There were many beauties in the palace but Zong Shou wasn't in the mood to enjoy them. These barbarian race girls were mostly cute and innocent. However, since Zong Shou had enjoyed the top delicacies in the world, his appetite was spoiled. How would he be interested in these girls?
Most of the time, he sat alone and comprehended the sword technique.
That day when he comprehended Xi Zi's Dao, Zong Shou felt that his sword technique had improved by a lot.
Naturally, he couldn't comprehend Xi Zi's Creation True Technique just like that. However, that day when he controlled the sword formation. He had some understanding of the restrictions and talismans within.
He could merge them into his sword technique and gain some benefits.
"What a waste, I have comprehended too little. However, although this technique isn't necessary for me. To my Brother Ao, it is really useful. "
His spiritual energy transformed, and in an instant, a high-grade Earth grade message talisman turned into a wild crane that flew out of the Jiuchi Palace.
His comprehension of the Creation True Technique could only be carried by this top talisman paper.
Actually, it wasn't of much use. However, Xi Zi's Dao was born from the Human Path. This would definitely surprise Ao Kun.
After sending out the talisman, Zong Shou stopped studying the restrictions he got from the Common People's Seven Swords.
Xi Zi's Dao was one of the top Daos in the world, even above the Creation Laws.
However, Zong Shou's Dao path was set and he didn't have the heart to serve the country and people. It was best if he gave up.
Most of his time was spent studying the Massacring Sword Intent and Slaying Sword Intent.
Massacring and Slaying, the latter was far above the former. However, there were similarities between the two.
The Massacring Sword Intent had already broken through to the Late Spirit Realm.
Along with that, the Slaying Sword Intent was the easiest to break through.
Zong Shoxin had a feeling that after this battle, there would be a killing feast. The weapon in his hand had to be sharp!
"Demonic path!"
The strands of sharp and fierce hostility were constantly tearing at Zong Shou's chest, gnawing at his internal organs.
There was no need to wait any longer.
Apart from practicing his swordsmanship every day, Zong Shou also diverted some of his energy to observe the situation in front of him. Every evening, he would read the battle reports that came from the frontlines one by one, leaving nothing out.
Ever since the Da Qian army of 3.2 million retreated from the south of the Henglian Mountain Range for four days, there were only reports of victory and almost no defeats.
Even if the Taishang had made ample preparations, it would still be difficult for them to advance.
The eighteen million strong army was split into a dozen groups by the water webs and swamps.
This gave Kong Yao the chance to make use of the navy to send 800 thousand elites to the back of the Taishang. Just this battle alone had wiped out four hundred thousand enemies.
Then, they used offense as defense, going head-on against the left wing of the Taishang army in a delta plains. In just a few days, they finally broke the million strong army.
When the Taishang reinforcements arrived, Kong Yao's forces had already left on the cloud ships.
Three battles in ten days, all of which were huge victories. After this, the Taishang army started to be really careful, really careful.
Kong Yao was unable to find any more chances, but the South Conquering General and Emperor Yuanchen weren't having a good time either. It could be said that it was difficult to move forward. They were firmly blocked north of the Min River and could not advance an inch.
At this moment, what was more problematic was that Kong Yao was clearing out the wilderness in this region. All the tribes had already retreated when they heard the news. In this region, they were unable to obtain a single grain.
As expected by Zong Shou, the Taoist Faction and Confucian Faction interfered with numerous Heaven and Earth bags supporting them. As for the remaining 17 million troops, they could still barely hold on.
The battle was at a standstill. Although Kong Yao was still able to make use of the navy to gain some gains. However, to be like those few people at the start, easily killing three to four hundred thousand, they were unable to do so.
However, Kong Yao's commanding talents were on full display. Using those forces, the three million troops were able to go up against an enemy six times their number, and they weren't at a disadvantage at all.
They didn't bother about fighting for one city or one land. Instead, they were flexible and focused on attacking the enemy's weak points. Once they grasped the weakness, they would ferociously attack. However, once the situation was bad, they would swiftly retreat, not breaking away from the water. This caused the Taishang to be unable to deal with them despite having tens of millions of troops.
"If we keep the people and lose the land, then both the people and the land will exist; if we keep the land and lose the people, then both the people and the land will be lost …"
Like he was afraid that Zong Shou would misunderstand, Kong Yao wrote in such a way. Zong Shou didn't care. Actually, it didn't matter if they lost this southern land. Naturally, he didn't care.
At this moment, Cang Shengdao's fifty thousand common people mysterious dragon warriors and the Kenzō Sect's thirty-five thousand Moyang Sword Cavalry all came under Kong Yao. It caused the entire defensive line to become more stable.
What shocked Zong Shou the most was the Buddhist Faction. They sent a full twenty thousand monk soldiers under Zong Shou's command.
There were very few who were good at fighting, but they were good at the merciful thousand leaf living scripture and were good at healing injuries. Three thousand people formed up and chanted the Vajra Ming King Incantation. It could buff three hundred thousand troops within fifty miles. It was the same as a grade-5 spiritual artifact armor, and its defensive strength was shocking.
