Game Cultivation World: I'm really playing games

Xue Tianhan, Xiao Qi, Zhou Yu and Huang Gai sat together in the dim room, the flickering candlelight illuminating their faces, some solemn and some indignant.

Liu Zhang sat slumped aside, trembling as he confessed his crimes. Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.

After hearing his explanation, the house fell into a dead silence. Only the cold wind whistled through the gaps in the window frames, as if wailing for the situation in Shu.

Xue Tianhan was the first to break the silence. His gaze was piercing. He stood up suddenly and said in a deep voice, "Liu Zhang's betrayal has put us in a passive position. But as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome this danger. Right now, the top priority is to stabilize the situation in Shuzhong, and then we can plan for long-term development. Everyone, do you have any objections?"

His voice was low but powerful, echoing in the house for a long time, as if it had a magical power to calm people's hearts.

Xiao Qi gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, stood up, and roared indignantly, "This Liu Zhang is truly despicable! If it weren't for his greed and attempt to collude with foreign enemies, how could we be in such a desperate situation? When this matter is settled, I will personally chop off his dog head to vent my hatred!"

Xiao Qi's eyes were wide open, veins popped out on his forehead, and he was obviously very angry.

Zhou Yu frowned slightly, stroking his chin, and calmly analyzed, "Although Zhang Jue has suffered a setback, he still retains his fighting spirit, and Cao Cao is watching him eagerly, like a wolf eyeing its prey.

We must contact all parties as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures and withstand the coming storm. At the same time, we must immediately strengthen the city's defenses and not allow the enemy to take advantage of the opportunity to launch a surprise attack."

Huang Gai nodded heavily, his voice as resounding as a bell: "General, you are absolutely right! In the current situation, we cannot afford to slack off even a little bit."

Xiao Qi puffed out his chest, took a step forward, and said confidently, "Don't worry about that. I've already made arrangements. Also, don't bother going to Liu Zhang about the alliance. We can make the decision. From now on, Shuzhong will belong to Lord Liu Bei."

Zhou Yu's eyes flashed with surprise, then he smiled and said, "Oh? You can actually make the decision. That's great. This way, things will be much more convenient."

Xiao Qi waved his hand and said, "Well, you guys should go back first. That evil Taoist Zhang Jiao is still doing evil things in secret. We must quickly catch him and never let him cause trouble in Shu again."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu and the others bid farewell to Xiao Qi and Xue Tianhan and returned to Sun Quan to report.

Thanks to Xue Tianhan and his team's tireless efforts day and night, the situation in Shu gradually became more lively and stabilized, like a person who has just recovered from a long illness.

But they all knew that this was merely the calm before the storm. In these chaotic times, only by becoming strong could they survive between the various forces and resist the ensuing invasions.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, Zhang Jue and Cao Cao, like two pairs of eyes hidden in the darkness, watched every move in Shuzhong intently. They prepared their horses and troops, waiting for the perfect opportunity to seize this rich land in one fell swoop.

Xue Tianhan and the others were also well aware of the difficulties ahead. In this dangerous environment, they were like blades on a whetstone, constantly sharpening themselves, preparing and accumulating strength for the upcoming war.

As time slowly passed, the situation in Shu became increasingly tense, like a fully drawn bowstring. Various forces competed secretly and fought openly, all trying to seize the initiative and gain a place in this chaotic conflict.

Xue Tianhan and others gradually emerged from this fierce battle with their courage and wisdom, becoming the focus of everyone's attention, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

During this period, Lady Green Snake and the others also arrived.

"Young Master, Little Sister Xiaoqi, long time no see." Lady Green Snake said with a sweet smile as soon as she saw Xue Tianhan and the others.

"That's right, sir. It's been almost half a year. You two are busy all day long. What are you busy about?" Hu Meiniang also agreed, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Master." Xiao Huang and Xiao Bai called out at the same time, their voices full of intimacy.

"Oh, don't mention it. This is a long story and I can't explain it clearly in a short time. Let's go back home first and talk about it slowly while eating." Xue Tianhan shook his head helplessly and responded with a smile.

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Everyone acted according to the plan. Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi led the Green Snake Lady, Hu Meiniang, and the pets Xiao Huang and Xiao Bai, and took advantage of the dark night, like ghosts walking at night, and quietly sneaked to the road that Liu Zhang pointed out.

The terrain here is dangerous, with two mountains standing on both sides, like a natural pass; the dense forests around it are layered, like a natural barrier, isolating this world from the outside world.

The thick snow was like a huge quilt, covering up all traces tightly. It was a place seldom visited by people, and the silence was somewhat eerie, making it a perfect place to set an ambush.

Snowy and cold, he stood still with his hands behind his back, his figure as straight and tall as a pine tree. His gaze pierced through the intertwined branches weighed down by the snow, gazing into the distance. The cold wind whistled like a knife, rustling the edges of his clothes, but it couldn't shake the rock-hard, resolute light in his eyes.

