As the giant inflatable gliders that carried them dried up and shrunk under the fire of the Turkic arrows, the previously obscured spirit mechs were finally revealed, a formidable war machine with a suffocating mechanical aesthetic.

The shiny shell mirrors the surrounding landscape. The sunlight shines on it, inspiring a dazzling light, and when viewed up close, you can clearly see the various details on the mecha, the fine metal workmanship, and the tight mechanical structure.

Soon, these huge mechs fell to the ground from a height of more than ten feet. In the process of falling, the glider, which was already obviously damaged, suddenly burst into flames, turning into blood-red fire clouds, like the wings of death, and flew towards the tent of the Turkic army on the side.

At this moment, the entire battlefield fell silent, and all eyes were focused on these mechas.

The next moment, after the initial shock, the Turkic elite, who realized that their defense line had been broken through in an instant, immediately tried to counterattack, and shot a large number of "iron cable barbed arrows" from the arrow tower in the height, which could be called one of their final means of this battle, and pounced on the landing spirit vein mecha like thousands of poisonous snakes.

These special arrows are attached to a hundred-foot-long iron cable at the end, and the other end is fixed to a boulder of tens of thousands of catties, although the range is average, but when they are hooked into the chariot iron, wheels, or heavy cavalry armor, they will immediately restrict the enemy's movement, and before that, it has caused a huge obstacle to many types of chariots.

And after separating from the vehicle, the mechs suddenly moved like beasts out of the cage.

They rolled several positions in mid-air, raised their arms and raised a huge shield covered with a layer of ice, and quickly swung to block most of the barbed arrows around them that were designed to lock the enemy into trapping, and at the same time, with the power of the arrows, they accurately adjusted their posture when they landed.

Theoretically speaking, the development of mecha marching systems is extremely difficult and cannot be achieved by today's technological level, so they all use human control plus recurved blade-like legs, and jump and run through metal deformation rebound, completely maintaining the overall balance of the driver.

In fact, the Spirit Vein Mecha can be regarded as a giant armor magnified several times, or a direct extension of various parts of the driver's body, and there is not much assistance in handling, so if you want to drive it normally instead of falling on the spot as soon as you lift your legs, you must go through a considerable period of running-in training.

In the next moment, the mechs poked out their blade-shaped lower limbs, leaning forward and landing heavily on the gravelly wasteland floor.

The blade slammed into the ground, splattering a cloud of dust, and the gravel on the wasteland flew with a deafening sound, like a blood-boiling war drum, sounding the prelude to the battle that followed. And behind them, there was a sea of fire, and the flames jumped in the air, lighting up the entire battlefield.

At the same time, the massive shield made of sawdust ice fell to the ground, grinding off some of the arrows that had actually hooked into the shield, and then flipped towards the sky, recovering from the previous damage by melting and then condensing.

Since it mainly uses Heaven and Earth Vitality as an energy source, and also has the power of a hot gas engine that can also use a cold source, the Spirit Vein Mecha uses a large number of ice materials that can repair itself in cold environments, so there is basically no need to worry about the possibility of being destroyed by the accumulation of a single weak attack.

Before the dust had settled, the mechs had already adjusted their stance and rushed forward, their lower limbs tearing deep marks at the ground, each step accompanied by splashes of rubble, making the ground tremble.

Even before the main battle weapon was officially used, just by jumping over the deep trenches of trenches, boulder shield arrays, and mud and sand traps with its huge impact and bouncing performance, the blades on the legs of the Spirit Vein Mecha had already turned hundreds of people and horses along the way into mutilated corpses.

They rushed left and right in the enemy group, and the formation was always intact, like an indestructible dragon shuttling through the enemy army, with a thunderous momentum, using magical cutting tactics, like a quick knife to cut through the chaos, instantly rushing the enemy's defensive formation to pieces.

In contrast, the formation of the Turkic army was like scattered sand, it seemed weak, flesh and blood flew along the way, and there was no hindrance, and the enemy facing the mecha only knew how to flee for his life at this time, and had no power to fight back at all.

