Chapter 439: Unworthy

"A gap! There's a gap in these vines!"

"Charge quickly!"

"This is our last chance for life. If we don't charge together, we'll stay here and wait for death!!"

The cultivators of the Barbarian Demon Camp, seeing a flaw in the vine prison, immediately seized the opportunity and charged with all their might.

Regardless of what magical artifacts or talismans they possessed, they unleashed them all. What use were these if they didn't fight desperately now? To be collected as spoils of war by the enemy when they cleared the battlefield?

With the Jade Vine Doctor intentionally releasing them, the cultivators of the Barbarian Demon Camp burst out of the vine hell, reborn and overjoyed.

"Where do you think you're running?"

"Hahaha, all of you, die!"

Several Golden Core cultivators from Thousand Peaks Forest chased them down at this moment. There were humans, barbarians, and even demon cultivators.

The two leaders were precisely the Golden Core barbarians who accompanied the Great Sacrificer of the Poisoned Belly.

One was named Diaoye, and the other was named Wulan.

Diaoye's skin was dark red, his face like a malevolent spirit. From time to time, he would unleash attacks that caused targeted cultivators to explode. In an instant, countless putrid poisons splashed out, corroding those around them and eliciting a series of cries of pain.

Wulan held a poisoned barb spear, exhaling streams of colorful smoke and poisonous gas, constantly poisoning the soldiers of the Barbarian Demon Camp.

"Run, run faster! Hahaha." He let out a mocking, cruel laugh.

Hundreds of cultivators from the Barbarian Demon Camp fled in panic, having lost all will to fight, chased down by several Golden Cores, heading towards the White Jade Camp.

White Jade Camp.

Inside the general's tent, the atmosphere was heavy and tense.

Messengers constantly returned to report on the surrounding enemy situation.

Shuang Jing, being born into a noble and esteemed family, had very little battlefield experience.

He was a Qi cultivator, not a body refiner, and possessed even fewer military strategies. That he could serve as the commander of a camp this time was primarily due to his family's efforts.

He himself also wished to build up his resume and advance in rank, so as to leverage the nation's power to aid his own cultivation.

When the Barbarian Demon Camp was attacked, the first thing Shuang Jing received was Xu Dali's plea for help.

The lieutenant general at the time advised, "Lord Shuang Jing, this is the rear of the main army. The enemy being able to ambush here means their force must be small, likely a small team of Golden Core or Nascent Soul cultivators."

"The Barbarian Demon Camp being attacked, and no large number of cultivators seen, only wolf packs, further supports this conjecture."

"We can immediately assemble our forces and go to support them. Even if we cannot kill the powerful individual enemies, we can gain merit by rescuing our allies."

Shuang Jing then asked, "If the enemy is too strong, won't we be going to our deaths?"

The lieutenant general then said, "Lord Shuang, this is the rear of our main army. The enemy must not be an army; their numbers are few, and they are not supported by national power. Even Nascent Soul True Monarchs, if acting as rogue cultivators, surely cannot last long."

The lieutenant general lowered his voice and spoke quickly, "Using a group of Foundation Establishment, or even Golden Core cultivators, to exchange for a Nascent Soul cultivator suffering national power suppression and losing combat effectiveness, this is a great gain! It will surely benefit our nation's overall strategy of conquering Thousand Peaks Forest."

Shuang Jing understood, "In other words, there is still a great risk. If the enemy's Nascent Soul True Monarch disregards the national power backlash and forcefully attacks, our army is also in danger of being overthrown."

The lieutenant general was stunned for a moment, "Lord, if that were truly the case, our staying here would not be of much significance. We would still be attacked by the Nascent Soul True Monarch. Moreover, Lord, you are a Nascent Soul cultivator. If things go poorly, it would be difficult for anyone to stop you if you wished to retreat, would it not?"

Shuang Jing nodded, then shook his head.

The lieutenant general was correct. Shuang Jing choosing to participate in the war and lead an army naturally came with ample preparation.

He had prepared at least five methods for escaping with his life.

"But I need my army intact. To form and maintain this army, both my family and I have invested too much."

"If it is easily lost, how can I achieve great merit in the future, how can I seize spoils of war, and how can I gain independent authority?"

If the army were to be scattered and disbanded, it would be incorporated into other armies.

What Shuang Jing and the family power behind him were plotting was far more than just minor merit; it was something grander and more abundant!

Thus, Shuang Jing issued an order: the army was to immediately station and prepare in place, forming a battle array.

On the Thousand Peaks Forest side, three Golden Core cultivators were also assigned to contain this area.

However, no matter how these three Golden Core cultivators used their long-range spells, they were all neutralized by the White Jade Camp.

The three Golden Cores dared not show their faces, only helplessly watching as the White Jade Camp formed a battle array - the Jade Wall Heavenly Chasm Array!

The soldiers of the Barbarian Demon Camp were chased relentlessly, running into the White Jade Camp's line of sight with wails and howls.

Behind them, several Golden Core cultivators, either flying on clouds or riding mounts, displayed their might and acted fiercely and arrogantly.

"Allies! It's the White Jade Camp!"

"We're saved, we're saved."

"Quick, save us!"

The cultivators of the Barbarian Demon Camp were overjoyed, calling for help one after another.

Seeing this situation, the Golden Core cultivators of Thousand Peaks Forest once again slowed their pace, using more intimidation and actively reducing their killing intent.

The lieutenant general became anxious: "Not good, Lord Shuang, this is the enemy's poisonous scheme."

"If we conduct a rescue and let these people in, it will inevitably disrupt our battle array, creating countless flaws, easily allowing the enemy to take advantage."

"If we don't rescue them, and let our allies be brutally killed by the enemy, our morale will inevitably plummet, and even the army's heart will be shaken! This will still affect our military strength!!"

"Rescuing is bad, but not rescuing is also bad."

Shuang Jing let out a cold snort, his face expressionless.

He took out his general's seal, poured in spiritual power, and activated the military strategy and technique within the seal – solidifying the army's heart!

Solidifying the army's heart was easily successful because the White Jade Camp was already arrayed and on full alert. Everyone's attention was focused on Shuang Jing... on the general's seal in his hand.

Shuang Jing held the general's seal in one hand while casting a spell, allowing his voice to spread throughout the entire army.

"When I was born, my family used heavenly dew to wash me and wrapped me in colorful silk. From a young age, I have lived in comfort, been the center of attention, and am a person above all others!"

"Gentlemen, in the capital, we enjoy rare delicacies from jade plates, wear gold and silver jewelry, live in grand houses with deep courtyards, and have many wives and concubines."

"This time, we are participating in the war for the glory of our esteemed families. Our families are all awaiting our triumphant return. We will achieve victory after victory, gain meritorious service one after another, and then return to the capital with our heads held high, to enjoy even greater glory and a more beautiful life!"

"Now, the enemy wants us to fall into their trap!"

"They are driving our allies, trying to force us to extend a helping hand and expose our weaknesses."

"But what are these things before us? A group of barbarians and demon cultivators. Hmph, they are just cannon fodder attracted by military funds. They clearly know this is the enemy's conspiracy, yet they still want us to rescue them and cooperate with the enemy to disrupt our battle array!"

"Do such allies deserve our rescue?"

The entire army responded: "They do not, they do not!"

Shuang Jing laughed heartily: "The Barbarian Demon Camp is just a cannon fodder camp. As cannon fodder, they must have the awareness of cannon fodder!"

"Let them use their lives to deplete the enemy's spiritual power."

"As long as we remain unmoving, with so few enemies, what can they possibly do to us?"