Sword from the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 198 The Jade Disc of He Shi and the Nine Provinces
On the banks of the Luo River, one can hear the water cascading against the rocks, its sound as clear and melodious as jade being rinsed.

Upon hearing Zhou Yi's words, Wanwan gave him a reproachful glare, her gaze quickly shifting to Shi Feixuan.

The moment their eyes met, Wanwan pressed on relentlessly, her steps never faltering.

To the Saintess's surprise, her greatest enemy of the modern era walked up to Zhou Yi and sat down close to him.

The little demoness made no attempt to hide her hostility towards the saintess, and patiently tried to persuade Zhou Yi:

"Brother Yi, you're so smart, how could you not be wary of Shi Feixuan's gentle trap?"

Zhou Yi looked thoughtful: "Is that so?"

When Wanwan arrived, Shi Feixuan had already regained her pure, simple, and ethereal beauty. Upon hearing this, she softly recited to Zhou Yi:

“Wanwan is right, this is indeed a trap of gentleness. You were given gentleness, and Feixuan fell into it.”

Zhou Yi nodded slightly and looked at Wanwan.

The little vixen smiled alluringly, a hint of mockery in her eyes:
"It sounds nice, but if you follow the sword manual, it's impossible to have such a state of mind. The more you love now, the more fiercely you will kill later. Shi Feixuan, you are just using people. Your Cihang Jingzhai has always been like this. You seem to be affectionate, but you are actually heartless."

She stared at Zhou Yi with a hint of resentment in her eyes, a look that could make anyone feel sorry for her: "Brother Yi, I am devoted to you and I will never lie to you. You must listen to my advice."

Shi Feixuan said gently:

"People always have prejudices they can't let go of, but there are also people who have the clearest eyes in the world, able to see through the turbidity and understand the joys and sorrows of the world."

She stared at Zhou Yi, as if to say, "You are that kind of person."

Wanwan reached out and turned Zhou Yi's face toward her, advising, "Brother Yi, where is that chilling indifference that comes from the bottom of your heart?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi indeed revealed a cold expression.

With astonishing audacity, he stretched out his hands, embracing the saintess with his left hand and the demoness with his right.

At the same moment, he sensed two powerful auras brewing up, which were naturally the Heavenly Demon Force Field and the Compassionate Sword Qi!

The fact that these two auras were so close yet didn't erupt into a fight is already a miracle among miracles.

This was thanks to Zhou Yi using his own internal energy to isolate it.

So his seemingly effortless movements were actually anything but easy.

"You have a deep misunderstanding because of your sect. Why don't you try to clear it up?"

Wanwan and Shi Feixuan both shook their heads, completely ignoring him.

Zhou Yi pointed to the mountains and rivers in front of him:

"Look, the green mountains stand tall and majestic, and the Luo River meanders. The mountains never tire of the rushing water, and the water never dislikes the silence of the mountains. For thousands of years, they have accompanied each other and formed this magnificent picture."

"There is no hatred between you, and you both possess rare talents. There is no need to fight to the death. Why not let the mountains and rivers complement each other and bring you joy?"

The two shook their heads again.

Zhou Yi suggested trying again:

"Birds soar across the sky, free to roam, without distinction between themselves and others. Birds leave no trace, and the sky remains silent. Martial artists should also cultivate such a free and unhindered state of mind. Your struggles only become a burden on your spirit."

Wanwan disagreed, and laughed, "Beat her, and my mental state will be elevated several levels."

Shi Feixuan also smiled slightly: "But you have no chance to beat me."

Zhou Yi looked left and right, and finally understood.

The conflict between them cannot be resolved with just a few words, and it seems there is no way to resolve it at the moment.

So he simply let go of the two of them and then withdrew his inner energy.

The demonic energy and the compassionate sword energy collided instantly!
The three people's clothes and hair were flying, and the Luo River rippled with large waves.

Upon meeting Shi Feixuan, Wanwan immediately looked at Zhou Yi and found him smiling, watching them with great interest.

"Go ahead and fight, you guys have a match."

He added, "Next time I'll bring wine in advance, just to add to your sword dance fun."

Hearing him say that, the two hesitated slightly.

