In the living room, several people sat down.
Zhao Huai and Princess Shinluo sat face to face, thinking about each other's intentions.
The other party was looking at him.
Is this Prince Dayan?
Younger and more handsome than imagined.
This calm temperament about him was better than many men she met.
Shinra Princess Luo Ya couldn't help but think this when she saw Zhao Huai's figure. Then she smiled gracefully and spoke in a barely qualified Central Plains dialect, saying:
"The Shinra Kingdom came here this time to seek cooperation with Dayan. I see that Dayan and Daxia in the north have been at odds with each other for a year. Neither of them can do anything about the other. But I, Shinra, feel that Dayan is the center of Zhongzhou. If we look back on the orthodoxy of the dynasty, the Shenluo Kingdom received great favor from Great Yan a hundred years ago and regarded Great Yan as its suzerain. Therefore, seeing the unkindness of Great Xia, they wanted to help Great Yan and unify the world of Zhongzhou."
Zhao Huai raised his eyebrows and asked curiously: "Oh? Shinra wants to help me, Dayan, how can I help?"
Ming people don't tell secrets, he just makes it clear.
Shinra Princess Luo Ya saw that the other party did not resist, knowing that the purpose of the trip was already half achieved, so she explained with a smile:
"Since the Northern Wolf Empire occupied the ten states in the north, Daxia's western border has been very weak. If Great Yan and Daxia go to war, Great Yan will be on the front, and we, Shinra, will be on the side to contain it, with my brave Shinra soldiers. With the help of Xia Guo, Xia Guo will definitely be defeated. When we unite our forces, how can the empress of Xia Guo resist?"
After listening to Princess Shenluo's words, Zhao Huai secretly thought that it was true.
His guess was indeed correct.
The reason why Shenluo Gu Kingdom was willing to form an alliance with Great Yan was because it was eyeing the land on the western frontier of Great Xia.
As the saying goes, if there is no benefit, you can't afford to be early.
If there were no complete benefits, the Shenluo Gu Kingdom would probably not send troops. Their plans were very broad, and they undoubtedly set their sights on Zhongzhou.
I want to use this battle to get involved in the land of Zhongzhou.
The other party said nicely that if we fight against Daxia together, we can carve up the land, but how can he guarantee that the other party will not play tricks?
If it develops into a situation where Great Yan fights head-on while Shenluo Gu Kingdom takes advantage from the side, it will be a big injustice.
This is something worth considering.
No conclusion can be made at the moment.
In his opinion, forming an alliance with Shinra is a small matter, but seizing land is a big deal.
After traveling thousands of miles and coming prepared, it should be difficult to persuade him to back out.
Thinking about it from another angle, Dayan did need help, and the other party was right about this.
Because today's Great Yan can't do anything to Daxia, and Daxia can't do anything to Dayan.
The two are in a delicate balance.
Looking at Wenxiang Bodhisattva's advanced cultivation, Zhao Huai also knew that there must be a sect in Xizhou that was comparable to the Immortal Sect in Zhongzhou.
This Shenpo Holy Sect comes from Xizhou.
It is rumored that the origin of the Raven Holy Cult also comes from this. Maybe there is any connection between the two?
It would be best if we could rely on the power of the Shenluo Gu Kingdom, and there was no need to force it if we couldn't.
"This matter is of great importance. Princess, let me consider it for a few days."
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Huai gave the answer.
"Okay, Your Highness the Crown Prince has thought carefully about it. Just give me an answer. When we come to Dayan this time, we can also appreciate the customs and customs of Zhongzhou."
Shinra Princess Luo Ya showed her snow-white teeth and smiled sweetly.
Suddenly, a servant came in from outside the living room, came to Song Zhishu's side, and said something in his ear.
Song Zhishu suddenly looked solemn and came to Zhao Huai.
Zhao Huai frowned and heard Song Zhishu's message.
"Your Highness, something happened."
"What's wrong?"
"Two pieces of bad news."
"The first thing is that a monk from a nearby sect, the leader of the Wuji Immortal Sect, the Wuji Ancestor, nicknamed the Wuji Taoist, died in a thunderstorm."
