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

“No need to worry.”

The deputy general placed his hands on the table and stared at the fantasy map on the sand table.

After a long while, he said, "Looking at this picture, the evil spirits came from the Dragon City, and the first place they would attack must be the Glorious City. I guess their main target of attack is also here."

The Pope nodded in agreement. "Indeed, the fortress where Brother Chen is located is very conspicuous. They will never miss this obvious target and go deep into the forest to look for us."

Indeed, it is more difficult to fight in a dense forest, there is no doubt about that.

The deputy general nodded: "Indeed, the key lies in Brother Chen's fortress. As long as we can hold on, the demons will not be able to pose a threat to us."

If we can't even achieve such a grand goal, let alone other places.

It can be inferred that the core of this battle is the City of Glory.

If the City of Light falls, the demons will attack from all directions more fiercely, thus dispersing their forces and encircling the Temple of Light.

If the City of Light holds firm, the main force of the demons will be trapped here and will not dare to easily go deep into the dense forest.

The elder nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "Correct, we don't need to retreat. With our strength, why should we fear the invasion of evil spirits? This battle must make them suffer so much that they will completely give up the idea of ​​committing crimes again. Only in this way can our paladins develop safely and strengthen the power of light."

"Ah."

The deputy commander nodded solemnly and said, "Whether to start a war is not something we can decide on our own. We must consult Chen's will before making a decision."

The elder echoed, "That's true. Chen is the key to our success or failure."

The deputy commander said resolutely: "Good, I will talk to him personally and listen to his intentions."

Soon, a mysterious communication was connected, which was a whisper from the underworld.

The two sides talked for a long time, and their words were filled with the breath of ancient magic, but in the end they could not reach a conclusion.

The deputy commander explained the situation in detail to Commander Chen. How could such a major event be decided with just one word?

Commander Chen hung up the phone, stared at the Chief of Staff and the Political Commissar, and said solemnly: "The deputy commander sent a message that the enemy from the Nether Realm is coming."

The Chief of Staff asked anxiously, "What are the details?"

Commander Chen said, "The Demon Lord of the Nether Realm has drawn the thirty-fifth and fifty-ninth Nether Masters from the Abyss, and combined them with the sixty-two Nether Masters of the First Nether Realm. A total of three Nether Masters are besieging us, intending to annihilate our entire army of Holy Knights. What do you think?"

The Chief of Staff asked, "What do the superiors think?"

Commander Chen replied: "According to the deputy commander, we are unwilling to evacuate this time. However, once the war breaks out, we will be a fortress. The ghost force we face may be no less than a ghost division. So the deputy commander asked us, do you want to fight?"

The Chief of Staff thought for a moment and asked, "Who is the most likely person we will encounter?"

Commander Chen replied: "It should be the 62nd Ghost Master."

The chief of staff nodded, he felt the same way, because the 62nd Ghost Master was the closest to here.

The Chief of Staff quickly obtains the information of the ghost master.

The 62nd Ghost Division was led by Ghost Commander Hongo Yufu and Chief of Staff Ueno Yushin.

It is composed of the Fourth Brigade and the Sixth Brigade of the Underworld.

When it was organized, the ghost power was 11,676, and each independent ghost soldier brigade had a ghost power of 1,233.

After reading this information, the Chief of Staff thought: "Fight! Why not? With the current strength of my brigade, it is more than enough to fight against a You Division."

Indeed, if he had not fought this battle, he would not have dared to call himself a warrior in the future.

The Netherworld has lost its soaring giant bird, and this Netherworld Master has no ground-walking iron beast, and only has the strength of this tiny Class C Netherworld Master. Sending Cao Geng's nine battalions to attack is enough to make them collapse.

This is a soul sent here for sacrifice, why not fight?

Commander Chen nodded, and he was also willing to fight. However, he was not as optimistic as the Chief of Staff.

"Chief of Staff, if the two ghost masters from the ghost world come rushing in and vow to seize the holy land, how should we respond?"

Yes, this place is indeed a strategic location, and any kind of variables could happen.

The Chief of Staff stared at the ancient map on the parchment scroll and said in a deep voice: "This is absolutely impossible. Judging from the astrological map, the 59th Division still has a chance of survival. But the 35th Division is far away in the netherworld! There is absolutely no way they can fight us directly."