Zhou Yi seized the opportunity to ask, "Wan'er, are you confident you can win?"

Wanwan was angry and was about to blurt it out, but seeing Zhou Yi's serious expression, she didn't want to lie to him or lose face, so she remained silent.

"Where is Fei Xuan?"

Shi Feixuan pondered for a moment, then shook her head.

Seeing that things were looking promising, Zhou Yi advised, "Then let's stop for now and wait until we're more confident before making a move."

"If you seek me out to practice your skills, I can guarantee that I will not favor either side."

Both of them turned to look at him upon hearing the word "practice," and saw his serious expression.
"However, when you decide to fight to the death, you must call me. I will not interfere, but I can help you heal your wounds and guarantee that nothing will happen that I will regret for the rest of my life."

His words were easy to understand.

Wanwan was happy because he cared about her, but she also looked at Shi Feixuan angrily.

The saintess glanced at her, then gazed at Zhou Yi.

The two withdrew their powers, and Zhou Yi wrapped his arms around them, but two figures dodged to the left and right.

The idea of ​​having multiple wives is just a pipe dream.

Ignoring their standoff, Zhou Yi swung his palm and created a huge wave on the banks of the Luo River. Then, using his Heavenly Demon True Energy, he retrieved the copper box that Shi Feixuan had hidden inside.

The moment his hand touched the bronze box, a strange feeling arose in his heart.

Upon opening the box, one sees a pure white, flawless jade seal, gleaming with precious light.

The seal is engraved with a pattern of five dragons intertwined, a masterpiece of craftsmanship. A corner was missing, which was filled with gold.

This object was fought over by various warlords during the Warring States period, leaving behind the famous story of "Returning the Jade Intact to Zhao." Later, it fell into the hands of the First Emperor, who unified the country and thus acquired the auspicious eight characters "By the Mandate of Heaven, May Your Life Be Long and Prosperous."

"Is this the He Shi Bi jade?"

Wanwan came closer; it was the first time she had ever seen this thing.

He then looked at Shi Feixuan: "The Holy Maiden is truly a surprise."

Shi Feixuan didn't know how to respond, so Zhou Yi said to Wanwan, "This He Shi Bi was presented by the Luo River. Look at how the Luo River meanders, doesn't it look like a dragon? She brought the He Shi Bi here, which shows her great trust in me. I will not let her down."

The more the saintess smiled, the less the little demoness smiled.

Wanwan kicked a few pebbles into the river: "If I had the He Shi Bi jade, it would have been in your hands long ago, without all this trouble."

Zhou Yi laughed and said, "Didn't you give me the 'He Shi Bi' when we were at Wuzhuang Temple?"

Wanwan knew that she was talking about those martial arts insights, and a look of joy appeared on her face. She stopped kicking the pebbles.

Zhou Yi was about to circulate his true energy.

Shi Feixuan quickly reminded, "This is not the time for the He Shi Bi to unleash its power, but if you actively input innate true energy, it will definitely trigger a violent reaction."

"When this object is stable, it can make one's mind as still as water, allowing one to be in an excellent state of meditation, which is of great benefit to cultivating a peaceful state of mind."

"But once it erupts, even martial arts masters who come into contact with or get close to it will feel agitated, their blood and qi will surge, and their true qi will be out of control. At best, they will suffer from qi deviation, and at worst, they will explode and die. It has an extremely strong interfering effect on the mental strength and innate true qi of martial arts practitioners."

Zhou Yi nodded.

The effects of the He Shi Bi jade go beyond this; it can also widen the meridians and change one's constitution.

The power within is immense; only through the continuous circulation of true energy can its impact be blocked.

Zhou Yi cautiously tried it out, referring to the conditions of Kou and Xu, and used the mutated Longevity Qi to test it.

As soon as he injected his longevity energy, Wanwan and Shi Feixuan immediately noticed the abnormality; their vital energy and spirit were clearly disturbed.

Shi Feixuan frequently came into contact with the He Shi Bi jade and knew that this was a normal phenomenon.

Zhou Yi felt a slight swelling in his meridians, and a feeling of irritability welled up in his heart.

