Liu Jingtian neither agreed nor refused. Instead, he made Xiong Xiao stay with the team, which was equivalent to holding him hostage.
Xiong Xiao was unperturbed. He had come under Yang Qing's orders to gain Liu Jingtian's trust. It would have been difficult to gain Liu Jingtian's trust with a normal cultivator as a hostage. A Mountain Chieftain was more than enough.
This way, Xiong Xiao was risking his life. The moment he revealed any flaws, he would be dead.
Xiong Xiao was indeed Yang Qing's trusted subordinate. Yang Qing's generosity over the years was not in vain. He was willing to risk his life for Yang Qing at the critical moment.
Of course, this was also related to Yang Qing's ability to control his subordinates, which allowed him to bring out a group of trusted subordinates.
For example, Gongsun Yu, Wang Hai, Li Youqian, and Zhang Yuniang had risked their lives to save Qin Weiwei when they saw her trapped. Wang Hai had died in battle because of this.
As for Miao Yi, it was also because of his relationship with Yang Qing that he had risked his life and fought his way out to save Qin Weiwei.
Of course, there was another reason why Xiong Xiao was willing to risk his life. He was Yang Qing's trusted subordinate. If Yang Qing were to fall, Xiong Xiao might not fare any better.
The sky was faintly bright. The light from the gray clouds above made the world hazy.
Standing outside the palace at the peak of the mountain, a woman dressed in a long white fur robe slowly stepped on the accumulated snow. She had a picturesque appearance and a voluptuous figure. It was as if plum blossoms were falling around her. She walked to the cliff and gazed at the hazy world. It was a unique sight.
This palace was called Suppressing Third Hall. The woman admiring the snow by herself was none other than the Hall Master of Suppressing Third Hall, Wu Menglan.
As she looked around, her handmaiden rushed over and presented a jade archive with both hands.
Wu Menglan frowned as she examined the jade archive. She muttered to herself, "Suppressing Second Hall has sent troops to invade my territory? How is that possible … "
She and the Hall Master of Suppressing Second Hall, Huo Lingxiao, had a secret agreement. Others might not know, but with their cultivation, how could they not know?
The Six Sages were happy to see the experts below them kill each other. Only when there were fewer elders with higher cultivation could the newcomers stand out. Otherwise, the low-level cultivators would not have the chance to stand out, and chaos would ensue. If everyone resorted to unscrupulous means to plunder cultivation resources, then the current rules of the cultivation world could not be maintained. Only by the cycle of metabolism could the balance be maintained. That way, no one would be able to easily challenge the position of the Six Sages.
She and Huo Lingxiao weren't that foolish, so they had a secret agreement that they would never attack each other on their own. Both of them were Red Lotus Fifth Grade cultivators, and in terms of strength, they were still a long way from becoming Palace Lords. It was the perfect time for both of them to keep a low profile and slowly improve their cultivation.
If Huo Lingxiao's cultivation had broken through to the Purple Lotus realm and he had the ambition to become a Palace Lord, she, Wu Menglan, believed that it was possible.
What's more, when the two of them had reached this level of cultivation, if they really wanted to attack each other, they would not kill each other like the people below. If Huo Lingxiao really wanted to, he would definitely kill her first. Only by killing her would he be able to pacify the people below without any effort.
So, even if Huo Lingxiao wanted to attack Suppressing Third Hall, he wouldn't be so foolish as to send his underlings first?? Black sole? Kneading and kneading, I recognize the mirage and the damask; the lotus root is budding and the millet is dry and fluttering; the graceful Zhe Qu Zai You form a servant and a servant with joy!
"Tell the people below to figure out what's going on. Don't panic when something happens. If they can't even defend their own territory when someone invades, what's the point of having such a piece of trash guarding an area? Do you really want me to do it myself?"
Wu Menglan scoffed coldly, and casually exploded the jade archive in her hand into dust, allowing a gust of cold wind to sweep it away...
Liu Jingtian led his troops as they galloped away, gathering the troops from the various mountains along the way.
Xiong Xiao was sandwiched in the middle of the group, accompanied by four Mountain Chieftains at his front, back, left, and right. It was obvious that they were using him as a hostage.
Up ahead, a group of troops approached them. They weren't from their side, so Liu Jingtian's troops quickly stopped and assumed a battle stance.
