Wei School's Three Good Students

Chapter 135 The City Gods of the Three Towns
On the morning of September 8, He Yufei endured the political pressure and hurriedly led his troops out of the city, just like cattle and sheep migrating on the grassland.

Wu Fei led five thousand men on a rapid march, rushing towards a place called Luozhen in the north of Hucheng. His target was quite clear.

Wu Fei learned through his scouts that Gu Shouguan was also sending 300 elite cavalry south, and judging from the route, it seemed they were also planning to establish a stronghold there to ensure that He Yufei's troops could retreat to the north even after their defeat.

What a coincidence! Wu Fei just didn't want He Yufei's troops to escape to the north, and their predictions clashed.

On the night of the 8th, Li Xiaorong led nine hundred elite troops to the south side of Luozhen ahead of others. After entering the town, they ran into Hao's army, which was entering from the east side.

Hao Jun fought desperately after discovering Yao Ren's cavalry, but Li Xiaorong had already determined before entering the city that the opposing cavalry was coming from the east, so he sent a cavalry unit to flank them.

Hao Jun was rushing to reinforce the area on the east side of the archway street when he suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves behind him and was unexpectedly cut down.

Inside Luozhen Market, the Hao army, which was fighting desperately, heard the sounds of swordsmen hacking and slashing from behind, and the entire army collapsed instantly. Thus, the Yao army captured the position at a crucial moment with only the minor loss of 30 men.

After reading the battle report, Wu Fei, who was leading the main force on the rear, commented: Li Xiaorong's surprise attack was a stroke of luck.

Of course, even if he had been a step too late, and Luozhen had already fallen completely into Haojun's hands, Wu Fei's supplies included smoke grenades for street fighting and single-shot shotguns, all prepared. They could still have taken it.

When Wu Fei arrived, he patted Li Xiaorong on the shoulder and announced that he would be awarded a major merit.

…Hold onto the cow's nose ring, and then follow your own path…

After sealing off Luo Town, Wu Fei immediately activated the "inner room".

These spies spread rumors throughout He Yufei's camp that the general (He Yufei) had lost interest in the final battle and was preparing to lead his troops north to Gushou Pass.

So much so that when soldiers in He Yufei's army received their rations, they would encounter someone confidently stating, "In a few days, we'll be able to go back. We heard the news from a certain military advisor."

Now, the entire Hao army has developed the misconception that the troops must find an opportunity to move north and bypass the Yao army's blockade. (Similar to the belief held by some declining old powers in the 21st century that they can definitely defeat two opponents, and that while they are dealing with one opponent, the other will definitely come to their aid.)

However, this feeling was contradictory. First, heading north meant he couldn't avoid Yao Jun, and second, He Yufei was preparing for a battle.

Four days after Luozhen was captured, in the main camp, He Yufei hesitated for a long time before deciding to fight the battle in the northern region, which was quite unfavorable to him!
Because He's army was isolated, with only the north still within Hao Kingdom's territory and the rest controlled by Da Yao, the Hao army, already filled with the mentality of "their own side is weak," would suffer a collapse in morale if they discovered they were marching in the wrong direction. They would likely scatter and flee halfway. On the contrary, heading north, relying on the belief of "going home," would give them a fighting chance.

…on the strategic map…

As He Yufei's army advanced fifty miles north, another force led by Mu Xingyu headed south, with eight hundred cavalrymen equipped with crossbows and carts, and launched a surprise attack on the rear of the army.

A large number of Hao's peasant laborers were routed and fled by the initial eight cavalry units, totaling about four hundred men. However, Mu Xingyu failed to pursue and capture these rear guard troops. After Wu Hong relayed Wu Fei's order to "quit while you're ahead," Mu Xingyu reluctantly withdrew.

When Jupiter rushed back to Wu Fei's team and reported the mission's completion with a heavy heart, Wu Fei explained to him, who was a little emotional: "In this battle, we're not just surrounded on three sides with one missing. We've surrounded them from all directions. If we don't leave them any hope of 'retreating back to the city,' what will we do if they struggle in their death throes?"
Jupiter said indignantly, "Hulu City only has two hundred old, weak, sick and disabled people now, and its food and fodder are insufficient. Moreover, there are always righteous people in the city who may turn back at any time. How could He Yufei possibly turn back?"

