Zongwu: The Rise of the Little People

Within the territory of Wu State.

The diplomatic mission led by Ning Yuanzhou had a very difficult journey.

The three forces in the court each had their own plans. Danyang King Yang Xingjian agreed to welcome the imperial delegation on the surface, but kept obstructing it secretly.

Today, Yang Xingjian is temporarily acting as regent, and the power of the Danyang King's faction has been greatly increased, allowing them to do almost anything they want.

All the troubles encountered by the delegation along the way were resolved by Ning Yuanzhou's team, who were cautious throughout the journey.

Especially at Tushan Pass, there was an ambush and assassination by three thousand elite troops.

Ning Yuanzhou took advantage of the information gap and pretended to write letters to deceive Zhou Jian, a close confidant of King Danyang, and even let the other party personally escort him through the customs, which was a stroke of genius.

However, Zhou Jian was a close confidant of King Danyang, and the assassination of the diplomatic envoys was a major event, so Ning Yuanzhou's plan was quickly exposed.

Zhou Jian led a large army in urgent pursuit.

After passing Tushan Pass, it is not far from the border states of Shu and Ling. Shu state has a unique terrain and is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Zhou Jian's army did not have too many constraints, but the delegation had a large amount of gold for peace that needed to be transported, so they were naturally slower than the enemy.

Ning Yuanzhou originally intended to hold out in Shuzhou, but he was unprepared to encounter the bad people of Chu State who sabotaged and blocked his way.

The State of Chu did not want the peace talks between the States of Wu and Nanli to succeed, but also did not want to directly intervene to kill them, so it made a little effort to create opportunities for Zhou Jian, who had the same goal.

The trip to Shuzhou was ruined, and Zhou Jian was hot on his heels. Ning Yuanzhou had no choice but to take a risky move and make a surprise move in the direction of Lingzhou, fighting a desperate battle at Tianxing Gorge.

Tianxing Gorge is about three hundred feet long, and its narrowest point is only two or three feet, allowing only four or five horses to pass through at the same time.

It is nearby, so it is possible to win with a smaller force, and it has the best geographical location.

The east is white.

Tianxing Gorge suddenly became restless.

Ning Yuanzhou and the delegation suddenly changed their route and rushed towards Tianxing Gorge overnight. Although it was due to interference from the bad people of Chu State, it also deceived Zhou Jian to a certain extent.

When they arrived at the destination, the delegation had no time to rest and instead focused on surveying the geography and laying traps. They only took a short break after the ambush was completed.

High up in Tianxing Gorge.

Ning Yuanzhou, Yuanlu, and Yu Shisan looked at the person coming in silence for a long time.

"You never go to extremes. Will Nanli provide you with support?"

Ning Yuanzhou has many cousins ​​in the Six Paths, but Yu Shisan is the only one who can best understand his thoughts and is the person he trusts the most besides Yuanlu.

It was impossible to retire peacefully. Ning Yuanzhou, who was extremely disappointed with the entire Wu Kingdom, had decided to join Nanli on this trip. Only the three of them knew about this.

"This land has been conquered for a hundred years. Nanli may be the new hope!" Ning Yuanzhou did not give a direct answer, but just looked into the distance and said lightly.

"I'll just follow Boss Ning!" Yuanlu didn't have too many thoughts. He would go wherever Ning Yuanzhou went.

"I believe in your choice!"

Ning Yuanzhou's choices have never disappointed him.

Yu Shisan did not feel the slightest bit of shame for betraying Wu Country. This country really disappointed them.

The land of nine countries was actually one country a hundred years ago. Although there have been a hundred years of wars and many blood feuds among the countries, this consciousness still vaguely remains in people's minds.

The world will eventually unite after a long period of division, and will eventually divide after a long period of unity. The newly born Nanli has none of these. The past baggage of the Nine Kingdoms may be an opportunity.

"Captain Ning, the vanguard of Zhou Jian's army has approached the gorge!"

The sky had just brightened when Sun Lang, another powerful fighter under Ning Yuanzhou, brought back the latest news he had detected.

April is neither too cold nor too hot, which is the perfect climate for the human body and the most suitable time of year. The same is true for wars.

In the distance, thick smoke rose up and spread all the way, approaching their direction.

"So fast!"

"Zhou Jianwu is a top scholar, so he should not be underestimated!"

Yu Shisan's expression changed and he said.

Such a relentless pursuit is a big test for both soldiers and generals. Zhou Jian has a good ability in training troops.

"Yuanlu, ask Qian Zhao to protect Prince Li and don't leave us too far!"

"Yes!"

Ning Yuanzhou's face was also somewhat solemn. Although Nanli had agreed to send people to help, he still couldn't feel at ease.

