I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 151 Haki Book, you really are... (Third Update)
April, Grain Rain

[In Langya Prefecture, during the battle for the Earthly Ranking, Nurhaci challenges Lin Chongxiao. During a break in the battle, Bai Xuan draws the Xuanyuan Bow and shoots a sword, hitting Nurhaci and severing his wrist.]

Nurhaci survived a sword strike.

[Changes in the rankings]

[Nurhaci's Ranking Advancement: From 15th to 14th]

The Book of Patching the Heavens has reappeared.

This time, the rankings have changed, with Nurhaci moving up one place.

but……

In this latest change of the rankings, Nurhaci is not the main character.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see who the main player behind this change in the rankings is.

……

Nurhaci, who was fleeing at breakneck speed, saw the description in the Book of Mending the Heavens and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

He was so angry his face turned blue.

What does that mean? What does that mean?!

I survived his sword strike, and he even managed to kill me!
Am I, the dignified number one Baturu, really so lacking in prestige?
Just because Cheng Yijian survived, he was actually promoted one rank!
Damn it, if you have something to say, just say it clearly!

"Bai Xuan, your white moonlight, right..."

"I'll remember you!"

Nurhaci gritted his teeth.

He never paid any attention to the Crouching Dragon Ranking or even the Human Ranking.

But this time, he needs to learn his lesson.

That sword strike just now certainly left a deep impression on him.

I have to admit, that sword strike just now almost cost me my life.

The brave man barely escaped death.

He looked at his broken wrist, his heart heavy.

"That sword... could kill a grandmaster."

……

Nurhaci himself knew what was going on.

But others don't know that.

Even with the description in the Book of Mending the Heavens, it is not easy to imagine the whole picture.

Upon seeing this exaggerated description, everyone's eyes widened in surprise.

Lin Jiaolu was stunned: "He...he went to fight Nurhaci?"

She had been wondering why her lover hadn't come to see her, but it turned out he had gone to help his father out of a predicament.

But that's a Grandmaster on the Earth Ranking.

How dare a nobody like him, a mere nobody on the Crouching Dragon List, interfere?

Although she had always known he was brave, this time it still exceeded Lin Jiaolu's expectations.

It's already quite an achievement to have dared to intervene and survive.

And they even severed one of Nurhaci's hands... and even helped him advance one rank?

The Book of Patching the Sky is very logical.

In such cases, it is usually the weaker party who challenges the stronger party and survives several moves without being defeated.

It's already rare to see someone manage to overthrow their superior.

Bai Xuan's last opponent was the incarnation of the Great Poison Sect's Myriad Transformations Bone, which already made him famous.

This time it's even more outrageous.

The roles of the strong and the weak have been reversed, with the stronger side advancing one place.

The Book of Mending the Heavens is practically saying: Nurhaci, you survived a sword strike, you did a great job, here's a little red flower for you.

Hey!
Lin Jiaolu's brain went blank for a moment, as if the human brain was spinning in the universe, and a strange background music began to echo.

Iron-Blooded Yama also stared at the scene of the Book of Mending Heaven, slightly lost in thought.

If it were her, she definitely wouldn't be able to do this either.

But she wasn't jealous at all, nor did she need to be.

She sat in the pavilion, leaning lazily on the stone table, her chin resting in the crook of her arm.

The mask of a demon with blue faces and fangs covered her features, but it couldn't hide the deep thought beneath her movements, like a tired ordinary woman sitting at home counting the raindrops falling from the eaves, waiting for her husband to return home.

……

The capital city, the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Jiang Lianxing was playing chess with Zhuge Shensuan, and the two were discussing official business while playing.

At the same time, we witnessed the Book of Patching the Heavens shining brightly.

Jiang Lianxing's usually composed and confident expression became somewhat dreamy, her lips slightly pursed, and the corners of her lips unconsciously turned up slightly.

Zhuge Shensuan looked at a scroll of letters beside him, which contained recent reports from Langya.

Wherever Bai Xuan went, he would stir up a storm. It was impossible for the Embroidered Uniform Guard not to pay close attention to his safety. Reports were sent almost every half day, and Shan Que was exhausted and several cages collapsed.

Although the two were in the capital, they knew everything perfectly well.

Jiang Lianxing said softly, "This must be the first time, right? To become famous by standing on the shoulders of a Grandmaster on the Earth Ranking..."

“This is the second time he has done this to him.” Zhuge Shensuan held the white pieces and sighed, “Even so, it is still shocking… Severing Nurhaci’s wrist is more astonishing than all his previous achievements combined.”

