"Do you know where everyone is being held?" Fann asked Zhuoflan.
The girl nodded, "There is a flat open space to the left of the dock where I was hiding. It is the ceremony site for the Silver Star Tree Boat. It is less than a mile away from the dock area. That's where I escaped from."
"They want to send the prisoners ashore as soon as they arrive at the destination." Fang Xiandao said thoughtfully, "If the elves are concentrated in the open space, then the enemy will definitely guard around the ceremony site. We don't go through the entrance and cut in from the outside. It can catch them off guard.”
"Master, Qianzhi didn't see you using divination just now."
"Fool, does this require divination? Just think about it with your brain." Fang Xiandao glared.
"Then let's set out separately." Luo said in a soft voice, "There is exactly one audio device on each side. If you encounter a difficult problem, don't try to solve it alone, just call."
"Then do you know where the spiritual tree is?" Shan Hui asked.
"Of course." Fann said without hesitation, "Plants grow in circles, and spiritual trees are no exception. The core of all tree boats must be in the center of it."
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Around one o'clock in the morning, the rescue team crawled through the huge roots and sneaked into the ceremony area.
As Zhuo Fulan said, this is a rare flat area on the Silver Star. The ancient branches spreading out from the center of the tree boat seem to have avoided this place; countless vines are intertwined and layered, forming a structure like The fabric-like surface can even feel a slight collapse when you step on it.
The ceremony hall was brightly lit, and many bonfires piled in iron basins were burning brightly. Of course, the people of the Empire did not do this to hold a ceremony, but if there was not enough heating material, half of the elves who were bundled up and sleeping on the spot would freeze to death on the way home.
In order to monitor this group of prisoners, the Imperials also erected simple sentry towers around the venue. With the firelight all over the ground, every corner of the ceremony venue could be clearly seen.
There are also about two or three patrol teams, but unlike the island patrol teams encountered before, these people only circle around here, obviously to guard against possible escapees.
"Do you want to rush in?" Qianzhi stared at an enemy camp not far away and said eagerly, "Qianzhi can take the lead!"
"Save it for yourself." Fang Xiandao grabbed her by the collar and dragged her back to him, "We have to deal with the nearest sentry tower first. Who wants to go?"
"I can give it a try." Kong Xuanzi, who had been following quietly before, suddenly said.
"Are you sure?" Fang Xiandao glanced at him unexpectedly - in his original idea, he was more optimistic about Shanhui who could turn into an animal and approach the enemy.
"Yes. At that time, the research on magic was not as profound as it is now, and the theory of Four Symbols and Bagua was not popular yet, but the ancient Penglai method still had its merits." Kong Xuanzi took out the wooden sword and talisman, bit the tip of his tongue, and said A mouthful of blood spurted on the sword, and then he threw it out - "Tao method, sword control!"
The sword actually flew up on its own, flying straight towards the top of the sentry tower!
The distance of a hundred steps was reached in an instant, and the wooden sword accurately grazed the enemy's throat, wandered around, and then returned to Kong Xuanzi's hand. The imperial sentry clutched his throat and collapsed. Even if he wanted to scream, the gushing blood would completely block his trachea, making it impossible for him to make any sound.
What a neat technique!
Fang Xiandao did not expect that the alchemist he had just met today was actually a well-hidden master.
Zhuoflan was even more surprised and covered her mouth. Is this the Demon Holder from the mainland? Being able to kill people silently from such a long distance is just like... just like the Imperials! How could such a terrifying country be willing to form an alliance with the fleeing Noah's tree boat
"Actually, this move is not as powerful as you think." Kong Xuanzi felt a little embarrassed under the eyes of everyone, "If we use modern methods, it is a kind of Sunda technique. By controlling the wind, the wooden sword can fly. It can have the effect of catching someone off guard."
"How can Xun Shu have such an effect?" Fang Xiandao obviously didn't believe it. "I can understand how to control the wind, but it's over a hundred feet away. How can it be possible for the wind to surround the sword body all the time without any chaos?"
This distance makes it difficult to even see the sword clearly, let alone allow it to come and go freely.
"This is related to Penglai's secret art of raising swords." Kong Xuanzi said generously, "After we choose a sword, we will nourish it with Qi and blood. The longer it takes, the more like our own siblings, even if it is hundreds of years apart. Even if I step forward, I can still feel its condition." At this point, he stroked the sword with some pride, "For example, this sword has been with me for almost fifteen years, and I know every line of it clearly. .There is an ancient saying that Qi is the soul and blood is the soul. If you cultivate it to the extreme, you will become the sword spirit."
"So that's it..." Fang Xiandao suddenly said, "Then you should avoid dealing with Luo Qingqing from now on."
"Uh... why?"
Because she has a lot of swords like this even if she doesn’t keep them. "Anyway, you believe me right." He turned to the others, "Now is the time to capture this camp first. Shanhui, you will take the lead - go in dog form, and prioritize those enemies that may cause trouble. . Everyone, remember to focus on concealment. If you can be discovered later, it will be more beneficial to us. Come on!"
"What about you, young master?" Qianzhi pouted.
"I will hold the battle here for you." Fang Xiandao replied seriously.
Since someone was responsible for thinking about tactics, Shanhui didn't bother to think about it anymore. He turned into a small tengu and ran towards the camp first.
It means a tent, but it's actually more like a small camp - the Imperial Army dispersed its troops around the outer circle of the ceremony site, with one every three or four hundred steps, which is very conducive to keeping an eye on the elves. In other words, every time they eliminate a group of enemies, some of the captives can be freed.
There were only two soldiers on guard outside the camp, but rather than guarding, it was more like taking the elven prisoners for fun. Several islanders knelt at their feet. One of them had been beaten to a bruised nose and face, but he did not even dare to scream.
Shanhui rushed in front of the two of them, but the latter was not wary at all. His first reaction when seeing the tengu was to pull out his sword and want to eat more. He accelerated suddenly and passed between the two people almost instantly, then changed back to his original state and clasped the enemy's neck with his backhand.
The demon's power was far superior to that of ordinary people. He used 100% of his strength to directly break the cervical vertebrae of the two people.
The kneeling elf was stunned. The imperial soldiers who were showing off their power just now were now limp corpses, and the figure standing in front of them seemed to be extraordinarily tall.
At the same time, Qianzhi and Kong Xuanzi also rushed into the tent.
Dozens of soldiers lined up on both sides, sleeping soundly on quilts. One of the two was responsible for one side, one used his fists, the other used a wooden sword, one by one, so that they would never wake up again.
By the time the remaining Noah warriors arrived, there was no living enemy in the camp.
"Who are you..." Seeing the figures of the same race appearing, someone finally couldn't help but ask.
"We are here to rescue you." Heim stepped forward to comfort you, "please keep quiet."
"Camp, rescue?" There was obvious surprise and suspicion on everyone's faces. The World Island has fallen. How can there be any clansmen who can take care of them
"What these people say is true, I can testify." A clear voice sounded, and Zhuoflan walked up to everyone, "They are from Noah's Tree Boat and want to help us take back the Silver Star."
"Are you... the elder's child!?" Someone recognized her identity.