As the time approached noon, the main door of Mu Shou's mansion opened wide, and one of the Xuan Baoqi riding fast horses galloped out. Carrying the order flag on their backs, they rushed to the major military camps distributed in the middle of the week to convey the order of Zhou Mu.
Bang——
The golden gong made a loud trembling sound after being struck by a sledgehammer, which spread through the streets. Soldiers wearing black armor and halberds came out one after another to disperse the people on the streets so that the follow-up troops could leave the city.
In the inn, Bu Moyin was still writing furiously, describing Tu Haoyang's various misdeeds, ignoring the people, deceiving the emperor, etc. When he heard the noise and shouts outside, he put down his pen temporarily and walked to the window.
Open and watch.
Seeing that the originally bustling and crowded streets had been cleared out, sergeants wearing black and yellow armors lined up one after another. The sharp halberds reflected like fish scales in the sun, which was dazzling, and the neat steps also revealed a secret.
Such chilling and bravery are frightening.
"This is..." Bu Moyin looked at this scene in disbelief. Could it be that Tu Haoyang, the state pastor, agreed to send troops? How is this possible?
For this reason, she stopped writing the report and hurriedly picked up her things and walked downstairs. She wanted to find out about the current situation.
On the other side of the street, on the teahouse.
It was still the same two people from yesterday, now looking down through the cracks in the blinds at the mighty march below.
"What on earth is Tu Haoyang thinking? He actually sent out all the most elite troops under his command. These are his fellow soldiers. Is he planning to rebel with such a big fanfare?"
"This..." A guest next to him couldn't guess the specific situation. After all, Tu Haoyang, the state pastor, had always blocked the border, that is, the Ximu Mountains. They didn't know what happened, so they could only
Let's make a guess based on the few rumors.
"Is it because of the envoy from the Xuanhua Mansion yesterday? But isn't this Tu Haoyang known for his toughness? How could he bow his head so easily?"
"If he was so easy to surrender, he wouldn't refuse King Dai's solicitation." Another person shook his head.
"In the past, when he was in the south of Huaxu, he killed many heads of foreigners, frightened the local chieftains, destroyed the local ancestral sacrifices, and converted to the Phoenix of the Five Virtues of the Central Government. This is not a good thing that anyone can easily handle."
"If it wasn't so unique and outstanding, it wouldn't be appreciated by King Dai so much. It's a pity that no matter how talented you are, but you don't understand the general situation and are not loyal to the king, it is just a useful tool." The retainer said sadly.
I don't know if it's jealousy or ridicule.
"However, since he has moved, everything is easy to say. There are so many loopholes and oversteps in such a large-scale troop deployment. It won't be long before impeachment and questioning memorials will swarm in like sparrows in the mountains.
Until the present king comes to my body."
"Let's just watch him quietly slide into the abyss." After saying that, the two people also lowered the curtains and continued to drink tea and watch the show, as if they were confident and ignored the noise of the outside world.
After returning from the governor's mansion, Luo Lanxier found Bu Moyin and informed her of the situation, which surprised the young lady from a noble family. As a visiting envoy of the Xuanhua Mansion, she naturally knew the secrets of each pastor.
According to his resume, Tu Haoyang has a sinister and cold personality, and is tenacious and decisive. Not everyone can be easily convinced. Unexpectedly, only half a day had passed before he changed his mind under Jia Lan's persuasion.
"How did you do that?" She couldn't help but say.
"Secret." Lorraine Hill playfully closed one of his eyes and put his finger in front of his lips.
She didn't want to lie, but she also didn't want to explain too many things involved, because if she did, it would probably trigger a series of new questions, such as her origin, specific talents, past experiences, etc.
"Okay." Bu Moyin pouted.
"But it's good if we can achieve our goal." She felt a little lucky in her heart, and then thanked Lorraine Hill.
"Not only this time, but also for saving me in the wilderness before. Thank you Jia Lan." She woke up that day but took a long time to come back to her senses. Looking back now, she is very scared. If it wasn't for Lorraine Hill,
If she arrived at night, she might be buried in the wilderness like those white-clad night watchmen.
"It's nothing." The girl shook her head. To her, it was just a convenient favor, not a big favor.
