Yi Xiaodao carried Li Dingxing on his back and traveled dozens of miles in one breath. After making sure that no one was chasing him, and even the fishy smell was much lighter, he felt a little relieved. Unexpectedly, as soon as he relaxed, his feet immediately lost strength. He took two steps and lost his balance. He fell to the ground along with Li Dingxing, rolled into a ditch on the side of the road, and passed out.
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On the official road, which was only forty miles away from Wancheng, Zhou Ziru led the Yulin army to rest halfway.
"Prime Minister Zhou, there is still no news from the right battalion. I am afraid that it has already... The general thinks that we should withdraw to Wancheng now and join up with the soldiers and horses in Wancheng. Together with the soldiers and horses from the north and south, there are still 100,000 people. !" Xie Ruizhen came to Zhou Ziru's side and persuaded him.
Zhou Ziru stuffed a piece of shriveled steamed bun into his mouth and asked, "How many soldiers and horses are there?"
"Without the right battalion, we still have 15,000 soldiers and few horses left... If Prime Minister Zhou leaves now, we can reach Wancheng at dawn and meet up with Tang Shuai." Xie Ruizhen replied road.
"General Luo, what do you think?" Zhou Ziru asked another general. This man's name is Luo Dangdong. He was the former commander-in-chief of the Yulin Army. He took the lead in the battle yesterday and finally gave up all his strength to the army. If the guards on the left and right hadn't been protecting him, he might have been captured by the Chu Xiang army. It was precisely because he was exhausted and unconscious that the front army lost its command and collided with the central army, resulting in a huge defeat.
Luo Dangdong couldn't help feeling a little ashamed when he saw Zhou Ziru asking for his opinion. As a former army commander, it was really a shame for him to charge into battle and fight until he was exhausted. Leading troops to fight requires courage, and even more so, strategy, which he clearly knows...
Zhou Ziru knew what Luo Dangdong was thinking. In fact, it was all his fault. If he hadn't ordered Luo Wei to beat the war drum with 70% of his strength, the soldiers in the front army would not be so crazy.
"General Luo, don't think about what happened yesterday, think about what to do now?" Xie Ruizhen persuaded from the side.
"The last general agrees with General Xie's idea. It is the best plan to return to Wancheng at this time. Otherwise, it will be too late to regret when the Chu and Xiang troops come after them. We are safe and sound, but I am just worried about betraying your majesty's trust. "Luo Dangdong also agreed to return to Wancheng.
Zhou Ziru was silent, he was ready for the decisive battle this time, and he even wanted to imitate the ancients and carry the coffin to fight. Although the news from over there hasn't come back yet, he has already lost a game, and it was still at his own hands. The Zhou family's reputation... His Majesty's appointment...
Zhou Ziru thought more and more and hesitated. After a while, he looked at the official Dao who was coming and said slowly: "Let's wait a little longer. At least we have to wait for the two princes to arrive before leaving."
Xie Ruizhen and Luo Dangdong looked at each other, and they left one after another without further persuasion.
"Prime Minister Zhou." Guan Chenzi walked over, his Taoist robes fluttering and his black hair slightly brushed, as if he had come out of the world. People who practice Taoism are indeed different from ordinary people. No matter what the current situation is, they always have a calm demeanor.
Zhou Ziru looked at Guan Chenzi and said, "Taoist Master Guanchenzi, are those two better?"
Guan Chenzi nodded: "Their breathing has stabilized now, and there is no serious danger to their lives. Xiang Lian'er's right hand is probably broken. I don't dare to move it lightly. When we get to the capital, we will find an imperial doctor to set her bones. She should be fine."
"Your Majesty will be very happy to know that the Taoist priest has gone so far for the sake of the court." Zhou Ziru said lightly.
"I am doing it for the common people in the world." Guan Chenzi corrected him coldly, paused, and then said: "The two generals just said it right. I don't know what Chu Xiang will do next. Prime Minister Zhou should go back first. Wancheng is a good place."
Zhou Ziru looked at Guan Chenzi, waiting for her next words.
