Summon Wen Lingguan?

Everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

Even Cheng Jianxin was drawn in by the discussion.

"Are you confident?"

The Kun Dao by the side was rather skeptical.

This Kun Dao, with the name Lan Chen Zi, though she appears to be just an inconspicuous middle-aged Daoist Nun, she is actually proficient in divination and is a core strength within the sect.

Her doubts were not without reason.

The "Bing Ding Ghost Talisman" is a well-known Magic Artifact, known to all on Qingcheng Mountain, yet the Fengdu lineage is still in decline.

The first reason is the strict rules of this Magic Veins.

The second is that the spells are difficult to learn.

With the "Bing Ding Ghost Talisman," one can summon Wen Lingguan.

This technique is akin to a devastating weapon, but only a few of the first generation inheritors could use it, and it has since become increasingly difficult.

Now, it only exists in ancient records.

The disciples of Qingcheng Mountain sometimes joke privately, saying that this incense sentiment, like human relationships, fades with use.

The first-generation ancestors could summon with a single call.

Later disciples couldn't be bothered to respond.

Now that Li Yan wishes to use this technique, it's inevitable that they doubt.

Setting aside their safety, should anything go wrong, and the demon successfully takes the Nine Tripod, many in Shu will inevitably perish or be injured.

At such times, no one dares to be careless.

"Worry not, everyone, it will be fine."

With a calm expression, Li Yan slightly cupped his hands.

Seeing his certainty, the others from Qingcheng Sect also felt unsure and turned their gaze to Mingshanzi.

Mingshanzi looked at them and said solemnly, "I trust Young Hero Li, he is a man of his word and wouldn't act rashly on such crucial matters, so let's proceed with the plan, our time is limited..."

With the plan settled, everyone immediately dispersed into action.

Zhao XianDa and several garrison generals regrouped the troops.

Currently, Chengdu is filled with Evil Qi, like a mad dream, though not fatal, all the soldiers were not in the best state after entering.

In addition, some were injured by the crazed citizens, and some even harbored fear, wishing to secretly escape.

In times of crisis, true heroism is revealed.

After Zhao XianDa's impassioned speech and the knowledge that Shu would face a great calamity, the soldiers were finally inspired, ready to fight to the death.

After all, Shu is their homeland.

Once the troops were mobilized, Zhao XianDa and others also brought the Chengdu Prefecture map, carefully planning the combat strategy.

This time was extraordinary, courage alone wasn't enough.

Their forces numbered only ten thousand, traveling from afar, weary from the journey, with insufficient provisions and only enough gunpowder for one battle.

In contrast, the Shu Prince Mansion had thirty thousand troops, well-rested and prepared.

Moreover, they had to pass through several major streets along the way, which had been occupied by the crazed citizens.

To pass smoothly, some tactics would be necessary...

On the other side, Li Yan was also bidding farewell.

"San'er, Old Sha, be careful on the road!"

Looking at his two brothers, he repeatedly reminded them.

"Don't worry,"

Sha Lifei laughed, "We're not entering the Shu Prince Mansion, at worst, I'll prepare more gunpowder, you all just wait for the show."

Li Yan nodded and then cupped his hands toward the others, "Three seniors, thank you for your help, please protect my brothers."

This time, accompanying them into the tunnels were three people.

They were "The Listener of Earth Veins" Yue San'er from the Six Sages of Bamboo Forest, "Skin Painter" Cui Bai, and the old Daoist Chong ChenZi from Qingcheng.

These three, one is an Earth Master who can explore Earth Veins, ensuring correct positions, preventing ultimate failure.

One is a craftsmen expert with various secret techniques as support.

And the old Daoist Chong ChenZi from Qingcheng, though white-haired, was tall with a scarred face, good with Thunder Technique, counted among the experts in Qingcheng, went especially to back them up.

The underground tunnels were complex, too many people would be inappropriate.

These few were carefully chosen by them.

"Everyone, please follow me!"

Lv San nodded quietly, picked up his pack, and led the remaining few swiftly into the dense fog and flying snow.

Here, the secret path under the bridge wasn't far, but many tunnels leading to the Shu Prince Mansion had collapsed, requiring several detours to reach, hence they left earlier…

Watching their departing figures, Li Yan felt heavy-hearted.

This operation was unlike any before.

From Shan State to Ezhou, though they had taken on various tasks, they were small conflicts, often far from the battlefield.

But this time, it was a real war.

Plus, with so many new-style Firearms, no one could guarantee a safe return from the battlefield…

"Young Hero Li."

A voice suddenly came from behind.

It was the Commander, Zhao XianDa.

With hesitation, he cupped his hands, saying, "After much deliberation, we can't find a way to reach the Shu Prince Mansion smoothly."

"If we take action against the citizens, it would be a bloody affair, and before even reaching the destination, the gunpowder would be exhausted."

"The best way is still to lift the curse and expel those citizens..."

"This plan won't work!"

Nearby, the Kun Dao Lan Chenzi shook her head, stating, "Li Dao You is to summon Wen Lingguan, needing an hour for preparation, we must leave now, cannot afford to deplete Divine Thought, time is short."

"Moreover, the Dragon Lady has not yet stabilized, she is critical to preventing this, so many citizens may directly have their Divine Soul scattered!"

Zhao XianDa, upon hearing this, was immediately troubled.

Lan Chenzi was right, but if they forcibly attack, countless citizens would be slain, and those garrison soldiers wouldn't withstand it.

"Let me do it."

Seeing this, Yang Chenghua raised his hand.

"Thank you, senior."

Li Yan didn't hesitate, directly handing over the bronze basket.

Others observing this became more intrigued by Yang Chenghua's identity, puzzled as to why the proud Li Yan showed him such respect…

What they didn't know was that Yang Chenghua had absorbed a vast amount of incense meant for the True Monarch of Er Lang, supporting the Dragon Lady with incense was no issue.

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