The message swept across the Western Qin Empire like wildfire.
The United Five Provincial Armies that were on the punitive expedition against Lord Zhenxi's rebellion unexpectedly suffered a huge loss after they raided their way into the heart of Fufeng City and absolutely took the upper hand. Among them, the forces from Qianyang and Qishan that added up to four hundred thousand soldiers were completely annihilated. Except for the Commander in Chief, no one in the two armies were spared. As to the main forces from Jintai and Chang'an, over half of them were lost. Jin Xingwen, the magistrate of Jintai who was also called the Domineering Punch Master, was killed, while the Secular Sword Whiz, Li Gang, the magistrate of Chang'an, was maimed...
The United Five Provincial Armies almost disintegrated overnight.
The successful counterinsurgency that can be expected almost any day suddenly took a turn for the worse. Lord Zhenxi's dying regime attaine
Over a year had passed since Wu Beichen and the others went back to the border area. Those military men did not mention their experience in the military cemetery to anyone else. They helped Granny Cai and her granddaughter settle down in Longcheng Pass. The two led a peaceful life since then. Because of the illustrations on the mental cultivation method of Heaven Sword Thirty-six Styles Li Mu gifted them, those military men's strength grew rapidly during the past half a year. In particular, Wu Beichen was the one who progressed fastest. He was very talented in sword skills. By then, he had basically digested the Heaven Sword Thirty-six Styles, and his cultivation advanced at a high speed. In several fierce battles at the borders, he made great contributions and turned the tide. Now, he was already the general in charge of the security of the east gate of Longcheng Pass, which was an official position four ranks higher than befo
Seeing that Li Mu was so close to Caicai, the stout middle-aged Ula Budo looked quite sullen. He quickly whispered something to the heavyset general in red leather armor next to him. That general looked up at Li Mu, as though he were memorizing his features by heart. Li Mu, however, did not mind his stare at all. "This bro looks quite unfamiliar to me," Zhou An remarked, his eyes darting to Li Mu. But just as Wu Beichen opened his mouth to say something, Li Mu beat him to it. "Never mind me. I'm just a peddler from another city. I just arrived in Longcheng Pass today. General Wu once helped me with my business, so I dropped in to say hello to him." Generally, Li Mu did not want his whereabouts to be exposed unless he had to. Zhou An sniggered. "Lately, the situation in the border area is rather on edge. Some spies have sneaked into Longcheng Pass. The city is not safe at present. Little
"Hu Duo and his companions didn't even come back." In the attic of the ambassador's station, Ula Budo impatiently asked in the language used in the prairie. Frankly speaking, it should have been quite easy for three peak Zongshi Masters and a Great Master to intercept an unknown youth, but now, the four people are gone. They disappeared out of thin air. How could this be? During this afternoon, he had found no fluctuation of internal qi around this young man. Even if Wu Beichen had ordered someone to protect him secretly, he could not have survived. However, it was not the short-haired boy who was missing, but the four masters. Very weird. Ula Budo felt worried. "There are no traces of battle, nor bloodstains and dead bodies," said a quasi-Natural Expert, who seemed to be a general for the frontier army, with a look of uncertainty. "According to common sense,
Although not knowing why Iron Sword Camp was determined to invade into the Eastern City Gate, Wu Beichen understood that it must be a very important base for the rebels. Hence, he had to protect it at all costs. What's more, this was his obligation. He was worried about Granny Cai and her granddaughter. However, he had to obey the military order, so he could not find time to save them now. At the same time, when he recalled that person was in the Dragon City Pass, he was consoled a lot. If he took action, they must win despite some risks. "Kill them and defend it." Wu Beichen spared no efforts in this battle. At this time, a figure, with terrible aura, rushed to stab Wu Beichen's throat with his iron sword at a fast speed. "Meng Zhen!" Wu Beichen waved his sword to protect himself. He recognized that this figure was exactly the Gua
"Who are you?" Ula Budo screamed as if being chased by a wild dog. He frantically retreated and evaded, displaying a variety of body-protection techniques. Green star patterns, like light balls, emerged and formed a light shield, covering him. At the same time, on his right wrist, a black bracelet glittered brightly, before it was softened, thickened, extended... and almost in a flash, like a black snake or a madly-spreading vine that formed a huge cocoon, it protected his body. This bracelet was actually a black cobweb. The Spider God's cobweb! In order to attain their goals, the Spider Shrine had even used this cobweb, named "Blessing from Spider God". It was one of its holy possessions and from the universe, containing great power. This was also one of the treasures that could protect Ula Budo. Swoosh! Instantly, the shields around Ula Budo were destroyed.
