Origin Paradise!

Zhao Shukui suddenly looked up. In Southern Liang, there was only one person qualified to establish a state religion.

Jiang He waved his hand, and the Duel World disappeared. When the sunlight shone again, Anse County was already half destroyed.

……

Crows landed on the main street of the county.

"Boss, the main quest requires killing two terrestrial immortals. This guy is usable now, but the quest seems more important."

"I know."

Jiang He arrived at an empty mansion and took out the original copy of the Hidden Military Seal.

A stunningly beautiful figure appeared in the hall. Pei Xuanran's expression was cold as she said, "Mortals, are you coming again?"

Jiang He looked at her very seriously and said, "I have already obtained the inheritance secret technique, and the same goes for the invitation to the Divine Court World. In this world, your position will soon be replaced by another legitimate daughter of the Pei family."

"Given my current survival capabilities and my special position in the world war, I don't seem to be too afraid of the investigation or retaliation from the Imperial Censor's faction. Give me a reason why you can live."

Jiang He issued an ultimatum: compared to the vase in front of him, Zhao Shukui had the Sword Pavilion, one of the ten major sects, at his disposal, and his spirit had been broken by her, so he could immediately join the battle.

Compared to that, the goddess in front of me is extremely poor value for money.

Pei Xuanran's eyes were filled with shock as she said incredulously, "You...you've bullied me so many times, don't you have any feelings for me at all?"

Wuhe stared blankly at her. Had this guy gone mad? Back when he betrayed her in the vampire city, he knew that she would be decisively abandoned one day. From the very beginning, the goddess was not qualified to be one of his own. Since there was no personal affection involved, then in the boss's eyes, there was undoubtedly only profit and value left.

Personal feelings > interests > righteousness.

In Wuhe's view, this was the leader's way of thinking. So he would sometimes pause the main storyline to play freely, Lao Hei would occasionally do good deeds, and Aya would usually just eat and sleep. They had hardly ever fought any direct battles, but they never had to worry about the leader being dissatisfied.

“Miss Pei, why not be more dignified?” Wuhe advised.

"I don't want to die," Pei Xuanran gritted her teeth. "And I don't want to fight for you; you owe me that."

Jiang He flung out a thorn, which went around to the back and strangled the goddess's snow-white neck. The suppression from the source of her bloodline froze Pei Xuanran in place, and a hand slash pierced through her back, drawing out her blood essence.

"Take a deep breath, pain is normal."

A moment later, Pei Xuanran stopped breathing.

[Hint: You have defeated two terrestrial immortals - Joint Ascension Quest]

[Hint: Your energy nature, Sinful Venom, has been upgraded to Sub-Legendary Level 5]

[Hint: By defeating Zhao Shukui, the Sword Immortal of Shu, you have become the third strongest in the world - Joint Promotion Quest]

"You rabble, bury yourselves in the blessed heavens and let yourselves rot."

"clear."

Chapter 581 Third in the World

December 3rd, the 20th year of Yongqing.

Anse Army's 50,000 cavalry rushed to the aid of the Changling battlefield.

At the same time, the new World Rankings were released.

The list remained largely unchanged. The old monk Kuchan was promoted from tenth to ninth place after fighting Xie Annan in the capital of Southern Liang, replacing the former military leader of Northern Wei, Wuhuan.

The most eye-catching is undoubtedly the new generation's third-best.

Prince Yong of the Southern Liang Dynasty.

Realm: Unknown.

Martial Arts Assessment: Before reaching adulthood, he traversed eight hundred miles, winning seven battles in a row. He decisively defeated the Shu sword immortal in Ansai County, but was not killed. Since his birth, he has killed more than two dozen near-heroes from the four realms. He possesses the greatest divine strength in the world and has the ability to open independent secret realms. Due to the unclear details of the battle, he is temporarily ranked below Xiao Qingzhi.

Overall assessment: The next leader of the martial arts world, the master of the Anse Iron Cavalry, the chief general of the Skeleton Dragon Cavalry, and a prince of the Qingzhou royal family.

Generally speaking, among the top four in the world, the Old Master is in an invincible position with a gap in skill. The other three cannot distinguish between each other in terms of skill and victory, and can only fight to the death or perish together. Therefore, after defeating the sword immortal of Shu, the mastermind behind the Nine Streams Sect ranked Yong Wang as the third in the world.

