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

13

Things that are beyond our comprehension are often the most impactful.

"continue.

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Xu Chen's casual remark brought everyone back to the battle.

Jing Ke, Sima Hui, and He Qi stood in a triangle, surrounding him completely.

With their current strength, each of them alone is enough to contend with the evil generals. Xu Chen and the others are facing an attack from three evil generals at the same time!

An unprecedented pressure enveloped his entire body, but at the same time, something seemed to be surging within him, and a vast sword intent almost burst forth from his body!

Before they could even process what was happening, the three attacked again.

"Your Highness, I apologize for the offense!"

The usually composed Sima Hui surprisingly struck first, stepping forward with his right foot, his **light burst forth, aiming straight for Xu Chen's heart! He Qi and Jing Ke simultaneously charged forward, their attacks like a tidal wave!

The sword intent from before has vanished without a trace.

Xu Chen gripped the Tai'a sword tightly, his gaze fixed on Sima Hui—with just that one glance, Sima Hui suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, and even his heartbeat skipped a beat!

Is this the might of the King of Liang? No wonder even the evil god fears him!

Sima Hui quickly summoned his righteous spirit to calm his mind and resist Xu Chen's invisible pressure.

**A burst of lightning and a thunderous roar shook the surroundings, filling the air with the crackling sound of thunder!**

Xu Chen glanced at Jing Ke out of the corner of his eye, but Jing Ke had already vanished without a trace.

This person has mastered the art of assassination to a high level. Even if he is armed, he can remain invisible and wait for the fatal blow!

Of the three, only He Qi remained standing, the tip of his spear trembling slightly.

Xu Chen was pondering the path of an assassin's cultivation when he suddenly froze!

They even forgot to dodge the lightning bolts struck by Sima Hui!

That's right! Jing Ke's ability to achieve his current strength stems from his unwavering adherence to the principles of an assassin!

So what path am I pursuing?

Xu Chen suddenly entered a mysterious state, and the sword intent that had disappeared returned!

He suddenly realized—this is the way of the sword!

It was the fighting spirit ignited by the other three that awakened the swordsmanship within him!

Mastering the way of the sword grants immense power!

Facing the oncoming lightning, Xu Chen neither dodged nor avoided it.

As the lightning approached, a sharp sword intent burst forth from his body!

Xu Chen's demeanor completely changed at this moment:

What was once like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath has now become as serene and detached as a gentle breeze.

The well-informed Sima Hui immediately noticed something amiss.

Just now I had the fighting spirit to fight them, but now I feel an insurmountable gap.

When the fighting spirit fades, the outcome is already decided.

The lightning missed its target entirely!

Jing Ke, who was hiding in the shadows, was greatly surprised.

But with the arrow already on the bowstring, he had no choice but to launch the attack, gritting his teeth as he continued.

But the moment his murderous intent was revealed, Xu Chen had already locked onto his location.

Surprisingly, Xu Chen put away the Tai'a sword.

How can you fight Jing Ke, who is empowered by the Shadow Wolf Killing Formation, with your bare hands?

Sima Hui and others speculated: Was it to use the Shennong Armor? Or was it a deliberate concession?

neither!

Jing Ke's fatal blow was blocked by an invisible barrier.

Xu Chen lightly raised his finger, and a powerful force instantly sent Jing Ke flying!

Jing Ke felt an overwhelming force rushing towards him, leaving him no room to struggle!

His body was flung several feet away like a kite with a broken string, and when he crashed to the ground, he kicked up a cloud of dust.

"Sword energy...it's actually invisible sword energy!"

Recalling Xu Chen's attack stance just now, the top assassin's pupils trembled violently.

Legend has it that only those who have reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship can condense their inner energy into a blade.

He, Jing Ke, roamed the martial world for decades, and countless lives were lost under his sword, but he had never seen anyone wield an invisible sword like Xu Chen.

Thinking of this, the hand holding the sword trembled slightly.

The art of war dictates that the best strategy is to attack the mind; Xu Chen's invisible sword energy is precisely this strategy of striking at the heart.

Seeing that the King of Liang had reached the legendary level, Sima Hui and Jing Ke exchanged a bitter smile, their fighting spirit completely gone.

