I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty
Chapter 252 Siege
Chapter 252 Siege
Just as Li Qingyun broke through the layers of siege and rescued Li Yingqi from the mysterious Dali Temple, the sky of Bianliang City was filled with haze, like an invisible thick curtain covering the entire area.
And in the Grand Tutor's Mansion, there was an invisible sense of oppression, like a bottomless pool of stagnant water.
The light in the huge main hall was dim. There was only a glazed palace lantern hanging on the beam. The dim light illuminated the long table and the figures of two people, but distorted and shattered the surrounding space.
Behind the curtain stood several waiters with blurry faces.
Their bodies were stiff, with their arms hanging naturally, like lifeless clay puppets, but their aura was extremely cold.
Those blurry faces had no facial features, just a smooth flat surface, empty and making people feel an indescribable chill from the bottom of their hearts.
After the case, Zhao Dezhao and Pang Yu sat opposite each other.
Zhao Dezhao wore a black robe with golden patterns. The dragon patterns on his shoulders shone with a dark luster, and the majesty between his brows was as if carved by a knife or an axe.
However, this Hunyuan Grandmaster, who was known for his decisiveness and ruthlessness, showed a hint of uneasiness at this moment.
Pang Yu was even worse.
His face was pale, his eyes were glowing with a strange red light, and there were several black auras wriggling like snakes on his face, slowly moving under his skin, as if some power was gnawing at his flesh and blood.
Suddenly, his throat heaved violently and he spat out a mouthful of dark blood. The blood fell to the ground and burst like ink, making a faint but sharp "hissing" sound, as if it was burning on the floor tiles.
Zhao Dezhao looked at this scene coldly, frowning slightly, and said in a grim tone:
"Lord Pang, what's going on? Didn't you say that the Faceless Immortal's power can suppress everything? Why is it like this now?"
Pang Yu took a deep breath and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve. His tone was filled with uncontrollable fatigue and anger:
"Your Majesty, I can basically conclude that the person who destroyed the Hualong Pond and rescued Zhao Zhen was Li Qingyun."
Zhao Dezhao narrowed his eyes slightly, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes, but he did not rush to speak. He just stared at Pang Yu coldly, waiting for him to continue.
Pang Yu whispered:
"I have used the power of the Faceless Immortal to set up a series of killing strategies, predicting that Li Qingyun will go to the Dali Temple to rescue his accomplice Li Yingqi.
"I have summoned divine slaves with the power of the Faceless Immortal to guard the Dali Temple prison. Even if a master on the Tiangang Ranking goes head-on with them, they will only have one way to go: death. However..."
Having said this, he spat out another mouthful of black blood, his face becoming even gloomier:
"That boy actually broke all the traps easily, and all the God's slaves were destroyed. In just a few moments, there was not even a glimmer of room for counterattack in the dungeon. His strength far exceeded my expectations."
Zhao Dezhao's eyes suddenly darkened, and his tone was as cold as a knife:
"Is that Li Qingyun, the one who killed my three sons when I was in the situation of the Seven Evils?"
Pang Yu smiled bitterly and nodded: "It's him."
He lowered his voice, with an undisguised fear in his tone, "Your Majesty, this kid is not only extremely powerful, but I suspect that he is very likely the favored one of a powerful god. Otherwise, it would be impossible that even the power of the Faceless Immortal could not do anything to him."
Zhao Dezhao sneered, but his eyes were cold:
"Didn't you boast that your arrangement was difficult for even a land immortal like Lü Dongbin to decipher? How come you are so frightened now by a little-known kid who shows up?"
Pang Yu shook his head bitterly, his voice lowered to a very low level:
“Your Majesty, I am not afraid, but I did not expect this boy to rise so quickly.
"He suddenly disappeared in Bianliang City that year. He must have planned it in advance. Now he has reappeared and has been reborn.
"I am worried... this kid will become the biggest variable in our plan."
Zhao Dezhao had a sinister look in his eyes, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the table, making a "knock knock" sound, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
He said in a deep voice:
"I don't believe that a young boy like him can defeat the power of the Tianji Secret Society. Pang Yu, tell me, is this a mistake in your judgment or a lack of ability?"
Pang Yu's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he quickly stood up and bowed:
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of neglecting you. Li Qingyun's methods are beyond ordinary and cannot be easily suppressed by human power. But I dare to assert that there must be a master behind him helping him, and he may even be directly protected by some power from the upper realm."
Zhao Dezhao smiled coldly, with a hint of contempt in his tone:
"No matter who is behind him, I am now firmly on the throne. What kind of trouble can a gang leader like him cause?"
