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"Reporting to Deputy Marshall Tao Yu, a contingent of Prairie Cavalry has entered Kunlun territory, roughly a few thousand strong, each soldier with two mounts, all elite. Disciples from the Five Elements Banner saw them hunting Titans on the plains..."

Atop Bright Summit, a flag bearer of the imposing Five Elements Banner hastened to the great hall to make his report to a distinguished-looking middle-aged man seated at the head of the room.

It was troubling news for the Deputy Marshall, who commanded the Five Elements Banner.

"Trouble seems to follow trouble. The Titans originate from the prairies, but who knows what these Tatar savages are doing here..."

At his side, another man who seemed much younger, yet seemingly of no lesser status, also let out a light sigh.

"Ever since the Sect Hierarch went into seclusion and disappeared, the faith of our followers has been wavering, and now we've run into this calamity of the Titans."

The voice of the Left Emissary of Bright Summit weighed heavily upon the Deputy Marshall's heart.

Ever since Ming Cult suffered a great setback when they were defeated by the monstrous Huang Shang during the Fang La campaign, their vitality had been greatly drained.

The achievements of many years vanished in an instant.

But thankfully, the remote location of Bright Summit offered a safe haven far from the Emperor's reach, where they were spared from targeted eradication and could lick their wounds in peace.

In fact, after years of self-cultivation and healing, Ming Cult's strength had much recovered. The current Sect Hierarch was a prodigious talent, having mastered the Great Shift of Qiankun to its fourth level, making him one of the strongest leaders in the cult's history.

But during a recent period of seclusion— undertaken without any special instructions—the Hierarch vanished, and no one knew what had transpired.

The only ones permitted to enter the place of the Hierarch's seclusion were the successive leaders of the cult. Despite their anxiety, there was no other course of action available to them.

However, it was particularly untimely to now receive news of Titans wreaking havoc upon the prairies.

Initially, they didn't pay much attention to the situation. Although the Prairie people were rising in power, they had not caused any significant impact on Ming Cult.

Despite their sizeable territory, the sparsely populated prairie folk rarely visited the vicinity, typically content to discipline the local strongmen before leaving. Since the Western Regions had submitted to their rule, they seldom interfered in these matters.

But as time passed, they realized the rumors about the Titans were not unfounded. Like tireless forces of nature, several months later, these Titans had arrived in the lands of the Western Regions.

Ming Cult, having its origins in proselytizing, had many followers nearby, so they arranged for the Five Elements Banner to divert and scatter the Titans.

They gained more followers in the process and also learned more about the Titans, now managing to carry out reasonable exterminations. The expanse and low population of the Western Regions made the issue somewhat manageable.

But just when there was some semblance of stability, and concerns were growing about more Titans reaching the Western Regions, they learned that a few thousand Prairie Cavalry had arrived.

"According to the refugees fleeing the prairies, the prairie armies have been crushed by the Titans; everyone is fleeing for their lives. Perhaps one of the elite contingents has chosen this area."

"So how should we respond? A charge from thousands of cavalrymen could lead to severe losses given our current strength."

The strength of Ming Cult was not to be underestimated. They were not a traditional martial arts sect, and the Five Elements Banner had no shortage of manpower.

They could face down these thousands of horsemen, but a head-on clash would inevitably come at a great cost to themselves.

"Previously, when the prairie forces were mighty, we avoided their sharp edges. But now they are nothing but homeless dogs. What's there to fear? However, with the Titans posing a great threat, it would indeed be wasteful to throw away the lives of our disciples against them..."

After pondering for a moment, the Deputy Marshall's eyes flashed fiercely as he spoke,

"True, the prairie soldiers are brave and peerless in mounted archery, but they lack experts in their camps. If we join forces to infiltrate and capture their generals in a decisive strike, we might just solve the problem."

Hearing this, the Left Emissary of Bright Summit nodded in agreement,
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"Indeed...

Although Ming Cult has lately been less active in the Central Plains, focusing mainly on self-cultivation and spreading our faith, our overall strength is undoubtedly powerful.