As he continued to pour in his true energy, Shi Feixuan, who was standing to the side, showed a look of surprise.

She felt a stronger disturbance, which allowed her to deduce the extent of the pressure Zhou Yi was under.

The influence of the He Shi Bi on people can be disregarded in terms of martial arts level.

Even Ning Daoqi was unable to remain as calm as him when he came into contact with the He Shi Bi jade.

Zhou Yi exclaimed "Huh?"

With a thought, he withdrew the Longevity True Qi and instead injected it into the Profound True Qi.

In an instant, the He Shi Bi jade suddenly burst open!
Its brightness increased dramatically, like the bright moon in the night sky, which was extremely eerie.

However, Zhou Yi remained calm and composed, his expression extremely serene, as if he had not been affected at all by the explosion of the He Shi Bi jade.

Shi Feixuan could no longer understand.

Like her, Wanwan had already activated the Heavenly Demon Technique to resist this power.

Zhou Yi, positioned at the center of the supernatural force, held the He Shi Bi jade in his hand, exuding an indescribable sense of profundity, much like when he stared at the shattered void that day, capable of absorbing even the gaze of those who were drawn to him.

He carefully sensed the secret of the He Shi Bi jade and gradually understood its meaning. As soon as he withdrew his Xuanzhen Qi, the explosion of the He Shi Bi jade disappeared instantly.

"How is this going?"

Zhou Yi countered, "Do you know where the power of the He Shi Bi jade came from?"

Shi Feixuan replied, "It is said to be the extraction of some kind of power and essence from the universe."

Wanwan asked curiously, "You absorbed this power?"

"No."

Zhou Yi shook his head: "This power can act on the meridians and acupoints, raising the upper limit of a martial artist, but for me, its effect is negligible. However, it can maximize its effect of tempering the primordial spirit."

"I used my own true energy as a catalyst to make it erupt, and then used this power to temper my primordial spirit."

"For example, the effect of the Di Ni's severing of emotions and refining of the heart is far less than that of this strange energy."

They only vaguely understood what they were hearing.

Seeing this, he sat down.

"Come."

Zhou Yi beckoned them to sit down as well.

This time, he used the Xuanzhen Qi as a guide to envelop the three of them in the strange power of the He Shi Bi.

Only with his true energy protecting him could he remain calm and composed amidst the storm of supernatural forces.

This gave Zhou Yi the feeling that it was like simulating a scenario where he led someone through the void!
Countless strange images flashed through my mind as I expanded and contracted.

The sky is full of stars, the vast void is a scene so strange that it is indescribable.

Time and space extend infinitely.

In such an environment, the spirit expands continuously, and the speed of cultivating the spiritual energy far exceeds that of ordinary people.

The most ingenious part is that Zhou Yi's profound energy matches the He Shi Bi jade, becoming the raw material for displaying extraordinary power. In this way, the He Shi Bi jade can be controlled by him according to the rhythm of his input of true energy.

This ancient treasure will not be damaged.

Compared to Kou Xu and Ba Feng Han's violent absorption of the jade, Zhou Yi used the wonders of true qi to reveal a scene that was difficult to fathom.

He was even speculating.

The energy within the He Shi Bi jade originated from the universe; could it also be from beyond the void?

A short while later, he entered a meditative state.

In the spiritual world, the flow of time seems to speed up.

Unbeknownst to him, his true energy returned from the Yamen acupoint to the Du meridian, and the last three acupoints of the Yangwei meridian successively released energy.

After the twelve regular meridians, all eight extraordinary meridians are also opened!
There were no obstacles; everything went smoothly and naturally.

After the Yangwei Meridian was opened, in addition to the true qi becoming more abundant and the qi circulation becoming smoother, the biggest feeling for Zhou Yi was at the ancestral aperture.

This is a crucial point in cultivating both body and spirit, involving the primordial spirit and vital energy.

Even after injecting a large amount of vital energy, the acupoints still could not be opened.

With the help of the He Shi Bi's primordial spirit cultivation method, Zhou Yi felt that the ancestral aperture, which was like a bottomless pit, was finally beginning to loosen.

Cultivating both body and mind has the miraculous effect of returning to one's innate state after birth.

