Chapter 353: Confrontation at the Gate

Chapter 353: Confrontation at the Gate

Chapter 353: Confrontation at the Gate
The yamen runners led the way, the ceremonial guards followed behind, the servants were the guards, and the sedan chair was carried by eight people. This was the procession of the kings and princes of Dayun when they traveled.

Yan Chunyang came in a sedan chair. He glanced through the gap in the curtain and saw that the people around were watching, but no one knelt down to greet him. He looked a little unhappy.

If he traveled to the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Henglong and Wanlong Dao, the people on both sides would kneel to welcome him. Who would dare to watch and make a noise like this?
“Dao Zong…”

Yan Chunyang gently twirled the beads in his hand. When the sedan chair landed, two guards dismounted and saluted loudly:
"In compliance with the order of King Zhenwu, Marquis Jingxiao is here to pay respect to the mountain!"

The two guards had a lot of internal energy, and their voices could be heard over a dozen miles away, seemingly suppressing the noise and discussions inside and outside the long street.

The crowd in front of the mountain gate suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at the two guards in silver armor.

"A guard of the Lian Zang level?"

More than eighty meters away, a hint of green flashed in Li Yuan's eyes. The armor worn by those guards were all famous weapons, and their swords were even top-grade famous weapons.

【Grand Fortune Guard Silver Armor (Level 4)】

【Royal Guard Long Sword (Level 5)】

[Royal Guards Breaking Crossbow (Level 4)]

The standard equipment of the famous weapon level, Li Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly:
"Great Fortune Guards?"

The Dayun Guards are one of the three major violent agencies, responsible for guarding the capital and protecting the royal family. They have only 30,000 people and are the most elite army of Dayun.

Li Yuan had heard of it before, but now that he saw it with his own eyes, he felt the horror.

To him at this moment, famous weapons were nothing, but standardized famous weapons were somewhat terrifying. This showed that the court's weapon-making methods were more than an order of magnitude better than those of the Divine Weapon Valley and the Dragon and Tiger Temple.

"It's a mass-produced famous instrument."

Li Yuan was a little shocked, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was not surprising.

The world is ruled by the great destiny and the sects. Seventy percent of the world's taxes go to the sects at the road, state, and prefecture levels, and the imperial court takes only 30%, but that is 30% of the world.

Not to mention, the royal family and the imperial court respectively controlled Henglong and Wanlong. Those two areas of the Nine Provinces were the private domains of the imperial court.

When it comes to wealth and power, the Dayun court is still undisputedly number one in the world.

Only the imperial court could mass-produce famous-grade weapons and armor.

"I didn't know that Marquis Jing Xiao was coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you from afar."

Dou Yue and Han Tong greeted each other with a bow and spoke in a serious tone, with all the courtesy but no emotion.

The two guards didn't care. They raised their hands and all the guards dismounted and formed two teams with the yamen runners and ceremonial guards.

"Master Hou."

The two old servants dismounted and opened the curtain of the sedan chair:

"We have arrived at Longhu Temple."

"Ah."

Yan Chunyang responded and then got off the sedan chair.

He was wearing a dark black brocade robe with dragon and phoenix patterns on it, a Jinxian crown on his head decorated with various gems, an exquisite jade belt around his waist, and a jade pendant and a goldfish bag hanging on one side.

On the other side, there was a long sword that was as black as ink without a single color, and he was wearing a pair of black boots with dragon patterns.

"I have come here on orders from you. I hope you will forgive me for the inconvenience I have caused you."

Yan Chunyang was holding a string of beads in her hand and turning them lightly with steady steps. She looked quite dignified and caused a commotion all around. Many of the people present had never seen someone dressed like this in their entire lives.

“This looks really good.”

Li Yuan was amazed. This outfit was the best he had ever seen in all these years.

This dress is completely different from that of the people in the martial arts world. He looks very noble just standing there, and overshadows Dou Yue and Han Bing who are wearing monk's robes and martial arts robes.