After learning the news, Zhao Huai's pupils shrank, a look of surprise appeared on his face, he immediately turned his head and asked:
"Is this serious?"
"The news is reliable. Now most of the sects know it, and the entire world of immortality is shaken!"
"Half an hour ago, the noise coming from heaven and earth was caused by the thunder tribulation."
Zhao Huai recalled the spiritual energy fluctuations he had just seen in the sky, and suddenly understood.
Sighing: "I didn't expect that the blockade caused by the severance of the immortal road would not be able to break through even the powerful ones. Will it stop here in the future?"
Although he was not familiar with Master Wuji, it did not prevent him from understanding the importance of this matter.
Headmaster Wuji is the only person in the Immortal Sect who can defeat the Demon Lord.
If he died, wouldn't the demonic people become more rampant?
You must know that the rule that the sect must not interfere with the secular world is based on the premise that the immortal sect is prosperous.
If the strength of the Immortal Sect is greatly reduced, who will listen to this rule in the future?
It's just a piece of paper that invalidates the order.
Now that the balance of the world of immortality has been broken, the demonic path has revealed its claws, and it is very likely that it will take advantage of this opportunity to start a war with the immortal sect.
This is undoubtedly a challenge to the momentum and prestige of Xianmen.
At the same time, it also dealt a heavy blow to the secular peace brought by Xianmen's guarding for hundreds of years.
As early as a year ago, the people in the Demon Sect were already aware of it. Otherwise, why would the people in the Demon Sect appear so frequently in these months?
"What about the second one?"
Zhao Huai asked.
"The spies in Daxia have received news that the major states and counties in Daxia have begun to mobilize troops, and the mobilization of food and grass is also slightly frequent. It seems that they want to start a war."
Song Zhishu said solemnly.
"Summer."
Zhao Huai took a deep breath and then slowly let it out.
He didn't go looking for trouble in Daxia, but the other party came to him on his own initiative.
Obviously, the Empress of Great Xia also realized that the more time she gave to Great Yan, the worse it would be for Great Xia.
She was trying to cut through the mess quickly.
But Dayan is not a vegetarian either.
Zhao Huai said in a deep voice: "Prepare for war, focusing on defense. After a year of development, although Dayan's national strength has recovered, it is in other fields. If it is just military, it is still slightly weak."
In one year, not many people can be born.
War has always been based on population. It is still too difficult for Dayan to take the initiative to attack a heavily armed Daxia, so it can only defend passively.
The Shinra Princess Luo Ya next to her saw Zhao Huai's expression changing again and again, and guessed something in her heart, and said:
"His Royal Highness, you might as well give a specific number of days. I will come back then. The premise is that His Highness has really thought about it. Our Shenluo Kingdom is full of sincerity. After all, we are no longer the three major dynasties ten years ago. Today, Under the rule of King Shinra, the two countries Tianluo and Tiluo have long been declining, like a powerful crossbow."
Shinra Princess Luo Ya said these words, as if she was giving her final persuasion to clarify the situation in Xizhou.
"Is it possible that King Shinra has completed the restoration and unified Xizhou?"
Zhao Huai said with a little surprise.
You know, there are many small countries in Xizhou. If you pass by a mountain, you may be in another country.
Although the strength is weak, it cannot be underestimated.
Although unification through war is simple, the corresponding contradictions are also huge. There are many countries, evil religions are rampant, and beliefs are not unified, which is extremely difficult to reconcile.
Even after conquering territory, they rebelled within a few years.
Once a rebellion occurs, a large number of countries will be destroyed, and when the kingdom is at its weakest, no one will be able to make a comeback.
Princess Shenluo shook her head slightly and responded: "That's not true, it's just that the Shenluo Kingdom has annexed Tianluo's territory and expelled the Emperor Luo from the Brahma King Mountain. The entire Xizhou has become the Shenluo Kingdom. It’s up to you, so I can tell His Highness clearly that if you cooperate with me, Shinra, you will never suffer a loss.”
