Eternal Saber

Chen Tang and his group rested at Wuliushan Manor for a day and a night.

Mei Yingxue and several others stayed here.

The next night, under the cover of darkness, Chen Tang and Lu Qing left Wuliushan Manor, heading north from Qian State towards Bingzhou.

After sending Murong Daoye away, it was necessary to go to Martial General Mountain in Bingzhou to seek assistance.

A few days later, Chen Tang and Lu Qing arrived in Bingzhou.

The two first went to Xiping Temple on Martial General Mountain to pay respects to the Zen Sect.

After several years, the Zen master hadn’t changed much. He still had a skeletal frame, two white eyebrows almost hanging from his shoulders, a tattered robe, and he fingered Buddhist beads while chanting sutras and worshipping.

"You have returned."

Upon seeing Chen Tang, the Zen master’s eyes showed a hint of comfort, and he nodded slightly.

"Greetings, Master."

Chen Tang hurried forward to salute.

The Zen master shook his head with a smile and said, "Back then, for emergency reasons, I allowed you to join the Buddhist Sect, but there’s no need to cling to the notion of master and disciple."

While speaking, the Zen master glanced at Chen Tang’s Dantian and let out a light gasp, asking, "Is the Vajra Relic gone?"

"I have refined it."

Chen Tang briefly recounted his experiences on Celestial Mountain.

"Amitabha."

The Zen master intoned softly, saying, "Fortunate, fortunate, it almost led to a big mistake."

The Zen master sized up Chen Tang and asked, "This time you’ve returned, carrying heavy murderous intent. What are your plans?"

"Disciple wants to ask my master to come out and slay the Black Dragon in Qingzhou!"

Chen Tang did not hide and outlined his plan.

The combat power of the Qingzhou Black Dragon had already reached the level of a Grandmaster of Transformation Realm.

Back then, the Profound Celestial Sect Leader exploited this Black Dragon to launch the great flood in Qingzhou. The primary aim was to deal with Yuan Qingshan, but a more critical purpose was to force the Zen master out and jointly kill him!

However, unexpectedly, the Evil Emperor, who was eccentric and minded her own business, suddenly stepped in.

Additionally, the appearance of the East Sea Giant Demon resulted in a failed endeavor.

Over the past two years, the Profound Celestial Sect Leader hadn’t made any other moves.

Firstly, the Evil Emperor and the Zen master were too close, posing concerns without absolute confidence.

Secondly, the news of Emperor Wu spread suddenly, leaving them without the energy to confront the Zen master.

But the Profound Celestial Sect will never give up on this matter.

Reciprocity is a must!

Instead of passively waiting for the Profound Celestial Sect Leader to come knocking, it’s better to take the initiative and kill that Qingzhou Black Dragon.

It equates to crippling the opponent’s Grandmaster of Transformation Realm!

Even if there are two Grandmasters of Transformation Realm in the Capital City, facing the Zen master and the Evil Emperor, it’s just an evenly matched situation.

Once the Qingzhou Black Dragon dies, the Profound Celestial Sect Leader is sure to be unable to sit still in the Capital City and will definitely leave.

However, over the years, the Zen master had been at peace with the world, hidden away for many years.

Back then, he intervened only because the Qingzhou flood claimed too many lives.

The Zen master couldn’t bear watching.

Chen Tang laid out his plan, yet he had no certainty the Zen master would leave the mountain.

Unexpectedly, the Zen master merely hesitated briefly and then agreed.

"Master, you..."

Chen Tang was somewhat surprised.

"The Qingzhou flood claimed too many lives; this blood debt, that Evil Dragon must repay."

The Zen master gradually straightened his spine, paused, and said, "Furthermore, the death of Cyan Mountain, that Evil Dragon is also the culprit."

Chen Tang’s spirit was moved.

Yuan Qingshan and his wife sacrificed themselves to heaven, and even though these years, the Zen master chanted sutras and worshipped daily in Xiping Temple, he still couldn’t let go.

