Chapter 156: The world is like a sea of suffering, and you and I both fight to get through it
The heavy rain for days has finally stopped.
The clouds dispersed in the sky, revealing a ray of sunshine.
Of course, the shadows in the world will not be easily erased.
The fishy smell is a sticky thing that sticks to your nasal cavity. It always reminds you that something has happened.
Blood meandered into lines on the ground.
Corpses were everywhere, forming a unique landscape.
Everything that was once lively and noisy has fallen silent.
Yi Shengfeng sheathed his sword and walked away.
Seventeen battles in seven days, nothing more than killing and walking.
Although it is said that Qisha Zhenren and the Duke of Huai Kingdom have reached a certain tacit understanding.
But of course there are no restrictions mentioned in the killing order issued by the Duke of Huai. Anyone can kill Yi Shengfeng, and anyone can receive the reward. Anyone can be protected after killing Yi Shengfeng.
The restriction regarding the prohibition of taking action by the gods is fulfilled by the deterrence of Nandou Hall.
Whoever is Godly or above is strong enough to take action against Yi Shengfeng, Seven Kills Master Lu Shuanghe will personally ask him with his sword. Regardless of origin or origin, it will be a matter of life and death.
"What bullshit tacit understanding, it's a completely unilateral compromise."
Yi Shengfeng thought silently.
But in this world, the jungle is the strongest, and the winner is justified. He has already understood that there is nothing to complain about.
When he pushed Jiang Wang into the river, he did not think of this person again for many years.
It is said that he drowned. Even if he didn't drown, Jiang Wang's greatest achievement in wandering around in such a shabby place as Fengxi Town in Maplewood City was to inherit his father's medicine shop and open a few more branches.
After so many years, he returned to the place of his birth with his sword, and looked down at the world with a mind as high as the clouds. Perhaps he would just smile at what happened back then, put down a hundred and two thousand taels of gold, and remember his childhood friendship.
But unfortunately, Jiang Wang did not die.
Not only did Jiang Wang not die, he actually began to practice Buddhism.
After missing out on the immortal destiny of Nandou Hall, he still embarked on the path of spiritual practice.
It’s just cultivation. You have to work on the one-third acre of land in Zhuang Kingdom, wander around in the small monastery of Zhuang Kingdom, and struggle all your life. From now on, you will be the chief of the Criminal Division at most. Is it the Tenglong realm or the Neifu realm?
But Jiang Wang actually went to the Qi State that dominated the Eastern Region, and on behalf of the Qi State, he captured the title of the Yellow River Champion.
Therefore, Yi Shengfeng has a brighter future than him!
Then his hatred for pushing Jiang Wang down the river and almost drowning became real hatred.
Then the coldness, oppression, suffocation, and huge terror between life and death in the water can be truly felt!
Jiang Wang is no longer a wisp of the thin memory of his childhood, but he actually jumped out of the small river and jumped into his sword-wielding world of Qing Ming, heard and felt by him.
He has been stubborn since he was a child. When he was a child, he fought with Jiang Wang with a wooden sword. No matter how many times he lost, he would grit his teeth and start over again, pulling Jiang Wang away and not letting him go. He must win back.
But the same was true for Jiang Wang. In so many sword fights, Jiang Wang had never given up to him once.
He knew that Jiang Wang would never let him go, so he would never let Jiang Wang go.
It's that simple.
At a certain moment, he suddenly felt something in his heart and couldn't help but look up at the sky. There was an extremely subtle response in the distant starry sky.
His star tower sounded like the wind rustling through the leaves, but he didn't know why.
Nandou Palace has an ancient tradition and does not follow the so-called Four Spirits Star Territory.
The star towers built by Yi Shengfeng are all for killing stars.
It's called Yinghuo, it's called Seven Kills, it's called breaking the army, it's called... Greedy Wolf!
What suddenly produced a subtle response was the Tanlang Star Tower. This star also has a name, called Tianshu, and is located in the Beidou.
This feeling is like the breeze ruffling the surface of the lake.
He concentrated on pursuing it, but he didn't know where the wind came from or where it was going. The lake was already calm.
Just as he was about to manifest his soul into the star tower to see through this wave of waves, blood suddenly surged in his heart!
The danger has arrived.
Yi Shengfeng turned around without hesitation, immediately abandoned his preset action plan, and walked away through the forest.
If possible, he is not willing to put himself in danger and face life and death. But if he must face it, he will definitely draw his sword to save his own life and let the other party die.
The world is like a sea of suffering, and you and I are both fighting to get through it.
This battle royale in the entire Southern Territory was of course the attitude of the Duke of Huai State of Chu, and of course it was the sword-sharpening journey that Master Qisha had given him in acquiescence.
But it was also a good time for Yi Shengfeng to become famous and prove his sword.
You must not weaken the name of Nandou Zhenzhuan and Lu Shuanghe's personal teaching.
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To the south of the lawless land is Daishan County of Zhuang State.
