"My Cai Zongping, the warrior under King Wanqian did have evil intentions today, but the murder of the barbarians last time had nothing to do with us. If you say anything false, you will fall into purgatory and never recover!" The old man in black shadow endured the pain and said angrily.
Xue Tong killed the leader of the God Sect in a battle that shocked the world. White Tiger and Bone Puppet appeared on the scene, which became a favorite topic of conversation among Wanqian warriors for decades. Xue Tong destroyed the ancestor of Xianyuan again, and everyone in Wanqian monks knew about it. .
The moment he summoned his spiritual pet, Cai Zongping immediately remembered it and collapsed immediately, his fighting spirit completely gone.
Xue Tong's eyes flashed and he was dubious.
Seeing this, the other three people also took the oath of poison.
"A warrior under King Wanqian? What's going on?" Xue Tong asked.
"Taoist Master knows that the rule of the dynasty requires the support of the mysterious world. King Wanqian cannot rely solely on the Holy Alliance. He needs to balance multiple forces and cultivate close followers. The four of me are the monks hidden by the king." Cai Zongping took the medicine and tied the knot. Said the tight leg.
"How many people like you are there in total?"
"Around twenty, half nature and half nurture. I never cause trouble outside on weekdays. Only when the dynasty is in trouble do I come forward."
"Does the Holy Alliance not know of your existence?"
"You should have heard about it, but the Holy Alliance and the Dynasty have never had any disputes. The Dynasty does not pose a threat, so the Holy Alliance does not take it to heart."
"That's what you said, right? The new king succeeded to the throne more than 20 years ago. Isn't the Holy Alliance on guard against his too ambitious ambitions? Is King Wanqian practicing martial arts?"
"In the middle period of the day after tomorrow, almost nothing can be done with force. The purpose of practicing martial arts is to extend your life and enjoy the best in the world for a few more years."
"Every ten years, the Holy Alliance will use the name of the martial arts competition to test the king's cultivation. If the martial arts level grows too fast, they will be alert. The king is very aware of this point and will never cause trouble. Under the current rule system Leisurely and happy."
Xue Tong heard that Cai Zongping's words had some knowledge and it didn't seem to be false, so he asked: "Who was responsible for the attack on the barbarians?"
"I don't know anything about it. After the barbarians were killed, the situation in Wanqian was in chaos. Your Majesty felt that an opportunity was coming. The news about Taoist Master Xue breaking into the martial arts hall alone reached the palace. Your Majesty ordered us to hunt down... and further disturb the situation." Cai Zongping replied tremblingly. .
"The opportunity has come? What opportunity does King Wanqian want?"
"The new king succeeded to the throne and was dissatisfied with the Holy Alliance's excessive consumption of resources, but on the surface he did not dare to take action. The murder of the barbarians might bring huge trouble to the Holy Alliance. The new king was happy to see this happen and wished that the barbarians and the Holy Alliance would fight. One of them would be seriously injured. A weakened Holy Alliance is more in line with the interests of the royal family."
"The new king has used his brains and his ambitions are not small."
"I'm sorry that I dare not speculate."
"Spreading about Wei Wuyang is the real culprit, and it's probably a good thing you did."
"In order to confuse the situation, it would be better to involve more people. The harder it is to find out and the longer it takes, the greater the possibility of a war between the Lions."
"You are muddying the waters and promoting war, and your intentions are extremely sinister!"
"We didn't know it was Taoist Xue, otherwise we would report it to my king and stop disturbing the muddy waters." Cai Zongping begged for mercy.
"What you are doing should be killed. If you want to save your life and be useful in the future, I will temporarily send you my head and hand over all the spiritual stones and elixirs!"
Xue Tong confiscated the spirit stone pills from the four people and divided half of them among Luo Du and Lu Tu, saying: "We must keep the secret strictly and never reveal what happened today. In the future, big things will be done and promotion will be easy. If the news is leaked and the big things are ruined, Can’t afford it.”
"I will let the senior Lions officials know."
Luo Du and Lu Tu saved their lives and gained wealth, so they agreed repeatedly.
"Xue lets you go!"
Cai Zongping had roughly guessed the moment when he handed over the spirit stone, but he couldn't help but be overjoyed when his expectation came true. He trembled and said: "Master Xue Daochang, I am very grateful for... my brothers."
Several others followed and thanked him.
"After you go back, stop spreading false news about Wei Wuhuang. Sooner or later, my identity will be found out, and there is no need for you to make irresponsible remarks."