"It's time for us to set off."
"Yeah." After that, the two of them packed up their things and followed the soldiers and horses mobilized by Tu Haoyang to the Ximu border.
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Mountains at dusk.
These days, more than 300,000 people have gathered around the valley, which is basically all the remaining members of the Youchi clan.
It is hard to imagine that a thousand years ago, a large country with a population of nearly 10 million, now has only such a small number of people left. The changes can only be described as a vast sea of change.
The green mountains, green waters, and prosperous capital of the past have now become desolate ruins and barren wilderness. The beautiful songs and dances, gorgeous costumes, palaces and pavilions of the past have gradually disappeared over the past thousands of years. Only the thin and weak people are left.
The tribesmen, the same black linen clothes, the withered grain, and the difficult survival in the cracks.
But even so, this last remaining hope is about to be extinguished by that cruel demon.
In the wilderness surrounded by the underworld, long and desolate howls resounded in all directions.
After the Youshi clan moved to the vicinity of the deep valley, the monsters that rushed out of the underground cracks could not find food and souls, so they gradually gathered here. Some of the wolf-type or dog-type monsters acted as vanguards and began to attack outside the deep valley.
Appear.
"Lower the fence!" A man shouted loudly on the temporary battlement built of gray and black rocks, and then the simple rough wooden fence gate was lowered with the winch.
Waves of gongs and bells rang inside and outside the valley, summoning the remaining young men in the clan to pick up weapons and gather on the gray-black battlements.
In the wilderness, black and red vicious dogs shuttled through one after another. There were raised bone spurs on their backs. They were completely black except for some red tiger stripes on their sides. They looked extremely ferocious.
Although these Necromantic Sequence 3 Bone Spur Black Dogs are average in strength, they are the largest in number among demons. They often appear in a large group. If you fight alone, you will easily be surrounded by them. It is difficult to think about the front and rear, and you will be defeated by a pincer attack.
Under siege.
They ran fast on the ground with their mouths open, spitting out bursts of black smoke from time to time, making a loud noise, and barking one after another everywhere.
Seeing that these black vicious dogs were about to approach the temporary city wall, these evil tribes also mobilized their only bow and arrow team, drawing their bows and arrows to prepare for the attack.
The long bow made of cedar wood is as tall as a human being. After pulling it open, long arrows tied with sharp stones are placed on the bowstring. The wizards of the Youchi clan temporarily attach the soul-breaking magic power to them, and then the arrows
The arrows were thrown out, swarming into the dark sky like locusts.
In these twilight mountains, metal and iron tools are scarce, and the poor Youchi clan cannot afford them. Only sharp enchanted stone arrows can be used to shoot without worrying about running out of supplies.
Whoosh——
The arrow pierced the air, making bursts of sound, and then fell immediately after reaching the top of the sky. Then it continued to accelerate under the influence of gravity and hit the wilderness outside the camp.
Kakaka
Most of the arrows fell directly on the hard rocks and broke off, and the arrow tips immediately bounced up, popping out some sparks. But some of them also landed on the black vicious dogs, leaving traces of blood and inserting into their bodies.
If ordinary beasts were shot by such arrows, they would definitely be penetrated on the spot and die of blood loss. But these are extraordinary monster beasts of the undead sequence. They have strong vitality. Even if there are several arrows stuck in their backs, they will still not fall.
Keep running and approach this low wall stack four to five meters high.
Ouch——
When they were only three or four meters away from these wall stacks, these black vicious dogs jumped up one after another, climbed up using the gaps or protrusions in the rocks, and directly attacked these poor and weak Tibetan people.
The warriors who had been on standby for a long time picked up spears and pushed the leaping black dogs out from under the wall. Then some archers came closer and shot, killing and injuring the vicious dogs at the bottom of the wall.
In such a fierce battle, some vicious dogs broke through the siege and jumped into the camp, and then ran quickly, their bloodthirsty eyes and noses looking for fresh prey. They ran very fast, and many ordinary people could not catch up.
At this time, some ghost-killing men in black had to come out to hunt down and kill the vicious dogs in the camp, and the scene gradually became chaotic.
"Oops-" Just as the camp was gradually clearing out the black vicious dogs that had escaped the net, a loud exclamation came from the wall.
