I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 277 Forced Killing of Prisoner Yuanzi

Countless eyes across the world were fixed on the magnificent chariot soaring through the void, disappearing into the distant mountains and rivers.

Chen Zhian seemed completely unaware that he was about to face a great calamity.

The paper crane in his palm still radiated golden light.

His speed increased rapidly, almost blending into the clouds above.

After traveling a great distance, Chen Zhian finally arrived in Cangdingzhou.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and every household is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Many people are about to have a family reunion tonight.

Chen Zhian flew over several cities with great interest, watching the joyous people with fascination, before finally looking up and gazing into the distance.

There, a continuous snow-capped mountain range stretched out, and at its summit, two people sat waiting.

One of them was Qiu Yuanzi, whom Chen Zhian had set out to pursue.

The other man was in his prime, dressed in a brocade hat and sable fur, with a thick beard, leopard-like eyes, and an extremely bold and unrestrained air. He was drinking with Qiu Yuanzi.

Qiu Yuanzi looked disheveled and kept glancing into the distance. When Chen Zhian arrived in his magnificent carriage, his eyes showed even more tension.

More than a day had passed, and Qiu Yuanzi's injuries had recovered considerably, and the whisk in his hand once again emitted a precious light.

The middle-aged man in the brocade hat and sable coat also looked at Chen Zhian.

"I have long admired General Chen's name. Today, I am honored to meet the General here at Dingyuan Mansion."

That person's aura was like a booming bell, exploding in the void.

His extraordinary aura instantly stained the surrounding clouds red, and thunder roared in the sky, seemingly in response to his imposing presence.

A glint of light flashed from the crown of the jeweled tree atop Chen Zhi'an's head, and his magnificent chariot hovered in mid-air. He didn't look at the prisoner Yuanzi, but instead gazed at this imposing figure and inquired, "Are you He Chongjing, the prefect of Cangding Prefecture? I have long admired your name!"

Chen Zhian finished speaking.

The man in the brocade hat and sable coat stood up, nodded and said, "Among the people of the Great Yu Dynasty today, apart from those with extraordinary talents, whose name can be called a great name in front of General Chen?"
Countless heroes exist throughout the land, but the number of young heroes in the Great Yu Dynasty is dwindling, and General Chen is one of them.

He Chongjing looked at Qiu Yuanzi with a sincere tone and some surprise, and said, "Even though I have long heard of General Chen's great name, I do not know what kind of background General Chen has that would allow him to seriously injure the famous Dao Xuan Sect's Qiu Yuanzi?"

Chen Zhian smiled and shook his head, saying, "The world is full of troubles and powerful people, and Qiu Yuanzi is one of them."

A young person like me, without some foundation, probably won't live long.

"Your Excellency! You are sitting and drinking with Qiu Yuanzi. Are you old acquaintances?"

He Chongjing quickly shook his head and said, "The Dao Xuan Sect has always been unapproachable. Although my He family is well-known in Dayu, we are far from being comparable to the Dao Xuan Sect."

Dao Xuanzong rarely sent Yuanzi down the mountain, and we can hardly call ourselves old friends with him.

Chen Zhian laughed and said, "Since that's the case... I would like to ask the Prefect to make way for me. This Qiu Yuanzi is incredibly audacious and wants to intercept and kill me."

I am appointed by the imperial court and personally conferred the title by the emperor, and thus I hold the imperial seal.

He attacked me for no reason, trying to kill me, but I injured him, and he fled in panic.

Now that I have come to settle the score, this Qiu Yuanzi deserves to pay the price.

Chen Zhian recounted the story in a calm and measured tone.

He Chongjing looked at Chen Zhian with some surprise, really not knowing how Chen Zhian could have seriously injured Qiu Yuanzi, who was over a hundred years old.

He frowned, seemingly hesitant.

A few moments later, a candle flame suddenly ignited in the clouds further west, its light flickering and indistinct.

Upon seeing the candlelight, He Chongjing seemed much more at ease.