Although countless arrows rained down on the mechs, they could not penetrate their sturdy shields and metal shells. The blade-shaped lower limbs sparked sparks as they swung it, the sound of metal colliding and the symphony of war.

This is a well-planned surprise attack, once launched, it will force the enemy to death, leaving no gaps to escape, and the rush of the spirit vein mecha is as fast as thunder, and the enemy is crushed and chaotic in an instant, completely losing the ability to fight together.

Although the resistance of the Turks was stubborn, in the face of such an unprecedented giant war machine, even the Eastern Turkic Spiritual Cultivator Bi Xuan, whose confidence could not help but waver, and there was more anxiety in his eyes.

Without glancing at the place where the enemy's banner was on the hill, he suddenly turned his horse's head and chased straight towards the last mecha, the moon wolf spear in his hand pointed obliquely at the sky, and his expression changed from indifferent and cold to unprecedented courage and heroism;

It can be seen that Bi Xuan has left his life and death behind at the moment of racial danger, he is no longer the high-ranking martial artist of the Eastern Turks, nor is he the longest-ranking sage of the Ashina royal clan, but an ordinary warrior who works hard for his people.

I saw that Bi Xuan's scorching yang aura was in full swing, emitting a terrifying high temperature that seemed to melt gold and iron, as if he wanted to burn the entire battlefield, delaying the pace of these spirit vein mecha as much as possible.

However, contrary to what he imagined, when Bi Xuan finally forced his way into the rear of Kou Zhong's mecha at the cost of his horse's exhaustion, the other party's giant arm in addition to raising his shield swept towards him with a long whip, flashing with dazzling lightning;

Although it is an electrode steel whip that is several zhang long, but its moves are faintly revealed with mysterious knife intent, flowing water and clouds, hidden in clumsiness, it seems to be a simple whip, and it is full of changes, with the huge advantage of the length of the weapon, so that Bi Xuan has to take this move.

Suddenly, all corners of the square were illuminated by this dazzling electric light. The air was filled with the fierce sound of electricity and the scorching breath of flames, which made Bi Xuan's heart feel an indescribable sadness, as if abandoned by the times, knowing that he had no way to retreat, so he could only stab the Moon Wolf Spear towards the long whip.

The Moon Wolf Spear and the Long Whip collided in the air, making a loud sound that shook the sky. A strong electric current flowed down the Moon Wolf Spear into Bi Xuan's body, making him feel a tingle, but after all, he barely blocked the power of the blow, and cut off a small part of the enemy's whip.

Although he had gone through a long run and a large number of battles, Bi Xuan, who had almost let go of all his past glory, did not show any decline in the hand, and after surviving the difficult adaptation period to high-voltage currents at the beginning, he tightly entangled Kou Zhong, a mecha that was more powerful than him, but it was only one, and it was not very important to the overall situation of the battlefield.

"Bang!" A large number of arsonist kites rushed from the mound into the air, bursting into a blood-red flame and illuminating the earth. The spreading flames leaped in the deepest part of the Turkic tent, illuminating the mechs.

Their figures appear even more formidable in the firelight, like gods of war who have emerged from hell, bringing ruthless death and destruction to the Turkic people who once dominated the steppes.

Along the cracks that had just been forcibly torn apart by the Turkic defensive line, several other fast units of the expeditionary force were like swarming ants, mercilessly intercepting and killing the fleeing enemy, not sparing every corner.

The outcome has been decided, now it only depends on how many enemy heads you can capture.

Although Jieli, Bi Xuan, Tun Desire Valley and others tried their best, hoping to turn the tide, it is a pity that since ancient times, there has never been a place more realistic and ruthless than the battlefield.

The battle lasted until the evening of the same day, when the Anguo Expeditionary Force under the command of Li Jing won a complete victory, and the hundreds of thousands of heroic divisions of the Turkic and allied forces of various ethnic groups suffered more than eighty percent of the casualties, which can be said to have been completely annihilated.