Li Mu felt a little pity. In this world, extraterrestrial creatures were rare, especially the powerful races in the galaxy. As Guo Yuqing had said before, now on the Divine Land, no Extraterrestrial Devils had appeared for centuries, while the Demons that had come to this world had been hiding themselves and even been integrated into the indigenous of this planet. As for the creature from the cobweb, Li Mu knew it was not something that had come to this world a long time ago. He could have taken a close look at it. Unfortunately, it had exploded. It was really staunch. Li Mu shook his head regretfully. He put his hand on Caicai's shoulder and said, "Let's go." In the next moment, the two people rode the flying knives respectively in the air towards the East Gate. Guo Yuqing stayed there. He was forced to leave the prairie for some reason. Now, he had returned
The mysterious man glowing in golden light glanced at the pasture Wolf Cavaliers racing in his direction and felt much more composed. Even though Iron Sword Camp's plan was nearly dashed by an unknown young man who simply jumped out from nowhere, now that the pasture Wolf Cavaliers were there, and the rear troop formed by the experts in the Spider Shrine also arrived promptly, the Longcheng Pass was bound to be seized by the assault. Threads of light flashed. Zhou An, the Commander in Chief of the Iron Sword Camp, landed in front of the mysterious man glowing in golden light. "It's you!" Zhou An yelled in astonishment. He just recognized that the young man with the amazing Broadsword-commanding Skill was precisely the boy he mistook as Caicai's playmate at the girl's place. But to his utter disbelief, that boy turned out to be such a formidable character. Li Mu, however, took no notice of the two men before him. H
The situation reversed so radically that everyone felt they suddenly woke up in the middle of a nightmare. Zong Wei, the Eight-armed Judge, and the other soldiers guarding the Longcheng Pass burst into whoops after they recovered from a lasting shock. Their cheers traveled to a hundred miles away like raging tides. Then, in every part of the city, throngs of soldiers drenched in blood and the common folks still badly shaken all fell to their knees to worship Li Mu. "It's the Sage!" Zong Wei and the other high officials also got down on one knee and lowered their heads in reverence. "We pay our tributes to Lord Taibai." In truth, Li Mu's lord title was only nominal. But given his cultivation of the Sage Realm, that nominal title appeared to be rather intimidating. Li Mu lifted a hand at them and said, "You can stand up now." Tonight, Longcheng Pass had been secured after all.
Li Mu's cultivation nowadays was at the peak of the Golden Immortal, and his battle power could cut down the first generals.If one were to obtain a drop of Immortal Marrow, one could instantly leap into the peak of Immortal Generals, and at that time, even if one were to face an Immortal King, one would be able to defeat him in battle, not to mention traversing across the major state capitals, even if it was the entire Eastern Sacred Continent, the heavens and the earth were vast, and one could go to it.At that time, it would be like a fish out of water to find Wang Shiyu, Hua Wanyong, and the others.At that thought, Li Mu immediately became desirous of this Immortal Marrow."One drop of Immortal Marrow, one great realm, so if a bottle of Immortal Marrow were all swallowed, wouldn't it directly soar into the Immortal Emperor, Immortal Emperor or even Immortal Lord realm?" Li Mu said.Xia Jing was stunned and then giggled."I didn't expect that
Uh-huh?What a scene of déjà vu.Li Mu all of a sudden, remembered the legendary Liu Huangshu Baidicheng entrusted the orphan.It's a pity that the Emperor is not Uncle Liu.And Li Mu is not Zhuge Kongming.Li Mu said indifferently, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I can make a dao oath that I won't taint the imperial power of Huangji Cliff for the rest of my life.""Cough cough cough ......" the emperor coughed, hastily said: "I ...... am not using words to frame you, I... ...In the chaotic world, there is no strength, sooner or later ...... sooner or later is the death ...... of the disaster ...... wood brother you if you are the emperor, or you may be able to ...... preserve a trace of my bloodline, I ......"Li Mu said, "Your Majesty's meaning, I understand, but my words remain the same, I will never dye the royal fist, Emperor Chen will be a bright ruler."The emperor sighed and said, "I understand ...... all ...... all stand down ....
