"Reply General! We haven't seen it!"
Xu Fengxiong frowned and said, "Look for it!"
At this time, Xu Fengxiong, after several years of practice, had already entered the ninth level of Qi training by virtue of his golden spiritual root aptitude.
It is only one step away from the peak of Qi training.
Therefore, among the many worshippers of the Dayu Immortal Dynasty, his cultivation strength is among the top.
In addition, he has a military career and is very experienced in dealing with emergencies.
That was why Zheng Yi entrusted him with an important task and made him one of the leaders in clearing out the monk families.
These worshippers did not dare to delay Xu Fengxiong's order and immediately began to search nervously.
Soon, someone shouted, "General, I saw Senior Feng Yunzi go to the back mountain!"
"Yes, I saw that too..."
"The back mountain? Is that where the Du family's ancestors practiced seclusion? Or is it where the Du family's treasure house is located?"
Xu Fengxiong frowned and walked over quickly.
Soon, Feng Yunzi's trace was found in front of a cave in the back mountain.
At this time, Feng Yunzi was walking out of the cave with a smile on his face. He looked happy and it was obvious that he had gained a lot.
"Huh? Xu Fengxiong? Why are you here?"
Old Demon Feng immediately noticed Xu Fengxiong, whose face was as pale as water, and asked with a frown.
Facing this foundation-building cultivator, Xu Fengxiong said bluntly: "Dayu military order, any spoils of war on the battlefield must be handed over to the Ministry of War for centralized processing."
"You acted on your own and took away the things from the Du family's treasure house. Hand them over immediately!"
The look in Feng Lao Mo's eyes changed, and a flash of murderous intent flashed across his face.
If someone had dared to speak to him like this in the past, he would have stabbed him with his flying sword and killed him to death.
but now……
The corner of his mouth twitched, and suddenly he flipped his hand, and a storage bag appeared. He said with a smile on his face: "Xu Xiaoyou, there are many things in the Du family's treasure house, but most of them are useless. It's better for you and me..."
"no!"
Xu Fengxiong frowned and said, "Senior Feng, you also said that the Du family doesn't have any good things, so how can they compare to the reward from His Majesty?"
"Last month, you received a salary of 100 spirit stones. Why bother to go far away?"
Speaking of this, Feng Lao Mo's eyes lit up.
He originally thought that Emperor Zhengyong would treat cultivators like him who were captured and forced to surrender differently.
Unexpectedly, he was still treated as a normal worshiper.
A monthly offering is as high as one hundred low-grade spirit stones!
Compared to so many spirit stones, everything in the Du family’s treasury is garbage!
If he offended Xu Fengxiong or Emperor Zhengyong because of these trivial matters, his life would be difficult in the future.
after all……
Who would have a problem with Lingshi?
Especially his own soul fire, which is still in the hands of the Dayu Immortal Dynasty.
For the rest of his life, he can only be a lackey of the Dayu Immortal Dynasty.
Thinking of this, he also let out a long sigh and said with a wry smile: "I have lived for decades in vain, but I didn't expect that I am not as clear-headed as you, young friend."
He waved his hand casually, and three more storage bags appeared in his hand, which he threw to Xu Fengxiong.
"These things are all the treasures that I have looted from the Du family's treasury. They are all here."
Xu Fengxiong took it but did not check it. Instead, he asked, "Is there any technique that the Du family practices?"
"The Three Yin Soul Chasing Classic and the Heavenly Evil Slaying Yin Art are both in the second storage bag, as well as a number of ghost-controlling spells."
"it is good!"
Xu Fengxiong said: "Your Majesty values these cultivation techniques. Senior Feng, you have made great contributions. I will ask for credit from His Majesty."
"Thank you, little friend Xu."
"There is one more thing. If the Du family is destroyed, the He family of Qingyun Mountain and the Zhou family of Louguan Mountain will definitely get the news."
