Dragon Soul Heroes - Chapter 3: Luring the Enemy Deep

Yin Fangxi descended amidst purple mist, causing the surrounding waves to surge, and all the disciples immediately came to greet him.
Yin Fangxi raised an object in his hand, which had a faint purple hue; it was the Desolate God Brush.
Yin Fangxi said, "I have recovered the sacred relics of Confucianism. Mencius and Confucius have lost their virtue, so the sacred relics naturally belong to those who possess virtue. Now, I use these relics as proof to abolish the positions of Mencius and Confucius as leaders of Confucianism!"
The disciples of Canghai Pavilion reacted in various ways upon hearing this. Some agreed, some remained silent, and some disagreed, but due to Yin Fangxi's authority and their respect for the Desolate Divine Brush, they dared not speak out and gradually acquiesced to this action.
Yin Fangxi summoned the two Confucian officials, one holding the pen and the other the seal, and instructed them: "Tomorrow, write an article on brocade with red ink to announce this matter to the world!"
The two Confucian officials, one holding a three-foot-long iron pen and the other holding a gold-inlaid jade seal, represented the highest legal documents of the Confucian school.
The two Confucian officials bowed and agreed.
Yin Fangxi waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave, and carefully placed the Desolate God Brush into his bosom.
Upon entering the inner room, fragrant hot water had already been prepared. Yin Fangxi placed the Wild God Brush into a hidden compartment in the room, then took off his clothes, revealing his strong and well-proportioned body. He then entered the tub, soaked in warm water, and washed away the dust that had accumulated over the days.
Suddenly, two figures flashed by. Yin Fangxi's lips curled into a smile, and he narrowed his eyes, saying, "Two little mice, how dare you show yourselves?"
A gentle force pushed open the door, and Mencius and Confucius appeared proudly. Mencius said, "We are upright and honorable; what is there to be afraid of!"
Confucius said, "It is my esteemed uncle who has stooped to serve the demons, distorted the truth, disregarded justice, and abandoned all Confucian integrity. How can he still have the face to stand in this world!"
Yin Fangxi sneered: "God or demon, the victor reigns supreme. Justice is nothing but a joke. You've weathered so many storms, yet you still utter such laughable words!"
Meng Ke asked in a deep voice, "What about Uncle Jin?"
Yin Fangxi sneered, "Stubborn and unyielding, they deserve to die!"
Mencius feigned anger and roared, "Today, our friendship is severed; let's settle this with our lives!"
After saying that, he struck out with his palm, but Yin Fangxi raised his hand and the hot water in the bucket transformed into a sharp arrow to intercept Meng Ke's palm strike.
When the two streams of Ziyang Qi collided, the stronger one prevailed. Mencius's foundation was inferior to his opponent's, and he was forced to retreat five steps in the head-on clash. Confucius reached out and placed his hand on his back. With the help of the Ziyang Qi, Mencius steadied himself, pushed out with both palms, and struck his opponent from a distance.
The double Purple Sun Force is not to be underestimated. Yin Fangxi suddenly gathered his energy, and purple light burst forth from his body, forming a sun-like aura that enveloped his entire body and blocked the combined attack of Confucius and Mencius.
With a loud bang, a burst of purple flame shot out, shattering the entire roof. Kong and Meng were seen retreating in a sorry state, while Yin Fangxi quickly put on his clothes as the eaves collapsed.
As Mencius and Confucius fell to the ground, Yin Fangxi had already walked out gracefully, dressed in a scholar's robe and turban, displaying the demeanor of a great man.
Confucius laughed and said, "Uncle Yin, your skill in dressing is quite remarkable. In the blink of an eye, you've regained your dignified appearance!"
Yin Fangxi sensed the sarcasm in his words and cursed inwardly, "You little brat, if you say I'm all dignified on the surface, aren't you implying I'm despicable behind the scenes!"
The sounds of fighting had already attracted nearby disciples. Yin Fangxi pointed at the two men and shouted, "Men, seize these two wretches!"
Several disciples drew their longswords and rushed forward, but Meng Ke circulated his inner energy. Without making any visible move, he simply flicked his robe, creating a violent gust of air that sent the disciples flying.
"I am the founder of Confucianism, who would dare to defy me!"
With his hands behind his back, Meng Ke exuded an awe-inspiring and unapproachable presence, possessing the majesty of a former leader reborn, which instilled a strange sense of awe in the surrounding disciples.
"That rebellious scoundrel dares to call himself a cult leader!"
Yin Fangxi felt a sense of unease. He took a step forward, unleashing a streak of purple light. With a powerful palm strike, it was as if mountains and rivers were collapsing.
Meng Ke, unhurried and unhurried, slightly raised his left hand, bent his five fingers, and crossed his right arm across his chest, assuming the posture of playing the zither. He observed Yin Fangxi's palm strike, then with a flick of his left hand and a sweep of his right palm, effortlessly redirected the overwhelming force back to his opponent.
Yin Fangxi's true energy surged, and the Purple Sun Flame gathered into a wall to block Meng Ke's attack. He shouted, "You don't even have the courage to take a hit, yet you dare to call yourself the sect leader! You have no shame!"
Meng Ke shouted in a deep voice, "I'll show you whether I, Meng Ziyu, am qualified to be the leader of this sect!"
