Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 1119 - 742: Raising the Battle Standard
"The ceremony begins!"
With this loud announcement, it resonated through heaven and earth.
In the next second, the plaza in front of the Heavenly Patrol Hall began to rumble, radiant lights flared up, and prohibitions buzzed open simultaneously.
Then, in all four directions of the vast plaza.
The "rumbling" sound intensified as twelve enormous Han Bai Jade Pillars rose up.
Along with this, at the foot of the mountain, the banners representing the Twelve Mountain Assault Armies erupted in splendor, expanding in the wind during the process, becoming tens of feet high, standing atop the pillars, banners flapped loudly in the breeze.
As the banners unfolded, amidst tens of thousands of iron cavalry below the mountain, at the main flags of each mountain’s Central Army, drumbeats sounded in unison, followed by piercing sounds.
"Boom"
"Boom"
"Boom"
Twelve figures shot through the air atop the military formation, their apparel clashing with a resounding metallic ring, under the gaze of thousands, landing like meteors upon the Twelve Mountain Pillars. The mountain flags, reflecting sunlight, fluttered, powerful figures became the focus.
One general, with a face like bronze, wearing Mystic Iron Linked Armor, shoulders covered by Devouring Beast Shoulder, holding an eight-foot snake spear slanted to the ground, waist lowered, step shifted, spine as straight as a sturdy pine;
Another general, clad in Vermilion Scale Armor, wielding a Gilded Halberd, the halberd adorned with dragon patterns that shimmer under the sunlight, riding a white tiger, standing like an iron tower, with shoulders as broad as mountains, aura rooted like a peak, simply raising his eyes slightly, an intimidating ferocity spreads.
.....
And among these twelve figures, only one female general stood out most prominently.
Wearing plain silver soft armor, lined with a red dress, with dual swords hanging from her back, the scabbard entwined with profound silk, her robe fluttered, an air of heroism bursting forth, brows and eyes sharp as a sword!
The generals stood variously, some upright, some poised, some deep in thought, others sharp; sounds of armor clashing interspersed, their divine weapons gleaming with cold light under the banners, each battle attire imbued with a blood-iron aura, eyes filled with a killing intent!
Twelve Mountain Generals gathered, preparing to appoint generals!
On the clouds’ edge, thousands of spectators gathered their gaze towards the Twelve Mountain Generals, their hearts uncontrollably stirring.
These Colonels, although seemingly lacking cultivation to shake mountains and move earth, none present dared to underestimate them. Leading an army is not a worldly society duel; with thousands of troops charging mightily, iron armor encamping, swallowing thousands of miles like a tiger, these Colonels are fierce characters grown from the grind of Sword Mountain and Blood Sea, leading thousands of cavalry, shaking mountains and cracking earth at will.
In this moment, suddenly, a loud noise erupted, everyone’s gaze moved towards the center of the plaza, where from beneath the mountain, a platform several hundreds of feet wide rose with a rumble, upon which stood a Bronze Couldron, the platform stained with dried bloodstains, emanating an ominous aura.
Commander’s Platform!
The ceremonial site for the Government Administrative Office to appoint generals and offer sacrifices!
With the platform rising from the mountain, the ominous aura pierced through the clouds, parade troops streamed into the plaza, flags spread broad in the wind, flapping loudly.
High canopies led the way, followed by ranks of trumpeters swiftly forming lines, raising bronze horns, blowing out deep, resonant sounds.
"Wooooo..."
A solemn, resonant call lingered over the top of Yunding Mountain.
Following this, officials from the Government Administrative Office, dressed in official robes, lined both sides of the Commander’s Platform.
With the appearance of the Twelve Mountain Colonels and the position of officials, under the cold horn sounds, in the cloud-top viewing platform, gaze after gaze became tense, fervent.
According to procedure, it was time for that legendary Martial Saint General, presiding over Jiannan Road’s Government Administrative Office, famed throughout the world, to appear!
Then, a loud voice was heard.
"Welcome, General of the Southern Expedition and Demon Cleansing, Southwest Three Road Patrol Angels, Heavenly Strategy Marquis of the South, Commander of all Southwest Road Troops, General Chen Yuan!"