Reimu smiled.Snap your fingers.Phew.A golden stream of light flashed by.Emperor Zhen, who was roaring at the top of his lungs, his voice came to an abrupt end, and his hands covered his neck, a splash of blood seeped out, followed by golden flames, which spewed out from his body."You ...... you dare to kill me?"He looked at Li Mu incredulously and eventually turned into a puff of flying ash.In the great hall, there was an instant dead silence.The horrific images, although they had ended, the aftermath was still like a hurricane, still madly hitting everyone's nerves over and over again.Prince Wood actually went out and killed someone?He actually made a move?Killing a royal son with royal blood flowing in his body right here in this great hall?He dared.He really dared.All the ministers felt that their bodies were cold, as if they had fallen into an ice cave, like the cold winter of the t
The other ministers in the hall, hearing such words, could not help but look at Zheng Yuan with shocked gazes.The so-called Emperor Tatsu's son is a wild seed, this kind of thing, if you don't explode it sooner or later, and you don't explode it at this time, what is the intention?Besides, it's not certain whether it's true or not.Saying such words in such an important meeting of the court was tantamount to slapping the emperor's face in public and rubbing the emperor's majesty, on the ground.What a nerve.On one side, Servant Yin's face changed wildly as she shook her head and argued, "No, it's not like that, Chen'er is His Majesty's child ...... "When the Emperor intended to set up Emperor Chen as the Crown Prince just now, she vaguely realized that this was a dangerous signal, the treacherous darkness of the palace court was not something she could resist as a small servant girl.But I didn't expect the slander and danger to come so
"Tatsu-chan!"Servant Yin was filled with a huge surprise in her chest and subconsciously rushed over to the little boy and held him in her arms."Mother, you're here too ...... Mother, I've seen father."The little boy dug into Squire Yin's arms with delight.His first words had to do with his parents.But many snickers resounded clearly and audibly in the great hall.Although no one said anything, the meaning was clear: 'Father' is a word you call, too?Servant Yin, however, didn't pay that much attention.In the instant she saw her son, her heart, without the slightest bit of nervousness or panic, held her son firmly in her arms, and the only thought in her entire life and soul at that moment was to protect her son at all costs."Do not make a noise and stand aside."The Grand Eunuch opened his mouth to chide.The little boy then kept his mouth tightly shut.He was foolish and hadn't seen much of the world, b
A cold aura flickered.A sword to the death.The sharp sword was about to pierce the young maid's brow.Just then, a sudden change occurred.Suddenly space and time seemed to freeze, and the black-clothed assassin realized that his immortal sword, after all, was no longer able to progress the slightest bit.What's going on?He was alarmed in his mind.And yet the next moment--Ding!The sword body incredibly broke apart and turned into countless shards.The tip of the sword flew backward and penetrated the black-clothed assassin's throat.Before the blood could soar out, his body erupted into a ball of golden flames, which then turned into flying ash and dissipated into the air.The little maid looked at what was in front of her in shock.In that moment just now, she thought she was bound to die.It turned out to be the assassin who died.Who saved me?She gasped in horror and looked arou
The Emperor was sitting on the throne of the Nine to Five, a little tired.The fact that he was poisoned was not revealed to the public.So until now, no one has known.But the toxin was eating away at his body so frantically that his energy was declining so much that his entire body felt extremely tired at all times.The sound of ministers' ears arguing seemed near and far away in the ear.The hand-wringing Prince Tatsu was led by the great eunuch and stood on the side of the dragon chair.Eight or nine year old boy, for the first time out of that small compound, face full of fear, timid, like a small goat caught in a wolf pack, not knowing what to do, lowered his head, twisted the corner of his coat, did not even dare to come out of the atmosphere.This look, in the eyes of the ministers, is even more unbearable."Your Majesty's intention to establish a Crown Prince is a major event, and should not be done in haste, perhaps it should
The little boy did not return until late afternoon.The young maid tried to inquire about the news several times, but was mercilessly stopped by the palace's close guards guarding the entrance of the firewood courtyard.She had been until, herself, she was secluded.This alarmed the young maid even more.What the hell is going on?What kind of terrible things would Tatsu'er face if he went to the palace?The Empress and the Noble Consorts, they won't poison him, will they?Why did His Majesty suddenly summon Chen'er to the palace?She speculated in her mind in fear, her tears were like a fountain that she could not control at all.It's a mother's love for her son.Humble but great love.Kneeling on both knees in the courtyard, she looked up at the Hao Sun that was gradually setting in the sky, and at the silver full moon that had already risen, shedding tears and silently praying with her life and soul."Tatsu'e
The Emperor was at the half-step Golden Immortal level of cultivation, and although this realm was forcefully instilled with various resources and secret techniques, the realm was enough after all.The lifespan of a half-step Golden Immortal could be more than five thousand years.So the Emperor never thought that he would have to face death head on, so soon."It's so ...... ungrateful."He smiled bitterly on his face and sighed deeply on the inside.But in the end, you have to face reality.The biggest problem to consider today was who should inherit the throne of Huangji Cliff after his death.He had only ascended the throne as emperor for just over two years, and because he was diligent in his political affairs and too young, he had not even considered the matter of the succession of the throne.In the harem, there are but one wife and two concubines.These three women were not his true love, but were allied for the sake of pr