869 Couple's Night Talk

Slay not only karma, but also people!

An invincible sword intent silently submitted behind him. The sword technique was perfected, as if he had cultivated for several eras, severing his past and present lives, and cutting off the enemy's secret preparations to live another life.

He Chen was completely absorbed in the moment, his sword intent flowing freely, his swordsmanship effortless. With a single strike, he could shatter the illusory space before him and glimpse its boundless vastness.

After a cup of tea, He Chen's mind slowly returned to normal!

Upon careful reflection, the difference became immediately apparent. There was no particular feeling during the first strike, but now, with four strikes that could cleave the universe, a significant difference emerged.

The Four-Slash Technique can instantly kill the person in front of you. If the person in front of you has clones, the other three slashes can simultaneously follow the lines of space to kill the other clones at the same time.

The Four-Slash Technique can instantly kill the person in front of you. If the person in front of you has clones, the other three slashes can simultaneously follow the lines of space to kill the other clones at the same time.

If there are fewer than three clones, they will be killed instantly at the same time and will never be able to revive.

If there are more than three clones, the three closest ones will be killed directly, while the others will not be killed.

Nodding slightly, He Chen suddenly had a realization: this sword technique has a unique killing power against Ghost Kings, Ghost Emperors, and even Ghost Sovereigns, or those who have achieved rebirth through bloodshed.

He thought to himself, "Most Martial Emperors travel with clones while their main body remains hidden." He separated his mental energy and blood power, making the clone a separate entity, like a wisp of energy.

In this way, the clone contains the power of the original body's attack. Although weakened, it is still beyond the resistance of an ordinary Martial Emperor. Of course, there is a price to pay. It needs to be weakened for a period of time, during which time it should hide.

If the clone accidentally perishes, the main body can sense it.

Alternatively, the main body may go out while the clone hides. In this way, if the main body really perishes, the clone can still gather power and prolong its life.

This provided Emperor Wu with a double guarantee. The existence of his clone was like a backup for his life, ensuring that he would still have a chance to make a comeback when facing a life-or-death crisis.

However, even Martial Emperors have varying degrees of strength. Splitting too much power into multiple clones naturally weakens the original body's power. Generally, one or two clones are sufficient; otherwise, too many clones would damage the source, making it increasingly difficult to perceive anything beyond the Martial Emperor level in the future.

Five thousand elite soldiers, plus one hundred and fifty-six border city soldiers, surged forward like an unstoppable torrent of steel.

They advanced relentlessly, sweeping away several major forces in Nanhe Prefecture with an iron fist. The battlefield was filled with a forest of spears, blood splattered everywhere, and cries of agony filled the air.

In Nanhe Prefecture, ordinary families kept their doors and windows tightly shut, fearing that the fighting on the battlefield would affect them, yet they also seemed to be itching to observe the course of the war.

The Lin family was a well-off household, with a large courtyard, ten rooms, and a persimmon tree in the courtyard.

The head of the family, Lin Fanqie, his wife, and son were all in the room. The son was already asleep. Although the sounds of fighting were constant outside, they could not wake the sleeping toddler.

His beloved wife looked worried and said softly, "My dear husband, all day long there have been rumors that Lord He of Dalong Prefecture has instigated Commandant Guan to rebel and attack Nanhe Prefecture."

Looking at his worried wife, Lin Family Head Lin Fanqie's eyes softened with determination. He gently rubbed her hand and softly comforted her, "My dear wife, don't worry. If Nanhe Prefecture changes hands, it's a good thing."

He then gently embraced his wife, afraid that she would worry too much, and whispered, "My lady also knows that we have relatives in Xuzhou, which is a neighboring city. Although we are not related by blood, we still keep in touch by letter from time to time."

Some time ago, the situation in Xuzhou was chaotic, with numerous miscellaneous taxes levied.

Lin Fanqie suddenly paused, looking at his delicate yet strong, virtuous, and beautiful wife, and thought to himself, 'I shouldn't tell my wife about the hardships and horrors of selling children, families torn apart, and so on. I'll bear it myself.'

Thinking of this, Lin Fanqie paused slightly to gather his thoughts, but his expression remained unchanged. He looked at his wife with tenderness and affection. His wife was virtuous and kind, and came from a scholarly family.

Lost in thought, the wife noticed her husband staring at her intently, as if he wanted to devour her. Her face flushed crimson, as radiant as the sunset, her shyness overflowing.

She remains as charming and shy as a young girl.

She lowered her head gently and whispered, "My lord, what time is it?"

Lin Fanqie composed himself slightly, hugged his wife tighter, and softly praised, "My lady is so charming, even Qingshan would bend over at the sight of her."

A slight excitement stirred within him. Although they were an old married couple, he couldn't help but hug his wife, who was dressed in an elegant cross-collar dress, tightly, his hands resting on her waist, and gently tightening his grip.

He said softly, "Recently, the Lin family in Xuzhou has been sending letters frequently. They've increased taxes there, which has started to affect them. In their letters, they've also been considering whether they need to move their entire family."

Although my Lin family is not bad overall, we are scattered in various places in order to obtain more opportunities. If we want to unite and become bigger and stronger, there must be a Martial Emperor in the family.

Gently kneading the lady's soft skin, he whispered, "In the royal city, there are also officials from the Lin family. Their official positions are decent, but they don't have much cultivation. This world has always been like this; without cultivation, one can only barely make a living."

Although my position is somewhat high, I can only improve myself and offer some minor suggestions to the younger generation. Walking on thin ice is the reality of our current predicament.

Madam Lin nestled gently in her husband's arms, gazing tenderly at her sleeping child. Her heart was filled with sweetness and peace. Outside, Jin Ge's cries continued, but inside, the whole world seemed to soften at that moment.

Seeing that the baby seemed to have been disturbed by the noise, she gently turned over and fell asleep with soft, rising and falling breaths. Feeling her husband's strong embrace, she cherished the sense of security and belonging she felt at that moment.

She said softly, a hint of worry in her voice, "My husband is right. A few days ago I heard that many children had gone missing in the outer city, and no one could find them no matter how hard they searched."

She gently touched her toddler's face; it was fair and tender, and incredibly cute.

Lin Fanqie's heart tightened slightly, but her expression slowly relaxed as she whispered, "Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely protect you and the child."

"Yes, I trust my husband." Madam Lin nodded trustingly, completely believing that her husband would protect the two of them.

He gently inhaled the fragrance of the lady, observed the changes outside, and heard the screams, cries for parents, and hurried footsteps. He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the long sword at his waist.

He said in a low, heavy voice, "Seeing the situation becoming unstable, the Lin family in Xuzhou is slowly spreading the conflict with other families in the city, and they were preparing to relocate the entire family some time ago."