Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 478 - 347: Banner Master Candidate, Return to Feng City! (Double-Length) (Part 2)

It is precisely because the position of Little Flag Master is high and important that almost all the noble families covet this promotion, making the competition extremely fierce all along.

Yang Zhen took nearly six years to emerge from the list of candidates and become the Little Flag Master, not because he couldn’t seize the opportunity and delayed too long.

Quite the opposite, Yang Zhen’s ability to successfully ascend in a situation without power or influence, fighting alone, further demonstrates his skills.

Later, Xing Tiexin, Fu Yuan, and Song Changming himself at least had Yang Zhen above to guide them.

However, in those years, Yang Zhen had nothing, forging a path in the darkness, the difficulty unimaginable.

Song Changming, upon hearing of the difficulties in advancing to Little Flag Master, temporarily set aside his identity as a candidate and stopped thinking too much about it.

"By the way, I heard that other places in Yun Province have also been frequently affected by demon infestations over the past two years?" Song Changming took a sip of wine, suddenly recalling something and couldn’t help but ask.

This was what his two brothers informed him of, and it was also what they witnessed along the way.

Throughout Yun Province, demons arose; once a place was suppressed, another would emerge, causing a state of desolation and abandoned villages and towns everywhere!

Their intention in saying so was to urge Song Changming, who was in the army, to be cautious.

In their view, even though Cui Bai Dao had experienced a demon disaster, it might not remain peaceful forever.

"Indeed." Yang Zhen’s face turned slightly grim upon hearing these words, nodded and said.

"Buling Road, Li Chi Dao, Qiuhu Dao, all suffered from demon disasters in the past half year, and there were even earlier occurrences..."

"Why can’t these demon infestations be exterminated?" Xing Tiexin asked in confusion.

Yang Zhen sighed, "I’m afraid there is a great event behind these demon disasters waiting to happen, with the Demon Race aggressively setting up in Yun Province, which is not a good sign...If the Demon Race is plotting against Yun Province, our Cui Bai Dao, being the gateway to Yun Province’s southern territory, will surely see unprecedented turmoil in these twenty-eight cities!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of a few people became increasingly solemn.

"Hey, worrying here is useless, those truly in charge of decision making are at the top, we’re just soldiers following orders to slay demons." Xing Tiexin adjusted first, pretending to be relaxedly self-mocking.

"Yes, Yun Province of the Human Race is not so easily seized." Song Changming nodded and said.

If it were so easy, the Human Race wouldn’t have dominated this Three States land for thousands of years!

"Exactly, if the Demon Race wants to invade Yun Province of the Human Race, they should prepare for no return." Yang Zhen nodded to Song Changming.

"No more thinking, let’s drink, drink."

"..."

A month after the military parade concluded.

Feng City, at the City Lord’s Mansion.

As Meng Jianli looked at the battle report presented to him, the blood-soaked words of casualties made his eyelids twitch.

"This Flower Raccoon Slave has been dormant for years, how could it kill so many of my soldiers!"

"City Lord, that group of Flower Raccoon Slaves somehow suddenly acquired many commander-level demon fiends, our soldiers are no match for them, even General Huang was almost captured..."

The general reported the news, even his body was full of scratches, and the blood still flowed unchecked.

It was obvious that this battle report was sent back at the cost of his near-death experience.

"Understood, go and rest and heal." Meng Jianli took a deep breath, speaking in a solemn tone.

"Yes." The general opened his mouth but swallowed back his words.

Decisions and determinations are up to the City Lord.

Yet now, not to mention the villages and towns, even Feng City is in danger!

Meng Jianli clearly understood that the situation had gradually spun out of control, he couldn’t let the whole city’s populace accompany him in being stubborn.

Without hesitation, he returned to his desk, writing a letter, sent back by messenger bird to his family.

This was a plea for help, and his family was one of the top noble families within Cui Bai Main City, the Meng Family.

He believed that once his family received his letter, they would quickly take action.

