The Geared Immortal

Chapter 623 - The Suffering Soldiers

Chapter 623

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Crossing the border is not an easy feat especially with a large army. However, the traveling soldiers are patient enough to traverse this difficult path so that they would not be seen by the border guards from the Silver Moon Empire.

In these past few days of their travel, a weird thing began happening. The beasts in the forest seem to be able to find them. And almost every day they would be embroiled in a battle. Then some of the soldiers would die and some would be heavily wounded.

Hence their travel at this time is really slow. Plus the infirmary doctors are already complaining at the rate their medicine are being consumed.

Plus it seems that some of the soldiers would suffer greatly even though they just receive light wounds.

These mysterious events have truly mystified the generals and the commanders of the army. None of them thought that is a mere coincidence. This is because the timing of the attacks of the beast is a bit suspicious. It was as if someone is watching their every move.

As the army traversed the land, they soon arrive at the final mountainous area bordering the two empires.

These mountainous areas are rarely patrolled by the soldiers from the Silver Moon Empire, because of the deep chasm dividing the two empires in the middle of the mountain ranges. However, they never knew that the Golden Dragon Empire army would build a long stone bridge to connect that passage below the mountain range.

But of course, in the course of the construction thousands of people died falling in that chasm. Hence this path was only possible and successful due to the sacrifice of the many.

As the large travel-weary and battered army stop to rest at the foot of the mountain. Some of them were sent to scout the location.

Shin Jiao on the other hand leisurely walked as he did not have anything to do.

Ever since he helped the group of soldiers he didn't help anyone else and just keep himself inside his own tent or would leisurely walk and disappear in the forest.

It has taken the army a long time to reach this place and he has already consolidated his power and ability. In the forest, he was able to practice his psychokinesis and has the ability to lift about 2 kg of rocks.

This was a great boon on his practice. Shin Jiao knew that as he continually tries to fight against the force of the suppression that this world is imposing on his body, he would be able to reach a new height in his cultivation later.

Plus inside his dantian, he has already filled up around 50 spheres of energy. Though he could not use it as an attacking force, he is still able to use those precious energies to craft things.

And what baffled him the most is that he has gained too much energy from a mere palm-size white stone. He already knew that even though the white stones might look the same, they have varied energy capacity or content inside of them.

And the white stone he has been using so far might be somewhat a high-grade white stone. But as of now he still could determine this.

So besides the improvement in his mental prowess and energy, Shin Jiao was also able to construct new experimental gears in secret. And these prototypes use black or white stone energy.

While Shin Jiao is musing, he suddenly saw a soldier walking towards him. This same soldier is the one who has been his friend for these past few days of their travel.

"Doctor Ji, it seems that you're loafing around again… Hahaha…" the young soldier said with a hearty laugh.

"General Xang is looking for you…" he added.

"Looking for me? What for?" Shin Jiao asked with a confused expression.

"I don't know… Currently, they are in a meeting and wanted you there."

With a nod of his head, Shin Jiao walked towards the tent. When he enters he saw a few men wearing soldier's armor and some men wearing white robes. When those white robes men saw Shin Jiao they all sneered at the loafer.

Although he was introduced as a doctor, since they never permitted him to work with them, the young doctor has nothing to do and would just be anywhere in the camp.

When General Xang saw Shin Jiao a complicated feeling arose in his heart. This young man saves him but it seems that he has neglected his presence. Plus he knew that this unassuming young man is actually a divine doctor. But with his busy schedule and the constant attacking of the beasts, he has no time to accommodate him.

But General Xang has already assigned someone to escort young doctor Ji, so he is also a bit assured.

However, right now, the most pressing matter before they can climb the mountain and reach the stone bridge are the wounded soldiers who are unable to walk. They need to be treated as soon as possible. But he also knew of the temperament of the doctors in the infirmary so he felt a bit helpless with regards to this.

