Chapter 357 The dust has settled

Chapter 357 The dust has settled

Chapter 357 The dust has settled
A loud shout swept out, and the whole city was boiling in an instant.

Countless onlookers have strong expectations for this peak martial arts showdown. In this extraordinary environment, strength means status, power and the right to speak.

The Lord of Donghai City is dressed in plain clothes, but when he shows his edge, the spirit of seeking defeat alone for decades emerges spontaneously.

hum!
The iron sword at the waist was unsheathed with a clear sound, and a sword energy as thick as a millstone flew out, passing over the five-story restaurant on the roadside and splitting it directly in two, like a giant sword splitting a mountain.

"Run!"

"Stay away, everyone."

“Clear the street.”

On Suzaku Avenue, the crowd that had been packed just now suddenly dispersed. Watching the scene was important, but one's own life was obviously more important. In a showdown between top martial artists, even watching from the sidelines required strength.

As soon as the sword is drawn, everything becomes silent.

The silver creatures have the power to destroy high-rise buildings. Once they become normal gold, it will be easy for them to destroy city blocks. If there is no one to restrain or stop them, it is only a matter of time before the city is destroyed.

Outside the street, an old monk in black got half a bowl of vegetarian rice from a wealthy family. When he turned around, he saw Zhan Lou Yijian.

"The city lord's power has improved again. For the past hundred years, he has been the most powerful person in the martial arts world."

"But the emperor is no pushover. Even though I didn't see it with my own eyes, he was able to defeat a huge army in a few breaths. He is definitely capable of fighting and even has a good chance of winning."

Facing the old monk's chatter, the man in the elegant python robe next to him sneered and said disdainfully: "Before, when the Great Qian Empire was about to collapse, the Imperial Army and the State Army had some willpower left. They were defeated after a few kills and flag captures. Why did they need any peerless martial arts?"

The old monk in black was unwilling to argue meaninglessly. This Dragon King was only one step away from reaching the peak. Relying on his naturally thick skin and flesh, he had an advantage in fighting against the great masters of the human race.

"It's a pity for my good disciple."

For the first time ever, the man in the python robe did not refute, but nodded and said: "Dragon City is indeed a rare talent..."

Inadvertently, they both turned their gazes towards the imperial city.

The heavy city gate opened, and a young figure in a robe embroidered with a golden dragon walked out slowly. From the emperor's perspective alone, the current emperor did not have the slightest bit of nobleness, but the murderous intent and bloodiness that were so strong that it was chilling were enough to be called magnificent.

"Something is wrong." The black-robed monk frowned.

"Are you scared?" The Dragon King glanced at him mockingly.

The black-robed monk kept silent this time and fell into a great struggle. His Zen mind instinctively told him to leave quickly, but the situation was such that good opportunities were rare. If he retreated, the destiny of the new dynasty would be determined and a great trend would be established.

On Suzaku Avenue.

The Lord of Donghai City looked at the emperor in dragon robe at the end of the road, his eyes shining.

This time I came into the world only to test my sword in the world. Naturally, I have to give it my all for the first time and show off the spirit accumulated over decades.

甭！
The iron sword that had been with me till now shattered.

The Lord of East China Sea City slowly pushed out the broken sword in his hand, releasing his own raging sword intent, integrating his will into swordsmanship and sword energy, and tempering a sword intent with soul-killing power. He only needed to solidify it into a core one day, and then he would be able to glimpse the supreme realm that was vaguely speculated in the history books.

True Sword: Raging Waves.

In an instant, the sound of raging waves seemed to ring in everyone's ears.

A bright sword light flew across Suzaku Avenue, leaving a lingering sword afterimage along the way.

The Dragon King stared at this peak sword strike. The killing power of a swordsman should not be underestimated. If he were to take it himself, he would probably be killed or injured.

But in the next moment, indescribable thunder roared in the capital, completely crushing the movement of the sword light.

Every time the emperor took a step, the area dozens of meters below him sank, and billowing smoke and dust rose up.

His body turned into a stream of light, which directly smashed the sword light into pieces. A violent and ferocious aura suddenly rose up and roared out.

