Dragon Soul Heroes - Chapter 20: Surprise Attack Succeeds

At midnight, strange phenomena appeared on the two major waterways of Jiangnan, the Chu River and the Chishui River. The water surface was churning, fish and shrimp were hiding, and warships were cutting through the waves. Their speed was no less than that of a galloping horse, and the wide river channel had become a plain for warships to fly across.
Soldiers in full armor stood proudly on the deck, their gleaming weapons exuding a chilling aura in the autumn wind.
Each ship was secured with six iron chains as thick as a thigh, the other end of which was submerged in the water, seemingly pulled straight and rigid by some enormous force.
Suddenly, a ferocious dragon's head emerged from the water, its sharp teeth gripping iron chains. It turned out to be a dragon tugboat, making the warship fly as fast as a horse.
One of the giant ships was about a hundred feet long and more than ten feet wide, with several high-rise buildings standing on the ship, like a city on the water. Its hull was made entirely of iron armor, and the bow was a majestic and lifelike coiled dragon, which was extremely proud. The ship was equipped with more than thirty cannons, showing a majestic and imposing presence.
Other ships can be towed by a single dragon, but this giant ship requires six dragons to clear the way, demonstrating its immense size and weight. This is the main ship, named Panlong, a powerful watercraft designed by Yue Junwan.
In addition to the Panlong, there were three auxiliary ships, which were smaller than the Panlong but were also well-made, sturdy and powerful. They were named Bixi, Chiwen and Pulao, and were also built by the demon race. In addition to these four large ships, there were also twenty-four Cui family ships as escorts.
The Cui family's warships can carry up to 300 soldiers, while these three auxiliary ships can carry 600 people, and the Panlong can carry 1,000 people.
According to Yue Junwan, if given enough time and materials, he could double the performance of the warship.
Long Hui stepped out of the Panlong ship's cabin, stood up, put on his chainmail armor, and wielded a precious sword at his waist. Several graceful figures stood beside him, each a stunning beauty more beautiful than a flower, giving him the air of a dashing and spirited man who could lie drunk on a beauty's lap and wield a deadly blade when awake.
Long Hui gazed at the boundless river. As the dragon pulled, the warship approached its destination, and the outline of the target city became faintly visible. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "If it weren't for Sister Die's brilliant plan, I wouldn't have been able to carry out this surprise attack today."
It turned out that Cui Die remembered the convenience of the Jiaolong escorting the Polang ship in the past, so she suggested using the Jiaolong to tow the ship. In addition, the Cui family took advantage of transporting the dowry to send thirty warships and 20,000 fresh troops. Now the military strength in Jinling is not what it used to be, and Long Hui can deploy more calmly.
"Commander, this is the first battle since the two armies merged, which is a good opportunity to train the Dragonscale Army!"
A familiar voice came from beside him. Long Hui turned his head and saw Bai Lingyu in military uniform. The joy of her new marriage had painted two faint blushes on her honey-colored skin, adding a touch of feminine charm to her original heroic spirit. She was both strong and gentle, which was very charming.
Long Hui laughed and said, "With my little Yu'er here, this surprise attack will surely succeed in no time!"
Bai Lingyu blushed slightly and spat, "Don't try to build relationships in the army, or what will become of your authority as commander-in-chief!"
After Bai Lingyu married Long Hui, the Azure Dragon and Qilin armies were reorganized into one army called Longlin, and Bai Lingyu retired to the position of deputy commander, awaiting Long Hui's orders.
Teng Ji stepped forward and said, "Dragon Lord, we have now left the Jinling waters. When will our army make its move?"
Long Hui said, "Let's wait a little longer and make a decision after Queying sends back the information."
Sparrow Shadow and Poison Fang are the two major clans of assassins in the demon race. Both are composed of experts who have cultivated the Heaven-Mending Technique. However, Poison Fang focuses on assassination, while Sparrow Shadow is good at reconnaissance.
After a short while, twelve figures sped across the water, their lightness skills astounding.
These twelve women were dressed in tight-fitting night clothes, their curves were exquisite, their legs were long and their waists were slender, and they exuded a charming feminine allure.