He sighed, shook his head, and said, "I have heard about General Chen's background, and I have the utmost respect for Chen Shuijun, who comprehended the Four Seasons Cicada and entered the realm of creation."

I found the Yunzhou Li family utterly laughable for their blindness, having missed such a peerless talent.

After saying this, He Chongjing respectfully bowed to Chen Zhian: "General Chen, with such talent, you have ambition and pride in your heart!"

Their brilliance and arrogance cannot be hidden.

But... the vast majority of powerful families in the world have no grudge against General Chen. Why won't General Chen give us a way out?

He Chongjing inquired.

Qiu Yuanzi remained silent and sat cross-legged.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhian couldn't help but laugh and said, "Your Excellency is joking. I am only nineteen years old. My cultivation is far superior to that of a person of the Creation Realm, let alone someone from the Heavenly Palace or Heavenly Palace."

The sage has bestowed authority, and I wield that authority; indeed, I possess some sharpness in this.

But this is not my sharp edge, but the sharp edge of the saint's authority!
There are countless powerful families in the world, and even more powerful figures within them.

Regardless of the six prominent families of Dayu, even the He family of Cangding has figures like the Prefect.

How can you say I'm not giving them a way to survive?

He Chongjing sighed and bowed to Chen Zhian again: "General Chen, have you forgotten that you arrested people in Xuantianjing, and my younger brother was among them?"

The New Year has arrived, and he's about to be beheaded!

"Is that really true?" Chen Zhian's face showed surprise.

He pretended to take out a booklet, flipped through it carefully, and suddenly realized what was going on.

"He Chongnan!"

“The true path of cultivation is achieved through blood sacrifices, and the blood and flesh of ordinary people are used to refine a wondrous fragrance.”

Lighting the wondrous incense makes cultivation twice as effective; at such a young age, he has already stepped into the Heavenly Gate Realm!

"It's a pity that he killed more than 1,700 people in four prefectures."

Chen Zhian sighed, "Does the Prefect not know the evil deeds your younger brother has committed?"

He Chongjing's eyes flickered, and he was about to speak.

Chen Zhian shook his head and smiled at him, saying, "Prefect, there's no need to thank me. Since the Emperor has granted me authority to oversee the powerful families of the world and to weed out their corruption, all I'm doing is fulfilling my duties and governing the country."

"I know the He family is full of loyal and virtuous people, but they certainly don't know that the He family is apart from a monster like He Chongnan."

It's fortunate that the He family was discovered by me; otherwise, the consequences would have been dire, and the He family would have suffered greatly in the future.

Chen Zhian sighed, "Prefect, the power of the Sage is indeed auspicious. If you wish to express your gratitude, then thank the Sage."

He Chongjing's lips twitched, knowing that his family was not in the right in this matter.

So he didn't intend to say much to Chen Zhian. He just sighed and said, "The world is about to descend into chaos. If we cannot make the strong stronger, when the Xuanmen soldiers of Daqian sweep across the land, Dayu will no longer be Dayu. More than 17 million people will die."

General Chen… I don’t want to argue with you, but… you were born in the wrong era, and you shouldn’t be holding the reins of power.”

Chen Zhian seemed not to understand his words. He looked past He Chongjing and at Qiu Yuanzi, saying, "Master! Go north for seven more prefectures and you will reach Dao Xuanzong."

Why don't you seek help from the Dao Xuan Sect?

Qiu Yuanzi sighed and said, "General Chen, the golden thread you imprinted on my primordial spirit is truly wondrous. It not only tracks my whereabouts but also cuts off my ability to communicate."

Chen Zhian frowned. He had no idea that Boss Qu's golden paper cranes had such a wonderful use.

Qiu Yuanzi continued, "It's not urgent if we can't send messages."

General Chen, do you see that flame in the distance?

Qiu Yuanzi pointed to the firelight in the clouds: "That firelight comes from Xizhou. It is the sect leader of the Quhuo Sect, the seventh-ranked Xuanmen sect in Dayu!"
The flames burned fiercely, filled with murderous intent.