In such a huge capital city with a population of millions, there are many talented people among the people of Kyushu, but no one can see the scene clearly, it is like seeing flowers in the fog.

Long before someone was promoted to a powerful rank, his speed had already left the Silver Peak helpless. Now, the Ultimate-level Divine Hunter and Divine Hunting had exploded together, and his speed had climbed to the pinnacle of hegemony that surpassed the entire era.

In a flash, a slender white knife appeared in front of him.

The Lord of Donghai City could not see clearly what was in front of him, but he could clearly feel the approach of death.

boom!
The King of Mechanical Force released his powerful strength, and the extreme power provided by the Overlord's body was released together with the Dan Jin. The pure and violent thrust detonated a roar, and the palm came out like thunder, with gusts of wind.

He didn't have time to leave any last words. All the methods that the Lord of East Sea City had planned in advance were useless in the face of the extreme speed. His body and soul exploded together, and no trace of his body was left.

Until the death of the Lord of Donghai City, the bricks and stones in a straight line from the Imperial City Gate to the starting point of Suzaku Avenue suddenly collapsed. The lightning-fast steps made the ground unable to bear the weight, leaving a shocking deep crack.

In the capital city, you can hear a pin drop.

Countless spectators looked bewildered.

The much-anticipated showdown seemed to have come to an end, and everyone had lost sight of the emperor's strength.

Not far from Suzaku Avenue.

The black-robed monk's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Run!"

The Dragon King was still in shock over the sudden death of the city lord. The next moment, a figure in a dragon robe suddenly appeared in front of him.

"The emperor..."

A palm fell down, as if containing the power of thunder.

The Dragon King tried his best to stimulate the demon race's innate talent, the dragon soul. His body suddenly released solidified demon power with a tough texture. For the demon race who often fight in hand-to-hand combat, defensive talent is the most common and durable one.

But still to no avail.

boom!
The blow blew up the Dragon King's head.

Jiang He stopped and let the headless body of the dragon appear before his eyes. This trophy could be given to Zhuang Ya to refine. Mutual blood hunting within the dragon species was the best way to improve strength.

After a moment, the field unfolded.

The old monk in black was running wildly. He doubted that the emperor had already set foot in the legendary realm of supreme warriors. The premonition of death lingered in his mind. In a hurry, he decisively destroyed the great circulation in his body and used the secret technique of Tantric initiation to weaken his own realm. He fell straight from the peak of silver to the elite level of silver.

There are gains and losses. When he was no longer a peak creature, the secret technique of three bodies could be activated. The old monk in black suddenly split into a young body and a middle-aged body, and the chance of escape was greatly increased.

Unfortunately, the domain suddenly descended.

In an instant, it was obvious that the Zen master had failed to run the 200 meters.

A huge black sun released an incomparable devouring power, and all three bodies flew backwards. The face of the old monk in black became extremely terrified. This was definitely not the power of a peak grandmaster.

"A fight to the death!"

When death was imminent, the old monk in black exploded with ruthlessness. He turned around and used the highest martial art of Tantric Buddhism, Ten Thousand Heavenly Fire Sticks. The fire damage was almost at the pinnacle of the perfect level, and thousands of fire sticks flew across the sky.

Jiang He didn't even look at it, but reached out and took away the dragon corpse in front of him.

The rolling sky fire seemed to be sucked into a black hole, swallowing up everything in it. The three figures all flew into the black sun without any power to resist. The five energy properties combined with the qualitative change of devouring power crushed the prey, and the radius of the field increased slightly.

The hunt is over.

Countless birds flew over the capital.

Jiang He looked towards the direction of the Taoist Palace, took another step, and disappeared from the spot.

In the Sandalwood Tower of the Taoist Palace, the Taoist Chief and the Lord of the Great Snow Mountain looked at each other in silence. They both had extraordinary eyesight and could clearly see the black sun area in the distance.

Suddenly, the Lord of the Great Snow Mountain resolutely took the initiative to crash into the oncoming light.

The Taoist leader suddenly turned around and attacked the Demon Cult leader and Asan.

