Chapter 578: Go to Feiyun Kingdom

Unlike Ning Zhuo looked back, smiled slightly, and bowed: "Lord Zhu."

Zhu Xuanji laughed: "I must congratulate you, Unlike Ning Zhuo; in this battle of the Liangzhu Kingdom conquering the Thousand Peaks Forest, you have made a name for yourself."

"The prophecy poem at the beginning, the subsequent invasion of the Thousand Peaks Forest, and repelling the Heaven and Earth Twin Ghosts. In the great battle just now, you beheaded countless enemies, captured many people, and achieved remarkable battle results. Especially beheading the Nascent Soul cultivator, the Master of the Demon Heart Cave, and angrily slapping Xiang Yue."

"After this battle, your reputation will spread around the Liangzhu Kingdom. Your Ning family has also gained more attention because of you!"

This time, Unlike Ning Zhuo joined the army under his real surname and name, and the reputation he made also benefited the Ning family.

Unlike Ning Zhuo frowned slightly: "Thank you, Lord Zhu, for the reminder."

"I am only at the Foundation Establishment cultivation base. This time, because I saved Xiang Yue, I offended Du Tiechuan, and I fear it will be difficult to get a reward."

"It is true that I have been in the limelight, and I will have to hide my name for a period of time while traveling the world."

Zhu Xuanji smiled again and immediately understood that Unlike Ning Zhuo was asking for credit.

He walked to Unlike Ning Zhuo, patted the latter's shoulder, and said kindly: "Don't worry, even if you offended Du Tiechuan, because you are the son-in-law of General Mu's Mansion, your battle results will definitely not be deducted."

"You helped me this time and indirectly saved Xiang Yue; I will naturally not treat a meritorious official unfairly, and I have a reward for you to fulfill this cause and effect."

"Next, you can leave the Thousand Peaks Forest and continue your travels."

Unlike Ning Zhuo stared at Zhu Xuanji: "Is Lord Zhu afraid that I will sneak attack the Six Caves Sect?"

Zhu Xuanji sighed in his heart: "As expected of Unlike Ning Zhuo, he is so sharp."

He immediately said frankly: "That's right, Lu Hongtu of the Six Caves Sect and my Nandou Kingdom have long had secret contacts. It's just that he is very cunning, only treating my side as a retreat, and has never truly placed a bet or defected."

"Although he is ambitious, this kind of wavering faction is still an object that my Nandou Kingdom wants to win over."

"Although you have a feud with him, you need to stop at this time."

Unlike Ning Zhuo frowned tightly and shook his head: "How can a family feud be stopped? Lord Zhu is making things difficult for me!"

When he left the Nandou Kingdom before, he received care from Zhu Xuanji.

At that time, Zhu Xuanji analyzed the situation and told Unlike Ning Zhuo that the Nandou Kingdom had arrangements in the Thousand Peaks Forest.

But Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't ask in detail at the time; his main purpose was to leave room for himself—in case the Six Caves Sect was a pawn of the Nandou Kingdom, it would be difficult for Unlike Ning Zhuo to take action after asking clearly.

After Unlike Ning Zhuo learned the relevant information, he guessed that Lu Hongtu was likely involved with the Nandou Kingdom.

This is not hard to guess.

The reason is also very simple.

The cave masters of the Six Caves Sect have demonic and righteous divisions. Under Lu Hongtu's leadership, the Six Caves Sect actively communicates with the outside world on the righteous side, and implements deterrence with demonic behavior within the Thousand Peaks Forest.

The Thousand Peaks Forest is adjacent to the Nandou Kingdom; how could the Six Caves Sect not have connections with the Nandou Kingdom when it can have connections with the Ning family of the Beifeng Kingdom?

Unlike Ning Zhuo and Zhu Xuanji are closely related, and the Ning family and the Nandou royal family Zhu family are also allies, but this does not mean that their interests are completely consistent.

At least in this matter, the Ning family and Unlike Ning Zhuo tend to take revenge. But the Zhu family needs the Six Caves Sect and Lu Hongtu to continue to exist.