After saying this, the Yang fire within his body spun rapidly, and eight clusters of Yang fire, representing the first eight levels of the Purple Yang Profound Art, appeared majestically. The fierce Yang fire flowed throughout his body, tempering his eight extraordinary meridians. Meng Ke's internal energy continued to rise, advancing to the highest level of the Purple Yang Profound Art—the Saint Yang Realm! It was truly—the world was in chaos due to demonic calamity, all beings suffered, moral principles were lost and evil prevailed, the Confucian spirit was used to cultivate the Purple Yang, and with the divine skill perfected, a saint appeared! In a purple glow, Yin Fangxi vaguely saw Kong Xiu's figure, causing his expression to change drastically and a trace of panic to surge in his heart.
Although he had also mastered the ninth level of the Sacred Yang Technique, he could never reach the higher realms. No matter how hard he tried, he was always weaker than Kong Xiu. Therefore, when Kong Xiu was alive, he never dared to act recklessly. Now, although he had reached the Void Breaking Realm in one fell swoop thanks to the breaking of the God Sealing Seal, his fear of Kong Xiu remained undiminished.
He roared and pushed his power to the Saint Yang realm, unleashing a ball of raging fire with both hands. Meng Ke was not to be outdone and proudly struck out with his palm. After the four palms clashed, they were all knocked back.
Yin Fangxi was secretly surprised, never expecting that Meng Ke's skill had reached a level that could rival his own.
Surprised, Meng Ke first brought his palms together, gathering fierce yang fire, and then pulled them apart, unleashing a sharp flaming palm strike.
Yin Fangxi was secretly puzzled. Meng Ke's palm strike was unlike any move in the Confucian school, but it contained the essence of various palm and knife techniques of the Confucian school. In order to avoid being caught off guard, he chose to dodge.
Unexpectedly, Meng Ke's follow-up moves were relentless. A dazzling purple light and endless blade shadows filled the air, leaving Yin Fangxi with no room to dodge. He could only use his Purple Yang Inner Strength to protect himself and withstand wave after wave of blade energy.
"What kind of martial art is this?"
Yin Fangxi couldn't help but ask.
Meng Ke replied, "This is the Six Meanings of Xuan Yang created by the Immortal Master. Today, Meng Ziyu will bring back the legacy of my late master to the mortal world!"
Upon hearing Kong Xiu's name, Yin Fangxi was taken aback and felt a surge of fear.
This set of palm-blade techniques is called "Zhengyang Blade". It emphasizes speed and accuracy, bringing the Confucian ideals of uprightness and strength to the extreme. Yin Fangxi lost the initiative and was immediately forced to defend himself by the blade energy.
After parrying a few moves, Yin Fangxi couldn't help but feel apprehensive, thinking to himself, "If that brat Meng has improved so rapidly, what if that little devil Kong also has such abilities? Wouldn't that be terrible..."
Thinking of this, he glanced warily at Confucius and saw him standing motionless with an extremely pale face.
Yin Fangxi, with his keen insight, immediately grasped the key point: "So that's why Mencius's skill suddenly leaped to the Saint Yang realm! It turns out it was because that brat Confucius transferred his skill to him!"
The Purple Sun Profound Skill is the most powerful offensive technique among the three religions. To reach its peak, one needs both talent and comprehension, as well as the accumulation of internal strength. Meng Ke is exceptionally intelligent and has already grasped the key to it, but he is unable to advance further due to insufficient foundation. Jin Ziyi, on the other hand, is limited by her understanding of martial arts. Therefore, neither of them has ever reached the Saint Sun Realm.
Even after reaching this final level, there are still differences in skill level. Just as Yin Fangxi and Zong Yixiao, despite possessing the power of the Holy Yang, could not match the supernatural abilities of Kong Xiu.
When Kong Xiu was the leader, his Ziyang True Essence was profound and pure, and his righteousness was unyielding. All evil in the world could not hide from him. Therefore, during the battle at Jinbi Manor, he was able to see through Long Hui's disguise, and the Demon Lord had to hide in a low-key manner in order to avoid Kong Xiu as much as possible.
However, the reason why Cang Shitian was able to avoid Kong Xiu's eyes was because he had infiltrated the Confucian school before Kong Xiu mastered his supernatural powers and secretly learned many of the secrets of the Zi Yang Xuan Gong. Although he could not master it, the extremely yang foundation of the Bright Karmic Fire made him very Confucian and thus he was able to cleverly avoid Kong Xiu's eyes.
Now that Confucius has poured his true energy into Meng Ke, just like Hongjun forcibly enhanced his physical strength, he will gain the strength to fight against a Void Breaking expert within a certain time limit and be able to bring out the martial arts techniques left behind by Kong Xiu.
