steps.

Wang Xun shouted, "Open fire!"

The latest cannons mounted on distant towers opened fire, boom, boom, boom, erupting with thunderous blasts, bombarding towards the Storm Giant Ape in clusters.

The Storm Giant Ape’s body faltered, and a layer of white mist barrier rose around it, enveloping the surroundings like water waves.

The shells crashed, creating ripples on this water barrier, but were blocked and splashed into the water below.

"Water Elemental Force Barrier?"

Chu Feng, observing, was amazed.

Long Fei nodded, "This thing is huge, and its array has great power. Indeed, it is quite something."

"So, what do you plan to do?"

Chu Feng looked at Long Fei, eager to act.

Long Fei smiled and raised a hand, and a hundred-meter-tall white ape beast jumped out from the Mountains and Rivers Map, its eyes glowing red, roaring, "I’ve finally come out."

In the great river, the two giant apes met in the water.

The giant ape released by Long Fei was notably more ferocious, pounding its chest with fists, revealing two sharp teeth, howling wildly toward the sky, jumping in a frenzy as if it had gone mad.

This creature was the Sea Demon Ape, trapped in the Mountains and Rivers Map.

Having been restless inside, fighting daily with the Golden-Winged Roc, Daoist Huo Ju, and the Little Ape King of the Demon King Star, under Long Fei’s deliberate designs, it unconsciously advanced to the Soul Ascension Stage.

It should be noted that within the Mountains and Rivers Map, there is no vitality.

It is thanks to Long Fei supplying it with Spirit Stones and various training resources that they survived until now.