Three Kingdoms: Start by marrying Cai Yan, then vie for supremacy.

8

The snow-white figure remained perfectly still, staring straight at Xu Chen.

"Illusion Technique?"

On that mist-shrouded island in the north, Xu Chen once clashed with Jiang Qi, one of the Nine Evil Gods.

The ethereal technique the other party used back then gave him the same feeling as the white figure in front of him.

Xu Chen has his own plan to deal with this!

"Don't waste your energy. No weapon made of iron can harm me in the slightest!"

Before Bai Ying could finish speaking, his expression suddenly changed.

The Tai'a sword burst forth with dazzling light, and one after another, sharp sword energies crashed towards the white figure like thunder!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Each sword strike that hit the white figure produced a deafening roar.

Amidst the continuous deafening roars, the white figure gradually dissipated, and the ice that had formed on Chu He's body began to melt away.

In the blink of an eye, the white figure vanished into thin air amidst the storm of sword energy, as if it had never existed.

Xu Chengang breathed a sigh of relief, but suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Looking back suddenly, I saw that the white shadow that should have disappeared had actually re-formed in the night sky!

However, in the blink of an eye, an even more solid white figure stepped out from under the moon.

This time, he was even taller, and a phantom image of a steed materialized beneath him!

"You underestimated me if you thought you could break through my armor."

"

The white figure riding a warhorse looked down at Xu Chen from a high vantage point, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Xu Chen took a half step back with a solemn expression, feeling a bone-chilling cold rush towards him.

The tall figure exuded not only killing intent, but also a chilling aura he had never experienced before.

It felt like being in an ice cave that had stood for millennia, where even your blood felt like it was freezing!

He had no choice but to grip the Tai'a sword tightly and channel all his spiritual power to resist the cold.

Chu He, who was already weak from using her water-based spiritual senses, turned even paler and looked like she was about to collapse.

Xu Chen lightly tapped his sword finger, and a star-like point of light entered Chu He's body.

The shifting starlight formed a protective shield, shielding her from the bone-chilling cold.

"Are you Taktu?" Xu Chen asked coldly.

"How dare you, a mere ant, address His Majesty by his honorific title!" the white figure on horseback roared. "I am the leader of the Four Knights of the Kushan Empire—today I will make you utterly annihilated!"

Upon hearing the name "Four Horsemen," Chu He's expression changed drastically.

Xu Chen sneered, and the Tai'a Sword burst forth with boundless light.

Forget about knights, anyone who dares to invade the territory of Northern Liang—

Only death awaits!

Xu Chen gripped the Tai'a sword tightly, took a step forward, and thrust the sword straight at the knight's heart.

The man in white scoffed disdainfully as Xu Chen attacked.

"court death!"

He swung his broadsword, making no attempt to defend himself, and slashed down at Xu Chen's head!

This sword is as wide as a door panel. If it were to strike solidly, it would probably split Xu Chen in two!

"The mountains and rivers are split open!"

Xu Chen roared, and his sword energy burst forth!

The azure sword light shot out along the trajectory of the Tai'a sword, striking the heavy blade.

Although this move is incredibly powerful, it is still insufficient against this knight.

The sword's momentum was like a raging wave crashing against the shore, seemingly poised to devour the heavens and the earth.

But the knight wielded his heavy sword and remained as immovable as a towering mountain, unmoved by the raging waves.

"sharp!"

With just this one strike, Xu Chen abandoned his underestimation of his opponent.

The person before me possesses unfathomable strength, and what's even more bizarre is the bone-chilling cold aura surrounding him. I must finish this battle quickly!

Having made up his mind, Xu Chen drew his Tai'a sword and thrust it out, his figure transforming into a streak of cold light, aiming straight for his opponent's throat!

This is the seventh move of the Thirteen Swords of Taiyuan – Flowing Light Thrust!

The white-clad knight noticed the sharp sword strike, but merely sneered and refused to dodge, choosing instead to take the blow head-on.

With a flash of sword light, Xu Chen's figure vanished abruptly.

The knight was startled and hurriedly looked around to search.

"Don't look for me, I'm right behind you!"

That move just now was a feint; the real killing move is only now being revealed!

Although the knight was incredibly strong, his heavy sword was slow and clumsy, while Xu Chen was known for his swift movements.

Of all martial arts techniques, none are invincible except for speed!

