Ch 318: Breaking Through One By One, Eliminating Demons
Chen Dian, dusty and weary, hurried back to Yu City, his mind preoccupied with the situation in Hula City. He raced directly to his study, as if some important matter awaited his attention.
Entering his study, he immediately closed the door behind him, as if to shut out the clamor and disturbances of the outside world. Then, he slowly walked to his desk, heavily sat down, resting his head in his hands, his brow furrowed, as if burdened by a thousand anxieties.
Chen Dian’s mind constantly pondered how to eliminate the demons in Hula City. After careful consideration, he realized that the traitorous official was an insurmountable obstacle. To successfully eliminate the demons, he must first eliminate this traitor.
The light illuminated a corner of the room. Chen Dian’s gaze swept back and forth across the map on the wall, the lines and markings blurring in his eyes. His thoughts, like runaway horses, galloped through his mind, various plans and schemes surging like a tide.
However, these plans quickly formed in his mind, only to be discarded one by one. He felt that these plans all had flaws, unable to guarantee foolproof success.
Just as he was about to give up, suddenly, his eyes lit up, and an idea flashed through his mind: a counter-espionage strategy!
This idea excited him; he felt that this might be a viable method. So, he immediately summoned his confidant, whispering instructions. The confidant understood implicitly and left to carry out the order.
Immediately, Chen Dian began meticulously arranging the details of the plan. He had his subordinates spread the news that a rift had developed between the demons of Hula City and the traitorous official. The demons suspected the official of embezzling supplies originally allocated to them and already planned to eliminate him.
Simultaneously, Chen Dian employed his cunning methods, successfully causing the official to receive a forged letter from the demons. The letter was filled with harsh accusations and terrifying threats against the official, the words revealing an unsettling malice.
The official, already guilty, harbored doubts and fears about the demons. When he saw the forged letter, his anxiety amplified to the extreme, his face turning pale, and large beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
Chen Dian secretly observed the official’s every move, keenly detecting his panic and loss of composure. He knew his plan was taking effect; the official began to deeply suspect the demons and worry about his safety.
As time passed, Chen Dian discovered that the official, to protect himself, secretly colluded with other factions, attempting to confront the so-called demons together. This discovery pleased Chen Dian; he realized his counter-espionage strategy had completely succeeded.
The conflict between the official and the demons rapidly escalated; a fierce internal struggle was about to erupt in Hula City. Chen Dian stood quietly to the side, his lips slightly curved in a subtle smile. He patiently waited for the outcome of this internal conflict, preparing to strike at the most opportune moment, delivering a fatal blow to the demons, completely eliminating them from Hula City. Several days later, shocking news suddenly came from Hula City—the official and the demons had actually clashed! This fierce battle inflicted heavy losses on both sides, plunging the entire city into chaos; the commoners lived in misery, suffering greatly.
Upon learning this news, Chen Dian was secretly pleased, knowing the moment he had long awaited had finally arrived. Without hesitation, he immediately assembled his elite troops, bringing with him a batch of advanced weapons and equipment, then led this grand army, like a surging torrent, directly toward Hula City.
When Chen Dian’s army reached Hula City, the scene was shocking. The once prosperous city had become a war-torn ruin, with broken walls everywhere, and the streets filled with thick smoke and a bloody aura. The fierce battle between the official and the demons had clearly been brutal; both sides were exhausted and incapable of further fighting.
Seeing this, Chen Dian, without hesitation, led the charge, leading his army into the city like tigers descending a mountain. His martial arts were superb; among the demons, he was like a whirlwind, wherever he went, demons fell to the ground, powerless to resist.
Seeing that the situation was lost, the official was terrified and attempted to escape amid the chaos. However, Chen Dian’s gaze was sharp; he instantly saw through his intentions. Chen Dian swiftly pursued him, like a sudden storm; in just a few exchanges, he easily captured the official.
At this time, although the remaining demons in the city were still making their last-ditch efforts, before Chen Dian’s powerful army, their resistance was futile; they could not stop Chen Dian’s advance.
After a thrilling fierce battle, the demons were finally completely eliminated, and those officials who colluded with the demons received their due punishment. After this catastrophe, Hula City finally restored its former calm; the commoners poured into the streets, cheering joyfully, grateful and thankful.
Standing on the city walls, Chen Dian overlooked the city that had once suffered so much, his heart filled with emotion. He knew he had taken a firm step toward restoring the glory of Da Chen Kingdom, but this was only the beginning; more challenges awaited him.
The next target was Dongqi A City, where the demonic forces were stronger than those in Hula City. Chen Dian knew that the demons in Dongqi A City were even more powerful; this expedition would be fraught with difficulties. However, he was not intimidated by the difficulties but instead became even more determined to defeat the demons.
After returning to Yu City, Chen Dian immediately began preparing for the expedition. He first reorganized the army, eliminating some old, weak, sick, and disabled soldiers and supplementing them with young and strong recruits. Then, he personally supervised the soldiers’ day and night training, constantly improving their combat power and fighting skills.
