"Beimang Imperial Master? Gong Yangshen is the number one person in Taoism!"
Under the Ancient God Tower, killing sounds were everywhere, iron hooves roared, billowing torrents of steel came from all directions, and the earth shook.
A gentle and deep man's voice, light but not dissipated, passed through the roaring sea of iron hoofs and killing shouts, echoing in everyone's ears, like a spring breeze, with a strange magical power that inspired people's hearts.
Jiang Li's figure fell to the ground, and he transformed into a strong young man in his late twenties, with high eyebrows and big eyes.
He was dressed in lavender attire, with sword-level weapons tied to his back, and his swords were crossed with each other.
Gongyang Shen's voice echoed in his ears. Jiang Li stepped back and looked back. He saw tens of thousands of brave cavalry in scale armor surrounding an ancient mottled bronze chariot charging out fiercely from the Beimang camp.
On the chariot, a thin man wearing a wide Beimang robe and a high crown stood standing with a guqin in his arms.
He is in his thirties, with a fair face and no beard, and ankle-length black hair that hangs down smoothly like a ribbon, draped casually behind his back, tied only by a thin green rope, swaying in the breeze, free and easy.
It's like an ancient scribe who walked out of an ancient painting and wandered around.
Around him, there were many figures that made Jiang Li feel afraid, but they all respected this person.
One of them was Tuoba Canghai, the reincarnated demon king who had met Jiang Li several times. He was riding a gray-white giant wolf that was taller than a war horse, following closely beside the bronze chariot.
The giant wolf exuded powerful spiritual thoughts and fluctuations of faith, which also gave Jiang Li a sense of familiarity. It seemed to be the Beimang god, Canglang Shenjun, who appeared in the central lone peak that day and fought against Jinghuang and Jiang Shirong.
"Gongyang Shen is the number one Taoist in Beimang. His status in Beimang is like that of Jiang Shirong in Dazhou. Even if you look around the nine states, there are not many people who can match him in Taoist attainments. I wonder who will fight against him and Jiang Shirong. More powerful!"
Jiang Li only glanced at it, then swept towards the northwest without looking back.
Before entering the tower, he had already anticipated it.
After the ancient divine tower is closed, Mang Khan will never watch indifferently as the Zhou army leaves safely. A big war will inevitably break out between the two sides.
He could think of it, and Emperor Jing and the ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty could also think of it, and they would definitely prepare in advance to take precautions.
"Gongyang Shen, do you still remember the battle at Hannan Lake eighteen years ago?"
Sure enough, just as Beimang's army was charging from all directions, from a farther direction, the killing blood was steaming like boiling water.
The flags of the Great Zhou Dynasty were raised in the three directions of east, south and west.
The dust was agitated and flying, thunder roared, and dozens of elite Zhou cavalry came with murderous intent.
In the distance, the energy smoke shot straight into the sky, and a demon-like figure wearing a lion's head and heavy armor rose from the ground, spreading its wings like a roc, and rushed towards the bronze chariot.
"Liu Honglie, you, a mere mid-level Martial Saint, dare to challenge the Imperial Master. You must first withstand my heavy hammer!"
Next to the bronze chariot, a two-meter-tall Beimang warrior shouted loudly, roaring like an ancient beast, holding a giant hammer bigger than him, and jumped in the air, blocking Liu Honglie's way.
Tens of thousands of troops also rushed out of the Da Zhou military camp. Jiang Shirong stepped forward with a fist as sharp as a mountain. With just one punch, he knocked Beimang's giant hammer warrior hundreds of meters away.
"Marquis Zhenwu, long time no see, my martial arts realm is getting deeper and deeper, and I am only half a step away from becoming a human immortal!"
On the chariot, Gong Yangshen smoothed the guqin, lightly swept the strings, and a half-moon divine blade flew out and slashed at Jiang Shirong.
Along the way, countless Zhou sergeants, including men and horses, were thrown away by the waves caused by the moon blade and fell in all directions.
"Gongyang Shen, you have been in seclusion for ten years and have not cared about worldly affairs. Now that you show up, just stay!"
The black short spear flew up and turned into a horn armor and draped it on Jiang Shirong's body. He stretched out his hand to grab the incoming divine blade, crushed it violently, shook the void, and crashed into the bronze chariot like a meteor.
The armies of Da Zhou and Bei Mang also collided together, and in an instant, the wilderness that had been peaceful for a long time turned into a millstone of flesh and blood again.
The sound of slashing swords sounded like a torrential rain, but it was quickly drowned out by the killing cries, and the blood filled the air everywhere.
"The countries in the Western Regions are waiting and watching, do they want to benefit from it?"
