Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 264 - 253: Not Entering the County Town, Ultimately Entering the Town_2

Chapter 264: Chapter 253: Not Entering the County Town, Ultimately Entering the Town_2

Zhang San immediately put on an apologetic smile and said, "Military Chief Zhang has been extremely good to us, how could he possibly hit someone? It must be someone slandering Military Chief Zhang."

Zhang San smiled and waved his hand, and the wooden railing twisted again, making Zhang Peng retract his head.

Zhang San smiled as he looked at Shang Bufa.

Shang Bufa was fuming!

In broad daylight, no, in the glaring darkness, someone dared to so blatantly disregard the law. He would certainly report Zhang San’s crime as soon as he got back!

It was at this moment that Luo Liangfeng said quietly from the side, "Military Chief Zhang, I just... I think I’ve made a breakthrough."

Zhang San’s eyes widened as he looked at Luo Liangfeng and said with a smile, "Congratulations!"

"Military Chief Zhang, I! I’ve had a breakthrough."

Zhang San found it a bit strange, if you’ve had a breakthrough then so be it!

Also, why was the emphasis of your breakthrough on the word "I"? Shouldn’t it be on the two words "breakthrough"?

Then, Zhang San noticed Xu’s gaze towards him was a bit off from a distance.

Suddenly, Zhang San thought of something and immediately shouted to everyone around him, "Everyone be on guard, maintain formation and keep moving forward, but everyone be ready for combat at any moment!"

At that moment, the deputy general passed the order, making all soldiers ready themselves for battle.

Many soldiers immediately took out their short crossbows which they carried on them and moved closer to the prison cart and other baggage carts, guarding their surroundings.

Shang Bufa, looking shocked, asked in a low voice, "Military Chief Zhang, could you reveal what exactly is going on? Although the few people I brought are only at the True Core Realm, they are quite skilled in runes. Just say the word if you need anything."

Zhang San pointed to Xu, Luo Liangfeng, and the others who had originally belonged to the Maoshan Sect and said softly, "These people are all walking dead. Almost all of them come from the Maoshan Sect. Not long ago, the Maoshan Sect experienced the same celestial phenomena, and then countless evil ghosts appeared, nearly annihilating the Maoshan Sect. I heard that in that battle, the Maoshan Sect suffered more than seventy percent casualties."

Upon hearing this staggering number, Shang Bufa’s eyes widened.

Although he was shocked to learn that there were walking dead in the Town Martial Office, what shocked him even more was that the Maoshan Sect, a powerful martial path Sect known for dealing with ghosts and monsters, had suffered more than seventy percent casualties in a single battle.

The Maoshan Sect specialized in dealing with ghosts, and it was said that no other martial force in the world dared to claim they were better at combating ghosts than the Maoshan Sect.

And now you’re telling me that the Maoshan Sect lost seventy percent of its force to ghosts?

Did all the evil ghosts from the Underworld unite against the Maoshan Sect?

Zhang San continued, "If the celestial phenomena we’re encountering now are the same as what the Maoshan Sect encountered back then, and just now, as a walking dead, Luo Liangfeng managed to break through while walking, it just means that under such phenomena, the strength of ghosts and monsters is greatly enhanced."

Zhang San said this and looked around with great caution.

"What do you think we are going to encounter under these circumstances?"

Hearing such a question, Shang Bufa also felt a chill.

He immediately used his Observation Skill to look around and suddenly, something small and square in the distance caught his eye.

"Military Chief Zhang, do you know Observation Skill? I think I saw something."

Zhang San knew that Observation Skill was a technique that could enhance one’s vision power, allowing them to see farther distances and, in some cases, even observe the flow of Qi. Some Observation Skills could also reveal things invisible to others.

Unfortunately, he did not possess such skills.

But at that moment, following Shang Bufa’s gaze into the distance, he caught the sight of a familiar county city, exactly the one they had just passed – Fengdu County City.

At this time, many people also noticed the county city, which they had obviously already passed by before.

"Who the hell is leading the way up front? How did we end up back here again!"

The deputy general roared at the soldiers in front of him.

