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

Hearing this, the brigade commander and the chief of staff couldn't help laughing out loud.

After all, Cao Geng's worries seemed a little naive.

War is no joke. Why would the Shadow Clan travel dozens of miles to wreak havoc on the villagers for no reason?

Moreover, even if they passed an empty village during their march, they would not specifically search for villagers for pleasure. The cost was too high and there was no benefit.

The brigade commander smiled gently and said, "Naughty boy, your suggestion is good, but it should be more practical. Even if the Shadow Tribe does not go to those villages, we have guardians stationed there. Once the Shadow Tribe approaches, the villagers will evacuate to a safe place in advance, so you can rest assured!"

Cao Geng looked embarrassed, but he did not forget to remind her: "There are many military families living in Xiaocao Village, right? If I remember correctly, Duan Peng's mother also lives here."

In Cao Geng's memory, in the book "Dawn", Duan Peng and Feng Xingzhe once visited his mother in Xiaocaozhuang together.

The brigade commander and the chief of staff looked at each other and smiled.

"I'm talking to you. I thought you were worried about something! Don't worry. Xiaocao Village has been listed as a key protection area. There is a whole company of guardians stationed there. Even if the Shadow Clan attacks, the villagers can quickly retreat to the depths of the dense forest to ensure their safety."

"That's it!"

After hearing their assurances, Cao Geng finally felt relieved.

At dawn the next day, the messenger from the alchemy workshop had been waiting for a long time.

Cao Geng felt helpless. Since he had made a promise, he could not break it easily.

When leaving, Zhou Xueman and Li Yueying came to see him off. After bidding them farewell, Cao Geng boarded the gorgeous carriage sent by the alchemy workshop and embarked on an unknown journey.

call……

Watching Cao Geng's carriage go away, the brigade commander took a deep breath and felt relieved.

This young man was always restless. It was rare for him to go to the alchemy workshop obediently.

The brigade commander never expected that fate would play a huge irony on him. Soon, a huge change that even he could not cope with would come.

Cao Geng soon found himself sent to a village hidden in the mountains, which made him full of doubts.

The Alchemy Workshop is hidden in such a remote mountain village?

After getting off the bus, I realized that the alchemy workshop was not located in the village.

The village is just a place where some colleagues live. This is the outpost of the front line...

Flying with the wind, Cao Geng followed the guide into the secluded path leading to the mysterious peak. The path was winding and rugged. After walking for a long time, he still didn't see the legendary Alchemy Temple. Cao Geng couldn't help but feel confused, as if he had stepped into a maze of illusion.

Finally, ahead, Cao Geng saw several familiar faces and several mysterious travelers waiting eagerly.

Sure enough, Zhang Wanhe led the warriors to greet them, and along with them were the sages who had forged the magic crystal with Cao Geng in the Alchemy Temple.

The rest of the people were unknown to Cao Geng.

As soon as Zhang Wanhe saw Cao Geng, he burst into laughter and walked forward briskly.

"Hahaha……"

Zhang Wanhe held Cao Geng's hand tightly and said, "My dear brother Cao! I have been waiting for you to come here day and night."

Cao Geng shook his hand and said, "Brother Zhang, what's the reason? Aren't you a great man in the mountains?"

"Nonsense, my dear brother. I am celebrating your arrival, not the Lord of the Alchemy Temple. Come, let me introduce you. This is Old Ma, Ma De. He is the helmsman of the Alchemy Temple. From now on, any doubts can be answered by looking for him."

Damn?

Cao Geng was confused. Is this really your name?

Ma Denai is a middle-aged man, about the same age as Zhang Wanhe, with a plain face. If he were not wearing a gorgeous wizard robe, he would look like a country scholar.

Cao Geng hurriedly shook hands with him and said, "Mr. Ma, I will need your guidance in the future!"

Ma De replied, "You are too kind, Lord Cao Geng. From now on, if you need anything, you can ask me and I will not refuse."

Cao Geng said: "That's great. I have a small wish. I can study here and have delicious food for three meals a day. Is that okay?"

hiss……

Ma De was speechless for a moment. Are delicacies served here every day? Even a jackpot of gold and silver is hard to come by.

Seeing this, Cao Geng shook his head helplessly.

Cao Geng said: "Forget it, Mr. Old Ma, don't worry. Quickly gather your scholars to help me, and draw the magic scroll within a month. Finish the work as soon as possible and leave as soon as possible. It's a pity to have no delicious food to accompany the meal. As the master of the temple, why do you do this?"

Seeing Cao Geng's expression, a middle-aged man could no longer bear it and stepped out to say, "Sir Cao Geng, we are here for a mission, not for comfort. It is not difficult to get delicious food. You can really draw magic scrolls. No matter what you need, I will prepare it for you."

Forehead?

Cao Geng was just a joke, who is this person?

Ma De said hurriedly: "Mr. Cao Geng, this is Engineer Yang, he will lead the team to assist you."

