Chapter 22 The twentieth time to meet the dead

After everyone chatted for a while, Chen Jingchou walked up to Zhang Lie and said, "Brother Zhang..." Zhang Lie said: "Brother Qiu, how are you doing recently? Why haven't you seen Miss Xiaoxue?" Chen Jingchou felt sour in his heart, and didn't know how to speak.Zhang Lie said: "Brother Qiu, why do you look so bad?" Chen Jingchou said: "Brother Zhang...I have a few words to tell you, shall we go aside and talk?" Zhang Lie was puzzled, and followed Chen Jingchou out of the study and walked to the corridor. Chen Jingchou said: "Brother Zhang, I'm sorry...Sister Yu'er...she, she has passed away! I...I'm really sorry for you!"

Zhang Lie was shocked when he heard this, and said, "What, Yu'er?—" Chen Jingchou bowed his head and said, "I failed to protect her well and failed Brother Zhang's expectations, please punish me..." Zhang Lie sighed, turned around and patted the railing, and said, "What's going on... tell me from the beginning." Chen Jingchou then told everything.After Zhang Lie heard this, he looked up at the distant mountains, pondered for a while, and said, "So it's like this... In fact, it's not your fault, it's the fault of Grand Master Yuwen and Miss Xiaoxue, so don't blame yourself too much .”

Chen Jingchou said: "But I... I didn't protect Sister Yu'er well. That's why I hurt her... I hurt her..." His voice was choked up. Zhang Lie turned back and said: "Brother Qiu, don't be too sad... Yu'er has a strong nature and is prone to troubles—since the things have already happened and you have done your best, you don't have to blame yourself too much .” Chen Jingchou nodded and said, "Mmm..." The two stood for a while, Chen Jingchou calmed down a little, and asked, "Brother Zhang, what will happen to the Tuoba tribe when you come here?"

Zhang Lie said: "Brother Yu has settled them in a place with more abundant water and grass. After they settle down, Brother Yu will hand over the tribe to their new leader." Chen Jingchou said, "So that's how it is." Zhang Lie said: "Brother Yu came here this time because Brother Li Chunfeng said that Taiyuan has the spirit of the emperor, so he told Brother Yu to come and have a look with them." Chen Jingchou said: "Is Li Xianren talking about Li Shimin, Brother Li?" Zhang Lie nodded, and said: "Yes, in fact, Brother Yu has planned to win the Central Plains for a long time, but there is such a young master Li in the world, it is really not as good as God!" Sighing, he said: "When I was playing chess just now, Brother Chunfeng sees that Mr. Li is not yet weak, but his aura of a real dragon is incomparable, so he hints that Brother Yu doesn't need to fight for the world anymore."

Chen Jingchou pondered for a while, and said, "What is the future plan of that big brother Zhang?" Zhang Lie said: "Brother Yu has nothing to do at the moment, I plan to go back to Luoyang first, and then accompany you, try my best to stop Grand Master Yuwen's ambition." Zhang Lie heard from Chen Jingchou that Yu Wentuo had arrived in the Eastern Capital, and felt that the matter was urgent, the two of them discussed it and decided to leave for Luoyang immediately.Walking back to the study, I wanted to say goodbye to Li Shimin, but he still didn't come back.Zhang Lie walked up to Li Jing, and said: "Brother Li Xian, I have to go back to Dongdu first. When Mr. Li comes back, thank him for me!" Li Jing agreed.

Just as Zhang Lie turned around, he suddenly turned around again and said, "I almost forgot—Brother Yu has one more thing to ask Brother Xian for help." Li Jing bowed and said: "Brother Zhang Hugh said so, the younger brother has been greatly favored by the elder brother, and I have long hoped to repay it with my life! No matter what it is, please do not hesitate to order the elder brother!" Zhang Lie said politely, "Brother Yu wants Trouble brother, find some important things, please come to Luoyang and join brother as soon as you find them!" He whispered several times in his ear.

Li Jing nodded and said: "Yes, I understand! Then I will resign Mr. Li later, and immediately set off to search for it. After finding it, I will quickly bring my wife and the item to Dongdu to meet my brother." Zhang Lie said: "My dear brother, be careful. I'll go back first for my brother." With Chen Jingqiu, Chen Fu bid farewell to everyone, left Tang Guogong's mansion, and took the road to the south. Along the way, the two talked about their farewell events and how to deal with Grand Master Yuwen. Chen Jingchou said: "Brother Zhang, I have fought against Grand Master Yuwen, and he knocked me down with just a few moves. I wonder what trick Brother Zhang has to deal with him?"

Zhang Lie said with a smile: "Brother Qiu, you forgot that brother Yu asked you about the Taoism of Guigu before?" Chen Jingchou said: "Yes! Brother Zhang did ask." Zhang Lie laughed and explained the whole story carefully. It turned out that Zhang Lie resigned from Chen Jingchou in the broken house by the river, fearing that there would be changes in the Tuoba tribe, he let go of his footsteps and rushed northward in the starry night, and returned to the tribe in a few days. What happened.Zhang Lie planned for several days and led the Tuoba tribe to migrate westward in order to avoid the officers and soldiers.After more than a month, I finally found an inaccessible place near Hetao, at the northern foot of Yinshan Mountain.Zhang Lie rode his horse and galloped up to the top of the mountain. After careful inspection, he saw that the area was hundreds of miles around, surrounded by dangerous peaks on three sides, it was difficult for ordinary people to find it, and the water and grass were lush and the climate was suitable.Zhang Liesui discussed with the leaders of the Tuoba tribe, settled them there, and at the same time returned the position of tribe leader to the tribe.

A few days later, after everything was settled, Zhang Lie looked around and thought that there was no way to deal with those officers and soldiers who practiced demons with his own power alone. Secretly speculating and making up my mind, I resigned from my wife, Yue'er, and set off to travel south. Half a month has passed by Lei Xiaze, originally planned to find Gong Shantie and worship him as a teacher.Unexpectedly, after searching for nearly ten days, he didn't even find Gongshantie's former residence.Disappointed, Zhang Lie reined in his horse and wanted to set off back to Luoyang to continue managing his Wang Tu hegemony.But things happened by coincidence. I didn't want to miss Gongshan Tie. Before leaving, I met a white-haired fish jelly by the lake, and he sang with bamboo.

