Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 536 - 453 Elder Seeks Help + - 454 Hong Ye Pays Respect_4

Chapter 536: Chapter 453 Elder Seeks Help + Chapter 454 Hong Ye Pays Respect_4

How should I put it?

If the opposing side were enemies, that would be one thing; there would be no issue with attacking them.

Their positions were fundamentally different.

They were sworn enemies to the death.

However, they were both from the Imperial Court’s army. Their own side was fleeing, and the enemy was still far behind. At such a time, they should have saved as many as they could, opening a path, right?

Yet, Su Ming refused to do so.

It was unclear whether he was worried that too many refugees would affect the food supplies in Yunjin County or whether he wanted the soldiers and civilians of Pingshan County to deplete some of the rebel forces’ strength. Whatever the reason, he blocked their way.

The result was not bad, though.

The strength of Pingshan County was completely depleted.

Xiao Chengfeng and Yu Changlie, carrying injuries, fled with only a small group of people.

They had consumed nearly four thousand troops of the Red Lotus Army.

This weakened the power of the Red Lotus Army to the point where they temporarily could not attack Yunjin.

Standing from the perspective of the Yunjin Guardian General, aside from a slightly malicious temperament, it could not be said that he was wrong.

After all, he had held Yunjin Ferry.

Their own combat power remained unscathed.

Suddenly, Xiao Chengfeng turned around, bowed deeply to Zhou Ping’an and sobbed, "Back then, this villain launched arrows to prevent my Pingshan’s hundred thousand civilians from crossing the river. Today, he has fled before us, still pursued by the Red Lotus Bandits. It is clear that heavenly retribution exists. Master Ming, please stop him, to comfort the spirits of the hundred thousand civilians in heaven."

Zhou Ping’an sighed, helped Xiao Chengfeng up and said, "This villain is cold-hearted. It’s no loss not to save him."

He shook his head and ignored Wu Changsong’s words.

In just a moment,

Three arrows vibrated on the strings atop the city wall.

Yu Changlie had fired three arrows at some point.

These arrows halted the advancing Su Ming from getting close.

Before Wu Changsong could say anything,

tens of cavalry galloped behind him as a figure suddenly leaped up long-bodied, stepping on the grass like an arrow, already pouncing behind Su Ming like a flight.

This person swung his long sword, and around him, millions of tendrils of verdant vine images whipped and lashed, resembling flying spirit snakes, and the sword light howled as it struck towards Su Ming’s back.

As he stabbed his sword, he said loudly, "From beneath the Redleaf Palace, Daoist Cang Wu greets General Zhou."

Puh puh puh...

This person’s sword momentum was strange, where it passed, the grass and vine branches crazily grew, entangling feet and trapping horses, even shrouding dozens of cavalry in countless green lights, pinning them in place.

The sword momentum swept through.

Some cavalrymen weirdly stiffened on the spot, not moving, their faces and bodies sprouting pale flowers.

It seemed that in that instant, within ten square feet around Daoist Cang Wu, a mode of accelerated vegetation growth had begun...

Angered, Su Ming swung his bronze mace down upon the illusory vines, but without any force behind it, unable to utilize half his skills among a hundred thousand.

Hisss...

Following the green sword light, like a snake, it climbed up along the green mace.

Su Ming’s surrounding Gang Qi suddenly dispersed, punctured through the heart by the old Daoist Cang Wu’s wooden sword.

He sat stunned on his horse, his gaze desolate and lips moving without sound; before he could say more, a chill touched his neck, and his head was already flying.

Meanwhile, atop the city wall, Elder Wu Changqiang from Diecang Peak had just leaped to the front, only to be a moment too late, blocked by the illusory vines, unable to advance an inch.

Daoist Old Cang Wu, having killed Su Ming, flashed a green aura around him, and the vines restraining the other dozen cavalry simultaneously sprouted spikes, piercing their hearts, killing them where they fell.

The momentum of his sword rose again before him, transforming into a dragon shape, and with a thunderous noise, it thrust Wu Changsong back ten feet.

He leaped back up, his body mid-air, giving a cupped fist salute, a smile appearing on his face: "The Palace Master said, we have no conflict with General Zhou and will not invade the Three Counties of Liyou. It would be better for both sides to form an alliance, to support each other.

As a sign of sincerity, I will block the Imperial Court’s army for you first."

Zhou Ping’an appeared to smile: "Killing someone before me, isn’t Daoist Cang Wu’s action a bit excessive?"

"I was indeed about to apologize."

Daoist Old Cang Wu, startled by these words,

dropped to the ground, slamming a palm against his chest.

BANG...

The ground slightly trembled.

Everyone saw the old Daoist spit out a mouthful of blood, filled with fragments of shattered organs.

His vitality weakened roughly eighty percent,

much frailer than before.

"Palace Master Hong Ye is truly extraordinary, to have such die-hard experts following her, I have received her sincerity," Zhou Ping’an said gravely.

He had no intention of making a move.

A Heavenly Resonance Rank expert in front of him today could be eradicated with one move.

Yet, killing this person would irreparably rupture relations with Red Leaf Palace, and regardless of their willingness, they would lead troops to battle.

What was the need for that?

Wouldn’t that just shield Huangze County’s Zhang Zhongshu from disaster? Even, it would remove an enemy for the Imperial Court’s rebel-quelling General Xiao Yuanfang. As the next step, when the opposing army attacks, they would not remember his kindness.

"Lead those dozens of horses inside the city; they are fine steeds, too precious to waste."

Zhou Ping’an ordered Green Lady.

Seeing that Zhou Ping’an paid him no more heed below the city, Old Daoist Cang Wu forced a smile, twisted his body, stepped on the tips of the grass, and sped away.

Wu Changsong still wanted to pursue, but Zhou Ping’an stopped him: "Uncle Master, please be cautious. This person appears severely injured, but his Cultivation Technique seems adept at healing. In a rush, he surely has ways to temporarily recovery his combat strength. Do not underestimate him."

Once these words were out, Wu Changsong dared not move.

After engaging in just one move, he had understood.

The opponent was a Heavenly Resonance Rank Grandmaster. Although his combat power did not compare to Yu Changsheng, he was impossible for Wu Changsong to contend with.

If it really came to a one-on-one fight, within ten moves, he would meet trouble.

Unless...

Unless Zhou Ping’an, his nephew, was willing to make a move.

But how could he possibly make a move?

He had just heard it; the Palace Master of Red Leaf was extremely respectful to him, daring not to offend him in the slightest.

Once he showed signs of displeasure,

as a Master Realm Daoist, Old Cang Wu had immediately injured himself as an act of apology.

What a lofty presence.

What a formidable aura...

Had he actually reached this stage?

He knew of Palace Master Hong Ye; she was brazen enough to challenge the current Sect Leader Master Yun Tai of the Cloud Water Sect, the Red Lotus Holy Mother.

Even such a character dared not provoke Zhou Ping’an?

Thinking of this, Wu Changsong felt his heart churn with indescribable feelings.

...

Seeking Monthly Pass.