Compared to the helplessness of the cult leader, Asan was obviously more cunning. He smiled and took out a red-lettered iron certificate sent by Grand Master Wu. This thing was of no great use and could only prove one's identity.

The leader of the Demon Cult was attacked by surprise, and the Dao Palace Thunder Method destroyed the Great Circulation in his body. He was furious: "Daoist Master, are you crazy?"

The Taoist leader sighed deeply, but he did not blame the other party. It was less than ten years since the leader was promoted to grandmaster, so it was normal that he could not see clearly what was happening on the battlefield.

"There's no point anymore."

"This conspiracy of rebellion is a joke." "With your Majesty's extreme speed, no one present here, whether you or me, can escape from the capital."

"Your Excellency, wait for your punishment. My fate is no better than yours. I only ask Your Majesty to show mercy and preserve the lineage of the Dao Palace."

The Supreme Elder who was watching the battle not far away looked as pale as death. His death didn't matter, the inheritance of the Taoist Palace was the most important thing.

In just a moment, the figure in dragon robe carried the Lord of Snow Mountain, who was like a dead dog, up to the Sandalwood Tower.

Before the Taoist leader could speak, the emperor's oral order came down.

"The leader of the demon cult, behead him."

"The leader of the Five Dou Dao, I am granted the right to commit suicide."

"Grand Elder, all honors of the court will be stripped away, and you will be punished with meritorious service."

"Jiang Asan, you are promoted to Grand Commander of the Imperial Guards, Duke of Yan, and your title shall be hereditary."

The Taoist leader meticulously performed the great etiquette between the ruler and his subjects, and the essential meaning of granting him suicide was that this was the end.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I am grateful to you."

Jiang He threw the Great Snow Mountain Master in his hand to Ah San and said, "Send it to Wu He, his mission target."

Ah San smiled and said, "I offer my loyalty to the Creator. I will prepare myself for the future. Ah San will follow your orders."

Jiang He kicked him out of the Sandalwood Building.

……

Imperial City, Kunning Palace.

Before the duel began, the queen ordered all the concubines to come and pay their respects.

The Queen is the mistress of the backyard. As the Emperor's legal wife, she is legally equivalent to the concubines' direct superior. Upon receiving the order, all the people came except the virtuous concubine White Fox Girl who was still in a coma after serving the Emperor last night.

On the delicate and warm long table.

The queen naturally sat in the main seat.

The concubines took their seats one by one, and the flowers bloomed in profusion.

The Princess of Le'an County bowed her head and sat quietly, while Changsun was extremely beautiful.

The princess of the previous dynasty looked at the queen with disdain, her eyes full of provocation. She was very tall and had long legs.

"I wonder why the Queen invited the sisters to Kunning Palace?"

The queen's eyes were dead silent, but she smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll make some lotus seed soup myself and give it to the sisters to try."

"Thank you Queen."

"The Queen is blessed."

The former concubines who had just arrived all reached out to take the bowls. Chang Sun's posture was particularly elegant and gentle, and it was obvious that she was a lady from a wealthy family.

The eldest princess frowned, raised the bowl to her lips, and pondered why he was being so picky.

The soup is made from morning dew and premium Yangzhou lotus seeds. It has a light and smooth taste, which the concubines praised highly.

"The queen has good intentions, but it's a pity that it's dusk now and I have a mouth full of dust. It's really unlucky." The eldest princess said sarcastically.

The Queen ignored her and watched the female official serve the county princess the soup. She then picked up the jade bowl and tasted it quietly, then turned to look out the window.

The sun is setting and night is approaching.

Just like her future life, it was about to become dark.

Her father's attitude was different, and it was the day of the decisive battle between the emperor and the city lord. The combination of these two things made it obvious what the clues meant. Although the queen, as a master, did not fight much, she also understood that two fists could not beat four hands.

In this decisive battle, the emperor is in great danger.

Since the empire is about to collapse, it is the wife's duty to send away all the concubines.

