Chapter 22: A flash of inspiration
There are 10,000 people, and there is no boundary.
This was the first time that Gaojiabao had fought against the regular army. Seeing the dense soldiers rushing in like a tide, the shouts of killing were earth-shattering, except for Gao Cheng Gao Gang and Yun Hai Kuang Gao Hu, the rest of them were trembling. Even ants with no end in sight will make people's hearts furious, let alone a fierce warrior who specializes in killing.
Gao Wei trembled and muttered in a low voice, "How can this be kept, how can this be kept?"
Gao Hu is a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, clutching a pair of short halberds, his eyes are shining, and he is eager to try.
Gao Gang glared at Gao Wei and shouted, "Bring the bow." ”
His own grandson, Takamatsu, who was assigned to Gao Tsunade as a guard, immediately raised a large bow standing beside him in front of Gao Tsuna.
This bow is called the Rainbow, made of red gold, and the whole body is blood red. There are a lot of qi-gathering spirit patterns carved on it, which are the high-grade spiritual weapons of the human level given by the previous kings. It is five feet long and weighs one hundred and eighty pounds. Waiting for idlers to wait, it is laborious to carry, let alone open the bow.
Gao Tsunade picked it up casually and took a long arrow from Gao Song's hand. The length and thickness of this arrow are more than twice that of ordinary arrows. The same blood red, the same depicted with the spirit pattern of gathering qi.
Gao Gang stretched out his bow and arrows, exhaled and slowly pulled the bowstring. The rattling of bows and bowstrings made the skin tighten and the hairs stood on end. As the bowstring opened, the bow and arrow gradually brightened, and then became redder, like red-hot steel in a furnace, and the light was agile and dazzling.
When the bow reaches the full moon, Takazuna seems to be holding a scorching sun.
Everyone in the city held their breath, no one looked at the enemy army roaring outside the city, deaf to the thunderous shouts, or surprised, or nervous, or expectant, or excited, all staring at the 'sun' in Gao Gang's hand, as if the whole world was silent at this moment.
"Rub. A dull trilling sound made people's hearts tighten. The shaft of the arrow detached from the string, pierced the sky, and flashed away. From below and from the side, a crimson rainbow suddenly flashed in the air, shining thousands of miles.
Tens of thousands of people in the city and under the city immediately turned their eyes into the air. The shouting of killing stopped abruptly. Chen Jun mostly raised his head in surprise and stared at the terrifying and strange Changhong. The pace of the charge involuntarily slowed down.
At the handsome flag, because he was facing the arrow, what he saw was not a thrilling Changhong, but a dazzling spot of light.
It was this spot of light that made Wu Mingfu shrug his face and exclaim, "Cheng Dan Period!"
Instilling true qi into the spiritual weapon, it can be so bright that it is so dazzling, it must be a fire attribute Cheng Dan stage martial artist.
Wu Mingfu turned his head to look to the side. He expects the old man whose skill surpasses that of the Cheng Dan stage to take action.
The old man in the Confucian shirt only had his eyes shrunk, without too much expression, let alone action.
The young man in Chinese costume opened his mouth involuntarily, shocked and inexplicable.
The hooded girl was probably also frightened, because she could hear her heavy inhalation.
They have seen a lot of martial artists in the Chengdan period, and there is nothing unusual. But the top masters whose skills are enough to wait for the generals to live in the small Gaojiabao can't help but make people feel incredible.
Seeing that the old man was unmoved, Wu Mingfu was helpless, stepped on the stirrups with both feet, shouted loudly, and rose into the air, luck urged the spear in his hand to smash into the oncoming lightning spots. A thick yellow halo appeared on the spear.
Because Wu Mingfu's own weight, coupled with the armor and spear, it was not light, and he jumped too fast, and the force was too strong, and the huge reaction force caused the spine of the unprepared male green horse under the seat to break instantly, and his belly slammed on the ground, neighing miserably.
I thought that the old man would make a move, because the old man had the ability to easily shoot this arrow containing the power of the Cheng Dan stage. Wu Mingfu is not in the Chengdan stage, and if he forcibly resists, he is likely to be injured. But the old man didn't move, and as the main general, he had to bite the bullet, so Wu Mingfu delayed for a moment.
The difference is a thousand miles. For a short moment, Wu Mingfu smashed a spear into the air. Arrows came straight at the door in front of him. After all, he has been in battle for a long time, and he is not chaotic in the face of danger, and he turned his head suddenly. The crimson arrow grazed his ear, taking away half of his ear, carrying away his helmet and striking the flagpole behind him.
