Guyang Mountain, in Xiaoyao Hall.
More than a dozen Jindan elders of Xiaoyao Sect have gathered together, all of them with solemn faces, and are talking to each other about the news about the monster beasts going south not long ago.
Even the gray-haired Master Guangling, who has not participated in the sect's discussions in recent years, rarely came to Xiaoyao Hall this time to discuss with everyone how to deal with the monster chaos.
After Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan arrived here, they had just said hello to everyone. The Supreme Elder Li Mufeng, who had not come out for a long time, appeared outside the main hall at the same time.
For Nascent Soul stage monks, it often takes ten or twenty years to practice in seclusion. Therefore, Li Mufeng, the supreme elder of the sect, spends most of his time practicing in seclusion in the cave and rarely appears in front of others.
Basically, all the affairs of the sect are handed over to the head of the sect, Bai Yuxian, and the many Jindan elders in the sect.
After so many years of seclusion and practice, Li Mufeng's cultivation has also improved in recent years. Twenty years ago, not long after Song Qingming left the Fuyun Mountains, Li Mufeng had successfully broken through his cultivation and advanced to Nascent Soul. The fourth level.
The world of immortal cultivation in the Fuyun Mountains is a place where cultivation resources are relatively scarce. A monk who can cultivate to the middle stage of Yuanying is considered to have reached the peak. In the past ten thousand years, few people have been able to break through to the late stage of Yuanying.
As the only Nascent Soul cultivator of the Xiaoyao Sect, Li Mufeng broke through to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul before he was nine hundred years old. His cultivation talent is already outstanding among the Nascent Soul cultivators in the Fuyun Mountains. .
“Meet the Supreme Elder!”
After seeing Li Mufeng's figure, everyone in the hall quickly stood up and bowed to Li Mufeng respectfully.
After briefly glancing at the people in the hall, Li Mufeng smiled and nodded slightly, then walked slowly to the upper position in the middle of the hall and sat down.
"Uncle Li, Junior Brother Song has not returned from traveling, Junior Brother Chen is in retreat to break through the realm, and the elders of other sects have already arrived!" Li Mufeng had just sat down, and Bai Yuxian who was standing beside him hurriedly He opened his mouth and reported to him.
"Well! Everyone, please sit down first."
After everyone in the hall sat down, Li Mufeng spoke softly again: "Some time ago, the sect received a message from the northern front line. News, the monsters from Northern Xinjiang have moved southward in large numbers
Before today, you should have heard some rumors about Jinyu Mountain.
Now I can officially tell you that the Golden Feather Demon King has left the Fuyun Mountains a few years ago and is missing. Jinyu Mountain has indeed changed its owner now, so the sect has previously had a dispute with the demon clan about the beast. Chao's agreement no longer exists from now on.
So far, we haven't heard much information. We only know that the new demon emperor is named Molong Demon Emperor, and his cultivation strength should not be lower than mine.
But you don’t have to worry too much about the Black Dragon Demon King. I will use all my strength to contain it in this battle and will not let him have the opportunity to attack you. You all can deal with the demon kings under Jin Yushan with peace of mind. That’s it.
The beast tide this time is no better than before. Although all aspects of the sect have been fully prepared, the other party has also gathered a large army of monsters under its command.
In addition to the monsters originally near Jinyu Mountain, there are also many monsters who followed the Black Dragon Demon Emperor from the northern border. I estimate that the force of the monsters going south this time should be stronger than last time.
I am stating these things to all of you, and I also want to remind you that this battle may not be as good as before for us, and you must also be mentally prepared for a tough battle. "
In recent years, Song Qingyu and the others have heard about the changes that happened in Jinyu Mountain in the north, but they have always been unsure whether these are true.
Now I heard Li Mufeng personally confirming that Jinyu Mountain Yushan has changed its owner, and the previous battlefield agreement between the two parties It has also failed, and the faces of everyone present also showed a somewhat complicated look.
