Chapter 211 The battle between two dragons, a long-standing chess game, everyone is calculating
"The highest good is like water. Water benefits all things without contending. It stays where people hate, so it is close to the Tao..."
“The way you act is the most important thing for your country. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. This water is the human heart.”
"It's a pity that so few people understand this truth..."
Daxia, Linjiang County, Yangchun City.
Qi family backyard.
Next to a willow tree, a handsome man with tied hair and wearing a gray cotton robe was sitting on a stone bench, holding an ancient scroll in his hands, reading with relish.
He is in high spirits, with clear eyes that seem to contain great wisdom.
Next to him, a short figure with no white beard and ruddy complexion stood quietly.
He was dressed in a grey gown and looked inconspicuous, but if you didn't look closely, you would find that he seemed to blend into one with the world.
"Duke Wei, how can my sister resist this overwhelming force? Now that she has handed over this power to the Prime Minister's Mansion, what is the difference between her and a puppet?"
Suddenly, the man with tied hair sighed and put down the ancient scroll in his hand.
The short figure heard this and said respectfully, "Your Highness is the emperor of this world. Now Emperor Xia is unworthy of the throne and is being sidelined as a puppet. This is only natural. However, this is the best thing for Your Highness."
The man with tied hair was Qi Qingxuan, the third master of the Qi family, and also the descendant of the previous emperor of Great Xia left in the world.
His face was gentle, but his eyes were filled with the nobleness of an emperor. He smiled and said, "This is indeed a good thing. The imperial capital has been purged by the prime minister, and there are countless people who are secretly dissatisfied. This accumulated resentment will form a terrible force that can carry you, which is exactly what I want."
Duke Wei lowered his hands and said, "The general trend of the world has been determined. Now the Prime Minister is in charge of the government, and Emperor Xia is in seclusion to practice. In fact, it is a good time for Your Highness to win over the hearts of the people and correct the emperor. If Emperor Xia knows what's good for him, he will naturally abdicate and hand over the throne to Your Highness."
"If not, then we can only ask for the will left by the late emperor."
Qi Qingxuan was surprised when he heard this, and said, "According to what you said, Lord Wei, my father left three edicts. One of them is in your hands, and one is kept somewhere in the cabinet. It can only be opened at a special time. Who has the other one?"
Before the late emperor passed away, he dictated this will, which was written by the then governor, Duke Wei.
Because of the existence of this will, Qi Qingxuan has nothing to fear. He only needs to wait until he has accumulated enough savings and is fully grown, then he can reveal his identity and let the princes from all directions bow down to him.
Duke Wei smiled faintly and said, "In fact, there is another will in the hands of the current Great Xia Imperial Preceptor Ge Qixing. The Imperial Preceptor's mansion has been confiscated, and I am planning to go find the Imperial Preceptor to discuss this matter."
"The capital is currently controlled by the Prime Minister's Mansion, so it's not easy for the Imperial Master to show up. But with this will, we can turn the situation around at any time. Over the years, for the sake of your Highness's safety, I have never looked for the Imperial Master. This man is very ambitious, and the late Emperor also warned me not to trust him until the critical moment."
"Now that the Imperial Master's residence has been confiscated, the Imperial Master will certainly seek the help of Your Highness if he wants to restore his status. This is also a good time for us to cooperate with him..."
"Just like the various sects in the outer sea, the future of the world depends on you. Your Highness is the master of Zhongtianzhou. All the sects will rely on you. Everyone wants to fight for the merit of following the dragon."
Qi Qingxuan's smile deepened when he heard this, and he said, "That's right. Thanks to Mingyu for helping me manage things during this period of time, with her around, I was able to easily establish the Tianxia Alliance and attract all the sects and immortal gates overseas to submit to me."
The World Alliance that has emerged in Daxia today is just the tip of the iceberg.
The headquarters of the Tianxia Alliance is located overseas, and all the overseas sects and immortal sects have secretly surrendered to it. Although this force is not as strong as the immortal sects in Zhongtianzhou, when combined, it should not be underestimated.
In addition, during this period of time, the Taoist holy places in other major states of Jiuzhou were also in contact with the Tianxia Alliance.