Over the past decade, the top four positions in the country have remained unchanged. As soon as the news came out, it immediately shocked the entire country, and the previous claims that Yuan Changling, the Prince of Northern Wei, had been defeated and killed due to underestimating his enemy were completely dispelled.

……

The northern pass of Qingzhou, Dengfeng City.

In the line of sight, several battle formations of ten thousand men were approaching.

Ah San waved his hand, and the group of Qingzhou soldiers who had been forced to dance wildly stopped. Now everyone in Dengfeng City knew that the garrison commander was an eccentric who pursued elegance.

"General, the Night Watch under Pei's command reports that Hou Yanshan and the military leader Wuhuan are leading 70,000 troops and are fiercely attacking the passes of Xuzhou. They have already captured three cities. This place should not be the main battlefield, but the Northern Wei will never leave any opportunity to send troops to support us."

The fierce commander of the Cuifeng Army gave a close report.

Ah San nodded and said, "The pillar of Xuzhou, Prince Ruyang, led his direct troops south. It seems he is going to cause trouble for the creator. He probably won't be coming back, but he took 50,000 soldiers from Baima Town with him. Xuzhou has fallen, and Emperor Wu of Liang must bear the main responsibility."

The ruthless commander scratched his head, puzzled, and asked, "Why are you bringing this up?"

Ah San glanced at him and said, "The Creator is not a patient person. He has endured until now simply because his strength still needs to grow. Now that he has reached the third position in the world, I guess he is about to lose his temper. Hurry up and gather evidence against Emperor Liang Wu, so that the Creator will not have to give orders later. If we cannot share the burden, what use are you and me?"

"General, you are wise!" The fierce commander clasped his hands in a fist salute. As expected of a general from the same clan, his brain was indeed bigger than his own.

"If nothing unexpected happens, even if he can only send the Imperial Guards to support Xuzhou, Emperor Wu of Liang will not give up the opportunity for the two kings to fight each other and wear down their respective loyalists. If he had the magnanimity of a ruler, he would not have sat idly by while the battle of Qingzhou was fought. Instead, he asked someone to ask his second brother to make his Gaomi troops move, preferably to restrain one of the six Imperial Guards."

"Remember to consult with General Hei; the rules cannot be broken."

"clear."

Ah San slowly turned around. He was actually quite confident about the battle situation in Gaomi. Emperor Wu of Liang was plotting to kill the emperor, so he must be feeling guilty. With more than 70,000 troops in Qingzhou, at least one imperial guard would have to be sent to confront them. After all, Jiankang was to the southeast of Qingzhou, and they could go all the way south.

boom!

The catapult launched flint into the air.

This Northern Wei army was commanded by one of the four generals. Although his primary duty was to contain the enemy, the commander-in-chief was also eager to make a name for himself, making a major battle inevitable.

……

Jiangnan, Yangzhou Prefecture.

Because they did not need to set up camp or prepare daily meals, the Anse cavalry arrived at Changling County ahead of the Da Shun army.

Changling County is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with a narrow gorge behind it. In other words, this county was built to guard the gorge. The gorge contains a large amount of Yanggang ore, so the surrounding five counties became the nominal fiefdom of the twelfth prince, Prince Fu.

Faced with the support of a large army, General Cao decisively opened the city gates. He couldn't figure out why the Prince of Yong would give up his powerful royal status and choose to become an outlaw.

Fifty thousand Anse cavalrymen entered the eastern part of Changling County. Jiang He headed straight for the Prince of Fu's mansion. According to the county magistrate, General Cao, Prince Fu, and the head of the Yan family had been waiting for a long time.

"Boss, the Yan family is considered a prominent clan in terms of rank, renowned for its Yanggang mine and Changling medicinal herbs. According to the investigation results of the past two days, there are approximately four thousand Class B Yanggang heavy armor infantrymen, and the clan has two sub-heroic Grand Priests," Wuhe reported.

“A celestial being,” Jiang He said briefly.

"He must have just awakened his innate wisdom and has been busy working on the restaurant lately," Wuhe recalled. "His stir-fry dishes are famous in Jiangnan, but due to the suppression of the Sun Core, his firearms achievements are not satisfactory. He seems to be quite busy."

Wuhe recounted the information in detail: Tianren was currently a son-in-law, and his wife was the second young lady of the Yan family. The two had agreed on three rules, and after six months of marriage, they had not yet had any physical intimacy. In addition, the two holy maidens of the Demonic Sect were playing the role of twin lotus flowers, and the one who tricked them out of the fundamental magic was the elder sister who was unwilling to betray them.

