"Damn it?"

Ying Wuji closed his eyes and felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

At his current level of cultivation, which was still at the stage of embryonic transformation, he couldn't fully unleash the power of the Heaven and Earth Connection and the Earth and Sky Connection. However, his comprehension was not lacking. He could clearly sense that the area within a radius of a hundred miles had been enveloped.

The terrain changed subtly, and the mountains and rivers shifted.

No wonder they had been deviating from the map.

No wonder he hadn't sensed the pursuit of the enemy earlier. Because to intercept them, there was no need for a pursuing army.

Ying Wuji couldn't help but sigh. He hadn't expected that the Heaven and Earth Connection and the Earth and Sky Connection could be used in such a profound way, covering an area of a hundred miles. How terrifying was this? How was it achieved?

Now that the terrain and mountains had changed, even the stars in the sky had twisted, and all the signs and directions had been altered.

They didn't even know where they were.

Had they walked fifty miles in a straight line before?

Or had they circled around fifty miles in the same place?

Unless a master of the same level of formation came, or unless Ying Wuji immediately broke through to the level of spiritual enlightenment, it would be difficult to break this large formation!

Even Bai Nong widened his eyes and said, "Zhao Ji actually..."

The senior members of the Bai family were all shocked. When the Bai family left the Central Plains thousands of years ago, the concept of formations was still in its infancy, but that didn't mean it wasn't part of their heritage. After returning to the Central Plains, many of them even became masters of formations.

But now, faced with the current situation, they all felt deeply powerless.

Had the formations of the human race already reached such a terrifying level?

Ying Wuji looked at Gu Niang and said, "Your leader has great powers. Could it be that the unique ability of the Li Kingdom, the Heaven and Earth Connection and the Earth and Sky Connection, was not part of your plan?"

"This..."

Gu Niang's face looked ugly. "The Earth and Sky Connection can cover an area of a hundred miles. How could you not have told us about such an important matter in advance? What are you up to?"

Ying Wuji almost burst out laughing. This was really passing the buck.

However, even though Gu Niang was passing the buck, she really didn't suspect that Ying Wuji was deliberately causing trouble. She glanced at a demon disciple and the demon disciple immediately used his magical powers to seal his eyes, then pointed in a direction.

Gu Niang immediately shouted, "Follow him, open a path through the mountains, and cut off the water when you reach the river!"

Upon hearing her command, the ten thousand black-armored soldiers immediately formed a formation to open the way, protecting the demon disciple in the middle.

The first direction they headed in was actually towards the nearby mountain.

The ten thousand black-armored soldiers seemed to have connected all their true energy into one entity. The soldiers at the front chopped down with their swords, and the fierce energy struck the mountain, emitting a teeth-aching sound of metal and stone trembling. The mountain raised waves of dust, but the speed of the breakthrough was surprisingly not slow.

Ying Wuji's expression slightly changed, and he probably understood the trick of these people.

The formation changed the direction, but it was ultimately just an external change. However, the disciples of the For My Sect remembered the original direction before entering the formation, then sealed off their five senses and were not confused by any surrounding directions.

These black-armored soldiers formed a formation and became a machine to open the way. Although the speed might be slower if they followed the direction given, it would definitely ensure that they were advancing towards the Flame Kingdom.

Although the Earth and Sky Connection was fierce, when it expanded to such a range, the strength on the periphery was definitely not as abnormal as before, and it was difficult to stop this group of black-armored soldiers.

It had to be said that Ji Tong's trump card was too powerful. These black-armored soldiers were definitely the elite of the elite, and who could withstand them directly opening a path through the mountains?

Even on the battlefield, they were an absolute killing machine. How many of these black-armored soldiers did Ji Tong have?

However...

Now that they had found a way to break through, it was time for the Li Kingdom to take action!

Ying Wuji transmitted his voice in a low tone, and his voice reached the ears of every one of his people.

"Listen to my command and adjust your positions!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp sound of breaking through the air came.