Wu Fei smiled mysteriously: "First, just because He Yufei won't turn back when things are going badly doesn't mean his troops won't turn back; second, you haven't experienced dire situations, so how can you speculate on luck? Unless you're desperate. Hmm (Wu Fei paused and changed a word), unless you burn down the granaries when leaving the city and only take three days' worth of rations, you can't eliminate the possibility of luck."

Jupiter still didn't listen, but a year later, when he was in Yaodu, he suddenly remembered those words. At that time, because of his repeated attempts to get away with things, he was ultimately driven to a dead end by a single sentence from the Zhou King's faction.

On the current strategic map, Wu Fei has deployed two other large armies, one with four thousand men and the other with three thousand men, one to the north and the other to the west, gradually encircling He Yufei's "large army" with his family.

Wu Fei brought in a pure combat force, all young men with razor-sharp sword handles, while He Yufei's force was a "nation of soldiers," with men, women, and children all serving as soldiers.

Upon hearing that Luozhen had fallen, He Yufei's vanguard, which had initially been at the forefront of the attack, halted twenty kilometers from the town and began to regroup. This Hao army force carried large bundles of supplies, and many of their able-bodied men were pushing carts rather than carrying weapons.

Once Wu Fei confirmed that the enemy had been contained to the north, he immediately led his troops to advance overnight to within ten miles of He Yufei's forces, and before He Yufei could react, he had already constructed a camp fortification surrounded by numerous pitfalls and bamboo spikes.

The entire army from the East City headquarters, which had rushed to the battle, was busy until after noon before they could finally take a break. Wu Fei, however, summoned his officers and said, "Our army doesn't need to rush. The enemy is holding back their last breath to fight a decisive battle, so let them make their move first."

After the meeting in the tent, Wu Fei ordered the army to take turns resting to recharge their energy.

What? Crossing the Chishui River four times? That's not something that can happen in this era. Xuan Chong cursed the system in his heart: If he can pull off that, I'll kneel down and eat shit.

On September 11, Wu Fei rejected Li Xiaorong's request for battle: "The other side is rushing over because they want to have a quick victory with us. Why would you go and provoke them? War is not a duel. Just send a small team to keep an eye on them. We'll eat and drink our fill, let them cool off for a few days, and then fight them."

…Wu Fei wasn't in a hurry, but He Yufei was…

On the night of the 11th, He Yufei, with dark circles under his eyes, rode his horse, looking at the solemn camp to the north, its torches arrayed. He knew this was a powerful army he absolutely could not defeat. A splitting headache immediately struck him. Yet, he had no choice but to fight, because after the army halted operations for the past two days, supplies had decreased, and the army was in disarray.

As for returning to Hucheng? Leaving aside whether the northern and western armies surrounding them might ambush them during the retreat, simply issuing that order would cause a mutiny throughout the entire army. The reason they were allowed to leave the city was because the consensus had been reached that "Hulucheng is a death trap," and there was no turning back once the arrow was released.

Just as he was frowning, a scout reported: a 3,000-strong reinforcement force was slowly advancing north from Deer Horn City.

He Yufei clutched his chest. He was already extremely anxious, and now, that tension snapped. After smashing his wine vessel in a fit of rage and venting his emotions, he sat down to catch his breath.

After a while, He Yufei gave the order: the army would be under curfew tonight, and after a hearty meal tomorrow morning, they would engage in a decisive battle with the Yao army.

From a holistic perspective: "The three thousand men who have set off from Lujiao City are led by Zhao Xianzhong. Wu Fei's orders to them are that they only need to march ten kilometers a day and not to rush. This is because this unit has only been training for a month and is practically nonexistent. They are here to put pressure on He Yufei."

…Humanity's killings unite us, while divine will spreads its power…

On the very night before the great battle was about to begin, an old man, accompanied by two children, watched from the sky as multiple armies faced off on the battlefield.

The two boys had fair complexions, suggesting they came from a peaceful and prosperous family, a stark contrast to the sallow or ruthless faces commonly seen among people in this chaotic world.

One of the boys, dressed in blue, asked, "Teacher, weren't we supposed to be attending the birthday banquet of the Lotus Flower Goddess? Why are we stuck here?"

The boy in yellow: "You're just greedy. Didn't you see your teacher is observing the qi?"

The two boys were referring to the Goddess Fahua, who is the City God of Huangyu City and belongs to the third rank of the divine path.