"However, I am too old, my combat power isn’t what it used to be."

The Zen master said, "With my strength alone, I’m afraid it’s difficult to slay the Evil Dragon."

Lu Qing, on the side, said, "Master, don’t worry, we’ll find Aunt soon."

"Donor Lu?"

The Zen master shook his head lightly, saying, "I’m afraid it’s not easy, but you can try."

Chen Tang said, "The senior Evil Emperor seems not to be devoid of compassion. During the Qingzhou flood, she came to the battlefield to help the master against the Profound Celestial Sect Leader."

The Zen master smiled faintly and said, "That’s because, after you went up the mountain, she realized Emperor Wu was not dead and had been saved by me."

"She felt indebted to me, thus she intervened to save."

Chen Tang suddenly understood.

The reason the Evil Emperor stepped in was due to this.

It was a case of unexpected fortune.

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader has yet to figure out why, back then, the inevitable death trap aimed at the Zen master was meddled in by the cold Evil Emperor.

Chen Tang pondered silently.

In other words, if wanting the Evil Emperor to step in, it’s best to offer her a favor.

If the Evil Emperor feels indebted, she will emerge.

After bidding farewell to the Zen master, the pair headed towards the gorge beside Martial General Mountain.

"Is your uncle in the valley?"

Chen Tang suddenly asked.

Lu Qing said, "He should be. Why?"

Chen Tang said, "Don’t mention your mother’s matter to the Evil Emperor for now; let me handle it."

Although Lu Qing didn’t know the reason, she nodded her head.

If they directly told Madam Lu in Daqian Capital City, the Evil Emperor would likely act.

But merely rescuing Madam Lu wouldn’t be enough.

They also wanted to take this opportunity to rescue Yuan Qingmo from the Capital City.

The best would be the Zen master and the Evil Emperor joining forces to slay the Qingzhou Black Dragon and draw away the Profound Celestial Sect Leader.

As for another Grandmaster of Transformation Realm in the Capital City, Chen Tang had another plan.

Soon, the two arrived at the gorge below the mountain.

Previously, Chen Tang had been here twice.

Each time, he was anxious, afraid of provoking the madman residing here.

Presently, revisiting familiar turf, things were different from before.

Chen Tang’s mood was much calmer, leisurely strolling and casually admiring the scenery in the gorge.

Soon, the two arrived at the front of a few houses.

A simple and honest middle-aged man was bending in the field in front of a house, picking fruits and vegetables. Some fruits and vegetables were already ripe for the season.

Upon hearing movement outside, the middle-aged man raised his head to look.

Seeing Chen Tang and Lu Qing, he was slightly startled.

"Uncle."

Lu Qing waved her hand.

The middle-aged man only nodded, seeming not to be good at words, his gaze landing on Chen Tang, with a hint of doubt, thoughtfully.

This young man seemed somewhat familiar.

However, he couldn’t quite place him at the moment.

Chen Tang smiled slightly and said, "Senior, a few years ago I visited this place from Xiping Temple."

"Oh."

The middle-aged man realized, showing a sincere smile, nodded towards Chen Tang, and said, "Come inside."

Saying this, he picked up the bamboo basket on the ground, which contained some fresh fruits and vegetables, and began washing them by a nearby stream.

"Where is Aunt?"

Lu Qing asked.

"Come in."

Suddenly, a cold voice emerged from inside the house.

Instantly, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply!

Lu Qing stuck out her tongue, looking at Chen Tang.

Chen Tang remained calm and nodded, the two heading towards the house.

Pushing open the door, the interior was extremely simple and unadorned.

There were only a few tables and chairs, and a bed for cultivating.

At this moment, the Evil Emperor sat cross-legged on the bed in meditation.

Upon hearing the sound at the door, the Evil Emperor slowly opened her eyes, her gaze fixed on Chen Tang.

Instantly, Chen Tang felt a familiar chill, penetrating to his core, cold as ice!