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Chapter 212 A Regional Governor, Holding the Power of Life and Death! I actually knew the feudal lord 'Chen Xuanque' before!

In front of the Earth Dragon Cave.

A brand-new divine palace thus came into contact with the territory of the Great Xuan and fell into the Northern Cang.

And those who emerged from that vast and bizarre divine palace.

Apart from Xiao Pingnan, the Marquis of Beicang who broke into the boundary gate, the most eye-catching ones are those from the Dragon Elephant True Sect!
Ever since the three chief disciples of Longxiang risked their lives to enter the Sanwu Zhanxie Shenfu and went to the sacrificial altar to search for the traces of their ancestor Xu Longxiang.

Led by Shen Youwei, the chief disciple of the Great Master Tuoba Yue, and Jiang Yue, a disciple of the Third Master Shen Gang, and other outstanding disciples of the True Sect, the Dragon Elephant Sect members spontaneously came to join the Jiangyin garrison in guarding the edge of the Earth Dragon Cave.

As time went by, the higher-ups of the Dragon Elephant Sect became increasingly unreachable, causing unease among the disciples.

In addition, in recent days, elites from the Danshan Gao Clan and the Tianshui Sword Sect, two forces above the prefecture level, have arrived one after another, making insolent remarks and occasionally clashing with the disciples of the Dragon Elephant Clan.

However, both of these forces have pseudo-Martial Saints personally overseeing them. With no news of their masters or elders, the once highly respected disciples of the Dragon and Elephant Sect can only hold their breath in frustration.

Until now!

When they saw that all the Dragon Elephant people, including Ji Xiu, walked out of the divine palace unharmed.

The Dragon Elephant disciples, who had been stationed near the Earth Dragon Cave, were all invigorated upon hearing the tremendous tremor and rushed to the scene. Their faces lit up with joy.
"It's the three chief disciples, plus my sect's Daozi!"

"Standing beside them is the patriarch who has been in seclusion for sixty years, the Dragon Elephant Martial Saint?"

"Hiss, as expected of the ancestor of the peak of Martial Saint, there is an oppressive and intimidating aura coming towards us, making us unable to raise our heads."

"Hmph, the Danshan Gao Clan and the Tianshui Sword Sect are nothing more than the bottom of the noble clans and the major sects. They only have a pseudo-Martial Saint to put on a show."

"If it weren't for the fact that all the experts of my Dragon Elephant lineage have gone deep into the realm gate, how could they have acted so presumptuously?"

"Now that both the Dragon Elephant Ancestor and Chief Tuoba have returned, the Ancestor alone can suppress them so much that they can't even raise their heads!"

Previously, the three factions had no prior grudges or conflicts.

However, with the arrival of the three chief leaders of the Dragon and Elephant on their ships, the friction between the two sides has been escalating. By now, they can no longer stand each other and are ready to fight at the slightest disagreement.

Therefore, the situation has turned around.

In an instant, all the disciples of the Dragon Elephant Sect were eager to fight, their eyes filled with displeasure as they looked at the Gao family patriarch and the Tianshui Sword Master who were rushing over.

As for the people of Jiangyin Prefecture.

The academy's head, Pei Daoran, and the garrison's general, Luo Daocheng, two highly skilled individuals who had interacted with Ji Xiu, both breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Ji Xiu return safely.

among them.

Pei Daoran looked at Xu Longxiang, whose sleeves seemed to tremble with thunder, whose eyes were piercing, whose eyebrows were raised like thunderclaps, and whose sharp and fierce aura seemed capable of influencing reality. Pei Daoran was even more surprised:
"The old Martial Saint went to the Boundary Gate, but why does his aura seem different after he returned?"

He was merely a martial arts expert, though he had reached the pinnacle of Qi cultivation, he was already old and frail.

Even if one possesses the martial arts remnants left by predecessors, it is not enough to gain a title or advance to the pseudo-Martial Saint level. Naturally, one is even further away from the true martial arts of a title.

Therefore, it was not easy to see the change in Xu Longxiang's realm; it was only assumed to be due to an occasional breakthrough.

But just because Pei Daoran can't see it doesn't mean that the three who are superior to the 'Qi Refining Masters' can't see it either!

Qin Shouhu was the first to clench his fists in his sleeves, and his breath caught in his throat.

At this moment, when he looked at Xu Longxiang, it was as if he were looking at a high mountain with dark clouds gathering, and the rolling thunder was constantly exploding in his ears, making his martial saint spirit feel as if it were shrouded in gloom!

To know.

He is someone who has honed his own martial will and is a true master of martial arts who has forged his own path!
Even he felt that there was an unfathomable gap between him and this old Martial Saint.
So it is conceivable.

