I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 267 Kill them all

The water of Longtan Pool is like a glass mirror made of black ice, stretching as far as the eye can see.

The whirlpool in the center of the pool never dissipates, and every drop of water in the whirlpool refracts fine seal script as it flows, vaguely resembling thousands of dragons swimming and breathing in the shimmering water, creating an indescribable mystery.

Unfortunately, there are very few people in this world who can get close to the vortex.

Those who can delve into the vortex and discover the opportunities within are even fewer.

Xu Yuchan stood on the cloud until he saw the sword energy manifest, and Chen Zhian's sword soul beacon tower was covered with thunder.

In the dim light, one could see that many sword dao insights within the Sword Soul Beacon Tower were pointing directly to his Thunderfire Sword!

The sword at Xu Yuchan's waist seemed to sense the thunderous power of the sword energy within the Sword Soul Beacon Tower, and it trembled with excitement.

Wenren Zhixian, who also practices swordsmanship, couldn't help but smile slightly on her face, which was hidden by a thin veil.

She obtained the Azure Dragon Mirror, which brought her unparalleled opportunities, but also placed many responsibilities on her shoulders from the Great Yu court.

That's why she traveled to Longtan, hoping to find an opportunity there and to find another pillar for Dayu.

Today, in this Dragon Pool, she saw Xu Yuchan and Chen Zhian, who was also a Seal Holder, comprehend the Thunder Sword and his Sword Soul Beacon Tower had reached a new level. She couldn't help but feel happy.

She had a lot of contact with Chen Zhian and understood that this young man had a rare and precious character. If he could achieve great things, it would not be a bad thing for the world and for the people of Dayu.

Xu Yuchan's long robes flowed gracefully, exuding an otherworldly elegance, like a hermit who had lived in seclusion for many years.

He gently stroked the ancient sword at his waist, ranked ninth in the sword-wielding world, and looked with some emotion at the scene outlined by the sword energy before him.

"Sect Leader Wenren...does he recognize this person?" Xu Yuchan suddenly asked, his voice ethereal, as if blending into the surrounding clouds.

Wenren Zhixian nodded and said, "This young man is named Chen Zhian. He is the fifth person on the current Young Tiger Stele. He is only nineteen years old, but his swordsmanship is quite remarkable."

"Not even nineteen years old?" Xu Yuchan was somewhat surprised.

Wenren Zhixian thought for a moment and then explained, "It is quite strange. I saw this young man on Tiger Hill in Sunan Prefecture of Dayu in February or March of this year."

At that time, the young man was only at the True Essence Realm and had not yet entered the Divine Essence Realm.

In just ten months, he broke through realms one after another, not only ascending to the Young Tiger Stele and surpassing many young geniuses of the Great Yu Dynasty, but even breaking into the Jade Palace Realm. Judging from the sheer strength of his true essence, he has probably already stepped into the Heavenly Gate.

Xu Yuchan's gaze suddenly sharpened, and his previously calm eyes became somewhat surprised.

He looked closely at Chen Zhian's reflection in the scene and asked with some uncertainty, "Sect Master Wenren, are you saying... this young man didn't start cultivating from a young age... he cultivated from the True Essence Realm to the Jade Palace Realm in less than a year?"

Wenren Zhixian nodded and said frankly, "It's not just his cultivation level, but also his swordsmanship. When I first met him, he hadn't even practiced swordsmanship, but was practicing with a saber, and he had barely managed to develop saber energy."

Xu Yuchan's eyes flickered and landed on Chen Zhian's waist.

Sure enough, they discovered that Chen Zhian not only had a rather impressive sword at his waist, but also a fine saber.

The swords and sabers were forged in tens of thousands of times, and for a cultivator from the Heavenly Gate Sect... such treasures were already quite rare.

"He initially learned the sword, and now he has mastered the way of the sword, yet he carries both a sword and a saber at his waist. Could it be that Chen Zhian, like the former crown prince of Daxi, cultivates both sword and saber?" Xu Yuchan frowned even more deeply: "Those who are exceptionally talented are often arrogant."

However, the paths of the sword and the saber are not the same. If one has talent, it is not impossible to cultivate both sword and saber at the beginning. But once one reaches the [Soul] realm, cultivating both sword and saber will inevitably lead to distraction, and the understanding will become more complicated and slower.

In the way of the sword, an impure heart is a grave taboo.

Wenren Zhixian thought for a moment and agreed, saying, "There are quite a few people in the world who practice swordsmanship, but only a handful can be called famous."

Not everyone is like the former crown prince of Daxi.

Chen Zhian's exceptional talent far exceeded Wenren Zhixian's expectations.

Even so, Wenren Zhixian still didn't think Chen Zhian could be compared to the former Crown Prince of Daxi.

After all, this crown prince was the one who could carve words on the ninth stele, let alone a young genius like Chen Zhi'an.

Even those who have already reached the pinnacle of creation, or even entered the realm of profound understanding, and are exceptionally talented, are simply no match for him.

As he pondered, Qian Yuanji manifested, shattering a mountain peak with a single finger.

"The First Stele of the Young Tiger..."

