The broken bones withered and were as fragile as mud and stone. When you stepped on them, they turned into ash and mud. Everything you saw was black and gray. The ruins were broken and desolate!
Wu Ming walked on the dead streets, like a passerby, neither sad nor happy, neither surprised nor angry, wandering in the once prosperous but now ghostly dead city.
It had been half a day since he rushed into Youxia Ridge. Wu Ming was not in a hurry to find the place where Lu Jiuyuan died, nor did he search for treasure resources. He just walked like a mortal step by step in the ancient city that he had heard of more than once but had never been to.
Youzhou is one of the sixteen states of Yanyun. It can be said that he and even the ancestors of the Wu family have an indissoluble bond.
Looking north to Yanyun, regaining the lost territory, expelling the barbarians, and revitalizing our human race, it can be said that this is the will of the Wu family passed down from its ancestors.
Unfortunately, to achieve these goals, all of them require strong military strength and support, which runs counter to the Confucianism of Daxing, and is called "military and militaristic".
Generation after generation of persistence has wiped away the remaining affection. Even the ancestor of the Wu family, one of the seventy-two holy generals in the temples, has finally declined completely after going through the Middle Ages and the present.
So much so that in Wu Xiong's generation, the remaining luck was borrowed by Lu Jiuyuan, and both of them died as a result.
Time is also destiny, and there is no one to blame for the struggle for the holy way. Even if the saint ancestor of the Wu family is resurrected, no one will be blamed for this. After all, this is the iron rule of the holy way set by the saints.
It's a pity that the Wu family's incense has been cut off, the sacrifices have disappeared, and the immortal holy will has disappeared for many years, but no one told the Wu family that it was the only struggle for the holy way between human races.
For the sake of stability, the Holy Temples have given up too much, blindly indifference and laissez-faire, and have become a compromise. The people below are working against the odds, working hard to deceive the superiors and deceive the subordinates.
It is said that the saints are equal to the heavens. Their upper bodies are heavenly and their hearts are at peace, and below they are at peace with all the people. Haven’t the saints discovered this?
"Maybe I found it!"
Wu Ming laughed at himself.
Whether the saints find out or want the human race to follow a different path has nothing to do with him. He is not even willing to interfere with the affairs of the Wu family's ancestors.
Therefore, he has always adhered to the principle of "when soldiers come, the water will come and the earth will cover it", and he rarely takes the initiative to attack!
It is a pity that we have forgotten the eternal truth that "people who are good will be bullied, and horses who are good will be ridden", and have made an irreparable mistake.
"Grudges, cause and effect?"
Looking at the dilapidated and desolate scene, which seemed familiar, Wu Ming's eyes flashed with a breathtaking aura.
The battle for the holy way had ended when Lu Jiuyuan punished himself into the devil's cave, but the enemy was unwilling to let him go. The cause and effect that he took for granted was not understood, and the calculations that followed one after another made him tired of dealing with it.
Even though he worked hard and persisted, his arms could not twist his thighs after all, he was too tired!
Do you want to hand over the Mountain and Sea Boundary Pearl?
Give in step by step, give in step by step, if bowing your head really becomes a habit, you will really not be able to straighten your back!
"The Lord of China? The general trend of the human race? The disaster of annihilation?"
Wu Ming took a breath, a silvery white light flashed between his eyebrows, and said coldly, "If the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up. After I leave, even if the floods surge to the sky!"
Buzz!
Light and shadow flickered, and five strange figures appeared. They were none other than the Five Ghosts.
"Kowtow to the master!"
The five ghosts knelt down and worshiped the room, looking respectful and humble.
"Let's get started!"
Wu Ming waved his hands indifferently and said with deep eyes, "Be careful. Your former master is probably in Youxia Ridge. If there are any problems, you can inform me at any time!"
"Master, don't worry!"
The five ghosts bowed and retreated several feet, then turned and flew around the city, using secret techniques to connect heaven and earth, releasing endless power, and soon turned into shadows thousands of feet tall, gradually covering the once prosperous city.
"I really don't want to do things without a bottom line. I hope you won't mess with me again!"
Wu Ming laughed at himself. Even he didn't believe it. Who else could he convince?
He killed people frequently in Yanyun City, despised the geniuses of all major forces, wantonly smeared Zhao Shuhang, and even exposed Zizhu Fishing Rod in advance. Wasn't it just to lure others to deal with him step by step?
"So many people have died and suffered so many injustices. After all, there must be an explanation!"
Wu Ming watched as the demonic energy in the city reversed and soared into the sky, just like the demonic clouds of a hundred ghosts walking at night that he had seen before, turning into a black tornado and gradually condensing into the secret techniques performed by the five ghosts.
Even though there are terrifying demonic corpses, ferocious demonic beasts, and all kinds of ferocious monsters in the city, there is no way to resist the five ghosts who are holding Taoist weapons, performing their actions with all their strength, and gathering in formation.
Even the innocent souls that have long since died and perished here but have not dispersed have been suppressed by the five ghosts!
"Perhaps, I am a person who can't bear to be wronged at heart, and I just want to make excuses for myself. Since I want to play, it depends on whose methods are more ruthless!"
Wu Ming turned around slowly and disappeared without a trace, leaving behind him the roar of a hurricane, like a ghost wailing.
…
At the same time, in the barren mountains and ridges in an unknown distance, several streams of light fell one after another. After a violent roar suddenly stopped, everything gradually became calm.
"Brother Cheng came early!"
Sikong Hui was dressed in a smart outfit, and his aura was strong but restrained, making him appear more calm and capable.
"Congratulations to Brother Sikong for half-stepping to the spiritual platform. The Holy Path is expected!"
Cheng Jingyu cupped his hands and smiled.
