Eternal Saber

Qingzhou Manor, Outer Courtyard.

The commanders and county captains from various counties in Qingzhou were seated together, conversing jovially.

The Commander of Yundong smiled and said, "Lord Ba, your gift this time is truly thoughtful. Marshal Zhang praised it endlessly. It seems Lord Ba’s journey to the Capital City is just around the corner."

"Hehe!"

Lord Ba smiled slightly and said, "In Qingzhou, with all of you accompanying me, how could I bear to leave."

"Lord Bi’s Shoushan stone is also an exceptional piece."

"By the way, why hasn’t Lord Chai arrived? I heard he was preparing a grand gift this time. When I asked him, Lord Chai was quite mysterious and refused to tell me."

"Perhaps the gift went awry and he’s afraid to come!"

"Haha!"

Everyone laughed heartily, the atmosphere joyous.

In the Inner Courtyard.

Zhang Hao suddenly sighed as if he had recalled something, saying, "Since the thirty-six of us marshals followed the Sect Leader to establish Daqian, it’s been many years since we’ve gathered."

"Indeed, we brothers swore an oath back then to live and die together. Thinking back, it feels like it was just yesterday."

Jiang Ang said, "Now, thanks to Brother Zhang’s birthday, we have this rare chance to gather. Like Brother Sun and Brother Zhou from the Capital City, we might never see them again."

Upon mentioning this, everyone at the table sighed deeply.

Shi Taining said, "Speaking of which, it was that Chen Tang who caused Brother Sun and Brother Zhou’s deaths in our Qingzhou back then!"

"Indeed."

Jiang Ang said, "I hear that brat jumped into the East Sea but didn’t die. Instead, he went to Nanxia and is doing quite well, with not weak cultivation. Damn it, I really want to rush to Nanxia and tear that brat apart to avenge Brother Sun and Brother Zhou!"

"Nanxia is guarded by the Sword Sect and numerous grandmaster experts. This matter must be planned long-term."

Zhang Hao said solemnly, "However, if that brat dares set foot in Qingzhou, I will make sure he has no escape and show him what grandmaster measures truly are!"

At that moment, a commotion could be heard outside.

Many manor guards rushed outside, footsteps chaotic and voices noisy.

"What’s happening?"

Zhang Hao’s face darkened as he frowned and asked.

"Reporting to Master."

A middle-aged man walked in and said, "The guards say many starving people have gathered outside the manor."

"Kill them all!"

Jiang Ang waved his hand and said, "Today is Brother’s grand birthday, don’t let these wretched peasants ruin Brother’s mood."

The Governor of Qingzhou stood up, slightly bowed, and said, "This matter should be my responsibility, I apologize for disturbing Marshal Zhang."

While they conversed, the commotion outside not only didn’t subside but grew louder, screams ringing out continuously!

"What’s happening!"

Shi Taining shouted loudly.

A guard rushed in hurriedly, his expression fearful, saying, "Reporting to lords, an expert has intruded into the manor, and we cannot resist!"

"Hmph!"

Zhang Hao slapped the table and stood up, his face gloomy, saying slowly, "I would like to see which expert dares cause trouble at my birthday banquet!"

"Hahaha!"

At that moment, loud laughter echoed.

"Chen Tang wishes you a happy birthday!"

The four words resounded in every corner of Qingzhou Manor, changing everyone’s expressions drastically upon hearing!

Simply because the name ’Chen Tang’ was almost a taboo throughout Daqian.

Especially in Qingzhou, no one dared mention it.

No one expected Chen Tang not only to return to Daqian but to dare appear in Qingzhou, at their doorstep!

The dozen people in the inner courtyard rose instantly, their minds shaken, as they followed the sound.

When the laughter began, it was still far from the manor.

Once the words ’Chen Tang wishes you a happy birthday’ fell, he was already present in the inner courtyard!

The visitor wore a straightforward black robe, his figure tall and burly, his black hair tied up, his gaze like lightning, sweeping over the Eight Great Marshals, the Governor of Qingzhou, several Mystic Masters, and others.

Though they hadn’t seen him for years, everyone instantly recognized that the visitor was once the Lion-Tiger Arhat, Demon Blade Chen Tang!

"Kill!"

Chen Tang passed through the crowd, directly entering the inner courtyard.

The commanders, county captains, Cyan Dragon Guards, and disciples of the various marshals in the outer courtyard all drew weapons, shouted loudly, and charged up!

"Get out!"

Chen Tang did not dodge nor glance back. Suddenly, he opened his mouth and shouted loudly.

This Lion’s Roar also contained the sound of thunder, its power terrifyingly increased.

A visible sonic wave and shockwave exploded from Chen Tang’s center.

Those closest bore the brunt of the impact.

Everyone’s body trembled violently, their expressions confused, as if their souls were lost, flung out by sheer inertia.

Some struggled on the ground, trying to rise.

Others heard nothing, eyes dazed, turned into idiots by the shock.

Most were already motionless, bleeding from their seven apertures, and died on the spot from Chen Tang’s Lion’s Roar!

Even the opposing Eight Great Marshals were startled by Chen Tang’s display.

The three Mystic Masters shivered, their expressions pained, with crimson blood seeping from their ears.

"How dare you come to my Qingzhou!"

Zhang Hao’s hair and beard bristled with rage as he shouted, reaching out to grab.

Swish!

From the room behind, a Horse-Cutting Saber burst through the door and landed in Zhang Hao’s hand.

"Earlier, I heard you marshals wish to reunite with Sun Tianlu and Zhou Haijian. Today, I shall fulfill that wish, sending you to the Underworld for a birthday celebration!"

Chen Tang’s eyes brightened, stepping forward, leaping onto the long table.

"Die!"

In an instant, a dozen experts in the inner courtyard attacked simultaneously.

Among them, though Zhang Hao was the only First Grade Grandmaster, the others were not easy opponents, mostly Second Grade or Third Grade experts.

The three Mystic Masters had cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Swish, swish, swish!

Six flying swords transformed into six white beams, piercing the air, arriving first, targeting six critical points on Chen Tang’s body!

Chen Tang’s hands shimmered gold as he grabbed the six white beams in the air.

Without waiting for the three Mystic Masters to react, Chen Tang threw them back!

Thud, thud, thud!

With such close distance, Chen Tang’s throw carried immense force.

Instantly, the three Mystic Masters were pierced through their faces by their own flying swords, killed immediately.

Three of the marshals, before taking action, were pierced through their chests by three flying swords Chen Tang had thrown, falling to the ground with life slipping away.

Whew!

Zhang Hao burned with rage, supported a Grandmaster’s Phenomenon without a word, his Innate True Qi surging, holding the Horse-Cutting Saber, slashing at Chen Tang!

Simultaneously, the phenomenon behind him evolved into a Horse-Cutting Saber.

The two Horse-Cutting Sabers nearly merged, momentum overwhelming, seeming to cleave everything ahead!

Snap!

Zhang Hao’s slash suddenly halted!

Chen Tang flashed before him, reaching out to grip the saber handle.

Though Zhang Hao pushed his Innate True Qi to the extreme, soul operating, phenomenon and blade merging, his face flushed red, yet he couldn’t bring the saber down!

The Horse-Cutting Saber seemed fixed in Chen Tang’s hand!

"You..."

Zhang Hao’s pupils contracted, his expression appalled.

How is this possible?

That brat, barehanded, caught his full-strength slash?

"Do you know how to use a saber?"

Chen Tang’s face showed a faint trace of mockery, saying lightly, "Hand it over then!"