Chapter 23: Ancient Soldier Ruins, Twelve Star Gods

bserving things firsthand without relying on others.On the twenty-first day of the seventh month in the year five and fifty of Emperor Yuanfeng, it was a most auspicious day.> may also be the best day..."Damn it—Dou Zhao!"

"Little coward! Have some guts and don't run away! Are you even a man!"

"Don't let this old man catch you—"

Zhongli Yan roared in the forest, his words pouring out endlessly, saliva flying three thousand feet.

The insults caused birds to fly away and animals to run, shaking the trees.

Of course, these could not be left behind for Dou Zhao.

But this satisfying and thorough scolding did not last as long as imagined, it abruptly ended in an instant.

When Zhongli Yan cursed to the point of brilliance, he stood up and walked away, flying in the opposite direction of Dou Zhao, a smirk playing on his lips.

He reached into his left breast pocket and pulled out a compass. He glanced at the direction, then quickened his pace.

The little troublemaker snatched a plate, go eat dust!

Is the Art of War a joke!

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After all these years, he still doesn't know Dou Xiaoren's style

>Intentionally placing a fake compass on the waist, so-called "decoy bait thieves" — this rascal, it's not a good thing, comes up and steals, grabs!

Ren Qiu-li certainly wouldn't hide within the borders of Yue. Neither Gao Zheng nor Wen Jingxiu would dare let such a thing happen — even though, over the long term, Nandou Dian had indeed been one of the supporters behind Yue. Even if Nandou Dian's continued existence was beneficial to Yue, from top to bottom, no one in Yue dared to utter a word about this.

The fragrance of Sanfen Xiangqi Lou's Peach Blossom Spring could become a noose around the neck of Nandou Dian. If not careful enough, Nandou Dian could also become Yue Guo's "Peach Blossom Incident".

According to the Divine Ghost Heavenly Disk, the last trace of Celestial Master Tianji's aura lingered outside the Immortal Tomb Forest.

Only the scattered and chaotic Immortal Forest, where celestial secrets are obfuscated, yin and yang reversed, and the five elements disrupted, could conceal Chu Di, whom the Emperor had ordered to be executed.

In other words, after the emperor of a powerful nation made his stance clear, Ren Qiu could not survive in the existing order without outside interference. Even if she was known as the "Number One True Computational Power"!

Zhongli Yan carried the Southern Peak, without a moment's hesitation, and went straight to the military ruins.

What is called Bingxu is the site of the former palace of the first Immortal Palace in the Xian Gong era, and it is where the Bingxian Palace was destroyed. It is said that Bing Wu, the ancestor of the martial way, also died here. The history of the ancient times and the recent ancient times has created a wonderful symphony here.

The power to destroy heaven and earth has here formed a historical ruin that cannot be measured in numbers.

Its manifestation in the world is a vast expanse, covering thousands of miles, encompassing all things. It's an immense ruin that blurs all distinctions. When you step into it, spatial distances are lost, and its immensity becomes immeasurable. It could also be called "Infinite."

The entrance to Yinxian Forest is located within the ruins of the army.

To date, there have been six entrances to the Meteor Immortal Forest within the Battlefield Ruins. Four of them are fixed entrances with established camps long ago. The other two entrances appear randomly within the Battlefield Ruins and are immeasurable and uncapturable.

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Four entrances to the Meteor Immortal Forest were fixed, three of which were suppressed by the State of Chu, and one was guarded by Shushan.

Shushan is the sacred land of Confucianism, a place where scholars pore over books and study diligently, rarely venturing into the worldly affairs.

In the beginning, the Books Mountain was merely a nominal suppression of the entrance to this Immortal Forest. The actual work was handled by the three parties: the Dusk Drum Academy, the Yue Nation, and the Nandou Hall.

Since Changsheng Jun had his imperial title revoked by the king of Chu, Nandou Hall lost its authority to suppress the entrance to the Falling Immortal Forest. In recent years, Mu Gu Shu Yuan moved to Huosui and took over the responsibility previously held by Xue He Zong. This is why Shushan now has a more concrete role here.