Xu Fengxiong said: "Your Majesty's intention is to order us to rush to Qingyun Mountain and Louguan Mountain as quickly as possible to wipe out these two tribes!"
"Qingyun Mountain and Louguan Mountain?"
Feng Lao Mo frowned and said, "One of these two families is in Shuzhou and the other is in Yongzhou. I'm afraid we won't be able to get there in a short time with so many people."
"Senior Feng means..."
"I will go alone."
Feng Lao Mo said confidently: "Neither of these two families has a foundation-building cultivator, and the mountain protection formation is only a first-level formation."
"As long as I take action, I can capture him easily!"
Xu Fengxiong thought about it for a few minutes, then shook his head and said, "No."
"Huh? Why is that?"
"We are here under the Emperor's order to wipe out these three families. Although this is our main task, our main mission is to publicize the Emperor's order, especially the name of our Great Yu Immortal Dynasty."
"Wherever the army passes, it is invincible, and the monks should avoid it!"
"How can you demonstrate the prestige of our Great Yu Immortal Dynasty by going alone to wipe out the cultivator family?"
Xu Fengxiong said calmly: "We are soldiers of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty, not brave and aggressive robbery cultivators!"
Old Demon Feng secretly shook his head, but still said: "Then I wonder what Young Master Xu thinks?"
"We can't just wait for the army to slowly approach. It will take at least two months to reach the Zhou family in Louguan Mountain!"
Xu Fengxiong said: "I have an idea."
"Oh? What's your idea?"
"I ordered the army to stay on the spot, and we cultivators will rush to Mount Louguan as quickly as possible. After arriving in Yongzhou, I can mobilize the local county soldiers and go to Mount Louguan together."
"Qingyun Mountain can also use this method."
Feng Lao Mo nodded and said, "This is a great plan."
"In that case, let us take action."
"it is good!"
……
Shuzhong, Snow Dragon Mountain.
This place is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, with mountains stacked up one after another. It is like a fairyland but also full of mystery.
The peaks tower into the clouds, and the snow-capped tops seem to put a flawless white hat on the world. Below the mountainside is a lush forest with towering ancient trees and intertwined vines.
The mountain streams gurgle, the waterfalls flow like silk threads, and the water splashes with colorful light under the sunlight, which is like a dream.
Occasionally, rare birds and animals would fly through the woods, and their cries would echo in the valley, adding a sense of ethereality and tranquility.
Tian Xingzi was wearing a green Taoist robe and riding a flying sword, hovering above the Snow Dragon Mountain.
He frowned and looked a little tired. This time, he was ordered by Emperor Zheng Yi of Dayu to recruit the Tang family. The complex terrain and unpredictable weather of the Snow Dragon Mountain made him suffer a lot.
The turbulent spiritual energy between the mountains often interfered with his flight, and the dense forest made it difficult for him to determine the direction.
"The Tang family is hidden in such a dangerous place, no wonder it is little known." Tian Xingzi murmured to himself.
However, after several days of searching, he finally found the Tang family's residence.
After handing in the visiting card, he was welcomed into the Tang family.
The greetings were quite warm, after all, they were all monks.
But after Xingzi formally stated his purpose that day, he was treated coldly and was arranged to rest in a side hall.
At this time, in the Tang Family Castle deep in the Snow Dragon Mountain, three elders were sitting together, discussing the purpose of Tian Xingzi's visit.
Tang Zhen, the elder of the Tang family, said with a serious face: "We should not easily agree to the invitation of the Emperor of Dayu. Our Tang family has lived in seclusion in the Snow Dragon Mountain for many years, self-sufficient and free. Why should we get involved in the disputes of the court?"
"Besides, the Emperor of Dayu is just a mortal emperor. How can he be qualified to command cultivators like us?"
"You even established the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty. How shameless!" "But Tian Xingzi is a cultivator in the late stage of Qi training after all. You can persuade him with kind words and send him out of the mountain gate later."
