Free Web NovelChapter 332: Chapter 124: Clash of Water and Fire, Schemes in the North
The white-robed young master seemed to see the one-armed man standing in the distance, smiled slightly, and moved his finger, unsheathing the sword.
The sword split into nine, shooting towards Li Xuan like clouds parting and chasing the moon.
Li Xuan suddenly felt a chill, his eyes showing a hint of confusion and disbelief.
Flying swords?
The opponent was actually using flying swords?
He refocused.
Nine cold points dangled and fell from the sky.
A bolt of lightning startled the spring thunder.
Boom!!
Immense force collided with nine flying swords.
Li Xuan felt the gigantic force coming from the sword, causing slight numbness, but with a surge of robust blood and qi, the numbness quickly dissipated.
A draw strike, and the flying swords scattered.
He also recalled his own sword.
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The white-robed young master merged the nine swords into one, sheathed his sword again, and chuckled, "Not bad, it seems those evil spirits really are his people. Let’s wait a bit longer."
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Half a month later.
In the Great Yin, the incense offerings to Buddha were even more abundant.
In Cyan Wood Province, a Bear Puppet met with an Arhat.
The Bear Puppet said, "My master has agreed, Great Yong will retreat. The temple of Xinci Temple will first be established in Great Yong."
The Arhat said, "What about Fire Moon?"
The Bear Puppet said, "The place is far; news traveling there will take a while.
Once incense fills Great Yong, Fire Moon there will also begin."
The Arhat said, "Then let the Great Yong army head south."
The Bear Puppet said, "The master said, the Divine Martial Monarch is left for you to handle; after all, he slept with your family’s Buddha’s mother.
For deep grievances, there’s no need to rely on others’ hands, right?
The Buddha has powers reaching the heavens and earth; could a Divine Martial Monarch be difficult?"
The Arhat, or rather the illusionary puppet under Li Xuan’s control, thought for a moment and said, "My family’s Buddha already intends to deal with him. Then let Buddha do it. However..."
The Bear Puppet asked, "However, what?"
The Arhat said, "Don’t let the Great Yong army retreat."
The Bear Puppet asked in surprise, "Why?"
The Arhat said, "My family’s Buddha once said, the Divine Martial Monarch has exceptional talent, yet his will has been repeatedly suppressed; now it is about to collapse.
Even the city and surroundings are calling him a coward.
I think as long as your master loosens the grip a bit, he will definitely show up, then head north to meet the enemy."
The Bear Puppet said, "Then, capture his family to threaten him?"
The Arhat said, "Since it’s handled by Buddha, no need to inquire about the Divine Martial Monarch’s matters; otherwise, don’t blame Buddha for turning hostile."
The Bear Puppet asked in shock, "Not capturing?"
The Arhat clasped his hands and said, "Buddha is merciful."
The Bear Puppet was stunned again, internally cursing "Merciful my ass," but since the master’s goal had been achieved, he didn’t ask further, only said, "Then when will Buddha kill the Divine Martial Monarch?"
The Arhat no longer answered.
The Bear Puppet said, "The master will temporarily withdraw and establish Xinci Temple in Great Yong. When the incense becomes dense, we await Buddha’s good news."
The Arhat nodded.
The Bear Puppet asked, "One more question, those resurrected evil spirits, were they summoned by Li Xuan?"
The Arhat said, "Immortal lineage, Li Xuan’s origins are not simple.
Therefore, I hope your temple gets built quickly, the incense also spreads quickly, otherwise Buddha cannot guarantee to kill Li Xuan."
The Bear Puppet nodded deeply, saying, "Understood, I will inform the master."
After yet another conspiracy, a demon and a monk easily set the future’s historical trajectory.
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September.
The autumn rain drizzled incessantly, bringing coldness into the night.
Urgent reports from the north arrived one after another.
Wutong Pass had fallen.
The Great Yin was in turmoil...
The people of the royal capital and even the entire dynasty were incredibly uneasy.
In front of the Divine Martial Monarch’s mansion, as per usual, the stench lingered.
The urging eunuch knocked on the door of the Divine Martial Monarch’s mansion once more, shouting, "Is the Divine Martial Monarch present? Receive the decree!!!"
He expected this time to be like before, but just after two knocks, the door opened.
From within, before anyone was visible, an aura of terror emanated.
The previously arrogant eunuch was so frightened that he fell to the ground, looking up to see a one-armed man in white robes, carrying a longsword, long spear, and a coffin, leading seven tall horses out.
Upon closer inspection, the white robes turned out to be mourning attire.
This man was in mourning attire.
"Div...Divine Martial Monarch, receive...receive the decree." The eunuch stammered.
Li Xuan said, "Read."
The eunuch instinctively knelt down, about to read the imperial edict, but suddenly noticing something amiss, he struggled to stand up and reluctantly read the decree.
The decree...was for Li Xuan to lead people to the front line to die.
The eunuch trembled as he handed the decree forward.
Li Xuan raised his hand to take it, then loudly declared, "Minister, receive the decree."
Within the Divine Martial Monarch mansion, ordinary old servants and kin all tearfully watched this scene.
Once Li Xuan answered, he led the horses straight ahead, encountering many long-lost acquaintances along the way, yet those people watched him from afar.
A scholar-like youth in the crowd opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopping, his eyes turning red.
This youth was precisely Zhou Jihai, now employed at the Hanlin Academy.
Li Xuan smiled at him and continued forward.
When a chess piece becomes a burden, it should be removed.
Even if the Divine Martial Monarch leaves, the Li family can live well on this land due to the "virtue accumulated by the Divine Martial Monarch."
Once the Great Yong Dynasty and Fire Moon Dynasty’s incense blazes, it will be time for Buddha to oversee three kingdoms, then...it will be his moment to strike against the Bear Demon.
He wants to make the Bear Demon personally carry his incense to the north.
Once the Bear Demon dies, doesn’t the right to make final interpretations remain with him?
For example, Li Xuan and Buddha had already reconciled, and the killing was a sham.
In the bustling, turbulent world, others cry and laugh, but to Li Xuan, it’s merely a play, a game of chess filled with hidden killing intent.
Once the Divine Martial Monarch exited the city’s northern gate, the scene was already filled with people.
He drew his sword and declared to the north, "To avenge the world, to mourn all beings. If I don’t reclaim lost lands on this trip, if I don’t avenge hatred, Xuan... swears not to return!!"
The wind howled, autumn grass like blades, fiercely dancing.
The one-armed prince led seven horses, a sword, a spear, and a coffin northwards, resisting the enemy!