"Swoosh!"

"Clang!"

Almost in an instant, the sound of metal clashing rang out, accompanied by a sound of explosion.

The large crossbow arrow broke the sound barrier and directly pierced the chest of one of the black-armored soldiers, exploding the soldier and the arrow into a sky full of flesh and blood.

The smell of blood instantly filled everyone's nostrils.

Judging by the position, the large crossbow arrow was originally aimed at the demon disciple who was pointing the way, but this black-armored soldier intercepted it as if he had foreseen it.

The reason for the explosion was not because the crossbow arrow itself contained explosive true energy, but because the black-armored soldier used a secret technique to dissolve and disperse the force of the highly penetrating crossbow arrow into every inch of his flesh and blood. At the same time as his body exploded, he also completely neutralized the killing power of the crossbow arrow.

However, the explosion of flesh and blood caused many people around to be lightly injured.

The power of this crossbow arrow had already reached such a terrifying level.

In just an instant, the confrontation between the two sides had become so intense.

One side had a formidable formation and offensive power, killing without even being present.

The other side had an incredibly magical team and individual abilities, with a fierce momentum and impenetrable defense.

Even Ying Wuji's eyelids were twitching.

He had underestimated the heroes of the world.

The next moment.

"Swoosh!"

"Swoosh!"

"Swoosh!"

The dense sound of breaking through the air made one's spine tingle.

Looking up, the dense rain of arrows had already covered them from all directions.

"Form the formation!"

Gu Niang had no choice but to temporarily give up the advance. The ten thousand black-armored soldiers formed a neat and uniform true energy, turning it into a solid and thick shield of energy.

Crackling sounds of iron rain fell.

It was a complete clash of firepower, but no matter how thick the energy shield was, there were still loopholes. A few scattered arrows fell, taking the lives of many black-armored soldiers and demon disciples.

The group from the Bai family was relatively lucky, with only a few disciples suffering minor injuries.

Fifteen minutes later, the rain of arrows stopped.Gu Niang's face was somewhat pale. She had never seen such a fierce rain of arrows before, and even the defense of the Black Armor Army couldn't completely block it. If it were any other army, they would have been wiped out long ago!

Who are the archers? Are they all experts in the army with high-quality spirit embryos?

Where did so many high-quality spirit embryos come from?

Or is it the blessing of the natural and supernatural powers?

It's ridiculous to be attacked without even seeing the enemy!

She spat out a mouthful of blood-colored mucus: "The arrows have stopped, they must have run out of tricks, continue!"

As soon as she finished speaking.

"Swoosh!"

"Swoosh!"

"Swoosh!"

"Full army defense!"

Another round of arrow rain covered them, not as fierce as the previous one, but it didn't weaken much either.

Gu Niang's face became extremely ugly, but she could only give up the shortest route and grit her teeth: "Go around! Choose the route with the most cover!"

After that.

Everyone rode their swords down and directly hid in the mountain stream. They were secretly grateful that they hadn't used their swords to escape at the beginning, otherwise they would have been sitting ducks.

But they didn't expect that as soon as they descended the mountain stream, dark clouds gathered in the sky.

In less than ten breaths, there was a loud rumble, and a pouring rain began to fall.

It was already dark, and now with the dark clouds covering the sky, they couldn't see any light in the mountain stream.

Someone cast an illumination spell, but was killed by a hidden arrow.

In the darkness, the sounds of swords clashing and flesh being cut soon rang out.

But amidst the sound of the thunder, it seemed insignificant.

Friend and foe were indistinguishable, and blood flowed endlessly.

For a moment.

The mountain stream became a terrifying game.

...

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Although the thunderstorm only covered that mountain range, within the formation, all the powers had already merged together.

The terrifying celestial phenomenon could be felt even a hundred miles away.

Two different locations.

Wei Huan and Han Zhe both shuddered at the same time.

Is this the strength of the Zhao family?