The queen put down the jade bowl and chuckled. She could have warned the emperor in advance, but considering what she had experienced since entering the palace, and the fact that she was not a lowly servant, there was no reason for her to repay evil with kindness.

Suddenly, Princess Le'an kowtowed on the table and vomited mouthfuls of black blood. The other concubines screamed in fear, but she soon followed suit, vomiting blood and falling to the ground, dying.

"Go and ask the doctor quickly!"

"Inform the Master Seal!"

"The seal is not here, she has left the palace!"

The female officials and eunuchs were in chaos.

The eldest princess sensed something was wrong and her face was immediately filled with horror. The alchemists in the Taoist Palace were well versed in pharmacology and naturally knew about strange poisons. Her skills as a mid-level martial artist were extremely weak at the moment and she could only wait to die.

"Queen, you are crazy!" The eldest princess struggled frantically, the severe pain made her face hideous, "The Dao Palace will be buried with you!"

The Queen's mouth was bleeding, and she smiled dignifiedly: "I have gone mad before dawn today. As for the inheritance of the Dao Palace, please do not worry about it. The Emperor has a cold temper. You and I are just puppets. As long as the Wudou Pill is still there, the Dao Palace will not be extinct."

"You... vicious woman!" The eldest princess gradually lost her strength. The dense black spots in front of her eyes, like mosquitoes, increased rapidly until they took away all her vision.

"Come with me to the underworld. It's a pity that I couldn't see your Majesty off."

The empress closed her eyes peacefully. If she died at this moment, legally speaking, she would be the final one to be judged as the empress. She must be deposed during her lifetime. The emperor and empress were usually buried together, so it was considered a good ending.

Under the horrified gaze of the female officials, the queen and concubines all died of illness, and none of them survived.

The personal maid quietly left Kunning Palace. The queen had issued a secret order before, requiring her to kill Concubine Xian.

But the personal maid had only walked less than a hundred steps when a large number of vicious knights quickly arrived and completely blocked the Kunning Palace.

Wuhe, who had not even shown up during the decisive battle in the capital, now flew straight from the Ministry of Justice. Laohei returned to his wolf form and ran to the palace gate with Zhuang Ya on his back. The two sides looked at each other and both felt the situation was tricky.

"What on earth was she thinking?" Wuhe found it a little difficult to understand. Using a method that was almost like self-destruction to poison all the concubines was something he, a half-college student, had never heard of.

"Maybe it's to deepen the impression?" Lao Hei said uncertainly.

"What should we do now?" Wuhe was undecided. This was a huge royal scandal. Even if it could not shake the rule, it would not be good if it got out.

"Find the parents." Zhuang Ya whispered.

"Yes, yes, tell the boss right away."

……

The first year of Shengwu, early July.

The Lord of Donghai City and the Emperor fought a decisive battle in the capital.

The emperor killed him with one palm, shocking the world.

The Tantric Zen master and the dragon demon king died, the leader of the Demon Cult was beheaded in public, the master of the Great Snow Mountain disappeared, and the leader of the Five Fights Taoist committed suicide.

The elegance of the six grand masters disappeared.

The emperor's power covers the whole country.

After the decisive battle, the aristocratic families and sects of the five states of Yun, Jing, Yong, Liang and Ji vied with each other in writing letters, requesting the court to send senior officials to govern the local areas, and to jointly respect the current emperor as the Emperor of Qingdu, the Holy Martial and Long-lived Great Mysterious Realm.

At the same time, a shocking secret spread in the imperial city. The Queen and all the concubines died of illness, leaving only Concubine Xian in the huge backyard. There were many hidden secrets involved, and no ministers dared to spy on them.

For a time, all four quarters submitted, the seas were peaceful and the rivers were clear, and the world was stable.

Jingzhou successfully promoted the rice conversion strategy, which was executed by Yue Shoufu, who commanded 100,000 of the emperor's personal soldiers.

Only the remnants of the White Lotus Demon Cult are wandering around. The newly promoted grandmaster from Jizhou goes south to assist the talented young man Youqi in planning big things. All the disciples and elders of the Demon Cult in the capital are lying in wait.

(End of this chapter)