I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

Lin Yi's biggest worry right now is that he can't be in two places at once. If he leaves the Crystal Palace to protect others, he's worried that Venerable Miaofa might sneak into his home.

That sixth brother can monitor Crystal Palace, so we have to be careful.

However, if he continues to stay at home, and Venerable Miaofa kills all his people outside, he will be left alone and helpless against the celestial realm.

Therefore, Lin Yi had a real headache.

He had seen the technique of creating clones before, and in fact, he had learned it himself.

Lin Yi had seen the entire process of Zi Daoren's clone technique in his memory.

As long as a suitable body is created and the soul is divided, a perfect clone can be created.

However, Lin Yi was unwilling to create such a clone, firstly because it would reduce his own strength to some extent.

Secondly, if the clone has its own thoughts, wouldn't I be creating the same version of myself?

Even if they have the same soul, they cannot be considered the same person. Just like clones, everything is the same, but can they be considered the same person?

Obviously not.

In comparison, Jiang Linglong's divine descent technique is easier to accept.

This can also be considered a clone, but it's not a complete clone.

He temporarily places his soul into the container, and then retrieves it; the clone cannot be maintained for long.

It's like temporarily possessing someone to fight, no problem.

"Using blood essence to draw talismans, using spiritual paper as a medium, and the divine as a guide..."

Jiang Linglong began teaching Lin Yi the Divine Descent Technique. To cast the Divine Descent Technique, one must first draw a paper figure...

Lin Yi was highly perceptive, and after memorizing the incantation, he quickly drew his first paper doll talisman.

When his divine sense descended, what was originally just a piece of yellow paper with runes drawn on it instantly grew larger, becoming a paper figure the same size as Lin Yi.

Lin Yi felt lightheaded, like a ghost. It was truly a novel experience.

Jiang Linglong quickly warned, "Paper dolls are most afraid of water and fire. Once they come into contact with water or fire, the magic will be broken. You must be careful."

"Don't worry, I'll be right back."

The Divine Descent Technique merely involves sending a wisp of Lin Yi's mind to attach to the paper figure; Lin Yi can withdraw it at any time, and there is no danger involved.

His only worry was that he hadn't protected his apprentice and Xiao Se well.

When he was casting the Divine Descent spell, he was multitasking, so while traveling, Lin Yi could focus more on the Crystal Palace.

"Let's burn these three True Lords first and see what treasures we can find..."

Chapter 485 General, do not worry, but look at this picture.

Using the Divine Descent Technique feels amazing, like a split-screen effect playing in your mind.

Lin Yi had often done this when he opened his Heavenly Eye before, so he was used to it.

Unfortunately, the Divine Descent Technique can only summon one paper figure; multitasking is already its limit.

Even if he were to split again, Lin Yi wouldn't be incapable, but his strength would decrease significantly.

Without the strength to defeat immortals and gods, having more paper figures is useless. Therefore, Lin Yi could only choose to use one paper figure to support Xiao Yue.

Lin Yi didn't dare to be careless either. While burning the corpses, he kept an eye on Wu Yun's mental state. If there was any disturbance, he would act immediately.

With his current level of cultivation, as long as Wuyun and Xiaose can hold out for half an hour, Lin Yi can arrive quickly.

With the enemy in the dark and us in the light, Lin Yi could only resort to this clumsy tactic now.

The defending side is in a passive position, which is unavoidable.

However, as long as Orange Light helps him find Venerable Miaofa, Lin Yi will definitely take the initiative.

Now, let's defend first.

Tongguan, General's Camp.

There has been no fighting in the north recently. Xiao Yue is stationed at Tongguan, which makes the Northern Wei army hesitant to advance. Xiao Yue also dares not provoke any more wars or take the initiative to attack. Therefore, under the strategy of passive defense, the north has been much calmer.

Under this strategy, Xiao Yue's strength is developing rapidly.

Within the territory of the Northern Wei Kingdom, there were still many Han people. These Han people had been bullied by the Hu people for many years. Now that they heard that a righteous Han princess had conquered Chang'an, they were naturally filled with longing.

Many people set off for Chang'an to join Xiao Yue's forces.

Many reclusive individuals also came seeking Xiao Yue's services.

Xiao Yue's reputation for benevolence and bravery has spread far and wide, and with Lu Yuanhua's assistance, Chang'an is showing signs of prosperity.

However, along with the prosperity, there are also many problems that cannot be ignored.

As more and more people came to visit, the crowds were a mixed bag, including many spies sent by the enemy who caused trouble everywhere and greatly increased the pressure on public security.

However, Xiao Yue could not throw the baby out with the bathwater. If she refused to join the Han people, her reputation would be ruined.

Left with no other choice, Xiao Yue had to intensify her counter-espionage efforts.

Another important issue is trade and food.

Trade was out of the question; the enemy would never trade with Xiao Yue, so even though Xiao Yue had some money, she couldn't buy any food.

They tried to smuggle grain, but they had to pay a higher price to get even a small amount of it.

