I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 222 Are you teaching me to rebel?

Thump~ thump~ thump~

The thunderous sound of war drums rang in his ears again, and a surge of exhilarating power began to well up within him.

Before my eyes, the world was filled with the sounds of wind and thunder, and torrential rain.

All around, deafening roars of battle and the clang of swords echoed continuously. A mythical war that would determine the fate of future generations was unfolding before Ye Qingzhou's eyes.

"The Battle of Zhuolu..."

The familiar scene made Ye Qingzhou instantly realize that his consciousness had once again entered the reflection of the River of Time, witnessing everything that had happened in ancient times.

However, the scene I saw this time was different from the one in the Douzi seal.

Ding~

On the battlefield, the sound of clashing weapons was like a great bell, its sound soaring and magnificent that it suddenly pierced through the heavy rain and spread its power in all directions.

Ye Qingzhou looked up and saw three figures fighting in the distance.

One of them had a bronze head and an iron forehead, and his whole body shone with gold. His sideburns were like swords and halberds. He had three heads and six arms. He held five weapons: a halberd, a spear, a dagger, and a bow. He fought two opponents at once, showing extreme heroism.

The two men fighting him were of different kinds. One of them had the blood and energy of a dragon, held a golden sword, had a jade staff at his waist, and stood tall and straight like an emperor between heaven and earth. Every move he made gathered thousands of spiritual lights, and behind him appeared the aura of a hundred beasts roaring.

The divine weapon in his hand shone magnificently, with the sun, moon, and stars engraved on one side of the blade, and mountains, rivers, and plants on the other. One side of the hilt was inscribed with the arts of farming and animal husbandry, while the other side was inscribed with strategies for unifying the four seas.

It contains boundless power, capable of slaying all demons and monsters in the world.

The other person had bull horns on his head, a tall and imposing figure, and a majestic appearance. The two elements of Bing Fire and Ding Fire transformed into the shadow of a fire phoenix, swirling and hovering above the sword's edge.

With a single slash of his sword, he unleashed a power capable of burning mountains and boiling seas, tearing the earth apart and creating a sea of ​​fire.

The two men, their faces filled with indignation, questioned in unison, "Emperor of War, why have you waged war and slaughtered the world?"

The War Emperor Chi You's body had completely mutated by this time. His skin revealed a bronze color and texture, making him impervious to swords and spears, and immune to water and fire. However, he was hideous and ugly, no longer possessing the flesh and blood of a human.

Faced with the two emperors' questioning, Chi You remained expressionless, his tone cold and murderous: "Yellow Emperor, Yan Emperor, the Yuan Qi Martial Arts have now spread throughout the world, bringing calamity to all. Now, only by slaughtering all living beings can we stop the coming of the final calamity."

"absurd!"

The people of Emperor Yan had been almost entirely slaughtered by Chi You. Now, their eyes were filled only with hatred and rage: "Chi You, I will never share the same sky with you!"

Holding the sacred sword Xuanyuan, the Yellow Emperor's expression was filled with sorrow: "War Emperor, stop! What have the common people done to deserve this? There must be another way!"

However, Chi You was unwilling to give up so easily. The murderous intent in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest: "Perhaps there are other ways, but we... cannot afford to lose anymore. If the Heavenly Gate opens and the Divine Dynasty descends, we will be slaves for eternity, and our descendants will never have a chance to rise again."

"If that's the case, then let's fight! Let fate decide everything!"

The battle between the three Emperor-level powerhouses instantly caused the heavens and earth to collapse and the mountains and rivers to shatter.

In the torrential rain and wind, the world was dark and visibility was obstructed. Only the sharp clang of weapons could be heard, telling everyone that the great battle was still ongoing.

The area where Ye Qingzhou was located was quickly affected by the battle, and the residual force swept across, annihilating everything.

Everything went black, and Ye Qingzhou immediately lost consciousness.

When I woke up again, it was already the end of the great war.

On the Hill of Fierce Li, the Yellow Emperor, wielding the sacred sword Xuanyuan, commands all spirits in the final battle against Chi You.

In their line of sight, the hostile Jiuli warriors all possessed bodies of metal, impervious to swords and spears, and immune to all magic. Their appearance was full of steampunk style, and they had been completely transformed into another life form.

"This is... a mechanical puppet technique?"

Ye Qingzhou was deeply shocked by the scene before him. The warriors of the Jiuli tribe had actually refined their own bodies into mechanical puppets and then used their powerful mental will to control this inhuman power.