"What a famous instrument, the light is dazzling."

Yan Chunyang's outfit was obviously much better than his previous one. Li Yuan took a quick glance and saw a precious glow. It was also the first time he saw a pair of fifth-level boots.

In addition to the [Little Dragon God Sword (Level 7)] and [Little Dragon God Armor (Level 8)], what he was most interested in was naturally the pair of [Cloud Pattern Dragon Sole Boots (Level 5)].

"Dragon Walks and Tiger Steps, the blessing effect of the sixth level."

This pair of boots only has one palm-controlling effect, but it makes Li Yuan quite excited.

"Please come in, my Lord. My Taoist master is waiting in the main hall."

Han Bing was much more tactful than Dou Yue. He bowed slightly and invited him to join the sect.

"Ah."

Yan Chunyang seemed very polite and responded softly, but suddenly stopped and looked at the huge archway in front of the mountain gate, laughing softly:

"I heard that the archway of Longhu Temple is quite magical. I'd like to give it a try. Do you have any objections?"

Dou Yue frowned slightly, and Han Tong spoke first: "The Taoist master is waiting in the hall. If the Marquis wants to try it, how about I accompany you personally?"

Before he finished speaking, Han Tong's expression changed.

"Then I'll trouble you, Daoist Master Long, to wait a little longer."

Yan Chunyang was not asking for their opinions at all, he was just trying to inform them. He said it casually and arrived under the archway.

"The person who came here is not a good person."

Li Yuan frowned slightly, moved a few steps towards the archway, and then activated the Sea-Splitting Black Whale Hammer.

hum!
Li Yuan heard a slight sound, then took a step back, interrupting the connection with the archway. The will of the ancestor in the stone plaque just began to stir, but then calmed down.

After several dealings, Li Yuan knew that the will left by these two ancestors was very pure. In essence, it was to select talented disciples who could trigger the true trial of Yangsheng Sect.

No matter if they are inner or outer sect disciples, or disciples from other sects, as long as their talent reaches an extraordinary level, they will be alarmed.

If both are present, it will be of the highest level for all ages.

"This person is very talented, no less than Senior Brother Long."

Feeling the subtle fluctuations, Li Yuan understood in his heart, but couldn't help but complain in his heart, your peerless talent is so unruly, if you were a Taoist priest, you would be able to reach the sky, right?
"Ok?"

Passing through the archway, Yan Chunyang's expression changed slightly, and he immediately sneered:
"It seems that the rumor is wrong."

"If the Marquis says so, then so be it."

Han Tong's brows relaxed and a smile appeared on his face. He glanced around and saw that there were many people watching the fun inside and outside the mountain gate, and they were all talking about it.

"My Lord, business is more important."

Yan Chunyang's eyes turned cold, and the two old servants followed him and whispered.

"My Lord, please."

Dou Yue strode over with a deep voice, and behind them, Li Yuan and Xin Wenhua also followed.

"Ha~"

Yan Chunyang glanced at the archway, then turned away.

"Is this Yan guy doing this on purpose, or is he really simple-minded?"

In the crowd, Li Yuan felt a little weird. Did the imperial court only consider martial arts talent when conferring titles?
"The quality of the imperial court is also worrying."

Muttering to himself, Li Yuan glanced around from time to time. He discovered that there were many masters among Yan Chunyang's entourage, especially the two old servants, who were probably also masters of blood exchange.

"hold head high!"

Before they reached the inner door, they suddenly heard a loud dragon roar behind them.

"Ok?"

Li Yuan looked back and saw clouds spreading out from the mountain gate archway, blocking out the light. The shadow of a dark dragon was flying in the clouds, making a dragon roar that echoed throughout the mountain gate and the city.

"The blue dragon's shadow appears?"

