Yunzhou is located on the border of the Eastern Tang Dynasty. In the southeast, it inevitably borders the Nanman. The unique geographical location determines that this place will not be peaceful!
Fortunately, Yunzhou is a big state after all. Although the southern barbarians have repeatedly invaded, they cannot drive straight into it.
The local people are strong and strong, and the forces in the world are complex. Those who can gain a foothold here are not ordinary people.
Tang State's influence here is relatively weak, and most conflicts between Jianghu people are resolved by themselves. As long as they do not harass the common people or endanger the interests of dignitaries, the government will ignore them.
This led to frequent bloody conflicts between Jianghu guests, and it was not uncommon for them to directly draw swords at each other at the first sight of disagreement. Sometimes there is no need for words, just a look can cause trouble.
And it is precisely because of the semi-tacit attitude of the government that Yunzhou has a large number of people from all walks of life, including people from all walks of life.
On this day, life in Yunzhou was as peaceful as ever. Of course, this tranquility was only relative. If it were placed elsewhere, such as Chang'an, the state of Yunzhou would be almost like turmoil, but here it is the norm, which is determined by the different public sentiments in different places.
People living in Yunzhou are used to this state and don't take it seriously.
Human beings are extremely adaptable to the surrounding environment. Whether it is a bitter cold land or a desolate desert, there are human footprints, which is something that other creatures do not have. And perhaps, this is the reason why humans can rule most of the Yuan Realm!
However, today is different. For the people of Yunzhou who are used to big winds and waves, what is about to happen may be a shocking scene that they will never forget in their lifetime!
The Xuantian Peak rises from the ground, and with the incredible ability of the ancestor of the Xuantian Sect, it sweeps across most of the territory of the Tang Kingdom.
This kind of thing is beyond the scope of human power. Even if the sect leader Wang Xuanli took action, I am afraid it would be difficult to lift Xuantian Peak, but the ancestor actually did it!
In fact, the ancestor of the Xuantian Sect did not do it by brute force. After all, moving mountains and filling seas is a magical method. If he can do it, he will truly ascend from the world of mortals and become an immortal!
Xuantian Peak is the home base of Xuantian Sect. After years of continuous operation, many formations have been engraved on the mountain peak. The ancestors mostly poured their vitality into the formations to achieve such a transfer. Mountain feat!
What was originally a bright day with clear skies was suddenly covered by shadows, and the sky suddenly darkened and lost its light.
"What's going on? It was fine just now, why did it suddenly get dark?" Everyone was puzzled.
At this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed: "Look at the sky, what is that?"
Everyone looked carefully and soon discovered something unusual. The sky suddenly darkened not because of the weather, but because something huge flew over their heads.
Although Xuantian Peak is majestic, it cannot cover the entire state. There are still many people who can see its true appearance, and they are shocked at the moment!
"That seems to be...a mountain!" Someone exclaimed with some uncertainty.
"Oh my god, I actually saw a mountain flying in the sky! No, no, no, it must be because I haven't woken up yet!" Some people began to doubt their mental state, thinking that it was a dream or hallucination.
After all, the sight in front of me is incredible!
The vendor pushing the cart unconsciously let go of his hands, and the wheels slid forward, knocking over the fruit stalls on the street. All kinds of fruits were scattered on the ground, trampled by the rioting horses and pedestrians.
In the teahouse, the waiter's hand holding the kettle was frozen in place. The hot water in the pot continued to pour out until the tea cup in the guest's hand overflowed, and then he jerked his fingers back in pain.
The companion on the side did not notice this, and looked up at the sky in a daze, with the chopsticks holding noodles inserted into his nostrils.
The chaos continued, and everyone who witnessed this scene was sincerely shocked! Such a wonderful sight is no less than someone flying up during the day!
While everyone was shocked by the sight before them, they were also curiously guessing where this giant mountain was going. If it accidentally fell and hit them on the head, it would be great fun.
However, the thing in this world is to be afraid of what will come. When Xuantian Peak moved to a certain place in the sky, it suddenly stopped, and then fell straight down.
"Boom!"
A deafening sound sounded, followed by violent vibrations and smoke and dust all over the sky. Xuantian Peak finally landed!
The place where it fell was a quite prosperous city in Yunzhou. It destroyed all the areas in the city, countless buildings were reduced to ashes, and the bones of hundreds of thousands of people were directly buried under the mountain.
The officials who were the commanders of the Yunzhou capital were all buried together with the yamen where they were located, and the entire main city fell into pieces in an instant.
People who witnessed all this felt extremely horrified in their hearts. Their lives were like real ants at this moment, and could be wiped out at any time.
After the dust settled, a voice came from the towering giant peak that reached into the sky, like the whisper of a god: "After today, Yunzhou will be the territory of our Xuantian Sect, but those who resist will end up like this. !”
When the voice fell, everyone was horrified. This voice seemed to contain some unimaginable power. It spread throughout Yunzhou in an instant, as if it echoed in everyone's ears, clearly audible.
