I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 272 The Third Floor of Qingshan Tower
The blood-red longsword before Chen Zhian gleamed with a serene light.

Xu Feng, with a precious sword hanging from his head, stood not far from Chen Zhian and respectfully bowed to him.

His voice was firm and resolute, his eyes showed no fear, and his gaze was calm, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

But he clearly wanted Chen Zhian to kill him...

Chen Zhian sat cross-legged on the mountaintop, his divine essence flowing, sensing the aura emanating from Xu Fengqu and the sharpness of that blood-red longsword.

He remained expressionless, staring directly at the middle-aged man before him.

He made a special trip to Heshangzhou to intercept and kill this Seven-Tailed General under Xie Minghe. He originally thought that when this person appeared, there would be a fierce battle and a massacre.

But things didn't go as he expected.

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered slightly, and he raised one hand, gesturing for Xu Feng to take a seat.

Xu Feng finally straightened up, thought for a moment, and sat down opposite Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian poured him a glass of wine and asked, "I don't know your background, senior, nor do I know Xie Zuoliang's plans, nor do I know what a causal anchor is."

I came here to kill you, senior. If you wish for me to kill, there's no need for further words; simply engage me in battle. Why beg me?

Xu Feng shook his head: "The Causal Anchor is an extremely rare treasure, its value lies in the word 'cause and effect'."

The Xie family of Longxi are the creators of the causal anchor; once this treasure is planted, there are wondrous methods.

But I am subject to cause and effect, and if I want the cause in my body to produce the effect in my heart, I must frankly tell General Chen.

Otherwise, how could this causal anchor possibly counter the Xie family's [Xishan Academy]?

Chen Zhian remained calm: "What is a causal anchor?"

Xu Feng drank the wine in front of him, his voice weathered: "The six families of Dayu have a profound heritage."

With a history spanning thousands of years, there are always many treasures and much heritage.

The Causal Anchor is one of them. Although it was not a supreme treasure when it was refined, it was already a first-grade Xuan treasure!

They refined this treasure and planted it within the physical bodies or primordial spirits of Xie family descendants or Xie family retainers.

It lies dormant and nurtured, waiting for the day when the person carrying the treasure dies at the hands of another, thus becoming tainted by the karma of this treasure selection!

Anchored into the causal relationship of the primordial spirit, Xie Yaoguang, the elder of the Xie family, could destroy your opportunities and break your bloodline with a single thought.

In addition, with this causal anchor attached to him, General Chen will become the fruit of the Xie family's karma!

A figure like General Chen must have been well taken care of by the Xie family of Longxi.

Xu Feng went to explain frankly.

Chen Zhi listened quietly for a long time before shaking his head slightly and saying, "Since this causal anchor is so vicious, why did you so readily tell me, and even bow down to me, asking me to kill you with a knife..."

This is far too strange. With such a vicious treasure on my person, how could I dare to kill you, senior?

Xu Feng looked directly at Chen Zhian: "I had already heard of your name, Chen Zhian, when I was in Longxi Prefecture."

Later, I went to Xifeng Prefecture's Xipenglai and learned that the general's cultivation was incredibly fast and his talent was unparalleled. His name was inscribed on the fifth line of the Young Tiger Stele!
The Great Yu is vast, and its inhabitants number as many as 800 million.

However, among the figures of these generations, there are very few like General Chen.

That's why I'm telling you frankly, hoping to give myself a chance to survive.

"And also plant a fruit that I, Xu Feng, came here to grow for the Xie family in Longxi!"

A cold glint flashed in Xu Feng's weathered eyes.

Before Chen Zhian could ask, he snorted and said, "My Seven-Tailed Demon Clan once held two of the Nine Departments, and it was prosperous and thriving."

The mysteries and secrets of this lineage are countless.

Unfortunately, due to the calamity that befell the Dao, all the Seven-Tailed Demons had to leave the Nine Offices and wander the world.

But that doesn’t mean that I, the Seven-Tailed Demon, am a weakling to be slaughtered!
The Xie family of Longxi in Dayu has a profound foundation. The Xie family patriarch, Xie Yaoguang, Xie Maoxing, Xie Minghe, and Xie Zuoliang all believe that I have planted a causal anchor for me, making me the nourishment for this grade of Xuanbao. Until the nourishment leaves my body and becomes a supreme treasure, I will never know the truth until my death.

But... I already knew the truth; I was just waiting for the right opportunity.

A golden light flashed in Xu Feng's eyes as he pointed to the precious sword hanging above his head.

"I manifested this sword with the essence of the seven tails and the essence of my demon ancestor!"

This blade severed my celestial palace, primordial spirit, and physical body. I seemed to be beyond burial, yet there was still a glimmer of hope for me.

From this point on, they are freed from the causal anchor and the control of the Xie family of Longxi!
General Chen wielded this knife to kill me, seemingly having received the Xie family's treasure.

But that Xie family treasure, tainted with the essence blood of my Seven-Tailed Demon Ancestor, will surely suffer its severe consequences and become utterly dazed!

With the general's abilities, perhaps he could refine the treasure with his primordial spirit, turning the tables and making himself the cause, while Xie Yaoguang, the Xuan Gang elder of the Xie family, would be the effect!