Zhang Lie was puzzled, so he went forward to ask for advice. After asking, he found out that Gong Shantie had died of illness!The white-haired old man was actually Yu Wentuo's adoptive father, whose surname was Yang Mingchen.Startled, Zhang Lie bowed and asked again.Knowing that Yang Yichen was a general in the court and was an upright man, seeing that Yang Guang was fatuous and dishonest, he repeatedly risked his life to remonstrate.However, Yang Guang was self-willed and alienated his loyal ministers. Within a few years, there was a lot of grievances among the people, and hungry people everywhere rose up.Yang Yichen saw it in his eyes, felt deeply regretted in his heart, and often sighed to the sky.As the elder of the two dynasties, he devoted his life to serving the country, worked tirelessly, experienced hundreds of battles, and was over half a century old, but he was desolate under his knees.By chance, when he was inspecting Hebei, he suddenly heard the sound of crying beside the road. Yang Yichen pushed through the grass and found a son. He felt sorry for him and adopted him at home.

That child is very talented, he can learn everything, Yang Yichen is very happy.Unexpectedly, the child was only six years old, and suddenly suffered from a serious illness.Yang Yichen looked for a famous doctor, but he couldn't heal him.Seeing that he was about to die, Yang Yichen was so anxious that he went into danger alone, took Yang Tuo across the ocean, and came to Xianshan Island, begging Gu Yue for a cure.Seeing his sincerity, Gu Yue couldn't bear to go against his will, so she readily agreed. After returning to Beijing, Yang Yichen taught him martial arts in order to keep Yang Tuo away from illness and strengthen his body.Yang Tuo is also quite talented in martial arts, and has made small achievements in a few years.When Yang Yichen treated him when he was ten years old, he asked him to worship Yang Su as his teacher.Yang Su was proud of having this apprentice, and seeing his outstanding talent, he was secretly delighted, and taught him all his martial arts.When Yang Tuo was sixteen years old, there were only a handful of people in the world who could fight against him.Yang Sui also passed on the Xuanyuan Sword to him, and asked him to follow him in the army.It coincided with the rebellion of the elders of the Southern Dynasty and raised troops in the south of the Yangtze River.Emperor Yang Sui sent Yang Su to lead troops to suppress it.Yang Su then took his beloved disciples and led the army south.On the day of the decisive battle, Yang Su ordered Yang Tuo to meet the enemy alone in order to test his apprentice's skill.Reining in on the hills by yourself, wait and see what happens.Relying on the power of the Xuanyuan Sword, Yang Tuo rushed into the enemy's formation, and the golden light flashed, instantly killing the rebels, blood flowed into rivers, and the dead filled the ditches.Yang Su was overjoyed, commanded the army to clean up again, moved his troops back to the court, and immediately applied to the court. Emperor Sui Yang was overjoyed and appointed Yang Tuo an official post.A few years later, Yang Su died of illness.When Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty saw that the world was peaceful, he indulged in pleasure and pleasure, until the people were miserable, and wars broke out everywhere again.Yang Tuo made great contributions to suppressing civil unrest, and was worshiped as the grand master of protecting the country at a young age.With Yang Tuo by his side, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was confident that his throne would last forever, and he even made great efforts to build a building, which was licentious and immoral.When Yang Yichen saw this, he was heartbroken, and he was even more indignant at his adopted son's misbehavior.Frustrated, he pretended to be ill, abandoned his official position, and retired to the mountains and forests.Na Yangtuo traveled all over the country, but he couldn't find it everywhere, so he had to give up.A few years later, after finding out his life experience, he regained his surname Yuwen. Although Yang Yichen lives in seclusion, he can hear people talking about the uprising to suppress the people from time to time, and he often blames himself in his heart.Later, when he learned that Gong Shantie had been injured and died, he was shocked, and was even more furious when he learned that the murderer was Yu Wentuo. Zhang Lie explained the purpose of his visit, and when Yang Yichen knew that he wanted to fight against Yu Wentuo, he immediately accepted him as his apprentice without saying a word.It took more than half a year to teach Zhang Lie, recruiting for Yu Wentuo!Zhang Lie got advice from Yang Yichen, and thought deeply, the advancement of martial arts is also very fast.After finishing his studies, he resigned from Yang Yichen and returned to Luoyang.Not long ago, when Li Chunfeng and others came to visit, they came to Taiyuan together. Although Chen Fu had already learned from Chen Jingchou that his brother Gong Shantie had died from a sword wound, but he still couldn't help sighing after hearing what Zhang Lie said.Chen Jingchou also said: "So that's how it is..." They didn't dare to slack off and rushed to Luoyang without stopping. Through the management of successive emperors, especially since Emperor Sui Yang ascended the throne, Luoyang has made great efforts to