Jiang Li passed between the oncoming Beimang and Dazhou armies and stayed away from the battlefield.
This time the sacred tower was opened, he was ordered to guard the northwest, and there was no reason to appear here.
But in front of his sight, there were tens of thousands of foreign cavalry teams from the Western Regions in different clothes gathered together. They stared closely at the fighting situation between Zhou and Mang's armies. Their horses sat down and stamped their hooves restlessly, eager to try.
Jiang Li glanced at these Western Region cavalry and only paid a little more attention to some of the figures wearing large cloaks.
To the west of ancient Liangzhou, there were two states: Han and Shang.
Hanzhou is at the top, and Shangzhou is at the bottom. The territory is vast, with nearly a hundred countries and tribes, large and small, with different customs and customs, but they are all referred to as the countries of the Western Regions by the people of the Zhou Dynasty.
These countries and tribes continued to conquer each other, and the feuds accumulated and could not be resolved. However, when facing the Zhou Dynasty, they would put aside all disputes and hatred and share the same hatred.
Every time Emperor Jing sent troops to attack several countries in the Western Regions bordering the Great Zhou Dynasty, it would trigger collective counterattacks from tribes in other countries in the Western Regions.
Dozens of armies from different countries and tribes traveled thousands of miles through the territories of several countries and arrived at the border of the Zhou Dynasty to participate in the battle.
Along the way, he did not interfere with the people of other countries until the war was over and he returned to his homeland.
The reason for this situation is not that the countries in the Western Regions are sincerely united and the overall situation is the most important thing, but it is related to the rule of the three religions in the Western Regions.
The divine power of Han and Shang states is supreme and above all else.
The kings and leaders of the countries and tribes in the Western Regions must be recognized by the three religions before they ascend the throne. Otherwise, they will be regarded as heretics and will attract crusade and plunder from the countries and tribes to which the Holy See belongs.
At the same time, the three religions did not live in harmony. They competed endlessly for believers and missionary sites for thousands of years.
Passing by the cavalry from the Western Regions, Jiang Li walked straight forward, neither urgent nor slow. From time to time, there were figures chasing and overtaking him, running into the distance. They were all strong men from the Nine Provinces who had returned from the Ancient God Tower.
Although they come from different forces, they are wary of each other and stay as far away as possible, which is considered peaceful.
"Your Excellency, please stay!"
After running for two days and one night, Jiang Li had just entered Li Province when a cavalry team came galloping from a distance behind him. A tall man with a height of nine feet saw Jiang Li from a distance and suddenly shouted loudly.
"Who are you calling me?"
Jiang Li stopped and looked back, and saw that although this cavalry team was small in number, with only sixteen riders, every figure showed strong momentum.
The lowest realm is also the realm of Yiwu and Shenmang.
The leader is a junior martial saint who condenses the spirit of fist.
Most of them are wearing black armor and bronze ghost faces, and their true faces and identities cannot be seen.
"This is the first time I have gone deep into the northwest of the wilderness. I saw you heading west with a clear goal. You seem to know the wilderness very well, so I came here to ask for directions!"
The big man from the Iron Tower cupped his hand from afar. His voice was dull and loud, like thunder, but his behavior was calm, elegant, and respectful.
"I wonder where you want to go?" Jiang Li returned the greeting.
"To be honest with you, we have heard about the reputation of the military commander of Dazhou Town for a long time. We heard that his Anmang Protectorate is recruiting troops and expanding its army, so we want to join him!"
The big man from the Iron Tower rushed to Jiang Li one step ahead and said respectfully.
"Surfing into the army and An Mang!"
Jiang Li's eyes flashed, a little surprised.
Anmang City was first built with little knowledge. Since he was named the Governor of Anmang Protectorate, he has issued notices to recruit common people, craftsmen, soldiers, and generals from all over the country.
As his deeds continued to spread, his reputation became more and more prosperous, and he was gradually known by the army and people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. In addition, Mo Yunliang recruited heavily in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Since a month ago, people have gradually come here because of their reputation. After Shangguan Qingyan's strict screening, they were included in the inspection scope of Anmang City.
However, in addition to craftsmen and civilians, those who came to seek refuge there were also warriors and Taoists, but most of them were of a low level, the highest being no more than giants and day travellers, and they were already old and had almost no potential.
In this world, sects, aristocratic families, and dynasties monopolize everything. Masters of ten thousand men, gods, and above are all from major powers. They have long been relied on and will not betray easily.
Only civilians, warriors and Taoists from declining small forces could come to seek refuge.
