Chapter 269: Conflict

““HAHAHAHAHA!!!”

Nan Yufu and Bei Luo Shimen looked at each other and burst into laughter, as if they were old friends meeting again after a long separation.

"Now, what should we do now?" Xia Ling hid behind Cao Yanbing and whispered in fear.

"It's over. They both know each other. New hatred is added to old grudge!!!" Her voice revealed a bit of despair.

"I don't know either..." Cao Yanbing closed his eyes and said helplessly, as if he couldn't find a way to deal with it for a while.

"Commander Men, let's catch up later! There is an important matter here." Nan Yufu suddenly became serious, changed the subject, and pointed the finger at Cao Yanbing.

"Do you know who the young man behind you is? You must have heard about the Linghuai Tree incident in the West District. The Soul-Suppressing General Fire General Cao Yanbing of Luosha Street deserted his post, resulting in the destruction of the Linghuai Tree for no reason and causing turmoil in the spiritual realm. Afterwards, he secretly took the Xihe Divine Pearl and fled, and his whereabouts are unknown!" Nan Yufu spoke sharply and mercilessly exposed Cao Yanbing's "crimes".

"Cao Yanbing! The order has been issued from above. If we see you, arrest you immediately and bring you to justice!" Nan Yufu's voice echoed in the hall like thunder.

"What!?" Cao Yanbing was stunned when he heard this, unable to believe what he heard.

"If you're smart, surrender immediately to save us from having to use force!" Nan Yufu reminded kindly, but his eyes were full of coldness.

"What the hell is going on! What does it mean to carry the Xihe Divine Pearl privately? What does it mean to abscond for fear of crime? Now the person who is planning to solve the problem is called a wanted criminal by you?" Xia Ling was furious, her voice full of anger and confusion.

"Who are you?" Nan Yufu then noticed Xia Ling and asked in a cold tone.

"I thought this world would have a more fair justice system, but the result is so inexplicable! The order was given by that idiot? The case was judged by that idiot?" Xia Ling did not back down and fought back angrily, with an unyielding fire burning in her eyes.

At this moment, the situation was tense and the air was filled with tension and confrontation, as if an uncontrollable conflict would break out in the next second.

Xia Ling was about to say something, but suddenly she remembered that it was indeed her who destroyed the spiritual locust tree, but a hand suddenly covered her mouth. Xia Ling looked and saw that it was Cao Yanbing who blocked her mouth with his hand.

"Wuwuwu! What are you doing!!" She struggled, her eyes revealing a hint of anger and confusion. Her voice was lowered, sounding a little hurried and vague, but one could still hear her anxiety and dissatisfaction.

Cao Yanbing looked serious, and with sharp eyes he glanced around, and whispered, "You'd better stop talking to me!!"

Although his voice was not loud, it was full of majesty and decisiveness, as if at this moment, his aura overwhelmed everything.

"Yes!! I did all this! But I have never made the habit of compromising!"

Cao Yanbing turned around abruptly and looked directly at the people in front of him. His voice was loud and firm, and every word seemed to strike at people's hearts. He held his head high, his eyes flashing with determination and resoluteness, as if the weight of the world was on his shoulders, but he was not afraid at all.

Xia Ling was stunned. She had never seen Cao Yanbing like this before. At that moment, she seemed to see a true leader, a person who was not afraid of danger, challenges, and dared to take responsibility. A complex emotion surged in her heart, including admiration, touching, and a little regretful.

Cao Yanbing continued:
"Listen carefully! It was me who destroyed the locust tree! If you have anything, just come at me!!"

The people present were intimidated by his momentum, and no one spoke out to refute him for a while. The air was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere, as if everyone was waiting for the next fateful decision.

Commander Men, you should have received a wanted order! These two people destroyed the spiritual locust tree and fled for fear of crime. The Spirit Armor Army was ordered by the Spirit Realm to arrest them. "Nan Yufu paused, his face became more serious, and his tone was unquestionable and firm, "Please cooperate with me, Commander Men!"