玄阳六意乃孔岫统合儒家诸般功法、经典而创的武功，分别是正阳刀、天虹云掌、晨曦神剑、旭元罡拳、金烽逆阳、阳世紫耀气，当初孔岫因为受限于封神法印，境界即便到了圣阳，却也只是创口诀心法，而无足够的功力施展。
题外之言，这封神法印的存在就如同加在修者身上的枷锁，修者虽不断地改进功法，但始终无法迈过那最后一关，但也正因为被压迫得越久，修者便进入了一种厚积薄发的地步，当完全爆发出来后就越为厉害，所以现世的修者进阶速度也远远快于太荒时期的强者。
尹方犀霎时明白过来孟轲功体精进的诀窍，立即有了对策，不再抵挡躲避，直接将功力聚于双掌，强施「浩然天罡掌」，掌势浑厚无匹，正是要逼孟轲与之硬拼，虚耗孟轲的真气。
掌劲与刀气连环碰撞，毫无花巧，等同于某种程度上的内力搏斗，孟轲功力并非自身修得，数十回合后便觉不知，大汗淋漓，气血翻腾。
这般实打实的交手，尹方犀也是不好受，但凭借着根基浑厚，再出数十招便一举打散正阳刀气。
「小贼纳命来！」
尹方犀踏入孟轲空隙，一掌击向他胸口，孟轲不见躲闪，以胸口硬接对手重掌。
尹方犀手掌打在孟轲胸口时，忽然感到一股炙热之气席卷而来，正要加催掌力反压对手时，那股炙热之气立即化为冰寒，属性也由阳刚化为阴柔气旋，正是金烽逆阳决。
此法乃一门防守反击的招式，跟御天借势原理大同小异，皆为纳敌之力反伤敌手。
孟轲收纳尹方犀之掌力，先为阳再化阴，蓄于气海，瞬间迸发，尹方犀顿觉大力涌来，打在孟轲身上的手掌顿时剧痛无比，掌骨竟也裂开了几分。
「自寻死路！」
尹方犀盛怒催功，浑厚掌力猛然压入孟轲体内，孟轲这靠巧法提升的功力毕竟有限，金烽逆阳决难以为继，也是口吐鲜血，重伤飞退，恰好跟孔丘撞在一起，跌了个满地打滚。
尹方犀被反震气脉，也是痛楚难挡，一时难提气力，连忙招呼四周弟子道：「速速拿下那两人！」
就在此时，一阵清脆的琴音奏起，音波鸣响，四周弟子被震得头昏目眩，纷纷倒地。
尹方犀气力未复，也觉得恶心欲吐，两眼发黑。
「岂有此理，连你也背叛了！」
尹方犀自知出手之人，忙长吸一口气，强行提气，便要顺着音波方位揪出乐凝，却遇上万箭齐发，无数箭气盖头落下，尹方犀步伐一乱，被阻在箭矢之中，暂难动弹，唯有一边抵御一边聚集真气，但气力恢复之时，尹方犀甩手一挥便将箭气击溃，然而眼前已是空空无人。
话说赤狮引军攻打虎踞岭，密林之中隐有魔气浮动，赤狮多留了一个心眼，立即下令停止行军，推出巨象、狮牙战车开路。
巨象战车上装备炼神火炮，只看炮台入地，抽吸地火，顷刻炙热横空掠出，却见前方树林生出奇妙变化，泉涌般喷出无数葛藤，层层缠绕，有如长蛇扭动，搅动黄土，赤狮不禁看得惊愕，但此刻炮声雷动，巨象战车红光喷吐，如火龙飞舞，暴烈狂霸；狮牙战车则是铅弹横飞，如雨似霰，似无休止。
然而藤蔓则是越生越长，遮天蔽日，重重叠叠拧成藤网，再混合翻起的泥土，筑就一座坚实厚墙，竟可战车炮击。
赤狮认得此法名为「苍藤木灵界」，忖道：「传闻此阵乃碧木魔军的防御阵法，当初曾以少敌众，硬生生挡住上万三教精兵。」
他也不退缩，命令战车继续攻击，无数火器来如飞蝗，火龙子、火霰弹、烈阳箭、神火弩、毒鬼烟，道道火光漫天交织，爆裂之声震耳欲聋。
而魔界阵营中却是喷青涌绿，藤土交错，以藤为梁，以土为墙，挡在虎踞岭之中，仿佛形成一座翠绿发亮的城池。
火器击来，土墙抵弹，藤断火气。
赤狮见那苍藤木灵界如此厉害，不禁眉头拧成一团，气得张口大骂：「对面的魔崽子，躲在后面算什么本事，有种出来跟爷爷厮杀！」
「狮子精，你有本事就打进来啊！」
一个声音悠悠响起，正是镇守此地的碧木魔子——古木桢。
赤狮命士兵一字排开，亲自披甲上阵，手提长柄铜锤指着前方骂道：「爷爷就在这里跟你单挑，若我输便退兵，若你输了就乖乖让出虎踞岭！」
在虎踞岭大营中的古木桢将赤狮的话一字一句地听入耳中，心想：「前日赤火、白金两大魔子都在阵前擒住敌军大将，自己却是寸功未建，既然这狮子精送上门来，倒不如……」
他心中不禁起了杀敌夺旗之心。
就在他刚想答应时，耳边响起一个声音：「古木桢，你敢违令？」
古木桢全身倏地打了个颤，道：「属下不敢，圣僧莫要动怒！」
这时他身后浮出一尊三头六臂的影子，正是欲魔波旬。
这道影子乃波旬所残留之神念，只闻他道：「吾阻你出战，你定然不服，你且看看对面阵势是如何个排布法？」
