After the Chu State destroyed Yong, it divided the land of Yong with the Qin State and moved the clans of the four kingdoms to the south of Huyi Mountain. Kui, Yong, Yu, and Lu were lined up from west to east, and each had their own land of more than a hundred miles, which was considered the southern part of the Chu State. barrier.
Putai is located at the foot of Huyi Mountain. It is a square hill with Huyi on the back, Jiulian on the left and Puchi in the south. It is a beautiful place and the first choice for princes to gather for alliance.
There are two forms of alliances, one is an alliance to renew the covenant, and the other is an alliance to commit blood. There is no priority in the alliance between the four countries. It is only to renew the covenant, so it is an alliance to renew the covenant.
It stands to reason that the alliance should be attended by the princes themselves as much as possible. This is a ritual of the Spring and Autumn Period. However, Yonghou has a serious illness and it is difficult to leave the city. In the past ten years, he has sent his son to go there, and it has been recognized by the other three countries.
Qing Yu Dai's alliance with the monarchs was slightly inferior, but it was also quite complicated. In front is the Double Beast Gate Flag, then the Fourth Division Flag of Wind, Rain, Thunder and Lightning, then the Five Directions Flag, and finally the Leopard Tail Banner and Five-Colored Feathers. The young master guarding the car in the middle has his command banner standing on it.
Eighteen chariots were driven forward and backward. Prince Qingyu led thirty retainers, Yuan Sima led twenty retainers, plus servants, a total of more than a hundred people, and drove towards Putai.
Wu Sheng was in the car at the moment, and riding in the same car with him was Dao Baifeng, who was also the swordsman sent by Yongguo to compete in the first level of the magic weapon.
Being able to advance from a countryman to a scholar is all due to Dao Baifeng's own efforts. This person has a high talent for cultivation and is a famous genius throughout Shangyong City. And he has not wasted his talent. He has been practicing hard for twenty years. At the peak of Qi refining, the spiritual power in the Qi sea condenses into a spiritual embryo, and after further forming into a golden elixir, it will enter the realm of divine refining.
His spiritual talent alone was not enough to make him transcend social classes. The key was that he also had a heart for the country and a long-lasting desire to serve. He acted righteously in Shangyong, assisted the imperial temple to eliminate thieves, and followed the officials to Baiyue and the wild lands. He has made great achievements many times and even saved Yuan Sima's life. Therefore, he was favored by Yuan Sima and accepted as a corporal.
In this alliance, under the strong recommendation of Yuan Sima, Prince Qingyu agreed to let him fight to compete for the share of weapon refining for Shangyong.
Dao Baifeng stood on the right side of the car, looking at the mountains and rivers passing by, without saying a word and with a solemn expression.
Wu Sheng was on the left side of the car. It was his first time traveling in a chariot, so he was a little curious. He looked at the horses pulling the chariot in front and observed the driver's method of controlling the chariot. It is indeed a magic weapon chariot. It travels fast and steadily. Although the road is bumpy and muddy, you will not feel any bumps while sitting in the car. If you rush into the battle formation, it will be really exciting.
After looking at it for a while, after the novelty wore off, Wu Sheng went to look at the three magical weapons stuck vertically in front of the car: a long sword, a long halberd, and a pair of bows and arrows. This is the top-grade magic weapon refined by Yongguo and prepared for competition.
Glancing at the two people in the car, the driver concentrated on driving. Dao Baifeng continued to gaze at the mountains and rivers. Wu Sheng felt itchy and couldn't bear it anymore. He secretly visualized it and took one bite when his heart spoke. He would never eat more. After meditating on each item for a while, I got a total of nine grains of spiritual sand. I suddenly realized that this thing cannot be "eaten" randomly. Now we are mediocre people. We must have patriotic feelings and quickly stop our hunger and thirst.
Seeing that Dao Baifeng was still frowning, Wu Sheng not only diverted his attention, but also encouraged him: "Brother Dao will definitely succeed in this battle, so why worry?"
Dao Baifeng sighed: "I have just reached the peak of Qi refining, and my cultivation is still far behind. How dare I say that I will succeed in a battle? But if I lose, how can I be willing to do so? I am no longer what I used to be, and all countries say I am mediocre. Lu Lu... those who make fun of are mediocre people."