"Issue the order, citywide curfew, the City Defense Array activated day and night, those Flower Raccoon Slaves are adept at disguising, keep the city gates tightly shut, no one enters until reinforcements arrive!"

October.

Along the way, seeing the gradually familiar roads and scenery, Song Changming also felt quite emotional.

Back then, departing from Feng City, he followed this road, arriving at Cui Bai Main City, eventually settling in the Ancient Abyss Country.

Now, retracing his steps, it counts as returning to familiar turf.

Unlike before, previously he was rootless, a newcomer without credentials.

Now, he is a major general in the Cuiqi Army.

Back then, he hadn’t even entered the Innate Realm, whereas now, he has unblocked four Martial Veins in the Innate Realm.

His Body Refining Cultivation has also strengthened considerably.

These changes all signify Song Changming’s growth along the way.

"Changming, do you recognize this place?" Xing Tiexin asked from horseback.

"Yes, been here before." Song Changming nodded.

"Then the Flower Raccoon Slaves mentioned in the letter, do you know them?" Yang Zhen riding ahead, suddenly turned his head to ask.

"Some impression, when I first arrived in Feng City, the previous City Lord was assassinated by these Flower Raccoon Slave demon fiends, I had dealings with them in the past..." Song Changming briefly explained.

In his impression, the Flower Raccoon Clan occupying the Feng City area wasn’t particularly strong.

Back then, he managed to slay them, and now leading an army, there should be nothing much to say.

"The letter mentioned that the Flower Raccoon Clan suddenly gained many commander-level demon fiends wreaking havoc, we must remain cautious to avoid mishaps." Yang Zhen warned.

"Yes!"

The difficulty rating for this demon-slaying task wasn’t high, naturally, a full army wouldn’t be dispatched.

This time, Yang Zhen led the team, selecting troops from Song Changming and Xing Tiexin, forming a rapid response army.

Though Yang Zhen verbally warned the soldiers, he didn’t truly worry in his heart.

He merely treated the task as a chance to earn achievements, bringing Song Changming and Xing Tiexin along to complete a mission.

Such expeditionary tasks in the army were quite sought after.

Just because these distant tasks offered rather significant achievements.

Besides being a bit troublesome to travel far, the difficulty wasn’t high.

Sticking to the principle that the best resources should stay in-house, Yang Zhen naturally sought out Song Changming and Xing Tiexin.

After another swift march for several days, Feng City emerged faintly in view.

"Hmm?" Song Changming gazed from afar, first to perceive the Demon Qi shrouding Feng City.

Yang Zhen simultaneously sensed something amiss, immediately sternly said: "Prepare for engagement!"

Above Feng City.

The City Defense Array was continually attacked, creating layers of energy ripples.

Though showing no signs of damage, enduring such continuous attacks would only accelerate the array’s energy consumption.

Once energy is depleted, no matter how solid the City Defense Array is, it will collapse without combat.

On the city walls, Meng Jianli watching the demons wreak havoc outside the array felt a surge of fury.

Though he understood the demons’ intentions, he had no plan to counteract them.

His forces, if exiting the City Defense Array, cannot confront these demonic fiends.

His top general and second general, Chu Wantong and Huang the Fourth.

Both were severely injured and bedridden, presently leaving him no one to rely on.

His real hope lies with the main city.

"We must hold on!" Meng Jianli gritted his teeth bitterly.

This feeling of being a lamb to the slaughter was truly frustrating.

He also had a daughter, cultivating in the Celestial Star Pavilion of the Three Thousand Spirit Mountains who could aid him.

Yet unless absolutely necessary, he truly didn’t wish to call upon his daughter, burdening her cultivation with troubles.

Outside the City Defense Array.

Hundreds of demons bounced around, constantly using claws and teeth to attack the array.

"Why can the Human Race’s damned thing endure so long!"

"No worries if it’s not broken, just exhaust them, let’s see how long they can hold!"

"When the array collapses, that’s when we’ll feast!"

"Alright!"

"..."

The demons grew more excited, drooling from their mouths.

At this moment, suddenly a cold voice drifted in.

"You won’t wait for the array to collapse!"

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