Twilight Boundary-Chapter 539 - 530: Gold and Silver Baby Dolls

In everyone’s minds, Master Yang Gong was already famed for his bravery, but unexpectedly, those three people were also astonishingly skilled, seeming like Evil Ghosts descending to the mortal world.

The round-faced one, seeing a few horses approaching to sandwich Yang Gong in between, pressed on the saddle with one hand, flew up, and kicked the backside of a horse. The strong steed was kicked with a crackling sound of bones, sent flying across.

It toppled seven or eight people before finally coming to a stop.

Another wielding a fork appeared simple in action. When he saw an opportunity, he thrust down fiercely with the fork.

It was an ordinary wooden fork, but he wielded it with astonishing power, skewering three or four people like stringing gourds.

The other one wielded a whip. When an enemy lieutenant shouted orders for his men to block them, the whip-wielder sneaked behind, and with one whip, split the man and his horse in half. The sight of blood splattering was shocking.

"This... Master Yang Gong went out and brought back three truly skilled people..."

Among the group in the mountains, some recognized the action and immediately shouted excitedly, "That’s the legendary Shousui, people with the strength of a thousand catties, killing as easily as slaughtering chickens..."

"...Quickly, quickly fight your way out to support them."

This charge displayed the advantage of the Shousui skill compared to other Paths. Many other skills involving supernatural abilities couldn’t be used effectively in a military formation.

However, the straightforward, solid techniques of the Shousui were evident. Even though Zhou Datong and others were at the Ascension stage and hadn’t mastered the Five Organs, they were exceptionally brave in the crowd.

Yet, as they charged deeper into the mountains, the Truth Sect’s minor leaders and Altar Masters reacted. Some picked up weapons to approach them, while others loudly ordered the setting of horse-tripping ropes and rotten fish nets to capture them.

And although the brothers in the mountains immediately decided to charge out to support Yang Gong, being few in number, they were surrounded as soon as they ventured out, struggling to kill their way closer, even forced to retreat.

"Fighting like this is indeed different from in the village..."

Seeing that the people around seemed to grow in number the more they killed, with open and covert attacks and a heavy pressure mounting, Zhou Datong was also taken aback. Before we came out, Brother Ma Zi warned us to be careful, but I didn’t pay much attention. After all, we are truly skilled, so how could we fear these hungry wretches? Only now do I realize how frightening it is when the numbers grow so large...

But fortunately, he already had a treasure from Hu Ma, so he wasn’t flustered. He saw they were halfway through the charge, and the shadowy figures in the mountains ahead were Yang Gong’s loyalists rushing out to support them. More people were on the hill, anxious but not daring to rush down. Knowing the time had arrived, Zhou Datong shouted loudly and untied the bundle he carried.

He shook it in the air, and the contents dropped out, one golden and one silver.

It turned out to be two gold and silver dolls. Zhou Datong hugged them under his arms, squeezed them hard, causing the dolls to cry loudly, their cheeks puffed as they blew a breath of gold and silver air towards the Truth Sect followers.

The gold and silver air easily beguiled people’s senses.

Now, being right in the enemy formation, as the breath blew out, from near to far, Truth Sect followers scrambled to cover their eyes, only feeling waves of dizziness.

When they opened their eyes again, everything seemed better, but the ground was scattered with gold and silver treasures, appearing like a treasure trove. They even forgot they were on a battlefield, crouching like madmen, picking up the gold and silver.

Meanwhile, the pressure on Yang Gong and Zhou Datong significantly reduced as they cut through the crowd.

Those who came to support didn’t understand what happened to the Truth Sect followers. They seemed mad, only crouching on the ground, filling their arms with rocks and mud; some even drawing blades against each other over a piece of cow dung.

The supporters seized the chance to attack more courageously, quickly opening a bloody path to reach Yang Gong.

Even those watching from the mountain saw their side gaining such an advantage, while the Truth Sect followers seemed unable to retaliate, and charged down the slopes to ruthlessly take advantage of the situation.

"Retreat quickly, call everyone back..."

On the Truth Sect side, a knowledgeable Altar Master observed from afar and was terrified, "These peasants, they actually know the Gold and Silver Evil?"

"Quickly, retreat..."

The Truth Sect began to retreat; the mountain fighters grew fiercer.

The night before last, they had just been slaughtered, losing over three hundred men and most of their fierce courage. Now being driven into the mountains by increasing numbers of Truth Sect forces, they were frightened. Yet, following Yang Gong’s return, they achieved a major victory.