古木桢走出营帐，抬眼眺望，只见赤狮身后排开一支骑兵，他们却全部下了马，一派悠闲地站在那里，好似准备看戏一般。
古木桢看得奇怪，却不知如何诉说。
波旬残影说道：「那不过是诱敌之策，故意示弱引你出战，你若解开苍藤灵木界，躲在后边的敌军便一齐杀来，那儿地势平坦宽阔，正适合精兵强袭，到时我看你如何收场！」
古木桢冷汗直冒，道：「那……那狮子精怎会这般狡猾！」
波旬说道：「龙麟军内能人辈出，若有心强行打下虎踞岭他们就会派出妖族长老级别的高手，但却偏偏派了个年轻妖将，这不是很巧合么？赤狮跟狼嚎天地位相若，而你又跟焅焐、金岩魔同列元魔五子，这个时候，你心里是不是这样想的——‘他们两个能生擒敌将，我凭什么不能！’」
古木桢被说穿想法，脸不由涨得一片通红，不敢反驳。
波旬道：「你不要以为前面就是一个狮子精，但他背后却是龙辉！那小子最擅长借势使力，上一场的败绩他便用来给这次战局做筹码，你那点心思早就被他算中了，只要你现在敢出战，就是死期！」
古木桢惊得打了个冷战，问道：「圣僧，那小魔该如何是好？若对方当真派出顶峰高手，我这区区五千兵马那是对手！」
波旬道：「吾也没想过你能凭这五千兵马守住虎踞岭，你只要能尽力抵挡，并同时做好撤军准备！此次战役仅为了试探和引出龙麟军更多的底牌，为了日后魔尊出关而谋算！」
古木桢点头称是，于是下令士兵一边做好防御工事，一边收拾行囊，作撤兵准备。
过了半个时辰左右，赤狮见骂阵不得，立即朝身后打了个手势，只见一道碧影带着一股香风掠来，玉掌凝光，朝着藤蔓土墙扫去，正是林碧柔芳驾至此。
林碧柔这一掌着实大有文章，乃破之卷中的破法截气手，要知道阵法也好，武功也好，均为聚气而动，破法截气手则专门针对行气法门，一掌扫出，万法皆破。
魔气惨遭截断，碧木魔阵顿时瓦解崩溃，林碧柔冷哼道：「把敌营给我炸平了！」
赤狮大吼一声道：「听到碧妃娘娘的话了吗，还不快开炮！」
火炮齐鸣，钢钎铁弹伴随着熊熊烈火而来，宛若漫天流星般落在虎踞岭上，失却阵法拱卫，虎踞岭的守军如何能挡着密集猛烈的炮击。
古木桢运足魔气护住全身，堪堪保全自己，颤声道：「居然是林碧柔那婆娘！」
波旬道：「对方早有意拿下虎踞岭，只不过是想以最小的代价获取最大利益，刚才你若抱着好胜之心出去，便会被那婆娘击杀，届时不但龙麟军轻易占据此地，而且你那五千魔兵也要全军覆没！」
古木桢道：「那我该怎么办？」
波旬道：「败少当赢，只要你能精锐顺利带走，咱们就算赢了！」
古木桢点头道：「我谨遵圣僧法旨！」
波旬道：「这儿残影不过是本座神念投射，不是那婆娘的对手，本座真身正处衡城，而空藏的弘法军也在衡城设伏，你只需向衡城靠拢，可保无忧，敌军若来，定叫他们有来无回！」
也亏古木桢得波旬提点，及早做好撤兵的准备，才能在这漫天炮火中杀出一条血路，而这时狼嚎天却在虎踞岭后方敲锣打鼓，作出伏兵追击的模样，惊得古木桢发力逃窜，幸好撤退路上恰好遇上黑水魔子，双方合兵一处，倒也添了三分底气。
两大魔子并肩而行，简单沟通了一番，得知对方战事情况，皆是摇头苦叹，将先前的轻视之意一撇而空。
逃了十余里后，后方追杀声渐渐消去，追兵已经远，两人才松了口气。
泺灏指着前方道：「前方乃龙虎壑，正是水流、山林汇聚之处，为浑谷河、虎踞岭的交界处，地势甚是平缓，我等或可先到此地休整一番，再赶往衡城与波旬圣僧会合！」
古木桢回头看了一眼身后兵马，见他们甲胄破损，神态疲惫，魔兵即便再如何骁勇，但经过一番有咒法加持的炮击，即便不死，也是受了不少苦头，那还能生龙活虎。
古木桢道：「甚好，行军疲惫，也需休整！」
两军兵马进入龙虎壑，忽然四周炮响如雷，旌旗蔽日，两魔霎时惊骇莫名，泺灏惊道：「这儿也有伏兵？」
古木桢道：「连续埋下伏兵，龙麟军究竟将战线拉了多长？」
泺灏提起分水刺，咬牙道：「战线拉得越长，局部兵力也就越薄弱，咱们聚兵一处，定可杀出重围，甚至还能顺势反歼这支伏兵！」
古木桢道：「然也，此战以我碧木军为主力，你黑水军为辅战，以水生木，增添魔能！」
泺灏举起分水刺道：「黑水魔军听令，三人为一队，散入碧木魔兵阵之内，凝聚水元魔气，助友军杀敌！」
碧木魔兵以十人为队列，摆出尖锥状之攻坚阵势，每一个魔兵皆暗催真元，而黑水魔兵所散出的水元魔气则不断地涌进碧木魔兵的丹田。
