People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Nongyu's face was serious. "Yes!"

Zi Nu joined Ying Ge Mo Ya and Bai Feng's side, striving to kill the twin sisters with superb lightness skills in front of them in the shortest possible time.

Inside the hall, Xuan Jian, who had completely controlled the remnant soul of Yan Ri, was even more powerful. With the assistance of the remnant souls of Yan Ri, Qian Sha, Jiang Jun Bi, Kun Po, and Xun Feng around him, Jing Ni was almost single-handedly dealing with an opponent who was even stronger than the Six Sword Slaves.

Cao Ze caught a glimpse of Jing Ni, who was now at a disadvantage, and after observing the surrounding battle situation, he moved his lips slightly.

The Corpse-Driving Demon and the Hundred Poisons King hesitated for a moment, glanced at their master Tianze who was fighting fiercely with the demons, and had no choice but to bite the bullet and join forces with the Wolf King and the old man Duanshui to fight.

Cao Ze took the opportunity to turn away and came to Jing Ni's side.

Seeing Cao Ze interrupt her fight, Jing Ni didn't say anything, but quickly warned, "Be careful of his illusions!"

Cao Ze felt a chill run down his spine as he recalled that Xuan Jian was able to use the power of controlled remnant souls, while Yan Ri was skilled at creating illusions.

No wonder Jing Ni was at a disadvantage in such a short time; she wasn't facing Xuan Jian, but a top-tier assassin group.

"Cao Ze!"

The remnant soul of Yan Ri revealed a hideous and terrifying face, tearing at Cao Ze like a wild dog.

Cao Ze's sword was imbued with Yin Five Thunder, and he slashed it down directly at Yan Ri.

Thunder magic is specifically designed to counter yin spirits. Yan Ri let out a shrill scream, and the black mist and yin energy around his body thinned out a bit.

Xuan Jian glanced at Cao Ze, who had easily injured Yan Ri's remnant soul, and a faint surprise appeared in his blood-red eyes.

He immediately controlled Yan Ri and the other remnant souls to surround Jing Ni, and with his black and white swords in hand, he fiercely attacked Cao Ze.

Just as Cao Ze was about to strike while the iron was hot, he suddenly felt a foul stench wafting towards him.

Faced with the powerful and imposing Xuan Jian, Cao Ze had no choice but to abandon the idea of ​​annihilating the remnant soul of Yan Ri and use the Thunder Transformation Technique to briefly gain superhuman nerve reactions and movement speed.

"boom!"

Two sword marks, each three zhang long and one chi wide, appeared where Cao Ze had been standing. This startled the three—the Corpse-Driving Demon, the Wolf King, and the Poison King—who were beating the Old Man of Broken Water, and they were almost injured.

Cao Ze and Jing Ni stood back to back. As if remembering something, Cao Ze quickly took out a pair of finely polished tortoiseshell brown sunglasses and handed them to Jing Ni.

"Put it on quickly."

Without hesitation, Jing Ni put on the glasses. Instantly, everyone around her seemed to slow down by a third. What surprised her even more was that the illusion that was disturbing her mind was suddenly slapped onto a piece of paper and turned into a low-quality, ridiculous portrait.

Cao Ze witnessed Jing Ni easily killing the remnants of General Bi Qian and others, and couldn't help but laugh, "Shen Leping's glasses are truly a treasure."

Indeed, this is exactly what I obtained from Shen Leping's body after killing him in Handan.

Not only can it enhance dynamic vision, it can also help you see through some illusions.

Jing Ni faced Xuan Jian's renewed attack, her lips barely moving as she telepathically asked Cao Ze, "What are you going to do?"

Although Cao Ze's Yin Five Thunders can suppress Yin spirits, it is ultimately not as effective as Yang Five Thunders, which are extremely Yang, and its suppressive effect is limited.

When surrounded by numerous remnant souls, it is easy to have one's mind controlled.

Cao Ze softly chanted the incantation: "Supreme Star, ever-changing. Exorcising evil and binding demons, protecting life and body. Wisdom clear and bright, mind at peace. The three souls eternal, the spirit without loss or decline..."