In the past hundred years, Xiaoyao Sect has gained five more gold medals: Xu Ziyan, Hu Tianren, Song Qingyu, Huang Siyuan, and Fang Baixuan. Elder Dan, but also lost many high-level monks
First, Ma Hongshan led the Ma family of the "Iron Immortal Fort" to rebel against the sect and was jointly killed by everyone in the Xiaoyao Sect. Later, Lu Boyang died in the battle with the "Tianhai Alliance".
In addition, the former head Yao Qianshu had been injured many times before and his lifespan was affected. Now that his lifespan is approaching, he has only a few days left to linger on the sickbed and can no longer help deal with the turmoil of the monsters.
Guangling Zhenren, a golden elixir monk of the older generation who is about the same age as him, although he has always paid more attention to health and is not as hardworking as Yao Qianshu, and currently looks relatively healthy, but his longevity is also He has reached the age of five hundred and seventy, and there are only twenty or thirty years left before the golden elixir monk's deadline.
At this age, Guangling's real strength has been greatly reduced compared to his peak state. At most, he can only display the strength of an early stage golden elixir monk. Once injured, it will affect the premature death of Shou Yuan.
In the ensuing turmoil of monsters, it is estimated that it will be difficult for Guangling Master to take action. He can only help allocate monks' supplies from the rear to guard the mountain gate.
Overall, although the Xiaoyao Sect has several more Golden Elixir monks than a hundred years ago, in fact the overall strength of the sect has not increased much.
If Song Qingming is unable to catch up with this battle, Xiaoyao Sect's strength in terms of high-level monks may not be as good as it was a hundred years ago.
After knowing that this time the monster turmoil may be even worse than the last time, most of the people here really have no idea whether they can successfully repel the attack of the monster army in this battle. Confidence.
You must know that the last time Xiaoyao Sect was able to defend several strongholds in the north and repel a large-scale attack by monsters.
In addition to the fact that leader Yao Qianshu managed to hold on to his injuries and forcefully attack the enemy, there was another important reason, which was also because they finally invited Li Xianyun, a master of the late Jindan period, to help.
As a result, the Xiaoyao Sect gathered enough strength to directly reverse the unfavorable situation on the entire battlefield through the battle of "Purple Star Square", and finally drove the army of monsters out of the Weiguo territory.
This time the demonic beasts are in turmoil. Even if Li Mufeng can contain the opponent's Nascent Soul Demonic Emperor, under the same situation, if they want to successfully repel the more ferocious demonic beasts' army and launch a large-scale attack, they may still have to do it. It will be more difficult than it was a hundred years ago, and everyone here naturally knows this.
“Uncle Li, every time the demonic beasts are in turmoil, our human side will suffer countless casualties. Now that Junior Brother Song has not come back, I am afraid it will be difficult to defend the entire front with our current strength.
< br>Do you think you could consider giving up the area near Tuoyun Mountain first? Concentrate our efforts to protect Iron Immortal Fort and Guiyunfang, so that our pressure will be less.
When we get through the most difficult time, other surrounding countries will be able to support us. Then we will find a way to regain the lost territory.”
After hearing what Li Mufeng said, Zhao Menglian, who was a little worried about the sect's war, spoke first. He wanted to suggest that the Xiaoyao sect abandon Tuoyun Mountain, the more prominent stronghold, and concentrate the sect's strength to protect the two iron fairy castles and Guiyunfang. Located at the north gate of Weiguo.
In the north of Weiguo, adjacent to the Fuyun Mountains, there are four relatively large city strongholds from west to east, namely "Tiexian Fort", "Tuoyun Mountain", "Guiyunfang", "Jinshanfang".
Among them, "Iron Immortal Castle" and "Guiyunfang" are the two most important gateways guarding the northern part of the country, and they are also the two places that the Xiaoyao Sect has attached most importance to since its establishment.
Once these two places are lost in the turmoil, the northern Xinjiang monsters can drive straight in and directly attack the largest "Gaoyun County" in the northern part of the Wei Kingdom, threatening Guyang County, the core hinterland of the Xiaoyao Sect.
