Chapter 177: The Battle of Feng State

A group of sect monks from Jinyun Valley were ambushed by immortal cultivators from the enemy country while exploring the territory of Feng Kingdom.

The number of ambushing immortal cultivators was three times that of Jinyun Valley, and the leader was in the late stages of foundation building.

At that time, the team of dozens of monks were intercepted from the front and back, and almost all of them were wiped out. None of the three foundation-building monks who led the team returned.

Lin Lu was unfortunate to be among that team of monks.

Zhao Siyao described in the letter: Lin Lu did not die on the spot. With the help of high-quality escape talismans, he managed to break out of the encirclement for a short distance, but was pursued by Overhaul in the later stage of foundation building.

After that battle, Lin Lu did not return and disappeared on the Fengguo battlefield.

Zhang Tieshan searched for him afterwards and inquired many times, but found no news.

Lu Changan sighed secretly, this situation can be described as extremely dangerous.

A man with ordinary strength in the middle stage of foundation building was trapped in enemy territory during the Immortal Cultivation War and was hunted and surrounded.

If you don’t come back in the short term, you’ll basically never come back.

From a personal perspective, Lu Changan felt sorry, even a little bit of pity.

After all, he is the junior who has served him well for so many years.

But from a neutral perspective, or from the perspective of a cultivator in the Feng Kingdom, this matter does not deserve sympathy.

Because the Liang Kingdom clan, and even Lin Lu, were on the side of the invaders.

"How is the situation on the Fengguo battlefield today?"

Lu Changan thought deeply.

He has always been more concerned about the overall situation of the world of immortality.

Even if Zhao Siyao knew the specific information on the battlefield, it would be difficult to disclose it in a letter.

At the end of the letter, Zhao Siyao said that it was not convenient for him to leave the sect and hoped that Lu Changan would go to Jinyun Valley.

From this, Lu Changan speculated that Zhao Siyao was on the list of the second batch of sects to go out for the expedition, and had entered a "locked" state of combat readiness, making it difficult for him to leave Jinyun Valley easily.

Lu Changan was inevitably a little worried about this female nun who had known each other for more than a hundred years and trusted each other.

On the battlefield of cultivating immortals, strength is only one aspect of whether you can protect yourself.

The overall situation of the battlefield, as well as luck, are important factors.

…

On the second day after receiving the letter, Lu Changan left Wuqi Mountain in a low-key manner and flew to the west of Liang Kingdom.

Seven or eight days later.

Lu Changan stepped on the green light and arrived at the gate of Jinyun Valley.

Compared to the past, the atmosphere in Jinyun Valley was more solemn, and most of the sect monks coming and going had anxious expressions.

After notification.

Zhao Siyao greeted him from the mountain gate.

The mountain breeze blew her white dress, outlining her plump and graceful figure.

Zhao Siyao looks to be twenty-seven or eighty-years-old. She wears a phoenix hairpin, has picturesque features, and is elegant and refined.

Compared with previous years, even when he first entered the foundation building, he looked more elegant and calm.

"Friend Lu Dao, you are here."

"Fellow Daoist Zhao."

The two looked at each other, nodded and smiled, without too much greeting or politeness.

Lu Changan and Zhao Siyao flew side by side and entered the latter's cave.

There is a lotus pond in the middle of the cave, with a fragrant fragrance, and the surrounding pavilions and water pavilions are connected.

"Friend Lu Dao, please come over this time."

Zhao Siyao dismissed her maid, behaved generously, and took the mountain spring water flowing through the cave to brew a pot of spiritual tea for Lu Changan.

The two chatted for a while, and inevitably they mentioned the regret that Lin Lu was trapped in the battlefield of Feng Kingdom.

Judging from the available intelligence information, Lin Lu narrowly escaped death.

Even if he was lucky enough to survive, he would most likely be captured alive and the end would not be much better.

…

Afterwards, Lu Changan went straight to the point and asked about the situation on the Fengguo battlefield.

Zhao Siyao pondered: "Two years ago, the Liang Kingdom sect called on all major forces, and the first army of monks invaded the Feng Kingdom from south to north and from the rear. In the early days of the war, the Feng Kingdom fought on two sides and was overwhelmed, and the cultivating forces in the rear were defeated one after another. …”

The first part of the story is known to monks who pay attention to the battlefield.

Liang Guo's expedition went relatively smoothly, occupying the spiritual land of the fairy city and plundering many resources.

Some good news came one after another, which was encouraging.

"However, the Feng Kingdom has a vast territory and many immortal cultivating forces, and its foundation is not comparable to that of the Liang Kingdom. When the first army of monks penetrated deeper into the territory of the Feng Kingdom, they faced great resistance.

