Chapter 750

Sword State, Yue Villa.

The White Lotus Taoist priest was about forty years old. She had a round face and a voluptuous figure. She wore a black Taoist robe, and her hair was tied up with an ebony hairpin. She had the grace of a woman in her simplicity.

The White Lotus Taoist priest, who was usually gentle and amiable and always had a smile on her face, was now walking in the outer area of the villa with a solemn expression.

More than ten disciples followed behind her, clearing the obstacles and trying to set up a new formation.

The place had just been bombarded by artillery. Shells fell like meteorites, creating huge craters. The shockwaves tore the bluestone slabs on the ground, destroying houses and trees.

A disciple of the Heaven & Earth Society was unfortunately hit by the artillery. Not even his corpse was left. Two other disciples of the Heaven & Earth Society were seriously injured.

Ever since they escaped from the Earth Sect, the Earth Sect disciples who had maintained their rationality and did not fall to the path of demons changed their name to the Heaven & Earth Society.

Most importantly, a corner of the formation that the Jinlian Taoist Leader had set up in the villa had been torn apart. It could no longer stop the surging enemies, including those who were not strong but had a large number of Jianghu cultivators.

The rogue cultivators of the Jianghu had always been a troublesome group. There were many of them, and their methods were cunning and despicable. They were willing to shed blood for resources.

After all, they did not have any backing. If they wanted to advance, they could not let go of any opportunities.

"Uncle-Master White Lotus …"

A disciple in a light blue Taoist robe rushed over with tears in his eyes. He choked and said, "Junior Brother Ling Zhen, he, he …"

Before he could finish his sentence, he began to cry.

Ling Zhen was one of the disciples who was seriously injured. His injuries were so severe that he could not be saved. However, he had not cultivated a Yin Spirit. His death was no different from an ordinary person.

The eyes of the disciples behind White Lotus turned red.

After the Earth Sect's Taoist Leader fell to the path of demons, most of the disciples fell to the path of demons and became evil. Now, there were only thirty-six of them who were sane. Losing even one was a huge loss.

Now, there were only thirty-four orthodox disciples of the Earth Sect left.

"He will accompany us in another form." The beautiful woman sighed.

"Uncle-Master White Lotus, didn't you say that the Jinlian Taoist Priest had asked the holders of the Earth Scroll fragments to help us? Where are they? Why aren't they here yet? "

A female disciple asked with tears in her eyes.

Hearing this, the other disciples looked over as well, their eyes shining slightly. This was because Martial Uncle White Lotus had emphasized more than once that the possessors of the Earthly Tome fragments were all geniuses with great abilities.

They would definitely be able to help them defend the lotus seeds and survive this disaster.



White Lotus Taoist Priest kept comforting the disciples. She did not reveal her worries. The bombardment not long ago had indeed exceeded her expectations.

According to the Golden Lotus Daoist Leader's arrangements, the Yue Clan Villa was a formation. Every holder of the Earthly Tome fragment would guard a position and use the power of the formation to block enemies until the lotus seeds ripened.

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"…" Looking at their busy silhouettes, the beautiful woman frowned and sighed. In fact, she did not know who the holders of the Earth Scroll fragments were, and whether they could help them survive this crisis.

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At this moment, a few orange cats came out of the bushes and looked at the busy disciples.

These cats were brought back by the Jinlian Taoist priest. They had been in the temple for a while, and they usually wandered around the temple. They did not run away, as if they were treating this place as their home.

She did not know why the Jinlian Taoist priest had fallen in love with cats after one trip. However, the female disciples liked these cats. Besides cultivating, they liked to play with them.

The White Lotus Taoist priest looked at the cats and smiled.

"Uncle-Master White Lotus, is there any use in repairing the formation? Even if we manage to repair it, the next round of artillery fire will easily destroy our work … "

A young disciple smashed the materials in his hands as if venting his anger. His eyes were red with anger and helplessness. "We are not the Celestial Commissioner's warlocks. We can't carve a formation that can block the cannon fire.