But the team in front of Jiang Li included many masters from the Eighth and Ninth Realms, and even Martial Saints.
With such strength, one could already establish a large force or even a powerful sect on their own.
Do they want to join An Mang?
If you say there is no other purpose, who can believe it?
When Jiang Li thought about this, he remained calm and pretended to be surprised: "How many of you are going to Anmang City to join the Zhenjun Marquis? This is a coincidence. I have just been promoted to the Yiwu Realm from the Ancient God Pagoda, and I also plan to go Those who surrendered to the army in Anmang City."
"You want to go to Anmang too?" The iron tower man was also startled.
"Of course I want to go to Anmang. The Zhenjun Hou is still young and has unlimited possibilities in the future. However, his background is shallow and there are no masters around him. If I go now, I will definitely be taken seriously. In the future, I can also be promoted to an official position and shine on my family. , build a family!”
Jiang Li nodded and said, his eyes sweeping over the iron tower man and the people behind him, his brows slightly unnoticeable frowning, as if he was a little unhappy and afraid, "On the contrary, the strength of several of them is much higher than mine. They should come from big sects and aristocratic families. Why are you going to Anmang City too?"
"The troubled times are about to begin, Kyushu will soon fall into turmoil, and another great era is coming. We are indeed from a wealthy family. We went to Anmang City to see if Zhenjunhou has the potential and qualifications of a generation of Ming Lords!"
Behind the big man in the iron tower, a man of medium height raised his hands and said: "My name is Zhao Chengyan, and I come from a medieval family. This is my junior brother Kunwu, and behind me are all my retainers!"
"Trouble is coming?"
Jiang Li showed a puzzled look: "Although the conquests continue in Kyushu, we are gradually prospering on the Great Sunday. This time we have taken the lead in the Northern Expedition, and the Zhenjunhou has already secured the northwest territory.
In the future, with the annexation of Beimang, the Great Zhou Dynasty will occupy half of the Nine Provinces. Now that Emperor Jing has already become a saint, the peace of the Great Zhou Dynasty can be guaranteed for two to three hundred years. Don't be alarmist when talking about the troubled times! "
"Troubled times are not a warning. This involves some deductions and predictions from the medieval era. Since you are traveling with us, why not talk as we go!"
Zhao Chengyan waved his hand gently, and a warrior behind him led a large, unoccupied horse.
"Thank you, Brother Zhao!"
Jiang Li didn't refuse, got on his horse and integrated into the cavalry.
"Your Excellency has already entered the realm of spiritual martial arts before reaching thirty years of age. You will definitely advance to the level of Grandmaster within a few years. You are also a hero. Your potential is limitless, and you are qualified to know something about it!"
Zhao Chengyan rode his horse and said slowly: "The theory of troubled times has existed since the end of the Middle Ages. The rise and fall of the tide, the rise and fall of the wind, the replacement of the sun and the moon, and the cycle of the four seasons are all natural laws and the rules of the Dao. The world of Kyushu, the rules of the Dao The same is true for suppression and Yuanqi tide.
In the early years of the Middle Ages, hundreds of schools of thought arose, with countless strong men and martial sages and ghosts and immortals everywhere. This was not because the ancients were smarter than today, but because of the laws of the tides of Heaven and Qi.
As early as the end of ancient times, the last small reincarnation of the Heavenly Dao ended, and a new reincarnation began. The great world rose, and the suppression of the Heavenly Dao realm weakened day by day. The great tide of Yuan Qi grew from weak to strong, and reached its peak in the middle of the Middle Ages. Hundreds of schools of thought sang together, and countless powerful ones were born. inherited.
Since then, the rules of heaven have continued to operate, from prosperity to decline, and reached a low point in the early years of the present and ancient times. This has made it possible for more than a thousand years in the past and present to see no human immortals and no ghosts and immortals of the Four Tribulations in Kyushu.
Until the Divine Tower appears and a new great age comes, Kyushu will enter a new great reincarnation of heaven. This time it is not the pinnacle of the small reincarnation in the medieval era, but the great reincarnation that returns to the ancient era, until the peak moment! "
"Return to the ancient times!"
Jiang Li was shocked. Although he had some guesses about the truth of the Nine Provinces world, after the arrival of the divine tower, he also noticed that the influence of the world's heavenly law on the suppression of the realm began to lessen.
But it is unimaginable that this change will return Kyushu to the environment of the ancient times.
"But even if the Great Age really comes, the strength of the major dynasties, countries, and even sects and aristocratic families in Kyushu will all increase at the same time. The strong will always be strong. How can there be such a thing as troubled times?" Jiang Li was puzzled.
