Chapter 804: Set Off!

Uuuuuuuuu!!!
Early the next morning, the deep sound of horns echoed dullly above the camp, and the camp that had been stationed there for days suddenly came to life…
From the front lines and the flanks, small groups of cavalry rushed out and quickly disappeared on the distant horizon. Then, long black columns shook the earth as waves of cavalry advanced amidst the thundering sound of hooves. Soon after, flags fluttered as the army moved forward slowly.
Countless players stared in awe at the vast army ahead, their ears filled with the sound of horns, hooves, and the rhythmic footsteps that shook the ground.
Only the logistics troops remained in place, with several camps standing motionless…
“It’s finally starting.”
This thought flashed through many people’s minds.
But in the face of such a massive army, many couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of awe and reverence.
Was this the scale of the Mongol army they were about to face?
……
“Go!!!”
After what seemed like an eternity, someone finally rode forward from the rear toward the direction of the cavalry attack. Their loud shout awakened countless players.
Immediately, the crowd stirred, horses stepped forward, and one after another—second, third… The silent crowd surged like a flood breaking its dam. The earth roared again as a dense crowd of martial artists rushed toward the grasslands beyond.
They raced along the path taken by the army!
“Brothers, those on reconnaissance and mapping—over here!”
On horseback, bold shouts rang out one after another:
“Those who want to harass the flanks, follow me!”
“Haha… A man should fight on the battlefield! Today, I’m going to have a great time!! Go!!!”
With wind and clouds swirling, the army advanced like an unstoppable force, determined to conquer everything in its path. The cavalry rushed like lightning, filling people with tension. Along with the sounds of marching horns and war drums, everything stimulated every player present, igniting the passion and fervor in their hearts.
Even Happy was immersed in this extraordinary atmosphere, unable to extricate himself for a long time!
Holding the reins in one hand and waving the whip in the other, Happy felt as if he were racing through the wind, free and carefree amidst the vast world.
As time passed and they raced forward, many martial artists overtook the advancing army. With large clouds left behind, excited screams and cries from the players filled the sky above the grasslands:
“Brothers, we’re ahead of them now!”
“Go!!!”

Among the charging cavalry, each had their own distinct purpose and mission—patrolling, scouting, harassing, spying, and so on… Some even realized they had gone too far and had to turn back to face the advancing army, adding more laughter to the skies above the grasslands.
Boom! Boom!!
The sound of hooves gradually faded, yet became more intense…
As the patrol troops and those following the flanking cavalry separated from the main group, Kai Xin was slightly surprised to find that their group of cavalry, advancing deeper into the enemy territory, numbered over a hundred.
It turned out that before setting out, the higher-ups of the Mu family had conducted thorough analysis and determined the most efficient route to earn points, deciding to expand from three squadrons to six.
According to the initial plan, with three teams, Kai Xin would lead one; Yin Hu would lead Dao Zi and others in another; and Lei Zhan, Xiao Bei, Feng Wu Cai Yi, and others would form the third.
However, during each mission to eliminate enemy cavalry units, the enemy Mongol cavalry numbered only about a thousand. Although the Mu family’s elite fighters could handle part of them, the limited number of enemies meant fierce competition, resulting in wasted combat strength.
To enable everyone to utilize their full combat potential, Feng Wu Cai Yi boldly proposed expanding from three to six squadrons. After all, the western regions could operate independently, and dealing with a group of enemies wouldn’t be a problem.
Bao Long also suggested that the Tian Mo Fen Tan could form its own team; as for Lei Zhan’s main group, there was no issue either—Yin Hu could lead a team on his own. Everyone was immediately convinced.
After the new decision, Kai Xin, who had demonstrated overwhelming strength in the capital, was “expelled” from the team battles due to his excessive combat power, allowing him to earn points on his own.
The remaining fifth team was assigned to Dao Zi and the others…
The group agreed to carry out some flanking harassment missions first, followed by simpler, smaller-scale tasks, which should be enough to earn the merit points for one squadron. They planned to launch their own large-scale group missions the next day, at the latest the third day.
But!
After being “abandoned,” Kai Xin re-examined the task list and selected many high-difficulty missions that even gangs wouldn’t dare undertake easily…
Enemy rear scouting missions.
This mission solidified Kai Xin’s role as a scout!
The task required him to draw the enemy’s attention while sneaking around to nearby areas to survey the terrain and enemy defenses.
Scouting missions had many requirements.

During this period, tasks must be completed such as avoiding the main army’s attention, hunting enemy scouts, dodging patrol soldiers, mapping the terrain, investigating supply routes, and hiding one’s whereabouts. For each task completed, more rewards are given when handing in the task; otherwise, the points earned are pitifully few… But for Happy, reconnaissance behind enemy lines was one thing, and points were another. In fact, by judging the situation of the Central Plains army, he inferred that there should be many patrol cavalry in the enemy’s rear, as well as logistical troops. If he could openly eliminate a group of enemies, he would gain points faster than Silver Fox and the others. However, this task was extremely dangerous—after all, it involved going deep into enemy territory! But it seemed that there were still quite a few people willing to take such risks. Among the group, nearly a hundred experts were all lone wolves equipped with Level 3 or 4 gear. Aside from a few small groups of three to five people, almost everyone else had considerable strength. Happy was secretly relieved. Fortunately, he hadn’t come equipped with ordinary first-tier, ungraded gear; a set of modest Level 3 fine weapons was only average in this group, and his leather mask concealed his true appearance. To others, he was just an ordinary player with an unfamiliar face. “Hey! Brother, are you interested in forming a team?” Just as Happy was lost in thought, a strange voice came from behind. A figure rode up beside him at top speed. Turning around, he saw a familiar smiling face: “I’ve been watching you for a while. You’re alone too, right? How about this? I’ll join up with a few other loners so we can look out for each other.” Happy had originally planned to refuse, but to his surprise, behind this person was a face he couldn’t be more familiar with… “Sure,” he replied, as if possessed.