The four counties of Zhuang State are Hualin, Qinghe, Daishan, and Yongchang. Putting aside the newly established Yongchang County, among the traditional three counties, Daishan County has always been the most well-armed. It has the most animal nests and the most brave soldiers. The famous Jiujiang
Xuanjia comes from this.
That day, the road was filled with smoke and dust, and a cavalry army came running quickly.
At the head was a big flag, fluttering in the wind, with two big characters "Huangfu" written on it.
As the number one military minister of the Zhuang Kingdom, Huangfu Duanming, the great general of the Zhuang Kingdom, was a presence that was often overlooked.
When people mention Zhuang Guo, they will always admire Zhuang highly, but Du Ruhui will.
The next step is to look back to the past and recall the past of Zhuang Chengqian.
When I asked ten people in the Western Region, nine of them did not know who Huangfu Duanming was.
When Zhuang Gaoxian lived in seclusion in the palace, he often competed with Du Ruhui, and he still had a sense of presence. Unfortunately, he was suppressed by Du Ruhui all the year round.
Of course, this drama of discord between generals and generals has been going on for many years, and at the end, they also reaped a huge harvest, allowing them to successfully seize the White Bone True Pill, allowing Zhuang Gaoxian to discover the truth in one fell swoop.
After the Zhuang Kingdom ushered in the ZTE era, Zhuang Gaoxian called him the heroic leader, and Du Ruhui called him the wise prime minister. Huangfu Duanming, who was in charge of the military, seemed to have disappeared, rarely making any moves to show his existence.
However, Zhuang State was able to defeat Yong State and Zhuang Army was able to capture Suolong Pass, but it was not only due to Zhuang Gaoxian and Du Ruhui. Without a strong army, no matter how big the layout or excellent strategy is, it cannot be implemented.
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Zhuang Gaoxian often said in private that General Huangfu is my dragon bone, and when it is pulled out, the sky will fall.
Although Huangfu Duanming kept a low profile, his weight in Zhuang's political situation had never diminished. His position in the military was unshakable.
Over the years, he has been at the core of all the conquests in the South and the North.
After the Suolong Pass was captured, he personally took charge of it and guarded it so as to be immovable and impregnable.
Now he quietly left Suolong Pass and appeared in Daishan County. He personally led the army and marched north. His intention was self-evident.
The kings and ministers of the Zhuang Kingdom have tried their best to pull out the nail in Huang Jinmo's hands, and now of course they have to enjoy the fruits.
Compared with the Yong Kingdom, their disadvantage is that they can only passively wait for the powerful Mohists to take action, and their actions will definitely be slower.
But the advantage is that they prepare earlier.
What do you mean by coincidence?
When the two major real-level combat forces of the Mohist family wanted to punish the city, Huangfu Duanming happened to be inspecting it in Jiujiang.
He didn't even have time to report to the emperor, so he immediately sent his troops northward. Naturally, it was a famous general who made the decision.
The wind roars, horses neigh, armor leaves clash, and the sounds of the battlefield always give warriors a different kind of relief.
Huangfu Duanming rode his horse, silently thinking about the emperor's plan this time.
When Zhuang Gaoxian was still in the realm of Shenlin, he hid in a deep palace to recuperate under the pretext of being a latent cultivator. He stayed in seclusion for many years. At that time, the Yong Kingdom, which was bounded by the Qichang Mountains, was not discovered, and neither the government nor the public knew about it.
After hiding it from the world for so many years, he naturally has his unique reliance.
Nowadays, it is even different to achieve Dongzhen.
Why was he able to deceive the White Bone Evil God and accurately take away the True Bone Pill at the last moment?
Why did he have the confidence to try Jiang Wang publicly in Yujing Mountain and give ironclad evidence of his mastery of demons?
Why is he so confident that he can blame Huang Jinmo so that no one can find out the truth for a while?
Of course Huangfu Duanming knew the answer.
But even if I know the answer, I still feel uneasy.
The emperor's plan was too risky and ultimately not upright.
But then again...
The Qin Dynasty dominates the western border, the Yong State has the support of the Mohists, and the greatest interests of Yujing Mountain are in the Jing State. There is not much energy to be allocated to the Zhuang State. The kings and ministers of the Zhuang State themselves do not want to be too deeply affected by the Yujing Mountain...
In a situation like this in the Western Region, what can we do if we don't take risks?
The Emperor's Cave is true, and he breaks through the Yong Pass. He has taken risks step by step, and has gained a lot, but he cannot stop.
One day, you can break the deadlock, jump out of the chessboard, and become a real chess player. Maybe you won’t have to do this anymore...
But how long is the road to go until that day?
How many more bones will be needed to pave it?
For example, Duan Lihe drew his sword...how many more are there?
Huangfu Duanming was thinking silently, with no trace of expression on his face.
A sentry horse galloped up from the front and loudly preached: "The British Gongbei Gongyu of the Yong Kingdom has taken military control of the city and there are a large number of Yong troops blocking the road ahead!"