"We, we can't defend Lotus Seed. The Demon Path that has fallen into the Evil Path, the Wulin League, and the sudden appearance of the Imperial Court … How can we defend it, how can we?! "

His emotions were contagious to the other disciples. Everyone quietly looked at the work in their hands and silently looked at White Lotus.

The beautiful middle-aged nun was shocked. She knew that the disciples were on the verge of collapse. During this time, various wandering cultivators had gathered in a small town a few miles away.

Among them were the Wulin League, the Earth Sect, the Demon Path, and the Imperial Court that could deploy magic cannons.

The Yue Clan Villa had sent disciples to infiltrate and collect this information, pretending to be Jianghu cultivators. Because of this, they knew how powerful the enemy was.

The worry and fear that had accumulated in their hearts for so many days was ignited by the bombardment just now.

"Don't worry, we still have the possessor of the Earth Tome's fragment. We're not alone and helpless …"

Before she could finish, she was interrupted by a young female disciple. She squatted on the ground and retorted loudly, "There's actually no possessor of the Earth Tome's fragment, right, Master?

"If there's really reinforcements, if there's really a possessor of the Earth Tome's fragment, why don't you know about it? You haven't told us because you've been lying to us. "

White Lotus frowned slightly. Her gaze swept across the disciples, who were also looking at her. Their eyes were filled with disappointment and dejection.

So that's what they think too … The White Lotus Taoist priest's eyes sharpened.

"Even if you don't have the Arcane Tome's fragment, you won't be able to fight? Our Earth Sect cultivates virtue and upholds justice. When have our disciples ever feared death? "

The disciples fell silent for a moment. A young disciple shook her head and smiled bitterly. "Uncle-Master White Lotus, we're not afraid of death. What we're afraid of is useless sacrifice.

"Today, there are only twenty-four people left in the Earth Sect. For the sake of the Nine-Colored Lotus, all of them have been sacrificed. Do you and Uncle-Master Jinlian really think that way?"

Another disciple clenched her fists tightly. Tears welled up in her eyes. "If all our brothers and sisters die in the Yue Clan Villa, even if we manage to keep the Nine-Colored Lotus, what can we do? Our lineage will be cut off. "

The female disciple who had retorted loudly earlier started sobbing. "Master, let's retreat. Can you talk to Uncle-Master Jinlian about this?"

The White Lotus Taoist priest was not angry. Instead, he felt sad. Back then, these children were high-spirited and were the future pillars of the Earth Sect. Ever since the Taoist leader became a demon, they had been hiding everywhere. They watched as their fellow disciples and masters fell into the path of demons and swung the butcher's knife at them.

After so many years, they had become frightened birds.

Their willpower was slowly being worn down. Their courage was being worn down bit by bit. They desperately needed a victory to regain their confidence and build their faith.

Suddenly, White Lotus's ears moved slightly. She heard a faint movement in the wind. She raised her head instinctively and saw a sword flash whistling toward her.

Sword Kinesis Flight?

White Lotus's heart skipped a beat. Sword Kinesis Flight was a technique unique to Daoism. All three sects could use it. At this critical juncture, an expert who could Sword Kinesis Flight appeared. It was more likely that he was from the Earth Sect.

The surrounding young disciples immediately went on high alert and summoned their Dharma artifacts. They would not fear death if they had to fight.

The figure on the flying sword seemed to have sensed that he was being locked on by more than ten auras. He calmly reached into his robes and took out a small jade mirror. He waved it at the crowd below.

The young disciples were still on guard and did not recognize this item. However, White Lotus's pupils shrank slightly. She recognized that it was the Earth Sect's treasure, the fragment of the Earthly Book.

"It's, it's the wielder of the Earthly Book fragment …" White Lotus exclaimed in surprise. At the same time, she pressed her hands down, signaling the disciples not to act rashly and accidentally hurt the reinforcements.

The wielder of the Earthly Book … is here?

The disciples' faces were either filled with surprise, confusion, or excitement. There really was a wielder of the Earthly Book fragment.