build the eastern capital and has become one of the most prosperous places in the Central Plains.When the three of them entered the city, they saw flowers all over the street, especially peonies.I saw the road was wide, pedestrians crowded shoulder to shoulder, there were many shops on the street, and the business was booming.From time to time, you can also see the huge mansions of the princes and nobles.After walking for a while, several people were passing by an inn.Chen Jingchou saw a woman standing by the door, recognized it carefully, and said in surprise, "Ah, aren't you a little girl?" Shan Xiaoxiao was also surprised, recognized it, and saluted, "Mr. Chen! Why are you also in Dongdu?" Chen Jingchou stepped forward and said, "I have some things to do with my friends in Dongdu." "Shan Xiaoxiao said: "It would be great to see Mr. Chen here - the princess is also here in Dongdu, if you are not in a hurry, please sit upstairs!" Chen Jingchou looked at it Zhang Lie glanced at him, and Zhang Lie nodded.Xiao Xiao hurriedly invited the three of them upstairs.The inn was empty, probably because the guests had been driven away. Xiaoxiao asked the three of them to sit down next to the table next to the railing, and after the announcement.Dugu Ning Ke rushed out of the room to greet her.Chen Jingchou introduced Zhang Lie, and Yanhong brought tea.Everyone exchanged greetings. Dugu Ning Ke said happily: "Mr. Chen... you are finally here!" Chen Jingchou said: "I was too depressed before, but luckily I met Brother Zhang, who gave me a lot of confidence! I decided that no matter what difficulties I encounter again, I will continue to stop Grand Master Yuwen's conspiracy!" Dugu Ning Ke said with a smile: "Great, Zhang Daxia—thank you both, if you can stand up at this time and stop Grand Master Yuwen, you will surely save the world from suffering!" Zhang Lie said: "Miss Dugu, Mr. Chen once told me many things that you helped him enthusiastically, I really admire you!" Dugu Ning Ke humbly said a few words, changed the subject, and said: "Now things are not good, Grand Master Yuwen has brought five ancient artifacts into Tongtian Pagoda - I wanted to risk my life to go in and stop him, but I was killed by the raging fire outside." blocked!" Zhang Lie said: "Miss Dugu, don't worry, I know how to deal with this dragon's yin fire." Upon hearing this, Dugu Ning Ke said happily, "Really? That's great, thank you Zhang Daxia!" Chen Jingchou said: "Before this, we have to do some other things. I don't know if Grand Master Yuwen will execute the formation before this?" Dugu Ning Ke said: "The Ninth Five-Year Formation can only be effective when there is an eclipse of the dog in the sky - Grand Master Yuwen is hiding in the tower, waiting for this moment!" After hearing this, Chen Fu said angrily, "Hmph... in troubled times, monsters are rampant, no wonder there will be visions appearing to show that the world is uneasy, and the sky is angry and people complain!" Dugu Ning Ke's face trembled when she was caught by something important, she hurriedly covered it up, and said with a smile: "I thought I was completely unable to stop Grand Master Yuwen, but unexpectedly I met Zhang Daxia and Chen Gongzi here, it's really eye-opening , pity the people of the world..." Everyone chatted for a while, Zhang Lie had something to do, so he got up to leave, and Chen Jing was feuding with Chen Fu, and Chen Fu went. Zhang Lie led the two to the northwest.Half an hour later, Chen Jingchou saw a forest in front of him, and the spire of an ancient pagoda appeared in the forest.Everyone turned around the forest and came to the big house beside the forest.When several disciples saw Zhang Lie, they rushed out to greet Zhang Lie and said, "Third Master, you are back!" Zhang Lie nodded and led Chen Jingchou and Chen Fu in.Chen Jingqiu knew that this was Zhang Lie's home in Luoyang.The house is located in a remote place on the outskirts of the city and occupies a large area.Several people passed through several large gates, bypassed several corridors, and walked for half a day before arriving at the back hall.Zhang Lie asked Chen Fu and Chen Jingchou to sit down, and the servant brought tea.Zhang Lie asked his entourage: "Is Madam at home? Ask her to come out to meet the guests." The entourage agreed and turned away.After a while, footsteps were heard, and a person came out from behind the screen, and greeted Zhang Lie first.Zhang Lie introduced Chen Fu.Tuoba Yue'er stepped forward to salute Chen Fu.Chen Fu said a few polite words.Everyone greeted for a while. Chen Jingchou stood up and said: "Ma'am..." He hesitated to speak, hesitating. Tuoba Yue'er said: "Mr. Chen, we are all our own people, so if you have anything to say, just talk about it." Chen Jingchou said: "Madam, I'm sorry..." Zhang Lie gestured for Chen Jingchou to sit down, took over the conversation, and personally told Tuoba Yueer about Tuoba Yu'er.Tuoba Yue'er listened, shed tears, and sighed: "Oh, Mr. Chen... Yu'er is so clear-cut, as her sister, I feel very honored, please don't blame yourself!" Chen Jingchou said: "Ma'am, don't be too sad." Tuoba Yue'er took out a handkerchief, wiped the corners of her eyes lightly, held back her sadness, and said, "I only hope that Mr. Chen can avenge Yu'er! Defeating that Yuwen grand master will also be a good thing." It’s so comforting that Yu’er’s parents are in heaven—” Chen Jingchou cupped