Zhao Huaizhong was on his way out of the city to go hunting in Shimen Mountain when he received the news that the Eclipse Sect had been destroyed.
The way Ye Yufu delivers messages is by using a domesticated bird, like a homing pigeon.
This bird is called the Wind Spirit, and it is one of the most durable birds known.
Of course, Fenglingniao communication is not popular. It will only be used unless it is top-secret information, or it will be used to exchange information between big bosses like Zhao Huaizhong and Baiyao.
Because of Fenglingniao's message, Zhao Huaizhong received the news of the demise of the Eclipse Sect at noon two hours after Baiyao succeeded.
He had seen the thin bamboo slices that conveyed the message, and when he poured out his strength from his hands, the bamboo slices immediately shattered into slag and drifted away in the wind, leaving no trace.
Zhao Huaizhong was in a good mood as an evil sect like the Eclipse Sect was destroyed, but he glanced at the front of the carriage and sighed softly.
At this moment, the carriage around him was surrounded by elite soldiers wearing armor.
There were thousands of soldiers in front and behind the formation, and on the left and right were more than two hundred elite members of the Ye Yu Mansion.
A total of more than 2,300 people formed a team and waved their flags.
Even so, Zhao Ji and King Zhuang Xiang were still worried that their son would not be safe, and wanted to increase the number of guards to 3,000.
During this battle, hunting is impossible.
No matter what kind of beast sees so many people, it will be frightened and run away.
Zhao Huai thought that if he had known this, he would not have talked nonsense.
Apart from him, Wang Ben and others accompanying the carriage were extremely excited. It was a rare trip out of Xianyang, and they were like wild horses running wild.
After leaving the city, Wang Ben rode on a horse and ran three or four laps with a few friends, back and forth in the team.
Wang Ben was wearing light armor, carrying a long bow on his back, and he was holding a short sword in his hand.
The two heroic young men beside him, one on the left and one on the right, are also the future ruthless men of Great Qin, Meng Tian and Meng Yi.
In the inherent history, these two brothers are almost equivalent to the First Emperor's two generals, Heng Ha, who were brave and invincible in attacking cities and fortresses.
Their team came out from the north gate of Xianyang City and marched all the way. They were already hundreds of miles away and were more than halfway to their destination.
Along the way, I met many people from nearby villages and towns, watching from a distance as they ate melons.
"With so many elite black armor soldiers, do you want to fight?"
"I don't know..."
In the crowd, stood a middle-aged man dressed as a businessman, accompanied by a human-looking servant.
The two stood in the distance, watching the passing Qin army, and communicated in secret words in low voices.
"Xuanniao Guards are dedicated to protecting Xianyang Palace and are the elite among the elites of the Qin Dynasty.
With so many Xuannio guards out, could it be that important figures from the Qin royal family left Xianyang?"
"Well, there are more than two thousand black bird guards escorting the trip. The strength of this guard is second only to King Zhuang Xiang."
The middle-aged man dressed as a merchant squinted: "Judging from the regulations of the guards, it should be the prince of Qin who left the palace and left the city."
The servant behind him had murderous intent flashing in his eyes, lowered his head and said: "If it is really the Crown Prince of Qin who is out of the city, and I am following him in the dark, is it possible to find an opportunity to assassinate him?"
The middle-aged man shook his head and said: "Xu Su was killed. We are here to take his place. Entering Xianyang, we have our own things to do. We are not here to assassinate the crown prince of Qin.
What's more, not only the elite Ye Yu Mansion and the Black Bird Guards, there must be other arrangements secretly.
If you take action, you will be killed immediately, there is no other possibility."
The servant said: "If we can kill the prince of Qin, Qin will be in chaos, and it is very likely that we will withdraw our troops from Zhao."
"Mr. Pingyuan will handle this matter. We just have to do our own thing." The middle-aged man said.
At this time, Zhao Huaizhong's carriage, protected by the black bird guards, gradually moved away.
The middle-aged man muttered: "The crowd in the center of the team are mostly descendants of Xianyang Xungui clan, and they are carrying bows and arrows. It seems that they are going hunting.
In this direction...the nearest is Shimen Mountain."
"Should we spread the news and have someone set up an ambush in Shimen Mountain to kill the Crown Prince of Qin?" the servant said.
The middle-aged man had a headache and was worried about the servant's IQ: "This is the hinterland of Qin, and when the prince leaves the city, the guards will be particularly tight.
At this time, it is not the time for an assassination. I arranged for people to go there and just die."
…
Nothing happened along the way.
Zhao Huaizhong's team arrived at Shimen Mountain just after noon.
The royal family of the Qin Dynasty also had a palace in Shimen Mountain, which was surrounded by mountains and rivers, with waterfalls hanging in the sky, and the scenery was superb.
Zhao Huaizhong and his party settled down among them.
Most of the beasts in this world are spiritual birds and strange beasts. The only thing that needs to be done before they can become spirits is their human form, and their alertness and intelligence are very high.
Seeing a large group of Qin troops coming, these birds and beasts knew they couldn't afford to offend them, so they fled into the mountains early to avoid trouble.