"The Holy Alliance can't afford to offend, so it's better for the dynasty to make less decisions." Xue Tong said.
Cai Zongping agreed and left in a boat with his companions.
"Why, let them go?" Luo Du was puzzled.
"Get the money, spare a life, keep these people for use."
"Would it be better to take him back to Dongshan Village and lock him up?"
"It gets more complicated the more you do it."
"Luo Du, stop talking so much and listen to Taoist Xue!" Lu Tu shouted.
…
In the Dongliang Mountain area, there are more than ten valleys of different sizes. Nearly half of the Lion tribe has gathered, and the number of warriors reaches 5,000.
Huolin, the powerful witch, and the leaders of the Golden Lion and Blue Lion Legions received the report, and Lu Tu and Luo Du brought important figures from the human race back to the village.
The Golden Lion and Blue Lion Legions are two of the three main forces of the Lion Division. The original commander and deputy commander of the Blue Lion Legion were the innate warriors who fell during the previous attack on the Barbarians. The current leader is a newly promoted person.
Huolin, the rich witch, is the second-ranking figure in the Lion Club.
Xue Tong and his party were waiting in the five-person tent.
"Xue Tong? The Xue Tong who killed Gong Runchou and Gongsun Kui with his ancestors in the King of Wanqian City?" Huo Lin didn't seem to believe it.
"The White Bone Orc Eagle is here, open your eyes and take a look!"
When the barbarians saw this sculpture, their expressions changed drastically, and they immediately became respectful. The lion tribe's Xiantian was once strangled to death in public by the ancestor Ma Ken because of his disrespect for the bone sculpture.
"Please tell me, Taoist Xue, what should the Lion Division do?" Huo Lin bowed.
"In Pindao's opinion, it is better to slow down this matter than to rush it. Significantly lower the negotiation requirements, collect symbolic compensation, continue the investigation, and make plans based on the results."
"The war between humans and barbarians more than a hundred years ago cannot be repeated," Xue Tong said.
A few people discussed for half a day.
"Please report to the Chief to make a decision." Huolin basically agreed with Xue Tong's proposition.
…
The lion's claim was reduced from 60 million spiritual stones to an initial payment of 10% to compensate the deceased's next of kin.
Gao Yizhong and others were released, and their activities were limited to Tuyuan Mansion.
At first, no one was willing to pay the money. The Holy Alliance took a tough tone and refused to give a single spiritual stone. In the end, the Wanqian Dynasty paid the advance.
Once a war breaks out, life will be devastated, this is how the Wanqian Dynasty explained it.
"Perhaps King Wanqian wants to show his kindness and is worried that the Holy Alliance will cause trouble for him."
"The matter has not been resolved, it is just suppressed for the time being. Let's see who is more patient. The real murderer's goal has not been achieved, I don't know how long I can endure it, and the fire of revenge of the Lions is not sure when it will be rekindled." Xue Tong thought.
The Green Lion Corps evacuated one after another, and Xue Tong stayed temporarily in the camp.
More than a month later, they received information that the Holy Alliance had captured several casual cultivators who participated in the Huoxiang Valley killings. It was said that they were all hired by others. However, the information about the hirers was incomplete, and the search progress was slow.
"There is no evidence that the Holy Alliance is involved in this matter"
A very strict warning sign was placed near Xue Tong's residence. He practiced the exercises in the cave every day and studied the Liuhe Formation Map.
…
A year has passed.
There are more orcs in the camp again.
"Taoist Priest, the Lion Division is the strongest in three hundred years. The Holy Alliance has been investigating for so long to no avail. Our clan does not need to bear this tone anymore!"
"If you wait any longer, your morale will be damaged and the gains will outweigh the losses. I have received news that the Blue Lions are leaving Dongliang Mountain." said the commander of the Golden Lions.
"The Lion Club has grown well, which stems from more than a hundred years of peace. Xue can't persuade you, and there is nothing you can do about it, so just do whatever you want." Xue Tong didn't plan to bother anymore.
He has become more inclined to believe that the case was caused by barbarians.
"The Lion Tribe is close to the Hail Tribe and the Bear Tribe, and they are both friendly tribes. Both tribes have stepped up their vigilance, and the great chief Jilieqi even promised to provide timely assistance."
"The Black Lion Army has also set up camp in the north," the leader of the Golden Lion Army said.
