Eternal Saber

Before the words were fully spoken, Chen Tang employed the Dragon Capturing Technique, seized Zhang Hao’s wrist joint, applied the Tearing Tendons and Shattering Bones, and instantly snatched the Horse-Cutting Saber away!

"Ah!"

Zhang Hao cried out in agony from the pain in his wrist.

The blade flashed!

The cries abruptly ceased!

Under the watchful gazes of countless eyes, Zhang Hao’s head was cut off by Chen Tang in a single stroke!

Seized the saber, struck with the saber.

Completed in one fluid motion.

Both parties had barely exchanged glances, just one round, and Zhang Hao, a First Grade Grandmaster, was already separated from his head!

All around, the crowd felt chills run down their spines, their faces changed in horror!

Years have passed, but Chen Tang’s saber has become terrifying to such an extent!

Even a First Grade Grandmaster couldn’t withstand it.

Swish, swish, swish!

Chen Tang swung the saber repeatedly.

The crowd could only see the flickering of cold light before their eyes but couldn’t discern how Chen Tang wielded the saber.

Fast, too fast!

As soon as the cold light surged, someone fell to the saber and died!

Chen Tang’s Divine Soul injuries were not yet healed, and he was still unable to utilize the capabilities of the Entering the Divine State.

Yet even so, during this period of seclusion, he has already cultivated the Burning Wood Saber to the Eighth Layer, achieving the realm where each slash contains the fire.

Even without the blessing of Divine Illumination, a casual slash from Chen Tang was certainly not something these Second Grade and Third Grade Martial Artists could withstand.

In the realm of martial arts, speed is invincible!

Chen Tang could be seen taking the Horse-Cutting Saber and wandering around the long redwood table, continuously swinging the saber.

In the blink of an eye, all the Eight Great Marshals and the Governor of Qingzhou were killed on the spot!

The crowd from the outer courtyard had just rushed in, witnessing such a scene, each scared out of their wits, terrified beyond measure.

Even this group of experts in the inner courtyard were killed by Chen Tang as if he was cutting melons and vegetables; rushing forward was simply courting death for this group.

The crowd shouted, turned around, and fled.

Chen Tang chased after them, traversing all directions, killing along the way.

He attacked Qingzhou Manor several times before heading outside, allowing the starving people to enter for food.

The crowd didn’t witness what happened inside firsthand but could hear the ceaseless cries of agony.

In such a short period, countless dignitaries fled out of the manor like homeless dogs, escaping under the cover of darkness.

But it seemed that within the depths of the dark night, something terrifying was lurking!

The occasional chilling cries can predict the fate of these dignitaries.

Seeing Chen Tang covered in blood, holding the blood-stained saber, walking out with a murderous aura.

The crowd instinctively retreated, expressions filled with fear.

"There is plenty to eat and drink inside, go and take some food and silver taels when finished, and leave early."

Saying this, Chen Tang leaped into the air, landing on the back of the Little Golden Roc, continuing to fly towards the direction of the Eight Hundred Li Marsh.

He still had more important matters to attend to—slaying the Flood Dragon and the Evil Dragon!

Soon, Chen Tang arrived near the Eight Hundred Li Marsh.

The Little Golden Roc seemed to sense something, becoming noticeably tense.

Chen Tang did not delve deeper into the marshes but stayed nearby, observing and ready to act.

Such Exotic Beasts are extremely sensitive to the aura of other powerful species.

Moreover, the strength of that Black Dragon could rival a Grandmaster of Transformation Realm.

Soon, the White Ape and Xue Tuan’Er arrived.

One man and three beasts quietly awaited near Qingzhou Marsh.

The three Exotic Beasts sensed that a fierce battle was looming, and their demeanor became noticeably restless.

Time ticked by.

Night faded, dawn broke.

Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, also the appointed day for Chen Tang and Zen Sect, as well as the Evil Emperor.

Suddenly!

Two figures treaded upon the morning light, drifting over from a distance, arriving above Eight Hundred Li Marsh, exactly Zen Sect and the Evil Emperor!

"The Evil Dragon has emerged!"

