Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 130 The Six Supernatural Powers Suffer Their First Defeat; Maitreya Has Enemies in the Human World

Lian Shan initially believed that Lian Shan Jing Cheng was the problem.

In retrospect, it seems the problem lies with the mother.

These words were actually spoken to me by my mother, who had specifically instructed my father to say them.

However, the mother's behavior was perfectly normal. She usually liked to read Buddhist scriptures and had even privately worshipped Maitreya Buddha at home.

When Lian Shanxin was a child, he didn't know the meaning of Maitreya Buddha and didn't think much about it.

After learning the meaning of Maitreya, Lian Shanxin began to doubt He Miaojun, and even suspected that his mother was the leader of the Demonic Sect.

But in fact, all of the mother's actions have a reasonable explanation.

When Master Xin investigates a case, he doesn't need evidence from others.

But to do this to your own parents is just being a terrible son.

Therefore, Lianshan Xin has chosen to remain inactive.

until today.

He used Tianyancha (a Chinese business information platform).

The answer he received left Lian Shanxin both bewildered and exasperated.

Good news: Tianyancha can reveal your mother's secrets.

Bad news: Her mother's secret makes her seem even more complicated.

But this presents a paradox:
After Tianyancha was upgraded, Lian Shanxin learned its active usage rules, and it was impossible to successfully activate it if the strength of the user far exceeded his.

Lian Shanxin had previously failed with Qianmian.

Therefore, it can be confirmed that the mother is not a Grandmaster, because a thousand faces is the bottom line for a Grandmaster.

That mother is at most at the Domain Realm.

Although the Domain Realm expert is also a master, his identity is far from what Lian Shanxin had guessed about his mother's identity. It's impossible to apply those identities to He Miaojun.

If He Miaojun hadn't read those words aloud, Lian Shanxin would have completely dispelled his doubts about his mother.

It was precisely these few sentences.

Ironically, it was the Celestial Master's last work.

Lian Shanxin sighed helplessly: "Auntie, please wait here for a moment. I will go and help Mother look for it."

"Okay, go ahead."

Lian Shanxin walked quickly to He Miaojun's room.

Before she could even speak, He Miaojun scolded, "Xiao Xin, you're eighteen now. Don't just come into my room like that anymore. Daughters should be wary of their fathers when they grow up, and sons should be wary of their mothers when they grow up. Your father and I used to spoil you, but you need to know your limits from now on."

Lian Shanxin was taken aback.

Then I remembered something: in the scene just now, it was already very late, and my mother was wearing her undergarments; she would soon turn off the lights and go to sleep.

Furthermore, my father and mother are not very old, and they are both normal people. It is perfectly normal for them to have some emotional and physical interactions.

My father is a master of healing, and he's absolutely healthy in that regard.

Therefore, one cannot casually use one's "heavenly eye" to see one's parents' secrets.

I was too fixated on verifying my own inner doubts, and I overlooked this kind of thing.

Realizing this, Lian Shanxin immediately reflected, "Mother is right, I overlooked this point."

He Miaojun glanced back at Lian Shanxin, nodded and smiled: "There's no need to be so serious. I'm just reminding you. You've always been sensible and know your limits since you were little."

"Was the mother's reminder casual, or was it intentional?"

Although he had made up his mind not to use his "Sky Eye" to investigate his parents anymore, Lian Shanxin's suspicious nature resurfaced.

He had just used Tianyancha on his mother.

Immediately afterward, her mother told her to be careful and to be more protective of her.

It's still reasonable.

But the timing is always so coincidental.

He Miaojun asked in confusion, "Xiao Xin, what do you mean?"

“Mother, I remember you used to be a Buddhist. Have you abandoned Buddhism and started believing in Taoism now?”

"No."

"Then why haven't I seen you worshipping Maitreya lately?"

"Nonsense! You've already joined the Nine Heavens and told me that Maitreya is your mortal enemy. How could I possibly still be worshipping Maitreya at home? Do you think your mother is stupid?" He Miaojun retorted.

Lian Shanxin was speechless.

"found it."

He Miaojun took out a talisman and handed it to Lian Shanxin, while instructing him, "I heard from your father that this talisman might be related to a very important person. You'd better keep it close to your body and not show it off. Important people have complicated connections and relationships. They may have helped someone or offended a powerful figure. There are too many uncertainties, so don't take any risks."

Lian Shanxin exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "Mother, you are truly a woman who is just as capable as any man. You arranged things perfectly and explained things so reasonably that I can't find a single fault with you."

"Speak human language."

"It's only because you're my mother that I've subjected you to severe torture."

"Get out of here."

"okay."

