After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

In Linbei County, the people are at peace.

Chen Futu issued a proclamation announcing the distribution of land in the northern frontier, and then led his army out of the county town.

Li Huaifeng, holding a map, said to Chen Futu, "Although we have defeated the enemy, at least 30,000 troops are still blocking our way. Judging by the time, the court should know about the situation here and may be able to mobilize a large army from Kaiyang Pass to attack us. We don't have much time left, at most fifteen days. If we cannot return to the northern frontier within fifteen days, our retreat may be cut off."

"Must we return to northern Xinjiang within half a month?"

Chen Futu fell into deep thought.

If the main force marches straight in and quickly eliminates the ragtag troops blocking their way, they will surely be able to return within the allotted time.

However, the Great Qian Dynasty will definitely issue a strict order to intercept them. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be difficult to break through the allied forces' defenses quickly this time.

The only saving grace was that they didn't have many cavalry.

"Further ahead is the Burial Flower Forest, a strategically important and ambush-proof area."

Many years ago, the Burial Flower Forest was a mass grave.

Legend has it that when the Northern Pass fell that year, the family of a powerful figure fled amidst the chaos of war, only to be intercepted and killed by the Hu horses, and their bones were buried here.

Upon his return, the powerful warrior was enraged to see the countless bones of his wife and children. He unleashed a furious attack, slaughtering a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood in the northern frontier, and then had cartloads of heads transported here as a sacrifice.

It is said that a total of 5,000 heads were taken, and the human flesh and blood were used as nourishment to plant a large area of ​​strange flower forest. Later, this place was renamed the Burial Flower Forest.

"Report!"

The scout returned with news: "Your Highness, there appear to be signs of an ambush in the Burial Flower Forest."

"Heh, these ragtag troops are quite good at picking their spots. Killing them will save us the trouble of collecting their corpses."

Wu Shangde was full of fighting spirit and planned to personally lead his troops into battle.

Li Huaifeng said with a dark face, "What's the rush? There are ambushes in the Burial Flower Forest, and there may be other tricks up their sleeves. If we rush over there rashly, we may suffer heavy losses."

Chen Futu immediately ordered the troops to halt and shade his eyes with his hand to look over.

The absence of insects and birdsong in the distant woods indicated an ambush.

Actually, taking out the ambush troops isn't difficult. Just have the White-Clad Soldiers fire rockets, and they'll all turn into roast suckling pigs.

Ding!

[The Forbidden Grounds of Burial Flowers, the burial ground of the wives and children of powerful figures. If the Burial Flower Forest is burned down, it will inevitably provoke the powerful figures' furious revenge.]

"Is it?"

Chen Futu slapped his forehead, realizing he had almost forgotten about this.

[1. Just do it! Don't care about the strong or the weak. Reward: Your cultivation level will be raised to Rank 9, and you'll receive a trial card for Sword Saint Gai Nie.]

"Wait a minute!"

Chen Futu broke out in a cold sweat, a chill running down his spine. "System, what the hell do you mean?!"

However, the system did not respond and continued to offer choices.

[2. Choosing to play it safe is a form of progress; the reward is the "Coward" title, which increases the entire army's defense by 50% when worn.]

[3. Choose to remain inactive and let the Great Qian offend that powerful figure. The reward is the title "Old Silver Coin," which doubles the host's stamina when worn.]

"You damn system, just say you want me dead!"

Chen Futu realized that the mysterious expert was incredibly powerful, after all, he was able to slaughter so many corpses in the north all by himself.

The system provided a trial card for the Sword Saint Gai Nie, indicating that the opponent is at least of the same combat power.

In other words, if the trial card doesn't expire within a certain period, the opponent is doomed. They'll have to sleep with one eye open from now on; it's practically a guaranteed death situation!

Thinking of this, Chen Futu gritted his teeth and made his choice, "I choose three! I'd rather be an old silver coin than a coward!"

[Selection complete, title issued]

As soon as the system notification sounded, Chen Futu felt refreshed and full of energy.

This is the effect of doubling stamina, which is best suited for long-term battles, so you no longer have to worry about easily exhausting yourself when facing strong opponents.

"The army bypassed the Burial Flower Forest."

Chen Futu issued the order in a deep voice.

Li Huaifeng asked doubtfully, "We've already defeated 25,000 troops, so why fear this small ambush?"

