Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 104 Isolated
The system store is filled with a dazzling array of items.

Lu Ming hadn't had time to check them all for a while.

Now, I've calmed down and am looking at it carefully.

[Prison-Suppressing Blade Mountain Formation, 300 million points (When the formation is fully mastered, it can transform into a Prison-Suppressing Blade Mountain, suppressing all enemies in the world and assisting the wielder in killing enemies of higher levels)]

【Blood Sea Floating Pagoda Formation, 300 points (can transform into a wave of bloody pagodas, a path of relentless advance without retreat, like a rolling tide, unstoppable, capable of killing enemies of higher levels, and invincible)】

Look at the introduction above.

Satisfaction appeared in Lu Ming's eyes.

Each of these two formations can unleash tremendous combat power.

The latter, in particular, is most suitable for cavalry. When formed into a formation, it resembles a rolling wave, engulfing all enemies in front.

Wherever it passes, not a blade of grass grows.

Train until you become very powerful.

Destroying mountains and destroying cities is as easy as turning one's hand.

After reading the introduction, Lu Ming did not hesitate and immediately exchanged for the two formations.

All three military formations will become their trump cards.

Unfortunately, the "Devouring Heaven Willow Formation" is not yet available in the store.

If this formation can be set up.

Their strength can definitely be improved even further.

After acquiring the two formations, he had less than a million points left.

However, the basic cultivation resources are sufficient.

Then he stood up and walked out of the secret room.

"Creak!" The door to the secret room was pushed open.

Lu Ming slowly walked out.

At this moment, you can see that all kinds of delicious food have been laid out on the table.

Li Xirou placed a pot of wine on top.

A fleeting look of joy crossed her face when she saw Lu Ming come out.

"My lord, come and eat."

A hint of weariness was visible in his eyes as he spoke.

Clearly, a lot of energy was spent during the day.

"Okay, let's eat!"

Lu Ming nodded and sat down.

Li Xirou smiled and said, "Let's have a drink today."

After she finished speaking, she poured Lu Ming a glass of wine and filled her own glass as well.

She rarely drinks, so her initiative today surprised Li Que.

Is something good happening today?

"I'm just happy to see you back," Li Xirou said with a smile.

He raised his glass as he spoke.

Lu Ming did not ask any further questions.

After clinking glasses, the two drank their drinks in one gulp.

And on the other side at this time.

In the city of Zezhou, King Muye sat in his newly built palace.

He was burly, with long, loose hair that was slightly yellowish.

He was wearing a black armor.

His shoulders were very broad.

Sitting still, I feel like a hill.

His fierce eyes were bloodshot.

Below them sat a large number of princes and generals.

Their cultivation levels were all quite high, with most at the Qi Refining Realm and some even having broken through to the Innate Realm. Their faces were all ferocious, and the scene resembled a chaotic dance of demons.

The entire hall was filled with smoke and fumes.

It gives people a very chaotic feeling.

"Is Yunzhou still accepting refugees from our Zezhou?" Muye Wang's voice rang out, very hoarse and ruthless.

Even though the vicious people below gathered.

Upon hearing him speak, she couldn't help but sit up straight.

"They're still running back, killing wave after wave. We can't stop them at all. And after they entered Yunzhou territory, Wu Han even sent troops to meet them. His attitude is extremely tough," a general stepped forward and said.

His voice was filled with anger.

"Bang!" A general slammed his hand on the table.

The wine jar above shook from the vibration.

"Let's just charge straight in. Even Marquis Hongshan has been defeated. We can take over Yunzhou now."

This is Hanu, the most valiant general under King Muye.

He was not tall, but very burly, and wielded two mountain-shaking hammers, possessing the courage of ten thousand men.

He was extremely cruel.

During his battle with Hongshanhou, he once smashed a master of innate cultivation with a heavy hammer.

The methods were cruel.

A look of satisfaction appeared on Makino's face.