His true energy was already at the innate level.

Once successful, it is highly likely to be a level of innate, limitless sharpening.

Sun En, who cultivated the Yellow Heaven Great Law, ascended to the Supreme Yang Limitless Realm, enabling him to display divine abilities, mobilize the power of nature, and bombard mountain peaks.

Zhou Yi pondered his own method, but taking Sun En or Yan Fei's Three Jade Pendants as references was not appropriate, and even Lao Xiang's approach seemed to be different.

So, after one has achieved mastery of both physical and spiritual cultivation, will one be able to unleash the power of nature?

He was hopeful.

Before we knew it, dusk had fallen and a chilly mist was rising.

Zhou Yi glanced at the Holy Maiden and then at the Little Demoness. They closed their eyes and calmed their minds, seemingly still immersed in this unprecedented cultivation of the primordial spirit.

Isn't it nice to be quiet and peaceful like this, without making a fuss?

Looking at the sky, it was indeed getting late.

Xiaofeng is still waiting at home. She hasn't written the letters to her cousin and Xiuxun yet, and she still needs to send someone to Sichuan.

I'm too busy, I need to go back right away.

Zhou Yi stood up to leave, then squatted down again and whispered, "I'm going back now. You can come find me anytime if you need anything."

Neither Shi Feixuan nor Wanwan responded, but their eyelashes trembled slightly, clearly indicating that they were awake.

Zhou Yi smiled slightly, reached out, and embraced both of them.

This time, seemingly because they were focused on practicing their skills, the two did not spoil his fun, but simply kept their eyes closed.

Zhou Yi was satisfied with what he had done: "Let's go, stop fighting."

After saying this, he took the He Shi Bi jade and returned to Luoyang.

He had barely left when the Luo River behind him erupted with a huge wave, startling the seagulls that had been gathering at the riverbank into taking flight!
……

Upon arriving at the south of Luoyang, Zhou Yi spotted a familiar figure waiting on the city wall with a lantern.

"Xiao Feng, what are you doing here?"

"Of course I'm waiting for you."

Dugu Feng didn't say much, carrying a lantern in one hand and pulling him towards the city with the other.

Not long after, they took him to a food stall that operated a night market.

It was clearly arranged in advance; as soon as they arrived, someone served them dishes, including duck prepared by a local chef from Luoyang.

After the dishes were served, Zhou Yi handed her the He Shi Bi jade.

Then, while eating, I told her what had happened in the beginning and the end.

Dugu Feng examined the He Shi Bi jade, occasionally offering his comments.

"Witch, Saintess, you're something else."

She gave him a disgruntled look as she spoke, but then picked up her chopsticks and served him some food.

"How could you bear to come back?"

Zhou Yi casually replied, "I promised you I would come back. When have I ever broken my promise?"

Dugu Feng didn't dwell on that and instead brought up an important matter: "Ning Sanren has come looking for you."

"Huh? Where?"

"It's right here at your residence."

Zhou Yi understood why she was waiting on the city wall, and then he thought about it for a moment.

"Besides Ning Sanren, who else could it be?"

"The second son of the Li family only said he wanted to see you, and didn't say anything else."

Dugu Feng continued, "Young Master Hou also brought news from Hulao Pass. It has been confirmed that Fu Nanda is here. In addition, there are two other opponents you encountered before."

"Who?"

“Gai Suwen, Chao Gongcuo”.

“Good, very good,” Zhou Yi’s eyes lit up. “Any news about Li Mi?”

Dugu Feng shook her head: "No, what do you plan to do?"

Zhou Yi decisively said, "Take Hulao Pass."

Little Phoenix thought about the troop strength at Hulao Pass: "If they hold out to the death, their chances are extremely slim."

"Don't worry, they won't hold out to the death. It's impossible for Fu Nanta to guard Hulao Pass for Li Mi forever. They've deployed so many experts just in time for me."

"So, should we have someone spread the news that the He Shi Bi has come into your possession?"

This will be a very strong wave of public opinion campaigning.

Dugu Feng knew that he had planned this before, but Zhou Yi suddenly frowned slightly.

