Chapter 69, All Is Ready

  Everyone was still bewildered, thinking that people flying was crazy. After all, who had ever heard of it, let alone seen it? Xu Feng fell silent for a moment, sighed, and emerged from under the parachute. He saw some small flowers nearby, bent down to pick one, and threw it at the crowd, saying "Look!" The leaf floated gently through the air, slowly falling to the ground. Xu Feng said, "Why can leaves fly? Because of the wind, because leaves can catch the wind. This wooden kite is the same principle. It's big enough, sturdy enough, and wrapped in thick cowhide. When the time comes, you'll be like this leaf, floating from high above to inside the Tiger Trap Pass."

  "Oh, I see, so that's how it is. Xu Feng is indeed clever to have come up with such a brilliant plan." Everyone suddenly understood and couldn't help but flatter Xu Feng with admiration.

  "Brothers, this is your first time riding this, and the operation is unfamiliar, and it's also in the middle of the night. Many brothers may not have died at the hands of the enemy, but fell off a cliff instead. I'd like to ask, is there anyone who doesn't want to do this? Those who don't want to can quit now, I, Xu Feng, will absolutely not force any of you. You've all accompanied me on campaigns east and west, south and north, and are my good brothers. If you quit now, I won't blame you at all. Moreover, in this battle, the Tiger Guard has me leading it, and I'll be charging into the Tiger's lair with you all."

  "Qū Shuài, are you going to lead the team personally?" Dian Wei was shocked, his two copper-like eyeballs staring at Xu Feng in astonishment, almost disbelieving.

  He patted Tianwei's shoulder and said, "This mission is perilous, the pass is treacherous, known as the number one heroic pass in the world. To rescue Bo Cai, to revive the morale of the Yellow Turbans, and to boost our military prestige, we cannot afford to lose this battle. How can I stand by and let my brothers take risks alone?"

  "But, Commander, you are the commander of the three armies. If..." Dian Wei wanted to persuade him again, but Xu Feng interrupted directly: "Dian Wei, my life is important, but aren't the lives of our brothers also important? Don't forget, the teachings of our Taiping Dao, all members are equal, all are brothers. There's no need to persuade me anymore, my mind is made up." Seeing Xu Feng's resolute expression and tone that brooked no argument, Dian Wei let out a heavy sigh and gripped his twin iron spears tightly: "Commander, I, Dian Wei, will never let anyone harm you even slightly. If the Commander is in danger, I am willing to die with him rather than live alone in this world."

  "What's the point of this? The world is vast, with your bravery, you can go anywhere. Ah... don't say such depressing words, in this battle, our army will surely win." Seeing Dian Wei's eyes turn red and shaking his head, Xu Feng felt moved and couldn't bear to say more.

  "General, I'm willing to follow you and launch a surprise attack on the mountain." Li Er Niu said, puffing out his cheeks.

  "Alright, who's next."

  "I also wish to follow the general..." Ma Bao, who was defeated by Pei Yuanshao and relied on his bravery in battle, became a Tiger Guard again. Seeing Li Erniu rush forward, he didn't show weakness and followed up with these words.

  "And I..."

  "I'm going too."

  "Since Commander Guan has gone, I, Wang Wu, will naturally not be a coward."

  ……

  Five hundred Tiger Guards, only thirty or forty people retreated. Looking at those who stood aside with their heads hung low, Dian Wei burst into a rage: "You bunch of people, you're simply disgracing the Tiger Guards! Just wait, I'll deal with you later!"

  "Typical Wei." Xu Feng hastily shouted loudly, "Have you forgotten what I said? This mission is extremely perilous, and it's possible that even before we see the Tiger Stronghold guards, we'll have fallen off a cliff and been smashed to pulp. I said it before, those who go are volunteers, not forced. These brothers aren't cowards."

  Those remaining soldiers, upon hearing Xu Feng's words, all felt a warmth in their hearts, with excitement their eyes reddened, some even choked back sobs. "General, I'm not a coward... it's just that I've been afraid of heights since I was young... waaah, I'm not a coward."

  "General, neither am I."

  "This commander believes that you are not, when the time comes, you will be in front of Tiger Trap Pass with Xue City and others to attack the city and seize the pass. What others think of you doesn't matter, first and foremost, you must be clear conscience, hold your head high, I believe you are all good men, even if attacking the city, you will not humiliate the prestige of the Tiger Guard."

  "Thank you for your understanding, we are willing to fight to the end and will never retreat."

  "Alright, go down." Xu Feng waved his hand and let everyone retreat.

  "Someone come and carry all the well-made wooden kites to the top of the mountain on the left, remember, it's hard to walk at night, be careful with safety." Xu Feng reminded anxiously.

  Everyone shouted in agreement and carried the finished wooden kite, carefully climbing up to the top of the mountain.

  "As the leader of the Tiger Guard, Tian Wei, you must not be impulsive and must not doubt your own soldiers. Do you understand?" Xu Feng still didn't forget to advise a few more words regarding what happened earlier. He had high expectations for Tian Wei, and if he wanted to go further, he had to grow up even better.

  "General, leading troops in battle is really not your strong suit. Why don't you just let me follow you instead?"

  "Cut the crap, I said you can do it, and you will. You won't let me down. We've got a long way to go, our road is still long." Xu Feng said with deep meaning, gazing at the distant dark mountains. Tian Wei, heroes are vying for power, the world is in chaos, waiting for us brothers to show off our skills.

  It is said that Xu Feng is going to lead a surprise attack, Zhang Fei, Pei Yuanshao and Zhou Cang all asked for orders, even if they die, they want to follow Xu Feng's surprise attack. Xu Feng had no choice but to hand over the task of attacking the city and seizing the pass to Xue Cheng and others.

  After settling down, the world between heaven and earth fell into a deep silence. Even the night sky had lost much of its color, with only a faint starlight remaining. Xu Feng stood at the summit of the high mountain, gazing out at the Tiger Trap Pass below, and smiled calmly: "Another moonless windy night; if we don't engage in bloody battle, wouldn't that be a waste of such a fine evening?"

  It's almost time for the Tiger Trap Pass guards to change shifts. The soldiers are gathered in twos and threes, some standing, some sitting, chatting idly with each other. They're mostly talking about which brothel has new girls, whose figure is good, who's pretty, who's got a nice butt, and whose skills in bed are exceptional, leaving people wanting more. Otherwise, why would their mouths be watering so much? Their expressions are also quite lewd. The soldiers on guard duty aren't very comfortable, it's been tens of days since they've had some free time, naturally they're eager to hurry to the "golden den for men" and the "concentration camp for beauties". Each one is exerting themselves on the bed, showcasing their eighteen martial arts skills, waging war with the beautiful women, and displaying their masculine prowess.

  Some leaned against the side, snoring loudly. This is Tiger Trap Pass, even if heavenly soldiers and generals came, it would be hard to take. Although I've heard that Xu Feng's rebels are in Yingchuan, but using my butt to think, I know a group of unruly commoners wanting to take Tiger Trap Pass is just a dream. So no one expected that Xu Feng had already arrived at the city gate, ready to attack, and the aura of death had begun to spread over Tiger Trap Pass.

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  "What's going on?" Someone heard a low rumble and barely opened their sleepy eyes, dazedly asking around.

  "What else could it be, must be the sound of wind in the mountains, everywhere here are towering peaks, when the wind blows against them, that's the noise." An old soldier was proudly showing off his 'vast knowledge.'