Chu Nanfeng looked at Zhuo Wu who looked embarrassed, cupped his fists and said, "It is better for me to obey my orders than to be respectful."
Mu Daocheng laughed loudly, took off his cloak and threw it to Zhuo Wu, saying: "Then I will make the first move. Third brother, bring me the knife..."
Zhuo Wu pulled out his sword and handed it to Mu Daocheng. Chu Nanfeng glanced at Luo Xiaoyao and said with a smile: "Back off."
After saying this, he pulled out the herring sword tied behind his back and raised his hands to Mu Daocheng: "Please."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a flash of sword light in front of his eyes, and a chilling wind of the sword blowing towards his face. It was the "Wang Yue Que" among the nine sword techniques of "Yue Shuang".
The origin of "Yueshuang Sword Technique" used by Mu Daocheng is different from that of Zhuo Wu. With Zhuo Wu's level, the sword energy he exerts cannot get close to Chu Nanfeng, so Chu Nanfeng can turn a blind eye and attack his weaknesses.
, but Mu Daocheng's energy was several times better than Zhuo Wu's, and they were four or five feet apart. When Mu Daocheng raised his sword to strike, the sword's intention was already running towards Chu Nanfeng.
Chu Nanfeng's mind immediately moved, and he activated the "Taichu Mind Method", and the Qi Machinery was immediately generated. He raised the sword with his right hand and stretched it out. With a flick of his wrist, the tip of the herring sword drew a circle, from small to large, with Qi Machinery overlapping each other.
It was "Yisuyou" in "Xingxiu Sword Technique". He ran towards the incoming sword intent. As soon as the two qi energy collided, Mu Daocheng withdrew his sword and changed his move. "Yinque Dew Pendant" followed immediately.
, but it was cut horizontally.
Chu Nanfeng used the "Zhang Suchen" move, and raised his sword with his wrist to push towards the saber intent. Mu Daocheng suddenly changed his move when the sword energy and the saber intent collided, "Jade Plate"
"Thousands of cents", "Golden clouds rising to the east", "The bright river condenses with frost", "Pull out the clouds and see the moon", "The jade hook sinks to the west", "The stars and the moon compete for the glory", "The blue sky has no clouds" and cut the "moon frost" in one breath
The remaining seven moves of the method came one after another, but none of the sabers were in contact with Chu Nanfeng's herring sword. They were all slightly different, and the qi of both sides were separated at the touch of each other.
Mu Daocheng used up all nine sword techniques, and attacked with the "Wang Yue Que" move again, but faster. When Mu Daocheng used the "Yue Shuang" sword technique for the third time, Luo Xiaoyao and Zhuo Wuer
However, people could only see the flash of swords and shadows in the field, and could no longer distinguish the figures of Mu and Chu. There was not even a sound of swords clashing.
Chu Nanfeng and Mu Daocheng had not seen each other for twenty years. Although they were very fond of each other at first, people's hearts are unpredictable. Mu Daocheng's first attack of anger struck him. He felt that it was only for himself and Weng Mu, while Luo Xiaoyao and others only felt that there was something wrong with them.
It was just a cold feeling. If Mu Daocheng was not in the right state, Cheng Zheng, his wife and others might have been injured. Chu Nanfeng realized at that time that Mu Daocheng had no ill intentions.
The reason why he let Weng Mu go first was because Zhuo Wu was defeated by him that day. Even if Mu Daocheng didn't care, he still wanted to save face for Mu Daocheng to prevent Mu Daocheng from being embarrassed in front of outsiders.
After Mu Daocheng made his first move, he changed his move before the swords collided. Chu Nanfeng knew what he was thinking, and asked Zhuo Wu and Luo Xiaoyao to watch and comprehend.
After a while, they heard only two "dang, dang" sounds, and the two of them separated. It turned out that the hundred moves had been completed, and the two swords were just ready for each other. When Mu Daocheng and Chu Nanfeng reached the level of martial arts cultivation, the moves and weapons were actually different.
It is no longer important. What is competing is Qi and reaction speed, which is the so-called "one force can defeat all methods" and "only speed cannot defeat".
