kingnovel Chapter 460 Sir Chen, give the order!
Chapter 460 Sir Chen, give the order!
Chen Yuwei was wearing tight clothes, and the soldiers of the scout camp behind her stood tall and marched in unison with vigorous steps.
Everyone had a tense expression and pursed lips, and it was obvious that they were holding back some rage.
His breathing was rapid and heavy, which was particularly clear in the silent march. Only the rustling of his clothes in the wind could be heard, accompanied by the sound of his hurried footsteps.
They hurried forward, no one making any unnecessary noise, as if the entire team was enveloped in a solemn and resolute atmosphere.
When Yue Shan and others saw this scene, they were stunned at first, and then burst into hearty laughter.
"See? These female generals are holding back a lot of energy!"
"These women are going to fight with us!"
“It is said that men and women work together, and they are not tired even when they are busy traveling!”
As they talked and laughed, it was getting dark.
They arrived at a dense forest.
The surroundings were tightly wrapped in darkness as thick as ink. The tall and lush trees blocked out the sun, and the layers of branches and leaves were intertwined, allowing almost no light to penetrate.
The thick pile of rotten leaves underfoot exudes a decaying smell.
Occasionally, a night owl would make a shrill cry on the branch. The cold wind would whistle past, making the branches rustle, as if countless hidden ghosts were whispering, adding to the terrifying atmosphere of the dense forest.
The horses in the team pawed their hooves restlessly and breathed heavily, while the riders gripped their weapons vigilantly and glanced around nervously.
"We shouldn't have gone wrong, it's just that we have never been here before."
Yue Shan took out the map and looked at it for a long time, finally gritted his teeth and said to Chen Changan.
"It should be right, as long as we keep going." Chen Changan frowned, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Even if we can't reach Chiling, we won't stray too far."
"Brother Yue, pass the order down. The entire army should not change the route and should continue to move forward by groping their way."
"All the troops must not stop for a moment and move forward along this winding mountain stream. At the same time, send elite scouts to quickly explore its source."
Now that the route has been set, the gurgling water in the mountain stream becomes the best guide.
The soldiers quickly turned their horses around and went upstream along the mountain stream.
Along the way, there were thorns and waist-high weeds growing wildly, densely intertwined together, like a natural barrier blocking the way for everyone.
The mud underfoot was thick, and every step they took felt like they were sinking into a bottomless quagmire, making a heart-pounding "puff puff" sound. The splashing black mud spots flew around wantonly, instantly staining everyone's clothes and armor.
This is clearly a desolate road that no one has ever set foot on, and its difficulties and dangers are self-evident.
During the march, the war horses neighed from time to time, and the horses' hooves struggled hard in the mud, but they sank deeper and deeper; the soldiers were not spared either, and some stumbled and fell into the mud, with only their heads exposed outside, calling for help in panic.
But the comrades around him extended a helping hand without hesitation. Some grabbed their arms, some pulled their clothes, and shouted in unison, trying their best to pull out the comrades in distress.
For a moment, exclamations and shouts intertwined together, echoing in this deep valley for a long time.
In order to ensure that the marching direction did not deviate, Yue Shan held the compass and stared at the pointer intently.
Fortunately, the water in the mountain stream rushed all the way to the northwest just as Chen Changan expected, and he was finally right.
The mountains and forests were filled with fog, and the humid air seemed to be able to squeeze out water.
The crowd walked along the mountain stream, stepping deep and shallow in the mud, and the freezing cold water instantly poured into their boots.
After the first day's journey, a rough count showed that more than 30 horses had unfortunately died due to being stuck in the mud and exhausted.
More than 250 soldiers were bitten by snakes, insects, rats and ants hidden in the grass and cracks in the rocks. Some of their wounds were red, swollen and inflamed, while others were so painful that their faces turned pale and they were sweating coldly.
By the next day, the situation had become more serious, with the number of injured increasing to more than 400.
Faced with this situation, Chen Changan had no choice.
Before he came here, he had never expected this situation, and was destined to accept that there would be fewer and fewer people coming.
The difficulty of traveling in this vast and mysterious foggy mountain is far beyond everyone's imagination. The task is arduous and every step forward may face a test of life and death.
But they have a mission and there is no turning back.
After three days and three nights of such an arduous trek, it seemed as if the water in the mountain stream had no end in sight.
During these two days, except for a short rest period, everyone was almost constantly on the road.
Chen Changan made a rough estimate and found that in just two days, the team had traveled 500 miles.
Walking for a long time caused several large blisters on the soles of his feet. Every step he took was excruciatingly painful, but he endured the discomfort and looked ahead with firm eyes.
At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.
The soldiers supported and encouraged each other and moved forward tenaciously in this dangerous mountain forest.
Some soldiers had leg injuries and walked with a limp. Some soldiers were exhausted and their eyes were bloodshot, but the determination revealed in their eyes never wavered.
They knew that only by moving forward could they complete the task and find a way out.
As we go deeper into the mountains and forests, the surrounding environment becomes increasingly harsh.
At night, the forest was freezing cold and everyone had to light a bonfire to keep warm.
But the damp firewood was difficult to light, and the smoke was so thick that people couldn't open their eyes and tears were streaming.
Moreover, in order to prevent the enemy from discovering their tracks, the campfire could not burn too brightly. Everyone could only huddle together, snuggle up to each other, and barely fall asleep in the cold and exhaustion.
During the day, we have to deal with complex road conditions and frequent accidents.
It was the seventh day, and just when everyone was about to lose hope, Yue Shan suddenly came to life.
"Master Chen, there is an open area ahead. The source of the mountain stream seems to be there!"
This news was like the first ray of sunshine in spring, instantly dispelling the haze that shrouded everyone's hearts and bringing long-lost smiles to everyone's tired faces.
Chen Changan was inspired and shouted loudly: "Soldiers, work harder, victory is just around the corner!"
Everyone's morale suddenly increased and their pace became lighter.
Finally, they passed through the dense primeval forest and came to an open valley.
They saw a clear spring gushing out from the mountains, gathering into the mountain stream they had been following all the way.
Surrounded by lush grass and blooming wild flowers, it seems like a precious gift prepared by nature for them.
Looking back on the difficult journey of the past few days, Chen Changan was filled with emotion.
The hardships along the way not only tested their physical strength and willpower, but also tempered their team spirit!
Everyone was very excited and turned around to look at Chen Changan expectantly.
Their eyes were full of anticipation.
As long as we cross here, right... we can do what Da Chu hopes for and step into the territory of Western Xia?
Sir Chen, give the order!