Mythical Cultivation

Chapter 319 Plan

"My Lord, you are too kind! Rest assured, I will do my utmost to complete this mission successfully."

Nangong Wending hurriedly bowed in response after hearing what Bai Junze said. He knew full well that while the Bai family didn't treat him like an ordinary servant, it was undoubtedly a recognition and respect for his personal abilities.

But he was well aware of his status and position, and he must not overstep his bounds. Therefore, he still adhered to proper etiquette and rules when communicating.

However, at this moment, Nangong Wending's mind couldn't help but recall what he had heard from Zhou Ling earlier—information about another group of mysterious individuals. His heart tightened when he thought that this group was most likely the ones who had attempted to kidnap the eldest son.

So, he decided to give the eldest son a warning: "Eldest son, according to Commander Zhou's detailed description, this group of people is far more complicated than they appear. They are in collusion with a top master of unknown origin and extraordinary skills!

In my opinion, this is most likely the gang of villains who attempted to kidnap the eldest son last time. Moreover, the leaders of that gang have all reached the realm of driving creatures.

If these guys really showed up at Black Dragon Stronghold, even though I believe I'm quite strong, if Commander Zhou and I were to deal with them alone, I'm afraid we'd be outmatched! I hope the eldest son will reconsider and send out the tribute to prevent any accidents."

"Only Uncle Nangong will be dispatched for this operation, while Commander Zhou will remain at the residence to ensure safety. Of course, we will never send Uncle Nangong alone.

"After careful consideration, we've made the decision to assign three powerful priests to join Uncle Nangong in the expedition, striving to completely annihilate those bandits in one fell swoop," said Third Miss Bai Ningzhu.

"So that's how it is. The eldest master and the third lady are really considerate." Nangong Wendi said after hearing Bai Ningzhu's words.

The eldest son, who had been silent the whole time, sat there quietly, seemingly thinking about something. Bai Ningzhu, who was standing beside him, continued to speak.

"Wang Gongfeng, Chen Gongfeng, Ling Gongfeng, please come in quickly!"

Following this call, three figures slowly walked in from outside the hall. They were three vigorous old men, their steps steady and their bodies radiating an invisible majesty.

After entering the hall, the three elders first bowed respectfully to Bai Junze, who was sitting at the main seat, and Bai Ningzhu, who was standing beside him, and said in unison: "Young Master, Third Miss."

Seeing this, Bai Ningzhu quickly stood up to return the greeting and said to the three highly respected priests with a smile, "Three priests, the important task of annihilating the Black Dragon Stronghold is now entrusted to you three. I hope you can fully assist Uncle Nangong. This battle is of great importance, and I beg you to spare no effort and take great care of it."

"Miss Third, you are too polite. This is our duty!"

A vigorous, kind-looking old man smiled and spoke. His weathered face was full of traces of time, but his eyes were still bright and sharp.

At this moment, Bai Junze, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up, looked around, and said loudly: "The task of annihilating the Black Dragon Village this time will be handed over to Uncle Nangong. The three priests must obey Uncle Nangong's orders and arrangements in all matters, without any mistakes!"

After saying this, he looked at everyone with a sharp gaze, emitting an aura of majesty without even being angry.

"Yes, I will follow the orders of the eldest master!"

The three priests and Nangong Wending quickly responded with a respectful bow. They knew that this mission was difficult and that any mistake could lead to serious consequences, so they did not dare to neglect Bai Junze's orders.

Seeing that everyone had accepted the order, Bai Junze nodded slightly, then said to the others in the hall, "Alright, everyone, go back and make preparations. Commander Zhou, please stay for now. I have some matters regarding the defense of the mansion that I would like to discuss with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three priests and Nangong Wending bowed to Bai Junze again, then turned around and left in a hurry. In an instant, only Zhou Ling, Bai Junze and Bai Ningzhu were left in the huge hall.

At the second watch, the night was as dark as ink, and all was silent. A group of well-trained and well-equipped palace guards had already formed neatly in formation on the spacious training ground. They were all in high spirits and fully prepared, waiting only for Nangong Wending's order to set off.

Not long after, a faint sound of footsteps approached from afar. Nangong Wending, dressed in a dark robe, walked steadily in front, followed closely by three imposing attendants. The appearance of these four men instantly heightened the atmosphere of the entire martial arts arena.

Nangong Wending's eyes flashed as he scanned the area, noting that everyone had arrived. He cleared his throat and announced, "Brothers, this operation is crucial. All actions must be carried out under my command! Any violation will be dealt with by military law! Now, march!"

As he finished speaking, all the palace guards responded in unison, and then quickly and orderly divided into small teams. They filed out like arrows from a bow, and disappeared into the vast night in the blink of an eye.

Despite their large number, the group operated with extreme secrecy. They chose to travel at night, finding safe places to rest during the day to minimize the risk of being detected. Along the way, everyone remained highly vigilant, not daring to slack off even for a moment.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, five days had passed. During these five days, everyone slept in the open air, traveled light, and sometimes moved at full speed, and sometimes stopped to rest.

Finally, at dusk on the fifth day, they arrived not far from Black Dragon Village. From afar, the village looked like a giant beast perched on a mountaintop, exuding an invisible sense of oppression.

They knew full well that Blackwater Town had fallen under the control of the notorious Black Dragon Stronghold, becoming its sphere of influence. So, after careful consideration, they resolutely decided to avoid this dangerous town and take a detour, heading non-stop all the way to the foot of the mountain where Black Dragon Stronghold stood. Even though they were still three or four miles away from the stronghold, they could already sense a faint, murderous aura.

"Brothers! Let's set up camp here! Remember, never light an open fire to avoid exposing our whereabouts. Tonight, we can only fill our stomachs with dry food. After everyone has eaten and drunk enough and rested for an hour, we will immediately set out to climb the mountain. We must take advantage of the night to capture the Black Dragon Village in one fell swoop!" Nangong Wending gave orders to the guards with a serious expression.

"Yes! We will follow your orders, sir!" All the guards responded in unison.