Before leaving, Lian Shanxin still asked his biggest question: "No misfortune is greater than dissatisfaction, no fault is greater than greed. Going with the flow is the only way to prosper. Going against the will of Heaven will eventually backfire. Mother, is there something you want to tell me?"

He Miaojun blinked: "This is what I told your father, and then your father told you."

"What I'm asking is, what are you trying to tell me?" Lian Shanxin pressed.

He Miaojun replied matter-of-factly, "Everything I'm saying is implied in my words. You don't understand? Let me translate it for you directly. These two sentences mean that the greatest calamity is insatiable greed, and the greatest mistake is being insatiable. You should understand the rest without me explaining. Xiaoxin, you've been a bit too hasty lately. Perhaps it would be better to slow down. Don't you think that at your age, your current status and achievements are already enough to be proud of?"

After hearing this, Lian Shanxin dropped a bombshell on his mother: "Mother, the Celestial Master died at Kuangshan. Before he died, he left a final letter, which contained those two sentences just now."

"what?"

He Miaojun was taken aback.

His face then turned deathly pale.

"Xiao Xin, will Mother become a murder suspect?"

Lian Shanxin calmly said, "Mother, your qi and blood are still not fluctuating. It's just your acting that makes you nervous."

He Miaojun laughed out loud: "Of course I was acting. I know about the strange events at Kuangshan and the death of the Celestial Master."

After Lian Shan Jingcheng was invited away by Suo Yuanchu, Lian Shan Xin returned home once. At home, he discussed countermeasures with Qi Shiyun and the others. At that time, he had already told He Miaojun about Kuangshan.

“But I didn’t tell you that the Celestial Master’s last words were these two sentences.” Lian Shanxin remained vigilant.

He Miaojun said helplessly, "Xiao Xin, have you heard the saying 'form is emptiness, emptiness is form'?"

"of course."

"Man follows the earth, the earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. Have you heard of this?"

"I heard."

"You haven't heard those two sentences before?"

"No."

He Miaojun said with exasperation, "Then you should study harder. Those two sentences are common in Taoist books and are often quoted."

"Mother, do you think I believe that?"

"Are you still not leaving? Aren't Qi Shiyun and the others waiting for you at Kuangshan?"

"Get out of here right now, Mother. Did you arrange any backup plans for me in Kuangshan?"

He Miaojun kicked it out.

……

Suo Yuanchu's kick missed its mark.

And then, they fell into an endless abyss.

Swish!
A flurry of sword shadows flashed by.

Xia Xunyang only heard a scream.

Before he could react, scalding hot blood gushed out and soaked him to the bone.

The next moment, something inexplicably appeared in his hand.

Xia Xunyang stared intently, and immediately shuddered.

"Lord Suo? Who? Which grandmaster dares to assassinate someone from the Nine Heavens?"

"I."

Xia Xunyang looked straight ahead, then his eyelids twitched suddenly: "Lord Tianjian?"

"It's me."

Zhang Aniu brandished his long sword, his face expressionless.

Killing "Ghost Step" Suo Yuanchu was like killing a chicken to Zhang Aniu; he felt no emotional reaction whatsoever.

"Young Master Xunyang, do you need me to explain my reasons for killing Suo Yuanchu?"

Xia Xunyang immediately replied, "No need. Lord Tianjian always has a reason for everything he does."

"Then I will not explain further. Young Master Xunyang, when you go to see your father, please pass on a message to him."

"Please give your orders, Lord Tianjian."

"I can kill Suo Yuanchu, but he can't kill Lianshan Jingcheng. If Lianshan Jingcheng loses an arm, you'll be the next one to die, understand?"

Xia Xunyang's body stiffened slightly: "I thought Jiutian wouldn't get involved in the power struggle within the royal family."

“Jiutian will indeed not participate; it will only cut off those hands reaching out to Jiutian. Your father is very meticulous in his work; after all these years, I never even discovered that Suo Yuanchu was one of his men. But your father is not meticulous enough; even after Suo Yuanchu’s identity has been exposed, he still arranged for him to come and pick you up.”

At this point, Zhang Aniu shook his head: "Everyone makes mistakes. Some mistakes are acceptable, and some are not. Tell the King of Jiujiang his exact words, and he will understand. Jiutian doesn't want to participate in the reduction of the princes' power. Tell the King of Jiujiang to cherish his life and not put himself in danger. If he can politely escort Lianshan Jingcheng home before sunset today, I can promise that as long as the King of Jiujiang's mansion isn't foolish enough to besiege Jiutian, Jiutian will not take action against the King of Jiujiang's private soldiers."

Xia Xunyang's expression changed again: "Lord Tianjian, is there a connection between Lianshan Jingcheng and Lianshan Xin?"

