Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Master of the Startling Cloud Sword!

These four characters held extraordinary significance for the Great Qian Dynasty.

Whether it was Li Lingyue, the chief stewards of the palace, or even Linghu Qiannian, the steward of the palace, they all harbored deep resentment towards him.

After hearing Chen Jie mention the Master of the Surprising Cloud Sword, Huang Zhidao quickly fell silent.

Chen Jie did not ask any further questions.

Huang Zhidao said, "General Guan Qilin's 500,000-strong army has entered the grasslands and is cooperating with the Northern Russians."

"Therefore, the Japanese and the Russians are bound to have a battle in Northeast China."

"The army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, cooperated with the Japanese, and the two sides formed a check and balance."

"However, Ximentang has broken the balance and seized the capital. What I am worried about now is that the Russians and the Japanese will put aside their prejudices and cooperate to deal with Ximentang first."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie frowned slightly, somewhat surprised.

According to intelligence gathered by the "undercover unit" during this period, all that is known is that Guan Qilin's 500,000-strong army withdrew from Shanhaiguan after fighting several major battles with the Japanese.

Then,

Guan Qilin changed course to the grasslands and cooperated with the Northern Russians in an attempt to conquer Northeast China.

Make a sound in the east and attack in the west!

It must be said that Guan Qilin's strategy was not wrong.

He knew that once he retreated from Shanhaiguan back to Beijing, he would be attacked from both sides.

Not only do they have to deal with the Japanese, but also with the army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, and they also have to be wary of the Russians from the north stabbing them in the back.

Therefore,
Guan Qilin cooperated with the Northern Russians, went to the grasslands, and reorganized his army.

Next,
Guan Qilin's army marched straight into the heart of the Japanese army's stronghold and conquered the Northeast, which would make the Japanese army hesitant to invade the Daqian Dynasty.

However, Chen Jie did not agree with Guan Qilin's actions.

Why doesn't Guan Qilin cooperate with Ximen Tang?

The Japanese fleet fought a battle with the army under Yan Kuangtu in Weihai, Shandong, and was completely defeated by Ximentang, suffering more than 50,000 casualties.

Three hundred thousand Japanese troops slunk back to Northeast China.

but,

Following this, the Japanese army entered Tangshan and began to eye the capital of the Daqian Dynasty with covetous intent.

The Japanese have no longer concealed their wolfish ambitions.

They split their forces into two groups, one of which, along with the army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, entered the grasslands to clash with Guan Qilin.

The presence of another 300,000 troops stationed in Tangshan clearly indicates their intention to wage a major battle against Ximentang.

at the same time,

According to the undercover investigation, the Japanese have been significantly increasing their troop numbers in Tangshan, Hebei.

They wanted to besiege the capital and drive Ximentang out of the north.

have to say,

When the Japanese faced Ximentang, they became very careful and cautious.

They seem to have figured out that Ximen Tang only had 100,000 troops entering the capital, and they wanted to surround it with five times that number of troops.

The fact that the Japanese army cooperated with Prince Ning, Li Mu, and divided its forces to confront Guan Qilin shows that the Japanese army's strategy had changed.

For some reason, Chen Jie felt a sense of familiarity with the tactical arrangements of the Japanese army.

Shinobu Nakajima!
Indeed, he always felt that there must be a scheme by Shinobu Nakajima behind the Japanese army.

Chen Jie left a mark on the heart of this Japanese woman.

Therefore,
He felt a sense of familiarity with Shinobu Nakajima's personality and strategies.

It's a magical feeling; even when we're thousands of miles apart, there's a sense of connection between our hearts.

Ximen Tang wanted to break through the Japanese maritime defenses and drive them out of the Daqian Dynasty.

but,

The Japanese, however, divided their forces into three groups and never engaged in a direct confrontation with Simon on land.

Especially after the Japanese fleet at sea was severely defeated by Yan Kuangtu's army in Weihai, Shandong.

Instead of raiding Shandong, the Japanese army quickly moved to other parts of the Daqian Dynasty, supporting local vassal kings and instigating internal rebellions.

They provided the feudal lords with advanced Japanese weapons, allowing their armies to wear down the Ximentang forces.

Sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight!
Chen Jie thought for a moment, then looked up and said:
"The uprisings of local feudal lords are nothing to worry about. Since they have chosen to cooperate with Westerners or Japanese, they are destined to perish."

