As the celestial phenona gradually dissipated, the rosy glow seed like a rainbow after the rain, spreading across the desolate hills and fields, covering the entire barren landscape.
Figures dashed through the air, the Jing Nation cultivators who hurriedly arrived behind, witnessing the traces of the fierce battle, showed expressions of shock one after another!
"Triggering celestial phenona, sword and gun auras deeply embedded in the earth for dozens of yards... What level of battle is this!?"
"Just by looking at the sword insights left on these sword marks, it would take years to comprehend!"
"Hey! There's also a bloodstain over here, it seems like soone was violently beaten to death!"
"Stop paying attention to those trivial matters, my friend. Take advantage of this opportunity to comprehend it first!"
"Yes, it's true!"
...
Jing Nation cultivators showed eager expressions! Each of them sat down cross-legged, forming a kind of formation, silently comprehending Gu Lan's sword intent and gun intent.
They gained a lot!
...
At the sa ti, in the Great Yu Dynasty!
The morning court was in progress, with Emperor Yu, wearing a crown, sitting on the dragon throne, closing his eyes to rest, quietly listening to several civil officials below arguing over a trivial matter.
This was the norm in various dynasties.
The reason was simple: the ever-present factional struggles.
In Great Yu, there were three factions vying for succession—the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, and the Ninth Prince. They all had their own factions within the court, each day trying to find ways to eliminate the other two factions...
But today.
At a certain mont!
Emperor Yu, sitting high on the dragon throne, suddenly opened his eyes, let out a muffled groan, and his complexion suddenly turned pale!
Noticing the emperor's abnormality, several imperial censors, who were engaged in a water-spitting quarrel, stopped their actions. The officials slightly raised their heads, showing expressions of confusion.
The two princes wearing purple-gold python robes were stunned and eagerly displayed concerned expressions.
"Father! What happened to you?"
"Why does Father's complexion look so bad?"
"Don't mind Us, go to the ancestral shrine and see if Mo'er's soul jade is still intact."
"Hurry!"
Emperor Yu's eyes tightened, and his expression beca extrely ugly.
The old eunuch beside him was startled and hurriedly nodded, taking small, quick steps as he left.
Seeing this scene, the officials below gradually realized, their eyes showing panic!
They knew about the existence of Emperor Yu's seal. If sothing happened to one of the princes, Emperor Yu would undoubtedly be the first to sense it.
Seeing Emperor Yu's current appearance, could it be...
The Crown Prince and the Third Prince glanced at each other, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
The hall fell silent, and after a mont, the panicked voice of the old eunuch rang out, with a sobbing tone, holding a shattered jade pendant: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Ninth Prince... has fallen!"
These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the hall, ringing in the ears of the officials!
The prosperity of the Great Yu Dynasty was at its peak, already showing signs of being the foremost among the four major dynasties!
In such a period, soone dared to kill a prince of Great Yu?!
"The Jing Nation!"
Emperor Yu's face twisted with anger, and with a forceful grip, the armrest of the dragon throne instantly turned into scattered debris.
Before leaving, Tuoba Mo had inford him that this trip to the Jing Nation involved so secret matters. If successful, it would greatly enhance the prosperity of Great Yu.
When unifying the various dynasties in the future, the chances of success would be doubled. Emperor Yu had even planned to make him the crown prince upon his return.
Unexpectedly, not even the Yu Emperor's Seal could be preserved! With the death of the prince, even the national treasure, the Emperor's Seal, was significantly damaged, and the Great Yu Destiny was also consud!
To lose what was stolen was the most infuriating thing for Emperor Yu!
"Your Majesty, since Ninth Prince t with mishap in the Jing Nation, we should seek justice for him!"
"Go and ask that Great Jing female Emperor for an explanation!"
"..."
Many ministers from the Ninth Prince's faction were indignant, passionately making suggestions.
However, at this mont, the Crown Prince and the Third Prince exchanged glances. They took turns stepping forward and spoke:
"Father, We think that we shouldn't hastily seek retribution in this matter."
"Father, if soone in the Jing Nation can kill our ninth brother, their strength and backing might be formidable. We should consider our options carefully!"
As soon as these two spoke, the followers of both factions behind them chid in with agreent.
Tuoba Mo was dead.
With one less competitor, the two princes were naturally delighted. Seeking revenge would expend the foundation of Great Yu to hold the Jing Nation accountable. Naturally, they had to stop it!
At this mont, Emperor Yu cast a dark glance at the two princes, and they imdiately shivered, feeling a chilling sensation of being seen through.
