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Chapter 470 The Intent of the Blade Is Hard to Eliminate
Chapter 470 The Intent of the Blade Is Hard to Eliminate
Seeing the pitiful look on Shuyu Zhenjun's face, Chen Beiwu said indifferently, "Speak, what do you want with me?"
With the auction about to begin, he didn't want any accidents to happen because of Shuyu Zhenjun alone.
Yun Chuyao stretched out her fair right hand and gently touched the knife scar on her body with the tip of her index finger.
"Buzz!"
In an instant, wherever Yun Chuyao's fingertips touched, the wounds and knife marks disappeared without a trace, and even the Liuxia Palace dress she was wearing was restored to its original state, without a speck of dust.
Upon seeing this scene, Chen Beiwu remained expressionless, while the pupils of several Nascent Soul True Monarchs hidden near the city gate of the Protectorate City shrank slightly.
With such strength, it's no wonder that True Monarch Shuyu dares to be so domineering, and even Li Haichuan doesn't dare to risk offending him.
Ji Yue's eyes darkened slightly as he thought to himself.
In terms of cultivation level alone, he considered himself superior to both Shuyu Zhenjun and Zhenwu Zhenjun, but he was not confident that he could withstand Chen Ziang's attack head-on without being injured.
As it turned out, True Lord Shuyu did it!
As expected, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs who were able to make such a name for themselves in the Earthly Realm were no pushovers.
Thinking of this, Ji Yue subconsciously glanced at Li Haichuan.
In his divine sense, True Monarch Baixia was not simply a True Monarch in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
"What's wrong, Fellow Daoist Ji?"
Noticing the gaze, Li Haichuan gave a friendly smile.
"Fellow Daoist Li, who do you think will win in the end if the fight continues?" Ji Yue asked tentatively.
"True Lord Shuyu has lost his will to fight and has given in; he most likely can't continue the fight." Li Haichuan looked up at the sky.
As he had said, True Monarch Shuyu stepped forward to Chen Zi'ang and smiled sweetly, "Fellow Daoist Chen, the matters I wish to discuss are not suitable for this place. How about we find another place to talk?"
"Okay." Chen Beiwu nodded slightly, without refusing.
Shu You secretly glanced at Shu Yu Zhenjun, cursing inwardly, "That despicable vixen!"
Soon, as Chen Beiwu and Shuyu Zhenjun left together, the once quiet Duhu City Gate became noisy again, with discussions rising everywhere.
"See? With True Martial Lord in the Protectorate, even a dragon would have to coil up, and a tiger would have to lie down," said the cultivator Yijingyue with pride.
The cultivators present were not fools; they could clearly see how True Monarch Shuyu's aura transformed from domineering to gentle, and even enthusiastic.
"Jingyue Daozi can easily suppress even Shuyu Zhenjun. His future path is definitely limitless. He will become the sect master of Jingyue sooner or later. It seems that the family needs to invest in and purchase a cave dwelling in Duhu City." Some clever cultivators' eyes flashed as they began to think.
Human effort can make a difference. With Zhenwu Zhenjun overseeing the capital city and the Jingyue Sect making substantial investments, the capital city will take off sooner or later.
The earlier they join before the Protectorate takes off, the greater the benefits they and their families can reap.
Of course, all of this is based on the premise that Chen Zi'ang is not someone who drains the pond to catch all the fish, but genuinely intends to manage the capital city properly.
After all, risk and reward are relative. If they invest too early, the entire family could become easy prey if something unexpected happens.
"Forget it, moving the whole clan to the Protectorate City is too risky. Let's wait and see the Protectorate City auction first." Li Haichuan suppressed the thought in his mind.
He has been cultivating for two thousand years and has long been accustomed to the second-generation prodigies of the sect who spout benevolence and morality but secretly engage in thievery and prostitution.
Therefore, rather than investing in the city's defenses immediately for potentially huge profits, he preferred to play it safe.
The reason is simple: competing for the lead in the short term is far less important than the continuous legacy of a family!