This is the Mind-Calming Mantra, one of the eight great divine mantras of Taoism. Although the Mind-Calming Mantra of Longhu Mountain is incomplete and does not have a cultivation method like the Golden Light Mantra, he still knows a little about it and can keep his mind clear by reciting the Mind-Calming Mantra, so that his spirit is not disturbed by the remnant soul and his mind is controlled.

With Cao Ze's control over Xuan Jian's remnant soul, Jing Ni was no longer at a disadvantage against Xuan Jian. Instead, relying on her brown tortoiseshell sunglasses, she repeatedly saw through Xuan Jian's attack patterns, easily dodged, and even stabbed Xuan Jian in the back.

"hateful!"

Xuan Jian growled in a low voice, gradually becoming more agitated. The bloodlust in his eyes intensified, and his consciousness gradually faded, showing signs of turning into a wild beast.

Cao Ze frowned slightly, unable to figure out what had happened to Xuan Jian.

In the original story, Xuan Jian also absorbed the power of the Eight Linglong, but he did not become mentally deranged as he is now.

Could it be because it absorbed the remnant soul of the Hidden Sun?

Cao Ze used the Zhanlu sword, which contained thunder magic, to slash Yan Ri's sword again, causing Yan Ri to be in so much pain that his expression turned ferocious, as if he wanted to devour someone.

Zhao Cheng, Zhao Gao's younger brother, who had discreetly infiltrated Xinzheng, arrived outside Zilanxuan.

He sensed the battle within the Purple Orchid Pavilion, his expression one of utter shock.

How can such a small place like Xinzheng have so many masters?!

What kind of force could possibly stop the Six Sword Slaves of Luo Wang and the top assassin Xuan Jian?

Zhao Cheng quietly sneaked into Zilan Pavilion, avoiding the archers, including Nongyu, who were holding bows and arrows and ready to fire.

He first saw a young man wielding a sword alone in the hall, standing out starkly amidst the chaotic battle around him.

He then looked at Xuan Jian, whose eyes were bloodshot, and who was fighting Jing Ni to the death.

Zhao Cheng then turned his gaze to the six sword slaves under his elder brother's command.

When Zhao Cheng saw the six sword slaves being surrounded and all of them wounded, he almost couldn't resist taking action.

But then he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye, which stopped him from showing himself.

"Gai Nie? What's he doing here? And helping Jing Ni, the traitor of Luo Wang?"

Zhao Cheng muttered to himself, realizing that something was amiss. His brother's unease might not be unfounded; Lü Buwei was likely plotting something.

Suddenly, the ground shook.

The city guards surrounding Zilan Pavilion were thrown into disarray by a giant standing ten feet tall.

"Roar!"

The giant leaped ten feet high, smashed through the gate of Zilan Pavilion, and rushed inside.

With a roar, Wushuang Gui unleashed his fist, as big as an iron pot, and without a word, aimed directly at the back of the head of Zhen Gang, the leader of the Six Sword Slaves.

Cao Ze thought to himself, "It seems that my brother-in-law and the others have already returned to the palace."

Because Wushuang Gui was too conspicuous, he only arranged for Wushuang Gui to meet and escort him outside the secret passage.

Seeing that Wushuang Gui was interfering with his battle, Wei Zhuang coldly scoffed.

Wushuang Gui, mistaking Wei Zhuang for an ally, excitedly pounded his chest and roared, the thick iron chains on his body rattling loudly.

Zhao Cheng's eyelids twitched slightly. Including this ferocious giant, there were only three first-rate experts besieging the Six Sword Slaves, but there were as many as seven second-rate experts.

Even if I were to help, it would only delay the annihilation of the Six Sword Slaves, and I would also risk my own life.

Zhao Cheng quietly withdrew from Zilan Pavilion. Compared to the fate of the Six Sword Slaves, he, as the only man in the Zhao family capable of bearing children, could not easily lose his life.

Seeing the frequent mishaps at Zilan Pavilion, and the thought that all three of his leaders, the only three leaders of the Hundred Birds, had betrayed him, Ji Wuye couldn't help but feel like going mad.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Order the city guards to seal off Zilan Pavilion!"