The Tai'a sword pierced the knight's back with precision, and this time it no longer felt like it was cutting through nothing.

But the moment the sword pierced his body, Xu Chen showed no joy on his face; instead, his brows furrowed.

The Tai'a sword seemed to have taken root and remained firmly embedded in the knight's body, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pull it out.

Even more terrifying, a chilling aura was spreading from the wound, rapidly climbing up the sword and reaching the hilt in the blink of an eye!

Xu Chen knew he was in trouble and hurriedly circulated his spiritual power to resist, but the chill was far more intense than he had imagined!

The chill seeped into his bones, and Xu Chen's right hand, which was gripping the sword, trembled uncontrollably!

This bone-chilling cold! It's enough to freeze you to death!

Sensing a deadly threat, the Shennong Armor within Xu Chen's body suddenly burst forth with emerald light, enveloping him entirely.

With this protection, Xu Chen recovered slightly and gritted his teeth to unleash all his spiritual power.

The surging spiritual energy transformed into a torrent of heat that flowed into the Tai'a Sword, attempting to dispel the frost on its surface.

But the cold was far greater than I had imagined!

No matter how much spiritual power was poured into it, the Tai'a Sword remained cold and sharp to the touch.

The once brilliant blue starlight on the sword was gradually dimming, as if the stars were being completely frozen.

"You're courting death!" The White Shadow Knight's cold laugh pierced through the icy mist.

Frosty aura?

Before Xu Chen could think further, his opponent had already swung his sword! This sword strike carried a chilling aura capable of destroying the land, which instead stirred the bloodlust in Xu Chen's bones.

Just as he was about to take the hit head-on, an astonishing power suddenly erupted from his body!

He was sent flying backward uncontrollably.

The White Shadow Knight's greatsword crashed down!

Sword energy tore through the night, and the cold wave shook the earth.

The sword strike missed its mark—Xu Chen had already been pushed ten feet away by a mysterious force.

"What happened?"

Xu Chen was startled to find that the green light on his body had weakened considerably, and he suddenly realized: Shennong Jia had saved him at the critical moment!

This armor actually possesses a spirit!

Your head will be temporarily stored away.

"

The White Knight's voice suddenly rang out.

When Xu Chen looked up, the other person's figure had already vanished like mist, leaving only the Tai'a sword clattering to the ground.

Night returned to its deathly stillness.

Xu Chen raised his hand to recall his sword, the chill emanating from its blade reminding him that what he had just experienced was not an illusion.

He took slow, deliberate breaths, forcing himself to calm down.

Xu Chen had seen too many storms, and tonight's bizarre turn of events was nothing more than a trivial matter to him, leaving him completely unmoved.

Chu He, on the other hand, looked terrified and was clearly still reeling from the shock she had just experienced.

Anyone who goes through something like this would find it hard to remain calm!

As a disciple of the Water Element Sect of the Five Elements Sect, Chu He was already a top figure among her peers, but what she saw and heard tonight was completely beyond her imagination—both Xu Chen and the white-shadowed knight were far beyond her reach in terms of strength.

If Xu Chen hadn't used the power of the stars to protect her, the aftershocks of their clash alone would have been enough to shatter her to pieces!

Is this the true strength of the King of Liang?

"Can you still hold on?" Xu Chen scanned her body and found that apart from being emotionally agitated, she was otherwise unharmed.

"No...it's nothing."

Chu He's voice trembled, "Thank you so much for saving me just now. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid..."

Xu Chen chuckled upon hearing this: "Since you are willing to help me, I will naturally not stand idly by."

"

"Besides, you are now standing on the territory of Liang, so you are a citizen of Liang."

"

"As the Emperor of Liang, protecting the people is my duty."

"

These words inexplicably calmed Chu He down; the man before her seemed to possess a convincing power.

"The natural power released by the Shennong Armor just now was truly astonishing!" she couldn't help but exclaim. "Even the spiritual power within my body resonated with it; it truly deserves to be called a treasure of the Five Elements Sect!"

Xu Chen's eyes flickered slightly—she actually recognized the life-saving opportunity just now?

He suppressed his surprise and asked calmly, "Do you know the origin of that white-shadowed knight? And what is this so-called frost aura?"

Chu He's expression suddenly tightened: "They are extremely dangerous beings!"