As Xu Feng finished speaking, a thought struck him.

The long sword above his head slowly descended, landing in front of Chen Zhian, as if Chen Zhian could reach out and grasp the hilt.

Chen Zhian listened to Xu Fengqu's words without changing his expression or his eyes, and simply continued drinking.

Xu Feng went to see Chen Zhian without saying a word. After a few moments of contemplation, a mysterious light suddenly burst forth from behind him.

Chen Zhian looked up and saw a complete jade palace standing tall amidst the mysterious light.

Within that jade palace, a celestial gate stands guard, its towering entrance a testament to heavenly power.

Within the Heavenly Gate, the Mysterious Tower, the Mysterious Pool, and the Mysterious Mansion shine brightly.

These mysterious phenomena formed a celestial palace, within which a magnificent golden palace housed the primordial spirit of a seven-tailed demon.

The primordial spirit shimmered with divine light, reflecting the radiance of the divine form!
"This is the pinnacle of Jade Palace, the powerhouse who has cultivated the Heavenly Palace and Heavenly Palace, and the one who has cultivated the complete Jade Palace."

Chen Zhian's eyes were burning with intensity, and he felt that everything in this jade palace was constructed from true essence!
The profound and solid true essence was almost tangible, and each drop of true essence was many times stronger than that of ordinary jade palaces!
"Xie Zuoliang once told me that Xu Fengqu's physical body is incredibly strong, far surpassing that of ordinary Jade Palace experts."

But I saw this person with my own eyes today... and his cultivation of primordial spirit and true essence should not be underestimated!

He seems to be no weaker than Xie Wuju!

Xie Wuju's name is inscribed on the Whale-Riding Stele, accompanied by the treasure of riding a whale, indicating profound knowledge and powerful combat strength.

Although he is dead, it was because he encountered an unreasonable person like Chen Shuijun; otherwise, he would surely have had a place in the world of Great Yu in the future.

Although Xu Fengqu is older than Xie Wuju, his combat strength is comparable to Xie Wuju's, which is already extremely rare!

"Such a person cannot be defeated by relying solely on the demonic puppets created by the Demonic Scripture and my own Heavenly Gate cultivation."

At this moment, Chen Zhian stared at the strange celestial phenomenon behind Xu Fengqu and finally began to believe Xu Fengqu's words.

Of course, in a world in chaos, deception and treachery are all too common.

Xu Feng's words about the anchor of cause and effect... may contain both truth and falsehood, so we must be wary.

At this moment, the Heavenly Palace behind Xu Feng had opened wide, and the demon's primordial spirit became more and more obvious, with even its hair visible.

Under Chen Zhian's watchful gaze, he actually saw with his own eyes a nail, surrounded by black and white energy, deeply embedded in Xu Fengqu's primordial spirit between the eyebrows.

"This causal anchor is quite valuable; the strength I have demonstrated is only worthy of nurturing this treasure."

Once this treasure is born, it will grow from a first-grade Xuanbao (mysterious treasure) into a true supreme treasure, and not just any ordinary supreme treasure.

Xie Yaoguang thought I was burdened by karmic anchors, my thinking was muddled, and I only knew how to obey orders.

He thought I was unaware that the causal anchor was stealing my true essence and spiritual energy.

That's why Xie Zuoliang orchestrated this, and they felt comfortable letting me come. Perhaps at this moment... Xie Yaoguang has already awakened from his slumber and is about to activate his Creation Divine Art, focusing his attention here!
General Chen, your father killed Xie Wuju, causing Xie Maoxing to be seriously injured.

You have also killed many members of the Xie family, and you have a deep-seated hatred for the Xie family of Longxi.

The solution to this impasse is now right before you, so why hesitate?

Xu Feng spoke plainly, but his eyes gleamed with a sharp light as they met.

Chen Zhian remained seated, his gaze shifting between the precious sword before him and Xu Fengqu.

After a few moments, he turned his head slightly and suddenly asked, "Senior, if I am afraid of this karmic anchor, and do not believe your words, and am unwilling to wield the knife, what will you do?"

Xu Fengqu didn't seem surprised. He just shook his head and sighed, saying, "I'm not threatening you, and I won't attack you."

I know that someone like you has a profound background and countless opportunities.

I have no grudge against you, yet I attacked you for no reason. Killing you would be one thing, but if you escape, it will surely bring trouble upon me.

Chen Zhian smiled and said, "Senior, have you forgotten that I came here to kill you?"

Xu Feng shook his head: "You have seen my Heavenly Palace, my primordial spirit, and even the causal anchor within my primordial spirit."

You already trust me to some extent, and you won't attack me again.

"General, if you dare not kill me with your sword, I will... take my own life here."

This person made a startling statement, yet it seemed as if he were talking about something extremely ordinary: "With the causal anchor on my body, once Xie Yaoguang awakens, even if I escape to Dragon Pool or Divine Tomb Sea, once the causal anchor becomes a supreme treasure, I will still die."

It would be better to take a knife and commit suicide, thus gaining a tiny chance of survival.