"If something happens to Prime Minister Zhou, Chu Xiang will definitely take Prime Minister Zhou's head to the gates of Wancheng. By then, the three armies will be frightened and have no will to fight. Chu Xiang will take Wancheng easily, and he will even march all the way to the capital. I don’t know how many innocent civilians and soldiers will have their families destroyed... Now that Prime Minister Zhou has returned to Wancheng, the military morale has not been lost and he can regroup."
"The Taoist master actually knows the military spirit and the art of war?" Zhou Ziru was a little surprised.
"I don't understand. I just want to make the people suffer less. It's just random thoughts." After Guan Chenzi finished speaking, he turned around and left without any delay.
Zhou Ziru looked around, and saw that all the soldiers around him were looking disgraceful, sitting on the ground without any scruples, looking up at him, waiting for orders.
"Send the order, withdraw..." Zhou Ziru stepped back and was about to give the order to withdraw when he suddenly felt a chill running down his spine. When he looked back, a woman's face appeared in front of him.
Zhou Linglong sneaked in without knowing when, and came up behind Zhou Ziru without anyone noticing: "Want to retreat? It's too late now." After saying that, she reached out and grabbed Zhou Ziru's throat.
"Want to arrest someone? It's too late now." A person appeared next to Zhou Ziru, stretched out his hands first, and grabbed Zhou Linglong.
"Who is it?" Zhou Linglong's expression changed, but she was not in a hurry to break free. The person who can capture her is not an ordinary person. It is dangerous to act haphazardly without knowing the details.
"Da Qichen, guard Fanyu!" As soon as Fanyu finished speaking, Zhou Linglong stepped firmly on the ground with her feet, and grabbed Fanyu's wrist with her backhand. After a struggle, she was about to throw Fanyu upside down.
Fanyu also stepped heavily on the ground without giving in at all, and the two began to compete.
Na Feng dodged behind Zhou Linglong, holding a long stick in his hand, and swung the stick towards the back of Zhou Linglong's head. Zhou Linglong used Fanyu as a fulcrum and flipped up, her whole body hanging upside down on Fanyu's head, avoiding the stick.
There was a faint cry from the clouds: "Rewind the sky!" Qingtian had jumped into the sky and came down with a gun. The tip of the gun shone with a cold light, which was frightening.
"How long do you want to wait!" Zhou Linglong shouted sharply, turned over and kicked Fan Yu in the face. Fanyu still held Zhou Linglong tightly and did not let go. He even kicked her right in the face and remained indifferent.
"Bang!" Tui Lin stepped out from the side and kicked Zhou Linglong to relieve Fan Yu.
Qingtian's speed was extremely fast. Zhou Linglong had just landed, and Qingtian was no more than ten feet away from her.
Tao Fuyi appeared from the side, holding two spears in his hands, looking at Qingtian, and threw the two spears towards Qingtian. As soon as the spear was thrown, he flew up and rushed towards Zhou Linglong. Chang Yansheng also charged forward with his sword, aiming directly at Fanyu. The two of them wanted to rescue Zhou Linglong.
"Start!" Shan Shan held a long knife and raised it diagonally from bottom to top, breaking the two spears at the waist, so that they could be cut in half with one sword! Jiahai jumped out from behind Shanshan, raised his gun and stabbed Tao Fuyi. Tao Fuyi slapped the gun head with his palm and reached for Jiahai, but Lan Yue appeared from behind him and pulled Tao Fuyi back with a gentle pull. Shan Shan also came over with a knife, and the four of them fought together.
Chang Yansheng's sword was as fast as his body, as if he and his sword were one, and in the blink of an eye, he was at Fanyu's side. Fanyu remained unmoved, only holding Zhou Linglong's hands firmly.
"Ding!"
Zang Yun stood in front of Chang Yansheng with his sword. The two swords intersected, making a crisp sound of gold and iron. Just as the swords in their hands touched each other, a giant ax struck Chang Yansheng from top to bottom. Chang Yansheng moved slightly, and just after taking two steps to the side, the ax blade struck down against his hair. Before Chang Yansheng could relax, a long stick came round again...