He liked Hanu's personality.

What do the rest of you think?

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the other generals.

In an instant, the hall erupted in a clamor: "Charge into Yunzhou!"

"Yes, even Marquis Hongshan has been driven back. What is a mere Yunzhou?"

"We still have Lord Crocodile. As long as he takes action, Yunzhou can be obtained immediately."

For a moment, the scene was noisy and chaotic.

Makino-o nodded only after seeing that everyone agreed.

"Since everyone agrees, let's make preparations. We'll set off in a month. I'm going to pay my respects to Lord Crocodile now, as long as he helps us."

"Yunzhou can be conquered in the blink of an eye."

Lord Crocodile is the backer of the King of Muye in Zezhou, a giant crocodile who has cultivated for countless years.

In the past, under the suppression of humanitarian forces, they could only lie dormant.

Now, the world is in chaos.

Finally unable to resist, they ventured out, occupied a large swamp, and stirred up trouble.

He asked the King of Muye to find him blood food.

It was his intervention that drove away the Marquis of Hongdu.

In that battle, the giant crocodile transformed into a size of tens of feet, devouring countless imperial guards and even severely injuring Marquis Hongshan.

After all, in battles between demons and humans, demons generally have the upper hand when they are at the same cultivation level.

Not to mention, his cultivation level was already somewhat stronger than that of Marquis Hongshan.

An imperial guard was almost wiped out.

Therefore, Makino King and his subordinates became extremely arrogant.

They believed that as long as Lord Crocodile took action, dealing with Yunzhou would be no big deal.

Just as King Muye was preparing to send out his troops.

Inside the imperial palace in the capital, the Empress sat in her imperial garden. The bright and sunny weather today lifted her spirits somewhat.

Good news also came from the front. With the Imperial Guards tightening their defenses and Lu Ming killing many disciples of the Immortal Sect in the battle to escort Li Yan, and no new disciples being sent.

This resulted in the Imperial Guard gaining the upper hand in a short period of time and recovering a considerable amount of territory.

Some rebel kings even began to suffer defeats.

Therefore, when you finally get a break, with your jade-like hands, pick up a fruit and put it in your mouth, and instantly your mouth will be filled with fragrance.

A hint of satisfaction appeared on her face, a face that could outshine all the flowers around her.

The hair ornament at the back of her head shimmered with golden light.

The sunlight shone on her skin, giving it a crystalline glow.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Li requests an audience."

The female official walked over quietly with small, quick steps.

The Empress raised an eyebrow slightly. "Summon them!"

The female official responded and withdrew, a moment later.

He then led Li Yan, who looked anxious, inside.

Now, the prime minister of Dayu looks even older, with more white hair than black hair on his head.

A face covered in wrinkles.

There was little color in his skin.

Upon entering, he first bowed and greeted the emperor, "Your Majesty!"

"Teacher, please don't stand on ceremony. Sit down and let's talk. Here are some fresh fruits that were just presented as tribute today. Please have a taste."

"It has the effect of nourishing the body," the Empress said with a smile.

Li Yan nodded and sat down, but did not eat any fruit.

Look at his anxious expression.

The Empress frowned slightly. She picked up a fruit and placed it beside Li Yan. "Teacher, I know why you've come. The court is only temporarily retreating, not abandoning the six coastal prefectures. Now that chaos reigns everywhere, the court's first priority must be protecting the central region."

If the army is stationed in remote areas, firstly, if something happens in the capital, they cannot immediately return to provide support; secondly, if they are defeated, the imperial court will also be unable to provide assistance. Being isolated and vulnerable, they are easily devoured by others.

Another point is that the imperial court is currently engaged in wars on all sides. It cannot save any place, so it can only consolidate its forces, preserve its foundation, and conserve its strength in order to make a gradual plan.

As for the common people you are worried about, this is unavoidable in chaotic times, and we can only compensate them after the rebels are eliminated.

