Yinshan Record

Chapter 503 The Rise of the Fire Lord's Legacy
"you?"

The middle-aged man took a few steps back.

He looked cautiously at the bundle behind Xie Tuizhi. Since Xie Tuizhi had even taken this out, it could only mean that he had been prepared in advance.

Why did Xie Tuizhi pull such a stunt at this time when everyone had already reached a tacit understanding?
"Tuizhi, you're quite the schemer. For the sake of your own reputation, you've ruined the tacit understanding between several families. What will happen in the future..."

"I'll listen to your lecture later."

Xie Tuizhi smiled gently at the middle-aged man whose face showed fear, and left the Ministry of Personnel with the small package.

He was very familiar with the path from the Meridian Gate to the Chenhan Hall; it was the path Xie Tuizhi took every day when he met the Emperor.

Young people have reason to be proud.

Xie Tuizhi is the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Xie clan of Chenjun, who has already reached the sixth rank of cultivation.

Just a few days ago, he successfully established his position and calmly entered the fifth-grade Rejuvenating Pill realm of the Xuanmen.

Young people who are proud of themselves are nothing more than this.

Not only Xie himself, but the entire Xie clan of Chenjun regarded Xie Tuizhi as their hope for the future.

This was not only because Xie Tuizhi's cultivation speed was already considered genius-level, but also because of the item in his bundle.

Those are genuine ancient relics.

The elders of the Xie family of Chenjun had long ago made it clear that, given time, Xie Tuizhi of today might very well become Su Gui of tomorrow.

The reason why powerful clans were able to occupy the top of the entire Liang Dynasty's ecological niche is naturally due to profound reasons.

With virtually unlimited resources and various mysterious inheritances, if a true genius were to emerge, their rise would be a thousand times or even a hundred times faster than that of ordinary people.

Therefore, Xie Tuizhi dared to take action.

The impending conflict between the Wei and Su families is a closely guarded secret, even among the core members of these powerful clans.

However, Xie Tuizhi was already in the innermost circle of the Xie clan of Chenjun, and he was well aware that Lao Su and Wei Huaiwen were about to take action.

Although the timing was uncertain, Xie Tuizhi made his own choice.

Of course, none of this was because of loyalty.

Xie Tuizhi's official boots slowly trod on the white marble floor. Not only the palace of the Great Liang Dynasty, but even the palaces of the Northern Dynasties were trying their best to imitate the celestial atmosphere of the ancient heavenly court.

One step, two steps.

Wisps of fire flowed around him with every breath and movement.

Xie Tuizhi gazed at the wide walkway before him.

In the center is a dragon-shaped relief, flanked by imprints of flowers, birds, insects, and fish. This is the emperor's imperial road. The central section, featuring the dragon relief and cloud and thunder patterns, is the imperial road only the emperor could walk on, while the sides are where officials entered and exited the palace.

Now, a man dressed as an ordinary young master is slowly walking on the dragon-shaped relief towards the Chenhan Palace.

There was no clanging of armor, no thousands of troops, and not even any banners in sight.

This solitary figure was walking slowly along the imperial road once used by the emperor, his steps steady, his eyes constantly glancing at the palaces on both sides.

Xie Tuizhi felt a mix of regret and confusion.

He had never seen this person before. Although he looked somewhat familiar, this person was probably not one of Wei Huaiwen's or Su Gui's subordinates as he had expected.

He thought that those who would appear here would be important generals under Wei Huaiwen, such as Chen Mohe or Zhou Andu, or henchmen of Su Gui, such as Feng Xingbu or Cheng Buyi.

But he had no recollection of the person in front of him; from a distance, the person looked like a pedestrian who had taken the wrong turn.

However, this person was destined to be no ordinary person, because he walked as if strolling leisurely under the pressure of the palace formation, neither hurried nor slow.

Such cultivation level is definitely not that of an ordinary person.

Xie Tuizhi walked to the side of the imperial road and slowly put down the bundle behind him.

"Friend, you've taken the wrong road."

As the young master of the Xie family of Chenjun spoke, he slowly took out a long, slender box from his bundle. The yellow wooden box was covered with countless vermilion talismans, and a powerful magical force was suppressing the aura inside the box.

Su Che glanced at the person in front of him and slowly stopped in his tracks.

They seem to have some ability.

Young Master Su commented, but it was a completely unfamiliar face.

"Have it?"

"Trespassing on the palace grounds is a serious crime."

Xie Tuizhi's fighting spirit vanished.

What he wanted was the reputation of directly confronting Wei Huaiwen and Su Gui.

If Xie Tuizhi could appear before Wei Huaiwen and Su Gui, he would become one of the few outstanding figures in the otherwise silent Liang court who dared to confront their prowess. And given the tacit understanding between the Xie family of Chen Commandery and the Wei and Su families, he wouldn't have to pay any price.

At worst, he could resign from his post in the imperial court and go home to cultivate himself properly for two years.

When the Wei and Su families have lost all popular support, that will be his chance to reap the rewards, since "if he retreats and doesn't come out, what can he do for the common people?"

It's convenient and inexpensive, and easy to do, so why not?
However, the person in front of him dampened Xie Tui's spirits.

If he simply killed a reckless cultivator who barged into the palace, how could he demonstrate Young Master Xie's strength?
To be fair, if someone were willing to storm the palace and embarrass the emperor, Young Master Xie would actually be happy to see it.

