Chapter 69: Besiegement of the Chao Sects, Monster Ping’ an
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Above the sea of clouds, a figure flashed past like the wind. It was Jiang
Changsheng. He stood on a white cloud and swam in the sky, nearly 10,000 feet above the ground.
His robe and black hair fluttered in the strong wind. His face was filled with smiles and he was extremely happy.
This was even better than flying on a sword, and it was even faster!
“An ordinary technique to soar through the clouds is already so fast, so how fast is a Somersault Cloud that can fight hundreds of thousands of miles? Can one really fly hundreds of thousands of miles with a single somersault…”
Jiang Changsheng sighed in his heart. He looked down and his gaze passed through the sea of clouds. He saw the scenery of mountains, green hills, and clear water. Clouds surrounded the peaks, making it look like a paradise on earth.
In the past, he had only wandered around the capital and had never really seen Great Jing for what it was.
He saw a city between the mountains. Official roads led in all directions, and he could vaguely see carriages and people.
Great Jing was really prosperous now. There were people everywhere.
Jiang Changsheng also saw a child who was herding sheep on the hill practicing martial arts. After thinking about it, he took out a very thin secret manual from his pocket. This was written by him when he was bored practicing calligraphy. He then used his spiritual energy to send the secret manual down.
In it was a record of a martial art. It could be considered as a gift from the heavens.
Jiang Changsheng threw his head back and laughed before leaving. The child on the hill did not hear his laughter. When the secret manual entered his vision, he could not help but stop.
“Will he become a legend in the martial arts world?”
Jiang Changsheng looked forward to it silently. He began to spin and fly around in various ways to adapt to the Cloud Riding technique as quickly as possible.
The 11th year of the Qianwu Era!
“In May, Xu Tianji went down to Jiangnan and killed his way into the Burning Sky Pavilion alone to fight Emperor Yang Zhao. Although he did not successfully defeat Emperor Yang Zhao, Xu Tianji still successfully escaped from the encirclement. In this battle, the morale of the Burning Sky Pavilion was greatly reduced, and the martial arts world finally knew that Emperor Yang Zhao was not really the second strongest in the world.”
Li Jun said excitedly. He knew that Xu Tianji had received guidance from Jiang Changsheng, and so had he. In a sense, he and Xu Tianji could be considered to be from the same sect.
Jiang Changsheng smiled and asked, “In that case, Emperor Yang Zhao is not a True God realm expert?”
How could a True God realm expert let Xu Tianji escape?
How lousy would that be!
Li Jun shook his head and said, “I’m not sure. Either way, Xu Tianji is also very strong. Perhaps he will be the next True God realm expert.”
Wang Chen walked over and smiled. “Xu Tianji has learned the best martial arts of the True Martial Pavilion. Perhaps his realm is not as high as Emperor Yang
Zhao’s, but he can still escape.”
Although relying on martial arts were difficult to kill enemies across realms, there were some profound martial arts that could allow people to escape death. For example, the God of Thieves had a special technique and outstanding lightness skills. He, a Heavenly Arrival realm expert, could avoid Bai Qi’s senses, which were equivalent to the senses of a Divine realm expert.
It was also because of this that Jiang Changsheng spared the God of Thieves’ life, thinking that he might be useful in the future.
Jiang Changsheng smiled and said, “Looks like His Majesty is preparing to suppress the Burning Sky Pavilion.”
Li Jun sneered and said, “They should be suppressed. Over the years, the Burning Sky Pavilion has dominated the southern martial arts world and accumulated countless wealth and martial arts resources. Recently, a large number of White-robed Guards have left the capital. It won’t be long before Emperor Yang Zhao turns into a street rat again.”
No matter how strong the Burning Sky Pavilion was, it could not be stronger than the Imperial Family of Great Jing. With the True Martial Pavilion and the martial arts examinations, after several years of accumulation, the strength of martial artists under the imperial power had reached an extremely terrifying level, enough to sweep through the martial arts world.
Li Jun said some more information before leaving the mountain.
Wang Chen held the wooden pole of the broom and sighed. “I haven’t seen Eunuch Li in a long time. I miss him a little.”
Wang Chen’s hair was gradually being dyed white; he was no longer young.
Jiang Changsheng said, “Everyone has their own fate. He has lived long enough.”
Eunuch Li was not much younger than Jiang Yuan. Now that Great Jing had been established for 61 years, Eunuch Li was already over 90 years old.
Wang Chen smiled and said, “Daoist Master, I think you’re really not old. Look at Hua Jianxin. Although she looks young, she still has the vicissitudes of life when facing His Highness the Crown Prince. As for you, you really seem like an 18 -year-old young man.”