This method has brought the advantages of mechanical puppetry to the extreme, enabling them to fight against hundreds of enemies on the battlefield and win every battle.

At the same time, the Wind God and the Rain Master are also using their magical abilities to manipulate the celestial phenomena, turning the wind and rain in nature into weapons in their hands.

On the battlefield, fierce winds and torrential rains constantly battered the battle formations, causing the allied forces of the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor to gradually fall into a disadvantageous position.

Just then, a goddess dressed in green stepped out from the crowd.

Her jet-black hair obscured her stunning beauty.

She held a crystal bead in her hand, which was the "行" (xing) character seal from the Nine Syllable Mantra.

The goddess formed hand seals and chanted incantations, after which her entire body radiated boundless light and heat, instantly evaporating all the moisture in the world and stopping the wind and rain.

"Goddess Ba!"

"May the Goddess be victorious!"

The morale of the Yanhuang allied forces soared, and the Yellow Emperor, relying on the jade weapon scepter at his waist, gathered the dragon energy of heaven, earth, and man, causing his strength to surge. Together with Yinglong, he killed Chiyou at Xiongli Hill.

After fifty-five battles, he finally subdued the world, stopped the Jiuli tribe's madness, established unparalleled achievements, and eventually unified the land of China.

At Xiongli Hill, with the destruction of the last Jiuli tribe's puppet warrior, the war finally came to an end.

Although the War Emperor Chi You was beheaded, he did not die. Instead, he laughed loudly, "My Undying Yuan Technique has been cultivated to its highest level. I am immortal and indestructible, existing alongside the world. You cannot kill me, and as long as I have a breath left, I will slaughter the world and cleanse it of its filth. Hahahaha!"

"By my command, sever Chi You's limbs and seal him away at the four corners of heaven and earth, so that he may never be reborn!"

"yes!"

After saying this, the Yellow Emperor raised his head, his gaze seemingly traversing the long river of time, and met the eyes of Ye Qingzhou, who was secretly watching.

"!!!"

Ye Qingzhou felt a sudden jolt in his mind, and his spirit and will were almost overwhelmed. Fortunately, his flawless sword heart was unbreakable and unwavering, firmly protecting his mind and will.

But the Yellow Emperor's eyes still gave Ye Qingzhou a great shock.

What a pair of eyes they had! They possessed lofty ambitions, unparalleled talent, and a profound understanding of the universe.

When Ye Qingzhou regained his senses, his consciousness had left Tianjing and returned to his own body.

What Ye Qingzhou had just witnessed nearly sent a chill down his spine: "The Yellow Emperor saw me? How is that possible? It's just a captured illusion of time and space, why does it look like it's alive?"

Despite his doubts and uncertainties, Ye Qingzhou still focused his attention on the Xingzi seal.

This time, he gained a lot. From the scene where Nüba manipulated the Xingzi Seal to reverse the outcome of the great battle, he obtained a supernatural power belonging to the Xingzi Seal among the Nine True Word Seals.

Qi manifests all laws!

The so-called "action" refers to the practice of Taoist principles and the behavior of conforming to the laws of nature.

The characteristic of the Xingzi seal is that it can manipulate primordial energy, perform myriad methods, and transform into myriad phenomena.

The combined wind and rain summoning technique of Feng Bo and Yu Shi, which covered the entire Central Plains, was instantly broken by Nüba with the Xingzi Seal, demonstrating just how powerful this supernatural ability was when it was pushed to its limit.

"Because of cultivating the Fish-Dragon Transformation and the Heart Sword Secret, my progress in refining essence and spirit has been extremely rapid. However, my qi cultivation has gradually fallen behind. Now that I have obtained the Xingzi Seal, the improvement for me is enormous."

Ye Qingzhou was overjoyed; his huge risk of snatching chestnuts from the fire had not been in vain.

With the Xingzi seal, his chances of succeeding in forging a new path will greatly increase.

"The path of martial arts today, the so-called master level on Blue Star, is actually no different from the path to heaven inside the cave. Both are twelve-story towers, one step at a time."

Then, Ye Qingzhou recalled the conversation between Chi You and the Yellow Emperor, and fell into deep thought again: "Indeed, the martial arts I am currently cultivating have huge hidden dangers. If I advance to the master level through the normal path, the risk will be quite high."

The first level of the Ascension Realm, which is the standard for a master martial artist on Earth, is to have one's Qi permeate the heavens and earth, build a bridge between heaven and earth, and connect the microcosm of the human body with the macrocosm of nature, thereby obtaining a continuous source of power.