The leading lady held the Panlong Token, and the dragons all let her pass, allowing her to board the Panlong Ship.
The young woman was exceptionally beautiful, with a rosy complexion and jade-like features; it was none other than Lianyi.
"Reporting to the Dragon Lord, the defenses of Shucheng, Feiliu, and Yuchuan are still at a normal level, without any particularly tight defenses, and they have not detected any movement from our army."
Lianyi addressed Longhui with the respect due to a subordinate, and Longhui nodded slightly, signaling the messenger to wave the flag and issue the order to launch the attack.
After raising the banner, Long Hui said, "Wuhen, thank you for your trouble!"
Yu Wuhen smiled, her fair hands forming a mental incantation, silently circulating her profound power, and communicating with the dragons through her primordial spirit. Upon receiving the order, the dragons plunged into the water, swaying their tails and dragging the warships away. The three deputy ships each led six warships toward their respective targets, while the Panlong stayed in the middle to ensure everything went smoothly.
With the help of the dragon, the warships traveled at an incredible speed, comparable to the speed of a horse on the plains. Long Hui used this to execute the cavalry raid tactics used on the plains, personally leading his troops, determined to capture the three cities of Shucheng, Feiliu, and Yuchuan in the shortest possible time.
Sun De, the former deputy of the Qilin Army, headed straight for Shucheng, while Wang Dong and Liang Ming launched a surprise attack on Feiliu, and Ling Xiao led the troops to press on Yuchuan.
With all three armies moving at once, they launched a surprise attack on the enemy city under the cover of night. Ling Xiao's army was mainly composed of soldiers from the Panlong Sacred Vein. This group of soldiers had already arrived outside the Jiangnan sea area, but had remained hidden until today. Long Hui had mobilized them all to use this surprise attack to train these new recruits.
The warships did not dock when they reached the Yuchuan River basin. Instead, a group of soldiers quickly swam ashore and used steel cables and iron hooks to build a pontoon bridge. Based on the two iron cables, they laid wooden planks on top to ensure a swift and efficient retreat.
Once the boats were in place with the pontoon bridge on the riverbank, the entire army swiftly rushed ashore and quickly formed ranks.
Ling Xiao rode his horse to the front of the ranks and said, "No one is allowed to make a sound before I give the order. Anyone who disobeys will be executed on the spot!"
Military orders are absolute; the entire army marched in complete silence, without making a sound.
The city of Yuchuan had come into view. Ling Xiao waved his hand, and thirty soldiers dressed in night clothes approached the city under the cover of darkness. They took out flying fox claws from their backpacks, grabbed the city wall, quietly climbed up the city wall, and took out their broken blades to eliminate the patrolling soldiers on the city wall.
Ling Xiao was very satisfied. These soldiers from the Panlong Sacred Vein were all going to the battlefield for the first time, and they were quite efficient. He believed that after a few more battles, they would be able to stand on their own.
Just as Ling Xiao was waiting for the vanguard to open the city gates to welcome him, he saw the city brightly lit and heard heavy footsteps. He secretly thought something was wrong, that the vanguard had failed, and that these new recruits were still lacking.
As expected, the entire Yuchuan garrison was alarmed, with the sounds of weapons clashing one after another, indicating that the soldiers entering the city were likely to meet with a grim fate.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Brothers, hold your posts!"
Shouts and commotion erupted from within the city. Ling Xiao knew the enemy was on alert, so he stopped hiding and roared, breaking the silence of the night: "Brothers, charge! Take Yu Chuan!"
The entire army mobilized, warhorses galloped, and launched a fierce attack on Yuchuan.
With crossbows and muskets providing cover, the infantry carried ladders to approach the city wall, set them up and climbed them. The Yuchuan defenders could not allow the city to fall, so they poured hot oil and stones down on it. The attacking soldiers suffered heavy casualties, followed by a hail of arrows. This new recruit suffered heavy losses, and their morale was already low. Some deserters even appeared in the vanguard.