Mu Daocheng looked at Chu Nanfeng and sighed: "Brother, I must be a genius in the world. I am as old as you and still in the realm of spiritual thoughts. It is really amazing, amazing."
He turned to look at Zhuo Wuyan and said: "There is no end to learning in martial arts. Your three brothers are all better than me in terms of cultivation. When it comes to the domineering power of moves and sword intentions, your senior brother is the first. When it comes to the longevity of Qi, you are the first."
The two senior brothers are the first, but they have not understood my artistic conception. The sword has a domineering heart, and the moon has a sad heart. The dew is hidden inside, and the frost is as cold as the air."
Mu Daocheng had three disciples in total, the eldest disciple was named Ma Xingkong, the second disciple was named Xiao Yanbei, and Zhuo Wu was the youngest.
"You came south with me. It's a good idea. I have a trick for you to figure out on your own." After a pause, he smiled at Chu Nanfeng and said: "Brother, I figured out a trick seven years ago. Today I want to confirm it with my brother.
one time."
Seeing Mu Daocheng's serious expression, Chu Nanfeng nodded solemnly, "Okay."
Mu Daocheng held the knife in his right hand, put the middle and index fingers of his left hand together, stroked the blade, shouted "Watch the move", and slashed out with the knife. Chu Nanfeng suddenly felt a cold air coming from all directions, and his body seemed to be in an ice cellar.
In the middle, the air is suddenly lost, the energy is blocked, and the busy movement is the "Taizhu Mind Method".
Liezi once said that "Taichu" is the first to see Qi. There are still five Taiyi, "Taichu", "Taishi", "Taisu" and "Taiji", the second Taichi. Mu Daocheng's intention of this sword move is as follows
A bell covered Chu Nanfeng, cutting off the surrounding airflow, causing Chu Nanfeng's air movement to be blocked. Fortunately, Chu Nanfeng had practiced the "Taichu Heart Sutra" and was able to create something out of nothing. Suddenly, his air movement grew sharply, resisting the intention of the sword, and struck out with his right hand.
When the sword was thrust out, the sword slowly contracted, from more than ten feet to nearly ten feet. When the sword energy collided with it, it was like stabbing a cow tendon. A ripple appeared at the tip of the sword, from small to arrogant, until it protected Chu Nan.
Wind all over the body.
Luo Xiaoyao and Zhuo Wu had retreated more than ten feet. Looking from a distance, the scene looked strange. Mu Daocheng was slashing with his sword three feet away. Chu Nanfeng was stabbing with his flat sword, and the swords were separated by each other.
Zhangyu, Chu and Mu were motionless.
After half a cup of tea, Chu Nanfeng suddenly heard Chu Nanfeng shouting "break". The sword intent covering Chu Nanfeng's body suddenly broke apart and dispersed to both sides. The trees on the roadside fell down in response. But the tree in front of him fell.
The sword intention had become like a copper wall. Chu Nanfeng was so shocked that he took seven or eight steps back before he stopped, while Mu Daocheng only took half a step back.
Chu Nanfeng took a breath, suppressed the chaotic breath, cupped his hands and said, "Senior, this is a good move."
Mu Daocheng threw the knife to Zhuo Wu, who was stunned. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Haha...brother, this is my secret skill. Who can break through my knife's "moon-shading" technique?
, there are probably not many people in the world, you should be regarded as something great!"
In fact, this move is really powerful. If it were a person with a lower realm, he would have been crushed into several pieces by the sword prison created by the sword intention. Even if he is in the same realm as Mu Daocheng, if he has not learned the "Taizhu Mind Method",
If Chu Nanfeng is unable to breathe for a long time, he must be defeated. However, Chu Nanfeng only broke through the sword prison, but Mu Dao's sword intention was still there. If Chu Nanfeng stepped back and followed him, Chu Nanfeng would not be injured.
No.
"I was able to understand this trick seven years ago, thanks to Senior Yi."
Chu Nanfeng was startled when he heard this, and then said happily: "Senior Mu has seen his master?"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he realized that he was really stupid. He should have thought that with Mu Daocheng's personality, he had never asked about Yi Wuwei's recent situation from the time they met until now, so he must have met Yi Wuwei.