his hands and said, "Ma'am, don't worry—I swear to God, I must ask Grand Master Yuwen to pay back the blood debt!" Chen Fu said: "Very good, Jingchou—I'm really glad that you can come out of depression and rekindle your fighting spirit!" While talking, the doorman came to report that Li Jing had arrived.Zhang Lie hurriedly invited him into the back hall.Li Jing and his wife walked into the hall, bowing to each other.Zhang Lie hurriedly asked them to sit down.Li Jingdao: "Brother asked me to find a few things to deal with Grand Master Yuwen, my younger brother has already found all of them for my elder brother!" Zhang Liexi said: "My virtuous brother is really extraordinary—in such a short period of time, he was able to complete these difficult tasks for Brother Yu. Brother Yu is really grateful!" Li Jing stood up and said, "Brother, don't say that, you'll kill my younger brother." Zhang Lie asked about the treasure hunt again. It turned out that Zhang Lie lived in Luoyang, and he had already learned that Yu Wentuo built the Tongtian Pagoda hundreds of miles south of the city.When the disciples reported back, they said that Yu Wentuo had sealed the bottom of the tower with Earth Dragon Yin Fire.Zhang Lie pondered, Master Yang Yichen once taught the method to break this technique.But a treasure is needed, named Panyun Longyu, this jade is now in the secret room of Longmen Grottoes.So he asked Li Jing to fetch it. That day Li Jing came out of Tang Guogong's mansion, got on his horse, and galloped towards Longmen Grottoes overnight, and he arrived in front of the grottoes in a few days.I saw that on the mountain wall, there was a lot of fog, and there were thousands of Buddha statues, looming.Li Jing sneaked into the grotto, and before finding the secret room, he used the Taiyu Tathagata given by Zhang Lie to open the labyrinth door. Sure enough, he gained a lot and took the treasure in the stone room.But unexpectedly, he was discovered by the guardian monks and surrounded him.Li Jing blocked and walked away, and went straight for tens of miles, before he got rid of the monks.According to Zhang Lie's instructions, he hurried home to take his wife and family, and rushed to Luoyang. Zhang Lie paused, and said: "Actually... this time Brother Yu invited you to come to Luoyang, not just for these things, but for other more important things—" Li Jing said: "Brother, if you have any orders, please let me know!" Zhang Lie speculated for a while, made up his mind early, stood up and said, "Brother Li Xian, I invited you here today to hand over all the things here to you and my eldest sister - my brother has this as a foundation, so I can feel at ease." Assist Mr. Li and establish an incomparable merit!" Li Jing hurriedly got up and said: "This...how can this be done? Elder brother has been operating in the Central Plains for more than ten years, and he has achieved today's results. Our husband and wife have already received a lot of kindness from elder brother, how can younger brother..." Zhang Lie interrupted the conversation and said: "Your virtuous brother, don't refuse, these are just some thoughts from brother Yu! Brother Yu saw that Yang Guang was stupid and the people's livelihood was in dire straits, so he wanted to take this opportunity to compete with heroes from all directions in the Central Plains and compete for the world. But Now, brother Yu knows that Mr. Li Shimin is a heroic and promising son, and has the appearance of the true son of heaven—so brother Yu voluntarily gives up, and asks my virtuous brother to concentrate on assisting Mr. Li!" Li Jing said: "But, Brother Zhang—what about your wish for many years?" Zhang Lie laughed loudly, and said: "A true hero should make a living for the people—how can he let the people of the world be involved in endless wars for his own selfishness?" He said solemnly: "Brother Li Xian, please concentrate on assisting Young Master Li, in order to establish peace In this world, let the common people live and work in peace and contentment——if Mr. Li becomes the second younger brother of Yang Guang in ten years, Brother Yu will surely rise again and punish Mr. Li and his good brother!" Li Jing couldn't help it, he had to accept it, and bowed to thank him: "My little brother understands, thank you for your help!" He took out a feathered arrow from the quiver, raised his head, bent his hands slightly, and the shaft of the arrow snapped off, and said solemnly: "I, Li Jing I swear here that from now on I will do my best to assist Young Master Li to become a generation of Mingjun—if this wish is not fulfilled, I will use this arrow to ask my elder brother to kill my younger brother in ten years to thank the world!" Zhang Lie said: "Very good!" He asked his followers to call all his subordinates and stand in the hall.Standing on the platform in the middle of the hall, Zhang Lie said: "Listen, everyone! From now on, Mr. Li Jing and Mr. Li will be your new masters. You must assist loyally and make no mistakes. If you violate this order, I will punish you severely." Do you understand?" Everyone bowed and said in unison: "I would like to obey the third master's order!" They paid homage to the new master again, and Li Jing and his wife hurriedly returned the salute. They discussed how to deal with Grand Master Yuwen again in the hall.Zhang Lie said: "There is not much time. Now that we have obtained the Panyun Dragon Jade, let's