Zhang Yu saw that he was standing on top of a circular stone plate. This was the same place he had come from several times before. The position hadn't changed, but the surrounding environment was different.
The stone plate beneath his feet was now a towering stone platform. Below it were three flights of stairs that faced in all directions. Meanwhile, there were thick stone walls erected all around. Across from him, there was only a single stone door that led to the outside. Above it was a towering dome. Apart from himself, there was no one else here. This was a spacious and relatively sealed off hall.
This undoubtedly meant that this place had already moved from the original frontline of the battle to the rear. Otherwise, there was no way such a structure could be built so steadily.
At this moment, he sensed that compared to before, his cultivation was much higher now. He could faintly feel that his body had landed somewhere.
At this moment, even if he didn't use the jade talisman, he could still return with a thought.
However, if he wanted to enter the lower level with his body, without any guidance, it would be very difficult to find his way back.
Meanwhile, the lower level's divine ability wouldn't appear. If his power projection was destroyed, he could just turn around and come back again. However, if his body landed here, once he was killed, he would truly die.
At this moment, he tried to sense it. He could vaguely sense the Great Dao Chapter, but he couldn't summon it. Or perhaps it could be said that the power projection couldn't be seen at all.
In the past, he had also tried this. However, even if he obtained two yuan, it still didn't change. It was clear that relying on the power projection alone was indeed impossible to fill in the "Seal of Clear Self". Only by personally coming here could he do it.
After some thought, he already found a method that could be followed. However, it could be considered a risk. There was no guarantee of success. However, on the path of cultivation, there was no such thing as absolute certainty.
However, before this, he still had one more thing to do.
He walked down from the stone plate. With a push of his hand, the heavy door moved outwards.
A long and narrow corridor appeared in front of him. Bright sunlight could be seen at the end.
He walked along this corridor and quickly arrived outside. What appeared before him was a courtyard. Two armored soldiers were standing guard here. When one of them saw him walk out, he gave him a few glances and revealed a look of pleasant surprise. He walked up and cupped his fists, saying, "Xuanxiu Zhang, do you still remember me? Old Li, Li Bailiang. "
He reached out his hand and shook the six fingers on his palm.
Zhang Yu looked at him and nodded. "Sergeant Li, of course I remember." He remembered that the first time he came to Hong Yi's lower level, he saw this person and another soldier surnamed Yang.
He said, "Sergeant Li, aren't you a regular soldier? Why are you here? "
Li Bailiang grinned and said, "I retired from the main army last year and have now joined the Wei Family's army as a mercenary. Although I don't receive as much rewards as before, I don't have to worry about my life in the lower ranks, do I?"
Zhang Yu nodded in understanding. "How many soldiers like you are here now?"
Li Bailiang replied, "Not many, only about three hundred. However, most of them have gone with General Wei to fight. Oh, Xuanxiu Zhang, there is still a Xuanxiu Zhang stationed here. He is on the sentry tower over there. He might know more. You can ask him anything you want."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to a tall stone sentry tower on the opposite side.
Zhang Yu glanced over and said, "Thank you."
He tapped his toes and his body slowly floated up and flew over there. Although it was only a projection of his power, it wasn't difficult to fly for a short period of time.
The sentry tower was at the highest point of the entire military fortress. It could hold about three to four people. It was open on both sides and had a wide field of vision. At this moment, there was a Daoist holding a sword standing there. He cupped his hands towards Zhang Yu who stepped in from outside. "Xingchuan greets Xuan Zheng."
Zhang Yu nodded and returned the greeting. "Greetings, Daoist Xingchuan. However, you don't have to call me Xuan Zheng. Before coming here, I have already resigned from the position of Qingyang Xuan Zheng."
Daoist Xingchuan obviously didn't care about the position. In his eyes, cultivation was the basis of a cultivator's judgment. What he pursued was an opponent who could help him improve his strength. Therefore, he only nodded.
Zhang Yu asked, "Is Daoist Xingchuan the only one here? Where are Daoist Zuo and Daoist Ying? "
Daoist Xingchuan replied, "General Wei is leading the army to the front. The two of you are in charge of protecting the army. For the past few years, the followers of the evil god have been defeated repeatedly. However, they seem to be endless. Not long after they retreated, they would come back again. After the battle line was stretched, many Deities also learned to sneak around and attack this place.
Therefore, we agreed that one person must be guarding this place. This time, I am in charge of guarding this place. Actually, this place is not bad. Every once in a while, there will always be people coming to me for me to test my sword. "
Zhang Yu nodded slightly. Next, he asked in detail and understood a lot of things from Daoist Xingchuan. It was roughly the same as what Daoist Zuo reported in his letter.
In order to resist the pressure from the followers of the evil god, the strategy they were implementing now was to attack as a form of defense. The Wei army and the Daoist cultivators penetrated deep into the enemy's hinterland to attack and destroy. Meanwhile, the rear took advantage of this period of time to speed up their recovery.