Pang Yu hesitated for a moment, his tone slightly anxious:
"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be taken lightly. Zhao Zhen has been rescued. If we don't completely get rid of Li Qingyun, once he joins forces with Zhao Zhen and Bao Zheng in Kaifeng Prefecture, our plan may fail."
Zhao Dezhao's eyes suddenly turned cold when he heard this. He slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, and said coldly:
"Then give me a solution."
Pang Yu lowered his head in thought, and after a moment he slowly said: "I suggest that we immediately blockade the entire city of Bianliang, mobilize the power of the Tianji Secret Society to assist, and make sure to thoroughly investigate Zhao Zhen's hiding place.
"At the same time, arrange the next step as soon as possible to completely extract the dragon vein power of Zhao Zhen and use it to sacrifice to the Faceless Immortal. As long as the Immortal descends, all threats to the human world will no longer exist."
A hint of murderous intent flashed in Zhao Dezhao's eyes, and he nodded slowly:
"Very good. In that case, I will leave this matter to you. I just want the result.
"Before the Fengshan Ceremony at Mount Tai, I want to see the bodies of Zhao Zhen and Li Qingyun."
Pang Yu bowed and saluted, speaking in a low voice:
"I understand, and I will not fail in my mission."
At this moment, a low chanting sound suddenly came from outside the hall, as if countless tones that did not belong to the human world were interwoven into a strange melody.
Behind the curtain, the faceless waiters slowly raised their heads, the faint blue light on their faces suddenly lit up, and the entire hall was suddenly shrouded in a cold force.
Pang Yu felt a chill down his spine, but he gritted his teeth and held on.
He knew that this was the will of the Faceless Immortal being transmitted.
He knelt down and whispered:
"Master, I am following the plan. Please forgive my mistakes..."
The faint blue light flickered for a moment, then turned into an invisible cold wind and dissipated into the air, leaving behind a suffocating silence.
Pang Yu slowly stood up, took a deep breath, and said to Zhao Dezhao:
"Your Majesty, the power of the Faceless Immortal is still supporting us. Although Li Qingyun is a difficult person, he can never defeat a true god."
Zhao Dezhao snorted coldly:
"I want to see how long this Li Qingyun can live!"
The two men looked at each other, and the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly cold and gloomy, as if even the air was frozen. Murderous intent surged, and a storm was about to come.
……
The night fell in Bianliang, shrouded in thick black clouds. A cold wind mixed with a sense of solemnity swept through the streets and alleys, and the air was filled with a suffocating atmosphere of tension.
The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and the sound of weapons clashing echoed throughout the city.
Pang Yu, dressed in a black robe and with a cold face, personally led the imperial guards to the Hero Building. He stood at the front of the team, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, firmly locked on the huge courtyard in front of the narrow alley.
The army was like a tide, and the armored soldiers were densely packed, surrounding the Hero Building.
The soldiers were on full alert, with their spears raised. Their swords gleamed coldly in the moonlight, as if they could pierce the darkness at any time.
These soldiers are only superficial forces. What is truly chilling are the personal soldiers of the Grand Tutor's Mansion dressed in black robes who are mixed in with them.
Their clothes made no sound, their footsteps were as light as ghosts, and each of them had a cold murderous intent, and they were obviously specially trained killers.
What was even more strange was that a dozen faceless waiters also appeared in the team. They moved quietly like ghosts, with twisted bodies, not like ordinary people. They had no facial features, only a smooth skin that emitted a faint blue light.
Even Pang Yu's subordinates, who were used to seeing many storms, couldn't help but tremble slightly when facing these faceless waiters.
The faceless waiter opened his palm, and a rune-like light appeared in his palm, like some kind of evil sensing instrument, constantly scanning the surroundings of the Hero Building.
Their mission was to use sorcery to detect the auras of Zhao Zhen and Li Qingyun. However, in the distorted light and shadow, they never found anything.
Pang Yu's eyes flashed coldly, and he snorted coldly:
"No matter what, we will never let go of any clues."
He turned and ordered:
"Surround the building inside and outside, and don't let anyone escape! If the traitor Li Qingyun dares to show up, arrest him immediately!"
As the order was given, the armored soldiers and black-clad assassins acted quickly, blocking all the entrances and exits of the Hero Building, and a dragnet was set up in an instant.
Pang Yu led more than a dozen trusted masters and strode into the Hero Building.
He originally thought that he would see the gang members fleeing in all directions or even being ambushed, but what greeted him was unexpected calm.
The lights in the Juyi Hall were bright. Servants were busy moving around in the hall, serving tea and water. Their expressions were natural and there was no sign of panic at all.