Especially after this battle, the Liangzhu Kingdom took the initiative to withdraw troops, and Lu Hongtu and the Six Caves Sect's influence in the Thousand Peaks Forest will rise sharply, becoming the leader among human cultivators.

This makes Lu Hongtu have great strategic value, allowing the Nandou Kingdom to win him over with greater efforts.

Unlike Ning Zhuo flatly refused Zhu Xuanji's request, stated his position, and was about to argue seriously with Zhu Xuanji, but the latter suddenly looked up and laughed.

"Hahaha..."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was puzzled: "Why is Lord Zhu laughing?"

Zhu Xuanji stopped laughing and pointed at Unlike Ning Zhuo: "Unlike Ning Zhuo, you have changed too much, it's really good."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was stunned for a moment.

Zhu Xuanji turned around, stood beside Unlike Ning Zhuo, and looked at the sunset scenery between the mountains: "I still clearly remember your appearance in the Fire Persimmon Xiancheng."

"Forbearance, humble, unwilling, hiding a resentment against fate in your bones, and many prejudices."

"If it were you at that time, you would never have 'confronted' me like this just now."

"How long has it been."

"Sure enough, it is that old saying, what makes people mature is not age but experience."

"And the so-called jade is not carved, it will not become a tool; after experiencing this battle, you have received the baptism of blood and fire, and you have grown a lot."

"Listen to the poem you just wrote—A hundred battles, why refuse to turn into ashes, a thousand tribulations, the spirit remains like a cliff. A man should shed blood on the battlefield, drunk and holding a green blade to pierce the sun's brilliance. There is a heroic ambition that longs for the flames of war and does not fear sacrifice! This makes me look forward to your future, Unlike Ning Zhuo."

Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't expect Zhu Xuanji to praise him like this, and was stunned again.

Sun Lingtong in the mechanism dragon heard this praise, but grinned happily.

Hearing others praise Unlike Ning Zhuo was far more gratifying than praising him, Sun Lingtong!

Unlike Ning Zhuo was almost raised by Sun Lingtong; hearing someone praise Unlike Ning Zhuo, Sun Lingtong had a sense of achievement that arose spontaneously.

"I didn't expect Old Zhu's changes to be quite big, his speech has become much better."

"Since it's so good, you can say more!"

And for Zhu Xuanji's praise, Sun Lingtong agreed with both hands and feet: "Yes, I have been with Xiaozhu day and night, and didn't notice his changes."

"Now that I get Old Zhu's reminder, it's really a wake-up call."

"Xiaozhu is much more masculine than before! His eyes are bright, his fighting spirit is rising, and he is sharp and extraordinary. Such a posture is extremely rare in the Fire Persimmon Xiancheng."

Unlike Ning Zhuo got this praise, blinked, but his sharp gaze quickly converged, and his demeanor became gentle again.

"Thank you, Lord Zhu, for the reminder."

"I just came down from the battlefield, haven't adapted to the changes, and still have fighting spirit filling my chest."

"And throughout the entire battle, I achieved my initial goal and beheaded many enemies, with no small gains, and there is indeed a lot of pride in my heart."

"Reflecting now, it actually relies more on luck. Beheading Nascent Soul almost entirely depends on comrades. There are also Sect Master Lin Bufan and you, Lord Zhu, supporting secretly, so there is this battle record."

"But in fact, I am just a mere Foundation Establishment."

"Although I can rely on military strategy to bless myself and leap to Golden Core combat power, this method is only suitable for the battlefield, and there are many restrictions on fighting alone."

"With the spread of reputation, it will be known to everyone and targeted by others."

"Not to mention anything else, this military establishment of mine will definitely be canceled as the army withdraws. After leaving the Liangzhu Kingdom, I will not be able to borrow the blessing of the Liangzhu Kingdom's national strength, and it will be almost difficult to condense military power in a short time."

Establishing an army is not something you can just say verbally. Unlike Ning Zhuo released a batch of mechanism puppets at will, and it was recognized as an army, which was Unlike Ning Zhuo taking advantage of the Liangzhu Kingdom.