"Someone else is coming to kill you after me!"

Chen Zhian was greatly surprised: "Go to the Fire Sect? I've heard of this Xuanmen sect before, but I don't think I've ever provoked them. Why would this sect leader want to kill me?"

“The Taoist sects and aristocratic families of the Great Yu Dynasty are intertwined and integrated with each other.”

Within the Xuanmen (Taoist sect), there are also many prominent families!

"You've offended the powerful families of the world; naturally, many within the Xuanmen sect will come to kill you!"

Qiu Yuanzi then pointed at He Chongjing and said, "General Chen, can you see the longbow that this Prefect of Cangding Prefecture is carrying on his back?"

"I'll only buy one Grade One Mystic Treasure! This treasure is a family heirloom of the He family. The Prefect has brought it here today, not just for you to see." Qiu Yuanzi had barely finished speaking when...

Suddenly, a tiger's roar came from afar!
Chen Zhian raised an eyebrow and looked up.

But a hundred miles away, dust rose and the sound of horses' hooves echoed!

His divine essence flowed, and his true energy shone brightly. He then saw that among the mountains, there were a thousand iron cavalry and four thousand armored soldiers raising their battle flags and heading towards him!

The battle flag was embroidered with a white tiger, which moved with the wind and emitted a series of tiger roars.

Before these five thousand Xuan soldiers, a middle-aged man dressed in white armor stood on a chariot with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly spanning a hundred miles, landing on Chen Zhian.

His gaze was like lightning, his aura like a tiger, and he was incomparably fierce!

Chen Zhian did not know the man's name, so he asked He Chongjing for it.

The longbow behind He Chongjing seemed to gleam because of the five thousand soldiers.

"This man is Lin Hu, the White Tiger General of Shangqin Prefecture."

His White Tiger Army is exceptionally brave, having repeatedly distinguished themselves in battles across the thirty-six kingdoms of the Western Regions. Now, they are stationed in Shangqin Prefecture, keeping a watchful eye on the Western Regions!

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhian immediately remembered the person and nodded, saying, "So this person is Lin Hu!"

Chen Zhian remarked with emotion, "These five thousand White Tiger Army soldiers are displaying their full might, their battle flags fluttering, and their great formation is already in operation."

Looking at Lin Hu, who was radiating murderous intent, it seemed he was also coming for me.

"Not to mention Lin Hu, among the five thousand White Tiger Army soldiers alone, there are one thousand Earth Soldiers and four thousand Mystic Soldiers."

The grand formation activated, locking down the approaching enemy! Even those with Heavenly Palace cultivation would likely be annihilated by these five thousand White Tiger soldiers.

Chen Zhian pondered the combat strength of the five thousand White Tiger Army soldiers.

He Chongjing nodded and added, "Although Lin Hu's cultivation level is not at the Heavenly Palace level, it is only at the Profound Pool level!"
However, he cultivated the art of battle formations, and when integrated into the White Tiger Army's battle formation, he became a key figure in the formation, making his combat power exceptionally strong.

Chen Zhian nodded, then looked around and asked, "Today, the Prefect, the Fire Sect Master, Lin Hu of Shangqin Prefecture, and his 5,000 White Tiger Army have gathered in this Cangcang Dingzhou."

There are already five powerful individuals here.

Besides these, are there any other people?

Chen Zhian asked a question, and He Chongjing was about to speak.

But then Qiu Yuanzi said, "Chen Zhian, you are too sharp."

If you merely conceal your presence and secretly pursue me, I'm afraid you won't be able to catch me.

Now you sit in your chariot, wearing a tall crown, and come in pursuit.

Although he caught up with me, he put himself in danger!
"You can't kill me now, I'd rather they kill you."

Qiu Yuanzi lightly flicked his whisk, and hundreds or even thousands of silver threads drifted over again, seemingly trying to lock the void.

“I know that you are incredibly fast in this magnificent carriage. Now that I have my whisk blocking your way, I imagine Prefect He can also shoot an arrow.”