Although Uncle-Master White Lotus kept emphasizing that there would be reinforcements, no matter how the disciples asked, Uncle-Master White Lotus refused to reveal the identity of the wielder.

As time passed, the disciples did not say anything, but they had doubts in their hearts.

Now, when they were at their lowest, the wielder of the Earthly Book fragment had really appeared.

The flying sword landed beside the ruins. Two beauties leaped down. The one in front was dressed in a Taoist robe. She had a bright oval face, red lips, bright eyes, and skin as white as snow. There was a slight sharpness in the end of her eyebrows. She was full of heroic spirit.

The other girl had the characteristics of people from Southern Border. Her facial features were exquisite and beautiful. She had a lively temperament, and her blue eyes were like the sea.

However, her wheat-colored skin and strong figure made her look like a female leopard living in the jungle.

"Li Miaozhen, Tenzō Shōnin, Li Miaozhen …"

"It's Senior Sister Miaozhen? Is it really Senior Sister Miaozhen? "

"That's great! Senior Sister Miaozhen is the wielder of our Earth Sect's Earthly Book fragment?"

The disciples recognized Li Miaozhen. The Heaven, Earth, and Human Sects each had their own ideals. The Heaven and Human Sects were like fire and water, but they were not completely inseparable.

The disciples of the three sects would occasionally visit each other. Although the Heaven and Human Sects often parted on bad terms, the word "Taoism" still allowed the three sects to maintain a subtle relationship.

It was not completely severed.

A while ago, the battle between Li Miaozhen and Chu Yuanzhen between Heaven and Human Sects had caused an uproar. The Yue Clan Villa was not isolated from the world. The disciples of Heaven & Earth Society knew about it clearly.

Li Miaozhen bowed and smiled reservedly. "Greetings, Senior Brothers and Sisters."

The young disciples of Heaven & Earth Society returned the greeting and looked at Lina.

Li Miaozhen understood and introduced, "She's from Southern Border's Power Gu Tribe."

The crowd bowed again. Southern Border's Black-Skinned Little Black bowed in return.

"Only, only two?" A young disciple probed.

If there were only two reinforcements, it would not be of much use to the situation. Although Tenzō Shōnin Li Miaozhen had already stepped into Rank Four and was a rising star with a bright future.

But the current situation was like a pack of wolves waiting for an opportunity.

"They'll be here soon." Li Miaozhen smiled.

They … The disciples of Heaven & Earth Society were delighted. This meant that there was more than one reinforcement. They began to look forward to the other possessors of the Earthly Tomes fragments.

They could not tell how the cultivation of the Southern Border girl was, but Li Miaozhen was famous. The others would not be too far off.

As they were thinking, someone came on a sword. It circled above the Yue Clan Villa and quickly descended, stabbing towards Li Miaozhen and the others.

Two people stood on the ridge of the sword. This time, it was two men. The one in front wore a green robe. He had a handsome face and a lock of white hair on his forehead.

Behind the green-robed man was a burly middle-aged monk. His features were ordinary and he had a gentle temperament. There was nothing special about him.

"Chu Yuanzhen, an unofficial disciple of Renzong. Fellow disciples of the Earth Sect, I'm sure you're all familiar with him." Li Miaozhen smiled as she introduced him.

"Chu Yuanzhen?"

A pretty female disciple exclaimed.

Before the Battle of Heavens and Men, Chu Yuanzhen's reputation had only spread in the capital. But after fighting with Li Miaozhen, this unofficial disciple of Renzong quickly became famous.

His past achievements were also dug out. He was the top scholar in Yuanjing's 27th year. He resigned the following year to focus on martial arts. After several years of silence, he quickly rose to prominence and was praised by Wei Yuan as the number one swordsman in the capital.

He was a legendary figure.

The Taoist Master actually pulled the most outstanding disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect into the Heaven & Earth Society … The White Lotus Taoist Priest was pleasantly surprised. Li Miaozhen was going to become a senior member of Tenzō in the future.

Was it Tenzō's idea for her to join the Heaven & Earth Society? Tenzō also felt that the incident of the Earth Sect becoming a demon was damaging to the image of Taoism. Was she planning to intervene?