By now, no one would dare let the Southern Dipper Hall cultivators pass. It's likely that the two randomly appearing entrances were what Qiu Li was after.

The ruins of the Bingxian Palace remain here permanently, becoming part of the present landscape. Historically, Yang Zhen's Bingxian Palace was a recreation, not a restoration of the original palace site - there was no main structure left to restore for the Bingxian Palace.

Zhongli Yan was no stranger to Bingxu, one could even say that he grew up there. While others were still dabbling with their wooden clappers, his hot-tempered father would often bring him to Bingxu to "play", claiming it as a way to temper his "courage".

This place has many "evil spirits," all of them the result of soldiers' resentment and the lingering courage of fallen soldiers, devoid of spiritual wisdom. They wander aimlessly, picking targets to attack. But at most, they possess the strength of minor spirits, incapable of harming a living person in any way.

Compared to the Immortal Forest, the Battlefield Ruins are not too dangerous because the rules of the mortal world can still influence this place to some extent. The only truly perilous place is that many ancient battlefield projections are condensed here. Some of these ancient battlefield projections are places even Zhongli Yan wouldn't want to step into.

Of course, over a long period of time, these ancient battlefields have been explored thoroughly. Outside the battlefields, corresponding warning steles are erected to indicate the level of danger, in order to reduce unnecessary casualties among strong human beings - the clear classification of different ancient battlefields was established by the "Alliance of Fallen Immortals" during the Daoli Three Seven Two Nine years. However, before that, powerful figures from all parties had already been consciously doing this, but the divisions between different forces were different, and the information was also different. Without integration, it was somewhat chaotic.

Zhong Li Yan drew his sword and entered the Bing Xu, as if entering a backyard garden. Following the guidance of the celestial disk of divine spirits, he moved swiftly like lightning. At an astonishing speed, he concealed his blood and qi, restraining his sword energy, avoiding the wandering and clueless evil spirits all around.

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With the strength of his martial arts, true qi and blood, he could easily scatter any evil spirits just by releasing his aura. However, once he retracts his qi and blood, concealing his true nature, these sinister beings would be completely unable to sense his presence.

When you are in the midst of a battlefield, it is easy to lose track of time.

Those wandering specters wore armor from different eras, each bearing the scars of past battles... History in this dimension is fractured, yet it repeats itself endlessly.

Zhong Li Yan self-hold his true, of course no front.

But his proud and imposing figure came to an abrupt halt at one point —

This is not a special time, nor a particularly special place. A ghostly figure resembling a general drifted by, revealing a gap concealed by its form... Behind the ruins, a white-haired man sat cross-legged.

This place is still quite a distance from the general location of Ren Qiu Li as indicated by the Shen Gui Yan Tian Pan.

Zhongli Yan's martial art true awareness, had been engulfed by the overwhelming shadow of death. He felt a terrifyingly indescribable killing intent!

But this could not dampen his fighting spirit!

He immediately drew the Nan Yue, a heavy sword called "Nan Lai Dang Kui," into his hands. It throbbed with his energy and blood.

Endless qi and blood swirled behind him, rising into the phantom of a bloody, imposing mountain peak.

The mighty qi and blood of a true martial arts master, was ignited at this moment!

This is the most magnificent mountain that has never appeared here — a majestic volcano erupting.

There was a silent roar between heaven and earth, the sound of bones colliding at high speed, exceeding the limits of human hearing.

The blood qi was blazing hot, like the morning sun shining on snow.

Within a radius of a hundred miles, all malevolent spirits, regardless of their power level, including the one that just walked away, vanished in an instant!

But in Zhongli Yan's eyes, there was only one sword—a sword of utmost indifference, utterly ruthless.

This sword is cruelty itself.

If we say that Bo Xinglang is a sword of cold and emotionless detachment, then Chao Wen Dao is the "Heaven's Way Submits to Me" sword.

Beyond the Dao, desire nothing. Of course, there is no such thing as indifference, because there is no such thing as "emotion" in the first place.

