It doesn't matter what the lord is.

Although every organ was functioning normally, there was always a vague sense of disharmony, as if the body could fall apart at any time. When he asked the Lingwu Lord, the Lingwu Lord replied:

——"You can think of it as a kind of aging of the soul."

Before heading north, when Lid met Lingwu Lord's "childhood sweethearts" Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai, Xiao Hei also described to him what Lingwu Lord looked like when he was a child:

——"But now that I think about it, the eldest sister was already very mature at that age. She was born to be in a superior position. I would say that she is the real flower of Gaoling. She always stays rational, always stays sober, and always makes the most correct decision at the right time. This is very terrifying."

In an instant, Reed seemed to have figured something out, and his face was filled with shock.

What is the aging of the soul? It's very simple. The age of her soul is much older than the age of this body. This is where Lid felt that it was inconsistent. The body of the Lingwu Lord was only in his twenties, so every organ was functioning very healthily, but the soul in the body had become old, and there was a certain degree of mismatch between the two.

There is only one possibility that caused this phenomenon.

That is, she, like Reed, is a so-called reincarnation!

If this is the case, then perhaps the scene before our eyes is really the memory of Lord Lingwu himself.

It’s just that Reed was dragged in from another world by the goddess of reincarnation, while the Lord of Lingwu has been reincarnating in this world with his memories.

What a long time, what a long journey it must have been. No wonder she was close to knowing everything now. If she had been working hard with hatred and ambition for so many years, then she, who was already very talented, would be stronger than anyone else in this world.

Perhaps because Lid's expression changed too much in an instant, the little ghost asked curiously:

"Hey, did you see anything?

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The little ghost looked at Lid in confusion. Lid frowned, shook his head, and said:

"It's okay. This may indeed be her memory. Keep reading."

The little ghost puffed up his cheeks in dissatisfaction and snorted:

"How dare you keep me in suspense? I'm not curious! I'll just search her memory thoroughly later. This is an illusion I created. I know much more than you, idiot! [<－biubiu－?(`ω?∩)]"

Reed ignored her and just stood there silently looking at Zhaozhao who had a young and immature face.

This should be what she looked like when she was really young. It was different from what Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai described. She didn't have much of the aura of a superior, and she was far from being as mature as later generations. The smile on her face was pure, as pure as the sunshine in March, full of warmth and affection.

She and Ji Yingtian stood side by side under the tree for a long time.

Although this scene had a bit of the sour smell of love, Reed had no interest in watching others being affectionate. What's more, the two of them didn't hold hands or kiss, they just stood there stupidly. There was nothing to see at all.

Reed turned around and returned to the group of civil and military officials with the little ghost, and gradually deduced the relationship between the two from their conversation.

Just as Lide remembered, Ji Yingtian, the founding king of Yongtian, was born in the Great Wilderness Mountain. At the end of the previous dynasty, the Yongyuan Dynasty, people were living in poverty, which gave Ji Yingtian, who was then the head of the pavilion in the Great Wilderness Mountain, an opportunity to take advantage of. He used the surplus wealth he had accumulated to quickly raise an uprising army, known as the Tianxing Army, and gradually became the mainstay of the resistance against the tyranny of the Yongyuan Dynasty.

But what happened next is not recorded in history.

Under the tyranny of Yong Yuan, the people in various places were in dire straits. Ji Yingtian was not the only one who rebelled. There were at least dozens of forces resisting Yong Yuan. There was a very bad competitive relationship between them, and the internal friction was very serious since their birth. The rebels had no sharp weapons, no solid armor, and no powerful siege equipment, so no one was willing to bite those strategic locations of Yong Yuan, and they all waited for others to attack first, and then they would pick up the advantage.

Under such circumstances, the rebel forces were defeated one by one, and Ji Yingtian and his Tianxing Army were unable to hold on alone.

Ji Yingtian saw it all and was anxious, but he could not come up with any solution. His strength was also limited. He could rule one side, but he was not strong enough to completely overthrow Yong Yuan's rule or help other rebels gain a foothold.

At this moment, an emerging force entered Ji Yingtian's sight.

This army is small in number, but extremely elite. Their weapons and equipment are very expensive, their combat effectiveness is extremely strong, and there are many masters among them. They travel around like lone rangers, constantly fighting in all parts of the world.

The most important thing is that the top leaders of this rebel army are said to have been Yongyuan nobles. So even if they have made outstanding achievements, they cannot integrate into the rebel circle. Instead, they are caught between the Yongyuan and the rebels and are caught in a dilemma.

Ji Yingtian immediately decided to meet with the leader of the rebel army, the girl nicknamed Zhaozhao.

