Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 114

In the realm of the Northwestern nations, the small countries near the western border are largely intersected by the sprawling mountain range that spans the entire Northwestern region. However, apart from those areas, the northern terrain is mostly vast grasslands as far as the eye can see.

Tianluo Kingdom is one such country, with both Taicang County and Taia County falling under the jurisdiction of Linlang Prefecture. Unlike Taicang County, which features several mountain ranges, Taia County is predominantly flat plains.

It is also the border region between Tianluo Kingdom and Kaifeng Kingdom. Among the Northwestern nations, Kaifeng Kingdom is one of the three major powers, boasting strength that far surpasses Tianluo Kingdom.

When the bandits in Taia County carry out their robberies, they often steer clear of the caravans from Kaifeng Kingdom. As a result, the Kaifeng Kingdom's military forces tend to turn a blind eye to the bandits' activities, without exerting significant efforts to eradicate them.

However, for Tianluo Kingdom, these bandits are undoubtedly a huge menace. Unfortunately, no matter how they try to suppress them, without the cooperation of Kaifeng Kingdom's troops, they are unable to completely eliminate this malignant tumor.

The bandits in Taia County do not have a fixed territory, but it is precisely this lack of a stronghold that allows them to maintain their mobility, preventing them from being wiped out in a single stroke.

Across the entirety of Taia County, due to its border location and the abundance of bandits, the martial prowess is far greater compared to other counties. Among the bandits alone, there are as many as five experts who have reached the tenth layer of internal strength.

The Red Scarves Gang is one of the most prominent organizations among the numerous bandit groups in Taia County. Surprisingly, there are two members within this organization who have reached the tenth layer of internal strength. This is simply unimaginable for ordinary bandits.

The masters of the tenth layer of internal strength are highly sought after by the major influential families wherever they go. Even if they don't wish to submit to others, they can establish their own sects and build their own family legacies.

While not every tenth layer master can create a thousand-year family legacy, generally speaking, the first generation heads of those families with a millennium of heritage are usually formidable experts at the tenth layer of internal strength.

At this moment, the two leaders of the Red Scarves Gang are leading numerous bandits in looting a village and have arrived at a flat area to rest and regroup.

Guan Qing, the leader, and Guo Shaofeng, the second in command, are both robust middle-aged men. They share the same distinctive trait: an icy-cold gaze that seems capable of seeing through anyone they lock eyes with.

Within the Red Scarves Gang, there are many fearless individuals who show no fear of heaven or earth. They never hesitate to charge into battle. But when they are with the two leaders, if either of them gives a stern look, these fearless individuals immediately transform from tigers to mice, no longer daring to show the slightest disobedience.

This is the charisma of the two leaders. Without it, they would not be able to control the Red Scarves Gang.

Inside a spacious tent, the two leaders are enjoying fine food and wine while discussing their future actions.

Regarding the various villages in Taia County, as long as they pay the monthly head tax according to the set standards, the bandits will not trouble them excessively. After all, if they want to survive here in the long term, apart from relying on robbing passing caravans, it is also essential for these villages to show their respect.