Song Yan wanted to retreat, but Zhao wouldn't let them leave so easily.
The cultivators of Thousand Spirit Sect and Cruel Sun Palace were both first and second-rate experts. It would be difficult to kill them.
However, the remaining two Golden Core cultivators of Song were only mediocre.
Wang Daoyuan and Zhong Zhenyang had no one to restrain them. Both of them were good at sneak attacks.
Without needing to discuss through voice transmission, the two of them concealed themselves and attacked the two Golden Core cultivators of Song that Shi Zhizhong was dealing with.
Seeing the two of them disappear, Song Yan and the Sixth Prince panicked. The others didn't know what to do.
Song Yan scanned with his spiritual sense for a long time but couldn't find where they were.
Wang Daoyuan was wearing the Black Demon Robe. Even a half-step Yuanying wouldn't be able to detect him.
Zhong Zhenyang's concealment technique wasn't simple either. From two to three hundred miles away, cultivators of the same level would find it difficult to see him.
Song Yan only discovered Zhong Zhenyang's figure when the two of them were only twenty-five miles away from Shi Zhizhong.
However, the two Song cultivators were suppressed by Shi Zhizhong. It was impossible for them to escape from Zhong Zhenyang's hands.
When the State of Song attacked Wucheng Pass, all the hidden cultivators were sent out. Only twenty Golden Core Realm cultivators were sent out.
When they fought the three sects, they lost five.
Just now, two of their own had died. Now, there were only thirteen Golden Core cultivators left.
If they lost another two, Song would only be able to protect itself. They wouldn't be able to interfere with Zhao's affairs.
Song Yan didn't hesitate. He transformed into a silver-feathered mystic bird and flew toward Zhong Zhenyang.
However, he still couldn't find Wang Daoyuan's whereabouts.
Zhong Zhenyang knew that he had been exposed and had no intention of hiding.
He condensed a ball of black fog. Black ghost heads of different shapes flew out of the fog and attacked Song Yan.
Song Yan didn't dare to be careless against a first-rate expert. The silver-feathered mystic bird's wings slashed out rays of silver light to attack the ghost heads.
Shi Zhizhong was dealing with two Golden Core cultivators. One was a white-haired old man and the other was a burly middle-aged man.
The old Golden Core cultivator was stronger. After killing him, it was easier to pursue the other.
Soon, Wang Daoyuan arrived beside Shi Zhizhong. He transmitted his spiritual sense to Shi Zhizhong, telling him to attack the old man.
Shi Zhizhong waved his hand and unleashed a wave of flames towards the old cultivator.
This attack was not particularly brilliant and the old cultivator did not dodge. Instead, the sword in his hand shone brightly and slashed at the wave of flames.
The moment he made his move, a long sword with monstrous killing intent suddenly appeared behind him.
The long sword instantly slashed down, separating the old cultivator's head from his body.
The middle-aged Golden Core cultivator from the Kingdom of Song was scared out of his wits. He immediately burned his blood essence and fled towards the west.
Wang Daoyuan and Shi Zhizhong were just about to give chase when two Blooming Water Divine Thunder flew over. This was the Sixth Prince's move.
Wang Daoyuan summoned ten sword shadows, welcoming the Tenth Water Divine Thunder.
There was no harm in taking the attack of a first-rate master head-on.
But Shi Zhizhong was almost killed. This strike was enough to seriously injure him.
At this moment, Emperor Zhao also attacked, striking out with a Blooming Water Divine Lightning.
After a breath, two muffled sounds could be heard.
Wang Daoyuan's ten sword shadows were broken into seven, only then was he able to block the Tenth Water Divine Thunder.
Emperor Zhao's Blooming Water Divine Thunder was equal to that of the Sixth Prince.
The blue spiritual power storm swept over an area of a hundred li. Cultivators below the Golden Core Stage would undoubtedly die if they encountered this spiritual power storm.
Early Golden Core Stage cultivators would also lose a layer of skin.
Everyone present was a late Golden Core Stage cultivator. Even if they were Golden Core Stage cultivators, they would not be injured by the aftermath.
The middle-aged cultivator from the Kingdom of Song also took this opportunity to flee for nearly a hundred li. It would not be easy to pursue him again.
The other cultivators were intimidated by the might of the Blooming Water Divine Thunder. At the same time, they were also frightened by Wang Daoyuan's concealment method. They did not dare to continue fighting and retreated towards the west.
The strength of those who fought with them was not too different. They simply could not keep them here.
The Kingdom of Song was defeated and they could no longer pursue.
Both sides returned to their respective homes. Trivial matters such as cleaning up the battlefield were left to those low-level cultivators.
Everyone returned to Nanli Mountain while talking and laughing. Soon, several Zifu Disciples from the Zhao Family carried the corpses of the three Golden Core Stage cultivators to the hall.
The rule of the battlefield was to obtain resources by killing the enemy cultivators.
