Chapter 16: Woe from Wolf Spirits


    Do you submit? Yang Wu demanded, holding his crowbar steady above Fei Lengs head.


    Without bothering to wipe the blood from his face, the older man responded instantly, Yes! I submit!


    He knew that if a No escaped his lips, the young man would truly crack open his head, ending him for good.


    Fei Leng had not expected such a swift defeat, though he could sense that the young man before him was as powerful as a Consummate Grade Foot Soldier. If Yang Wu had been any weaker, he might have had a chance, but as it was, fighting back would be a detrimental mistake. Silently, he cursed to himself, <em>How crappy is my luck to meet a foe like this?</em>


    Having witnessed Yang Wus ruthless attacks, the surrounding inmates did not dare act rashly. That young man had mercilessly beaten Boss Fei, whom they had all worshiped, and it robbed them of their courage.


    Very good. You will all obey Skinny Monkey from now on. His word is as good as mine; do you hear me? Yang Wus tone was frigid as he gestured to Skinny Monkey behind him.


    Yes, I understand! the disabled man hurriedly replied.


    You, over there, who goes by Bei Zi, do you have any objections? The young man cast his gaze over Bei Zi, who nursed his injured hand.


    Fear shed in the mans eyes as he stammered, N-no objections here!


    Excellent. From here on out, you all belong to the Wuhou Gang. Bear in mind, I will end anyone who dares to cause trouble from within! Yang Wus gaze was as sharp as a de as he announced his terms.


    Without much suspense, Fei Long and Bei Zi had submitted to Yang Wu, now under the Wuhou Gangs wings.


    Yang Wu was only a step away from reaching the Consummate Grade, having already be a Superior Grade Foot Soldier. Furthermore, with hisbat techniques and experience, defeating Fei Leng had been a breeze. On top of that, all of his sensessight, hearing, smell, etc.had grown sharper than the average persons since he had begun cultivating the Supreme Nine Profound Art.


    With these changes, Yang Wu had slowlye to realize that he could be a supreme expert among his generation as long as he continued to cultivate the art. Of course, he would need to collect nine Profound Essence Energies and reach the Aplished stage.


    Currently, however, he was still weak, still at the introductory stage. His imprisonment only made finding those energies even more difficult.


    While Skinny Monkey and Yang Wu finished bringing block 68 under theirmand, word of Centipedes death reached ck Ape in cellblock 1, an area reserved for first-ss felons and death-row inmates, all of whom were outstandingly powerful. Unfortunately for the gang leader, he was restricted to his section and could not venture to block 68 to teach these neers a lesson.


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    Meanwhile, in block 8, the bloody aura had finally withdrawn. After transporting the blocks inmates to another area, thousands of guards had surrounded the block, and once again, the warden and his deputies explored the pit in hopes of discovering its secret.


    Although the deep pit no longer radiated the dangerous aura, the average man still could not get close. Wan Tianlong had dispatched five captains and fifty squad leaders, along with another five hundred guards to investigate further, yet most had ended up dead. Only one captain had managed to escape alive but gravely injured. That man returned with shocking news. His team had found a bloody ritual array covered in ominous items as sacrificial offerings. Furthermore, an earthly spirit spring surrounded an altar, emitting an astounding level of Profound Energy.


    Setting aside the items on the altar, the spirit spring was enough temptation to encourage Wan Tianlong and his men.


    Not only could an earthly spirit spring reinforce ones bones, but it could also cleanse the marrow, expand the meridians, alter ones physique, and bolster ones strength. It was an incredibly rare type of spirit spring and ultimately priceless.


    <em>Surely, a bloody altar within an earthly spirit spring must harbor some precious secrets!</em> Wan Tianlong, Zhao Changdao, and Lie Feng all thought, unabashed desire shing in their eyes.


    Warden, we need to secure the location quickly! Zhao Changdao urged.


    "I agree," Lie Feng echoed. "This is our territory, but if the Barbarian Suppression Army stationed nearby catch wind of this, they''lle to im it. Dealing with them will be a pain."


    As the warden considered the potential issues, the blood-curdling howls of wolves interrupted his thoughts.


    <em>Owwoo! Owwoo!</em>


    The Smoke Signal Mountain Prison (Wolf Smoke Mountain Prison) earned its name from the wolves who reigned over the region. The Xia Dynasty might have imed the area for its prison, but in truth, humans only upied a fraction of thend. Ferocious wolf spirits ran rampant across thend beyond the prison, and not even Generals like Wan Tianlong dared to venture too deep into the mountains.


    [TL Note: The word for Smoke Signal Mountain Prison can be literally tranted as Wolf Smoke Mountain Prison. The usage of this name made use of the double meaning of the word for wolf smoke, which also means smoke signal. Since it was at the borders or near the barbarians territory, it was likely also used as an rm system for attacks by the barbarians. Smoke signals made for a quick and effective way of sending a message across far distances.]


    Bad news, Warden. Arge pack of wolf spirits is attacking the prison. A soldier, tasked with patrolling the prisons outskirts on horseback, galloped into block 8 to deliver the report, startling the three men.


    Soldiers, follow me! We will stop these wolf spirits! The wardens voice boomed as he gave the order.