Ling Xiao sighed inwardly. Although this group of soldiers was well-trained in the Panlong Sacred Vein, they had never seen blood and were finding it difficult to adapt to the bloody battlefield. He thought that in this critical moment, he would have to step forward. With this thought in mind, he raised his arm and shouted: "Those who retreat will be executed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped up, wielding his blade to kill several of the leading deserters, forcibly suppressing the soldiers' panic. The reputation of the Panlong Sacred Vein Martial Leader as tough and powerful had long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts. Now, under the blade's killing intent, who would dare to run away? They could only grit their teeth and continue fighting.
Ling Xiao took the lead, unleashing his Thunder Flame Technique. He brandished his sword from the city gate, pouring out all his inner strength. He raised his sword to the sky, drawing upon the heavenly thunder energy, and with his palm on the ground, he unleashed the earthly flame energy. In an instant, he swung his palm and sword, sending intense thunder and fire energy rushing straight towards the city gate.
With a powerful strike, the city was suddenly enveloped in a burst of Buddhist light, releasing unparalleled true energy.
凌霄为之一愣，抬眼望去，只见十数名名僧者立于城头，口诵佛经，策动守阵，正是佛门护门阵法——罗汉伏魔阵。
为首的两僧形态各异，一者慈容含笑、眉长过胸；一者端以鹿为骑、泰然自若，这两人正是十八罗汉中的长眉罗汉和坐鹿罗汉。
凌霄心知对手不凡，冷言沉声道：“佛者从何而来？”
话含机锋，似要先夺锐气，却听长眉罗汉道：“阿弥陀佛，贫僧从来处来，往去处去！”
坐鹿罗汉接口道：“来处是烦恼，去处是脱尘，施主为何不放下，舍得尘埃，方有极乐！”
凌霄道：“凌某不愿舍，皆因肩上重担万钧，亦是舍不下！”
寥寥数语，不复多言，立场不同唯战而已，只见长眉罗汉手捏法印，浩荡佛掌直拍袭来，坐鹿罗汉身形飘动，扬袖抖出数枚法锥，刺向侧路。
深陷双佛围杀，凌霄不慌不忙，雷灌锐刀，刚猛出招，手中兵刃陡现寒光，霸道雷劲先挡佛掌，再扫法锥，纵然以一敌二，不见丝毫气弱。
