Normally, the "Three Giants of the Imperial Observatory" would not want to let Cao Ang and his group leave the main battlefield to deal with a mere small band of "rebels" in a remote area.
This was no longer a matter of "using a butcher's cleaver to kill a chicken," but rather "using an anti-aircraft gun to swat a mosquito."
A waste of talent!
Such a waste of talent!
However, this time the situation was rather special.
Cao Ang had voluntarily requested to take on the mission, and it was a strong request, the kind that could not be refused.
Cao Ang, a proud disciple of the "Dragon Tiger Heavenly Sect," had already cultivated to the "Nascent Soul Realm" at a young age, making him an outstanding genius within the entire "Imperial Court Faction"!
Even His Majesty the Emperor, "Wang Ge Bi," had expressed his great admiration for Cao Ang.
Cao Ang did not disappoint. He became the foremost among the "Ten Great Dragon Tiger Young Heavenly Masters."
The other nine respected and admired him, following his lead.
To achieve this level, Cao Ang was truly destined for greatness.
He had performed exceptionally well on the main battlefield of conquering the "Central Plains Cultivation World," with his best record being the capture of eighteen "cultivation sects" in a single day.
If Cao Ang had followed the normal path, he would undoubtedly have become a high-ranking official in the "Great Xin Imperial Court," holding a noble position and absolute power. There was no need for him to get involved in the muddy waters of the "rebels."
However, Cao Ang had three other identities.
The eldest son of Cao Man, "The Most Beautiful County Magistrate of Great Xin."
The elder brother of Cao Zhi, who had "abandoned darkness and embraced the light" and joined the righteous army!
The elder brother of Cao Pi, who had "abandoned darkness and embraced the light" and joined the righteous army!
When Cao Ang learned that his two useless brothers, Cao Zhi and Cao Pi, had defected, he was furious. For the first time in his life, he smashed a table and swore viciously that he would capture those two "scoundrel brothers" and then… give them a good "spanking."
Heh, of course it was a "spanking"!
What else did you think Cao Ang could do, kill Cao Zhi and Cao Pi?
What a joke!
An elder brother is like a father!
Cao Ang doted on his two "scoundrel brothers" immensely. In his eyes, a spanking was already the most severe punishment…
In short, Cao Ang voluntarily offered to lead the campaign to suppress the "rebels" and rescue his two misled brothers.
As the foremost of the "Ten Great Dragon Tiger Young Heavenly Masters," if he were to lead the campaign against the rebels, the other nine "Young Heavenly Masters" would naturally follow him through life and death.
The "Ten Great Dragon Tiger Young Heavenly Masters" unanimously agreed to go and suppress the rebels.
Regarding this matter, the other two "Giants of the Imperial Observatory" were somewhat hesitant.
With the powerful strength of Cao Ang and the other "Young Heavenly Masters," the main battlefield was their stage. Sending them to suppress rebels was a waste of their talent.
However, "Pig Emperor" strongly supported the decision.
"Pig Emperor" even issued a stern warning.
Either you dispatch Cao Ang and the others to suppress the rebels, or I will go myself. You decide!
What else could they do? They agreed!
Thus, Cao Ang, leading the other nine "Dragon Tiger Young Heavenly Masters," set off.
Cao Ang did not immediately head towards the "Heze Stronghold." He took a detour and went to his "old family home in Cao County."
In Cao County, within the county yamen.
Cao Man, the County Magistrate of Cao County, was habitually spitting blood.
As for spitting blood, the more you did it, the more accustomed you became.
Hey, you can't deny it, if Cao Man didn't spit blood one day, he'd feel rather unwell, sickly.
After spitting blood, he would feel invigorated, refreshed, and incredibly good.
Puff puff puff!
Cao Man, the County Magistrate of Cao County, was transforming into a "human fountain," energetically spitting blood with a "puff puff puff." Suddenly, the old butler rushed into the courtyard with a face full of joy, shouting.
"Master, the eldest young master is back!"
His eldest son, Cao Ang, was back!
Upon hearing this, Cao Man was overjoyed, so much so that he forgot to spit blood. He wiped his mouth, stopped spitting blood, and followed the old butler to the gate to welcome his eldest son.
Cao Man had three sons. Although each son was his "beloved treasure," he favored and cherished his eldest son, Cao Ang, the most.
There was no other way, Cao Ang was simply too outstanding.
He had cultivated to the "Nascent Soul Realm" at such a young age, and had become the foremost among the "Ten Great Heavenly Masters," with boundless prospects and bringing glory to his ancestors!
Cao Ang was a filial son. Upon entering Cao County, he ordered his two thousand "Dragon Tiger Dao Soldiers" under his command to form ranks and march forward with great spirit.
The "Dragon Tiger Dao Soldiers" were all heavy cavalry.
Men like tigers, horses like dragons.
The profound armor on the heavy cavalry gleamed under the sunlight, with all sorts of mysterious runes flowing on it, appearing exceptionally divine!
The common folk of Cao County had never witnessed such a grand spectacle. They looked like a troop of "celestial soldiers and generals"!
"Long live the eldest young master!"
"Cao County will win!"
…
No one knew who started it, but the common folk cheered enthusiastically, shouting and encouraging Cao Ang and the "Dragon Tiger Dao Soldiers."
Cao Man, the County Magistrate of Cao County, stood at the gate of the county yamen. He watched as Cao Ang led his elite troops slowly approaching, with the cheers of the common folk along the way rising in a continuous wave.
This scene filled Cao Man's heart with boundless pride.
My son Cao Ang possesses the "bearing of a king's advisor," he is a born "star general"…
Wait, something's not right!
While Cao Man was excitedly observing, he suddenly felt that this scene was eerily familiar.
Still the same son, still arriving with troops in formation, still enjoying the cheers of the common folk.
This, this, this seems to be the third time!
The first time was his third son, Cao Zhi!
The second time was his second son, Cao Pi!
And now with his eldest son, Cao Ang, it was indeed the third time.
Cao Man's heart sank.
A very bad premonition surged into his heart.
The same familiar formula, the same familiar taste, so, would his eldest son Cao Ang follow in the footsteps of his two younger brothers?
Damn it all!
The more Cao Man thought about it, the more uneasy he became.
He watched as Cao Ang led the "Dragon Tiger Dao Soldiers" forward and knelt before him, kowtowing three times. "Father, I have returned!"
Cao Man was still in a daze, not even reacting to help Cao Ang up.
The old butler beside him couldn't stand it any longer and softly reminded him.
"Master, Master, the eldest young master is still kneeling on the ground, hurry and let him up!"
Cao Man snapped back to reality and pulled Cao Ang up.
"My son, you are finally back! This time, you're not planning to go suppress the righteous army, are you?"
Cao Man couldn't even exchange pleasantries. He immediately posed the question that worried him the most to Cao Ang.
Cao Ang smiled slightly, his voice confident and imposing.
"Yes, Father! I have been ordered to come and quell the rebels…"
Damn it all!
It was exactly what he feared!
At this moment, Cao Man's mind was filled with images of his second son, Cao Pi, and his youngest son, Cao Zhi.
He couldn't contain his despair and murmured.
"It's over, it's over, it's happening again. This is a curse, a curse that the men of our Cao family cannot escape…"