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On Peach Blossom Island, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the news coming from the northern frontier.
This message came from Helian Yun, the divine eagle of the northern frontier. It was a message that when the Later Zhou Empire was preparing to destroy the Ming Empire in one fell swoop, a million iron cavalry had already gathered on the grasslands.
The four empires fought each other, especially the Wu Tang and Later Zhou empires, which were locked in a stalemate for three years, resulting in considerable losses.
Therefore, foreign tribes such as the Northern Yuan, Later Jin, and Xiongnu all saw an opportunity.
If the Later Zhou Empire were to press its advantage at this point, pushing the Ming Dynasty too far, even a rabbit will bite when cornered.
The unyielding spirit of "the emperor guarding the nation's gate" has long been worn down by the decadence of the military lineage and the rise of the Donglin aristocracy, gradually worn down by the literati's refined tastes.
These intellectuals, facing life and death, would not ponder any matters of national righteousness.
The consequences of opening the country's doors are predictable.
Prince Ning, Zhu Shou?
If Iron-Blooded Zhu ignores this, Zhang Xiaoshan believes that the other party will not take any risky moves.
But Zhu Shou? Zhang Xiaoshan was 90% certain that the other party would fight to the death, because Zhu Shou couldn't afford to lose.
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but sneer.
From the very beginning of the war for unification, Zhang Xiaoshan had foreseen this day, knowing that these alien races would not miss this opportunity.
Of the four great empires, the Ming Dynasty was the most unique.
In the past, the Ming Dynasty was known for its iron will and its emperor guarded the nation's gates.
Now, if these younger generations were to open even one of the nine passes of the Northern Frontier, it would be a fatal blow to the entire Nine Provinces.
The trampling of foreign cavalry meant that even a powerful state like the Later Zhou might not be able to expel the Tartars in a short time, given the depletion of resources in the Nine Provinces due to the civil war.
Thinking of the bloodline that could be born at any moment, Zhang Xiaoshan knew he couldn't leave.
“Piaoxu, go to Ghost Street and have Uncle Ghost transport the rest of the divine weapons to the Northern Frontier.”
In addition, notify Master Xingyin, Demon Buddha Ding Peng, Heavenly Official of the Tomb Raiders, Mad Lion Iron Warrior, Venerable of Longevity, Duan Yanqing, Zen Master Juezhi, plus two teams of Blood Droplets, River Stream Double Fiends, Twelve Assassins, and Five Hundred Blood Thorns... to go to the Northern Frontier and meet with Lianyun Village!
Moreover, there's no need to conceal one's identity or whereabouts.
"Yes, son!"
With the foreign tribes marching south, Zhang Xiaoshan's ability to assemble such a force was truly astonishing!
There is one Grandmaster, six peerless masters, and at least twenty top masters. In addition, He Kuan also has the Blood Droplet, Blood Thorn, and divine weapons—these terrifying monsters.
This brought together almost the entire Zhang family's power.
Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's final intention was clearly to call upon various martial arts masters to go to the northern frontier to resist the foreign tribes.
With the Zhang family's influence, a steady stream of experts will be heading to the Northern Frontier.
As Liu Sheng Piaoxu headed towards Ghost Street, Zhang Yuan, standing beside him, couldn't help but say solemnly:
"Shan'er, can these hold off the alien cavalry?"
"Father, rest assured, the experts of Lianyun Village are all mobile assassination squads trained by Bloodthorn before I broke the Liao Kingdom. They are specifically trained to ambush foreign squads, plunder supplies, and launch surprise attacks on the rear."
With the support of Master Xingyin and others, even without the formidable natural barrier, holding off a million iron cavalry would be more than enough.
Moreover, over the years, Ghost Street has forged more than 300,000 divine weapons, which have been hidden near Lianyun Village.
If the soldiers and horses are not moving, the grain and grass will go first.
Even the mere act of burning provisions could make it extremely difficult for the alien army to advance.
Moreover, the special forces training includes assassination and ambush tactics, Bloodthorn's special operations tactics... As long as it's not a head-on confrontation, these are enough to give them a hard time.
Even Zhang Yuan nodded in agreement upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation.
The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen!
Zhang Xiaoshan had anticipated this day, and he was naturally extremely gratified.