Xiao Qi squatted aside, wiping the sword repeatedly with her hands. The sword shone coldly, just like the anger burning in her heart. Her eyes seemed to declare to the world that as long as Zhang Jiao dared to show up, she would pierce his heart with the sword to extinguish the raging hatred in her heart.

The Green Snake Lady had a graceful and elegant figure, as if she had merged with the sturdy ancient tree that required several people to hug, and was hidden in it.

Her eyes were like dark green phosphorescence, flickering with an unpredictable light in the darkness. She vigilantly observed every movement around her. Even the slightest disturbance could not escape her eyes.

Hu Meiniang hid behind a pile of snow, revealing only a pair of smart and playful eyes, holding a dragon bone whip tightly in her hand. It looked ordinary, but in fact it contained a secret. Once she made a move, she could rush out of the cave like a spirit snake, hit the vital point directly, and take people's lives in an instant.

Little Yellow lay obediently at Xue Tianhan's feet, his ears twitching slightly from time to time, like the most sensitive detector, accurately capturing every subtle sound. Although its small and delicate body may not be what you see, it is actually a brave and experienced warrior. In a critical moment, its explosive power is astonishing, and it is sure to catch the enemy off guard.

Xiaobai's entire body is flawless white. When it sits quietly and motionless, it seems to blend in with the vast snowfield around it, making it difficult to discern its whereabouts. Even if others are close by, it is difficult to notice that there is a tall, mighty and awe-inspiring white wolf hidden in the snow.

Liu Zhang pretended to surrender and sent someone to deliver a secret letter to Zhang Jue. The letter was sincere and tearful. He claimed that he had found a great opportunity to help Zhang Jue conquer Shu in one fell swoop and was just waiting for him to come and discuss the specific plan.

After receiving the letter, Zhang Jue paced anxiously in the tent. Although his heart was full of doubts, when he thought of the rich and fertile land of Shu that was so close to him, he was reluctant to give up this piece of fat meat that was right in front of him.

After repeated consideration, greed prevailed. He gritted his teeth and decided to lead a team of trusted men to this place.

Soon, a slight sound of footsteps was heard in the distance, which was particularly clear and sharp in the silent valley.

Xue Tianhan's eyes flashed, and he raised his hand to signal everyone to be silent. His movements were as steady as a mountain, as if he was a statue that had stood still for eternity.

Zhang Jue was seen striding towards them wearing a yellow turban and a black robe, followed by dozens of burly monk guards. Each of them held a sharp blade, with a vigilant look on their faces. Their eyes were like hungry wolves looking for food, scanning everywhere viciously.

When they stepped into the ambush circle, Xue Tian snorted coldly, as if the Shura God of War descended in the dark night. He took the lead in attacking, and a cold light flashed in his hand, just like a dragon breaking through the waves and out to sea, carrying a biting cold wind, and piercing Zhang Jue's throat.

Zhang Jue was horrified and dodged sideways in panic, while shouting at the guards to come forward and resist.

At this moment, Xiao Qi roared angrily, like a tiger rushing down the mountain to pounce on its prey, and rushed into the enemy camp swiftly. The sword in his hand flew up and down, like silver lightning across the night sky, and instantly chopped down two people. The hot blood splashed on the pure white snow, which was shocking.

Xiao Qi chopped and killed while shouting, "Zhang Jue, today is the day you die. Give me your life!"

Lady Green Snake seized the opportunity and swooped down from the tree like a female war god descending from the sky, waving the Vermillion Bird fan in her hand.

He muttered something, and in an instant, a huge green snake phantom appeared out of thin air, and rushed towards the enemy with its fangs and claws, like an evil dragon from the underworld. The enemy was frightened so much that his face turned as pale as paper, as if he had seen the death that came to take his life.

A guard screamed in horror: "What kind of magic is this? It's too terrifying!"

Hu Meiniang also danced with the dragon bone whip. Wherever the whip went, ice and snow splashed up and instantly turned into sharp blades, cutting towards the enemy's neck. For a moment, screams were heard continuously, as if the gates of hell were wide open, and wronged souls and evil spirits were howling.

Xiao Huang and Xiao Bai flashed and turned into two swift shadows, attacking the enemy's lower body, biting them and making them fall to the ground, throwing their formation into chaos.

For a moment, the shouts and cries of killing in the valley were deafening, shaking the snow on the branches to fall. The snow was soaked with blood, like red plum blossoms proudly blooming on the white snow, sad and heroic.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhang Jiao tried to use magic to escape, but Xue Tianhan saw through his plan.

Xue Tianhan's eyes turned cold, and a sharp sword energy slashed out, like a bright meteor cutting through the dark night sky, instantly breaking his spell. Zhang Jiao vomited blood and fled in a panic, even his headscarf fell to the ground.

Xue Tianhan saw this and shouted, "Zhang Jue, you're dead this time!"

"You underestimate me, Zhang Jue. Do you think I would be off guard if my people didn't reply? I was just taking advantage of your trick. Everybody, come out!" Zhang Jue suddenly laughed wildly towards the sky. His laughter echoed in the valley, like the cry of an owl in the night, revealing a sense of madness and cunning. He stopped pretending and revealed his cards.