Brigade Commander Chen quickly took the ancient records of the two divisions and studied them carefully. Indeed, the 35th Division was stationed in the ancient city of Netherworld.

If they want to confront each other directly, they can only do so by crossing the dark forest and going around to the holy land.

Brigade Commander Chen nodded in agreement: "Well, we will implement this strategy and defeat them completely."

Independent Corps.

The lights were on in Li Yunlong's secret room.

Zhao Gang rushed into Li Yunlong's command post with a roll of parchment in his hand.

"Old Li, Old Li, look, this is today's newspaper. Look, this is great news!"

Li Yunlong was sitting cross-legged by the fire, savoring the tears of the elves.

He raised his head in confusion, took the parchment and said, "Old Zhao, what makes you so excited?"

Zhao Gang replied, "You will know after reading it yourself."

Li Yunlong took it in confusion, took a look at it, and was shocked, as if he had inhaled a breath of bitter cold wind.

"No, I don't know all these runes. Would you mind reading them to me?"

Zhao Gang said angrily, "I always advised you to read more ancient books, but you never listened. Is it too late to regret now?"

Li Yunlong said shamelessly: "With Lao Zhao by my side, what's the point of me knowing runes? Being able to wield a sword is enough."

Zhao Gang glanced at it and read out helplessly: "Commendation order, my brave Eighth Route Knights warrior Cao Geng, single-handedly destroyed the enemy's flying fortress... This matter has been submitted to the Emperor of Heaven. The article mentions your reputation, Li Yunlong. Ha, our single-handed knight group resounded throughout the world today. Not only the land of northern Shanxi was shaken, but the reputation spread far and wide, and all realms heard it. Ha..."

"Wonderful, this is a happy event! Ha... This time, the Zhongyang Army and the Jinsui Army will be extremely jealous. Ha... Come, Lao Zhao, let's celebrate with immortal wine... But, monk, summon Cao Geng quickly, we need to share the glory with him."

Zhao Gang said, "Your celebration is just about drinking immortal wine? Can it be a little more elegant? I have a plan. What do you think? Let's hold a meeting to praise the victory. Let the whole army know and let Cao Geng go on stage to give a speech, telling the epic of his conquest and sharing his experience. Let the soldiers listen, okay?"

Li Yunlong nodded and laughed, "Good, this is a very good strategy, very good."

At this moment, a bronze horn-like voice transmitter sounded.

Li Yunlong quickly stood up and answered the call.

"This is the Independent Knights. Who is the honorable envoy?"

The voice of the brigade commander immediately came through the microphone.

"Li Yunlong, your main force will be transferred to Da Cao Lingjing immediately. There will be a major battle."

Li Yunlong was stunned. How could there be such a good job?

He asked loudly, "Brigade Commander, what does this mean?"

The brigade commander replied, "The three great demon corps are coming to attack. This time we will not retreat, but will confront them head-on. Your independent knight corps will be the main force. Are you excited?"

"Oh, my Grand Brigadier, thank you so much! It has been a long time since our independent knights have participated in a large-scale holy war."

"Don't be long-winded. I don't have time to chat here. Quickly dispatch your troops here. After you are done, come to Luyang Fairyland and I will grant you the divine will of war."

"Yes, Master Brigadier, I will live up to your sacred mission."

Li Yunlong puffed out his chest and swore an oath...

The warriors of the Independent Knights quickly assembled to prepare for the upcoming trial. The air was filled with tension and anticipation, and Li Yunlong's desire for victory burned even more fiercely. He knew that this battle was not only a blow to the evil, but also a test of their own strength, an opportunity to show their courage and wisdom to all realms.

As night fell, Li Yunlong led his elite troops quietly towards the Da Cao Spirit Realm. Under the starry sky, they were like sneaking ghosts, silently shuttling across the mysterious land. Each knight tightly grasped the magic sword in his hand, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Finally, the outline of Da Cao Lingjing appeared in the dawn. Li Yunlong ordered them to hide, and they hid in the ancient forest and dark bushes, waiting for the best time to come. The evil demon's camp was in the distance, and the light of the campfire appeared and disappeared from time to time, as if hinting at their vigilance and fear.