"Lian Shan Jingcheng is Lian Shan Xin's father. Lian Shan Xin is a rising star in Jiutian. Suo Yuan Chu took Lian Shan Jingcheng away in the name of Jiutian and then disappeared."

Xia Xunyang immediately said, "This matter has nothing to do with me."

“I know that Suo Yuan Chu’s death was a warning to your father, not to you. I will watch your competition with Lian Shanxin from the sidelines. But why should the older generation be involved in the contest between the younger generation? Xia Xun Yang, are you still afraid of Lian Shanxin?”

“Of course I am not afraid. My father loves his son dearly, please understand, Lord Tianjian. After I met my father, I advised him to be kind to others and that he would never make things difficult for the Nine Heavens.”

Even though Suo Yuanchu's body was still warm.

Xia Xunyang now knew that Suo Yuanchu was definitely a confidant of the King of Jiujiang.

However, he had no intention of avenging Suo Yuanchu.

If he takes his biological father as his role model, then Jiutian will become his right-hand man in the future.

If he targets his adoptive father, then Jiutian is someone his adoptive father cannot afford to offend.

In any case, Suo Yuanchu's death was in vain.

“Young Master Xunyang, you are His Majesty’s man, and so is Lian Shanxin. The Nine Heavens Society treats His Majesty’s men equally. It’s normal for the Prince to care about you, but he doesn’t seem to have as much confidence in you as His Majesty does. You should know that the more you do, the more mistakes you make. I’m sure your position as the top candidate on the Hidden Dragon List wasn’t put there by the Prince.” Zhang Aniu advised.

Xia Xunyang said in a deep voice, "I understand what Lord Tianjian means. His Majesty will not misjudge people."

"hope so."

As soon as Zhang Aniu finished speaking, he soared into the sky.

Xia Xunyang looked at the sky where Zhang Aniu had disappeared, his feelings complicated and indescribable.

Emperor Yongchang revealed his true identity in the capital city, which has kept him awake at night for the past two days.

After making up his mind to compete for the dragon, he arrived in Jiangzhou and was overwhelmed by the flood of information that came his way.

"The situation in Jiangzhou seems more dangerous and complex than I anticipated."

Xia Xunyang was by nature someone who always walked on thin ice.

They are becoming increasingly cautious.

"Let's see Father first."

Xia Xunyang had even considered not returning to the Prince's Mansion and going straight to Kuangshan.

He hadn't yet figured out how to naturally get along with the Prince of Jiujiang after learning his true identity.

But now, I can't worry about that anymore.

Father, you've been a father for so many years now, so we can only trouble you one more time.

Lin Ruoshui's appearance made Xia Xunyang realize that he needed the help of the Prince of Jiujiang.

A quarter of an hour later.

The Prince of Jiujiang's Mansion.

Upon learning that "Ghost Step" Suo Yuanchu had been killed by the Heavenly Sword, the King of Jiujiang was not worried at all; instead, he laughed heartily.

"Just as I expected, Tianjian went to kill Suo Yuanchu."

The King of Jiujiang's reaction made Xia Xunyang realize something was wrong: "Father, did you deliberately send Suo Yuanchu to his death?"

"of course."

"Why?"

"Suo Yuan Chu is a triple agent. Back then, I suffered a crushing defeat at Xuanwu Gate, and my Dao heart was shattered. Suo Yuan Chu feigned allegiance to me, seemingly a friend in adversity, but from that moment on, I had my eye on him. In this world, it's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to offer charcoal in the snow. At that time, I was a disgraced prince; what was there for me to rely on?"

Xia Xunyang's eyes showed admiration: "Father, you have such discerning eyes. Whose man is this Suo Yuanchu?"

"He was sent by the Demonic Sect, and I arranged for him to enter the Nine Heavens." King Jiujiang said calmly, "I originally thought that it would be enough to let him die in the Nine Heavens, but I didn't expect Suo Yuan Chu to be so capable. He almost made a name for himself in the Nine Heavens. It's good that he has climbed to this position. If he climbs any higher, he could easily implicate me. In the end, it would make things unclear between me and the Demonic Sect, which would be bad."

Xia Xunyang's admiration grew stronger, and he felt that the King of Jiujiang he knew and the King of Jiujiang described by the Queen Consort of Jiujiang were not the same person at all.

Isn't the King of Jiujiang wise and powerful enough?
Even if she wasn't as good as Emperor Yongchang, her mother shouldn't have committed adultery.

He doesn't understand.

Thinking of his mother and Emperor Yongchang's evaluation of the Prince of Jiujiang, Xia Xunyang subconsciously asked, "Father, is there any conclusive evidence of Suo Yuanchu's identity as a member of the Demonic Sect? As far as I know, Jiutian is extremely vigilant against members of the Demonic Sect."