Tang Yun, the second elder of the Tang family, held a different opinion. He said, "Brother, the situation has changed now. If we can rely on the Dayu Immortal Dynasty, it may bring more resources and opportunities to the Tang family."
"Besides, a few years ago, the world was in chaos. My Tang family once supported the King of Shu, but was eventually defeated by the Dayu army with overwhelming force."
"At that time, there were cultivators hiding in the Dayu army. If we refuse this time, will it cause the Dayu Immortal Dynasty to take action? This is what I am worried about."
"Do it?"
Tang Zhen said coldly: "My Tang family is located in the Snow Dragon Mountain. The mountain roads are difficult to travel and there is heavy snow all year round. Let alone a hundred thousand troops, even if it is five hundred thousand, eight hundred thousand, or one million, what does it matter?!"
The third elder, Tang Feng, stroked his beard and said after thinking for a moment, "What the eldest brother said is not without reason, but our Tang family is located in a remote area, with high mountains and dense forests, and the mountain roads are difficult to travel. We have little contact with the outside world."
"Whether I surrender or refuse, it will have a huge impact on my Tang family. What if I offend the Emperor of Dayu..."
The three of them expressed their opinions and argued endlessly.
Just then, a disciple came running over and presented a letter.
"Great Elder! This is a letter sent by Uncle Seventeen of Shuzhong. It is extremely urgent."
"Hmm? What's the hurry?"
When Tang Zhen opened it, his face suddenly changed and his eyes were shocked.
Tang Feng asked curiously: "Brother, what happened?"
"The Du family of Beimang Mountain led many independent cultivators to attack and kill the Emperor of Dayu, but failed. Including Du Fushan, hundreds of cultivators died in Tianshou Mountain."
"Du Fushan, the ancestor of the Du family, has fallen!"
"The Xingchen Island foundation-building monk has fallen!"
"Even the entire Du family was massacred for the crime of 'assassinating the emperor', and all nine clans were exterminated!"
This news exploded in the house like a bolt from the blue.
"What? The Du family actually went to assassinate the emperor!"
"Senior Du Fushan... the foundation-building cultivator died just like that?"
"How is it possible! Could it be that the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty also has a foundation-building cultivator? Only then could he kill Du Fushan?"
"The Du family has always been strong, yet they dared to commit such a heinous act and ended up like this!"
"It seems that the Great Yu Emperor is extremely powerful and ruthless. We need to be cautious."
The three of them were silent, all filled with shock and worry.
Then, Tang Zhen said, "First, order someone to stabilize Tian Xingzi, and send someone down the mountain to investigate whether this matter is true or not."
"At the same time, I will go to the forbidden area in the back mountain to ask to see the ancestor!"
The Tang family of Xuelong Mountain, in addition to the three elders, also has an ancestor!
This old ancestor had already reached the peak of Qi training thirty years ago.
Over the past thirty years, he has been secluded in a forbidden area in the back mountains, relying on the thousand-year-old cold air of Snow Dragon Mountain to delay the passing of his own life.
At the same time, he is also looking for an opportunity to break through to the foundation-building stage!
Three days later, the disciples who had gone down the mountain hurried back and brought accurate information.
"The Du family of Beimang Mountain was destroyed due to rebellion, and the old demon Feng, a casual cultivator in the foundation-building stage, defected to the Dayu Immortal Dynasty!"
After hearing this, Tang Zhen took a deep breath and said, "This old demon Feng has always been a loner, arrogant and proud. Now he has even defected to the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty. It seems that the strength of this dynasty is far beyond our imagination."
Tang Yun sighed, "Yes, if we refuse to recruit them, I'm afraid the Tang family will follow in the footsteps of the Du family."
Tang Feng nodded and said, "Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to join the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty. Perhaps we can still keep the Tang family safe."
"Not urgent!"