"Everyone get ready," Li Yunlong's deep voice echoed among the troops, "Wait for my signal, and attack in one go, catching them off guard!"

When the first rays of morning light tore through the night, the sky was covered with golden waves. Li Yunlong stood on the top of the mountain, holding not an ordinary long sword, but a magic weapon forged from star fragments - the Dragon Roar Sword. At his command, the Independent Corps, like a giant beast awakened from the netherworld, launched a thunderous charge towards the evil spirit corps. The battlefield was instantly covered with magic and flames, and the collision of light and darkness wrote a series of legends.

In that endless battle, the independent army showed unimaginable strength and tenacity. Cao Geng, the warrior who once killed the evil dragon in the abyss, is now reborn like a phoenix. His figure is like a shadow on the battlefield, and every sword he strikes is a judgment on evil. Li Yunlong leads the way, and every swing of his sword is accompanied by a tremor in the earth. His heroic name resounds through the sky at this moment.

The battle lasted for a day and a night until the dawn, when the Independent Legion finally won the fateful battle. The remains of the evil spirit legion were scattered all over the land, but the flag of the Independent Legion still stood proudly, bathed in the light of victory.

After the battle, Li Yunlong stood on the ruins of the battlefield, looking at the rising sun, with unprecedented passion in his heart. He knew that this victory belonged not only to them, but also to this cursed but still tenacious land and to the warriors who had sacrificed their lives here.

After returning to Ghostlight City, Li Yunlong and his warriors were cheered by the whole city. Although the Central Army and the Alien Alliance were jealous, they could not deny the bravery of the Independent Corps. At the celebration, Cao Geng's heroic feat was praised, and Li Yunlong was even named the Guardian Paladin.

However, Li Yunlong knows that true glory is not something that can be enjoyed by an individual alone, it lies in protecting this land and protecting the lives here. He knows that there are endless challenges on the road ahead, but he and every soldier of the Independent Corps will move forward fearlessly, for this land, for light and hope, they will never give up.

From then on, the legend of the independent army spread across the continent and became an eternal myth in the hearts of countless people.

Li Yunlong put down the Star Stone communicator and let out a low and majestic laugh.

Zhao Gang frowned and asked, "Old Li, why are you so happy?"

"Ha ha..."

Just as Li Yunlong was about to explain, Cao Geng and Monk Wei rushed in like the wind.

"Captain, Political Commissar, why are you summoning me?"

"You've arrived just in time, monk. Quickly notify all the generals to gather in the council hall."

A wise light flashed in Li Yunlong's eyes, and then he pulled Cao Geng over, and the two sat at the ancient wooden table.

"Cao Geng, something big has happened!"

Cao Geng's eyes fixed, and he asked, "Captain, what's the big deal?"

Li Yunlong replied, "A great war is approaching, and three armies of evil spirits are approaching, and they seem to be coming for you."

Cao Geng's face darkened: "How can this be a happy event?"

The invasion of the three armies of evil spirits is undoubtedly a harbinger of disaster.

Who would have thought when another migration would happen? This land has just become peaceful!

Li Yunlong said: "Don't worry, we will not retreat, we will confront the evil spirits head-on. The brigade commander ordered the independent regiment to defend the entrance to the Nether Forest. You are familiar with the terrain, so the important task of guiding this time is left to you."

"No."

Cao Geng said: "Three armies of evil spirits are coming, aren't you afraid?"

Li Yunlong responded: "I am afraid of them. I am afraid they will not come. The power of the demons today is weaker than that of the Sakata Company in the past. Each army has only more than 10,000 demon soldiers, no pterosaurs and no magic crystal cannons. With this meager force, let alone my brigade, the Duli Regiment alone is enough to fight against one army."

"Ha, these demons don't know our details, and they rashly attack us, which is simply putting themselves in a desperate situation. After the war, the Duli Group will at least double its military strength."

"I have been ordered to fight this demon head-on. We must strike hard at its body and make it dare not act rashly again. Only then can we, the Eighth Route Army, enjoy development in peace."

Zhao Gang nodded in agreement: "It is true. The demons do not know our strength yet. We must not miss this opportunity. Therefore, we must win a victory to deter the other side."