To start from scratch and establish an army, the price to be paid is actually very high, and it is also very hard to maintain.

Unlike Ning Zhuo travels the world and does not stay in one place for most of the time, so he does not consider this for the time being.

Speaking of this, he looked at Zhu Xuanji: "I wonder if Lord Zhu can give me a military idle position?"

Zhu Xuanji's expression suddenly became serious, and he shook his head slowly: "How can there be an idle position in the army? And Unlike Ning Zhuo, you have no merits to my country; if I engage in private dealings, where should I put the national law? I am a member of the royal family, and if I favor you, how can I convince the public?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled slightly; he was just striving for it, and it didn't matter if he didn't get it.

Zhu Xuanji's refusal was also within his expectations.

Zhu Xuanji was actually quite nervous, and he secretly said: "So dangerous! I almost agreed just now."

He had been watching the battle and was quite surprised and pleasantly surprised by the combat power Unlike Ning Zhuo displayed.

There is no doubt that Unlike Ning Zhuo is a great talent. He took the initiative to ask to join the Nandou Kingdom army, and Zhu Xuanji subconsciously wanted to express welcome and acceptance.

But then he thought of Unlike Ning Zhuo's identity as the "Child of Tribulation."

Heaven!

If Unlike Ning Zhuo were allowed to travel the world with a Nandou Kingdom military position, causing trouble everywhere and triggering disasters, then the Nandou Kingdom would suffer!!

"Unlike Ning Zhuo walked out of the Fire Persimmon Xiancheng, in the Mount Wuyin, Ten Thousand Medicine Gate, and Thousand Peaks Forest, where did he not trigger drastic changes?"

"This guy brings tribulation qi wherever he goes, establishing causes and effects everywhere!"

"If he really has any involvement with my country, and it gets big, I fear it will cause a national disaster!"

Zhu Xuanji thought of this and almost broke into a cold sweat.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took the initiative to ask: "Lord Zhu, you said before that you have important information about my mother; what exactly is it?"

Zhu Xuanji took out a letter and handed it to Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Unlike Ning Zhuo scanned with spiritual sense, his expression changed immediately, and he whispered: "What? The origin of the Mount Wuyin God is actually a Cloud Fox cultivated by my mother?!"

Zhu Xuanji nodded: "I also accidentally investigated it."

"She is a Cloud Beast cultivated by your mother on the way of the Ning family's migration."

"Arriving at the Mount Wuyin, she was arranged and arranged by your mother to be one of the mountain gods."

Unlike Ning Zhuo blinked repeatedly and suddenly realized: "So it is."

"No wonder she directly gave me such a precious Spirit Hidden Willow."

"To tell you the truth, I had some doubts before."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's doubts were the doubts of Zhu Xuanji and Shen Lingshu. The latter two were suspicious that Unlike Ning Zhuo possessed the Life-Hanging Thread divine art and controlled the Fox God; after investigation, it turned out that the Fox God had a deep connection with Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"The Fox God was cultivated by my mother, so she gave me the Spirit Hidden Willow, secretly thinking of repaying the kindness and ending the cause and effect."

"In this way, she can also be burned to fulfill my mother's spirituality."

Unlike Ning Zhuo thought of this, couldn't help but narrow his eyes, and pursed his dry lips.

Zhu Xuanji observed his words and expressions, and seeing him with such an expression, couldn't help but say: "Don't forget, the Fox God has been canonized by my royal family, and now she is the official mountain god of the Mount Wuyin."

Unlike Ning Zhuo secretly said: "Trouble."

On the surface, he bowed: "I naturally know this."

Zhu Xuanji patted Unlike Ning Zhuo's shoulder: "If you want to seek your mother's old things, you can go to the Feiyun Kingdom."

"According to the Fox God's explanation, your mother is exactly from the Feiyun Kingdom, and there must be more clues there."

Unlike Ning Zhuo pondered: "The Feiyun Kingdom is so vast, I am unfamiliar with the place, and wanting to search for my mother's clues from it is no different from finding a needle in a haystack."

Zhu Xuanji took out a token and handed it to Unlike Ning Zhuo: "I have arranged everything for you."