Kong Yao was especially delighted. Just these twenty thousand monk soldiers made her happier than when she got the fifty thousand common people mysterious dragon warriors.
That Lanka Buddha also made a trip to Jiuchi Palace to meet Zong Shou.
"The reason why these twenty thousand Vajra Guardian Monks are temporarily serving under the monarch is not because the monarch is the Future Boundless Buddha of our sect. It is because of the alliance between Da Qian and the Buddhist Faction. Since our ally is in trouble, we have to help. Apart from that, it also involves the battle between the six factions of the cloud world. I hope that you don't misunderstand and don't mind it. "
"Thank you very much. I will remember your kindness in lending a helping hand when your sect was in danger."
Zong Shou laughed. He had a much better impression of the Buddhist Faction, especially this Lanka Buddha in front of him.
If these 20,000 Protector Monk Soldiers were here because of his position as the Future Unlimited Beginning and End Buddha, then they would definitely be grateful to him.
Then, no matter how much he felt that it was a pity, he had to chase them away.
However, since they were allies, then he had no qualms about using them. On the contrary, he felt like he owed the Buddhist Faction a favor.
After Lankavo finished speaking, he frowned again. Looking around, the area in front of him was just too extravagant. Outside of the wine pool and meat forest, in the garden, there were pretty much all the rare beasts in the world. Even a maid in the palace was a beauty that could topple a city if placed outside.
"I don't understand. There were many battles at the Min River and tens of thousands of people died. Why does Ruler still have the mood to feast in the palace and indulge in women? "
Zong Shoxin was helpless. He obviously wasn't willing but he had to answer. He casually said, "In my eyes, form is emptiness, emptiness is form …"
It didn't refer to the beauty in front of him but to everything that could be seen or not. These things were just illusions that people created. Emptiness was the essence of things.
In other words, what Lanka Buddha saw might not be real and he didn't see through the surface.
Lanka Buddha's body shook and he stared right at Zong Shou. His gaze was so hot that it was terrifying. He then bowed solemnly, "Ruler is really fated with my Buddha. Form is emptiness, emptiness is form? Lanka Buddha has learned something! If I can achieve anything in the future, it is all because of the words of the Buddha. "
Zong Shou was stunned. These words came from the Buddhist Faction and were from the Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra.
Did the Buddhist Faction not have such a sutra?
The Kenzō Sect's Ling Chen was also at the side. He didn't know what the two of them were talking about but he had a weird expression on his face as he looked at the extremely luxurious palace.
At this moment, he was really suspicious. Was this Zong Shou really the Saint Ruler? Was he the Master of the Qilin?
Did Hua Ruo see it wrongly?
The two of them were both cultivators and couldn't stay in this place with so many beauties. After seeing Zong Shou, they hurriedly left.
After the two of them left, another person arrived. It was Zhang Huai.
Based on what this person said, all the resources and grain had been prepared. They were placed in a safe place and were enough for the army for 10 years. They didn't need to worry about logistics. At this moment, he was really free and didn't want to miss this battle to determine the Cloud World's dominance which was why he came over.
"I heard that Emperor Yuanchen is already building shipyards at the north shore of Min River. There are also hundreds of God Realm Cultivators who are prepared to use their powers to transport the Five Tooth Cloud Ships from Taishang to Min River. "
Zong Shou's lips curled up. The Taishang was preparing to build a navy in Min River.
However, building ships needed time and it wasn't easy to transport the ready ones over. Cang Shengdao and the cultivators of the Sword Faction and Buddhist Faction weren't weak. Even the Da Qian had many tributes.
Moreover, the Taishang didn't have so much time to drag on.
"I have checked the tax income of Huizhou and South Wind Cloud Continent and noticed that there was always some money that disappeared. Renbo actually didn't object. I wonder if you can teach me? "
"I knew that I wouldn't be able to hide it from Ruler!"
Zhang Huai laughed out loud. He took all the money to buy grain within Taishang.
At least 20% of the grain produced by Taishang was taken by the Da Qian merchants. They even dug out all the grain in the Taishang treasury.
The Da Qian Country itself didn't lack food. Instead, it was rich every year.
"So, I think that Emperor Yuanchen should have noticed that the grain in the treasury can only last for three months."
"So, this shipyard is just to mislead people?"
Sōmorime gave out a mocking smile. They were stopped at the north shore of Min River and couldn't advance. However, there was a problem with the grain supply.
To the Taishang, apart from ending the battle quickly, they had no other choice.
In other words, the day that he was looking forward to wouldn't exceed 10 days.
Shaking his head, Zong Shou changed the topic, "Concubine Yao definitely wouldn't have thought of this Jiuchi Palace. Was it Zhang Huai's idea? "
Zhang Huai felt slightly awkward and could only bow towards Zong Shou apologetically.
Zong Shou scoffed coldly in dissatisfaction, following which his expression changed. He reached out and pulled Chuxue, who was standing at the side, into his arms.
He forcefully kissed Xue's lips, a hand reaching into Chu Xue's embrace.
Chu Xue exclaimed before she calmed down. She could feel an intent reaching into the palace. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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