The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
precarious Situation

All the members of the Blood Crescent Group who were looking at each other heard Senopati Gardana's words. There was a look of despair enveloping their face water. One of them clasped their sword and shouted loudly.

"It is better to die than to be a prisoner of Panjalu. Live the Blood Crescent Group!!"

Hiiyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ..!!

While shouting loudly, he darted quickly towards Senopati Gardana while swinging his sword. Song Zhao Meng concentrated her profound energy towards the mouth and wholeheartedly exhaled her cold breath towards the member of the Blood Crescent Group.

Whhhuuuggghhh!!

A bone-chilling cold wind immediately gushed from Song Zhao Mengs mouth. As soon as the member of this Blood Crescent Group was hit by the cold wind from Song Zhao Meng, his body instantly froze. The hardened body immediately fell into the corner of the courtyard of the Grand Duchy of Seloageng and shattered into pieces.

Everyone was shocked to see the incident. Just this time they saw a female swordsman had such a terrifying killing ability. Even the courtiers of Seloageng Duchy Palace were stunned to see Song Zhao Meng's frightening martial ability. All this time they thought that Song Zhao Meng aka Dewi Wulandari was just an ordinary offering princess from China who had no martial ability at all. The incident that had just happened before their eyes really made them realize that this person who did not talk much was an outstanding female swordsman.

The growing fear made the remaining members of the Blood Crescent Group confused. On the one hand they were afraid of being targeted by the other members of the Blood Crescent Group when they surrendered but on the other hand they were also not opponents for Panji Tejo Laksono and his followers.

One of the remaining members of the Blood Crescent Group took a step forward and threw his weapon on the ground as a sign of unconditional surrender. He then turned around and looked at the faces of his comrades who looked like chickens lost their mothers.

"Friends of arms,

I'm sorry if I let you all down but I feel like I've had enough to fight for the interests of our group. If only the third leader were still here, fighting with us to the very last point of blood, then I would not hesitate to fight to the death.

But he himself left without caring about us. It might fit my wishful thinking all along that we were just their tool to achieve the goal. Therefore, I do not want to be forever only used by them. I fought hard for them. And now I'm going to make my own choice. I will surrender unconditionally to the Duke of Seloageng. Hopefully in the next life, we will all still be good friends", after saying so, after saying so, the member of the Blood Crescent Group walked up to Tejo Laksono Panji and immediately knelt down with both hands wide open beside his head.

Seeing that, one by one the remaining members of the Blood Crescent Group began to move like their comrades. All of them eventually surrendered to the Seloageng warriors. In this way, then the fierce fight inside the palace of the Duchy of Seloageng ended with the victory of Seloageng soldiers.

Of the 1500 members of the Blood Crescent Group, 1300 people were killed in the battle. The remaining 200 gave up. 4 The Blood Moon Demons were also victims in this incident. Nyi Dadap Segara, the fifth leader also had to become a hostage after swallowing the Heart Destruction Poison from Song Zhao Meng.

While from the Seloageng Duchy Palace, 1400 soldiers were victims, 150 soldiers suffered severe injuries and 50 people suffered minor injuries. Patih Sancaka and Tumenggung Kundana also became victims of the raid carried out by the Blood Crescent Group.

The banner of Tejo Laksono seemed to be about to leave the palace, but Song Zhao Meng immediately prevented it.

"Wait a minute, Brother Thee..

Don't rush after the kidnapper Cici Ayu", intercept Song Zhao Meng immediately.

"But Meng Er, if we waste too much time, I fear that the kidnapper will further remove his tracks" Panji Tejo Laksono replied as he looked at Song Zhao Mengs pretty face.

"I understand it's Brother Thee..

But you see for yourself the state of Seloageng's palace now. Several buildings were destroyed, Uncle Patih Sancaka and Tumenggung Kundana were killed. Only Senopati Gardana and a few retainers left, I'm sure they won't be able to clear up all these problems", hearing Song Zhao Meng's words, Panji Tejo Laksono was stunned for a while. The words of wisdom from Song Zhao Meng instantly made him come to a realization. There are some things that must be resolved first before pursuing the abductee Ayu Ratna.

On the orders of Panji Tejo Laksono, Senopati Gardana was assisted by the Seloageng soldiers immediately arranged the middle and low officers to work quickly that night.

Mpu Susena with Bekel Widagda was in charge of handling the bodies of war victims while Senopati Gardana himself was assisted by Demung Mpu Jodipati and Bekel Taranjana to handle the cleaning of the remains of the ruined palace building.

After dividing the task, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned his head towards Song Zhao Meng.

"Dinda Wulan, you keep an eye on their work while keeping watch in case of any follow-up attacks from them.

I'm going to face Kanjeng Romo Prabu Jayengrana at Katang-katang Palace to ask for the help of a believer while I'm going after the kidnapper Ayu Ratna", said Panji Tejo Laksono, who responded to the nod of his head from his wife.

"I understand Brother Thee" Song Zhao Meng said with a faint smile.

