Chapter 78: Stunning Achievements
What happened within the Tian family's sphere of influence could not be hidden from the other four major families. Therefore, on the day when something happened in the Tian family, before a whole day had passed, the Zheng, Xue, Yan and Liu families, these four major families, received news sent back by their spies. As a result, high-ranking personnel from the four major families immediately convened a small meeting.
"Father, it seems that Tianba senior still has a trick up his sleeve!" In the forbidden area of the Zheng family, Zheng Chuanfeng respectfully said to the old man sitting in front of him with a reverent expression.
"My son, I'll tell you a secret. It's been almost a year since the ancestors of our five major families and Tianba Senior went missing at the same time."
"What? How is this possible?" Zheng Chuanfeng exclaimed with a shocked expression. Others may not be clear about the cultivation of these five people in his father's mouth, but as the master of the Zheng family, he was very clear. It can be said that any one of these people can walk horizontally on the Martial Continent, so why did they all disappear together for almost a year this time? Did they encounter an accident? Impossible, to know that if these people are together, unless it's a god who can destroy them, otherwise no one can defeat them.
"Feng Er, if Father's estimation is not wrong, this great change on the mainland and those mysterious monsters that suddenly appeared are likely to have a great relationship with the disappearance of our ancestors. The continent is in danger!"
Zheng Chuanfeng's expression changed as soon as he heard his father's words, and he hastily said: "Father, what should the child do now? Please enlighten me."
"Windy, the mainland is already in a state of chaos due to these monsters. According to the information I've gathered, these humanoid creatures have extremely high combat strength. Currently, the five major families are each doing their own thing and not one has proposed taking action against them. If things continue like this, it's likely that within ten years, humans will be forced off the stage. Therefore, what we do next is of utmost importance, so you must listen carefully."
"Yes, Father."
"Our Zheng family's sphere of influence is too vast, making it inconvenient for us to defend. You must immediately prepare to withdraw all military forces and store as much food and water as possible, which is a crucial point. Then select the main cities around us as our base for defense, so we can reduce unnecessary casualties and provide support to each place at any time. The rest will be taken care of later."
"What?" Zheng Chuanfeng's face showed confusion.
"That's right, just wait, waiting for a contract to strike, hoping that the ancestors can come back in time to preside over this great war."
"Does Father mean that we will inevitably have a great war with the humanoid monsters?" Zheng Chuanfeng's face showed a look of surprise, although he hadn't traveled extensively on the Martial Continent, but he had still witnessed the combat strength of those humanoid monsters and had even personally killed some of them.
"That's right, so Feng Er, you'll arrange these things immediately. Today, I feel that I'm about to break through, so I need to go into seclusion for half a year. During this time, the Zheng family can seal off the city and suspend all contact with the outside world. Everything will wait until I come out of seclusion. As for Tian Ba's disciple, you must try to get along with him, but absolutely don't provoke him, understand?"
"I understand."
"Alright, you can withdraw now!"
"Goodbye!" Zheng Chuanfeng respectfully knocked three times on the ground in front of his father before leaving.
This scene that appeared in the Zheng family also appeared in the other several major families, but only in the Tian family was a different scenario played out compared to the other several major families.
"What? What did you say?" In the Tianjia forbidden land, an old man with a shocked and angry expression stood up, staring at his son kneeling in front of him, who was also the current master of the Tianjia family, Tianfeng.
"Father, at first I didn't want to take the Fire Spirit Vein woman's original attribute bead to help you break through. I was confused for a moment, please punish me, Father." Tianfeng said with a wronged expression.
Tianling saw the look on his son's face, and after hearing these words of filial piety, the anger on his face gradually dissipated. After calming down, he spoke: "Fortunately, you didn't really fight and kill this child. Otherwise, when Tianba returns, it will be the day our Tian family is destroyed. I'm telling you, Feng Er, how can you be so muddle-headed? How could you forget all my warnings? Speak! How many people has our Tian family lost this time?"
