Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Many of the elite troops of the Kwantung Army under Kishibe Fumikan's command were originally from Japan.

Many of them were top students from the Oriental Army Academy.

They followed Anbian Wenkuan from the East to Liaodong of the Daqian Dynasty.

Having spent several months in Northeast China, these raw recruits from the Japanese army had almost no combat experience.

Therefore,
This was the first time they had experienced Ximentang's crossfire, and they were so frightened that they trembled.

Wow——!
Finally, many Kwantung Army soldiers were so frightened that they turned and ran away.

Anbian Wenkuan loudly reprimanded his soldiers, but to no avail; no one listened to him at this moment.

Moreover, Anbian Wenkuan himself was also intimidated by Ximentang's crossfire.

The left-wing offensive strategy failed!
Anbian Wenkuan could only follow the defeated army and retreat.

The defensive position of Ximentang has finally stabilized.

That moment was indeed very dangerous.

Once the breach was opened, the Kwantung Army entered the Ximentang position.

In close combat,

With only three hundred men from Ximen Hall, they simply couldn't hold them off.

Seeing that the Japanese Allied Forces had been completely defeated, Zhang Feifan and Feng Bao both breathed a sigh of relief.

Damn it——!
so close!

Fortunately, the scouts were positioned at a high vantage point to observe the battle, which prevented Anbian Wenkuan's sneak attack from succeeding.

At that moment, both of them secretly rejoiced.

The two men expressed their sincere admiration for the curriculum at the military academy in Qingzhou, Shandong.

No matter what the situation, it is essential to always observe the overall picture and reserve some resources so that they can be life-saving in critical moments!
If we had been just one minute slower, Wen Kuan's troops on the shore could have swum across the Yangtze River and outflanked Ximentang's position, and the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Zhang Feifan and Feng Bao both looked straight ahead.

After the enemy forces on the flanks were repelled, the enemy forces charging from the front had already fled.

Next,
The two men then ordered their hundreds of men to reinforce the defensive positions once again.

The Allied Forces of the East have already withdrawn, and the area within 500 meters of the Ximentang position has been cleared.

The second batch of Ximentang's elite troops who crossed the river are about to reach the shore.

After a few minutes.

A soldier reported, "Report! The second batch of ferries to cross the river has arrived at the shore!"

Zhang Feifan looked up and saw that two ferries had arrived at the temporary dock that had just been built not far away.

at this time,

The ferry slowly approached the shore and a rope was thrown out to secure it.

On the surface of the Yangtze River, the fog was hazy, but you could still vaguely see several ferries behind you, slowly approaching the temporary dock.

There were ten ferries in total, and it seems that the last ferry has left the shore of Wuchang Prefecture.

Once the second group of people who have crossed the river reach the shore, they can be sent to launch an attack and seize the ferry at Guishan Wharf in Hanyang Prefecture.

Just as the second batch of ferries approached the shore of the Sanlipo temporary dock.

Sakata Takeo and Kishibe Fumikane, two major generals in the Kwantung Army, couldn't help but start arguing.

It turned out that after Kishibe Fumikan led the remaining troops back to the Kwantung Army's base, he was extremely depressed.

Just when they thought they were about to break through Ximentang's defensive position, they failed in the end.

When he saw Takeo Sakata, he couldn't help but make a few sarcastic remarks.

If Takeo Sakata could hold out for another five minutes during the frontal charge.

Then,

Anbian Wenkuan was absolutely confident that he could break through Ximentang's left flank defense and sweep through Ximentang's position.

Thirty meters away!

Just one minute of delay is enough!

Not only have they failed to break through Ximentang's position, but they have also suffered heavy losses.

Kishibe Fumikane stomped his feet in anger. If it weren't for Sakata Takeo's higher rank, he would have loved to slap him across the face.

Sakata Takeo was also furious.

After hearing Anbian Wenkuan's complaints, he became even more furious, his veins bulging.