However, Xiong Xiao stepped out and smiled, "They're my subordinates!"
There were only about a hundred of them. Liu Jingtian didn't make things difficult for them. Instead, he let them in, sandwiching them in the middle of his own troops. This was tantamount to keeping Xiong Xiao and his subordinates under control. If anything happened, he could immediately kill them...
Yang Qing continued to lead his pursuers as they fled. Along the way, he read through the jade archives delivered by the spirit eagles that had returned. He raised his head to look at the sky. He then turned his head to look at the relentless pursuers from afar. With a cold laugh, he waved his hand and ordered, "Return to South Edict!"
After painstakingly circling around for an entire night, and now returning to South Edict Manor, Yang Qing's subordinates were completely bewildered. Was he toying with Zhang Decheng's pursuers?
Zhang Decheng's troops, who had chased after them for an entire night, were also suffering unspeakable hardships. How long would they have to chase after them? Dragon steeds couldn't possibly keep on running forever. There was bound to be a point of exhaustion.
Zhang Decheng himself was also burning with rage. Was Yang Qing trying to compete with him in terms of patience? 'Let's see how long you can keep running for. If you're so capable, then don't stop for the rest of your life!'
In the mountain range between South Edict Manor and Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor, during the night that Yang Qing had created, the six Mountain Chieftains under his command had already finished gathering their troops. They had been waiting here for a long time.
Leading his troops, Yang Qing rushed over and met with the six Mountain Chieftains. He immediately raised his hand and gave the order, "Prepare for battle!"
The troops that had been on the move for an entire night quickly turned around and positioned themselves at the very front. The troops of the six Mountain Chieftains behind them also stepped forward to join the formation.
The dragon steeds that had been running for an entire night were steaming hot from their nostrils. The various Mountain Chieftains stood on either side of Yang Qing, each of them eyeing the front like a tiger watching its prey.
Qing Mei returned the mount to Miao Yi. She knew that a great battle was imminent. Miao Yi's cultivation wasn't high, and he still had to rely on the transcendent artifacts on his mount. An unlucky cultivator at the back gave his mount to her.
After a night of recuperation, Qin Weiwei's body had already recovered. Her long hair was casually tied behind her head, and the Serpent Spear was once again revealed. She coldly stared in the direction of the rumbling sounds of hooves, but the white dress on her body was still stained with blood.
Almost all of her troops were dead. Only Gongsun Yu, Li Youqian, Zhang Yuniang, Miao Yi, and Yan Xiu were left. There were only five people following behind her, the Mountain Chieftain. Mount Calming Sea could be said to exist only in name.
Fortunately, she hadn't brought Hong Mian and Lu Liu along because their cultivations weren't high. Otherwise, their fates wouldn't have been any better.
At the side of the mountain ridge, nearly four hundred people appeared. All of them were dressed in the same blue robes. It was obvious that they were from the School of Blue Jade. Yang Qing cast a sidelong glance at them, but he didn't see them joining his camp for battle. Instead, they seemed to be spectating from the sidelines.
There were also quite a few School of Blue Jade disciples in the troops behind him, but they had already fallen under his rule. The spectators were from the School of Blue Jade who had rushed over at the last moment to provide support. However, Yang Qing's expression darkened when he saw that they didn't seem to have any intentions of providing support.
Zhang Decheng's troops, who were pressing in from the front, saw that this side was preparing for a decisive battle. They immediately slowed down, and also got into position.
A rider charged down from the mountain ridge. It was Elder Hong Changhai, who was in charge of coordinating between the School of Blue Jade and South Edict Manor.
Yang Qing looked at him coldly and asked, "Elder Hong. What is the meaning of this?"