"This is a token for Mourning Music Youling; you go find her, and use this token to ask her to divine for you once, and you will surely get important clues."

Unlike Ning Zhuo observed the token and saw that it was a white jade candle, so he took it in his hand.

The white jade candle had an indescribable cold air; although it was not bone-chilling, it still made Unlike Ning Zhuo's hair stand on end.

Unlike Ning Zhuo put away the token, looked up at Zhu Xuanji: "Please forgive the junior for being ignorant, who is Mourning Music Youling?"

Zhu Xuanji said: "It is understandable that you don't know her great name. Because she is not a living person, but became a ghost cultivator after death, and became famous in the underworld."

"She has the title of Candle-Cutting Person of Chaotic Fate. You hold this token and go to the White Paper City of the Black Water Mountain, and you will get her induction, obtain contact, and see her."

Unlike Ning Zhuo remembered it firmly, nodded and bowed: "Thank you, Lord Zhu."

Then, he stared at Zhu Xuanji with expectant eyes.

Zhu Xuanji laughed and took out two treasure boxes from his arms: "I know you entrusted Lin Bufan to bring back the Ten Thousand Year Water Essence, and tried your best to buy the Ten Thousand Year Wood Essence."

"This is the collection in the Nandou Kingdom; it is what you asked for, and it is the reward for you helping me once."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was overjoyed and immediately accepted it.

Zhu Xuanji added: "As for Lin Bufan, I will entrust him not to take action again."

"Leave quickly."

"Don't forget the Heaven and Earth Twin Ghosts; staying here is of no benefit."

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded: "Thank you, Lord Zhu, for your care."

"It's just that I still have some situations in the Liangzhu Kingdom that haven't been cleaned up."

"For example, the misunderstanding between me and Du Tiechuan, and the marriage contract with Mu Lan, I wonder if the Nandou Kingdom can mediate and solve it?"

Zhu Xuanji shook his head: "Your relationship with Mu Lan is your private matter, and I can't intervene."

"As for the matter between you and Du Tiechuan, don't think about it too seriously. Hehe, he may not necessarily hate you that much."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was puzzled by Zhu Xuanji's comfort: "Why is this?"

Zhu Xuanji smiled, looking at Unlike Ning Zhuo with deep meaning: "Do you really want to know?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo's heart tightened, and he understood that this was a national-level secret. If he really knew the inside story, he would be in an awkward situation.

He immediately shook his head.

Zhu Xuanji waved his hand at him: "Go, go."

Unlike Ning Zhuo bowed to Zhu Xuanji, immediately tore open the "belt," drilled into the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon, and directly escaped the scene, quite decisively.

Seeing him leave, Zhu Xuanji couldn't help but spit out a turbid breath, putting down his worries: "This disaster star has finally left."

"This time he went far away to the Feiyun Kingdom, he shouldn't be involved with me anymore, right?"

The Liangzhu Kingdom army moved slowly through the mountains.

Du Tiechuan sat in the war chariot, alone. His expression was not as gloomy as he showed to the outside world, but instead drank fine wine, with a hint of comfort in his composure.

He put down his wine glass and began to write a memorial, stating his responsibility for the defeated army, and almost all the faults of this retreat were attributed to himself.

After writing this memorial, he threw it into the corner of the desk, looked toward the direction of the Liangzhu Kingdom capital, and showed a sneer.

Obviously, the great battle of the Liangzhu Kingdom conquering the Thousand Peaks Forest, the secret game in it is far more complex and treacherous than what Unlike Ning Zhuo observed. ===== CHAPTER 579 =====

He put down his wine cup and began to write a memorial, stating his responsibility for the defeat and taking almost all the blame for this retreat upon himself.

After finishing the memorial, he tossed it into a corner of his desk, looked toward the direction of the Liangzhu Kingdom's capital, and revealed a cold sneer.

Clearly, the secret maneuvering behind the great war between the Liangzhu Kingdom and the Thousand Peaks Forest was far more complex and treacherous than Unlike Ning Zhuo had observed.