The 12,000-strong rebel army of the Great Qian launched an attack, but was unexpectedly routed so quickly.

He certainly wouldn't admit that it was his fault.

These damned people of Daqian are so afraid of death.

then,

He argued with Anbian Wenkuan, saying that the troops he had launched the frontal assault on were all rebels from the Great Qian Dynasty and had no fighting power whatsoever.

On the other hand, the elite Kwantung Army led by Kishibe Fumikan suffered heavy losses, with 5,000 men being decimated.

If I had led 5,000 elite Kwantung Army troops in a surprise attack from the left flank, I would have already accomplished my mission and captured Ximentang's position.

Kishibe Fumikan was just feeling annoyed and made a few complaints.

but,

He never expected that Sakata would actually take the blame for the defeat upon himself.

Isn't this just sophistry?

A left-wing attack is inherently risky, as the path is narrow and requires navigating through water.

Unless they enter Ximentang's territory, they can easily be repelled.

not to mention,
When devising the ambush plan, the requirement was for the team charging head-on to draw Ximentang's firepower.

The two expressed their opinions and argued fiercely.

Unexpectedly, after the argument started, their short tempers flared up, and they almost drew their knives!
in fact,

If the two continue arguing so fiercely, given their short tempers, they might actually end up fighting.

However, just as the two were arguing heatedly...

Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the cannons roared, the ground shook violently around the entire perimeter of the Allied Forces' positions.

The artillerymen of Ximentang began to fire fiercely at the direction of the Kwantung Army.

The first boats to dock on the second batch of boats crossing the river were those loaded with mortars.

Although the 120mm heavy mortars were not delivered, 100 60mm mortars were delivered at once.

A light mortar can be operated by just two people.

At this time, there were 200 mortars in the defensive fortifications of Ximentang, and a large number of incendiary bombs were also delivered.

Zhang Feifan didn't wait for all the other ferries to dock; he immediately ordered one hundred mortars to adjust their direction and distance.

Five kilometers is the optimal range for a mortar, although it is impossible to see clearly on the foggy riverbank.

But right now, Zhang Feifan was just trying to vent his anger, so he didn't care whether he could see the enemy clearly.

therefore,

He directly ordered a hundred mortars to open fire, unleashing a barrage of bombardment on the Kwantung Army's camp positions.

In any case, the heavy machine guns inside the Ximentang position were already prepared, and the enemy could not get close. There was no need to worry about the Kwantung Army taking this opportunity to launch a counterattack.

Inside the Kwantung Army's camp, Sakata and Kishibe never expected that, at a distance of more than five kilometers, Nishimendo would open fire directly.

The key is,
Despite the great distance, the attack hit the Kwantung Army's camp and positions directly.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
The one hundred cannons of the West Gate not only fired ordinary shells, but also incendiary shells.

therefore,

After the shells landed, a raging fire immediately broke out in the Allied Forces' positions.

The combined impact of incendiary bombs and artillery shells made the damage extremely terrifying.

Large numbers of the Daqian rebels and elite Kwantung Army soldiers were killed in the bombing, and the scene was chaotic.

Countless soldiers fled in panic, crawling on the ground.

At this moment, Takeo Sakata and Fumikane Kishibe were greatly surprised, never expecting that the cannons of the Nishimendo would be so terrifying.

Therefore, the two stopped arguing and quickly mobilized their troops.

However, by this time the army was in complete chaos, and the soldiers were filled with fear and panic.

Boom boom——!
The mortars roared at the Allied Forces' positions, bombarding them relentlessly.

Artillery shells, incendiary shells, and fragmentation shells of immense power rained down on the positions of the Japanese Allied Forces.

A barrage of bombardments inflicted heavy casualties on the Allied Forces of the East, with screams echoing throughout the area.

The other rebel forces of the Great Qian Dynasty dared not remain in their positions any longer and turned to flee amidst the sound of cannon fire.

this moment,
Major Generals Takeo Sakata and Fumihiro Kishibe of the Kwantung Army were also terrified by the bombardment from hundreds of cannons and dared not launch an attack.

