Mountain Patrol Military Officer

In his heart, he was secretly thinking, at least this kid has a conscience and isn't keeping everything to himself.

The other few people, like the three Grand Protectors of Taisui Mountain, Yi Cangtian of Shu Mountain, and the Divine Priestess of Su Nu Sword Sect, naturally wouldn't refuse. The Grand Protector originally was a king in Yan Land, Yi was from Shu, so they had a stake in this matter and got themselves labeled.

However, Yangshan of Enlightenment Mountain showed hesitation. Everyone was smart; he understood that Chen Yuan was winning people over, but no matter what, he had participated in the battle of Zhen Nan Prefecture and deeply admired the style in which this General handled matters. The notion of "rebellion" seemed absurd.

But, being from Enlightenment Mountain, he had to consider the sect's Blessed Land and was worried about being implicated, which was a common human concern.

Beside him, Ling Yunzi said nothing, while Zhao Quanzhen's eyes seemed eager, but he also kept quiet, awaiting the decision of his senior uncle.

"Looking at Daoist Yangshan's expression, it seems he's worried that the troubles I'm involved with will get the sect into trouble?" Chen Yuan's voice was gentle.

"No need to be concerned about this. The few of you have acted with righteousness, and I have respect for you. None of you have meddled in my affairs with the Patrol Angel, but have only acted righteously for the people of Shu. No one can accuse you indiscriminately. You are free to rest at ease on the Ninth Mountain and may come and go as you please."

Having spoken to this point, Yangshan didn't hesitate anymore and gave a formal hand salute, "Then it's better to do as you're told!"

Chen Yuan's face lit up with joy. Seeing more and more strong allies around him, he felt increasingly secure,

After discussing the current situation in Shu with everyone for a while, they all dispersed.

The hall was left with only Chen Yuan.

This time, however, there was less gloom on Chen Yuan's face as more people gathered around him.

Soon, he called Lu Ming in!

"General!" Lu Ming kneeled on one knee, one hand on his sword, the other on the ground, full of reverence.

Chen Yuan looked at him, "Concerning this incident, quickly select a group of loyal and brave souls to go up the mountain. Additionally, pick diligent and sensible people to take good care of the resting Daoists in the mountains, do not neglect them."

"Yes!"

"How are Liu Qing and Tiansheng's injuries?" Chen Yuan lowered his voice, concerned about the injuries of his two trusted subordinates.

"General, they suffered the most and their Primordial Qi is severely damaged!" Lu Ming spoke through gritted teeth, his voice filled with hatred,

"After taking the Spiritual Medicine you bestowed, they managed to hold onto life, but they're still unconscious, though improving."

"Good, have them well cared for, notify me as soon as they wake up!"

"Yes."

"Go then!"

Lu Ming bowed and walked backward to leave, but he had only taken a couple of steps when Chen Yuan remembered something else,

"Also, prepare a feast of food and wine to be sent to the pavilion in the backyard!"

Lu Ming acknowledged, hastily stepping out of the hall.

Not long after, the sun rose to its zenith, the warm sunlight resembling autumn, and under a pavilion in the backyard of the Colonel Palace, the stone table was filled with delicacies.

"You three are invited, the General will be here shortly!"

A voice said, and on the cloister next door, Lu Ming in red armor led three people into the pavilion according to the instructions.

These three were none other than the three Grand Protectors of Taisui Mountain!

"Lu Piaoqi, is it just the three of us?"

Hu Yanqing looked around the empty pavilion, seeing only the three of them, he couldn't help but ask Lu Ming.

"My General has instructed to invite only the three of you!"

Hearing this, the three Grand Protectors were somewhat surprised, and felt honored.

The Nine Colonels didn't invite anyone else, just them.

The trio from Jin Yushan sat down, exchanging glances, unsure why the Nine Colonels had invited them.

Currently, the three had some differences in attitude towards Chen Yuan compared to others in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Previously, they called Chen Yuan "Brother Chen," but now, unconsciously reverted to calling him the Nine Colonel.

After witnessing Chen Yuan's advancement in Dragon and Tiger, cutting down the Great Demon, and killing the Patrol Angel, the trio unconsciously became more humble, no longer daring to call him brother.

After all, in this world, strength is revered.