Knock, quack, rattle. The thick flagpole made of steel should be broken by the arrow. The huge handsome banner was gently pushed down by a light breeze, and smashed to the ground with a loud bang. The soldiers behind the flag smashed into a bunch and wailed.
Wu Mingfu landed before Shuai Qi, but he was not very embarrassed. He flipped in the air with the impact of the arrow, and then threw his spear down violently, slowing his fall. Then bend your knees and squat so as not to hurt your legs and feet. Finally, he put his hands on the ground and stood up straight in an instant.
However, even if he stood up straight, his morale was still greatly affected, because he could not stand as high as riding on horseback. In the plains of a horse and a flat river, densely packed with people, the soldiers who were a little farther away could not see him at all. Most of them saw only the earth-shattering arrow, which shot their main general away and then broke the flagpole.
The generals standing nearby are no better. Even though Wu Mingfu tried his best to hold up a casual posture, the fact that his hair was scattered and blood was flowing all over his face was even more terrifying.
The shocking Changhong is visible to everyone. Immediately after seeing Wu Mingfu fall to the ground, the handsome flag collapsed. The momentum of the Chen army stagnated for a moment, and the whole army was at a loss and hesitated. The people of Gaojiabao at the head of the city burst into a tsunami-like cheer, "The second fort lord is mighty." ”
Only Gao Gang and Gao Cheng did not cheer, and the two of them stood at the head of the city and saw very clearly, the other party's main general was fine. Turning their heads and looking at each other in unison, the meaning is self-evident, the person is not simple.
Gao Gang was not overjoyed by the achievement of one arrow, and shouted, "Everyone is in place, everyone is on alert." "The Chen army, who was charging with a ladder under the city, was approaching the moat, and his face was clearly recognizable.
Wu Mingfu glanced at the silent crowd around him, and said helplessly: "Mingjin." ”
He had to retreat, and it was one thing for the army to be in turmoil, but more importantly, how could the small township fort of Gaojiabao have masters of the Chengdan period? It goes without saying that most of them were sent by the Zhou State.
Well, even if the Zhou State faction has a master in charge and takes the lead, the noble old man next to him can be completely suppressed. However, the old man did not move in the slightest, and had no intention of helping. What else to fight, Wu Mingfu doesn't want his descendants to be too damaged in the inexplicable war.
Gongs and bells, flags waving. Chen Jun's formation turned, and the tide receded in an orderly manner.
Gao Tsunade finally breathed a sigh of relief, his momentum was discharged, and he was almost unsteady on his feet, half-leaning on the battlements.
Gao Cheng also had a happy look on his face.
As a master of the Chengdan period, among the ordinary soldiers who are only in the forging realm of ninety-ninety-nine, it is very simple to leave easily, and it is barely possible to kill and kill and take the head of the general, but if you want to be a husband and fight hard, it is tantamount to a fool's dream. No matter how deep the skill is, there will eventually be a time when you are exhausted. As for protecting Gaojiabao and more than a thousand people, it is even more delusional.
"It's so risky. What about Feng'er? I want to ask, how did he conclude that Chen Jun would definitely retreat?" Gao Gang, who had recovered his breath, complained to Gao Cheng, "What's more, if Chen Jun attacks again, what will we do?"
Gao Cheng stared at the northwest, "The Chen army should not attack the city in a short time." ”
As soon as Gao Tsunade looked up, he found that the official road leading to the county town in the northwest was full of smoke and dust. There is no need to look at the qi effort, anyone can easily judge that the Zhou army is not far away, and the speed is very fast.
Wu Mingfu withdrew his troops, this is the most reasonable reason on the surface, his scouts have already found out the number and arrival time of the vanguard of the Zhou army. I thought that Gaojiabao could go down in one go and take advantage of the time difference of arriving early to grab the absolute first. But now that the other party has a master of the Cheng Dan period, even if he breaks through the city, the battle cannot end in a short time.
The foothold here is not stable, and the side is facing the impact of the Zhou army, Wu Mingfu admitted that he was not sure, so he had to withdraw his troops.
Wu Mingfu raised half of the flagpole and jumped onto the mount given up by the guard. Standing directly on horseback, he issued an order in a loud voice, "The left army will go out three miles to the west and defend in formation." The rest retreated five miles and set up camp. ”
Most of the Chen army saw Shuai Qi and the main general again, and the army's heart was a little settled. The army marched according to the order and in an orderly manner.
The old man in the long shirt still looked in the direction of Gaojiabao and did not retreat with the army. If he does not retreat, the young man in gorgeous clothes and the girl in the hood will remain unmoved.
The second prince asked, "Master, why don't you make a move?"
