35 Destroying the Stronghold (1/2)
Ming Yue spun around immediately attacking and killed the approaching marauder.
”Take everyone and leave!” she ran out and started attacking the nearest patrols, leaving the prison house.
Minutes later a bell rang from one of the towers, ”We're under attack!” yelled one of the guards.
Yu Fengtian did not spare anytime and tried to get everyone in the prison to leave.
”Forget about us,” some of them said, ”We can no longer move like we used to. We are barely able to walk much less run. We can only stall for time, get the young ones and go.”
They held sticks and stones in their hands and positioned themselves at the back like cannon fodder. Yu Fengtian lead them towards the nearest gate, hoping that they could escape without any issues.
At this time, the Darksun Marauders were on high alert. Every one of them rushed out of their homes armed with swords and spears.
”Who is this attacker of ours?” a voiced growled out, a man walked out, carrying a saber in his hands. He was plump man dressed in lavish clothes but that did not take away the dangerous aura that he emitted. His face was rough, tanned by the sun and scarred from numerous fights. It did not match the his body nor his clothes. This was Wei Lian, the leader of the Darksun Marauders. Despite his large size, he was known for his swift speed and his positions as leader of the marauders.
”Boss!” men greeted him as he strolled through, obviously he was not very bothered by this disturbance.
One of the men came up to him,”It seems to be young girl, she has released the prisoners as well.”
”Hmm, what about that girl that I gave orders to watch?” he questioned.
The man paused before finally answering, ”She has also been released...and her weapon has been taken too.”
”Idiots! we have been given a job to keep her from entering the capital. Our employers have already promised us enough money to live the rest of our lives in comfort. If we fail to take her back, I will personally castrate everyone responsible. Now find her and stop that other girl, they're only little children,” he barked orders before moving out as well.
In the meantime, Ming Yue wrecked havoc wherever she went. She kept her watch on the prisoner group using Xiao Yin, who flew above their location. She attacked every enemy she saw, disposing them in seconds. For her, this was an opportunity to try out what she has learned from those manuals she read from. It wouldn't be impossible to say that she could already change the direction of her sword mid-strike. Although it wasn't perfect, it was enough for these marauders. Most of them were cultivators at the human realm, some were at the 4th or 5th level similar to her. These were skilled men who have taken part in many missions but compared to Ming Yue, their power was paltry.
Her swordsmanship focused on killing moves, taking as many lives as quickly as possible. Her techniques were polished through continuous battle from defending Luan City to constantly training in the Sword Domain. Her greatest aspect was her offensive power. Not to mention, she focuses on the elements of wind and lightning which enhances her speed and power. She held nothing back in this fight. Even though she acted as a decoy for Yu Fengtian and the escapees, she fully intended on destroying this place.
She moved swiftly, cutting down men and setting fire to the buildings. She paid no mind to the flames but the marauders cared deeply. Where did this girl come from and why would she rescue the prisoners? First they had to worry about her but now they had to stop the fires from running rampant. There was too much happening at once and they had just woken up. She was just too fast, running nonstop and decimating everything in her path.
Xiao Yin screeched near the gates where the prisoners were, gaining the attention of Ming Yue.