Chapter 57: On the Eve of the Decisive Battle
In the room, Xue Yi and Zhou Yuntian talked opposite each other, less estranged and more cordial.
From Xue Yi's mouth, Zhou Yuntian also learned about his apprenticeship and sealing his own bloodline. As he said to Zhou Shang, he also deliberately concealed the fact that Hai Yuan was dead and that he also had a dark attribute bloodline. The concealment of these two things is not that he does not trust the Zhou family, but that these two things are too mysterious, and he is afraid that the spread of these two things will bring unnecessary trouble to himself and the Zhou family.
"Alas, such a great power, I am afraid that it is rare to have the honor to meet in this life. Xue Yi, you are also a good chance to have this adventure. Zhou Yuntian also heard the mystery and power of Hai Yuan, and sighed.
"I also hope that Uncle Zhou will keep this secret for me. Xue Yi said.
"Of course. Moreover, the matter of your Extreme Light Attribute bloodline must also be kept secret. This kind of system is too rebellious, you are still weak now, it is not suitable to be exposed, I am afraid that some forces are secretly unfavorable to you. In the future, you will say that you are a relatively pure light attribute bloodline, and don't expose the characteristics that are exclusive to the extreme light attribute. Zhou Yuntian nodded solemnly and said.
"Well, I understand. Xue Yi pondered for a moment and said.
"Xue Yi, in fact, I still have a doubt, what kind of stunt did you show under the city before?" Zhou Yuntian hesitated for a moment, but still asked.
"There's nothing to hide. I think Uncle Zhou has also heard of the division of the body law realm, right?" Xue Yi said with a smile.
"It's really the Fallen Leaf Realm!" Zhou Yuntian was shocked. Although he insisted that it was the Fallen Leaf Realm Body Method, his reason still made him unwilling to believe this terrifying fact. Now that I heard Xue Yi admit it in person, I was still shocked.
"Not exactly, not all. Xue Yi nodded and said, "I combined the Fallen Leaf Realm Body Technique with a set of Body Technique techniques passed on to me by my master, and this magical Body Technique was formed. ”
"Xue Yi, how did you get to this point at this age? I heard that the ascension of the realm of the body is difficult to reach the sky, and some people can't even take a step on it in their lifetime. When I was young, I also explored the mysteries of the advanced body method, but after a long time of no success, I gave up. It's only been less than half a year since you left the Zhou Mansion, right?, how did you break through to the Second Heaven?" Zhou Yuntian asked with some eagerness.
"What Uncle Zhou said is extremely true, it is indeed extremely difficult to improve the realm of body law. I was able to reach the Fallen Leaves Realm in just a few months, in addition to Master's guidance and my own enlightenment at the moment of life and death, which can only be achieved by combining the two. And for the next three realms...... Honestly, I don't have any faith at all. Of course, for the experience and skills of the first two realms, I can share them with the entire Zhou Mansion. ”
"Xue Yi, you don't have to be like this. Such a ......," Zhou Yuntian hurriedly said.
Xue Yi waved his hand and said, "I am already a member of the Zhou family, so this thing can be regarded as my contribution to the Zhou family." That body technique was passed down by the master, and I can't tell you and the Zhou family. But this body realm is my own realization, it is my own experience, since I have joined the Zhou family, I would rather let more people who belong to the Zhou Mansion become stronger. ”
Hearing this, Zhou Yuntian's eyes were a little moist. The young man in front of him had just officially joined the Zhou family, and he hadn't even had a formal initiation ceremony. It is in this situation that he is willing to contribute the experience and perception that others regard as priceless to the Zhou family for free, without any cognacy. With such a sincere heart, what does he want?
Taking a long breath, Zhou Yuntian raised his head and looked into Xue Yi's eyes: "Child, you have made great contributions to the Zhou family, and even I, the lord of the mansion, are a little ashamed." If you have something to ask for in the future, as long as my Zhou family is still in charge of me, no matter how big the matter, I will help you carry it!"
"Uncle Zhou, don't praise me anymore. I'm just doing my part. Xue Yi got up and said with a smile, "I wonder if Uncle Zhou can take me, a hairy boy, to visit the city defense of this Qingyang City? ”
"Okay, I'll let you see the majesty of my Qingyang City Defense Army!" Zhou Yuntian also got up and walked out with a smile.
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The day flew by, and when night began to fall, a tense atmosphere began to envelop Qingyang City again.
The conference room under the city walls is now brightly lit. A group of participants sat here with solemn faces.
Xue Yi was also brought to this conference room by Zhou Yuntian and sat in the corner of the last seat.
I say "unexpectedly" because of the qualifications for admission to this war conference. Xue Yi looked around and found that everyone present was at least the strength of the Earth Realm. Counting them down, there are fifty-seven in total. And I heard before that the four major families each guard one door, so these four families together have at least more than two hundred Earth Realm powerhouses. And that's not even counting the great realms left behind in their respective mansions.
Two or three hundred Earth Realm powerhouses. Xue Yi smacked his tongue secretly, this strength is not weak. It is worthy of the four major families of the Qingyang Mountain Range, and the heritage is really profound.
Sitting at the top of the conference table were three men, and one of them was Zhou Yuntian. On his left hand was an old man with a somewhat pale face, and on his right was Kang Tao, who had followed Zhou Yuntian to rescue him before.