Apart from the century-long struggle between Li and Chu, Li Kingdom had rarely fought a major battle. Most of the time, the Zhao, Wei, and Han families fought separately, bullying the smaller neighboring countries.

The Wei and Han families had glorious records, and each family was strong enough to stand on its own, even considering themselves on par with the Zhao family. But both families had a tradition passed down from their ancestors, which was to avoid unnecessary conflict with the Zhao family, because none of the kings of the Zhao family were easy to deal with.

Although they had adhered to the tradition, they couldn't help but feel a bit resentful.

But now...

The ancestors were right!

The power of this formation was probably made up of fifty thousand elite Zhao soldiers. Only the Zhao family could produce such terrifying power and control over the formation.

Zhao Ji was truly terrifying.

Fortunately, the three families had already set up camp and were resting, but the distant rumbling of thunder made them uneasy.

"Don't sleep!"

"Don't sleep!"

"Pack up!"

So.

The forces of Wei and Han both set out in the middle of the night, wanting to get as far away from that mountainous area as possible.

Afraid of being affected.

...

Camp of Kingdom Chu.

Mi Xingli stared blankly at the terrifying celestial phenomenon in the distance, completely stunned.

She was very far away.

She could only vaguely discern that it seemed to be pouring rain.

The night sky here was clear, with stars scattered all over. There was not even a hint of dampness, let alone feeling any raindrops.

But she felt as if all the rain was pouring down on her from that direction, her hands and feet were cold, and her whole body was freezing.

Zhao Ji had finally made his move.

And it seemed like he showed no mercy at all.

But... did the father and son-in-law really turn against each other like this?

Even from such a distance.

She could feel Ying Wuji's anger and despair.

Her footsteps subconsciously moved, wanting to head in that direction.

"Do you want to go?"

A deep, low voice sounded from behind her.

Mi Xingli stopped in her tracks, her lips trembling as she said, "Father King!"

The King of Chu did not show the anger she had expected, but simply waved his hand weakly: "If you want to go, then go. After all, you are just a girl, and you don't have the same cold and indifferent heart as a man. Your achievements in Li Kingdom have been significant, and you have already become the most famous princess in the history of Kingdom Chu. If you don't want to be seen as a female prince, then there's nothing to be disappointed about.

If you want to go, then go.

Remember to take care of yourself.

I will make other arrangements for the reform of Kingdom Chu."

Mi Xingli: "..."

Although he didn't scold her as harshly as last time.

She deeply felt the disappointment and... affection from the King of Chu.

She became the most favored princess first, and then became the female prince.

But now...

She took a deep breath and solemnly bowed to the King of Chu: "Father King! From beginning to end, my belief has always been to revive Kingdom Chu. I have collected the information for the reform, and I am the one who understands it the most and is most likely to pull Kingdom Chu out of the quagmire.

As for Ying Wuji, I do have feelings for him that are hard to speak of.

But that is not a reason for me to give up my motherland!

I have given him the reincarnation bug, and that is the extent of my benevolence and righteousness.

I will never give up my beliefs because of him."

The King of Chu was deeply comforted: "That's good. I didn't misjudge you... What! You gave him the reincarnation bug?"

Mi Xingli: "Uh..."

"A woman's heart is unpredictable!"

The King of Chu lamented, but sighed and said, "But to exchange such a young hero for a reincarnation bug is also a big deal. You did nothing wrong in doing so. It's just that..."

He looked into the direction of the formation: "The Zhao family's background is still too deep. Whether the reincarnation bug can escape is another matter."

The reincarnation bug was indeed a very powerful escape treasure.But the prohibition of the extinction of the sky is still too fierce, especially the one displayed by Zhao Ji this time, such a terrifying celestial phenomenon, was actually bound by him in a small area.

It's underestimating the foundation of the Zhao royal family!

If the reincarnation worm cannot return to its designated position, it will immediately burrow into the ground and hide all its energy, and it should be safe for a short time.