Just what level of skill does this person possess?

"Grandmaster Dragon Elephant... Has he been promoted to 'Giant'?"

"Qin Clan, Qin Hunting Tiger."

"Greetings to the Dragon and Elephant Giant!"

After a long while, Qin Shouhu's throat went dry, and he forced a laugh, his tone becoming extremely cautious.

He never expected this!
Alone, he ventured into the extremely dangerous Central Yellow Heaven, where there were eight hundred divine palaces below and the Zhou Tian Divine Saints above. Yet, he managed to escape unscathed and even made further progress!
A giant indeed.

To become a giant means to have accumulated the foundation of a human immortal, and to be able to suppress the mortal world for two or three hundred years!
In the next two or three hundred years, the family will only prosper and never decline. Even when the millennium arrives, the heavens will collide under the Great Calamity of Yang Jiu.
As long as the powerful patriarch remains alive and well, he can at least maintain a safe haven in a remote corner and protect himself!

Qin Shouhu felt a dryness in his throat, finding it hard to believe.

But the two people next to him, upon hearing this thunderous news, immediately broke out in a cold sweat, almost to the point of utter shock.

A giant!?
Gao Zheng and Ning Buyu looked at Xu Longxiang's seemingly old body, which was like carrying a dragon and elephant, and was also filled with fierce thunder, which crackled and roared from time to time.

Each tremor of their muscles and bones made their hearts sink even lower.

The fact that Xu Longxiang returned unharmed was already extremely bad news.

But he seized an opportunity and became a giant, which was no less than the sky falling for the two of them!
It should be noted that the Qin Clan, which stands behind them, is a single, powerful figure.

In other words, Xu Longxiang is now qualified to enter Cangdu in Beicang, sit in the state, and stand on equal footing with the six clans and five orthodox families, all by his own merits and without relying on external forces!
And the dirty deeds they did behind the scenes
Just thinking about it sent a chill down their spines.

Fortunately.

Those were all clandestine dealings, and they were done with utmost secrecy. Only they, the Three-Five Slaying Evil God, and the guardian general who delivered the message knew a thing or two about them.

Otherwise, if this newly risen giant finds out that he secretly leaked the information about the "Entry Gate" of the Three Dragon Elephant Seats, he might want to wipe out his entire family and have them swallowed up by the two of them.
These two pseudo-Martial Saints had no doubt that Xu Longxiang could beat them to death in court, making the Danshan Gao Clan and Tianshui Sword Sect a thing of the past!
Thinking of this, the two exchanged a very subtle glance. As old monsters who had lived for over a hundred years, they were very experienced and understood each other's thoughts in an instant.

apologize!

You must apologize!

In recent days, as their followers arrived in Anning, it was because of the previous unpleasant encounters with the three chief disciples of the Dragon Elephant Sect and Ji Xiusheng.

So after gaining power, the two openly and secretly instructed their disciples to make things difficult for the Dragon Elephant True Disciple who was in charge of the Earth Dragon Cave, and their words were often frivolous.

At that moment, the two were filled with deep regret, and so they hurriedly spoke:
"Dragon and Elephant Giants, it was because we two were too conventional and wary of the power of the heretics that we were stuck in our ways and dared not take any further steps, which led to some friction with the Dragon and Elephant True Sect."

"Now that so many days have passed, and after being awakened by Marquis Beicang, we have both become completely sober. Seeing that the Dragon Elephant Martial Saint has returned safely, we realize how wrong we were!"

"This 'divine palace' must be the place where the dragon-elephant giant, after advancing further and displaying his divine power, was dragged back from the Yellow Heaven and fell into the Great Profound Realm, right?"

"Tens of millions of human lives, an area comparable in size to Jiangyin Prefecture—what an immense destiny, what a monumental feat! In the thousands of years of the Great Xuan Dynasty, this has rarely been seen!"

"Although we two were ordered by the feudal lords and recommended by the Qin clan leader, we have not accomplished anything in Anning County. We have only protected the local people. We are truly ashamed."

The two men showered him with praise, downplaying the seriousness of the matter and even bringing up the feudal lords' mansions and the Qin clan, hoping to make him somewhat cautious and prevent him from becoming too arrogant and giving them a few punches.

The pseudo-Martial Saint is someone who borrows the path of predecessors to gain a title. To be honest, he is only half-baked and will find it difficult to improve in this lifetime.

The difference between these two and the giants is like an insurmountable chasm! Even combined, they probably wouldn't be enough for Xu Longxiang to slap.