After hearing this, Zhao Huai had a clearer understanding of the land of Xizhou, but his decision in his heart remained unchanged.
"Thank you for your kindness, princess. I will consider it carefully. I will give the princess an explanation within seven days. Zhishu, please take the princess to where she lives first."
Zhao Huai looked at Song Zhishu and indicated with his eyes.
"yes."
Song Zhishu accepted the order, bowed slightly, and said to Princess Luo Ya and Wenxiang Bodhisattva:
"Princess and Bodhisattva, please come with me."
Seeing Zhao Huai's indifferent look, Princess Shenluo looked at him deeply, but she had no choice but to follow Song Zhishu and leave the living room.
Zhao Huai did not stay in the living room, but came to the corridor, muttering to himself as he walked:
"Today's Daxia is completely different from what we imagined. The centipede insect is still dead but not stiff. Facing this Daxia, which has lost half of its country, is in turmoil, and the building is about to collapse, it is still able to turn the tide. It will be decided in a battle. Who is this empress? What details?"
As he thought about it, he became more and more curious about this heroine who had been hidden for a long time, the woman known as the Rakshasa who killed women.
With such an outstanding mind and momentum, it’s no wonder he became the emperor.
Speaking of which, there is a slight resemblance to Madam's temperament.
Madam is also very decisive and decisive in dealing with important matters, and does not act sloppily.
Upon closer inspection, there is actually a trace of connection.
But in other respects, it was different. The Empress of Great Xia sounded like an unscrupulous person.
Although Madam usually has a stern face, and when bargaining at the vegetable market, she talks with such a momentum that even the vegetable seller has to give in, she is still an extremely kind person at heart.
There is an essential difference between the two.
After finishing his brain-burning thinking, Zhao Huai planned to take a walk on the street.
He was in seclusion for a year and rarely left Yantang Manor.
It’s also great to go out on the street and feel the fireworks of the world, and it’s also good for spiritual practice.
In this world, in addition to the boring practice, there is also a life as plain as water, but warm and noisy.
Zhao Huai walked around the street and found that the prosperity of Nanyu Mansion was much higher than a year ago.
If there was no war, I am afraid that Nanyu Mansion could become as rich as the enemy by virtue of its land.
This is no exaggeration. Nanyu Prefecture is located in the center of well-connected commerce and trade, and is the only place that connects the inland and the East China Sea. The annual commercial tax alone can support most state capitals.
Suddenly, Zhao Huai, who had his hands behind his back, saw a trace of red smoke surrounding his eyes.
He stayed for a while, stopped and looked around.
I saw a trace of red smoke on the faces of the people in the entire street!
Red represents the bloody disaster!
Immediately afterwards, the swirling red gas gathered into a picture.
Demonic energy abounded and blood flowed like a river.
"not good."
Zhao Huai's eyes narrowed and he felt a biting coldness behind him.
Just in a moment.
A green long sword appeared in Zhao Huai's hand, and he swung the sword sideways.
This sword, as powerful as a dragon, contained unparalleled sharpness, and struck behind him.
"Zheng!"
The sword screamed, and it happened to collide with a purple feather.
The majestic demonic energy is flowing on the purple feather, which is a demonic feather.
"boom!"
A huge wave of air erupted from both sides, flying away a large number of dead branches and leaves.
Zhao Huai holds the sword in one hand, and the blade changes from vertical to horizontal.
Haoran's sword-nurturing energy was injected into the long sword.
In an instant, the white sword light flashed away.
"Uh-huh!"
The entire street was divided by the sword energy and turned into ruins, leaving a deep hole in the ground.
"As expected of Prince Dayan, he has only just reached the foundation level, and he has already understood the sword intention of the third level of swordsmanship. This talent is considered to be top-notch among all the great immortal sects and demonic sects."
A man in a black military robe, smiling slightly, was standing on the railing of an inn, with a purple feathered fan gently swaying in his hand.
"People from the Demon Sect."
Zhao Huai felt the man's presence in his consciousness, narrowed his eyes and made a judgment.
The magic the opponent just used was definitely demonic.
It is a real magic cultivator.
