The Fighting Has Stopped?!

----A few days ago, Mountain North Circuit

At this moment, in front of Bai Canhong Fengwen Demon Lieutenant, a middle-aged man in a tall hat was holding a jade token and chanting incessantly. The palm-sized token had a gold edge, and warm yellow spiritual light was constantly flowing out from it.

As the spiritual light slowly spread along the tall, middle-aged man, the spiritual restriction above the breach in the barrier behind Fengwen Demon Lieutenant became increasingly solid.

Originally, when this barrier first appeared, only the Demon Power Third Tier Demon Officer could pass through it. But after only a few breaths, even Second Tier Demon Beast could hardly make any progress.

Once this middle-aged man with the tall hat put the jade token back into his sleeve, even First Tier Demon Beast would be smashed to pieces by that solid, wall-like barrier.

Even though the mournful cries of ten thousand beasts were ringing in his ears, it actually calmed the initially panicked Fengwen Demon Lieutenant down.

But as it exhaled, the scar on its purplish-red face trembled with each breath, looking utterly ferocious and terrifying, like a writhing dragon.

"Within the barrier, there are also traitors who have made peace with the Kuang Household!"

Fengwen Demon Lieutenant shout was full of resentment, so much so that most of the red hair on its head fell off, and even Bai Canhong beside it frowned slightly.

At this moment, a hint of regret appeared on the latter's face, which was extremely rare since he took the lead at the Star-Picking Pavilion.

However, Bai Canhong was a figure who could subdue the three realms for hundreds of years, so how could this trace of regret remain on his face for long?

As a foul wind brushed his face, Bai Canhong's gaze sharpened again as he carefully counted each of the True Person standing in front of the formation.

"Kuang Zefu, the Northern King, is mediocre and nothing to fear; Jiang Xue, the Hehuan Sect member, has some beauty but is utterly useless; Shen Lingfeng, the Silver Knife Prince Consort, is a crooked fellow and not worth mentioning; Jiu Zhen of Lanmeng Palace sells herself for personal gain and is unlikely to be of great use."

Upon reading this, Bai Canhong's face gradually showed a hint of pride. It wasn't that he was arrogant or looked down on the four True Person in front of him, but rather that he knew his own abilities and had reason to be self-assured.

Fengwen Demon Lieutenant, who was standing to the side, noticed the change in Bai Canhong's expression and sighed softly, offering a quiet reminder:

"Master Bai, this is not the time for a battle of egos. If Yueyin hadn't retaliated before the opportune moment, our joint efforts might have offered some chance of victory. But..."

"It's a pity that Cloud Trust didn't listen to me, otherwise, these few worthless fellows wouldn't have been able to show off their power in front of me."

Bai Canhong secretly covered his chest injury. True Person Moon Hidden, the master of Five Old Mothers Mountain, had always been only one level above the Golden Core cultivator in front of him, never showing any respect as an equal.

Unexpectedly, in its final desperate counterattack, the Five Elements Return-to-Ruins Seal, which it had practiced for nearly a thousand years, still possessed such power.

It is no exaggeration to say that if the Office of the Duke of Qin truly achieves a complete victory with True Person Moon Hidden's actions, it will at least preserve 30% of the family fortune for the descendants of Five Old Mothers Mountain.

Fengwen Demon Lieutenant was relieved to see that Bai Canhong had dropped his arrogant expression.

He had a nine-bell drum in his hand. With a gentle shake, the sound of the bells spread like ripples in all directions. Immediately afterward, sixteen Demon Officer of various ranks emerged from behind Fengwen, the Demon Lieutenant, and rushed to their respective destinations.

These Demon Officer used various methods, including shouting orders, making an example of someone, and intimidating others, to finally quell the restless beast horde.

This is Fengwen Demon Lieutenant's only remaining asset. Regardless of whether he can reclaim his stronghold within the barrier, he cannot afford to lose it so easily here.

The man and the beast huddled together, but neither spoke; they merely urged their capable subordinates to quickly organize the troops.