After hearing his reply from Song Zhao Meng, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately clasped his hands in front of his chest. His eyes closed tightly while his mouth was struggling to cast his Ajian Halimun spell. A moment later, thin white smoke covered the entire body of Panji Tejo Laksono and in another moment of shock the next time, the young prince had already disappeared from everyone's eyes.

In the private room of the king of Panjalu, Prabu Jayengrana was sitting in his seat of greatness with Dewi Anggarawati the first empress accompanied by Dewi Naganingrum the third empress. In front of the king, sitting cross-legged Mapatih Warigalit and Senopati Muda Jarasanda. They were all sitting together to talk about the last situation that was going on in the Kingdom of Panjalu.

"We must not let our guard down a bit, Kakang Warigalit..

Order all courtiers to always be prepared for sudden situations", said Prabu Jayengrana with full authority.

"Daulat Dhimas Prabu..

"Also for you, Senopati Agung Narapraja..

Ask Senopati Muda Jarasanda to continue to carry out routine patrols along the border line of our region with Jenggala. Garuda Panjalu troops in form to move quickly to face all situations", Prabu Jayengrana turned his eyes to Senopati Agung Narapraja.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu's..

In addition to Garuda Panjalu Forces, I have established a network throughout our border area. This is useful for quickly reporting the news to Kotaraja. If things happen that we do not want, they will quickly report to the servant", Senopati Agung Narapraja worshiped the Maharaja of Panjalu after giving his report.

Prabu Jayengrana mangosteen happy to hear the answers of two courtiers Katang-katang Palace.

As they were engrossed in conversation, suddenly a strong wind rippled with a cold, thin white mist. Seeing that, Prabu Jayengrana smiled wryly.

"Something came apparently hehehehe..

Dinda Anggarawati, be prepared to welcome his arrival", hearing the words of the Maharaja of Panjalu, Queen Dewi Anggarawati was immediately astonished. But a little later, the first wife of Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana was smiling widely when he saw from inside the fog, Panji Tejo Laksono his son walked into the king's private room.

"Ah jewel of my heart, Ngger Cah Bagus Panji Tejo Laksono..

You came to meet the nak biyung", Dewi Anggarawati immediately stood up from her seat and rushed to the Panji Tejo Laksono. Immediately Panji Tejo Laksono knelt before the mother while worshiping her.

"Worship me, Mother Kanjeng..

Your unfilial son is making an apology for rarely visiting Katang-katang" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"Ah What are you talking about, son?

Let's go here with Biyung. My son is getting more and more handsome", praise Dewi Anggarawati while holding the hand of Panji Tejo Laksono and pull him into the king's private room. Once there, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately saluted Prabu Jayengrana and Dewi Naganingrum. The two immediately smiled broadly while raising their right hand.

After Panji Tejo Laksono sat cross-legged under the feet of Dewi Anggarawati, the Duchy of Seloageng was immediately saluted to Prabu Jayengrana before speaking.

"Please forgive me for my arrival without prior notice, Kanjeng Romo Prabu. This I have to do because there is a precarious situation that is happening in Seloageng" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately. Hearing that remark, everyone who was in that place was instantly shocked.

"Critical situation?

Please explain, Tejo Laksono. What do you mean by the precarious situation that is happening in Seloageng?", asked Prabu Jayengrana as he raised his right hand.

"Look up Kanjeng Romo Prabu. Right now....."

Panji Tejo Laksono directly tells about all the events that occurred in the palace of the Duchy of Seloageng and also all the things he experienced while disguising himself as a traveling cloth merchant in Tumapel. Everyone was surprised instead of playing around hearing all the stories of the young prince.

"Braud !!

They all really wanted to challenge Panjalu by kidnapping my son-in-law. This should not be left alone", Prabu Jayengrana stood up from his seat. His right hand tightly clenched a sign that the Maharaja of Panjalu was angry.

"I also do not accept the treatment of Ayu Ratna, Kanjeng Romo Prabu.

But we should not be rash in dealing with this situation. Most of all now, I need help from Kanjeng Romo Prabu to help restore the situation in the Duchy of Seloageng Palace. I ask, Kanjeng Father Prabu Jayengrana sent someone reliable as well as a security guard at the Duchy of Seloageng Palace as I chased after the kidnapper Ayu Ratna", Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

Mmmmmm..

"You're right, Tejo Laksono..

We can't just go into enemy territory by bringing in a lot of people. Someone must help you to calm the situation in Seloageng. For this matter, you just calm down. Tomorrow morning, I will send Senopati Muda Jarasanda and Tumenggung Sindupraja to help you rearrange the Seloageng palace", replied Prabu Jayengrana while stroking his thick mustache.

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately smiled when he heard the ability of Prabu Jayengrana. The ruler of the Duchy of Seloageng immediately respected before speaking,

"Thank you for the help of Kanjeng Romo Prabu. This way, I will leave right now.

Chasing the kidnapper Ayu Ratna ".