NCCnovel Chapter 156 War rages
Chapter 156 War rages
After listening quietly to Yun Dan's vivid narration, Leng Xiyue couldn't help but feel moved.
"So that's how it is, so that's why 'three bowls and you can't cross the hill'."
So, does that mean you, Xiaoyundan, can also brew such a strong and delicious wine yourself?
Yun Dan tilted her head slightly and let out a soft hum.
"Hmph... Uncle Leng, just wait and see, you'll know when the time comes."
Leng Xiyue burst into hearty laughter.
"Haha, good. Now that I've heard Xiao Yundan's wonderful story, this old man will have to have a few more drinks today."
As he spoke, he casually picked up an exquisite wine glass from the table and raised it high towards Yun Dan.
Seeing this, Yun Dan smiled broadly and quickly picked up her cup, gently clinking it against Leng Xiyue's, producing a crisp and melodious sound.
Yun Dan shouted, "Come on, cheers!"
The two then tilted their heads back and drank it all in one gulp. The rich aroma of the wine instantly filled the air, intoxicating everyone present.
In contrast to their leisurely lifestyle.
To the east of the Abyss of Extremes, on the battlefield outside Jiaxian County, yellow sand filled the sky, smoke obscured the sun, and the booming of war drums and the shouts of soldiers intertwined to create a heart-stirring symphony.
The old general, though over seventy years old, still stood tall and valiant, holding a gleaming spear, like a pillar of strength at the forefront of the battlefield.
His gaze pierced through the smoke of battle, sharp as a torch, revealing an indomitable will and an unwavering determination to win.
The five spiritual stars—the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, and white—each display their unique skills, fighting alongside loyal generals and three thousand elite soldiers, vowing to reclaim Jiaxian City, which had been occupied by Gu Xuanchao.
"Soldiers, today we swear to defend Jia County to the death and never let the traitors of Gu Xuanchao set foot on our Ling Kingdom's territory."
The old general's voice was deep and powerful, piercing through the noise of the battlefield and inspiring the hearts of every soldier.
Behind him stood more than three thousand loyal soldiers, clad in armor, armed, and with equally determined eyes.
They knew that this battle was not only to defend their homeland, but also to safeguard the dignity and glory of the Spirit Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the army of Gu Xuanchao surged in like a tide, led and commanded by the ruthless eldest prince, Wu Bailie.
He rode a tall black horse, wielding a huge horse-slaying sword, followed by a large, imposing troop of soldiers.
"You old scoundrel from the Spirit Kingdom, today is your death day."
Wu Bailie's voice echoed across the battlefield, filled with provocation and arrogance.
Upon hearing this, the old general's lips curled into a cold smile: "Wu Bailie, do you think you can defeat us with your small number of men? You're dreaming."
Before he finished speaking, the old general brandished his spear and launched the first charge.
More than three thousand soldiers followed closely behind, like an unstoppable torrent, rushing towards Gu Xuanchao's army.
On the battlefield, swords clashed and blood flew everywhere. The old general led from the front, and wherever his spear passed, enemies fell one after another.
Each time he swung his gun, it was accompanied by a scream and a wail.
On the other side of the battlefield, the five spiritual stars—Qin, Qi, Shu, Hua, and Bai—each unleashed their unique skills, engaging in a fierce battle with Gu Xuanchao's ten Lesser Yuan Realm martial artists.
Qin Lingxing lightly plucked the strings, and the notes shot towards the enemy like arrows. Each note contained powerful energy that the enemy could hardly withstand.
The Chess Spirit Star then set up a series of mysterious chess games, trapping the enemy within them, making it impossible for them to escape.
Shu Lingxing confronted two Lesser Yuan Realm martial artists.
Shu Lingxing held an ancient longsword, its blade shimmering with a faint light.
Her gaze was firm and deep, as if she had already seen through her opponent's every move.
The burly warrior opposite him sneered. The longsword in his hand was as steady as a mountain, and the blade was engraved with intricate totems, revealing an ancient and mysterious aura.
He jerked his body, and his longsword, accompanied by a whistling sound, slashed towards Shulingxing.
"Mountain Sword Technique, Heavy Sword with No Edge!" The burly warrior roared, his sword strikes as powerful as Mount Tai pressing down.
Shu Lingxing moved slightly, like a willow catkin in the wind, deftly dodging the burly warrior's heavy sword.
At the same time, she swung her longsword, its light flashing like a dragon, colliding with the burly warrior's longsword and producing a deafening metallic clang.
Another gaunt martial artist also launched a sneak attack from the side.
