Yan Li stopped Li Zhengjun, who was blushing and wanted to continue speaking. He smiled and said to the three old men, "If that's the case, I'll follow your orders. However, that Li Xueyi is not easy to deal with. Let Brother Li help me."
"No problem," said the old man.
Yan Li led Li Zhengjun to the city tower. Li Zhengjun followed in silence, but finally couldn't help but say, "As far as I know, Yan Shifang has never compromised in the face of the demons or the Nine Greats. Could it be that the higher you climb, the more reverence you have?"
In the ancient Stone City, buildings piled up with heavy stones could be seen everywhere. Walking on the road that was chiseled bit by bit by the craftsmen, Yan Li felt the depth of this city. No wonder it could be the first line of defense against the invasion of the demons. "What's good for them might not be bad for me. As long as we're on the same side, there's no harm in being more lenient."
Li Zhengjun shook his head as if he didn't know Yan Li anymore. "I really can't believe this came out of your mouth." But seeing that Yan Li's smile seemed to have a deeper meaning, he changed the subject. "Li Banshan reduced the defensive power of Stone City to the lowest level. If it's used properly, it won't be a problem to resist the demons' attack for three months. But if you want to take back the entire Chiyou Domain, it's no different from a fool's dream. Originally, with True Lord Mirage holding the fort for you, you still had some hope. But I don't know what bewitched him, but he actually chose to retreat. "
Yan Li said, "Let me tell you why."
"Why?" Li Zhengjun asked.
Yan Li smiled and said, "Even if it is a senior, he still cherishes his wings. If I really take back the entire Chiyou Domain in three months, what does his six years of fighting with the demons count for? "
Li Zhengjun was instantly displeased. "You mean to say that True Lord Mirage is also someone who chases after fame and profit?"
Yan Li said, "I didn't say that. How could anyone's choices and considerations be guessed by others on their own? I just want to say that everything can be traced. "
Li Zhengjun thought about it. Although he was reluctant, he had to admit that the other party's general direction was correct. There was no love without reason in this world, nor was there hatred without reason. "What do you want to do next? Do you really think you and I can kill Li Xueyi?"
Yan Li said, "Now is not the time to fight her to the death."
Li Zhengjun said, "But didn't you agree?"
Yan Li said, "It's one thing for me to agree, it's another thing whether I can do it or not."
Li Zhengjun said, "If you don't kill Li Xueyi, how will you explain it to Li Banshan if Stone City falls?"
Yan Li said, "Why should I explain to him?"
Li Zhengjun said, "Because he is the leader of the righteous path!"
Yan Li said, "It doesn't matter who he is. I'm the one who made the bet, and I'm the one who lost my life. Before the deadline, I don't need to explain anything to anyone."
The two arrived at the gate tower. The horse path was very wide, enough for three carriages to travel side by side. After a long period of preparation for defense, the city walls had been reinforced several times. The whole thing was like a fortress. Even the heaviest battering ram could not easily break through it.
There was a combat team every ten steps on the gate tower, consisting of fifteen cultivators and thirty fully armed native soldiers. Every cultivator was assisted by two soldiers. Whether it was serving tea to the immortals or fighting in close combat with the demons, these native soldiers had displayed extraordinary bravery and perseverance. They had made indelible contributions in resisting the invasion of the demons.
As soon as Yan Li arrived at the gate tower, he attracted everyone's attention. They all knew that this was the new commander who had declared that he would take back the entire Chiyou Region within three months. Because of his fame, they could see that Yan Li's body seemed to be shining with a dazzling radiance. This was the significance of the Heavenly Star List. No matter how beautiful the sunset was, it could not compare to the brilliance of the morning sun.
"Greetings, commander." A cultivator came up and bowed. He was a young elder of the Dao Court. Although he was young, he was at least in his early fifties. He did not show any disrespect to Yan Li, nor did he show much respect. He said in a routine manner, "All the demons in the city have been killed, and those who were bitten have been dealt with appropriately. All the main roads have been sealed, and we're only waiting for the demons to attack."
"You've done well. What's your name? "Yan Li nodded in satisfaction.
In the end, the young elder couldn't hide his disdain. A mere disciple of the Court Of Sword dared to speak to an elder of the Dao Court like this. He still answered, "Yuan Qianquan."
"What's your position here?" Yan Li asked.
Yuan Qianquan was a little confused. "What position?"
Li Zhengjun reminded him from the side, "Each Confucian orthodoxy has the title of elder, and is responsible for leading their own disciples of the Confucian orthodoxy. The commander has the right to order the elders of the Confucian orthodoxy."
Yan Li understood immediately. The elders were equivalent to commanders, and the disciples were soldiers in battle. The ranking of soldiers was based on who entered the sect first, and also according to their strength. In general, it included the hierarchy of the army while retaining the independence of the cultivators. The advantage was that it gave the cultivators a lot of room to perform, but the disadvantage was that they didn't have the soul to obey the orders of the army. At a critical moment, this might decide the direction of a war.
He didn't want to correct or improve it, but it didn't matter to him. "As the commander, I will give the first order, and that is to retreat from Stone City."
