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The two red-clad protectors and ten black-clad messengers, who were shocked at the moment, were all members of the Ghost Palace's inner circle and top experts trained by Bai Feifei.
They were just exceptionally talented young girls with impeccable backgrounds and innocent minds.
After all, the Western Regions were a desolate wasteland, and their brainwashing journey began as soon as they entered the Ghost Palace.
Over the course of ten years, they not only transformed from ordinary people into top-tier experts who dominated the Western Regions, but the two red-clad protectors also reached the pinnacle of their skills, becoming top-tier experts in the Western Regions.
And all these fortuitous encounters were due to a rare treasure within the Ghost Palace—
Cold jade bed!
It can accelerate the cultivation of internal energy, and the martial arts these girls practice are the top-tier martial arts in the martial arts world—the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra.
These were all made by Li Mochou when she entered the ancient tomb through the secret passage.
After Li Mochou cultivated the Nine Yin Manual, she no longer valued the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra's cultivation method.
However, after returning to the Ancient Tomb, Li Mochou not only made a copy of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, but also took the Cold Jade Bed with her.
After Zhang Xiaoshan obtained it, he had Li Mochou deliver it to Bai Feifei.
Zhang Xiaoshan looked down on the Cold Jade Bed.
Because his current ability to shatter the void is sufficient to create his own Jade Bed,
After all, the Cold Jade Bed is essentially just ten-thousand-year-old black ice.
Furthermore, Zhang Xiaoshan disdained to cultivate the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra due to its peculiar nature; it was a cultivation method for detaching oneself from emotions and desires.
The Ghost Palace is different, because it is a desert area with few people for miles around.
Moreover, the palace is filled with female disciples, and the temperature difference between day and night is huge, giving them a great advantage in cultivating the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra at night.
This is also why the Ghost Palace was able to grow rapidly and become the overlord of the Western Regions.
Moreover, Bai Feifei's martial arts skills are unparalleled and at the pinnacle. With her Divine Blade Slash combined with the Blood Jade Curved Blade, she would not be afraid of even a grandmaster-level expert from the Western Regions.
With Bai Feifei's light-footed skills, even if she couldn't win, escaping wouldn't be a problem at all.
"You have come to pay your respects to the young master!"
"This servant greets the young master!"
The two red-clad protectors and the ten black-clad women all bowed deeply.
The oldest of them was only twenty-five years old. They were adopted by Bai Feifei when they were ten and taught martial arts.
Therefore, their feelings for Bai Feifei were not only based on the authority of the Ghost Palace Master, but also on the kindness of her upbringing and the bond between master and disciple. Naturally, they dared not disobey Bai Feifei's orders.
Moreover, they could hear the conversation between Zhang Xiaoshan and Bai Feifei.
Zhang Xiaoshan, who looked similar to them, was actually an old acquaintance of their palace master, and he started with the familiar refrain of "fifteen years."
"Get up. You are Feifei's subordinates and disciples, and therefore considered members of the Zhang family. There's no need for such formalities!"
People from the Zhang family?
It sounded familiar, and even the palace master was so obedient, looking up with eyes full of affection.
For a moment, all the women seemed to be deep in thought.
At the same time, the imperial chariots, which were accelerating their march, also came rapidly from behind.
In particular, Wei Zhuang, Chi Lian, and the others also saw Bai Feifei and the people from the Ghost Palace, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.
"The Ghost Palace!"
"The Ghost Palace? Lord Wei Zhuang is being so cautious, is it troublesome?"
"do not know!"
Wei Zhuang shook his head, his expression grave, and said:
"The Ghost Palace is one of the overlords of the Western Regions. It is said that the people of the Ghost Palace are elusive and ruthless, like ghosts in the desert."
However, the Ghost Palace probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly in front of the Zhang family.
"Indeed, each member of the Zhang family is a supreme figure in the martial arts world. Not to mention the Ghost Palace, no one in the entire Nine Provinces dares to provoke them."
Chapter 726 Loulan Peach Blossom Spring: A Life-or-Death Choice
"Greetings, sir!"
Duke Zhuang of Wei, Gongshu Chou, bowed respectfully from his armored chariot.
At the same time, the gazes directed at the Ghost Palace Master were filled with scrutiny and curiosity.
"So you are the Lord of the Ghost Palace?"
Beneath her white robes and veil, her slender figure and ethereal beauty, with skin as white as ice and bones as white as jade, even Wei Zhuang knew that she must be an unparalleled beauty.
However, the Ghost Palace Master is a taboo figure in the Western Regions, because no one has ever survived a single blow from him.
A blood-red blade flashes, a strike that severs souls.
However, the Western Regions are different from the Central Plains. There are very few experts who have seen the Divine Blade Slash. Therefore, over the years, no one has discovered that the sword technique Bai Feifei used was a secret technique of the Demonic Sect.
Or rather, Bai Feifei has never encountered a true master from the Western Regions over the years.
A king cannot meet another king!
"Commander Wei Zhuang, it's been a long time."
"Have we met?"
Wei Zhuang couldn't help but frown at the melodious, clear, and charming whisper.
If he had ever met such a master, he would definitely remember him. Therefore, he was immediately curious about Bai Feifei's words of "long time no see".
"Of course I have seen her, but back then I was just a maidservant by Madam Feng's side, responsible for protecting her safety."
"It's you!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang immediately remembered Bai Feifei's identity.
Back then, the delicate young girl beside Manager Feng was ignored even when Wei Zhuang visited the Hong residence several times.
Only then did Wei Zhuang realize that he had misjudged him.
Putting everything else aside, the Ghost Palace Master's mission is to protect Manager Feng's safety, which is far from being a simple maid.