There are many talented people in this world who can observe the weather and predict the future, and they can tell how the dragon fortune of Daxia is now.
Although the Tianxia Alliance is only a new force, it represents a powerful and profound dragon destiny, like a real dragon emerging from the abyss and soaring into the sky.
At this moment, a report voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
"Third Master, several cultivators claiming to be from the Wuyu Sect, Mingxia Sect, and Luoyun Sect overseas are here to visit..."
"Let them in."
Qi Qingxuan nodded slightly when he heard this. Now the Qi family is secretly under his complete control.
However, in order to conceal his identity from the outside world, he is still the third master of the Qi family.
Those who can come here to visit him are basically people who have been screened through various levels and are trustworthy.
Soon, several monks dressed in strange clothes and with sallow complexions came in one after another. Their clothing and appearance were different from the mainstream clothing in Zhongtianzhou. They liked to wear scarves on their heads, and their skin seemed a little dry as they were often exposed to the waves and the sun.
"I have met His Highness."
After a few people came in, they first bowed, then presented several overseas treasures, and then told the business.
"You guys said, you came here just to pass on a message?"
Qi Qingxuan was very surprised after hearing this.
"Your Highness, a mysterious site suddenly appeared overseas, and the monks who went to explore it met a group of people who claimed to be from outsiders. Those people from outsiders have unpredictable means, and no one knows how they came. After communicating and discussing with various sects, they want to meet you." Several people replied.
Qi Qingxuan pondered.
Duke Wei's eyes moved slightly, and he made some guesses, saying, "Your Highness, it seems that what Miss Mingyu said is correct. Next, people from the outside world will come to you through various means and want to contact you."
Qi Qingxuan laughed and said, "Interesting. I would like to know what these people from other regions are up to."
At the same time, in Zhongtianzhou, Daocang Sword Sect.
On a steep and high mountain shrouded in clouds and mist, in front of a cave, the glow of the sunset glowed faintly and the sound of sword fighting could be heard.
A woman in a white dress sat cross-legged quietly on a piece of bluestone.
His expression was extremely calm, and there seemed to be a spiritual mist lingering around him, like smoke and rain, hazy. His face was as delicate as a painting, and his eyes were extremely clear.
In front of her, an ancient sword that had never been sharpened lay quietly, with a sky full of rosy light emanating from it, looking dazzling and extremely astonishing.
The sounds of sword fighting here also came from there.
This woman was none other than Su Qinghan. She was meditating and practicing, and the sword power was like mist and rain, hovering around her.
It has been almost a year since she joined the Dao Cang Jian Sect, and her current strength has undergone a drastic change. She has already reached the sixth level of supernatural power.
A moment later, Su Qinghan woke up from her practice. The sword in her hand trembled slightly, turned into a stream of light, and flew into her brows.
"Yes, my Sword of Enlightenment has already broken through the sixth level. With this sword scripture, it will be hard to find many rivals among your peers in Zhongtian Province."
A faint female voice sounded in her sea of consciousness.
Su Qinghan looked calm, as if he was already used to this voice.
She communicated with him in her sea of consciousness, "Senior Sword Spirit, you said that after I break through this sword scripture to the sixth level, I will go to the Shiwan Mountains to find someone."
"Now, do I need to set off?"
On that day, witnessed by many elders and disciples of Dao Cang Sword Sect, she pulled out the sword embryo that no one else could pull out from the sword washing pool.
The next day, she heard a voice coming from it. The sword embryo had a spirit, but it had been dormant all this time, so no one had ever been able to pull it out.
As for why Su Qinghan was able to pull it out, it was because she was very special. In the words of the sword spirit in the sword embryo, she had the related cause and effect of someone she was familiar with.
It was precisely because of this cause and effect that the sword spirit woke up from its slumber.
However, until now, Su Qinghan still doesn't know where the so-called related cause and effect came from.
The sword spirit never explained anything, but instead taught her a sword technique called the Sword of Self-Enlightenment, and asked her to practice this technique.
"Your current level of cultivation is more than enough to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains. Based on the karma in your body, as long as you awaken that existence, you will gain great benefits." The sword spirit in the sea of consciousness replied in a flat voice.
