Chapter 374 – The Great General is absent
Oldman Huo did not leave, it was just that he was too tired. When everyone finally felt the boiling qi in the Heaven Defying Seal calming down and rushing in, Oldman Huo was already lying on the ground. Qu Liuxi rushed over with her fastest speed, and only after checking the pulse of the Oldman Huo did he let out a small sigh of relief. Oldman Huo used up all his energy and was unconscious. After Qu Liuxi helped the Oldman Huo consume the medicinal pellets, she also used the technique of silver needles to clear the blood vessels that had accumulated in the Oldman Huo.
An Zheng asked how he was doing. Qu Liuxi raised her head and looked at him with eyes full of confidence: “With me here, Oldman Huo is not allowed to leave!”
If it was someone else, then it might really be impossible to save Oldman Huo. But she was Qu Liuxi, the Oldman Huo said, no matter how big the world is, Qu Liuxi was still the most powerful out of all the alchemists. Sometimes, thinking about it, maybe it really was something that fate had already arranged. When An Zheng and the others met each other in the Fantasy City, that was the beginning of their change in fate.
The transformation of the Heaven Defying Seal was already complete. Previously, when Oldman Huo was reconstructing the Depressing Sword for An Zheng, he let An Zheng bleed a bit more.
The new Heaven Defying Seal looked like a key, and would not arouse anyone’s suspicions. This key seemed like it was made of ordinary copper and did not exude any of its aura. This was the last work of the Oldman Huo, and it involved his last bit of effort.
Qu Liuxi and the rest were all staying in the Heaven Defying Seal to accompany Oldman Huo, who knew how long the old man would need to wake up. However, Qu Liuxi said that the Oldman Huo predicted two things, and one thing was wrong. What was right was that it was basically impossible for him to think of forging another artifact in the future because he had overdrawn too much. Of course, the thing he predicted wrong was that Oldman Huo thought that he would probably die like that. With Qu Liuxi here, even if he had to fight the Grim Reaper, he wouldn’t let him leave like this.
However, Oldman Huo’s body was very weak. Back then, when he was young, he gave up his talent in order to complete the artifact forging hopes. Right now, his body could no longer bear the pressure of the pills of too high a level. If the medicinal power was too strong, it would be harmful to the Oldman Huo. Qu Liuxi stayed in the Heaven Defying Seal to take care of Oldman Huo, and also to find a way to warm his life.
But An Zheng and Mu Qidao had no choice but to leave the Heaven Defying Seal, because there were still a lot of things that they needed to do.
“Big brother An Zheng, the State of Zhao will not let this go easily. I guess you know why I came to Glazed City. Firstly, I’m worried that you won’t be able to hold on. Secondly, it will be me who will be able to raise the morale of the soldiers in great swallow. Third... When I am here, State of Zhao’s attention will be focused on Glazed City, so the pressure on other places would be much less. ”
An Zheng nodded: “I did.”
Mu Qidao acknowledged: “Right now, our great swallow, honestly speaking, we cannot draw out our troops. I’m here, and both Han and Zhao are here. We need to endure for a month before Fang Zhiji’s reinforcements from the east border can arrive. However … When I was in the capital, I sent people to the eastern border as soon as possible. If not for the broken transportation channel from the eastern border to White Stone Tower, I would have already gone there myself. But now, there’s no news from the eastern border at all. ”
An Zheng said: “Even though Fang Zhiji haroud and aloof personality, he would never intentionally ignore him, and he would never have any selfish thoughts. If he wants to do something, it’s simply not the place for Empress Dowager Su and the others to act so arrogantly. ”
Mu Qidao: “Of course I trust Fang Zhiji. Even though I have never seen this person before, I understand that if this person wanted to support and support himself, he would have already done so. Right now, there is still no news from him. What I am worried about is that the eastern border is not calm at all. ”
An Zheng shook his head. “Even if it’s not calm, Fang Zhiji would still have the time to reply.”
