Astral Apostle

Chapter 430: Subduing (2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Xu Gui could not stay idle anymore. He turned around and persuaded the people who were guarding the stronghold to open the door and surrender as well.

…

After struggling for an entire night, it was not until the sun rose in the east that the matter was finally resolved. Only then did the entire Yellow Pond Mountain completely submit.

Everyone led their people to finish cleaning up the battlefield and enter the main stronghold.

The fire in the main village had long been extinguished, but there were still many houses that were charred black.

The Hall of Brotherhood had already been burned to ruins, so everyone gathered in another room and sat down in a row.

The other leaders of Yellow Pond Mountain who had run away had also been found. At this moment, they were following behind Xu Gui and standing in the hall in fear. They cupped their hands at Zhou Jing, who was sitting at the main seat.

“Brother, please accept our respect. From now on, Brother will be the leader of Yellow Pond Mountain.”

Xu Gui could not hide his fatigue, but he still forced himself to show his loyalty.

The other mountain leaders also hurriedly repeated themselves. Although they were unwilling, since they had lost, they could only admit defeat. Those who understood the situation were wise.

Moreover, they already knew how they were defeated. They could not help but be shocked by Zhou Jing’s skills.

Rather than saying that they had lost to Tiger Head Mountain, it was better to say that they had lost to Chen Feng. If not for this person directly attacking, they might have really succeeded in this night attack… The fact that their opponent could turn the tables was mostly thanks to Chen Feng. He was really a rarely seen fierce general in the world.

Deng Zhi trembled in fear and bowed his head in submission as well.

Although he had been implicated by the other party and ended up wandering in the wilderness, he did not dare to hate Zhou Jing anymore. The fear in his heart was so deep that he had lost his courage.

Zhou Jing received a bow from everyone before raising his hand and saying, “Everyone, please get up. I came on this expedition on behalf of the Red Cloud Mountain. You don’t have to treat me as the chief…”

He explained the reason and quickly explained the whole story.

When the Yellow Pond Mountain personnel heard his story, they were left speechless.

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They had lost to Zhou Jing and submitted to him. They were convinced in their hearts that with Chen Feng as the leader, they might be able to become stronger in the future.

But what was Red Cloud Mountain? Was it even worthy of being compared to Chen Feng?

Yu Zhen immediately shouted in dissatisfaction, “It’s fine if Brother Chen Feng has already submitted to Red Cloud Mountain, but Brother is an outsider and only wants to repay his kindness. Why should Red Cloud Mountain swallow us?”

Xu Gui thought for a moment and cupped his hands to persuade him, “Brother, you’re naturally very righteous. It’s just that we can’t obey you. If Brother is not the Stronghold Chief, we wouldn’t be convinced.”

“That’s right!”

Everyone in Yellow Pond Mountain nodded. The crowd was getting agitated at this moment.

“Hey, don’t say that.” Zhou Jing waved his hand and said casually, “Since I promised the Stronghold Chief Yu Feng, I won’t go back on my word. Besides, I don’t have the intention to stay in the Lu River for long. I still have to travel the world. I don’t want to be a Chief now, so don’t persuade me.”

Seeing that Zhou Jing had made up his mind, everyone could only agree helplessly and accept this fact.

Xu Gui rolled his eyes and said, “Since Brother has instructed us, we’ll submit to the Red Cloud Mountain first. If Brother has any requests in the future, we won’t refuse.”

When Peng Jin heard this, he quickly followed suit. “It’s the same for us as well!”

Zhou Jing blinked. How could he not tell that these two ex-Chiefs had some thoughts? They were unwilling to become Red Cloud Mountain’s vassals so easily.

He could suppress these two strongholds by himself because they were afraid of him. They had no choice but to temporarily lower their heads and accept being incorporated into Red Cloud Mountain.

However, once he left, it was hard to say if these two would go back on their word.

Zhou Jing snorted and slowly spoke,

“I know that the two of you are unwilling to accept this. How you fight for power with Chief Yu in the future has nothing to do with me. I only have one request. You can’t violate the agreement today and leave Red Cloud Mountain. The leaders of Red Cloud Mountain have done me a favor. If you fight me, I’ll come back to settle the score with you. At that time, I won’t be as easy to talk to as I am today. This spear might even draw blood!”