Jiang He remained noncommittal. This celestial being had most likely stolen the power of the Chosen One. Under normal circumstances, killing him would be extremely difficult. That's why hunting ordinary gold-level beings yielded immortal-level rewards. Perhaps when he made his move, a sub-heroic master would emerge from some latrine to protect him.

However, as an enemy of fate, wielding the power of destiny, if he chooses to target him, the process will be extremely simple, and he can also improve his title right now, as the number of kills accumulated by Karma Slaughter is already sufficient in the apocalyptic world.

[Note: Your title "Enemy of Fate" has been upgraded from Undying to Epic - The damage dealt to you by the Chosen One is reduced by 60%, and the Chosen One constantly hates you. This will change when the kill count reaches a certain limit (3/10)]

In front of the Prince Fu's Mansion at Changling.

A valiant young man of about seventeen or eighteen, clad in armor and with a sword at his waist, stood at the head of the crowd; this was none other than Prince Fu.

"Greetings, elder brother. How have you been lately?" Prince Fu said respectfully.

Jiang He nodded, looked at the resolute-faced old general beside him, and said, "Be careful inside the city."

General Cao's face froze for a moment, then he quickly clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, do not worry. The Cao family army has already guarded all the key points, and the food and fodder in the city can last for two months. Once the bandits are exhausted, I will definitely lead the army to attack and relieve the siege of Changling."

Clearly, given the bandits' appalling quality and fighting strength, General Cao was not too wary. Long before the siege of Yangzhou, this veteran general of the Southern Liang had already defeated the bandits several times, and even had the feat of chasing down more than 30,000 people with 3,000 iron cavalry.

Jiang He said no more. The Cao family was not a noble family, but rather came from the military. Given the current situation, the other party was unaware of the changes in the upper echelons of the Southern Liang court.

"Is the banquet held at the entrance?" Jiang He asked.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the crowd in front of the Prince of Fu's mansion changed slightly. This man was currently the third most powerful man in the world and the leader of the Anse Iron Cavalry. His power was immense. Even if he was just being sarcastic, it was still terrifying. After all, there were 50,000 of his loyal followers in the city at the moment.

The head of the Yan family hurriedly stepped forward, greeted him, and said with a smile, "Your Highness is quite witty. Please don't spoil the mood here. Let's begin the banquet."

"Start the banquet!" a eunuch from the Prince of Fu's residence announced loudly.

The crowd surrounded Jiang He at the front, and together they walked onto the mansion road covered with a long red brocade carpet. Several masters of ceremonies symbolically guided them from the side, while two rows of beautiful maids stood on either side, each holding an incense burner and their eyes sparkling.

Today's banquet is ostensibly a celebration of the victory against the bandits in Changling County. Its original purpose was to be a pre-wedding meeting for the eldest daughter of the Yan family to marry into the Prince of Fu's household as a concubine. However, with the arrival of a certain person, the nature of the banquet has naturally changed. In fact, if the Prince of Fu had not been enfeoffed in Changling, no other local power besides the Yan family would have been qualified to host a prince.

The hall was brightly lit, with palace lanterns like a forest. The ceiling above was decorated with an exquisite caisson, featuring dragon patterns in wood carving and painting. Famous paintings, plaques, and screens hung on the walls, and a large octagonal table was placed in the center.

"Your Highness, please take a seat."

The head of the Yan family naturally relinquished the main seat.

The moment Jiang He sat down, the surroundings immediately became lively. Musicians played music, dancers from the local Huayuelou brothel gracefully entered, and there was also a variety show troupe specifically responsible for creating an atmosphere. The scene was extremely festive.

Only Prince Fu, General Cao, and Patriarch Yan were present at the octagonal table to accompany them.

"Let me first offer a toast to my elder brother."

"Your Highness has traversed eight hundred miles; your youth is truly formidable."

"Your Highness may not know this, but the Yan family has a long-standing relationship with the Pei family. I should respectfully address Princess Pei as my great-aunt."

Amidst the clinking of glasses and toasts, Jiang He accepted all offers. After a few rounds of drinks, he turned and beckoned, and a young man with black feathers walked over as if no one else was there, pulled up a chair, and sat down directly.

"I've met you all."

"I've tested it for you; the wine is poisoned. Eat your food."

"Okay, I understand."