By the time the team settled down, there were almost no birds and animals in the surrounding area.
Zhao Huaizhong and the others came here to hunt, but they were all lonely.
There were only some silly wild roe deer and pheasants, and Wang Ben and others chased and shot a few of them to death, which was better than nothing.
On the other hand, Shimen Mountain in Quanyi County is covered by clouds and fog, with strange peaks everywhere, and there are many places to visit.
Before traveling through time, Zhao Huaizhong had never been to Shimen Mountain in Huaxia County. He didn't know the geography of Shimen Mountain, but he always felt something was wrong:
"The geography and location of mountains and rivers in this world are the same as those in China, but there seem to be some differences. This Shimen Mountain is very steep and has a vast area. It is no better than the famous mountains and rivers that we know...
In the past few days, I have looked at the topographic map of Da Qin's territory and found some differences with my perception."
In the afternoon, Zhao Huaizhong, Wang Ben and others visited Shimen Mountain together.
It is a small mountain lake that is as clear as a mirror and sparkling. The fish in the water are so stupid that they are not afraid of the approach of humans on the shore.
The blue sky is reflected in the water, and the air is so clean that it is indescribable... Modern people cannot imagine how much the charm of nature alone will shock and intoxicate a 21st century soul.
Zhao Huaizhong stayed in Shimen Mountain for four days, and personally went down to the river to touch shrimps, hunt, catch fish, and swim in the wild.
After landing, they showed off their game barbecue skills in front of Wang Bi, Meng Tian, Mengyi, and Wei Yang who were accompanying them.
Unfortunately, the heat was too high and it accidentally overturned.
However, Wang Ben and others used their licking skills and still ate all the burned fish and shrimp.
At the beginning of September, Zhao Huaizhong returned from Shimen Mountain, and it happened that Baiyao and others also came back to report on their work.
The news of the destruction of the Eclipse Sect gradually spread within a few days, shocking many sects.
Although the Eclipse Sect is not one of the three sects and nine sects, it is also a major sect second only to the above sects and has a long heritage.
The Eclipse Ghost King is even more powerful in the Holy Realm. Such a force was uprooted by Ye Yu Mansion, which really surprised many sects.
This is also the first evil force that Zhao Huaizhong has destroyed since he supervised Ye Yu Mansion.
Xianyang, Ye Yufu.
"According to the prince's instructions, I have brought back all the things captured by the Eclipse Cult and asked the prince to check them."
Zhao Huaizhong had long noticed that Baiyao was holding a palace about the size of a foot, shrouded in a layer of mana light.
"This is the Heavenly Palace of Treasures of the Eclipse Sect. Wei Chen came back all the way and did many studies to figure out that this is a rare treasure whose origins are unknown and ancient.
This rare treasure is the main reason why the eclipse religion can be passed down to this day."
Baiyao explained: "This palace is like some magical artifacts inherited from ancient times. It can shrink in size. Over the long years, it has helped the Eclipse Sect avoid being surrounded and killed again and again.
At this time, it is the contracted form of this heavenly palace. As the size shrinks, the weight is shared by the surrounding mana light, and it can be held in one hand.
Refined with mana, you can also move out of thin air."
Baiyao handed the thing to Zhao Huaizhong as if he were offering a treasure.
Prince Zhao took it and felt his hands sink. He frowned and said, "This palace smells so heavy of blood."
Baiyao nodded: "The demons of the Shixiang Sect have done all their evil deeds. This palace has been passed down for thousands of years, and countless people have died in it. There is indeed a resentment that cannot be driven away. It is eerie and terrifying."
He added: "Just as we were about to ask the prince, we also found many blood foods kept by the eclipse ghost king from the eclipse heaven palace, including hundreds of children and young men and women.
They were captured by the Eclipse Cult, many of their family members were killed, and they have nowhere to go, what should they do?"
"It's voluntary to stay or go. If you are willing to stay, you can choose the one with the best qualifications for training.
If some people are unwilling, they can stay in Xianyang and support them in making a living." Zhao Huaizhong said.
"promise!"
After Baiyao agreed, he asked: "The prince went out to hunt in the city, but there was no movement?"
Zhao Huaizhong smiled bitterly and said: "There is nothing abnormal. Maybe I have too many guards."
The plan he, Baiyao, and Fan Qingzhou had agreed upon before was that when he went out to hunt in the city, he would coordinate with the extermination of the eclipse sect. If some people with hidden plots wanted to take advantage of Zhao Huaizhong's trip to cause trouble, they would be ready to catch them.
A clean one.
However, the opponent was obviously very cunning and discovered that Zhao Huaizhong was well-defended during his trip and no one showed up.
"It seems that it will take a lot of effort to clear out the remnants of the Eclipse Sect in the future." Baiyao said.
Zhao Huaizhong nodded slightly, and Baiyao bowed and left.
That night, Zhao Huaizhong returned to Xianyang Palace and took Baoxiang Palace to the Stone Hall of the Ancestral Temple.