Seeing their enemies turned into bloody gourds on the ground, with their own shouts growing louder, their courage swelled ever more. They charged dramatically against the once-arrogant Truth Sect evil cultists, chasing them for several miles.

If not for being a ragtag group themselves, lacking strict command, they would have maintained order in the chase. Otherwise, this surprise assault alone could have earned them a great victory.

"Food Protection General, Food Protection General..."

With this major victory, after Yang Gong was brought into the mountain, the members of the Food Protection Army in the hills and valleys, who had been fearful moments ago, raised their weapons and tools, shouting until their voices reached the heavens. Everyone’s face was filled with extreme joy and excitement.

Yang Gong, seeing so many smiling faces and feeling the spirit surging around him, was excited. The night before, he was enlightened by Hu Ma, and now, borrowing Hu Ma’s treasure, he achieved such a great victory, feeling immensely grateful.

Before, it seemed the Truth Sect was numerous and unstoppable; now, it felt as if his side was the unstoppable force...

Seizing this momentum, he ordered riders to beat gongs and call back those who had pursued too far. They started fires and prepared meals at the foot of the hill, and he thanked Zhou Datong and others for their assistance. Meanwhile, Yang Gong steeled himself, gazing at the vast twilight and contemplating:

Brother Hu Ma taught me yesterday that neither side has properly trained their troops. Both are still a rabble, and whoever first instills courage in their own will win. Now I have his borrowed treasures and the help of these skilled brothers, so why just stay hidden in the mountains? We must set our sights farther...

With that, he gritted his teeth, voicing loudly to the Food Protection Army brothers staring at him like a celestial being descended, "I’ve scouted the outside situation, and those Truth Sect demon people are no match at all..."

"Brothers, staying holed up in the mountains, what future is that?"

"Those with guts, follow me down, and we’ll march straight to the Mingzhou Prefecture, take back all of Mingzhou’s grain!"

Being from the mountains, most people had never even set foot in the legendary Mingzhou Prefecture, feeling somewhat ashamed. Yet boosted by this victory, everyone cheered at once, a fervor unmatched, directly riding this wave and leaving the mountains.

Even Yang Gong at that moment couldn’t say for sure what leading his people out of the mountains signified for his fate or fortune...

It has been so long without them seeing me, not to mention the sting from Yang Gong on the battlefield. Calculating the days, those ’not eating beef’ folks will soon arrive in Mingzhou...

At the same time, Hu Ma sat in the manor, feeling the wind blowing from Old Yin Mountain. He knew Yang Gong had achieved a major victory and seized the opportunity to leave the mountains, but he wasn’t surprised.

Just feels like the excitement is a bit lacking, so why not... add some fuel to the fire? he thought.

Having obtained the Demon Suppression Golden Mace, he already had some ideas on how to strike first, but considering the weight of the mace, felt Mingzhou wasn’t ripe for it yet.

That wouldn’t be an issue. If it’s not enough, could he personally ignite the flame?

Now seeing Yang Gong leave the mountains, both his distant relative and the self-proclaimed Heavenly Destiny General would be forced into an extremely awkward situation. Yet Hu Ma thought, even this pressure wasn’t quite enough...

Going forward, the key would be watching the miracle men from the Paths...

Both sides were hodgepodges, and although fierce, they could break some evil skills. Those truly possessing trump cards could easily harm these predominantly ordinary Food Protection Army members.

With this understanding, was the key to lie with the Red Lantern Society?

After pondering it over, he had already formed a plan in his heart. Sitting cross-legged in the room, he slowly descended into his Lifebound Spirit Temple, placing his hand on the incense burner, and gently said, "Miss Sweet Potato, can you hear me?"

"Present!"

The voice of Sweet Potato burst forth as if immediately following his call, filled with earnestness and solemnity, "Senior, I have been waiting for you. For over half a month, doing nothing, not stepping out at all, just concentrating on your instructions."

"This..."

Hearing this, Hu Ma was a little surprised. Previously, whether Er Guotou or Miss White Wine had matters, they were hesitant to involve Sweet Potato for fear of her unruliness.

Yet now, there seemed to be a way to make her behave, as long as the method was right...

So he smiled and said, "Very well, I am increasingly pleased with your performance. Now, it is time for us to make another big move. Are you ready?"

"Alright, alright..."

Sweet Potato exclaimed excitedly, "Senior, whether killing or arson, just give the orders!"

"Good, full of spirit!"

Hu Ma was also invigorated by her attitude and said, "We want both murder and arson. Within three days, I want Mingzhou in chaos. Are you confident?"