Zhao Zhao was once the only daughter of a Yongyuan noble family. She grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth. In her early years, she was almost ignorant of worldly affairs. She would give alms to beggars with a few gold coins at a time, and she would even blow up the house when cooking. But she herself was a martial arts genius since she was a child, and she was lively by nature without the temper of a big lady, so she was very popular with her retainers. After the chaos in the world, Zhao Zhao couldn't bear to see the people suffering, and finally persuaded her retainers to rebel.

One is a unit known for its elite strength, suitable for attacking cities but not for defending them;

One is an army that relies on numbers, which is suitable for defending cities but not for attacking them.

Zhao Zhao and Ji Yingtian hit it off almost immediately.

It was at that time that Ji Yingtian, who also saw no way out, made a solemn promise to Zhao Zhao:

——"When the world is at peace, we will rule the country together."

Throughout the ages, in every dynasty, promises like this have always been empty talk.

But Zhao Zhao believed it. Not only because Ji Yingtian was sincere, but also because Zhao Zhao was the kind of person who habitually chose to believe. It was the first time for her to come into contact with someone other than a retainer, and this was such a mature, gentle and handsome man. Zhao Zhao looked at him with an extraordinary brilliance in her eyes.

Reed, who was standing as a bystander, sighed softly.

Who hasn't been young? It's said that love makes people blind, maybe that's the case. But Lid didn't have any idea of ​​mocking the Lingwu Lord. At this moment, she looked very real. People have different personalities, which determines the different areas they are good at, but the so-called "born king" is actually an absolute fallacy. The way to rule is a science, not something that can be mastered at birth. Now, Zhao Zhao didn't have much of the bearing of a ruler when he was young, and even laughed a little silly.

After that, time passed very quickly in the illusion.

Lide followed the illusion and saw Zhao Zhao's various achievements. She was indeed a Valkyrie on the battlefield, invincible in every battle. Yong Yuan's resistance was quite fierce, but she always managed to overcome the difficulties and win the victory with all her might. The civil and military officials active under her also made outstanding contributions to her victory.

Zhaozhao and Yingtian only met a few times and were apart more often than they were together.

But she always had passionate feelings for him. Every time she saw Yingtian, she would smile sweetly and continue to fight on the battlefield for him.

Ji Yingtian also fought several brilliant battles and rapidly expanded his power, but compared with the risks Zhao Zhao took, he could only be described as playing it safe and steady. Fortunately, Ji Yingtian also had his own strengths. His many years as a village head made him understand what the people needed most in troubled times, so he made three laws and abolished excessive taxes in the areas under his jurisdiction, which won unanimous praise from the people.

Spring goes and autumn comes, and another sunny day has arrived.

The flags of the Heavenly Marching Army have been planted all over the Yongyuan Kingdom. Ji Yingtian and Zhao Zhao are in the same mind, and the general trend of the world is clear. The two stood on the top of the mountain. Zhao Zhao had a scar on her cheek, but her expression was still full of happiness. Ji Yingtian stood beside her, overlooking the mountains and rivers, but his face did not show too much joy:

"Zhao Zhao. The battle to conquer the capital is now in your hands."

Zhao Zhao looked at Ji Yingtian in confusion. The latter was obviously troubled. He sighed and said:

"I just learned that the giants are heading south. I guess they are planning to make one last attempt before the world is settled. Yongyuan transferred the border troops guarding the north last month, intending to fight us. Now the north is empty, and it is definitely unable to withstand the fierce attack of those behemoths... Seeing that the country that you and I have finally stabilized is about to fall into the hands of foreigners, I can't sleep or eat. Next, you go and give the Yongyuan Dynasty a final blow, and I will lead people to stop the giants and buy you time."

Zhao Zhao grabbed Ji Yingtian's sleeve and said anxiously:

"That's impossible! If we go there now, we will be in danger of death."

Ji Yingtian shook his head and said:

"I have made up my mind. We fought together to build this country. It is the result of our hard work. How can I watch it fall into danger again?"

Zhao Zhao's voice trembled a little, and he said with red eyes:

"This is not your responsibility. Why should you take such a risk?"

She tried desperately to find reasons for herself:

"Besides, if the giants go south, we can't defeat them with just military strength. No matter how many ordinary people go there, it will only cause more casualties... The Yongyuan Dynasty is already at the end of its strength, and anyone can make the final blow. But the giants are a new danger, and we know almost nothing about them! Mr. Yingtian... let me go."