rest for a while and set off overnight to the Tongtian Pagoda in the south of the city to stop Grand Master Yuwen!" Chen Jingchou nodded and said: "Everything is arranged by elder brother Zhang Lie entertained the crowd with food and wine, and they rested until midnight. Zhang Lie asked his men to bring three good horses, and Chen Jingqiu and Chen Fu got on the horses. Under the moonlight, they rode along the path overnight to Tongtian Pagoda. . At dawn, it was under the tower.When several people looked up at the pagoda, it was so tall that it pierced into the sky, but the top of the pagoda had been buried in the clouds and mist.I don't know how many people's hard work was spent on building this tower.Heroes from all directions gathered at the bottom of the tower, blocked by a circle of blue flames under the tower, helpless, helpless.Zhang Lie took a few steps forward, took out the Panyun Dragon Jade, a gust of wind swept past, flying sand and rocks, everyone couldn't open their eyes.In a moment, the Earth Dragon Yinhuo was gone.I only heard the noise of people, and all the heroes shouted together, they were quite surprised, they looked around, and they didn't know how the fire disappeared. Chen Jingchou said: "Brother Zhang, your master Mr. Yang is really powerful, he easily broke the fire array of Grand Master Yuwen!" Zhang Lie said with a smile: "Brother Yu has learned the tricks this time, and the tricks are aimed at Kid Yuwen's weakness. Mr. Yang's father has taught him all his life's unique knowledge to Brother Yu." Suddenly, a man shouted: "Yu Wentuo has exhausted his energy, Let's rush in and snatch the emperor's artifact!" As soon as these words came out, the heroes burst into a commotion, and immediately swarmed into the tower. The soldiers are marching forward, lest the treasure will be snatched away by others first. Chen Jingchou frowned slightly, and the three of them waited outside for a while, until all the heroes had entered the tower, Zhang Liefang said: "Okay, let's go up too. Everyone be careful!" They followed behind the heroes, entered the tower and left . In Tongtian Tower, Yu Wentuo was in the hall near the top of the tower, looking at the approaching time, so he and Yu Xiaoxue, Han Teng got up and walked towards the top of the tower.As soon as he stepped on the steps, a soldier rushed quickly from under the tower, and bowed to report: "Master Yuwen, something is wrong!" Yu Wentuo turned his head and asked, "What's wrong?" The soldier said: "Under the pagoda... the earth dragon and fire array set up by the master under the pagoda has been broken by someone, and the rioters and bandits have all rushed to the pagoda!" Where are the guards?" The soldiers said: "there are so many bandits, the soldiers have been dispersed, and they are about to attack!" Han Teng said: "Master Yuwen, you mere rats, don't worry, let your subordinates take care of them!" Yu Wentuo waved his hand and said: "No, General Han, you are here to protect Miss Xiaoxue, I will go down to deal with them personally—" Han Teng hesitated and said, "Lord Yuwen, this?..." Yu Wentuo said: "There are a lot of people on the other side, and the time to implement the formation is approaching, everything must be cautious - I don't want to make any mistakes at this juncture!" Turning around, he said: "Miss Xiaoxue, your current physical condition is not good enough. Ok?" Yu Xiaoxue nodded and said, "Yes, Lord Yuwen." Yu Wentuo said: "That's good - the lost formation will consume a lot of vitality for you and me. If you fail halfway, all your efforts will be lost!" Yu Xiaoxue said: "I understand, Lord Yuwen!" Yu Wentuo nodded slightly, and said: "General Han, please take Xiaoxue to the top of the tower first, and remember to protect Xiaoxue's safety!" Han Teng bowed and said, "I obey!" He led Yu Xiaoxue to the top of the tower. Chen Jingchou and others rushed into the pagoda, only to see that the corridors in the Tongtian Pagoda were criss-crossed.The heroes, you and I, are scattered everywhere, digging ground and tearing down walls, searching for treasures everywhere.The three of them found the stairs to go up the tower, and it took them a long time before they climbed to the middle of the tower.Going up a few more floors, just as they climbed the stone ladder, a stench came over their faces. Several people looked around and couldn't help being stunned.In a five or six zhang wide hall, blood was all over the floor, and hundreds of corpses were piled on top of each other, and there was no place to stay. Many people were separated, which was horrible. Chen Jingchou's voice trembled, and he said, "It's so miserable, so many people have been killed!" Chen Fu looked at the corpses of several people, and said: "These people were injured by the golden sword energy, it seems that they are indeed the poisonous hands of Grand Master Yuwen—" Chen Jingchou said: "This scoundrel! He used an ancient artifact to kill at will! It's too inhuman!" Zhang Lie checked the surroundings, but there was no one alive, and said, "It seems that Yu Wentuo has already gone up, we have to hurry up to the top of the tower!" Just as he was about to walk up the marble stairs, a person suddenly turned out beside the wooden door on the stairs and shouted, "Slow down!" Chen Jingchou was startled, looked up and recognized Han Teng.Han Teng carried a huge ax on his shoulders, condescendingly, occupying the