Her words made Li Yan sigh.

"I am not very skilled in leading troops, so Your Majesty can make the decision yourself. However, during my trip to Yunzhou, I witnessed the suffering of too many people."

"I hope Your Majesty will not forget them."

"I will not forget not only the common people, but also the generals who are still guarding the cities for the Great Yu. They are all heroes of the Great Yu, but now I am truly powerless." The Empress, who was in a good mood, said.

A look of dejection appeared on his face at this moment.

Giving up the coastal area was something she was unwilling to do, and her sadness was no less than Li Yan's.

However, there was really nothing that could be done.

Then, the Empress pondered for a moment and said, "I will issue an edict to inform the officials still stationed along the coast that if things become impossible, they are permitted to lead their troops to break out. As long as they return, I will reward them. This is the only thing I can do."

Clearly, at this point, the Empress did not believe that these six states could still be defended.

As she spoke, her eyes, usually so assertive, became misty with tears.

"Prime Minister, His Majesty has not rested for several days for the sake of the six coastal prefectures. When he made this decision, he wept blood at the Imperial Ancestral Temple."

The female official said carefully.

Li Yan looked over and indeed found that the Empress's face was somewhat pale.

This made him feel a little sorry for him.

"Your Majesty, this old minister takes his leave."

Now, the course of events is beyond his control, and even the Empress cannot change it.

People in different positions have different considerations.

"Teacher, I heard that you have a good relationship with the Governor of Yunzhou. You can send a message to him to return to the capital and then arrange for him to join the Imperial Guard."

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "He is stubborn and cares about the people. He might not listen to me. Besides, the other generals are still fighting the rebels. How can I put personal matters aside for public duty? Whose child is he? Isn't he the apple of his elders' eye?"

After he finished speaking, he looked even older.

Then, they walked outside.

Looking at Li Yan's increasingly hunched back.

The Empress lowered her eyes silently, and after a moment looked at the female official and said, "The relationship between the Governor of Yunzhou and the Prime Minister seems to be more than just teacher and student. Can our people still get the message into Yunzhou now?"

"Your Majesty, it's too late. Of the six prefectures, apart from Yunzhou, Hongzhou, which is right next to Yunzhou, also fell completely yesterday. It is now completely isolated and has lost contact with the court."

It's just that the other states haven't taken action against Yunzhou yet.

"If war breaks out, Yunzhou will surely fall, and the possibility of breaking out is extremely slim."

The female official said cautiously.

"I understand. You may leave." The Empress waved her hand.

The former carefully backed away.

When she was all alone, the empress couldn't help but shed two lines of tears.

When the country falls, she is the one who suffers the most.

The abandonment of the six coastal states was like a tearing apart of her heart, especially for someone with such a strong personality.

At the same time, Lu Ming was sitting in the front hall of the training ground.

Below are all the officers and captains of the city.

"My lord, we have just received news that Hongzhou has also been captured by the rebels, and our Yunzhou is now completely surrounded by rebel forces on all sides."

Wang Xun bowed and said.

A hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

It is adjacent to the three prefectures of Yunzhou: Haizhou, Hongzhou, and Zezhou.

Each rebel king, though lacking the backing of a major immortal sect, possessed formidable strength.

It's either a vicious outsider or a powerful demon from Hongze.

They are ruthless and powerful.

"My lord, General Wu Han has sent word that there seems to be a large-scale troop movement in Zezhou, and they appear to be preparing to attack us." Zhang Meng stood up.

However, I wasn't too worried.

Unlike others.

He watched Lu Ming grow from a down-on-his-luck centurion to who he is today.

In his mind, the other person was almost omnipotent.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Ming asked, "How many troops does Zezhou have now?"

"According to General Wu Han's information, King Muye can now mobilize and send out an army of about 300,000, but their strength is uneven. The armored elites number about 80,000 and are the most ferocious, while the other rebels are of average strength."