The two princes quickly bowed their heads.
Then, Emperor Yu gritted his teeth, and his voice echoed in the hall, "Don't interfere in this matter. I will definitely avenge Mo'er, but..."
"We need to consult the Grand Master!"
Emperor Yu walked to the back of the golden hall with a cold expression, ignoring the court officials.
The Grand Master of Great Yu was similar to the Director of Astrology in the Jing Nation, belonging to the sa lineage as the Tianji Pavilion. They were forr apprentices of the Tianji Pavilion.
Master of Astrology learned the Dao of Heavenly Secrets, observed the fortune of a country, and served as the key to the prosperity of each major dynasty!
In the rear garden of Emperor Yu's palace, there was a bamboo pavilion, the residence of Great Yu's Grand Master.
Emperor Yu walked slowly, his brows furrowed. Unexpectedly, a maid ca forward and greeted him, saying, "Your Majesty, the Grand Master is recuperating and cannot et you."
"What?!"
Emperor Yu was astonished!
Since ascending to the throne, the Grand Master had always been both a teacher and a friend. Every ti he faced difficulties, he provided ingenious solutions, truly acting as the pillar supporting the prosperity of Great Yu.
But this ti, at this critical mont, it unexpectedly experienced the first refusal!
"How did the Grand Master get injured? Why is he suddenly unavailable at this ti?!"
"Replying to Your Majesty, Lord Grand Master knew you were coming, so he attempted to peek into the heavenly path to observe the person you wanted to inquire about. However, he imdiately suffered a backlash from the heavenly path... Before the severe injury, he instructed this servant with those words."
The servant was an old mber of the palace, and she explained this simple matter before leaving.
Emperor Yu stood still in amazent!
He knew the Grand Master's cultivation! Both were at the peak of the Immortal Stage. Normally, the Grand Master wouldn't hesitate to perform divinations for him, but this ti, he was imdiately struck by a backlash from the heavenly path? Moreover, explicitly stating not to see him, it was clear that he didn't want to delve into this matter further and wished to protect himself wisely!
Who exactly was this person?!
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To make the Grand Master remain tight-lipped!
Emperor Yu was full of disbelief, with a hint of unwillingness in his eyes!
"Summon the spies!"
"Starting today, send them to the Great Jing, gather information about the network I established in the Jing Nation, and inquire about... the truth behind the death of the Ninth Prince!"
After contemplating for a mont, Emperor Yu issued the decree.
Great Yu had spies in the Jing Nation.
Originally, Emperor Yu had planned to wait a few more years before closing the net. He had coveted the Great Jing for a long ti, and he intended to make a decisive move for it to be effective. However, now that such an incident had occurred, how could he endure it any longer? All the princes were dead; enduring further would hardly befit the ruler of a country.
Emperor Yu's temperant did not allow it. This was also the most prudent approach.
However, what Emperor Yu didn't know was that after he left, in the bamboo pavilion, an old man wrapped in Daoist robes weakly opened his eyes, looking towards the direction of the golden hall with a sigh of exhaustion.
In his ancient eyes, there seed to be regret and remorse...
This old man was none other than Great Yu's Grand Master.
And on his body, his vitality had already passed away by more than half!
...
The news of the battle between immortals outside Langzhou city quickly spread.
The peerless experts wielding both sword and spear beca renowned throughout the world!
The wilderness where Gu Lan left behind his extraordinary sword and spear intent beca a place of enlightennt sought by cultivators from nearby regions.
After several days, the surrounding small nations and forces around the Jing Nation heard about this.
Many sects practicing swordsmanship and spearmanship, after their respective leaders ca to experience it, imdiately sent ssengers to offer tributes to the Great Jing court!
They requested to beco affiliated sects and affiliated countries of the Jing Nation just to provide their apprentices with an opportunity to practice and gain enlightennt in this place!
For a while, the Great Jing Nation stood out, attracting countless cultivators!
Other dynasties secretly envied and admired!
However, the thought of finding the peerless expert from that day also took root in the minds of those in power in various major forces!
Even from the battle traces, it was discovered that the peerless expert had a fire attribute constitution. The Southern Chiyang Dynasty imdiately announced: As long as that expert is willing to be an honorary mber of the Chiyang Dynasty, their status will be directly on par with the Supre Emperor!
Nations competed by offering substantial rewards!
Everyone tried their best to find and flatter the suddenly famous peerless expert!
Little did they know.
That peerless expert was currently in Langzhou city, contemplating how to leave this place at the center of attention...
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