The army was defeated like a mountain!
Sakata Takeo and Kishibe Fumikane's 200,000-strong army actually retreated to Hanyang Prefecture for defense.

A trap to lure the enemy!

That's right, the Japanese Allied Forces did not actually retreat, but rather used a feigned retreat to lure the main force of Ximentang out of the position.

Zhang Feifan and Feng Bao did not pursue, but continued to guard the defensive fortifications in Sanlipo, waiting for the second batch of people to cross the river to reach the shore.

Their mission was to hold the defensive position, not to annihilate the enemy.

The purpose of the artillery barrage just now was merely to disrupt the offensive rhythm of the Allied Forces of the East.

The two men knew better than anyone that the reason they were able to repel the Allied Forces of the East was due to the advantage of the terrain. The surrounding terrain was treacherous, and the Kwantung Army could not launch a large-scale attack.

Once they leave their defensive positions, the hundreds of men will be quickly overwhelmed by the enemy.

At this time, the second batch of Ximentang's elite troops had crossed the river and arrived at the riverbank in Hanyang Prefecture.

Zhang Feifan began to rearrange the defensive positions. At the same time, following Chen Jie's orders, he sent Feng Bao with two hundred men to seize the ferry near Guishan District and establish Guishan District as Ximentang's stronghold in Hanyang Prefecture.

To everyone's surprise, seizing the ferry went very smoothly.

At dusk, ferries transported large numbers of troops and supplies back and forth.

Ximentang crossed the Yangtze River with more than 50,000 troops and a large amount of weapons and ammunition.

Liu Qi's heavily armed brigade also arrived at the Sanlipo military camp in Hanyang Prefecture, while the other half of the troops were stationed on the riverbank in Wuchang Prefecture, waiting to continue crossing the river the next day.

After Feng Bao successfully captured Guishan District, the main force of Ximentang gradually moved into Guishan District and turned it into Ximentang's military stronghold.

Sanlipo and Guishan District are both located on the banks of the Yangtze River in Hanyang Prefecture, only a few kilometers away from the crossing point at Ximentang.

therefore,

As the sun sets, the last batch of ferries from Ximentang begin their journey on the river.

Woohoo——!
On the deck of the ferry on the river, the river wind howled.

boom!
The next moment, the roar of the Yangtze River and the voices of the soldiers from Ximentang in the distance mingled together.

The sounds of flowing water, wind, shouts, cannon fire, and gunfire!
Countless sounds mingled together, yet clearly reached Chen Jie's ears.

Chen Jie stood on the deck of the ferry, closed his eyes slightly, and carefully sensed everything around him.

Do not know why,

While on the river, his spiritual perception became increasingly clear.

You can almost feel the cheers of the fish swimming at the bottom of the Yangtze River.

This feeling cannot be described with simple words.

Just as the sun was about to set, the entire river surface was reflected in a golden glow.

Whoosh—whoosh—!
Dozens of figures rushed towards them from a small boat speeding away in the distance.

At that moment, the overwhelming power of heaven and earth gave Chen Jie a feeling of being completely one with the universe.

Emptiness and clarity return to oneness!

The sword shadow swirling in his mind began to expand, growing stronger and more solid at a visible speed.

Chen Jie felt all his thoughts, energy, willpower, and everything else in his body merge into the sword shadows swirling in his mind.

"This is the power of the sword that has influenced the overall situation, the feedback from the Refining Spirit Realm, and the condensation of sword intent!"

Chen Jie looked up at the rushing waters of the Yangtze River, lost in thought.

He glanced around and saw countless fanatical faces across the river.

They were all elites of the Ximen Hall, and they regarded Chen Jie as their spiritual totem.

The spiritual power feedback from biblical spiritual practices!
this moment,
Chen Jie seemed to be in a state of frenzied adulation, as if the grand scheme of things and the spiritual power of the Ximen Hall soldiers had merged and flowed together into a river.