Nearly a thousand city guards, who had been arranged in advance, surrounded Zilan Pavilion in full armor.

Ji Wuye took the lead, wielding an eight-foot-long battle sword, riding his warhorse, his face grim as he stared directly at Tang Qi, who was blocking his way.

Tang Qi's expression turned slightly somber. "General Ji, what is the purpose of gathering the city guards here without cause?"

Ji Wuye roared, "This general has received news that Zilanxuan has colluded with Luowang assassins in an attempt to rebel. I have come here to wipe out these traitors!"

"Treason?" Tang Qi laughed loudly, "I am the one who holds the power of the Minister of Justice. When have I ever heard of Zilan Pavilion colluding with outsiders? General Ji has misunderstood. Please withdraw your troops and go back to rest."

Tang Qi kept mentioning General Ji, which completely exhausted Ji Wuye's already dwindling patience.

He said in a sinister tone, "Tang Qi, do you think that just because the Prince of Han is protecting you, this general wouldn't dare to kill you?!"

Tang Qi was originally a second-rate expert, but due to old age and physical decline, his strength had regressed considerably. Faced with Ji Wuye's killing intent and coercion, his aged body instinctively trembled.

But his spirit remained unaffected, and he declared boldly, "If General Ji wishes to take my worthless life, then draw your sword. I am willing to stain your armor red with my own blood!"

"you!"

Ji Wuye gritted his teeth, making a grinding sound.

Killing Tang Qi would be extremely easy, but it would easily put him at a disadvantage in the imperial court.

Now that Nightfall exists in name only, with the leaders of all birds having collectively defected, he has almost no one left to rely on. If he continues to kill indiscriminately, he may very well destroy the foundation he has built up over the years.

"stop!"

Han Fei, riding his horse with wine still dripping from its lip, saw Ji Wuye pointing his blade at Tang Qi and immediately shouted, "General Ji, what are you doing?!"

Ji Wuye's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He finally sheathed his long sword, dismounted from his warhorse, and knelt on one knee, saying, "Your Majesty, I have received intelligence that Zilanxuan is colluding with Luowang assassins to plot a rebellion and assassinate Your Majesty. I mobilized the city guards to seal off Zilanxuan, but was unexpectedly blocked by Lord Tang Qi, which led to what just happened."

Han Fei listened to Ji Wuye's clear and logical answer and secretly became wary.

He wasn't afraid of Ji Wuye's arrogance, but he was worried that Ji Wuye was calm and lurking like a poisonous wolf.

"General Ji is very kind. I am certain that Zi Lanxuan has not colluded with the Luo Wang assassins. On the contrary, Zi Lanxuan is currently helping me eliminate Luo Wang assassins who intend to harm me."

Ji Wuye cupped his hands and said, "Your subject understands."

Han Fei waved his hand and said, "Imperial Guards, listen to my command! Do not allow any villains to escape from Zilan Pavilion!"

"Yes!"

The unified shouts made Ji Wuye narrow his fierce eyes.

There are quite a few of him in the Imperial Guard.

Zhao Cheng, lying under the roof, witnessed everything.

However, his attention was not on Han Fei and Ji Wuye, but on the two people sitting on the horse behind Han Fei.

He recognized one of them at a glance as Cheng Jiao. Although he was surprised and puzzled as to why Cheng Jiao was there, he was even more curious about the people around Cheng Jiao.

It was clear that Cheng Jiao was very concerned about the young man wearing a light gold eye patch beside him.

Although the young man was dressed in a simple silver-white robe, his air of nobility was striking.

What surprised him even more was the sword hilt the young man was holding.

This was a very exquisite longsword, and it looked vaguely familiar to him.

It seemed to resemble the sword in the hand of the King of Qin that I had seen behind my brother.

At that time, the King of Qin was holding this sword while practicing swordsmanship with Gai Nie.

Gai Nie...

Zhao Cheng was startled, suddenly remembering Gai Nie fighting the Six Sword Slaves inside the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

Gai Nie, also known as Cheng Jiao, possesses a sword that is almost identical to that of the King of Qin...

Zhao Cheng looked tremblingly at the expressionless young man sitting on the horse.