Su Qinghan was a little hesitant and wavering.
The Shiwan Mountains are located to the west of Xiling Prefecture. It is an extremely dangerous forbidden area in the land of Jiuzhou. It is said that a saint once died there, and even now, there is still unevaporated holy blood in some areas.
A drop of holy blood can easily penetrate the void and destroy a city. The power contained in it is beyond words.
In that place, opportunities and dangers coexist.
This time, it can be said that life or death is uncertain.
"Are you worried about something and want to see someone before you leave?" The sword spirit in the sea of consciousness seemed to know what Su Qinghan was thinking at the moment, and his tone was ridiculed.
Su Qinghan remained silent, staring at the cliffs and clouds in front of him, as if in a daze.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the meeting hall of Dao Cang Sword Sect was completely different from previous times and seemed very heavy.
Several elders who hold real power showed up, and even the sect leader was there.
Yuqing Sword Immortal, one of the three sword immortals of Daxia, sat quietly in the first seat, closing his eyes and saying nothing.
Her black hair was tied in a jade crown and inserted diagonally with a simple wooden hairpin. She wore a loose grey robe, but it could not hide her proud and voluptuous figure.
Many people's eyes were secretly on her, as if waiting for her to speak.
"The Dao Cang Sword Sect has been loyal to the Great Xia Imperial Family for generations. The previous leader was a close friend of the late Emperor. Now that the power of the imperial capital has fallen into the hands of others, Your Majesty has been sidelined by the Prime Minister's Office. This is truly a critical moment for survival..."
"The Dao Cang Sword Sect is a well-known royalist faction. If they don't take action now, do they want to wait until the Prime Minister's Mansion settles the accounts? During this period, the imperial capital has been in a state of panic, and many aristocratic families have been liquidated. If they continue to wait, I'm afraid that in a few days, the Prime Minister's Mansion will have to take action against the Dao Cang Sword Sect."
In the hall, a young man spoke. He was dressed in a purple satin embroidered robe, and was elegant and dignified, with a noble aura. He was none other than Chong Xiuyuan, the son of Prince Chong'an, the uncle of Emperor Xia.
Behind him, there were many people following.
Among them, an old man dressed in a lavender robe, with an ancient jade hanging from his waist, and a majestic look on his face, attracted a lot of attention. His every move exuded a royal demeanor, and his eyes were shining brightly, as if a golden dragon of the emperor had flashed by.
Chong Xiuyuan's words obviously made many elders of Daocang Sword Sect in the hall a little moved.
After all, we have all seen how the various aristocratic families in the imperial capital have been liquidated in recent days.
And Chong Xiuyuan is related by blood to the current Emperor Xia, so it is not wrong to say that he is his cousin.
His father, Chongzheng, was the uncle of Emperor Xia.
As for the old man, he is also an old uncle of the emperor in the Great Xia clan palace. He is of a very high generation. He also showed powerful strength in the past and became famous. Now his cultivation is even more unfathomable.
At this time, Prince Chong'an asked his son to come and lobby, which obviously showed that he had made a great determination.
"The Prime Minister's Mansion is powerful. The current strength is not enough to clear the emperor's side. What other cards does the Prince of Chong'an have? You may as well speak frankly."
At this time, Yuqing Sword Immortal, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.
Her eyes were cold and sharp, like a divine sword, staring at Chong Xiuyuan with a fierce edge.
"My father asked me to come to Daocang Sword Sect secretly. He must have something to rely on. Senior Yuqing, don't worry. The Wangyue Ancient Sect, Yinxu Holy Land, and Chongming Demon Sect in Dongyuan Prefecture will all take action when the time comes..." Chong Xiuyuan smiled slightly, holding a folding fan, and spoke in a pretentious manner.
Jade Green Sword Immortal frowned and shouted coldly, "Prince Chong'an, you are so bold that you actually cooperated with these sects and tried to overthrow the Great Xia Dynasty."
Chong Xiuyuan quickly explained, "Senior Yuqing, don't be so angry. The current situation is special. Special times call for special things. If we don't borrow the power of other sects, it will be difficult to deal with the Prime Minister's Mansion, let alone clear the court. For now, we can only cooperate with them and drive away the wolves and swallow the tigers."