"Even if the Japanese cooperate with the Russians and try to devour the Great Qian Dynasty, they won't be afraid of bursting their stomachs."

"Our top priority is to stabilize the situation of the Great Qian Dynasty, allow the Crown Prince to ascend the throne, and secure the country."

"Eunuch Huang, we need your help with the affairs of the Imperial Household Department, the Foreign Affairs Department, and the civil and military officials in the court."

Huang Zhidao nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Half an hour later.

The two arrived at the imperial mausoleum in the eastern suburbs. After Huang Zhidao opened several mechanisms, he entered the Great Qian Armory.

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Three days later.

As night fell, order was restored throughout the capital.

Xi Mentang's army wiped out the rebel forces in the capital twice.

at the same time,

At the four city gates of the capital, the garrison at Ximen Hall stood ready for battle.

After leaving the capital, Li Feihu of the Northwest Army was so frightened that he dared not reunite with Prince Ning, Li Mu, and withdrew directly to the Northwest.

Therefore,
Neither the army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, nor the Japanese army, nor even the armies of other vassal kings dared to attack the capital again.

The second batch of heavy weapons for Ximentang's supply corps has arrived in the capital.

In less than two days, the defenses of the capital city became impregnable.

The 50,000-strong army that had retreated from Nanjing returned to the capital.

Ximen Tang's garrison in the capital has reached 150,000.

in addition,

According to intelligence from Ximentang's secret service, the Japanese army originally stationed in Tangshan actually chose to retreat to Shanhaiguan and defend the Northeast.

Clearly, the Japanese army was terrified after their battle with Yan Kuangtu in Weihai, Shandong.

If the Japanese army continues to station 300,000 troops in Tangshan, they fear that the Japanese army will suddenly send troops to encircle and suppress them.

Tangshan is too close to Beijing.

If Ximen Tang were to send troops to Tangshan, the Japanese troops stationed there would be in great danger.

After the Japanese troops stationed in Tangshan withdrew, Ximen Tang's troops remained calm throughout the capital, holding their positions and making no major moves.

The continuous martial law in the capital city led to the elimination of many Japanese infiltrators and the troops of Prince Ning in the Northwest Army.

Whether they are Westerners, Japanese, or even any Daqian people without a specific identity, they will be subject to strict interrogation.

If any unexplained purpose is discovered, the person will be immediately detained.

I would rather kill the wrong person than let him go.

Therefore,
The atmosphere in the capital was tense, with everyone on edge.

After taking a medicinal bath and receiving tonics, Chen Jie came out of the Qianwang Mansion and went up to the Bell Tower of the capital with Cao Shaoqing.

The sky was filled with twinkling stars, and the air felt fresh.

The entire capital city came alive after nightfall.

Although the battles of the past few days have filled the entire capital with the stench of blood.

but,

As the smoke of battle cleared, the capital city returned to its former glory.

this moment,
Standing on the clock tower, Chen Jie felt very calm and his mind became clear.

His mind seemed to have been cleansed by the years, and he appeared exceptionally relaxed, his breath calm and collected.

Looking at the bustling scene of the capital city under the stars, Chen Jie's spiritual senses spread around him, and his spiritual power seemed to have been sublimated.

The internal injuries sustained during the fierce battle with Yokoyama Sora a few days ago have healed with the help of medicinal baths and tonics.

Simultaneously,

He has completely assimilated and absorbed the internal energy, and has mastered it entirely.

Standing on the top floor of the clock tower, his mood blended with his surroundings, and he was in a state of mystery.

Since his breakthrough in the Refining Spirit realm to the 'Heart Fasting' realm, his aura has become increasingly restrained, and his spiritual senses have been able to be controlled at will.

Huang Zhidao truly deserves his title as the Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Department.

Huang Zhidao deserves much credit for restoring order in the capital.

However, Chen Jie preferred to trust Cao Shaoqing rather than easily trust Huang Zhidao.

"After Yokoyama Sora died, the Japanese swore a blood oath to avenge him."

"According to intelligence from various sources, six of the top ten masters from the East have already arrived in the Great Qian Dynasty."

"Top-tier powerhouses such as Tokugawa Hideki, Nanzo Mitsuko, Fujiwara Yasuyasu, and Toyotomi Hidekawa have already set foot on the territory of the Great Qian."

"What I want to know most right now is news of Miyamoto Musashi. If this guy comes to Daqian, there is bound to be a bloodbath!"

