Embers of Sword

Chapter 742 Two Gentlemen
Heaven and earth are silent.

Countless gazes fell upon the center of the swirling snow-covered sky, where the Holy Prince and Xie Xuanyi stood facing each other suspended in mid-air.

Nobody knows what will happen next.

"Something's wrong."

"The Holy Prince has attained enlightenment... Can Young Master Xie still fight?"

On Da Chu's side, many soldiers looked serious and were tense.

Even his warhorse kept pounding its hooves.

After the Holy Prince condensed his Dao, his aura was so powerful that even from a distance of more than ten miles, these "beast spirits" still felt immense pressure from him.

Everyone knows that there is a huge chasm between the Yin and Yang spirits.

but……

Xie Xuanyi is the only person in a thousand years to break through this insurmountable barrier.

Half a year ago, when the Great Sui Sword Palace held a sermon, Xie Xuanyi fought against the young master of the One Blade Sect.

However, a figure like the Holy Prince, once he condenses his Dao, will undoubtedly be even stronger than Luo Hai.

"Lord Snow..."

Even Chu Guo was no longer at ease at this moment.

He gripped the paper umbrella and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Xie will be alright, right?"

"..."

The face of the snow goddess was obscured by the heavy snow and could not be seen clearly.

She remained silent.

Although Xue Zhu is currently the strongest member of the Da Chu camp, this level of combat is beyond her comprehension.

Unable to answer His Majesty's question, she could only silently pray and offer her blessings.

the other side.

Deep within the snowy mountains of the Demon Kingdom, many spectators were also watching this battle.

"His Highness the Holy Prince has attained Dao!"

"This battle... has been won!!"

Compared to the deathly silence of the Great Chu Iron Cavalry, the atmosphere in the Demon Kingdom's spectator camp was completely different. Previously, when the two Dao Domains clashed, the Holy Prince was at a disadvantage, and these spectating demons dared not speak, their hearts pounding with fear, lest the Holy Prince be defeated… But now the situation had reversed. Both were top geniuses, one at the Dao Condensation stage, the other at the Yin God stage; this battle was no longer in doubt!

"Why hasn't the Holy Prince made a move yet?"

"Hurry up and attack...why aren't you attacking yet?"

However, this fervent and anxious anticipation gradually changed its meaning after a few dozen breaths.

Above the zenith.

The two top geniuses remain at odds, their positions tense and ready to clash at any moment.

But no one made any rash moves.

The two seemed to be communicating with each other through telepathy...

The conversation ended with Xie Xuanyi tossing out a "green bamboo slip".

The Holy Prince took the green scroll without making a move, and took a step towards the snow mountain.

Chi Chi!

The wind and snow shattered!

Before reaching the Dao stage, the Holy Prince could already traverse the void.

After condensing his Dao, his speed increased even more, and in just a moment, the Holy Prince returned to the snow mountain.

"Your Highness, the Holy Prince!"

"Your Highness!"

This move shocked and puzzled many of the powerful demons watching the battle.

"The Holy Prince!!"

Snow Tiger, who had been ordered to retreat to the snow mountain, saw this scene and instinctively widened his eyes, directly blocking the Holy Prince's path: "How could you let Xie Xuanyi leave?!"

This battle was of extraordinary significance to the Demon Kingdom—

Xie Xuanyi is the most talented cultivator in the Great Sui Sword Palace in a thousand years.

If we can kill Xie Xuanyi, the morale of this southward campaign will increase by more than tenfold!
Even if we can't kill it, severely damaging it would be a great victory!
The snow tiger was enormous, as imposing as a mountain. With just one step, it stood in front of the Holy Prince, casting a powerful shadow upon him.

"..."

The Holy Prince raised his head, his face expressionless.

He carried the golden staff and said coldly, "Do I, as a prince, need to explain my actions to you?"

hum.

With a tremor of the golden cudgel, the shadow that had fallen before the Holy Prince was instantly shattered.

With just one sentence, Xuehu felt immense pressure.

He didn't even dare to look the monkey in the eye.

"Your Highness..."

Uncontrollably, Xuehu bent his knees, kneeling on one knee, and apologized humbly, his voice trembling: "I was presumptuous..."

The aura of power emanating from the Holy Prince after he condensed his Dao surpassed that of an ordinary Yang God Grandmaster.

Wu Jiu condensed his Dao earlier than the Holy Prince, but if the two were to fight now, the outcome would be a foregone conclusion!

The Holy Prince's "Battle Path" will achieve victory with overwhelming force!
"roll!"

The Holy Prince repeated the same sentence.

He carried the golden staff on his shoulder and was about to leave.

Snow Tiger lowered his head, prostrating himself, not daring to disobey. On either side of him, countless great demons knelt down with a clatter.

A new Great Venerable One has been born.

They knelt because of the Great One's imposing presence.

but……

It wasn't entirely due to the oppressive aura of this new Grand Master.