泺灏也将魔气输给古木桢，古木桢得水气相助，体内真元沛然无匹，正是不吐不快，大喝一声杀，提起一口翠绿长刀，一马当先冲向前方伏兵。
徐虎领军久候多时，见魔兵有了突围之意，当下命神火营远程遥击，顿时火弹飞射，密密麻麻，不漏半丝死角。
古木桢眼神一敛，怒挥长刀，碧影锐芒横空闪过，竟将首波火弹挡住。
徐虎令旗一挥，埋伏在两翼的神火、弓弩营纷纷冒出头来，端起火枪、弓弩便从侧面射杀。
只看那些碧木魔兵周身绿气环绕，生出一条条粗硕的藤蔓，藤蔓翻搅着地上泥土，竟形成一个个的苍藤灵木界，他们或独自护体，或联合防御，形成厚实无比的护甲，再加上有随着水雾盘旋，使得火弹威力减弱，这番远程袭杀难以奏响，魔兵减员竟不过百。
徐虎不由一愣，着实震惊：「我费劲设伏，以有心算无心，居然打了这么个结果，这些魔头究竟有多厉害？」
古木桢道：「他们打完了，该到咱们了，准备万木魔弓！」
军令一下，碧木魔兵就地取材，以木为弓，以藤为弦，以叶为箭，瞬间变成一支骑射为主的兵马。
「拉满弦，给我射！」
随着古木桢一声怒吼，无数叶片射出，遮天盖地，将龙虎壑染成一片绿霾。
徐虎喝道：「铁甲营给我顶上！」
铁甲营战士纷纷结成盾甲阵抵御对方的魔箭，小小叶片在魔气加持下竟不逊强弓锐弩，打在盾牌上时发出叮叮咚咚的声音，对方变阵奇快，铁甲营难免有所遗漏，盾甲阵势尚且存在不少死角，战士死伤不少。
一番骑射之后，两军距离也缩短了大半，此刻远攻已失去威力，徐虎当机立断：「骑兵纵队两翼掩杀，陌刀手结环形刀阵，勾枪手结一字长龙阵！」
军令下达，步军骑兵各司其职，只见铁甲营后方快速奔出一支陌刀队，他们以五五为基数，环形聚拢，双手握紧刀柄，凝神注视前方。
紧接着勾枪手如长龙般杀出，枪锋一致对外，骑兵则在两翼迂回策应。
碧木魔兵立即化弓弩为刀枪，正面迎击龙麟军的坚阵。
双方短兵相接，陌刀手怒挥战刀，唰唰几声，环形刀阵犹如一口绞肉机，一旦刀锋旋转蔓延开来，可谓是势不可挡，先破藤蔓护甲，再斩人马，将那些靠近的魔兵连人带马一同劈了。
魔兵骁勇天下闻名，何时在正面对战时吃过亏，古木桢也是暗吃一惊，定睛一看，那些陌刀上皆刻有符文，要么是儒家的大德正语，要么是道家的无上清咒，要么就是佛家的降三世降魔经，这三门经典具有镇魔辟邪之力，对群魔自有克制之效，再加上陌刀手乃军中翘楚，倒也让魔军吃足苦头。
而在刻文过程中，龙辉又让玉无痕对符咒者稍加改良，使得符文专门针对魔气，避免了兵刃被对方夺去，用来对付妖族。
见对方兵刃可克制己方魔气，古木桢立即下令士兵分成三股，轮番冲击环形刀阵，而这时勾枪手便从旁协助，那一字长龙阵灵活多变，时如蛟龙出海般猛烈，时而如龙盘山岳般隐忍，松弛得当，攻守有据，替陌刀营分担了不少压力。
同样道理，勾枪之上也刻有镇魔符文，因为符文在刻制过程中，需要刻制者灌注元神之力方可奏效，费时费力，而弩箭铁弹这类则是有去无回的消耗品，故而弓弩、神火两营并未常规配备刻有符文的武器，只有近战部队才配备这类「斩魔兵刃」。
徐虎指挥军阵变动，将战况一一收入眼中，见双方陷入僵持，心中暗忖道：「我军以逸待劳，再配备斩魔兵刃，居然还占不到上风，这些魔崽子当真可怕！」
他纵观战局，却发觉了一处古怪，就是双方厮杀时，那些穿黑甲的魔兵动作不大，而碧木魔兵则始终将他们护在最里边。
「那些穿黑甲的定有猫腻，既然你们不想打，老子就偏偏要跟你们打！」
徐虎立即唤来一个亲兵，低声说道：「我给火速传令给两翼的骑兵统领，让他们给我逮住那些穿黑甲的打！还有给我挑一些枪法和箭术好的士兵，让他们在乱战之中打冷枪、放冷箭，专门给我打那些穿黑甲的，至于那些绿油油的，就交给陌刀营和勾枪营对付！」
亲兵闻言立即赶去传话，此刻战场正是血肉横飞，杀声震天，双魔子并未注意到徐虎这个动作。
接到命令后，静候多时的骑兵立即发起进攻，两侧各自杀出一支骑兵。
这两支骑兵的统领正是铁壁关旧部的刘昌、吴峰。
刘昌乃齐王昔日旧部，而吴峰则是铁如山提拔上来的，如今皆归入龙麟军编制，任命三品上将军。
刘吴两人同时杀出，骑军拔出马刀，借着两侧斜坡俯冲下去，马刀上同样撰刻着伏魔咒文，对魔兵有着克制之效，一刀落下，便可削弱外层魔气，再来第二刀便可以结实地劈中魔兵肉身。