Such is the nature of relationships between powerful families; it can be complex, often involving interdependence and mutual entanglement.

In essence, they are all the same—just a power struggle for profit.

So, are you going to take me down?

The other party's nonchalant attitude annoyed Xie Tuizhi. "Just came from the East China Sea?"

In the East China Sea, there are often some self-proclaimed accomplished cultivators who come to the Central Plains to beg for alms. Every year, there are a few cunning individuals who think their cultivation is good enough to sneak into the palace and cuckold the emperor.

After all, the dream of secretly having a son and then stunning the world to become the new emperor decades later is indeed quite exciting.

But fools who hold such stupid ideas are usually already fish food in the Qinhuai River.

Xie Tuizhi thought that such fools only existed in everyone's gossip, but he never expected to actually see a real one.

"If you're alright, you can move aside."

Su Che spoke very calmly.

But this calmness made Xie Tuizhi narrow his eyes.

"Do not you know me?"

Su Che was somewhat unhappy with the clueless guy in front of him.

I just wanted to chat with the emperor for a bit, but why are there so many clueless guys like this everywhere?

"You're very famous. Are you one of the famous courtesans on the Qinhuai River?"

Xie Tuizhi let out a breath.

Finally, he had a reason to take action. He slowly tore off the talisman from the wooden box, and streams of heat rose from the box.

As is well known, the Qinhuai River is one of the most famous gathering places for the sex industry in Jiankang, but the girls there are relatively low-class.

In layman's terms, business is mainly about quantity.

"Considering the difficulty of your cultivation, I will let you leave with understanding. Xie Tuizhi of Chenjun, ranked fourth on the list of those who seek sainthood."

Xie Tuizhi removed the seal from the wooden box, and a surge of powerful firepower immediately swept over.

What exactly is the "Conquest of the Saints" list?
Su Che looked at the magical artifact that Xie Tuizhi had revealed.

It was a crystal-clear jade ruler, no more than half an arm's length long, yet its patterns were extremely ancient and simple, clearly indicating that it was an ancient artifact of unknown age. What was even more remarkable was that when this object was deployed within the palace's array, it seemed to be completely unrestricted, unleashing its full power.

The flames contained all sorts of magical transformations. Xie Tui held the jade ruler firmly in one hand, his eyes filled with arrogance.

Inside the Chenhan Palace, before the water mirror, the emperor let out a soft laugh.

This laugh was the most hearty laugh he had had in recent days.

"Unexpectedly, unexpected twists and turns occurred."

The emperor smiled and said, "When I first issued the edict to summon the emperor, many of you had objections, but now it seems I was right."

Zeng Mozhou, the leader of the Jingye Division, shook his head and said, "His Majesty's judgment is as brilliant as the sun, illuminating thousands of miles. How can we compare? However, Xie Tuizhi's chances of winning are probably not great."

"Oh? According to your reply, Su Che cultivates the Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual, following the Xuan Yin lineage. Xie Tuizhi's Fire Ruler can counter it, so why do you think Xie Tuizhi has little chance of winning?"

"Although the Fire Ruler is a magic weapon left behind by an ancient immortal, I once went to Shanyin County and observed the battlefield where Su Che and Yu Chen fought. Although most of the traces have been worn away, the person who could kill Yu Chen would definitely not have been defeated by Xie Tuizhi."

Zeng Mozhou advised the emperor, "The most urgent matter is for Your Majesty to make plans as soon as possible."

The emperor shook his head, but watched the two fight with great interest.

The flames rise.

Flames flew out from the jade ruler in Xie Tuizhi's hand, transforming into various fire beast shapes. The heat stirred up the chaotic surrounding energy, but it did not alarm the palace's grand formation.

On the other hand, Su Che felt a slight pressure.

The pressure came from the jade ruler in Xie Tuizhi's hand; that small jade ruler contained a power that could destroy everything.

Fierce and domineering, it seems about to leap out and return everything to nothingness.

"nice one."

Su Che commented, his body surging with magical power.

Fighting here is no easy feat.

On the one hand, one must remain unchanged amidst the fluctuations of the formation, and on the other hand, one must use magical power to fight the enemy.

Su Che didn't know how Xie Anzhi could stroll so leisurely, but this time Su Che chose to abandon the idea of ​​merging into the changes of the formation and released his magic power completely.

A clear light, like a bright moon, hung high behind Su Che. Within the light, a vast, seemingly endless mountain range appeared and disappeared.

"This is a treasure left behind by the ancient immortal Wu Hui, the Fire Master. It is a magical artifact imbued with true spirit. If you can die beneath this ruler, you can have no regrets."

Su Che raised his eyebrows upon hearing this.

True Immortal is a very special title, so much so that it can be described as ancient.

The first rank in the Xuanmen (mystical sect) is the Earth Immortal who resides in the world, and the third rank is the Immortal who lives forever. Those in between are now commonly referred to as "Celestial Immortals," but in more ancient times, they were called True Immortals.

Over the long course of time, "True Immortal" has almost become a proper noun used to describe ancient immortals and great beings.

The magic weapon itself is enough to demonstrate the special nature of this jade ruler.

Like the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden, it is a treasure with its own consciousness, far superior to those magical artifacts whose power is affected when they change owners.

"He's certainly a wealthy and powerful fellow," Su San Gongzi thought to himself.

Xie Tuizhi held the jade ruler in his hand and slowly pushed it forward.

A wave of fire erupted in an instant, engulfing Su Che.

(End of this chapter)