Commander Men glanced at Nan Yufu coldly, then turned to Cao Yanbing. Cao Yanbing smiled disdainfully, with a flash of contempt in his eyes, "Heh, why do you think you can catch us with just a bunch of crab soldiers and crab generals?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the air around him seemed to tense up. Cao Yanbing's hand slowly reached for the Ten Kings of Hell behind him, and he was obviously ready to fight at any time. His eyes were like a sharp blade, scanning Nan Yufu and his soldiers.

"Boy, you are so arrogant!" An orc Tian Shi strode forward with his eyes wide open. The weapon in his hand flashed with cold light. He was obviously angered by Cao Yanbing's attitude.

Nan Yufu watched all this with a fake smile, waved his right hand, and ordered coldly: "Hahaha~ do it!" There was a hint of coldness in his words, as if he had expected this scene.

Following Nan Yufu's order, all the soldiers immediately took action, aiming their weapons at Cao Yanbing and his companions. The battle was about to break out, and everyone was on edge.

Xia Ling and Cao Yanbing looked at each other, nodded in tacit understanding, and quickly entered the battle state. Xia Ling held the spirit sword in her hand, her eyes were like torches, ready to deal with any emergency. Cao Yanbing's expression was stern, and his aura became more fierce.

For a moment, the two sides were on the verge of a fight, and the atmosphere on the field was extremely tense. The soldiers were breathing rapidly, and sweat dripped down their foreheads to the ground, as if even the air was oppressed by this strong fighting spirit. The wind blew, rolling up a few dead leaves, circling in the air, as if they were also uneasy about the upcoming battle.

Gun smoke filled the air, and everyone knew that this would be an inevitable fierce confrontation. Everyone on the field focused their attention on each other, and no one dared to move easily, because they knew that any slight movement could lead to a bloody storm.

"Stop it!" Bei Luo Shimen roared, and the energy from his whole body rushed out, the sound was like thunder, shaking the whole place. Everyone was shocked by this sudden power, stopped what they were doing, and looked at him.

"This is my territory. It's not the turn of the Spirit Armor Army to take action. I will solve the problem between the two of them in my usual way." Bei Luo Shimen's voice was as firm as iron, revealing an unquestionable dominance. Nan Yufu looked embarrassed and said quickly: "Commander Men, this is a serious matter. I'm afraid..."

Before he finished his words, there was a loud "bang!" and a stick suddenly appeared in the field, as if it had fallen from the sky. With unparalleled force, it penetrated deeply into the ground, causing dust to fly all around.

Bei Luo Shimen smiled coldly, his eyes as sharp as a knife: "What? Yufu, you don't trust me? What I, Bei Luo Shimen, have decided will not change!" The stick was the weapon of Bei Luo Shimen's guardian spirit, and its power was so great that no one dared to underestimate it.

Nan Yufu shut up immediately, knowing that saying one more word could lead to unpredictable consequences. No one dared to disobey Bei Luo Shimen's decision. Once his guardian spirit took action, the sky and the earth would change color, and the wind and clouds would be moved.

"Master Cao," Beiluo Shimen turned his gaze to Cao Yanbing, "We need to fight!"

His voice was steady and full of power. "Tomorrow at dusk, you two will choose one person to duel with me. The winner will be decided in one round! If you lose, I will hand you over to the Spirit Armor Army. If you win, you can leave safely."

Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling looked at each other, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. Bei Luo Shimen continued, "I won't take advantage of someone's misfortune. You've lost a lot of spiritual power today. Let's fight again tomorrow!"

One round will decide the outcome! After saying this, Bei Luo Shimen said no more and turned away. His back was as steady as a mountain, giving people a sense of unshakable power.

He didn't have to worry about Nan Yufu making another move, because on Bodhi Street, Bei Luoshimen's face was always useful. As expected, the Lingjia Army made way for Nan Yufu at his signal, and Cao Yanbing and the other two also took advantage of the situation and left temporarily for Bei Luoshimen's sake.

In the distance, a pair of eyes were watching all this. Li Ye peeked in the shadows, taking in everything that had just happened. Every detail and every word on the field were deeply imprinted in his mind. He knew that this duel would determine the fate of many people, and he would also find his place in this storm.

