In the fifth and sixth months, the sun is bright and scorching.
This is the hottest season of the year. Although it rained a few days ago, the grass and leaves under the scorching sun have lost their morning vigor. Countless cicadas are shouting at the top of their lungs: It's so hot, so hot—
Three young men wearing short-sleeved black mercenary uniforms stood at the foot of Yunxing Mountain.
Yunxing Mountain is the most feared mountain in Daxingzhou. This mountain has one Xuan Zong, three Xuan generals, five madmen, and more than a thousand elite soldiers. Such a powerful force, relying on the towering Yunxing Mountain where the sky and the clouds meet, is truly a natural defense. One man can guard the pass and ten thousand men cannot break through.
Moreover, Yunxing Mountain had been under operation for several decades, with three passes, six roads and nine dangerous checkpoints. No wonder the government troops launched several encirclement and suppression operations, but they suffered heavy casualties and returned empty-handed, losing face and causing several generals to be punished.
Ye Xiangyang and the other two had gloomy faces. In their eyes, Yunxing Mountain was definitely a cancer in Daxing Prefecture. If it was not eliminated, the people within a radius of 400 miles around Yunxing Mountain would not be able to live a good life.
As they walked along the way, they saw that the closer they got to Yunxing Mountain, the more villages were deserted and fields were barren. The fields were covered with weeds that were so green that they could bury people. It was a wasteland everywhere.
They learned that the people of Yunxing Mountain were committing all kinds of atrocities, such as burning, killing, looting, and all kinds of evil. Strong men were killed on the spot, and women with some looks were taken to the mountain. Children were even skinned alive and cooked and eaten in front of everyone.
What has been done over the years is outrageous.
The closer they got to Yunxing Mountain, the gloomier Ye Xiangyang's face became. Yun Jianhan and the others felt that Ye Xiangyang was like a volcano that was about to erupt.
"Some people have nowhere to go, some are forced into a corner, and some suffer injustice and become thieves. These are understandable. Thieves have their own code of conduct. Even bandits must rob the rich and help the poor, protect the local people, and leave them a glimmer of hope. The bandits in Yunxing Mountain have no humanity at all. They should be killed and not spared."
The bandits who were on guard at the pass at the foot of the mountain saw the three people coming to the pass, and they stood up and pointed their bows and crossbows at them. If they dared to take another step forward, they would be greeted by a rain of arrows like locusts.
"Who are you? Tell me your name."
Ye Xiangyang had no expression on his face and said coldly: "Just say that the people from Shagang Town came to visit as promised."
Ye Xiangyang's voice was not loud, but it was like a huge bomb exploding at the checkpoint. Everyone in Yun Xingshan knew about what happened in Shagang Town. On the first day, the two Xuan masters and twenty Xuanists of the One-eyed Dragon who chased the kid were all killed. On the second day, the military advisor, the leader of the Fanjiang Ghosts, led the Five Madmen and more than 200 people and rushed towards Shagang like flying.
As a result, when they came back, Fanjiang Guixuan was killed, more than forty brothers were buried there, and the Five Madmen were all seriously injured.
That kid said he would come to visit the mountain within ten days. Today is only six days. Could it be that this kid has come? How courageous is this guy
Standing at the pass, he carefully looked at the three men ten feet away. None of them was less than twenty years old, and they were all handsome and well-mannered. Could it be that the one who killed the leader of his village was one of these three guys? Even if they started practicing since their mother's womb, it would only be more than ten years at most. How could they kill a master like Xuan Jiang
These people really don't know how to live or die. They actually dare to come to our Yunxing Mountain. Hehehe, they will never come back.
whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Three signal arrows shot into the sky.
The chieftain Liang Jiancheng, Zuoqiu Weitong, the military advisor, the two ghosts and the five madmen who were in the meeting room immediately stood up when they saw the signal.
Especially the Heaven Covering Ghost and the Earth Covering Ghost, with bulging eyes and ferocious faces, they really look like fierce ghosts that choose people to eat, which makes people feel creepy.
"Brother, give us a command arrow, and we brothers will go down the mountain and capture them and bring them back to the mountain, so that we can avenge my brother Fan Jianggui."
"Brother, this has broken the spirit of our Yunxingshan, destroyed our prestige, and slapped us in the face. We can no longer tolerate this."
Liang Jiancheng glanced at Zuoqiu Weitong and smiled faintly: "Two brothers, now that this kid is here, are you still afraid that he will run away? The prince has ordered us to recruit him well. If this kid agrees, the previous things will be written off. If he doesn't agree, hehehe, how about killing him and letting you brothers avenge your hatred?"
Hmm—Zhetian Ghost sat down angrily.
Zuoqiu Weitong chuckled, "As the saying goes: A general's forehead can hold a horse, and a prime minister's stomach can hold a boat. A gentleman's revenge is never too late. You two have extraordinary martial arts skills, so you must have the heart and ambition of a great general. The prince said that he will rely on you two to pacify the country and fight on the battlefield. Seeing you today makes me, Zuoqiu Weitong, laugh."
The ghosts bowed and saluted: "Master, we know we were wrong."
Zuoqiu Weiyi patted the chair he made and said, "Good, it's a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. This is the kind of mindset that people need. If it succeeds, it's fine. But if it doesn't, you brothers won't have a chance to avenge your hatred. Let's go and see if this kid who has been obsessed with Prince Zhengxi has three heads and six arms."
At the foot of the mountain, Ye Xiangyang looked at Ye Xiangyang: "Brother, I want to ask you, Brother Ye Xiangti, can you be sure that it is on this mountain?"