Jiang Changsheng shook his head and said, “Perhaps it is because I didn’t go down the mountain, unlike her. She has experienced too many life and death grudges.”
Wang Chen felt that it was possible, but he still really admired Jiang Changsheng. To be able to stay on the mountain all the time, he was a true cultivator.
Huang Chuan suddenly walked in quickly and said, “Master, that brat Ling Xiao has gone down the mountain again. I think he’s going to take revenge.”
Ling Xiao’s journey down the mountain had not been smooth. Although he had brought back a group of new disciples, he had also lost two of his fellow disciples. During his journeys, he acted chivalrous and saved a woman, but the woman’s enemies did not stop chasing them. As a result, Ling Xiao was surrounded by an entire sect and personally witnessed the woman being killed. Then, he fled with his disciples. They were only saved because Huang Chuan had arrived in time to save them. It was also this battle that made Huang Chuan’s name resound in the martial arts world.
However, ever since then, Ling Xiao had changed. He used to be shy, but now he was taciturn. With his talent and the Heavenly Scripture of the Universe, he had successfully stepped into the Heaven Arrival realm this year and his strength greatly increased.
Jiang Changsheng said, “Let him be. The martial arts world is a place for revenge.”
He was used to such things.
In the past, his Eldest Senior Brother had even become a demon for a woman.
Huang Chuan sighed and said, “It’s not that he likes that woman, but he can’t take this lying down. There are rules in the martial arts world. In the end, as long as the matter doesn’t blow up, the government won’t care. Therefore, he wants to rely on himself.”
Bai Qi teased from the side, “Have you never been infatuated?”
Huang Chuan said proudly, “My grandfather is the Devil Lord. I’ve seen life and death since I was young. How can that brat Ling Xiao compare to me?” “Yo, why did I hear that someone was once chased by the Burning Sky Pavilion and returned to the temple in fear?”
“Who did you hear that from?”
The man and wolf began to bicker.
Bai Qi usually had a cheap mouth. This was also because this was its only entertainment.
After a while, Qing Ku also came.
It was really lively today.
Qing Ku, who had entered his prime, was now very prestigious in the temple. He was even more dignified than the Eldest Senior Disciple, Wan Li. Many young disciples were afraid of him.
“Senior Brother, someone came to visit and claimed to be Master’s disciple.” Qing Ku said with a complicated expression.
Daoist Master Qingxu’s departure was still a thorn in the hearts of the old disciples. They did not know why he had left.
Jiang Changsheng’s expression changed slightly as he said, “If there’s a letter from Master, let him stay.”
Qing Ku said, “He said he wants to see you. If you don’t see him, he won’t enter Longqi Temple.”
Jiang Changsheng originally wanted to say that he would not see him, but when he thought about how this person’s attitude was a little strange and how it concerned Daoist Master Qingxu, he could only say, “Forget it, let him in.” Qing Ku immediately turned around.
Huang Chuan and Wang Chen left tactfully, leaving only Bai Qi and Jiang Changsheng in the courtyard. As for Hua Jianxin, she went to the palace to accompany Jiang Xiu. She no longer practiced martial arts and was focused on taking care of Jiang Xiu. This grandmother’s love for her grandson was too strong, making Jiang Changsheng often sigh.
After the time for an incense stick to burn, Qing Ku brought a Daoist priest into the courtyard.
This person wore a black Daoist robe and looked to be in his thirties. There was a faint stubble at the corner of his mouth, and he looked filled with vicissitudes.
His gaze landed on Jiang Changsheng and he could not help but be moved. Clearly, he was shocked by Jiang Changsheng’s youth.
Jiang Changsheng gave Qing Ku a look, and Qing Ku immediately retreated.
The black-robed Daoist priest took a deep breath and cupped his hands.
“Greetings, Senior Brother Changsheng. My name is Ning Ku.”
Jiang Changsheng raised his hand and gestured for him to sit down before pouring him tea.
After Ning Ku sat down, Jiang Changsheng asked, “Where is Master?”
Ning Ku’s expression was complicated as he said, “Master had initially left Great Jing. Originally, he wanted to send me to Longqi Temple, but one time, we bumped into several martial artists in a mountain inn, who claimed to be from a Chao Sect. At that time, I still didn’t understand what a Chao Sect was. It was Master who told me later that a Chao Sect was a name for a powerful sect that was above dynasties. Master also heard that the Chao Sects were preparing to join forces to deal with Great Jing. That day, that group of martial artists slaughtered everyone in the inn and chased after Master and I. Fortunately, we jumped into the sea and narrowly avoided a calamity. Then, we hid on an island to recuperate. Two years later, we returned to the Jing Dynasty. It was
Master who asked me to come back and inform you, while he goes outside the
Jing Dynasty to seek a chance of survival.”