The reason why the Sanxia Li family has been able to establish itself in the Mountain Annihilation Realm and pass down its traditions to this day is because it acts prudently, does not take sides arbitrarily, and does not interfere in the power struggles among the high-ranking members of the Mirror Moon Sect.
At this moment, not only Li Haichuan, but also many patriarchs of Foundation Establishment and Golden Core families held this idea and dared not act rashly to move their entire clan to Duhu City. Otherwise, with the appeal of Daoist Jingyue, Duhu City would not have failed to attract a well-known cultivation family to settle there by now.
On the other side, there is the Protectorate City.
City Lord's Mansion.
"I am thirsty. May I have a cup of tea brewed by you, fellow Daoist?" Yun Chuyao's beautiful eyes flickered as she gazed at Chen Beiwu.
"I, Chen, am not good at brewing tea. Fellow Daoist Yun, please speak frankly if you have something to say," Chen Beiwu said succinctly.
Hearing this, Yun Chuyao cursed inwardly.
She was, after all, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, yet she couldn't even get a cup of tea.
Ke Yun Chuyao remained calm and brought up the important matter: "Fellow Daoist Chen must also know about the Blazing Sun Relics that appeared in the First Line Sky."
"nature."
"Forgive my impertinence, but has True Lord Miaoyu invited Fellow Daoist Chen to explore the Ruins of Lieyang together?" Yun Chuyao went straight to the point.
"Is there something wrong with it?" Chen Beiwu asked in return.
"That vile woman Miaoyu is my enemy." Yun Chuyao's eyes flashed with coldness: "Back then, she invited me to explore an ancient cave together, promising to share the opportunity."
"At the time, I was confident that my cultivation and skills were superior to hers, so I agreed to help her break through the many restrictions and successfully enter the depths of the cave."
"But at the last moment, Zhao Caixuan broke the agreement and secretly used tricks to trap me in the core of the cave, causing me to miss the opportunity."
"She then broke into the depths of the cave, seized the opportunity, and then attacked me, trying to kill me. If I hadn't had some skills at the time, I probably would have perished long ago."
Hearing this, Chen Beiwu remained calm, not entirely believing Yun Chuyao's one-sided story.
Even if True Lord Miaoyu is indeed a demonic cultivator from a demonic sect, it wouldn't be surprising if he did something.
"The True Lord of Wonderful Desire is not in the Protectorate City. If you wish to seek revenge, do so as you please. I will not interfere," Chen Beiwu said thoughtfully.
The fact that the Myriad Desires True Lord took the initiative to seek cooperation could be a fortuitous encounter triggered by Zi Yun, but it's not necessarily the case.
Especially after his trip to the Abyss, Chen Beiwu witnessed the power of the Immortal-Slaying Gourd during the Dao Refining Trial and benefited greatly. He may have even obtained the Purple Fortune opportunity triggered by the fortuitous encounter. Therefore, Chen Beiwu's level of attention to the Blazing Sun Ruins trip has dropped sharply, but he has not completely lost interest.
If True Lord Miaoyu can survive True Lord Shuyu's pursuit, Chen Beiwu would not mind informing Ancestor Jingyue and making full preparations before entering the Blazing Sun Ruins.
Conversely, if the Myriad Desires True Lord dies, it means that it was his fate and not a matter of chance. Chen Beiwu can explore the Blazing Sun Ruins at another time and there is no need to rush.
"???"
Upon hearing Chen Zi'ang's reply, Yun Chuyao's expression turned serious: "Fellow Daoist Chen, you misunderstand. What I mean is that Zhao Caixuan is not trustworthy!"
"Oh, so here's the question: how did you know that True Lord Miaoyu wanted to join forces with me to explore the Ruins of Blazing Sun?" Chen Beiwu asked with great interest.
"Fellow Daoist Chen doesn't know?" Yun Chuyao raised an eyebrow.
"Know what?"
"Zhao Caixuan has left the Xuanpin Sect and officially joined the Jingyue Sect, becoming a guest elder and participating in the development of the Lieyang Relics."