"Mighty! The flat sand is boundless, and there is no one to be seen. The river lingers, and the mountains are disputed. Gloomy and miserable, sad and sad. The grass is dry, and the frost is like a morning. Birds can't fly, and beasts die in groups. ”

When the remnants of the defeated army retreated and fled to the Wolf Mountain Lianzhai in the rear, Li Jing descended the mountain like a fierce tiger, and pursued by victory, killing the blood into a river, and the corpses were all over the field, turning the Wuding River, the Hailiu River, and the Shuoshui River into a river of blood, like a hellish scene that made people's hearts palpitate.

Bi Xuan, Zhao Deyan, Tun Desire Valley and others died on the spot, and Jieli was only spared, and retreated to the deeper part of the steppe with the remnants of the army, giving up this mysterious Wolf Mountain altar and the grassland holy land of great significance to the Turks.

However, without the limitations of the wasteland terrain, on the flat and vast grassland, there is no need for more powerful spirit vein mecha to participate, and the chariot that outpaces the horses can already sweep the grassland like a violent wind, making the enemy invincible.

After the First World War, the expeditionary force followed the tail of the remnants of the Turkic army, and successively engaged in many battles in Dingxiang and other places, won five battles and five victories, captured Jieli Khan and a large number of Turkic small khans, and returned many important cities, including the Eastern Turkic royal court, to the embrace of China.

The border line has also advanced to the area of Langjuxu Mountain and Yanran Mountain, and due to the abundant logistical supply, troops can be stationed for a long time, rather than only carving stones and remembering merit like the Han Dynasty.

Almost at the same time, the Western Turks and Tuyuhun thought that they could take advantage of the confrontation between the Eastern Turks and the main force of Anguo, and sent a coalition army of more than 300,000 men and horses to try to seize Wuwei, Zhangye, Dunhuang and other important border towns located in Hexi, but they encountered a strong counterattack, like a sudden rainstorm, which instantly extinguished the ambitions of the Western Turkic coalition army.

At the end of autumn, Zhao Qing summoned training and sent an expeditionary force with a total of 100,000 people, but only more than 30,000 people fought the final decisive battle with the Eastern Turkic coalition army, and the rest were naturally sent to other places except for the newly recovered areas.

Like a giant dragon, this huge army meandered through the grasslands, deserts, and plateaus, overcoming many obstacles and devouring all enemies. In the midst of the battle, they also defeated the Western Turkic coalition forces and went straight into the depths of the Western Regions;

After several consecutive victories, he won the Golden Tooth Mountain of the Western Turkic royal court, the capital of Tuyuhun, Fuqi City, and garrisoned the local army, which basically pacified the hidden dangers in the Western Regions.

Due to the long length of the battle line, in this cold season, the expeditionary force experienced countless difficulties and challenges in the case of losses of nearly 30 percent, and finally successfully completed the strategic goal of sweeping the surrounding countries after a long period of hard work;

But by the time they completed their task, it was already the New Year of the following year. Although the snow is still falling and the cold wind is howling, the control of the most critical area has changed dramatically.

……

The cold winter is coming to an end, and spring is getting stronger. The grass that survived the war on the riverside is trying to poke its head out of the soil.

The former Shuofang battlefield is like a corner forgotten by time, sharp and ancient. The wild grass spreads, depicting the contours of history. The winter sun shines on the soil, pale and powerless, but it can't hide the mottled memories that penetrate deep into the soil.

On the silent hill, Zhao Qing's thoughts were ethereal, walking casually and lightly, listening to the sound of the wind and the sound of sand here, but he seemed to be able to touch the blood and life that had been condensed here, and felt the breath of countless dead heroic souls, and his soul vaguely formed a strange resonance with the rhythm of life and death on the battlefield.

"It's no wonder that the Overworld's power system is extremely popular in the military, and it allows thousands of gods to brave their lives for the country at great risk."

"A large-scale life-and-death battle with all kinds of emotional fluctuations being extremely strong can indeed make the cultivation progress of Shen Jin increase rapidly, and with the large number of rare cultivation materials provided by the country's military as a reward, it is undoubtedly the best occasion for those who lack stamina to break through the realm."