So he decided to mediate in-between so that Doctor Ji can treat those patients. With the knowledge and information he learned from the capital city of Guanglo, he knew that these people would be able to walk in just a week.

And so a discussion occurs inside the tent. Not long later a group of doctors and their assistants have an ugly expression on their faces as they left the tent. Meanwhile, General Xang had all smiles on his face. With the young doctor agreeing he is now confident that those soldiers would be able to cross the mountain.

Shin Jiao did not waste time and immediately went to work. Using the medicine formula of old Doctor Di and his domain he is able to treat the soldiers in just 3 days. Those doctors who were against him were looking at him in anger at first.

However, as soon as they observe his treatment method, they soon found their own inadequacy and began to focus on learning how Shin Jiao treats patients. They even began to fawn on him.

Shin Jiao didn't do anything this time and didn't make the soldiers suffer. From the time that they travel, he has determined who is guilty and who is not in that village massacre. Many of those have already been killed and many are wounded heavily. But since he promised these soldiers to be treated properly he abided by the promise.

A week later…

The army began crossing the mountain and enters a man-made cave hidden deep inside of it. Then as they march forward, Shin Jiao was amazed at the ingenuity of the soldiers who hollowed the mountain and created this pass. They have truly meticulously planned this just to get their hands on the ore mines of the Silver Moon Empire.

Soon they arrive on a long bridge made of stones. Shin Jiao was again amazed at the engineering of these people. But he suddenly felt a dangerous feeling inside his heart. It's like something is hidden deep below that dark chasm waiting for them to pass.

This feeling derives from his senses which he always trusted.

So to confirm what he is feeling, he walked towards the edge of the cliff and looks down at the dark chasm. When he did, he suddenly feels his whole body shivering. The hair on his back stood on end and an eerie atmosphere made him feel a bit scared.

This is an unusual feeling that he has. Ever since he began his journey in cultivation he rarely feels this way, and whenever he did his life would be on the line.

Shin Jiao immediately prepares for battle. He didn't want to warn anyone as he didn't want them to notice anything about him. But in this large army, he has a friendly relation with a soldier named Captain Yan Linwa.

So he immediately walked towards his friend's direction and immediately warned him of his feeling.

When Yan Linwa heard Shin Jiao he too nodded his head. This means that he too has the same feeling.

"I'm guessing that the reason why we haven't crossed the bridge yet is that General Xang is also having these dangerous vibes." Yan Linwa said with a tense smile.

"Just prepare yourself… We should not let our guards down…" Shin Jiao said while standing beside the captain.

When Yan Linwa saw young Doctor's Ji's calm expression he could not help but show a faint smile. This because he already knew how cowardly the young doctor acted when those beasts attacked the camp. So he is sure that the young doctor is just trying to act strongly at this moment.

Suddenly, a loud roar reverberated throughout the place which almost shook the mountain.

This loud roar made the soldiers showed a frightened expression on their faces. Due to the constant attacks from the wild beast in the forest, while traveling, they have developed fear in their hearts while facing these creatures.

And so the army began to retreat little by little.

But General Xang had a stern look on his face. Then he suddenly shouted.

"200 Archers forward!"

Upon his command, thousands of soldiers carrying bows and arrows move up the ranks within the cramped cave.

"Fire!"

With his second command, they immediately release a volley of arrows toward the darkness.

They all waited for a while as silent pervades the surroundings. One can even hear his own breathing and heartbeat as they waited for what would happen next.

In this tense atmosphere, all of the soldiers have already drawn their weapons. They are already ready to fight against that beast if ever it would appear.

The seconds of waiting should have been short, but the tense atmosphere within the army made it seem so long.

But then, all of a sudden…

Roar!!! Roar!!!

Loud wild roars were heard as it seems like there are actually multiple beasts that are hiding within the darkness.

"Torch!" shouted General Xang.

Upon receiving the torch he immediately threw it down.

As soon as he did, he extended his gaze to look down.. But then his expression immediately turned pale upon seeing the horror hidden within that dark chasm.