By the same logic, did the Taoist Master of Renzong, Luo Yuheng, have the same idea?

The White Lotus Taoist Priest had a deeper and farsighted view than ordinary disciples.

"The Heaven & Earth Society is facing a great disaster. Thank you for coming all the way here to help us. We will never forget it." White Lotus came forward and bowed solemnly.

After a pause, she continued, "The current situation is very bad. The Wulin League alone has more fourth-grade masters than us. Not to mention the demon Taoists who have become demons and a group of rogue cultivators who are fishing in troubled waters.

"Just do your best. Don't force yourself. If you really can't do it, the Nine-colored Lotus can just give up. "

She thinks that our combat power is not enough to turn the situation around … Chu Yuanzhen heard the hidden meaning in the White Lotus Taoist Priest's words. Although he was looking down on them, his intention was sincere.

Chu Yuanzhen laughed involuntarily. "There's one more person. He's stronger than Miaozhen and me. Moreover, some reputable figures in Jianghu will probably give him some face. "

Li Miaozhen looked around and said angrily, "Why isn't he here yet?"

Hengy Yuan shook his head. "Maybe he's still on his way."

Who are they talking about? Someone stronger than Li Miaozhen and Chu Yuanzhen, and someone who can make some reputable figures in Jianghu give him some face. What kind of big shot would that person have to be … The disciples of the Heaven & Earth Society looked at each other.

With Li Miaozhen and Chu Yuanzhen in front of them, everyone was looking forward to it.

"Jinlian Taoist priest, long time no see. Why haven't you changed your hobby?"

An abrupt laughter came from behind them. Following the sound, a young man in a black outfit with a high ponytail and a long saber hanging on his waist was squatting in front of an orange cat, waving at it non-stop.

The orange cat was startled. It arched its body and bared its teeth at him.

"Taoist priest, you're really good at acting …" he said while laughing.

"That, that's not Martial Uncle Jinlian. It's just an ordinary wild cat," a female disciple said in a low voice.

The young man with a high ponytail turned around and said in surprise, "Really?"

He was very handsome. His lips were of moderate thickness, his nose was high, his eyes were bright and deep, and his face was strong and masculine.

On the spot, the dozen or so disciples of the Heaven & Earth Society felt a "boom" in their minds. They were in disbelief, and their faces stiffened.

Xu, Xu Qi 'an?!

Daibun Silver Gong Xu Qi 'an!

The disciples living in seclusion in the Yue Clan Villa were no strangers to this young man who rose like a comet and created one legend after another.

He really entered the intelligence network of the Yue Clan Villa after the end of the Buddhist Duel. The imperial court issued a bulletin and announced it to the world, establishing the legend of Xu Qi 'an in Daibun.

Then, the disciple in charge of collecting intelligence sent back a detailed information about this person.

Trapped in prison, he solved the tax case by himself and saved his family. He was ordered to thoroughly investigate the Sampo Case and dug up the old case of Princess Pingyang's murder. A large number of big shots in the imperial court fell because of this. Then he went to Yunzhou to investigate the case. When the diplomatic group was in trouble, he stood up and fought against the rebel army alone …

After returning to the capital, he solved the Concubine Fu case in the palace, then defeated the Buddhist Sect and won the duel. He was a legendary man.

Many male disciples recalled that many junior and senior sisters in the villa often discussed this man in private. They said that there were thousands of young heroes in Jianghu, but none of them could compare to one finger of Xu Qi 'an.

That was not all. About half a month ago, His Majesty's self-condemnation edict was posted in Jianghu City. The entire Jianghu in Jianghu was shocked.

The person on the throne had been on the throne for 37 years. This was the first time he had issued a self-condemnation edict. The content was shocking.

The Yue Clan Villa sent a disciple to inquire about it. Only then did they know that such a big case had happened in the capital recently. King Huai massacred the city, the Emperor shielded him, and the court officials were forced by the imperial power to protect themselves. No one stood up for the 380,000 people.