The tables were tidy, the chairs were neatly arranged, and everything seemed in order, as if this was a paradise, and one was completely unaware of the murderous atmosphere outside.
Several leaders of the Changle Gang stood with their hands hanging down, looking respectful yet calm and composed, as if the heavy siege before them had nothing to do with them.
Pang Yu looked at everything in the hall with cold eyes, and felt that something was wrong.
He suppressed his anger and said in a low voice:
"Search! Search! Don't leave any corner unsearched!"
Following his order, the black-clad masters behind him rushed into the Hero Building like a tide and quickly launched a carpet search.
The armored soldiers and the secret killers rushed into every room like wolves, rummaging through the drawers and cabinets, and turning over every brick and tile and every blind corner of the Hero Building.
However, the result made them extremely disappointed - no matter how hard they searched, they could not find any trace of Li Qingyun and Zhao Zhen.
Luohan Hall Master Song Ke watched coldly and couldn't help but sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone:
"Master Pang, our Changle Gang is engaged in business that abides by the law. Every member of the gang here has a local household registration and their background is clear.
"Your Excellency's making such a big fuss is somewhat abusive of your power."
Another hall master, Chu Jinxiang, smiled softly with her hands covering her lips, her voice gentle and cold:
"I haven't seen the leader for more than half a year. I heard that he has reappeared in Bianliang City. I really miss him. If Master Pang can find the leader for the Changle Gang, he will be our great benefactor!"
When Pang Yu heard this, veins on his forehead throbbed. He raised his hand and slapped the table beside him hard. There was a loud "bang" and the whole table broke into pieces.
His eyes swept across several hall masters like a venomous snake, and he said coldly:
"Don't be too proud too soon. If we don't catch Li Qingyun today, you, the people from the Changle Gang, will never be able to leave this Bianliang City alive!"
At this moment, there was a sound of light footsteps on the stairs, and a middle-aged man in a Confucian robe walked slowly down from upstairs.
The person who came was Yun Zhaozhong, the deputy leader of Changle Gang.
As he walked downstairs, he straightened his sleeves with a faint smile on his face. He was neither humble nor arrogant, nor did he look the slightest bit flustered.
"Master Pang, it's late at night and the dew is heavy. I wonder why you have mobilized so many troops to surround the small building? Could it be that... you really think that our Changle Gang is harboring some traitorous person?"
After Yun Zhaozhong stood still, his tone was relaxed, but there was a hint of tentativeness in his words.
Pang Yu snorted coldly, his eyes were like knives:
"Don't beat around the bush! Where is Li Qingyun? He killed the imperial envoy in the street and robbed the prison at the Dali Temple. He has committed an unforgivable crime."
Yun Zhaozhong showed a helpless smile, spread his hands, and shook his head:
"Master Pang Da is worrying too much. The leader has not returned to the building yet. We were also surprised to hear that he appeared in the city. If Master Pang Da does not believe it, feel free to search thoroughly."
Pang Yu stared at Yun Zhaozhong coldly, as if he wanted to see through him completely. However, the other party looked calm and had no flaws.
He looked at the brightly lit Hero Building with a glare as sharp as a knife, and said in a cold voice:
"You mortals are so ignorant that you actually followed Li Qingyun to become enemies of the imperial court. I want to see what methods he has and where he can hide people!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he formed a strange seal with his hands, and the faceless waiters immediately took action upon hearing the order.
They gathered in the lobby of the Hero Building and set up a strange magic circle with Pang Yu as the center.
Pang Yu slowly sat down cross-legged, forming strange seals with his hands. A layer of dark black air surged in his palms, like the cold wind from the underworld.
He whispered an ancient spell, the language seemed to come from the depths of hell, full of harsh whispers that made people's scalps tingle.
As the incantation echoed, the surrounding lights began to flicker strangely, and the light and shadows on the walls twisted and stretched, like the shadows of countless evil spirits with bared fangs and claws.
Waves of cold air poured into the Hero Building from all directions, shrouding the entire building in thick darkness.
"Something's wrong..."
Chu Jinxiang in the hall frowned and whispered, feeling a soul-tearing force in the air, and she involuntarily took two steps back.
At this moment, a faint blue flame suddenly rose from Pang Yu's palm. The flame turned into a blurry eye in mid-air. The eyes were filled with ominous evil light, staring straight at the floor of the Hero Building.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Pang Yu suddenly laughed wildly, stood up abruptly, and stared at a certain place in the lobby with a burning gaze:
"There is something fishy going on! The entrance to the secret room is right here!"
……
(End of this chapter)
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