The reverence he commanded made him seem like the master of heaven and earth.

The condensed power of heaven and earth gave Chen Jie an indescribable illusion.

It seems that everything in the universe revolves around itself.

Geese are returning to their nests!
Countless thoughts, like threads, converged towards the sword shadow in Chen Jie's mind.

"Could this be the power of faith from the Bible?! It stirs up the power of heaven and earth, and its effects are similar to those of the Martial Saint!"

"There are indeed commonalities between Western beliefs and Eastern martial arts."

Chen Jie suddenly understood many things.

Both Western knighthood and Eastern martial arts aim to unleash the body's potential and enhance combat power.

The power of faith is the core of Western knights' spiritual power.

The spiritual power of Eastern martial arts is stimulated through the refinement of the spirit.

"If I combine the power of Western faith with the spiritual refinement of the East, I can continuously stimulate the great power of heaven and earth."

"Then my mental strength will double again. At the same level, to what extent will my sword intent increase?"

Om-!
Chen Jie's heart pounded as he thought about this.

A very bold idea suddenly popped into his mind.

A fusion of Western biblical spiritual practices and Eastern spiritual cultivation!

Upon closer examination, I felt that my combat power might experience another surge.

Chen Jie felt excited and his blood was boiling.

"Just now, by merging with the power of heaven and earth, my sword intent has increased by at least 20%!"

"If I truly merge the Bible with the Refining God Realm, my spiritual power will double. At the same level, my combat strength could very well surpass that of the Limitless Sword Saint!"

"By using the sword to enter the Dao, I can only break free from the shackles of heaven and earth and possess my own sword Dao by shedding the shadow of the Wuji Sword Saint."

suddenly,
Chen Jie's expression shifted, and he looked up at the small boat rushing towards him on the river.

next moment,
He saw thirty-six figures rushing towards him from four directions.

Then,

These figures brandished their weapons, walked on water, and exuded a fierce killing intent.

Four Symbols Killing Formation!
The killing intent condensed into a single point, seemingly sealing off the entire river surface.

Clang——!
Chen Jie's long sword instantly came out of its sheath and hovered three feet in front of him.

"I deliberately took the last ferry across the river, but I was still discovered!"

"It seems my aura has been locked onto all along!"

"Interesting. Today, I'll use the blood of all of you to pay tribute to my Limitless Sword!"

Chen Jie's spiritual senses spread outwards, and the entire river surface was enveloped by his spiritual power.

"Hmph! This is the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of the Hidden Sect that Guan Shanyue mentioned?"

"There's another deadly threat—!? Could it be that Situ Wushang, the leader of the Hongmen, is nearby?"

Chen Jie's mental energy spread out again, probing the river surface and sweeping across the water and waves.

He was searching for the faint, elusive trace of murderous intent.

For some reason, he felt no panic, but rather a strong fighting spirit.

That's right,

He desperately longed for a battle of the highest level.

At this moment, he felt his blood boiling and his fighting spirit burning fiercely. He couldn't wait to test just how powerful his swordsmanship was.

A friendly sparring match is completely different from a life-or-death struggle.

Each time he sparred with the three chief eunuchs of the Imperial Palace, he was unable to muster any killing intent, which diminished the sharpness of his swordsmanship.

And now I can finally let go of everything!
"Rumor has it that in the martial world, there is the Northern Astounding Cloud and the Southern Unharmed! Situ Wushang's martial arts realm has broken through to the pinnacle of martial arts—the Divine Indestructibility!"

"If we could kill a powerful expert who is 'indestructible even when facing a god,' that would be incredibly exciting!"

boom--!
next moment,
A terrifying sword intent erupted from Chen Jie's body!
Woohoo——!
Giant waves surged on the river's surface as the Four Symbols Killing Formation and the Limitless Sword Intent clashed fiercely. (End of Chapter)