But if it can't be found, the energy, blood, and spirit in the cocoon will slowly wither away within a month, and be completely buried underground.

By then.

It's probably going to be a big project again.

Looking at Zhao Ji's methods, it is likely that he has already developed a killing intent, and Ying Wuji's reincarnation worm probably has a ninety percent chance of being triggered.

Alas...

Mi Xingli also looked in that direction, her eyes slightly red.

...

Wu Kingdom's camp.

"Father! I want to take people to save Ying..."

Wu Dan's voice was excited as he spoke.

But before he could finish speaking, he felt a pain in his neck.

His eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

The King of Wu cursed, "This fool still wants to save people? Guards! Tie him up, no matter what, do not untie him. Even if he begs, make him pee his pants!"

"Yes!"

The guards took the order, tied up Wu Dan like a zongzi, and took him away.

The King of Wu looked into the distance, his expression extremely complex.

Is this what it means to be a great nation?

For a moment.

His throat and heart.

Were filled with bitterness.

...

The camp of the Zhou royal family.

Zhou Tianzi stood with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance at the celestial phenomenon, his expression full of emotion: "No wonder the Wei and Han families are so eager to be independent, but they are unwilling to confront the Zhao family head-on. Zhuan Xu's legitimacy is truly well-deserved."

Chu Mi originated from the southern barbarians, although it is also considered a prominent family, it can only be regarded as a side branch that is not highly regarded among the descendants of Zhuan Xu, with not much inheritance but a lot of absorption of the secrets of the southern barbarians.

Ying Zhao is the true heir of the inheritance.

Although the Qian Ying family is a prominent one, the relationship between the two families was very close back then, and Qian Ying had been attached to the Li and Zhao families for many years, so when they separated, it was natural for the Li and Zhao families to receive more.

With the strength shown by Zhao Ji, he is indeed capable of standing at the top of the world's strongest.

If he were to throw himself into the battlefield as actively as Ying Yue, the title of the strongest in battle might not necessarily fall on Ying Yue.

Zhou Tianzi did not quite understand why Zhao Ji had such a deep grudge against Ying Wuji, and actually resorted to such ruthless methods, truly using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

But he understood one thing.

Zhao Ji was also showing off to the various countries, and the inheritance of the Li royal family, in the hands of Zhao Ning, might not necessarily be inferior to Ying Wuque and Nangong Yu, who have been in the limelight in recent days, after many years, after all, Zhao Ning is also a first-grade spirit fetus of the Zhuan Xu Emperor's body, as long as he is willing to burn his blood, he will not fear any master.

And the Zhao family also has the inherited external incarnation, and they really do not hesitate to use the so-called personal expedition.

"However, compared to the current Zhou royal family, there is still quite a gap."

Zhou Tianzi smiled, not feeling any fear in his heart. The Zhou royal family's inheritance was not weak to begin with, it was just limited by the situation of the past few hundred years.

Now with the help of the Tianren tribe, as long as this matter is completed, they will be able to completely gain the benefits of the Tianren tribe.

At that time, after unifying the Ji family alliance, the Zhou royal family will rise rapidly.

He turned around and looked at Ji Tong, who was sitting beside him: "Younger brother, how is the Mu Ye stele?"

Ji Tong said calmly, "It will be completed at midnight! It's just that the bloodline rules have reached the bottom, and the effect may not be enough."

Zhou Tianzi smiled, "It doesn't matter! The Zhou royal family can give them too much, the Mu Ye stele is just a reason for them to be loyal. But younger brother, you also have influence in the Li Kingdom, do you know why Zhao Ji would resort to such heavy-handed methods against Ying Wuji?"

"I don't know."

Ji Tong's answer was concise and to the point, and his connection with Ying Wuji and the Bai family could be known to anyone, except Zhou Tianzi.

Zhou Tianzi nodded thoughtfully.

