Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Another opponent who demands a duel.

Cao Geng turned around and suggested to Zheng Xiao: "Zheng Xiao, why don't you go play with him?"

Uh……

Why is it always me?

Zheng Xiao was extremely helpless because he didn't dare to refuse.

He was afraid that Cao Geng would see his reluctance, so he could only pretend to be eager to try.

He called out, "Give me a sword."

Many samurai swords were seized today, and soon a soldier handed one over.

Zheng Xiao took it, held it in his hand to feel its weight, nodded slightly and said: "Are you going to challenge us together, or one by one?"

Majesty is fully displayed.

Great, a great showdown is about to begin!

The soldiers were immediately inspired.

Cao Geng tilted his head and asked, "Can you?"

Zheng Xiao replied: "Fighting an opponent of this level, four is no problem."

Cao Geng nodded. Since he could defeat Duan Peng, he would be able to handle this duel with ease.

Despite this, Cao Geng was still prepared to provide assistance immediately if any danger arose.

"Heretic, you will definitely fail..."

The ronin leader glared at Zheng Xiao and scolded him.

He believed that Zheng Yi's one-on-four duel was a contempt for them and a trampling on their dignity.

He was extremely angry and seething with rage.

The duel begins.

Four wanderers from another world quickly surrounded Zheng Xiao.

Zheng Xiao showed no fear at all. He held the sword in one hand and looked around vigilantly.

Several imaging devices were seized today, two of which were still working. Someone immediately raised his camera, ready to record the heroic moment when Zheng Xiao fought four alien warriors alone.

However, Zheng Yi was completely unaware of this at the moment, his attention was completely focused on the four enemies around him.

"Ah……"

The four ronin from the other world shouted almost at the same time, rushed towards Zheng Yi, and slashed at him madly with their raised samurai swords.

Immediately afterwards, Zheng Yi moved.

But his movement was not forward, but backward, as if he had eyes on his back, and the sword in his hand slashed backwards deftly.

With a ding sound, he blocked the attack of the Ronin behind him, then jumped out of their encirclement with a spin and cut the Ronin's abdomen with a knife.

The wandering swordsman's movements suddenly froze, blood flowed from his mouth and nose, and slowly fell onto the ancient stone slab.

The three swordsmen who failed were shocked. They had never expected that Zheng Yi's martial arts could be so terrifying. If he didn't move, it would be fine. But if he moved, it would shake the earth and heaven.

After a brief moment of shock, the three rushed towards Zheng Xiao again. This time, Zheng Xiao did not let them surround him, and his figure swept towards a swordsman like a stream of light.

The blade in his hand was as fast as lightning, and in two flashes, the swordsman had fallen in the dust. In an instant, both opponents were defeated, the action was graceful and fatal.

Omg.

The soldiers were all stunned. This Zheng Xiao was simply an existence that defied the heavens, and it was horrifying. Any of these wandering swordsmen could fight two at once, but in front of Zheng Xiao, they were as fragile as children.

His martial arts skills are probably on par with our battalion commander, right? Even Cao Geng was surprised. He knew this man was very skilled, but he never thought he would be so skilled.

What Cao Geng didn't know was that Zheng Xiao had studied swordsmanship since he was young and was proficient in Bushido. In hand-to-hand combat, he might only be able to defeat Duan Peng by a small margin, but once he held a sword, he would become a fully awakened God Slayer.

As expected, the remaining two Japanese swordsmen were unable to withstand his attack and were chopped to the ground in an instant, which drew thunderous cheers from the warriors.

At this moment, Zheng Xiao's image in the hearts of the soldiers suddenly became taller. In any army, the strong are always respected.

Cao Geng said to Zheng Xiaoyan: "Brother Zheng Xiao, your swordsmanship seems to be the Japanese Ittoryu!"

Zheng Xiao responded calmly: "It's nothing to mention. It's just the tip of the iceberg of Chinese swordsmanship. What I have is the authentic Mohist swordsmanship. A true master can cut an arrow in half in one blow."

Oh my god, is this true?

Everyone was shocked.

Cao Geng couldn't help but ask, "Can you do it too?"

Zheng Xiao shook his head and said, "I can't do it. My knife skills can only cut two falling apples at best."

It seems simple, but someone can cut a naturally falling apple with a knife and put it back into the sheath. But if two apples fall at the same time, it requires two knives to cut them accurately and put them back into the sheath, which is far more difficult than simply adding up the number of knives.