His longsword moved like a serpent emerging from its hole, his swordsmanship agile and graceful, each move precisely targeting Shu Lingxing's weaknesses.
"Flowing Cloud Sword Technique, sword shadows upon sword shadows!" the gaunt martial artist shouted in a low voice.
His figure moved swiftly around the Book Spirit Star like a ghost, his longsword drawing dazzling trajectories in the air.
The swords flashed, creating a dazzling display of swordplay.
Shu Lingxing's eyes were solemn as she sensed the agility and variation in the gaunt martial artist's swordsmanship.
She took a deep breath, her movements flowing like water, her longsword drawing graceful arcs in the air, intertwining with the sword shadows of the gaunt martial artist.
"Phantom Sword Technique, Sword Intent Without a Trace!"
Shu Lingxing let out a low shout, and his swordsmanship suddenly became as unpredictable as a gazelle leaping up its horns.
Every move and stance perfectly blocked the path of the emaciated martial artist, while simultaneously searching for weaknesses in the burly martial artist.
In this tense and fierce battle, the confrontation between Shulingxing and the two Lesser Yuan Realm swordsmen has reached a fever pitch.
Just as the two swords clashed and were locked in a fierce battle, a soft light suddenly shone from beside Shu Lingxing.
Beside Shu Lingxing, a phantom figure slowly emerged.
"Calligraphy and painting share the same origin, aided by the Illusionary Spirit!" the Book Spirit Star murmured, her swordsmanship suddenly becoming more agile and graceful at this moment.
With the assistance of Hua Lingxing, Shu Lingxing's swordsmanship became increasingly refined. He began to use more skillful movements and swordsmanship to guide his opponents into his own rhythm.
Bai Lingxing was the person with the highest cultivation level among everyone present.
Her movements were as elusive and unpredictable as a ghost, and her speed was astonishing.
Often, before her opponent can even react, she has already pounced on them like lightning, and with a swift stroke of her blade, the enemy is already dead.
"The name of the Nine Spirit Stars of the Illusionary Spirit Palace is indeed well-deserved. However, today we will definitely let you experience our formidable skills."
Upon seeing this, the leader of the Lesser Yuan Realm cultivators on Gu Xuanchao's side couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
But he quickly calmed himself down and shouted provocatively at Bai Lingxing and the others.
After saying that, the leader suddenly activated his internal energy, and his aura surged instantly.
Immediately afterwards, he swiftly formed hand seals and unleashed a unique skill, launching a fierce attack on Bai Lingxing.
In an instant, a flash of light and a surge of energy filled the air, and a thrilling life-or-death struggle began.
Despite his formidable strength and powerful moves, he was unable to gain the slightest advantage against the coordinated efforts and fierce attacks of the five spirit stars.
On the contrary, as time went on, with the concerted efforts of the five spirit stars, the situation gradually developed in their favor.
Unfortunately, their good fortune didn't last long. After all, Gu Xuanchao's side had a large number of people, all of whom were martial artists at the Lesser Yuan Realm, and their overall strength should not be underestimated.
The gap between the two sides began to emerge. The powerful force unleashed by the ten masters joining forces was something that the five spirit stars could not easily contend with.
The situation, which had initially been slightly advantageous, was instantly reversed, and the five spirit stars had no choice but to switch from offense to defense, doing their utmost to resist the opponent's relentless and fierce attacks.
At this moment, the five of them were doing their best to stabilize their position and look for an opportunity to counterattack.
Unfortunately, Gu Xuanchao's offensive was too fierce, leaving them no time to spare.
For a time, the five great spirit stars were suppressed to the point of almost being unable to breathe, and could only struggle to hold on and prevent the defense line from collapsing.
"Hmph! With your paltry tricks, you dare to invade my Ling Kingdom's territory? You're simply courting death!"
Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Qin Lingxing suddenly let out a cold snort, a glint of cold light flashing in her beautiful eyes.
Then, she lightly raised her jade-like hand, and her slender fingers quickly plucked the strings of the guqin in her hand once again.
The clear and melodious sound of the piano rang out.
A surge of even more violent and ferocious Yuan energy suddenly erupted from the strings.
Transforming into countless sharp and incomparable sonic blades, they swept towards Gu Xuanchao and his fellow martial artists like a tidal wave...
On the other side, the old general was like a tiger descending the mountain on the battlefield, invincible.
His spear moved like a dragon emerging from the sea, each swing taking the lives of several enemies, but he was also panting heavily.
The generals who guarded the old general were also incredibly brave.
They followed closely in the old general's footsteps, forcing Gu Xuanchao's army back step by step.