"Xuan Tian Sect? Is it the Xuantian Sect known as the 'leader of the Tao Sect'?"
"Besides them, who else is there? But what I didn't expect is that Xuantian Sect has such methods that are comparable to gods. After today, Xuantian Sect will probably rebel!"
"A few years ago, the men in white from the Xuantian Sect attacked Chang'an City. Now it seems that they can't stand it any longer!"
"Hmph, I knew these sanctimonious bull-noses were not good things. Sure enough, now their true colors have been revealed, right?"
"Hush, be quiet! What if the white-clothed men of Xuantian Sect hear your nonsense? If you want to die and stay away, don't bring me down!"
"Oh, it's a pity that those people were just wiped out like ashes, not even a body was left behind."
"This is fate! It's better to leave here quickly! The so-called 'nation is about to perish' and the world is in chaos. Now the Tang Dynasty is in constant trouble and foreign troubles. If the Xuantian Sect comes again, it will make things worse!"
"In today's world, big fists are the truth, and everything else is nonsense!"
"..."
There are many people in the world of Yunzhou, and there are even some masters among them. Everyone is talking about it, and I just feel that the situation in Yunzhou is about to change!
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Outside Chang'an City, Xuantian Peak rose directly from the ground and flew away. This scene shocked everyone!
The white-clothed men who originally besieged the city also seized the opportunity and quickly retreated like the tide. Most of the white-clothed men had shock and confusion in their eyes. It was obvious that they did not expect that things would develop to this extent.
However, there was obviously some agreement beforehand, so after the accident happened, the white-clothed people quickly retreated under the leadership of the sect elders, not willing to fight!
The Tang army did not continue the pursuit. In fact, these troops mobilized from nearby suffered heavy casualties in the head-on battle with the Xuantian Sect's white-clothed men. Even with Xue Potian's "Iron Buddha" here, it is still difficult to reverse the decline.
In such a large-scale battle, no matter how powerful the "Iron Buddha" is, the role it can play is limited.
Moreover, since they were defending the city, it was difficult to take advantage of the heavy armored cavalry. In addition, Xue Potian had to use a lot of troops to break the formation, and their combat power was further weakened.
The white-clothed men of Xuantian Sect showed amazing combat power in this battle, and the Tang army was almost suppressed.
Only a few soldiers drawn from nearby states have experienced truly large-scale wars. They are not as good as border soldiers, and their combat effectiveness is limited.
The city was suppressed by Wang Xuanli alone. If the clone of the Academy Dean hadn't arrived at the last moment, Chang'an City might have been captured by the Xuantian Sect. By then, the Tang State would be really over!
There was a lot of mess to clean up after the war, and these things naturally fell on Tang Emperor Li Junlin and a group of ministers.
In this battle, most of Chang'an City was destroyed, and more importantly, 20% of the population was killed by Wang Xuanli. The subsequent impact of this incident was considerable, and the situation was in turmoil and it was even more necessary for someone to step in to stabilize it.
This was already the second time that the white-clothed men of the Xuantian Sect attacked Chang'an City, but in the end the opponent was allowed to leave safely, which made some of them lose confidence in the imperial court!
Of course, these things were mainly a headache for the Emperor of Tang and the princes in the court. Those who can climb to high positions in the court have more or less skills. Although these things are difficult, they are not difficult for them.
While order was gradually restored, Tang Emperor Li Junlin was also settling accounts after the fall. Some officials who colluded with the Xuantian Sect were directly uprooted and their relatives were razed. He was merciless in this regard, fully demonstrating the murderousness and ruthlessness of an emperor!
The other officials and relatives who adopted a wait-and-see attitude were also warned and suppressed by Li Junlin. These people usually enjoyed all kinds of resources that ordinary people could not imagine, but they did not take any responsibility when Chang'an was in crisis. How could the Emperor of Tang not be angry!
These people usually just stay in camp, but in times of crisis, they still consider the gains and losses of their own interests. At that time, because of the threat from the Xuantian Sect, Li Junlin could not take care of them. Now that I have my hands free, I naturally have to do some sorting!
After Xuantianzong Baiyi withdrew, Tang Emperor Li Junlin sent spies to track them, and initially found out that their route of action was heading south, which was the same direction that Xuantian Peak escaped.
Li Junlin's brows were filled with lingering worries. Today's Tang Dynasty is like a shabby house with drafts from all sides. The country's destiny has been lost and it is gradually declining!
He considered himself to be a wise king, but now that the Tang Dynasty had reached this point, he was filled with frustration and lamentation.
Now the Tang State has reached its most difficult moment, surrounded by powerful enemies and unable to stand alone. The academy is naturally the key support to strive for, but other forces should not be underestimated.
Li Junlin couldn't help but think of the young figure who attacked Wang Xuanli alone with one sword. Perhaps, he could play some unexpected role!