长眉罗汉见状取下胸前佛珠，挥臂一抖，佛珠缠住军刀，凌霄冷笑一声便要发力绞碎佛珠，熟料劲力竟如泥牛入海，那串佛珠毫无损伤而且越缠越紧。
长眉罗汉道：“施主，贫僧这佛珠乃是以铁玉所制，再以金蝉丝串起，寻常刀剑是难毁分毫。”
凌霄冷哼一声，催动炎阳真元，刀锋顿燃烈火，长眉罗汉只觉手掌灼热剧痛，情急之下撤去佛珠，凌霄趁势追击，抡刀急攻，雷火并用，聊聊数招便崩碎佛者防线，逼得长眉罗汉手忙脚乱。
唇亡齿寒，坐鹿罗汉岂能坐视，以气御锥，法锥遥击凌霄。
围魏救赵，凌霄不得不防，唯有先行回身挥刀挡住法锥，然而一个停顿使得长眉罗汉站稳阵脚并与门下弟子回合，联成法阵，声势大增，凌霄已失先机，唯有凝神以待，一双冷目四处环视，觅敌空隙，寻取胜之道。
坐鹿罗汉口宣佛号道：“施主武功高强，贫僧自愧不如，但贫僧与众弟子结成的阵法施主也难以突破，不如就此罢手如何！”
凌霄道：“此时定输赢，佛者未免太过自信了吧！”
长眉罗汉道：“老衲自知不是施主对手，但还是有把握缠战一段时间，但施主手下兵将却未必能够支撑下去！”
凌霄朝城下瞥了一眼，只见盘龙圣脉的新兵气势渐衰，而且伤亡不轻，已然无力攻城。
长眉罗汉叹道：“一战功成万古枯，施主为了你麾下将士着想，还是罢手吧！”
他言辞真诚，眼中透着悲悯之色，不似弄虚作假。
凌霄道：“佛者慈悲，让人佩服，但凌某连这小小挫折都克服不了，还有何面目再见吾主！”
话音方落，凌霄从怀里掏出一枚火弹，以炎阳真元之力将其丢向天空，被热气一烘火弹立时爆炸，迸射出烟火异光。
火弹方炸开，只听轰隆一身，玉川城头立即崩碎一角，竟是一块巨大无比的岩石。
随之而来的便是沉重的齿轮摩擦声，两大罗汉不由大惊，循声望去，只见树林中缓缓驶出五辆巨大的投石车，车后跟着百余道庞然身躯，其身高一丈，眼如铜铃，白牙森森，头生独角，身披兽皮，正是妖类独角巨人，而在巨人群中一道优雅睿智的身影别为显眼，其手持羽扇，面若玉冠，正是风望尘，只见他指挥独角巨人填充投石车，以层叠的方式攻击玉川，但并非一味的猛攻，而是给守军一个喘息的空间，也就因为有了这么一个可能活命的机会，使得守军死战的气势少了几分。
独角巨人推着巨大的投石车前来助阵，这些投石车皆经过月俊宛改良过，无论射程和准度都在大恒军方之上，但也有一个不足那便是更为沉重，但对于这些天生神力的庞然大物来说却不成问题。
双罗汉见状暗自生疑：“如此沉重的兵器在推动时会发出刺耳的响声，为何先前我们一点都没发觉？”
就在这时，五名独角巨人解下身后袋子，取出各种配件临阵组合，不消多时又多了一架投石车，两大罗汉这才如梦初醒，原来是这些巨妖背着投石车的零件，等到需要时再组装，难怪可以瞒过守军，不过也就只有这些大个子能背得动这些庞大而又沉重的零件。
“拆解再组装，而且不减威力，世间之巧匠恐怕无一能及妖族之三分！”
两大罗汉又惊又叹。
轰隆——又是一声巨响，玉川城头再塌一角，不少守军被乱石砸死，此时龙麟军得战车相助，重新夺回阵地，士气大增，借着城墙缺角杀入城中。
形式急转而下，凌霄挥刀再攻，刀引天雷，横扫众僧。
长眉、坐鹿两大罗汉眼神一敛，竟强对凌霄刚猛刀煞，只听轰隆一声，二僧首添朱红，负伤在身。
其余僧众持棍护卫，结成佛阵围战凌霄。
凌霄以一敌众，不欲硬拼，脚踏奔雷步与之游斗，但激战过程中却发觉这一干僧众毫无退走之意，反倒是个个视死若归，只攻不守。
凌霄觉得奇怪，使了个环刀决暂避锋芒，拉开距离后问道：“以佛者能为要走不难，为何还要拼死一战？”
长眉罗汉抹去口角鲜血，说道：“吾等自知败局难挽，唯有赌命一战，能护多少军民便是多少，总好过被妖孽血腥屠戮！”
凌霄拂袖冷笑：“未明真相便妄下结论，此言似乎不符阁下佛修者身份！”
谈话期间，龙麟军已经控制了城头，将佛门僧众团团围住。
凌霄大声道：“众将士听着，攻陷城池后的军令是什么？”
众军齐声回答道：“卸下兵器者不杀，侵犯百姓者斩立决！”
听到这整齐有力的军号，两大罗汉不由一愣，心忖道：“能够如此响亮整齐地说出这二字，想来他们并非一般的贼兵。”
凌霄哈哈大笑：“吾主自入金陵来便是严令律军，不犯百姓，佛者此说可是谤言大戒！”
坐鹿罗汉道：“妖类凶残，世人皆知，你家主子虽还有几分仁心，但未必能约束这些恶妖！”
