His steps were light yet powerful, as if he were leaping in a silent dance. He sometimes climbed steep slopes and sometimes crossed rushing streams, each leap a testament to the ultimate challenge to his abilities.
As time went on, the soldier became more and more familiar with the route ahead. He was able to clearly distinguish which paths were safe and which were dangerous traps.
He felt a great sense of accomplishment, but at the same time became more cautious.
Because he knew that even the most familiar route could conceal unknown dangers.
Finally, at the break of dawn, the soldiers scouted out the route ahead.
He returned to Qi Guze's side and reported the findings to Qi Guze in detail.
"There's a fork in the road ahead, a mountain path. Once you cross it, you'll find a waterway, which should shorten the journey by more than a day." His face beamed with excitement and anticipation, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He nodded in approval, expressing his high appreciation for the soldier's courage and wisdom.
"You're absolutely right. I never expected you to find a new route so quickly!"
He pondered for a moment, then made a decisive decision: "Okay, we'll take that road." His voice was firm and powerful, filled with unquestionable authority.
Immediately afterwards, Qi Guze ordered half of his men to change their route, while the rest followed the original plan to draw the enemy's attention.
This is a clever strategy that can both shorten travel time and confuse the enemy.
To make the plan even more perfect, Qi Guze also had two people impersonate him and the Ghost Doctor to lure the enemy.
Both men were among the best in the army, and their demeanor and actions were enough to convince the enemy.
Before leaving, Qi Guze had a brief conversation with them.
He looked at them solemnly and said, "This journey is fraught with danger, but for the greater good, we must take the risk. Are you confident?"
Without hesitation, the two replied, "Yes! For the victory of the General and the Allied Forces, we are willing to pay any price!"
Their eyes were firm and resolute, as if they were ready to face any difficulties.
Qi Guze nodded in satisfaction, then solemnly patted their shoulders: "Good! Remember, your mission is not only to lure the enemy in, but also to protect yourselves. If there is any danger, retreat immediately and do not linger in battle."
The two responded in unison, then quickly disappeared into the dense forest with their men. Their figures appeared and disappeared in the morning mist, like two ghostly beings.
Qi Guze stood atop the mountain peak, gazing at the distant horizon. He took a deep breath, turned to the Ghost Doctor behind him, and said, "Let's go too."
The Ghost Doctor nodded, understanding that Qi Guze's decision meant the journey ahead would be even more difficult.
He quickly turned around and began to count the number of people to make sure everyone was ready.
Most of the allied forces of the three countries followed a new route, a little-known mountain path, rugged and difficult to traverse, filled with thorns and treacherous cliffs.
However, the soldiers had no complaints. They marched forward with firm steps, one after another. Their eyes shone with determination, for they knew that with each step they were one step closer to victory.
On this mountain path, they encountered a waterway. The appearance of this waterway delighted them, as it not only shortened their journey time but also allowed them to avoid the enemy's spies.
The soldiers took off their armor, changed into lighter clothes, jumped into the water, and rowed the rafts forward with all their might.
After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the border of the Underworld Moon Kingdom.
The imperial city of the Dark Moon Kingdom before us soared into the clouds, its walls solid and thick, resembling an impregnable fortress.
However, Qi Guze and his warriors did not back down. They knew that only by breaching this imperial city could they end the tyranny of the Mingyue Kingdom and bring peace to the four kingdoms.
The soldiers stood on the hillside, gazing up at the magnificent city, their hearts filled with awe and excitement.
Qi Guze stared at the flag of the Mingyue Kingdom on the city gate. He took a deep breath, then turned to the soldiers and said, "We are about to enter the territory of the Mingyue Kingdom. The battle ahead will be even more difficult. You all keep watch around here for a while. I will take some men to check their troop strength before making a decision."
"You must also be careful not to let any spies from Wuling Kingdom enter Mingyue Kingdom!"
The soldiers replied in unison, "Yes, sir!"
They gripped their weapons tightly, ready to face the battle at any moment.
The Ghost Doctor stood to the side, a hint of worry on his face. He knew that the upcoming battle would be a life-or-death struggle.
But he also knew that these soldiers were brave warriors fighting to protect their homeland, and that their firm beliefs and indomitable will were the key to their victory over the enemy.
Qi Guze turned around and looked at the Ghost Doctor. He understood the Ghost Doctor's worries. But he also knew that as a leader, he had to remain calm and firm, giving the soldiers confidence and strength.
He smiled slightly and said to the Ghost Doctor, "Ghost Doctor, your medical skills are our precious asset and our hope. I believe that with your help, we will be able to evade the enemy's treacherous schemes and win this war."
The Ghost Doctor nodded. If they were on the battlefield, he would do his utmost to treat the soldiers' wounds and provide them with the best medical care.
He took a deep breath, then turned around and got busy searching for any materials he could use, making preparations.
As night fell, a dark figure silently appeared deep in the jungle.
It was Qi Guze, who, accompanied by two agile guards, was quietly approaching the border walls of the Mingyue Kingdom.
Their objective was to infiltrate the city and ascertain the distribution of troop strength.
Qi Guze's eyes were sharp, fixed on the city wall ahead like a cheetah. He was dressed in black, blending into the night, like a black panther ready to leap out of the jungle.
Two guards followed closely behind; the three of them worked together seamlessly, like one entity.
They stopped at the foot of the city wall.
The city wall was tall and sturdy, but it was as fragile as paper in front of Qi Guze and his guards. They swiftly and nimbly scaled the wall, their movements light and silent, as if afraid of disturbing the guards on the wall.
Once they scaled the city wall, they immediately dispersed, like ghosts in the night, silently blending into the darkness of the Underworld Moon Kingdom.
Qi Guze instructed, "We will go and investigate the distribution of troops in different parts of the city."
The two guards nodded and immediately transformed into two black shadows, disappearing into the darkness.
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