ground, and shouted: "What are you doing here? If you are sensible, go back quickly, or I will be impolite!" Chen Jingchou said coldly: "You must already know the purpose of our coming here, why bother to know the adviser?" Han Teng crossed the giant axe, put it in the middle of the stairs, and shouted: "Bold rebels, don't even think about going halfway up the stairs." step, unless you can pass my Han Teng level!" Zhang Lie's face darkened, and he said: "Since this is the case, then we have to offend!" Lifting the iron pestle, he made a move of Jin Ling Ji Kong, and the wind whistled, and he attacked first.Chen Jingchou raised his long sword and joined the battle group.The ladder was so narrow that it was only as wide as one person.Han Teng occupies a favorable location and firmly guards the door.It was difficult for Zhang Lie and Chen Jingchou to attack for a while.Zhang Lie made another move to escape the thunder and lightning, and the iron rod danced into a golden light, sweeping towards Han Teng's feet.Han Teng took a step back, swiped his giant ax forward, and forced Zhang Lie back again.The two exchanged dozens of moves back and forth, only to see stone chips flying, sparks flying, and the railings of the stone steps all broken, but it was still difficult for Zhang Lie to attack.Chen Jingchou shouted: "Brother, rest for a while, let the younger brother come and meet him." Zhang Lie leaned out of the way.Chen Jingchou yelled loudly, flew up, and with a move of a silver eagle, the white light flashed, and stabbed Han Teng repeatedly with his sword.Han Teng sneered, and danced the giant ax into a wall. No matter which direction Chen Jingchou's long sword came from, it just remained the same to respond to all changes.Chen Jingchou stabbed dozens of times, but he couldn't do anything to him.Seeing that he couldn't do it, Chen Jingchou suddenly turned around to escape, secretly accumulating power with his left palm, and concentrated it on the sword, revealing the flaw behind him, trying to lure Han Teng down the ladder.But Han Teng is experienced, he has already suffered from Chen Jingchou once, and he has already seen through this trick, so he just guarded the ladder tightly and did not come to attack. Zhang Lie was furious, held up the iron rod, and made a move of Taiyin Thunder, with a cold light flashing, and struck Han Teng in the chest.Han Teng didn't dare to neglect, and tried his best to parry.The two fought together again.Zhang Lie was on the ladder, limited by the space, he attacked from below, Han Teng was not an idler, he couldn't use the power of the iron pestle.Chen Jingchou looked at the sky and couldn't help feeling anxious.But because of the narrow ladder, he couldn't stand up to help.The surrounding stone walls are as smooth as a mirror, and there is nothing to climb. There is only one door on the ladder leading to the top of the tower. Han Teng is so strong that he risked his life to block the door. Chen Jingchou was walking down the ladder, when he saw dust falling from the bottom of the ladder, he was overjoyed.He ran down the ladder, saw where Han Teng was likely to stand, kicked his feet down, jumped up, held the sword in both hands, and stabbed upwards with all his strength.Han Teng was concentrating on fighting Zhang Lie's moves, but he never expected that someone would attack from under his feet. He was swinging his ax to set aside Zhang Lie's iron pestle, when suddenly there was a snort, and a sword pierced through the stone steps, picked up stone chips, and stabbed upwards suddenly. Come.Han Teng was startled, and hurriedly dodged, the blade pierced through his feet.Han Teng moved slowly, and the flaws in front of him were exposed. Zhang Lie's iron rod swept across, and with a click, Han Teng's leg was broken, and he sat down on the steps.Enduring the severe pain, Han Teng swung his giant ax and still tried his best to resist.But his body couldn't move, he gradually lost his strength, he barely managed more than ten strokes, Zhang Lie slapped his left flank again, a big mouthful of blood spewed out, and the steps were completely red.Zhang Lie jumped back a few steps, stopped making moves, and said, "Old General, I really admire your perseverance. Please make a way and let us pass!" Han Teng's face was full of blood, his face was tense, and he said with pain: "You are delusional! I, Han Teng, have served as a general for decades, and I only know how to serve the country loyally. As long as I, Han Teng, have breath, I will swear to protect Lord Yuwen to the death—" Suddenly stretched out my arms, shouted, and there was a loud bang , stone chips flying in all directions.Chen Jingchou was startled, and hurriedly jumped back with Zhang Liefei.Fortunately, he saw the opportunity quickly and was almost uninjured.After the smoke and dust cleared, the stone ladder had been blown down, and Han Teng's body was also broken into hundreds of pieces along with the ladder, scattered all over the hall. When Chen Jingchou was watching, he suddenly saw Chen Fu sitting on the ground. He was horrified, and hurried over, shouting, "Master! Are you alright?" Chen Fu said: "I'm fine as a teacher...it's just this foot..." Zhang Lie looked at the injury, healed Chen Fu, and said, "Master, my father's foot was injured by the force of the old general's explosion. Fortunately, no bones were injured." Chen Jingchou helped Chen Fu aside and asked him to