Seeing the two martial saints bowing and scraping so humbly, the disciples of the Dragon Elephant Sect couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

However, Wang Xuanyang, who was standing next to Xu Longxiang, was displeased after hearing this.

It's remarkable that this old guy became a giant, but he didn't break his life limit and lived half a lifetime longer than me, so it's normal that he progressed faster.

However, the destiny of this Three-Five Slaying Sin God Palace was something he personally cut out of the divine net and integrated into the Great Profound after subduing the Three-Five Slaying Sin God.

How come he's become an outsider in these people's mouths?
That can't be done!

This is Wang Xuanyang's first time in twenty years since he left the "Soldier's Grave" to make a name for himself in Jiangyin Prefecture and intimidate Beicang Prefecture. He can't just disappear like this!
For a moment, Wang Xuanyang's tone became unfriendly:

"How did you two old geezers achieve your current 'pseudo-Martial Saint' level of skill?"

"You're completely blind!"

"Not long ago, you bumped into me and I intercepted your precious robe and sword box. Not only that, but now you're trying to pin my credit on someone else?"

"This is the great foundation I have prepared for my future True Sect and my disciple Ji Xiu!"

As Wang Xuanyang's anger flared, the remnants of powerful beings he had repeatedly refined instantly transformed into divine and demonic thoughts, roaring forth.
Gao Zheng and Ning Buyu were taken aback, and then carefully examined Wang Xuanyang, who was thirty years younger. Their expressions immediately worsened, and they almost lost their composure.

When you're down on your luck, even drinking cold water can cause problems.

The two men looked at Wang Xuanyang's features and immediately recognized him as the bandit martial saint who had robbed them in the Dilong Cave mountain pass!

He actually conquered this divine palace?!
Looking at the silent Marquis of Beicang and Xu Longxiang, who was watching them with a half-smile, the two felt their hearts churning with a turbulent mix of thoughts.

But what the two pseudo-martial saints found most unacceptable was...
This giant, this ruthless man who conquered the divine palace, is actually related to that young man!

"Could it be that our encounter on the mountain path was to avenge Ji Xiu, and that's why this powerful figure has set his sights on the two of us?"

Gao Zhengning, upon realizing this without saying a word, nearly fainted.

Those stationed at the Earth Dragon Cave were all from Jiangyin Prefecture. They were naturally familiar with the name 'Wang Xuanyang'.

This was once a ruthless man who, after the Sanyang Gate, dominated six high mountains and controlled the thirty-six trades, making even the most powerful and influential families in the state dare not raise their heads in front of him!
There were rumors circulating recently that he had gone mad or insane.

How come after seeing it with my own eyes, he is so energetic and even dares to reprimand two Martial Saints to their faces!

He also became a Martial Saint!?

The officials from various powerful families realized this, as did his great achievement of dragging back a 'prefecture city'.
Suddenly, I had a premonition.

It seems that Jiangyin Prefecture is about to undergo a major upheaval.

Meanwhile, within the mansion, those exceptional talents and leaders...

For example, there were his peers who had once sat at the same table as Ji Xiu, Chen Zhi of the fishing industry who was kicked off the Dengwu Tower by him, and Zhou Tong of Sanquan Mountain. These were the top performers who occupied a seat and were qualified for the prefectural official examination.

At this moment, seeing that Ji Xiu was surrounded by Martial Saints and Giants, and that he himself had become a Qi Dao cultivator, leaving everyone far behind and surpassing the Mansion level, all they could see was envy.

While feeling envious.

He glanced at Gao Ye, a direct descendant of the Danshan Gao clan, who stood beside him with veins bulging on his forehead and his jaw clenched tightly.
One of the people in the mansion gave a slight sneer:
"Before, when we were outmatched, we could still brag about our family background. Now, even our own ancestors have to grovel and apologize. Ha."

Upon hearing these rumors, Gao Ye's volatile temper flared up immediately, and his anger soared to the heavens:

"My Danshan Gao family is a noble clan with titles and honors. I may not be as good as him, but I can't suppress you either!?"

"If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll cut out your tongues afterwards!"

If we can't control the local gentry, can't we control you?

Faced with the harsh reality of his career, Gao Ye was speechless and unable to suppress his frustration, which led to anger and embarrassment.

Upon hearing this, many of the most talented scholars from various academies secretly shook their heads.

This person was furious and consumed by jealousy, and was speaking recklessly.

Even if you come from a better family and have an advantage over everyone else, it's still uncertain whether your ancestor can get through this ordeal!

The friction between the two factions and the disciples of the Dragon Elephant True Sect in recent days has been witnessed by everyone.

Now their ancestor has returned.
Do you think saying a few nice words will make everything alright?