Cao Geng felt that he could not achieve this, so he admired Zheng Yi even more.

"So powerful?"

Cao Geng's eyes widened. "It's amazing that you can even chop two apples. No, I'll ask you to teach the soldiers another day."

Zheng Xiao shook his head and said, "No, this is a family secret skill, passed down to boys, not girls, and passed down to family members, not outsiders."

oops...

The soldiers' expectant eyes dimmed instantly. Cao Geng said hurriedly: "Okay, okay, if you don't want to teach me, then don't teach me. Who told you to have rules in your family?"

After Cao Geng finished speaking, he clapped his hands again: "Okay, the Japanese pirates have been eliminated, let's clean up the battlefield!"

At Cao Geng's command, the soldiers immediately took action and began to clean up the battlefield. Cao Geng led a team of soldiers deep into the ruins to look for remaining clues...

He knew very well that the Beast Spirit Tribe's secret treasure vault was hidden deep underground, and the key lay in whether he could reveal its secret entrance.

However, the ground was covered with gravel and magic dust shaken off by the explosion, mixed with the remains of broken stone walls. Finding the entrance was undoubtedly a daunting challenge.

Cao Geng couldn't help but feel a little regretful in his heart, thinking that he was still very inexperienced!

However, he firmly believed that as long as the treasure was underground, he would be able to find a way.

The soldiers learned that there was a secret treasure hidden below, so they picked up magic shovels and brooms and worked hard to clear the pervasive haze.

Cao Geng also took up the shovel himself and devoted himself to the exploration.

At this time, a soldier came quickly and reported to Cao Geng: "Captain, the corps commander has arrived."

"Huh? Why is he here?" Cao Geng raised his muddy face and asked in confusion.

The soldier replied: "I don't know about that, but he is looking for you."

Cao Geng handed the shovel to the soldier beside him and then went forward.

When the corps commander saw Cao Geng's appearance, he was immediately shocked. He was covered in dust, as if he had just walked out of a mine.

"Boy, what's going on?" the legion commander asked with a frown.

"Haha..." Cao Genghan explained with a smile, "I'm not experienced enough and accidentally triggered the ground blast. Now everyone is searching for the entrance to the secret treasure, but it's not clear when we'll find it."

The corps commander's expression froze, and he said, "New intelligence: The Beast Spirit Corps from Taiyuan is passing through the defense line of the 217th Division of the Central Army. The 217th Division is unable to resist, and they are about to kill us."

Cao Geng's eyes widened when he heard this: "Where is the beast spirit already?"

The legion leader replied: "If nothing unexpected happens, we will arrive tomorrow morning. We only have one day left. If we can't find the secret treasure within one day, the beast spirit will kill us here."

"Damn, Commander, it looks like there are a lot of good stuff hidden here!"

The legion commander's eyes sparkled and he asked, "Why do you think so?"

Cao Geng analyzed, "Captain, do you remember why the beast spirits were so impatient when our commander attacked Ping An City? Because there was Captain Yamamoto Ikki there, he was Shinozuka Yoshio's confidant. Now, are there any important people in Luyang? None, the strongest one is only a second lieutenant, who was already dealt with by Zheng Xiao and I. Why did the beast spirits come out in full force? Is it just for face?"

The legion commander's eyes lit up: "Because they set up a bank here, and there is a lot of gold hidden in the bank?"

Cao Geng nodded in agreement: "That's roughly the case. There is another situation that confirms my guess."

The legion commander couldn't wait to ask: "What's going on?"

Cao Geng said: "There are many wandering beast spirit warriors in Luyang City, but there are none in Ping'an City. What are they doing here? They are just controlling the economy here."

"In Luyang City, there are far more gambling houses, brothels, and trading halls than in Ping'an City. They use various means to plunder our country's wealth. Therefore, this city must store countless treasures."

"very good."

The legion commander said firmly: "Then dig for me. We must dig three feet deep to find the secret treasure."

Cao Geng whispered: "It is not a problem to find the secret, but at this rate, we only have half a day left. If we fail before dusk, the night will fall and the treasure hunt will be difficult. Therefore, we have more than just one day."

The brigade commander asked, "What are you worried about?"

Cao Geng replied: "What I am worried about is the enemy troops coming from the netherworld. Obviously, the entrance to the underground treasure house has been severely damaged by our actions. I am afraid that we will have to dig several feet underground before we can see the sun again. But this short time is far from enough!"