In the current pantheon of deities, the River Gods of great rivers and mountains bestowed by emperors belong to the second rank. The first rank includes deities like the Divine Firmament God who controls thunder and the King of Hell. For disciples of various sects, the City God of a prefecture is already a very high-ranking deity. Having received incense offerings for thousands of years, they possess extremely high levels of spiritual cultivation.

At this moment, the old man was calculating with his hands when suddenly his fingers slipped, and his face became serious.

He murmured, "A crimson star descending from the sky?"

The boy in yellow asked his teacher, "Teacher, does the commander of that army possess profound fortune?"

Wu Fei had fought in wars for many years, and his murderous aura made cultivators dare not look him in the eye. As for single-handedly restoring the country to the Great Yao in Bo County, that was already an act of suppressing the fate of the land. Putting aside everything else, if Wu Fei were to place his command post in the City God Temple now, even the Goddess Fahua would have to give way.

In a few days it will be the Cold Clothes Festival (October 10th), but the city gods of the three cities in Bo County dare not let the Five Wraiths Yin Soldiers patrol and collect the souls of the dead. This is because when Wu Fei mobilized his troops during the great battle, he forced his way through the night more than once. The city god's Yin soldiers were afraid that if they offended this evil star in the mortal world, their own souls would be scattered.

The old Taoist continued observing the stars and the aura, then clicked his tongue in admiration. Wu Fei's aura was connected to the heavens.

This rank is equivalent to the "First Rank" of the Divine Path. The Vermilion Bird Flame on Wu Fei's body formed a radiant canopy in the atmosphere, echoing the distant red star!
In the divine system, those of the third and second ranks are still under the jurisdiction of the planetary will. Those of the first rank and the highest rank, however, come from the heavens. The old Taoist priest, calculating with his fingers, suddenly felt a burning sensation and his fingertips turned red. The yellow-robed boy asked, "Master, what's wrong?"

The old Taoist priest said: "How amazing, how magnificent—he has already foreseen that Wu Feitian, a star from the heavens, will descend to earth."

In this great calamity, the evil moon in the heavens also originated from beyond the heavens.

In scientific terms, Xiren Star and Xieyue Star represent an interstellar struggle between planetary consciousnesses.

However, in Da Yao, metaphysics reigns supreme, and the current theoretical explanation of this strange change in heaven and earth by the chief astrologers of various sects is that extraterrestrial demons have invaded the human realm where Da Yao Shenzhou is located.

According to metaphysics, if evil spirits can enter the world, why can't stars descend to earth?
…The Xiren Realm is a planet with great fortune…

Two hours later, just as the banquet of the Goddess Fahua was in full swing, two boys dressed in green and yellow transformed into two young swordsmen and came to Wu Fei's camp to present a gift.

Sensing a peculiar power emanating from the two young swordsmen, Wu Fei still met with them, though he did so as to suppress his malevolent aura as much as possible, which finally calmed the two youths down.

Wu Fei stared blankly at the three earth vein "tunnels" marked by the City Gods. His face showed no joy, but he was secretly delighted.

These tunnel networks are marked with a large amount of divination data, much like how the movement of earth veins in the southern borderlands could create temporary tunnels that traverse mountains and rivers. These tunnels can also be temporarily formed using military formations. For example, during a siege, a squad of swordsmen could suddenly infiltrate the city and achieve remarkable results.

And these networks from the three cities can all point in one direction: Gu Shou Pass.

In other words, when attacking Gushou Pass, you can send a troop to launch a surprise attack on Gushou Pass.

After inquiring about the reason, Wu Fei learned from the two young heroes: "Back then, Prefect Han and Wang Lu were guarding Gushou Pass. The situation in Bo County was deteriorating, so they sacrificed their lives for their country. At the same time, the Prefect also mobilized the power of the Mountain and River Divination to open up this evil energy channel, so that after the Great Divination Army recovered Bo County, it could retake Gushou Pass."

The young swordsman in white said, "For the past ten years, Da Yao has waged war year after year, but has failed to achieve victory. Bo County has remained unsettled, and as a result, these ley lines have become blocked."

The young swordsman in yellow said, "Until this year, the general has won one victory after another. He has captured Shengyan City and Huangyu City, and Hu City is within reach; the earth's veins have been reopened."

