Eternal Sword

Chapter 344: Power of Flame

living room.

Shen Yu called the guards to carry the unconscious Shen Yuanjie and the seriously injured Eight Vajra away and sent them to the clinic for treatment.

"Brother Chen, thank you so much for what you did just now."

Shen Yu turned around and looked at Chen Tang with gratitude.

"Small things."

Chen Tang waved his hand.

"correct."

Shen Yu remembered something and asked, "Sister Shangguan, you winked at me just now, what's going on?"

Ye Yushi asked: "How is your relationship with this cousin?"

"generally."

Shen Yu said: "He is just a playboy, causing trouble everywhere. I don't like him. Brother Chen, you teach him a lesson today, so that he will learn his lesson."

Chen Tang said: "From now on, besides not liking him, you also have to be on guard against him."

"what?"

Shen Yu was stunned for a moment and couldn't figure it out for a while.

Ye Yushi said: "Remember to tell your father what happened today, including what Shen Yuanjie asked you."

After all, this is the Shen family's business. As outsiders, Chen Tang and Ye Yushi cannot explain it too clearly.

Otherwise, it would be suspected of sowing discord among family members.

What's more, it was just their guess and there was no evidence.

Shen Yu nodded, not quite understanding.

For the next three days, Chen Tang and Ye Yushi stayed in the military commander's mansion and lived in peace.

However, the story of Shen Yuanjie being frightened to the point of peeing was spreading everywhere in the mansion and the city.

Almost everyone knows that the military leader has invited a helper and is preparing to go to the old capital to participate in the genius battle.

At the beginning, the rumor seemed very convincing.

Later on, it became more and more exaggerated.

Some people said that Shen Yuanjie was not only scared to the point of peeing, but he also pooped in his trouser pockets, which stank to high heaven.

Some people said that the person named Murong Haitang was originally a girl, but something went wrong while she was practicing martial arts, and she turned into an ugly man, who frightened Shen Yuanjie to death.

Some people also said that Murong Haitang had a green face and fangs, like a ghost.

In the past three days, Shen Yu brought Chen Tang and Ye Yushi to visit Mingyue Sanren several times.

But he was told that Mingyue Sanren was out traveling and was not at home.

According to Shen Yu, every once in a while, Mingyue Sanren would leave here and his whereabouts would be unknown.

three days later.

A group of people from the Western Sichuan Kingdom left the city. The whole team had about a thousand people, and they marched towards the old capital in a mighty manner.

Shen Jin and his son were also in the team on this trip to the old capital.

However, the father and son never spoke to Chen Tang and Ye Yushi, and Shen Yuanjie even deliberately avoided Chen Tang.

Shen Yu was quite excited and kept talking along the way, introducing Chen Tang and the others to the scenery along the way, the geography and culture, and the customs and habits of the old capital.

The reason why this place is called Tianhu Island is because the whole island looks like an inverted wine jug.

On Tianhu Island, there is a big river called Tianhu River, which runs through the north and south, just like wine poured out from a wine jug.

The country founded by the Shen family was called Western Sichuan because it was located to the west of Tianhu River.

When the Tianhu River flows through the central area of ​​Tianhu Island, it splits into two and bypasses an ancient city.

This ancient city is the old capital of Tianhuzhou!
Therefore, the old capital is of great significance to the people of Tianhu. It is not only a geographical center, but also a transportation hub, cultural, commercial, and political center of the four countries.

After walking for nearly ten days, the Shen family finally arrived at the old capital.

Before entering the real old capital city, Chen Tang could already feel the prosperity, hustle and bustle of the place.

There are also quite a few people in Qianzhu City of Hermit Island, but the whole city seems dead.

The old capital is quite the opposite.

Especially at this time of year, the old capital is the most lively, gathering here young warriors from all over the world, the most talented people from all walks of life.

As we entered the ancient city area, it seemed as if a heat wave was blowing towards us.

The streets are wide and straight, and there are crowds of people everywhere.

The road under your feet is paved with huge bluestones that are ten feet long and wide. There are busy cars and pedestrians, as well as a constant stream of merchant teams carrying rare and special products from all over the place, gathering here to exchange ideas.

There are shops on both sides of the North and South Streets, with a wide variety of goods, from exquisite silk brocade to sharp swords, bows and arrows, all showing the prosperity of the city.

In some streets and alleys, there are all kinds of vendors, and all kinds of people mix among them.

Since the old capital is not under the jurisdiction of the four countries, it is extremely open, the people are tough, and there are many rules belonging to the old capital.

In the old capital, the way to resolve disputes is simple: duel!

Primitive, barbaric, and straightforward!

No one will listen to your reason or judge whether you are right or wrong.

The strong are respected.

Of course, the prerequisite is that the two people are at the same level.