Only the young He Qi remained clueless.

"Drink up—"

The boy's twin swords flashed with a blinding cold light, his muscles bulged, and he charged towards Xu Chen fearlessly.

The King of Liang simply raised his hand and lightly tapped He Qi's chest with his index finger.

laugh--

The sound of something cutting through the air was like a thunderclap!

Before He Qi could even blink, he felt a chill in his chest.

The invisible sword energy had pierced through his leather armor, but it turned into a gentle breeze the moment it touched his skin.

"I see..."

Looking into Xu Chen's smiling eyes, He Qi suddenly threw away his twin swords and knelt on one knee:

"This humble general is completely convinced!"

A thunderous cheer erupted from the drill ground.

Only Zhao Yun and the other two remained silent, exchanging glances—these veteran generals, who had followed the Liang King for many years, felt a mix of emotions swirling within them.

Why is it that this newbie has received the lord's true teachings?

How could these veterans be happy?

Xu Chen was extremely astute; he immediately saw through the fact that the three of them were holding their breath.

If you can't even keep your generals in line, how can you talk about ruling the four directions?

He waved his hand casually:

"I have personally verified your skills."

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"I will be leaving Beijing soon for a long journey. I entrust the safety of Daliang to you three; you are more than capable of handling it."

"

After saying this, he glanced at Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, and the others, and led them into the inner hall.

As soon as they entered the council chamber, the three of them knelt down in unison and shouted:

"Please give your instructions, King Liang!"

His loud voice made Liang Chen fall to his feet, clearly an attempt to vent his dissatisfaction.

Xu Chen chuckled to himself.

The Five Tiger Generals, who were once renowned throughout the world, now looked like children throwing a tantrum.

"Do you feel that I have mistreated you?"

"This humble general dares not!" Zhang Liao replied in a muffled voice, though the veins on his neck bulged clearly.

"He said he wouldn't dare, but his face was as angry as the Kitchen God's."

"

Do you really think I'm old and blind?

"Everyone, stand up and speak."

"

With a gentle flick of his sleeves, an invisible force lifted the three of them steadily.

Looking at his beloved general standing frozen in place, Xu Chen shook his head:

Don't stand there like a wooden stake.

"

"I know exactly what you're thinking."

"

He walked past the three men with his hands behind his back:

"To tell you the truth, even I, the king, cannot predict how much of the ancient heritage has appeared in the world."

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"But there are at least twenty opportunities to be found."

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"As for how many places we can get, that depends on fate."

"

Suddenly stop and turn around:

"Back when we were vying for supremacy in the Central Plains, you were the ones who followed me through thick and thin."

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"The prosperity of Daliang today owes much to your contributions."

"

The three men quickly clasped their hands in thanks: "We owe it all to Your Majesty's great fortune!"

"Without Your Majesty's patronage, we would have long since become withered bones in a mass grave..."

Xu Chen raised his hand to interrupt:

"I remember your loyalty over the years."

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"The matter of inheritance may seem unfair, but there's more to it than meets the eye—"

"It is not that I am stingy, but that such creation of heaven and earth requires the harmony of fate and destiny."

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"Forcing things will only harm you."

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"If your body can't handle it, forcing yourself to accept the inherited power will only result in a backlash from that power, and by then it will be too late for regrets!"

"I have given the Red Fang lineage to He Qi after careful consideration."

If a force that suits you comes along, it will naturally give you priority.

"

Having received Xu Chen's assurance, the three men beamed with joy and knelt down to pay their respects once more.

"Thank you for your grace, King Liang!"

"However!" Xu Chen's face suddenly darkened, and his tone turned cold:

"If you harbor jealousy and feign compliance while secretly jeopardizing military operations..."

"Even if someone has performed an extraordinary feat, I will never let them off lightly!"

These words were spoken with force and authority, carrying a suffocating pressure.

These fierce generals, who had risked their lives on the battlefield, were now drenched in a cold sweat.

They hurriedly replied, "Your humble servants swear to obey the king's command to the death!"

"very good.

Recently, Jing Ke and Sima Hui have been in charge of the defense of Daliang.

"

"You must all obey their commands and await my return."

"

"Yes, sir!"

