Zhu Hong admitted that he had indeed underestimated Zhao Xuanqi. Although the power of his moves alone was extremely terrifying, to be honest, it could not really pose an essential threat to him. It was the move that made him almost capsize in the gutter.
Revealed spirit and courage. Short
The Yuan Qi powers with completely opposite properties complement each other and actually burst out with stronger power. It is simply incredible.
"Can I only let you take half a step back? It seems that the gap is still very big."
On the other side, Zhao Xuanqi stabilized his body, looked towards Zhu Hong, and took a deep breath. The secret technique in his body stopped operating, and the talisman's energy dissipated, returning to its normal form.
The power of the golden fire combined with the Xuanqi Wusheng Yin Talisman can be regarded as meeting his psychological expectations, but the load is also not small. After one blow explodes, the body's energy is consumed violently, the fine tissues are traumatized, and the moves explode.
The speed did not meet his requirements, it could not be converted in an instant, and it took a certain amount of time to reconcile Yuan Qi.
After all, it is just a newly acquired power and cannot reach the level of perfection.
"Ahem, with your current level, it's incredible that you can achieve this level. Don't belittle yourself."
Zhu Hong coughed and said, complaining in his heart. In one blow, he even used the power of Thunder Fire Golden Armor, and he just took half a step back. What else do you want? I really want to threaten the person with body protection with the realm of induction.
Is Qibao’s innate peak master not enough?
"This trip is somewhat risky. There is no guarantee whether Hong Xingxian will get the news, which will be detrimental to you. Originally, I was a little worried about the safety of the team, but now that you are there, everything is safe."
Zhu Hong said.
"Don't worry, I will ensure the safety of other disciples."
Zhao Xuanqi nodded.
"Okay, now that the matter has been decided, I won't stay any longer and will immediately return to the faction to discuss the specific arrangements with the elders and deacons. You should also prepare as soon as possible. I will be here at the same time tomorrow and I will bring the faction to the center immediately.
The secret message is brought out for you to watch."
Zhu Hong said.
Zhao Xuanqi nodded, and then the two separated and left. Short
Three days passed quickly.
Because this matter is relatively sensitive, under such circumstances, this kind of behavior that is similar to leaving a way out can easily make other disciples more panicked. Therefore, the information is kept secret and only the disciples who have been notified know about it.
In the past few days, the situation in Heqingdao has changed again. Since arriving at Heqingdao with the emperor's imperial order, Hong Xingxian, who has never been seen, appeared publicly for the first time, and the place where he appeared was the residence of the Palace of Purity.
In the name of asking for advice, one man entered the gate of the Palace of Purity and fought with the Palace Master for only twenty rounds before the Palace Master surrendered. It is said that in that battle, even the gate of the Palace of Purity was destroyed and it was a mess.
After this point, after the last battle, the only one that seemed to be able to compete, the strongest faction in Heqing Dao, Purana Palace, could no longer hold on, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope for each faction.
Inspections were stationed in various places on a large scale, and spies and spies from the imperial court were spread all over Heqing Road.
At this moment, Zhao Xuanqi and other twelve strong-blooded, Zang-Refining Realm disciples had packed their bags and secretly gathered in the mountain gate. Short
Many of these twelve disciples are familiar faces.
For example, He Xijun was standing next to him, or senior brother Wen Changan, who was at the peak of Zang Refining Realm, etc.
"This trip is going to Jianbei Road. It is a long journey. Nowadays, Heqing Road is full of imperial spies. Therefore, in order to avoid accidents, our whereabouts must be hidden. We will pretend to be merchants on the way and do things cheaply. You must be vigilant and don't slack off."
A middle-aged scribe, wearing a plain robe, stood in front of everyone and spoke in a deep voice. Beside him, there was a tall, middle-aged man with a rough face.
The two of them are both deacons of the sect, warriors in the realm of telepathy. The middle-aged man with a scribe's appearance is named Ding Huaxin, and the deacon with a manly appearance is named Qin Yueyong.
The two of them are the leaders of this operation and will follow everyone to Jianbei Road.
"Understood." short
Everyone responded in unison, and then Ding Huaxin waved his hand, and everyone secretly left through the back mountain gate of the sect. Then they changed out of the iconic plain robes of the Chixin sect in the mountains, put on plain clothes, and entered the nearby Guming County pretending to be ordinary people.
Among them, they took the goods that the faction had secretly prepared for them, disguised themselves as a caravan and left Guming County, starting to move towards Jianbei Road.