    By the time Wan Tianlong and his men reached the prisons edge, a few thousand wolf spirits were already pressing close to block 8. Although small-scale strikes from the wolf spirits were not umon as they came looking for wayward prisoners to snack on, such arge assault was quite rare.


    Every one of the approaching wolf spirits was majestic and powerful. They struck a noble, proud image as they mercilessly ran down nearby humans, howling to the sky every now and then. Their coats shone in a variety of colorscrimson, azure, amberand their eyes glittered with a horrific hunger.


    As the wolf spirits thundered by, prisoners, scared out of their wits, ran for their lives.


    What?! Therere so many of them! Dont eat me! I dont want to die!


    Damn wolf spirits, get lost! Ill fight you all till myst breath!


    Ahh! My arm! It ate my arm!


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    With the heavy shackles around the inmates ankles, they could not escape. Many suffered grievous wounds, and some were even swallowed alive. It was a terrible scene to behold.


    The prisoners had no hope. A Consummate Grade Wolf General, a wolf spirit on par with the warden, led the pack in its brutal attack.


    Unlike the rest of the beasts, the Wolf General did not charge into battle. Rather, it stood in the middle of the battlefield, one long howl after another escaping its throat. It almost seemed like it was giving orders to the thousands of wolf spirits swarming toward cellblock 8.


    Huge and striking, the Wolf Generals coat glistened like the zing sun. Saliva dripped from its exposed fangs, and its howls sounded like calls for blood. Not only did the creature retain its primitive ferocity, but cunning intelligence also showed in its gaze.


    Wan Tianlong and his men reached the scene fast enough, and the warden wasted no time. He leapt into the air, with his bow in hand, and fired an arrow straight at the Wolf General.


    <em>Zzzsh!</em>


    Still in the air, the warden instinctively settled five arrows on his bow, each arrowhead shining, and sent them all flying toward the beast in a deadly arc.


    In response, the Wolf General opened its maw and spewed an iridescent, multicolored energy that sted the projectiles into pieces.


    Unfortunately, two of the four wolves nking it could not avoid the arrows in time. They wailed in pain when the arrows bit into their flesh, falling into growing pools of blood.


    Why is the wolf pack attacking? The warden demanded, aghast, as hended back atop his bull spirit.


    Slightly slower than Wan Tianlong, arge number of guard captains, squad leaders, and guards emerged from the surrounding blocks tounch a formidable counterattack.


    The Wolf General howled again, long and low, calling most of its pack to its side. The creature then spoke in the human tongue. Are you this mountain prisons warden? it asked. I am Lang Cha, alpha of the surrounding area. I smell that a King-level treasure has been unearthed. Surrender it to us and save your people from disaster.


    Its voice was hoarse and jarring, yet any animal spirit that couldmunicate in thisnguage was no average being.


    It would be best if you retreated, Lang Cha. We bear no grudge against your pack, and no King-level treasure has been found. You cannot me us for our ruthlessness if you insist on continuing this battle! the warden solemnly warned the Wolf General. Frowning, he thought to himself, <em>This wolf demon must be quite powerful to detect the secrets beneath block 8. It looks like were in for a tough fight.</em>


    This is our territory, and everything within it belongs to our pack! If you refuse to hand it over, we will devour you all! Lang Cha shed its vicious fangs, snarling.


    How dare a mere Wolf General like you threaten us! Ill take your head! Zhao Changdaombasted, pointing his saber at the wolf.


    My wolves, ravage the humans! The Wolf General lost thest of its patience and, with a bellow,manded its pack to attack.


    Instantly, several thousand wolf spirits pounced.


    y these wolves, men! Left with no choice, the warden barked the order.


    Wan Tianlong barrelled headlong into the pack atop his bull spirit. He released a seemingly endless stream of arrows from his bow, dropping a wolf spirit with each.


    The warden had earned the nickname Unrivaled Archer for a reason.


    Elsewhere, Zhao Changdao locked eyes with the Wolf General and charged on his old tiger. Blood dripped from his saber as he swung, fully disying the prowess of a General Realm cultivator.


    Lie Feng had the responsibility of clearing out the scattered wolf spirits and preventing the beasts from causing even more panic within the prison.


    Fortunately, there was no shortage of experts among the captains, including Wan Tianlongs own daughter, who gave a spectacr performance. She rode a snow leopard into battle, wielding a cobalt-blue spear. One by one, the wolf spirits fell, their blood blooming like flowers as she thrust her spear into her enemies.


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    Wan Lanxin was only twenty-two, yet she was stunning. Her armor was a simr blue to her weapon, and she wore a crown-like helmet, a flowery belt around her waist, and boots with a swirling cloud design on her feet. Within the prison, she was a dazzling, spirited flower.


    Her glorious style was enough to make the guards swoon. Even the tortured prisoners could not help but pause to admire her valiance, despite the risk to their lives.


    The young woman rode deep into the fray, hunting the wolves who broke away from the pack. Noticing five of the beasts veer off, she gave chase, shouting, Evil beasts! I wont let you cause any more harm!


    These five wolf spirits ran straight for cellblock 68.


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