Qiu Yuanzi's aura was still weak, but there was a hint of pleasure in his eyes.

He cultivated himself diligently for a hundred years, but he still stumbled when faced with Chen Zhian.

He could only teach the techniques he was practicing, and fled in a sorry state, only to be chased by Chen Zhian, feeling frustrated and resentful.

But in the present-day Great Yu, there are countless people who want to see Chen Zhi'an dead.

Chen Zhian, perhaps used to smooth sailing, actually revealed his true colors by being so high-profile... putting himself in danger.

"Having achieved fame at a young age and possessing astonishing talent, he certainly has the right to be arrogant."

It's a pity... you're still too young, you haven't truly grown up yet... there are probably more than just these few people who came to kill you this time..."

Qiu Yuanzi spoke slowly, his tone tinged with regret.

But as he was speaking, the snow not far from him suddenly melted away.

He Chongjing possessed a profound and deep aura, and seemed to have sensed something.

His expression changed slightly, and the blood energy on his body almost burst into flames. He stretched out a palm, and the blood energy in his palm exploded, turning into a vortex that struck the mountain in front of him.

As the snow melted, the mountains and rivers trembled.

A black shadow suddenly burst forth from the smoke and dust!

He Chongjing laughed heartily: "Mr. Chen, you want to use this puppet to kill someone right in front of me?"

With a single step, he seemed to traverse several miles.

The longbow behind him was now in his hand.

He drew his bow, and a powerful burst of blood energy echoed through the air.

The dark shadow beneath the mountains seemed to sense the danger and fled several miles away!

"roll!"

He Chongjing shouted loudly, and his blood energy first surged like a tornado, then turned into a single point.

A flash of red light erupted from his longbow, and then shot out with a sudden burst of energy!
In an instant, wherever the red light passed, the clouds and mist dissipated, revealing a ravine in the mountains and rivers, with smoke and dust rising everywhere, a truly terrifying sight.

The demonic puppet fled to the earth, but seemed to be locked in by that point of red light.

All of this happened too fast, incredibly fast.

The demonic puppet was also very fast, but the red light was even faster.

In just a few moments, the demonic puppet once again fled more than ten miles away.

And that little red light, too, fell upon the earth.

Rumble!
The earth cracked open, and black blood energy emanated from it. A demonic puppet with the same Heavenly Palace cultivation level burst out from the blood energy.

The black, wide sleeves fluttered like two wings.

But now, those two wings were stained red with blood. The demonic puppet was extremely powerful, also at the Heavenly Realm level.

But when He Chongjing drew his bow and nocked an arrow, the power of the first-grade Xuanbao in his hand erupted, actually injuring the demonic puppet.

But He Chongjing did not stop, and drew his longbow again!

Just in time!

He Chongjing suddenly heard a bang.

He seemed to sense something, and his expression changed drastically as his eyes flickered.

Under He Chongjing's divine perception, Chen Zhian, who was originally standing on the Bi Ning chariot, had disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, he heard Chen Zhian's bones pop again.

He Chongjing's divine essence continued to flow, settling on the original snow mountain.

Chen Zhian appeared above the snow-capped mountain at some unknown time.

Qiu Yuanzi opened his eyes wide, and the silver threads formed by the whisk in his hand were shrinking.

Chen Zhian's aura seemed to emanate from the deepest hell: "Qiu Yuanzi, you should die!"

He Chongjing's expression changed again.

He heard Lu Wu roar, saw the Jade Token Sword gleaming, and saw the Tiger Soul Blade drawn!

The billowing flames and smoke transformed into armor and weapons, merging into the jade sword and unleashing a bolt of lightning.

The thunder seemed to come from the heavens, its light dazzling!

"The Thunderfire Sword Scripture!" He Chongjing exclaimed in astonishment.

Thunder roared, and sword energy was unparalleled.

Qiu Yuanzi's head was tossed high into the air!

(End of this chapter)