Ji Yingtian clenched his fists suddenly, shook her hand away, and said in a deep voice:

"Does it mean that I, Ji Yingtian, can only be a useless person hiding behind you for the rest of my life? No need to say more. You have worked hard enough, leave the rest to me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Zhao had already plucked up the courage to hug him.

Her tears kept flowing and she said in a hoarse voice:

"Please, Mr. Yingtian... I swear, I will come back safely. So don't worry about me. This is the last battle. After this battle, the world will be completely peaceful, and then we can live happily. No war, no pain, no separation..."

Ji Yingtian let out a long sigh, gently touched Zhao Zhao's head, smiled bitterly and said:

"Okay. Promise me that you will be safe and sound. I will wait for you to come back. When you come back, we will watch the flowers bloom together next spring. From now on, we will never be apart again."

Zhao Zhao nodded vigorously, bowed deeply, and ran away with a red face.

She ran past where Lid was standing, brushing shoulders with Lid who was standing there. Of course, she couldn't see Lid, and Lid didn't look at her either, but stared coldly at the white-robed man standing alone on the top of the mountain - Ji Yingtian.

After Zhao Zhao left, Ji Yingtian turned sideways and looked at the sky above his head.

There was a barely perceptible sneer on his face.

28. The First Lord of the Eternal Kingdom

The young Lingwu Lord headed north and left the season with Ji Yingtian.

Facing this Northern Expedition, the civil and military officials under Zhao Zhao's command also reacted extremely strongly, which once caused a large number of military officials to leave. In the end, those who stayed were basically those who had followed Zhao Zhao since she started the army, that is, those retainers who watched Zhao Zhao grow up.

Although some of these people complained, their loyalty was so deep that they would never abandon Zhao Zhao. No matter what decision Zhao Zhao made, these people who followed her would follow her until the very end. They would only sigh about their young lady's decision during the march. Some of them expressed helplessness, while others remained optimistic.

"I say, isn't this obviously a scam? The idea of ​​co-governance already sounds a bit unreliable. The lower class people don't know what co-governance means. Whoever attacks the capital and twists off the heads of the old dynasty officials and kicks them around will be the new generation's master. Not attacking the capital at this time would be a complete failure."

"Well, be optimistic. The northwest is where we made our fortune, and our base is there. Even if Ji Yingtian really decides to turn against us, we can just go back to our hometown and gather our forces to deal with him. With the few people under his command, it would be difficult for them to defeat Yong Yuan, so they can't make much waves."

"The only problem is that we need to pay attention to logistics. This is our first time fighting against the giants, and we know very little about the intelligence over there. A certain degree of casualties is probably inevitable, but the supply must not be cut off. If anything goes wrong, we must immediately retreat to a safe area."

"Did you hear that? Prince Huai. You are responsible for logistics, so don't let everyone down."

"Don't worry, everyone. I promise nothing will go wrong."

"Hehe... I've been waiting for you to say this. With you watching over the supplies, Ji Yingtian can't cut off our retreat even if he has wings! Since we've decided to fight, let's have a good fight with the giants and let them know that humans are not pushovers. Only our own people can cause chaos, and the change of dynasties has nothing to do with them. Do they want to come and get a piece of the pie? Dream on!"

This was followed by a burst of hearty laughter.

Li De and Zhao Zhao walked side by side at the front of the team, although no one could see him. Li De listened to the ridicule of the civil officials and generals while watching the expression on Zhao Zhao's face. They were both going to war, both were northern expeditions, but she looked very different now and in the future.

At this moment, Zhao Zhao had a red cape behind her. Her appearance was not as stunning as that of later generations, but it was only slightly lower than that of He Yue. However, judging her by her appearance was obviously a bit inappropriate. Zhao Zhao, dressed in men's clothes, was full of capable momentum. At this time, there was still a brilliant light in her eyes, which was a beautiful expectation for the future.

She wore a medium-length sword on her waist, which showed that she was already used to using a sword at this time. However, there was no golden flame around her at present. Although it gave people a strong feeling, she was still just a young girl who fell in love.

Reed looked at the smile on her face, then glanced at the civil and military officials who were hugging each other's shoulders, and for a moment he felt a little emotional.

Calculating the time, this should be their last happy time.

The giants will give them a head-on blow, and that will be the beginning of the nightmare.

As expected, not long after, the illusion before his eyes shed its peaceful and tranquil appearance, revealing a hideous appearance. The sky and the ground were bloody, the blood of humans and giants mixed together and flowed into rivers, unburied corpses piled up like mountains, broken limbs were everywhere, and the stench was disgusting everywhere.

The cries of the living continued to be heard, but most of the desperate soldiers could not get any salvation at all. They were grabbed by the giants who were chasing them from behind, and fed into their mouths to be chewed and swallowed. The creaking sound of broken bones and internal organs echoed in this hellish field on earth.