In fact, he had also made some inferences about this relationship between father-in-law and son-in-law, knowing that Zhao Ji might have a grudge against Ying Wuji, after all, Ying Wuji's influence among the new generation of the Li Kingdom is not small, and it seems that the Bai family also has some relationship with the Tianren tribe.

But the specific details, he really didn't know.

It seems that a few members of the Bai family did something that angered the heavens?

Or perhaps Ying Wuji has something that makes the Li Kingdom extremely wary?

Zhou Tianzi was not clear, but he was not particularly curious either, he just wanted to watch the show: "Younger brother! How many troops of the Zhao family's great formation can block us?"

Ji Tong's expression was calm, and he gave a fair answer: "The current direct guards of the Great Zhou, thirty thousand!"

"I estimate it's about the same."

Zhou Tianzi smiled faintly, although this great formation is terrifying, if it were an ordinary army, as long as they accidentally entered the trap, even if ten thousand came, they would only be completely slaughtered!

But now the direct guards of the Great Zhou are like gods descending to earth, this great formation can at most stop thirty thousand Zhou troops.

It will be broken within three days.

It's just a matter of how many casualties there will be.

But the Li royal family, who deployed the great formation, will also suffer heavy losses.

The two "brothers" stood side by side, looking at the distant scenery, their mood seemed quite relaxed.

But in Ji Tong's heart, a storm was brewing.

Before, he still had some suspicions and vigilance towards Ying Wuji, but now it has completely disappeared.

The people he sent out are probably in danger.

Unless the Bai family's group of people can exert a combat power three times that of the Black Armor Warriors, they simply do not have any chance of breaking through the encirclement.

But the quality of these Black Armor Warriors is already the best in the Central Plains, and even the direct guards of the Zhou royal family, which Zhou Tianzi is extremely confident in, may not be able to compare.

It's still possible for the people of the Bai family to exert three times the combat power, but those disciples... don't even think about it!

Ten thousand Black Armor soldiers are already the limit he can bear this time.

It is impossible to send more troops now.

If the entire army is wiped out and they still can't rescue Ying Wuji, then they will really have lost everything.The only hope lies in the White family's ability to rival the lords of the world.

But in reality, it's not so pessimistic.

The trump card he gave to Gu Niang is enough to destroy everything.

Even if he can't fulfill the promise to Ying Wuji, he can ensure the safe retreat of all the White family members.

It's enough to escape from the high-level members of the White family and Ying Wuji.

...

In the mountains.

The Zhao's main camp.

Outside the camp, it was pouring rain, but inside the camp, not a drop fell.

In the entire mountain, this was the only area that wasn't swept by the torrential rain, with just a hint of dampness.

There were only three thousand royal guards stationed at the camp, with the rest scattered throughout the mountains, using the power of the formation to carry out the maximum level of slaughter against the besieged fifteen thousand people.

In the military camp.

Zhao Ji hunched over, quietly examining the map.

Queen Xuan Ji and Crown Prince Zhao Ning stood on either side, the atmosphere somewhat tense.

After a long time!

After a long time!

Zhao Ji's gaze fell on a small basin, which was very close to the Zhao camp and also the most suitable place in the entire formation for a massacre.

Once inside this area, it would be a death trap for any elite troops.

Unless there was a formation master equal to himself and an invincible commander equal to Ying Yue, only then could both sides be brought to an equal footing.

And now.

According to the feedback from the formation, Ying Wuji and the others had already approached this basin and were still running for their lives.

The changes in the terrain, along with the thunder and endless darkness, had completely disoriented them.

He didn't think that Ji Tong's side had any ability to discern danger.

The only one who might realize the danger was Ying Wuji, who was being taught hand in hand by the King of Li.

"Good!"

Zhao Ji stroked his beard with satisfaction, looking at Zhao Ning with a faint smile. "Do you understand? The use of the formation and the connection between life and death is just like this!"

"I understand, Father!"