Oh!

Cao Geng suddenly realized, could it be that he encountered another challenger?

Cao Geng stretched out his hand and shook hands with Engineer Yang, saying, "Engineer Yang, I will need your guidance in the future!"

Forehead?

Engineer Yang was stunned and didn't know what to do for a moment.

Most importantly, he was devoted to studying magic and was not good at interpersonal communication.

I had some complaints about Cao Geng, but when I heard these words, I didn't know how to respond.

Cao Geng was speechless. They were just a few old-fashioned people. Why were all the people I met such people?

Cao Geng followed Ma De and his party into the mysterious Dark Mountains, and soon arrived at the entrance of a cave hidden in the stone wall.

Cao Geng's heart was filled with ripples and he couldn't help but sigh.

"This... this can't be true, Lao Ma? Are you messengers from the royal city, or ancient cave dwellers? Why do you live in the belly of the mountain?"

They found it difficult to understand the meaning of the envoy from the royal city, but the three words "cave dweller" were obviously a bit mocking.

Mad's cheeks were tinged with embarrassment.

Zhang Wanhe stepped forward quickly and eased the atmosphere, saying, "Cao Geng, this is not because we are homeless. Once upon a time, we were afraid of the Dark Winged Demon Eagles. But now, all this is thanks to you, who turned the enemy's sky castle into ashes. Before the enemy rebuilds its nether nest, we no longer have to worry about the threat of those Iron Feathered Demon Wings."

Hearing Zhang Wanhe's words, Cao Geng couldn't help feeling a little ashamed.

They led Cao Geng deep into the deep cave, where inside was a passage created by ancient magic, and on both sides were spaces carved by ancient stonemasons.

Of course, there are many naturally formed parts among them, but they have all been repaired by skilled craftsmen and incorporated with the brilliance of magic.

Cao Geng looked around and saw some craftsmen in workshops assembling mysterious alchemical tools that were flashing strange lights.

Others were combining ancient magical weapons and chanting ancient spells.

Cao Geng's heart moved slightly, and he stepped inside, but found that the truth was not what he thought.

Oh, I thought they had mastered the secret of forging, but in fact they were breaking down old soldiers and reorganizing new ones.

That is, dismantle usable parts from discarded weapons, assemble them onto damaged weapons, and revive them through alchemy.

Cao Geng was deeply shocked by this.

"Old Zhang! After so many years, your skills haven't improved at all!"

Zhang Wanhe looked quite embarrassed and whispered, "I have no choice but to make a living by not improving my skills. Otherwise, why would I bother you to come?"

Cao Geng nodded and asked, "Old Ma, where is my secret room?"

"This way please, this way please, follow me..."

Old Ma eagerly led the way and led Cao Geng into a large secret room.

Cao Geng looked around and could only smile bitterly in agreement.

This is a huge room carved out of the rock. There are tables and chairs inside. The tables are piled with thick files and books, revealing that this is the temple where the alchemists work. The air is filled with the scent of magic.

If you want them to help you, you naturally need to be in the same room with them.

Cao Geng had no choice but to accept the situation since it had come to him!

Initially, these alchemists did not take Cao Geng seriously. However, two days later, one scroll after another slowly unfolded from Cao Geng's hands.

At first, they scoffed at the drawings and laughed at them.

However, Cao Geng's words left the whole audience speechless.

"I have only sketched out the outline. The exact measurements are not clear yet. I only know the rough numbers. The exact values ​​will depend on you. Otherwise, what is the point of summoning you here?"

After these words were spoken, the alchemists did not dare to neglect them.

Upon closer inspection, if these parts were measured in proportion, they could indeed be made into a simple mechanical giant structure that contained powerful magic.

So they began to cooperate with Cao Geng strictly.

With the drawing of blueprints and their wisdom, a simple mechanical giant structure slowly took shape, full of the mysteries of alchemy and magic.

At this time, on the front line where Li Yunlong was located, a snake-like trench stretched across a vital area, blocking the enemy's way forward.

The general of the enemy's 62nd Division, Yoshio Hongo, was furious.

He jumped off the giant lion, holding a crystal telescope, and stared at the mist lingering on the distant hills.

"Well, that's the realm of the Shadow Elves."

Yoshio Hongo slowly put down the crystal prism and turned to Nakajima Tokutaro, the leader of the 63rd Shadow Mages beside him: "Ahead is the territory of the Shadow Elves. The specific tribes are still a mystery. Send a scouting team to go deep into the territory and assess their strength. If we are stronger than the others, we will conquer this dark land in one fell swoop; otherwise, we will set up camp here and wear down their will with a protracted battle."

"Yes, my lord."

Nakajima Tokutaro responded with a respectful salute, then turned around, his figure blending into the shadows and quickly leaving.

Not long after, Nakajima Tokutaro showed up in his Shadow Mage Corps, and the four captains assembled instantly.