Elder Hong cupped his fists and said, "Manor Head Yang. We have no other choice. It's because someone from Suppressing Second Hall came to our School of Blue Jade to issue a warning. If any forces outside of Suppressing Second Hall dare to interfere in Suppressing Second Hall's affairs, Suppressing Second Hall will mobilize their troops to flatten the School of Blue Jade. "
Yang Qing was enraged. He could already guess who was behind this. Fortunately, he had made additional preparations. "Then why are you all still here? Do you want to watch the show? "
"That's not it!" Elder Hong said disapprovingly, "Before we came, the Sect Master had instructed that forces outside of Suppressing Second Hall are not to interfere. However, he didn't say that forces within Suppressing Second Hall are not to interfere either. As long as Manor Head is willing to recommend a few more School of Blue Jade disciples to join South Edict Manor, then there won't be a problem. The others won't be able to say anything. These people were specially prepared by the Sect Master for Manor Head. The only thing that matters is how many Manor Head wants. The School of Blue Jade wouldn't dare to force the issue! "
A great battle was at hand. How could this be called not forcing the issue? Qin Weiwei and the others immediately glared at him angrily. This was obviously threatening him before the battle and taking advantage of his misfortune!
The School of Blue Jade disciples in South Edict Manor were already troublesome enough. If they were to let a large number of them join South Edict Manor, wouldn't South Edict Manor become the School of Blue Jade's South Edict Manor? Wouldn't Yang Qing, the Manor Head, become a mere decoration? He could forget about commanding them in the future. Even if Yang Qing won this battle, what was the point? Wouldn't it be the same as gifting South Edict Manor to others?!
Behind Qin Weiwei, Miao Yi was deep in thought. Only now did he understand the conflict between Yang Qing and the School of Blue Jade.
Elder Hong took out a helmet from his storage ring and fiddled with it in his hand. It was that third grade transcendent artifact. It seemed like he had to make Yang Qing think it through. Otherwise, he wouldn't lend this transcendent artifact to him.
Yang Qing merely gave him a cold glance. With an expressionless face, he said, "Elder Hong, please return to the side and watch the battle. Today, I will let Elder Hong know that I, Yang Qing, don't always rely on the School of Blue Jade. Without Elder Hong's good intentions, I, Yang Qing, will definitely win this battle!"
The Mountain Chieftains to Yang Qing's left and right immediately brandished their weapons and shouted, "Victory! Victory is certain … "
Even Qin Weiwei was shouting along with him. Behind her, Miao Yi and the others naturally followed suit and shouted for victory as well.
"Since you insist, Manor Lord. It wouldn't be good for me to disobey the Sect Master's orders, so I'll step aside for now. If Manor Head has thought things through, you can call out to us in time. Our School of Blue Jade will be waiting by the side. Perhaps we can still make it in time. "Elder Hong finished speaking and tucked away the transcendent artifact. He turned around and rode his dragon steed back to the mountain ridge.
At the front, Zhang Decheng, who had already set up his formation, was secretly alarmed when he first saw a bunch of School of Blue Jade disciples. He didn't dare to act rashly, especially when he saw that helmet flash out. However, when he saw the exchange between the two sides clearly, he was secretly delighted. He roughly understood that He Yunye's hindrance behind the scenes had taken effect.
Immediately, with a cold smile on his face, he led his men and slowly pressed forward. He stood in front of the formation and shouted, "Idiot Yang Qing, why aren't you running anymore? Are you at your wit's end?"
Just as he finished speaking, the sound of rumbling hooves could be heard from behind him, startling him into turning his head to look.
Yang Qing immediately laughed. He invoked his arts and transmitted his voice. His voice rumbled as it reverberated, "Zhang Decheng, you traitor. Death is at hand, yet you still don't know it. You still dare to boast shamelessly!"
Zhang Decheng's men turned back to look, only to see a large number of troops rapidly advancing towards them. Their expressions couldn't help but change!
The troops approaching from behind were precisely Liu Jingtian's men, who had arrived after being delayed by Yang Qing for an entire night. Yang Qing's transmitted voice was like a signal to attack. Hidden among them, Xiong Xiao's eyes flashed, and he immediately apologized to Liu Jingtian.
He then turned his head and waved his hand towards his own troops, "Zhang Decheng has nowhere to run. Follow me and kill!"
Xiong Xiao raised his long saber and charged forward, immediately leading his troops in a frenzied charge.
In the eyes of Zhang Decheng's men, however, this entire troop was charging towards them, intending to join Yang Qing's side in a pincer attack. Faced with so many troops, they immediately panicked, and their morale instantly collapsed.
How could Yang Qing miss this opportunity? He raised his spear and shouted angrily, "Reinforcements have arrived. Kill!"
He took the lead and charged straight at Zhang Decheng.
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