The sound waves echoed, the lingering sounds encircled the Commander’s Platform’s flags, sweeping across the land.
On the mountain, civil and military officials, Twelve Mountain Colonels all bowed towards the Commander’s Platform,
"Welcome General Chen!"
"Welcome General Chen"
"Welcome General Chen"
"...."
Above the clouds, numerous spectators also stood solemnly, their voices rising one over another, grandly reaching the heavens.
At the foot of the mountain, one hundred thousand armored soldiers simultaneously lowered blades and bowed heads, armor leaves clashing, producing an upwardly soaring metallic sound.
And in the welcoming shouts that resembled mountains and seas, above the Commander’s Platform, a golden light descended as if falling from the Great Sun in heaven, landing upon the Commander’s Platform.
An aura of terrifying force, making void tremble, swept across, stirring wind, with the golden light blinding to the eyes, making countless spectators tear up, exclamations arising, hearts shocked.
The golden light on the platform condensed into a figure, clad in Golden Dragon Six Harmonies Armor, shoulders covered by Devouring Beast Shoulder, waist adorned with a Dragon Pattern Jade Belt, with eyes like fierce golden flames scanning all directions, pressing the heavens and earth into silence.
As if in this heaven and earth, there was none other than this single person!
The many spectators witnessing this scene had their spirits captivated, hearts amazed, stirred, fervent... each feeling differently.
Many finally saw this legendary figure, exclaiming at their fortune.
This martial saint in the mortal realm has slain two Heavenly People.
And among this dense gathering of spectators, there were two figures amidst the crowd that were not conspicuous.
One person with triangular eyes gazed at the distinguished figure on the Commander’s Platform, eyes squinting.
"This Human Clan Martial Saint has finally shown himself."
"Hehe, the good show is about to begin."
"Holy King, when do we make our move? Nu’er is struggling to hold back, eager to see how this play will end." A girl’s voice tinged with manic excitement arose, suffused with a demonic air.
"Wait a little longer. Our setup must explode at the crucial moment to be splendid." The man’s voice was indifferent, floating leisurely,
"Confirm once again, are you sure the people under your control have no mistakes?"
"Holy King, no, everything is in place. You know, my Divine Skills will react immediately if there’s any change." The girl’s voice was full of confidence, everything well in hand.
"Wait for my command, it’s soon."
"Yes!"
And amidst this secret conversation, at this moment, under the watchful gaze of all, Chen Yuan lifted a hand, immediately prompting an official to ascend into the air, flying up to the Commander’s Platform, with hands pulling open a giant scroll radiating a subtle green light, character by character flashing in green.
Then, in a loud voice, he read out the Proclamation:
"It is known that the Celestial Dao is shining, prospering those who follow, perishing those who defy; the Human Dao is vast, securing those who are righteous, overthrowing those who are depraved. In ancient times, sages established the land and protected the populace’s peace; now, demons cause havoc in the southwest, destroying our cities, harming our people, unforgivable sins! Once fertile lands, cooking smoke rising, five grains abundant; now demon disasters persist, white bones revealed, mourning cries widespread. Ten Thousand Mountains, demons wreak havoc, lurking by day and emerging by night, consuming humans and livestock, destroying fields and homes, treating life as weeds! A time when heaven and earth are enraged, humans and divine beings abandon them... "
"Now, tens of thousands of Devil Race, ravage Southern Shu, drink the blood of our comrades, devour our Human Clan flesh, warriors, what shall you do?"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
At this moment, the voices of killing at the mountain’s foot shook the heavens, reverberating through the universe.
The shouts of killing directly stunned the spirits of spectators at the cloud viewing platform, making their hearts drum.
And as the military proclamation was finished being read, the official loudly cried out, with a sharp tone.
"We respectfully invite General Chen."
"To offer the flag!" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
At the fall of this voice, Chen Yuan’s expression shifted slightly, lifting a cold smile, waving a hand towards the sky.
Instantly, wind surged, clouds swirled, the colors of heaven and earth changed, thunder echoed in the sky.
Thunder reverberated, shaking the entire space, from the heavens above, a white light column pierced through heaven and earth, directly descending, crashing onto the Commander’s Platform.