If your realm is different, you can hire someone else to fight on your behalf.

There are two ways of dueling. One is an ordinary duel, which does not involve life or death.

The other is a fight to the death.

The dispute will not end until one party dies.

Generally speaking, when one party challenges a duel, the other party has the right to refuse.

But if you do this, you will be laughed at and despised by all the people in the old capital.

The people of the old capital are extremely martial. In addition to their heartfelt respect for the three great gods, what they admire most is martial arts!
The State of Western Sichuan had its own palace in the old capital, located in the west of the city. It covered a large area and was more than enough to accommodate thousands of people.

After the Shen family settled down in the Sichuan Palace, Shen Yu couldn't wait to pull Chen Tang and Ye Yushi to take them to see the three great artifacts.

Go sign up for the war.

"Go north first."

Shen Yu said: "The sacred weapon guarded by the Congyun clan of Beihai Kingdom is called the Congyun Sword. It is inserted on a stone tablet and can be seen outside."

Chen Tang and Ye Yushi were also curious, so they followed Shen Yu towards the north of the city.

After crossing several streets and walking for a long time, the crowd in front became increasingly dense, with three layers inside and three layers outside, making it impossible to get through.

"Look, look!"

Shen Yu stood on tiptoe and pointed forward, saying, "The people from the Congyun clan over there are taking part in the family test. We are here at the right time!"

Chen Tang followed Shen Yu's gaze.

In the distance ahead, I saw a high platform made of huge stones. On the platform, stood a heavy stone tablet that looked to be several meters high!
There was a long knife stuck on the stone tablet.

The blade was bright red, not the red of blood, but more like a blade that had just been taken out of the furnace and was burned red and crystal clear.

A teenage boy below walked up to the platform, came to the stone tablet, took a deep breath, suddenly raised his hand, and punched the stone tablet hard.

Then, a red light flashed on the stone tablet, and a few words appeared.

"Power of Fire, Stage Three!"

An old man beside the stone tablet nodded slightly and said, "Don't be discouraged, Shirou Murakumo. At your age, being able to cultivate the power of fire to the third level is already very good."

Chen Tang was a little dazed. He felt that this scene was familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere.

"How is this going?"

Chen Tang asked.

Shen Yu explained: "The Congyun Clan guards the Congyun Sword and passes on a secret method of cultivating bloodline power called the Red Flame Technique. People who practice this secret method can cultivate a special power in their bloodline, which is called the power of flame."

Chen Tang nodded.

This secret method should be similar to the "Xisui Jing". After practicing to the highest level, you can remove the marrow and exchange the blood.

"Inspiring the power of fire can greatly increase the power of one's bloodline." Shen Yu said: "It is said that if one practices the Red Flame Technique to perfection, one can even comprehend many secret skills such as 'Red Flame' and control fire! With bare hands, no one can be a match for the Congyun people."

Control the flame?

Chen Tang thought for a moment and said, "In Qianzhu City, I did meet a middle-level master who could control fire. His name was Bashi."

"what!"

Shen Yu exclaimed, "That must be someone from the Bashi clan!"

"The Yashaku clan inherited the secret technique of the Yamata no Orochi and mastered a secret technique called 'wisp of the devil', which is a blue flame. The Kusakumo clan, on the other hand, mastered the 'red flame', which is a red flame."

"Both flames are extremely powerful. Who wins or loses will depend on the user's cultivation and combat power."

"However, the Murasaki clan and the Hachisha clan are old enemies."

Chen Tang asked: "Why is this?"

Shen Yu said: "The god behind the Kusanagi Sword is the Sea God. According to legend, he once killed the Yamata no Orochi."

"Poseidon?"

Chen Tang was puzzled, "Shouldn't the Sea God be good at water-related power? Why is the Congyun clan practicing the Red Flame Art?"

Shen Yu said: "The Red Flame Art is a technique that the ancestors of the Congyun clan comprehended from the mysterious power in the Congyun Sword. The Congyun Sword is a divine weapon forged by the Sea God after he killed the Yamata no Orochi by refining the snake's tail."

While the two were talking, a few more people came to the stone tablet and tested it.

Some people threw a punch, but the stone tablet didn't even light up.

Some people have exerted the power of fire to the seventh level.

At this moment, cheers came from the crowd.

Many young girls who were watching were shaking their arms, while others raised their arms high, holding huge portraits in their hands and screaming with excited and hysterical expressions.

"Cong Yunjing!"

"Cong Yunjing!"

"Ah!!! He's out! Ah!"

Chen Tang closed his eyes and shook his head vigorously.

I feel a little dazed again.

Why do I always feel a sense of déjà vu after coming here? It feels strangely familiar...