After the three men left, Xu Chen sighed to himself.

He understood his subordinates' thoughts perfectly well; it was best to just talk it out.

What troubles him now is the search for the true meaning of his own martial arts.

Xu Chen slowly raised his hand, and the air suddenly twisted and deformed, forming a transparent sword of energy out of thin air.

This is the invisible sword!

The sword intent he unleashed during his previous encounter with Jing Ke and the other two allowed him to comprehend the ninth form of the Thirteen Swords of Taiyuan—the Way of the Guardian Sword.

It's less about techniques and more about a state of mind.

The ability to comprehend this realm is largely due to chance and serendipity.

If one had not practiced the Thirteen Forms of Taiyuan, one would probably never have been able to reach this level in their entire life.

Now that the sword intent has been formed, where is the true essence of martial arts?

From Jing Ke, he saw a pure pursuit of the way of the assassin.

This purity helped him refine the purest sword intent.

But what is one's own path?

Where should we look?

Is it the way of the benevolent and the way of the tyrant, or the way of the strong and the tyrant?

"What's your decision?"

"Would you be willing to take me to see your esteemed teacher?"

As Xu Chen was deep in thought, Chu He walked over.

Her complexion had improved considerably, indicating that her spiritual energy had largely recovered.

Chu He stared at Xu Chen for a long time before finally nodding: "I can take you to see your master."

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"But you must promise that you will never hurt her."

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"You'll have to sign a blood pact with me. If you dare to play any tricks, the backlash from the pact will obliterate your soul!"

As soon as Chu He finished speaking, Xu Chen's eyes darkened.

This feeling of being manipulated made him extremely uncomfortable.

What if your master tries to kill me first?

"Am I supposed to just stand there and wait to die?"

You can rest assured about that.

Chu He lightly tapped the table with her fingertips. "It will be clearly stated in the contract that you are not allowed to harm my master in the slightest."

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"But if my master makes the first move, you can certainly retaliate."

"

"With King Liang's abilities, this little matter should be no problem for him, right?"

"Could it be... that he's afraid of a weak woman like me?"

Chu He raised her eyebrows provocatively; anyone could see through her clumsy attempt to provoke him.

Xu Chen suddenly moved closer, staring intently at her with a playful smile.

Chu He initially glared back defiantly, but gradually she couldn't hold her own and turned her face away, her ears burning.

"What are you looking at!"

"I'm watching to see just how thick-skinned you are."

Xu Chen scoffed, "You say you're weak as a chicken? When we first met, who was it that wanted to kill me?"

Caught off guard, Chu He blushed instantly: "Sign it or not! I'm doomed anyway, I've long since accepted it!"

"But if anything were to happen to my master because of you, I would never forgive myself for the rest of my life!"

"Therefore, this contract is absolutely necessary!"

Xu Chen nodded thoughtfully: "Okay, I'll do as you say."

After the contract is signed, take me to see your master.

"

"Really?" Chu He looked up in surprise, not expecting him to agree so readily.

"This king's words are law."

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"Moreover, it concerns the lives of Xiu Mi and three thousand soldiers."

They are all subjects of my Great Liang. As the King of Liang, I should rescue them as soon as possible.

"

Of course, Xu Chen didn't say the second half of his sentence aloud—he never tricked his own people.

Chu He, however, could not be considered one of their own.

"make a deal!"

Chu He grabbed the teapot and poured the tea onto the ground.

Xu Chen watched with great interest as she used her finger as a brush to draw strange totems on the ground.

"This is a secret treaty of our Water Element Sect, and we must swear an oath to the Water Element Sect."

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"Those who breach the contract will be punished by the Water Sect, suffering the agonizing suffocation of a drowning person!"

After listening to Chu He's words, Xu Xiao thought to himself: This Five Elements Sect is indeed a mysterious organization with a long history, always hiding some strange and unusual things, and its foundation is truly profound.

He couldn't help but press further, "What is the background of the Water Sect?"

"The Water Sect is the guardian deity of our Water Path Sect!" Chu He proudly raised her chin. "The abilities of all our disciples are thanks to the Water Sect."

"Otherwise, why do you think we possess such great power?" Her eyes gleamed with pride as she spoke of the Water Sect.