Mu Daocheng smiled and nodded, saying: "I wanted to go to Taibai Mountain to pay my respects to Senior Yi, but I was afraid of disturbing Senior Yi's retreat, so I didn't make the trip. I never thought that Senior Yi would come to the humble house seven years ago and stay there for several days.
I have benefited greatly."
Chu Nanfeng said anxiously: "My master left a letter and left for a trip more than ten years ago. Nanfeng didn't know where he was going, and he was very concerned about him. Senior, does he know where my master is going?"
Looking at Chu Nanfeng, whose concern was palpable, Mu Daocheng shook his head: "Senior Yi didn't tell me, but brother, don't worry. Although Senior Yi is over a hundred years old, when he met me, he looked like a child with gray hair.
, in good spirits."
"Also...Senior Yi once said to me before he left. If I meet you in the future, I would like to tell you something: There is a destination for wandering in the sky, and there is no one who can only love the soul. Thousands of mountains and lakes.
Immortal shadow, the setting sun reflects the white head."
Yi Wuwei has a father-son affection for Chu Nanfeng, who is also his teacher and father. Chu Nanfeng and his beloved lover Ma Xilan originally wanted to get married on the year of Yi Wuwei's 80th birthday. Unexpectedly, something happened and Ma Xilan was injured and disappeared.
Yi Wuwei also traveled abroad that year.
At that time, Nanfeng was mentally trapped and hid in Baxiantai for several years. It was only when Luo Hanshui sent Luo Xiaoyao to Taibai Mountain that he appeared in Taibai Academy. Now that he heard the words left by his teacher, he seemed to be trying to persuade him not to do it.
I felt trapped in myself, but I also vaguely felt that there was another deeper meaning, and I thought about it for a while.
Mu Daocheng looked at Chu Nanfeng who was silent and said: "I have also heard about the matter of eldest brother. I think eldest brother will understand what Senior Yi said. I should have gone to Taipei seven years ago."
Bai Shan told me. But thinking that Senior Yi never returned to the academy to tell Brother Chu, there must be something special about it. Alas, when we were destined to meet one day, I didn't expect that it would be seven years... Oh, there is one more thing that Senior Yi asked me to pass on.
With Big Brother.”
After saying that, he took out a small brocade box from his arms and handed it to Chu Nanfeng. Chu Nanfeng took it and opened it. It was the jade pendant that Ma Xilan gave to him back then. However, this jade pendant disappeared inexplicably sixteen years ago. Unexpectedly,
It was actually in the hands of his master Yi Wuwei, Chu Nanfeng was confused for a moment.
"Senior Yi asked you to take it with you when you go to Xuankong Temple. As for its use, you will surely know by then."
Chu Nanfeng nodded, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Senior Mu, for coming to tell me. I will say goodbye to you, junior."
Mu Daocheng nodded and smiled: "Brother, take care of yourself all the way. If you have the chance to go to Yunzhou, you must go to Mingyue Villa in Liuling Mountain to get together."
Chu Nanfeng nodded in agreement, got on his horse with Luo Xiaoyao, said goodbye to Mu Daocheng, and rode south.
Looking at Chu Nanfeng walking away, Mu Daocheng thought for a moment, turned around and said to Zhuo Wudi who was standing behind him: "You are now walking in the army with Yanbei, but Yanbei has an official position, and you were invited to join Yanbei.
Bei, you should act in a low-key manner. The son of Wu Duhu is just your nominal disciple, so you can just deal with it... How can he be worthy of being your eldest brother's niece?"
"He made good friends with his disciple's unlucky Quanzi, and he was determined to worship him as his teacher. The disciple had no choice but to let him take the title of master and disciple, and never taught him martial arts... This time it was just for the sake of seeing him.
For the sake of senior brother, I agreed to come to welcome the bride."
Mu Daocheng nodded, then frowned and said, "You are going south with my master, but do you have the idea of going to the Yanbei Army?"
Seeing Mu Daocheng's majestic gaze, Zhuo Wu did not dare to answer.
Mu Daocheng said in a deep voice: "I don't care about the world war between the Han people and the Liao people. But if you meet the big brothers, don't hurt them, otherwise I..."