If it were in the past, Ning Yuanzhou would have already asked Qian Zhao to take Prince Li and others in the delegation away first.

However, the actions of the Chu State's bad people made him dare not do so. He could only let these people stay in the back, not too far away.

Among the nine countries, there are too many forces that can take action.

As the smoke of gunpowder approached, the atmosphere in Tianxing Gorge suddenly became tense. Zhou Jian's army came in pursuit but did not rush in.

Ning Yuanzhou's performance at Tushan Pass left a deep impression on Zhou Jian.

Tianxing Gorge

"General, all the spies we sent in have been killed!"

The deputy general who arrived first and led the vanguard of the army had already made some attempts.

"It seems that Ning Yuanzhou is at the end of his rope and is going to fight us here!"

"Five hundred vanguard armored cavalrymen are in the front. Clear all obstacles!"

Ning Yuanzhou is a man of extraordinary scheming and wisdom, and his subordinates are all elite members of the Six Paths Hall.

Facing this kind of opponent, Zhou Jian would not think of outsmarting him. He could only build a strong camp and fight a stupid battle. With three thousand against one hundred, the advantage was obvious. Now all he had to do was risk his life!

These three thousand troops were actually elite troops trained by Zhou Jian with the support of King Danyang.

The attack power that can be achieved by five hundred armored cavalry and three hundred elite archers is extraordinary.

The remaining infantry, shield and sword soldiers, spearmen, etc. are also well-trained, fully armored, and well-equipped. They are truly the top combat force in the Nine Kingdoms.

The five hundred armored cavalrymen were the baits that Zhou Jian released to sabotage the diplomatic mission and were placed in the gorge.

Zhou Jian felt heartbroken to see such elite troops being consumed in this way, but an extraordinary person should do extraordinary things.

Complete this mission, kill King Li, seize the gold, and when King Danyang comes to power, it will be possible to create another 5,000, if not 500.

The terrain of Tianxing Gorge is unique. The five hundred armored soldiers were divided into several teams and charged forward one after another.

"The army is marching!"

With armored soldiers clearing the way ahead, Zhou Jian led the army in the rear and then rushed into Tianxing Gorge.

"Kill, kill, kill..."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

As the cavalry charged and shouted, various mechanisms were activated at random and tragedy ensued.

"Rumble..."

Roars and explosions sounded, war horses neighed, and they were fearless of death.

High up in the canyon, Ning Yuanzhou and the other three major fighters, except Qian Zhao, were keeping a close eye on the situation in the valley.

"Zhou Jian is so cruel!" Yu Shisan couldn't help but curse inwardly when he saw Zhou Jian's choice. The various traps set up in the canyon were quickly consumed by the charge of the armored cavalry.

Although the cavalry suffered heavy casualties, the army advanced at an astonishing speed.

"This person is not simple either!" Ning Yuanzhou had already seen that Zhou Jian chose to exchange his life, and he immediately said:

"Let's go back!"

"There's going to be a tough battle ahead!"

There is no loophole to exploit, so they can only fight head-on. Ning Yuanzhou's side is in a disadvantageous situation.

time flies.

After paying a heavy price and with 500 elite cavalrymen nearly wiped out, Zhou Jian's army finally broke through. Tianxing Gorge was the narrowest part and was also where the delegation had focused its deployment.

The sun rises.

The noise in the canyon quickly died down, and finally it was time for the two to meet on a narrow road.

Zhou Jian had no expression on his face. Under the protection of the sergeants' shields and the dead soldiers' human shields, the one in front shouted:

"Ning Yuanzhou, you have used up all your trump cards!"

"Hand over the King of Li and the gold, and I will spare your life!"

"Zhou Jian, we have dealt with each other before. Am I, Ning Yuanzhou, such an easy person to be deceived?" Ning Yuanzhou asked with a chuckle.

"That's right, I was deceived by you when I was in Tushan Pass!" In Zhou Jian's heart, Ning Yuanzhou was also a great man of his generation. He said this at this time just to follow the situation.

After all, we cannot kill the diplomatic envoys. This is a matter that has been revealed to the world, and no one in the diplomatic envoys can be left behind.

"Attack!" Being ruthless and ruthless is the quality that a general should possess. Zhou Jian was still talking the moment before, and the next moment he ordered his deputy general to attack.

"Crossbowmen throw to cover!"

"Spearmen, swordmen and shieldmen line up and attack!"

Upon receiving the order, the deputy general immediately gave the order.

"call out……"

"Dong dong dong..."

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Arrows pierced the air, drummers in the army beat drums, and the army sent out another 500 infantrymen. After three shouts of killing, they marched in formation to the beat of drums.