Wu Sheng wondered: "Brother Zhao Dao said this, isn't it a sure defeat? Isn't Yuan Sima in the realm of refining gods? Why doesn't he take action?"
Dao Baifeng explained: "The competition between the Four Nations will compare the quality of the refining of magic weapons. If they go to the God Refining Realm to fight, the original intention of the competition will be lost. Therefore, the four countries have agreed to use Qi Refiners to fight. Only in this way can the evaluation be carried out." Who will take over the refining of the magic weapon?"
Wu Sheng suddenly realized: "I see...Brother Dao, why should you belittle yourself? You are also at the peak of Qi refining, why are you afraid of fighting?"
Dao Baifeng shook his head and said: "You don't know, there are three great swordsmen in the Fish Kingdom, Shusun Mo, Hu Tiema, and Yanjiu. They are all swordsmen who have been famous for many years. Below the Lian Shen, there is no one in the four countries who is better, no matter who they are. Whoever goes to fight, I will be ashamed of myself."
As he spoke, Dao Baifeng pulled out the three magical weapons on the car one by one, caressing them with his fingertips for a long time.
Wu Sheng felt a little guilty and turned to talk to the driver: "This man, what is your surname?"
The driver turned around and smiled at Wu Sheng, but said nothing and turned back to concentrate on driving.
Is it so rude? Wu Sheng shook his head secretly.
Dao Baifeng next to him suddenly said: "Don't talk to others before the alliance. This is an unlucky sign."
Wu Sheng was puzzled: "Brother Dao, what do you mean?"
Dao Baifeng explained: "If you win, you will live, if you lose, you will die. The driver dare not answer, because he avoids the last words before his death. This is the custom of the four countries. Until the alliance competition begins, no one will talk to you and me again."
Wu Sheng was stunned for a moment: "Brother Dao... is he trying to fight to the death? Brother Dao is not going to do it. He will come back and practice again after being defeated. After he has finished his practice, he will go out for revenge..."
Dao Baifeng said solemnly: "I will fight to the death. Dayong can have Dao Baifeng who died in battle, and he will never be defeated. In the alliance competition, the competition is not only for the production of the spear tribute products, but also for the If you lose the spirit of a monarch and a country, how can you have the dignity to live in heaven and earth?"
So strong? Looking at Dao Baifeng who was staring at the surrounding areas, Wu Sheng couldn't help but admire him. Looking back on my past self, I had a similar character, but after changing to a different person, I became a lot less cowardly. I feel really ashamed.
After feeling ashamed for a moment, he suddenly realized that what Dao Baifeng had just said was not just him!
He opened his mouth and asked hesitantly for confirmation: "I am an alchemist, why would I do this...?"
At this time, the convoy passed through a canyon, not far from Putai. Dao Baifeng pointed to the cliffs on both sides and said: "Every three years, two Dayong righteous men are buried here. If I lose, Sima promises, I will be buried in the mountain with the courtesy of a doctor..."
Following his instructions, Wu Sheng was immediately shocked: between the cliffs on both sides, more than a dozen hanging coffins were sandwiched in the gaps in the cliff walls, quietly accepting the wind and rain.
Dao Baifeng pointed at the hanging coffins one by one, and Wu Sheng looked at them one by one.
"...This is Meng Ai, the swordsman in the palace..."
"This is old swordsman Luo... he can be called half of my master..."
"This is Song Yi, the sledgehammer...a pair of sledgehammers, like shooting stars..."
"This is Alchemist Li Cheng..."
"This is the alchemist Huai Shangweng..."
Wu Sheng coughed dryly: "Wait! Alchemist?"
Dao Baifeng nodded: "Yes, several alchemists fought hard to win during the competition and threw themselves into the furnace."
Wu Sheng licked his dry lips: "Isn't that still a defeat?"
Dao Baifeng said regretfully: "We still lost."
When the car stopped, Prince Qingyu and Yuan Sima got out of the car and led everyone to offer sacrifices to the coffin on the cliff.
When listening to them chanting "After a hundred years old, return to daily life", Wu Sheng suddenly became frightened——
I feel so panicked!