Xu Yuchan was quite dissatisfied with the tyranny of the Great Qian Dynasty, and consequently also spoke coldly of Qian Yuanji.

As he watched Qian Yuanji's avatar dissipate, he suddenly sneered: "The world is vast, with countless strong individuals, and those with extraordinary talent emerge generation after generation."

If Chen Zhian is truly as the sect leader Wenren said, then he has great potential. He only needs to focus on swordsmanship and cultivate diligently, and one day all the world's finest swords will resonate upon hearing his name!
Qian Yuanji suppressed his cultivation at the Xuanfu level, wanting to use his Chick Tiger Divine Power to accumulate foundation, so that he could break through and become the number one on the Riding Whale Stele...

Unfortunately, the figures inscribed on the Riding Whale Stele—Shang Zhuqi, Wang Xuanzhang, Shen Tu Su, and the Awakening Vajra—were not to be underestimated; they were true prodigies!

"Since he invited Chen Zhian to Daqian, he is giving Chen Zhian an opportunity!"

Xu Yuchan suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Since we have this opportunity, what harm is there in me helping this junior swordsman?"

Wenren Zhixian's eyes brightened slightly.

Xu Yuchan lightly patted the sword at his waist, and the sword hummed softly, its energy flowing, and in the blink of an eye, it traveled thousands of miles.

Just at this moment...

Deep within the Dragon Pool, it seemed as if an old dragon had opened its eyes.

As dusk approached, the twilight fell upon the waters of Longtan Pool.

At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun seemed to be imprisoned in the water by some mysterious force, transforming into thousands of crimson-gold threads.

These silk threads intertwined and transformed into a giant dragon's head!

The dragon head rose into the air, obscuring the setting sun with unparalleled grandeur!

"Xu Yuchan, do you also want that remaining dragon vein?"

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Zhou Chu stood still, the Zhanye Sword behind him already unsheathed.

The crimson sword light flashed, flowing with numerous Sanskrit characters, soaring through the void.

Xu Yuchan's three sword energies suddenly appeared in the void, and with a flash of sword light, they cut off many of the Avici Sword Lights.

Chen Zhian stood not far away, his divine energy flowing, staring intently at Zhou Chu as he clashed and fought with the three sword energies, trying to comprehend the Dao of the Sword from the experience.

A dozen or so breaths passed.

Three sword energies flashed suddenly, and Zhou Chu's face turned pale, showing signs of injury.

The Sword of Slaying Karma fell from the void and landed in the scabbard behind him.

Zhou Chu closed his eyes to regulate his breathing. After a few more breaths, he slowly opened his eyes and bowed to the three sword energies from afar.

"This senior's sword energy is unparalleled in its mystery; it seems this is not my opportunity."

Zhou Chu bowed to Chen Zhian again, then resolutely turned around, stepped into the sea of ​​clouds, and headed towards the void.

Amidst the churning sea of ​​clouds, a carriage appeared.

Someone was waiting in the carriage, watching Chen Zhian from afar.

Chen Zhian turned his head and met the man's gaze.

The man was slightly taken aback and quickly turned his head away.

This person is none other than Meng Huali, the daughter of the sect leader of the Great Qian Cang Sheng Sect.

She once joined forces with others, but was still defeated by Chen Zhian...

Today, she and Zhou Chu are leaving Dayu and returning to Daqian.

Zhou Chu traveled through the sea of ​​clouds, while Meng Huali rode in a horse-drawn carriage. The two of them walked away towards the setting sun.

At that moment, a divine aura arrived and landed in Chen Zhian's ear.

"General Chen... do you know that there is a world-renowned general on Mount Taibai in Dayu?"

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Long ago, Chen Zhian, disguised as Nan Liujing, went to Fangsha Kingdom, one of the twelve kingdoms of the Western Regions, to extradite Lin Ting.

At that time, he once sat down and debated with Meng Huali and Su Cangshu.

These two young geniuses of the Great Qian Dynasty regarded all living beings as firewood and called themselves nobles. They believed that firewood was merely born with limbs and a face, but was essentially different from them, and was just nourishment.

Chen Zhian, renowned as a general of unparalleled talent, had a debate with the two men.

Now that things have come to this... Meng Huali couldn't help but guess Chen Zhian's identity.

Chen Zhian's expression remained unchanged.

Upon closer examination, the identity of the astonishing general of Mount Taibai can no longer be kept secret from everyone.

For example, Chu Tianzhong, the Grand Commander of the South China Sea, had already seen through Chen Zhian's scheme to kill Chu Xiubai under the guise of being a world-renowned general.

And many adults don't care.

The six families of Dayu also knew that... if they wanted to bring down Chen Zhi'an, they would have to wait until Chen Zhi'an became a pawn abandoned by the sage.

Or perhaps... a chaotic world is needed.

When chaos descends, the six clans of the Great Yu will be able to unleash their hidden true power, free from the constraints of many rules!

Since Chen Zhian arrived in Xuantianjing, he has been ruthless and merciless.

What this extraordinary general did was nothing special, so no one paid any attention to it.

Chen Zhian did not answer, and simply watched the two leave.

"The Great Qian Dynasty..."