lean on Sitting on the floor against the wall. Chen Fu said: "It's fine as a teacher... Time is running out, you don't care about the old man, go to the top of the tower to stop Yu Wentuo immediately, hurry up!" Chen Jingchou hesitated and said, "But, Master..." Chen Fu's face darkened, and he shouted: "What are you talking about, hurry up!" Chen Jingchou didn't know what to do. Zhang Lie said: "Brother Qiu, teacher and father understand the meaning of justice - we respect his wishes, hurry up and stop Yu Wentuo from forming an array!" Chen Jingchou gritted his teeth, resigned his master, and walked to the stone staircase with Zhang Lie.Looking up, I couldn't help being dumbfounded, I saw that the door was several feet high from the ground, and the wall was extremely slippery, as if it had been smeared with oil, it was shining brightly and it was impossible to climb up.Zhang Lie pondered for a while, then suddenly threw down the iron pestle, picked up two corpses, and threw them under the corner of the wall.Chen Jingchou understood what he meant, so he put down his sword and went to help.Half an hour later, a mountain of people has piled up high.The two took their weapons and flew up to the tower. After climbing up for nearly half an hour, I walked up a flight of stairs, and suddenly my eyes lit up, and I had reached the top of the tower.The top of the pagoda is a round platform covered with bluestone slabs, about four to five feet wide, divided into three floors, each floor is round, surrounded by white jade railings, built like an altar.Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie rushed up the stairs to the top of the altar, and saw that an unknown formation had already been set up underground, and six blood beads of all spirits were arranged in six directions.Yu Wentuo stood in the center of the formation, with his back to the two of them, ready to execute and waiting for the last moment. Standing at the far end, Yu Xiaoxue was shocked when she saw the two of them, and she cried out: "Brother Chen——" Chen Jingchou raised his iron sword and shouted: "Yu Wentuo—you are indeed here!" Yu Wentuo suddenly turned around, surprised in his heart, and said: "How did you come up—" Zhang Lie took a step forward and said, "Your subordinates are all dead, now it's just you two left!" Yu Wentuo asked in shock: "What! Old General Han is dead too?" Chen Jingchou shouted: "You bloody bastard, today I will not only avenge Sister Yu'er, but also stop your arrogant ambition—" Yu Wentuo turned his head away, and said with a sneer: "Hmph, revenge, ambition, are your minds only filled with these narrow and boring things?" After a while, he said: "Okay, come on! There is not much time, Last time I showed mercy to you, but this time I will never treat you any more!" Zhang Lie and Chen Jingchou each raised their swords and used their unique skills to fight Yu Wentuo.That Yu Wentuo and Zhang Lie exchanged a move, his heart was shocked, he didn't dare to make a big deal at the moment, he responded with all his strength, bullying him, his movement was extremely fast, he could only see the figure, but he couldn't distinguish the shape of the person.Chen Jingchou concentrated all his attention, using Guigu Taoism, and danced the long sword into a white wall, with all his strength low, although he avoided Yu Wentuo's attacking moves, he was often in danger, and his forehead was full of cold sweat.Yu Wentuo's figure swayed obliquely, like a cloud of green mist, drifting towards Zhang Lie, both virtual and real.Zhang Lie is confident and knows Yu Wentuo's martial arts like the back of his hand. Although it is still difficult to deal with it, he can break Yu Wentuo's moves from time to time before Yu Wentuo makes his moves.Several people dismantled dozens of tricks, and the scene was still evenly divided, and no one could do anything to the other. Yu Wentuo couldn't attack for a long time, looked up at the sun, he couldn't help feeling anxious, his feet didn't move, and his body moved back instantly, like a ghost.Standing in the center of the formation, he said coldly: "Hmph, not bad—the two of you actually have such strength, can you compete with me?" Chen Jingchou guarded the door and shouted: "Stop talking nonsense, you have lost all conscience , today is the time to taste your blood!" Yu Wentuo raised his head and said: "Then I am going to let you down—if I hadn't kept my strength for the Lost Formation, do you really think that I was so lucky to escape death?" Zhang Lie held the iron rod sideways, and said, "Then let me tell you by the way——Your adoptive father, Mr. Yang Yichen, is very disappointed in you, so he specially asked me to stop your ambition!" Yu Wentuo was shocked when he heard this, his face twitched, and he said: "Father..." Immediately he calmed down again, and said coldly: "You can say whatever you want... Father father will one day You will know what I'm doing!" He suddenly raised Xuanyuan Sword with his right hand, and shouted: "Since the time of Tiangou's eclipse is approaching - I will use the power of Xuanyuan Sword to clean you up and see if you are still my opponent?" Suddenly a golden light flashed, like lightning pierced the sky, Xuanyuan Sword struck forward with the force of thunder.Zhang Lie dodged hastily and raised the iron rod with both hands to block it, but he couldn't resist it.With a sound of Kuang Dang, sparks flew everywhere, and