凌霄脸色一沉，正要动怒，却闻清风吹拂，风望尘御风登城道：“佛曰众生平等，既然如此人有善恶，莫非妖便是全恶？”
长眉罗汉沉吟片刻，长叹一声道：“施主所言甚是，是贫僧起了分别心，罪过罪过！”
风望尘道：“大师慧眼过人，胸襟开阔，风某佩服，但却看不穿这虚假魔障，又让人费解万分。”
长眉罗汉齐道：“施主所言之幻象是何来历，长眉愚钝，还请指教。”
风望尘道：“帝位之上，邪威肆虐，世人跪拜，此乃魔障之一，佛门之内，伪佛称贤，众僧朝礼，此乃魔障之二！”
长眉道：“施主所说之伪佛何在？”
风望尘一字一句地道：“正是那所谓的韦驮菩萨！”
坐鹿罗汉闻言大怒，喝道：“谤佛狂徒速速住口，韦驮菩萨修习负罪法门，乃是应劫而生，守护千佛之贤者，岂容尔等污蔑！”
长眉罗汉微微摆手，示意坐鹿罗汉切莫冲动。
风望尘道：“桃代李僵，卑鄙无耻之徒亦配贤者二字，当真可笑！”
长眉道：“施主可能与韦驮菩萨有所误会，才说出这般话语，不知施主可愿给贫僧一些时间，听一段佛经故事？”
风望尘笑道：“众军环绕之下，大师还有如此从容，风某若是不允倒显得小气，请讲吧！”
长眉暗忖道：“此人目光清澈，话藏睿智机锋，想来也是大智慧之人，吾便尽力渡他一渡，希望能让他回归彼岸。”
想到这里，长眉罗汉徐徐说道：“佛经有云，世间有三大劫难，分别是过去庄严劫、现在贤劫和未来星宿劫，这些劫难中各有一千尊佛成就，每当一尊佛入灭后，就要经历相当漫长的岁月，另一尊佛才会出现于世。韦驮乃是承接贤劫千佛之天命，乃是这此最后一位成佛者，而他的入灭，代表着接下来的一段时期是教法衰微的无佛之世，但韦驮菩萨为了延缓末法来临，保全千佛不受戮身之劫，故而舍弃佛身不证菩提，以菩萨之身修习负罪法门，甘愿守护诸佛法，阻止千佛戮身的劫难，誓阻千佛贤劫！”
凌霄插口道：“说得比唱的还好听，也不知是真是假！”
长眉道：“韦驮菩萨曾对普曜世尊说过，吾不成佛，彼诸世尊般涅槃后正法垂灭，吾于尔时当护持之令不断绝，于世界中然正法灯。刀兵劫时，吾持不杀戒乃至正见。于十恶中拔出众生，安止令住十善道中，灭诸盲冥，开示善法；于饥馑劫，吾安止住于檀波罗蜜，乃至般若波罗蜜亦如是。吾劝众生住六波罗蜜时，众生所有一切饥饿，黑暗秽浊，怨贼斗诤，及诸烦恼，悉令寂静。于疾疫劫，吾悉令住于六和法中，亦令安止住四摄法，众生所有疾疫黑暗当令灭尽。”
风望尘点头道：“韦驮菩萨确实是万世贤者，可惜如今的韦驮菩萨却非那个背负苍生罪业的慈悲佛者，而是披着一层伪善佛衣的魔障罢了！”
长眉道：“施主此番指控可有实质证据？”
风望尘思忖道：“证据便是韦陀所遗留的元神佛力，此物正在苦海禅师那处，这个长眉罗汉只是受蒙蔽罢了，只要吾告之真相，他再向苦海求证便知虚实。”正当他想说出真相之时，忽然又压下了脱口之言，改称道：“现在还不是时候，大师请见谅！”
他之所以改口是担心假韦陀的眼线在此地潜伏，一旦暴露苦海手中有证据，等同与给苦海遭来祸端，而且假韦陀为了保住秘密，可能连长眉罗汉也要除去，于是他就干脆隐瞒下来。
长眉罗汉最为佩服韦驮菩萨，见对方拿不出证据，便觉得风望尘是有意污蔑，脸上露出几分不悦：“吾等败局已定，施主要杀便杀，贫僧不过是解脱红尘苦恼罢了！”
风望尘跟凌霄对望了一眼，交换了各自意思，由凌霄开口道：“既然已经认输，凌某从不杀投降之人，你们走吧！”
说罢命令士兵让出一条路，两大罗汉不由一愣，皆想不到对方会如此轻易地放行。
风望尘道：“两位大师皆是宅心仁厚之辈，不应受此杀劫屠戮，请便吧！”
长眉罗汉长叹一声，躬身行了个佛礼答谢道：“吾等虽然立场不同，但施主今日的义释之恩，老衲铭记在心，来日定然回报！”
说着领着门下弟子离去。
控制玉川后，凌霄命人抢修城墙，并派人回去传递捷报。
盘龙号中，龙辉接到凌霄捷报后，不禁眉开眼笑，跟白翎羽说道：“如今凌霄这一路也打下来了，看来此番大胜在望了！”
白翎羽也给他递来一份军情，说道：“这是孙德传来的捷报，他那一路也顺利拿下来了！”
涟漪笑道：“再加上刚才王栋的捷报，这三大城池都已经尽揽囊中，夫君这回算是大胜而归了！”
白翎羽低声道：“涟漪，这可是军中，莫要开口夫君闭口夫君的！”