During the Tang Dynasty, there were many barbarians in the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures. After it was ceded to the Khitan, the Khitan implemented the policy of two systems of north and south. The Youyun Sixteen Prefectures did not change much from the Tang Dynasty. Even though Mu Daocheng was a Han
, but the sense of belonging is not strong, so he does not object to his disciples helping the Khitans, nor is he ashamed.
Although he had not finished speaking, Zhuo Wu naturally understood the meaning behind his words and hurriedly bowed and said: "Disciple understands."
Mu Daocheng waved his hand: "Go and tell Yanbei not to hurt innocent people."
Chu Nanfeng and Luo Xiaoyao drove more than ten miles and caught up with Weng Mu and his party who were walking slowly. Mrs. Chu, who had been lifting the curtain of the carriage and looking back, saw her brother returning, so she put down the curtain with peace of mind and looked back.
Rest in the car.
Weng Mu waited for Chu Nanfeng to ride beside him and said, "That master is in the Nascent Soul realm?"
Based on his guess, the person who attacked people with energy a few dozen feet away must be in the Nascent Soul Realm. Chu Nanfeng smiled slightly and said: "Senior Mu thinks he has entered the Nascent Soul Realm, but he is just suppressing the realm to compete with me.
, I am still no match for him.”
"Lengdao Mu Daocheng?" Weng Mu asked in shock: "He is already in the Nascent Soul realm?"
In the current world, many people in the martial arts mingled with the court and military, or disappeared in the mountains without a trace. "Lengdao" Mu Daocheng was not attracted by the court, nor did he keep his name incognito. He always lived in Liuling Mountain. He was fond of martial arts in his early years.
Weng Mu had heard of his reputation, but he didn't expect that he was already in the realm of Nascent Soul.
Chu Nanfeng nodded, looked at Weng Mu who looked envious and said: "In martial arts, the word "enlightenment" is the most difficult, and it also depends on chance. Humanity Senior Mu is very competitive, so Chu thinks he is seeking enlightenment."
Weng Mu was thoughtful, nodded, and sighed: "I wasted my time to participate in the dream of glory and wealth, alas..."
Seeing his sincerity, Chu Nanfeng felt a little more favorable and said with a smile: "Elder Weng's words should also mean he has "understood" a skill."
Weng Mu laughed loudly: "Oh, I was just thinking about my cultivation in the Nascent Soul Realm. I almost forgot. Just now, Manager Xu sent news that a large number of Han and Khitan soldiers have moved south. There is fear of war ahead. He ordered us to move faster."
Chu Nanfeng nodded and said: "Let's go to Xizhou as soon as possible. They should be heading to Jinzhou."
So the group of people whipped up their whips and urged their horses to move faster. They crossed the mountain road and entered the boundary of Houzhou. It was almost garrison time. At this time, the sky was gloomy and there was a slight chance of rain. Fortunately, after driving for five or six miles, they were hit by heavy rain.
, came to a small village and found the only inn in the village. As soon as they settled in the carriage, heavy rain started pouring down, and everyone felt happy for a while.
11111111
There is a cavalry camp set up more than ten miles east of Qinzhou City. In the middle of the central camp, there is a middle-aged man in his forties wearing a white robe with a round collar, a hero's scarf on his head, and parted eyebrows.
He has a straight nose and sharp lips.
There is a long table in front of him, with a map on the table. Two people are sitting on the piers on the left and right sides. On the left is a military general in his thirties wearing soap and silk armor and a mustache, and on the right is a military general in his thirties.
A military commander in his thirties wearing chainmail holding a riveted helmet in his left hand.
The man in white robe looked at the general on the right and said: "General Yelu, the soldiers are all arranged? Is there any news from Tan Ma?"
General Na Yelu said: "According to Lord Dutong's instructions yesterday, the soldiers have been stationed five miles south of the city. Tan Ma sent back the news in the early morning, saying that the Zhou army's garrison in Xizhou was about 4,000 people, plus
There are nearly 5,000 soldiers in the regiment training."
Upon hearing this, Nadutong looked at the map in front of him and said, "How is the road condition?"