There's no such logic in the world!
as predicted.

As Wang Xuanyang's interlude began, it was only a moment after he finished speaking.

Xu Longxiang looked Gao Zheng and Ning Buyu up and down with his eyes.

Then he shook his head and smiled, and gently raised his hand.

In an instant, it collapsed like a mountain, as if a hurricane was howling, and a huge hand formed from dragons and elephants pressed down from the sky!

"I heard"

"Did you two make things difficult for my disciples and students before?"

With a single slap, he caused the two Martial Saints to change their expressions and instinctively resist!

However, as the two raised their Martial Saint True Intent, before it could even take shape, it was shattered in one blow, and they both spat out blood.

Followed by.

Xu Longxiang took a step forward, as if a mountain were collapsing, and his words fell like the rumbling sound of judgment, causing the two men's expressions to change drastically!
"and"

"I have also heard..."

"You two are colluding with the 'divine evil,' intending to annihilate the head of my Dragon Elephant True Sect in one fell swoop in the Central Yellow Heaven, devour my sect's vast foundation, and reap the benefits without lifting a finger!"

"Yes and no!?"

How did he know!

At that moment, the two, whose foundations were unstable and whose qi seas were churning like a stormy sea, had barely managed to stabilize their blood and qi when they heard these words that struck straight to their hearts. Their eyes narrowed instantly, and they were about to deny it when...
Qin Shouhu hurriedly took out a solemnly inscribed token, carved with dragons and phoenixes, and held it up to Xu Longxiang:

"Great powers and giants, wait!"

"These two were ordered by the feudal lords' court and the Qin clan leader to come here."

"If the powerful dragons and elephants intend to remain in Anning, and with this divine palace, they naturally have no room to interfere. However, all matters should still be reported to Beicang and decided by that Lord Chen. We cannot act rashly."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Longxiang suddenly interrupted him:

"make?"

"By whose orders?"

“I don’t have all those complicated rules here.”

Xu Longxiang's tone was icy:
"If Lord Chen Xuanque believes that a scoundrel who is even capable of colluding with heretics is qualified to sit in charge of the boundary gate?"

"Then he, as a lord of this state, has failed the Great Xuan."

Say it.

Xu Longxiang rose up with a flick of his sleeve, intending to overthrow Qin Shouhu and directly kill the Gao family patriarch and the Tianshui Sword Master!
In an instant!
The solemn and precious token, 'carved with dragons and phoenixes', suddenly burst forth in magnificent splendor!
Just a moment.

A magnificent and grand mansion, resembling a bright mirror hanging high, suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes!

“Great powers, wait a moment.”

A gentle voice slowly rang out.

"It is Lord Chen Xuanque, the feudal lord!"

Gao Zheng and Ning Buyu, who had been utterly terrified, were overjoyed upon hearing that familiar voice, as if they had found a lifeline, and then looked up.

却见
Inside the hall of the feudal lord's mansion, apart from the feudal lord Chen Xuanque who sat in the head seat!
On the left and right sides, there are leaders of powerful clans and helmsmen of legitimate lineages, either in person or as projections, who are present at the table.

It seems that they were all alarmed by the huge commotion caused by the entry of this divine palace into Beicang.

On the lower left, the head of the Qin clan was also prominently listed.

With his intervention and the pressure and mediation from the feudal lords, perhaps there is still room for maneuver!

The two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Longxiang glanced at the 'six clans and five orthodox families' and his eyes visibly grew colder.

At this moment.

Those who witnessed this scene dared not even breathe loudly.

Only Ji Xiu.

His gaze swept over the guests in the 'Prince's Mansion'.

One could see rows of figures, imposing and majestic, their presence as awe-inspiring as towering mountains, inspiring awe and making one dare not look directly at them.

When he shifted his gaze to the front of these guests in the hall.

A man sat high up, his sleeves outstretched, wearing the robes of a feudal lord, as if he possessed the destiny of a province, with the robes hanging down on his shoulders.

High-ranking officials in charge of regions have the power of life and death!

Is this what it means to be a feudal lord in a single province?

Suddenly, a surge of ambition arose in Ji Xiu's heart, as if a new desire was slowly rising within him.

but.

As he gradually came to understand this 'feudal lord'.

But to my astonishment, I discovered...

This regional governor of Beicang
It was none other than that mysterious figure who had once bowed his head before Jiang Li in the Jiangyin black market!

he,
It turns out he was actually the vast ruler of the entire Beicang, a feudal lord who governed a single province—

Chen Xuanque!?
In an instant, Ji Xiu's pupils dilated.

At that moment, the feudal lord also happened to look at him.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, as if surprised.

(End of this chapter)