In addition to training soldiers, Chen Dian also summoned a group of strategists to jointly study the geographical environment and demonic habits of Dongqi A City. They carefully analyzed various possible situations and developed a detailed combat plan.
Through Chen Dian’s efforts, the army’s morale was high, and the soldiers were full of confidence in the upcoming expedition. Chen Dian himself also grew during the intense preparations; he believed that as long as he and his soldiers worked together, they would surely defeat the demons and restore the glory of Da Chen Kingdom. On the day of the expedition, Chen Dian led his grand army toward Dongqi A City. Along the way, the soldiers’ steps were firm, and their morale was high. But as they approached Dongqi A City, they encountered a strange thick fog. Eerie cries echoed from within the fog, and the soldiers began to panic. Chen Dian immediately steadied their morale, ordering them to proceed cautiously.
Just then, a group of ghost-like demons emerged from the fog, clawing and pouncing toward the army. Chen Dian wielded his long sword, bravely fighting. However, these demons were extremely cunning and numerous, and the army gradually fell into a fierce battle.
Suddenly, Chen Dian noticed a pattern in the demons’ offensive, as if someone was controlling them from behind. An idea struck him; he guessed that a more powerful demon leader might be in command. Thus, he organized the soldiers to resist while searching for the leader’s whereabouts.
Finally, in the depths of the fog, Chen Dian glimpsed a huge figure, a demon emitting an evil aura. He made a decision, leaving some soldiers to hold off the other demons while he led the elite troops toward that demon. A fierce battle was about to begin.
Chen Dian and the elite troops charged towards the giant demon. The demon, sensing someone approaching, turned abruptly, its blood-red eyes emitting a cold light. It roared angrily, causing the surrounding fog to churn. Chen Dian was the first to attack, his long sword striking like lightning toward the demon’s chest. The demon nimbly dodged, its huge claws swiping at Chen Dian. Chen Dian dodged sideways, simultaneously slashing at the demon’s arm, but only inflicted a shallow wound. The demon’s strength was astonishing; each attack brought a gust of wind. Chen Dian and his elite troops cooperated seamlessly, gradually discovering the demon’s weakness. Just as the demon attacked again, Chen Dian seized the opportunity, thrusting his sword into the demon’s throat. The demon roared in pain, but its strength did not diminish. Suddenly, the demon spewed black smoke, enveloping everyone in a fog, obstructing their vision. Chen Dian held his breath, relying on his senses to continue attacking. After a fierce battle, the demon finally collapsed from exhaustion. Seeing their leader dead, the surrounding minor demons panicked; the army pursued victoriously, quickly eliminating them. Looking at the devastated battlefield, Chen Dian knew this was only a prelude to Dongqi A City; greater challenges lay ahead.
Chen Dian reorganized his army and continued advancing into the depths of A City. As soon as they entered the city center, they were stopped by a group of demons who could cast spells. They chanted incantations, and black beams of light shot toward the army; soldiers fell to the ground one after another. Chen Dian was frantic. Then, he suddenly remembered that the strategists had mentioned that the demons in Dongqi A City feared fire. He immediately ordered the soldiers to take out the oil and torches; in an instant, flames spread among the demons. The demons were burned by the flames, emitting screams, and many spells were broken. However, just as the army gained the upper hand, countless vines suddenly emerged from the ground, entangling many soldiers. Apparently, a more powerful demon was secretly controlling them. Chen Dian leaped to a high place, observing the situation, and discovered the hidden controller in a corner. He once again led the elite troops towards that demon, and after a desperate struggle, finally killed it. The vines lost control and withered. Chen Dian knew that the demons of Dongqi A City would not be easily eliminated; more difficult battles awaited him and his army, but he was prepared and determined to completely eliminate the demons of A City.
Just as Chen Dian had dealt with the demon controlling the vines, the sky suddenly turned dark and stormy; a huge demonic figure appeared above the clouds. Its figure was like a mountain; each step it took caused the earth to tremble. This was the true Great Demon of Dongqi A City; its aura was terrifying, making the soldiers breathless.
The Great Demon emitted a deafening roar, and with a sweep of its hands, countless giant stones crashed toward the army. Chen Dian shouted, “Scatter!” The soldiers quickly dodged, but many were still struck by the stones. Chen Dian knew he could not wait passively; he boosted morale and led the soldiers to charge again.
Just as both sides were at a stalemate, a sound of horses’ hooves suddenly came from the distance. The Yu City, having learned of Chen Dian’s difficult situation in Dongqi A City, had sent reinforcements. The reinforcements brought new weapons, their firepower fierce; after joining the battle, the situation gradually turned around.
Chen Dian seized the opportunity and, cooperating with the reinforcements, launched a general offensive against the Great Demon. After a fierce battle, the Great Demon was finally defeated and crashed to the ground. The demons of Dongqi A City were completely eliminated; the commoners once again welcomed peace. Chen Dian looked at this reborn land, his heart filled with pride; he knew he was one step closer to restoring the glory of Da Chen Kingdom.