"After my visit to Jingnian Temple, I became quite annoyed by their use of the term 'destiny.' This is an imperial seal of extraordinary significance, but whether or not one can rule the world is not a matter of fate."

“I will surely travel south after leaving the Eastern Capital.”

"If I were to bring out the He Shi Bi now and quickly conquer the south, its significance would be amplified infinitely."

Dugu Feng interrupted him: "Why bother with all this? Just do what you think is right. I will always support you."

"besides."

"What else?"

Zhou Yi looked up and heard her say, "Have you heard anything from my family and friends?" "Yes, they fantasize about me conquering the world. That's normal. Everyone who wants to conquer the world gets talked about."

Dugu Feng placed the He Shi Bi jade on the table and came to his side: "Little Celestial Master Zhou, you must remember that my friendship with you is not because you have the opportunity to become emperor."

With a look of reminiscence, she suddenly smiled and said, "The Taoist Celestial Master who is now famous throughout the world was not so powerful back then. He was chased and forced to jump off a cliff, and he even burned a pheasant while roasting it."

Zhou Yi held her hand: "Xiao Feng, when I have time, I'll take you to revisit the Emperor's tomb."

After hearing this, Dugu Feng changed the subject again.

Although it holds their memories, the tomb is bloody and eerie, not a good place to visit.

After Zhou Yi had a hearty meal, the two returned to the Dugu residence.

He pondered Ning Sanren's intentions the whole way.

When I got home and asked, I found out that Ning Sanren had already left.

"Brother Zhou!"

Li Shimin greeted him with clasped hands from afar.

"So it was Brother Li who wanted to see me, and Fellow Daoist Ning was just passing by?"

Li Shimin and Empress Dowager Changsun nodded in unison and said with a smile, "Ning Sanren is preparing to go to Chang'an, which is perfect for traveling with me. However, I have something on my mind before I leave, and I have been thinking about seeing Brother Zhou one last time."

It turned out to be the case.

Zhou Yi wondered if someone from the Holy Land had said something to him.

"Do you have something to ask me?"

"Correct."

A gleam gathered in Erfeng's eyes: "Brother Zhou, do you know if the shattered void in Jingnian Temple is the same as the void shattered by the shattered person?"

"Why do you ask this?"

"It's because none of those masters who rushed into the void survived."

Zhou Yi casually explained, "Their cultivation level is not high enough. No matter which broken void they rush into, they will die unless someone takes them with them."

“If you can shatter the void, then with your power to protect Miss Changsun, you will surely be able to safely pass through the fluctuations in the void. Conversely, she can also take you with her.”

Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were greatly encouraged.

The question that Ning Sanren couldn't answer, Zhou Yi had the answer to; that's the power of knowledge and experience.

Li Shimin couldn't help but ask, "Brother Zhou, do you think I have a chance?"

Zhou Yi could sense his improved skills during their several meetings, and truthfully stated:

"You have enough talent, and martial arts are flourishing in this era. It's a good time, so how could you not have an opportunity? However, if you want to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, you must be single-minded."

Zhou Yi asked with a smile, "Brother Li, you should ask yourself, are you sincere?"

Li Shimin bowed deeply: "I have learned a lot."

Then he revealed another piece of information:
"Brother Zhou's actions have dealt a great blow to the two holy lands. I have a feeling that their desire to participate in the struggle for the world has suddenly diminished. Perhaps it is because of the shattering of the void. Many old monks in the Zen temple have left the Buddhist temple to seek opportunities outside."

"Even Zen Master Liaokong himself seems to be heading down the path of martial arts."

Zhou Yi showed a hint of surprise.

Has the Holy Land backed down?

He then asked, "Brother Li, why would Ning Sanren travel with you?"

“I consulted Master Ning about some Taoist teachings, and he did not refuse, so we became fellow practitioners.”

Li Shimin explained with a smile: "I heard from Brother Zhou that he might give a sermon in the Ziwei Palace. It would be a great pity to miss it because I don't understand Taoism."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi suddenly realized something.

I can almost picture the expressions on Fan Qinghui's and Liao Kong's faces.

Stunned? Erfeng isn't playing with you anymore.

A person destined for heaven? A person destined to cultivate immortality.