涟漪自知失言，不由吐了吐可爱的粉嫩小舌。
龙辉扫了周围一眼，说道：“这儿没有外人，漪儿不必担心，以后注意便是了。”
三城得手，龙辉倍感舒爽，意气风发，就在此时，玉无痕俏脸一沉，花容失色，瞪大眼珠道：“师姐刚传来讯息，金陵遇袭了！”
龙辉不由一愣，急忙追问道：“遇袭了？究竟是怎么回事，损失几何？”
玉无痕摇头道：“距离有些远，我跟师姐交流有限。”
龙辉思索片刻，下令道：“中军回金陵，其余三军继续镇守各自城池！”
蛟龙拖船飞掠赶回金陵，一路上龙辉闻到浓重的烧焦味，抬眼看去只见浓烟弥漫，暗叫不妙：“那几个地方都是金陵良田所在，莫非是田地出事了？”
一念及此，龙辉立即说道：“漪儿，你速派雀影高手上岸查探，究竟发生了什么事！”
涟漪点头称是，带着本部高手迅速上岸，过了片刻，涟漪火速赶回，俏脸上挂着一丝愁容。
“夫君……妾身看过了，岸上的田地被烧了大半。”
涟漪幽幽一叹，素手捧出了一把泥土，无奈地道，“而且就连土壤也出了问题，恐怕来年耕种都会出问题！”
龙辉神色一敛，沉声道：“立即回转金陵，召集所有人商讨对策！”
回到议事堂，诸人已经在焦急等待，楚婉冰花容惨淡，迎上来道：“小贼，大事不妙了，仇白飞趁着你带兵出战之时，暗遣一支骑兵烧了金陵大半田地，而且还在田土里撒下了一些毒物，将土壤的养分腐蚀……今后怕是没有收成了。”
龙辉沉静下来，安慰道：“冰儿莫慌，先告诉为夫事情经过。”
楚婉冰幽幽一叹，说道：“你们刚离开金陵半个时辰，便有一只大约五百人的骑兵从苍孁袭来，他们弓马娴熟，骑术精湛，一把火将城外的几处良田都给烧毁了，而且还在撒下一些毒物，侵蚀泥土养分，原本的良田现在已经成了荒地。”龙辉脑海轰然一炸，金陵最大的优势便是土地肥沃，如今这个优势已经转为劣势，方才攻城掠地的喜悦瞬间化为乌有。
“仇白飞……果然有一手！”
龙辉牙咬恨恨地道，“我突袭你的城池，你就烧我良田，好算计，好算计！”堂内陷入一片愁云，良田荒废来年春天金陵民众无法耕作，定然民心生乱，偌大一座城池已然陷入了支离玻碎的边缘。
看着诸女忧心忡忡的模样，龙辉更不能露出半丝惧色，反倒要镇静下来，若他先乱了，必然会影响众人的斗志。
他压下心中震惊，淡淡地说道：“仇白飞并非提前知道我的军事部署，只不过猜到我军跟崔家联合后会采取进一步行动，所以便暗中调遣骑兵袭我良田，正所谓兵无常势，水无常形，昔日我连克强敌，也该遭遇小挫。若不然连战连胜，骄满情绪滋生，来日难逃大败。”
诸女见他镇静如初，芳心皆已大定，舒了一口气长气。
龙辉接着说道：“这支骑兵来得快去得快，不似江南军的作战风格，需得多加留心。”
魏雪芯道：“大哥，田地出事后鹭前辈已经追上去了，相信很快就会擒回几个活口”众人呆在堂内静候片刻，果不其然屋外飘来迷人香风，丽姿媚影映入眼帘，鹭眀鸾袖子一摆，将手中的一名兵甲丢到地上，冷冷地道：“老实交代，究竟是谁指使你这么做的！”
那名将领有问必答，想来是中了玄媚夺神术，他说道：“小人谢唐，乃是西域虎豹营的百兵长，我们接到元帅将令便火速赶往苍孁听后仇帅的调遣。仇帅命令我们今夜子时行动，将金陵良田付之一炬。”
原来是虎豹营的精锐，难怪来去如风，再加上他们人数较少行动起来更为方便，使得金陵守军还未来得及反应，田地便已失火。
龙辉沉声问道：“你们究竟在土里撒了什么东西！”
谢唐说道：“小人不知，只是出发前我们统领交托的，吩咐我们放火之后便撒下一大包粉末。”
螣姬听了片刻，又捏过一把泥土闻了闻，蹙眉道：“应该是一种遇火则生的蚀土之毒。”
龙辉问道：“可以解吗？”
螣姬摇头叹道：“土份已经被改变了，就如同已死之人，回天乏术！这种毒药的配制颇有几分混毒手法，想必也是昊天教的杰作。”
龙辉一颗心已然沉到谷底，军粮可由崔家解决，但这金陵上下百万张嘴却是一个难题，若解决不好，金陵随时都会发生民变。
民以食为天，即便盘龙圣脉的稀有物资运过来，也仅仅可以拉拢士族阶层，对于百姓是毫无用处，目前的首要便是想方设法解决田地的问题。
虽有五城在手，但依旧寸步难行，龙辉长叹一口气，独自一人走出去，在院子内来回踱步。
“妄我自以为奇袭得手，熟料仇白飞也还了我一招，论伤害和损失我更为沉重！”