Zen Sect lightly shouted: "Qingzhou has suffered from floods, countless dead and wounded. The battle that day was undecided, today, this old monk has come to transcend you, sending you into the cycle of reincarnation!"

Boom!

Suddenly, a huge water column shot up from the marshes, crashing towards Zen Sect and the Evil Emperor in mid-air, with astonishing force.

Zen Sect and the Evil Emperor effortlessly evaded.

Splash!

In the next moment, a menacing and terrifying dragon head broke through the water, its dragon eyes fixated on Zen Sect and the Evil Emperor in mid-air, brimming with murderous intent.

The Black Dragon suddenly opened its enormous mouth, a deep resounding dragon roar erupted from its throat!

"Ahh!"

The dragon’s roar shattered rock and echoed across the heavens and earth!

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At the same time.

In the distant Daqian Capital City, Yue Wuxin, the Right Protector of the Profound Celestial Sect, who was in seclusion, suddenly opened her eyes, appearing surprised and uncertain.

She was cultivating the "Moisture Book" from the Eight Celestial Books, which not only allowed her to control lakes and marshes but also to communicate and establish connections with certain creatures within them.

This was the unique ability of the "Moisture Book".

Therefore, she could command the Flood Dragon.

Just now, she suddenly sensed that the Black Dragon which had followed her for many years became extremely angry and violent, as if encountering a crisis.

Through the "Moisture Book", she had established a bond akin to a pact with the Black Dragon, allowing her to sense abnormalities from miles apart.

Worried, Yue Wuxin immediately set out, stepping on her Flying Sword, breaking through the door, directly seeking the Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect.

"There is a stir in Qingzhou, the Black Dragon is in trouble!"

Yue Wuxin said in a deep voice.

At this moment, in the room of the Profound Celestial Temple, besides the Profound Celestial Sect Leader, there were also Right Protector Lu Li and Nanxia Empress Yin.

After Empress Yin fled from Nanxia, she hid in the Profound Celestial Temple in the Daqian Capital City to recuperate.

"Who can threaten the Black Dragon?"

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader slightly frowned and murmured.

Then, as if he thought of something, his expression changed, and he muttered to himself: "Could it be..."

He didn’t continue, but everyone present guessed who he was about to mention.

Yue Wuxin suddenly closed her eyes, her mind wandering beyond the heavens.

After a moment, her body trembled slightly, and she let out a long breath, saying in a deep voice, "It’s not Emperor Wu, it’s the Zen Sect and Evil Emperor!"

"Is it them?"

Hearing that it wasn’t Emperor Wu, the Profound Celestial Sect Leader couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, and his expression quickly turned cold as he said: "Those bald monk and crazy woman, they weren’t killed last time, and now they come looking for trouble!"

"Wuxin, Empress Yin, set off now. We can reach Qingzhou by noon and kill them!"

Empress Yin frowned and said: "The Zen Sect and Evil Emperor teamed up, can the Black Dragon hold out until noon?"

"No problem."

Yue Wuxin said: "The Black Dragon is an Exotic Beast with a powerful physique, its combat ability surpasses that of a typical Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm. Moreover, it has the Silver Flood Dragon as an ally."

"If it really can’t withstand them, the Black Dragon can always retreat into the East Sea. Once the Zen Sect and Evil Emperor enter the sea, their combat power will greatly diminish, and they are by no means a match for the Black Dragon."

Empress Yin added: "In the last battle with the Sword Sect, the injuries were too severe. Although there are the elixir pills from the master, I have not yet fully recovered to peak combat strength."

"No problem."

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader said: "As long as you hold out until we arrive, with Wuxin coordinating with the Flood Dragon, we can exert the power of Grandmasters, plus the Black Dragon, you, and I. That makes four Grandmasters, and dealing with two old, declining Grandmasters gives us at least a seventy percent chance of killing them!"

"Hmph!"

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader sneered and said: "It’s sooner or later to deal with them, and since they delivered themselves here, let’s show them the means of our Profound Celestial Sect!"

Right Protector Lu Li remained silent, contemplating thoughtfully.

She always felt that this situation happened too suddenly.

The timing was also a bit peculiar.

