"What are we waiting for!"
"Since we have confirmation, let's just attack. I don't believe that these little demons can really turn the heavens upside down!"
Upon hearing Wang Sheng's report, Pang Yong couldn't help but rage, drawing his longsword, his face twisted with ferocity.
However, before he could act, he was stopped by Wang Sheng.
"Commander!"
"We have no knowledge of the situation inside!"
"Military Art states: Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles."
"Rushing into attack now is not necessarily wise. In my opinion, it would be better to send a few people in to test the reality of the situation."
"Once we have the results!"
"Then we can deploy the troops en masse."
Listening to Wang Sheng's analysis, Li Jing couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Having commanded troops in the Divine Enthronement universe, he was well informed on military matters.
To him, this Wang Sheng was truly remarkable!
From their arrival, in less than the time it takes to brew a half-cup of tea, the situation to have some clarity, and most importantly, Wang Sheng cared for the soldiers, oversaw the whole situation, and had a compassionate heart.
This Wang Sheng is a talented leader.
On the contrary, Pang Yong was quite deficient in this respect.
Be it vision or grasp of the big picture.
And also, he was impetuous by nature and did not care too much for the plight of the soldiers.
Although he was endowed with exceptional combat prowess, he was merely a warrior. If burdened with a great responsibility, it wasn't necessarily a blessing for Jiangdu.
From this perspective!
Pang Yong's departure due to heartache was not a bad thing for Jiangdu or for the Wang family army.
"Xiahou Jiang!"
"What are you thinking about?"
Seeing Li Jing not speaking for a long time, Pang Yong couldn't help but ask.
"I am thinking!"
"Wang Sheng's concerns are not without reason!"
"Demons are inherently cruel and cunning with many bizarre methods."
"They are absolutely not something that ordinary soldiers can resist."
"You should not interfere with this matter anymore!"
"Just ensure the perimeter is sealed, do not allow the demons to escape, and prevent them from harming the innocent!"
Seeing Li Jing taking charge of the matter, Wang Sheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and in the look he gave Li Jing, there was also an indescribable gratitude.
In his mind, Xiahou Jiang was the best choice for the task.
Rather than letting soldiers take the risk, it would be better to ask Xiahou Jiang to take action.
However, before he could nod his assent, the burly and muscular Pang Yong stepped forward, a look of dissatisfaction on his face as he said, "Xiahou Jiang!"
"What do you mean by that!"
"Slaying demons and keeping peace is the duty of people like Pang!"
"Knowing that there are demons inside, how could Pang just stand by and watch?"
"This!"
Hearing Pang Yong's words, Wang Sheng was unable to voice the words that had reached his lips and instead swallowed them back down.
Dealing with such a teammate was indeed exhausting!
However, Pang Yong was after all a commander, and since he had already made his position clear, Wang Sheng couldn't simply step back. Despite his unwillingness, he could only clench his fists tightly, his face grave as he said, "Xiahou Jiang, Commander Pang speaks truly, if there's any need, just command us—Wang's family army will not shirk its duty!"
Seeing Pang Yong's face full of fighting spirit, Li Jing found it inappropriate to say more and could only nod heavily.
"Fine!"
"Since it is so!"
"Then the two of you follow behind me."
"The others, still surround the perimeter, and use talismans, Black Dog Blood, ink pots, and similar items to seal it."
"We absolutely cannot let it escape!"
After finishing these words!
Li Jing had already walked to the front, crossing the corridors, turning past rockeries, and half a quarter-hour later, he arrived at a quiet courtyard, draped in red silk, exuding festivity.
Here!
They found the soldiers who had disappeared after entering.
However, the expressions on their faces were filled with seductive charm, some even had their mouths drooling, as if they were in the middle of a beautiful dream.
Seeing the soldiers who had fallen into unconsciousness, Pang Yong became anxious, but no matter how loudly he shouted, those soldiers were like petrified wood, showing no reaction at all.
"Stop shouting!"
"Their minds have been charmed!"
"Only by eliminating the demons in this place can they be awakened!"
Li Jing's eyes narrowed slightly as he said in a cold voice, "Come out!"
"I know you're right here!"
As his shout echoed, suddenly, a resentful and heart-stirring melody of a stringed instrument arose within the courtyard.
Everyone instinctively looked up!
And they saw!
Atop the high platform in the small courtyard, a woman clothed in red had taken a seat when no one knew; her long sleeves fluttered as she moved, exuding an irresistible charm.
"I didn't expect you to actually find this place."
"But what of it? You're all nothing but faithless people!"
The woman was very surprised at the sudden appearance of Li Jing and the others.
However, she was not afraid; on the contrary, she became even more unrestrained.
Finally, she even began to dance barefoot!
Her fair and glimmering jade feet landed on the scarlet carpet, supremely seductive.
And more!
She had several small bells tied to her body!
As she twisted her waist and posed coquettishly, they jingled with a variety of tempting sounds.
It was as though her dance was affecting the very air, tinting it a shade of pink.
"The Heavenly Demon Dance!"
"Damn it!"
"This demoness is performing the Heavenly Demon Dance!"
"It's most capable of beguiling the mind. Everyone close your eyes quickly, don't let her sway your spirits."
Although Pang Yong was aware of the powerful influence of the Heavenly Demon Dance and had closed his eyes, the image of those jade feet lingered in his mind, causing a ripple in his spirit until he could no longer suppress it, his face revealing a look torn between desire and celestial inspiration.
Wang Sheng, while faring slightly better, was merely postponing the inevitable under the demoness's charm.
"Damn it!"
"Close your eyes, guard your spirit!"
"Don't listen to her enchanting melody!"
Li Jing shouted sharply. After Pang Yong and the others closed their eyes and sat down to seal off their Six Senses, Li Jing finally drew his Longsword, flicked it with his finger, and produced a sound akin to a dragon's roar.
Boom!
The two sounds clashed.
Rippling waves formed like ripples in water.
The woman in red standing high above had not expected Li Jing to be able to withstand her soundwaves and was furious, losing all her previous coquettish charm.
Her red sleeves suddenly extended, thrusting straight like long spears.
Li Jing was not the least bit afraid.
With both hands on his sword, he stood tall and raised it high, the blade pointing directly ahead.
Ssst!
The blade was extremely sharp.
The soft sleeves, upon contact with the blade, were split instantaneously.
Carved Runes lit up one after another.
And Li Jing stepped forward, closing the distance.
The woman in red saw Li Jing approaching and panicked, waving her other sleeve.
And it kept extending.
Wrapping around like a whip.
Li Jing took advantage of the momentum to step forward and rise.
He dodged the long sleeve, spinning the Longsword in mid-air—like a powerful dunk from a windmill—bringing it down hard.
The long sleeve couldn't avoid in time and was instantly severed, falling to the ground, lifeless as a snake with its spine drawn.
The woman in red hastily retreated.
But how could Li Jing possibly let things go her way?
Hum!
Hum!
The Longsword danced wildly in the air, with half a foot of Sword Qi constantly surging.
Everywhere it passed, whether it was hanging silk or columns, seemed as fragile as paper.
Boom!
Boom!
One after another, the columns were cut down.
What was once a festive courtyard became riddled with ruins.
The space where the woman in red could move became smaller and smaller.
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