Zhao Ning said in a deep voice. This extraordinary use of the formation completely subverted her understanding. She had never dreamed that using the elite army as the foundation of the formation could have such a terrifying effect.

Other than shock.

There was only shock.

For the first time in her twenty-plus years, she felt the terror of the orthodox Zhuanxu inheritance.

Zhao Ji smiled slightly. "This method of controlling the formation is something that has been passed down through the generations and can only be found in an ancient book that only the kings of the Zhao family can read. However, it has hardly been used in the past thousand years. What is learned on paper is shallow, and when the former king passed it on to me, I was in despair for many years. You are lucky to be able to witness it firsthand."

Zhao Ning nodded. If she had only seen the text and pictures in the ancient book, she might have spent many years without understanding the essence.

This firsthand observation was indeed precious.

But...

She looked worried. "But, Father! Using this formation will cost you your life..."

Zhao Ji's mouth curled up slightly, and on his withered face, a chilling wrinkle appeared. "What use is a few more days of life? The life of the king of the Zhao family should be used in this way! As long as you can learn and, on some future day, win the battle for the fate of the Li Kingdom like I am slaughtering these people, then what does it matter if I die now! So I ask you! Can you do it?"

"I can!"

Zhao Ning's eyes turned red, nodding heavily.

Zhao Ji looked at her with a satisfied look.

But Zhao Ning's gaze shifted slightly, staring at the small basin. The original plan was for the Zhao family and the White family to join forces to annihilate Ji Tong's main force.

But now, it was a one-sided slaughter by the Zhao family.

Although Ying Wuji had been conveying his identity information with the formation, and there were almost no casualties, there were countless minor and major injuries. This was indeed a means to clear their suspicion, but...

Was it necessary?

As long as the signal for a pincer attack was sent out now, Ji Tong's people would probably have been completely slaughtered.

Ji Tong's people were strong, strong enough to shock both father and daughter, but after all, there were only ten thousand people, and in the face of the joint forces of the Zhao and White families and the formation, they were just ten thousand people.

Was it necessary for the Zhao family to appear so dominant?

Or should they break them up one by one, wait until they entered the basin, and then wipe out Ji Tong's people, so that even if the White family understood everything and wanted to resist with all their might, it would be in vain, and then deal the final blow to the White family?

Zhao Ning was uncertain.

Even though they had been father and daughter for more than twenty years, even though Zhao Ji was standing next to her now, she couldn't figure out what Zhao Ji meant.

She stared at the basin, her heart in turmoil, not understanding why things had to be pushed to the point of no return.

She just hoped that Ying Wuji wouldn't go in. If he didn't go in, there was still a chance to escape based on his own strength.

If he really went in, life and death would truly be in Zhao Ji's hands.

At that moment.

"Report!"

A scout rushed into the camp covered in mud. "Your Majesty, the enemy has stopped at the entrance to the basin."

Zhao Ning's heart jumped, and her heartstrings tightened.

Upon hearing this news, Zhao Ji burst into laughter and stroked his beard. "Good lad, you've really learned something from the connection between life and death."

The scout asked, "Your Majesty, what should we do now?"

"Cut off their retreat, but don't be too aggressive in the attack!"

Zhao Ji's mouth showed a hint of a mysterious smile. "Holding them off for a while, let's see what choice they make!"

"Yes!"

The scout quickly left.

The camp fell into a long silence.

Although Zhao Ji looked extremely old and weak, there was still a self-satisfied smile on his face.

But Zhao Ning's hands, which were behind her back, were already trembling uncontrollably, and sweat had already seeped into her palms. It had only been a short time, but she already felt exhausted, and in the depths of her eyes, there was a frequent struggle.

Half an hour later.

The scout came in again. "Your Majesty! They have entered the basin.""Exactly!"

Zhao Ji stroked his beard and said, "Truly worthy of being my good son-in-law, and trusting me as your father-in-law!"

The scout asked cautiously, "What should we do now?"

