After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2863 This operation must be won, not lost!

Chapter 2863 This operation is a must-win situation!

He Lingchuan sniffed the air a few times, sensing an ominous smell in the wind. As he flew further ahead, his brows furrowed more deeply, for the direction of Panlong City was now shrouded in yellow sand, with visibility shockingly low.

This scene doesn't seem unfamiliar.

The howling wind, the distant tornadoes, and the three-corpse worms flying in the air all stirred up long-forgotten memories in He Lingchuan's heart:

Isn't this the Sandstorm Season on Red Cliff Road in later generations? How could it suddenly appear in the Panlong World?

He Lingchuan sensed something was wrong, because in real history, the Sandstorm Season only appeared three days after the destruction of Panlong City.

The reason was clear to him: Zhong Shengguang swore an oath to the Great Square Pot and then committed suicide, which is why he transformed into a demon spirit after death to protect the entire Panlong Wasteland.

The current appearance of a sandstorm season in the Panlong world, does this mean...?

He Lingchuan immediately activated his supernatural powers, trying to contact Zhong Shengguang.

But he tried again and again, and all his efforts were in vain.

He Lingchuan once again experienced the burning pain in his heart.

He told himself, "Panlong City won't be defeated so quickly."

He had just contacted Zhong Shengguang, who assured him that Panlong City could hold out for at least half an hour against the Heavenly Demon's attack.

Thinking of this, He Lingchuan's heart skipped a beat: "Could it be..."

With all his power gone, Zhong Shengguang had no choice but to lead the Panlong Army to abandon Mingsha Forest and retreat to Panlong City.

But how fierce were the attacks of Bega's army and the Heavenly Demons?

He Lingchuan knew that he had been gone for a long time, and that the number of powerful figures who had returned to Panlong City was also limited. Some people saw that Panlong City was doomed and on the verge of collapse, so they took advantage of being teleported to a distant place by Pili Tian and turned around and left.

In times of national crisis, who would be willing to share the burden with you? This is only natural.

Panlong City may be on the verge of collapse, but it must hold on for another half hour. Therefore, the only solution Zhong Shengguang can come up with…

He Lingchuan felt extremely distressed when he thought of this.

He tried to calm himself down and then used his remote telepathic abilities to find Xu Shichu.

When he connected with Zhong Shengguang earlier, Dean Xu was standing by his side and must have known the situation.

Sure enough, this time the supernatural powers worked together.

Xu Shichu's voice rang in He Lingchuan's ears: "Tiger Wing General".

He Lingchuan took a deep breath and asked him directly, "What's going on with the sandstorm and strong winds in the direction of Panlong City?"

Xu Shichu then hid in a secret chamber hidden within the city wall. Only when no one was around did he dare to whisper to him, "His Majesty sacrificed himself, infusing his own soul into the spirit of the Great Evolution Heavenly Pearl. In doing so, he also transferred a portion of the Great Square Pot's power to the Great Evolution Heavenly Pearl. This is how Panlong City was preserved, giving you more time."

So that's how it is! He Lingchuan was heartbroken.

He didn't ask Zhong Shengguang why he hadn't spoken up earlier. Putting himself in Zhong Shengguang's shoes, he would have also been willing to sacrifice his life for righteousness without hesitation. They were equally steadfast fighters, willing to readily give up their lives when necessary.

But He Lingchuan still choked up. Although Zhong Shengguang was not his father, they had been like father and son for more than ten years. Zhong Shengguang set an example for him, patiently taught him, and trusted him completely. They could even entrust their lives to each other.

Compared to his cheap father He Chunhua, Zhong Shengguang was the real stern father who truly cared for him.

Now, the person he trusted and loved most had sacrificed himself, just to buy him half an hour more! Thinking of this, He Lingchuan felt as if a thousand needles were piercing his heart, and the pain was unbearable, no less than the moment he lost He Yue!

In this night that is about to end, in both the real world and the Panlong world, besides his brothers and sisters, how many kind elders, close comrades-in-arms, and loyal subordinates did he lose!

This pain is like a bottomless abyss; no amount of sadness, guilt, anger, or helplessness can fill it.

“General Tiger Wing!” Xu Shichu’s voice trembled as well. “Before the King sacrificed himself, he said that if your actions require assistance, just call out to him in the wind, and he will know and cooperate fully.”

Zhong Shengguang has transformed into a raging storm, omnipresent.

He wanted to dedicate his last bit of energy to helping Panlongcheng and Helingchuan.

He Lingchuan wanted nothing more than to roar to the heavens, but he could only suppress his boiling blood and forcefully calm his mind.

This forced suppression even made him feel a little dizzy.

However, at least Zhong Shengguang's soul still exists, only it has merged with the Dayan Heavenly Pearl.

"However, Pili Tian has temporarily suppressed the wind tornado with his divine power." Xu Shichu further informed him of the latest battle situation.

He Lingchuan composed himself, listened carefully, and regained his composure. "There are still many experts scattered outside who have not been able to return to the army. Send them to the three silver pillars of the formation closest to Longgang to stand by. I will have them cut down the pillars and break the formation at any time!"

Xu Shichu readily agreed: "I'll take care of it right away."

The wind ahead grew stronger, and the paper crane could barely flap its wings. Then a gust of wind swept in, capable of lifting any flying object half a meter into the air.

He Lingchuan took out the Tiger Wing General's talisman at the right time and hung it on his waist.

Amidst the swirling sandstorm, the token emitted a faint red glow.

Then, the wind that was blowing in his face suddenly became gentle, and even the sand stopped blowing into his eyes.

The paper crane's flight began to stabilize, as if a barrier had appeared around it, keeping out the gale and yellow sand.

He Lingchuan knew that this was Kuang Shaji's identification token that allowed him to recognize General Hu Yi as one of his own.

His eyes felt hot again.

This operation is a must-win situation!

Even Zhong Shengguang has sacrificed himself; they have no way out and cannot turn back.

However, assassinating Gao Huaiyuan would not be easy, and Zhong Shengguang had already tried once before without success, so Gao Huaiyuan must have raised his level of vigilance.

Fifteen minutes later, He Lingchuan arrived at Panshi Village.

This small village was located twenty miles south of Panlong City. The residents had long since moved away, leaving only an empty village. As He Lingchuan landed on his crane, the broken door of a house directly below creaked and groaned in the wind.

Menban, Hu Min, Xianqin Baili Ke, and Fuji Shangren were waiting for him in this private residence.

Their team has only six members.

When carrying out assassination missions, quality over quantity is key.

Everyone then realized that the White-Robed Guest could change color. Originally white, it was too conspicuous on the battlefield, making it inconvenient to carry out the assassination plan. So it lay down on the ground, shook its wings, and its feathers, as if dyed, turned into a muddy yellow that blended with the sky and earth. With this camouflage, it shrank into piles of debris and near houses, almost becoming one with its surroundings.

“Before the general arrived, I went to scout Gao Huaiyuan’s camp, but I was discovered before I even got close.” Bai Like had turned black when he went to gather intelligence, but he still couldn’t escape the sentry’s eyes. “Gao is particularly afraid of death. I think he has at least assigned himself an elite guard of three thousand men.”

"It's not unreasonable for a commander of a million-strong army to allocate three thousand men to himself."