Jiang Changsheng remained calm and asked, “How many Chao Sects have joined forces?” “Two.”
“Only two?”
“Yes, they are preparing to mobilize the surrounding dynasties to attack the Jing Dynasty. They know that you are very strong, but you are only one person. When the Jing Dynasty is destroyed, they will think of a way to deal with you.” Ning Ku’s words made Jiang Changsheng raise his eyebrows.
Indeed, no matter how strong he was, he was only one person. It was very difficult for him to protect such a huge country.
Even if he went to the nest of the two Chao Sects alone, the other party could hide and keep delaying until Great Jing perished.
Jiang Changsheng suddenly felt a great deal of pressure.
He was not afraid of having many enemies, but he was afraid of having many shameless enemies.
Ning Ku took out a letter from his bosom, raised his teacup, drank it in one gulp, and stood up to leave.
Jiang Changsheng asked, “Where are you going?”
Ning Ku said, “To find Master. I came here mainly to deliver a message to you.” “The world is huge. How are you going to find him? Why don’t you stay?”
“My life was saved by Master. I’m not a disciple of Longqi Temple. Wherever my master is, that is my home.”
Ning Ku did not look back and left the courtyard.
When Jiang Changsheng heard this, he did not stop him.
Everyone had their own aspirations. Daoist Master Qingxu should be gratified to be able to nurture such a disciple.
However, Jiang Changsheng could not learn from him. Now that he was needed in the capital and Longqi Temple, he could not leave.
Jiang Changsheng opened the letter. The contents were similar to what Ning Ku had said. He did not even ask about his well-being. It was just like an ordinary intelligence letter. However, the last sentence touched him.
“If you’re powerless, take care of yourself.”
Jiang Changsheng silently put away the letter and checked his incense points.
[Current incense points: 74,003]
“Can I easily supress all the Chao Sect members who are preparing to besiege Great Jing?”
[4,000 incense points will be consumed. Do you want to continue?] 4,000 was not too ridiculous.
The problem was that the other party would target Great Jing first.
Jiang Changsheng silently chose no and sent a voice transmission to Jiang Ziyu in the palace, asking him to prepare early.
In the 12th year of the Qianwu Eera, the Emperor ordered 800,000 troops to be stationed at the border of the Jin Dynasty. He was prepared to swallow the Jin Dynasty first!
The next month, a huge piece of news shocked the martial arts world. Emperor Yang Zhao of the Burning Sky Pavilion surrendered to the court and became a fourth- grade general. All the disciples of the Burning Sky Pavilion also joined the army and rushed to the Jin Dynasty.
Jiang Changsheng was also quite surprised to hear this news. He had heard from Li Jun that the Emperor had written a secret letter for the White-robed Guards to hand over to Emperor Yang Zhao. His people did not find out the clear details. After all, Hua Jianxin had already left the White- robed Guards and had no right to know.
On this night.
Jiang Changsheng and Bai Qi opened their eyes at the same time. Even the sleeping White Dragon raised its head and looked in the direction of the palace.
This aura was…
The True God realm!
A real True God realm expert!
It was even stronger than the aura of the Divine Monk Juexin after he burned his Blood Qi!
Jiang Changsheng narrowed his eyes. This aura was stable. It seemed he had finally succeeded.
With Jiang Ziyu’s full support, Ping’an became a True God realm expert at the age of 33. He was definitely a world-shaking genius.
Jiang Changsheng could not help but sigh. Although Jiang Yu was muddle-headed, he had really given birth to a good son. Ping’an’s martial arts aptitude was definitely the strongest he had ever seen. He had extraordinary strength since he was young and was a natural martial arts seedling. Even the former number one genius of the martial arts world, Xu Tianji, was afraid of him.
Unfortunately, in order to support his illegitimate son, Jiang Yu poisoned Ping’an and his mother and crippled Ping’an for the rest of his life. Perhaps this was heaven’s will. Heaven’s will would not allow a healthy Ping’an to be born.
Speaking of which, although Ping’an’s aptitude was terrifying, it was mainly because of Jiang Ziyu’s willingness to burn money that he could become a True God realm expert. All the rare treasures he had gathered with the strength of the entire dynasty over the years had been thrown on Ping’an alone. To reach this point, he had been soaking in a medicinal pool alone for two years.
Fortunately, he succeeded..