It was Xu Qi 'an!

He broke into the palace, captured the High Duke, angrily rebuked the imperial court at the entrance of the market, and cut off his own future with one slash.

Every female disciple of the Yue Clan Villa admired the legendary Silver Gong very much.

They never thought that the legendary person they had admired for a long time was the holder of the fragment of the Book of the Earth, a member of the Heaven & Earth Society, one of their own …

This was more inspiring than any lofty words or lofty aspirations.

The young female disciples were so excited that their faces and ears were flushed, their eyes sparkling, as if they were about to scream and pounce at him at any moment.

Li Miaozhen silently looked around, clearly seeing the excitement and adoration in the young Daoist nun's eyes. She frowned, a bit displeased.

The reason she was displeased was naturally because she didn't want to see the female disciples of the Earth Sect fall into the pit of fire that was Xu Qi 'an. This person was a lecher, not a good person. What else could he be?

"Ahem!"

The Jinlian Taoist priest appeared like a ghost, standing next to the orange cat and stroked his beard with a smile that didn't reach his eyes:

"Prince Xu, please don't joke around. How could I be a cat?"

Hiss, the Taoist priest's gaze is a bit scary … Xu Qi 'an tactfully changed the topic: "Taoist priest, we're here. How much longer until the lotus seeds ripen? "

Saying so, he looked around and said: "You used the Earth Book to notify us here because of this situation?"

The Jinlian Taoist priest nodded, glanced at the messy scene and helplessly said:

"That Emperor of your Daibun was also very interested in the 9 colored lotus seeds. Not only did he send a group of mysterious experts here, he even brought along a magic cannon. The explosion early in the morning destroyed the formation I set up. "

He sighed: "I originally wanted to have you all cooperate with the formation to protect the manor and increase our advantage, that way we would be able to win with fewer. But now … "

Before Xu Qi 'an's group could answer, a voice suddenly resounded, echoing above the ruins: "You call such a crude thing a formation?"

The voice was filled with undisguised contempt and disdain.

The Heaven & Earth Society disciples were furious, looked around and angrily shouted: "Who dares to speak? Who dares to hide!"

"Hah!"

A low and indistinct sigh came from all directions. It was everywhere.

"If the heavens did not give birth to me, Yang Qianhuan, Daibun will be like a long night."

The voice seemed to come from the distant ancient times, carrying with it the vicissitudes of life and the weight of history, echoing in everyone's ears.

"May, may I ask who you are, senior?"

If the heavens did not give birth to me, Yang Qianhuan, Daibun will be like a long night … How domineering, how proud. The graceful and beautiful White Lotus Taoist priest was shocked. Other than the holder of the Earth Book's fragment, the Jinlian Taoist priest also invited a peerless expert?

The disciples present also put away their magic tools, looked around cautiously, looking for the figure of their "senior". Even Uncle-Master White Lotus addressed him as "senior", how could they dare to offend him?

"Over there …" A female disciple saw him and whispered.

A figure in white stood in the distance, his back facing the crowd. He stood with his hands behind his back, the wind blowing his clothes and hair, making him look like an immortal.

"This is the capital city's renowned warlock, Yang Qianhuan, Senior Yang." Xu Qi 'an hurriedly introduced him to everyone.

Taoist Nun White Lotus took a few steps forward and bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your help, Senior Yang. Did you meet Senior Jinlian in the capital?"

As she spoke, Taoist Nun White Lotus glanced at the Jinlian Taoist priest who was not far away.

The Taoist priest was actually able to make friends with the Celestial Commissioner. After all, the warlocks of the Celestial Commissioner were the most arrogant system after the Confucian School. Even if it was the Taoist Sect, the warlocks did not take them seriously.

As expected of the Taoist priest, he had unknowingly made arrangements to this extent.

The disciples were delighted.

Yang Qianhuan snorted. "Who's Jinlian?"

"Uh …" Taoist Nun White Lotus was stunned. "You don't know Senior Jinlian?"

Yang Qianhuan stood with his hands behind his back and said in an arrogant tone, "Why should I know him?"