The last monster turmoil a hundred years ago was because the Xiaoyao Sect was at a disadvantage, and some monsters bypassed "Guiyunfang" and entered the northern "Gaoyun County" to cause trouble, causing the sect to suffer a sudden loss. Millions of mortals almost affected the foundation of Xiaoyao Sect.
Fortunately, "Guiyunfang" was not lost at that time, and Xiaoyao Sect was finally able to rely on this important stronghold to launch a counterattack and drive the monsters out of the realm of Weiguo.
In comparison, the two places "Jinshanfang" and "Tuoyunshan" are much less important to the sect.
"Jinshanfang" is far away in the northeastern border of Weiguo. The nearby area is relatively deserted and there are no large spiritual veins. Although "Jinshanfang" will be attacked by monsters every time the monsters are in turmoil, this place has always been They are not the main attack direction of the monster army.
With the two Jindan monks from the Song family here, plus the monks from several counties in Jiangling County, there should be no big problem guarding this place.
"Tuoyun Mountain" is located in the northeast of Iron Immortal Fort. Its location is relatively prominent and has penetrated deep into the Fuyun Mountains. Every time the monsters are turbulent, this is the first place to bear the brunt.
Although there were not too many monsters attacking "Tuo Yun Mountain" every year in the past, they were usually Yunhe Demon King, the old rival of "Tuo Yun Mountain", but Zhang Rong, a fake alchemy monk from "Tuo Yun Mountain" alone , it is also very difficult to defend this place, and we must still need support from Xiaoyao Sect.
But now that the power of monsters has greatly increased, the Xiaoyao Sect is under great pressure to defend the exceptions. It is really difficult to take care of the "Tuoyun Mountain" side, so Zhao Mengli proposed to let The sect voluntarily abandoned "Tuoyun Mountain" and concentrated its forces to retreat to "Iron Fairy Castle".
Hu Tianren, who had already taken charge of the "Iron Immortal Castle", heard the words and also echoed:
"Senior Sister Zhao is right! Tuoyun Mountain is not the territory of the sect. We ourselves There is no obligation to take care of them. It is better to notify them to evacuate first to avoid waste. We have used too much power from the sect to support them.
This time Jin Yushan just changed to a demon king. Master Li, please see if we can negotiate with him as before and establish a new alliance with Jin Yushan. Maybe they are not willing to fight us to the end.”
Hearing Hu Tianren's suggestion, Li Mufeng shook his head without thinking and said:
"What you think is a little too naive. The demon race is bloodthirsty and cruel by nature, and we, the human monks, have been mortal enemies for thousands of years. , this new Black Dragon Demon King is so easy to talk to.
If we choose to negotiate with him hastily before the war begins, not only will we not be able to achieve our goal, but we will also make the other party think that we are afraid of them. , in the next We are even more unscrupulous in the battle.
If you want to make an alliance with the opponent, you can't easily get it with just a word. If we don't prove that we have the strength to repel the demon clan's attack, why should we let it go? Others are willing to sit down and listen to you. The sect has to sacrifice many talented younger monks every time there is a monster turmoil. I don't want to avoid these things from happening.
It's just that our human race is weak now. Facing this once-in-a-century monster turmoil, we don't have much choice. The sect can only protect our own territory by fighting hard. "
Just after Li Mufeng finished speaking, Master Guangling, who was sitting next to him, stood up again.
" What Master Li said is true. After all, it is not a long-term solution to have sex with the demon clan, even if We are willing to take a step back and give up some territory. These monsters are not easy to satisfy, and I am afraid they will continue to encroach on our territory.
This battle has not yet started, and the outcome is particularly unpredictable. Whether it is places such as Guiyunfang, Tiexian Fort or Tuoyun Mountain, we cannot give up to monsters easily.
Thanks to the sect’s careful cultivation for so many years, although I am old, I still have the heart to serve the sect. This time I am willing to take people to Tuoyun Mountain first to help Jinyunge and the others guard this spiritual mountain and divide the sect. I want to share some of the pressure with my family, and I hope Master Li can fulfill my wish. ”
After Master Guangling finished speaking, many of the elders present, including Supreme Elder Li Mufeng, were all surprised and showed a bit of surprise.