Wuhe casually reached out and picked up some food. He didn't believe that there was any potent poison in the world of Chasing Deer that could kill the boss. Even if he died, he could be saved by the Hunter's Core Skill - Heroic Spirit or the Final Time Ring.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the three Princes of Fu and Yong exchanged bewildered glances. For Prince Yong to disregard rank and overstep his bounds by inviting them to a banquet was an understatement; the word "confidant" was insufficient to describe him. However, upon hearing the word "poisoned," the three of them simultaneously changed their expressions drastically.

"There is an assassin..."

Prince Fu's face paled slightly. He was about to jump up from his seat and shout when Jiang He raised his hand and pressed him back down.

General Cao's eyes were solemn as he said intently, "I believe His Highness Prince Yong would not speak carelessly. The one who could bring poison to the table must be a subordinate of the Prince. The bandit army is about to attack, and the attempt to poison the Prince is definitely related to the bandits."

The old general's meaning was very clear: there was a traitor in the Prince's mansion, and if the Prince of Yong were to unexpectedly fall, then the 50,000 Ansai cavalry would become a powder keg, and the Cao family army would have a hard time resisting them.

“A man with thunder in his heart but a calm face is worthy of being appointed a general.” Prince Fu rose and greeted him, saying, “My elder brother is like a father to me. Today is the auspicious day for my younger brother and Miss Yan’s wedding. I ask my elder brother to take charge and present auspicious gifts and betrothal papers to the Yan family on my behalf.”

When Prince Fu stood up, all eyes in the hall turned to him. The marriage alliance between Prince Fu's mansion and the Yan family was undoubtedly a momentous event at this critical juncture.

The head of the Yan family smiled and turned to give instructions to the chief steward. A moment later, the steward brought in a stunningly beautiful woman whose face was covered by a light veil. She was none other than the eldest daughter of the Yan family.

"I beg Your Majesty to grant my request."

"Wait a minute!"

The crowd gasped as a handsome young man strode in from the hall entrance. The coldness on the eldest daughter of the Yan family vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of shyness and worry in her eyes.

"Among the imperial family members of this dynasty, any marriage requires His Majesty's approval. Prince Fu's private marriage is disloyal, replacing his father with his brother is unfilial, and forcibly taking a woman from the common people is unjust. Disloyal, unjust, and unfilial, Prince Yong is certainly not virtuous enough to be a member of the royal family. I oppose this marriage."

The celestial being surnamed Ning remained calm and composed, responding to all kinds of gazes with composure and fearlessness. He was the reincarnation of a powerful being from the upper realm. Although his memories had not yet fully returned, he still possessed considerable courage. Moreover, he knew that he was protected by destiny, and he was confident that he would succeed in this mission.

"Miss Yan and I are mutually in love."

"It's just nonsense!"

A noisy discussion erupted in the hall.

The head of the Yan family was so angry that he felt dizzy. Of course, his two daughters were fake, just a disguise for cooperating with the Sun Moon Demonic Sect. But his face was real. This guy was the son-in-law of his second daughter, but now he claimed to be in love with his eldest daughter. This was undoubtedly trampling on the face of the Yan family.

Prince Fu said with a gloomy face: "There are rumors that a celestial being has been born in Changling County. I don't think it's a tactic to attack the city. Brother Ning has such courage, he is no ordinary person. Why don't you show us the Azure Sky Sword?"

Ning Tianren was about to sneer. Since he had come, it meant that everything was ready and he was not afraid of the other party's doubts.

But at that moment, the room fell silent.

boom!

Prince Fu flew out and smashed the long table. Fortunately, he had some cultivation and did not faint on the spot. His cheek was swollen. He turned around and looked at the person who had slapped him in disbelief. He was angry, but he did not dare to get up for a long time.

Jiang He shook her hand and said calmly, "Disgraceful thing."

A flash of instinctive disgust crossed Ning Tianren's eyes as he sneered, "Using your brother to bully your younger brother, Prince Yong truly lives up to his reputation as the third-best expert in the world. You are indeed very capable. However, you have already been poisoned by the Demonic Sect's Azure Heaven Yellow Spring Powder. Even the old master had to back down when he was fighting the demons in the Jiazi year. Your Highness should hurry up and prepare for your funeral."

The head of the Yan family suddenly looked at his eldest daughter, who couldn't help but take a half step back. Poisoning Prince Yong was not part of the plan. The interests of the Demonic Sect and the imperial court were currently aligned, but not entirely overlapping. Now that Prince Yong had fallen, only the imperial court would be the happiest.