Chen Futu said with a dark face, "That powerful figure is still alive. If I set fire to the Burial Flower Forest, what do you think will happen?"

Upon hearing this, the two generals exchanged glances, cold sweat beading on their foreheads. "Your Highness is indeed very thoughtful. Let's take a detour."

And so, the army silently bypassed the burial flower grove.

Strangely, the ambush troops did not pursue them.

A day later, a scout reported, "Your Highness, a thousand soldiers who were lying in ambush in the Burial Flower Forest have been killed, and their heads have been piled up into a mound of corpses."

"Only a thousand ambush troops?"

Chen Futu and the others were horrified upon reflection, and then broke out in a cold sweat, their hair standing on end.

It turns out that the powerful figure lived deep within the Burial Flower Forest. It's a good thing we didn't set it on fire earlier, otherwise we really wouldn't have been able to return to the Northern Frontier.

Qin Liangyu said, "I'm afraid this is a trap."

Li Huaifeng wholeheartedly agreed, "Those corrupt officials are truly vicious! They even know how to use others to do their dirty work; aren't they afraid of getting burned?"

"Yes, they used the lives of a thousand people to ambush us in the peach blossom forest, luring us into battle. We will inevitably be the target of their anger. What do they value human lives?"

Wu Shangde was furious.

Chen Futu secretly felt lucky, thanks to the timely notification from the dog system!

A day later, the army successfully bypassed the Burial Flower Forest, and then received news that the allied camp had been attacked by someone, and that five generals had died that night, their heads cut off.

Chen Futu smiled bitterly, knowing without even guessing who had done it.

I had long heard that powerful figures in the martial arts world defied the emperor's authority and often used their martial arts to break the law, and now it seems that this is absolutely true.

The army set up camp and rested.

The following morning, the two generals looked extremely grim. "The scout who went to scout the Burial Flower Forest is dead; only his body remains."

Chen Futu was startled and hurriedly left the tent, where he indeed saw a headless corpse covered with a white cloth.

"Good good!"

Chen Futu was so angry that he laughed. His soldiers had not died on the battlefield, but at the hands of a Jianghu person.

Once we have the strength, we will lead our army to raze the Burial Flower Forest to the ground and let our army dance on the graves of the powerful men's wives and children. Only then can we quell the hatred in our hearts!

"Report——"

In his fury, Chen Futu received a scout who reported, "The Northern Allied Army has dispatched 20,000 troops, driving the people along the way toward this side."

"Fine, none of you are human. You've used every despicable means to kill me."

Chen Futu admitted that he had somewhat lost his composure.

These shameless officials, who are supposed to be local leaders, are actually driving the people to be cannon fodder for their own future!

"Your Highness, what should we do?"

Li Huaifeng was well aware that Chen Futu's policy of not harming the people in Linbei County was a plan for the future.

If we were to lead a large army to massacre the people at this moment, it would surely destroy the morale of the people in the north. Unfortunately, there is no way out now!

Chen Futu said in a deep voice, "Gao Shun! You lead the Trapped Camp to set up the formation. When the people get close, let them into the formation."

"General Li, you will lead six thousand infantrymen to cooperate with Gao Shun. Once the people are safe, the two armies will charge together to break through the enemy's front line!"

"Here."

"General Qin, General Wu, once the vanguard has broken through, each of you lead two thousand White Spear Soldiers and use blitzkrieg tactics to attack the central army. Give them a good beating!"

"I'll wait for the order."

The generals could see that Chen Futu was truly enraged this time.

Moreover, Chen Futu's orders were very appropriate. Those corrupt officials would never dare to truly slaughter the people under their rule. They even knew that Chen Futu was benevolent to the people. Therefore, the hidden soldiers followed closely behind the people. Once the Trapped Camp charged, the people would riot, and the Trapped Camp would be hindered. At that time, they could take advantage of the chaos to gain the upper hand.

As long as the Trapped Camp does not take the initiative to attack and remains on high alert, they can seize the opportunity to release the people when they get close.

Only the heavily armored Trapped Battalion could react to such a thing, and only they could accomplish it!

After the military orders were given, Chen Futu grabbed the War Dragon Halberd and led the last remaining less than two thousand White Spear Soldiers into battle.

The place he was going to was not the main battlefield, but the enemy's rear camp.

Believing there wouldn't be any powerful generals in the rear camp, he decided to personally cut off these beasts' retreat.