With a slight movement of her mind, she fell from the hill where she had once served as a command platform, and flew to the other side of the Wuding River, where the river had changed slightly a few miles away, and crossed the surface of the river covered with ice floes, to the site of the burning of the original Turkic army's main village.

I saw that the traces of the fire here were clearly visible, the ruins and broken walls, broken tiles and bricks, desolate and sad, full of charred black marks, no grass and trees, only empty wilderness and silent ruins.

That is, in a vacant space that was specially cleared in the center of this ruin, there was an ordinary stone tablet five feet high, which was engraved with two columns of large characters in Turkic and Chinese characters of "The Tomb of Wuzun Bi Xuan", and the handwriting was vigorous, letting people know that this once famous grandmaster-level figure was buried in such a remote place.

Although Zhao Qing's current martial arts cultivation is much higher than that of Bi Xuan, as the spiritual leader of the Eastern Turks, his conduct from the perspective of his own nation is not blameable, and he was defeated because of the war between the two countries, which also made her feel a little emotional.

As Zhao Qing slowly approached, the other side of the stele with his back to her, a man in white with long hair and a shawl turned from leaning on the stele to stand up, his skeleton was huge, but there was no slightest bloated attitude, which made the white clothes on his body have an extraordinary majesty, so that people did not dare to have a heart of contempt.

"What is the purpose of life?" When Zhao Qing officially met this "sword master" Fu Cailin from Goguryeo, the other party also happened to turn around, revealing his strange and ugly appearance, and issued an unexpected inquiry that broke the silence of the place.

Although Fu Cailin's facial features appear cramped and inappropriately proportioned due to the gathering, the pair of eyes in his eye sockets are like the brightest stars in the night sky, embedded in the appropriately long eyes, seamless, flashing with the eternal and deep infinite love of life.

As the guardian of Goguryeo, he had a strong sense of crisis, and rushed here to pay tribute to the death of Wuzun Bi Xuan, so he met Zhao Qing who came for another thing.

Realizing the Taoist meaning contained in this question, Zhao Qing did not immediately take action against the main person responsible for the failure of Yang Guangsan's expedition to Goguryeo, in fact, in her opinion, a great master who is willing to dedicate a lot to his country and bravely fight against the enemy, regardless of ethnic similarities and differences, is worthy of respect.

As for the achievements in martial arts and kendo, Fu Cailin has long been left behind by her, but when it comes to the "essence of life" and "existence and purpose", which touches on the high level of philosophy and Taoism, the other party is still regarded as a person with equal status with Zhao Qing, not an enemy who has to conflict because of the affairs of his family and country.

I saw Fu Cailin sigh softly, and thought leisurely: "Life contains both finite and infinite, and being aware of yourself is the only way to know existence. The existence of every life is a spark ignited in the never-ending growth and decay, a fragment of the long river of life. ”

"If a man can open the eyes of his heart and penetrate all greed, confusion, fear, and lust, he will be able to see himself and the miracles that surround him. No matter how humble or great you and I may be, stupid or wise, it is a miracle in itself. ”

"Life is the pinnacle of the whole existence, and only human beings have the free will to reflect on their own existence and make choices. Because of this, my life has been searching for something unknown that it can bring a deeper meaning to my life. ”

Speaking of this, Fu Cailin's eyes fell on Zhao Qing, with a calm expression, as if expecting her to give her own answer.

"Yes, I don't know about life other than people, but as far as people are concerned, I think the purpose of life should be multi-layered, and the most important thing is a persistent pursuit from the heart, and everyone is different."

"For me, the goal of this pursuit is probably to explore the endless unknown, to understand, summarize, and apply the laws of nature and the laws of the universe, so as to comprehend the boundless avenue......"

Zhao Qing nodded, agreed with Fu Cailin's words, then wiped his eyes casually, and looked in the direction of the original battlefield, as if he saw something hidden, and said indifferently:

"Perhaps, in another place, our understanding of life will give birth to a new perspective."

…… (End of chapter)