The Zhongyuan Mountain Range is a huge mountain range in the northwest and southeast direction, its direction is curved and undulating, about 30,000 miles long from north to south, and more than 5,000 miles between east and west, it is one of the largest mountain ranges in the central part of the Qianguo. There was a fairyland master who looked down from a height of hundreds of thousands of zhang and found that the Zhongyuan Mountain and the Dragon River north of the Zhongyuan Mountain were like a huge wall wrapping the most important piece of land in the Qianguo, which was the Zhongzhou of the Qianguo, the imperial capital of the Qianguo Luojing, and the original home of the Aurora people.

As far as the territory is concerned, the Zhongyuan Mountains are connected to Yanzhou in the north, Yongzhou in the north, Yongzhou in the north, Lizhou in the south, Huzhou in the south, Yongzhou and Lingzhou in the northwest, and Dingzhou in the southeast.

As early as in the ancient world, when the Aurora Terran expanded from Zhongzhou to the surrounding areas, there were human ancestors who used great magic to open up several mountain roads in Zhongyuan Mountain.

These mountain roads run through the mountains, there is no grass on them, no rain accumulates, about ten zhang wide, can be used for ten dragon scale horned carriages to walk side by side, and become the main road for the human race to control the land of the seven states. People call it the "Holy Way".

The holy path is wide and easy to walk, but it is also easy to reveal the deeds.

If their identities were not revealed, Li Jingxuan and Lingyun would definitely choose to take the holy road through Lizhou, to Dingzhou, and then turn from Dingzhou to the northeast and go to Haizhou Port to go to sea. This is the fastest and best route. However, now that his deeds have been revealed, it can be expected that the Ancestral Spirit Hall will inevitably send people to chase and kill his party, and Li Jingxuan will naturally not be able to take the broad holy path anymore.

After some careful consideration. Li Jingxuan simply asked her senior sister to restore her original appearance in addition to makeup. And he made a change and dressed up as a one-armed swordsman. He did not take the holy path, but only walked in a direction parallel to the holy path, passing through Zhongyuan Mountain.

This is also the safest thing to do right now.

Although the world said that Zhongyuan Mountain was safe, a mountain controlled by the human race itself, Li Jingxuan learned from the classics of the Immortal Sect that this so-called safety was only relative. As a mountain range completely surrounded by human territory, the periphery of Mt. Nakagen and the left side of the sacred path are naturally safe. But in the depths of Zhongyuan Mountain, where those people are inaccessible, it is a bit of an exaggeration to say that he is safe. At least, it is mentioned in the classics of the Immortal Sect that someone once saw the Transformation Demon in the depths of Zhongyuan Mountain.

The Transformation Demon, that is comparable to the level of the Baoyuan Realm. In any case, Li Jingxuan and Ling Yun, the two disciples of the Body Forging Realm, could deal with it.

Therefore, it is too dangerous to cross through the depths of Zhongyuan Mountain, and it is safer to take the edge of the holy path.

Li Jingxuan thinks so.

He's not a scared person, but he definitely doesn't want to cause trouble either. He hasn't lived long enough yet, and he hasn't avenged himself and his master.

So, the two of them walked through the mountains and forests in the open, and they didn't walk fast.

On the one hand, they need to stop from time to time to grasp the direction to see if they have deviated from the direction of the Holy Path, and on the other hand, they need to take this opportunity to practice their own exercises and try to improve their strength.

"Our existence has been exposed, and we don't know when we will be hunted down by the Ancestral Spirit Palace. Now, it's not about getting on the road, it's about improving our own strength...... I've already endured the pain I suffered because I didn't have enough strength, and I don't want to endure it a second time. Li Jingxuan gritted his teeth and said.

"But like this...... Aren't you anxious?Your arm ......" Lingyun didn't care about this, but she was worried about Li Jingxuan.

"It's okay...... It's been three years...... I'm not afraid to wait another three years. Li Jingxuan looked very calm.

"Okay!" Since his senior brother Jingxuan said so, Lingyun could not help him. After all, when she first left, Ling Chenzi had told her to take good care of Li Jingxuan. Yes, between the two, who is the main and who is the subordinate, it has long been decided.

In this way, the two of them stopped and went, and from time to time found a place to retreat for a few days, reflecting on each other's learning. Although there is no guidance from the elders of the sect, because Li Jingxuan still has the Tibetan Scripture Cave in his body, as well as the various cultivation experiences that can be called up in the Tibetan Scripture Cave, as well as the ancient guidance of the Instrument Spirit Mingzi, the cultivation of the two is not afraid of going on a fork in the road.

