Mountain Patrol Military Officer

Then, he wiped his brow with his hand, a bit of golden light condensed into a pea-sized golden pearl, suspended at his fingertips.

Immediately, Chen Yuan flicked his fingers continuously, sending strands of golden light toward each death row inmate and demon.

A streak of golden light entered the brows of these people and demons, disappearing without a trace.

After finishing, Chen Yuan looked at those terrified people and demons, his eyes deep,

"I give you a chance to survive. Run into this mountain in front of you, live or die by your own means. I will not interfere. If you can survive, then congratulations on gaining your freedom."

After speaking, he raised his hand and waved it.

"Snap, snap, snap"

The hundreds of steel cages were opened, and the shackles and prohibitions on the people and demons were broken.

The people and demons, freed from the prohibition, looked around in disbelief.

Just enter this mountain?

Looking at the dense array of soldier armors below, could this be a hunting game by the Mountain-cutting Army?

Everyone here isn't foolish; there must be traps!

Especially those death row inmates familiar with the style of the Nine Colonels, knowing that this man before them is ruthless and kills without blinking.

They hesitated and did not move!

However, the demons, having been tortured in the Heavenly Prison for a long time, were eager to unleash their ferocity and wildness upon seeing daylight again. Their demonic bodies surged, letting out sharp roars.

"Since you dared to lift the prohibition, did you really think we are fools? Scatter and escape!"

Immediately, some demons rose into the sky on demon winds, instigating the others to flee.

In this chaos, a chain reaction erupted, as both people and demons exploded with spirit light, shooting toward the sky, attempting to escape under the cover of the blizzard.

However, facing their chaos, the Mountain-cutting Army below only watched with cold eyes, showing no signs of stopping them.

The next second,

"Puff"

"Puff"

"Puff"

In the sky, one by one, the fleeing people and demons exploded in the snow-strewn sky, staining it with patches of blood.

Piercing screams rang out one after another.

Those who tried to escape were stricken by fear upon witnessing this, shattering any delusional hopes, leaving only one path. So, in panic, they rushed into the Ancestor Mountain shrouded by mist and snow a few miles ahead!

Soon, over a hundred people and demons, bearing Chen Yuan's incense mark, panic-stricken, fled into the Ancestor Mountain!

Chen Yuan watched coldly, then turned and returned to the carriage.

Soon, the place returned to silence.

The soldier armors stood still in the snow, like sculptures.

Time passed slowly, the sky turned from light to dark, and soon it would be night. The armored soldiers standing outside were covered with snow.

At a certain moment, Chen Yuan's voice came from the carriage.

"Lu Ming!"

Lu Ming promptly waited outside the carriage window, listening for orders.

"Take more people back and bring a batch of death row inmates again, only selecting those with Heavenly Barrier Cultivation. Also, find the Changshi from the Royal Beiliang Mansion who came last night. Their convoy had many people; it should be easy to find him. Invite this Changshi over!"

"Yes!"

As his voice rose to the sky, in the dim carriage, Chen Yuan's eyes, like cold stars, flickered slightly.

All his incense marks had shattered during this period.

That indicates that all those who went in a few hours ago were dead.

It really was a man-eating mountain!

If nothing unexpected happens, the tombs on the mountain now have many fresh corpses.

Chen Yuan wanted to understand the details of this Tomb Mountain, so he had to be patient.

For him, it was no loss.

Just the passing of some time.

After a few more hours, the sky was pitch-black as ink.

The neighing of horses approached from afar.

Before long,

"Boom"

"Boom"

"Boom"

The sound of heavy objects hitting the ground echoed.

Lu Ming returned after escorting the prisoners again.

"General, after searching the Heavenly Prison, all the death row inmates with Heavenly Barrier cultivation have been brought, a total of eighteen. Commander Pei was not very assured and also followed for escorting."

"Additionally, the Changshi from the Royal Beiliang Mansion has also been invited!"

Soon, a strong and powerful voice sounded outside.

"Invited by Chen Longhu, I, Chang, have come to pay a visit!"

