Traveling the Heavens in Thunderbolt

Chapter 552: The End of Japan

At nightfall, Yi Ye Shu returned with the injured Mo Zhaonu.

"Mo Zhaonu, how are your injuries?" The Soul Burial Emperor saw that Mo Zhaonu was wrapped in gauze with bloodstains on it.

"Thank you Soul Emperor for your concern. Thanks to Senior (Yi Ye Shu) for treating me, I am now fine."

"That's good. If anything happens to you, I'm afraid Su Huanzhen won't let me off."

"Soul Emperor, Mo Zhaonu has an unreasonable request."

The Soul Burial Emperor knew what Mo Zhaonu wanted to say, "Mo Zhaonu, do you want to plead for Liangfeng Xiulong?"

"It turns out that the Soul Emperor already knew Xiu Long's identity."

"When the demon festival was in power, Yoshimine Hidetaki, the lord of Sakara Castle, and Yoshimine family, were engaged to you. Yoshimine Sadayoxi died of illness, and the Yoshimine family had no male heirs. In order to prevent the fiefdom from being taken away by the demon festival, Yoshimine Hidetaki gave up the Yagyu Kenkage sword art and disguised himself as a man. He used the method of disguise to replace the deceased Yoshimine Sadayoxi. The body of the real Yoshimine Sadayoxi has been buried in the tomb you went to before."

"Since Soul Emperor already knows the reason behind this, can you please let me off the hook?"

"Originally, Minamoto Musashi was willing to sacrifice for the lives of Yuan Ji and the other evildoers in exchange for forty years of loyalty to the emperor. It would be fine to let her go, but..."

Seeing that the Soul Burial Emperor was about to give in, Mo Zhaonu quickly said, "Mo Zhaonu can try to fulfill whatever the Soul Emperor asks of me."

"It's not a request. Ryomine Hidetaki is as brave as any man and has managed Sakayoshi Castle in an orderly manner. I admire her very much. But you must also understand her feelings for Sakayoshi Castle. I am worried that if I let her go, she will try to assassinate again. Then, there will be no other Minamoto Musashi to save her."

Mo Zhaonu naturally understood what the Soul Burial Emperor meant.

In this assassination, the Soul Burial Emperor spared Ryomine Hidetaki and Yuan Ji for the sake of Minamoto Musashi.

With Yuan Musashi by her side, Yuan Ji will not make any unusual moves.

But Yoshimine Hidetaki is different. If she cannot be persuaded to give up her hatred, she will definitely assassinate him again.

By then, the Soul Burial Emperor would not be able to spare her, either out of his own prestige or to maintain the rule of law.

The reason why the Soul Burial Emperor considered so much was to give face to Mo Zhaonu.

If it is someone else, just kill him.

"The Soul Emperor means that as long as Xiu Long gives up her hatred and retires with Mo Zhaonu, he is willing to let her go."

"I can promise. But Mo Zhaonu, if you can't do it, I can only lock her up."

"Thank you, Soul Emperor."

After Mo Zhaonu went to persuade Liangfeng Xiulong.

Yi Ye Shu, who had been silent the whole time, said, "It seems that the Soul Emperor intends to help Mo Zhaonu and Liang Feng Xiu Long."

"With Mo Zhaonu by Liangfeng Xiulong's side, it won't be difficult for me."

Yi Ye Shu asked, "Now that the war in Japan is over, I wonder what Soul Emperor's plans are going to be next?"

The Soul Burial Emperor said bluntly, "Japan has just been pacified and still needs to be governed. Besides, in order to ensure the effective implementation of Huanchen Buwu's policy and long-term peace and stability, this emperor will not return to the Middle-earth in the short term."

"From what Soul Emperor said, I will be staying in Japan for a while."

Emperor Zanghun admitted: "Indeed, Japan will be the top priority of Huanchen Buwu for some time to come, and will have no time to intervene in other matters. But what are your plans after returning to the Central Plains, Yi Ye Shu?"

"What suggestions does Soul Emperor have?"

