#372 - Chapter 372 News of War
"The Blazing Fire Dharma King's strength far exceeds the True Qi Realm?
And he's also injured??
He's actually recuperating in Blackwood Manor?
This news is quite explosive!"
Cheng Feng slowly savored the news he had just received.
He also took the time to sort out the internal structure of the Red Lotus Sect.
Liu Zheng was just a low-level lackey in the late Blood Refining stage, but he had been in the sect for a while.
Under constant exposure, he also knew a lot of information that outsiders didn't know.
The origin of the Red Lotus Sect is untraceable, but at least it is known that there is a leader.
Under him are two Wanderers, four Dharma Kings, and eight War Generals; these are considered the higher-ups.
There are countless messengers and core members at the bottom.
According to a somewhat formal ranking of strength, the Red Lotus Messengers are basically in the Organ Refining Realm.
The War Generals are in the True Qi Realm.
It is said that the Dharma Kings are experts in the Transformation罡 Realm.
Liu Zheng didn't know anything beyond that.
But even this news shook Cheng Feng quite a bit.
The Red Lotus Sect is so powerful, but facing the corrupt Great Zhou Dynasty, they are still constantly occupying territory and cannot take it in one go, striking straight at the imperial capital.
One can imagine the strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
And the Red Lotus Sect's doctrine and slogan is:
"Great Zhou is without virtue, the Red Lotus saves the world."
In this era where reputation is everything,
The Great Zhou Dynasty and the aristocratic families share the world.
The channels for advancement are controlled by each of them.
How can commoners ever have a chance to rise?
Cheng Feng's heart surged with emotions. This information was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples.
The power of the Red Lotus Sect was far beyond his imagination.
A Dharma King in the Transformation罡 Realm, even in the entire state city, is a hegemonic existence.
Generally, only True Qi Realm martial artists suppress a prefecture city.
And that mysterious and unpredictable leader made him feel even more awe.
"Great Zhou is without virtue, the Red Lotus saves the world..." Cheng Feng whispered this slogan, a trace of contemplation flashing in his eyes.
This is not just a simple slogan, but also the dissatisfaction of countless people at the bottom with the status quo and their desire for change.
In this world where the strong are respected, how difficult is it for ordinary people to turn over?
He thought of his own past experiences. If he hadn't met that talking big fish, Qiu Shui,
If he hadn't obtained the silver from the nameless skeleton in the canyon river,
If he wanted to gain a foothold in this troubled world, he would probably still be at a loss.
Wouldn't he be unable to leave Qingxi County?
"It seems I have to work harder." Cheng Feng secretly vowed, his eyes flashing with a firm light.
Just then, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the door.
Immediately afterward, a figure pushed the door open and entered.
"Brother Feng, it's bad! The Red Lotus Sect's army has set out, heading straight for Qingyang County!"
Wang Hu looked nervous, his tone filled with urgency.
Thanks to Cheng Feng's suggestion, carrier pigeons are no longer the exclusive property of large families.
The Hung Men, a small sect, also has its own means of communication.
Cheng Feng frowned, a bad premonition rising in his heart.
The Red Lotus Sect's army is advancing at this time.
Is it related to the news of the Blazing Fire Dharma King of Blackwood Manor?
This is a world of extraordinary martial arts. Under the pressure of a large army, it is impossible without martial artists fighting.
Qingyang County is in front of Qingxi County, and it only takes three days for the army to march there.
"Three days is enough."
Cheng Feng muttered.
As the person behind the Hung Men, the first priority is to preserve one's own strength.
"Pass down the order that all Hung Men disciples and their families secretly relocate to Black Wind Fortress.
It is easy to defend and difficult to attack there. As long as we run fast enough, the Red Lotus army shouldn't care about targets like us.
In addition, take out 80% of all the silver on the Hung Men's books and buy living supplies with it.
Rice, flour, grain, oil, cloth, livestock, and various seeds are all needed.
Buy as much as you can.
Send people to buy separately, don't publicize it.
Anyone who dares to leak the news, die!!!"
Seeing Cheng Feng so calm and composed, Wang Hu was no longer so flustered.
Wei Zhuang also made such arrangements after receiving the news.
He even added that bran and coarse grains that can be made into pancakes at home should be made into ready-made ones.
This makes it easier to take, transport, and store.
When war comes, no one can survive alone.
Cheng Feng didn't participate much in these specific measures.
He just listened to some measures and made sure that the general direction was fine.
The most important thing for the Hung Men, who haven't grown up yet, is to keep a low profile.
At this time, colliding with an organized army.
Isn't that courting death?
Fortunately, he has the Solar System.
Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, running is the best.
The disciples of the Hung Men can be considered properly arranged.
His own family must also be arranged to go to Blackwood Manor.
At least to go to Blackwood Manor, you have to go through Lianshan Prefecture.
With so many people and horses to feed, as long as Lianshan Prefecture City blocks them, one or two years should be no problem, right?
Cheng Feng asked himself that he had used all his methods in these two years.
The source of earning money was also considered again and again.
Once things that change the world too much are taken out, I am afraid that they will attract secret peeping.
Even the liquor is divided according to levels.
Snow salt is only dared to be bought and sold secretly.
I don’t dare to publicize what I earn.
I just want to protect myself and live.
Under the influence of the surrounding environment, Cheng Feng has gradually come to this point.
However, a large-scale war with tens of thousands of people.
Cheng Feng himself just thinks about it.
If you really want to see so many flesh and blood bodies fighting in a flesh and blood mire,
The scene of corpses piled up like mountains and blood flowing like rivers is about to be staged around you.
Thinking about it makes me shudder.
Cheng Feng still feels a little emotional.
I originally thought that being a gang boss would be a success.
Eating delicious food and drinking spicy drinks.
Having wine, meat, and women.
This day is so happy.
But after only two years of good days, why did the war come!!!
Cheng Feng also felt a deep sense of powerlessness at this time.
He sat on an expensive wooden chair, his hands clenched tightly, and a trace of confusion and fatigue was revealed in his eyes.
He recalled his experiences in the past two years, from a small fishmonger to a gang boss.
He has experienced too many storms and too many fights.
"Brother Feng, the brothers are ready to go, just waiting for your word."
Behind him, a trusted subordinate respectfully reported, his voice with a hint of imperceptible trembling.
Obviously, even these veterans who have been fighting in the underworld for many years find it difficult to maintain absolute calmness in the face of the upcoming war.
War is not a brave fight to seize territory.
Cheng Feng turned around, his eyes like torches, and scanned the younger brothers in front of him.
Their eyes contained both fear of the unknown and absolute trust in the boss.
Cheng Feng's heart was filled with mixed feelings. He knew that this battle was not only related to his own life and death, but also to the livelihoods and even the lives of the thousands of people behind him.
"Notify everyone to be prepared, but unless absolutely necessary, we should not take the initiative to provoke trouble. Stay silent throughout the process."
Cheng Feng pondered for a moment and finally issued the order. His voice was calm and powerful, trying to give everyone a sense of stability in this turbulent moment.
However, Cheng Feng knew in his heart that this was just a futile struggle.
In this chaotic world, it is almost impossible to stay out of it.
Those high-ranking bosses have long regarded this land as a chessboard for their own interests.
And they, these little people at the bottom, are just pawns on the chessboard, their lives are in the hands of fate, and their destiny is unpredictable.