"If the enemy's cultivating forces are defeated from the front, they will adopt a strategy of fortifying the wall and clearing the field. Liang's cultivating army is often attacked in the belly, encounters ambushes, or is attacked by cultivators at their rear strongholds..."

Zhao Siyao's voice was clear and pleasant, but her tone became serious.

"When a small country invades a big country, there is also a gap in the foundation of the civilization that cultivates immortals."

Lu Changan thought to himself, not surprised by the current situation.

The territory of Feng State was much larger than that of Yan State and Liang State combined.

The strategic depth is very broad.

Inheriting heritage and fighting locally are the advantages of Fengguo.

In addition to the three original Yuanying-level forces in the Feng Kingdom, there are also many powerful sects, and the power of the Immortal Cultivation Family far exceeds that of the Liang Kingdom.

"Has the True Lord Nascent Soul of Lihuo Palace ever taken action?"

Lu Changan asked.

The two or three existing Nascent Souls in the Feng Kingdom were restrained by Chu Tianfeng on the frontal battlefield and the True Lord of the Nascent Souls of the Chen Kingdom and would not be easily dispatched.

"It is said that he once took action to capture the important fairy city. However, due to some scruples, he did not directly intervene in the war."

Zhao Siyao replied.

"Concerns about something?"

Lu Changan looked confused.

The only thing that can make True Monarch Nascent Soul scruple is the same level of intimidation.

On the front of Feng Kingdom, it is impossible to send a Nascent Soul for a long time to deal with the invasion of Liang Kingdom's sects, and it can only be used occasionally as an emergency.

Otherwise, in the early stage of Nascent Soul, which has been alone for a long time, it is easy for Chu Tianfeng to sneak attack him. Even if he is only seriously injured, it will have a great impact on the situation.

"According to rumors, this matter is related to the sword cultivator whose body was destroyed and whose Nascent Soul escaped from the Blood Sword Valley of Feng State."

Zhao Siyao looked uncertain, and said that it was a gossip.

The "Blood Sword Valley" of Feng State is geographically slightly remote, and was once attacked by Chu Tianfeng of Yan State and the sects of Chen State.

"The sword cultivator of the Blood Sword Valley was once the first Nascent Soul of Feng State and the strongest. When Chu Tianfeng of Yan State, who was in the middle stage of Nascent Soul, came to kill him, this person even took the initiative to fight, causing Chu Tianfeng to suffer some injuries."

"This sword cultivator, whose Nascent Soul escaped, is rumored to be behind the scenes, commanding the remaining forces of the Blood Sword Valley. The Blood Sword Valley received assistance from the other two Nascent Soul sects and was dormant and stationed in the southern part of Feng State."

Hearing this, Lu Changan had a general understanding of the situation on the front line.

The first cultivator of the Blood Sword Valley who escaped the Nascent Soul was obviously not an ordinary Nascent Soul in the early stage.

If the sect has a peak Jindan cultivator with the same origin of cultivation, and lets him live in the flesh, there is no need to confront the Yuanying Zhenjun of Lihuo Palace head-on, just launch an attack, which is also a dimensionality reduction attack for those below the Yuanying.

With the behind-the-scenes command of this Yuanying Zhenjun, the coordinated response has a considerable impact on the invasion strategy of Liang State.

Even a possibility cannot be ruled out. The Yuanying sword cultivators of the Blood Sword Valley have reached some tacit understanding with the Yuanying Zhenjun of Lihuo Palace, and there are certain restrictions on each other's actions.

"Overall, the Liang State sect is still attacking the invaders, but the situation is not so smooth."

...

After talking about the battlefield in the neighboring country, Zhao Siyao mentioned her own situation.

She is the second batch of sect cultivators to go on the expedition. As a late foundation building cultivator, her responsibilities are higher than Lin Lu.

Invading neighboring countries, opportunities and risks coexist.

From the initial stage of the expedition, the opportunities are obviously greater than the dangers.

At least, the casualties of Liang State are much lower than those of Feng State.

Some Liang State cultivators who invaded obtained wealth and resources that were difficult to accumulate in several lifetimes.

Including the clan-stabilizing skills and inherited treasures of certain forces, the opportunities and secrets of individual cultivators, etc.

During the war, the number of cultivators who broke through the bottleneck increased by several percent compared to usual days.

The premise of all this is to survive.

Like Zhang Tieshan, Zhao Siyao has a demand for high-quality war supplies.

"In order to buy the high-quality talismans and puppets of fellow Daoist Lu, Siyao has accumulated spirit stones for several years, including the reserves of Dan-forming materials."