The old man glanced at Wu Mingfu, who was not angry, and said softly: "Once I make a move, the other party will be able to judge my skills." If you are sure that you will catch them all, you are not afraid, but if there is more than one Cheng Dan in Gaojiabao, and they flee separately, the news may leak out. Hehe, before the above innovation plan is decided, we will break the taboo. Are you sure Chen Guo can afford it?"
The second prince bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "The master is right, he is reckless." ”
The girl retorted in a coquettish voice: "Master, even if your skills are exposed, what can the Zhou family do with us?"
The second prince taught self-righteously: "Sister Jing, it's not the Zhou family's problem. The Immortal Alliance has established a rule that the maximum force of the sixth-order kingdom must not exceed the Chengdan period. Once the Zhou army learns that there is an existence in our army that has surpassed the Chengdan period, it will definitely report to the imperial court and the immortal alliance. Xianmeng is okay to say, find a relationship to explain the dredging. But on the Imperial Court's side, do you think the Tuoba clan will spare us?"
Neither of them really understood the true meaning of 'the above innovation plan is undecided', and they didn't know that the old man was referring to the upper echelons of the upper echelons. Because of the information, Wu Mingfu was even more confused.
The girl shrank her head and stuck out her tongue under the hood.
The old man didn't explain, "It's not a big deal to expose your skills, you can prevaricate by just finding an excuse." The key is that the Zhou family and even the Tuoba family will definitely not believe our words, and will definitely send someone to investigate. In this way, our intentions are in danger of being exposed. Let's go, come with me. ”
The three of them walked in the opposite direction with the army, and drove their horses slowly towards Gaojiabao.
Wu Mingfu was about to follow, but the old man waved his hand.
The second prince said to Wu Mingfu: "General Wu, you go and get busy." With the master here, don't worry about my safety. ”
Wu Mingfu clasped his fists and saluted, "Yes, second prince." The last general will take his leave. He was eager to leave as soon as possible, not to mention military affairs, the rocket just now swept across his face and cut off his left ear, which was in severe pain. I've been holding on until now, and I have to find someone to heal quickly.
The old man in the green shirt took two apprentices, believed in the reins, approached Gaojiabao, and stopped three hundred steps away from the city wall. This is the effective killing distance of an arrow shot by a Martial Artist in the Body Forging Realm.
The old man stared at the castle tower, but found no characters who could handle it. Seeing that Chen's army retreated, it was estimated that there would be no siege of the city for a while and a half, so Gao Cheng and the others returned to the city and went to Gao Yuanfeng to discuss countermeasures.
"Kun'er, call as a messenger. The old man said to the second prince. He himself unleashed his divine sense and probed the castle.
The so-called divine consciousness is the external manifestation of spiritual power, and it is the perception after the intuition has been deepened. It is an ability that only martial artists of the god realm and above have. Divine consciousness detection is to not rely on the eyes, but to let go of one's spiritual power to perceive the surrounding people, objects, and environment.
The old man's divine sense was not very strong, so Gao Cheng and the others who were walking on the street only felt a little and had slight doubts.
Ye Lao, who was walking by the small pond in the backyard of the ancestral hall with his hands behind his back, smiled coldly, opened his mouth in the direction of the old man in green shirts, and seemed to say a word silently.
At the same time, in the divine mansion of the old man in green shirt outside the city, a thunderous shout sounded, "Get out!"
The second prince and his sister next to him didn't notice anything. The second prince was still shouting that he was the envoy of the Chen army, asking to meet the lord of Gaojiabao and so on.
The old man was drenched in cold sweat and shouted in a low voice, "Hurry up." He turned the horse's head, whipped a few times, and left in a hurry.
'Kun'er' and 'Jingmei' looked at each other, glanced back at the city, and didn't wait for Gao Jiabao to reply, and ran after the old man.
Before Gao Cheng and the others reached the door of the ancestral hall, a burgher caught up, "Castle master, castle master, Chen Jun sent a messenger who wants to talk to you." ”
Several people stopped together, their eyes full of doubts, if you want to talk, you should talk before you start, could it be that Gao Gang's arrow really shocked the other party? No.
Gao Tsunade said tentatively, "Why don't you go and see what he says?"
Just as he was about to turn around and walk back, another person chased after him, "Fort master, the envoy of the Chen army has run away." ”
"Ran away?" everyone was confused.
Yun Haikuo said, "Whatever." Anyway, everyone is gone. ”
Gao Cheng nodded, "Yes." ”
Everyone walked to the ancestral hall again. As soon as he arrived at the gate of the ancestral hall, a third person caught up again, "The lord of the castle, the lord of the castle, another messenger has come, saying that he wants to see you." ”
Which one is this singing? Everyone was confused.