Three Kingdoms Lords: Starting by walking into the mouth of a giant python

Chapter 131 Three Heroes Battle Dian Wei

Previously, everyone had started the [Moonlight Scroll].

Li Yu passed away first, riding a crane.

The remaining nine people, after sending away the officials summoned by the villagers, discussed their next move and destination.

Yuan's son-in-law, Shi Jun, said that this world is "The Legend of the Heavenly Book".

They should hurry to Yunmeng Mountain to find the White Cloud Cave, make a copy of the [Stone Wall Heavenly Book], or go find a little baby named "Egg-born".

The group nodded and asked for directions before heading towards Yunmeng Mountain.

Passing by a city, Yuan Ju suddenly noticed several wanted posters posted outside the city wall, one of which featured a monk.

His name is Egg Master, also known as Bullet Monk. He wears gold earrings and a fiery red robe.

The notice stated that the monk had swindled three thousand strings of cash from Grand Commandant Shan Wang, and Bao Zheng (Bao Longtu) had tried to do nothing to him three times.

Upon further inquiry, the nine learned that the monk was said to have been born from an egg and raised by an old monk in a temple in Sizhou.

Shi Jun, who had only read "The Legend of the Heavenly Book" and had never read "The Tale of the Demon Slayer", was dumbfounded. Could this world be a sequel to "The Legend of the Heavenly Book"?

The other eight people no longer believed Shi Jun's explanation and expressed their own opinions.

Yuan Shu said that since the monk Danzi had offended Bao Longtu in Kaifeng, Tokyo, he would make a trip to Tokyo.

Cao Cao and Yuan Ji both shook their heads. The monk had committed a capital offense and could not possibly remain in Tokyo.

They had to travel far and wide and make inquiries in order to find the monk's whereabouts.

Yuan Shao disagreed with Cao Cao and the other man's opinions, believing that blindly searching was not advisable.

Moreover, if there are extraordinary people in the mountains and fields, how could there be no magicians in the imperial court?

Otherwise, how was the Egg Monk captured?

The group had differing opinions and parted ways.

Shi Jun still insisted on going to Yunmeng Mountain and Baiyun Cave.

Cao Cao and his two companions went to Hebei.

Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu rushed to Tokyo.

Yuan Shu entered the mountains and forests, taking the lead.

Yuan Shao, accompanied by Yuan Yi, Yan Liang, and Wen Chou, traveled slowly and took more than ten days to reach Dongjing.

Upon entering Bianliang City, they inquired about the situation.

Bao Longtu actually used "pig and sheep blood, horse urine and garlic" to break the "evil spell" of the monk Danzi and capture him.

Later, if the executioner hadn't given him a bowl of wine, allowing him to escape by unleashing a demonic wind, this monk with the marbles would probably have been beheaded long ago.

Yuan Shao was greatly disappointed.

Just as he was feeling troubled, he happened to run into Yuan Shu, who had arrived in Bianliang earlier.

This fellow was extremely lucky. In just a few days, he learned a [head-reinforcing technique] from a Taoist priest in front of the Great Xiangguo Temple.

After chanting the incantation, the person's head was chopped off; after casting the talisman, the head was reattached and the person was back to life.

It's not very useful, but it's quite intimidating.

Yuan Shao was even more frustrated upon seeing this.

Three days later, the four inquired around the town and learned about three highly respected "real people" in this world.

Zhang Sizong, the 26th Celestial Master of the Zhengyi sect of Longhu Mountain, was renowned for his supernatural abilities. It is said that he was born with a mark on his left hand, a mysterious and innate feature.

Zhang Wumeng, also known as "Hongmengzi," studied under Master Xiyi Chen Tuan at Mount Hua and was able to practice the methods of "Lao-Zhuang Mind Seal, Chisong Guiding Exercises, and Anqi Rejuvenating Elixir."

Shi Jianwu, also known as Huayangzi of the Xishan School, obtained the internal alchemy secrets of Xu Xun of the Jin Dynasty and the Daoist lineage of Lu Zu, passing down the "Great Dao of Internal Refining Golden Elixir".

The three great immortals and countless legends aroused the longing of the four.

However, Zhang Sizong and Shi Jianwu were far away in the Jiangnan region. The Dreamless Immortal was even more hidden in the mountains and forests of Zhongnan, Tiantai, Chicheng, and Qiongtan, his whereabouts unknown.

The four men wished to visit the mountain gate and seek the Dao and learn the Dharma, but because the path was long and arduous, they could not make the journey.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Gonglu chuckled and rode the large bird westward.

This infuriated Yuan Shao so much that he gritted his teeth.

Finally, the four of them went to the Chongdao Temple outside Bianliang City. It is said that the abbot of this temple was a direct disciple of Zhang Zhengsui, the 24th Celestial Master, and was most skilled in talismans, rituals, and exorcism.

The four entered the temple gate full of hope, but only Yuan Yi caught the eye of the Taoist priests and was taken in as a fire- tending boy.

Then, a rebellion broke out in Beizhou, and the list of rebels reached Tokyo. The name of that monk who played the slingshot was prominently listed among them.

Yuan Shao and his two companions lost all interest in seeking the truth and rushed to Ji Province under cover of night. Relying on their martial prowess, they joined the ranks of Prefect Liu Yanwei and Vanguard General Ru Gang.

The thousand vanguard troops had only reached the territory of Beizhou when they were ambushed and killed by the rebel forces of Zhang Cheng and Dou Wenyu.

Unable to defeat him, Ru Gang fled.

