The farce in Tongfucheng gradually came to an end.
The warriors in Jianghu Sect were killed here and their blood flowed like rivers, and countless corpses fell in the city.
The people were trembling with fear, and the authority of the government was in name only.
This day was a day of chaos. There were no laws to restrain the actions of warriors, and an unknown number of civilians died in the conflict.
And the so-called Qingkong Lingshu disappeared in the end.
It is said that it was taken away by a small sect in the Youbei League. No one knows the specific situation.
Cao Su knew that the Qingkong Lingshu was just a gimmick he created to get everyone involved in the siege.
So I don’t know what the little sect’s use was in taking away the spiritual hub.
The Qingyang Sect became a joke during this conflict. Not only did the sect suffer heavy casualties, but the coffins of important elders in the sect were also taken away by Jianghu people.
To make matters worse, Jia Shen, the deputy head of the Qingyang Sect, fled in fear of crime.
At the gate of Tongfu City, the terrifying bronze masked man was allowed to attack and kill the deputy leader of the Youbei League and the deputy leader of the Piaoxue Sect, Yun Zhengbai.
Yun Zhengbai is a prominent figure in the Youzhou martial arts world, and the younger brother of Yun Zhengxin, the leader of the Youbei League.
When Yun Zhengbai died, the whole Youzhou was shocked.
This news quickly traveled north and spread throughout the Youbei League.
Zhao Xu, the leader of the Qingyang Sect, immediately expressed his apology to the Piaoxue Sect and said that this was Jia Shen's personal behavior and had nothing to do with the Qingyang Sect.
The attitude of the Qingyang Sect has frustrated many Qingyang Sect disciples. They did not expect that the sect is also so bullying and afraid of the strong. When facing a behemoth like the Youbei League, it does not dare to be tough and even protects the deputy sect leader.
Can't do it.
At this time, Piaoxue City was far to the north, and the city was covered with heavy snow.
Piaoxue City is the largest city in Youbei. It is hidden in the mountains. Every year, countless warriors and seekers come to make pilgrimages.
While it is still late autumn in the south, it is already covered with heavy snow in the north and it is entering the dead of winter.
Piaoxue Sect in Piaoxue City. The death of Yun Zhengbai was reported to Piaoxue Sect, so a white cloth was hung in the sect and a mourning hall was set up.
At this time, everyone outside the mourning hall stood silently.
The patriarch Yun Zhengxin personally arranged the funeral arrangements for his younger brother.
Yun Zhengxin and Yun Zhengbai depended on each other for their lives. They spent decades growing from ordinary disciples of the Piaoxue Sect to a prominent figure in the Piaoxue Sect. However, they did not expect that Yun Zhengbai died during an ordinary mission south.
There it is.
Yun Zhengxin was surrounded by extremely low temperature air pressure, and no one dared to talk to the sect master here.
The sect master lit three incense sticks for Yun Zhengbai, his eyes were calm, showing no sadness or joy.
After the sect master finished offering incense, others followed in turn, and some kowtowed several times respectfully in front of Yun Zhengbai's spiritual tablet.
Yun Zhengxin quickly left the mourning hall. After Yun Zhengxin left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Just now in the mourning hall, I couldn't speak, as if there was an invisible pressure that was pressing down on everyone.
Yun Zhengxin left the mourning hall and went to the top of the mountain.
The top of the mountain is where he often sits and practices.
Luo Jian is still waiting for him here, and the chess game under the tree is half correct.
"Brother Yun, my condolences."
Luo Jian looked at Yun Zhengxin and lowered his eyes slightly.
Yun Zhengxin walked quietly to the edge of the cliff without saying a word.
Beyond the cliff, one can overlook the entire huge Snowy City. At this moment, the sky is filled with heavy snow, and the Snowy City is also covered in silver.
After a long time, Yun Zhengxin spoke out.
"How long will the secret realm last?"
This was obviously not said to Luo Jian.
Luo Jian didn't answer either.
But beside Yun Zhengxin, a dull voice suddenly appeared, answering Yun Zhengxin's question.