"Captain, we can vaguely see signs of shadow elves ahead. Should we attack or retreat?"

One of the captains asked, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

Nakajima Tokutaro raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "Retreat? Why are we here? Listen carefully, everyone, the time to perform meritorious deeds has come. Who is willing to be the first ray of light at dawn and be the pioneer to open the way?"

Yoshitaka Yuri, the captain of the 11th Shadow Mages Squadron, stepped forward without hesitation: "Captain, I am willing to be the vanguard and lead the light of victory."

Takahashi Nosuke, the captain of the 12th Battalion, followed closely behind: "Captain, please allow the 12th Battalion to bear the brunt of the attack!"

The other two captains were unwilling to fall behind and volunteered to take on the responsibility of being the vanguard.

According to past experience, these shadow elves are not strong enough to pose a threat.

Looking back, when Li Yunlong captured the Shadow City, all the enemy forces that blocked his way were either completely crushed or fled in defeat.

Therefore, the obstacles before them were nothing more than a training feast for the Shadow Mage.

The real battle will only take place when you reach the top of Norris, which is the stage for life and death.

Therefore, the Shadow Mages were full of fighting spirit.

Nakajima Tokutaro nodded with satisfaction, feeling deeply gratified by the enthusiasm of the four captains.

"Yuri Yoshitaka, you lead the eleventh brigade ahead. I will provide you with continuous support from the rear with the Fiery Technique. I look forward to you bringing back a brilliant victory."

"As you command, Commander."

Yoshitaka Yuri cheered up, agreed solemnly, then turned around and rushed away like an arrow.

Behind the Shadow Legion's defense line, in an ancient magic tower.

Li Yunlong stared at the magic crystal ball in his hand, closely monitoring the every move of the shadow magician in front of him.

"Ha, Zhang Dabiao, did you see clearly? The Shadow Mage is about to launch an offensive. Notify our elemental summoners that once the Shadow Mage releases the bombardment, immediately cast the sealing spell to bind them. Remind Zhang Weihua to control the strength and not to be too violent, so as not to disturb the Shadow Mage."

Indeed, no matter how fierce the infantry battle is, the Shadow Mage Legion will not collapse easily. However, if the power of the Elemental Summoner is too amazing, it will definitely make the Shadow Mage wary.

If the Shadow Mage is scared away, the battle will lose its fun.

After all, Li Yunlong went through a lot of hardships to find this perfect opportunity. If the Shadow Mage escapes, who will he fight against?

Zhang Dabiao put down the crystal ball in his hand and replied, "Captain, don't worry, I know what to do. I will convey the order to Cao Huaibao and Duan Peng immediately."

As for the Shadow Mage, he still uses the traditional strategy and launches a round of magic bombardment before charging.

Soon, the sound of the Shadow Mage's artillery was deafening, and magic bullets streaked across the night sky like meteors, pouring down towards the Shadow Elves' position.

"Rumble, rumble..."

"Rumble, rumble..."

For a moment, the Shadow Elves' position was filled with smoke and the earth was shaking.

"Well, everything went as planned..."

Yoshitaka Yuri held the crystal ball tightly, observing it carefully, with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Evil demons, retreat. I will use my power to break your darkness. Listen to my command, brave men. Now is the time to charge. While the shadow followers have not yet awakened, we must flatten the altar and purify this land. Do you understand?"

Yoshitaka Yuri put down the crystal ball that was gleaming with ancient magic and stood on an ancient stone tower, and his voice echoed like thunder.

Although the ghost knight below said nothing, the faint light flickering in his eyes seemed to be answering.

Suddenly, Yoshitaka Yuri's pupils contracted sharply.

Because he sensed that several light bullets containing powerful force were attacking their Ghost Legion altar.

Immediately afterwards, a deafening explosion was heard from the altar.

"The evil demons retreat, the time has come, warriors, charge——"

Yoshitaka Yuri quickly pulled out the magic wand inlaid with mysterious runes, commanded his ghost knight, and began a thunderous charge.

In an instant, the Ghost Knights surged like a tide and rushed towards the altar.

At the same time, on the altar, when the power of the light bullet dissipated, the shadow guards emerged from their hidden places.

They raised their staffs, forming an indestructible magical defense wall, searching for the Ghost Knight.

Cao Huaibao shouted loudly: "Comrades, don't panic. The strength of these ghost knights is not much stronger than the fallen. Aim first and then attack. Do you hear me? Do not attack without my order."

The guards held their staffs tightly, waiting for Cao Huaibao's orders.

And in front, facing the motionless Shadow Guards, a thousand Ghost Knights became more and more anxious and rushed forward like stray dogs.

While the Shadow Guards were not making any moves, they tried to gain some distance.

Eighty meters, seventy meters, sixty meters.

The Shadow Guard has not yet made a move.

The Ghost Riders are even more violent.

An officer drew his wand and shouted: "Charge—"