Unfortunately, this way... even though this causal anchor is tainted by the demon ancestor's blood essence and has no parasitic primordial spirit, it will still return to the Xie family of Longxi, and to the hands of Xie Yaoguang.

"What a waste of such an extremely rare treasure."

Xu Feng was quite disappointed and let out a long sigh.

As he finished speaking, he slowly stood up, and the celestial phenomenon behind him was about to dissipate.

Chen Zhian stared directly at Xu Feng's primordial spirit, and at the strange treasure between the primordial spirit's brows. Several breaths passed.

He finally pointed to the precious sword that was right in front of him.

"Please allow me to examine the sword."

Xu Feng's eyes brightened slightly, and he nodded.

Chen Zhian remained seated cross-legged, extending his right hand and gently grasping the precious sword.

In an instant, the intangible treasure sword transformed into a streak of blood-red light, fell into Chen Zhian's hand, and then took on the shape of a long sword again.

Holding the treasured sword, Chen Zhian could vaguely sense two different auras flowing within it, thanks to the Azure Emperor's Blade Soul.

These two auras seem to originate from the same source, one weak and the other mysterious and powerful, making them impossible to fathom.

Xu Feng stood not far away, watching Chen Zhian hold the long sword, sensing Chen Zhian's Azure Emperor Sword Soul, his eyes revealing approval and... expectation.

He was expecting Chen Zhian to wield his precious sword and kill him!

At this moment, to onlookers, Chen Zhian seemed lost in thought, holding the precious sword.

However, the Jade Capital map in Chen Zhian's mind was slowly unfolding!

At the same time, as the mist in Baiyujing dissipated, a magnificent Qingshan Tower stood tall.

On the Qingshan Tower, bursts of bronze light shone, both hard and sharp.

With a thought, the radiance of Qingshan Tower connected with the light of Nan Liujing, flowing together from Chen Zhian's eyes and landing on the precious sword in his hand.

The radiance of the Green Mountain Tower collided with the treasured sword, and then dissipated.

"Even relying solely on the first floor of Qingshan Tower, it is impossible to discern the secrets hidden within this precious sword."

As soon as Chen Zhian thought of this, a thought instantly descended.

In an instant, the surging energy of the Jade Capital flowed in from the Jade Capital.

In the blink of an eye, they rushed into the Green Mountain Tower.

The Qingshan Tower shone brightly, its bronze radiance illuminating the entire Baiyujing, even tinging the bright Nanliujing with a touch of Qingshan's brilliance!
Three hundred streams of Jade Capital Qi flowed into the pavilion like water.

Flames suddenly burst forth from the second floor of Qingshan Tower.

Chen Zhian then looked at the treasured sword.

"not enough."

Without changing his expression, as if commanded by a god, streams of Jade Capital Qi continued to surge into Green Mountain Tower like true dragons.

Rumble…

From the third floor of Qingshan Tower, a series of hammer blows suddenly rang out, sounding like thunder and like a god striking the ground!
"This third level of Green Mountain Tower actually cost a full twelve hundred strands of Jade Capital Qi."

"The Jade Capital Qi obtained from the creation of the Heavenly Gate has been completely consumed here."

Chen Zhian felt a deep pang of heartache, yet his heart was filled with trepidation: "If even the third level of the Green Mountain Tower cannot uncover the secrets of this treasured sword..."

He shook his head slightly.

The sound of hammering in his mind grew increasingly terrifying, bursting forth with bursts of fire, mixed with Nan Liujing's brilliance, which erupted from Chen Zhian's eyes.

Rumble…

Accompanied by a ringing sound that only Chen Zhian could hear, the precious sword in Chen Zhian's hand finally fed back a lot of information.

Chen Zhian took a deep breath and looked at Xu Feng.

at this time……

Unbeknownst to Chen Zhian, many truly remarkable figures in the world were quietly watching him through Xu Fengqu's eyes, through Xu Fengqu's primordial spirit, or through that seemingly dormant anchor of cause and effect.

Deep in the Xilong River, Xie Yaoguang, the patriarch of the Xie family, imprisoned himself in a rusty cage.

He opened his eyes, and the figures of Chen Zhian and Xu Fengqu were reflected in them. Golden light shone in his eyes!

"Get in! Get in!"

"Chen Zhian has obtained my karmic anchor. He possesses the opportunity of the dragon vein and has unparalleled talent. How wonderful!"

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I wonder how far the Nine Offices are from Shangzhou on the Dayu River!

In a magnificent palace, a handsome young man with wings growing from his back awakens from his glorious throne!
"A guilty official has rendered meritorious service, that's good."

"That old dog from the Xie family of Longxi, does he think he's accomplished his mission?"

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In the Imperial Observatory of Xuantianjing, Xie Zuoliang, dressed in flowing white robes, stood with a gleam in his eyes, as if he had taken in everything and had everything under his control.

"Elder, Crown Prince of the Nine Departments, Chen Zhian..."

Xie Zuoliang muttered to himself.

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Amidst the gazes of these people, Chen Zhian suddenly swung his knife down, killing Xu Feng's primordial spirit and physical body!
(End of this chapter)