Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 168 An Unusual "Scouting"

After returning to the mountain, Zhao Zhen went back to his room alone.

He was thinking about the Battle of Tianming Mountain a month later.

Even though Zhao Zhen had just made a bold statement in front of so many people from the Tang Clan, there was no doubt that if he dared to enter Tianming Mountain, then given the enmity between him and the ninja from Bihe Mountain, those little devils would definitely do everything in their power to kill him.

Although this was originally a scheme by the Tang Clan, the problem was that if Zhao Zhen couldn't withstand the pressure from the ninjas of Bihe Mountain, then even if the other side fell for it, it would be useless.

It would take time for the Tang Clan to clean up the remaining forces of the Hieisan Ninja Clan. If the other side were to eliminate him first during this time, Zhao Zhen was absolutely certain that, given Ono Noriyoshi's cautious nature, he would definitely choose to retreat without hesitation.

They are all highly skilled assassins. If the ninjas of Bihe Mountain are determined to escape, even if all the experts from the Tang Clan gathered together, they could not guarantee that they could stop all of them.

Therefore, all things considered, I myself have become the key to this "duel".

If Zhao Zhen possessed the Golden Escape Flowing Light, he naturally wouldn't need to worry about his safety, because in that situation, he was confident that no one could truly threaten his life.

Now that the time and place have been determined, the Hieiyama ninja have ample time to set up the so-called "Void Array" in advance.

Once the Golden Escape technique becomes unusable, then his prized life-saving method will completely lose all its advantages.

If those ninja from Mount Hiei continue to fight to the death, it's not impossible that they might end up replacing me!
Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen immediately found the Tang Sect Master and told him all her concerns.

"You mean you want me to send a team ahead of time to clear out the formation that the Hieiyama ninjas have set up at Tenmeiyama?"

"Yes, Master Tang, I am certain that those little devils will definitely rush to Tianming Mountain in advance to make arrangements in order to target me."

Zhao Zhen nodded.

"Ah."

As Tang Sect Master nodded, a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

"Don't worry, even if you don't say anything, according to the rules of the Tang Clan, we will send someone to scout the location in advance."

If we encounter any of the Japanese ninja from Mount Hiei, we'll just kill them.

"In that case, I'm afraid another fierce battle will be inevitable before the agreed date."

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but sigh.

In this great battle, the ability to set up the Void Array is absolutely crucial, and Ono Noriyoshi is well aware of this, so he will definitely send a large number of people to set it up.

"It doesn't matter, the goal this time was to eliminate them completely."

The Tang Clan leader shook his head expressionlessly.

"As long as Oshino Noriyoshi shows up, that will be our victory."

"Since Master Tang already knows the answer, then this junior will not say anything more."

"I've been bothering the Tang Sect for quite some time now. With a great battle imminent, it's time for me to descend the mountain and make my arrangements."

Are you going down the mountain alone?

The Tang Clan leader frowned.

Zhao Zhen is a key figure in this battle, and we absolutely cannot allow any mishaps before the agreed date.

Although he knew that Zhao Zhen had the Golden Escape Technique and was not afraid of the assassination attempt by the Hieiyama ninjas.

However, the Tang Clan is known for its cautious approach. Such a blunder, which could lead to total defeat, would not be something the Tang Clan leader, who has been cautious his entire life, would not easily make.

"How about this, just to be on the safe side, let Huizhong and Xu Xin, who are responsible for protecting you during this period, accompany you."

"This... Sect Leader Tang, is this really necessary?"

"This isn't just for you, it's also for the mission." Tang Sect Leader's tone was unquestionable, and Zhao Zhen didn't say anything more.

"In that case, thank you very much, Sect Leader Tang. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"Ah."

After watching Zhao Zhen's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Tang Jiaren, the Laughing Yama, also appeared silently behind Tang Clan Leader.

"Are we just going to let him go down the mountain like this?"

"With this kid's skills, he can protect himself without any worries. We don't need to worry about him."

Tang Jiaren recalled the battle between Zhao Zhen and Li Ding that day, and nodded in agreement.

"It's true what they say, the younger generation surpasses the older one; only when I see these outstanding successors do I suddenly realize that I'm getting old too!"

"Senior brother, now is not the time to be sentimental."

"Sigh, just a spontaneous thought. So, what tasks do you want me to do?"

"You must have heard what Zhao Zhen said earlier, Senior Brother. This reconnaissance mission is different from the past; the scene is bound to be extremely fierce, right?"

"You want me to lead the team myself?" Tang Jiaren raised an eyebrow.

"Well, besides the ten people who are openly known and me, you should take all the other skilled members of the sect who are going ahead with you, Senior Brother."

"After all these years, you're still the same as before, always dumping the most troublesome tasks on me."

Tang Jiaren sighed helplessly.

"There's nothing we can do. After all, there are very few members of the Tang Clan left who can lead a team..."
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Tang Clan, at the foot of the mountain.

Zhao Zhen turned her head and glanced at Lu Huizhong and her group behind her, who were carrying packages on their backs.

Lu Huizhong, Yang Lie, Dong Chang, and Xu Xin, as arranged by the Tang Clan leader, the four people who were previously responsible for protecting Zhao Zhen's safety, all went down the mountain with Zhao Zhen.

"I never expected that the sect leader would not only allow you to leave on your own on the eve of the great battle, but would even have us follow you and protect you closely..."

Xu Xin twitched the corners of his mouth, once again marveling at his sect leader's attitude towards Zhao Zhen.

"What? You don't want to come with me? If you don't want to, then turn around and go back right now~"

Zhao Zhen shrugged indifferently.

Having spent a considerable amount of time with Xu Xin, Zhao Zhen had gone from initially being unconvinced to eventually becoming completely convinced of his worth. He had slapped the guy countless times.

However, the effect is also very obvious. The little hedgehog, which used to be so prickly, now doesn't even dare to bare its teeth in front of him anymore.

"Look at what you're saying, why wouldn't I want to? If I were to act with the sect leader and the others, there would be too many rules, and I wouldn't feel comfortable anywhere."

"It's different with you! I'll definitely be sampling all the delicious food along the way!"

"Xiao Xu, don't let this interfere with your important business," Dong Chang reminded him.

"Speaking of which, are we going to walk all the way to Tianming Mountain?" Lu Huizhong suddenly asked.

"if not?"

Zhao Zhen blinked, somewhat puzzled.

“Brother Zhao Zhen, aren’t you known as the Golden Thunder Lord? But during the time we’ve been on the mountain, I haven’t seen you use that legendary Golden Escape Light even once…”

(End of this chapter)