Not only the Scarlet Heart Sect, but also the other four sects began to send some of their disciples to Jianbei Road.
On the other side, just when everyone was setting off.
In Nanfu, in a certain mansion, there is a pavilion in the lake where Hong Xingxian works.
Buzz!!
Mei's figure jumped out from the shadows and knelt on one knee in front of Hong Xingxian.
"Sir, I just received a tip. It seems that each faction secretly sent a group of elite disciples to Jianbei Road. It seems that they want to avoid trouble and find a way out in advance. This matter was done very secretly. If I hadn't developed it internally,
I'm afraid I still don't know about the eyeliner." Short
Mei said in a deep voice.
"Oh? Is there a way out?"
Hearing this, Hong Xingxian put down the file in his hand and narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"Jianbei Road is the place where the canonized sects are most prosperous. Everyone knows about the Three Paths and Six Unifications but does not know the majesty of the imperial court. All the warriors of the canonized sects in the world regard Jianbei Road as their holy place. All the major sects also regard it as their greatest support and retreat. It's really
That’s unreasonable!”
"One day, just like I did on Heqing Road, I will come to Jianbei Road and reverse all this."
The cold light in Hong Xingxian's eyes flashed away, and he quickly regained his composure and spoke calmly.
"Sir, I believe this day is just around the corner."
Mei said with certainty, and then continued: "One more thing. Your Excellency was very interested in the disciples of the Scarlet Heart Sect who appeared in the ghost city in the dream and condensed the golden fire in the blood state. According to the speculation of my subordinates, it is very possible that
Among the disciples sent to Jianbei Road this time."
"Um?"
After hearing this, Hong Xingxian's expression paused for a moment, and after thinking for a moment, he felt that this was very possible.
With his identity and realm, he naturally knows a lot of secret information. Although that person is only in the Strong Blood Realm, he can break through the realm that no one has been able to reach for hundreds of years after the Thunder Fire Golden Armor of the Red Heart Sect was broken. There are many interesting things in it.
He is very interested.
What's more, at that time, the Red Heart Sect was the orthodox Lingguan Dao, and its prosperity was no less than that of the Three Paths and Six Unifications of Jianbei Road today. He did not want the Red Heart Sect to regain its glory.
"Can you confirm their whereabouts?"
Hong Xingxian asked. Short
"No, each faction is secretive and has blocked the news. We cannot know their specific plans."
Mei replied.
"It doesn't matter if you don't know. They haven't left the Heqing Road yet, and there are only those paths to Jianbei Road. As long as you use your strength to investigate, it's not difficult to get the information."
"Send spies to pay attention to this matter, especially those from the Red Heart Sect. I want their specific whereabouts."
Hong Xingxian spoke calmly, and then seemed to think of something again, and continued: "By the way, this matter should be carried out secretly. Don't expose it or make it public. Otherwise, if the various factions know about it, they may immediately change their plans. At that time, if you want to find them, you will have to
It’s going to take a lot more effort.”
"My subordinate understands."
Mei slightly cupped her hands, and then her figure disappeared into the darkness again. Short
Without anyone noticing, a large net quietly spread out on the main roads leading to various places in Jianbei Road.
Zhao Xuanqi and others did not know about this situation. In just two days, they had left the sect nearly 600 miles away.
Along the way, they tried to avoid large cities and walked among rural villages. Moreover, all the disciples made simple disguises. In an era before photos were circulated, it was not easy for strangers to recognize them at a glance.
However, no matter how cautious you are, there are some cities on the way to Jianbei Road that you cannot avoid.
Yuling City.
This city is located on the main road between the north and the south, surrounded by cliffs and mountains. Traders from the north and south must pass through this place.
It is impossible for Zhao Xuanqi and others to completely leave the official road, abandon their goods and enter the mountains and forests, so Yuling City cannot get around it. Short
When they arrived at the gate of the city, they saw two groups of imperial soldiers standing at both sides of the city gate, holding swords in their hands. Groups of merchants and civilians who wanted to enter the city had to go through strict inspections, and all their luggage and goods needed to be unpacked and inspected.
Zhao Xuanqi and his party are no exception.
"What are you doing? Where is Guan Du? What do you bring?"
A leading officer and soldier looked up and down at Zhao Xuanqi and his group with sharp eyes.
"Master Jun, we are all serious businessmen, and we only transport goods such as cloth and porcelain."
Ding Huaxin, the deacon of the Red Heart Sect, had a smile on his face. At this time, after a simple disguise, the face of the scribe showed the face of a profiteer.