"The Snowy Secret Realm, according to past rules, will end in a month at most."
"How many disciples are there in the secret realm?"
"There are still seven hundred and seventy-three disciples, of which one-third are those in the lower-middle-level realm of strength and those in the early-middle-level realm of alchemy."
There was still more than a month left, Yun Zhengxin's eyes flashed, and the murderous aura in his body could no longer be hidden.
Luo Jian looked horrified. Yun Zhengxin, who used to be calm and wise, completely disappeared at this moment.
The death of his younger brother had a huge impact on Yun Zhengxin.
Luo Jian quickly said in a deep voice: "Brother Yun!"
Luo Jian was the only one who dared to talk to Yun Zhengxin here. Hearing Luo Jian's reminder, Yun Zhengxin withdrew his murderous intent, but kept his eyes fixed on the south. Then he said calmly: "Zhengbai's death is very strange. Then
Both the bronze masked man and Jashen deserve death."
"Jia Shen, I have issued a reward order from the alliance leader. As for the bronze masked man..."
Yun Zhengxin took a deep breath and suppressed the impulse in his heart: "Ignore it for now."
He issued this order with great difficulty, and as he issued the order, Luo Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Judging from this moment, Yun Zhengxin has returned to his usual calmness.
"Tell Li Xingxi that he can take action. If he doesn't take action, when Cao Su really takes control of Youzhou Mansion, who can stop him on the battlefield?" Yun Zhengxin glanced at Luo Jian and said calmly.
Luo Jian is Li Xingxi's direct contact, and Li Xingxi's contribution to Luo Jian's appointment as deputy leader is indispensable.
Therefore, Luo Jian is equivalent to Li Xingxi's spokesperson in the Youbei League. Although his status is not on an equal footing with Yun Zhengxin, there is no problem at all in direct dialogue.
Luo Jian heard Yun Zhengxin's urging and knew that this was also the change brought about by Yun Zhengbai's death. Yun Zhengxin was impatient and might go south to fight Cao Su at any time.
At this moment, Yun Zhengxin's ambition is obvious. As long as Cao Su is defeated, Yun Zhengxin's Youbei League can spread to the entire Youzhou in an instant, and his dream of unifying the martial arts in Youzhou will become a reality in an instant.
After Luo Jian thought about it for a while, he nodded: "I will notify Li Xingxi immediately."
"But at the moment, the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, and Li Xingxi's army is also in short supply of food..."
Yun Zhengxin said calmly: "Youbei League can provide part of the food and grass."
Having said this, Luo Jian naturally had nothing to say. It seemed a foregone conclusion that the two parties would join forces to attack Cao Cao.
This is what Luo Jian wants to see. When Cao Su is defeated, he will still be the head of the Youzhou Mansion. The mountains in Youzhou are high and the emperor is far away, and the court has nothing to do with Youzhou.
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After passing through Fucheng, Zhongjin led his team to the Qingyangmen garrison.
The Qingyang Sect was in a mess. In this conflict, as many as 40% of the Qingyang Sect disciples died.
If it was an ordinary team, it might have fallen apart.
The Qingyang Sect is also in a miserable state at the moment. The disciples in the sect are dying and injured, and even the deputy sect master has run away. It is almost as if the sect has been wiped out.
The escape of deputy sect leader Jia Shen was the biggest blow to Zhao Xu.
When the news came, Zhao Xu couldn't believe it.
However, everyone said so, and Zhao Xu never saw Jia Shen, so he finally believed this statement.
He was filled with grief and anger. He never expected that the deputy sect master with thick eyebrows and big eyes would defect from the sect and even harm Yun Zhengbai.
At this moment, Qingyang Gate felt like it was being roasted on the fire, and it was in a dilemma.
Then Zhao Xu heard that General Zhongjin, the military advisor under General Pingbei, was visiting.
Like a drowning man catching driftwood, Zhao Xu personally walked out of the station and came to greet Zhongjin.
It is completely different from the treatment Zhongjin received when he entered the house before.
"Congratulations, Master Zhao."
