Half a month later, Lu Zhi once again led an army to Chuanyunguan. After a fierce battle, Yang Jian, Nezha and other disciples of the Chan Cult relied on their strong strength to attack the city head and tore apart the city wall.

A hole was made.

Under the continuous influx of Xiqi's army, the merchant garrison at the gate of the city was finally unable to stop the offensive of Xiqi's army and was driven off the city wall.

Then Yang Jian opened the city gate alone, and Xiqi's army immediately filed in, and the city gate was lost.

After the city gate was lost, Xu Gai, the defender of Chuanyunguan, ordered his generals to lead a large force to evacuate the city. He personally led his own soldiers to the rear and was defeated in the city.

He was not captured in the end. After the situation was over, in order not to be captured alive by Xiqi, he actually jumped into the sea of ​​fire and burned himself to death.

Seeing this man's loyalty, Lu Zhi simply fulfilled his duty and stopped Nezha who was about to enter the fire scene to capture him, and fulfilled his loyalty.

There are still many loyal ministers among the Yin Shang Dynasty, such as Bigan, Wen Zhong, Zhang Guifang, and now Xu Gai.

It's just a pity that they are the wrong people. Emperor Xin Zhi is a talented man, and now he and the nine-tailed fox demon have brought such a mess to the Yin and Shang Dynasties. The people are in dire straits, so how can they be worthy of the sacrifices of these loyal people?

But then again, if it weren't for the loyalty in their hearts, Bigan, Wen Zhong and the others would not have been able to live forever. We can only lament that they were born at the wrong time and their loyalty was entrusted to someone else.

After Chuanyunguan was conquered, three-fifths of the five passes leading from Xiqi to Chaoge City have been eliminated, leaving only the last two passes of Tongguan and Lintongguan.

Once these two passes are also lost, the Xiqi army will no longer have any obstacles to move forward. In less than half a month, they will be able to directly attack Chaoge City!

However, Lu Zhi did not plan to continue to attack Tongguan, nor did he lead his troops out to chase the merchants who had withdrawn from Chuanyunguan. He only occupied Chuanyunguan, sent his sergeants and officials to suppress the unrest in the city, and waited for Jiang Ziya from behind.

Bring people here and take over the management of Chuanyunguan Pass.

Unknowingly, another half month has passed. It is now the beginning of winter, and the climate this year is not very good. Winter has just begun, and fine snow is falling in the sky. The Shang and Zhou Dynasties have also entered into a period of continuous war.

months of truce.

After the winter came, Lu Zhi finally had a few days of free time, so he could return from the front line to Xiqi City to recuperate for a few months.

On this day, Lu Zhi and Long Ji were enjoying the snow together in his handsome manor. There was a snow chicken simmering on the charcoal fire pottery stove. Long Ji was warming the wine beside him, which was rare for leisure.

"Qingzhi, you are so happy, why don't you enjoy the snow with Princess Longji?"

Hearing the sound, Lu Zhi and Long Ji subconsciously turned their heads to follow the sound, and saw Master Xuandu in a green robe standing outside the pavilion, looking at them with a smile.

Lu Zhi quickly stood up and bowed: "Senior Brother Xuandu."

Long Ji also greeted: "I have met Master Xuandu."

Master Xuandu nodded at the two of them and said, "You're welcome. I'm here to give you something on Master's orders today, Qingzhi."

As he spoke, Archmage Xuandu turned his hand, and a crystal clear sapphire bottle appeared in his hand. There seemed to be golden ripples flowing out of the bottle, and it was a pearly treasure, which was really beautiful.

Even the air is filled with a faint fragrance, which seems to be sandalwood or flowers. It is elegant and light, and it makes people feel relaxed and happy.

"Senior Brother Xuandu, what is this?"

Master Xuandu said: "The water contained in this bottle is the water in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool in the West. It is formed by the eight treasures' spiritual essence combined with the pure merits and thoughts. It is extremely mysterious."

"Soaking your body in this pool of water can reshape your body and condense your glazed, stain-free golden body... This is what Master specially obtained for you from the two Western leaders."

Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows and recalled that Laojun did ask for the Eight Treasures Merit Pool from the Zhunti Taoist that day.