Most of them were rioters who had been coerced into joining the fray.

However, they have a thousand-strong Crocodile God Army, who ride giant crocodiles into battle, are covered in bamboo armor, and are incredibly fierce.

During the battle with Marquis Hongshan.

It was the giant demon of Zezhou who led this army of crocodiles to smash through the Imperial Guard's formation.

This forced Marquis Hongshan to retreat.

Zhang Meng explained it in great detail.

Clearly, Wu Han has put a lot of effort into the investigation these days.

This made Lu Ming very satisfied.

If we're talking about his subordinates, the only true general is Wu Han. The others haven't really matured yet and are ultimately lacking.

"Zhang Mu, take this book, 'Blood Sea Floating Pagoda Formation,' and quickly bring the Iron Pagoda to master the formation."

As Lu Ming spoke, he tossed a picture book into the other person's hand.

Knowing the strength of the army, Zhang Mu immediately watched with a beaming smile.

After all, the three thousand strongmen of the Governor's Mansion are now famous throughout the world.

If he can learn this formation, he will definitely have the opportunity in the future.

Then, Lu Ming turned to look at Zheng Yong and said, "The 'Suppressing Prison Blade Mountain' is also a very powerful military formation. Let the Mo Dao soldiers practice it well. I plan to take you with me on this expedition. You can practice more along the way."

After he finished speaking, Zheng Yong's eyes lit up.

The governor is finally going to use their Mo Dao soldiers.

"My lord, I'll go too!" Zhang Mu said hurriedly.

"Zezhou is covered with vast marshes, making it unsuitable for cavalry charges. The Mo Dao soldiers are sufficient!"

Lu Ming waved his hand, refusing Zhang Mu's request to fight.

Then, looking at Wang Han, he said, "You will lead three thousand strongmen to guard Hongdu Prefecture and prevent the Hongzhou rebels from entering."

"As ordered!"

"Zhang Mu, you will go to Zhelong Prefecture to assist Su Lie in defending against the enemy in Haizhou."

Now, Su Lie has become the garrison commander of Zhelong Prefecture. His 30,000 new soldiers, supported by body-tempering soup, have all become martial artists who have entered the country and have been transferred there.

Wang Yue has been appointed as the captain of Fenglei County.

Yunzhou is now fully configured.

With all members at full strength, and truly elite, Lu Ming had the confidence to fight against Ze Zhou.

"Yes, sir!" Zhang Mu felt sad that he could not go to Yunmeng Prefecture.

There was nothing we could do.

After arranging everything, Lu Ming slowly stood up. "The rest of the captains, each lead two thousand men and come with me to Yunmeng Prefecture in three days to fight the enemy from Zezhou."

"As ordered!"

The generals immediately stood up and responded.

In particular, Zheng Yong not only provided the army with a formation this time, but also sent the Mo Dao soldiers into battle.

This is truly an opportunity to make a contribution.

"Okay, let's go down and get ready."

Lu Ming spoke up.

Then, everyone withdrew.

After they left, Lu Ming went into the backyard to say goodbye to his wife.

The next period of time was spent preparing the military and setting off on the expedition.

The entire Yunzhou began to function like a sophisticated machine.

Three days later, when Lu Ming bid farewell to Hongdu Prefecture and headed towards Yunmeng Prefecture.

He also diligently cultivated himself without ceasing, and he did not neglect to urge the army to train.

Moreover, there was an ample supply of elixirs.

There has even been considerable progress.

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.

The army also completed its garrison in Yunmeng Prefecture.

Lu Ming's points were almost entirely used up due to cultivation, and now they were less than 100,000.

During this period, he exchanged for a lot of pills, which he gave to his generals and himself.

Although the results are encouraging, the points have already run out.

On this day, Lu Ming had just stepped out of his secluded chamber.

Wu Han and his men hurriedly came to greet them.

"My lord, the army from Zezhou has arrived at the city walls."

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