Zhongjin was a counselor and a man of letters, and he always spoke with a sharp tongue.
The first words he said to Zhao Xu made him so angry that the Qingyang Clan almost dispersed, but he still congratulated him? Isn't this obvious irony?
Zhao Xu was full of enthusiasm and immediately poured cold water on him. His face turned ugly and he said angrily: "Congratulations for what?"
"Congratulations to Clan Master Zhao. You have secured Tongfu City and guarded the main road of Yu'an Valley. All forces have to deal with Clan Master Zhao. Qingyang Clan will definitely rise again in Tongfu City."
As soon as Zhongjin said this, Zhao Xu was stunned.
This aspect was something he had never thought of. If Zhongjin hadn't reminded him, he would have even wanted to drag the team back to the mountains and wait for some time to recuperate before thinking about leaving the mountain.
Now Zhongjin's first words drew a beautiful blueprint for him, and his originally dead heart began to beat again in an instant.
Zhongjin smiled and whispered: "General Pingbei, I am looking forward to having a drink with you."
Zhao Xu's heart beat again, and a warm current surged up.
It is easier to add icing on the cake than to offer help in times of trouble. Unexpectedly, after Qingyangmen fell into an embarrassing situation, the first one to send them warmth was actually the Pingbei Army who had been at odds with them before.
When Zhao Xu thought about this, he didn't know what to say. He regretted the things he had done to the Pingbei Army before.
"Please quickly, please come inside!"
Zhao Xu stretched out his hand and did not mind Zhongjin's ugly appearance, so he personally pulled Zhongjin inside.
Enthusiastic and ready to entertain you.
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Outside Tongfu City, Cao Suling was empty.
After reaching the second level of strength realm, the strength of his outer covering became even more intense, and he could easily break away from the gravity of the earth.
When he was in the third level of strength realm, although he could fly through the air, he definitely couldn't do it as easily as he does now, just like flying in the air.
Cao Su summoned up his inner strength and quickly flew through the air.
Looking down, you can see the great rivers and mountains of Youzhou.
High mountains, large rivers, and occasionally scattered caravans can be seen, walking slowly on the vast land.
Cao Su came by the wind and wanted to go back to Youzhou Mansion in the south. Suddenly, his heart moved and he turned around and flew north.
The further north you go, the higher the mountains are and the colder the climate becomes.
A grand canyon gradually appeared underneath. This should be the most famous Yu'an Valley in central Youzhou.
It is said that there are many famous sects in Yu'an Valley, such as Qingyang Sect, which also came from here.
The valley was huge and the mountains gradually rose, so Cao Su was forced to raise his figure.
And just when he stepped onto the top of the mountain, a gentle voice suddenly came from above his head.
"Which fellow Taoist is entering my Xingcang Mountain?"
Cao Su was suddenly startled, and quickly stopped his figure, hiding himself in the clouds, and subconsciously restrained his breath.
The voice was very abrupt, but the tone was quite gentle. After the clouds and fog in front of him gradually dispersed, a figure floated out, lying lazily on the clouds, flying towards Cao Su from the sky.
Cao Su sensed Qi and noticed that this person's aura was erratic, but he felt that there was no threat to him.
At this time, the people above the clouds also saw Cao Su's appearance, and even realized that Cao Su was a high-level martial artist in the power realm who used his strength to float in the air. He immediately changed his words: "Your Excellency turns out to be a high-level master. Sorry.
Already."
His tone was gentle and his eyes were calm.
Cao Su bowed his hands and returned the greeting: "Pingbei Army Cao Su broke into Taoist friend's residence without authorization. I forgive you."
Cao Su did not wear a bronze mask and showed his true face, so he naturally did not have to hide his identity.
When the other party heard Cao Su's name, he showed a look of surprise: "It turns out that it was General Pingbei from the Qian and Yuan Dynasty who came to visit. I am the Zhu Liu of Xingcang Mountain. I have admired him for a long time."
Cao Su had never heard of the Xingcang Mountain sect, so he probably wasn't a martial arts sect.