Ye Xiangxiao stared at the mountain and said, "At that time, we fled separately, but at that time, Yunxingshan sent out six Xuan masters and sixty Xuanists. They were all experienced trackers and were able to catch up with me. I'm afraid Ye Xiangti couldn't get away either."
Ye Xiangyang nodded. With hostages in their hands, this was really a troublesome matter.
For a while, we can only act according to circumstances.
They waited for an hour before they heard three cannon shots.
The gate of Yunxing Mountain was wide open, and two teams of minions poured in like water, standing on both sides. Several people slowly walked out from the gate.
The leader was about sixty years old, wearing a long grey robe, with triangular eyes, thin eyebrows, and a long face. His expression was sinister, like a venomous snake, cold and eerie, making people feel frightened at first sight.
This person was none other than Liang Jiancheng, the leader of Yunxingshan Stronghold.
Behind him followed a burly old man with a red face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, looking rich and noble. It was Zuoqiu Weitong, the number one man under the King of Zhengxi.
Next came the ferocious looking Ghost of Heaven and Ghost of Earth, and the thin military advisor who was as small as a monkey.
Ye Xiangyang was looking at these people, and they were also looking at the three guys in front of the mountain gate.
All three of them were dressed in black mercenary uniforms, with delicate features and stunningly handsome looks.
The kid with a cold face, as if someone owed him two hundred Xuanwu silver coins, the sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man with a palm-sized fiery red lion on his shoulder, and another young man seemed to intentionally or unintentionally center on the fifteen or sixteen-year-old young man in the middle with a golden palm-sized little lion on his shoulder.
This young man had a calm demeanor and a face as white as a jade carving, as white as a freshly peeled egg, making many girls envious and jealous. His eyes were bright and moving.
At this stop, he felt a connection with the continent and a sense of tolerance, as if this man had a heart that could embrace the world; a vapor swirled around his body, forming a phantom cloud shape, which made people feel that he was a dragon among men; a faint noble aura of green wood spread over his body, making him appear even more sacred, noble and solemn.
This is no longer the bearing of a king, but a pure immortal style.
Who is this person? He has such a form.
The head of the stronghold, Liang Jiancheng, chuckled and said, "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, and a roc spreads its wings and hates the sky for being so low. You young man are so brave to come to my Yunxing Mountain."
Ye Xiangyang smiled faintly: "Yunxing Mountain is the Yunxing Mountain of Jiuzhou Empire. As long as you are from my Jiuzhou Empire, you can come as you please. How can there be any question of courage or lack of courage? Could it be that Yunxing Mountain is still your personal property?"
Liang Jiancheng's eyebrows raised at that time. This was a provocation, a provocation to the dignity of a clan.
Zuoqiu Weitong waved his hand slightly and said to Ye Xiangyang with a smile: "Since Master Ye is here, this is not the place to talk. Can we go to the Juyi Hall to talk?"
This is a challenge, see if you dare.
Ye Xiangyang stretched out his hand and said, "I came here to see Yunxing Mountain. How come this beautiful mountain has become a den for some bandits, causing the people in the area for hundreds of miles to suffer?"
The faces of Zhatian Gui and Chadi Gui became even gloomier. In their eyes, this kid was already a dead man.
While accompanying Ye Xiangyang to climb the mountain, Zuo Qiuwei secretly gave him a thumbs up and praised him for being so brave.
Yunxingshan is so grand, with two great Xuanzongs, two great Xuan generals, and soldiers all over the mountain. This man is not the slightest bit cowardly, and his momentum is not shaken at all. His courage is worthy of praise.
Along the way, we enjoyed the mountain scenery of Yunxing Mountain. The stone walls looked like they were cut by knives and axes, the cliffs were thousands of feet high, there were ancient trees and wolf forests, and the clouds were rising. It was a really beautiful scene.
The group arrived at the Juyi Hall and sat down separately according to the host and guest.
The Heaven-shattering Ghost spoke first: "Boy, you plotted against more than 60 of our brothers in Shagang Town, and also killed our brother Fanjiang Gui. Do you want to settle this account?"
The ghost laughed, and his laughter made people feel creepy: "Boy, this is the Yama Palace. It's easy to get in but hard to get out. Today is the day you die."
Ye Xiangyang smiled slightly, ignored them without saying anything, and said to Liang Jiancheng: "Grandmaster, I came here today for two things. First, release the brothers who were with my brother in Biluo Mountain and Tongtian Peak that you captured; second, please do not do anything wrong in Daxingzhou from now on. If any of your subordinates are like these three ghosts, execute them on the spot, and I will not say anything more."
The military advisor laughed loudly: "Boy, you are about to die, and you still dare to brag. Not to mention you, even if it is the current crown prince, ask him if he dares to be so rampant in my Yunxing Mountain. All I need to do is to drop this tea bowl on the ground, and the three of you will die without a burial place."
As he spoke, he raised the tea bowl in his hand high.
The Juyi Hall, the two major Xuan sects, the two major Xuan generals, the five madmen, and the eleven low-level Xuan masters, this lineup is indeed amazing and can sweep across Daxingzhou.
Ye Xiangxiao touched the little golden turtle on his chest. Although he knew it was a general-level monster, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart. The tea bowl fell to the ground. It was unclear whether he could resist the attacks of so many people.
If you are not careful, you will be chopped into meat paste.
Yun Jianhan's heart also trembled. Being with Ye Xiangyang, he always experienced unexpected dangers. If he had not had so many adventures with him and had not had the bloodthirsty lion on his shoulder, he would probably have been scared to sweat by now.
The atmosphere in the Juyi Hall was so oppressive that it was about to explode.