Inside the carriage, Chen Yuan opened his eyes. His figure flickered, appearing outside the carriage, and then he saw the Left Chief Historian of the Royal Beiliang Mansion and Pei Yanhu, who followed for escorting.

Meeting their inquisitive eyes!

Amidst the wind and snow, Chen Yuan waved his hand, said nothing, and then had Lu Ming lift the black cloth on top of the prisoners' cages.

As the black cloth was lifted, eighteen cages appeared. Compared to the previous batch of death row inmates and demons,

The people inside were disheveled and covered in blood, much of it fresh, showing they had suffered considerable punishment.

Inside were many once illustrious figures in Jingguan City, leaders of various forces!

Like the head of the Xia Family, the second branch, the head of the Sun Family...

These people had previously submitted under Chen Yuan's governance, and during the Patrol Angel's purge, they were eager to dissociate from the Ninth Mountain. They not only colluded to report various offenses of Chen Yuan to the Patrol Angel's subordinates but also participated in intercepting the Ninth Mountain troops the night of the riot, leading to their current fate.

For such people, death did not come easy. They were detained and tortured in the Heavenly Prison.

At this moment, seeing Chen Yuan, some wailed for mercy, some looked like dead dogs, and some cursed in anger.

Chang Jinchun's eyelids twitched upon witnessing such a scene, then he asked:

"What is the general's reason for summoning me here?"

He suspected it might be related to the Ancestor Mountain since he was called here, but he couldn't comprehend why the Dragon Tiger General, who refused to help last night, would summon him now.

But with such a person, whose thoughts are hard to fathom, he cautiously inquired.

Chen Yuan glanced at him, seemingly amused, "Your family's princely heir has gone missing in this mountain, yet Changshi looks unconcerned!"

"Naturally, I am concerned. The princely heir's safety is of utmost importance. After the general refused last night, I was anxious, thinking that even if I risk my life, I must venture into the mountain. Unexpectedly, the mountain was sealed by the general's troops today. While pondering this, I received the general's invitation, feeling both excited and fearful of any discourtesy." The Changshi quickly responded, leaving no flaws, even offering a subtle compliment.

Unexpectedly, Chen Yuan nodded, "Since that is the case, I offer you an opportunity!"

"What does the general mean by this?"

"Yesterday, you sought help for your family's princely heir. Although I refused, this mountain is near Jingguan City. Since even your family's princely heir got lost in it, it arouses suspicion, requiring investigation. The results..."

At this, Chen Yuan deliberately paused.

"What were the results?" Chang Jinchun's previously calm face tightened.

"This mountain is more peculiar than I imagined. It seems like a living entity. As soon as I stepped in, I was restricted by powerful laws. The entire mountain rioted. Even I could not go deep. I had to withdraw after a short stay," Chen Yuan said, half-true, half-false.

"However, during my brief stay, I discovered that it is a tomb mountain. The people lying in the graves appear to be those who recently disappeared, having lost all divine soul auras, uncertain if dead or taken. Your family's princely heir may be trapped somewhere. Unfortunately, I was restricted and couldn't find him."

"Therefore, I sent a batch of death row inmates into the mountain, hoping to understand its rules, but unsurprisingly, all contact was lost."

Chen Yuan's words were ninety percent true, with one exception: he left voluntarily, not willing to go deeper. Everything else was true.

Chang Jinchun's face altered as he listened, his eyes flickered with urgency.

He weighed the truth in Chen Yuan's words but concluded that a dignified Dragon Tiger General wouldn't deceitfully toy with him over this matter.

His gaze focused; the heavy composure faded, replaced by a sharp aura,

"What is the opportunity the general speaks of?"

Chen Yuan finally shifted his gaze, meeting the Changshi's eyes directly,

"I can't enter, but this mountain's peculiarity poses a variable. I want to understand it clearly to prevent more incidents. Meanwhile, you need to find your family's princely heir."

"Now, I intend to send this batch of death row inmates into the mountain. They are all yours to lead. How you use them is your concern, not mine."

"I have only one demand: I want to leave a mark on you!"

"I need to know whether you are still alive to decide if further action is necessary."

"So, do you accept or not?"

Chang Jinchun pondered over these words for a long time,

"I accept!"