"The bridge between heaven and earth is formed from primordial energy..."

Upon realizing this, Ye Qingzhou was startled: "Transforming the power of nature into primordial energy through the bridge between heaven and earth—this transformation process looks like a kind of refining and plundering of heaven and earth."

If the primordial energy were ownerless, that would be fine, but the primordial energy has clearly been deeply imprinted with someone's will at the underlying level, which means that the transformation of the bridge between heaven and earth is very problematic.

If all the natural forces of Earth and Space on Blue Star were transformed into primordial energy, then the true master of that energy could simply summon it with a wave of his hand, and that primordial energy would immediately flow back to its source like swallows returning to their nests. "Such a ruthless harvest."

Ye Qingzhou was deeply shocked and even full of praise by such a grand gesture, even just by imagining it.

But the thought of being the one plundered sent chills down Ye Qingzhou's spine, and he understood why Chi You was willing to kill all living beings: "The hidden dangers of Yuanqi Martial Arts are so great, yet the final calamity that should have descended upon the ancient era has not come. It seems that the plans of the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor have succeeded."

"Unfortunately, this success doesn't seem to be thorough, leaving behind too many problems."

Ye Qingzhou had read through the history of Blue Star, especially the history of the Eastern Pole Kingdom, which had relatively detailed records spanning thousands of years. Therefore, it was clear that the martial arts tradition in the Central Plains had always been intermittent.

Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there is a cycle of ebb and flow approximately every three hundred years.

Each time, the Yuanqi Martial Arts would resurface after it had completely disappeared.

Furthermore, with all the experts within the cave choosing to remain secluded, Ye Qingzhou couldn't help but speculate: "It seems there is a terrifying enemy on Blue Star. This enemy not only secretly promotes the development of Yuan Qi martial arts, but also enjoys hunting Martial Gods. As a result, the Martial God experts within the cave are all so frightened that they cower in fear, afraid to show their faces."

Ye Qingzhou sighed more and more as he thought about it: "The world is about to be destroyed, why hasn't the savior appeared yet? I can't possibly be the one to save the world, can I?"

"Old Ye, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm wondering if I should save the world."

"Damn, are you bored out of your mind?"

Huang Liwen laughed it off and didn't take it to heart. He firmly believed that if the sky fell, someone taller would hold it up, and he certainly didn't have that ability, so he never worried unnecessarily.

Two days later, a magnificent city slowly emerged on the horizon.

We've finally arrived at Qiyu City.

Ye Qingzhou and Huang Liwen followed Lian Hongying ashore.

Several miles away, one could see the snow-white palace walls stretching for dozens of miles, like towering mountains, lying between heaven and earth.

The streets, paved with bluestone, are very wide and meander from the city gate all the way to the riverbank, connecting with the dock. Moreover, the ground has been swept and looks clean and tidy.

Even the stench of human and animal excrement was masked by the rich fragrance of flowers.

Along the way, there were young girls dressed in dresses, carrying flower baskets, and spreading flower petals all over the street.

A group of female knights riding white lions arrived with lightning speed. They wore magnificent silver-white armor, long swords at their waists, red tassels on their heads, and sharp eyes.

The leading female knight had gold-trimmed armor plates and a jade belt adorned with pearls and gems, indicating her high status and wealth. Her features were delicate and charming, yet her demeanor was exceptionally sharp.

"Greetings, Queen Chan!"

"We pay our respects to Your Highness, the Chan King!"

All the knights dismounted, knelt on one knee, and bowed respectfully to Lian Hongying with resounding voices.

"Haha, get up, everyone."

Lian Hongying has now entered the realm of Martial God and been crowned a king through martial prowess. Although no formal crowning ceremony has been held, in everyone's eyes, she is already undoubtedly a king.

After all, Kunlun Cave Heaven reveres martial arts, and titles and ranks are merely empty names. As long as you have the strength, the title of king will automatically fall upon you.

Lian Hongying stepped forward and patted the leading female knight on the shoulder: "Wanwan has grown up. You were only this tall when I left the capital."

After saying that, she smiled and gestured to her waist.

Although Dao Muwan had already advanced to the Martial Saint realm and was renowned throughout the capital, she still showed a girlish shyness at this moment: "Your Highness has been away from the capital for more than thirty years. Back then, I was just a little girl, and now I am a mother."

The two were old acquaintances; Lian Hongying had even instructed Dao Muwan in martial arts back then.

Now, thirty years have passed, and everything is different.