Moreover, Murong Daoye and Yuwen Mao were not in the Capital City.

If the Profound Celestial Sect Leader and others left, it would mean that there are no Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm in the Daqian Capital City.

Is this just a coincidence?

Would the arrival of envoys from all nations during the Mid-Autumn Festival have anything to do with this?

Or is it related to the planned execution of Prince Wei in the autumn...

An idea flashed through Lu Li’s mind.

But soon she shook her head.

She knew that some people did not want Prince Wei to die.

But these forces were not enough to shake the Daqian Capital City, nor could they rescue Yuan Qingmo.

At that moment, Lu Li suddenly thought of someone!

One Step to the Clouds, Feng Xu!

So that’s how it is!

Lu Li’s eyes lit up as countless pieces of information flashed through her mind, gradually converging and forming a possible conjecture!

Feng Xu is the master of Eldest Princess Qingmu. Qingmu must have asked someone to go to the Wusun Country to invite Feng Xu.

Not long ago, the Changsun Family had been sent to Wusun.

And Changsun Ming is the brother of Yuan Qingmo.

Changsun Ming got acquainted with the granddaughter of the former Emperor Wu, Lu Qing, and then got Lu Qing to persuade the Evil Emperor to come forth and lure away the Profound Celestial Sect Leader.

As for Murong Daoye, she is naturally Changsun Ming’s wife, Murong Haitang, who is assisting in secret.

As for Yuwen Mao’s departure from the capital, it would require the cooperation of the Nanxia Northern Expedition Army, and for the moment, she couldn’t understand how the Eldest Princess and Changsun Ming could mobilize the Northern Expedition Army.

Although there were still some incomprehensible parts,

Lu Li could almost be certain that the departure of several Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm was precisely for Feng Xu of ’One Step to the Clouds’ to secretly enter the capital and rescue Prince Wei, Yuan Qingmo, from the Celestial Prison!

Lu Li guessed this in her heart but did not show any emotion, remaining silent.

Over the years, she had long been dissatisfied with Yuan Taiping’s cruelty, tyranny, extravagant and debauched lifestyle.

However, the Profound Celestial Sect Leader instructed her not to interfere.

According to the Sect Leader, the more suffering the people endure, the more they will believe in the Profound Celestial Sect, and their faith will become more devout.

The people’s resentment and hatred will only be directed at the Little Emperor.

Finding a suitable time to replace the Little Emperor could also win over people’s hearts.

This principle is the same as nurturing a group of corrupt officials.

These past two years, Yuan Qingmu had not lived well in the palace either.

Since Ling Guang left, there was almost no protection around Yuan Qingmu.

Lu Li felt some pity for this Eldest Princess.

She suffered a lot since childhood outside, finally returned to the capital, and became the Eldest Princess.

But less than half a year later, her brother burned himself to death.

When something happened to Prince Wei Yuan Qingmo, the Little Emperor even wanted to harm Yuan Qingmu. Lu Li stopped him several times, and that was the end of it.

"To be able to mobilize so many forces to move several Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm out of the capital is truly difficult for her."

Lu Li sighed inwardly.

If they could take this opportunity to successfully rescue Prince Wei Yuan Qingmo, it would be considered a good deed.

At that moment, the Profound Celestial Sect Leader suddenly said: "After we leave, the capital will be empty, immediately summon Sun Yuan and fifteen Marshals to enter the capital to guard it, to prevent any accidents!"

"Tell the Little Emperor to execute that Yuan Qingmo at noon today, without waiting for autumn, to avoid any unforeseen changes."

"Lu Li, many affairs in the capital are entrusted to you."

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader said in a deep voice: "As far as I know, that Feng Xu of ’One Step to the Clouds’ has excellent Lightweight Skill, and has twice entered the capital to rescue people. This time, be wary of him!"

Lu Li’s heart sank.

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader also thought of this point!

Among the fifteen Marshals outside the capital, seven are First Grade Grandmasters.

Combined with the heavy guards, the four divisions’ patrols, and the early execution of Yuan Qingmo, regardless of Feng Xu’s Lightweight Skill, he probably won’t have a chance to make a move.