"Later, I will ask Ninth Sister for some muscle-relaxing powder or some highly poisonous substances."
"Some masters of disguise in the martial arts world can easily infiltrate the alien camps. They simply need to slip these things into their food; the effects won't be felt for a short time, but once the time comes, they will strike with lightning speed."
"Alright!"
Zhang Yuan nodded; this was indeed a possible method.
You should know that Murong Jiu's poisons are all from the Ghost Doctor's true teachings, so even creating a zombie virus wouldn't be a problem.
For example, the snake venom of Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, has this effect.
As Zhang Xiaoshan and Zhang Yuan awaited the arrival of their child, Ghost Street stirred at Zhang Xiaoshan's command.
In particular, the news of the southward migration of foreign tribes shocked both the legitimate and criminal worlds.
The Zhang family, who were the first to act, set off directly for the northern frontier after gathering the terrifying power that Zhang Xiaoshan had mentioned.
A grandmaster, six peerless masters, and at least twenty top experts... a large group of people made no attempt to conceal their whereabouts.
After all, it was impossible for the Zhang family alone to withstand a million alien cavalry.
The sheer power that the Zhang family had gathered in such a short time shocked everyone.
Moreover, this is all thanks to the Zhang family's resources.
After all, the Zhang family set an example, so how could other forces remain indifferent?
Leaving aside the demonic path, the righteous path, for the sake of face, requires each of the major sects to send out a top expert to resist the invasion of alien races.
Meanwhile, within the Demonic Sect, Tu Xuehua led the Xuanming Elders, Gang Xiang, and A'da to join forces with the Zhang family; Zhang Wuji, the new leader of the Fire Worship Sect, also seized this opportunity to salvage the sect's reputation, personally leading the Earth, Fire, Wind, and Thunder Halls out of Kunlun; the Holy Sect, having received a favor from Zhang Xiaoshan, also saw the Evil King and the Yin Queen appear, gathering all available Demonic Sect experts to support the Northern Frontier...
In an instant, the entire martial arts world was in an uproar.
This time, with a million cavalrymen from foreign tribes marching south, the Han people generally did not want to be ruled by foreign tribes.
Moreover, this is also a golden opportunity for them to make a name for themselves throughout the land. If they achieve a great feat, it will be far better than any reputation for chivalry.
If they don't come, they're highly likely to be gossiped about behind their backs.
As for the Zhang family?
The news of Madam Zhang's impending childbirth spread throughout the land.
Moreover, the power mobilized by the Zhang family was truly astonishing, and no one could find fault with it whatsoever.
Chapter 578 Experts Gather, Alien Races Approach
"What a fine Zhang family!"
When the news of the Zhang family's support for the northern frontier reached Qin Huangzheng's ears, it made him especially gratified.
Although the Zhang family retreated to the East China Sea to avoid the war, they still stepped forward at the most crucial moment.
In particular, the forces gathered by the Zhang family, although not the most elite army in the empire, had studied Zhang Xiaoshan's special tactics for the surprise attack on the Liao Kingdom.
With the guerrilla tactics of Lianyun Village and so many skilled warriors, they were capable of inflicting a heavy blow on the northern barbarians.
Furthermore, a steady stream of martial arts masters from the northern frontier gather, capable of killing numerous foreign soldiers even during night raids on enemy camps.
"Zhao Gao, you're saying the Zhang family deployed mechanical beasts?"
Mohist mechanisms, wooden and stone walkways;
The bronze vessel speaks, so ask Gongshu!
This represents the pinnacle of mechanical arts from both families, but now, the Zhang family has joined the ranks of families specializing in mechanical arts.
The Zhang family's mechanical beasts—iron chariots—could carry dozens of people in a charge. Equipped with crossbows, they were comparable to the mechanical beasts of the Gongshu family on the battlefield.
In particular, it can be equipped with a triple-bow crossbow, specifically designed to target the mechanical beasts of the Mohist and Gongshu families.
The empire had suffered a great loss before, but the Zhang family was living in seclusion in the East China Sea 463, and all of this was used to support the Wu Tang Empire in conquering the Western Regions. Qin Shi Huang could not use this to punish the Zhang family, as it would be a losing proposition.
"A total of fifty iron-clad war chariots, controlled by Zhang Family Bloodthorn."