In this critical moment, Yuan Shao stepped forward and led the remaining troops to fight.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou went out together; one killed Zhang Cheng, and the other captured Dou Wenyu, turning the tide and inflicting a great defeat on the enemy army.

Yuan Shao returned victorious.

Prefect Liu was overjoyed, saying that he had almost missed out on a talented general.

He had Ru Gang flogged one hundred times and sent to the rear guard to manage the provisions. He then swiftly promoted Yuan Shao and the other two to commanders and captains of the vanguard battalion.

The following day, the imperial army arrived at the gates of Beizhou.

Yuan Shao, the commander of the vanguard battalion, waved his hand. Captain Yan Liang stepped forward, spurred his horse, drew his sword, and shouted towards the city walls of Beizhou: "Who dares to fight me!"

Roar!

A tiger roared, and Dian Wei pounced down on a huge tiger with bulging eyes and a white forehead.

Yan Liang was stunned when he saw Dian Wei. Before he could react, his horse, startled by the tiger, turned tail and ran away.

Dian Wei laughed heartily.

Sixteen-year-old Yan Liang blushed, jumped off his horse, and ran towards Dian Wei. Dian Wei, smiling, put away his [Wooden Tiger] and raised his double halberds to meet him.

The flashing of swords and the movement of halberds were swift as lightning.

Yan Liang, being young and inexperienced, gradually became outmatched. Seeing this, Wen Chou shouted, "Gongji, I'll help you!"

The three of them got into a fierce battle.

While Yan Liang and Wen Chou were undoubtedly young heroes with exceptional martial arts skills, Dian Wei was even more ferocious and incomparably powerful, holding his own against both of them without being at a disadvantage.

Prefect Liu was taken aback: "I never imagined that such a brave and valiant figure would emerge from among the bandits!"

"Indeed brave."

Commander Yuan responded casually, his eyes fixed on the whistle that Dian Wei had casually tossed aside.

This staff can transform into a fierce tiger, clearly making it a rare treasure.

Dian Wei's ability to obtain the treasure was clearly related to his presence in the bandit camp, and specifically to the monk named Egg in that camp.

I wonder how many treasures Mengde and Zigu acquired.

With this thought in mind, Yuan Shao couldn't help but spur his horse forward, shouting, "Gongji, Boniu, here I come!"

He wanted to use the "Three Heroes Fighting Dian Wei" incident as cover to find out what was going on.

But after taking only two steps, Prefect Liu grabbed him, saying, "What are you doing! Don't cause trouble!"

Yuan Shao returned dejectedly.

Dian Wei and the other two fought fiercely. After about half an hour, Dian Wei repelled his enemies with a single halberd strike and stopped fighting. Yan Wen and his companion, panting heavily, leaned on their swords to rest.

Prefect Liu, appreciating Dian Wei's talent, tried to persuade him to surrender.

Dian Wei ignored him, chanted an incantation, and his staff transformed into a tiger. He then mounted the tiger's back and, amidst Yuan Shao's envious gaze, flew back to the city wall.

Prefect Liu shook his head: "Stubborn to the end." With a wave of his hand, ladders and cannons slowly stepped forward.

At the next command, the cannons fired simultaneously, providing cover for the siege ladders to advance and attach to the city wall.

The soldiers of Jizhou swarmed forward, ready to attack the city. But suddenly the sky darkened, and a black wind swept up from the city walls.

The cannonballs fired were all swept back by this strange wind and crashed into the Jizhou army.

The air was filled with cries and screams.

Prefect Liu was filled with shock and anger. He wanted to quell the chaos in the army, but then he saw a lame Taoist priest on the gate tower of Beizhou City raise his hands and scatter soybeans all over the sky.

Then he took two bundles of straw, cut them in half, and scattered them down below the city.

Herod!

Amidst the neighing of horses, the straw transformed into horses with their heads held high and hooves raised. And the beans became soldiers clad in golden armor.

The lame Taoist priest shouted, "Kill!"

The soldiers mounted their horses and charged into the chaotic Jizhou army.

The people and horses of Jizhou scattered like birds and beasts.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Prefect Liu turned his horse to leave. But he saw Yuan Shao, the commander of the vanguard, and Yan Liang and Wen Chou, among others, reach into their leather pouches at their waists, revealing hands covered in black blood, which they then wiped on their weapons.

The golden-armored bandits charged forward, but Commander Yuan and his men slashed them with their bloody blades, turning them back into soybeans and straw.

Prefect Liu was overjoyed. He led his personal guards to join Yuan Shao. Their swords, spears, and halberds were all covered in black blood, and they cut down the bean soldiers and straw horses until they were exposed.

The Jizhou troops halted their retreat, and Commander Yuan had rendered a great service. Just as they were celebrating, dozens of sword-wielding skeletons appeared from among the golden-armored cavalry.

The two leading skeleton riders, riding tall horses, were the most imposing.

As they drew closer, the two suddenly shouted—

"You Liu family brat, die!"

"Those surnamed Li, die!"

The two skeletons swelled to a height of ten feet, each wielding a bone knife, and fiercely slashed at Prefect Liu and one of his close followers surnamed Li.

"Demon, quickly reveal your true form!"

Commander Yuan spurred his horse forward, brandishing his blood-red blade and cleaving the bone-deep horse in two.

boom!

A skeleton is still a skeleton.

Commander Yuan was cleaved off his horse by the bone knife and immediately lost consciousness.

The bone horse moved forward and stomped down.

(End of this chapter)