After all, it is true that the Office of the Duke of Qin won the first place this time, but it is far from the time to offer their necks for slaughter.

The crimson color in Fengwen Demon Lieutenant's eyes even began to fade slowly as he carefully examined the tall-crowned Daoist standing beside the four True Person opposite him:

"Is it really true, as Bai Canhong said, that Kuang Liuting is truly untouchable?"

Fengwen Demon Lieutenant did not privately believe that after capturing Kuang Liuting, he would be able to make the two masters of Lanmeng and Xuanqiong Palaces, who were always at odds, join forces to take his life as Bai Canhong had warned him before.

It should be noted that the ability of the royal brothers of the Great Wei Immortal Dynasty to fight amongst themselves has been passed down from generation to generation.

Even though Fengwen Demon Lieutenant has not left the barrier for one or two thousand years, he still knows about the six kings' struggle for the capital and the eight dukes' voyage to the sea; he also knows what kind of abilities the Dragon Spawn Palace Master of Billowing Dream Kuang Chexiao, the master of Lanmeng Palace, has, and why he is willing to be subordinate to such a mediocre junior as the current Emperor of Wei.

Moreover, according to what idle people say, even the way the current emperor ascended the throne was not exactly honorable.

People often say that the Kuang Household used to be cruel to the cultivators under their jurisdiction, which caused them to lose the hearts of the people and cause frequent rebellions; however, few people mention that even when they encountered their own brothers and friends, the Kuang Household showed no mercy.

However, this can also be considered a good thing.

After all, if the Kuang Household clan were still as powerful as it was now, with ten True Person in one family, then the Supreme Unity Temple and other immortal sects and Aristocratic Clan would naturally continue to take whatever they wanted as before.

Even if nothing changes over the years, these prominent families would hardly harbor any resentment, both inside and outside their homes.

Fengwen Demon Lieutenant thought for a while, but felt that the Star-Picking Pavilion troops had almost lost their will to fight. Although his own beast horde was stupid and dull, these Demon Officer were not without their own thoughts.

Bai Canhong is also injured, so if he fights in such a grand manner, he has no chance of winning. The only way to break the deadlock seems to be to rely on Kuang Liuting, the key figure.

The True Person Jiuzhen standing beside Kuang Liuting were unaware that the Demon Lieutenant opposite them had harbored some improper thoughts.

At this moment, he was still pondering the methods used by Kuang Zefu and Kuang Liuting.

"This Cold Crow Mountain barrier has never been intended to be controlled by the Star-Picking Pavilion family since the time of the Great Ancestor. Moreover, the barrier's command token has been kept in the Northern Bureau since the barrier's inception, but apart from successive Emperor of Wei Dynasty, very few people have ever known about it."

If that were all, it would be fine. But Kuang Liuting, the dignified Crown Prince, actually sought to befriend a Frost Demon Commander within the barrier, under the protection of the Moon Shadow Immortal, when he first moved to Shanbei Road.

To be honest, such pragmatism is somewhat beneath the dignity of a crown prince. However, his courage does demonstrate a certain sense of responsibility.

Bai Canhong of his time, probably never imagined that he would be schemed against by the Kuang Household as early as his master's generation. It makes sense, really; looking back over the three or four thousand years since the founding of the dynasty, how many families have truly earned the trust and respect of the imperial clan?

When True Person Jiuzhen thought of this, his heart suddenly trembled. He immediately remembered the pair of cold eyes on the high seat in the Billowing Dream Palace. He then dispelled all these extraneous thoughts and began to carefully examine the troops being disciplined by the military academy opposite him.

However, since both sides have already fought to this extent, it is wishful thinking for either side to hope for a truce through words. In the end, a battle is still needed to determine the outcome.

Bai Canhong knew that people's hearts were turning to change, but he did not believe that there was truly no way to reverse the situation.

It's true that the old bird from the Fei Household has some skills, but he really doesn't believe that it can take down the Fourth Tier formation guarded by a group of Golden Core cultivators at Joyful Sight Mountain with just a detachment of troops.