"Kyushu is not just the Kyushu of modern times, but also the Kyushu of ancient times, ancient times, and the Middle Ages. In the past, the suppression of Heavenly Dao has become increasingly intensified. Many families and forces with ancient inheritance have already known about it in advance, and have chosen to retire. They have used various means to continue their vitality and wait for a new round. The great world is coming!"
Zhao Chengyan said: "The appearance of the ancient divine tower this time has already alarmed some ancient inheritances. I have met them many times in the world of the divine tower. Although some of them have just been exhumed and their strength has not yet fully recovered, they have not yet fully recovered. The strength of the means is definitely not something people of today and ancient times can fathom!”
"The corpse was disposed soon?"
Jiang Li's eyes narrowed and he realized that when Zhao Chengyan described those ancient inheritances that had retired, he did not use cultivation, but reincarnation.
Could it be...
"You guessed it right. Many of them are people from the medieval or even ancient times. The rules of heaven are suppressed. If the realm of living creatures exceeds the upper limit of the rules, it will inevitably attract punishment from heaven. Thunder disasters will continue, and the five declines of heaven and humans will come. Even if you retreat into the secret realm, it will be difficult to escape the detection of heaven!"
Zhao Chengyan nodded and said: "In addition to some mysterious inheritance, I have the means to block the detection of heaven, and I can use limited sacrifices in exchange for the shield of heaven, suppress myself, and spend a long time.
It will be much more difficult for others to stay alive.
Some people with strong will and great ambitions will seal their soul consciousness and reincarnate in the mortal world until the great age is approaching and their memories are revived. If they can withstand the memory impact of countless reincarnations, they can make further spiritual progress. Reaching heights that its predecessors could not reach.
In order to survive, some people will choose to retreat into secret realms and continue to reincarnate. Once the realm returns to the upper limit of the rules, they will immediately give up their bodies and disintegrate again, and the cycle will continue. However, doing so will gradually deplete the source of their souls. The potential is gradually lost, and the most that can be restored is the limit of the ghost and fairy realm in the previous life. If you want to go further, it is impossible.
In addition, there are many other methods, even I don't know much about them. "
"So, in addition to some inheritances that have the means to block the way of heaven and allow human immortals who practice martial arts to suppress themselves, more powerful human immortals can only abandon martial arts and turn to Taoism if they want to preserve themselves?"
Jiang Li thought of something and said curiously: "In other words, for a long time in the future, most of the ancient figures who will appear in the world will appear as ghosts and immortals. It will not be until the realm of heaven is raised to the point where human immortals can appear. Will a strong martial artist be born?"
"Yes, but many of these ancient figures in the world will choose to practice martial arts again, and they will be transferred to a family with human-immortal blood and re-enter the martial arts!"
Zhao Chengyan smiled and said: "With the arrival of the Divine Tower, it won't take long for many families with ancient heritage and human-immortal bloodlines to give birth to the most amazing and proud sons one after another. The next few decades will be an era where geniuses emerge in large numbers. !”
He looked at Jiang Li and joked: "If you are not married yet, you can go to those ancient aristocratic families and become a son-in-law, and give birth to more children. Maybe there will be reincarnated souls of ancient figures among them. By then, the father will be more valuable than the son. , is also a good choice.”
"It's a pity that I'm already engaged, so I'm afraid I won't be able to get married!"
When Jiang Li heard this, he smiled and said, "But I still don't quite understand. Even if strong men emerge in large numbers and fights continue in the future, what does it have to do with the dynasty ruling the world? The two may not be able to coexist peacefully!"
"Warriors temper their bodies and Taoists cultivate their souls. In the future, they will compete for blessed land for cultivation and treasures of heaven and earth. They really have little to do with ordinary people, but the blessings and luck in the world of Jiuzhou are limited after all.
If you want to seek to transcend the limits of human immortals and ghost immortals, crush the void, and become a Yang God, you must fight for the luck of the Nine Provinces. Only with the addition of luck can you do it! "
Zhao Chengyan seemed to have not talked to outsiders for a long time, sighing and sighing: "But when you reach that state, if you want to go further, cross the sea of suffering, and reach the other shore, the body and spirit are no longer important.
Only with merit as the bones, faith as the boat, and luck as the oar can we cross and reach the other shore. All of this requires hundreds of millions of creatures in Kyushu as the foundation and nourishment. Only by becoming the emperor of Kyushu through the ages can we be qualified to aspire! "
"So this is the truth of the world of Kyushu. The ancient relics have used various methods to survive to this day, religions have spread their faith to conquer the believers, and the monarchs of various countries have conquered the world. It is all for the luck of Kyushu and unparalleled merits, and the admiration of hundreds of millions of people!"