As the sect’s Jindan Elder for so many years, Master Guangling has always acted cautiously and rarely ventured out to seek opportunities.
Almost everyone did not expect that he, who was already enjoying his old age, would step forward at this critical moment when the monsters were heading south, and go to the dangerous front line of Tuoyun Mountain to share the worries of the sect.
Seeing Master Guangling holding his hands and looking expectantly at Li Mufeng, who was sitting at the top, Bai Yuxian, who had just taken over as the head, quickly spoke to persuade him:
"Brother Guangling, Tuo Yunshan The sect over there will make arrangements for you. Now that you are old, you cannot rush into action. It is too dangerous to go to Tuoyun Mountain. It is better to stay in the sect and arrange the monks' supplies for us."
"I appreciate Junior Sister Bai's kindness. I have always been hiding behind closed doors and doing trivial things all my life. I have never made any great contributions to the sect. I am always not as good as other senior brothers in this regard, and I have always felt a little regretful in my heart.
Now that I have run out of fuel and energy, I have nothing to worry about. I can organically I will serve the sect again, even if I die in battle, it will be a great joy in life. I hope Master Li can fulfill my last wish."
From Master Guangling's words, it can be seen that he is determined. Next, after Li Mufeng sat for a long time, he calmly nodded to him and agreed to his request.
"Since you are so determined, Tuoyunshan will be entrusted to you first. Yuxian, you will dispatch a large flying boat to Guangling tomorrow, and then select a group of monks to go with him.< br>
If the situation at Tuoyun Mountain is unfavorable, you must inform us in time, and the sect will find a way to send people to support you. ”
"Thank you so much, Uncle Li. I'll go back and make some preparations. I'll set off for Tuoyun Mountain tomorrow!"
After bowing deeply to Li Mufeng, Master Guangling then turned to face all the sects present. Elder Jin Dan cupped his hands and left Xiaoyao Hall with a smile on his face.
Looking at the gray-haired Guangling Zhenren slowly leaving, Li Mufeng's calm face also had mixed emotions.
After this separation, it may be difficult for the two of them to see each other again.
Many Xiaoyao Sect elders present here were also secretly excited when they saw the scene just now.
Even Master Guangling, who has reason to stay out of the matter and retire behind the scenes to take care of his old age, still has the desire to serve the sect and is willing to risk his life and go to "Tuoyun Mountain" to take charge. What else can they say? of.
After Master Guangling left, Li Mufeng stood up and said seriously to everyone:
"The situation of the monster army is not clear enough now. No matter what, we must try our best first. Hold your ground.
You. Don't worry, this once-in-a-hundred-year beast tide is not a matter for our Xiaoyao Sect. It is something that all human monks in the Fuyun Mountains need to deal with together.
If an unfavorable situation really comes, the sect will also find ways to go to other places. Place for help.”
"Master Li, please rest assured. We will definitely fight to the death to serve the sect!" After hearing Li Mufeng's words, many monks sitting below quickly expressed their loyalty to the sect in unison.
Seeing this, Li Mufeng nodded slightly with relief and started to make detailed arrangements for everyone.
There is Master Guangling on the Tuoyun Mountain side, so there shouldn’t be any problems in a short time. Jinshanfang will not be the main attack direction of the monsters. Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan are about the same strength. Enough.
For these two places, Li Mufeng just asked the sect to transport some "Feiyun Crossbows" as soon as possible to help defend them, and did not make many adjustments.
On the side of "Iron Immortal Castle", Li Mufeng first arranged for Zhao Menglian to come and help with the situation. With her, a monk on the sixth level of the golden elixir, and the assistance of Hu Qingyun, a fake elixir monk, behind his back The mountain formation can also deal with attacks from three to four demon kings.
As for "Guiyunfang", which the monster army focused on attacking, it was also the most important place that Xiaoyao Sect could not afford to miss. Li Mufeng put the main strength of the sect here.
Including Bai Yuxian, Li Wutong, Chu Fengping, Jin Ziyuan, and Fang Baixuan, all five people were arranged to go to "Guiyunfang" to take charge, leaving only Chen Xuanxin and the manager who were in retreat. Xu Ziyan and two people from the sect's secular world.
