The figures of the Iron Enclosure disciples quickly disappeared into the darkness.
The firelight in the distant Shushan camp looked like stars.
Leng Yueshuang's heart ached more and more, and several times she wanted to rush out and fight alongside her husband and son.
But reason told her that the survival of the Iron City was more important than that.
"Father, something seems off." Dugu Qiusheng looked at the Shushan camp not far ahead and felt that there was something strange about the camp.
Dugu Meng also noticed it, but this strange feeling was indescribable.
Now we're in a bind, with no better option than to forge ahead.
"Sheng'er, I'll lead the men in first. You prepare to provide support. If there are any traps, return to the city immediately." Dugu Meng decided to take a gamble.
Those old fogies of Mount Shu would never have imagined that Dugu Meng would leave the city.
Therefore, Dugu Meng felt that the chances of success for tonight's sneak attack were very high.
Dugu Qiusheng said, "Father, I'll charge in."
"Listen to my command," Dugu Meng said coldly.
If his voice becomes serious, it means he is speaking to Dugu Qiusheng as the city lord, and Dugu Qiusheng has no choice but to obey.
Dugu Meng led her men to infiltrate the Shushan camp.
Strangely, there were no patrols in the camp.
At this moment, Dugu Meng's eyes were only on the central command tent, and she figured Yama must be inside.
Although Yama is a rising star, his current status as the head of the Shu Mountain Sect is naturally different from what he was before.
"Lord, there's no one here."
"There is no one in any of the tents."
The disciple in charge of reconnaissance returned quickly and reported in a trembling voice.
Dugu Meng reacted instantly and hurriedly ordered, "Withdraw."
Whether it was launching a surprise attack during the day when the Shushan disciples were exhausted, or tonight's sneak attack, Dugu Meng felt there was no problem at all.
To everyone's surprise, it seemed that Mount Shu already knew about their plan and had made preparations in advance.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh.
Suddenly, arrows shot out from the surrounding darkness.
Many disciples of the Iron Siege City were caught off guard and were hit by arrows, letting out cries of pain.
Even a tiny scratch from an arrow could cause someone to fall and die instantly.
The arrowheads were coated with a potent poison.
Dugu Meng felt that she was doomed and quickly sent out a retreat signal.
Dugu Qiusheng, who is outside the camp, absolutely must not break in.
Upon seeing the signal, Dugu Qiusheng was extremely anxious. He ordered his disciples to quickly return to Iron Enclosure City, while he himself rushed towards the Shu Mountain camp.
Without much hesitation, the disciples of Iron Enclosure City followed Dugu Qiusheng on their swords.
The young city lord has stormed into the enemy camp; how could they possibly retreat?
Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, the worst that can happen is death.
“Sheng’er, I didn’t mean for you to…” Only a dozen or so disciples remained beside Dugu Meng.
Upon suddenly seeing Dugu Qiusheng, Dugu Meng was shocked and couldn't believe it.
"Father, let's go quickly," Dugu Qiusheng urged.
Now is not the time to blame each other. If Shushan dares to leave an empty camp for them to sneak in, it's likely that Ancestor Bai Chen is also in the formation.
"Can you leave?" A chilling voice echoed through the night sky.
The torchlight illuminated the sinister-looking Yama.
Upon seeing that it was Yama, Dugu Meng chuckled and teased, "You mantis, trying to stop a chariot?"
"You'll only know who the mantis is after you've fought it," Enma sneered.
Dugu Qiusheng said, "Father, I'll deal with this kid."
“Something’s not right…” Dugu Meng suddenly sensed that something was off about the aura emanating from Yan Mo.
It was an extremely dark and evil aura.
"Sheng'er, run!" Dugu Meng held a sword in her hand, her eyes wide open, looking extremely terrifying.
Dugu Qiusheng was stunned and said, "Father, Yama is weaker than me..."
"Go!" Dugu Meng roared.
Dugu Qiusheng hesitated for a moment, then turned and left.
But in the darkness, the disciples of Mount Shu surged out like a tide.
Dugu Qiusheng led a group of loyal Iron Enclosure City disciples in a desperate attempt to break out of the siege.
"Even if you escape now, you'll still die tomorrow. It's just a matter of sooner or later." Enma wasn't worried at all.
Even if Dugu Qiusheng manages to escape back to Iron City, so what? Iron City will soon disappear from this continent anyway.
From now on, there will only be one Shu Mountain on this continent.
Dugu Meng patted the storage bag at her waist with her left hand, and several short swords shot towards Yanmo.
Each short sword carried a different sword light, the dazzling light illuminating half of the night sky and making Yama's figure look even more ferocious.
Standing on the city wall, Leng Yueshuang's heart leaped into her throat when she saw the sword's edge.
She recognized the sword light; it was emitted from Dugu Meng's most treasured magical artifact.
Dugu Meng rarely uses her powers; the fact that she does so indicates that the situation has reached an extremely critical moment.
Having broken through the encirclement, Dugu Qiusheng saw the sword light and longed to return.
But reason told him that going back now was pointless, and he could only pray that Dugu Meng could escape safely as well.
When she saw Dugu Qiusheng, Leng Yueshuang finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she didn't see Dugu Meng. She frowned and asked, "Where's your father?"
"Father stayed behind to deal with Yama, and I..." Dugu Qiusheng climbed the city wall, his head drooping, his voice growing softer and softer.
Leng Yueshuang clenched her hands together and murmured, "Your father will definitely come back, he definitely will..."
In the next instant, Dugu Meng indeed returned.
However, only Dugu Meng's head returned.
The head shot out from the darkness, hovering in mid-air, its blood splattering all over Leng Yueshuang and Dugu Qiusheng.
The mother and son stared at each other, and it took them a long time to come to their senses.
“Father…” Dugu Qiusheng knelt down with a thud, filled with remorse.
With a wave of her hand, Leng Yueshuang retrieved the head, her cold eyes fixed on the darkness ahead.
"Stop!" Leng Yueshuang stopped Dugu Qiusheng when she saw him get up to leave the city.
When Dugu Meng told Dugu Qiusheng to leave first, she must have already guessed her own fate.
Fortunately, Dugu Qiusheng returned to the city safely, and Dugu Meng's sacrifice was worthwhile.
If Dugu Qiusheng rushes out now, the head floating here later will surely be his.
“Mother…” Dugu Qiusheng wept uncontrollably.
Despite her deep sorrow, Leng Yueshuang pretended to be strong and said, "Sheng'er, you must remember, there is hope as long as you are alive."
Instead of rushing out to your death now, you should think carefully about how to survive.
"How could Yama possibly be a match for Father?" Dugu Qiusheng refused to believe that Yama could kill Dugu Meng.
Leng Yueshuang said, "There is an ancestor in the Shu Mountain Formation."
Only the Ancestor could have taken Dugu Meng's head in such a short time.
“Bai Chen…” Dugu Qiusheng clenched his fists tightly.
Leng Yueshuang turned around and said, "Sheng'er, pack your things immediately and take the Fuxi Qin to Zhengyi Fortress."
"Mother, what's wrong?" Dugu Qiushen was completely stunned.
Leng Yueshuang had a terrible premonition, but felt that Dugu Qiusheng could still leave the city in time.
Torches, like stars in the distance, are approaching.
It seems that Shushan intends to take Iron City in one fell swoop tonight.
Dugu Qiusheng said, "Mother, I will go and ask the Ancestor to come out of seclusion so that he can avenge Father."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