魔兵连忙挥动兵器相战，但侧翼骑兵却是一触即闪，虚晃一枪，避开与碧木魔兵的正面交锋，刀刃全部朝身着黑甲的玄水魔兵招呼过去。
玄水魔兵正在给碧木魔兵输注魔气，防御和攻击都大大减弱，被辟魔刀斩中后，非死即伤。
碧木魔兵连忙加紧防备，将藤木散开，围城罗网状，以保护力弱的战友，然而徐虎安排的神射、神枪手便趁着兵荒马乱之际瞄准那些黑水魔兵，时不时放一枚暗箭，久不久打一炮冷枪，藤木虽然可挡住刀剑劈砍，但毕竟仍有间隙，恰好被龙麟军捡了个正着。
「可怒也！」
古木桢见己方士兵伤亡迅速加剧，怒火攻心，爆喝一声，提足魔功元气飞身掠向环形刀阵。
面对刚猛的步兵刀轮，他挥动长刀，发出一阵乒乒乓乓的声响，硬生生劈开一条血路，直取阵后指挥的徐虎而去：「小子，老子先杀了你！」
徐虎抽出军刀，真气灌注，刀上符文绽放降魔金芒，横向一拉，恰好跟古木桢的翠绿长刀碰在一起。
双刀对撼，以力相搏，力强者胜——古木桢得水元魔气相助，功体飞跃，徐虎虽有降魔利器，但仍难敌魔威，遭古木桢一刀劈退，虎口迸裂。
主将若是身亡，再绝妙的布局也是枉然，徐虎自知成败皆系于眼前一战，忙抖擞精神，将手中渗出的鲜血往军刀上抹去，武人热血洒落，阳刚之气激发符文威力，军刀顷刻绽放万丈豪光，耀得古木桢眼睛一阵酸痛。
徐虎暗叫一声好机会，趁着古木桢眼力暂失的刹那挥刀劈来，古木桢耳听八方，闻得刀风起，当下环刀挥舞，护住周身要害，徐虎仗刀快攻，而古木桢舞起的刀网犹如千藤万蔓，密集无隙，令得他难觅机会。
古木桢也不好受，为了防住徐虎的刀击他采取了大范围的防御，徒增内息损耗。
徐虎攻了数刀后觉得难以取敌，干脆后撤十步，抄起强弓锐箭，神意凝聚，紧盯古木桢的刀网，趁着他一刀使尽之时，一记冷箭放了出去。
泺灏大叫道：「小心冷箭！」
古木桢多了心眼，长刀一旋，收拢刀网，截断了冷箭，而这一番急促处理也叫他徒损真气，气海陷入短暂凝滞，徐虎暗喜，抽刀再上，凛冽一刀便朝古木桢脑门劈落。
古木桢盛怒，将头往左侧一偏，以右肩迎上刀刃，肩膀被劈得入骨三分，鲜血直流，同时也魔气聚于右肩，使得此处肌肉紧紧收拢，坚实若铁，好似一口铁钳般锁住了徐虎军刀。
「一刀换一拳，划算得很呐！」
古木桢一拳抽出，砸在徐虎胸膛，徐虎胸前猛然剧痛，好似挨了一记重锤，整个人如断线纸鸢般飞跌出去，洒落一路朱红。
，虽然险中求胜，但刀中降魔咒文亦顺势侵入体内，重创古木桢气海。
泺灏拖着疲惫的步伐过去扶起古木桢，道：「木魔子，你怎么样了？」
古木桢咳出一口血来，将陷入肩膀的军刀拔出，咬牙切齿地道：「妈的，一定要把那小子干掉！」
徐虎捂住胸口站起来，边咳血边道：「蠢货，你也不看看形势，你杀得了我吗？」
双魔定神一观，只见四周人头涌动，漫山遍野皆是喊杀声浪，东西两面分别高悬着木、岳军旗，南北两面则为狮子、苍狼两旗，正是龙麟军追兵杀来。
后方十里处更有一股沛然气压袭来，速度奇快，隐约间可见碧色倩影，吓得双魔心惊胆寒。
古木桢道：「是姓林的那婆娘，咱们不是对手，快退！」
泺灏也听过林碧柔的厉害，扶住古木桢拔腿便跑，也不顾身后魔兵死活。
林碧柔与四面援军赶来，将龙虎壑围了水泄不通，将失去主将的魔兵合围剿灭，取得酣畅大胜。
捷报传回主营，众将无不大喜，纷纷拍手叫好。
主座之上，龙辉在左，洛清妍在右，白翎羽和魏雪芯则在站在龙辉身旁，玉无痕、林碧柔则在洛清妍身旁。
听完战况结果后，龙辉眉头紧蹙，道：「先别高兴太早，这次进攻我方投入了三万兵马，五员上将，但却让两大魔子逃走，而兵力折损六七千，蛟龙一头，徐虎也重伤昏迷，这代价过于庞大了！而且魔兵的虫兽、天马骑兵都未曾露面，此次战役不过是一次小胜罢了！」
白翎羽所道：「听闻诸将汇报，魔兵之间可以功体相辅相成，增添实力，这点也需纳入考量！」
洛清妍点了点头道：「翎羽所言甚是，这是魔界不同兵团间的协作，以阴阳五行相生相成的道理，增添功力，因为此次这两支魔兵人数相仿，所以无法完全起到主攻辅战的效果，若是碧木魔兵人数是黑水魔兵的七倍，其威力更加惊人！」
众将不明。