Mu Qidao: “So, the Oldman Huo created a Heaven Defying Seal. I want you to go over and see, what does Fang Zhiji plan to do?”
An Zheng frowned slightly: “If I leave, what about here? If I leave with the Heaven Defying Seal, your big sister Liu’er and the rest will definitely follow. “When the time comes, there will be even fewer people around you. If there is any danger …”
Mu Qidao smiled and shook his head, “Big Brother An Zheng, I’m afraid you’ve forgotten that my talent in cultivation is nine stars. Moreover, under this situation, all of us great swallow cultivators united in front of the sky. Some say that it is a matter of internal and external troubles, but in the face of foreign enemies, the domestic troubles can be put at ease. Go and come back quickly, nothing will happen to me. ”
An Zheng said: “Heaven Defying Seal s are one-way teleportation nexus, they can freely set their target. However, using it twice requires three days of cooldown time. Even if I were to depart now, it would take at least three days before I can return. ”
Mu Qidao: “Before Fang Zhiji went to the eastern border, the Teleportation Formation in White Stone Tower City was still in effect. After he went there, the transfer array of White Stone Tower was broken. The flow of information required manpower. Furthermore, since he did not reply me this time, I keep having the feeling that something big may have happened over there. Fang Zhiji probably had another reason to go to the eastern border. He didn’t have the heart to support himself, but no one knew what he was thinking. Even Fang Daozhi was not clear about this … I’m worried. ”
An Zheng said: “The reason Fang Zhiji left Fang Daozhi in the capital, is to let the royal family feel at ease. This was his attitude. He had left his son behind, so of course, the royal family couldn’t casually suspect anything. Furthermore, Fang Zhiji’s battle results are outstanding, no one can compare to him, and State of Yan cannot lack this person. ”
Mu Qidao nodded: “Go, Big Brother An Zheng, don’t worry about me. It will only take three days. Three days later, bring the army back from the eastern border. I will have nothing to worry about then. ”
An Zheng was silent for a while: “You don’t have the Heaven Defying Seal, so I still can’t rest at ease.”
Mu Qidao shook his head: “It’s alright. You told Fatty Brother to stay, didn’t you two have similar thoughts? If anything happens, he can tell you in time. I still have Fang Daozhi by my side, and the Captain Qian Ji that I brought from the Military Department.
An Zheng acknowledged: “I will have Fatty stay behind, there are still two scrolls available. You and Fatty will searget, if you encounter any danger, don’t force yourself, and immediately leave.”
Mu Qidao acknowledged, “Go and quickly return.”
An Zheng then entered the Heaven Defying Seal s, and found the compass within the Heaven Defying Seal. At this time, the compass had already been enlarged by the Oldman Huo to the size of three meters. It was like the epitome of a world. Moreover, it was made of metal, giving off a very heavy feeling.
He set the target and prepared to start.
The Golden-Rank Spirit Stonmbedded in the compass were once a week. As long as the Cultivation Power was injected, the Heaven Defying Seal would activate. If the Heaven Defying Seal was a huge warship that could teleport, this compass would be the rudder.
An Zheng looked at Qu Liuxi and Gu Qianye: “Get ready, we are going to the east border forip.”
Gu Qianye nodded: “I will protect Xiao Liu’er and Oldman Huo, you take care of yourself.”
An Zheng acknowledged, and then poured the Cultivation Power into the compass. A violent vibration followed, but it soon passed. After the tremors, he no longer felt anything, as if nothing had happened. However, there was a long square on the compass that was about a foot long. When An Zheng activated it, the one end of the square became bright, and then it quickly expanded. An Zheng guessed that they would reach the eastern border once the long lattice was completely lit up.