Cao Geng nodded, but felt vaguely uneasy.

This feeling was like a warning before a crisis, but Cao Geng couldn't figure out what was so strange.

After thinking for a moment, perhaps it was because the plot was no longer under his control?

Indeed, Cao Geng was full of confidence in the past because he had a deep understanding of the story.

Now, due to the influence of time travel, various unknown variables have come one after another. The situation has exceeded his ability to foresee.

Or is that why I feel the throbbing in my heart?

At this moment, Cao Geng could only comfort himself.

The army was ready to go, with only one company left in Yushugou.

Cao Geng once again drove the giant dragon chariot given by Chu Yunfei, carrying Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Yang Xiuqin and leading the way.

The chariot roared forward and soon arrived at the Secret Town of Shadow.

A checkpoint suddenly appeared in front of us.

Cao Geng frowned, realizing that this place was set up by the Jinsui Guards...

Cao Geng turned to ask Li Yunlong: "Captain, what do they want to do by setting up a magic barrier at the border?"

Li Yunlong said: "Chu Yunfei is really going too far. He placed two large magician teams in our territory. Isn't this provoking a war? The matter has not been resolved yet."

After hearing this, Cao Geng understood everything. He patted the horse's buttocks lightly, and the chariot accelerated rapidly.

However, the obstacles ahead have already been set up. If Cao Geng breaks through like this, it will definitely cause a disaster.

Cao Geng pulled the reins and said to Li Yunlong and others, "Commissar, you don't need to intervene in this matter. I will handle it."

Cao Geng got out of the car with a frosty face and asked sternly: "Who are you? Why are you building a demon barrier here? Who gave you the right?"

These members of the Northern Guardian Corps did not recognize Cao Geng at all. The captain shouted, "We are from the 1st Battalion of the 388th Regiment of the Northern Guardian Corps. We are setting up the magic barrier here to follow the orders of our superiors. The area ahead is our protection area. Please accept the inspection."

Cao Geng did not want to embarrass the soldiers, so he shouted, "My name is Cao Geng. Is your commander named Wu Ziqiang? Call him to see me immediately."

Cao Geng?

The soldiers of the Northern Guard Corps were shocked when they heard this.

Although he has never seen Cao Geng in person, his legend is widely circulated among the Northern Guardian Corps!

Especially in recent days, the rumors have become even more widespread, saying that one person single-handedly broke into the Demon Fortress. Who could not admire such a brave man?

The captain swallowed hard and asked cautiously, "Sir, is this really Cao Geng?"

"Nonsense, who dares to pretend? Go quickly and summon your commander to come to see you immediately, otherwise I will be furious."

boom......

The warriors of the Northern Guard Legion were stunned.

Is this really the legendary powerful man?

The two Northern Defenders warriors galloped away quickly.

Cao Geng shouted loudly: "I am only waiting for the moment when the moon turns. If there is no one to be seen after the moon turns, I will bind you with magic."

After saying this, Cao Geng returned to the gold-lined carriage and waited for good news.

Although Cao Geng knew that Li Yunlong had a secret method to resolve this dilemma, now that the magic power was in the midst of a confrontation, he had no patience to wait for Li Yunlong's gentle approach.

Indeed, in Cao Geng's opinion, Li Yunlong's approach was too gentle.

Cao Geng pursues thunderous means to resolve crises with absolute power.

Back to the topic, the two Northern Guardian warriors hurried back to the headquarters.

He broke into Wu Ziqiang's study.

When Wu Ziqiang saw it, he immediately felt unhappy.

"What happened to make you so flustered? You really lost your manners."

The two warriors, running out of breath, said hurriedly: "Commander, something is wrong. A man who calls himself Cao Geng appeared beside our boundary stone and asked you to come and meet him. He only gave us the moment of the moon. If you fail to arrive in time, he will take action."

boom......

Wu Ziqiang was stunned.

Cao Geng, he was too familiar with this name.

If Cao Geng had not eliminated Qian Bojun back then, his goal of securing the position of commander of the First Battalion would probably still be out of reach.

The most important thing is that he cannot fight against Cao Geng!

"Let's go and find out."

Wu Ziqiang went out and immediately rode on his spirit horse, galloping towards the guardian stone like lightning.