Taoist Nun White Lotus asked curiously, "Then why did you come here?"

Beside her, a dozen disciples looked at Yang Qianhuan's back.

Yang Qianhuan said lightly, "If it wasn't for Xu Qi 'an's request, I wouldn't have bothered to meddle in such worldly affairs."

"Enough, enough, Senior Yang, the smell is too strong …" Xu Qi 'an silently covered his face.

"So he was invited by Prince Xu. Yes, he represented the Celestial Commissioner to fight against the Buddhists, so he must be related to the Celestial Commissioner …" Taoist Nun White Lotus turned around and solemnly bowed to Xu Qi 'an. She said softly,

"Prince Xu's chivalrous name is not just for show. Heaven & Earth Society will never forget your great kindness."

The disciples also realized that the senior in white was a helper invited by Prince Xu. Immediately, they looked at Xu Qi 'an with more gratitude and approval.

The eyes of the female disciples lit up. They felt that Young Master Xu and the perfect image in their minds were one. There was no difference.

They admired him even more.

"Senior Yang, please continue to be so pretentious …" Xu Qi 'an said, "Senior Yang, why don't you show your skills and help the Yue Family Villa repair and improve the formation?"

For a moment, everyone from Heaven & Earth Society, including Jinlian and Taoist Nun White Lotus, looked at the back of Yang Qianhuan's head with anticipation.

Yang Qianhuan found that he could not get down from a high place. If he refused, the image of a master he had built before would be destroyed, but it would definitely be greatly reduced.

"Okay …" He answered briefly, and then added, "Everyone, leave this place. Do not come close."

The beautiful woman, Taoist Nun White Lotus, smiled faintly and said, "Of course. We will not spy on your secret technique."

"I just don't want you to see my face when I repair the formation …" Xu Qi 'an thought.

…

In the depths of the villa, beside the cold pond.

"This is the Nine-Colored Lotus?"

Lina's eyes reflected the nine-colored light. She sighed and said, "It's so beautiful."

Li Miaozhen pursed her lips. She also had the unique yearning and desire of a woman. Since ancient times, women had always lacked resistance toward flowers, especially beautiful flowers.

"It is indeed time for nirvana," Xu Qi 'an commented.

He could not help but think of the princess who was kept in a private courtyard. The reincarnation of the Flower God from nine hundred years ago. Her appearance when she was in nirvana must be unparalleled.

Chu Yuanzhen and Hengy Yuan looked calm. Between the two of them, the former only loved the sword in his hand, while the latter had a clear mind and would not be affected by external things.

The Jinlian Taoist priest said, "The cannon fire this morning was just a test. They are also afraid of destroying the lotus seed at this critical moment. Haha, the lotus seed will mature tomorrow. I reckons that today is the day they shed all pretenses of cordiality and attack the villa. "

"Tell me about the enemy this time. Know thyself and thy enemy, and you will always be victorious." Li Miaozhen sat beside the pond with her legs crossed.

The Jinlian Taoist priest thought about it for a while, then nodded slowly. "There are three forces that covet the Nine-Colored Lotus. The first is the Earth Sect's demonic path. I won't mention the clone of the Black Lotus Taoist leader. Other than the Taoist leader, the Earth Sect has nine elders. They are red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, gold, and white. "

He tilted his head and looked at the beautiful middle-aged Taoist nun, who had a round face and fair skin. He introduced her, "This is Elder White Lotus."

White Lotus Taoist nun, who had the charm of a mature woman, smiled and bowed.

The Jinlian Taoist priest continued, "I am Elder Jinlian. Among the remaining elders, Purple Lotus was killed by Yang Yan. Yang Yan is at the peak of the fourth rank, and he is also a Warrior, so it is not wrong for Purple Lotus to lose to him.

"However, Purple Lotus's cultivation is the lowest among the elders. Red, orange, and yellow elders are at the peak of the fourth rank. Green, cyan, and blue elders are slightly weaker, but they are still much stronger than ordinary fourth rank masters."