After everyone accepted the order, they immediately left Xiaoyao Palace and began to prepare for the next cruel monster battle.
There are teleportation arrays connecting each other between "Guiyunfang" and "Guyang Mountain". Not long after Li Mufeng's order was issued, the teleportation array on Guyang Mountain immediately started operating, and many sect monks began to pass through. The teleportation array went to "Guiyunfang" and was on standby.
Several giant airships in the Xiaoyao Sect also began to transport some important supplies needed on the battlefield to various frontline battlefields.
After receiving the permission from the leader Bai Yuxian, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan immediately went to the Zongmen Shanggong Pavilion, and took out more than a dozen second-level "Feiyun Crossbows" and some strategic materials such as formations, and then took a ride. The sect's large flying boat set off together and returned to Funiu Mountain.
After leaving Guyang Mountain, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan, who were standing on the flying boat, had a somewhat heavy look on their faces.
According to the news they got from Guyang Mountain, this time the monster turmoil is no better than before. Even the Nascent Soul monks have to go to the war. They, the Golden Core monks, have become as difficult as duckweeds. Take control of your own destiny.
The flying boat had just arrived near Funiu Mountain. After Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan told the monks on the flying boat to transport the supplies directly to "Jinshanfang", they jumped off the flying boat and planned to return to Funiu Mountain first.
As soon as the two girls arrived near the mountain gate, a white escaping light suddenly flew out from the mountain and came to them with surprised expressions on their faces.
"Siyuan, Qingyu, how are you these years?"
"Seventh brother, it's really you who is back." Seeing Song Qingming in green clothes in front of them, Song Qingyu and Song Qingyu were stunned for a moment before facing each other. With a look of surprise, she came closer to him.
Standing aside, Huang Siyuan saw Song Qingming, who had left the family for more than 20 years, and was so excited that she couldn't help but shed a few tears from the corners of her eyes.
In the years when Song Qingming was away, although Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan rarely mentioned Song Qingming, they could feel their concern for Song Qingming.
Especially in recent years, the turmoil of the northern monsters has been getting closer and closer. Song Qingming, the backbone of the family, has not returned. The pressure on Song Qingyu and the others is also getting bigger and bigger. They fantasize about Song Qingming all the time. Can get back in time.
Now that she finally saw Song Qingming's figure appearing in front of her eyes, Huang Siyuan suddenly let go of all the worries accumulated in her heart and took the initiative to lean on Song Qingming's shoulder, for fear that this would be another dream.
"Husband, when did you come back?"
"Not long after I came back, I heard that Yuan Fang said that you had gone to Guyang Mountain to discuss matters. I originally wanted to set off to find you, but I didn't expect Before I could go out, I saw you guys coming back!" Song Qingming nodded to the two girls with a smile on his face.
"There has been no news from you for so many years. Qingyu and I have often been worried about you. Now that we finally see you back safely, we can finally feel at ease."
"Well! Thank you for all your hard work these years."
"Well, seventh brother and sister-in-law, we are always standing here. We may be seen by others later. How about we go back first and slowly renew our love for each other?"
See Huang Siyuan and Song Qingming were already leaning together in front of them. Song Qingyu looked around and couldn't help but remind them.
"Well! What are you talking about, girl? Why don't we go back first?" After hearing Song Qingyu's reminder, Song Qingming reacted with some embarrassment and said Song Qingyu, then asked Huai Huang Siyuan in .
Hearing the conversation between the two, Huang Siyuan hurriedly left Song Qingming's shoulder, nodded in response with a hint of shyness, and then the three of them turned into light and returned to Funiu Mountain's "Huixian Pavilion" together. .
"Qing Yu, I heard from Yuan Fang that the monsters from Northern Xinjiang have begun to move south. How does the sect deal with this?" The three of them sat down and chatted for a while in "Huixian Pavilion" After finishing the sentence, Song Qingming turned to Song Qingyu and asked about the outcome of their visit to the sect to discuss matters. (End of chapter)