According to the news that Fang Zhiji had sent someone to deliver to the capital, he should be at the eastern border of the Great Lie City. The most famous border city of the southeast part of the Great Lie City was the one where many battles had occurred with the Youguo. When Mu Changyan was in the Swallow King, he decided to attack the Youguo retaliatingly. Fang Zhiji led his troops and went straight to the Youguo.
Da Lie City had become the headquarters of the State of Yan army in the eastern border.
An Zheng set his target to be the Da Lie City, this was the first time he teleported so far, An Zheng was actually a little worried. However, it was truly too calm. It was so calm that it was as if it had never left Glazed City. The space within the Heaven Defying Seal was large enough that it resembled a city. Thus, this could possibly be the most powerful transportation formation in all of history.
An Zheng’s eyes were fixated on the square as he calculated the time. After about two minutes, the long square suddenly lit up.
Immediately afterwards, there was another vibration, slightly lighter than the one before.
An Zheng turned around and glanced at Qu Liuxi and Gu Qianye: “Don’t come out yet, I’ll go out and see what’s the situation.”
Qu Liuxi and Gu Qianye said at the same time, “You have to be careful.”
An Zheng nodded and left the Heaven Defying Seal.
As the most important city in the eastern border of the State of Yan, the Great Lie City should be heavily guarded in An Zheng’s impression. Outside the city was the Yan Army’s camp. The hundred thousand elite soldiers who had just finished their battle with the Youguo were stationed here.
But when An Zheng came out from the Heaven Defying Seal, he saw a completely different scene.
Not too far away was the City of Almighty. The city walls were indeed heavily guarded. However, outside the city, it was completely empty. Not even a single barracks could be seen. An Zheng frowned, the situation did not seem right, as though it confirmed Mu Qidao’s guess. After all, Mu Qidao was still young, even after careful consideration, it was impossible for him to think about it so much.
“Who is it!”
Just as An Zheng was about to get close to the Da Lie City, a group of armoured guards that were lying in ambush around them came out. Although there weren’t many of them, they were filled with killing intent.
An Zheng had already felt the existence of those few soldiers, and he had a whole new level of respect for the soldiers that Fang Zhiji taught.
An Zheng took out his jade tablet and handed it over to him. “I am the Duke of State of Yan’s protector of the nation, An Zheng. I have come from the Southwest border and would like to see Great General Fang Zhiji.”
The soldier took the jade medallion and looked at it suspiciously. Although he was not sure of An Zheng’s identity, his tone was still much more courteous: “Apologies, I do not recognize this jade medallion. Please wait here, I will report inside.”
After he finished speaking, he took An Zheng’s jade tablet and turned to leave.
Roughly half an hour later, the city gates of the Great Lie City opened, and a group of cavalrymen rushed out. The person in the lead looked to be in his thirties. He had a sturdy build and had a unique valiant aura.
“Prince Fu?”
The man looked at An Zheng, then looked down at the order badge in his hand.
An Zheng casually tossed over his own’s Sect Master badge and the medallion that represented his status as a duke over. “Because of the urgent situation, I rushed over myself. Is General Fang Zhiji in the city? ”
The man immediately dismounted and performed a military salute: “General Zhang Yunfan greets Prince Fu.”
An Zheng: “Bring me to see the great general.”
“This …”
Zhang Yunfan hesitated for a moment, “Since Prince Fu has arrived, this general cannot lie to you. The great general had said that if there were people from the imperial court, he would tell the people from the imperial court that the great general was exterminating the hidden troops at the border. However, you were different … Although we are at the border, we know what is happening in the capital. The Great General also said that in State of Yan, the only person who can be considered a young hero is Prince Fu. ”
“Where is the Great General?”
“This time... I’m afraid it’s already thousands of miles away. ”
Zhang Yunfan cupped his fists, “Prince Fu, please enter the city.”
An Zheng waved his hand: “No! Tell me where Fang Zhiji is, and I’ll go find him myself. ”
Zhang Yunfan remained silent for a long time, then said with a slightly perturbed tone, “He’s … Youguo. ”
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