As soon as he finished speaking, a large number of battle cries came from the Zhiling River in the distance. A dense crowd of demons rushed ashore and towards the fortress.
Just when everyone thought they had heard wrong, Yan Li had already drifted away.
"Retreat, retreat, what kind of joke is this?" Yuan Qianquan screamed. "Stone City is easy to defend and hard to attack. It's a natural stronghold into Chiyou's hinterland. Giving it to the demons just like that, I think you're a spy sent by the demons!"
But Yan Li was already very far away.
The people on the city tower, whether they were cultivators or local soldiers, didn't know whether to fight or not in the face of the surging enemy.
Li Zhengjun looked at the demons below, and then looked at the defensive forces on the city tower. He suddenly said, "Li Banshan must have considered Yan Shifang's combat strength by keeping you here. He alone can stop millions of demons with his sword, but he's not here. Who among you can do it? If you don't want to die, retreat. "With that, he drifted away.
Yuan Qianquan's expression changed again and again. He clenched his teeth and waved his hand. "Retreat!" He made up his mind that when they were resettled, he would definitely teach Yan Li a lesson.
When Li Zhengjun caught up to Yan Li, they were already dozens of li away from the city. Although he could calmly analyze the pros and cons on the city tower, when he caught up to Yan Li, he couldn't hold back his temper and loudly criticized, "You might have some strategic goal, but there are so many Chiyou in the city, and so much blood has been shed. You have no respect for their sacrifice! Could it be that just because the three Grand Elders took you lightly, you want to take revenge? To think that I spoke up for you just now! "Yan Li said," I respect them very much, so I don't want their sacrifice to be in vain. "
Li Zhengjun said, "Then all the more you should stay and die with them!"
Yan Li said, "It's useless. Li Xueyi will definitely attack with all his strength. Resisting in vain will only increase the number of casualties."
Li Zhengjun said, "How will we know if we don't try?"
Yan Li smiled. He stopped on a tree trunk and turned his head to look at him. "Perhaps to you Chiyou, I am a hope to reclaim your homeland, so you have such expectations of me. You are right. After all, even if it wasn't for you, I would still be responsible for my own life, so I hope you can believe me. "
Li Zhengjun said, "Are you serious?"
Yan Li said, "That will depend on you to find the answer yourself. Perhaps my behavior is very similar to that of a demon spy. If you want to judge whether I am sincere or not, it will depend on your insight and experience. "
The next city was called Taizhang City.
In the meeting hall, the three white-haired Grand Elders flew into a rage. Several of the tables were smashed, but Yan Li was still indifferent. He didn't feel that he had done anything wrong.
The one guarding Taizhang City was an Grand Elder of the Lotus Seat. She sat calmly and didn't criticize or make things difficult for him.
"Yan Li, what do you mean? I asked you to kill Li Xueyi, but you gave the order to abandon Stone City. You must be doing this on purpose. Are you addicted to being a demon spy!?" The one speaking was the Dao Court's Grand Elder. He was in charge of deploying all the Grand Elders to battle when the commander wasn't around. His name was Huang Shouyi, and he had an extremely high seniority in the Dao Court. According to Li Banshan's order, the three Grand Elders would act when Stone City was in danger. They wouldn't let Stone City be taken down, nor would they give Yan Li enough troops to counterattack the demon race. He did not expect that the latter would not fall for his wishful thinking at all. After he received the order to retreat, the defense of the city was already in chaos. Even Mirage Lord was unable to turn the situation around. He was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood.
Yan Li unhurriedly took a sip of tea and said, "According to Elder Huang, I seem to have been a spy of the Demon Race?"
Huang Shouyi said fiercely, "Is there a need to reconsider this? The Hierarch gave you a chance because he saw that you wanted to redeem yourself. Not only did you not grasp it, but you also continued to work for the demon race. It seems like there's no need for a test. You have no repentance at all. Why don't I make the decision on behalf of the Hierarch and punish you directly! "He raised his palm, and a terrifying aura was brewing in his palm.
Yan Li put down his teacup and slowly raised the corner of his mouth. "Are you sure you want to fight with me? I'm the commander of the allied army. What you're doing is insubordination. I can kill you without taking any responsibility. "
"Brat!" Huang Shouyi was so angry that he cursed. It was only because he was held back by another old man that he didn't make a move on the spot.
Li Zhengjun couldn't help but find it funny. They were talking about being lenient in the beginning, but it turned out that they already had the idea to deal with these gluttons. That was why they were allowed to take advantage of him.
At this moment, a disciple of the Lotus Seat hurried in and reported, "Commander, Elder, the scouts have reported that Li Xueyi has led the army to fifty miles away!"
Huang Shouyi's eyes lit up, and he sneered. "Good, good! Brat, now that you've lost Stone City, let's see how you're going to defend it! "
"I won't defend it." Yan Li stood up with a smile and said to the Lotus Seat Elder, "Pass down the order to evacuate Tai Zhang."
Huang Shouyi's vision darkened, and he almost fainted.
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