Suddenly everyone's attention turned to the distance in the wilderness again.
Some monsters the size of black dots are slowly approaching at the end of the field of vision. They seem to be following the smell of blood. They are huge in number. In addition to a large number of monsters with Necromancer Sequence 3-4, there are also many Necromancer Sequence 5-6.
A powerful presence. These guys cause panic and fear in people as soon as they appear.
As residents of the Ximu Mountains, no one understands the terror of these guys better than them. Normally, just one of these demons can destroy a village or small town, but now they appear in large groups, numbering in the dozens or hundreds, and even some
How can we not make people panic as the situation becomes more and more intense?
"Quiet! Everyone stays at their posts. As long as you persist today, help will arrive." A ghost-faced man in black with a knife at his waist reprimanded loudly, and then the group of ghost-faced men in black behind him also came out to maintain order, constantly shouting at the people.
CUHK scolded him and forced him to settle down.
Seeing that these people were gradually returning to calm, the man in black who was leading them felt relieved temporarily, but then looked worriedly at the monsters in the distance.
Although these monster beasts did not surge up at this moment, they began to approach here, but no one was directing them, so their actions were a bit chaotic.
But even so, with the powerful force, such monsters are not something that the current clan of demons can resist, so the only hope is there.
With many thoughts running through his mind, the ghost-slayer with a military temperament turned around and looked at the shrine at the end of the valley. Its architecture was elegant and majestic, revealing a bit of tranquility in the afterglow of the setting sun.
After the destruction of the Youshi Kingdom, although the royal family died, some descendants of the former courtiers survived, and some records and stories about the past were preserved. And he was a descendant of a certain Youshi general, and he still had a few books at home.
Military books and ancestors’ experiences record some matters related to military training and fighting.
Only in this way can we have the decisiveness and clear thinking just now, so that the people nearby will not collapse and flee on the spot.
But as a descendant of a military sect, he also knows that such methods are indispensable. In the end, without strong support or major changes, defeat will come sooner or later.
"Oh... I hope everything is as Lord Gro said." He grasped the handle of the knife at his waist and continued to walk to the other side of the wall and began to inspect.
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Dusk border.
The black and yellow flags were flapping in the wind, and below were the sergeants arranged neatly. They were all fully armored, with sharp weapons, and were ready to go.
After two days of rapid mobilization, General Tu Haoyang gathered 30,000 soldiers from Xiyouzhou here. Almost all of these Plantagenet dynasty warriors were members of the Sword Killing Order (war sequence) and practiced according to the secret laws of the army.
Although most of the relevant sequences are only those of Sequence 1-2, there are also elites of Sequence 3-4 among them, and beside Tu Haoyang, there are more than 30 military attachés of War Sequence 5 gathered, obeying his command at any time.
Lead the troops forward.
At this time, Lorraine Hill, covered with a light black veil, stood quietly beside Bu Moyin on horseback.
"Will Mo Yin use a spell to speed up the march?"
Lorraine Hill heard that Jinzhanxuanhua Mansion was the emperor's personal guard during the early years of the dynasty. There were many talented people among them, who could regulate the dragon's veins, worship wind and rain, explore the earth, monitor the stars, etc. Later, these experts retired.
At that time, he also passed down many of his unique skills.
"I'm not very good at this. What I'm good at is observing dragon veins, finding traces, etc., which is generally suitable for inquiries and hunting-related tasks. The technique of worshiping dragons and wind and rain is the specialty of other branches in the mansion." Bu Moyin
Shaking her head, people's energy and time are limited. Even if she comes from a wealthy family, it is not easy to be good at one thing, let alone others.
"Is that so... Actually, I know a little bit, but it's not suitable to show off. After all, it's too high-profile." What Lorraine Hill is currently displaying in the eyes of outsiders is the Necromancer Sequence. If he suddenly uses the Dragon Sequence,
Ability, I'm afraid it will cause a lot of trouble.
"Why don't you do it, I'll help you on the side." She said to Bu Moyin.
"this......"
The Dragon Sacrifice lineage is a key branch in the Dragon Sequence. Although it seems powerful, it is also extremely difficult to master. Bu Moyin himself tried to learn it, but failed. Now the girl mentioned it again.