Afterwards, Lian Hongying moved into the mansion where she used to live. Although she had been gone for many years, the entire mansion was still well maintained, and everything was still the same as it was thirty years ago.

However, many of the servants in the mansion were already very old, especially the steward, who was extremely old and wrinkled, looking as if he had one foot almost buried in the ground.

"Things have changed, but people are no longer the same."

Lian Hongying felt a deep sadness.

The Martial Saint has a long lifespan, as if he exists outside of time.

The lifespan of ordinary people in the Rakshasa tribe is no different from that of humans. In fact, due to the harshness of life, few of the lower-class people can live past forty years old. Their lifespans are short and fragile, like candle flames.

For example, this old steward is someone Lian Hongying watched grow up from childhood to his current advanced age.

Dao Muwan bustled about, and was surprised to see that Lian Hongying, who was always known for her chastity, had actually moved into the Chan Prince's residence with two men: "Your Highness, who are these two...?"

"They are my guests, and I have arranged two guest rooms for them in the Prince's mansion."

"Yes."

Dao Muwan couldn't help but wonder: 'Has His Highness finally come to understand and appreciate the advantages of men?'

Lian Hongying, this super single woman who is over four hundred years old, has always been the focus of attention of the nobles of the Rakshasa Kingdom. Countless nobles want to marry into the royal family through her.

The Kingdom of Rakshasa reveres martial arts, and Lian Hongying, who possessed the cultivation of a Martial Saint, had the right to say "no." Therefore, she had always been devoted to martial arts and remained unmarried.

Now that she has ascended to the realm of immortals and been bestowed the title of Chan Wang, she has once again become a coveted prize in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, both in terms of strength and status.

The nobles of the Rakshasa Kingdom are now even more eager to form a marriage alliance with Lian Hongying.

This is a martial god!

Dao Muwan came to personally welcome Lian Hongying this time to investigate on behalf of her family.

However, after meeting Ye Qingzhou and Huang Liwen, she felt extremely worried that the men in her family would likely not be able to win Lian Hongying's favor.

There's no way around it, it's just too ugly!

The men of the Rakshasa tribe are all fine in other aspects, but they are all incredibly ugly.

Comparing the two, if Lian Hongying weren't blind, she would know which to choose.

Unless Lian Hongying wants to inherit the throne, in which case she might have to compromise herself a little and marry into a powerful clan like the Dao family.

Over the next few days, guests flocked to the Chan Royal Palace. Countless high-ranking officials and nobles from the capital came to visit, hoping to leave a good impression on her, the newly crowned God of War.

Even a martial god as energetic as Lian Hongying felt extremely tired at this moment. After the guests left, she called Ye Qingzhou to her side and asked, "Do you think my 'unity of purpose' can be realized through them?"

There are three types of dragon veins: Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The human connections involved are the key to success; everyone must be of one mind. Otherwise, one cannot inherit the destiny and fortune represented by the Heavenly Vein.

In comparison, the ley lines are the easiest to deal with. Lian Hongying has already secretly sent people to search for them, and news will be available soon.

Ye Qingzhou pondered for a moment upon hearing this, but finally shook his head and said, "Nobles only care about interests. They can be an asset, but not a foundation. If you want to become a ruler, you must have your own power. Or, if you are strong enough, you can use your military might to sweep across the entire territory of the Rakshasa Kingdom and quell all those who resist."

"What do you think I should do?"

Lian Hongying didn't really trust Ye Qingzhou, but she had already confirmed that Ye Qingzhou was an outsider with no roots in the Rakshasa Kingdom, so she could trust him.

Ye Qingzhou didn't intend to get involved himself, but offering advice to Lian Hongying, the client, was no problem. So he smiled and suggested, "Nobles are like greedy beasts, an insatiable pack of wolves. But the common people are different. The Rakshasa Kingdom has suffered from accumulated problems for thousands of years, and the people yearn for the arrival of a savior. They are your most solid foundation."

"Are you teaching me to rebel?"

Lian Hongying raised her eyebrows, her phoenix eyes conveying a heavy pressure.

However, Ye Qingzhou stood tall and unmoved: "Your Highness, running water never stagnates, and a frequently used door hinge never rusts. The Rakshasa Kingdom has been cut off from communication for thousands of years; it's long overdue for change. Moreover, such a change would be most beneficial to you. You are a Martial God of the Tenth Heaven, and if you wield a divine weapon, you possess the combat power of the Eleventh Heaven. With such immense power at your disposal, are you afraid of suffering a backlash?"

(End of this chapter)