Fan Yu pushed Lin and the other two to restrain Zhou Linglong, and Qingtian's iron spear was aimed at Zhou Linglong's forehead. Zhou Linglong was panicking and struggled desperately, but the harder she struggled, the more unable to move, and she was about to die on the spot.
Dozens of iron wires floated from a distance. As they approached, the iron wires split into two. Half of the iron wires entangled Zhou Linglong, and half of the iron wires blocked Qingtian. The frivolous expression on Mao Tingsong's face disappeared, he pursed his lips tightly and worked hard with his hands. Finally, Qingtian and Zhou Linglong were distanced a little.
Half of the tip of the iron gun in Qingtian's hand was inserted into the ground. Zhou Linglong's arm was scratched by the iron gun, and blood slowly flowed down.
Seeing that her arm was scratched, Zhou Linglong was so angry that she broke away from Tui Lin and kicked Qingtian. As soon as Qingtian drew out his iron gun and blocked it, Zhou Linglong kicked him on the barrel of the gun, and kicked him and the gun to Tao Fuyi's side.
Lan Yue stretched out her hand and helped Qing Tian down. She was also a little surprised by Zhou Linglong's strength. Without saying a word, she hurried over to help push Lin Fanyu and the others. After Qingtian stood firm, he didn't want to go back for revenge. Jiahai was right here. The two of them had always had a tacit understanding and cooperated to attack Tao Fuyi.
The three battle groups were fighting fiercely. Tao Fuyi, Zhou Linglong, and Chang Yansheng each fought against three Chen Congwei. They were forced to fight, and Zhou Linglong's fight was the most difficult as Lan Yue joined in.
Mao Tingsong frowned slightly. He knew the strength of these three people to some extent. Although they were referring to the Breathing Realm, they had just stepped into it. It was okay to deal with one or two Chen Congwei, but dealing with three at once would be too much for them. It’s all very strenuous.
A few iron wires just poked out of his sleeves, but they suddenly stretched out behind his back, blocking several thin needles for himself.
"The Tang Sect is still as despicable as ever!" Mao Tingsong said dissatisfied.
"It's not the Tang Sect, Chen Congwei Zhaixing." Zhaixing stood on a treetop, as if he had no weight, and the branches were only slightly bent.
Mao Tingsong grinned and said: "I heard that the Tang clan also helped the court against our Chu Xiang this time. I didn't see it. It's a pity. Chen Congwei's martial arts is world-class. Your master clearly comes from the Tang Dynasty. Sect, let me see if Tang Sect has anything new."
"Okay." Zhaixing said coldly.
The surrounding Yulin soldiers were all confused. Why did so many masters suddenly break in? In this situation, it is not appropriate to go up, and it is not appropriate not to go up...
The first moment everyone fought, Guan Chenzi and Wei Zi protected Xiang Lian'er and Jian Liuyun beside them. Two black shadows passed through a group of soldiers and came to Zhou Ziru. They held Zhou Ziru on the left and right, and flew to a safe place a little further away.
"Prime Minister Zhou, His Majesty's Chen Congwei is here, leave quickly! If you don't leave, you will be letting down Your Majesty!" Guan Chenzi said to Zhou Ziru.
Zhou Ziru was a little stunned. Zhou Linglong's appearance just now was too scary. For him who didn't know martial arts, he was like a ghost. This is not like the Eight Sons of Yin and Yang under him. Although they come and go without a trace, at least he knows that they will not scare him intentionally. This week Linglong will not "love the fragrance and cherish the jade"...
While Zhou Ziru was stunned, Tao Fuyi jumped out of the circle of three people and blew a whistle in the distance. Just as the whistle blew, Shan Shan and others surrounded him again and started fighting.
In the distance, a burst of chaotic footsteps came. Not only the footsteps, but also the sound of strong wind coming from the treetops, in the fields, on the official road, and even in the air...
"The Qilin Bows are here, retreat quickly!" Zhou Ziru panicked.
