At midnight.
The tower of Qingyang City is brightly lit.
Jiang Yunruo's expression changed as he held the talisman.
"Husband! Something happened in Liuhe City!"
"The soul cards of Caixuan and Qiwen exploded one after another in a very short period of time!"
Zhong Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, knowing that it was probably Xia Houjun who took action. The reason why he did not receive the news in advance was that the problem should lie with Wangxi City and the Zhou family!
A quarter of an hour later, Bai Siyuan read the message on the communication talisman and said hurriedly: "It's Yang Yanqing. The exact number of people is unclear at the moment. They should have controlled the Liuhe City formation at this moment. We retreated in time, and the other party did not block the pursuit. Most of the troops They have all withdrawn and are returning to defend Udon and Qingyang respectively as planned..."
Jiang Yunruo said: "Husband, to be on the safe side, would you like to ask the armies from Suliu and Anhe to return for reinforcements?"
Zhong Yan shook his head and said, "No need."
Liuhe is just a small peripheral town under the jurisdiction of Qingyang, with a population of less than 100,000. The Xiahou army captured Liuhe only as a foothold and headquarters.
To attack Qingyang, you must capture Qingyang City, otherwise it will be in vain and you will be surrounded and counterattacked by troops from various towns.
After burning the incense, Zhong Qichen quickly stepped forward and said: "Father, the army of Baiyan City has separated from the immortals. The monks went first in flying boats. In addition, there were at least twenty flying boats from Qu Zuo leaving the city. The armies of many cities within Xiahou's sphere of influence were dispatched. They are all heading northwest of me, and it seems that they want to capture Qingyang in one fell swoop!"
Zhong Yan sneered and said in a serious tone: "I don't think there are so many Jindan realms in Yan country. It's a waste of resources! First kill the Yang family and Zhou family in the city, leaving no one behind."
"Okay!" Bai Siyuan led the Zhantang monks to start hunting and killing in the city.
"Husband!" Yuan Ziyi and Yu Qingyao flew over. The latter detailed the battle damage to Anhe City.
In addition to Taoist companion Xu Caixuan and concubine Wan Qiwen, the tribe also lost a son and a disciple in the battle.
In addition, a foundation-building Dzogchen guest minister from the Five Elements Sect died.
The monks defending Liuhe City were not very powerful. There were about fifty people in total. Low Realm received the order to retreat in time, but the opponent did not pursue them. Instead, more than twenty people survived and retreated safely to Udon together with the defending army. .
Zhong Yan was silent and said: "Kill one of me and repay a hundred others!"
After receiving the news, Su Yong and Qiu Mingyue came over. The former asked, "How do you plan to deal with it?"
Zhong Yan glanced at her and then looked at Qiu Mingyue: "How many golden elixirs do you think Shopkeeper Qiu will bring?"
Qiu Mingyue's eyes flashed and she said: "At least twenty people."
Zhong Yan's lips curved into a sinister smile: "Wait!"
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at the same time.
Suliu City.
Inside and outside the city, flames shot into the sky.
The monks of Minghao Army were in front, and the army of warriors was behind. All kinds of vitality, magical powers, stone-throwing fireballs, and powerful crossbow arrows were all blasted on the formation.
One wave after another, they attacked in turn, without stopping for a moment, until the defensive shield was constantly vibrating, and the blue halo flashed and extinguished.
The cultivators of the Sanhe Sect all frowned. There were too many enemy troops, and even the fourth-level defensive array could not withstand such an intense and long-term bombardment.
"This is not the way to go!"
"Made, what's going on with Xiahou's army? They are besieging Changping but not attacking!"
"What else can happen? This is to expel us from the Yan Kingdom. When Minghao defeats Su Liu and comes back with reinforcements, Xiahou's army will have enough time to capture Changping!"
"It's obvious that they don't want us to share the benefits of Yunmeng Secret Realm!"
Peng Lian was silent for a long time: "Withdraw, leave Qingshan without worrying about having no firewood, retreat to Minglan, and fight back someday."
Yuan Chengfang said: "Or surrender? If you are treated as a first-class prince, it is not impossible. Yunmeng Secret Realm is the largest and richest resource place in the entire Weinan. Even if it is only 30% of the Ten Thousand Years Secret Realm."
Peng Lian was silent and said: "Ask?"
Yuan Chengfang stood up and shouted outside: "If we surrender, what is the agreement?"
Shi Liangxiu kept using his magical powers and sneered: "Old man, surrender now? It's too late!"
Yuan Chengfang looked ugly.
At this time, the scout flew up to report: "Report! Xiahou has mobilized his army from many cities. The number has increased to three million. Quzuo City has dispatched more than 20 flying boats and is heading towards Qingyang..."
Tai Shiduan paused as he mobilized his energy to control the formation, and his eyes lit up: "Good news! In this way, Anhe's crisis can be solved. Minghao can't afford to rush to help Su Liu again! The advantage is back!"
Damn your mother's advantage... Peng Lian's mouth twitched and he cursed in his heart, gritted his teeth and said, "Hold on for two more days!"