"Wherever, brother Cheng, who is both a Confucian and a martial artist, is now on his way. When this trip is over, we and I will ascend the holy path together and become the mainstay of the human race, adding bricks and tiles and leaving a name for eternity!"
Sikong Hui looked reserved, but his words revealed pride and confidence.
"Haha, these two brothers have this intention. Congratulations to the human race. I am willing to advance and retreat with you two and witness the rise of the human race!"
Lin Jianye looked like an ordinary person, with no sword intent appearing in his body. In his starry eyes, Ling Ran's sword intent sometimes flashed away, making people dare not look at him.
"Haha, it's important for a talented person like Brother Lin to help each other so that we can participate in this grand event together!"
Sikong Hui smiled.
The three of them suddenly stopped talking and looked to one side. A man was walking over there. He was also a swordsman. His aura was no weaker than that of Lin Jianye, and his demeanor was even more extraordinary.
"Brother Zhang!"
The three of them cupped their hands.
"Sorry, I was delayed on the way!"
Zhang Xingfeng held his sword in his hand and bowed in salute. He no longer showed the arrogance he had on Haihuang Island before, appearing polite and personable.
"Brother Zhang has fought all over the world for the temples over the years, and his hard work has made him great!"
The three of them were not ostracized because of their status as foreign survivors, and even chatted quite warmly.
Soon, several more figures arrived. If Wu Ming were here, he would definitely recognize them. They are all acquaintances and have more or less crossed paths with them.
Of course, most of it is just the bad past!
After waiting for four full days, and another whole day, no one came again.
Today's Youxia Ridge is dozens of times larger than it was back then. After all, it covers most of Youzhou. Being able to gather more than a dozen people in a short period of time is already considered a big deal.
"Everyone, I believe that the mission of this trip is already clear!"
Cheng Jingyu and Sikong Hui looked at each other, and the former said loudly.
"Welcome back the Sword Master inheritance, slay the Demon Lord, and suppress the Demon Emperor's remnants!"
Everyone said in unison.
"Okay, here, I still want to remind everyone that the mission of this trip is of great importance, there must be no room for failure, and you must not act haphazardly!"
Cheng Jingyu's expression was solemn, his stern eyes slowly swept over everyone, and he said in a deep voice, "Especially one person. Before the task is completed, no one is allowed to provoke him. Anyone who violates the order will be punished as disobedience, and no mercy will be given lightly!"
"We will obey the Holy Order!"
Everyone said in awe.
As for who it was, Cheng Jingyu didn't say it, but everyone knew it. After all, it was difficult to figure out who was the person who committed murder and provoked Zhao Shuhang.
"Haha, don't be so serious!"
Si Kong Hui smiled heartily, waved his hands to ease the atmosphere and said, "You must also be curious about how we can ensure the successful completion of this mission. I didn't tell you before, just to prevent the news from leaking. Now, I would like to ask Brother Cheng to announce the necessary information to avoid appearing.
Accident."
Both of them are old men who have joined the Holy Temples for a long time. If nothing else happens, these people will be the new blood of the Holy Temples, members of their team, and even colleagues. Naturally, the relationship will not become tense.
"Want to hear the details!"
One person said.
"Everyone must know that Mr. Linyuan's Holy Sword suppresses the Demon Cave, but it is difficult to conquer it with manpower, and there are demons who are obstructing it, which makes the Demon Cave tend to expand. In the past three years, the Holy Sword has cracked, and eight people have been scattered.
piece of debris."
Cheng Jingyu said sadly.
"What? How could the holy sword be damaged?"
Everyone was shocked and exclaimed.
The holy sword is a divine object that transcends the category of treasure and is connected with the laws of heaven and earth. Even if its origin is destroyed, it may not be damaged.
"Hey, to be honest with you, although Mr. Linyuan broke through before his death, he was sneak attacked by the Demon Emperor's strong men, and he suppressed a cave by himself, and was squeezed by the will of the two realms, which resulted in the damage to the holy sword."
Cheng Jingyu let out a long sigh and said with compassion, "Because the inheritance of the Sword Master was wrong, the temples spent a lot of effort to extract the fragments of the holy sword and distributed them to the geniuses of the major forces. With this, no matter who they are, they can enter the inheritance place."
Obtaining it all depends on chance!"
"The saints are equal to the heavens. All the saints are united in serving the public. I admire you!"
Everyone admired and worshiped him.
"I just don't know how many people this fragment can allow to enter the inheritance place, and who has obtained the fragment. Please let me know, Brother Cheng!"
Someone couldn't help but ask.
As soon as he said this, everyone showed curiosity.
Entering Youxia Ridge, the goal is to slay the Demon Lord and suppress the Demon Emperor's remnants, but who doesn't want the inheritance of the Sword Master?
Just like 'Yangguan Road, single-plank bridge', everyone will choose the former first. The Sword Master inheritance comes first, and even idiots know how to choose.
"To be honest, Brother Zhao only told me about the distribution of the fragments of the Holy Sword before he left. As for who he gave it to, I don't know how many people can be inherited by one fragment in the inheritance place!"
Cheng Jingyu shook his head slightly, looking at everyone's disappointed looks, and then said, "But please rest assured, since the fragment of the holy sword is in your hand, it is a key. How can a door only let one person pass through?"
"Brother Cheng is right. Mr. Linyuan controls one cave by himself. He is a hero in this world. Although the inheritance will not be passed down lightly, he will never be self-serving and do selfish things!"
Someone agreed.
As for the person who is most likely to get the inheritance, he is wanted by the temples and has severely offended Zhao Shuhang. How can he get the fragments of the holy sword?
Without guidance, how can you enter the place of inheritance and gain opportunities! (To be continued)