Zhao Ji waved his hand with a smile, "They are already trapped animals, with no chance of winning. Let's minimize our losses and have the soldiers take turns resting, and slowly execute the original plan!"

The original plan.

Which was to prioritize the killing of Ji Tong.

The scout asked cautiously, "When should we stop the killing?"

Zhao Ji smiled faintly, "Stop when I say so!"

"Yes!"

The scout responded and quickly left.

Zhao Ji sat back in his chair, looking visibly relaxed.

Zhao Ning also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Father, your strategy has settled the matter! This battle has taught me a lot, and I feel a breakthrough coming. It's a good time for seclusion and enlightenment. Why not..."

"Are you about to have a breakthrough?"

Zhao Ji raised his eyebrows, seeming somewhat pleased.

"Yes!"

Zhao Ning nodded heavily, looking calmly at Zhao Ji, but her heartstrings were pulled taut.

Zhao Ji smiled and stroked his beard, waving his hand, "Good! Then go back to your camp and seclude yourself!"

"Yes, Father!"

Zhao Ning bowed and left the military camp with a calm expression.

Back in her own camp, she suddenly felt a chill in her hands and feet.

Up to now, she still couldn't be sure of Zhao Ji's intentions.

But everything seemed to be heading towards the worst-case scenario.

She couldn't continue like this.

She knew that no matter how she probed Zhao Ji, she couldn't possibly get his true thoughts.

By the time she could be sure, Ying Wuji might have already lost his head.

She couldn't accept this outcome.

She took a deep breath.

Trembling, she took out a jade zhang from her bosom.

Holding her breath, she made a forceful stroke in the air.

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A crack appeared.

This was Ying Shi San's unique skill, which she had only just started learning a few months ago. She wasn't very proficient, but it was enough to take her where she wanted to go.

However, as soon as the crack appeared, it was blown away by a gust of wind.

What!?

Zhao Ning's pupils contracted. She had never heard of a crack being blown away by a gust of wind. Where did this gust of wind come from?

She quickly turned her head and saw a figure standing outside the tent.

In the distance, a flash of lightning streaked across the night sky.

Reflecting off Zhao Ji's face, it looked cold and icy blue.

Zhao Ning was startled and quickly hid the jade zhang behind her, "Father, Father..."

Zhao Ji spoke slowly, "You have my anti-formation zhang. Where are you planning to go?"

The anti-formation zhang.

It was the nemesis of all formations and restrictions in the world, and one of the top treasures of the Zhao royal family.

Zhao Ning bit her lip and remained silent.

Zhao Ji's voice was calm, "You want to go save Ying Wuji!"

"Yes!"

"Do you think I want to kill him!?"

"Yes!"

"Good! Very good!"

Zhao Ji's lips curled into a smile, and his voice revealed neither sorrow nor anger, "No wonder you secretly contacted Han You, and no wonder you went to the royal private treasury before leaving. Do you think everything you've done is seamless?"

Zhao Ning took a deep breath, and the panic in her eyes disappeared completely.

She raised her head and looked at Zhao Ji fearlessly, "Father is the king of the Great Li. There is nothing that can escape Father's eyes in the Great Li. I just think that things shouldn't have come to this!"

Zhao Ji asked, "Just for Ying Wuji, you're willing to deceive your king and abandon your father?"

"It's not just for Ying Wuji!"

Zhao Ning raised her head, "Ying Wuji has been in Li for many years and has never done anything against the laws of Li. On the contrary, he has made great contributions to the Great Li! Publicly, he is a loyal and capable minister of the Great Li. Privately, he is a son-in-law of our Zhao family. In terms of the overall situation, he is the beginning of the prosperity of the Great Li!

Now, the Li Kingdom has become a holy land for all, and all the talented people in the world have flocked here. There are plenty of talented individuals to fill official positions. If we can't even accommodate Ying Wuji because of an unruly family like the Bai family, how can we create a prosperous era for the Li Kingdom?

I don't want to deceive the king, but I have no choice but to deceive a king who is jealous of talent!