Jade Green Sword Immortal looked at him coldly, but seemed to be afraid of the old man behind him. He snorted and said, "Even so, it may not be able to deal with Xiangguo Mansion. Behind Xiangguo Mansion is Taiyi Sect. As long as Taiyi Sect is there, Xiangguo Mansion will not be in trouble."
"That's true, but Senior Yuqing, don't forget that the Taiyi Sect attempted to establish the Immortal Dao Alliance and rule over all the immortal sects in the world. Who knows how much resentment it has secretly accumulated. The Xiangguo Mansion boasts of its great power and its ability to cover the sky with one hand in Daxia, which has also attracted many enemies."
"Now we are just waiting for someone to rise up. Then the Taiyi Sect will also face backlash." Chong Xiuyuan had a look of certainty and mystery on his face.
Jade Green Sword Immortal frowned slightly, still a little worried, and said, "Don't forget that Taiyi Sect still has Li Sheng in charge..."
"Haha, Senior Yuqing can rest assured. Everyone knows Li Sheng's reputation. Since he dares to plan like this, he must have made some preparations and relied on something." Chong Xiuyuan waved his hand with a deep smile.
Hearing this, Yuqing Sword Immortal fell into deep thought, as if he was weighing the gains and losses.
"I heard that Jiang Lan has a mistress who is now practicing in Dao Cang Sword Sect and is also your disciple, Senior Yuqing. I have a plan..." Chong Xiuyuan's eyes flickered slightly and he spoke again.
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"The will of the heavens has begun to take hold. Everyone is coveting this piece of fat meat, Zhongtian Province."
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Jiang Lan was playing chess with his father Jiang Lintian.
There is a chessboard in front of the two men, with the black and white pieces facing each other. The situation is clear, but as the pieces fall one by one, the scene keeps changing, as if the wind and clouds are moving together, or as if thunder is roaring in the sky and a real dragon is emerging from the abyss.
Finally, in the darkness, a huge guillotine fell, and the dragon's head was separated in an instant. With a wail, blood splattered in the sky.
Seeing this, Jiang Lintian couldn't help but sigh, "Lan'er, you are truly amazing. Even I didn't expect that the dragon I've been looking for is being kept by you. It seems that the overall situation has basically been decided. The person behind the scenes probably couldn't have thought of all this."
Jiang Lan made a move casually, cleaned up the mess, and said, "A latent dragon has emerged from the abyss, but he does not know how to restrain himself and is arrogant. Someone will naturally teach him the truth. And my gate knife can not only kill dragons, but also saints."
Jiang Lintian narrowed his eyes and looked at the chessboard in front of him. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Is there such a big commotion in Dongyuan Prefecture?"
"The ruler of Zhongtianzhou is the future emperor. Within three months, the world will change. Who wouldn't be envious of the great fortune that will come with it? Even my grandfather has been eyeing it for a long time." Jiang Lan said.
Jiang Lintian sighed, "I am not as insightful as you are. I was thinking about how to break this situation before, but I didn't expect that it was you who set it up."
"Father's retreat this time must be because of this matter?"
Jiang Lan did not hide it, and smiled slightly, "Father, you also know that I know the future trend, so after the Holy Son Ceremony, I discussed it with my grandfather. He wants to seize the world, so I will help him."
"Dongyuan Province and overseas countries will definitely get involved in this battle between the two dragons. Xiling Province has already had some contact with the barbarians. Wu Man, Wu Man, Wu Man, since ancient times, the Wu tribe and the barbarians have had a deep relationship. Before the Barbarian God descends, the barbarians dare not act rashly, and the same is true for Xiling Province."
"As for the North Sea, the Shiling clan is honest and simple, and they like peace. With the Stone Saint in charge, the clans in the North Sea basically won't have any other thoughts."
"Over at Feixian Island, the seal of the Demon Abyss can still hold for a while, so the only obstacle for Taiyi Sect to establish the Immortal Dao League and rule over the Nine Provinces Immortal Sects is Dongyuan Province and the overseas sects."
After Jiang Lan's explanation, Jiang Lintian also understood.