Zhang San walked over, patted the deputy general’s shoulder, shook his head, and said, "If it was really the soldiers who took the wrong path, that would be easier to handle. We’ll go around and try the same path one more time."

At that moment, the deputy general also vaguely realized something was not quite right and asked in a low voice, "Military Chief Zhang, do we need to split into a few groups? Or should I send scouts to find us a path? The sky is as dark as the night, darker than when there is no moon at night, I’m just worried..."

Zhang San waved his hand dismissively and said indifferently, "No need, just do as I said and try again. This time, everyone must be extremely careful!"

Having the deputy general lead the way, Zhang San returned to the center of the troop and summoned Wei and Ling.

"Sister Ling, during this time, anyone who leaves the group alone could be in danger, so we may need to rely on you."

Ling nodded, took out several pieces of paper money from her bosom, pressed her palms together with the paper money between them, muttered a spell, then with a swift gesture, the paper money transformed into several paper cranes in front of her and flew towards the sky.

However, just as the paper cranes flew towards the mid-air, a sudden gust of chilling wind blew past.

The paper cranes did not even get the chance to ascend before they were torn into countless fragments that fluttered down, like the mournful song of a funeral procession drifting in the surroundings.

Ling looked at Zhang San and shook her head helplessly.

Clearly, with Ling’s ability, it was impossible to send out paper cranes to scout the surroundings under such celestial phenomena.

Zhang San could only cast a pleading glance towards Wei.

Although Wei rarely showed off his capabilities, Zhang San guessed that Wei must have his own methods to scout the surrounding terrain.

After all, the most important thing about escaping was to know where there was a way to live first.

Wei nodded reluctantly, then knelt on one knee and placed a hand on the ground, beginning to sense the earth.

A moment later, Wei opened his eyes and shook his head.

"The surface of the earth around us seems to be fine, but in reality, it is covered with Yin Qi, so it is completely impossible to sense any unaffected areas."

Thinking of the problem with the ground, a flash of inspiration crossed Zhang San’s mind.

"I have a method."

Zhang San immediately performed the Summoning the Gods Method, and after about half a quarter of an hour, Zhang San slowly opened his eyes and looked around.

"After trying no less than ten times, if there aren’t any Earth Gods around, then the local Earth God must have been killed."

Ling did not quite understand Zhang San’s words, but Wei was startled.

Many martial artists and cultivators had no understanding of the Earth God, but Wei’s family learning had deeply researched the earth.

Hearing this, Wei whispered a warning: "If the nearby Earth Gods are gone, this can only mean that an entity much stronger than the Earth Gods had been here, one who could kill or even devour an Earth God."

Although Zhang San was aware the Earth God should have a great deal of combat strength, he estimated that the Earth God should still be capable of fleeing—an ability fitting for a deity.

Could a deity be killed?

Just then, the team at the front suddenly stopped.

Zhang San immediately led his people to catch up.

Then everyone saw the words "Fengdu County" inscribed on the city wall not far ahead.

At this moment, all eyes turned towards Zhang San, filled with unease and anxiety.

Zhang San couldn’t help but think of Shehong Stockade, a village that had suddenly appeared before him, which later became impossible to find again.

"Let’s go, let’s enter the city."

Shang Bufa was startled, his voice trembling as he spoke.

"Are we... really going to enter? Zhang San, didn’t you say this place might be inauspicious?"

Zhang San looked coldly at this pale-faced man from the Merchant Clan.

"Would it be auspicious to keep circling around in this place?"

Shang Bufa was at a loss for words.

Then Zhang San looked towards the Deputy General and nodded.

The Deputy General immediately ordered: "All troops be on alert, enter the city!"

Just as these words were shouted, the massive gates of Fengdu County slowly opened, with mist swirling within, obscuring the path ahead.

But when you are in danger, the only thing you can do is to move forward.

As everyone slowly walked into the county city, on the desolate wilderness, countless eyes filled with the desire for flesh and blood suddenly opened.

"What a pity, according to Fang Xiang’s directions, if they were to pass by Fengdu thrice without entering, their flesh and blood would have been ours."

"Don’t worry, we won’t be short on this blood feast. Heh heh heh heh..."