This sense of absurdity almost made Zhou Yi laugh. Following Erfeng's words, he gave her some advice on Taoist cultivation.

When Li Shimin left the Dugu residence, he gave Zhou Yi a letter.

The letter contained Erfeng's deconstruction of the world situation, especially regarding the situation in the Eastern Capital and the South, and even offered some suggestions.

Near the end of the letter, it reads:
"Brother Zhou, if you capture Hulao Pass, the fate of the enemy will be sealed. The more than 100,000 elite troops of Wei Commandery will surely march south to assist Li Mi. If this happens, Brother Zhou can temporarily halt the offensive. The Yuwen clan leader is in Chang'an, and my father has a chance to cede Guanzhong this time. In that case, the Yuwen clan will withdraw and surrender, and Li Mi's isolated army will surely be defeated."

In the rear, there were also strategies such as using Li Mi's enemy Zhai Rang to contact Dou Jiande and contain Yuwen Huaji.

Zhou Yi read the letter carefully.

There's a strange feeling that the two phoenixes help me conquer the world, and I help the two phoenixes cultivate immortality.

That night, Zhou Yi continued to refine his primordial spirit using the He Shi Bi jade.

Only when one masters the power of nature can one witness the awe-inspiring effects that resemble cultivating immortality.

Zhou Yi spent five consecutive days cultivating at the Dugu residence.

On this day, a rather special guest arrived.

He was a man with curly hair, deep-set eyes, and a high nose. He should have been imposing and domineering, but when Zhou Yi saw him, his eyes contained an undisguised fear.

It was like a hare discovering a psychic hawk in the sky.

"Heavenly Master."

The visitor bowed deeply, speaking with extreme respect.

"Oh?"

Zhou Yi smiled with a hint of amusement: "I didn't come looking for you, so why did you dare to come to my door? Has your lightness skill improved so much that you want to have a contest with me?"

In the main hall of the Dugu family's reception hall, Commander Yun quickly waved his hand: "How dare I! Ever since I learned of my feud with the Celestial Master, I have been unable to eat or sleep properly. I have come here today only to apologize."

Just then, footsteps came from the doorway.

Dugu Feng stayed by Zhou Yi's side, listening to him talk to Yun Shuai.

Hearing footsteps, I looked up and saw that someone was coming to deliver tea.

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The person who delivered the tea was none other than Dugu Ce.

Young Master Ce took the tea tray from the waiter and took the initiative to serve tea and water.

Because of the battle at Jingnian Temple, the title "Celestial Master" has acquired a sense of awe.

Both holy sites have been destroyed!
Dugu Ce recalled that he hadn't been very nice when they first met in Jiangdu, so now that he had the chance, he naturally wanted to make a good impression.

Brother-in-law, please don't hold a grudge!
The conversation between Zhou Yi and Yun Shuai did not stop with the arrival of Dugu Ce.

He looked at Yun Shuai and continued, "With the Martial Venerable protecting the grasslands, what do you have to worry about?"

Yun Shuai said, "Regardless of Wu Zun's attitude, neither I nor Tong Yabghu Khan of the Western Turks are willing to be enemies with the Celestial Master. We are willing to repay the debts we owed in the past."

He continued:

"Once the Celestial Master unifies the Central Plains, the Western Turks will be willing to send cattle, sheep and horses as tribute every year."

This is an enticing condition; the emperor can use the attitude of foreign tribes to demonstrate his power.

To Yun Shuai's disappointment, Zhou Yi shook his head directly:
"The leaves and roots are damaged, it's too late to negotiate with me now."

"However, since you took the initiative to come and admit your mistakes, I'll give you a chance."

Yun Shuai hurriedly said, "Please speak, Celestial Master."

"Once I have pacified the nine provinces, I will have Tongye escort him to the entire Western Turkic Khaganate. If he acts quickly, his life will be saved."

Ok? !

Dugu Ce, who was standing to the side, was startled, and Yun Shuai looked horrified.

"This this."

Zhou Yi's smile seemed sinister to Yun Shuai: "As far as I can see, all that is in the land of Kyushu. Do you understand?"

Yun Shuai couldn't help but ask, "What about the Tiele, Tuyuhun, Goguryeo, and DTZ?"