In his view, True Person Cloud Trust was merely confused by concern. If there were another True Person present, he could have easily calculated the difference in their strategies and wouldn't be in such a predicament.

Forced to suppress his urge to drive the troops brought by True Person Cloud Trust to the front, Bai Canhong waved his halberd, and the army below began to move.

The True Person from the Office of the Duke of Qin's side were not surprised. After all, given Bai Canhong's arrogant nature, it would be difficult to make him bow his head unless his spine was broken.

Before long, both sides had deployed their forces on the battlefield, with the Office of the Duke of Qin's side forming three layers of formation:

Standing alone beneath his great banner, the Northern King Kuang Zefu exuded an unyielding aura of battle-hardened menace. The faint scar beside his brow, which had nearly claimed his life, hinted at a murderous intent, casting a shadow of hawkish cunning over this prince.

Kuang Liuting stood on the high platform in the center of the army, holding the jade token, surrounded by a row of superior officers and more than a thousand elite soldiers who protected him.

The Left Camp is under the command of the Hehuan Sect True Person Crimson Snow. Under her command are not only those fragrant beauties, but also the Spring Wind Envoy have shed their usual gentle demeanor and put on a serious face.

As the thick, powdery miasma rose, murderous intent instantly filled the air.

Few True Person masters in the Great Wei Immortal Dynasty were completely unaware of the origins of the Hehuan Sect. Even though True Person Crimson Snow brought a small number of disciples from Guanxi Circuit, they were not ordinary sects that could be approached.

Even someone as arrogant as Bai Canhong couldn't bear to throw his precious children from the Star-Picking Pavilion into this place;

The right battalion was led by Shen Lingfeng, the Silver Saber Prince Consort, and the Imperial Guards he brought were of exceptional quality. The military officers within were all handpicked, and even the Earl of Fengen, Kuai En, stood in the formation like an ordinary general.

It's clear that this disciple of the Prince of the South has developed an air of nobility; even with the great battle approaching, he still shows a hint of eagerness on his face.

True Person Jiuzhen stood guard at the rear, a pale blue water curtain appearing and disappearing in front of them.

His formation was the weakest, consisting only of the remaining disciples of Five Old Mothers Mountain and some weak followers, apart from the Sea Patrol Envoy he brought.

It seems that the direct descendants of the Kuang Household, perhaps out of consideration for their reputation, were quite considerate of this guest from the Billowing Dream Palace.

Compared to the well-organized formation of the Office of the Duke of Qin's Mansion, the movements of the Star-Picking Pavilion appeared rushed.

Bai Canhong, wrapped in a black robe, stood upright with one hand pressed to his chest, his face pale. The number of the Star-Picking Pavilion cultivators behind him was only a little over a hundred, but they were all capable and efficient, drawing the attention of onlookers.

The various vassal states had long ago reached a tacit understanding. Although their morale was not unified, they had already established a well-practiced formation. However, whether they could continue to support and help each other as before in this battle depended on whether their morale could withstand the onslaught of the opposing army's formation.

Fengwen Demon Lieutenant squatted on a boulder in front of the formation, with the Nine-Bell War Drum on his lap. His scarlet eyes swept across the opposing formation, and his murderous Sha Qi surged around him. The beasts behind him were even more restless.

Being foolish and dull-witted isn't necessarily a bad thing at certain times. Just look at the fools under Fengwen's Demon Lieutenant; after being disciplined by the Demon Officer, they've already forgotten what fear is.

Just by looking at those enormous mouths with drool dripping from their edges, one could tell that these Demon Beast heads were much easier to deal with than the men under the command of the Star-Picking Pavilion.

At this time, Nascent Soul disciples were no longer valuable, and the bloodline of the Demon Lieutenant was even less worthwhile. They were all tacitly placed at the front of the battle by Bai Canhong and Fengwen, the Demon Lieutenant.

Both of them were well aware that if they continued to pursue personal gain at this point, and the True Person power of the Demon Lieutenant of Office of the Duke of Qin came crashing down, they might very well be reduced to dust.