Jiang Li nodded slowly. The fog that had been plaguing his heart had only been unveiled at this moment.
He traveled through time and commanded the Thirty-six Divine Powers of Tiangang. He had the upper hand, so naturally he wanted to try the elusive but supreme realm of the other side.
"Thank you, Brother Zhao, for pointing everything out!"
Jiang Li handed over his hand and expressed his sincere thanks.
No matter what purpose Zhao Chengyan and Kun Wu had in going to Anmang City, Jiang Li would accept this kindness.
Knowing the truth about the world one step ahead of time has a great influence on his future layout and planning.
Only when the goal is clear can the journey be smooth.
"The great age is coming, and troubled times are coming. At the soonest half a year, or at most a few years, all the truth will be revealed to all living beings in Kyushu. This is no longer a secret worth concealing!"
Zhao Chengyan smiled gently: "Ordinary people like us don't have the background or qualifications to be kings in troubled times. If we know the truth one step ahead, we can make more plans and arrangements, stay away from danger, and live a more comfortable life!"
"Troubled times!"
Jiang Li looked at the vast world ahead. Late autumn has arrived, and the vegetation has begun to wither and turn yellow. Both the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the wild people of the north will face the intrusion and torture of the severe winter.
The world is like a sea of suffering, and for the people living at the bottom of Kyushu, it is actually hell.
Heaven and earth do not speak of benevolence, do not strive for benevolence, nourish all things, do not ask for anything in return, and treat all living beings equally.
However, there are always levels of hierarchy in the world, with clear distinctions.
Those who are powerful, in order to pursue their own selfish desires, in the name of being a great man and worthy of the world, in their hearts they regard all the people as pigs and dogs.
Troubled times are about to arise, and it seems that many hidden forces have appeared in the world, attacking each other, fighting endlessly, fighting for their lives, and proving the truth with their own bodies.
But it is only the common people who are really suffering.
Jiang Li is not a saint. He may not have the great long-cherished wish to establish a destiny for the people and the heaven and earth, nor does he have the state of virtue to match the heaven and earth, and the way of heaven to be clear.
But he will not plunge all the people into fire and water just for his own selfish interests.
He strives for luck, accumulates merit, and collects faith, and will never sacrifice the common people.
He wants to make his own way.
Use your strength to win the recognition of the nine states of heaven and earth, instead of launching a large-scale military conquest to destroy the world of nine states, leaving everything devastated and all life in ruins.
The military disputes in the Kyushu world will be resolved and suppressed one by one by his hands.
To unify the nine states, he started from Li Province and accumulated the layout step by step until his strength shocked the world and all the heroes bowed down!
In this great world, he also wants to compete.
"The Zhenjun Hou is already in charge of an army at a young age. I heard that Anmang City is developing very fast. This is both a good thing and a bad thing!"
Zhao Chengyan didn't know what Jiang Li was thinking, he just felt that the young man in front of him gave him a very kind feeling, so he couldn't help but say a few more words: "Emperor Jing is also a generation figure, with strong methods, and will never allow Anmang City to continue to grow and develop. .
Once the Zhenjun Hou's strength exceeds his control, he will definitely find ways to weaken and exploit him, or even transfer him out of the province. If you seek refuge in Anmang City, you must be prepared in advance. "
He raised his head and looked northwest, with a look of anticipation in his eyes.
What kind of person will Chan'er's son be?
If this nephew really has the qualifications to be a great leader, how should he choose between the prince and Jiang Li.
The Qin people have been accumulating strength for ninety years, and they only have this chance.
If the prince is really unable to lead the Qin clan to rise in troubled times, will Jiang Li be an option?
At such a young age, he was granted the title of Marquis due to his meritorious service. Such a person would not easily submit to the prince's command.
But no matter what, the position of Li Province is too important and must be controlled by the Qin people.
Zhao Chengyan's eyes flickered, and countless thoughts surged through his heart.
"Second uncle, you are finally here!"
In the wilderness ahead, nine figures galloped over on horseback, led by a handsome young man with an anxious look on his face, shouting excitedly, and whipped the horse's buttocks hard with the whip in his hand, causing the skin to rip open and blood to splash.
The big horse roared in pain, sped up, and rushed towards Zhao Chengyan and his party.
Ying Mu looked at his second uncle who had come from the South China Sea. He calmed down and said anxiously: "Uncle Meng and the five masters of the Qin clan visited Anmang City at night. They were all trapped. Their lives and deaths are unknown. Please think about it, second uncle." Find a way to rescue!"
(End of chapter)