The road from Yongzhou to Lizhou to Dingzhou was about 5,000 miles long, and with the original speed of Li Jingxuan and Lingyun, it only took 20 days to traverse, but because they were practicing in the mountains and deviated from the ancient Sacred Path, they walked for a month and a half before they could travel halfway to Guancheng in the middle of the Sacred Path of the North and South - before leaving the Hate Pass.

At this time, the cultivation of the two had gone further: Li Jingxuan broke through the ninth layer of the forging body in a row and entered the realm of the tenth layer of the forging body, which was only one step away from the qi induction realm, while Lingyun, although he failed to break through the existing realm and enter the qi induction realm, he also improved his strength a little. Now she may be called a half-step induction.

There was such progress in cultivation, and the two of them wanted to continue their cultivation. But because neither of them had any experience in traveling, the dry food prepared in advance had long been used up, and it was not a matter of hunting with swords every day.

Yes, it was proposed by Li Jingxuan and approved by Lingyun, but it was to enter the Lihate Pass to replenish dry food and other materials.

The Lihate Pass, established 100,000 years ago, is an unusually ancient pass. It was originally used to prevent the northern invasion of the southern demon race, but due to the strength of the human saints and the bravery of the human army, the southern demon race was defeated one after another, and a large territory fell into the hands of the human race.

Therefore, in the end, this detachment did not play its due defensive role. It was only because it was also a fortress built by the saints, not afraid of the invasion of wind and rain, that it was finally retained.

Today, it is only known as an ordinary gateway and the site of all the holy relics.

Walking on the ancient bluestone street, looking at the buildings that mix the atmosphere of antiquity and the exquisite nature of the present world, Li Jingxuan and Lingyun can't help but feel a sense of time and space.

Looking up, there is a black blood mark on the huge Guancheng that cannot be washed away after thousands of years of wind and rain. That was the trace left by the war between the Terrans and the Southern Demon Clans when Guancheng was just established, and it was a proof of the rise of the Terrans.

Looking down, people come and go in the city, this bustling and lively scene, exquisite and gorgeous pavilions and pavilions, and the simple and solemn on the wall form a sharp contrast.

"This is the Separation of Hatred Pass, one of the original Eight Great Male Gates of the legendary human race - although it is now abandoned, it still feels very different. Gazing at the castle, I somehow felt my blood boiling. Li Jingxuan sighed and said with emotion.

"What did you think of?" Lingyun asked with a smile in her ear.

"The rise of any racial power is won by war. Without the bloody battles of the ancestors, there would be no current Terran territory. We should respect our ancestors and follow their path to continue to open up new living spaces for humanity. Li Jingxuan said calmly, his expression was very serious at this moment.

"Alas......" Lingyun listened to Li Jingxuan's words, pressed her forehead in frustration, sighed helplessly, and then gently pushed Li Jingxuan's back, and said softly: "Senior brother, let's go in." Those things are our goals for the future. Now, it's all about us to have a hot meal and take a hot bath. Don't you see that we're not much better off than those beggars now? ”

"Hmm......" Li Jingxuan said indifferently, and immediately took a step and walked with his senior sister to the best inn on Liheguan Street.

Li Jingxuan entered the inn, booked a room, washed up, retraced the disguise on his face in front of the bronze mirror, and then went to the bed to meditate, while continuing to practice Qi cultivation Yuan, while paying attention to the movement next door. Senior sister Lingyun lives next door to her, and the two have already made an appointment to go downstairs to the hall for dinner after they finish washing.

A woman's washing is always slow, even the senior sister who grew up in the mountains is no exception.

Li Jingxuan was still a little impatient at first, but when he remembered the above law, he immediately let go of the impatience in his heart and gradually indulged in the joy of cultivation.

After that, I don't know how long it took, Li Jingxuan vaguely heard someone banging on his door outside, and then he suddenly came to his senses and exhaled slowly.

Outside the door, Senior Sister Lingyun was already waiting there.

Li Jingxuan opened the door, accompanied her down to the second floor, ordered a few small dishes at random, and ate silently. Just like the last time he was at Jinzun Fort, he ate while gathering relevant information.

Lizhou belongs to Lizhou, and the northeast of Lizhou is connected to Yanzhou. Li Jingxuan originally thought that he could hear more news from Yanzhou here, including all kinds of signs of the Yanzhou Righteous Dao Sect and the Ancestral Spirit Hall.

However, the unforgiving facts eventually disappointed him. The news about Yanzhou is not nothing, but it is hazy and vague.