The Holy Prince narrowed his eyes and looked into the depths of the snow-capped mountains. At the end of the endless swirling frost and snow, the outline of a snow-white throne faintly appeared.

The snow-white throne stood like a mountain, with dried corpses crawling on either side of it.

The throne has been in place for some time now.

The throne's master... has been waiting for him.

……

……

The Zhenhaitai cavalry began their counterattack.

The city gates were wide open—

Countless sword lights flew out and swarmed out to meet it!
Tonight's demonic surge was incredibly powerful, and news of the Holy Prince's participation spread rapidly throughout the northern frontier.

The Jiang family, Yuqingzhai, and Dasui Sword Palace, all stationed near Zhenhaitai, rushed there immediately upon receiving the news. Now that the Holy Prince has appeared, the Demon Kingdom will likely send a powerful demon at the Yangshen Realm; this is a tough battle that cannot be underestimated!

However, the situation was not as bad as everyone had expected.

Beyond Zhenhaitai, the snowfields were silvery white, with little demon blood... This beast tide seemed to have no conflict with the iron cavalry stationed at Zhenhaitai.

The distant battlefield was a scene of utter desolation.

Where the Holy Princes clashed, the earth cracked and mountains collapsed.

obviously.

The great war is over.

Xuezhu led Chuguo back to the city wall.

However, that wisp of dark sword energy returned even earlier than her.

As the two climbed to the top of the city wall, Xie Xuanyi had already straightened his clothes and even shaken off the snow dust from his shoulders.

"Xiao Xie Mountain Master..."

The Snow Lord breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and said with a complicated expression, "It's so good that you're alright."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and asked, "Is Miss Xue worried that I will lose?"

"I……"

Snow Master paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile.

indeed.

The Holy Prince is a formidable opponent; he can still break through in the face of such a situation.

The two are no longer on the same level.

Xuezhu was indeed worried that if the fighting continued, Xie Xuanyi would suffer a crushing defeat.

"rest assured."

Xie Xuanyi said gently, "Since your master sent me here, he must have his reasons."

The words have not yet fallen.

From afar, streaks of sword light flashed, accompanied by urgent shouts.

"Brother!"

"Senior Brother Xuan Yi!"

Fulong City, a hundred miles away from Zhenhaitai, was where Huang Su was temporarily stationed. After learning of the battle at Zhenhaitai, Huang Su immediately rode his sword and rushed to this place.

Except for flavonoids.

There was another figure. That figure also wielded a sword, but remained silent, hidden in the clouds, his sleeves fluttering, exuding an imposing aura of silence.

The Snow Lord looked up and understood the reason.

The figure who came with Huang Su was none other than Zhao Tongtian, the head of the Great Sui Sword Palace.

This... was Chen Jingxuan's "backup plan".

Even if the Holy Prince disregarded martial ethics and insisted on continuing the fight after breaking through to the next realm, Xie Xuanyi's situation would not have escalated to the point of being out of control.

As long as Xie Xuanyi can hold on, Zhao Tongtian will soon arrive at the battlefield. Of course, a Grand Venerable from the Demon Kingdom may also intervene, but after the Sword Palace Master appears, this great battle changes its meaning and is no longer a simple fight between two young geniuses.

Once a great cultivator of the Yang God realm makes a move, he can easily overturn mountains and seas, and his natal cave heaven can encompass an area of ​​dozens of miles.

As a result, the conflict escalated, and the Battle of Zhenhaitai became the most intense battle in the past six months.

obviously.

The "chess players" from the demon kingdom did not want the situation to develop to this point.

Now, both sides have "called for retreat" and each has taken a step back, which can be considered a temporary end to the conflict.

Streaks of light fell upon the city walls of Zhenhaitai.

Jiang, the elder of the Jiang family, is missing.

Shu Ning, the master of Yuqing Studio, and his disciple Shang Yi.

Those who came were all old acquaintances of Xie Xuanyi.

Seeing the battle situation at Zhenhaitai, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Although they had come to the rescue, none of them wanted to see a scene of "horrific battle." The attack by the Demon Kingdom, though silent, was not considered "utterly ruthless."

The Snow Lord had unleashed his Dao Domain at some point, and countless snowflakes fell upon the city walls.

After confirming the battle situation.

These great cultivators then realized that there seemed to be a young figure in the Dao Domain who shouldn't be there.

The Snow Lord deliberately enveloped it with his Dao Domain.

"This is……"

Jiang Que, an elder of the Jiang family, narrowed his eyes, looked closely for a moment, and asked incredulously, "Your Majesty?"

The word "two" came out.

The atmosphere on the city lord's mansion's walls became strange.

"His Majesty?"

Huang Su was taken aback.

They only received news that Zhenhaitai had been attacked by a great demon at night.

The reason for the night raid remains a mystery to Shulou.

When these guards saw the face of the young man on the city wall... they understood perfectly what had happened tonight's demonic tide!

The young Emperor of Da Chu personally went to the northern border frontier and even left the Great Wall, trekking dozens of miles!