"Their fate will be similar to that of the Western Turks, except that the Tiele king will surely die, while Tong Yabghu will be luckier than him."

"You might think I'm being unrealistic, but you'll have to wait and see."

Dugu Ce put down his teacup and walked to the door just as he heard this. His heart pounded in his chest.

My brother-in-law is being too domineering.

He didn't see it, and Yun Shuai didn't dare to speak for a long time.

As the chief advisor of the Western Turks, he should have rejected this absurd condition outright.

But the confidence in Zhou Yi's words was something he couldn't ignore.

"Master, I need to ask the Khan. Before that, I have something to tell you."

"what news."

Yun Shuai said, "The Great Venerable of the Great Ming Sect invited me to Chang'an to prepare to deal with you together. The northern grasslands were in chaos before, but the Celestial Masters were too powerful, so they abandoned their internal strife and began to join forces. Jieli Khan may send the Golden Wolf Army."

Why aren't you participating?

Yun Shuai wanted to come up with a reason, but he sighed and said frankly:
"Because the Celestial Master's lightness skill is better than mine."

Zhou Yi laughed after hearing this.
As Yun Shuai left the Dugu family's gate, he glanced back and let out a long sigh.

Although the deal didn't go through this time, he was relieved of a worry.

I was always worried that I would suddenly run into the other party and then be chased and killed.

This time, by bringing gifts and taking the initiative to apologize, we can at least talk when we meet again.

But should the Khan surrender the Western Turks?
That idea is ridiculously absurd.
After Yun Shuai left, voices could be heard again in the hall.

"You didn't mean to scare him?"

"Of course not. What, do you think there's something wrong with what I said?"

Dugu Feng thought for a moment and gave a soft "hmm": "Leaving aside how to conquer it, just managing such a large territory is extremely difficult."

"I will have a group of capable and reliable people."

Zhou Yi kept everyone in suspense and didn't elaborate further.

Two hours after Yun Shuai left, Hou Xibai arrived at the door with a flourish, lightly waving his folding fan.

"Is there any news from Hulao Pass?"

"Exactly."

Hou Xibai said solemnly, "Brother Zhou, it's time to take action."

After Hou Xibai explained the arrangements in Yanshi in detail, Zhou Yi and Dugu Feng first went to see their grandmother, and then went to the palace together to discuss the arrangements after the start of the war with Dugu Feng, Lu Chu, Guo Wenyi and others.

Soon, Zhao Congwen, along with Yang Gongqing and Zhang Zhenzhou, headed to Yanshi.

Zhou Yi chatted with Yang Tong in the palace for a while, then hurried towards Yanshi under the moonlight.

The city's residents, seeing the large-scale troop movements, knew that a battle that would impact the fate of the Central Plains was imminent.
……

"Boom~!"

The Yellow River, with its turbid waves and thunderous roar, is rolling eastward with unstoppable force, carrying silt and sand in a golden torrent.

Caught between mountains, the earth split open like a deep crevice, forming the Sishui River Valley.

From a distance, Hulao Pass looks as if it has grown out of the rugged skeleton of the western mountains of Sishui.

This fortified gate was able to effectively block east-west traffic.

Military and commercial travelers wishing to enter the Luoyang Basin from east to west, or from west to east into the vast plains, must pass through this pass. To detour, one would have to cross even more treacherous mountains or ford the Yellow River, which is extremely difficult.

In late autumn, a chilly air spreads.

On the towering fortress, a large number of soldiers patrolled and stood guard, ready for battle.

Inside the tall and majestic building housing the garrison commander, Pei Renji and his son Pei Xingyan, who were in charge of guarding Hulao Pass, sat in the lowermost seats.

The main seat was not furnished with a high chair, but only with a yellow soft cushion.

Behind it is an incense burner; there is no wind in the room, and a warm fragrance floats gently.

A tall, thin, dark-skinned Indian monk with his hair tied in a bun and heavily wrapped in white gauze was meditating in a strange posture.

Because of his dark complexion, the glow on his forehead was even more pronounced.

That is a manifestation that only occurs when one has cultivated the five chakras and seven energy channels and spiritual yoga to an extremely high level.