In addition, a large number of divine weapons are stockpiled near Lianyun Village. Young Master Zhang probably anticipated this battle and has been preparing to block the southward advance of the alien race.
Martial arts masters! Ironclad chariots! Divine soldiers from the Western Regions!
Even Qin Shi Huang had to admit that this southward invasion by foreign tribes was a mistake.
Who knows how many hidden trump cards Zhang Xiaoshan has prepared for this invasion of the foreign tribes to the south? Even Qin Shi Huang Zheng, as long as the Zhang family does not threaten the empire, does not want to oppose the Zhang family.
"Keep a close watch. If there is any sign that the nine passes in the northern border are opening, kill them without mercy!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Gao naturally knew the importance of the nine passes in the northern frontier. Once opened, those foreign cavalry could drive south and trample the Central Plains.
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"interesting!"
Wei Zhuang looked at the invitation in his hand, which bore the mark of 'Fire Cloud Evil God'.
However, since the Fire Cloud Evil God Ancient Sword Soul had already 'fallen,' Wei Zhuang naturally knew whose invitation it was, and he owed the other party a favor back then.
"Red Serpent, summon White Phoenix, Wolf King, and Lin'er, proceed to the Northern Frontier!"
"Northern Frontier?"
Chi Lian nodded. The invitation in Wei Zhuang's hand was clearly from the Golden-Faced Buddha.
The Golden-Faced Buddha and the Zhang family are in cahoots, and the fact that he personally invited Liu Sha this time already shows them a great deal of respect.
Chi Lian gathered her men, while Wei Zhuang observed the invitations from above, all of which were targeted at specific individuals.
The poison of the Crimson Serpent, the mobility and reconnaissance ability of the White Phoenix, the ability of the Azure Wolf King to control the wolf pack, and the infiltration ability of the Black Jade Kirin.
These are all professionals, and they will be of great use in this operation.
At the same time, the golden-faced Buddha also made a promise inside:
After defeating the northern barbarians, the Zhang family can apply to the empire to have Wei Zhuang's arrest warrant removed!
Being wanted by the empire is not a big deal for Wei Zhuang.
However, this undoubtedly imposed many restrictions. Once Wei Zhuang appeared somewhere and was seen by someone, it would basically be no secret the next day.
In terms of consumption, one can no longer eat what one wants or meet with certain people in public.
Therefore, Wei Zhuang was extremely tempted by this condition.
Moreover, he believed that the empire would definitely give the Zhang family that face.
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Lianyun Village!
For a group of experts, a journey of thousands of miles is nothing more than a ten-day or half-month trip.
Xingyin has already brought Lei Laowu, the Heavenly Official of the Tomb Raiders, and the Mad Lion Iron Warrior, among others, to the base in the Northern Frontier.
Lianyun Village!
At this time, Lianyunzhai (bjca) was the same as the former Lianyunzhai.
Based on the original Eight Heavenly Kings, Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals, and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends, and in addition to the losses of the experts who were replenished, they also formed the Eighteen Iron Cavalry of Yanyun and the Three Hundred Flying Cloud Iron Cavalry, modeled after the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun, specifically to target those small-scale alien tribes.
If they encounter a powerful alien expert or a large alien army, they will immediately turn and flee.
"Master of Sexual Sound, friends!"
"Chief Helian! Chief Zhang! Chief Ye!"
Inside the hall, the three chieftains, who were the owners of the house, could only sit in the first seat on the right.
After all, the status of a Grandmaster is absolutely that of a Grandmaster in the martial arts world.
On the left were a group of unparalleled masters, and Helian Yun and the others showed no disrespect whatsoever.
You must know that this is a peerless master, the foundation of a top-tier power in the Central Plains.
Now, the Zhang family has six unparalleled masters at their disposal. Adding to this the Shangguan Jin Hong who gathered along the way, Li Siyuan of the Tongwen Hall who dominates Jin, and Wei Zhuang of Liusha who was invited by the Golden-Faced Buddha, there are a total of nine unparalleled masters.
Furthermore, behind each peerless master is a group of top-tier masters as subordinates.
This is only a temporary gathering of experts.
On the right are top-tier experts: besides the three leaders of the host stronghold, there are the River Fiends, the Dragon Head of Taihu Lake, Yin Yewang, Luo Rulie...