Free Web NovelChapter 1453: Chapter 125: Life Without Farewell
Leaving the Hanging Monastery, Jiang Wang suddenly felt a bewildering sense of the vastness of the world and didn’t know where to go.
The Central Region, Eastern Region, Northern Territory... and the whole world, despite being in turmoil due to the actions of the three overlord countries with various heroes involved, seemed to have nothing to do with him.
To speak of the current chaotic situation, it seems to have started from his being accused of the "crime of demon communication," and he could probably be considered the source of trouble. Yet, he needed to hide his identity for the time being, and thus he became a bystander.
The tides surged, sweeping everything along, while he proceeded under the guise of being missing, walking along distant shores.
However, bewilderment for Jiang Wang was always temporary. For him, the most important thing was nothing more than finding a peaceful place to cultivate.
In the end, he chose Zhao Country.
Zhao Country is located to the east of the Hanging Monastery and southwest of Qi Country. It was once one of the Nine Countries of the Rising Sun that flourished for a time, inheriting the legacy of Gu Yang.
Of course, by now, the so-called "Nine Countries of the Rising Sun" has become a joke.
Since last year, after Yang Country, which inherited most of Gu Yang’s legacy and was the strongest in momentum, declined and was eventually destroyed in a single war, only Zhao, Chang, and Xu Countries remain.
The entire Eastern Region, which once eagerly fought over the "Gu Yang orthodox," now just as eagerly dissociates itself from "Gu Yang."
For no other reason, the times have changed, and today’s overlords of the Eastern Region are named "Qi."
If you review history, it’s not hard to find that among the Nine Countries of the Rising Sun, two were personally destroyed by Qi Country. One was "Yang," the other was "Ming."
Needless to say, Yang Country, the famous "Zhuhe Alliance," originated from Ming Country and eventually expanded throughout the region, granting Qi Country the authority to freely traverse various parts of the Eastern Region.
Now, with only three small countries left of the "Nine Countries of the Rising Sun," they inevitably tremble before Qi Country.
To say nothing else, Xu Country, one of the three, is still stationed at Star Moon Plain because of Qi Country’s will, standing off against Xiang Country, ready to launch a full-scale war at any time. It is said to be "throwing heads, sprinkling hot blood, a devoted heart offered to Qi."
Therefore, when Jiang Wang arrived in Zhao Country, it was no surprise to hear Qi accents everywhere and see people wearing Qi attire.
Jiang Wang, with his face covered by a cloak and dressed in hemp clothes, merely because of his authentic Linzi accent, received a half-price discount when paying for his room at the inn. The shopkeeper, all smiles, treated him as an honored guest.
Worldly gold and silver no longer mattered to Jiang Wang; what this incident showed him was Zhao Country’s complete submission to Qi Country.
Back then, no matter how much Yang Country admired Qi, they wouldn’t hesitantly earn money. Hu You, a minor official, dared to steal Zhong Xuan Family’s resources. Later, Jia City’s City Lord, Shi Jing, blinded by profit, brazenly waged war against Green sheep town.
And the identity he displayed in Zhao Country now was so ordinary, and he only encountered an ordinary Zhao Country person... this was precisely the most convincing.
There wasn’t much to marvel at; Jiang Wang simply locked the door and began his evening cultivation for the day.
Operating the Path Origin, organizing the Heaven and Earth Lonely Island, exploring the Inner Mansion, becoming familiar with the Dao Arts...
Everything was carried out methodically.
A pleasant surprise arrived unexpectedly—
During the exploration of the fifth Inner Mansion, he encountered an exceptionally suitable secret treasure.
Named "Kill God," its effect was to increase the power of soul attacks by ten percent.
There was no need to wait any longer; for Jiang Wang, this was the best secret treasure.
He decisively plucked it.
This was the fastest he had ever determined a secret treasure since the Dao Veins of Teng Long swam into the Five Mansions Sea to explore the five Inner Mansions, which could also be considered a stroke of luck.
Plucking the fifth secret treasure, Jiang Wang did not stop there but calmly continued with his evening cultivation.
