Free Web NovelChapter 1135: Chapter 354: Competing for the Top Position
"The world is too vast, so vast that even for Transcendent Cultivators, parting ways might mean they may never see each other again.
Last year, I parted ways with Xiang Qian outside the Maple Forest City Region; he declared he would once again embark on an invincible path.
And the first route he would take was—"This trip heads to Western Qin to decide the fate of Kunlun."
I, Jiang Wang, personally witnessed that once Xiang Qian utilized his Sword Array, the word ’terrifying’ was not sufficient to describe it. It was a force that could, with the Cultivation Level of the Ascending Dragon Realm, separate the Four Symbols and disrupt the killing moves of Outer Tower Cultivators.
Within the Ascending Dragon Realm, I indeed couldn’t find an opponent for Xiang Qian.
The Way of the Flying Sword is extremely hard and sharp. Staking one’s life on a single sword can be said to possess unmatched Killing Power.
Amongst the splendid silhouettes of the Flying Sword Era, the Myriad Sword Dao also ranked among the top sword techniques at the Three Swords Summit of Feijian.
Xiang Qian, who inherited this Way, even without relying on the Sword Array and simply using the Longguang Shooting Fight, could battle at any time and place, indeed bearing an invincible stature within his realm.
But then again,
The seemingly invincible Feng Qi of the God Descending Realm still ended up perishing.
As for Xiang Qian of the Ascending Dragon Realm, how far he could go, who could know?
Although as a friend I encouraged Xiang Qian to invigorate his spirit, in actuality I couldn’t be sure if urging him to strive and be spirited was ultimately good or bad for his future.
All I can say is, those who follow the great Way should devote their hearts to it.
Under the ’escort’ of Yue Leng and Li Youjue, I finally returned to Linzi.
We all needed to report back to Qi Court on the details of this journey.
However, Yue Leng and Li Youjue primarily reported to the Political Affairs Hall, while my primary report was to the Patrol Inspection Bureau.
With God Descending Realm cultivators like Yue Leng and Li Youjue holding the blue plaque, no matter how skilled Zheng Shi was, he couldn’t possibly keep them in complete compliance; often, he would need to cajole them into doing their work. It was only through the system of Qi Country that one could have Li Youjue carry out orders obliquely—this was also why the Capital Commandant of the Patrol Inspection Bureau could not attain God Descending, to limit the power of this position by restricting their Cultivation Level.
"The affairs of the state only concern sacrifices and military matters."
The grandeur of the Yellow River Gathering is, of course, a significant affair of the state.
The Political Affairs Hall was directly responsible for this matter. As a result, every Imperial Court Adviser, even the State Minister, was greatly concerned about the candidates for the Yellow River Gathering.
Upon arrival in Linzi, Yue Leng, Li Youjue, and I went our separate ways.
But when it came to reporting, it seemed that we already had a tacit understanding—although we never actually discussed it.
Yue Leng and Li Youjue would certainly mention the undying treachery of Equality Country while emphasizing my sobriety, diligence, and decisive courage in times of danger.
I would highlight in my report that Yue Leng and Li Youjue had been diligent, provided strong protection, and although they ultimately didn’t capture the person, they did not allow Equality Country any opportunity...
We are all wise, and we wouldn’t lie at such times. However, sometimes there’s no need to lie—merely by slightly adjusting the emphasis, one can convey a completely different meaning...
In the end, if you are good and I am good, everyone is good.
The matter was temporarily flipped over to a simple page.
However, the lingering fear from that night at Star Moon Plain momentarily interrupted my desire to ’travel.’
I didn’t know if that mysterious powerhouse from Equality Country could once again bewilder me outside of Star Moon Plain with the Star Tower gu; but such a fearsome being, if they fixated on me, would have countless unimaginable means.
Even if there was the barrier of Master Guan Yan’s chanting, I had no need to rely on it and take the risk.
It is better to follow Master Guan Yan’s advice, to earnestly improve one’s Cultivation to address the root of the problem.
In the following period, there were only some sporadic trifles; no major events occurred within the boundary of Qi Country. As for the rest of the world, I temporarily cannot be concerned with matters so far away; diligently preparing for the Yellow River Gathering is the proper way.
In Xia Shan Villa, Zhongxuan Sheng, Shisi (Fourteen), and I were all engaged in intense Cultivation.
Outside of Xia Shan Villa, Linzi was bustling as usual, with people living their normal lives.
My sparring in the Taixu Illusion Realm with Ning Jianke continued, and he displayed new techniques of the Absolute Sword Art, winning back a few matches. It was only after becoming familiar with it that I was able to maintain the upper hand again.
Occasionally I would spar with Zuo Guangshu, helping him complete the Art of the Water Realm. In this process, Zuo Guangshu’s own genius ideas, as well as the perspective of the noble Zuo Family from Great Chu, actually benefited my own Fire Realm Art significantly.
Furthermore, the challenge of the blessed land on June 15th still weighed heavily on my mind...
One can only say it was another experience accumulated from battling a powerhouse. frёewebηovel.cѳm
Of course, from the 44th blessed land Tongbai Mountain, I fell to the 45th blessed land Pingdu Mountain, with only 370 points of monthly Cultivation output remaining. If I hadn’t been the number one of the Inner Mansion in the Taixu Illusion Realm, winning more than losing, these points would barely suffice for the expenditure on the Discussion Platform.
The value of Cultivation output being so scarce and yet so coveted by so many powerhouses has piqued my interest in the secrets of the blessed land even further. Unfortunately, due to limitations in strength, I could only watch wistfully.
Zhongxuan Zun has closed his doors, likely also immersed in arduous Cultivation.
And Ji Zhaonan has made a notable trip to the Lost World.
The area of Lost World he arrived at just erupted in an island snatching war; he entered the fray alone, slaying a Sea Clan noble with a two-character title, killing a countlessly unmeasurable number of Sea Clan Commanders and warriors, securing the top spot on the Sea Hero Chart for the month of June!
With over one hundred thousand Sea Hero points, he became a third-tier Guard Sea Knight.
Speaking of which, it is only one tier higher than my position on the Sea Hero Chart; it seems the difference isn’t too vast.
However, the difference lies in...
For me at present, the honor of Guard Sea Knight adds to my glory. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
For Ji Zhaonan, it’s his very existence that highlights the weight of this honor. The renowned Ji Zhaonan, a single expedition to the sea to slay a Sea Clan noble, his prime dyed with blood, and it’s still only third-tier Guard Sea Knight—doesn’t it speak volumes about the weight of this honor?"