龙辉凝望着深夜皓月，自嘲苦笑。
“与其垂头丧气，不如同我切磋几招！”
就在他思绪低落之际，一股凝重气压笼罩全身，落叶翻飞，凛眉按剑，倏见仙影无踪已是利锋在手，飞逐霜花，逼眼袭近。
剑锋之强势，龙辉不敢怠慢，拔出军刀对敌，然而接踵而来便是冷艳、绝艳，飘然出剑。
龙辉见状，寒铁军刀陡动罡气，一式刀霸横扫剑锋。
“好刀法！”
剑仙轻叹一声，紧接而来便是龑霆挥洒，剑匆匆，刀铮铮，落叶尽处交兵迷蒙。
刀剑相拼，龙辉略舒憋闷，放开身心挥洒武道极致，一口钢刀宛若龙形呼啸，气流倒转，逼得于秀婷剑锋难进分寸。
“谷主剑法亦是绝艳，可惜难不倒在下！”
Long Hui unleashed seven consecutive slashes, cleaving through the blockade of the Yan Ting Sword, and burst into loud laughter.
Yu Xiuting smiled and said, "You've got quite the nerve. Then prepare to take the sword again!"
With a charming smile, she formed a sword-finger seal, channeling her inner energy, and unleashed a chilling sword intent towards her target. The sword immortal killed with speed and deceived her enemy with coldness, swiftly seizing the initiative with her graceful figure.
Long Hui countered each move, drawing circles for defense, using his blade to disrupt the enemy, and unleashing a brilliant method of breaking through the opponent's moves in the Martial Arts Treatise—using complexity to counter speed. The chaotic and intricate blade techniques crisscrossed, constantly grinding down and wearing down the Fairy's swift sword.
Yu Xiuting exclaimed "Eh!" and with a slight sway of her sleeves, she added three more points of her inner energy. Her sword energy transformed from fast to simple, and the unadorned sword slashed down heavily, sweeping away the Dragon Radiance Blade's momentum.
Long Hui sighed, "What a brilliant move to overcome complexity with force! Valley Master's swordsmanship truly aligns with the changes of the Heavenly Dao."
Yu Xiuting smiled and said, "The phrase 'overcoming complexity with force' is quite fitting. Could it be a martial technique from the Yanwu Heavenly Book?"
