Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points - Chapter 283

Chapter 283: Chapter 276 Nine Insects Gang Leader_1
 

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The battle within the Spirit Trapping Formation continued, as Vice City Lord Bai wouldn’t easily let Elder Jiu Yin escape after going to the trouble of using the formation.

At the border of the Nine Insect Gang, which adjoined the Black Tiger Gang’s territory, the stationed troops were restless and eager to move.

They were waiting for the right moment to strike and invade the Black Tiger Gang’s domain in one fell swoop.

The high-ranking officials suddenly saw a green light flare up in the sky, which made their expressions turn very grave at once.

“It’s daytime now, and the green light is coming from the Black Tiger Gang’s heartland, it must be Elder Jiu Yin in grave danger, calling for our aid.”

“Gang Leader, please send troops immediately to invade Black Tiger Gang and rescue Elder Jiu Yin.”

“Gang Leader, dispatch the troops at once!”

Elder Jiu Yin had deep roots within the Nine Insect Gang and had cultivated many friends and disciples over the years.

Now in trouble, there were many speaking on his behalf right away.

“Elder Jiu Yin is one of the Seven Great Elders of the Nine Insect Gang, with a high position and considerable power, and holds a prestigious status. For our Nine Insect Gang, he is like the upper arm or the main beam of a house. This time, we dispatched him to sneak into enemy territory from Tian Shui, with the intention of using the Shennong Sect’s army in combination with Elder Jiu Yin’s power to penetrate into the Black Tiger Gang’s heartland. The goal was to destabilize the entire Black Tiger Gang, causing utter chaos within their ranks. Then, we would strike from Wash Crime River like lightning, in collaboration with the Shennong Sect, to launch a pincer attack on Black Tiger City.

Thus, we hoped to decide the fate of the battle in one move.

An intelligence report from our secret lines indicates that the Black Tiger Gang Leader and at least three Deputy City Lords are leading heavy troops along the Wash Crime River, and they are certainly aware that our army is assembled here.

This raises baffling questions. With the Black Tiger Gang’s main military force and numerous experts gathered on the opposite shore, why have Elder Jiu Yin and the Shennong Sect achieved nothing? Why are they now sending out flares to call for help?”

Naturally, anyone who can become a Gang Leader is no ordinary person.

Now that Elder Jiu Yin is in danger, if she outright refuses to help, it will surely lead to the gang members feeling dismayed and disheartened.

Using the main force to launch an offensive would amount to a brute force attack.

The Black Tiger Gang Leader is old and cunning, and it won’t be easy to take him down.

If not careful, the Nine Insect Gang might end up badly beaten.

“Report!”

A soldier rushed into the central tent with an urgent missive.

“A flying crane message has arrived from the Shennong Sect, bringing the latest intelligence!”

“Bring it here!”

The Nine Insects Gang Leader’s face was covered with a black veil, making it impossible to discern her features or expressions.

Known as the Black Widow, she had managed to seize the throne of the Gang Leader in the chaotic and unordered Nine Insects Gang by virtue of her femininity, and she had led her followers to expand the territory and grow the gang’s strength, which was proof of her strong capabilities and methods.

The flying crane message is a relatively advanced method for sending urgent intelligence.

As cranes fly at higher altitudes than pigeons,

their stamina is also greater, and their intelligence is similarly higher, making it hard for enemies to intercept their messages.

There is another important reason.

Although pigeons are easy to train and have decent flight capabilities, they are not as easy to cultivate for advancement.

But crane species are naturally gifted and precious birds.

The most famous is the Immortal Crane, even considered an auspicious creature by immortals and nurtured as pets, indicating the crane’s potential for growth far exceeds that of pigeons.

The secret letter was contained in a bamboo tube, which had waterproof and scratch-resistant features.

This was to prevent the flying crane from damaging the missive en route.

There’s also another purpose: the bamboo tube was cleverly designed with a mechanism, and the opening was sealed with lacquer. If it fell into enemy hands and they tried to force it open, it would trigger the mechanism and the secret letter inside would be destroyed.

The Nine Insects Gang Leader took the bamboo tube, checked that it had not been opened, and then skillfully disabled the mechanism on the tube.

She pulled out the secret letter.

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He had only read two lines before he slammed his palm heavily onto the desk.

“This is outrageous!”