the iron pestle was instantly broken in two.Xuanyuan Sword's power remained unabated, a gust of wind was whipped up, and it slashed straight at Zhang Lie.Chen Jingchou flew around in a hurry, with a move of dense forest and starry sky, the tip of the sword flickered like stars in the sky, with more than ten swords in a row, he stabbed Yu Wentuo's back with all his strength.Yuwentuo didn't look back, Xuanyuanjian suddenly pierced out from under his side.Chen Jingchou rushed forward, unable to return the sword in time, the two swords intersected, with a chirping sound, sparks flew out, and then there was a sharp and ear-piercing sound, like a sharp blade piercing a bamboo.Chen Jingchou had goose bumps all over his body, and when he looked at the sword in his hand, he was even more frightened—the sword was cut in half along the blade, and the cracks were cut down quickly to the hilt.Chen Jingchou hastily cast his sword and jumped away.At this moment, Zhang Lie hit his body with a palm, covered his chest and spewed out a big mouthful of blood. It was too late to see what moves Yu Wentuo used.Chen Jingchou was in mid-air, and Yu Wentuo arrived first, flashing over like a ghost.Chen Jingqiu turned over in the sky, trying to dodge.Yu Wentuo's sleeves fluttered and he slapped upwards.Chen Jingchou's lower abdomen was in severe pain, blood gushed out of his mouth, he turned a few somersaults in the air, and fell beside Zhang Lie with a bang. Chen Jingchou fell on the ground, endured the severe pain, and cursed: "Yuwen dog thief, you have the guts to kill me now!" Yu Wentuo stepped forward with his sword straightened, slowly raised Xuanyuan Sword, and said: "Although I respect your strength, I wanted to spare you—but now the time is tight, forgive me for offending you!" Xuanyuan Sword drew out a golden light and was about to cut it down.Suddenly hearing a scream from behind, Yu Wentuo forcibly stopped the sword, turned his head in a hurry, was taken aback, and said: "Miss Xiaoxue—" Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie also followed the prestige, and saw three people standing opposite the altar, staring at each other. Look, it's Dugu Ning Ke and her two servant girls, Yan Hong and Xiao Xiao, who have already supported Xiaoxue, Yu Xiaoxue closed her eyes and bowed her head, as if she passed out. 独孤宁珂走上一步，道：“哼，宇文太师——若要她性命，就请你立刻解除阵法！” 宇文拓怒道：“独孤宁珂！你——” 独孤宁珂不答，转头道：“陈公子，趁现在人质在手，我们一齐夹攻宇文太师！” 宇文拓喝道：“你这卑鄙的家伙——你别以为我今日必须保留体力，本座就无法出手——本座照样能用轩辕剑砍了你！” 独孤宁珂冷笑道：“你别妄动，宇文拓——你若是敢向前一步，我就让你的失却之阵从今天起，永远少一个神器！”宇文拓怒极，眼里几乎要喷出火来，大喝一声，一道闪电从半空直直劈落，击在祭坛中央，轰隆一声，石屑纷飞。独孤宁珂一惊。宇文拓提起轩辕剑，走上几步，喝道：“放开她，否则我就不客气了！” 独孤宁珂退后几步，右手一扬，嫣红和小小已将于小雪架到塔边栏杆之侧，高高举起。塔外云雾缭绕，大风呼啸卷过，于小雪的身躯摇摇晃晃，随时都可能摔下去。独孤宁珂道：“你……你敢过来，我就把她扔下去！”宇文拓稍稍犹豫了一下，止步不前，怒目瞪视。塔顶的狂风扬起地上的泥尘，四周一片昏黄，时间仿佛凝固了一般。 独孤宁珂突然喝道：“宇文拓！赶快放下剑！”宇文拓无法，犹豫片刻，只得将轩辕剑抛在一边。张烈和陈靖仇趁此机会，忍着剧痛，突然抢上前去。宇文拓心神不属，急忙回掌挡开，将张烈远远摔出，正要转身，陈靖仇不知何时，已捡起地上的半把断剑，突然砍来，只觉右肩一阵剧痛，鲜血狂喷，整条右臂齐肩而断，远远飞出。宇文拓强忍疼痛，飞身上前，挥左掌猛向独孤宁珂击去。独孤宁珂一惊，右手一扬，一道红光登时将宇文拓裹住。片刻之后，那道红光竟化为一朵巨大的血兰花，将宇文拓包在中心。宇文拓动弹不得，不禁伏倒在地，只觉浑身劲力如决堤般向外奔涌，整个身子都已被妖法所制。独孤宁珂走到一旁，瞥眼地上的流淌着鲜血的断臂。 宇文拓咬牙道：“你们——”独孤宁珂弯下腰，缓缓将轩辕剑从地上拾起，高举在手，走了回来，笑道：“干得好，陈公子，张大侠——”转过头道：“胜负已分，宇文拓宇文大人！当初你开始搜集万灵血和盖通天塔之时，大概做梦也没想到，最后胜利之人，竟会是我这个弱女子吧？”说完咯咯娇笑。 宇文拓道：“独孤宁珂，你……” 独孤宁珂抬头望着天空，心中喜悦已极，道：“等了十七年，终于让我等到了魔界降临中原这一天！” 陈靖仇心中诧异，不知到底是怎么回事。独孤宁珂走到宇文拓身前，低下头去，一双妙目盯着他的双眼，笑道：“宇文大人啊……真谢谢您，费了这么大的劲，为我打开魔界之门！”抬头道：“还有陈公子，更感谢你一路上处处替我牵制宇文太师，大王的功劳簿上真该添上你们两笔！”陈靖仇强忍剧痛，道：“郡主，你在说什么？……”独孤宁珂抛下轩辕剑，走到塔边，扶着白玉栏杆，道：“第二次天狗食日即将开始……大家抬头好好欣赏欣赏，你们神州苍穹是怎么被赤贯割裂的吧！” 话音刚落，天色便渐渐暗了下来，太阳的光辉也逐渐被一团黑影挡住。过不多时，天已全黑，红日尽成古铜之色，只剩一圈黯淡的光环。繁星显现，一颗巨大的血红彗星，拖着长长的尾巴，自西向东直直划过天际，彗星所过之处，已在天空中留下了一道巨大的划痕，整个天际，都几乎被撕成两半。那赤贯横过天空，突然化作一团火焰，向大地直坠下来，猛然间一声巨响，山崩地裂，地动山摇，群山之后缓缓腾起一团血红的火球，几乎有数座山大小。那火球升至半空，又化为无数火团，四散飞射开去。一时间天空电闪雷鸣，神州大地遍地火光，整个天地都被映成血红之色。天下苍生哭喊成片，四散奔逃，尸积如山，血流成海。整个人间好似血盆地狱一般。一场巨大的浩劫就这样降临在神州大地，西方魔界东侵的阴谋已经得逞了。 陈靖仇和张烈看了，不禁目瞪口呆，一句话说不出来，心中惊怖至极，仿佛身在噩梦之中。忽然眼前金光一闪，脑中一阵眩晕，什么也不知道了。 不知过了多少时候，陈靖仇方才缓缓醒来，发现自己已躺在一个洞穴之中，胸中气血翻涌，头痛欲裂，翻身坐起，只见张烈和于小雪正守在一旁，于小雪垂头不语，暗自神伤。张烈听得声音，走了过来，道：“仇弟，你醒了……”陈靖仇挣扎着站起，一切来得都太突然，心中迷茫，简直不知道发生了什么事，缓了一缓，道：“张大哥，这……这究竟是怎么回事？” 张烈仰天叹气，道：“唉……别说了！为兄到现在，还是无法接受眼前发生的事，这好像梦魇一般！” 陈靖仇默然。张烈道：“你昏迷的时候，为兄出去看了……整个神州大地都成了一片血海，四处皆是妖魔鬼怪，以人为食，人间已成了一座炼狱！唉，仇弟……原来我们都弄错了，宇文拓才是真正的好人！”陈靖仇道：“这，这到底是怎么回事？”张烈道：“事情的原委，为兄也解释不清，你还是问小雪姑娘吧！” 陈靖仇犹豫了一下，走到于小雪身边，问道：“小雪，到底发生什么事了？” 于小雪心中伤痛，低声道：“赤贯星把天空割开了，西方魔界从裂口穿了过来，直临大地上……恶魔倾巢而出，在大地上肆虐，把人当作食物……” 陈靖仇心中迷茫，道：“那……那我们现在在哪？” 张烈走了过来，答道：“当日我们被困在通天塔，多亏小雪姑娘趁她们不备，夺过轩辕剑，把你我救了出来，最后历尽千辛万苦，方才找到了这个小山洞。” 陈靖仇道：“小山洞……” 于小雪点头道：“嗯，是在洛阳附近的小山洞。因为陈哥哥这几天一直昏迷不醒，外面的世界又变成一座地狱，张大哥认为暂时先躲在这比较安全。” 陈靖仇捂着额头，道：“你……你说的都是真的吗？”于小雪低头不语。 张烈道：“仇弟，小雪姑娘所说都是真的！宇文拓搜集万灵血和上古神器，并不是为了自己的野心，而全都是为了阻止今日的事情发生！”叹了口气，道：“但我们却因为自己的无知，处处阻碍他，害得他最后功亏一篑……我们才是真正的罪人！” 陈靖仇听了，默然半晌，抬头道：“张大哥，对不起！都是我连累了你……” 张烈道：“仇弟，这也不能怪你——若不是愚兄亲眼看见，说什么也不会相信眼前的事的！何况你也是被独孤宁珂所利用！”陈靖仇不知该说什么好。过了一会，张烈劝道：“你该好好向小雪姑娘道歉——她为了帮助宇文拓，而背上了骂名，心中一直非常痛苦！”陈靖仇自从张烈说出事情的真相，心中愧疚难当，自责不已，走到于小雪身边，躬身下去，轻声道：“小雪，我……我真的很对不起你！” 于小雪掉下泪来，道：“陈哥哥，都怪我……是我……我没把事情讲清楚……” 陈靖仇道：“小雪，让你受委屈了，在你最需要朋友信任的时候，我不但没有支持你，反而刀剑相向！我，我真的非常惭愧！”于小雪再也忍不住，双手掩面，呜呜哭了出来。陈靖仇站在一旁，轻轻拍着她的背心，柔声安慰。 张烈等于小雪平静了一些，将陈靖仇叫到一旁，道：“仇弟，愚兄昨日，已经将玉儿过世的消息告诉了小雪姑娘——小雪姑娘哭了很久，也把她所知道的当日的事，全都告诉了愚兄。” 陈靖仇心中诧异，道：“张大哥，难道……难道杀害玉儿姊姊的，不是宇文太师？” 张烈道：“根本就不是他——我们全弄错了！小雪姑娘发现玉儿时，玉儿早已奄奄一息，幸亏小雪姑娘用自己的力量为她治疗，玉儿才能多撑一会。后来宇文拓到来，察看地上所留血迹，发现杀死玉儿的，是使用西方魔界妖法之人。” 陈靖仇惊道：“西方魔界的妖法？难道是独孤郡主——” 张烈道：“依愚兄判断，当日杀死玉儿的，正应是独孤郡主！她先把玉儿引至太师府，杀死后才带你过去，又将小雪姑娘引到玉儿身边，让你们产生矛盾，从此不共戴天！为她所利用！”陈靖仇心中回想当日情景，心中渐渐雪亮。 张烈道：“我听小雪姑娘说，那独孤郡主的真正身份，是西方魔界之王所派来的女魔将，我们都被她利用了！”陈靖仇叹息了一回，思如潮涌，中不知是悲伤还是愤怒。自己从前这么信任独孤郡主，但最后的结局竟然会是这样，当真是始料不及，后悔已晚！