Attack and Defense Change Places
The array artifacts in the ancestral land of Dragon City were taken, the dragon soul escaped, and the forced pulling and destruction by the golden statue used for the sacrificial ceremony caused considerable impact.
Zhang Xuezhou was unsure Chanyu Junch en had hidden any secrets in the ancestral land of Dragon City. The collapse of the secret site could have had a devastating impact, and even if there were any hidden items, they were likely to be lost.
"We haven't figured out what's causing the flow of Qi and Blood in the cauldron. It's difficult for the blood snake to achieve that kind of opportunity. We also wonder what else is buried inside?"
Zhang Xuezhou felt a little regretful.
The Dragon City Ancestral Land is not in normal contact with the world. At this time, the Han and Xiong states are at war. If news of the Dragon City Ancestral Land is leaked, it will inevitably trigger the army to surround and intercept them. They cannot explore and search this secret place for long.
Many things are difficult to fully understand and can only be left buried in the collapsed secret place.
Zhang Xuezhou sat on the Imperial Shuttle and thought for a long time, but in the end he had no choice but to give up.
The keel has some weight, and its volume is an even more significant factor for air transport, making it difficult to stack and transport on the Imperial Shuttle.
Zhang Xuezhou had no choice but to sit on the dragon's back when he was driving.
For the first time, he felt that the Sky Shuttle was quite Law Treasure. For someone like him who was good at flying, the Sky Shuttle was too restrictive, far from meeting his flying speed and freedom. It also had to carry a person while flying. But no matter how you compare it, Zhang Xuezhou himself could hardly pull a weight of several hundred kilograms when flying. He even had trouble pulling someone who was not good at flying.
Even if he personally acquired such a heavy item, Zhang Xuezhou wouldn't be able to easily take it home, but the Imperial Shuttle could assist with its transport.
"In case I become rich in the future and can't fit my treasures into my Lesser Heaven and Earth Bag, the Imperial Shuttle will be my only hope. I need to keep this treasure on hand at all times!"
Swooping through the sky, Zhang Xuezhou flew precisely towards Yanmen Pass.
Several thoughts flashed through his mind.
These thoughts of Zhang Xuezhou were not the product of overly active thinking, but rather a genuine need.
For example, if he wanted to take advantage of Donghua's attack on Zhu Jiuyin, but failed to take Zhu Jiuyin's remains after obtaining them, it would become a joke.
Scheming against Zhu Jiuyin is indeed not a simple matter of fighting and killing; it requires consideration of many factors. Even retrieving the corpse is a troublesome affair. This may explain why Donghua has not made a move for so long.
"It seems that Brother Tathagata's golden alms bowl can shrink living beings!"
The treasures that can be carried are not limited to storage bags. Each item has its own strengths and weaknesses, and Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but think about the treasures of other people he had seen.
"Forget it, I heard Zhu Jiuyin's voice last night, it's too early to make plans now!"
The monotonous flight was extremely boring, and such an event at high altitude was extremely rare. Zhang Xuezhou had only encountered it two or three times in his life. He was destined to infuse his Law Power directly to his destination.
Thinking of the sounds of pursuit from the Xiong State's army camp last night, Zhang Xuezhou's mind went blank.
A scene unlike the vast grasslands came into view, with faint traces of carriages and horses.
Once you find the traces of the roads used for border trade, you will surely be able to find Yanmen Pass by following the roads.
The Northern Border was ravaged by war, Yanmen Pass benefited from Cheng Bushi's year-by-year reinforcements and its mountainous terrain, making it less vulnerable to fierce invasions by the Xiong State's army. Instead, it became a vital passage for border trade.
Although the Great Han Dynasty and the Xiong State are currently locked in a life-or-death struggle, border trade has not stopped, and trade between them is even higher than before.
This kind of thinking, which is completely contrary to that of normal people who never interact with each other, is also evident in various border areas.
As Zhang Xuezhou continued to leap and bound, he even saw the convoy carrying cloth, gold and iron artifacts, and other items depart.
These caravans would travel to certain fixed trading locations, where some tribes from the Xiong State would ride off to purchase products, thus forming a complete trade network.
The Great Han Dynasty's trade mainly involved acquiring fine horses, mules, camels, animal hides, and livestock, largely based on mutual benefit.