The crowd felt the Gang Leader’s anger and dared not make a sound.

Everyone held this woman in awe.

“Mu Sect Leader of Shennong Sect sent a letter, saying that Elder Jiu Yin and the Shennong Sect’s army had successfully invaded the territory of the Black Tiger Gang, and the situation was initially very favorable, having the upper hand. But suddenly, Elder Jiu Yin led the Insect Master to retreat, resulting in a disastrous defeat for the Shennong Sect’s forces.

Out of twelve thousand troops deployed, less than five hundred escaped, nearly a total annihilation.

Now, Mu Sect Leader of Shennong Sect is demanding an explanation from us.”

The Nine Insects Gang Leader’s tone was filled with anger and murderous intent.

A war that was a matter of life and death for tens of thousands of soldiers, also determined the future and fate of the two sects.

Such a crucial battle and Elder Jiu Yin, for his personal reasons, suddenly led the Insect Masters to retreat. This was a taboo in military affairs.

“Gang Leader, calm your anger. The true circumstances of this matter have not yet been determined, and we cannot just blindly believe the words of Shennong Sect.”

“The fighting capabilities of Shennong Sect are as weak as chickens. It’s very likely they were the ones who lost the battle and are now pushing the blame onto Elder Jiu Yin. Gang Leader, don’t be deceived by their malice.”

“And look at Shennong Sect, having the nerve to play the victim and accuse us first, when they are the ones who allowed hundreds to escape. Meanwhile, not a single one of our Nine Insect Gang’s men made it back, and now Elder Jiu Yin is trapped by the enemy deep within Black Tiger Gang territory. It’s clear who retreated first, even a fool could see.”

“From my perspective, if we can’t swallow the Black Tiger Gang whole, we might as well devour Shennong Sect first.”

Each one of these men was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Allying with Shennong Sect was akin to seeking skin from a tiger.

If Mu Sect Leader of Shennong Sect were here, he would probably be furious enough to drop dead.

“Gang Leader, please dispatch troops to rescue Elder Jiu Yin immediately, or it will dampen everyone’s spirit!”

“Gang Leader, send the troops now, and I’m willing to lead the vanguard!”

“Gang Leader, please dispatch the troops! Elder Jiu Yin’s safety is crucial!”

Most of the mid- and high-ranking members below supported sending troops to rescue Elder Jiu Yin.

These were all men who favored battle.

Now with such a legitimate reason, they were all eager and rubbing their hands together in anticipation.

“We can’t rush into this. If we throw ourselves into disarray, we will spoil the Gang Leader’s grand plan. Over the years, the Gang Leader has led our Nine Insect Gang to grow and strengthen, which is apparent to all. Please follow the Gang Leader’s orders.”

Someone stood up to speak on behalf of the Nine Insects Gang Leader.

“Right, if we rush headlong into Black Tiger Gang territory to save our people, we may just fall into the enemy’s trap. Across the river, the Black Tiger Gang’s camp is deathly silent and supremely composed, just waiting for us to cross the river!”

“Listen to the Gang Leader, we must not hurry!”

The mid- and high-ranking members of the Nine Insect Gang were divided into two factions.

Those who were anxious to send troops to rescue people were closely related to Elder Jiu Yin. There were direct interests involved.

Though the Nine Insect Gang had seven Great Elders, there were truly only two with significant influence.

If Elder Jiu Yin died, the status of those close to him would definitely be reduced, and their interests affected.

Therefore, they did not want anything to happen to Elder Jiu Yin and were eager to rescue him.

“Enough squabbling! Whether Elder Jiu Yin is right or wrong, the person must be saved. As the Gang Leader, I will not abandon any of our members. Outside, the Nine Insect Gang is your most reliable support. However, rashly sending troops on a rescue mission is unwise. If we fail to save our people and, as a result, sacrifice even more lives, our gang’s strength will suffer greatly, and the disaster of our destruction will be upon us.

I will immediately compose a letter requesting the Shennong Sect to send troops at once to attack the Black Tiger Gang.

We will also lead a large army from Wash Crime River, attacking from both sides to hold the enemy’s experts at bay. Then, we will send a small group of elite troops to stealthily proceed to the location where Elder Jiu Yin is requesting assistance and rescue him.”

Though the Nine Insects Gang Leader was a woman, she revealed her immense wisdom.