In less than a day, they traversed 300 li, captured two cities, and killed two holy envoys of the White Lotus Sect.
The power that Yang Cheng has created is already astonishing.
His speed in breaching the city and killing people was not much slower than the speed at which the White Lotus Sect sent out messages.
The many elites from the Zhenwu Hall who came with him did not even feel tired; on the contrary, they were extremely excited.
Yang Cheng charged ahead, and they charged behind him, their movements swift and efficient.
Especially Chen Da, who finally let him experience the thrill of charging into battle.
When Yang Cheng and his group approached Fancheng, the entire city was completely silent.
However, the city walls were covered with crossbows, and the array's light was faintly shining, clearly indicating that the White Lotus Cult members in Fancheng were prepared this time.
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from afar, and a guard in black stepped forward and said, "My lord, General Yuwen Du of the Northern Army requests an audience."
Yang Cheng raised his eyebrows slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he remembered who this person was.
Yuwen Du, nicknamed "Evil God," was a retainer of Grand Tutor Cai Yan. He was also a border general before, but he was brought back by Grand Tutor Cai after committing a serious crime. From then on, he served under Grand Tutor Cai and was once defeated by Yang Cheng.
Later, Grand Tutor Cai realized that the era of military men ruling the country was coming, so he sent Yuwen Du back to the army, where he rose to the rank of general in the Northern Army.
Yuwen Du rode up and, upon reaching Yang Cheng, quickly dismounted and bowed, saying, "Yuwen Du greets the Grand Commander."
I was ordered by Grand Tutor Cai to lead 5,000 elite troops to reinforce the Grand Commander.
"The Grand Commander may freely instruct his subordinates to do whatever they require."
Yang Cheng said with slight surprise, "I didn't expect Grand Tutor Cai to be so decisive."
The suppression of the White Lotus Sect was originally just Yang Cheng's rivalry with Dugu Cheng, and had little to do with Grand Tutor Cai.
Therefore, Grand Tutor Cai only needed to sit back and watch the tigers fight.
Unexpectedly, Grand Tutor Cai secretly instructed Yuwen Du to bring his elite troops to help him, which clearly meant he was betting everything on Yang Cheng.
If Yang Cheng fails to quell the White Lotus Sect, Yuwen Du, the general he personally trained, will also suffer the consequences.
At this moment, Yuwen Du could only be shocked and full of admiration; he couldn't think of any other words to express his feelings.
As soon as he received Grand Tutor Cai's order, he immediately mobilized his elite troops to provide support.
When they arrived in Danyang, the city had already begun to rebuild its defenses under the leadership of some local officials.
Yuwen Du immediately led his men to Liyang City, but what he saw was a ground covered in blood and flesh, as well as the corpses of White Lotus Sect members.
He chased after him without stopping and finally caught up with Yang Cheng just as Yang Cheng was about to make a move against Fan Cheng.
Otherwise, it would be awkward if Yang Cheng wiped out the White Lotus Sect and they continued to chase after them.
Three years ago, Yuwen Du was no match for Yang Cheng, but back then he was still somewhat arrogant.
Seeing Yang Cheng's terrifying record, Yuwen Du was completely convinced.
The strength of the person before him was unfathomable, far beyond his comprehension.
"General Yuwen, please don't be so polite, please rise."
Yuwen Du then mounted his horse and curiously examined the ferocious-looking warhorse beneath Yang Cheng, saying, "Grand Commander, you have captured two cities in a row. The White Lotus Sect members in Fan City must have received the news and are probably prepared."
Fancheng was the central hub of Hebei Prefecture, so the imperial court had made exceptionally rich preparations there, including three hundred dragon-hunting crossbows specifically for hunting martial arts masters, and more than one hundred city-breaking crossbows for attacking and defending the city.
Furthermore, the city gates of Fancheng are equipped with a special defensive weapon made by our Great Zhou Dynasty: the "Ten Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart," which further restrains the attacking side.
Even the White Lotus Sect entered the city through an inside agent, then killed the chief official, started a disturbance, and seized the city amidst the chaos.
Moreover, the White Lotus Sect members, who inherit both Taoist and Buddhist lineages, are skilled in some unorthodox formations, making Fancheng even more difficult to attack.
If the Grand Commander trusts his subordinates, he is willing to lead his elite troops as the vanguard to attack, and then the Grand Commander will lead the Zhenwu Hall to break through the city.
Looking at the seemingly impregnable city of Fancheng, Yang Cheng said calmly, "It wasn't easy to train those elite troops under your command. Don't send them to their deaths."
"After I breach Fancheng, you'll follow my Zhenwu Hall men and fight outside. Just make sure too many of the White Lotus Sect members escape."
Just as Yuwen Du was about to ask Yang Cheng how he planned to break through the city, Yang Cheng had already made his move.
As Yang Cheng dismounted and took a step forward, a scarlet aura of malevolence surged into the sky, his blood energy like smoke rising straight into the heavens.
Yang Cheng walked step by step toward the city gate, as if shrinking the distance between people, each step covering more than ten feet.
A bead of cold sweat appeared on the forehead of the Seven Lotus Saints on the city wall.
Before joining the White Lotus Sect, he was a top-notch martial arts master, so he could naturally see how powerful Yang Cheng's aura was.
You could even say that although this guy still looks like a normal person, his own vital energy is so strong that it's comparable to a thousand troops.
If a person's body contains a power of blood and qi that surpasses that of a thousand armies, is that still a person? It's practically a monster!
"Shoot! Don't let him get close!"
With a sharp shout, the Seven Lotus Saint Envoy unleashed a terrifying thunderous roar as the Dragon Hunting Crossbow and City Breaking Crossbow fired in unison at Yang Cheng.
The Dragon Hunter Crossbow has an extremely fast firing rate; three operators can fire in rapid succession. It is a crossbow specifically designed for hunting martial arts masters.
Although the city-breaking crossbow is called a crossbow, a single bolt is actually like a spear, and a single shot can even penetrate halfway into the city wall.
At this moment, a dense barrage of crossbow bolts burst forth towards Yang Cheng, their power simply astonishing.
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