The fact that the Ghost Palace Master is here now must be an arrangement made by Zhang Xiaoshan back then.
The Zhang family had already laid out plans in the Western Regions, and given the Ghost Palace's unique nature, it was likely primarily for intelligence gathering.
"Alright, now that we've arrived at our destination, I'll activate the barrier and we'll enter the ancient city of Loulan together!"
At this moment, Wei Zhuang and Gongshu Chou also came to their senses; their target was the ancient Loulan tribe.
Zhang Xiaoshan summoned the Mirage Dragon Pearl, and under a radiant holy light, the yellow sand in front of him slowly parted to create a passageway.
"Once inside, do not make any moves without Zhang's orders."
"The Loulan ancient tribe has guarded this treasure for thousands of years; there's no need to continue the killing to protect it. I will use my absolute power to force the Loulan ancient tribe to compromise."
"Yes, son!"
Everyone looked at the poisonous dragon at Zhang Xiaoshan's feet and naturally understood what the so-called absolute oppression meant.
At this moment, Bai Feifei leaped up and landed next to Zhang Xiaoshan.
As Zhang Xiaoshan's mount, the Poison Dragon possesses extremely high intelligence and can naturally sense Bai Feifei's aura, making it very closely connected with Zhang Xiaoshan.
Then, carrying its enormous body, it disappeared into the tunnel, with the crowd following closely behind.
Entering the secluded dwelling place of the ancient Loulan tribe, looking at the green mountains and clear waters, and the vast landscape, everyone's eyes were filled with disbelief.
If it weren't for the endless yellow sand that had just been in front of them, they would have thought they had arrived in Jiangnan.
"I never imagined there was such a bizarre world in the desert!"
Even an oasis is like a pearl in the desert, with a harsh environment.
The landscape before us stretches for miles, with its continuous green hills and clear waters, more than ten miles long. Like the Jiangnan region, it is picturesque with its clear waters and green mountains.
"It's really strange; it should be related to the Mirage Dragon Pearl."
However, without the Mirage Dragon Pearl, this land will cease to exist, and the oasis will likely be destroyed as well.
"Does the young master mean that this Mirage Dragon Pearl can change the environment?"
"It should be possible, but it will take time to settle."
Moreover, another reason why Loulan was buried by yellow sand was the disappearance of the oasis; this landscape should be the oasis that vanished back then.
The Loulan people had already discovered the arrival of Zhang Xiaoshan and his group.
However, upon seeing the poisonous dragon, the guards who were about to roar immediately retreated in a panic, seeking reinforcements.
At this moment, the high priest of the Loulan ancient tribe had led thousands of brightly armored warriors to surround and block their path.
More importantly, she also wanted to see the monster through the guards' eyes—
Poison Dragon!
Hiss...
Almost all the Loulan guards who saw the poison dragon gasped and involuntarily took several steps back.
Zhang Xiaoshan, Wei Zhuang, and the others naturally noticed the approach of the Loulan ancient tribe.
Looking at the Loulan people, whose clothing resembled that of ancient Greece, and the surrounding buildings, which were also magnificent and grand, many of them were decorated with Greek cultural elements.
If this weren't the Western Regions, near the ruins of the ancient city of Loulan, Zhang Xiaoshan would have truly believed he had arrived in the Western Mediterranean.
"You must be the High Priest of Loulan. I am Zhang Xiaoshan, from the Central Plains!"
Above Zhang Xiaoshan and the Poison Dragon, even the High Priest couldn't help but feel solemn and wary, bowing respectfully and saying:
"Greetings, Your Excellency. May I ask the purpose of your visit to Loulan?"
Why should the high priest pretend to be confused?
Do you really want to completely exterminate the ancient Loulan tribe, leaving not a single one alive?
Zhang Xiaoshan spoke calmly, without a trace of murderous intent.
But his words were filled with a terrifying murderous intent: exterminate Loulan? How arrogant!
"Does the High Priest know of the danger Loulan is facing this time?"
Leaving aside my own strength, just this time the Empire mobilized 637 armored soldiers, as well as experts from the Yin-Yang School, the Strategists, and the Gongshu Family, just for what Loulan was hiding.
The current thousand armored soldiers are merely the vanguard.
In addition, regarding the experts, this Commander Wei Zhuang is a peerless master of the School of Diplomacy, and his subordinate organization, Quicksand, also has three or four top experts.
As far as I can tell, apart from the High Priest who is a top expert, the Loulan ancient tribe only has two guard commanders who have mastered the art of body tempering, and they are no match for the empire.
Should we continue to defend the war machine that is impossible to hold onto? Or should we allow the Loulan ancient tribe to perish, and then have the war machine seized by the empire?
Why should the High Priest waste the innocent lives of Loulan, delaying the inevitable?
Zhang Xiaoshan's words, like a demonic whisper, lingered in the high priest's ears.
She didn't doubt Zhang Xiaoshan's words; the mere sight of the Poison Dragon was enough to paralyze her.
Moreover, those black-armored warriors were different from the Loulan guards; they were true battle-hardened elites who had seen blood, far superior to the Loulan guards, most of whom had never even seen such battles.
Moreover, Loulan couldn't withstand the surrounding powerful and murderous experts.
Just as Zhang Xiaoshan said, if we hand over the secret, Loulan can be saved.
If they don't hand it over, for the empire, it's just a matter of spending some time destroying Loulan and then taking it away.
The difference lies in the fact that the lives of the innocent people of Loulan were entirely in her hands.
Chapter 727 Gai Nie arrives to kill someone with a borrowed knife?
"Does Your Excellency know what is hidden within Loulan? What will be the consequences if it comes to light?"
The High Priest of Loulan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, his eyes filled with sorrow.
She could tell that Zhang Xiaoshan was the strongest person there.