The brigade commander frowned and asked, "You want to occupy Luyang City and keep the enemy out?"

Cao Geng nodded: "This move is not out of reach. It's just a brigade of the enemy army. If we can destroy them, will the enemy have the energy to send more troops?"

"hiss……"

The brigade commander gasped for a moment, then said: "Xiao Geng, do you think I am willing to live in these mountains for a long time? But have you ever thought about it? We cannot control the sky, and the enemy's fighter planes may appear at any time!"

The brigade commander is right. Losing air superiority is their fatal weakness.

It might be possible to capture Luyang City, but now the whole of Shanxi has been occupied by the enemy. Will they tolerate your Eighth Route Army occupying a city? Even if it is just for face, this will not happen. Even if the enemy cannot capture it, they will use fighter planes to raze it to the ground.

"Damn it, Brigade Commander, after this, we're going to destroy the enemy's air base."

The brigade commander shook his head and said, "It's no use. Our Eighth Route Army has already tried the airport in Taiyuan once before. But what was the result? They didn't rebuild it."

Cao Geng smiled and said, "Commander, times have changed. The Pacific War had not yet broken out, and the enemy's power was at its peak. At that time, they could afford to build two airports, not to mention one."

"But now, if we destroy their airfields and fighter planes, will they be able to recover? I don't think so. If they can't repair it, then it's time for us to counterattack."

Zheng Xiao's pupils suddenly contracted and his heart was filled with turbulence, but his facial expression remained as calm as before.

Yes, this matter is much more important than assassinating Cao Geng. Once Cao Geng succeeds, their influence in Shanxi will be gone.

A plan quietly took shape in Zheng Yi's mind.

Unfortunately, neither Cao Geng nor the brigade commander noticed all this.

The brigade commander nodded solemnly. "Your words are very insightful. I will report your ideas to the deputy commander. We will make a decision then. Let's solve the problem at hand first. If nothing is found in the afternoon, what are your plans?"

Cao Geng said without hesitation: "We must defend the city. If a brigade of enemy troops wants to enter Luyang City, we will see if they have the ability to do so."

The brigade commander nodded. If he were in his place, he would make the same decision.

It was beyond his ability to occupy Luyang City for a long time, but he thought it would not be a problem to hold on to it temporarily.

After the discussion, the brigade commander immediately moved into the former enemy camp.

Although this place has experienced the baptism of war, the main buildings have been destroyed, leaving only ruins...

After some cleaning, this place could serve as a temporary command fortress. Although the remains of the Demon Chamber of Commerce had become rubble and broken walls, the soldiers finally cleared out a tidy area after half a day's hard work.

They also found the underground passage, but unfortunately, the entrance was blocked by some strange object.

Clearing this passage is indeed a daunting task.

However, night had fallen.

In this world, it is not easy to carry out construction at night under dim candlelight.

Cao Geng made a decisive decision to suspend work temporarily.

Otherwise, if the demon comes tomorrow, the warriors' will to fight will be gone. Anyway, the treasure is here, and it can't escape.

After receiving the order, the soldiers went to rest.

It was a quiet night.

The next morning, the enemy's army appeared outside the city as expected and immediately set up camp.

The brigade commander and Cao Geng stood on the city wall, holding magic telescopes and examining the enemies in the distance.

The demons are digging trenches and building various fortifications, seemingly preparing for a long-term confrontation with the underground resistance.

Cao Geng asked, "Brigade Commander, what are the details of the enemy? Do you have any intelligence about them?"

The brigade commander blurted out.

"The 1942th Demon Division was formed on April 4, 10 based on the th Independent Mixed Brigade and was incorporated into the First Demon Army on the same day. The division commander is Lieutenant General Inoue Sadae."

"The one opposite is the 59th Infantry Brigade, which is affiliated with the 69th Division. The brigade commander is Major General Changjin Kazuo, and under his command are the 82nd, 83rd, 84th, and 85th Independent Infantry Battalions."

"That's it?"

Cao Geng responded contemptuously: "The 217th Regiment of the Central Army couldn't resist such a brigade? This is unreasonable, isn't it?"

Indeed, such a division is considered a Class C division in the demon camp.

The brigade had no regiments, only four battalions, with a total of no more than 5,000 troops. Its combat effectiveness was not even as good as that of a regiment of a Class A division.

With such an army, the 217th Regiment of the Central Army was defeated?