Chapter 36 Dam Burst

A violent wind reversed the flow, and a huge wave soared to the sky.

In the high air, Ling Fengzi's body glowed with a faint green light. Disregarding the consumption of his magic power, he exerted all his strength.

The wind solidified into substance, and under his manipulation, it blocked and smoothed the flood discharge area. Although it could not stop the flood from pouring down, it played a significant role in deterring the flow.

He could mobilize the power of heaven and earth, and had more room to exert his strength in such a large scene. It was a pity that he was a wind wizard, not a professional water manipulator. If he were a water wizard, it would be easier to control the flood, stopping it or releasing it as he wished.

Noticing that the water flow had slowed down, everyone was immediately invigorated and took the opportunity to vigorously fill the river embankment.

Ling Fengzi helped from time to time, using the strong wind to roll up trees and boulders and throw them into the breached area. Zhou Jing, on the other hand, dived underwater, using all his strength to stabilize the materials and block the breach.

With the concerted efforts of everyone, the progress of repairing the river embankment finally made great strides.

As stones blocked the breach one by one, the water flow gradually slowed down.

The group worked enthusiastically for a long time before finally sealing the river embankment that had been dug open by the soldiers, and incidentally reinforcing it.

At this point, the Sha River finally returned to its course, and the flood was temporarily controlled, at least no longer continuing to deteriorate.

"Finally blocked it!"

"Oh my god, I'm so tired..."

Many of the mountain stronghold soldiers and local militia breathed a sigh of relief, their faces filled with joy, but their bodies were exhausted, and they almost collapsed in the mud, panting incessantly.

Not far away, Zhou Jing emerged from the water, spitting out a mouthful of muddy water, supporting himself on the bank to jump up, shaking his head to dry his hair.

"Finally done, this is more tiring than fighting."

Zhou Jing wiped his face, looked at the repaired river embankment, and felt a sense of relief.

Although the disaster in Huyang was a reality, the timely control prevented the disaster from worsening, which was still acceptable.

He turned to the local militia and nodded.

"Thank you for your help, folks. Now that the flood has subsided, spread the word that the villagers in various places should spontaneously deal with the flooded areas and try to save some farmland. My Dragon King Stronghold will also send people to help."

A group of local militia quickly got up and responded.

Immediately, everyone couldn't help but cast grateful glances at him.

"Fortunately, Chief Chen came to the rescue, otherwise we Huyang would not be able to survive."

"Ah, Chief Chen is indeed a chivalrous hero, more reliable than the government."

"What are you talking about? The government used such a vicious plan, how can they be compared with our chief?"

Everyone shouted in unison.

Although in the court's propaganda, Chen Feng had almost become a cannibalistic demon who killed indiscriminately, the local villagers present were not afraid at all, and their attitude was very friendly.

Actions prove one's stance, and compared with the court, the Dragon King Stronghold was undoubtedly better to them.

Zhou Jing narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Rest assured, the government's flooding of Huyang, I will make them pay the price, and I will definitely not let them get away with it."

Just as he was talking with the local militia, Ling Fengzi slowly landed.

Seeing this, the sound of everyone's conversation couldn't help but become smaller, not knowing what attitude to take when facing this government lackey.

Ling Fengzi looked straight ahead, his expression unchanged, and said: "The flood has stopped, and I will leave now."

Zhou Jing glanced at him, thought for a while, and deliberately said: "Although you and I are enemies, I owe you a favor today. If the dog emperor can't tolerate you because of this, you can come to my Dragon King Stronghold to take refuge."

"I don't need Chief Chen's concern. Although the commander of the three armies has some criticism about my actions, I came to the disaster relief just for the sake of my own peace of mind. I can't bear to see the suffering of the people. You and I are not the same kind of people."

After Ling Fengzi finished speaking, he did not delay, and took off directly.

Seeing that the Yu Feng Zhenren (Real Man Who Controls The Wind) had left, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief and began to discuss it with great interest.

"I think this Taoist priest, although he is a government lackey, still has a little conscience."

"If this person can join us and join hands with the chief, wouldn't it be easy to sweep the world?"

Zhou Jing ignored the discussion, watched Ling Fengzi go away, and nodded secretly.

He didn't plan to leave Bill in the mountain stronghold at the moment, mainly because the two Star Realm Apostles in the same camp were prone to overlapping functions. It was enough to leave one who would openly fight against the court and wreak havoc.

Although it was easy to be suspected for asking Bill to come and help with disaster relief, he could still return to the capital after it was over, and he was not afraid of others impeaching him at all.

Because Chen Feng was so mighty, Ling Fengzi was the only life-saving straw for the court, and he would definitely be held firmly by the emperor, and others could not do anything to him.

After returning, Ling Fengzi still enjoyed a detached status and generous treatment, and could know the movements of the court's senior officials at any time, and exert influence from the upper-level route to obtain information state particles and other benefits, which was quite valuable.

If there was a one percent chance that the emperor was昏了头 (confused), and really wanted to interrogate and imprison Ling Fengzi for the disaster relief, then it would not be too late to turn against him... At present, the main world was not connected, and no one could stop him from retreating completely.

After this battle, the government's strategy failed. Zhou Jing estimated that it would be difficult for the court to continue to organize a large army to conquer for a period of time. Ling Fengzi would probably not go on an expedition again in the near future, and would not encounter Chen Feng again.

He had captured Huang Ping and other witnesses. As long as he publicized the government's vicious plan, the court would completely lose the hearts of the people in Huyang, and would not have any legitimacy to rule.