Emperor Zanghun said, "Yi Ye Shu knows where Zi Yao Tian Dynasty was established. I originally intended to let you and Su Huan Zhen take up the posts of the Supervisory Council."

Yi Ye Shu refused, saying, "As a man from the mountains, I am grateful for the kindness of the Soul Emperor, but Brahma has no interest in this. After returning to the Central Plains, I will close Yundu Mountain and no longer interfere in the affairs of the Central Plains."

"Well. To be honest, there is a conflict of destiny between you, Yi Ye Shu, and Liu Huo Cang Long. It is indeed inappropriate for you to meddle in the affairs of Central Plains."

"Thank you Soul Emperor for your understanding."

Shortly after the two men finished their conversation, Mo Zhaonu returned, apparently having convinced Liangfeng Xiutaki.

On the other hand, Qiong Baji came to the outside of Yaksha Cave and looked for the sword shadow of Sword Saint Liu Sheng. Qiong Baji saw the skulls hanging on the Yaksha Forest outside the cave and the heads of dead people that had obviously just been hung up, and Qiong Baji was sure that he had come to the right place.

"Well, this is the Yasha Cave, where Yagyu Kenshin waited for fifty years to forge the flawless sword. The skull hanging outside the cave must be the person who desecrated the Sword Saint's "Sword of Nobility". Enter."

Qiong Baji entered the Yaksha Cave, where there were many stalagmites and a constant ticking sound.

Qiong Baji came to the depths of the Yaksha Cave and saw Yagyu Kenshin sitting on a rock.

Standing next to Yagyu Kenshin was a young man dressed like a young master, a common sight in Japan.

"Hey, someone else is coming, and this time it's an old man." The young man showed a curious look when he saw Qiong Baji coming.

"Young man, who are you and why are you here?"

The young man introduced himself, "Well, my name is Idagaryu, and I'm the new disciple of the Sword Saint."

"The disciple of the Sword Saint." After Qiong Baji felt the sword intent in the Yaksha Cave, he said, "You are not."

Idagaryu asked curiously, "How did you determine whether the sword master spoke or not?"

"It's very simple. He told me this himself."

"He told you? But he hasn't said a word since I arrived."

"This is not the place to talk. Please follow me out first."

After this first contact, Idagaryu saw that Qiong Baji was not a bad person, so he went out with him.

After they came out of the cave, Qiong Baji said, "Young man, it is a great opportunity that you can stay in the Yaksha Cave for such a long time."

"how do I say this?"

"This is where Liu Sheng Jianying came to ask for the sword. Everything in the cave has long been integrated with Liu Sheng Jianying. The changes in the air flow in the cave reflect his emotions."

"This is why you judged that I am not a disciple of the Sword Master."

"Because Yagyu Kenshin answered me with his sword intent."

Idagaryu asked, "What is the opportunity you just mentioned?"

Qiong Baji pointed at the skulls and dead heads hanging on the book and asked, "Do you know how these people died?"

"In the Yaksha Cave, he was killed by the Sword Saint."

"Then do you know the reason?"

"do not know."

"The reason is that they drew their swords in front of the Sword Master, insulting Yagyu Kenkage's swordsmanship."

"The swordsmanship of the swordsman?"

"This has to start with Yagyu Kenkage's master. When Yagyu Kenkage was young, he became a disciple of the Japanese swordsman "Qianbai Yijian"."

"A thousand defeats with one sword, it sounds like a lot of defeats."

“Do you mind failing?”

"The purpose of practicing martial arts is to win. Otherwise, what is it for?"

"This is your misunderstanding. The real purpose of practicing martial arts is to seek the highest realm, and failure can help swordsmen recognize their weaknesses and change them. Qian Ba ​​Yi Jian was willing to endure a thousand defeats in order to achieve the world's most invincible swordsmanship, and created the strongest swordsmanship in Japan, 'Ten Thousand Gods Tribulation'."

Thanks to Wu Mengsheng for the reward.

Thanks to Dutianshensha Zhoutianxingchen for the reward.

Thanks to Totoro Sibin Pandao for the reward.

(End of this chapter)