There was a cry of surprise from outside the mountain gate. Li Yuan glanced over and saw that the face of the Marquis of Yan had turned a little dark and his eyes had become dangerous.

"This guy is emotionally unstable."

Li Yuan looked back and saw clouds spreading, dragon roars becoming louder, and the city area where the mountain gate was located became dark, just like when he joined the sect.

Then, under the gaze of everyone, a burly man about eighteen feet tall strode over, with broad shoulders and a thick back, and a face full of straw-like beard.

He was full of energy and his blood was boiling, like a furnace burning fiercely. With every step he took, heat waves rolled out.

"Zhongli Luan!"

Dou Yue's expression changed as he recognized this old rival.

At this moment, Zhongli Luan was much more powerful than he was 29 years ago. His aura was as strong as the blazing sun. Even from a distance, he could not help but feel a chill in his heart. "Is this person Zhongli Luan?"

Li Yuan took a look at him. During the night chase, he had no time to look at the man's appearance. Now looking at him, he felt that this man was really rough and really fierce.

In terms of momentum, he is no less powerful than the big guy who was defeated by him with his lightness skill in the Yangsheng Sect's true teachings trial.

"Yan Chunyang!"

Zhongli Luan strode over, his eyes fell on Yan Chunyang's head, and with a flick of his hand, an old man covered in blood fell heavily in front of the crowd.

"Master Ding?"

Someone in the crowd recognized the old man and couldn't help but exclaimed.

The man covered in blood and barely breathing was actually the head of Hengshan Zhenwu Hall, Ding Xiu!

Yan Chunyang's eyes darkened, and the two old servants beside him shouted at him, "How dare you, Zhongli Luan, assassinate an official of the imperial court in broad daylight!"

The other person looked at Dou Yue:

"There are private fights, killings, and assassinations of imperial officials in Hengshan City. Don't you, the Dragon and Tiger Temple, care?!"

Dayun and the clans ruled the world and divided the power of taxation and stationing troops. Naturally, there were also some obvious constraints, or rules.

As the chief of Longhu Temple, Hengshan Dao has the responsibility to suppress the underworld forces in the territory and crack down on lawlessness.

Why are these two old guys reacting so quickly?

Li Yuan recognized that the person on the ground was Ding Xiu. Hearing the two old servants scolding him in rapid succession, he immediately realized something was wrong.

"Zhongli Luan, what do you want to do?!"

The disciples of Longhu Temple have dispersed one after another. Dou Yue stepped forward to meet them. Han Tong swept his sword over. Behind them, someone had already rushed towards the main peak of Longmen.

The patrolling soldiers not far away were also attracted and came forward with their swords drawn.

"The Dragon and Tiger Temple has really declined. There are people in the city who rape and kill women wantonly without even knowing it."

Zhongli Luan was filled with murderous intent, not caring about the expressions of the people in the Dragon and Tiger Temple. He glanced coldly at Ding Xiu on the ground and his gaze fell on Yan Chunyang:
"Wan Zhuliu is a powerful figure at the time, but he actually accepted you as his disciple. I really don't understand why!"

"Nonsense!"

The two old servants shouted angrily: "Zhongli Luan, you are too presumptuous to slander my Lord!"

"Rape and murder of a woman?"

Dou Yue frowned. He had some understanding of Zhong Li Luan's character, but...

Glancing at the expressionless Yan Chunyang, he said in a deep voice:

"Do you have any evidence?"

"Ding Xiu, this is the evidence."

This……

Dou Yue looked grim, and Han Tong also looked at Yan Chunyang, who remained expressionless and just sneered:
"Rape and murder a woman? With my status and position, do I need to rape and murder a woman?"

Woo~
He looked at Zhongli Luan coldly. Even though there was a master in front of him, he was not afraid at all. With his aura rising, he confronted Zhongli Luan.

"What Zhongli Luan meant by this is that Yan Chunyang raped and killed the woman in private?"