Those who come seeking refuge are unlikely to have brought their own food.

The grain reserves in Chang'an City are not sufficient, and with the increasing population, the food crisis is becoming more and more serious.

Lu Yuanhua knew very well that no matter how popular Xiao Yue was now, with the people supporting her and the soldiers being loyal, this prosperous scene would collapse immediately if people were starving.

Why was Xiao Yue able to gain support?

It is because of her kindness and righteousness that she is able to save lives.

Once people lose hope, Xiao Yue's life becomes difficult.

"We must evacuate Chang'an in at most half a month."

At the battle meeting at Tongguan, Lu Yuanhua spoke solemnly.

He made a special trip from Chang'an because the situation had reached a point where he had no choice but to leave.

Of course, more importantly, he discovered an excellent opportunity. If Xiao Yue could seize it, she would have the potential to conquer the world.

"Has the situation become that critical? Wasn't it said that as long as Tongguan was held, everything would be fine?"

Xiao Yue was a little incredulous. Things were going so well, how could the situation suddenly deteriorate?

There are just a few more people seeking refuge here, it shouldn't be that serious, right?

Lu Yuanhua explained, "It's not critical now, but it will be very dangerous if we wait another half month."

I received news that the Northern Wei court has reinstated the famous general Helan Zhangyue. He was born into the Helan clan, and his grandfather was a famous general under Tuoba Tao, who once led troops to repel Yuanjia's northern expedition.

This Helan Zhang Yue is extremely skilled in using unorthodox military tactics and acts without restraint. The recent spate of spies causing trouble is most likely his doing.

Now that this man has returned to officialdom, he will certainly not be content with his past misdeeds. He will stop at nothing to attack Tongguan and gain fame for himself.

"A famous general from the Northern Wei? Has the Northern Wei finally decided to send a capable general?"

It's no wonder Xiao Yue was arrogant. She had been having a smooth journey, making easy progress, and she thought the people of Northern Wei were all trash.

Of course, she was just saying that; she didn't necessarily intend to fight Helan Zhangyue.

Lu Yuanhua, unaware of this, thought Xiao Yue had developed a childlike nature. He quickly advised, "The most important reason for evacuating Chang'an at this time is that the Southern Liang emperor is dead."

At this time, with various factions in Southern Liang harboring different intentions, it is the best opportunity for us to return.

Xiao Yue was stunned upon hearing this news.

She didn't have her own intelligence organization, so her information network was naturally not as extensive as Lu Yuanhua's.

Song Yun's Green and Red Gang is now basically not responsible for assassinations, but only for passing on intelligence, which is much more effective than ordinary spies.

The main reason Lu Yuanhua devised this plan was that he learned Xiao Zhao was dead.

He knew from the beginning that someone like Xiao Zhao wouldn't live long, but he never expected him to die so quickly.

I heard that he did not die of natural causes, but was killed by a cultivator. I wonder which brave warrior was so fierce.

Anyway, with Xiao Zhao dead, their opportunity has arrived.

Xiao Yue's feelings were also complicated.

She was forced to come here by Xiao Zhao. If Xiao Zhao hadn't been so ruthless, Xiao Yue would have preferred to be an ordinary person, as long as she had food to eat and wasn't bullied.

But Xiao Zhao insisted on selling her to be food for monsters, which made Xiao Yue realize that without strong power as a guarantee, there could be no peaceful life.

Xiao Yue didn't say it, but she kept something on her mind.

She wanted to fight back, to walk up to Xiao Zhao and let him know how heinous her actions were and how serious the consequences would be.

But before she could even establish herself, Xiao Zhao died.

Isn't it said that evil deeds live on for a thousand years? How come he died so quickly?

"Your Highness?"

Seeing that Xiao Yue was lost in thought, Lu Yuanhua called out again. Xiao Yue was then startled out of her reverie and said, "Since the strategist has already formulated a plan, we will follow the strategist's advice. However, I wonder how to settle the people?"

"The opportunity to fight is fleeting, Your Highness, why worry about the people? Your Highness should lead the main army ahead and leave a thousand or so men behind to take care of them."

"No!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue rejected the suggestion without hesitation.

"As the strategist just said, Helan Zhang Yue, who was reinstated in Northern Wei, is a ruthless person. If we just withdraw like this, he will definitely be unwilling to let his great achievement turn into a small one. In his extreme anger, the people of Chang'an may not be spared."

We urge the strategist to prioritize the well-being of the people and to devise a better plan.

"The population of Chang'an is already close to one million, and the number of people fleeing to seek refuge there is increasing every day. Among them are many elderly, weak, women and children. If we were to properly settle them all, it would be a waste of money and would not be worth the effort."

In my humble opinion, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. Your Highness should be concerned with the fate of the entire realm, not be troubled by the people of a single city.

Song Yun, who was attending the meeting, glanced up at Lu Yuanhua and thought to himself, "Old Lu is usually kind and benevolent. These words don't seem like something he would say."

Is this perhaps the nature of scholars?