However, the Eight Treasures Merit Pool can be said to be their lifeblood in the West, so how could they really give it away, so Lu Zhi could only think that Lao Jun was deliberately making things difficult for Taoist Zhunti.

Unexpectedly, in the end, the Taoist Zhunti really sent the water from the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. I have to say that Laojun really had a trick. He not only taught the Westerner a lesson, but also obtained a benefit for Lu Zhi.

, it is truly an extraordinary means.

Lu Zhi thanked him and said, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother Xuandu, for sending me the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. I also ask Senior Brother to thank Master for me when he returns."

Archmage Xuandu nodded: "That's right... I originally wanted to find Lu Ya and ask for some secret treasures of the demon clan from him, but Lu Ya went directly to the Wa Palace.

I kneel down and beg Nuwa for protection."

"Later, Empress Nuwa sent someone to inform my brother, so it was no longer easy for me to embarrass Lu Ya anymore."

When Lu Zhi heard this, he couldn't help but secretly smacked his lips. Although his senior brother was usually very low-key and seemed to have a low reputation, the fact that he could easily force Lu Ya to flee to the Wa Palace for asylum was enough to prove it.

, Master Xuandu’s magical powers are so powerful.

"But I have troubled Senior Brother Xuandu to run around and work hard for this." Lu Zhi said.

Master Xuandu just waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Qingzhi, why are you so polite? It seems strange... Well, the water from the Eight Treasures Merit Pool has also been delivered. I won't disturb you and your wife."

People are enjoying the snow and having a drink, I don’t want to be that person who ruins the scenery.”

"I'll go too!"

I saw Master Xuandu leaving, stepping into the wind and snow, and instantly disappeared without a trace.

"Lu Lang, is this the water in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool? I once heard my mother say that the water in this pool is the supreme treasure of the West. It is rare in the world, but today I finally saw it." Long Ji left.

He came forward and said.

Lu Zhi, however, didn't care much about this. What he was more concerned about was the follow-up.

Since the Zhunti Taoist sent the Eight Treasures Merit Pool as an apology, it means that he and Laojun should have reached a reconciliation, but I don't know what it is like.

However, since neither Laojun nor Senior Brother Xuandu mentioned this matter to him, he simply stopped asking more questions. After all, the game between saints was indeed not something he could get involved in.

He shook his head and handed the jade bottle to Long Ji, satisfying her curiosity, and then said: "Okay, this snow chicken has been cooked. It's time to taste it, so let's have a taste."

how."

Gradually, the wind and snow outside the pavilion gradually increased, and the howling cold wind blew all the heavy snow into the pavilion. It was obviously not a good time to enjoy the snow, so the two people put away the stove.

Returned to the room.

For three months in a row, Xiqi has been covered by heavy snow, which almost caused a snow disaster. Fortunately, over the years, the people's livelihood in Xiqi has also been developing steadily. They have enough food and clothing, but it has not caused much damage to the people of Xiqi.

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Even the prisoners who were sent to the mines for mining were ordered by Lu Zhi in advance to suspend their operations and arrange them properly, giving them a rare few months of vacation.

Soon after, it was early spring, when everything revived and the ice and snow melted. Although there was still a chill in the air and the ice and snow in Xiqi had not yet melted away, Lu Zhi's vacation was over and he returned to the front line.

Among the clouds.

On the other side, the Shang army also started preparations for war, even earlier than the Xiqi side. Before spring, nearly 200,000 troops and 50,000 civilians had been summoned from all over the country.

When we arrived at Tongguan, we actively prepared for war.

It can be seen that after experiencing several major defeats, the Yin Shang side has begun to become anxious and fearful. This time, they have gathered almost elite troops from all over the country and dispatched them to Tongguan and Lintong Pass. It is obvious that they have saved some resources with them.

Xiqi’s heart of decisive battle.

However, it was not that easy for the Yin Shang to successfully gather the world's elite troops for a decisive battle with Xiqi.

After all, the princes in the world who rebelled against the Yin Shang were not just the princes of Xiqi's family. Rather, after seeing the Yin Shang's Chaoge army defeated by Xiqi several times, who among the princes in the world

There was no other thought in my heart.
Chapter completed!