洛清妍解释道：「魔体相互扶持，输出魔气的一方气力减弱，必须有一方对其施加完全保护。本宫曾与陛下回归太荒时期，见识过那个时代的魔军作战方式，在大规模歼灭战中，七大兵团同时投入战场，阴、阳、金、木、水、火、土相互辅助，又各自为主攻，当时讲究的便是一个人员配备，比如水魔军分出三成士兵进入木魔军之中，而其余七成水魔军则接受金魔军的援助，如此类推，你三我七，相互间不受人员冲突，又可以发挥超常威力，转动气阴阳五行之魔界军阵，威力何其强大，以一敌百不在话下！」
这时一道窈窕身姿走入营内，正是涟漪向龙辉和洛清妍使了个礼：「臣妾见过陛下、母后！」
龙辉问道：「漪儿，你雀影部探得什么新的消息？」
涟漪道：「回禀吾皇，臣妾方接到雀影所取消息，碧木、玄水两魔子已往衡城逃去，相信此刻已经入城。」
洛清妍道：「漪儿，且先将衡城地势列出！」
涟漪点了点头：「是，母后！」
说罢掏出一枚水晶石，石头以妖族独有的摄影咒雕塑而成，可将所见影像封入其中，到了恰当时机便可将影像映照出来。
水晶石上闪出一抹光芒，光芒凝聚成一座宏伟城池，正是衡城，城墙高厚，一面面的军旗迎风飘舞，城头上兵甲森然，尽显一番气派。
涟漪玉指一掐，往上一扬，光影不住上移动，视野变成居高俯视，只见衡城四面环山，东西两面各有一条峡谷，分别接通东西要道。
涟漪道：「衡城乃拱卫玉京东面的最后一道屏障，过了此地，后方的合德、圂宝、东苑、锡郡等地大多是地势缓和的平原，利攻不利守。但这些地方都在魔脉范围，已经成为魔境的一部分！」
龙辉道：「衡城之后的魔境暂且不提，此刻主要关键乃这座关隘！此地经历了数朝帝国更替，大恒之前已有钧、梵两朝在此经营。原先此地本为一片广阔山脉，但数代皇朝在此开山凿道，硬生生将山脉中央挖出一片平原，继而建造城池，形成如今这天然与人为并存的险要关隘。当初恶战昊天教时，若非我军及早打通河东，使得主力能绕北而行，否则要过此地还真不简单！」
百战道：「我和老狮子联手出招，强行夷平这四周山峰，还怕拿不下这座破城！」
豸冠也点头赞成道：「大笨象说的没错，我们连武合招，足以将这些破山荡平，到时候看他们还有什么地利优势！」
涟漪摇头说道：「二位长老稍安勿躁，在建造衡城时，工匠已经以四周的山脉为根本，布下一个生生不息的护阵，山壁之上都刻有符文，阵势浑然天成，只怕强行攻击难以奏效！」
百战目光落在龙辉和洛清妍身上，道：「我们打不破，不是还有陛下和娘娘么？」
燹祸蹙眉道：「区区一座城池就要动用到我军最高层人物，大笨象，你是不是疯了？」
百战自知失言，忙闭嘴退到一边。
月俊宛出列道：「那就直接动用炼神浮屠吧，就不信荡不平那座破城！」
白翎羽闻言，花容倏地一变，樱口张了张，却是吐不出半句说辞来，神情颇为凄苦悲凉。
龙辉摆手道：「城中仍有无辜百姓，动用炼神浮屠有伤天和，万不得已时不能采取此法！」
月俊宛应了一声是，低头退了回去。
龙辉环视了众人一眼，见他们眉宇间略带抑郁，于是笑道：「几天后便有大喜之事，你们个个愁眉苦脸的，多么扫兴呀！」
木天青不明，问道：「喜从何来？」
龙辉肃容道：「传令下去，全军休整三日，命人准备龙袍帝冠，吾要在衡城之前举行登基大典，重竖新朝大旗！」
众将闻言不禁大喜，士气昂然。
白翎羽眼中闪过一丝哀泣，脸色白得渗人，魏雪芯察觉她异样，瞧瞧握住她的手掌，只觉得一片冰寒湿冷。
会议散去，帐内只余龙辉家眷，龙辉长叹一声。
洛清妍玉立而起，说道：「雪芯、漪儿、碧柔、无痕，陪我到外边走走！」
唯独漏了白翎羽一人。
待营帐内只剩两人后，白翎羽眼眸微微一阖，一滴泪水滑落脸庞，龙辉伸手替她拭泪，柔声道：「小羽儿，这也是逼不得已……若非万不得已，我也不想走这一步，我的心意你也是懂的！」
白翎羽咬了咬下唇，道：「我不怪你，只怪魔界那些孽畜，若不是他们把皇兄变成这个样子，事情也不会无法回头！」
龙辉苦叹一声，伸手将白翎羽搂入怀中，两人一言不发，就是紧紧地拥抱着。
忽然外边传来一个士兵的声音：「二位，此乃主帅营帐，不可冒犯！」
一个低磁的妇人声音响起：「这位兵大哥，哀家有事请见江南王，还望通传！」
亲兵道：「这位夫人，江南王已成过去，如今帐内乃我朝陛下……」
「住口，什么陛下，你是想造反不成！」
一个较为清脆的声音喝道。
亲兵不由大怒，喝道：「老子就是要反了，怎么样！」
「你……你好大的狗胆！」
清脆女声怒骂道。
Bai Lingyu stared wide-eyed at Long Hui with a complicated expression.
