The avenue leading to Taikun Peak was paved with three layers of gravel and covered with bluestone slabs. It was spacious and flat. Wan Zheng and Yu Du were riding at the front, surrounded by five hundred heavily armored soldiers.

A golden horse-drawn carriage marched on the avenue in a mighty manner.

Guo Xuanwu sat in the carriage, watching the peaks on both sides rise and fall like waves, and listening to the crisp singing of the birds in the dense forest, he felt very comfortable in his heart.

At noon, the team came to a valley. There was a huge lake in the valley, with lush trees on the lakeshore, blooming mountain flowers, gurgling water, and a pleasant scenery.

The team stopped by the lake and buried a pot on the spot to make rice.

In a white sunshade tent, Guo Xuanwu sat on a soft chair, accompanied by Wan Zheng and Yu Du. Aina and Luo Yinghong, dressed as centurions, served and ate.

Guo Xuanwu was in a particularly comfortable mood, like a bird flying out of its cage. He said excitedly: "The scenery here is so beautiful. I didn't expect that there is a lake in this valley! What is the name of this valley?"

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Yu Du hurriedly replied: "Go back to the emperor! This place is called 'Guanhu', it is the water source of our Taikun Mountain, and it is also the place where navy troops are trained!"

Wan Zheng smiled and said: "Your Majesty! Taikun Mountain stretches for nearly a thousand miles, and there are countless valleys like this! We have set up checkpoints in dangerous places according to the terrain. Going forward more than thirty miles, there is a checkpoint called

'Snake Pass', where the mountains on both sides are steep and steep, and there is only a winding snake-like path in the middle, it is a terrain where one man can pass the pass and no one can pass it!"

Guo Xuanwu frowned after hearing this and said thoughtfully: "Since the terrain is so steep, wouldn't it be very troublesome to transport supplies? What will the defenders there do to eat and drink?"

Yu Du quickly flattered: "Your Majesty, your Majesty! Protector Wan has already come up with a solution to this problem! All the defenders in the checkpoint took their families over and started to cultivate fields and raise livestock. Everyone lived and worked in peace and contentment and were self-sufficient.

Be self-sufficient and have no worries about food and clothing! When we reach the 'Snake Pass', the generals guarding the pass will line up to greet the Holy Spirit. After passing the Snake Pass and walking eight miles, we will reach the 'Supreme Peak'!"

Guo Xuanwu continued to frown and said: "This method is indeed good, but there is still a problem! If the enemy captures the front and rear checkpoints, wouldn't it mean that we will be helpless and in a desperate situation?"

Wan Zheng laughed loudly, gave a thumbs up and complimented: "I didn't expect that the emperor is so wise and proficient in the art of war! I have also thought of this. A secret passage has been dug at each level, which can lead to the front and rear levels.

First, we can exchange information, and secondly, once the situation mentioned by the emperor occurs, we can use the secret passage to send out surprise troops to destroy it! Only the generals guarding the pass know about this passage, and no one else knows!"

"Awesome! This way it's foolproof!" Guo Xuanwu said with admiration.

After having lunch and resting for half an hour, the team continued moving forward.

In the carriage, Aina and Luo Yinghong took off their heavy armors and leaned on Guo Xuanwu's body, one on the left and the other on the right. They both looked tired.

Aina whispered in his ear: "Master! Do you believe what Protector Wan said this morning?"

Luo Yinghong also frowned and said: "It's so strange that the two sisters Du Juan and E Li and the two hundred 'Blood Cauldron Girls' died! That Xiahou Ding was able to climb the mountain by himself, and also broke the palace grounds."

The formation arranged by Madam herself killed them all in a matter of seconds, but the two of us didn’t hear any movement at all, it’s simply unbelievable!”

Guo Xuanwu's face darkened, and he said coldly: "You two, please be patient! The road ahead may be difficult, so you have to be vigilant at all times, and take a nap first to regain your energy!"

Aina and Luo Yinghong were stunned and asked in unison: "What does the leader mean..."

"What do you think?"

Aina analyzed: "Our Taikun Mountain is as solid as a rock. It is absolutely impossible for a large group of enemy troops to break in. You said that the road is not easy to walk. Could it be that... Wan Zheng and Yu Du want to play tricks?"

Guo Xuanwu sneered and nodded.

Luo Yinghong asked in shock: "They want to apostatize? Doesn't Madam know about it?"

Guo Xuanwu smiled slightly: "Although I didn't use my mind to peek into their minds, the sound wave vibration when Wan Zheng spoke in the morning already told me the answer! Just don't go out and stay in the car honestly to avoid being confused by your words and expressions.

It would be bad if you expose your flaw and let them see it, so as to alert the enemy!"

Aina wondered: "Leader, since you already knew that old ghost Wan Zheng had bad intentions, why didn't you expose him on the spot so that Madam could kill him?"

Luo Yinghong rolled her eyes and immediately said: "Sister! The leader is trying to use a trick. I want to know if Yu Du is also in the same group as Wan Zheng. Maybe other generals are also involved! If we can't catch them all, then in the future,

But it’s troublesome, trying to find them all is like looking for a needle in a haystack!”

Guo Xuanwu nodded and said: "That's right! I have already sent a secret message to Madam Bai. She is probably in front now to clear the obstacles for us to prevent everyone from dying unjustly. Besides, there are still five hundred innocent soldiers!

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Aina bit her lip tightly and said in a hateful voice: "I wonder which other generals are also involved in the apostasy! If found out, I will have to cut them into pieces to avenge the girls!"

Guo Xuanwu sneered: "Those generals who participated in the rebellion must be waiting for us at 'She Pass'! As soon as Madam Bai arrived, they didn't know how they died! Wait until she kills all the rebels, and then go back and fight with us

When we meet up, it will be the time for Yu Du and Wan Zheng to die!"

Luo Yinghong quickly put on the military uniform and said: "Master! I'll go out and observe Wan Zheng and Yu Du's movements, and I'll be back soon!"

Guo Xuanwu nodded and said: "That's fine! Be careful and act as if nothing has happened. Don't expose any flaws and arouse their suspicion!"

"I know!" Luo Yinghong opened the car curtain and stepped out.

"It only takes a minute or two for her to come and go."

When Guo Xuanwu thought of this, he closed his eyes and rested his mind. Aina beside him also closed her eyes and lay down. It looked like she was really tired.

The time for a cup of tea has passed, and Luo Yinghong has not come back yet.

"No! There is a situation..." Guo Xuanwu opened his eyes suddenly!

"Plop! Plop..."

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of people falling to the ground one after another outside the carriage, followed by a faint moan!

"Bah! Gululu..."

The groom who was driving the car also slumped and rolled out of the carriage!

Guo Xuanwu's eyes widened. He opened the curtains and looked outside. He saw the soldiers in the marching team falling to the ground one after another, each one frothing at the mouth and unconscious!

"Oops! We were drugged during lunch! Aina, don't sleep, get up quickly!"

As he spoke, he turned his head and saw that Aina's face was not right. She reluctantly sat up and said in a drowsy voice: "Master... this slave is a little dizzy..."

"Stop talking! I'll help you detoxify!"

Guo Xuanwu quickly put his hands on her back and activated the detoxification method in "Mi Xuan Zhen Qi". Soon, white smoke appeared on the top of his head, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Chapter completed!