Emperor Xia has been practicing in seclusion and handed over power to the Prime Minister's Office. From the outside world's perspective, he must have been sidelined, so this will be an opportunity.
All the evil spirits in the dark will take the opportunity to jump out.
"Next, I should be the target of all parties..." Jiang Lan smiled faintly. He was not worried about it and even had some expectations.
"Don't let your mother know that you are offering yourself as bait, otherwise she will blame me again." Jiang Lintian shook his head slightly, feeling a little emotional. He didn't know what to say.
In terms of scheming and strategy, he felt that he was not even worthy of carrying Jiang Lan's shoes.
How could he think of so many plans and calculations in his head? "The road to becoming the Heavenly Emperor is so bumpy. How far have we come? The forces outside the domain and outside the realm have not yet set foot." Jiang Lan shook his head slightly.
In his opinion, these current movements can only be regarded as minor incidents.
If these hidden obstacles are not cleared away in March, his interests will also be affected.
His grandfather coveted that part of the luck, so how could Jiang Lan not covet it? "Next, it's time to take action against the Chen Sect. Ye Ming has been jumping around for so long, it's time to let him get in the spotlight."
Afterwards, Jiang Lan returned to the courtyard. He sensed it slightly and confirmed the coordinates that were left on Ye Ming.
If Ye Ming was a little bolder and threw away the jade pendant, Jiang Lan would have to find another way, such as using the Great Destiny Technique to locate his whereabouts, or even have to go there himself.
However, Ye Ming was not as courageous as he thought. Until now, he still kept the jade pendant, fearing that he would notice something unusual.
This way, Jiang Lan saved a lot of effort.
"This Nine Spirit Blood Seal can also come in handy..."
As Jiang Lan raised his hand, blood mist filled the air and a vicious nine-headed evil insect emerged.
Each of the heads revealed a ferocious look, as if it wanted to pounce on people at any time, but the moment it saw him, the nine-headed blood spirit clearly showed fear.
The Nine Spirit Blood Seal itself has no entity, but is in a semi-illusory state. It is immune to attacks from all aspects of supernatural powers and souls. Even those in the Eighth Realm will be hit when they are caught off guard.
At that time, Xue Wuchen left this backup plan on Song Youwei in order to take advantage of the opportunity to plot against Jiang Lan.
However, he greatly underestimated Jiang Lan's ability, because in order to condense the Nine Spirit Blood Seal with nine heads, he must at least comprehend the ninth level of the Blood Forbidden Code.
And for Jiang Lan, this was just a simple matter.
The next moment, the void in front of him cracked, and a hazy passage constructed by an unknown causal line seemed to emerge, connecting to a distant place.
Jiang Lan's mind moved slightly, and he determined the location of the brand he left at that time, and then instantly threw the nine-headed blood mark into it.
At the same time, in Nanmozhou, a remote border town, in a room.
Ye Ming, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, suddenly felt uneasy. An indescribable malice suddenly woke him up from his practice.
"What's this?"
The next moment, as he looked in shock and astonishment, a crack suddenly appeared in the void before his eyes, and a terrifying bloody light rushed towards him.
Ye Ming subconsciously used his magical powers to resist, but the blood light seemed illusory and penetrated through his magical powers, pounced on him, and disappeared in an instant.
Such a scene instantly shocked Ye Ming so much that he stood there in a daze. He felt a chill down his back and even thought he was having some kind of hallucination.
He rubbed his eyes and looked at the empty void in front of him. The crack just now seemed to have disappeared.
"What on earth is this?"
"It's definitely not an illusion."
Ye Ming's face looked grim, and he began to mobilize his soul to investigate his own situation.
He saw the blood light very clearly. It was filled with deep malice, like some kind of insect. It pounced directly at him and instantly penetrated into his body.
But then, no matter how he investigated, he could not see any trace, as if it were really his own hallucination.
There is nothing abnormal and I don't feel anything.
"Old ghost?"
Ye Ming suddenly became panicked and started calling the old ghost.
"Oh no, that thing might be some kind of cause and effect. Why would it suddenly come towards you?"
A thin cloud of smoke rose up in the room, and the old ghost's blurry face became somewhat solemn.
(End of this chapter)
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