The Ming Dynasty had a vast territory. If someone traveled to ten states in one day, he could almost experience the changes in the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The territory outside the customs is particularly large, but it is a bitter and cold place. There is no lack of harsh environment in which winter lasts for more than half of the year.
Within the pass, there are many people who live alone, and even if they are unable to find a place deep in the mountains, they can survive with some martial arts skills, but outside the barrier, there is no human habitation for thousands of miles, and it is extremely difficult for those who live outside the group to survive.
And those who can leave the tribe are all tough and fierce people.
These people don't need to be many, and they can form teams of three or five, and they have the courage and strength to rob border merchants and small tribes. The tyrannical ones among them even dare to attack the horse farms, cattle, sheep, and caravans of large tribes.
They are called 'horse thieves'.
Outside the Great Wall, horse thieves are common. In the area thousands of miles away from Black Mountain, there are more than 100,000 active horse thieves, among whom there are eighteen well-known families.
Each family has a size of more than a thousand people. They move like strong winds and step like thunder. They can crush ordinary small tribes in just a cup of tea. On this snowy field, they are a terrifying existence that can stop a child from crying at night.
However, as many warriors swarmed in, the storm surged outside the fortress, and the many horse thieves who once dominated the northern part of the fortress suddenly ceased their activity.
Huhu~
The wind roared, and the horses trampled like thunder.
"Juling Xuan Gong! He is a master of Canghai City in Dongyue Road. Hurry, run away!"
"Ah! No, no..."
"Grandmaster, Grandmaster..."
On the snowy field, hundreds of horse thieves fled in panic, swords and weapons collided, and the sound of wailing could not be heard.
They were all riding tall horses and carrying cold scimitars. They were lean and powerful, but at this moment, they were all panic-stricken.
boom!
An explosion sounded from behind them, causing the horses to neigh in fright. In the next moment, a big man fell from the sky, and a cannonball seemed to hit the crowd.
boom!
The air waves hit all directions like heavy hammers. In just one blow, dozens of horse thieves were thrown away screaming, their muscles and bones were broken, blood spurted from their mouths, and they could no longer survive.
"It's too much to bully others. Let's fight him!"
"Spare your life!"
"ah!"
In the turbulent smoke and dust, light of blood rose into the sky. Several horse thieves leaders were frightened. Some of them roared, some begged for mercy, and more of them fled frantically.
However, the speed of the big man was unbelievable. As he was turning around, dozens of people were thrown away. Wherever the body passed, the horse thieves were thrown away like straw.
Not long after, with the last scream, more than 300 powerful horse thieves were killed, and the smell of blood spread for miles.
"A bunch of bastards."
He casually shook off the blood on his hands, and the iron step method was calm and calm. Killing so many horse thieves was not enough for him to even warm up.
It’s not as hard as running all the way.
"叏lvlv~"
At this time, a dozen dragons and horses rushed out from the cold wind. It was not surprising to see a mess of blood and flesh. They dismounted one after another and bowed and saluted:
"Congratulations, young master, for your great progress in martial arts. I look forward to becoming a great master!"
"No need to talk nonsense."
Tie Tiefa glanced coldly:
"How's it going outside the Great Wall lately? It's very lively?"
These are all spies sent by Canghai City outside the Great Wall. Similar people can be found in every country, Tao, and state.
"Young Master, it is indeed very lively when we return. There are many people from all over the world. Most of them have gathered in Hanbei City at this moment. There are fourteen, fifty-six people on the list of mountains and rivers..."
Tie Cang bowed slightly and reported the recent information.
Outside the Great Wall, it's very lively.
The news of the Tai Sui Demon's birth was only four or five years ago. The martial arts people gathered at that time had not dispersed yet, and a large number of Sirius invaded from the south.
And as the news of Zhang Xuanba's release came, the world was completely boiling, and countless warriors swarmed in, including many famous masters.
Compared with the crowd of onlookers, Prince Zhao was a little too careless, and it took more than half a month to complete the eight thousand miles...
"There are more than ten people on the mountain and river list?"
Tie Tiefa couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
The ‘Splendid Mountains and Rivers List’ launched just a few years ago naturally cannot convince everyone, but those who can be on the list are all world-famous masters.
There are only fifty people in the Ten Dao of the Ming Dynasty, more than forty states, and two great dynasties outside the Great Wall. The number of great masters in the world is far from this.
There are only three people on the list from his Canghai City, including the city lord ‘Tie Hengliu’.
When he mentioned Shanhe List, he couldn't help but think of that person:
"Is Yang Prison here too?"
Yang prison...
Hearing this name, all the spies were a little commotion. The list of mountains and rivers had spread beyond the Great Wall. How could they not recognize this King Yang who was "second on the list of mountains and rivers".
In fact, as word spread about his ability to block the mountain with his arrows and defeat the Dark Moon King with his fist, even though the Mountain and River Ranking had not yet been updated, there was almost no doubt that he would replace his own city lord in the first place.
Tie Bufa could guess what everyone was thinking, but he didn't bother to explain anything and just stared:
"explain!"
"Go back, young master, Yang Da, after Yang Yu forced King Dark Moon to retreat, for some reason, he ended up getting together with King Zhao of Xi Mansion. Someone once saw them chatting happily..."
"Prince Zhao of Xifu..."
Tie Tiefa couldn't help but feel a little envious.
As the number one in the world and recognized as the fourth person throughout the ages, Zhang Xuanba's name is too heavy and loud for all warriors.