"It's Cong Yunjing. He is said to be the most powerful genius of the Cong Yun clan in the past hundred years. My father said that there is someone in the Cong Yun clan who can break through to the fourth rank, and it must be him."

Even Shen Yu's eyes seemed to sparkle with stars when he saw the person coming. He clasped his hands in front of his chest without blinking.

Chen Tang looked over.

A young man walked out with his hands in his pockets. He had long reddish-brown hair parted in the middle, just covering his ears.

She wore a white underwear as the base, a black short-sleeved training top with a unique Congyun family pattern on the back, and black trousers. The combination was harmonious and showed off her perfect body proportions.

From a distance, he is indeed handsome and exudes a unique charm.

Chen Tang secretly looked at Ye Yushi.

Although Ye Yushi was also looking at Cong Yunjing, his eyes were calm and there was no emotional fluctuation.

Ye Yushi seemed to have noticed something and glanced over with a smile on his face.

Chen Tang felt guilty, coughed lightly and looked away.

Amid the cheers of the crowd, Cong Yunjing came to the stone tablet, paused for a moment, suddenly raised his hand, and punched the stone tablet, causing a loud bang!
The stone tablet flickered, and then a few words appeared: Power of Fire, Ten Stages!

"Ten sections, it's actually ten sections!"

"Brother Jing has broken through to the fourth rank!"

"what!"

A man in his thirties next to Chen Tang screamed, fainted and fell over here.

Chen Tang held him and pinched him to wake him up with a little force. He frowned and said, "Brother, is it that serious? Do you know him?"

"What's it to you!"

After waking up, the man stood up and glared at Chen Tang, saying, "Who are you calling big brother? You are older than me!"

Then, this person pushed forward like crazy, shouting loudly.

People like Chen Tang and Ye Yushi are so calm that they seem a little out of place here.

Cong Yunjing unleashed the power of fire, and after ten stages, he turned around confidently without even looking at the stone tablet and waved to the crowd.

"what!!!"

There was another scream from the crowd.

Even Shen Yu was a little excited and couldn't help but jump up on the spot and wave his fists.

Even after Cong Yunjing left, the crowd stayed for a long time.

"Don't we have to register in advance?"

Chen Tang held Shen Yu and asked her to calm down first.

"Oh, yes, I almost forgot something."

Shen Yu stuck out his tongue and said, "To register, you have to go to the east of the city, Amaterasu Palace. The age and cultivation level of the participants will be tested there."

Led by Shen Yu, the three came to the south of the city.

From a long distance, you can see a huge and magnificent palace, magnificent and dazzling.

The crowd here was obviously heading towards Amaterasu Palace.

As he walked over here, Shen Yu said, "Brother Murong, weren't you curious before about how to test age? This is actually the mystery of one of the three great artifacts, the Amaterasu Hokan."

Chen Tang asked: "How do you say that?"

Shen Yu explained: "The Amaterasu Hokan is like a mirror. It can determine the age and cultivation level of the combatants by reflecting their bones. It is extremely accurate."

Chen Tang suddenly realized.

In this way, it is truly fair and cannot be false.

"Let's go, I heard Amaterasu Chizuru is in Amaterasu Palace!"

"Ah! Chizuru is here!"

"Chizuru, the little one who makes me think about her day and night!"

Several men looked intoxicated, and they used their skills to run towards Amaterasu Palace.

The people around obviously quickened their pace, and many men looked extremely excited.

"What's going on?"

Chen Tang asked.

Shen Yu smiled and said, "Brother Murong, we are so lucky. Amaterasu Chizuru is the most outstanding descendant of the Amaterasu clan. She is multi-talented and the most beautiful woman in Tianhuzhou. We have the opportunity to see her up close!"

Ye Yushi glanced sideways and looked at Chen Tang.

Chen Tang reacted very quickly and said decisively: "Not interested at all!"

The three of them had just arrived at Amaterasu Palace when they ran into two acquaintances at the door.

Shen Yu was somewhat reluctant, but still stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Fourth Uncle, Cousin, why are you here too?"

Shen Jin hummed, ignored Shen Yu, and looked at Chen Tang, saying slowly: "I want to see if you can pass the test of Amaterasu today!"

"If you are over 20 years old and above the fifth rank, I will seek justice for Yuan Jie today!"

Shen Yuanjie hid behind Shen Jin, not daring to say a word, but just glared at Chen Tang fiercely.

"Oh, what a coincidence?"

There was a chuckle from the side.

Someone pushed through the crowd and walked towards this side.

Chen Tang and his companions looked in the direction of the voice.

Shen Yu's face darkened and he whispered, "It's Feng Xing!"

Shen Jin looked normal, not surprised at all, with a sneer on his face, waiting to see a big show.

　Two-in-one, a chapter of 4,000 words.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)