"However, no matter how strong the sword is, it is only a foundation-building realm. In the eyes of a strong Jindan player, it is still not enough." The man in black martial robe was playful.
"You can try it."
Zhao Huai said coldly with a cold look on his face.
Ji Sui's momentum rose rapidly, and the sword intent on his body was so strong that it condensed into water.
The result of years of practicing mental strength day and night and cultivating the sword turned into sword energy flowing on Zhao Huai's body, like water droplets falling on a lotus leaf, splashing out and integrating into the meridians.
All energy and spirit have reached their peak.
It's like the reincarnation of the sword fairy.
"Good momentum, let me know what the level of Prince Dayan is like."
The moment he finished speaking, the man in military robe disappeared from sight.
When he reappeared, he jumped high, floated in the air, and waved his hand.
Hundreds of streams of light separated from the purple feather fan and shot towards Zhao Huai.
Zhao Huai was not afraid at all when facing this golden elixir demon cultivator, but was eager to give it a try.
After a year of retreat, now it’s time to test the results of my practice.
He stepped on the ground, and his whole body was suspended in the air, ignoring the many bright lights in front of him.
He climbed to the sky step by step, raised his long sword, and struck out with a green sword sword.
The stream of light hit him, causing ripples on his body, but he was unscathed.
"Um?"
"Sword Qi is solidified. Isn't this a method of the Golden Core Realm?"
The man in military robe shrank his eyes, obviously shocked by Zhao Huai's sword.
Different realms have different uses of sword energy.
After reaching the golden elixir realm, sword cultivators can use the power of the golden elixir to solidify the sword energy to protect the body.
But Zhao Huai in front of him had achieved this step in advance.
The man in military robes had no intention of getting close to Zhao Huai.
Swordsmanship within ten feet has a huge advantage in close quarters.
He had no choice but to use his body skills to distance himself, and at the same time, he did not give Zhao Huai the chance to attack him. He injected demonic energy into the treasure fan and waved it again.
A purple-black astral wind suddenly blew up, blocking Zhao Huai's eyes and his spiritual consciousness.
Zhao Huai was not in a hurry, and simply refused to look if he couldn't see it, so he closed his eyes and turned into a white rainbow, which surged out and chased the man in martial robes.
The two figures were entangled in the sky, and rumbling sounds could be heard from time to time.
It attracted the attention of the people in Nanyu Mansion, and many people raised their heads to watch.
A young man in white clothes could faintly be seen wielding a sword in his hand, and a strong light shone in the air.
in the air.
Zhao Huai clenched his sword tightly and looked at the figure opposite, his heart moving slightly.
It seems that it is still too difficult for me now to easily kill a strong Jindan without using the destiny phenomenon or any tricks, so I can only defeat him.
Looking back at the demon cultivator, the expression on his face had changed from the comfortable one at the beginning to one of deep fear, and he thought to himself:
This child must not be kept.
To be able to face the enemy's golden elixir in a state of perfect foundation building, one's qualifications are by no means as simple as inheritance.
He is in the fourth-level Golden Core Realm and has reached the middle stage of cultivation. He is a strong person in the Golden Core Realm and is definitely not weak.
After receiving the order from the Demon Sect, he secretly lurked in Nanyu Mansion, but he didn't expect that Prince Dayan's strength had reached such an extent.
He looked at Zhao Huai, forced a smile, and said sarcastically:
"Do you think I'm here alone this time? The leader of the Wuji Immortal Sect has fallen, your Immortal Sect has declined, and my Demon Sect has been suppressed for a hundred years. It's time for Yi to change things."
Zhao Huai was indifferent to these words. He was not from the Immortal Sect, so he said calmly:
"If you can't beat me, can you only say harsh words?"
"you"
The man in military robes choked for words.
"Don't be too happy too early."
But before he finished speaking, Bai Yi in front of him had already spit out four words.
"Jianyi."
"Watch the sun."
The next moment, the red sun rose from the sky, and Haoran's sword energy turned into a long river, rolling in.
At this time, the martial-robed man's pupils suddenly shrank.