“Eunuch Cao, although you have always been reluctant to discuss the matter of the ‘Sword Master of the Startling Clouds’.”

"However, after I went to the Great Qian Armory, I realized something. Nineteen years ago, after Miyamoto Musashi fought with the Sword Master of the Shocking Clouds, the Sword Master of the Shocking Clouds was seriously injured and died!"

"The current 'Sword Master of the Clouds' is Princess Li Aoshuang, who is Lingyue's master, the younger sister of the late Emperor Li Zheng, and Lingyue's aunt."

"With her martial arts skills, she is definitely no match for Miyamoto Musashi."

"She thought that by keeping a low profile enough that people wouldn't know the previous 'Master of the Cloud-Shocking Sword' was dead, she could intimidate Miyamoto Musashi."

"Unfortunately, once Miyamoto Musashi set foot on the territory of Daqian, she could no longer hide her identity."

This trip into the Great Qian Armory made Chen Jie understand a lot of things.

Thinking about the situation ahead, Chen Jie felt a sense of crisis.

Once Miyamoto Musashi sets foot on the Great Qian Dynasty, given his martial arts prowess, he will undoubtedly challenge the 'Master of the Shocking Cloud Sword'!
At their level of martial arts skill, they can pinpoint locations based on the energy flow between the two sides.

Therefore,
Even if the 'Sword Master of Startling Clouds' wanted to avoid the battle, he couldn't escape it.

Chen Jie killed Yokoyama Sora, a top expert from the East, at the Great Buddha Temple. Yokoyama Sora was bound to seek revenge.

Although Ximentang's weapons and ammunition could overwhelm the Japanese army and drive the Japanese army into a series of defeats.

but,

If the top ten strongest experts from the East were to come to the Great Qian Dynasty, it would be a great challenge for Chen Jie.

The mere presence of Miyamoto Musashi was enough to make Chen Jie feel immense pressure.

The Japanese will stop at nothing to deal with us.

Chen Jie felt extremely fortunate to have killed Yokoyama Sora at the Great Buddha Temple.

Because we did not see Nanzo Mitsuko, nor did we see Toyotomi Hidekawa or other powerful figures.

Otherwise, if two 'Meridian-Opening Qi experts' attacked him, his chances of survival would be slim.

Cao Shaoqing took a deep breath and stood beside Chen Jie, saying:

"After the battle between Eunuch Huang and Tokugawa Hide, Huang's aura has locked onto his opponent."

"During this period, Tokugawa Ihide left the capital and did not appear."

"Other powerful figures from the East entered the Great Qian Dynasty and used the unique ninja technique of turtle breathing to conceal their aura and hide their whereabouts, so that even the Imperial Palace could not know where they were."

"Although the Japanese have withdrawn from Tangshan, they may launch another general offensive at any time."

"The most urgent thing we need to be wary of is not the Japanese, but the army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, and Guan Qilin."

Prince Ning, Li Mu's, army had finally captured the capital, but unexpectedly, it was defeated by Ximen Tang.

He will certainly not give up easily and will definitely make a comeback.

in addition,

What needs even more caution is Guan Qilin's 500,000-strong army.

Guan Qilin's cooperation with the Northern Russians was not solely aimed at defeating the Eastern Allied Forces.

He also harbored ambitions to dominate the Great Qian Dynasty.

If Emperor Li Zheng were still alive, perhaps Guan Qilin wouldn't have had such thoughts.

but,

The previous generation's 'Sword Master of the Clouds' was his master, and the current generation's 'Sword Master of the Clouds', Li Aoshuang, is his junior sister.

All along,
He believed he would become the 'Master of the Cloud-Shocking Sword' of this generation.

Unexpectedly, the title of "Master of the Startling Cloud Sword" was eventually passed on to Princess Li Aoshuang.

Therefore,
Guan Qilin was never convinced.

This retreat, which allowed the Japanese to enter Shanhaiguan and settle in Tangshan, shows that he had great ambitions.

If it weren't for Ximen Tang's swift and forceful capture of the capital...

Perhaps after Guan Qilin cooperated with the Northern Russians, he had already changed course and entered the capital from the grasslands.

but,

With the overall situation settled, Ximen Tang continued to reinforce his troops after occupying the capital.

Other major powers, including the Japanese, could only avoid its sharp edge and dared not make any rash moves.

Although the Japanese fleet was not completely wiped out in the Battle of Weihai, Shandong.

but,

Yan Kuangtu and Zhang Changfeng's army defended Shandong as solid as a rock.