"Who in the world doesn't know you?" Jiang Lianxing murmured. "Like a dragon emerging from the sea, you've only been gone from the capital for a short time, yet you've once again become famous throughout the land."

She already knew that Bai Xuan would bring shocking news.

She was happy for him, because a swordsman should live in the exciting world of martial arts.

only……

She looked at the poem on the letter in her hand, "The sunset glows and the lone wild goose flies together; the autumn water blends with the vast sky," and a hint of displeasure rose in her eyes.

Bai Xuan was skilled in both literature and martial arts, and not many people in the world knew about this. However, after arriving in Langya, as the story spread, it gradually became impossible to keep it a secret.

The Lin family of Langya is indeed a formidable opponent.

Especially in terms of time, Lin Jiaolu knew him earlier than she did.

Jiang Lianxing would naturally feel some psychological pressure.

Zhuge Shensuan was actually half a mentor to Yun Wang. He saw through the man's thoughts and said softly, "Although I don't know what the Northern Zhou is planning in Langya this time, it will probably fail with the early defeat of the Earth Ranking."

"In addition, many talented individuals were sent to hunt this time, but none of them succeeded. Instead, many people were lost. This also exposed the forces that have been infiltrating over the years. It's all because of Young Master Bai. His achievements are more than enough to make him a commander."

"And these things, I suppose, are not for the Lin family."

Jiang Lianxing pondered for a moment, then nodded. She and Bai Xuan had talked a lot and found that they shared many common ideals. In particular, Bai Xuan had clearly stated that he did not like aristocratic families, even though it was an inevitable form of historical development. But if you don't like it, you just don't like it.

Bai Xuan always said that he had no intention of interfering in world affairs, but if it could make the lives of ordinary people better, he would not mind adding an extra sword.

It's not for the sake of the forest, banana trees, and deer, but for the sake of all living beings.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lianxing felt much better and continued reading the next letter.

—According to reliable sources, Bai Yueguang already has someone she likes, surnamed Qin and named Xiaochan.

Jiang Lianxing suddenly stood up: "Someone come here!"

The waiting palace lady-in-waiting quickly replied, "Your Highness, I am here."

Jiang Lianxing crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it into the incense burner.

"Find out for me carefully who 'Qin Xiaochun' is."

……

The Penglai Sword Pavilion didn't react. "What is Nurhaci anyway..."

"I would rather die than live after receiving a sword from my master."

"It's easier for him."

……

In the capital, the people of Juyi Pavilion have already begun their celebrations.

"Young Master is awesome!"

"We will always love and respect our young master!"

"The Gathering of Righteousness Pavilion is about to return to its peak!"

……

At the same time, in Jingzhou, Southern Chu, in the center of a great river, stood a towering building a hundred feet tall.

The ancient Wangjiang Tower.

Although it is said to be ancient, it is actually only a little over 800 years old, making it a young old thing.

This building was built on a cliff, and it is said that it was moved here by a terrestrial deity on a whim.

Ordinary people can only hope to see it when the water is dry, but cannot actually climb onto it.

This is the highest floor of Wangjiang Tower at this time.

There was an extremely beautiful woman dressed in white, with her hair styled in a high bun resembling a vase. White silk draped down from her hair, and she was dressed entirely in white. She looked like a nun, but not quite, because she had a gourd of wine hanging from her waist.

At first glance, the woman seemed quite old, but upon closer inspection, she appeared very young, which was rather contradictory.

She was very famous in the martial arts world, but not many people knew what she looked like, and even her real name was rarely known. She was revered as a divine nun.

"Jian'er," the woman in white said, addressing a person standing in the surging river.

In a river, a beautiful young woman stands motionless on the surging water.

Instead of flowing downstream, a closer look reveals that she is standing on a sword.

Upon hearing the calls, she opened her eyes and waded back to the riverbank.

"Master, what is it?"

"I'm asking you to take a look at the Book of Mending the Heavens."

"I was just looking at it."

"Your eyes aren't even open?"

“I am watching,” the girl repeated, then asked, “Is Master worried that I might be influenced?”

"In terms of swordsmanship talent, you are no less than that kid Qi Wuyi." The nun slowly descended the stairs: "But compared to this one, I'm afraid you are still a bit lacking."

"I am confident." The girl spoke very little, her expressionless face possessing a steely resolve.