Did he fly to the world of cultivation this time?
Cao Su remained silent, secretly guessing what level Xing Cangshan Zhu Liu was in the world of cultivation.
"Since the general is here, why not come to my mountain for a drink?"
Zhu Liudao was a hospitable person and actually invited Cao Su to his door.
It would be fine if the other party was a beautiful woman, but unfortunately the other party was a gentle and elegant young man. Cao Su had no interest in him, and he was not familiar with this person, so he wanted to reject him.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Liu took the initiative and said: "We have Xingguo in Xingcang Mountain, and the fruit wine brewed by Xingguo is the best in the mountain."
After saying that, he took out a wine gourd from somewhere and threw it to Cao Su enthusiastically.
Cao Su took the wine gourd from Zhu Liu and found that the wine gourd did contain a strong aroma of wine.
Zhu Liu also took out another wine gourd, pulled out the stopper, raised his head and drank a few sips.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Cao Su has not yet removed his vigilance and threw the wine gourd back to Zhu Liu: "Fellow Taoist is very interested, but as the Pingbei General of the imperial court, I have always been strict.
I must be strict with myself, as the saying goes, don’t fly when you’re drinking, and don’t drink when you’re flying, this is my consistent principle of doing things.”
Zhu Liu was also very free and easy. Seeing that Cao Su was unwilling to drink with him, he just assumed that Cao Su had other important matters.
Cao Su asked: "Do you, fellow Taoist, usually practice in the mountains?"
"Yes, yes!"
"It takes no time to practice Taoism. If you spend hundreds of years in the mountains, drinking and enjoying yourself, where will the world of mortals come from?"
After Zhu Liu drank, he opened his mouth and uttered a few incoherent sentences.
Cao Su didn't go into details. He turned around and looked around, roughly memorizing the scope of Xingcang Mountain. Then he pointed ahead and said, "Cross Xingcang Mountain and go north, which is Youbei, right?"
Zhu Liu looked blankly in the direction pointed by Cao Su, and saw only a vast expanse of white mist between the sky and the earth, unable to see the distant scene at all.
He has been practicing in the mountains for hundreds of years, but he actually doesn't know the direction very well. When Cao Su asked, he couldn't say that he didn't know. Hanhu said: "Yes, that is Youbei, where the Piaoxue Sect is located."
The Piaoxue Sect is a martial arts sect, but there are also cultivators in the sect. Unlike Zhu Liu, who is a semi-casual cultivator, such a large sect is also famous in the world of cultivation.
Cao Su looked at Zhu Liu and suddenly smiled: "Fellow Taoist has been practicing in the mountains for a long time. He doesn't know the changes in the world. Why don't you follow me down the mountain?"
Zhu Liu quickly shook his head: "The spiritual energy in the mountain is rich, which is a good place for practicing Taoism. The pure air under the mountain is turbid. If you can practice in the world after going through a calamity, for the rest of the time, it is better to meditate in the mountain."
He was an honest man, and he explained everything to Cao Su in a clear and concise manner.
Monks are different from warriors like Cao Su. The higher the level of the cultivator, the more they pay attention to the environment of cultivating. Especially in the later stage of pill formation, when facing the breakthrough of Nascent Soul, a pure and spiritual energy gathering place is needed.
environment of.
Xingcang Mountain is Zhu Liu's cave. Under normal circumstances, he will not leave the cave easily.
Cao Su saw that Zhu Liu's attitude was sincere and every word seemed to be telling the truth. His heart moved slightly and he opened his mouth and asked: "Have you ever heard of the name of Jiuling Mountain? What level is Jiuling Mountain in your world of cultivation?
?”
"Jiuling Mountain?"
"Jiulingshan is the number one Taoist sect in Youzhou. Jiulingshan takes the practice of Five Elements Taoism as its priority. There are many masters in the dojo, and it is the main force in the battle of the realm." Zhu Liu talked about Jiulingshan repeatedly.
Like it, it looks like it is highly praised.
After listening to what Zhu Liu said, Cao Su's eyes flickered and he was thoughtful.