There is also some swaying.
After a while, she pursed her lips before speaking.
"I don't know how you can help, but I'll tell you the general process of this secret technique..." She was afraid that Lorraine Hill didn't know the problem and would overestimate it, which would lead to bad consequences.
After listening, Lorraine Hill blinked his eyes.
So that's it? It doesn't feel difficult at all. Compared with what I saw in Yanyuzhou, the steps and difficulty are simply not on the same level.
"Yeah, I understand. In fact, you don't have to be too afraid of failure." As he spoke, Lorraine Hill held up Bu Moyin's wrist and let him try to use the secret technique of the Dragon Sequence.
Bu Moyin only felt that his perception seemed to expand instantly. From the previous vague perception of the dragon's energy, it became extremely clear. He could even clearly understand the direction of the dragon's energy and the underworld's energy within a fifty-kilometer radius of the ground beneath his feet.
"Unexpectedly..." She was about to cry out in surprise, but fortunately she held it back, and then looked at the girl next to her, who was a few years younger than her, in disbelief.
How did this happen? She wanted to ask, but she didn't dare. There were too many secrets and accidents in this Jia Lan.
Seeing the unconcealed curiosity and nervousness in Miss Bu's eyes, Lorraine Hill tilted her head and thought for a moment, and decided to tell her some of the facts to avoid her random thoughts.
"Moyin should know about the witches of the West and the goddesses of the East."
Hearing what Jia Lan said, Bu Moyin's heart was racing, and he immediately wanted to understand many things. No wonder this girl was so special. Since Zhou Mu could easily change his decision, if she existed like that, everything would make sense.
The Phoenix of Five Virtues in the past were five natural goddesses who had a ‘destiny’ beyond the reach of ordinary people and could easily change the world. This is almost a mythical reality recorded in history.
"Well, I will keep it a secret." Bu Moyin now understands the reason why Lorraine Hill wants to keep a low profile. The appearance of a witch/goddess is too shocking and will attract prying eyes from all parties. No wonder she doesn't want to
Show strength.
As a member of the Xuanhua Mansion, you naturally know the importance of all kinds of intelligence and keeping secrets. Sometimes the key information gap can be said to be the key to victory.
After learning Jia Lan's true identity, a novel and exciting emotion immediately overflowed in the heart of the visiting envoy. Isn't this the life she longed for? Secretly supervising the officials, she learned about the hidden undercurrents behind the world's major events.
, participate in guarding the secret truth of the dynasty.
Seeing Mo Yin becoming excited again, Lorraine Hill couldn't help but shake his head slightly, thinking a little angrily that this guy was not as mature as he looked.
Then he pointed his finger on Bu Moyin's forehead, closed his eyes slightly, and said softly.
Soon a light cyan symbol gradually formed on Bu Moyin's forehead, keeping his perception in a state of expansion.
That's good. Lorraine Hill retracted his finger and looked at Bu Moyin's condition.
For example, when Si Ye makes the Book of Sealing and Tidais gives herself the Phantom Pendant, she can also temporarily grant her natural powers to certain beings. Although this is far inferior to her original version, it is also an existence that breaks the rules compared to ordinary people.
Already.
"In this case, you should have no problem using it," the girl asked softly.
"No problem, Your Highness Jia Lan." The woman squatted half-crouched, bowed and saluted, her expression respectful.
This is a living phoenix, a newborn goddess, one of the five virtues in the future. I cannot be too respectful, not to mention that she is so benevolent and kind-hearted. It is really a blessing for the dynasty.
"Then let's get started."
"Yes, Your Highness."
This woman from Jinzhanxuanhua Mansion walked step by step towards the altar on the hill, took out the Jinzhan lamppost from her waist, and began to perform the secret technique of guiding the dragon's veins and the atmosphere.
Soon after, gusts of breeze swept down from the sky. The airflow gradually strengthened under the influence of the power of the dragon vein, and then blew towards the northwest.
In this way, during the march, these sergeants felt as if someone was pushing behind them, which was extremely labor-saving. The speed became faster and faster, as if they were running. After that, the army with fluttering flags was like the wind, walking through the wilderness, all the way towards the sunset.