Li Miaozhen muttered, "I'm a bottom-tier Rank-4 …"

She had only stepped into the fourth rank for three to four months, and her foundation was shallow. She could not compare to the experienced or peak fourth rank masters.

Lina frowned, her blue eyes flashing with confusion. She counted with her fingers and suddenly realized, "Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, gold, and white … Jinlian Taoist priest, you and White Lotus Taoist priest are the lowest, right?"

White Lotus Taoist nun was stunned, and asked the Jinlian Taoist priest with her eyes, "What's wrong with this girl? Why is she making fun of me?"

The Jinlian Taoist priest shook his head slightly, "You think too much."

"Ahem!"

He cleared his throat and changed the topic, "The Wulin League has gathered all the major sects under its command. Most of their leaders are at the fourth rank, and their strengths vary. I don't have much contact with them, so I can't make an accurate estimate.

"The one we should be wary of is the leader of the Wulin League, Cao Qingyang. He is ranked third on the Martial Roll, and rumor has it that he has one foot in the door of the third rank. He is one of the most promising people to reach the third rank in Daibun's Jianghu for hundreds of years. "

Chu Yuanzhen pondered, "What's his real combat power?"

One foot in the third rank? This statement was too general and couldn't be used to measure his real combat power.

The Jinlian Taoist priest analyzed, "Even two Yang Yan's can't beat him."

In other words, it would take three Yang Yan's to win or even tie with him … Chu Yuanzhen's face turned gloomy.

"Since when did my former boss become a measurement of combat power …" Xu Qi 'an complained to relieve the pressure.

"How many troops did the imperial court send?" Li Miaozhen asked.

"Not the army, but a group of mysterious masters. They are wearing black robes and masks. There are more than 20 of them, and they are armed with cannons. They are stationed in a small town a dozen miles away," the Jinlian Taoist priest described.

"The secret agents of the King of Zhenbei?!"

It seemed that the forces left behind by the King of Zhenbei had been absorbed by the Yuanjing Emperor … Xu Qi 'an and Li Miaozhen looked at each other.

"So they are the secret agents of the King of Zhenbei," the Jinlian Taoist priest said.

The enemy had a lot of masters. Putting everything else aside, the Fourth Rank Warrior alone was more than enough to crush them. Even the simple-minded Lina felt the heavy pressure.

Xu Qi 'an stood at the edge of the pool and looked at the nine-colored lotus.

He suddenly asked, "Taoist priest, this nine-colored lotus is very important to you. You have to protect it no matter how big the sacrifice is."

Li Miaozhen and the others were stunned and looked at him at the same time. Chu Yuanzhen was the first to understand the meaning behind his words. Li Miaozhen was next, followed by Hengy Yuan.

Lina didn't pass the intelligence test.

"I remember the Jinlian Taoist priest said that the reason why he fled to the capital with serious injuries was that he was injured by the Taoist Master who was possessed while stealing the nine-colored lotus. "The nine-colored lotus is more useful and valuable than I thought. Otherwise, the Jinlian Taoist priest wouldn't have risked his life to steal it …" Chu Yuanzhen thought of this detail.

"Although the nine-colored lotus is a rare treasure, if it doesn't have an extremely important function, it would be the right choice to abandon the lotus and preserve one's strength in the face of such strong enemies. But the Jinlian Taoist priest only wants to fight them head-on …" Li Miaozhen looked at Xu Qi 'an and thought, "You are indeed worthy!"

Hengy Yuan had the same idea as them.

"Yes, the nine-colored lotus is very important. It's one of the keys to my purge. I can't afford to lose it," the Jinlian Taoist priest answered frankly, but he didn't explain the reason.

"Taoist priest, I have to pay more …" Xu Qi 'an almost couldn't control himself and said.

At this time, a disciple hurried over and shouted anxiously, "Taoist priest, a group of rogue cultivators from Jianghu took advantage of the disruption of the formation and attacked. There are a lot of them."

The Jinlian Taoist priest turned to Xu Qi 'an and Li Miaozhen and said, "I'll have to trouble you two."