I don't want to abandon my father, but I have no choice but to abandon a father who is old and confused!"

"Good!"

"Good!"

"Good for a king who is jealous of talent, good for a father who is old and confused!"

Zhao Ji laughed heartily, his hair disheveled, looking almost crazy, "Do you still have a place for the Zhao family's throne in your heart? Have you ever thought that if we let Ying Wuji go, and he covets the Zhao family's throne, how will a woman like you defend it?"

Zhao Ning was unafraid, "If that's the case, I will make sure he never returns! If a king can't even protect his own kingdom from outsiders, what kind of king is he?"

Zhao Ji glared angrily.

But he didn't continue to reprimand her.

He fell silent for a long time.

Then he beckoned, "Guards! Prepare the Nine Punishments of the Prison. It's a punishment shared by the Ying and Zhao families. How can the Ying family monopolize it?"

Zhao Ning was stunned, her expression full of confusion and disappointment, "Father..."

...

In the basin.

The heavy rain continued.

In the rain curtain, there were occasional screams.

There was almost no light here, and they could only rely on their spiritual awareness to locate themselves.

But the soldiers of the Zhao family had a great formation to rely on, making it seem like they were in broad daylight.

Ying Wuji felt a chill all over his body, his clothes clinging tightly to his skin. He spread out his spiritual awareness and silently counted the remaining forces.

In the past year, the Bai family had sufficient resources to support them. Those who were supposed to break through the transformation stage had already done so, each with life-saving spells to protect them. Even the children who had not yet broken through were protected by the clan's experts.

The situation of the Bai family disciples was a bit worse, but they had maintained a good defensive formation from start to finish, and they had sent out signals without being targeted by the Zhao family's army.

Although many of them were lightly or seriously injured, their lives were not in immediate danger.

However.

The demonic people of my sect and the black-armored soldiers under Ji Tong's command had been steadily decreasing."If it drops below the danger line, even if I were to make a breakthrough on the battlefield, I fear the odds of victory would be slim.

The casualties never ceased.

And he had been counting all along.

Fortunately, long before reaching the danger line, the killing intent seemed to have stopped.

Poison Mother let out a long sigh of relief, yet her tone was extremely unfriendly: "Ying Wuji, is your Bai family too weak, or simply unwilling to exert effort?"

"Unwilling to exert effort?"

Ying Wuji sneered: "Wasn't it I who just stopped you from entering this deathtrap?"

Poison Mother fell silent.

Ying Wuji said in a deep voice: "The Bai family still has a desperate strategy to fight back, but it's still not quite enough to break the formation. Do you still have any trump cards left?"

"We do!"

Poison Mother's voice was somewhat sinister: "But if our people are going to die, I'm afraid not even one-tenth of yours will survive."

Ying Wuji took a deep breath: "Tell me, let's share what we have!"

"Dream on!"

Poison Mother clearly hadn't completely let down her guard against Ying Wuji.

At that moment.

A voice echoed through the mountains.

"Where is Prince Consort Ying Wuji? His Majesty invites you to a meeting!"

A meeting?

Ying Wuji lifted his eyelids; he still couldn't guess Zhao Ji's intentions.

This invitation.

Surely everything would be settled now, right?

This time.

Would it be the final reconciliation, or a trap set for him?

The visitor might have ill intentions.

But Ying Wuji had means to resolve it.

And this answer, he had to confirm himself.

"Ying Wuji is here!"

Ying Wuji stood up.

But then he heard a 'clang' from behind.

Without looking back, he could clearly sense that Poison Mother's sword was pointed at his back.

Poison Mother's voice was resentful and ice-cold: "You are not allowed to go!"

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Sticking to "Five O'Clock" has always been troublesome.

From now on, let's set the regular time at five o'clock.

Occasionally, as a surprise, we'll go until midnight.

As long as the baseline is low enough.

Then the occasional normal operation can be considered charming……