“Being born with a sword embryo is both a blessing and a curse.” The nun wanted to touch the girl’s hair, but the girl turned her head away. She wasn’t angry, but just felt a little sorry for her: “I hope that this time, the remains of the sword immortal will choose you.”

The girl silently looked at her hands: "With this, can I be cured?"

“Cure is not a very accurate word, and no one knows what the outcome will be,” the nun said. “There is only a sliver of a possibility.”

She turned around, and with a gentle wave of her sleeve towards the river, the river stopped flowing for a moment, and the Wangjiang Tower was once again hidden by a waterfall.

"Let's go back to the White Plum Sect."

……

Langya Prefecture, City God Temple.

After taking the elixir and regulating his breathing, Bai Xuan was still weak, but his condition had stabilized.

The physician from the Suspended Pot School said, "The pulse is stable and there is no deficiency... However, it is a reckless act that will consume your lifespan, so please do not do it again."

"Thank you doctor."

"You're welcome. It's my honor to treat the renowned Master Bai, who can cut off a hand with a single sword strike. However, I was quite startled when this young lady grabbed me."

Bai Xuan scratched his cheek and looked at the girl in purple.

Xi Qingqing crossed her arms and turned her head away: "I, I wasn't worried about you at all!"

Suddenly she became arrogant.

The doctor smiled and said, "Just take the medicine on time and take care of yourself. In two or three days at most, I guarantee you'll be full of energy again."

Bai Xuan nodded: "Thank you."

After seeing the doctor off, Xi Qingqing asked, "Is everything alright now?"

"I've done everything I can." Bai Xuan lay back in the chair. "Even if something else happens, I probably won't be able to help."

"I really don't understand you." Xi Qingqing rested her chin on her hand. "Why are you working so hard? You're just saying one thing and meaning another. You actually like Lin Jiaolu, don't you?"

Bai Xuan denied it: "I was just driven by my own curiosity."

"Unfortunately, even if Lin Chongxiao returns, it can only be considered one of Byun Sang-il's divine moves... Overturning the chessboard does not mean that the whole plan has been seen through."

"Alright, alright, don't think so much. Close your eyes and lie down." Xi Qingqing forcibly pressed him down: "Take good care of your injury."

"Thank you."

"Hmph, I'm not doing this for you, I'm doing it for your money." Xi Qingqing put her hands on her hips: "As long as you're willing to pay, I don't mind being a wet nurse for once."

Bai Xuan also closed his eyes.

My mind is still very clear, and I can't fall asleep for the time being. Instead, I start to recall all sorts of things.

On the surface, all of this was orchestrated by the Northern Zhou, but these alone were not enough to shake the foundation of the Lin family.

"Young Master Bai!"

While they were pondering, a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard entered the City God Temple and shouted, "We just interrogated Zhao Yuzhou and got some more information out of him."

He had barely finished speaking when he noticed Xi Qingqing glaring angrily at him from the side.

"Let me see." Bai Xuan sat up, took it, and examined it carefully.

The testimony was quite detailed.

They even revealed the list of the main force in this operation.

However, it had little effect, as the suppression of the unrest in Langya Prefecture had essentially ended.

However, there was a question mark (?) on the list.

Who is this person with the question mark?

"Zhao Yuzhou said he didn't know either. He only knew that this person existed, but he didn't know who the other person was."

"It should be faceless and formless," Xi Qingqing said calmly. "Isn't that guy quite mysterious?"

“It shouldn’t be,” the Embroidered Uniform Guard shook his head and said, “Zhao Yuzhou said that at first he also thought that the person had no face or features, but later he found out that wasn’t the case, because…”

He pulled out a piece of paper: "There is a strange pattern in the other person's eyes, with flames hidden inside the door, like the character '焛'; there is no such character in the faceless and formless eyes."

Bai Xuan took the white paper and stared at the word on it.

In an instant, memories surged from the depths of my mind, transporting me back hundreds or thousands of years.

He held his forehead, feeling the shock deep within his brain.

In an instant, I understood almost everything.

Whether it's Emperor Fu Guangzong, the Northern Zhou Dynasty, or the Avici Hell...

Zhao Yuzhou, Su Wuwo, Nurhaci, and even the Faceless and Formless Ones operating in the shadows, were all bait.

"Oh shit……"

"Rashomon, the fire of life."

"I should have realized it sooner. To hell with the Blazing Sun Divine Light... Their methods are so crude, yet I still got fooled."

Xi Qingqing had just returned with a bowl of medicine when Bai Xuan grabbed her wrist.

"Take me to the Lin family, immediately!"

(End of this chapter)