My Pretty Campus Queen

Ru Nian was also stunned at this moment. He never expected the opponent to be so formidable, to have seen through their plan. Despite his sorrow, he felt that now was not the time for mourning.

"Ding Kong, our junior brothers did not sacrifice themselves in vain. We should pull ourselves together and hit back hard at the enemy later on, avenging our brothers."

Ru Nian bit his lip and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes as he spoke.

Ding Kong stopped sobbing and joined Ru Nian in preparing for the next round of attacks.

Soon, Kuang Shengtian appeared with his army, walking slowly due to the steps, making the troops sluggish. After the first two rounds of battle, most of them were already a bit fatigued.

Upon reaching the woodland area, Kuang Shengtian decided to rest for a while.

"These brats sure know how to hide. It’s such a short distance, and they’ve set up checkpoints," Zhao Ping said somewhat frustratedly.

"Looks like we can’t underestimate these guys anymore. We’ve already lost over a hundred brothers. If you think about it, we are at a loss here."

Kuang Shengtian felt a bit angry thinking about this.

"Yeah, I wonder if there are other tricks waiting for us?" Zhao An said worriedly.

While chatting, they suddenly heard a "whoosh" sound. Kuang Shengtian looked up and was shocked to see a dark rain of arrows shooting toward them.

"Not good, it’s an ambush."

Kuang Shengtian hastily shouted.

But it was too late; a large number of soldiers were already hit and casualties were immense.

Ding Kong clenched his teeth, almost rushing out, but was held tightly by Ru Nian, managing to calm down.

"Ding Kong, don’t act impulsively. Think of the bigger picture and lure them over first," Ru Nian advised.

At this moment, Ding Kong nodded slightly as Ru Nian made a signal to the other junior brothers, and a group of them darted out, weaving through the trees.

Seeing this, Kuang Shengtian quickly arranged for archers to shoot. However, he suddenly realized the surroundings were everywhere, as it was part of Ru Nian’s planned diversion tactics, actually only about twenty people.

After a round of arrow shooting with no effect, Kuang Shengtian ordered everyone to advance while searching. A large group started to split into four squads, conducting a carpet search in all directions.

Ru Nian sneered, knowing the enemy was about to fall into the trap, and made a gesture indicating that everyone should prepare.

Soon, the enemy slowly entered the prearranged trap, and the timing was finally right. Ru Nian gave the order.

"Kill!"

Everyone started to fight back. Sharp wooden arrows shot from the bushes, ground snares and tree logs fell, and various pre-set hidden weapons rapidly made Kuang Shengtian’s troops suffer horrific casualties.

In the midst of chaos, Ru Nian darted into the fray, brandishing his sword to kill, while Ding Kong finally unleashed his suppressed anger, grabbing an enemy’s machete and cutting his way through, splattering blood across his face.

Soon, Kuang Shengtian’s army was severely crippled, and Zhao Ping and Zhao An quickly leapt forward, raising their swords to attack the Assassin Group disciples.

Due to the two’s unmatched martial arts skills and bravery, the Assassin Group’s disciples were quickly overwhelmed and began to retreat.

Seeing the situation change, Ru Nian immediately pulled Ding Kong back and commanded everyone to quickly retreat. Being skilled at maneuvering through the forest, they soon escaped Kuang Shengtian’s encirclement.

"Curse them, these brats have made me so angry. I want to kill every one of them," Ru Nian led the team away, and Kuang Shengtian yelled angrily.

"Young Master, please calm yourself. This is their territory; they must have set traps early on to await us."

Zhao Ping, being somewhat strategic, continued, "I believe we should stay alert for their attacks, then send a small unit ahead to scout, reducing our losses."

Kuang Shengtian saw sense in this and during the subsequent march, he sent twenty soldiers ahead to scout, positioning guards around to monitor all directions, then continued up the mountain steadily.

Only one last checkpoint remained, and Kuang Shengtian’s army still had over six hundred people, plus generals Zhao Ping and Zhao An, making Kuang Shengtian’s formation still very formidable.

Inside Good Sword Manor.

Chen Tianlong had been living comfortably for the past two days, but he felt uneasy as he hadn’t heard news from Wu Guangzu and Gu Yuxin.

"Mengting, I’d like to visit the Assassin Group to confirm if Third Brother is okay, and Gu Yuxin," Chen Tianlong said.

"Okay, let’s mention it to Dad later, then we’ll go to the Assassin Group," Wu Mengting nodded.

It was already around two or three in the afternoon, and after Wu Mengting discussed it briefly with her father, Wu Jian simply acknowledged, knowing Chen Tianlong’s concern for his friends, and agreed. So, the two set off toward the Assassin Group.....

At the Assassin Group.

Ru Nian returned with his junior brothers and began preparing for the final battle.

"To all our junior brothers, here I must be candid with everyone. We’ve lost around forty Assassin Group disciples already, and the next battle will be our last."

Ru Nian looked up at the sky, then turned back and continued, "Perhaps in the final battle, we may fail, and we all may perish. So at this last moment, if any disciples wish to leave, please step forward, I won’t force anyone."

"Swear to protect the Assassin Group to the death."

Several disciples shouted.

"Swear to protect the Assassin Group, stand with our brothers."

All the Assassin Group disciples shouted in unison.

At this moment, the grandeur among everyone was admirable; a group of warriors, determined to fight to the death to defend their home.

Meanwhile, Kuang Shengtian advanced steadily up the mountain, soon witnessing the beautiful scenery at the Assassin Group, along with massive imposing structures.

Kuang Shengtian laughed heartily, the desire to seize grew ever stronger.

"Indeed, Father was right; this truly is a Cultivation Sacred Land," Kuang Shengtian said.

"Yes, it will soon belong to us, haha," Zhao Ping chimed in, flattering.

"Troops, heed my command, prepare for the final battle, capture the Assassin Group in one strike and use it for our benefit," Kuang Shengtian turned back and shouted to the dense army behind.

"Yes! Young Master."

Everyone responded in unison.

With that, they quickened their pace, while fifty or so Assassin Group disciples stood waiting outside the gates, each filled with fighting spirit, willing to sacrifice.

Soon, Kuang Shengtian’s army reached the Assassin Group, facing the dozens of people ahead, Kuang Shengtian sneered contemptuously, "Haha, with just a few of you, you think to fight our hundreds of elite troops? I advise you to surrender, perhaps I’ll leave you a complete corpse."

The meaning was clear to everyone - surrender or not, it was death either way, only a matter of how painful that death would be.

"Hmph, you filthy scoundrel! Even if we die today, we shall defend our home. Sabina scoundrel, get off our mountain!" Ding Kong cursed.

"Haha, curse all you want, soon there won’t be a chance."

Saying this, he waved his hand, and Zhao Ping and Zhao An led the way.

Ru Nian hastily stepped forward, shouting, "Disciples, heed the command, Assassin Group Sword Array, form the formation!"