At this point, Yun Chuyao said with a complicated expression, "Rumors circulate that Zhao Caixuan betrayed her sect and joined the Jingyue Sect because she admired Fellow Daoist Chen, but I know her nature of not acting without self-interest."
If I'm not mistaken, Zhao Caixuan should possess some information about the Blazing Sun Relics, which would allow her to establish cooperation with Fellow Daoist Chen or the Mirror Moon Sect.
"He's definitely a smart man," Chen Beiwu thought to himself.
The Blazing Sun Ruins are controlled by the Burning Flame Sect, but the qualifications for cultivators to enter the ruins are held by the Eight Desolations Sect, the five major sects of the Earth Evolution Realm, and the Heavenly Crafting Talisman Sect.
After betraying her sect, Zhao Caixuan was no longer a True Monarch of the Xuanpin Sect and lost access to the Eight Desolations Sect. If she wanted to enter the Blazing Sun Ruins, she could only cooperate with the Mirror Moon Sect.
"The sect has its own plans for this matter, and there is no need for Fellow Daoist Yun to remind us," Chen Beiwu said, softening his tone.
Seeing Chen Ziang's reaction, Yun Chuyao's heart sank slightly.
The reason she visited the Protector-General was that she was afraid the rumors were true and that Zhao Caixuan and Zhenwu Zhenjun had become Daoist partners.
At that time, she, who has a blood feud with Zhao Caixuan, will not only face a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but also Zhenwu Zhenjun, a recognized Nascent Soul cultivator in the Earthly Realm, and even the entire Mirror Moon Sect.
It should be understood that the Mirror Moon Sect is not like the Mysterious Female Sect. It has a profound foundation, and once it becomes ruthless, even a late-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch may perish.
"I wish to join the Mirror Moon Sect and become a guest elder of your sect. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Chen could convey my words to the higher-ups of your sect?" Yun Chuyao suddenly spoke.
Based on the conversation just now, she was 90% certain that the rumors were false and that Chen Ziang and Zhao Caixuan were not Daoist partners. This was just a smokescreen they had thrown out to explore the Lieyang Ruins together.
"Fellow Daoist Yun, is what you say true? Could it be that you've come for the sake of True Monarch Miaoyu?" Chen Beiwu asked, his brows furrowing slightly.
Yun Chuyao is a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but the reason she is still a rogue cultivator in the Earthly Evolution Realm is not because she likes to be unrestrained, but because she has no other choice.
The reason is simple: if a True Monarch cultivator at this level rashly joins a major cultivation sect, not only will they naturally not gain the sect's trust and core cultivation resources, but they will also easily be bound by the sect's rules, fight for the sect on the battlefield, or even become a pawn of the sect's higher-ups and be plotted against, greatly increasing their chances of death. It is far better to remain a free cultivator.
"Since becoming a True Monarch, I have never uttered a false statement," Yun Chuyao said solemnly.
"Yes, I will pass on the message." Chen Beiwu nodded.
Having achieved her goal, Yun Chuyao decisively got up and took her leave.
Watching Yun Chuyao's departing figure, Chen Beiwu's mind raced, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Do we need to use an array for monitoring?" Shu You asked, leaning closer.
"No need, keep everything normal." Chen Beiwu shook his head.
Strength is the foundation of everything!
Yun Chuyao is not an ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch; she is suspected to be a peak Nascent Soul True Monarch. Using the monitoring formation rashly would be unwise.
But one thing Chen Beiwu was certain of was that although his strike did not kill Yun Chuyao, it at least reduced her combat strength by 20%.
Back at the cave dwelling arranged by Chen Ziang, Yun Chuyao instructed four Golden Core maids to wait outside. The smile in her eyes vanished the moment the cave door closed.
She closed her eyes, activated her divine sense, and raised her perception to its limit before exploring the entire cave.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths.
Confirming that there were no surveillance or spying methods inside the cave, Yun Chuyao opened her eyes and took out her personal fourth-tier array plate.
"A mirage is shrouded in clouds, its form hidden in a mustard seed."