The Left and Right Emissaries of Bright Summit are second only to the Sect Hierarch in skill—renowned figures in their own right within the Central Plains."

Resolved to act, that very night the two daring Emissaries descended the mountain. Guided by the continuous surveillance from the Five Elements Banner, they approached the encampment of the large force.

Observing the camp lit up brightly, with bonfires roasting cattle and sheep, and the sounds of singing and dancing carrying through the air,

Deputy Marshall Tao Yu could not help but let out a cold laugh,

"They seem to be enjoying themselves, not even fearing a surprise attack by the Titans at night."

"On the other hand, Titans do seem less active at night. Perhaps they too need rest."

"Let's not worry about the details; we originally planned to incite a disturbance and sneak in amidst the chaos, but now their internal strife is so intense, we can simply change clothes and slip in..."

...

Sitting before the fire, Tao Yu held a roast leg of lamb in one hand, tearing into it with gusto while, in his other hand, he lifted a jug of strong liquor to his lips.

His bold actions inspired those prairie soldiers who regarded him as a divine spirit; the atmosphere around the fire gradually relaxed.

Tao Yu watched the lively scene before him, and a casual smile crossed his face.

The prairie folk were skilled in riding and archery, as well as singing and dancing; if they could be subdued, they could prove quite useful.

The time spent living together, combined with the pep talks infused with "Soul Transfer" and sound power techniques, had some effect.

Without speaking of loyalty, they were at least more useful than the Pioneers from the outer city.

"But we must take a measured approach. We are about to reach our destination, and the people from the Five Elements Banner are already lurking nearby; we should be meeting soon..."

Tao Yu tore off another large piece of lamb, then his gaze shifted slightly. Casually, he stuffed the half-eaten lamb leg into the hands of the heroine Cheng Lixue beside him.

"Hold this for me; I'm off to deal with a couple of little thieves."

Having said this, Tao Yu's palm vibrated, and the force of it shook off all the grease on his hands. He then lightly touched the ground, and like a ghost, silently drifted into the shadows behind him.

Meanwhile, Cheng Lixue looked at the lamb leg in her hands, her cheeks tinged with a blush. She glanced left and right, saw that no one was paying attention, and then quietly took a gentle bite from where Tao Yu had bitten, tearing off a small piece of meat to chew.

Her red lips gleamed with a bit of grease, shiny...

...

With several swift leaps, Tao Yu spotted two patrolling soldiers dressed in prairie army uniforms walking in the direction of the main tent, as if on patrol.

Seeing the two men, a mischievous smile appeared on Tao Yu's lips as he whispered,

"Password."

The word from Tao Yu made the two patrolling soldiers stiffen, unable to respond for a moment.

"Are you idiots? Asking for the password in the Central Plains language in a prairie camp? You should have been on guard and attacked at the sound, your disguise is terrible."

Tao Yu's taunting voice prompted the two figures to burst into action, attacking Tao Yu from the left and right in perfect sync.

Even Tao Yu was somewhat taken aback,

"Eh? Some skill there. Qiu Chuji alone wouldn't be a match for you."

Tao Yu's slightly impressed remark was already high praise.

Beneath the top tier of exceptional masters, Qiu Chuji could be considered first class.

Moreover, Qiu Chuji had become famous at a very early age.

Now, for two fighters of Qiu Chuji's caliber to suddenly appear from some rural corner was truly a shocking turn of events.

"Hmmph, such fine men you are, why serve as dogs of the prairie?"

The two men were unswayed by Tao Yu's assessment and attacked him from both sides simultaneously.

Even if Tao Yu looked young, the fact that he managed to approach them silently warranted their full exertion!

Hum~

A soft yet resilient wall of air blocked their path, rendering their every technique impotent; they couldn't breach it at all!

Even with their inner strength backing their strikes, at most they could only ripple the air wall like a jelly.

The erupting force caused their bangs to lift, revealing two distorted expressions of horror.

What kind of sorcery is this!