"According to the news, the road from Yindi City to Xizhou is mostly mountainous, making it difficult for carriages and horses to travel. The road has only begun to level out in a place called Liutang, which is more than 30 miles east of Xizhou City."
Upon hearing this, Dutong asked the general on the left: "What do you think, Commander Liu?"
Commander Liu, who was wearing soap and silk armor, cupped his fists and said, "I don't dare. After Xiao Dutong left the day before yesterday, the envoy privately ordered me to obey Xiao Dutong."
It turned out that the Dutong surnamed Xiao was Xiao Yanbei, the second disciple of Mu Daocheng. He was the captain of the Nanyuan Army, and this time he was the commander of the Khitan cavalry aiding the Han Dynasty.
Xiao Yanbei smiled when he heard this: "Today is the eighth day of the eighth lunar month, and we have traveled nearly three hundred miles to Xizhou. Since it is difficult to travel with the baggage, Mr. Liu can order the infantry to march in armor on the ninth day, and arrive at Liutang on the twelfth day.
Let’s take a break and attack Xizhou City at night on the 13th. I wonder what will happen next?”
Commander Liu was shocked when he heard this: "Xiao Dutong, although the Xizhou city is not strong, it is not easy to attack. If a surprise attack fails, how can the soldiers set up camp without bedding and tents? Besides, how can this be done without food and grass supplies? Is it possible?
If the raid fails, will we retreat?"
Before Xiao Yanbei could answer, General Yelu sneered and said, "No wonder your Han army of 5,000 troops was killed by 1,000 Zhou troops, leaving you with no troops or armor, huh."
Commander Liu's face turned red after hearing this, but he remained silent.
Xiao Yanbei waved his hand and said to General Na Yelu: "At that time, the commander of the capital also heard a little bit about the defeat in the attack on Xizhou. Generally speaking, we cannot say that the Han army is cowardly."
It turns out that in June, when the Northern Han Dynasty sent troops to attack Jin and Xizhou, they detached 20,000 troops from Jinzhou to attack Xizhou from the south, and dispatched 5,000 troops from Fenzhou to the north to assist. Who knew that Fenzhou troops were leaving Xizhou?
A valley called Wudunkou, more than fifty miles north of the city, was ambushed. Unexpectedly, arrows were fired from the hillside. I don’t know how many people there were in the Zhou army. Naturally, the soldiers of the Northern Han Dynasty were in chaos.
, was beaten by the Zhou army and turned back on its back, and retreated in rout.
Xiao Yanbei paused for a moment, brushed the map in front of him with his right hand, and said to Commander Liu, "Master Liu, can you tell General Yelu what happened?"
Commander Liu nodded when he heard this: "When the Fenzhou battalion went south to Xizhou, they also studied the road conditions and terrain, and also sent two teams to explore the front of the horse to explore the road. After the expedition horse sent back the news, we were planning to go far away from Xizhou.
They rested for a while in an open place thirty miles away from the prefecture before getting ready for battle. However, although the two sides of Wudunkou were not very high, they were two miles long and had lush trees, making it easy for an ambush.
Let’s have a clear reconnaissance of the surrounding area.”
"Tan Ma carefully inspected the surrounding area within five miles and found that except for forty or fifty ordinary families living scattered around, there were no Zhou troops. The leading scout was careful and left a group of soldiers to pay attention, and went back alone to inform
."
"Those exploration horses that were left behind all had sounding arrows on their bodies. If there was any accident, they would send out a sounding arrow notification... After receiving the news that no troops were buried, the army behind them marched forward. The front army had just passed Wudunkou, but there was
Was ambushed by the Zhou army..."
General Yelu's originally contemptuous expression turned solemn, and he turned to look at Xiao Yanbei.
Xiao Yanbei looked at his puzzled expression and smiled: "The problem is that those ordinary families who live scattered around should have twenty or thirty Zhou soldiers hiding in each family. Not only that, I'm afraid there are ten or eight of them.
Those who have extraordinary martial arts skills or are enshrined in the army, otherwise those skilled Tanma would not even have the chance to fire an arrow."
The so-called worship in the army refers to the people who protect the commander or important commanders in the army during marches and battles, and these people are martial arts masters from all over the world. Different from the commanders or commanders' personal guards, they only obey the orders they want to protect.