Long Hui called out to those outside, "Don't be rude! Quickly invite our distinguished guest in!"
The guards nodded in agreement and invited the two men into the tent.
The visitors were none other than Empress Dowager Xiao and Consort Xiao.
Xiao Qiwen's face was flushed, and her high, firm breasts heaved, clearly indicating she was quite angry. Her beautiful eyes glared fiercely at Long Hui. In contrast, Empress Dowager Xiao was much calmer. She looked at Long Hui, wanting to speak but unsure how to address him, so she turned to Bai Lingyu and asked, "Lingyu, is this true?"
Bai Lingyu naturally knew she was referring to Long Hui's ascension to the throne, so she nodded.
Xiao Qiwen's face suddenly darkened, and she shrieked, "You are supposed to be a princess who protects the country! Now that someone has rebelled and declared himself emperor, why don't you protect the country and kill the traitors? How can you face the late emperor and the ancestors of the Great Heng Dynasty!"
Bai Lingyu blushed, tears welling up in her eyes, which made Long Hui feel a pang of sadness.
Long Hui was furious, thinking to himself, "This is outrageous! I kindly saved you, and you dare to speak ill of my beloved wife!"
Seeing her husband's cold expression, Bai Lingyu knew he was about to lose his temper. Empress Dowager Xiao and her daughter-in-law were too frail to withstand Long Hui's wrath, so she quickly grabbed his sleeve and shook her head pitifully to plead for mercy.
Long Hui's heart softened, and he said, "May I ask, Madam Xiao, Miss Xiao, who do you hope will win and who will lose this war?"
This statement is tantamount to denying their identities, and also to strengthening his determination to become empress.
The concubines of the Xiao family were stunned and speechless.
Long Hui asked, "What do you think if Huangfu Ming wins?"
Xiao Qiwen trembled. Although she was impulsive, she was not stupid. Empress Dowager Xiao had been in the court for decades and was well aware of the situation. She just couldn't accept the change of dynasty.
Huangfu Mingsheng's victory was tantamount to a victory for the Demon Realm. No one in the world could rival the Demon Realm anymore. The Demon Lord naturally kicked away this puppet emperor and ruled the world himself. The result was a change of dynasty and the fall of the Great Heng! As widows and daughters-in-law of the Great Heng royal family, they either died or became prostitutes, unable to escape a tragic end.
Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Xiao broke out in a cold sweat, her face turned pale, and her legs went weak, causing her to collapse to the ground.
Long Hui said, "If I win, although it will still be a change of dynasty, for Lingyu's sake, you two will still be able to protect yourselves and enjoy wealth and honor!"
Xiao Qiwen, still unwilling to give up, said, "Why not establish Lingyu as Empress? That would achieve the same effect of legitimizing her!"
Long Hui shook his head with a wry smile.
Empress Dowager Xiao sighed, "Qi Wen, the Dragonscale Army is composed of elite troops from Iron Wall Pass and demons. There is only one person in the world who can command it. If Ling Yu becomes Empress, the morale of the army will surely change!"
Long Hui said, "Madam Xiao is indeed very experienced; she saw the key point at a glance!"
Xiao Qiwen burst into tears and collapsed to the ground, throwing herself into Empress Dowager Xiao's arms: "Mother... is there really no other way?"
Empress Dowager Xiao said with tears in her eyes, "This is the best way. Only if the Dragon Scale Army wins can my daughter and I survive."
Xiao Qiwen cried loudly, "Why, why did this happen?!"
Empress Dowager Xiao held her tightly, sobbing, "The world is in chaos, and we weak women have no choice. It's all fate!"
The change of dynasty was inevitable. If the Longlin Army won, they would still have a chance to live. Weighing the two evils, Empress Xiao had to accept the fact, even though she was heartbroken. Xiao Qiwen cried her heart out and was very miserable.
This episode mainly focuses on the main plot; the side stories and explicit scenes will be covered in the bonus episode.
Chapter Four: Bloodstained Imperial Road
Before reaching Hengcheng, Longhui held his coronation ceremony, establishing the state as Xuan and using the character "Yanwu" as a symbol of military prowess. This served both to enhance his prestige and boost morale, while also enraging the enemy. Huangfuming was furious and sent troops to launch a preemptive attack, thwarting Bo Xun's plan to defend the city. Bo Xun was forced to lead his army into battle, a move that played right into Longhui's hands.
A storm brewed in Jinling City. Chu Wanbing and Cui Die joined forces to confront the Beitang and Murong families, capturing 1,800 people from both families. Murong Xiaohan, Yao Qingru, and Murong Xi escaped. Under the pretext of avenging Yuan Qitian, Chu Wanbing ordered the extermination of the Murong and Beitang families. A forest of executioners wielded their swords, beheadings raging, blood flowing like a river. Beitang Lu and Du Jiao were also decapitated, leaving two corpses and four lives lost. Murong Xi, utterly desperate, swore an oath to the heavens to avenge his family. The three hid in the shadows, gradually searching for clues, and finally discovered the secrets of the Earthly Branches Formation…

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