The Eastern Fleet gained no advantage and returned in defeat to Northeast China.

Perhaps it was because he was repeatedly beaten and forced to flee in a sorry state by Ximentang.

Therefore,
Next, ten top experts from the East were dispatched to infiltrate the Great Qian Dynasty.

Even a blind man could guess what they were up to.

Chen Jie, this "King Qian," became a target of assassination by all factions.

but,

Chen Jie now controls the imperial command, making the Japanese hesitant to act against him.

In order to deal with Ximentang and weaken his strength.

The Japanese changed their strategy. After withdrawing their large army from Tangshan, they quickly infiltrated the heart of Daqian from Guangdong, Guangxi, and southern Fujian.

They wanted to use the infiltration tactics they employed in Hanzhong last time.

Because of the previous infiltration tactics, the Japanese Allied Forces and Prince Ning, Li Mu, had successfully surrounded Hong Yanchuan's 300,000-strong army and tasted success.

This time,
The Eastern Allied Forces not only cooperated with Prince Ning, Li Mu, but also with Prince Shu, Li Chuang, and with the Hongmen in Guangdong and Guangxi, and the Gelaohui in western Sichuan.

have to say,

This tactic of splitting forces to harass others caused Ximentang a great deal of trouble.

Chen Jie was extremely worried about this and wanted to solve this hidden danger once and for all.

However, the current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty is that it is in disarray and there is no suitable opportunity.

"When I fought Yokoyama Sora to the death before, he truly lived up to his reputation as the leader of the Black Dragon Society. His 'Shinto Munen-ryu' sword technique was unparalleled and extremely powerful."

Looking down at the imperial city of Beijing, Chen Jie took a deep breath and said:
"Miyamoto Musashi's swordsmanship is 'dual-sword style,' with his unique long and short swords. He is known as the greatest swordsman in the Orient and has never been defeated."

"What exactly is the difference between the 'Jingyun Sword Technique' and the 'Dual Blade Style'? Why did the Master of Jingyun Sword succumb to his injuries?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Shaoqing shook his head helplessly and said:

"I don't know! That battle took place on the coast of the East China Sea, and I didn't witness it myself."

"Nineteen years ago, Miyamoto Musashi's martial arts had already broken through to the invincible realm of 'mid-stage Divine Invulnerability,' and his Spirit Refinement realm had also broken through to the stage of Steadfast Observation, making him virtually invincible!"

"This person is a martial arts genius who appears only once in a thousand years. Nineteen years later, perhaps his martial arts have already broken through to the late stage of the 'Indestructible God' realm!"

"Once he reaches the realm of 'Sword Saint', his spiritual refinement will enter the state of 'forgetfulness', and his martial arts will shatter the void."

"If it comes to this, the fate of the Great Qian Dynasty will be sealed, and no one will be able to stop Miyamoto Musashi."

"However, the changes in all things in nature originate from the mutual generation and restraint between heaven and earth."

"If Miyamoto Musashi is really that strong, there must be someone in the world who can restrain him. Perhaps it is not impossible that the 'Sword Master of the Clouds' will break through to a level that can rival Miyamoto Musashi after going into seclusion."

finished,

He suddenly remembered something and said with a smile:
"And the biggest variable might be you!"

"I remember when I first saw you, your martial arts skills had only just begun."

"But now, you were able to kill Yokoyama Sora, and your martial arts skills have surpassed mine in less than two years!"

"I believe that given enough time, you are very likely to become Miyamoto Musashi's most powerful and destined rival."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie smiled but remained silent.

Given his current status and position, he doesn't need to offer any explanation.

In the depths of his being, he sensed that a fateful battle was about to unfold between him and Miyamoto Musashi.

Eunuch Cao is right, perhaps I am the real nemesis of Miyamoto Musashi!

As long as you have enough [Martial Arts Merit Points], you can activate [Martial Saint Sect] multiple times.

He was confident that he could break through his Refining Spirit realm to the 'Sitting in Oblivion' state, become a Martial Saint, and shatter the void!
In today's world, no one has yet been able to break free from the constraints of heaven and earth and shatter the void.

But Chen Jie was different; his advancement in martial arts did not rely on arduous training.

With the resonance of the Martial Saint Sect in his mind, he had enough confidence to become a Martial Saint!
No, perhaps he will become the most powerful of all martial saints—the Sword Saint! (End of Chapter)