As he spoke, he patted the Coiling Dragon Spear and spoke in a stern tone.

Because the three strongholds were located in close proximity, the leaders who were familiar with each other would form their own groups. Naturally, there would be a struggle for power and interests. It was not something that could be dispelled with a few words.

Unless he himself became the Chief, it was impossible for these two groups of people to completely calm down. Yu Feng did not have the ability to defeat them.

Therefore, Zhou Jing only drew a bottom line and stated that as long as these two groups of people did not violate their promise of surrender, it did not matter how they fought.

In any case, he had subdued two strongholds and completed his duty. Whether Yu Feng could sit firmly in his position would depend on his own methods. As long as the two groups of people did not dare to rebel on his account, he had already given Red Cloud Mountain enough benefits. There was no need to spoon feed them everything. After all, he would not stay in the Lu River forever.

Hearing this, the hearts of the leaders of Tiger Head Mountain and Yellow Pond Mountain trembled, and they hurriedly shouted out loud, proclaiming their loyalty.

Xu Gui flattered him and praised loudly, “Brother, you’re really loyal. You’re bold and heroic. You’re magnanimous, capable of swallowing the sun and moon, and you’re brave enough to suppress the four seas. Your reputation shakes the nine heavens. I only have the utmost respect for you!”

“Me too!”

Peng Jin hurriedly echoed, secretly annoyed that Xu Gui had studied for a few years, unlike himself. These little words were so flattering.

The group did not sleep all night, so after settling the matter, they chatted for a while before going to rest.

After that, everyone rested in Yellow Pond Mountain for two days and chatted more with each other. After repairing the houses, they set off for Red Cloud Mountain.

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Red Cloud Mountain.

It had been many days since Zhou Jing left. The leaders of Red Cloud Mountain had a lot on their minds and did not want to eat or drink. They sent their subordinates to investigate every day.

On this day, Yu Feng and the leaders were training their lackeys and happened to talk about this matter.

“There’s been no news of Brother Chen Feng’s departure. I wonder how the situation is.”

Li Chun placed his hands on his hips and sighed.

Lu Yunzhao shook his head, “Tiger Head Mountain and Yellow Pond Mountain each have more than 10,000 people. Even if Chen Feng’s martial arts is outstanding, it’s impossible for him to take him down. I think he’ll most likely return in defeat.”

Yu Feng sighed, “I don’t expect Brother Chen and the other two to succeed. As long as the three of you can retreat safely and not fall into any mountain, I’ll be satisfied.”

“Why does everyone have so little confidence in Brother Chen?”

Lu Xinniang frowned.

Hearing this, Lu Yunzhao smiled bitterly, “Sister, how is this a matter of confidence? It’s not that simple to subdue the stronghold. I don’t think the leaders of the two strongholds are stupid enough to fight Brother Chen alone. No matter how high Brother Chen’s martial arts are, he will still die on the spot when surrounded by thousands of people.”

Lu Xinniang snorted, “In my opinion, Brother Chen’s martial arts are not to be afraid of even when faced against a thousand.”

“Sigh, I really can’t knock any sense to you. I wonder what kind of potion Chen Feng fed you.”

Lu Yunzhao shook his head helplessly.

Just as everyone was talking, a messenger lackey rushed over, panting.

“Report! There’s an emergency!”

“Tell me quickly.”

Everyone’s expressions changed as they hurried him.

The messenger could not be bothered to catch his breath. He swallowed hard, and there was a look of surprise on his face.

“Leaders, this is great news! Chen Feng has already subdued Tiger Head Mountain and Yellow Pond Mountain. He has subdued all the leaders and all the people in the two mountain strongholds and is on the way back!”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone’s bodies trembled in disbelief.

The three of them only brought 200 people. Did they really take down two villages consisting of more than 10,000 people?!

Brother Chen was not bragging at all. He actually had such ability!

Lu Xinniang immediately beamed and snorted, “Look, I knew Brother Chen had such ability, but all of you never believed me.”

Everyone looked at each other, speechless and extremely shocked.

Yu Feng was overjoyed. He was so happy that his entire body trembled. He could not sit still anymore and shouted excitedly,

“Quick! Go and find out where Brother Chen has gone. I want to go out… No, personally go down the mountain to welcome him!”