Those who participated in the battle were entitled to a share of the spoils.
Wang Daoyuan had participated in the killing of the three Golden Core Stage cultivators.
Of the three, Wang Daoyuan was the main participant in two of them. Naturally, he received the most resources.
The three had come to the Kingdom of Zhao to fight, so the things they brought with them were relatively simple.
They were nothing more than medicinal pills for healing, spiritual power, and spiritual sense recovery. There were also a few fourth grade magic tools.
Wang Daoyuan distributed the medicinal pills for healing and spiritual power recovery to the others. He kept the medicinal pills for spiritual sense recovery and the fourth grade magic tools.
In total, he obtained twenty-five high grade third grade Soul-Awakening Pills, three high grade fourth grade defensive magic tools, one mid grade fourth grade defensive magic tool, and one high grade fourth grade long sword.
The three Golden Core Stage cultivators' life-bound magic tools were not of much use.
After dividing the spoils, the Zhao Emperor said with a smile, "In this battle, the County King and Reverend Zhen Yang killed three Golden Core Stage cultivators.
The Kingdom of Song originally only had fifteen Golden Core Stage cultivators, and we still need to leave some to oversee the Kingdom of Song.
I'm afraid it will be very difficult to send more Golden Core Stage cultivators to participate in the battle of the Kingdom of Zhao.
Everyone, how do you think we should fight next? "
Zhao Jingguo said, "With the County King and Reverend Zhen Yang's concealment methods, unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators will be easily killed.
The Kingdom of Song, the Myriad Spirit Sect, and the Cruel Sun Palace together will not be able to gather more than a few unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators.
I'm afraid they won't send more Golden Core Stage cultivators to fight with us. "
Using unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators to fight unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators was the Zhao Emperor's consistent tactic after ascending the throne.
Previously, when Wang Daoyuan was commanding the battle, the unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators were guarding the rear and did not directly participate in the battle.
The weakest of the cultivators who directly fought with the enemy was a weak third grade cultivator like Gu Chengfeng.
This was also because the Zhao Clan had a strong inheritance and a deep foundation that they could gather so many unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators.
Although unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators could contend with third grade Golden Core Stage cultivators, they could easily become expendable.
In case of defeat, they were the easiest to kill.
It was better to use them to guard the rear and maintain their deterrence.
The Kingdom of Song and the two sects did not have enough unranked Golden Core Stage cultivators. If they continued to fight, they would be continuously consumed and would soon be unable to hold on.
Zhao Jingbang was also somewhat worried: "Although that brat Song Yan is somewhat impetuous, he is not a fool.
The Golden Core Stage cultivators cannot outlast us and will definitely defend the Hidden Dragon Mountain and the Myriad Spirit Sect's mountain gates.
This way, it will become a war of attrition.
Our Kingdom of Zhao's various industries have suffered heavy losses. Without eight to ten years, it will be very difficult to recover.
Although the Kingdom of Song is small, its industries are complete. We may not be able to outlast them. "
The Zhao Emperor sighed: "Imperial Uncle's words are correct. When Sixth Brother swept through the various regions, apart from the Clear Glass County, the other regions suffered heavy losses.
The resources in Linhai Prefecture and Greenwillow Prefecture will not last for too long.
If we drag on for a few more years, we will run out of resources to recover our spiritual power, spiritual sense, and heal our injuries.
The County King is very resourceful. Do you have any ideas? "
Whether or not a Golden Core Stage cultivator could recover quickly had a great impact on their overall battle strength.
Wang Daoyuan pondered for a long time before replying: "I have a plan, but it will be risky."
The Zhao Emperor laughed: "How can there be no danger on the battlefield? The County King can speak freely. "
"This plan is mainly to deal with the Kingdom of Song. The Kingdom of Song has already revealed five Golden Core Stage cultivators.
There are only ten Golden Core Stage cultivators left in the Kingdom of Song. It is unlikely that they will leave the Kingdom of Song and come to our Kingdom of Zhao.
The current Kingdom of Song and the cultivators of the three sects combined are not our match.
Why don't we leave the unrated Golden Core Stage cultivators to guard the spirit veins? The Golden Core Stage cultivators of the third rate and above can cross the Hidden Dragon Mountain and attack the Myriad Spirit Sect's industries that do not have grade four spirit veins. We can also intercept the Kingdom of Song's flying ships transporting resources.
If they do not come out, we will leave them with no resources to supply.
As long as they dare to show themselves, regardless of whether they come to intercept us or cut off our logistics, we can take advantage of them.
We can take this opportunity to give them a ruthless blow and leave behind one or two of their Jindan Stage cultivators.
If this continues, let's see who will be the first to give up.
Of course, the risks are not small.
If Song Yan really takes a wild gamble and draws out a few more Golden Core Stage cultivators from the Kingdom of Song, we may also suffer heavy losses and even lose our current advantage. "
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