So, is that really the case? Of course, it's not that simple. It's also because Wu Fei possesses "great fortune." The Vermilion Bird mark at the Earth's core is always watching Wu Fei. Wherever Wu Fei goes, the peace and tranquility of the mountains, rivers, and people there are rapidly increased.

Wu Fei looked at the two heroes and could tell they were from a sect. He didn't ask about their background, but instead asked, "The two heroes have offered this map to our army, which is a great favor. May I ask how I can repay them?"

The two men, dressed in green and yellow, smiled at each other and stated their requests.

…Small Theater Divider…

Xuan Chong: "System, is this promoting feudal superstition?"

System: "It's just a folk custom. Also, have you ever offered incense?"

Xuan Chong: "Hmm, no, I'll get you one."

System: "Serious warning: Do not engage in feudal superstition. Worshipping teachers is not only useless, but will also result in a deduction of academic credits."

…Folk Customs Dividing Line…

The banquet continued in the area reflected in the City God Temple of Huangyucheng.

The old man, whose soul had left his body and traveled here to attend the banquet, was enjoying himself immensely when he suddenly paused and said to Fahua, who was seated at the head of the table, "My two attendants have already made arrangements."

The Goddess Fahua smiled and nodded. Two wisps of mist condensed beside her, representing the other two City Gods, who were bowing to her. However, the Goddess Fahua declined, saying, "This is not my doing. Your ability to reshape your bodies is the will of Heaven."

Back in the main camp, the request from the men in green and yellow was simple: Wu Fei would hold a new ceremony to worship the city gods of the three towns after the war. Wu Fei agreed to this.

The elderly cultivator asked curiously, "That person (Wu Fei) was in the city a few days ago. Why didn't Your Highness speak to him directly?"

The third-rank deity can directly enter the dreams of mortals, even famous ministers and imperial relatives, who will be invited by the City God to visit the City God's underworld.

At this moment, the Goddess Fahua shook her head: "This person seems to be protected by great fortune, and I cannot summon his soul."

A look of regret appeared on the beautiful face of the Fahua Goddess.

…System: Students are not allowed to have erotic dreams during class…

Twenty kilometers outside the battlefield, Pu'e was blocked by a thick aura of malevolence.

Dozens of days ago, those Taiyue Luan and Haotian Lions were shrouded in baleful energy, unable to breathe or fly, and now even someone as powerful as Pu'e is in the same situation. She didn't bring any troops! Lacking the support of a large army's baleful energy, she currently cannot break through this blockade to join He Feiyu's forces.

If she were to transform into a dragon and force her way in, the malevolent energy would be so concentrated that it would attract malevolent lightning, causing her to become a "fallen dragon."

Therefore, Pu'e landed on a mountaintop and began divination, but secretly activated the system.

Pu E: System, start character entry.

As information enthalpy was projected from each dimension, feedback was quickly received.

System: An unknown interception has occurred. Please initiate an indirect investigation.

Pu'e pondered: "Unknown dimension interception, hmm, our projected character is lost because it was anchored and fixed in place by another dimension. (She currently believes Wu Fei is the character she summoned and projected, which then went missing.)"

Pu'e: "This dimensional region is currently at the intersection of three major dimensional civilizations: the 'Yanhuang Farmland,' the 'Bihuan Dimensional Civilization,' and the 'Silkworm Evolution.' There are indeed some abnormal transmigrators here. However, my 'Striving for Creation' system belongs to the high-authority category. Dimensional systems with higher authority than mine shouldn't appear here. Hmm, those vying for the 'role cards' I projected should be systems with authority at least two minor ranks lower than mine, belonging to the same Class A category as mine."

Pu'e closed her view of the system interface and smiled with relief: "It's just a character card. In the multiverse historical cultivation zone, I have at least eight hundred historical lines to produce."

Pu E: "Release the indirect investigation plan."

System: "Initiating investigation, please identify the target."

Without hesitation, Pu'e clicked Wu Fei into the character card synthesis box, and her system started a progress bar.

This progress bar shows the progress of the investigation into the story mission, and also provides information on character traits and suitable strategies.

…Time-Space Faction Dividing Line…

Meanwhile, Wu Fei is already asleep. If he weren't, he would be surrounded by a barrage of tiny text comments.

You'll also be surprised to find that the "moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and labor" system is full of "23333" comments.

(End of this chapter)