The Burial Tower of Immortals buries the heavens, the earth, and all the immortals.

Of the ten princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Qin Changye's favorite was the eighth prince, Zhou Tianwu.

Although it was their first meeting, Qin Changye was certain that his naivety was an act, and that he had given him gifts such as armor in order to befriend him.

He is actually very scheming.

but.

When Qin Changye was about to kill his cousin Li Bufan, his conscience as a citizen of the Great Zhou prevented him from uttering a single word of pleading.

When Qin Changye set off for the Northern Territory, he carried four hundred sets of top-grade Heaven-level armor as support; those were his most prized possessions.

Qin Changye couldn't believe that Zhou Tianwu would kill him for the illusory throne promised by the Empress.

Zhou Tianwu shook his head, but still slowly drew his long sword: "Do you remember what I said the day you left the capital for the northern border? I told you to come back alive. I wanted to have a real, all-out sparring match with you!"

He paused, then his tone grew even more solemn: "This battle will only determine victory or defeat, not life or death!"

"If you can't even defeat me when I'm giving it my all, you'd better turn around and leave now, instead of going to find the Empress and die!"

Zhou Tianwu's long sword was already drawn, but he did not immediately swing it. Instead, he rolled up his sleeve, revealing eight black seals arranged in a row on his arm.

He began to walk towards Qin Changye. With each step he took, he tore open a black seal, and his cultivation level increased by two levels!

When he stood in front of Qin Changye, he leveled up with each step. All eight black seals had been broken, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the ninth level of the King Martial Realm!

His aura was even comparable to that of a normal first level of the Imperial Martial Realm!

"Your sword energy is fierce, your sword intent is domineering. If I'm not mistaken, you possess the Berserker Blade Body?"

Qin Changye transmitted his voice to Zhou Tianwu, and although he was asking a question, he used a tone of certainty.

The Mad Blade Body, among the three thousand physiques in the human realm, would rank in the top thirty. It is a physique born for the blade, driven mad by the blade, and dominating the blade.

Those who awaken this physique, as long as they develop in a lowly and unassuming manner, will all become top-tier sword cultivators who reach the pinnacle of their craft!

Qin Changye sighed inwardly, realizing he had underestimated Zhou Tianwu; he was a master of deception.

Zhou Tianwu hadn't expected Qin Changye to see through his physique at a glance. He no longer concealed his abilities from Qin Changye, transmitting his voice, "I've hidden this for over twenty years. Today is the first time I've activated my physique, and this is also my strongest strike to date. I humbly request Brother Qin's guidance!"

After speaking, Zhou Tianwu made his move.

With a single slash, there was no dazzling sword light, no fancy sword techniques, only an overwhelming sword aura.

Facing this strike imbued with over twenty years of accumulated skill, Qin Changye did not hesitate. He raised his ink sword and met the attack head-on.

boom!

When the blade energy and sword energy collided violently, a deafening roar erupted.

It took more than a dozen breaths for the aftershocks to finally dissipate.

Upon closer inspection, Qin Changye was still standing in the same spot, with only the hem of his clothes slightly wrinkled.

"I lost!"

I'm completely convinced!

A flash of surprise crossed Zhou Tianwu's face, but he simply sheathed his sword.

It wasn't that he held back; rather, he had just broken the seal and was activating his physique for the first time, so his power was only enough for him to unleash this one strike.

Qin Changye not only blocked it, but also emerged unscathed.

As it turns out, Qin Changye is far superior to him!

If he knew that Qin Changye hadn't even used one-tenth of his strength, he would probably have a complete mental breakdown on the spot!

"Actually, you're very strong too!"

This was indeed Qin Changye's heartfelt thought.

After all, he possessed immortal bones, two immortal bodies, and several mortal bodies, plus the double boost from rebirth and the Burial Immortal Tower, which was simply too much.

Looking at Zhou Tianci, he has indeed become very strong to have reached this point with just the Mad Blade Body!

Zhou Tianci's gaze fell on the group of followers he had painstakingly cultivated over the years.

Among them were high-ranking officials, military generals, and loyal followers...

Compared to the forces under the command of the eldest prince Zhou Tianlong, they are not much inferior in terms of either quantity or quality.

"From this moment on, I am no longer your master; Qin Changye is."