The scene became increasingly brutal, with six beings from both sides, each comparable to Nascent Soul, fighting together with remarkable coordination.

The clouds that were still faintly glowing in the void were forcibly torn apart, and a gale carrying Sha Qi and spiritual light stirred up a dark vortex in mid-air.

Bai Canhong's Law Treasure light and shadow, Fengwen Demon Lieutenant's demonic black mist, collided with Kuang Zefu's bright talisman, Shen Lingfeng's silver knife's cold light, Jiangxue's pink miasma, and Jiuzhen's pale blue water curtain. The six colors of light tangled together in the void, like chaos.

It had been many years since Mountain North Circuit had seen such a display of power. Even the protective barrier beside it began to tremble violently. On the previously reinforced light wall, warm yellow spiritual light and black evil energy intertwined, and wisps of blood mist seeped out, as if the heavens and earth were bleeding.

With the encouragement of the Nascent Soul cultivators' battle, there was no reason for either side's troops to remain still.

When the shouts of battle from both sides shook the heavens once more, it also signified that human life had once again become the most worthless thing.

These practitioners, to whom their teachers had devoted countless hours of effort, were now as worthless as grass clippings and mud.

Every breath, every instant, comrades fell beside them. Each of their formations contained countless magical puppets, and before them lay blindingly bright Daoist talismans.

Gradually, as the initial momentum of both sides was worn down by the loss of life, the outcome of the battle became clear.

Admittedly, the disciples of the Star-Picking Pavilion are all very elite, and Xiang Tianxing, the head of the general affairs department, is also outstanding. However, their numbers are too small. Even with a vassal and followers at their beck and call, they are almost invincible against Kuang Liuting among his peers.

It was evident that every move he made resulted in the deaths and injuries of Golden Core cultivators. Furthermore, although the Earl of Fengen Kuai En, was only at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, the Imperial Guards he commanded were extremely elite, and he disregarded personal lives.

When it comes to risking their lives, they are no less fearless than those stupid and dull beasts, and their fighting skills are extremely proficient. Before long, they carved a large hole in the thick formation of the beasts.

The young men from the small families who had been relying on him came over and gradually stabilized the situation. The Hehuan Sect from the left camp tacitly shared a portion with them, arousing the lust in these brainless fools.

A few breaths later, the once solemn battle formation was transformed into a filthy scene.

However, even if that's all there is to it, the Star-Picking Pavilion faction still has many capable people who can at least somewhat stabilize the situation.

However, at this moment, Bai Canhong, the Master of the Star-Picking Pavilion, who was forcing himself to fight against several opponents of the same level despite his injuries, received news that left him somewhat bewildered:

"The Original Buddha Sect Zen master Huiming, along with Fei Tianqin of the Fei Household and the Tiger Spring lineage of Joyful Sight Mountain, have joined forces and are now plundering the resources of the Ancient Mystic First Circuit, conquering the Mountain South, and heading straight for Tengwen Prefecture. Pu Honggu, unable to withstand them, has written a letter in blood pleading for help."

Even with Bai Canhong's unwavering resolve, a trace of fear inevitably arose within him at this moment.

It's not that I'm afraid of this temporary victory or defeat, but rather that if I think about it for a moment, I realize that my Star-Picking Pavilion Tower was not defeated by a single misstep!

Even at this point, isn't Bai Canhong still fighting against the various reinforcements brought in by the Office of the Duke of Qin with only his own strength, and is unlikely to suffer any defeat?

The reason why the Kuang Household was able to gain the upper hand was not because of their superior strategies or their superior military strength, but because they gradually won the hearts of the people.

It should be understood that, if we only do a rough calculation, and considering the recent passing of the True Person Moon Hidden, the Kuang Household clan was actually able to mobilize six True Person to serve in this southwestern corner of the country.

"Who would have thought of this in the last few centuries?"

Bai Canhong was naturally afraid because of this. He took another deep look at Kuang Liuting. This boy was not someone who appeared out of nowhere, but someone who was able to settle down in the south of the mountain with just a joke with the Southern King Kuang Shen.