Tang Zhen said again: "The Emperor of Dayu has his heart set on the whole world, and intends to swallow up the entire Dayu cultivation world. I believe that the salary and treatment he will give us should be good."
Two foundation-building cultivators were killed in succession, and even the entire Du family was wiped out.
Now there is more news that the Zhou family of Louguan Mountain in Yongzhou and the He family of Qingyun Mountain, another cultivation family in Shuzhou, are also on the verge of destruction.
If the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty really wanted to attack them, what could they use to resist?
The most important thing is...
A few days ago, he asked to see the ancestor of the family.
He suddenly discovered that his ancestor was actually... still at the peak of the foundation building stage!
There has been almost no progress in the past thirty years!
The natural barrier of Snow Dragon Mountain can indeed withstand an army of hundreds of thousands of mortals.
But for cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage, it is as easy as walking on flat ground!
If they really offended the Dayu Immortal Dynasty and it sent out one or two foundation-building cultivators, then their Tang family would have no choice but to follow in the footsteps of the Du family of Beimang Mountain.
In this case, the only option is to consider seeking refuge.
At this time, Tian Xingzi was still kept in the dark and had no idea that such a big thing had happened in the capital.
Soon, Tang Zhen and his group met Tian Xingzi again.
The three of them looked gloomy and looked at Tian Xingzi with strange eyes.
Tian Xingzi was confused and asked curiously, "Three Taoist friends, why are you staring at me like that?"
Tang Zhen asked first: "Daoist Tian Xingzi, don't you know?"
"what do you know?"
"Tianshou Mountain..."
"Big brother!"
Tang Feng stopped Tang Zhen and asked with a smile: "Daoyou Tianxingzi, Emperor Dayu wants to recruit us, and we have made a decision after discussion."
"But before that, I still want to ask what will happen if my entire Tang family surrenders to me?"
Tian Xingzi's eyes flashed. Although he didn't know what happened in the capital, since the other party had already wanted to surrender, this was a big deal.
He then said: "Your Majesty is devoted to seeking the truth, and also wants to gather all the cultivators in Dayu and unify the world of cultivation."
"Therefore, the following arrangements have been made for all the cultivators who join our Great Yu Immortal Dynasty."
"As long as you are willing to come out and help Dayu and join Dayu, all cultivators can receive spiritual stones as offerings every month according to their cultivation level!"
"For cultivators in the early stages of Qi training, three spirit stones per month!"
"A cultivator in the middle stage of Qi training will receive five spirit stones per month!"
"For a cultivator in the late stage of Qi training, 20 spirit stones per month!"
"At the same time, the Immortal Dynasty will also issue bounty missions. Anyone who completes the mission will receive the corresponding bounty and spirit stones."
"And those who are willing to join Dayu, become Dayu's worshippers, and leave their soul lamps behind will have their salary doubled!"
Tian Xingzi said: "In other words, if the three elders are willing to join Dayu and leave their soul lamps, each of them can get 40 spirit stones per month!"
"What? Forty Spiritual Stones!"
"Where did the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty get so many spirit stones!"
"This isn't a lie, is it?"
Tang Zhen and the other two said in horror, their tone extremely shocked and full of disbelief.
Tian Xingzi said proudly: "Why don't you believe it, fellow Taoists? As long as you agree, I will immediately ask my followers to bring the generals up from the mountain."
"Your Majesty of our dynasty cares about the world, how could he deceive you with this?"
"This……"
The three of them looked at each other, and Tang Zhen was the first to ask, "Then what will my Tang family have to pay?"
"It's very simple."
Tian Xingzi said: "Recognize the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty and become a part of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty."
"At the same time, the entire Tang family will move to the capital. His Majesty will grant a sacred peak as a cave residence to the Tang family!"
"Tang family disciples serve in the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty and obey the orders of the Immortal Dynasty."
"It is the wish of His Majesty that from now on, the entire Great Yu cultivation world will be under the rule of the Immortal Dynasty!" (End of this chapter)