How could the Demon Kingdom possibly sit idly by!
What happened at Zhenhaitai tonight?

Zhao Tongtian spoke first, looking at the white parrot.

"This……"

Bai Ying looked at everyone, somewhat troubled. She knew the general plan of the library and was torn about whether or not to let these people know.

Zhenhaitai remains under martial law to this day.

But those who could reach the city tower at this moment were all officials stationed in the city, at least at the Yin God Realm. Even the lowest-ranking "Shang Yi" had completed his advancement and was the future master of Yuqingzhai.

"Lord Law Master, please don't make things difficult for Lord Baiying City."

Chu Guo stepped forward and, with a wry smile, briefly recounted what had happened that night.

of course.

He concealed some things.

For example, the white parrot's background and the layout of the library.

As for the motivation for leaving the Wall in the North, it is quite simple.

Chu Guo had always wanted to see the sea.

My motivation for leaving the Great Wall this time was indeed to see the sea.

"..."

After hearing this, the people on the city wall all had complicated expressions.

Zhao Tongtian sighed softly.

After pondering for a long time, he finally couldn't help but scold in a low voice, "This is simply... ridiculous."

The mighty Emperor of the Great Chu.

They actually left the Wall in the North just to see the sea?

"..."

After Zhao Tongtian spoke, no one on the city wall dared to speak again.

Because everyone knows the temperament of this law master.

The law enforcers at Jin'ao Peak are strict and disciplined, and all are taught and guided by them.

His body is like a sword, and his actions are like a law.

If the reason for leaving the Great Wall was simply to see the sea, then Zhao Tongtian certainly had the right to reprimand the young emperor in this matter.

"Uncle Lawyer Zhang, calm down."

Just then, Xie Xuanyi stepped forward at the perfect moment, smiling and saying, "Young man, it's normal to have your own ideas, besides... isn't everything alright?"

If it were anyone else trying to smooth things over at this moment, they would probably only be scolded by the law master as well.

However, Xie Xuanyi was the only exception.

"..."

Zhao Tongtian looked at Xie Xuanyi, who was blocking Chu Guo's way, with a complicated expression.

Several years ago.

This kid surnamed Xie and Chu Guo... have the same personality.

Climbing the Great Wall and seeing the sea sounds absurd, but if Xie Xuanyi did it, it's actually quite reasonable.

and.

There's something fishy about what happened at Zhenhaitai tonight.

Zhang Lu looked towards the heavily guarded Black Scale Guards outside the City Lord's Mansion, sighed silently in his heart, and said nothing more.

……

……

The chaotic surge of demons at Zhenhaitai thus came to an end.

Officials rushed to the rescue, and the situation was resolved without serious incident.

As dawn broke, the heavy snow gradually subsided.

With the Frost and Snow Domain no longer covering the area, the Snow Lord had a brief respite. She left the city lord's mansion tower, creating a space for herself to be alone.

Two figures stood side by side atop Zhenhaitai, gazing into the distance.

"You've got some nerve, kid."

Xie Xuanyi took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence.

He looked to his side.

Nearly two years had passed since their separation, and Chu Guo had grown considerably taller, almost catching up to his father. The young man's demeanor had also undergone a dramatic transformation. Within the Li Kingdom, Chu Guo was like a blank sheet of paper, pristine and untouched by the world. But these two years by Chen Jingxuan's side had added a great deal of color to this unassuming canvas.

The young man's eyes now held a newfound determination.

"Leaving the Wall to see the sea, this must be something unplanned, right?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "I know that Chen Jingxuan arranged for you to come to Zhenhaitai this time in order to attract the beast tide of the demon kingdom. But given his personality, he would never arrange for you to go to a place thirty miles away from Zhenhaitai."

"Hey……"

Chu Guo reached out, scratched his head, and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Although he was the emperor of Da Chu, he showed no imperial airs whatsoever when he was alone with Xie Xuanyi.

Perhaps it was because the young man was simple and honest.

Or perhaps it's because Chu Guo is still too young.

"I heard there's a sea here. I've come all this way, and I'm determined to see everything I want to see."

The boy placed his hands on the railing and spoke, word by word.

Xie Xuanyi knew that Chu Guosheng was born in Dali, and the area around Yuanzhou was mostly desert.

It's understandable that such a thought would arise.

"Did you see it?"

Xie Xuanyi asked with a smile, "How's the scenery at Zhenhai Terrace? You'll probably get a lot of punishment when you get back. Don't you regret it?"

"I saw it, it's really good!"

Chu Guo's eyes lit up, and his voice became much lighter: "No regrets, I wouldn't regret doing it again, it's a worthwhile deal."

Xie Xuanyi was speechless.

"Aren't you afraid of death?"

He looked at the young man and asked with a smile.

"The master said that Mr. Xie will come."

Chu Guo shook his head and said very seriously, "With Mr. Xie here, Chu Guo is not afraid of death."

(End of this chapter)