Whether other means were mixed into these trades is hard to say, and Zhang Xuezhou rarely participated in them. He only knew that Sang Hongyang was currently doing very well in the border trade, and was rapidly expanding his wealth and goods by relying on the power of the imperial court.
Soaring through the air, the majestic pass, over thirty meters high, comes into view.
"General Cheng, Cheng Bushi, is here?"
Normally, only a few dozen people patrol the border at Yanmen Pass, but at this time, there are at least two hundred patrolmen with bows drawn.
The indiscriminate attacks by the Xiong State have clearly had a very heavy impact, and even Yanmen Pass, which had not been at war for decades, is now on high alert.
Zhang Xuezhou steered the Sky Shuttle downwards a little, and saw a feathered arrow flying towards Yanmen Pass.
Before the other party could warn him, Zhang Xuezhou spurred his Sky Shuttle to dodge and then shouted down.
Is it Lord Dongfang who has come?
A steady, loud voice pierced through the air atop the Yanmen Pass city tower, easily identifying Zhang Xuezhou.
Cheng Bushi, and as long as he recognized the Imperial Shuttle, he could make a rough guess. Tian Fen obviously had no intention of wandering around the border, so the rest of the people were not hard to guess.
Once Zhang Xuezhou responded, the numerous crossbows that had been raised into the sky were immediately lowered.
A heavily armored general stepped up from the city wall, heading towards the Sky Shuttle that was plummeting almost in a straight line.
When Cheng Bushi glanced at Zhang Xuezhou, Cheng Bushi surprise. However, when his gaze fell upon the pale yellow giant oracle bone carried behind the Imperial Shuttle, he couldn't help but gasp.
"Lord Dongfang, from where have you returned?"
After the Imperial Shuttle landed on the city wall and stabilized, Cheng Bushi shaken and asked questions.
"Wei Qing led his army to conquer the ancestral land of Dragon City; let's help transport the spoils!"
Zhang Xuezhou responded simply, saying that the Battle of Dragon City was led by Wei Qing, and while their objectives were clear, their role was primarily to assist. Zhang Xuezhou did not seek credit, and besides, it would be pointless for him to do so, since Zhang Xuezhou did not aspire to be a general or to be promoted.
After a brief explanation, Cheng Bushi Cheng Bushi's eyes widened in surprise.
"I've heard of this... It was during the fall of the Great Qin Dynasty that a rebellious Lineage dug up the remains of Yinglong) from the Qin Mausoleum and fled to the Xiong State with it. The dragon bones that some people saw at that time looked like this!"
Cheng Bushi's left hand trembled slightly as he reached for the dragon bone.
No matter how many dragon bones there are, they are still just the bones of a top-tier demon. They may be used to make Law Treasure or medicines, but they will not be able to reverse the fate of the world or play a unique role among the vast array of medicinal herbs and Law Treasure. What truly made Cheng Bushi Heaven and Earth's fingers tremble was the significance behind the dragon bones.
This means that the Great Han Dynasty's army had already reached the heart of the Xiong State's territory and even achieved a great victory in order to capture the dragon bone that had been lost from the Southern Jambudvipa Continent.
The conservative faction advocating marriage alliances disappeared from the court, while the factions defending the city and those attacking it argued endlessly. Until today, Cheng Bushi felt that the two sides had finally reached a conclusion.
As the most outstanding general in the city defense faction, Cheng Bushi lost in terms of ideology, but there was no dejection on his face.
His fingers trembled slightly, and he tried to lift the heavy dragon bone several times but failed.
Cheng Bushi Bushi's Qi and Blood was declining, and his face looked old. He was no longer able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the vast land, but someone else took over the baton.
After several unsuccessful attempts to lift the dragon bone, Cheng Bushi slowly rose from the city tower.
"We have won! General Wei has achieved a great victory at Dragon City! We have penetrated deep into the heart of the Xiong State and emerged victorious!"
He spread his arms and roared loudly, his voice carrying for hundreds of meters around the Yanmen Pass city gate, unable to contain his excitement as he conveyed this inspiring news.
After a century of defense, the war finally culminated in the first victory achieved through proactive attack.
Regardless of the extent of the battle losses, Cheng Bushi very clear that from then on, the Great Han's war strategy against the Xiong State had shifted from offense to defense.