In this hateful pass, the people who have been peaceful for a long time and the merchants who come and go from the south to the north are more concerned about the troubles in front of them, and they talk more about a group of strongmen who suddenly appeared in the east of the gate a few days ago.

In the mouths of these merchants, this group of strongmen is surprisingly powerful, and their behavior is quite strange. They don't seem to be interested in gold, silver, jewelry, or red goods, and the only people they want to plunder are young women and martial arts warriors.

“...... By the way, they also pay special attention to people with disabilities, especially those with broken arms. A merchant in the inn said this, but his eyes secretly glanced at Li Jingxuan several times.

After all, Li Jingxuan's one-arm did not hide it, but it was very clear in the eyes of everyone at the moment.

"Hmm...... A strongman who suddenly appeared in the east of the city?" Hearing this, Li Jingxuan's heart suddenly chuckled: "I always feel that something is wrong." These people aren't coming for us. ”

"How is it possible? Maybe it's just a coincidence?" Ling Yun shook her head, but she didn't quite believe Li Jingxuan's guess.

"There are not so many coincidences in the world...... We spent too much time in the mountains, which led to the opportunity for the Ancestral Spirit Hall to do some arrangements. If they really can't wait for our lives, this arrangement is a must. And since the Ancestral Spirit Hall has moved, the sect in Yanzhou will definitely act-for-tat. Li Jingxuan shook his head slightly, whispered to Lingyun, and expressed his considerations: "We originally wanted to deliberately slow down the time and let them disperse on their own after a long search without results." But I don't want such a person here to dare to have a long-term blockade in the hinterland of Qianguo...... I really miscalculated. ”

"Are you sure...... This group of strongmen is the people of the Ancestral Spirit Palace?" Lingyun's eyes widened.

"Ninety percent of the time. Li Jingxuan nodded heavily.

After nodding, he lowered his head and thought for a while, then raised his head and looked at Lingyun: "Senior sister, I want to ask you for something." ”

"What's the matter?" Lingyun asked.

"Wait, let's go our separate ways...... I'd like to ask you to help me find out if there is any other way to the east of Sekijo. If not, I'd like you to help me get an idea of what they're good at from those you're fighting against. Li Hao paused slightly, and the expression on his face became extremely serious: "I have a hunch, this time I'm afraid we will have to kill all the way." In order to fight better, I need to be better prepared. ”

"What preparation?" Lingyun was curious.

"A long sword...... The last time I used poplar branches, it was so difficult for me. Thinking of this, Li Jingxuan was a little frustrated.

"Alright!" Lingyun nodded in understanding.

The two separated after the meal, Li Jingxuan walked straight to the weapon shop away from the hate, and Lingyun approached the lost people with this kind smile.

At this time, they are in the middle of a retreat.

At this point, they're safe.

A purchase, a greeting.

An hour later, in the best inn away from Hate, Li Hao, who was holding two green steel swords, met with Ling Yun, who returned with a tired face.

"How's that?" Li Hao asked.

When he said this, he was carrying one sword on his back and the other at his waist. Because there is only the right hand, both swords are worn on the left.

"There is no other way to the east...... This holy path is where all the roads converge! The gang of strongmen has found a good place. Lingyun sighed, walked slowly in front of Li Jingxuan, and helped him further correct the way he carried the sword.

"That'...... It's not okay to deviate from the holy path like we used to?" Li Hao tapped his eyelids.

"No, because there are a lot of people on the other side. They built two small camps directly on both sides of the Holy Path, completely blocking the Holy Path. And......" Lingyun frowned, "I asked the lucky ones who escaped from them in detail, and learned from them about the appearance and clothing of this group of strongmen—I noticed that those people said that each of them had a corresponding black iron wolf head badge on the left side of their collar. This is a unique emblem for the disciples of the outer sect of the Ancestral Spirit Palace. Senior brother, this time I guessed it for you again. ”

"Guess right, this time I'd rather miscalculate...... Li Jingxuan shook his head, sighed heavily, and after a long time, he asked another question: "Do they know the level of this group of Ancestral Spirit Hall strongmen?"

"I heard that there are four guys from the Qi Induction Realm, as for the higher-level characters...... They didn't say it, maybe there were, maybe ......they didn't," Ling Yun gave an answer that surprised Li Jingxuan slightly.

"Nearly a hundred outer disciples, four Qi Induction Realm masters? There are so many of these guys, it seems that they are not easy to deal with. Li Jingxuan pondered for a while, then raised his head and pointed at Lingyun: "Senior sister, let's go find them." This time, the two of us can't handle it. I feel it is necessary for us to bring in the help of these losers. ”