Now Xue Yi knows Kang Tao. The latter's full name should be Zhou Kangtao, who is a generation younger than Zhou Yuntian in terms of seniority, so Zhou Yuntian also affectionately called him Kangtao. Don't look at him looking like he is in his twenties, with a gentle smile on his face, in fact, he is also a real Sky Realm powerhouse, but he has just broken through, and now he is only staying at the first layer of the Sky Realm. However, his strength is beyond doubt. However, it is very coincidental that the natal element of this Zhou Mansion powerhouse is also the light element. Therefore, after learning that Xue Yi had a pure light attribute bloodline, he quickly became close to him, and Xue Yi directly called him Brother Kang.
Seeing Xue Yi's gaze, Zhou Yuntian nodded at him, while Kang Tao smiled slightly. Xue Yi also responded one by one with a smile.
"Well, now that you've all arrived, today's regular meeting will start early. At this time, Zhou Yuntian suddenly stood up, his voice was loud, and at the same time, his hands were in a virtual pressure. There was an instant silence in the noisy conference room.
"The current critical situation in Qingyang City, I think you should all understand. Of the eastern, western, southern, and northern gates, we are the only ones who have suffered the least loss. Just now, news came from the direction of the other three gates: The Mu family guarding the north gate now has forty-one earth realm powerhouses who can go into battle, there are forty-nine dealers in the west gate, and the Han family at the south gate is the worst, and now there are only three or three people who are injured. Therefore, we should also do our best to support them at this critical time. Now, from our fifty-seven men, some of them will be mobilized to go to the other three gates to assist in guarding the town. ”
"What?" and "How is this ......?" as soon as these words came out, everyone began to talk about it. One of them stood up and said, "Mansion Master, the pressure on our east gate is also very high, and it is not easy to defend it. The other three families had their own evil intentions when they first started defending the city, and they didn't want to be the first to come out and didn't want to pay too much price. At the beginning, only our Zhou family contributed the most. Now that they are in a difficult situation, is it not our situation very good? If we take out manpower from here and go to the other three gates, I am afraid that we will not be able to resist the next wave of onslaught!"
"Yes......" "That's exactly the case...... everyone was the captain of the city defense army and the elites of the Zhou Mansion, and they all echoed.
Zhou Yuntian raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and said loudly: "Listen to me. There is an old saying, called "Dead lips and cold teeth", I wonder if you have heard of it?"
Seeing that everyone was quietly looking at him, many people were thinking, Zhou Yuntian smiled in his heart, but on the surface, he still said seriously: "Now we should regard the four major families as a whole. Qingyang City is a ship, so we are the crew on the ship. If we sit in the stern of the boat, can we just let the bow leak and ignore it?"
As soon as these words came out, the faces of many people present changed, and whispering voices sounded.
"What does it take to win a war? numbers, equipment, courage, these are all very important. But more importantly, unity! Even if it is an army of 10,000 people, if it is scattered, it is not the opponent of a united army of 1,000 people! We must take a long-term view and not create a situation in which the four major families are fighting their own battles. Otherwise, once a door is broken, will we not be harmed?"
Zhou Yuntian's words rang loudly, hitting people's hearts heavily. Even when Xue Yi heard this, he couldn't help but admire Zhou Yuntian's wisdom and his broad-mindedness and long-term vision in his heart. Perhaps, that's what a leader needs to do.
"Okay, we'll all listen to the lord's arrangement!" finally one of them stood up and said loudly.
"Arranged by the full-screen mansion master!" everyone spoke one after another.
A smile appeared on Zhou Yuntian's face: "Since this is the case, then listen to the order!"
"The ten squads of the Fourth Brigade, the captain and all the soldiers, all go to the south gate to assist in the defense!"
"The eighth and ninth squads of the third brigade, the captain and all the soldiers go to the north to assist in the defense!"
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Xue Yi listened to the orders conveyed in an orderly manner, and he also admired Zhou Yuntian in his heart. Leaders are not so easy to be, and he thinks to himself that if it were him, he could never do better.
"The rest of the strong men went to the city gate in twenty large earth realms, and joined forces to use their combat power to resist the city gate. The rest of the men led their soldiers to defend the city, and they were sure to prevent wild beasts from attacking the city. And you yourself, you must always pay attention to the attacks of the third-order demonic beasts under the city. Once discovered, resist with all your might!"
"Understood!"
"Okay, pass the order, get the archers and crossbows ready, tonight's battle is about to begin!"
"Yes!"
Seeing everyone leave one after another, Xue Yi couldn't help but look at Zhou Yuntian: "Uncle Zhou, is there any task that I need to do?"
Zhou Yuntian seemed to be pondering something, and when he heard this, he raised his head, looked at Xue Yi and smiled, and said, "I almost forgot about you." Well...... Walk freely, keep an eye out for the wounded, and watch out for any beasts attacking the city. However, safety comes first, and your life is more precious than any of us. Do you understand?"
"Okay, I'll take notice. Xue Yi nodded.
"Go first, I have something to consult with them. Zhou Yuntian pointed to the two Sky Realm powerhouses beside him and motioned for Xue Yi to leave.
"Hmm. Xue Yi retreated.
"Alas. Watching Xue Yi quickly exit the room, Zhou Yuntian closed his eyes tiredly and rubbed his temples.
"Mansion Master, it's okay. Beside him, the two glanced at each other, and Kang Tao asked with concern.
"I'm fine. I don't know why, but I suddenly had a very bad feeling...... Something terrible seems to be coming......"