"Okay, you can take care of yourself. Xue just wants to have nothing to do with you."
Xue Tong left Dongliang Mountain that night and flew to Jiayuan by eagle.
He was not sure whether the original murder was a trick of the Lion Tribe, a spoiler trick by the Wolf Tribe, or a well-planned conspiracy due to the ambitions of Warchief Jilieqi.
…
The negotiations broke down again, and the barbarians from all over Wanqian evacuated in large numbers. The dynasty and the Holy Alliance urgently sought help from Jiayuan and Dasheng.
"The battle between the human and barbarian tribes is so intense that everyone hopes to help each other."
Envoys from Wanqian flew to various places overnight.
Jishan.
"No, it's really such a big deal!" Xiao Yu'er said.
"Brother Xue, when did I lie to you? When I came back, I said the consequences would be serious. It's ridiculous that you still don't believe it."
"I knew it was serious, but I didn't know it would happen so quickly and so seriously! How would the situation develop?" Xiao Yu'er stuck out her tongue and said.
"Wan Qian will suffer disaster, and it is hard to say to the barbarians."
"What do you mean it's hard to say?"
"The barbarians are not monolithic. The two tribes of Langyan are ambitious, the two tribes of Eagles and Si are neutral, and the bears, jackals and lions are allied. There are many variables in this, so it is difficult to say."
Xue Tong added: "Perhaps only the ancestor of the barbarians, Ma Ken, and the leader of the Holy Alliance, Xiao Bai, can resolve the crisis."
"Your family!" Xue Tong joked.
"Well, it's a pity that Yu'er doesn't know Grandmaster Xiao."
"So what if we met?"
"Then I don't want Xue Da's magical power, haha." Xiao Yu'er joked back.
"Alas, it's a pity that no one knows about this matter, so it's difficult to handle." Xue Tong sighed.
While the two were talking, the deacon came to invite Xue Tong to go to Chijin Peak to discuss matters.
Yunxiao Meeting Hall.
Zheng Xuan said: "The Holy Alliance envoy asked for help. How should you respond?"
"We have little contact with the Holy Alliance on weekdays, so we don't need any assistance."
"Qi Sha and Da Yue, who favored An Wan Gan back then, have basically agreed and are discussing the details."
"What's the opinion of Xianyuan Council?"
Everyone was talking and talking.
"Where is Fellow Daoist Xue?" Seeing Xue Tong's silence, Zheng Xuan asked directly.
"It's not a good idea to leave this matter alone. Ten thousand stems are like a molten cauldron, which will melt and roast the forces it removes. The consequences are unpredictable. Since it is not the matter of our sect and our country, there is no need to pay attention to it." Xue Tong said.
"The Holy Alliance envoy said that foreign warriors will only stay in the rear, refining elixirs, refining weapons, drawing talismans, healing wounds, etc."
"What's the situation with Dasheng?" Xue Tong asked.
"The Ghost Dojo is still considering it. Zhanxing Pavilion and Quexian Palace basically agree. The two sects are dissatisfied with the Xuangu Divine Sect and want to take the opportunity to find some variables." Zheng Xuan said.
"So Wan Qian has become a molten cauldron, which is very complicated."
Zheng Xuanhu said: "I heard that someone from Aowu is also going."
Xue Tong's complexion changed slightly.
Zheng Xuan continued: "Most of them are casual cultivators. There are many people joining in on this war that is rare in a century. Besides, it is also a war between clans."
"It's fine if the Yunxiao Sect wants to go, but it's no longer suitable for Xue to travel outside." Xue Tong heard Zheng Xuan's intention to help and said.
"Zheng lived in Wangan in his early years. The people there were harmonious. The orcs were not satisfied with the development of the environment with smooth exchanges of personnel and materials. They tried to invade Wangan. We, the human race, cannot sit idly by." Zheng Xuan opened the lid and said that the Yunxiao Sect will also Send someone.
"The war between the human and barbarian tribes has really been going on for hundreds of years. On the surface, it seems to be caused by a few beast corpses, but in fact it is caused by the ambition of the forces behind it." Wei Geng said.
"Well, Chijin Peak is too far away. Dayue and Qisha have established a rear camp in Liaoshan, three hundred miles away from the Wanqian border in Jiayuan. Fellow Daoist Xue, please go with them."
"The scale of this battle can be compared with the time when Luo Qianyan, Gong Renchou and Ma Ken participated in the battle." Zheng Xuan said.
