On the northern front line, the emperor's boat was protected by numerous flying boats. Emperor Xi stood on the throne and watched the army's offensive ahead.
The recent military offensive has been going very smoothly, with a breakthrough being achieved almost every few days, and getting closer to Huangdu. It is also found that the morale of the opponent has also dropped significantly. If the upper-level forces had not wavered, perhaps the results would have been greater.
The upper echelons of the military believe that Yao Zhenjun's fleet played a great role here.
Because this small fleet penetrated into the hinterland of northern Xinjiang, it posed a great threat to the flanks of Lie Wang's army, which forced it to use part of its strength to pursue and intercept it, because this incident exposed the unreliability of the defense on the eastern front. In order to avoid similar things
It happened again, and it had to redeploy some of its military strength to the eastern front.
This is not as simple as simply dispatching troops. All kinds of manpower and material resources must be used, which will definitely affect the previous overall deployment. But it is impossible not to do this. Originally, this led to the thick frontal defense to a certain extent.
loose.
The key to this tactical arrangement was proposed and formulated by Emperor Xi himself, and now it has really paid off. It can be said that this is his proud handiwork.
Counselor Song stood beside him and said: "Your Majesty, if everything goes well, we will be able to reach Huangdu within two to three months."
Emperor Xi said: "I have no doubt that we can defeat Huangdu, but the six factions behind King Lie are not so likely to give up easily. This battle is a battle with the six factions. If we win, we will be able to defeat the six factions on the ground."
, the six factions are no longer a threat."
Counselor Song repeatedly claimed that it was.
At this time, the creator and refiner came over and saluted: "Your Majesty."
Emperor Xi turned around and said, "Are you ready?
The Creation Master said: "Yes, Your Majesty, we are ready. Geng Zhidao has also arrived."
Emperor Xi glanced behind him, where he saw a Taoist priest standing with a casual expression, followed by a Taoist boy. He was holding a plate in his hand and covering something with silk cloth.
He waved his staff and whip, and Counselor Song bowed and retreated.
The Taoist signaled to the Taoist boy behind him, and the Taoist boy handed a plate to Emperor Xi, lifted the silk cloth, and revealed a jade bottle on it.
Emperor Xi picked up the bottle, removed the cork, and poured out a red pill. He asked, "Geng Zhidao, can this medicine protect me?"
Geng Taoist said: "Emperor, don't worry. Although my merits and deeds are not as good as those of Master Wei and Master Tao, among the world, I consider this alchemy skill to be the second best. No one dares to say that I am the first. The emperor gave it to me."
There are so many precious materials, but if I can't refine a good elixir, it will be a disgrace to my reputation."
Emperor Xi said: "That's good, Geng Zhidao, you can go and get the reward yourself."
Taoist Geng's interest suddenly became higher. He held a Taoist ceremony and said, "Thank you very much, Emperor."
After he left, Emperor Xi took the pill, and then tapped the armrest with his staff. After a while, the throne sank completely, and it did not stop until it reached the belly of the emperor's boat.
There was a large glazed cabin erected here, and in it stood a body that looked like him.
He understood that at this time, he suddenly felt that the influence of the curse was getting stronger. It was because the six sects were forcing him to change his body, so as to use methods against him when his soul left the body.
But now he doesn't lack defensive means as before.
In addition to pills, he also made other preparations, mainly relying on the advancement of creation skills.
He got off the throne and stepped into the cabin. In an instant, a ball of liquid enveloped him and the body.
In the past, when changing bodies, the soul would be exposed, so it would be attacked. However, after mastering various skills that only the emperor of the Hao clan could master, he ordered the royal creators to increase their research in this area. Now there are
A breakthrough.
He first used his own essence and blood to create a creation, which could integrate himself and the exchange body into the same whole, and then exchange it within the creation. In this way, if the body is not separated from the body, the damage can be minimized.
Once he succeeds, he can gain another one to several years. According to the current progress, it will be enough for him to win Huangdu.
Deep in the virtual world, the heads of the five sects once again gathered on the glazed light platform.
The leader of Shou Xing Zong Ming spoke first: "The curse power is still there on the curse weapon. Although there is a slight fluctuation, it has returned to stability. This is obviously Emperor Xi's escape from the curse power again."
He looked at the other leaders and said: "If we want to try again, it will be after a year. Northern Xinjiang needs to persist for at least another year."
The leaders are not worried about this. They are confident that they can persist in Beijiang for a while. Back then, the Mianlu City alone blocked Emperor Xi for several years. Although Emperor Xi's strength is now different from before, Beijiang can rely on it.
On the contrary, the defense is higher than that of the middle domain.
The leader of the Golden God Sect, Gu, raised his voice: "Everyone, the upper-level power controlled by Emperor Xi is greater than that of Northern Xinjiang, so the offensive is fierce. I must make changes. If there are people with high enough cultivation level sitting on the front line, I will not
No matter how passive you are, you can still slightly ease the war situation."
Headmaster Yucheng Zonghui said: "I know what Headmaster Gu means, and I also agree with Headmaster Gu." He looked at the other three, "What do you think about it, all the masters in retreat should also think about it at this moment."
It’s showing up.”