Zhou Tianwu once dreamed of establishing himself in the imperial court and becoming emperor, because he felt that his martial arts level was unmatched among the younger generation. He worried that the higher one climbs, the colder it gets, and that being invincible is too lonely.

Until he encountered Qin Changye, especially just now, his all-out strike could not even budge Qin Changye in the slightest.

In terms of age, Qin Changye is younger than him.

This made him feel less cold and less lonely, and it also rekindled his long-dormant passion for martial arts.

At that moment, he made his decision.

He was about to turn away from the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty and head towards the Jianghu of the Great Wilderness.

He wants to pursue martial arts again!

As he brushed past Qin Changye, there was not a trace of disappointment in his tone, only boundless nonchalance: "If one day you hear that a peerless swordsman has emerged in the Great Wilderness, don't guess, it will definitely be me."

"When I reach the pinnacle of martial arts, I will return to spar with you. I hope that by then, you can still withstand this strike!"

At this moment, Zhou Tianwu was very confident. He felt that it was because he had been obsessed with the struggle for the throne and neglected his martial arts that he was inferior to Qin Changye.

If he were given a few more years to develop, and he were to give up everything and devote himself wholeheartedly to martial arts, he would definitely be able to surpass Qin Changye.

Being invincible among his peers is his greatest obsession and a goal he must achieve!

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you!"

Qin Changye answered seriously.

After that, the two went their separate ways, heading in different directions. If fate allows, they will surely meet again at the peak one day!

With that, all nine princes were dealt with.

The palace gates were also right in front of us.

At that moment, the sound of orderly footsteps rang out.

Upon closer inspection, they saw a troop of imperial guards blocking the main gate of the palace, thus blocking Qin Changye and his group's path.

They are the strongest army in the imperial city!

However, having witnessed Qin Changye instantly kill all the princes' subordinates with a single move, everyone assumed that these imperial guards would also be wiped out in an instant by Qin Changye's move.

"Get out of the way, I don't want to kill innocent people indiscriminately."

Qin Changye looked at the tall, burly middle-aged general who was leading the Imperial Guards.

A hint of hesitation flashed across the middle-aged general's face, but he ultimately shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, as the Imperial Guards, our duty is to protect the safety of the Imperial Palace. No one is allowed to trespass."

"fart!"

Suddenly, General Li, standing behind Qin Changye, stepped forward and strode up to the middle-aged general, slapping him repeatedly across the face: "Little Qi, you've grown bold, haven't you? Let me ask you, our Empress killed the late Emperor and even poisoned the victorious generals, employing all sorts of vicious methods. She's nothing but an executioner. What right does she have to remain on the throne?"

"I'll ask you again, are you the Imperial Guard of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, or just the Empress's Imperial Guard?"

The middle-aged commander, who was called "Xiao Qi," was speechless for a moment.

He can be tough on everyone else.

He couldn't do that only when facing General Li.

Back in the day, when General Li was still a General of the Cavalry, he was one of General Li's personal guards.

Having fought in numerous battles, without General Li's care, his grave would have been overgrown with weeds by now.

Going back further, his father and General Li were old friends. After his father died in battle, it was General Li who took care of his whole family, giving him the opportunity to learn martial arts and join the army, which led to his current status and power.

"Get out of my way!"

General Li grabbed the middle-aged commander by the ear and pulled him aside.

"Uncle Li, I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guards, with so many men watching. Can't you give me some face?"

The middle-aged commander's usually cold face was now flushed red.

General Li didn't loosen his grip on his ear at all; instead, he tightened it even more: "What? Now you know how to blush? Have you forgotten that when you were little and still wearing diapers, I held you while playing with your balls, and you didn't blush then either?"

The middle-aged commander's face instantly turned as red as a monkey's bottom: "Uncle Li, I'm begging you, please stop talking. I'll have my men move aside right now, okay?"

The middle-aged commander wasn't stupid; he understood that they couldn't stop Qin Changye at all, and that General Li was actually saving them.

They just needed a way out, and now that General Li had given them that way out, he naturally couldn't continue to lead his brothers to their deaths in vain.

All the imperial guards quickly made way, and the palace was right in front of them, with no further obstruction.

Qin Changye strode forward, kicking the palace gate to pieces: "Where is the Empress? Why aren't you out here right now?"

"Today, I have come to request your passing!"