This secret treasure was good, but ultimately all secret treasures rely on the cultivator’s own strength to have a more dazzling performance. As for an ordinary Neifu Cultivator, unable to even grasp the threshold of soul attacks, the effect of "Kill God" would be almost none.
He was quite satisfied with "Kill God," but the difference of one or two secret treasures would no longer make a significant impact on his overall combat strength now.
Now, having obtained five divine skills from the five mansions, displaying all five secret treasures, and imprinting the five instantaneous Dao Arts, the Inner Mansion realm was almost at its end.
The use of the word "almost" was only because there was still some potential for inward exploration, and there was still room for improvement in power at this level—
But not much more.
Jiang Wang could fully feel his strength and had confidence in facing any opponent. Of course, not beyond the Outer Building.
After getting acquainted with the newly acquired "Five Senses Hell" and "Rage fire" twenty more times, Jiang Wang adjusted himself, restored the Path Origin, relaxed his muscles, returned to his peak state, and then entered the Taixu Illusion Realm—
Today is September 15, the challenge day in the Taixu Illusion Realm.
As the lord of the 47th Tiger Creek Mountain in the blessed land, he would face a challenge from the new owner of the 48th Zhanglong Mountain.
Jiang Wang has never missed such opportunities to engage with strong opponents in the blessed land challenges. But, unfortunately, he always encountered some event that interrupted it. On the last challenge day, August 15, he was stuck in the Ancient Demon Cave, unable to even reach the Taixu Illusion Realm.
In the blessed land, on the virtual shadow of that sundial, a line of Dao characters appeared—
[The lord of the 48th Zhanglong Mountain of the blessed land issues a challenge, do you accept?]
Now that he was here...
Jiang Wang resolutely accepted.
The Discussion Platform roared into the Star River, colliding with another platform with a thunderous crash, locking together in one place. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
Accustomed to this scene, Jiang Wang focused solely on observing his opponent, only to find... it was a familiar face.
To be precise, he knew the other party; he believed the other party also knew him in reality, but they hadn’t interacted.
This person had a high hat and wide sleeves, bearing the style of an ancient scholar.
With deep eyes, a steady expression, and a large bow on his shoulder.
It was none other than Chen Si Wu, who once represented Song Country in the Yellow River Gathering’s Unlimited Arena!
This person appeared here under his real name and likeness in the Taixu Illusion Realm... truly peculiar,
Jiang Wang consistently didn’t speak during blessed land challenges or, more accurately, didn’t have much opportunity to speak.
Today, he couldn’t help but say: "Unexpectedly, Mr. Chen is here, truly identical to your real self without any disguise."
Chen Si Wu seemed unsurprised to be recognized, or rather, he carried the confidence of "Who in the world doesn’t know me."
At this moment, he took down the large bow with a reverse hand and spoke calmly: "A great man walks without changing his name, sits without changing his surname, lives without hiding his face, dies without losing his color. Whoever I am, I am. Why disguise myself?"
The one who altered his appearance and changed his name, Someone Jiang, chuckled dryly: "Mr. Chen, please."
Chen Si Wu had been to Guanhe Platform, meaning he had likely witnessed the battle where Jiang Wang claimed victory.
Jiang Wang didn’t want to reveal his identity in front of Chen Si Wu, so he decided to restrain from going all out, opting only to engage in spiritual combat.
The newly acquired Rage fire, Five Senses Hell, and Kill God secrets, however, were not something he feared being recognized.
The moment the word "please" fell, the bowstring moved.
Jiang Wang’s spirit moved as well.
He activated the Kill God treasure at the first moment, then called forth the Five Senses Hell.
The Five Senses Hell involves the Eye Prison, Ear Prison, Nose Prison, Tongue Prison, and Body Prison.
With the Eye Prison cast, nothing could be seen.
With the Ear Prison cast, nothing could be heard.
With the Nose Prison cast, the sense of smell was lost.
With the Tongue Prison cast, food lost its taste.
With the Body Prison cast, one knew not where they were, nor who they encountered!
At that moment, he was at their mercy!