Long Hui nodded. Yu Xiuting gripped her sword in the back of her hand and sheathed it, asking with interest, "So, what method does the Yanwu Heavenly Book have to counter my heavy sword strike just now?"
Long Hui said, "Those with strong strength use fierce moves, making it difficult to keep up with their changes, which allows me to break through quickly."
Yu Xiuting smiled, revealing her pearly white teeth, and said, "Alright, then you can break my sword technique one more time!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the immortal sword started operating again, and a simple and unadorned heavy sword aura slashed from afar. Long Hui stared coldly at the enemy's moves, then stepped into the Dragon Step, his blade transforming into a swift shadow. With agile movements, he avoided the heavy sword's edge and used his nimble and fast blade to harass the sword aura from the side. This was the martial arts duel of using speed to overcome ferocity.
With half of the sword energy neutralized, Yu Xiuting immediately changed her move, transforming her fierce heavy sword into a nimble and skillful one, using the opponent's force against them, leaving Long Hui's swift blade with nowhere to exert its power.
"Then how will you deal with my Soft Sword Technique!"
As she spoke, Yu Xiuting's sword swirled and clung to the blade, moving left and right, up and down, causing Long Hui's swordplay to sway wildly.
Long Hui replied, "The Soft Sword borrows strength from others. If I don't exert any force, the sword technique will break down on its own. Behold this move—using emptiness to transform softness!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Long Hui's sword movements became unpredictable, containing both solid and feints, making it impossible for Yu Xiuting to use her soft sword for leverage.
Yu Xiuting withdrew her sword and chuckled, "Are you feeling any better now?"
After a round of fighting, Long Hui released all his depression and laughed, "The Valley Master's immortal sword is truly mysterious. It can not only kill enemies but also heal the heart."
Yu Xiuting revealed a rare coquettish expression, rolled her eyes at him, and scolded, "You're such a chatterbox!"
He then said solemnly, "Occasionally engaging in martial arts sparring can also help vent negative emotions."
Long Hui smiled and said, "May I continue to seek guidance from the Valley Master in the future?"
Yu Xiuting was slightly taken aback, then frowned and said, "You have quite a few experts around you, any one of them can verify your martial arts skills, why do you only need to look for me?"
Long Hui pondered for a moment, thinking to himself, "Although Bing'er and Xue Xin possess unique skills, their foundation is insufficient, making it difficult for them to fully utilize their abilities. As for Sister Luo and Ming Luan, although their cultivation levels are similar to mine, but..."
Thinking of these two alluring beauties, Long Hui felt more tenderness and longed to embrace them. He had no desire to spar with them. But Yu Xiuting was different. She was otherworldly and aloof, with a pure and holy beauty. Long Hui was clear-headed and skilled in martial arts. She was the best confidante for martial arts discussions.
"The Valley Master's swordsmanship is profound and his sword heart is clear. He is truly a good teacher and helpful friend. If one can receive guidance from the Valley Master frequently, I believe one can make rapid progress in a short time."
Long Hui said respectfully.
Yu Xiuting's swordsmanship had reached its peak, but as the saying goes, the higher you climb, the colder it gets. Even though she was now on the same side as Luo Qingyan and other innate masters, everyone had different focuses in their studies. They might gain some insights from sparring, but it would be difficult to find the ultimate swordsmanship. In addition, every innate master had their own style and pride, so it was impossible to spar like fellow disciples. Now that Long Hui had taken the initiative to ask for her guidance, Yu Xiuting's heart was stirred. After thinking for a moment, she nodded and said, "I am currently living in Yanliu Residence in the west of the city. If you have time, you can come and find me there."
Having said that, he sheathed his sword and rode the wind away.
A faint, ethereal breeze lingered in the courtyard, and a delicate, elegant fragrance lingered in the air. Long Hui's mind cleared, and he thought, "Heaven knows to take from the surplus and give to the deficiency, and man's way is to take from the deficiency and give to the surplus. Now I am both practicing the way of man and proving the way of heaven. My previous winning streak had inflated my luck, so a minor defeat is a good thing. Since Qiu Baifei has destroyed my fertile land, then I will destroy your headquarters!"

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