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Even in his misfortune, Bo Xinglang still had moments of tenderness and intimacy. However, upon hearing news, he never looked back or turned around, always maintaining an absolute coldness throughout.

Qi and blood were like the sea, surging in waves, Zhong Liyan leaned back and fell.

His breath grew ragged, and blood spurted from his seven orifices, unabated.

Such a sword strike came with such force that by the time Zhong Liyan managed to grasp it, he was already injured! When Zhong Liyan touched it, he was defeated...even killed—if not for the crucial moment when Lu Shuanghe slightly raised the hilt of his sword.

This is the greatest killing power among all living people in the world today!

The esteemed martial arts master and renowned prodigy, Zhongli Yan, was defeated in a single encounter, unable to even block a single sword strike!

He climbed over mountains and crossed valleys, braving the southern regions with determination to capture Qisha and behead Tianji. Yet, reality slapped him in the face: he lay on the ground, blood staining his features.

Lu Shuanghe had already risen amidst the broken walls, glanced at him indifferently, then turned and left: "A fair deal. I spare your life, Zhong Li Zhaojia owes me a favor."

He struck down the blood-stained volcano that was erupting with a single sword, but he didn't care about it at all. He left so coldly.

"Halt!"

Behind Lu Shuanghe, such a voice sounded.

"You give me... stand still!"

The man, who was mortally wounded in the previous confrontation, propped himself up with his sword and staggered to his feet.

He actually stood up

Lu Shuanghe's grasp of his power was precise. He knew that one sword could sever all of Zhànjié Zhongli Yan's strength, leaving this reckless Chu State prodigy immobile for at least three days.

But Zhongli Yan, he actually got up.

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Blood foam gushing from his eyes, nostrils, and mouth had smeared Zhong Li Yan's face to a horrifying mess.

But he grinned, letting out a voice dripping with disdain: “I, the first proud son of Great Chu, abandoning the Dao to cultivate martial arts and reaching the 24th level of the Spine Opening realm, the number one martial artist in the Southern Region! Zhongli Yan, would I be so easily defeated by you”

In that contempt, anger flared in him: "If you have the guts, kill me! The Zhongli family owes you nothing! The Zhongli clan of Xiannv doesn't owe your damned Nandou remnants a single thing because of me, Zhongli Yan!"

He tried to lift the sword, and the already awakened Nanyue responded, doing its best to lighten its own weight. However, he was still unable to lift it.

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But he still glared at Lu Shuanghe with bloodshot eyes, fiercely.

Lu Shuanghe remained unmoved.

Whether Zhōnglí Yán is cowardly or courageous, low or noble, these have nothing to do with him.

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He just proposed a deal that Zhongli would not refuse, but the deal was rejected by Zhongli Yan here. Then...

He turned back: “Since that is the case—”

"In that case, I'll gladly accept your head, Lu Shuanghe!"

This voice was wildly clamorous, with golden light surging and shaking in the heavens, arrogant and defiant.

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A flash of sword light suddenly leaped out from behind Zhongli Yan's waist. Within the radiance of the blade, a figure shimmered with golden brilliance.

The Great Chu, the valiant!

He had also known early on that Zhongli Yan was displaying a fake compass, and he had countered by leaving a white daydream on Zhongli Yan.

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Here, in this ancient battlefield site, a daytime dream truly comes alive!

This was originally to snatch away Zhongli Yan's opponent at a crucial moment, winning the battlefield achievements of the Great Chu Heavenly Pride—now it can also be considered crucial.

When this blade of light leaped out from behind Zhong Li Yan's waist, it was inevitable that a small shockwave would be produced.

In the face of a great enemy, it's reasonable that Dou Zhao didn't notice this detail and couldn't fully contain its impact.

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Although the impact was incredibly slight, it was enough to knock Zhongli Yan off his feet, sending him sprawling face-first to the ground with a resounding thud — *splat*!

His unyielding spirit was ignored by Lushuanghe, his courageous demeanor was pushed down by Dou Zhao, and he completely missed the tragic air. But he still struggled, facing downwards with his hands upwards, tremblingly and shakily, in the midst of broken walls and rubble, he erected a single finger.