Li Yuan tasted something and glanced at the two people confronting each other, feeling a little surprised.

Yan Chunyang was of such a high social status and good looks that if he really wanted a woman, it would only take a word from him. Logically speaking, there was no need for him to rape and kill him.

Unless this person is a pervert, or, a ritual?

Li Yuan glanced at Zhongli Luan. This bearded man was full of masculine energy. Although his appearance was sloppy, he looked much more pleasing to the eye than Yan Chunyang.

"Zheng!"

Zhongli Luan raised his head and took a look.

I saw a sword light coming at an extremely fast speed. The sword energy had arrived before the person arrived, and it blew the clothes of everyone present wildly, forcing them to step back several steps.

"Uncle Master (Master)!"

Nie Xianshan came over and landed on the ground. His voice also spread out, and it was also full of murderous aura:

"You dare to use force at my mountain gate, Zhongli Luan, do you want to die?!"

"If Master Nie wants to teach me, I will be willing to accompany you later."

Zhongli Luan's aura rose, and he did not retreat even a single step under the pressure of Nie Xianshan's momentum. He repeated his words and pointed at Ding Xiu:

"This person is the evidence."

"Oh?"

Nie Xianshan's murderous aura dissipated slightly, and he glanced at Yan Chunyang in the crowd.

"Master Nie, my Lord..."

The two old servants were about to explain, but suddenly they felt a chill in their hearts. Nie Xianshan glanced at them coldly and pointed at Yan Chunyang:
"You tell me!"

"Master Nie."

Yan Chunyang looked normal. He bowed and greeted Ding Xiu, who was barely breathing.

"We will deal with this beast's slander against me later, but should Longhu Temple deal with his assassination of an imperial official in Hengshan City first?"

"Are you deaf?"

Nie Xianshan was in a very bad mood. He raised his hand to interrupt him before he could finish. His eyes and voice were very cold:
"Old man, I'm asking you a question!"

"you?!"

Yan Chunyang was furious. He squeezed the beads tightly in his hand and said in a cold voice:

"That's absolutely not the case!"

"Very good, both sides have their own opinions."

Nie Xianshan nodded and looked at Dou Yue and Han Tong who were in a daze:
"What are you standing there for? They're all tied up!"

"what?"

Han Tong was stunned, but Dou Yue had already reacted. He took a step forward, pushed the crowd away with his big hand, and with five fingers spread out, he grabbed Yan Chunyang, who had an ugly look on his face.

"Depend on!"

Han Tong's eyelids twitched, and he turned around to see Zhong Li Luan, who was full of murderous aura:

"..."

"you dare!"

The two old servants shouted angrily and tried to resist, but they heard two "chi chi" sounds and fell to the ground screaming and coughing up blood.

The expressions of those Dayun guards changed drastically, but they didn't even have time to draw their swords. They were knocked to the ground by Dou Yue and coughed up blood.

"Nie Xianshan, you dare to tie me up?!"

Yan Chunyang did not draw his sword. He let Dou Yue hold his shoulders and arms, and just looked at Nie Xianshan coldly.

"How about tying you up?"

Nie Xianshan looked indifferent. He only glanced at him and then looked at Zhongli Luan: "Not only you, I will also take down Zhongli Luan!"

So domineering!
Li Yuan praised in his heart. Although he felt that Taoist Nie was extremely angry today, he had to admit that this treatment was indeed very brutal.

Yes or no, just take it.

"Uncle Master..."

Han Tong held the knife with a wry smile on his face.

Zhongli Luan's evil spirit was too strong, and he had no way to start a fight. Twenty-nine years ago, when the former had completed his blood transfusion, he had already defeated him badly, let alone now?

"waste!"

After Nie Xianshan vented his anger, he felt much better. He looked at Zhongli Luan calmly, with sword energy interweaving behind him:

"do you have any opinion?"

Zhongli Luan's brows relaxed:
"No objection."

(End of this chapter)