Li Ye did not intend to destroy the original plot. First, Bei Luo Shimen and Nan Yufu have known each other for many years, and they will not become enemies because of his one-sided words. The friendship between the two has long been deeply rooted, and Li Ye knows that any external provocation will hardly shake their relationship. Second, Li Ye's current strength is not invincible in the world. He needs to master the plot and stand in God's perspective. Only in this way can he make the most favorable choice at the critical moment and avoid himself from falling into an irreversible predicament.

The half-orc Tianshi stared at Cao Yanbing's back with his eyes wide open, his heart filled with anger and humiliation. This person he had never known had left him so easily, and he was powerless to do anything about it. This made him feel extremely unwilling and humiliated. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, as if he wanted to embed the anger deeply into his palms.

Ziwei, who had been standing aside in silence, also looked at Cao Yanbing's back with a curious look. Is this man confident or just boastful? Ziwei's eyes revealed a trace of inquiry and doubt, and she was full of curiosity about Cao Yanbing's true strength.

Nan Yufu's teeth were clenched and his anger could no longer be suppressed. He cursed in his heart, he was the commander of the Spirit Armor Army, why was Bei Luoshimen's order more deterrent than his own? This feeling of being despised made him extremely angry, and the sinister intention in his heart continued to grow.

"Damn it! I'm the commander of the Spirit Armor Army, why are Bei Luo Shimen's orders more effective than mine? Humph, if that's the case, you can't blame me, who asked you to block the way!" Nan Yufu swore in his heart that he would never let go of anyone who got in his way. His eyes gradually became cold and ruthless, flashing a dangerous light like a venomous snake.

Thinking of this, the vicious look in Nan Yufu's eyes became more intense. He had already formulated a series of sinister plans in his mind, just waiting for the right time to remove all obstacles one by one. He believed that as long as he was decisive and ruthless enough, he would be the winner in the end.

At night, in a wide open space on Bodhi Street.

A large camp of the Spirit Armor Army had been built. The camp was surrounded by a high wooden fence, the top of which was sharpened into spikes to prevent outsiders from climbing. There was also a deep moat outside the fence, which was filled with sharp wooden stakes, further enhancing the defense.

The only access to the camp is a suspension bridge, which is made of thick iron chains and sturdy wooden boards and can be lowered or raised at any time. At the end of the suspension bridge is a towering camp gate, with a watchtower on each side of the camp gate. Soldiers on the towers take turns guarding day and night, always alert to the movement in the distance.

Walking into the camp, the first thing that caught my eye was the neatly arranged tents, each made of tough cowhide to withstand wind and rain. The tents were arranged in an orderly manner to facilitate the soldiers to gather and move quickly. The paths between the tents were paved with gravel to prevent mud from affecting the march.

In the center of the camp, there is a wide open space, which is where the soldiers usually train and gather. Flagpoles are erected around the open space, with military flags flying on them, symbolizing the honor and morale of the army. There is also a simple martial arts field in a corner of the open space, where soldiers conduct various martial arts and tactical training to hone their skills.

Near the depths of the camp, there are several houses built of stone and wood. These are the command posts of the generals and the warehouses for storing supplies. Various battle flags are hung outside the command post, and the interior furnishings are simple but majestic. The walls are covered with maps and battle plans, where the generals discuss tactics and formulate strategies.

The warehouses were filled with food, weapons and other necessities to ensure the logistical supply of the army during long-term stationing and combat. Each warehouse was guarded by a dedicated person to prevent the supplies from being stolen or damaged.

There are patrol posts around the camp, and soldiers take turns patrolling to ensure the safety of the entire camp. They are armed with spears and bows and arrows, watching the surroundings vigilantly, ready to deal with any emergencies.

When night falls, a bonfire will be lit in the camp, and the soldiers will sit around the fire to rest, communicate, and relieve the fatigue brought by a day of training and guarding.

In the center of the camp, there was a huge and luxurious palace.

Inside the palace, Nan Yufu and Bei Luo Shimen sat opposite each other.

"So, we haven't met for more than two years. At that time, I was still your deputy."

"Commander Men's brave and heroic appearance in those days still keeps emerging in my mind, and I will never forget it for a long time."

There was a look of reminiscence in Nan Yufu's eyes, as if he was recalling the past.

"Forget about the horse talk!"

(End of this chapter)