"In response to Father's words, this time we lost more than 8,000 reserve cavalry and also lost two cities." Tianfeng replied with a clever expression, completely unlike the strong image in the eyes of outsiders.
"Eight thousand? Two cities?" Tianling's expression changed slightly after hearing this number, and his face changed in an instant. After a moment of silence, he said coldly, "Then how many people did the opposing faction send out?"
"In response to Father's words, the other side mobilized more than 500 people."
"Over 500 people?" Tian Ling's face revealed an incredulous expression. After all, to be considered as a reserve force by the Tian family, each individual's cultivation must at least reach the Wu Zong realm to qualify for entry. According to his thinking, the incoming forces were either a few super-powerful experts in the Wu Shen realm or a large army with equivalent strength that could silently and stealthily kill 8,000 people. Who would have thought that the opponent had only mobilized over 500 people? Of course, he also knew that these 500 people absolutely couldn't be in the Wu Shen realm. To know that among the five major families' entire wealth, there were only about 50 people who reached the Wu Shen realm.
"Ah!" Tianfeng's face turned red with embarrassment as he responded, after all, the other side had only over 500 people and yet they had annihilated his own army of 8,000. This achievement was enough to make him lose face as the master of the house.
Tianling's expression changed several times on his face, then he waved his hand and said: "Forget it, this matter will be temporarily stopped here for now. Whatever happens, let's talk about it when the old ancestor returns. Also, you immediately order people to recover the two lost cities, and we'll talk about the rest later."
"Yes, Father."
"Get out!"
"Yes, Father. I will take my leave." Tianfeng bowed respectfully and knocked his head three times before leaving his own restricted area.
The Wolf Fang team, which was commented on by the five major families, is now gathering from all directions towards the Ghost City, completely unaware that their actions have been valued by all forces on the Martial Continent. Except for the attention of the five major families, even the four major sects have sent excellent scouts to investigate the Wolf Fang team's details, adding another big trouble to the already chaotic Martial Continent.
In the heart of the Ghost City, deep in the forest, this is the only passageway to enter the Forest of Death. At this moment, a large crowd of people and horses gathered here, with small teams patrolling around the surroundings.
"Hasn't that small team returned yet?" Karteyn asked with a serious expression.
"Commander, now only Zheng Xiaohu's team has not returned yet."
"Big Dumb Bear, are you sure you've annihilated all the pursuers behind you?"
"Commander, I'm certain." Wang Xiong replied with a resolute expression.
At this moment, a Wolf Tooth member ran panting to Kayan and Wang Xiong, shouting: "Back, back, Chief Instructor, Instructor, Captain Zheng's team is back."
"He's back." A joyful expression appeared on Karyn's face as she hastily flashed towards the periphery, with Wang Xiong following closely behind.
"What?" Karyn's expression changed greatly when she saw Zheng Xiaohu and his team, because they were all injured, not to mention that two of the team members were being carried on their backs by their companions. Moreover, more than half of the team members had dark and swollen faces, as if they had been poisoned.
"Commander, officer, hurry, let the brothers retreat quickly, it's dangerous." Zheng Xiaohu said this and his body fell straight down.
"Little Tiger!" Wang Xiong saw this scene, directly flashed to the front of the fallen Zheng Xiaohu, grabbed the body of Zheng Xiaohu who was about to fall to the ground, and looked at Karyn.
Kaiyan's brow furrowed suddenly, and he immediately waved his hand, saying: "Withdraw, withdraw quickly, I'll cover the rear."
After more than two years of training, the members of Wolf Fang Team were very regular. As soon as Cardin's words fell, they crossed into the forest one after another. In the blink of an eye, this team of over 500 people disappeared at the entrance of the forest, leaving only Cardin standing quietly at the entrance, looking coldly in the direction of Ghost City.
"ROAR!!!!!!" Suddenly, a furious roar burst forth, deafening the ears.