Zhao Siyao's clear eyes were slightly expectant.

Over the past hundred years.

At the key points, the talismans or puppets she obtained from Lu Changan exceeded expectations and played a good role.

"Then it depends on how well prepared fellow Daoist Zhao is."

Lu Changan smiled slightly.

He trusted Zhao Siyao more and could show some strategic materials that exceeded the standard.

In the subsequent transaction, Zhao Siyao lamented that her spirit stones were not enough.

The high-quality talismans that Lu Changan took out included the top of the second level and even the quasi-third level.

Among them, there are some talismans with special abilities, which are rare in the market.

For puppets, he took out a second-grade upper-grade one, which can restrain a late-stage foundation-building master at a critical moment.

Zhao Siyao's spiritual stones, which have been accumulated for many years, are still not as good as Zhang Tieshan's.

She made a difficult choice and bought some second-grade upper-grade, top-notch talismans.

She only bought one quasi-third-grade talisman.

She couldn't afford a second-stage puppet anymore.

"This turtle puppet is a second-grade upper-grade inferior product, and its defense power has completely reached the second-stage late stage. If you need it, you can sell it at a relatively low price."

Lu Changan took the initiative to promote it.

Back then, when he was striving to become a second-grade upper-grade puppet master, he had a failed turtle puppet, and its defense power was beyond reproach.

The price Lu Changan quoted was only slightly higher than that of an ordinary second-stage middle-grade puppet.

Zhao Siyao was very tempted, gritted her teeth and endured the pain, squeezed again, and used part of the elixir and materials to offset and buy this turtle puppet.

She sighed, "Maybe it's fate with turtles."

"Back then in the Qingming Secret Realm, the turtle puppet responded to the crisis at the critical moment and played a good role. After being repaired by Fellow Daoist Lu, I gave it to Tan'er a few years ago."

Lu Chang'an joked, "The turtle puppet here is cheap and durable, but it doesn't suit Fairy Zhao's temperament."

"There's nothing wrong with turtles. Longevity and life preservation are good."

Zhao Siyao smiled, and her clear and beautiful eyes looked at Lu Chang'an. Her eyes softened a little, as if there was a little envy.

Lu Chang'an's heart skipped a beat, and he almost thought that this woman saw some of his secrets.

"In addition to purchasing war supplies, Siyao has another request."

Zhao Siyao suddenly stood up, with a solemn expression, and bowed.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, there is no need to be so, please speak directly if you have something to say."

Lu Chang'an also stood up, raised his hand and gently supported Fairy Zhao's soft hand.

"At our age, we have no relatives in the world. Siyao is going to Liang State this time, and I can't guarantee that she will come back. Only Tan'er, my personal disciple, makes me worried."

"Daoyou Lu is steady and has a deep understanding of the world of immortal cultivation. If I can't come back, I hope Daoyou Lu can take care of me and give Zhao Tan'er some advice."

Zhao Siyao's words seemed to be about her last wishes.

"I will accept this. I believe that good people will have good luck and will not go to that step."

Lu Changan nodded.

From the current war situation, the death rate of the sect's expedition is not particularly high, but there is a lack of manpower on the front line.

But the battlefield is ruthless and unpredictable.

Even a Jindan Zhenren can't guarantee that he will come back.

It is rational for Zhao Siyao to tell her last wishes in advance.

...

After talking about the business, the two chatted for a long time until the evening.

In a hundred years of immortal cultivation, there are too many pasts worth remembering.

Especially, this might be the last time they talk, so both sides cherish it very much.

During this time, their eyes met from time to time, gentle and tacit, occasionally smiling without saying anything.

It was getting darker.

Zhao Siyao had no intention of seeing him off, so Lu Changan stood up and said goodbye.

Zhao Siyao said "hmm" lightly, looking at the young man in white, without any polite words to keep him.

She sent Lu Changan out of the cave.

Under the hazy night.

Lu Changan looked back and found that the woman in a white dress, with a light and elegant and cold figure, was looking at him and silently seeing him off.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, I wish you a smooth journey to Fengguo and get the resources for Dan. When you come back one day, we will have a drink together."

Lu Changan waved goodbye and flew away.

...

After leaving Jinyun Valley.

Lu Changan flew in the air, recalling the previous conversation, revealing a thoughtful look.

Zhao Siyao was very similar to him in terms of emotions, and she was more self-disciplined.

"I hope you never need to use that precious talisman on the battlefield."

Lu Changan murmured in his heart.

It turned out that he secretly left a precious talisman in the chamber of the turtle puppet inlaid with spiritual stones that he sold to Zhao Siyao.

Zhao Siyao was the only cultivator in this world who received this gift.