Chapter 920 - 870: Simulating Life - The Talent Given by This King
Chapter 920: Chapter 870: Simulating Life – The Talent Given by This King
“One by one, they’re all a stubborn bunch, not giving up until they’re at the brink of the Yellow River!”
However, what Pei Xuanjing had not expected was that these martial artists were each incredibly bold and reckless. After several attempts, nearly a hundred people had intruded with the intent to steal, and not a single one surrendered without a fight. Each was determined to break out using their own strength, meaning, unfortunately, that not one qualified for the first option and all were executed on the spot.
Without a doubt, the actions of these people greatly displeased Pei Xuanjing, causing a murderous intent to arise in his heart. He was curious to see whether their fates were tougher or his blade sharper.
“If you all want to probe, then go ahead and continue to do so. The question is whether you have enough martial artists under your command.” Pei Xuanjing emptied the tea from his cup, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon.
He knew that among those who had trespassed, besides some martial artists whose minds were clouded by greed and desire for profit, there were some who had been sent by others.
Some martial artists of the Twelve-Floor Tower trusted too much in their own strength; they were unwilling to contemplate the Martial Classics on their own and instead set their sights on Pei Xuanjing, aiming to take from him what they believed to be the second volume of the Martial Classics.
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“Your Highness, isn’t your goal to disseminate the Martial Classics, to allow more martial artists to pursue cultivation and thereby reform the existing martial arts system? Why are you now preventing these people from obtaining the second volume of the Martial Classics?” asked a young guard, who used to be a vagrant child, puzzled.
These loyal guards, too, were aware of Pei Xuanjing’s plans. Otherwise, how would they carry out their duties?