As soon as she finished speaking, the array plate shone brightly, forming a fourth-order concealment array that completely concealed Yun Chuyao.
With this layer of formation protecting her, even if a Nascent Soul Perfected True Monarch wanted to spy on her from the shadows, she could detect it immediately.
After doing all this, Yun Chuyao felt a slight sense of relief.
"Hmm!"
A muffled groan, barely suppressed, suddenly rang out.
Blood trickled from the corner of Yun Chuyao's mouth, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on her forehead and temples.
But this was just the beginning. The next instant, a hideous knife wound suddenly appeared on her left shoulder.
Through the red-stained palace dress, one could see that the knife mark started from Yun Chuyao's collarbone and went down, across her chest, and finally ended at her right rib, exuding an extremely sharp and murderous intent that was enough to annihilate a Nascent Soul.
Yun Chuyao's face turned pale, and her aura suddenly plummeted to the mid-Nascent Soul stage. She then looked down at the terrifying knife marks on her body.
"Such fierce sword intent! Is this really a strike that a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator could unleash?"
A look of shock flashed in Yun Chuyao's eyes.
If she hadn't been only half a step away from the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, this strike would have been enough to kill her and cause her to perish in the Capital Protectorate, becoming a stepping stone for Mirror Moon Daoist to intimidate the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Earthly Evolution Realm.
"Hmm!"
Another mouthful of blood surged into her throat. Yun Chuyao dared not delay any longer. She formed a hand seal and activated the "Northern Darkness Cold Jade Pot True Scripture," gradually freezing herself into a lifelike ice sculpture.
There are countless powerful figures in the world. She was too careless. She thought that her strength was definitely superior to Chen Ziang's. She thought that she could make a deep impression on him at their first meeting, understand his attitude towards his subordinates, and then decide whether to befriend him and make him give up on the Myriad Desires True Lord and choose to join forces with her to explore the Blazing Sun Ruins.
Unexpectedly, she suffered a crushing defeat in her very first step, falling to Chen Zi'ang.
But it doesn't matter. If this path is blocked, she can try another way: either cater to their preferences and join the Protectorate, or destroy the Protectorate and go far away.
Yes, that's right. Yun Chuyao had already realized that the reason Chen Ziang didn't continue attacking after making one strike was not only because he was wary of his own strength, but also because he didn't want to ruin the upcoming auction, which showed how much he valued the Protectorate City.
If she could destroy the capital city and thwart Chen Zi'ang's resolve, it would be a way of avenging this attack.
However, there are drawbacks to her doing this, as it could easily lead to a deadly feud with a peerless sword master.
We'll have to observe Chen Zi'ang's temperament before deciding on the specific course of action.
Before the ice sculpture was completely formed, Yun Chuyao had one last thought.
It must be said that although she was defeated by Chen Ziang, she was quite convinced of his abilities and even admired his protective nature.
"Snap!"
The next day, the ice sculpture shattered, revealing a graceful human figure.
Looking at the still-present hideous knife marks on her body, Yun Chuyao narrowed her eyes slightly, forcibly suppressing the horror in her heart.
The power of that single strike is terrifying!
Even after she activated the secret technique of the Northern Darkness Frost Jade Pot True Scripture for a whole day and night, she still couldn't remove a trace of the sword intent from her body.
Even due to the influence of the sword intent within her wounds, her combat power has plummeted, now less than four-tenths of what it used to be. At most, she can only unleash forty percent of her strength and cannot return to her peak condition.
"call."
Yun Chuyao exhaled a breath of turbid air and chose to try another secret technique, Xuan Tong.
The next day, looking at the increasingly ferocious sword intent on her chest, Yun Chuyao fell silent.
That's it, the one who tied the knot must untie it.
If she wants to get rid of this sword intent, she probably needs Chen Zi'ang to do it himself.
Otherwise, if she allowed the sword intent to erode her wounds, it would be a minor matter if her cultivation could not advance an inch; she would die from this terrifying sword intent sooner or later.
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