After walking for two consecutive days and walking around Mangshan County, Yang Xiao didn't even see a single figure.
Pursuing the death aura, he finally entered Mangshan County.
At dusk.
There was prosperity outside Mangshan City.
Many traders and lackeys rushed into the city.
There are still many northern barbarians driving goods carried by monster beasts into the city. Although there are frequent frictions, the mutual trade still does not stop. Sometimes the two sides even fight fiercely, but the business goes on as usual.
The Tang Dynasty sold arms, and the Northern Barbarians sold cattle, sheep, and iron ore.
Both sides also have a tacit understanding and will not take action against the caravan.
As a Six-Coin Slayer Immortal Guard, Yang Xiao was not surprised by this, and besides, he was here for the Demon Cult this time.
"Chiyang Sect"
It claims to be the Holy Fire Religion.
In fact, everyone knows that it is a complete demonic sect.
No one knows where the Chiyang Sect is headquartered, but it has several branches located in several counties around Datang.
That's why Yang Xiao went to the city.
I originally planned to go to various places to see if I could find any clues before entering the city, but I didn't see either figure.
Those villages were also extremely desolate, as if no one had lived in them for a long time.
This is a large county close to the capital. Tens of thousands of households once moved there, but now ten of them are empty.
Yang Xiao felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.
The closer you get to the city gate, the more solemn the death aura becomes.
"Hurry up and go in. The city gate will be closed after a stick of incense. You all have to wait outside for tomorrow!" the soldiers guarding the city gate kept urging.
But those caravans were still careless, and even the scattered people were the same. They walked with their heads lowered and didn't care, as if they didn't hear those words.
The alert Yang Xiao immediately noticed something was wrong.
Caravans spending the night outside are afraid of bandits and monsters, not to mention individual travelers.
If it had been Heisei, the gatekeepers would have squished their way in after shouting like this.
How could you be so careless?
Moreover, the shouting soldier seemed not to know that his words had no effect, and was still giggling from the sidelines.
Yang Xiao frowned, stopped, muttered silently, moved his finger towards his eyes, and golden light appeared.
"Eye of the Sky!"
"open!"
Buzz!
His eyes suddenly turned golden, scanning everything in front of him.
"ah?"
Even though Yang Xiao was well-informed, he couldn't help but scream.
There was no living thing anywhere outside the city gate. Everything I saw before was a walking corpse, with big holes in each chest, faces that had long since rotted, eyes hanging from the corners of the mouth, and dark eyes.
The soldiers who defended the city turned into skeletons, wearing only battle armor.
"Could it be that the entire Mangshan County is like this?" Yang Xiao felt frightened in his heart. If this was true, the entire Tang Dynasty might not be much better now.
This is the first county outside the capital!
Just when Yang Xiao was shocked, a row of men in black robes appeared on the tower.
The leader was wearing a black robe, his head covered, and his appearance could not be seen clearly, but he had a mark of fire on his chest.
No need to ask, he is from Chiyang Sect.
"You still discovered it!" The man in black robe sighed.
However, Yang Xiao did not panic at all. He looked up at the man in black robe and sneered: "It's a little trick, are you fooling the devil?"
"Yes, just to fool you!"
As soon as the voice fell, the nine men in black robes on the city wall started to move in unison.
All of them are in the late stage of Jindan.
Everyone's strength is close to Yang Xiao.
These are the nine strongest people in Mangshan County, and they are also all the powerful people in the late Jindan period of Chiyang Sect in Mangshan County.
Nine people joined forces to surround and kill Yang Xiao.
But the reason why Yang Xiao is calm is because he is not afraid!
Don't be afraid of people in the same situation.
Even Master Vajra Fengjue from Baoguang Temple has the power to fight, not to mention these demon sect Xiaoxiao.
Although he is in the late stage of Jindan, there are various hereditary practices, and the magic skills he practices are only techniques to improve his realm, and are not suitable for fighting at all.
Yang Xiao raised his spear and made a full circle.
The terrifying combat power scared away the three men in black robes.
"This Yang Xiao is indeed terrifying. He is indeed a strong man in the Golden Crow Guard who can rival Chang Feng!"
"Huh, even so, he can't leave Mangshan County today!"
"kill!!!"
Nine people surrounded him again, each using different methods to trap and kill Yang Xiao on the spot.
The battle outside the city startled the birds and beasts in the jungle. A crow also cawed a few times on the branch. It raised its head and revealed its red eyes. Looking at the scene of the battle, it flapped its wings and flew away.
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Tai'an City, the Immortal Killing Tower in the Imperial Palace.
On the top floor, the commander-in-chief still showed his back.
On the originally silent top floor, the breeze floated, and a burst of black mist condensed into a human shape. He said in a hoarse voice: "Master, Yang Xiao fought with the people of the Chiyang Sect, and he may die!"
"kindness!"
The commander standing by the window put his hands in his cloak and just gave a gentle greeting, as if he already understood the matter.
"Do you want to save his life?" the figure in the black mist asked cautiously.
The commander-in-chief tilted his head slightly and said calmly: "Our Majesty doesn't like to suffer losses the most. If we want to destroy his Chiyang Sect, we have to lose some manpower, so that he can feel more balanced."
"I understand!" The black mist slowly receded.
Imperial Palace, Yangxin Hall.
Mr. Han was not in the palace today, but was guarding outside the palace.
Because a big shot came to the palace tonight.
Even he had to stand outside the door with his head down and wait.
"Huh?" Mr. Han frowned, feeling someone approaching, and said in a hoarse voice: "What's the matter, I want you to go there in person?"
Wow!
An old man in black robes suddenly appeared in front of the hall. His eyes were waxy white, his face was haggard, and he had no expression. Even his voice was like a puppet, "The matter in Mangshan County cannot be suppressed!"
"What?"
The usually calm Mr. Han widened his eyes and frowned: "Your Chiyang Sect has arranged nine late-stage golden elixirs. How can Yang Xiao escape? Besides, there is still one in the city..."
"Yang Xiao has concealed his strength, and now his strength is no longer inferior to that of Feng Jue!" After the white-eyed old man finished speaking, he turned to look into the palace and said dullly: "Hurry up and inform your majesty, the Immortal Slayer Guard is not easy to fool!"
After saying that, the old man turned around and left.
Mr. Han looked at the other party's back and gritted his teeth, but he could only turn around and enter the main hall.
In the dim hall, two figures sat opposite each other.
"I understand the matter. Go to the Immortal Slayer Tower in person and ask that old guy what he wants. As long as I can shut his mouth, I will give it to him!"
Duke Han heard the sound and retreated.
"Alas!" Emperor Tang, who was wearing Taoist robes, sighed, his face unclear in the darkness.
The man sitting opposite said with a faint smile: "Why, you can't even restrain your own subordinates, how about I help you get rid of him?"
"Hmph, do you think this is child's play? Anyone who wants to die can die?" Emperor Tang's face moved and he said in a deep voice: "This old guy is a close minister of the late emperor, and the forces he has cultivated have been planted throughout the Eastern Territory. Even in these years,
I have broken a lot of his wings, but I can't move to him now. If it were three years ago, I might have taken action against him, but I can't forget the lesson I learned three years ago!"