"Damn it!"

The instant the daydream truly took hold, Dou Zhao struck Lu Shuanghe with a single blow. Leaving the insults of a defeated dog in the dirt.

The Dou Zhan Jin Shen was already concrete in his daydreams. The moment he appeared, he reached the absolute pinnacle. In this domineering fighting posture of the Golden Body, he was fearless, both in heaven and on earth.

He ranged across the land, his blade cleaving through all. His swordlight was everywhere!

But Lu Shuanghe just looked at him indifferently: "Courage is commendable. But Jiang Wang can't challenge me yet. You are no exception."

Click click click click!

With the Golden Body's battle as the center, space rifts spread out like spiderwebs!

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Dou Zhao was furious: "I was going to spare your life and take you back to be punished. But I see you have no sense, living is a waste of resources!"

The spatial rift seemed to become a bridge, connecting him to the other side where his target stood.

He carried with him hundreds of spatial rifts cleaved by the Heaven's Punishment, arrogantly and recklessly charging towards Lu Shuanghai.

But the distance between him and Lu Shuanghe was growing wider and wider.

This is a distance that cannot be measured by space!

Dou Zhao decisively drew his sword, and boundless ominous energy surged from Lu Shuanghe's body.

Good fortune and misfortune are brought about by one's own actions.

This calamity brought forth by a single blade, he has the ability to sever his opponent's past life. Everything they have experienced, forms their karmic roots. Heaven is angry and people are resentful, therefore heaven punishes this human calamity.

One strike, two styles!

This is a test.

But Lü Shuāng Hé, from beginning to end, only gave a pair of indifferent eyes: "The Jiang Wàng I saw outside Xīng Yuè Yuán was already stronger than Zhōng Lǐ Yán now. The Jiang Wàng I saw in Tiān Jīng City has not been surpassed by you yet—when will he realize his own limit I'm truly looking forward to it."

He said he was looking forward to it, but there was no emotion in his voice.

That boundless ill-omened qi surged forth, rolling him over from within outward.

Among the fluttering white hair, he simply "poof" - like a mirror, shattered and vanished without a trace.

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Dou Zhao instantly turned back, intending to retrieve the Shen Gui Yan Tian Pan from Zhong Li Yan's body to continue his pursuit—but this compass suddenly burst into a brilliant light, attracting a beam of starlight, which projected down from the ancient starry sky.

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Even starlight enters the ruined camp!

In the midst of chaos where reality and time are displaced, to connect with the ancient celestial order of the starry sky is a power beyond measure. It must surely have disrupted the very rules of this world!

Under or watchful or amazed gazes, in the sky-piercing beam of starlight, a mighty figure clad in armor appeared. Wearing a mysterious bronze mask, with a pair of curved horns atop its head.

This was the campaign of Zhuge Yi, a great sorcerer from the State of Chu.

The Twelve Star Gods of the Yellow Path...Descend upon the Lous!

The retreat of the Lu Shuang River may be precisely because the Star God is coming.

But wherever starlight shines, these twelve celestial gods can descend at any time. Even in a place like the battlefield ruins, it still takes some time to "build a bridge".

Never before had Dou Zhao been so disregarded, yet today he was ignored by Lu Shuanghai.

Although he should have been furious, he was remarkably calm at the moment. He simply asked Danglou, "How is it"

This celestial deity had clearly descended upon a fragment of Zhuge Yixian's divine consciousness. After glancing left and right for a moment, he calmly stated: "The last vestige of the Star Trail was obscured by Zhongli Yan, severed by Lu Shuanghe through you. They fled into the Forest of Fallen Immortals - Ren Qiu-Li truly deserves to be called the number one diviner, his precognitive abilities are sharp enough."

Yesterday, the name of Chu State's great witch Zhuge Xiaoxian overlapped with that of the previous Sea Tribe Heavenly Pride Flag Xiao Xian.

To ensure character recognizability, the name was changed to "Zhu Ge Yi Xian".

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