Chen Zhian pondered in his heart.

Both Meng Huali and Su Cangshu are figures listed in the first twenty lines of the Young Tiger Stele.

However, the Great Qian Dynasty was not just composed of a few geniuses; among the hundred people who rode whales, the Great Qian Dynasty occupied a full thirty seats!

The remaining six major countries, numerous smaller countries, and many esoteric sects comprise a total of seventy seats.

If it were Da Yu, he would be known as the second greatest in the world.

Those whose names are inscribed on the Stele of Riding a Whale are only six people: Si Yuanzhao, Xie Wuju, Wei Liyang, and the current Crown Prince!

This demonstrates the strength and prosperity of the Great Qian Dynasty.

"If I have the chance, I really want to go to Daqian."

Chen Zhian pondered in his heart.

The sun had already set, and a layer of night enveloped the sky.

The distant capital, Xuantianjing, was already brightly lit.

"The investigations into those forty people by the Censorate, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Ministry of Justice should have yielded results by now."

Chen Zhian gazed at the dazzling lights of Xuantianjing.

"And Xie Zuoliang... he should also give me an answer."

Chen Zhian flicked his finger, and the bronze laurel appeared before him. He boarded the imperial carriage and prepared to return to Xuantianjing.

Just then, several sword energies soared in, shining brightly in the void.

Chen Zhian was slightly taken aback and turned to look.

But then, from that mountain peak, three sword energies seemed to possess a spirit, flashing over in the blink of an eye and actually falling into his jade token sword, disappearing without a trace!
"what happened?"

Chen Zhian raised an eyebrow.

After thinking for a moment, he gently stroked the sword at his waist, and a wisp of divine essence fell into the sword.

As his divine essence flowed, he could clearly sense that the three sword energies were like three swimming dragons that had built a nest in the sword at his waist!

Chen Zhian was increasingly surprised. After careful consideration, he suddenly had a brilliant idea: his divine essence collided with one of the sword energies.

In an instant, an unimaginable and profound power erupted from the sword energy, its sharpness reaching its extreme!

Chen Zhian took a deep breath...

"It seems that Xu Yuchan's three sword energies are now at my disposal?"

Chen Zhian was completely baffled.

These three sword energies are extremely precious and profound, and seem to possess a spirit.

With his current understanding of swordsmanship and his current level of cultivation, he simply cannot subdue these three sword energies.

Not only him, but even Zhou Chu, who was at the Profound Mansion realm, was the same. But now...
But now, these three sword energies spontaneously fell into his sword.

"Has the opportunity arrived?"

Chen Zhian thought about it for a while, but came to no conclusion, so he simply stopped thinking about it.

A smile appeared on his face: "Since these three sword energies are now at my disposal, it can be considered a great opportunity."

With these three sword energies, even if Xie Zuoliang has some schemes, I'm quite confident I can escape safely.

Chen Zhian's thoughts flickered as he rode away in his bronze chariot.

He went straight to Qinglian County.

But then they saw that many carriages had already arrived in front of the mansion in Qinglian County.

Countless people handed over their calling cards, waiting to meet Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian thought for a moment, but instead of returning to the house, he went to Xuantianjing and headed to the Censorate.

But then they saw countless carriages waiting in front of the Inspectorate.

A slight smile appeared on Chen Zhian's lips as the bronze imperial carriage flew over the heads of these carriages and landed in the Inspectorate.

Many people in the carriage naturally sensed the fluctuations of true energy and stepped out of the carriage, bowing respectfully to Chen Zhian from afar.

Chen Zhian's laurel palanquin was left in the Censorate.

Lu Dingshan hurriedly walked out and bowed to Chen Zhian with clasped hands.

"These people are quite interesting."

Chen Zhian said, "You want to meet me and plead for those I've imprisoned?"

Lu Dingshan had a rugged face and seemed straightforward, as if he were well-versed in the ways of officialdom. He smiled and said, "It's just because most of the people in Xuantianjing have traceable backgrounds."

They may have felt that Lord Chen had a grudge against the six families of Dayu and was vying for the position of seal-holder, which is why they wanted to carry out a massacre.

But the current Lord Chen is different...

Now Lord Chen is riding high, wielding great power, and can even easily imprison and investigate fourth-rank officials!

Since Lord Chen wields such power, if he doesn't show off his authority in public, if he doesn't do favors for others, and if he doesn't flaunt his official power...

Wouldn't that be a waste of such considerable power?

"Besides... water that is too clear has no fish, and perhaps even a sage would not like an incorruptible person."

Lu Dingshan explained in detail: "That's why, even though they knew of Lord Chen's infamous reputation, they still wanted to pay their respects to him to see if there was any room for negotiation."

Chen Zhian remained expressionless as he entered a supervisor's hall and took the dossier handed to him by Lu Dingshan.

He looked at it carefully, then picked up the pen on the table.

Lu Dingshan leaned closer to look.

But Chen Zhian wrote a single word on these files without hesitation.

"cut?"

Lu Dingshan swallowed hard: "Really, kill them all?"

“Once the evidence is conclusive, they should all be killed,” Chen Zhian said calmly.

(End of this chapter)