Who in the world doesn’t want to ask for his advice?
Why is Jing'an Mansion not as prosperous as Linlong Road? Isn't it because there is an endless stream of warriors visiting it every year?
"That Prince Zhao is walking very slowly. I don't know whether it's because he is unsure or what. After hearing the news, all the warriors from the Jianghu area have arrived at Hanbei City, and he is still walking slowly..."
Tie Cang was a little confused:
"It is said that the old demon invites all the masters from all over the world to come. If you are too late, there will be more risks. A few days ago, someone saw the figure of the Red Sun Dharma King, Tantai Mie..."
"Black Mountain Old Demon, Red Sun Dharma King, Tantai Mie, Dark Moon Dharma King..."
Tie Tufa took a deep breath, got on his horse, and ran towards Hanbei City. A group of spies rushed to follow him.
Within the neighboring pass, the many tribes at the foot of Qisha Mountain were the most affected by the Ming Dynasty.
The border residents outside the Great Wall have lived a life of driving cattle and sheep, chasing pasture and water sources for many years. They rarely build a city and live in it, but there is a big city at the foot of Qisha Mountain.
It is built along the mountains, with the Baishui River passing by around the city. In addition, it is located in the sun, which makes it warmer than other places. Over time, it has become very lively.
Of course, although several large tribes are in charge of this city, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is the private property of the Seven Kills Shrine, eight hundred years ago.
Therefore, even though there are countless warriors coming from all directions, for more than a month, no one has dared to fight in the city.
"Such a bitter cold place can actually have such a prosperous city..."
When Tie Tiefa walked through the city gate and saw the prosperous scene that was not inferior to the Ming Dynasty Prefecture, he couldn't help but be amazed.
There had been heavy snowstorms for two or three years, and the outside of the Great Wall had almost become a hell. What he saw along the way was shocking. When he saw this scene suddenly, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"Young Master, you don't know something. It's bitter cold outside the Great Wall, but it's not barren. The leaders of these large and small tribes are no less generous than the wealthy families outside the Great Wall..."
Tie Cang sneered:
"In the past few years, no less than three million people have died of hunger and snow outside the Great Wall, but they are all slaves and herdsmen. The nobles are more nourished than the last!"
The iron stepping method can't help but be silent.
A few people were walking around, and there were many familiar Jianghu colleagues who came to say hello. Tie Cang was good-natured, but Tie Bufa had a cold face and remained silent.
"Young Master, these are the masters of Pingshui Sect in Yanzhou, and these two are the elders of Handao Sect in Qingzhou..."
Tie Cang couldn't help but introduce it.
What spies have to do is not only to gather information, but also to make friends with powerful people from all over the world. What they really want to do is the gentry and fellow gangsters.
He has been at the border for decades, and his connections cannot be underestimated.
Seeing Tie Bufa's indifferent expression, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The other spies also shook their heads, but they weren't too surprised.
My young master is extremely talented and has great martial arts skills, but his personality is too unruly and he doesn't like to deal with others.
"Young Master, when we travel around the world, we still need to make friends..."
Tie Cang said cautiously.
At first, Tie Bufa was very impatient, but after a while, his eyes suddenly lit up and he was very eager and excited:
"Brother Yang!"
All the followers were surprised by his change of expression and looked at him one after another.
I saw an old man and a young man sitting opposite each other in a street tea shop, sipping tea. The old man was unattractive in appearance and thin in stature, while the young man looked...
"It's been a long time, Brother Tie."
Putting down the tea cup, Yang Yu smiled slightly and stood up to return the favor.
Among the Jianghu people, he has killed many people, but not many people know him. Tie Tiaofa is one of the few.
"We have only been separated from Northwest City for a few years. Brother Yang's entry really makes Tie Mou feel ashamed..."
As he spoke, Tie Bufa couldn't help but look at the old man sitting with his back to him. His figure could not be said to be strong, nor was he thin.
"Yang, Yang Yu?!"
Suddenly coming back to their senses, Tie Cang and others felt their hairs standing on end.
If he was Yang Yu, then wouldn't the old man be...
"Um?!"
Yang Yu was about to reply when his heart suddenly shook and he felt indescribable light and heat.
Buzz~
At this moment, there was silence inside and outside the long street. It seemed as if a red sun was falling into the city. For a moment, the temperature increased sharply and the light was dazzling.
Only a few people could see that the sound came from the end of the street.
"This is……"
Tie Bufa was horrified.
Then we saw sixteen great monks with cassocks draped sideways and bare shoulders, carrying a Buddhist chariot decorated with agate, gold, silver, glass, coral, clam, red beads, agate and other treasures slowly coming.
"Red Sun."
Holding the tea cup and tasting it slowly, Zhang Xuanba never turned around and glanced:
"It seems that you have grown a lot and are now brave enough to face me alone."
"The heaven and the earth work together when the time comes, but when it goes away, there is no freedom."
A young monk as handsome as jade sat down on the ground, holding the Buddha's seal. As he spoke, Sanskrit sounds seemed to echo, and the bells buzzed:
"Brother Zhang, the heavenly changes are coming, the military fortunes are coming to an end, and your era has passed! Ever since you gave up the Taoist Fruit and deprived yourself of your magical powers, there will be no place for you in the new era..."
"I, why should I be afraid of you?"
"A new era..."
Zhang Xuanba slowly poured down his glass:
"Whether there is a place for me in the new era is yet to be determined. However, the ills of the old era must be eradicated..."