Since being expelled by the Hao Clan, the people in seclusion have either disappeared or never come out. Although there are only a few in number, these talents represent the true upper-level strength of the various sects.
Master Zhu of Suqing Sect said at this time: "Actually, it doesn't have to be like this. Our seniors from each sect are in seclusion and cannot be disturbed easily. However, we might as well consider releasing the one who was banned back then." He smiled and said: "He is not.
If you always want to fight with the Hao clan, then let him fight with this generation."
All the heads present nodded, and head Gu said: "This is a good idea."
Although the members of the six sects have all moved outside the territory, not everyone agrees with the disintegration of the Hao Clan from within. There are still some monks who insist on going to war with the Hao Clan.
However, these radicals were not captured by the Hao clan, but were imprisoned by their own people according to the sect's rules. This was not because of the lack of merit, but because the sect had vowed not to resist. Among them, there was a monk named Gong.
He is quite high-ranking. If this were not the case, he might have disappeared in seclusion.
Headmaster Gu said: "Then it depends on what Headmaster Quan wants."
Everyone turned their attention to the leader of the Shenhe Faction, who thought for a while and said: "That's it, I will let him go, and the magic weapon will be returned to him, and he will go to the northern border.
Guard him head-on, but also ask for favors from all the leaders for him. As long as this person blocks the front of Emperor Xi's troops, you can't embarrass him again afterwards."
Leader Hui said: "I agree, what do you think?"
The other three heads thought about it and all agreed.
Zhu Taoist said: "Everyone, this is not enough. Don't forget that there is Master Tao beside Emperor Xi. It is hard to say how far this person has practiced. If Emperor Xi invites this person to come out, what will happen next?"
You may not be his opponent yet, so I should help him and give him a ray of energy."
The head of Shouxing Zongming praised: "If the head has this intention, then I should also help. I can lend him a protective amulet."
The heads discussed for a while, and after making a decision, the light on the glazed light platform disappeared, and their figures retreated into the distance, and the light disappeared.
A few days later, at the front of Emperor Xi's army, a bright light fell from the sky, landing just on the northern Xinjiang defense line, like a screen of light blocking the advance of Emperor Xi's army.
The light lasted for less than a moment before fading away, replaced by a thick gray-white fog. This fog was not limited to the northern border area, but also surged outwards, quickly impacting the position of Emperor Xi's army.
The monks who were shrouded in the mist sensed something was wrong, and on alert, they retreated from it one after another. However, some flying boats that were unable to evacuate fell into it and disappeared.
Before they could figure out what this thing was, Emperor Xi's army had to retreat, and the positions they had originally captured were abandoned one after another. In the next few days, the upper-level forces on Emperor Xi's side also tried to explore the origin of this fog.
But never get to the bottom of it.
They tried various methods to break through, but to no avail. Instead, three creation alchemists fell into it.
However, some people who escaped later said that these three people were not actually dead, but were captured by some means, and even turned around to attack them.
This situation aroused great attention from the upper echelons of the Xi Imperial Army. If the person who entered would become an enemy, they could no longer act rashly until they found a way to solve the problem. They also quickly reported this news to the rear before changing.
Emperor Xi of the body knows it.
Emperor Xi never expected that he would solve his physical troubles, but in the blink of an eye, obstacles would appear on the frontal battlefield. He said in a deep voice: "Have you tried all the methods?"
Counselor Song said: "Your Majesty, I have tried all the methods available in front of me, and there are still some... that still need time."
Emperor Xi said: "Time?" He said coldly: "We have retreated hundreds of miles in a few days. Does that mean we have to throw away all the territory we captured previously?"
Although the fog could not force all the warships on the front to retreat, it did create a depression in the middle and the two wings protruded forward. If the two wings did not retreat together, it would be very dangerous, and they would most likely suffer from the superior strength of the Liewang army.
of pincer attack.
The creative master who was standing next to him said at this time: "Your Majesty, why don't you ask Master Tao about this? Maybe the master has a solution?"
Emperor Xi hesitated for a moment, walked back and forth for a few steps, and finally pointed at the Creation Master with his staff and said: "Go in person and tell Master Tao about our difficulties. But if Master Tao doesn't want to
, then forget it.”
The creator alchemist bowed to accept the order.
When he came out of the imperial boat, he did not take the flying boat. Instead, he used all his spiritual power to escape. Only two days later, he arrived on the great plain outside Yangdu City.
After finding the large formation below, he collected his strength and landed in front of the formation platform. He saluted Zhang Yu who was setting up the formation there and said, "Master Tao is polite."
Zhang Yu stopped and said, "But is there anything going on with the Emperor?"
The Creation Master said: "Exactly, I came here to seek help from the Master on His Majesty's orders." He explained the whole story, and then took out each crystal ball. After entering the spiritual power, the above
Then the fog appeared.
He pointed and said: "Master, this mist has made everyone on our side helpless and we don't know how to break it."
Zhang Yu glanced at it, his eyes flashing slightly. After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and stretched out his fingers calmly. A ray of light fell and turned into a talisman. He said: "After you go back, just unfold this talisman in front of the mist.
That’s good.”
The Creation Master stretched out his hands and carefully took the talisman. After putting it away, he bowed to him, then flew up into the air and returned to the front line.