Therefore, he only needed to completely drive the government troops out, and he could formally secede Huyang.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, Zhou Jing calmed his mind, and called the sons to leave with him to pursue the government troops, mainly to capture the enemy's commander and take down the mastermind of the vicious plan to flood Huyang.

It just so happened that now was a perfect opportunity... Zhou Jing's eyes flashed.

...

Somewhere in Huyang, a large force of government troops was orderly marching away.

"Damn bandits, they actually captured one of my generals... and that Ling Fengzi, ruined my overall plan, extremely hateful!"

Ma Zhen was among them, his face not looking good.

Not long ago, the news that Huang Ping had been captured by Chen Feng was sent back by scouts, shaking the three armies.

Losing a general, Ma Zhen was very angry.

But what he was most dissatisfied with was that Chen Feng had intercepted the information about the digging of the embankment. Before the flood had completely spread to the point of no return, the news was leaked and the bandit leader knew about it, which added many variables.

Moreover, that Ling Fengzi did not know what was good for him and went to the disaster relief without authorization, which made Ma Zhen even more angry.

In his eyes, Ling Fengzi's mentality of not hesitating to help the rebels in order to save the people of one place was a false benevolence that did not understand the overall situation, revealing a kind of hypocritical pretentiousness that the monks thought they were compassionate to the world, which was really unpleasant.

And his actions of daring to sacrifice the people of one place in exchange for the court's years of stability were the real righteousness, specially considering the overall situation, and his measure and pattern were several levels higher than Ling Fengzi's.

Unfortunately, that Taoist priest had amazing supernatural powers, and even as a commander, he could not force the other party to obey orders.

"I don't know if Ling Fengzi has managed the flood well now... It's really annoying."

Ma Zhen was indignant in his heart.

After the two had a falling out, he no longer considered Ling Fengzi's whereabouts and led his troops away on his own. He did not know where Ling Fengzi was at the moment.

Although the news that Chen Feng and Ling Fengzi had solved the flood together had not been transmitted for the time being, Ma Zhen had a hunch... This time's strategy might be difficult to achieve the expected effect.

"Fortunately, this commander has already impeached Ling Fengzi in advance. The memorial has already been sent to the capital to seize the opportunity, so as to prevent Ling Fengzi from relying on the emperor's favor, making false statements and distorting the truth..."

Ma Zhen's eyes flickered, and he hated in his heart.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the rear.

"Enemy attack, enemy attack!"

The shrill cries were heard one after another, reaching the front army.

Ma Zhen was startled and quickly ordered to reorganize the formation and turn around to meet the enemy, wondering why the enemy came so suddenly and the scouts had no reaction.

Before the army could adjust its formation, a distinctive burly figure appeared in Ma Zhen's sight, breaking through the army like a hot knife through butter.

"Chen the Bandit?!"

Ma Zhen's face changed drastically, and he was shocked.

Only Zhou Jing was attacking the army, without any other soldiers.

He learned on the way that the government troops had withdrawn far away, so he simply abandoned the slow-moving troops, ran wildly for several days, and caught up with the government troops alone.

Although he was only one person, Zhou Jing was not panicked at all... because Ling Fengzi "happened" not to be back, it was the perfect opportunity for him to launch a decapitation tactic.

He hadn't done this before because Ling Fengzi was guarding the camp, and his summons of Ling Fengzi to help with disaster relief this time was also a way to remove the protection around Ma Zhen, killing two birds with one stone!

"You surnamed Ma, you want to run away after using a poisonous plan, there is no such cheap thing, even if you run to the ends of the earth, grandpa will still catch up!"

Zhou Jing laughed loudly, his voice shaking the three armies.

He strode through the army alone, not entangled with the government troops, but went straight to the commander, like a bolt of lightning, as if entering a no-man's land.

Tens of thousands of government troops, as long as they were scattered, were almost like decorations in front of him, and could not cause any obstacles at all.

"Quick, stop him!"

Seeing Chen Feng regard the army as nothing, approaching rapidly, and no one could stop him, Ma Zhen was immediately panicked.

The dignified court army was actually forced into a mess by one person?!

At this moment, a sense of regret suddenly appeared in Ma Zhen's heart.

—If Ling Fengzi was here, how could Chen Feng be so arrogant?!

But it was too late to say these things. Now Ling Fengzi didn't know where he had gone, and there was no super-standard combat power in the army to contain Chen Feng.

Zhou Jing was as fast as lightning, easily passed through the army formation, knocked away the blocking guards, directly reached out and grabbed Ma Zhen.

Ma Zhen gritted his teeth, unwilling to be captured without a fight, and stabbed straight with his spear, which was powerful and heavy, reflecting his skilled martial arts.

"A petty trick, you dare to show off in front of an expert?"

Zhou Jing chuckled, grabbed the spear shaft, pulled Ma Zhen off his horse, then carried him on his shoulders and ran away, as if he was snatching a bride.

He charged out from the inside to the weak point of the side wing formation, knocked open the blocking government troops, rushed directly into the wild on the roadside, and ran away with a puff of dust.

There were still a lot of tens of thousands of government troops. Zhou Jing didn't plan to fight alone. He was going to rob the commander of the three armies from the beginning.

He hit with one strike and ran away immediately.

"Commander!"

Yu Wenyan and other generals and government troops were all dumbfounded.

Were these tens of thousands of soldiers just decorations in front of this person?!

Chen the bandit attacked alone, crossed the army, and in a flash of lightning, he caught their commander of the three armies?!

This... how would they explain this when they returned?!

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