Under the cover of powerful bows and crossbows, the army quickly approached. Ning Yuanzhou's side took cover, and fortunately the arrows stopped.

"Yuanlu, thunder and fire bombs!" The army formation is in order and cannot be confronted. Ning Yuanzhou must break the barriers and rhythm.

"Boom boom!" The two thunders and fire instantly broke the shield in front, and the army formation fell into chaos.

"kill!"

"Kill, kill, kill..."

Chaos broke out. Ning Yuanzhou shouted and a group of people rushed out and joined the other side.

A first-class master, with true energy flowing through his body, greatly increases his killing power.

Ning Yuanzhou became an arrow, dressed in black, transformed into the god of death, surrounded by true energy, and his long sword swept across, breaking armor and shields wherever he went, and no one could stop him.

"Good job Ning Yuanzhou!"

"Crossbowmen, gather your forces!"

Zhou Jian saw the other party's methods and immediately gave orders.

The fierce battle was going on below, while Zhao Xu and Jia Ling had already arrived above for a while.

"Ning Yuanzhou has broken through to the first level!"

"Very talented!"

Although Jia Ling has now reached the Profound Realm, she understands that this is the result of resources given by all parties.

"He was in charge of the Six Paths Hall in the past, and he is now in charge of the delegation's decisions along the way. This shows his talent!"

"With him joining you, it will be a lot easier!"

Zhao Xu is very optimistic about Ning Yuanzhou.

"Come to think of it, we are all old friends of Jingcheng!" At this moment, Jia Ling was thinking of Jingcheng and the alliances they had formed during that period.

Today, former opponents are working in the same team. It really shows how unpredictable things are.

The battle was fierce. Ning Yuanzhou broke through to the first level, but he was just in the end. Facing the encirclement of Zhou Jian's elite army, he gradually fell into a disadvantage.

"Zhou Jian is guarding the surroundings strictly, exchanging his life for another's. If this continues..."

Yu Shisan's white clothes were tattered and looked unrefined. He came to Ning Yuanzhou in a somewhat embarrassed manner and stopped in the middle of his words.

"No need to despair, I can already sense the presence of reinforcements!"

"Where?" Ning Yuanzhou asked with certainty, but Yu Shisan did not notice any movement.

"Kill!" Ning Yuanzhou suddenly burst out with a flash of sword light and sword energy running rampant, blocking the arrows and clearing the surroundings in an instant. His face was pale, he was gasping for breath, and looked up at the sky.

The extreme consumption and replenishment cycle made it impossible for him to use the power of heaven and earth to drive the replenishment of heaven and earth's vitality.

He sensed the delegation's last chance of survival!

"in the sky?"

Yu Shisan also took advantage of this gap to look up at the sky.

"What, what is that?" Two black dots stood high in the sky, and the next moment, a stream of light suddenly fell down.

"Boom!"

There was a loud noise.

The fighting stopped temporarily.

When the smoke and dust cleared, a long sword was seen hovering three feet in the air.

"Who is pretending?"

The sudden change gave Zhou Jian a bad feeling.

"It seems that it is not wrong to say that you are playing tricks on me!"

A clear male voice rang out in the canyon.

The next moment, two figures, a man and a woman, appeared beside Ning Yuanzhou.

At the same time, a long sword flew into the air and appeared in the man's hand.

"Ning Yuanzhou, I haven't seen you for a few years!"

"You're still so embarrassed!"

"That time, wasn't it you who gave it to me?" Ning Yuanzhou smiled bitterly. Although he had changed a lot, he still recognized Zhao Xu at a glance.

The impression the other party left on him was truly deep in his bones.

"Qiang!"

"Zhou Jian, if you withdraw now, I can save your life!" Zhao Xu raised the Tianbing Sword horizontally, greeted Ning Yuanzhou, and then handed it to Jia Ling. He looked at Zhou Jian who was under heavy protection and said.

"The helpers Ning Yuanzhou invited?"

"Since you dare to come here, don't even think about leaving this gorge again!"

"Keep killing!"

This was a critical moment. A journey of a hundred miles begins with a single step. Zhou Jian was not a man who gave up halfway. He completely ignored Zhao Xu's warning and ordered an attack again.

"Kill, kill, kill..."

Then, the sound of killing once again filled the canyon.

“Some people just won’t listen!”

Zhao Xu sighed lightly, and his whole body turned into a stream of light. He swung his sword horizontally, and sword energy shot across the battlefield.

After a short moment, Zhao Xu returned to his original position. His sword made a slight sound and then returned to its sheath, silencing itself.

At the same time, the soldiers who had just continued to fight, at this moment, their shields and armors were broken, their bodies flew away, and they fell to the ground and could not get up.

"So what now?"