This person is none other than the current spiritual mentor of Wagangzhai, the mad monk from India, Fu Nanda.

Beside Fonanda was a tall and imposing man, whom everyone attending the Rong family's birthday banquet must know very well.

The five knives on his back are also symbols of his status.

After being repaired by the spiritual magic of Vonganda, Gaisuwen's emotional trauma from the birthday banquet was largely healed.

Even Chao Gongcuo, the immortal from the South China Sea, who was standing to the side, regained his usual ethereal and otherworldly demeanor.

Lei Bazhou sat next to Chao Gongcuo. He always felt uneasy staying in Hulao Pass.

The topic being discussed at the moment made him feel extremely uneasy.

"The puppet masters have already taken action?"

"Yes!"

Pei Renji looked at Gai Suwen. He was a very competent garrison commander. In addition to arranging the troops, he also kept abreast of the latest information.

However, he had quite a few doubts about the arrangements made for these people.

"Master, you are..."

Fu Nanda reached out and stopped him.

"General Pei, you don't need to take any further action. Just wait for the Yanshi army to arrive."

There was an indescribable composure in Fonanda's voice; every tone of his voice seemed to strike the heart, making people unconsciously convinced.

"Yes~~"

Since it was arranged by Li Mi, Pei Renji immediately complied with Fu Nanda's words.

"Since the army of Yanshi already knows that I am here, the only reason they would dare to attack is because the Celestial Master has arrived."

Fu Nanda laughed and said, "I've heard that his spiritual cultivation is extremely high, which makes me quite curious. I remember when we were in Nanyang, although he had a treasure, there was nothing remarkable about it."

Gai Suwen reminded him, "Master, he is now a Grandmaster of Martial Arts. He can summon his spiritual skeleton, and every time he wields his sword, there is a spiritual storm. He is not afraid of group battles and is extremely difficult to deal with."

Fu Nanda is facing down with his feet up.

He shook his head at Geisuvin in this strange posture:

"As long as he uses his mental storm on me, I can keep him in place. Then the two of us will step in, one to shatter his heart meridian and the other to cut off his head. That way, he will surely die."

Vonganda's words were arrogant, but he certainly had the right to say so.

He is originally the dualistic state of Brahman and non-Brahman, which is 'of substance, body, form, nature, and origin, pervading and connecting all things'.

He was already close to becoming a grandmaster of martial arts at that time.

After discerning the non-duality of Buddha and Mara and discovering one's true self, one enters the extremely profound spiritual realm of "Brahman and Atman as one."

Even a shattered martial arts will can be mended.

Such a master tailor of the spirit has no flaws in his true self and is completely unafraid of the power of the primordial spirit.

Gai Suwen and Chao Gongcuo exchanged a glance.

"it is good!"

Gaisu said, "I'll cut off his head!"

Chao Gongcuo said, "I will smash his heart meridian!"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Fonanda let out a strange laugh that seemed to reach the very soul.

The title and prestige of the Celestial Master will all be transferred to him, and the name of spiritual mentor will soon resound throughout the world.

While everyone was discussing the matter, Lei Bazhou made a hasty exit from the main hall to relieve himself.

He walked all the way to the top of Hulao Pass, looked towards Yanshi, and heard laughter in the distance, which made him increasingly uneasy.

At the Pegasus Ranch, Li Mi's men said that it was a foolproof plan.

During the birthday banquet at Rong Mansion, Li Mi's men said that it was a foolproof plan.

The results of it?
It's all about who can run the fastest, and each game is more exciting than the last.

This time, it was another perfect plan.

Lei Bazhou pondered for a moment, then walked down from Hulao Pass.

"Old Man Lei, what are you going to do?"

On the city wall, a garrison commander was shouting orders.

Lei Bazhou turned around and said, "I'll go and scout out the area towards Yanshi."

The guard bowed and said, "Please be careful, sir."

After Lei Bazhou left Hulao Pass, he sensed that no one was watching him.

His face darkened, and he suddenly strode off, running wildly towards the South China Sea. "The three of you are more than enough to defeat the Celestial Master. I'm off now."
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(End of this chapter)