SFS Chapter 102 Reinforcements Have Arrived
Chapter 102 Reinforcements Have Arrived
Zhou Ning felt a chill run down his spine; the Iron Bones' defensive power was more than a level above that of the previous demon general.
Iron Bones grinned maliciously: "I told you, you can't hurt me."
He brandished his giant axe and charged towards Zhou Ning.
Each axe strike carried a sharp, piercing sound, as if it could split a mountain in two.
Zhou Ning did not engage in a direct confrontation, but instead engaged him in a battle of wits.
He knew that while Ironbone's defense was strong, his speed was his weakness.
By utilizing his speed advantage, we can find his weakness.
The two fought fiercely in front of the warehouse, their swords flashing and sparks flying.
Iron Bone's axe skills were fierce, but full of flaws.
Zhou Ning's swordsmanship was agile, and every strike was aimed at his vital points.
Finally, after dozens of rounds of fighting, Zhou Ning seized an opening in Tie Gu's defenses.
There was a small gap in the armor on his left side.
Right now.
Zhou Ning concentrated his true essence at the tip of his sword and used the "Demon Slayer Technique" to pierce the crevice with his sword.
"Pfft!"
The sword tip pierced through the iron armor and plunged into his left rib. Black blood gushed out.
"ah--!"
Tie Gu let out a miserable cry and staggered backward.
His eyes were filled with terror as he stared in disbelief at the wound on his chest.
"You...you actually..."
Zhou Ning gave him no chance to catch his breath, and slashed out with his sword again, aiming straight for his head.
Iron Bone wanted to dodge, but his body was no longer under his control.
"Snap!"
The blade severed his neck, and his head rolled to the ground.
His body swayed a few times before collapsing to the ground with a thud.
Upon seeing this, the other men in black robes scattered and fled in terror.
Zhou Ning did not give chase. He walked to the warehouse and cleaved the gate open with a single sword stroke.
The warehouse was filled with grain, weapons, talismans, and various supplies.
These are the lifeblood of the Black Mountain forces.
"Burn it," Zhou Ning said.
The monks behind him took out fire tinder and set the warehouse ablaze.
The fire raged and reduced the entire warehouse to ashes.
Zhou Ning led the group away from the valley.
When we returned to Qingfeng Temple, it was already dawn.
Han Wei was waiting for him in the main hall. When he saw him return, he was overjoyed.
"Young Master Zhou, did you succeed?"
Zhou Ning nodded: "The granary has been burned down. I've also killed Tiegu."
Han Wei held his hand tightly, his eyes filled with admiration.
"Young Master Zhou, you have performed another great service!"
Zhou Ning shook his head: "Lord Han, you're too kind. I couldn't have done it without everyone's help."
He paused, then continued, "Next, we need to destroy even more strongholds. As long as the Black Mountain Demon remains, the North will never have peace."
Han Wei nodded: "I have contacted more righteous sects. They have agreed to send reinforcements. The reinforcements will arrive in a few days."
Zhou Ning said, "Alright. Once the reinforcements arrive, we'll launch a general offensive."
In the days that followed, Zhou Ning, Han Wei, Xuan Zhenzi, and others led righteous cultivators and guards from the Demon Suppression Division to destroy several strongholds of the Black Mountain forces.
In every operation, Zhou Ning was at the forefront, fighting against demon generals and battling fiercely with men in black robes.
His swordsmanship became increasingly fierce, and his resolve in the Dao grew stronger.
His reputation is growing ever stronger in the righteous path.
The name "Master Zhou" has become synonymous with slaying demons and monsters.
On this day, Zhou Ning was practicing his sword on the back mountain when he suddenly heard a commotion coming from down the mountain.
He walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down, only to see a group of people walking up the mountain path.
Leading the group was an old Taoist priest dressed in a white robe, with white hair and beard, holding a whisk, and exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.
Behind him followed dozens of cultivators dressed in various colored Taoist robes, each with a powerful aura.