The outcome of the war is obvious. This is Zhao Zhao's first time fighting against the giants, but Lid, who has experienced the journey north, already knows how tough those big guys are. In their eyes, human bodies are nothing more than walking food. Moreover, the army Zhao Zhao has now is far from being comparable to the Lingwu Iron Cavalry of later generations. This is a team that was hastily raised and grown in the chaotic world. Even if it is considered the top in this era, it lacks the feeling of being well-trained.

Regardless of the outcome, even if she repelled the giants' attack this time, the casualties would surely be heavy.

Countless people will die because of this, including many of her old friends who had been with her day and night. Those retainers who protected their children will most likely die quickly. Judging from this extremely realistic scene, the memory of Lingwu Lord must be incomparably deep. She has never forgotten this pain for hundreds of years, and this unspeakable pain will become clearer and clearer in each reincarnation.

In the chaotic scene, cries, roars, and laughter blended together, echoing continuously in this empty world.

"Retreat! Protect the young lady and retreat——"

"I'll stay here to cover your retreat. You guys hurry up and leave! Go back to the northwest, that's where our base is. Don't look back, take the young lady with you!"

"I'm sorry, I've reached my limit. I'll leave the rest to you..."

"Where are the logistics troops? It's already so damn late, where are the people who came to pick us up? What the hell is that bastard Prince Huai doing? Split up and look for them. You take the young lady to the east, and I'll go to the west to take a look!"

Lid looked over there and saw a small group of remaining soldiers protecting the blood-soaked Zhao Zhao and fleeing in panic. Even in this situation, those loyal retainers still did not abandon Zhao Zhao, and during this retreat, countless masters volunteered to stay behind to cover the retreat, and the top masters of the eighth and ninth levels voluntarily gave up the chance to survive and sacrificed their lives.

Zhao Zhao, who was surrounded by people, had eyes as dull as dead ashes.

Lid did not witness the course of the war, but recalling the many scenes he saw while heading north, he could understand the pain Zhao Zhao had gone through. This was a war full of despair. Judging from the results, humans may have withstood the giants' southward advance, but many people will never come back.

As the commander of the team and the person who brought everyone here personally, Zhao Zhao's expression at this moment could not be more normal.

If this goes on, even if Zhao Zhao can return to Ji Yingtian, whom she loves, it will take a long time for her to gradually forget this moment. Lid could see Zhao Zhao looking around blankly while being supported by someone, with her eyes that had run dry of tears and no light at all.

Of course, this is just a beautiful assumption. She can't go back to Ji Yingtian.

The remaining troops stopped because what appeared before them was a huge fire. The wooden carts carrying all kinds of supplies and food were burning fiercely, and smoke and dust rose into the sky. Around the wooden carts were countless dead logistics soldiers, and the elite soldiers of the Tianxing Army, who were standing there in shining armor.

The squinting man stood in the middle of the team, smiled and waved at Zhao Zhao, saying:

"Hey. Did you make it back alive, Miss? It wasn't easy~"

A big guy with half of his arm broken stood up from the Lingwu Lord's side, suppressing his anger and said loudly:

"Lord Huai, what the hell is going on?"

The man in purple, Prince Huai, smiled and opened his folding fan. He fanned himself gently and said gently:

"Ah, isn't this something that can be understood at a glance?"

The folding fan tapped his palm, and Prince Huai opened his eyes and said with a smile:

"I am following the orders of His Majesty Yingtian to stop you here. Calculating the time, King Yongyuan should have been conquered, right? The Tianxing Army should now go to conquer the last place in the northwest where there is a risk of rebellion. Fortunately, some of you have died or been injured, and I have people leading the way, so this battle should not be too difficult."

Suddenly, there was a shouting and cursing from the Lingwu Lord:

"Prince Huai! I trusted you so much, but you just surrendered to that bastard Ji Yingtian?!"

Some of them rushed forward in a rage, but how could they, covered in wounds, be a match for the well-rested Tianxing Army? In the blink of an eye, the angry people were killed by the cold blades, their bodies were chopped into countless pieces, and their heads were half-broken and their eyes were open.

Prince Huai tapped his palms lightly with his fan, narrowed his eyes again, and said with a smile:

"Yes, thank you for your trust in me and for handing the baggage to me, so that I can easily cut off your retreat. Miss, please don't hate me. His Majesty said that after this job is done, he can grant me a vast territory, where I will be the master and don't have to look at other people's faces. You have never said a word of such a promise to me..."

Prince Huai sighed softly and shook his head.