"If I'm not mistaken..." she swallowed, swallowing her unease, "that person should be one of the four knights under Taktu, whose strength is unfathomable."

"

"Master once mentioned that Taktu has four personal disciples, all of whom have mastered the ultimate skill of Frost Qi."

"

"When I was a child, I saw four giant statues in a secret room, but I can't remember their appearance because of the long time that has passed."

But the one who fights you is undoubtedly one of the Four Horsemen!

Upon hearing this, Xu Chen was certain that this matter was inextricably linked to the Kushan Empire.

The most important thing now is to figure out why these people from a hundred years ago are still walking in the world today.

Chu He was so frightened that her face turned pale and her whole body trembled.

The Tai'a sword in Xu Chen's hand gleamed coldly, its tip only inches away from her heart.

"You...you mustn't do anything rash!" Chu He's voice trembled as she stubbornly refused to back down. "The rules of the Five Elements Sect cannot be broken. Even if you kill me, I won't tell you!"

Xu Chen sneered, his eyes sharp: "You think I wouldn't dare?"

The sword tip drew closer, and Chu He could clearly feel the bone-chilling cold.

She bit her lip, glaring at him stubbornly, but the fear in her eyes was unmistakable.

"Good, that shows backbone."

Xu Chen suddenly sheathed his sword, but his tone was even colder, "Then I'll keep you company and see how long you can last."

"

He turned and walked to the window, his back exuding an undeniable air of authority.

Chu He finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she knew in her heart that this matter was not over yet.

Chu He was terrified.

She had just used her water elemental power to search for the White Shadow Knight's whereabouts, but now her spiritual power was exhausted and she was extremely weak, unable to withstand the surging killing intent emanating from Xu Chen.

Xu Chen clearly had no intention of backing down.

It's not too late to change your mind now.

"The long sword in his hand gleamed coldly, "With just a flick of my wrist, this sword could pierce your heart."

"

Xu Chen knew perfectly well that an elite of the Five Elements Sect like Chu He would never risk his life alone.

She must have protectors behind her, and she must also have a life-saving treasure hidden on her person.

His intention was not to harm anyone; he only wanted to force them to reveal the whereabouts of Xiu Mi and the others.

Seeing that the girl's lips remained tightly closed, Xu Chen's gaze suddenly turned cold.

The sharp killing intent pierced Chu He like a tangible force, instantly shattering her last bit of stubbornness.

The girl's legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground, tears welling in her eyes, her face filled with panic.

This sight made Xu Chen's heart tremble slightly.

But thinking of the three thousand missing soldiers, he immediately hardened his heart: "Since you refuse to talk—" Before he could finish speaking, a bright sword light slashed towards Chu He's face.

This move, "Piercing Void Sword," may seem dangerous, but it was actually executed perfectly, without even harming a single hair on her head.

Chu He closed her eyes in despair, two lines of clear tears streaming down her cheeks.

Just as the sword light was about to touch the skin, a dazzling emerald green light suddenly burst forth!

Xu Chen's pupils constricted sharply—this aura was actually from the same source as Shennong Jia!

A tall figure in a green robe, wearing a wooden mask, stood in front of Chu He.

With a light wave of his wide sleeves, the chilling sword energy instantly vanished into a gentle breeze.

"Finally caught a big fish!" Xu Chen thought to himself with delight.

He had long anticipated that Chu He would be rescued when he was in danger!

Chu He sensed something was wrong, opened her eyes tremblingly, and cried out in alarm, "Uncle Jiang!"

The man called Uncle Jiang did not turn around. His eyes, hidden behind his mask, were fixed on Xu Chen, his gaze so sinister it seemed as if he wanted to devour him.

"What are you looking at?" Xu Chen sneered. "If you want to fight, then fight!" Sensing the other party's intense hostility, he simply stopped wasting words and drew his longsword with a hum—he'd beat this cowardly fellow to a pulp first!

I'm sorry.

"

Suddenly, a blue light burst forth from the green-robed man's right arm, and a section of gnarled ancient wood fell into his palm.

Xu Chen was all too familiar with the emerald light flowing on the branches—it was the wood elemental spiritual power he had clashed with when breaking the formation in the Shennong Forbidden Land!

Xu Chen was put in a very awkward position.

Now that he is experiencing this power again, he wants to see if it can still hurt him in the slightest this time!