About half a cup of tea time later, a gentle laughter sounded among the three,

"Sorry to keep you waiting!"

"I went to visit an old friend and stayed a little longer, forgive me!"

Jin Yushan's three representatives stood up to greet him,

"Being invited by the Nine Colonels is an honor, it's nothing." Jin Yushan smiled.

Chen Yuan pressed his hand down, "You three and I have shared life and death in the Ten Thousand Mountains, why act so distant, sit down."

With that, he took the empty seat reserved for him among the three.

Following that, he captured the wine jug on the table with a slight gesture, pouring wine for them himself.

"Come, to the three of you!" Chen Yuan raised his cup, gesturing to the three.

Truth be told, the three were flattered by Chen Yuan's personal pouring and toasting, feeling a bit unsettled.

They raised their cups and drank it all in one go!

As they set down their cups, Jin Yushan's eyebrows slightly twitched, tentatively asking,

"Why did the Nine Colonel summon the three of us?"

Clearly, they had already met this morning.

"Isn't the bond we formed in the Ten Thousand Mountains worth the General hosting a banquet?" Chen Yuan smirked slightly, glancing at Hu Yanqing,

"Who said after leaving the mountains, they wanted to perform the Chicken Head Cutting ceremony with me?"

"I'm a man of my word, I wonder if you three still recognize this?"

"What?"

The three Grand Protectors heard these words, their pupils widened, greatly shaken.

A dignified Dragon and Tiger, speaking personally, this was a tremendous opportunity, their emotions were stirred, surprised the Colonel still remembered this promise. In brief shock, they stood and clasped their fists.

"Big brother!"

"....."

..........

Time flew by, two days passed.

In these two days, Jingguan City underwent a massive cleansing.

Some armored soldiers of the Heavenly Army who had fled were captured, and some traitorous families were eradicated, various reward orders flowed into ordinary households as the Mountain-cutting Army returned.

Amidst all this, the rumors about that night's cataclysmic battle continued to be rampant. However, with it came the news of the Ninth Mountain's Colonel attacking the Ten Thousand Mountains and leveling a Fierce Mountain, Spread through the streets with the return of the Mountain-cutting Army, causing even greater commotion, leading to cheers from countless citizens.

All the unfavorable rumors about the Nine Colonels were drowned in that cheer, along with many taverns and tea houses voicing grievances against the Court,

On this morning, near Yunding Mountain, the Mountain-cutting Army's troops neighed en masse, a large number of troops sealed off the entire Yunding Mountain, not allowing anyone to approach.

On another front, above the Ninth Mountain's Colonel Palace, Chen Yuan stood in mid-air, a vast and boundless aura surging like an ocean.

Above him, a massive ancient tree stood towering into the sky, grand and majestic, completing the repair of the space from that night's battle.

At this moment, around the Colonel Palace, powerful figures were watching the silhouette above with focused gazes, their eyes revealing curiosity or expectation.

No one knew how much time passed, before Chen Yuan moved!

A rumbling sound like rolling thunder resounded.

Then, the clear sky suddenly changed color.

"Boom!"

As the aura surged, soon, above Chen Yuan, a gigantic scroll of mountains and rivers appeared in the sky, unrolling wide.

A terrifying aura weighed down, making the void rumble!

A Dragon Tiger Secret Realm was revealed!

Simultaneously, Chen Yuan pointed to the sky. The Yin Mountain Holy Tree in the firmament swayed with a deafening rustle, the void trembling intensely with it.

The Essence Qi between Heaven and Earth rapidly converged toward this space in a frenzy!

Subsequently, the entire Yin Mountain Holy Tree, like a giant finger reaching into the heavens, transformed into an extraordinarily brilliant silver light, diving rapidly towards the mountains and rivers scroll above Chen Yuan's head!

"Boom"

A resounding explosion shook the heavens and the earth!

The enormous trunk of the Yin Mountain Holy Tree sank into a different space, colliding violently into the mountains and rivers scroll.

As if creating the world, the mountains and rivers inside exploded with a thunderous rumble, transforming into colorful Spirit Light.

Following this, the Yin Mountain Holy Tree was about to stabilize this Dragon Tiger Secret Realm, while Chen Yuan soared skyward, stepping into it, creating a Grotto Heaven!

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