People are not controlled by others, just like the retainers around some prominent princes and nobles.
Their salaries are naturally drawn from military expenses. Even if some of the offerings are made in the army to repay a favor, they are still willing to take the money. For these people who only take their salaries and do not fight, the soldiers call them military offerings.
The imperial court also had a tacit attitude towards the existence of these characters.
Xiao Yanbei paused for a moment, looked at Commander Liu and said: "Master Liu's concerns are reasonable, but please don't worry. Later, we will go to discuss with the envoy. Master Liu will lead the Han army's 10,000 infantrymen."
General Yelu and his two thousand Daliao cavalry sent out troops from Yindi City on the ninth day of the lunar month and attacked Xizhou City on the night of the 13th day. I followed the army and sent troops to Jinzhou on the tenth day of the lunar month."
Pointing to a place on the map, he continued: "At this place called Xikou, the army will detach 3,000 troops to escort the grain and grass camp... On the 13th, we will rush to Xizhou to meet the two of them. What do you think of Mr. Liu?"
"
Commander Liu felt unhappy after hearing this, but it was not against Xiao Yanbei, but against his own Han army commander Liu Chengjun. Listening to Xiao Yanbei's tone, it was obvious that the arrangements for attacking Xizhou had been discussed.
, led by the Liao army. At that moment, he could only say: "Then we will act according to Xiao Du's plan. I will make arrangements as soon as I return."
Xiao Yanbei shook his hand: "Don't worry. If the commander and General Yelu succeed in the night attack, they will immediately send people to inform Fenzhou's 10,000 battalion troops to go to Xizhou to help defend, and then lead the troops to attack Cizhou...
If we fail to seize the city, we will set up camp outside the city of Xizhou to block the troops in the city from rushing to Jinzhou."
After Commander Liu nodded in agreement, he stood up and left. After Xiao Yanbei and his two men sent Commander Liu out of the camp, they did not return to the camp. Instead, they took General Yelu and walked toward the woods beside the camp, saying as they walked:
"Zongwu..."
"The end will be here."
"You don't have to be so formal when you leave the camp."
Yelu Zongwu nodded in fear, and Xiao Yanbei said: "I think you seem to have something to ask in the tent?"
"The general doesn't understand. Don't we have to wait for Marshal Wu to lead the Liao army before sending out troops?"
He turned around and walked back along the way he came. After walking for about ten steps, Xiao Yanbei stopped and asked an unexpected question: "Has King Yan ever written to you?"
Yelu Zongwu shook his head: "The King of Yan has never communicated with the general Xin..."
It turned out that Yelv Rongwu was the younger brother of King Yelv Shuya of the Khitan Yan State. Yelv Shuya had a good relationship with Xiao Yanbei and once told a letter that the princes of various tribes were unwilling to send troops south to help the Han Dynasty. Emperor Yelv Ruan of the Liao Dynasty was very angry and had already
The envoys asked Emperor Liu Min of the Northern Han Dynasty to lead the expedition in person, and Yelu Ruan also intended to personally lead the troops south.
Xiao Yanbei was silent for a moment after hearing this, and sighed: "We have fought in Daliao every year, and our national strength has been depleted. All the princes in the departments are unwilling to fight anymore, so the emperor has no choice but to ask Wu Duhu to lead the army to help the Han Dynasty, but now the emperor wants to
We will march in person, so Marshal Wu’s 20,000 troops may have to wait for the Emperor to march together.”
"Ah? The emperor also wants to lead the expedition in person?" Yelu Zongwu was greatly surprised.
"You're going to attack Xizhou at night. If you can't succeed, try to encircle it without attacking. Just prevent the Xizhou garrison from going to Jinzhou to assist. If things are critical, you can retreat to Fenzhou and wait for news from me."
After saying this, he took out a bronze medal and handed it to Yelv Zong Martial Arts: "If someone comes to see you holding the same token, just listen to his instructions and send out troops tomorrow. You can go back to the camp to make arrangements."
After saying that, he turned around and walked away quickly. Yelu Zongwu took the bronze medal with the word "Xiao" engraved on it and looked at Xiao Yanbei's retreating back thoughtfully.