He smiled and took out the prepared Guan ultimatum, handed it into the hands of the officer and soldier, and secretly put a few broken silver coins in it.
"Oh, I do know some rules. All goods carried on the car must be opened and inspected. No one can be missed!"
The officers and soldiers collected the silver coins, looked at the Guan ultimatum, and then said to Ding Huaxin.
"Master Jun, there are so many goods, how troublesome is it to move them up and down? We are all serious businessmen. You can just pick a few boxes of these goods and open them. There will be no problem at all. Please be accommodating."
Ding Huaxin smiled again and took out a few pieces of broken silver from his pocket, and was about to stuff them into the hands of the officers and soldiers.
There was nothing wrong with the goods they escorted, but as the saying goes, one problem is worse than one problem less. Things that can be solved with a little money are nothing.
However, this time, the officers and soldiers did not answer.
"I can't accommodate this. Not long ago, there was turmoil in Nanfu, the evil spirits escaped, and the death order issued by the superiors. If there is anything really fishy, the lives of us people will not be saved. You, the goods, must be moved down by yourself. No piece of it is missing.
"short
The officers and soldiers had expressionless faces and said in a strong tone.
"this......"
Seeing the other party's attitude, Ding Huaxin knew that he couldn't get away with it. He was just moving the goods. It was a little troublesome, but it didn't matter. If he continued to refuse, it would appear that he was ulterior.
"Unload all the cargo!"
He turned around and said to the disciples, and then everyone took action immediately and began to unload the goods. The wooden boxes were removed from the carriage one by one, and the soldiers guarding the city began to open and inspect the boxes one by one.
However, at this time, on the city wall, a group of people were watching every move of the merchants and common people at the city gate.
These people were dressed in black, and seemed to blend in with the surrounding shadows, with almost no sense of existence. Short
"Pay attention to the caravan that is unloading the goods."
Among the crowd, a short man in black spoke, staring at the caravan where Zhao Xuanqi and others were.
"Sir, what's abnormal?"
Someone next to me asked.
"Their movements of loading and unloading goods are not like people who have been doing business for a long time. They are not using their strength properly. Moreover, it can be seen that their movements are very easy. These people obviously have martial arts and are not ordinary people."
The short man in black said calmly.
"Your Excellency is still smart. You ordered the defenders to let all the caravans entering the city unload their goods. You will be able to tell the clues at once."
Someone complimented from the side.
"It's just a trail."
The short man in black has a calm expression. He is a secret agent secretly trained by Hong Xingxian. He has experienced the battle of Xihuandao and has rich experience.
"Send a team of people to secretly watch their every move. Remember, don't expose them. If they are really members of the sect, their strength cannot be determined. Be cautious and report any information immediately."
The short man in black said.
"yes."
The subordinate immediately agreed.
the other side.
The officers and soldiers guarding the city inspected all the goods of the Red Heart Sect caravan in turn, and after confirming that they were correct, they asked them to reload their vehicles and put them into the city.
"The inspections in various places are really strict nowadays. I don't know how many checkpoints I have to pass along the way. This journey doesn't seem to be that easy."
He Xijun, who was beside Zhao Xuanqi, sighed and said with a sad look in his eyes.
The incident happened too quickly. A few days ago, she was suddenly told by Qiu Qing that she was asked to leave for Jianbei Road to avoid the storm. She was not prepared at all.
Although I am very yearning for all the rumors about Jianbei Road, rushing there in this way always makes people feel uncomfortable.
She is very worried about whether something unexpected will happen to her master Qiu Qing, and where the Red Heart Sect will go in the future. This issue is still too heavy for her today. Short
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Zhao Xuanqi glanced at her and comforted her.
"Hey, you kid, you have only been in the martial arts world for a short time. You may not understand many things. Forget it, I can't explain it to you clearly. Anyway, don't get lost again this time. If you encounter danger, remember to hide behind me."
He Xijun patted his shoulder and said.
Hiding behind you...
Zhao Xuanqi glanced at her.
If we really encounter a problem, it’s hard to say who will hide behind whom. Short
Forget it, the ignorant are fearless.
"Okay senior sister."
Zhao Xuanqi nodded and said.
Suddenly, his tone paused slightly and his expression condensed, as if he felt something.
This feeling... like being watched?
Has your identity been exposed?
His eyes narrowed slightly, and his heart shivered.
"What's wrong?"
He Xijun looked at him strangely, not knowing why.
"Nothing, I just thought of something."
Zhao Xuanqi shook his head, smiled at her, and his expression returned to normal.