"Wind, fire, thunder, and lightning! Strike!"
Click!
Compared to the lightning strikes I received in the Black Mountain Realm, this one was like a babbling brook or a vast ocean.
However, it was still quite powerful against that giant corpse.
The lightning bolt wasn't very powerful, but it was enough to easily deal with a little brat like this.
Black smoke billowed from the giant corpse's head, countless amounts of slime evaporated, and its body began to move violently.
"Awooooo!"
With a roar that seemed to open its massive jaws, the giant corpse immediately turned its gaze toward Xu Long, its eyes filled with ferocity and greed.
He was chased for over a hundred miles by Zhiqiu Yiye, which greatly depleted his energy and left him injured. He desperately needed human essence to replenish his strength.
The old man next to him looked like a tough opponent, while this man seemed just right.
He is strong and robust, and there is no fluctuation of Magic Power. As long as you eat him, your injuries will recover by at least 20%.
The giant corpse's idea was good, but it unfortunately chose the wrong target.
If it were Yan Chixia, it would take two moves to kill him, but for Xu Long, he didn't even need to move.
Heh~tui~
He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of phlegm, sending the giant corpse flying.
Without using the Power of Oblivion, the giant corpse was killed by the force of a single spit.
boom!
The disgusting body flew backwards for hundreds of meters, the giant corpse lying on the ground, without struggling.
Seeing the giant corpse fly out, Zhiqiu Yiye, who was chasing after it, quickly assumed a defensive posture, but unexpectedly, the big guy had already fallen silent.
"Who is this extraordinary person here? Would you please come out and meet me?"
"Too lazy to move? Come in yourself!"
The soft voice made Zhiqiu Yiye pause for a moment.
Approaching the direction from which the sound came, they found Xu Long lying on the mattress and Yan Chixia meditating in the corner.
"Senior, are you perhaps the renowned Yan Chixia? I, Zhiqiu Yiye, have long admired you!"
Ignoring Xu Long, Zhiqiu Yiye immediately rushed to Yan Chixia's side.
This guy has been cultivating for so long, and he still regards Yan Chixia as his idol. He's basically a little fanboy.
Xu Long ignored him and continued to close his eyes to rest, waiting for Thousand-Commander Zuo to arrive with Fu Tianchou.
Speaking of Fu Tianchou, he has some similarities with the predecessors in the Main World who founded the path of Martial Cultivation.
Human strength can slay demons and gods.
Thousand-Commander Zuo deserves this praise.
Despite being a mortal with no magic or special abilities, he single-handedly slayed a group of powerful, invisible demons.
Facing the incredibly terrifying Dharma Master Pudu Cihang, he withstood the Life-Claiming Sanskrit Chant and endured the attacks for a long time, which is enough to demonstrate how powerful he was.
If Thousand-Commander Zuo were given a chance to be guided onto the path of cultivation, probably no demon or monster of the same level would be his match.
He will kill any god who stands in his way, and destroy any Buddha who gets in his way.
Even if it were the incarnation of God, he would still strike with his sword.
If someone were to protect him, he would undoubtedly become the protagonist archetype, overcoming all obstacles and ascending to the highest path through martial arts.
Unfortunately, Thousand-Commander Zuo was too unlucky. The era limited his thinking, the environment restricted his path, and the lack of resources limited his growth. In the end, he also encountered the old monster, Pudu Cihang, and a generation of heroes perished.
If Thousand-Commander Zuo is properly trained, he might become a very good helper.
Zhiqiu Yiye's strength is so-so, barely enough to hold off the old Centipede. Yan Chixia is much stronger, but even he is no match for the old Centipede.
Therefore, if Xu Long's guess is correct, this battle may be much more difficult than depicted in the movie.
In ancient times, transportation was underdeveloped, and there were few pedestrians in the suburbs. The few who were there were either government soldiers or traveling merchants.
A dozen or so officers and soldiers and a prison van moved at a leisurely pace, as if they were on vacation.
The leading officer appeared to be around thirty years old, with six swords strapped to his back and another in his hand.
The dozen or so soldiers looked listless, as if their bodies had been hollowed out.
Inside the prison cart was an elderly man with white hair; it was Fu Tianchou.
"Lord Fu, matters of the imperial court are not something a mere military man like myself can interfere with."
Thousand-Commander Zuo took a water bag from his waist, uncorked it, and handed it to Fu Tianchou's mouth.
"Right and wrong in this world are often unclear, and I can only follow orders. But rest assured, Lord Fu, I will ensure your safety along the way. Once we reach the capital, how the Emperor will handle things is beyond my control."
With a helpless sigh, Thousand-Commander Zuo looked up at the sky. The sunlight shone on the earth, but it couldn't illuminate the corruption of the imperial court.
He saw through their cronyism, corruption, and bribery, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
If it had been Xu Long, he might have killed the emperor.
However, people in ancient times were extremely ignorant; they wouldn't even dare to think about it, let alone do it.
"Alas, the world is in chaos, and the people are suffering. When will this end!"
Thousand-Commander Zuo sighed and could only continue on his way.
Time flies, and dusk arrives in the blink of an eye.
As is customary, they set up camp at night and continued their journey during the day.
Looking around, a small wooden cabin stood quietly in the distance; perhaps I could stay the night there.
"They're here!"
As he watched the approaching troop of soldiers, a smile crept onto Xu Long's lips.
The house was newly built by the robots; it's not very luxurious, but it can still provide shelter from the wind and rain.
After waiting here for seven or eight days, Thousand-Commander Zuo finally arrived.
Is anyone there?
Thousand-Commander Zuo called out, Xu Long opened the door.
Come in!
Without asking who they were or saying any unnecessary words, they simply Open Gate and welcomed them.
"This..."
Thousand-Commander Zuo raised an eyebrow; his intuition told him that something was very wrong.
Under normal circumstances, ordinary people would instinctively fear soldiers and officers.
In such chaotic times, the imperial court was far more hated than bandits and thieves.
But what's going on with this person? Why are they so calm?
However, Thousand-Commander Zuo was no ordinary man. Relying on his superior martial arts skills, he was the first to enter the house and saw Yan Chixia and Zhiqiu Yiye playing chess.
"I am a member of the imperial court, passing through this area, and would like to ask for lodging for the night."
Thousand-Commander Zuo bowed respectfully; he could tell that these two were no ordinary people.
If a conflict breaks out, those dozen or so men will probably all die here.
"Can I stay the night?"
Zhiqiu Yiye and Yan Chixia glanced at Xu Long and continued playing chess.
Only then did Thousand-Commander Zuo realize that the seemingly ordinary man before him was the true master.
"Stay if you want."
Xu Long nodded, indicating that it was acceptable.
Thank you!
Although he felt something was wrong, Thousand-Commander Zuo did not show it. Instead, he sat down in a corner with his sword, and his dozen or so men took turns resting.
The house was too small to accommodate so many people, not to mention there was a carriage inside.
The moon climbed into the sky, its faint light enveloping the earth.
Thousand-Commander Zuo was not asleep, but had been resting with his eyes closed.
Yan Chixia and Zhiqiu Yiye sat down to meditate on the spot, while Xu Long lay on the mattress.
This group of people is strange; they seem to be there for the night, not as the owners.
Thousand-Commander Zuo was thinking to himself, his ears suddenly twitched, and he looked up outside.
He heard strange noises, which sounded like the chanting of the Dharma Master Pudu Cihang.