Minghao's army outside the city also received the news. Shi Liangxiu heard the message, returned to the camp and asked, "What's the matter?"
Lin Zhengping detailed the information received from all parties.
"Did the Zhou family submit to Xiahou?" Shi Liangxiu frowned, and said in surprise: "Xiahou's army is so large? Is the southern part no longer necessary?"
Lin Zhengping frowned and said: "The Fire Cloud Sect and the Tang Family have concentrated their forces to attack Wanling. We are here and do not have enough combat power to deal with Xiahou. What's more, Xiahou still has a large army in Changping to provide support. At this moment, Qingyang is empty and cannot hold on. How long will you stay?”
Han Zhen said in confusion: "It doesn't make sense. Xiahou did not attack Changping but Qingyang. Even if Qingyang is captured, it will only be a city. We go south to capture Danliang and block its territory. It will be difficult to take care of the beginning and the end." , wouldn’t it be worth the loss?”
Lin Zhengping mused: "It should be preparations for the Weinan Campaign. In the future, Wei will still be the main battlefield. Occupying Qingyang and holding the east and west fortresses, in the long run, we will not suffer any loss."
Shi Liangxiu's eyes flickered and he said, "Ask Zhong Yan what he meant. Since he has arranged it like this, he must have a backup plan."
Lin Zhengping pondered for a moment, rang the signaling bell, and asked directly: "How is the situation? Do you need support?"
Zhong Yan said in a calm tone: "No need, it's all under control. Break through Su Liu as soon as possible, then move westward to outflank him, hold back Changping Xiahou's army, and go straight to Baiye Xiahou's lair!"
Lin Zhengping: "Qingyang doesn't have many golden elixirs at the moment. Can it hold on?"
Zhong Yan: "Ten days and half a month is not a problem."
Lin Zhengping: "Okay, give us five days!"
After the interrogation ended, several people looked at each other.
Han Zhen said in disbelief: "What can he use against a hundred golden elixirs? Attack together, and the fourth-level formation is like paper!"
Lin Zhengping's eyes flashed, thinking of his friends from Guanghan Palace, Ye Jiaqing's Spirit Seal, and young Wei Tao, and whispered: "Invite foreign aid, don't forget Wei Tao from before."
"No matter what, since Zhong Yan has held back so much of Xiahou's golden elixir fighting power, we can't let him down."
Shi Liangxiu said, and continued with a smile: "We will win it in three days! Contact Changping to go out of the city to fight, and notify the Song Sect Master to organize the army to attack Baiye and Quzuo!"
"Send the order! Capture Suliu, and all monks participating in the battle will receive two extra battle merit points!"
"Beat me to death!"
Orders were issued one after another, the war drums were thundering, and the shouts of killing shook the sky.
More than a hundred Jindan experts gathered together and stormed the city wall formation.
More than three hours later, the morning light faded.
Cracks appeared in the defense cover of Suliu City.
The many golden elixirs in Sanhe looked solemn, and heard bad news from the scouts - the Qingyang army attacking Anhe had no intention of retreating and returning for reinforcements.
"No, this defensive formation cannot support me and the golden elixir to instill vitality together!"
"Keep holding on and wait for Qingyang's results."
At this moment.
Qingyang City.
As expected, it was not what Zhong Yan expected.
After Xiahou's army occupied Liuhe City, they ignored towns such as Udong and gathered their troops together. More than 20,000 monks went straight to Qingyang City.
Among them, there are a hundred golden elixir experts!
Zhong Yan glanced around and saw many familiar faces.
Zhou Yang, Zhou Fei, Zhou Bingkun of the Zhou family, Sun Yourong whose husband was beheaded by his son Zhong Qitao and became a widow, Sun Jie of the Sun family, Xiahou Yuan and Xia Houhao of the Xiahou family...
Bai Siyuan said: "The army of warriors did not arrive so quickly. It seems that they want to directly use the monks to break through the defensive formation and take control of the city in one fell swoop to recruit the army."
Su Yue frowned, her tone slightly annoyed: "Without the cooperation of other monks, hundreds of golden elixirs attack the formation together, and the five of us can't resist it for an hour! What on earth are you planning?"
She originally thought that they would have a happy relationship with each other and give birth to a child, and their relationship would be much closer, but she never thought that they would become even more distant than before. No information about such an important battle plan was revealed.
Looking at Yuan Ziyi and Yu Qingyao who looked calm, Su Yue felt even more angry, jealous and aggrieved.
Qiu Mingyue was also full of doubts and turned to look at the calm and handsome face.
At this time.
The army of monks arrived in less than a quarter of an hour without any delay.
Xia Houyuan, one of the ancestors of the Xiahou family, stood high in the sky and looked at the five golden elixirs on the city wall.
"Zhong Yan, don't struggle fearlessly. How long can you resist this formation?"
"It's too late for reinforcements to arrive. I'll abandon the city and surrender. I'll give you a way to survive and join my Xiahou family. I'll grant you a second-class title."
Laughing, he added: "A tea time."
Finished speaking.
The overwhelming army of monks lined up and rushed forward, preparing to attack a magic circle at the city gate.
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