"Reinforcements have arrived." Zhou Ning was overjoyed.
He hurried down the mountain to meet him.
The old Taoist priest smiled slightly when he saw him: "You must be Zhou Ning? I am Yu Zhenzi from Qingcheng Mountain. I have long admired your name."
Zhou Ning quickly bowed and said, "Junior Zhou Ning greets Senior Yu Zhenzi."
Yu Zhenzi helped him up, looked him up and down, and nodded, saying, "Not bad, solid foundation, firm Dao heart. Yan Chixia has taken on a good disciple."
He paused, then continued, "I have brought fifty disciples from Qingcheng Mountain, all of whom are at least at the Foundation Establishment stage. There are also several elders at the Golden Core stage who are willing to lend you a hand."
Zhou Ning was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, senior!"
Yu Zhenzi waved his hand: "No need to thank me. Slaying demons and eliminating evil is simply our duty."
He led the group into Qingfeng Temple.
Xuanzhenzi and Han Wei were waiting in the main hall. When they saw Yuzhenzi, they immediately stood up and bowed.
"Senior Yuzhenzi, you've come in person?"
Yu Zhenzi nodded: "The matter of the Black Mountain Demon is far too significant. This humble Taoist cannot stand idly by."
The group sat down to discuss countermeasures.
Yu Zhenzi said, "Although the Black Mountain Demon is seriously injured, his strength should not be underestimated. We must make full preparations."
He took a map from his sleeve and spread it on the table.
"This is a detailed map of the interior of Black Mountain. I infiltrated Black Mountain in my younger days and have some knowledge of its terrain and restrictions."
Looking at the map, Zhou Ning felt a surge of admiration.
Senior Yu Zhenzi is indeed a man of great hidden talent.
Yu Zhenzi pointed to several locations on the map.
"These places are the core of the Black Mountain Demon's formation. As long as we destroy them, Black Mountain's defenses will collapse."
He looked at Zhou Ning: "Young Master Zhou, you have the highest cultivation level. I would like to ask you to lead a team to destroy the core of these formations."
Zhou Ning nodded: "Okay."
Han Wei said, "I will lead a team to launch a feint attack from the front to draw the Black Mountain Demon's attention."
Xuanzhenzi said, "I will lead a team to provide support and cover the rear."
Yu Zhenzi said, "I am stationed in the central command to direct the overall situation."
Everyone had a clear division of labor and made their own preparations.
Three days later, the general offensive began.
Zhou Ning led twenty of the most powerful cultivators around the back of Black Mountain.
Each of them wore an invisibility talisman, making them almost invisible in the night.
The mountain road was rugged and overgrown with thorns.
However, they all possessed cultivation and were quite fast.
After walking for about two hours, they arrived at the foot of a cliff.
The cliff is steep, hundreds of feet high, but the Black Mountain Demon's palace is located at the top.
"Climb up," Zhou Ning said.
He used his lightness skill to grab onto the crevices in the rocks and climb upwards.
Other cultivators followed suit.
It took them about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to climb up the cliff.
Above the cliff was a flat area.
On the flat ground stood a black palace, which was the sleeping quarters of the Black Mountain Demon.
At the palace gate stood two demon generals, each holding a large black sword.
Zhou Ning took out an invisibility talisman from his bag and stuck it to his chest.
His figure gradually blurred and disappeared into the night.
He quietly approached the palace and killed the two demon generals with a single sword strike.
"Walk."
He led the group and sneaked into the palace.
The interior of the palace was even more gloomy than the exterior.
Black flags hung on the wall, embroidered with hideous demon heads.
The ground was covered with black stone slabs, which were engraved with strange runes.
Zhou Ning walked along the corridor deeper into the corridor.
At the end of the corridor was a huge stone door.
The stone gate was engraved with complex runes and emitted a faint black light.
"The Black Mountain Demon is inside." Zhou Ning took a deep breath and pushed open the stone door.