A pang of regret welled up in his heart, and it was at this moment that the arrogant Lord of the Tower, for the first time ever, began to reflect on whether it was right or wrong for him to betray the sect's predecessors' stance of being close to the Kuang Household clan and choose to collude with the people of Supreme Unity Temple because of his resentment.

If Bai Canhong, the backbone of the group, is acting strangely, then Fengwen, who is only Fourth-Tier Lower-Grade Demon Lieutenant, will naturally be even more unable to cope.

With the two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Star-Picking Pavilion side at a disadvantage, and the beast horde below also in disarray, how could they possibly win this battle?

Bai Canhong still had some sense of propriety, issuing orders for each faction to fight and retreat. However, Fengwen Demon Lieutenant rarely managed to control his resources so well.

The Demon Officer had been systematically slaughtered by Kuang Liuting's Thunder Method were already terrified. If they weren't afraid of being devoured by Fengwen, the Demon Lieutenant, they would have fled in all directions long ago.

However, seeing the disciples of the Star-Picking Pavilion lead their troops to retreat, these Demon Officer found it even more difficult to stabilize their position. In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the beast horde completely collapsed and was difficult to recover.

The Like a Mountain like a house of cards at that moment.

Bai Canhong Fengwen Demon Lieutenant barely managed to escape with their freedom, using every trick in the book.

After his victory, Kuang Liuting led his army in a swift pursuit. Over the next few days, they recovered two more prefectures and seventeen counties, killing countless enemies before finally ceasing hostilities to rest.

No sooner had he felt relieved than the Duke of Qin received a message from Joyful Sight Mountain: "True Person Tiger Spring was framed and killed by his junior brother True Person Cloud Trust?!"

"Issue my order: all parties shall send men to search for the traitor Cloud Trust and announce to all sides his murder of his brother and betrayal of the clan. Also, state the faults of Supreme Unity Temple in sowing discord and causing chaos within the main sect. The Duke's Office shall immediately send someone to report this matter to His Majesty; there must be no delay!"

"Promise!"

"Furthermore, the meritorious service rendered by the Original Buddha Sect Chan Master Huiming, Marquis of Fengcheng Fei Tianqin, Kang Dabao of Marquis of Martial Peace Kang Dabao, and Marquis of Gucheng Fei Nanying, among other pillars of the dynasty, should also be presented to the Emperor so that His Majesty may be informed."

Seeing that his subordinate Su Chen had agreed to all the tasks assigned to him, Kuang Liuting nodded. This young eunuch was meticulous in his work, requiring no worry, and quite useful.

However, he quickly turned his thoughts elsewhere.

It should be noted that Bai Canhong still has resources at his disposal. Even though the Office of the Duke of Qin True Person a numerical advantage in this matter, if they are all dragged into this...

The Three Southwest Circuits are merely a corner of the Immortal Dynasty, far inferior to the fertile lands of the capital and the bountiful Northern Plain.

This news Huiyi soon reach the hands of the Supreme Unity Temple Master and his trusted confidants, word for word. These ambitious and treacherous individuals will certainly not sit idly by and watch the Great Wei royal family secure this hard-won victory; they will take action themselves.

There were many insightful people in the Duke's mansion who shared the same views as Kuang Liuting, and even the four True Person's thoughts were not much different from his.

"This stalemate cannot continue. If it drags on any longer, and other unforeseen events occur in other areas, then even if we win here, we will have lost."

After the four True Person of Kuang Liuting reached a consensus, they returned to their temporary residences alone.

Thinking of Bai Canhong again, the murderous intent in his heart had faded considerably. At the same time, a different thought arose in his mind.

"Tap tap tap," Kuang Liuting's knuckles tapped repeatedly on the low table beside him. He had made up his mind, and immediately sent a Purple Imperial Golden Palace Talisman flying towards the Mystic Firmament Palace.

Another half month passed, and as soon as Sect Leader Kang Da, whose injuries had slightly improved, emerged from his seclusion, he received some exciting news from his fellow disciples:

"The fighting has stopped?!"

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