The team formed by many cultivators and a large number of old soldiers was unusually strong. Thousands of people could often defeat tens of thousands of people. Coupled with the protection of Yingxiong and Daoist Zuo, there was almost no army led by Deities that could stop their attack.
This practice had been going on in the lower level for more than ten years. During this time, the Le Dynasty was able to recover a large amount of lost land. If this continued, the lower level would be able to recover all its territory in a few more decades.
This was also his original goal. However, he was afraid that this momentum would have to be slowed down a little.
He said, "Do you have the fastest way to contact them?"
Daoist Xingchuan said, "The people of the Military Department have also established a Radiant Communication Station here. However, it is different from the outer level. It can only be used when the weather is good."
Zhang Yu said, "Then try to tell them that if the war is not urgent, they can take the time to come back. I have something to tell them. If it is not convenient, they can also choose a place. I will go and meet them."
Daoist Xingchuan was very straightforward. He did not ask for any reason and nodded, "I will go now."
Zhang Yu said, "I will have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist. I will keep watch here."
Daoist Xingchuan jumped down from the fifteen-feet-tall sentry tower and slowly landed on the ground. His figure flickered a few times and disappeared.
Only half a summer had passed. Daoist Xingchuan held the edge of the sentry tower with one hand and jumped lightly back to the top of the tower.
He cupped his hands to Zhang Yu and said, "Patrol Officer, the arrangements have been made. However, the distance between the two sides is long. I have also sent a messenger to pass the message along the relay station. Even if the Radiant Communication Station can't send the message, the messenger will bring the message in two or three days at the latest."
Zhang Yu said, "Fellow Daoist Xingchuan's arrangements are very appropriate."
He looked into the distance. The next step was to wait.
However, things went smoothly and he did not have to wait for too long. The Wei Clan Army had obviously received the message from the Radiant Communication Station. Only half a day later, a message came back saying that they had received the message. However, because the war was intense, they could not leave for the time being. Therefore, they agreed to meet at a place called Mount Luo.
Within half a day, Zhang Yu had already looked at the newly drawn map in advance. With a thought, he knew that this place was an unknown small hill near a small pass that led to the rear. It was about a day and a half away from here.
He thought for a moment and said to Daoist Xingchuan, "I will go there now." Then, he transmitted a few words. After the latter listened attentively, he said without hesitation, "Xingchuan understands. I will act according to your orders."
After Zhang Yu gave his instructions, he immediately left the military base and walked towards the north. He walked very quickly. After half a day, he arrived at the vicinity of Mount Luo.
Mount Luo was a small hill. There was a sentry team of fifty people stationed on top of it. There was also a Qingyang cultivator called He Chengfan in charge of protecting them. This disciple also knew him, so it saved some trouble for both sides to meet. After he arrived, he waited in a spacious tent for everyone to arrive.
After waiting for two days, He Chengfan said outside, "Patrol Guard, General Wei and Zuo Xuanxiu have arrived. They request to see you."
Zhang Yu said, "Let them in."
After a while, the tent was opened. Wei Lingying and Daoist Zuo walked in together. After seeing him, the two of them looked serious and saluted, "Patrol Guard."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Both of you have worked hard. Have a seat."
The two of them thanked him and sat down.
After Wei Lingying sat down, he cupped his fists and said, "When Patrol Guard sent the news, we were in a battle with the enemy and could not leave for the time being. Please punish us."
Zhang Yu said, "General Wei's actions were handled appropriately. How would I blame you for this? How was the battle this time?"
Hearing him ask this, Wei Lingying's spirit was lifted. He said, "Reporting to Patrol Guard, we obtained a complete victory this time. There will be about half a year of peace …"
As he spoke, the light outside the tent dimmed. A wave of black smoke drifted outside and suddenly gathered in one place. Then, the curtain of the tent was lifted and Yingxiong walked in. His scarlet eyes looked at the two people on the seats, then moved to Zhang Yu and nodded to him.
Zhang Yu also nodded and said, "Senior Brother Ying, please take a seat."
Yingxiong walked to the side and sat down silently.
Zhang Yu said, "This time, I called everyone here to explain something …"
And just as he was talking to everyone below, in front of the Tanquan Manor, a cultivator walked in. His body was only slightly empty and he entered the manor.
He passed through the empty courtyard and headed straight for where Zhang Yu was. However, just as he stepped into the main hall, his footsteps came to a halt. This was because there was a formation set up here. He immediately stopped moving.
In the quiet room, Zhang Yu opened his eyes. He shook his sleeves and walked out. He saw that the person who came was the Daoist who claimed to be Dai Xuan Zun and came to find him.
He said, "Fellow Daoist, what business do you have here?"
The Daoist bowed to him and said, "Previously, this humble Daoist came to invite you on the orders of Xuan Zun. Patrol Guard Zhang said that there was something that had not been dealt with. Today, this humble Daoist came to inquire again. I wonder if Patrol Guard has dealt with the matter?"
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