Of course, the Duke of the Yong Kingdom is not as important as the Duke of the Overlord, but as the only Duke of the Yong Kingdom, the meaning represented by Beigong Yu is naturally different from usual.
As soon as Yong's army entered the lawless land, Zhuang's senior officials had already reached a consensus on this battle. This was not a battle to overwhelm the country, but a battle for territory and power.
That is to say, we must fight even if we fight, and we must try our best to fight within a certain range, but we must not fight too hard.
Normally, if Zhuang Guo wants more support from Yujingshan, he must accept more restrictions from the Taoist sect. The benefits and restrictions are always equal.
But it's different now.
The Momen laid out their official channels and chose a place like Yong State.
If the Taoist sect wants to impose restrictions, it actually has no choice but Zhuang Guo.
In order to curb Momen's layout of officialdom and strengthen the control over Zhuang State, Yujingshan must also weigh and make choices. And this is the space for Zhuang State's top management to move...
"The old dog came too soon." Huangfu Duanming hid all his thoughts, pointed his riding whip north, and said angrily: "Let's go meet him!"
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"Have you ever met one?"
Outside the city gate, a man in ragged clothes and with a dirty face was pulling people around to ask questions.
His tattered coat must once have been very bright, but now it is very dull.
Judging from the pigtails, he must have been very chic in the past, but now they are dirty and greasy, as if they have been glued together.
At this time, Buhu City had already entered a state of military control.
The life-finance system and all freedoms have become history.
The only thing that can count here is Yong Jun's military law.
Two rows of Yong soldiers wearing armor and holding swords were stationed at the city gate, with a formidable aura.
"Go away!" one of the soldiers said impatiently.
But the man just asked: "Have you seen it?"
He gestured with his hands: "So short, so thin, very rich, a girl, and has many toys."
He asked: "Did you see that?"
"I didn't see it, I didn't see it. Let's go quickly. It's not worth being slashed with a knife later." Another soldier made a driving gesture.
The man shrank his head and walked aside, but muttered: "If you see her, drive her away. Don't let her play here."
"Who is this?" On the city gate, a young general with two swords on his waist asked: "I think he still has some cultivation, how could he have fallen like this?"
"Lord Beigong, this man is said to be the commander of the crime guards here before, called Lian Heng." The commander of the guards next to him replied: "When the opera girl manipulated the counter-five elements to move the tower, he collected a bag of yuan stones and kept it there.
He was standing guard nearby. When Master Tiangong arrived, he fainted on the spot. Jiang Wang picked him out and handed him over to other criminal guards. Those criminal guards also wanted to wait for him to wake up and take charge of the overall situation, but they didn't expect that when he woke up, they knew Zhu
I don’t know whether I am alive or dead, but Huang Jinmo has been taken away to be held accountable, and after the city of Buhu was destroyed...he immediately went crazy."
"Where are those criminal guards?" Bei Gongke asked.
"Some have been incorporated, and some are still hiding in the wild, but the people's hearts have long been dispersed." The guard commander looked at the crazy Lian Heng at the bottom of the city tower and said: "Otherwise, he wouldn't be wandering around here alone. No one cared about this place before.
These criminal guards talk better than anything else, hey, he is pretty cool."
It is really surprising that an extraordinary monk who once served as the commander of the Sin Guards of the Unatoned City has become so crazy now.
But Bei Gong Ke can probably understand the reason for Lian Heng's madness.
Lian Heng simply felt that it was him who gave the girl from the Mo family the opportunity to teleport a real person, and it was his carelessness as the leader of the criminal guards that caused the city lord to miss the possibility of escaping. It was Lian Heng who was obsessed with the windfall and lured the wolf into the house.
He was already seriously injured and his body and mind were fragile. He could not bear the impact for a while, and his mind collapsed.
But the cruelest part is that when the Mo family wants to arrest Huang Jinmo, it’s useless no matter how perfectly Huang Jinmo responds. People like Lian Heng, no matter what they do, can’t even be considered as a response. Even if he once could
The scenery has passed, and it has also been free and unrestrained... The mountains are falling, and the people are like floating eaves.
In the big man's game of chess, the crisp sound of the chess pieces hitting the chessboard buried the cries of many people.
It may be difficult for him, Bei Gongke, to be an exception.
At this time, there was a commotion downstairs at the city gate.
"You're going to get out of here, right?" The impatient soldier first pulled out his saber and walked towards the crazy Lian Heng: "Keep shouting, keep shouting, it's annoying grandpa to death!"
Lian Hengquan was unaware and still shouted: "Don't let her play here, this is our home, this is my home!"
"Rescue the person and find a place to raise him." Bei Gongke said casually,
"Sir, the war is about to begin, and brothers all have a lot to do." The commander of the personal guards said with some reluctance: "He has become so crazy..."
"Do as you do." Bei Gongke only said this, then walked to the other side and continued to patrol the city defenses.
The commander of the personal guards had no choice but to jump off the tower while enduring Lian Heng's crazy voice and continued