Could it be that Father fabricated this on purpose to save face?
King Jiujiang smiled slightly: "The evidence is indeed conclusive, Xunyang. Your father will not hide it from you. In fact, your father has intelligence exchanges with the Bone-Scraping Knife, one of the four elders of the Demonic Sect. There is no need to be so surprised. Among the kings and generals of our Great Yu, only a minority have no dealings with the Demonic Sect. The Bone-Scraping Knife is the most reputable elder among the four elders of the Demonic Sect. My cooperation with him is already considered a breath of fresh air among the kings and generals."

Xia Xunyang had nothing to say.

The Bone-Scraping Knife is indeed the most infamous among the elders of the Demonic Cult.

Seeing that the King of Jiujiang seemed to be seeking the approval of his most valued son, Xia Xunyang thought for a moment and decided to offer the King some emotional support: "Father, I am no longer a hot-blooded teenager. I understand what you mean. You are right. Although the Demonic Sect is a group of rebels, they have their own unique strengths in resisting for so many years. If I had to choose, I would also choose to cooperate with the Bone-Scraping Knife."

“You won’t do.” The King of Jiujiang’s expression changed: “Lust is a bone-scraping steel knife. Xunyang, you should find a legitimate daughter of a noble family to marry and rely on as your right-hand woman. Don’t have any contact with witches like the bone-scraping knife or the blood Guanyin. It will easily ruin your reputation.”

Xia Xunyang was somewhat surprised by the King of Jiujiang's strong reaction. He smiled and defended himself, saying, "Father, I'm not young anymore. If I can have a night with the Bone-Scraping Knife, it won't be a loss for me, will it?"

The story of the King of Jiujiang is too complicated to explain in a few words.

I had no choice but to make up my mind to avoid my son from now on.

Although he acted differently from ordinary people, he was not so eccentric as to turn against his son.

"Father, was Suo Yuanchu sent by the Bone-Scraping Knife to be planted by your side?" Xia Xunyang asked.

King Jiujiang shook his head: "Suo Yuanchu is a man of the Peacock King."

"How did the bone-scraping knife know Suo Yuanchu's identity?"

"Naturally, it's because Suo Yuanchu was a close confidant of the Bone-Scraping Knife."

Xia Xunyang wasn't particularly surprised by this answer.

It's just too reasonable.

The King of Jiujiang advised, "Since the bone-scraping knife is so promiscuous, Xunyang, you should stay away from this kind of devil and keep yourself pure."

Xia Xunyang had a different opinion: "Father, I'm not going to marry the Bone-Scraping Knife. I'll just play around with her. The Bone-Scraping Knife can overthrow the world, so she must have some extraordinary abilities."

King of Jiujiang: "..."

"Let's not talk about the bone-scraping knife anymore, Father. Please release Lian Shan Jingcheng." Xia Xunyang changed the subject.

King Jiujiang frowned: "Xunyang, you are unaware of this, but Lianshan Jingcheng has other connections."

"Are the opportunities to obtain the immortals of Kuangshan and the Kuang furnace important?" Xia Xunyang asked rhetorically.

He didn't care about Lianshan Jingcheng's secret at all.

He only knew that he was doing something that could make him comparable to the Living Buddha and the Taoist Master, and even make him the next emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty.

For this important matter, everything can be compromised.

The King of Jiujiang sensed Xia Xunyang's conviction.

After a moment of contemplation, he cautiously asked a question: "Xunyang, are you really confident in defeating Lianshanxin?"

Xia Xunyang laughed: "Father, how could you think that Lianshan Xin is my opponent?"

"I'm not referring to Lian Shanxin alone, but to the small group of young masters in Jiutian," King Jiujiang reminded him. "Tianjian only said he would stand by and watch, and Jiutian wouldn't get involved. But if the young masters band together, Jiutian won't interfere."

"Then let His Majesty in the capital see, and let the hidden dragons who have come to Kuangshan to seek immortality, and even the world, see what the true number one hidden dragon is. Cattle and sheep go in herds, but wild beasts always roam alone. Father, even if Lian Shanxin and the others band together and obtain the opportunity to become immortals, they may not be able to keep it. Not to mention, how can the success gained by banding together compare to my success alone with my sword, one man and one mountain?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Xunyang revealed his true colors.

This greatly pleased the old man from Jiujiang.

Brother, what good are your dozens of children? Can they all compare to my son?

The King of Jiujiang looked at Xia Xunyang with eyes full of praise and satisfaction: "Xunyang, your father understands. You are determined to defeat the clique led by Lianshan Xin by yourself with just your sword, so that the world, especially your brother, will fully realize your abilities. You are right. If you win this time, you will surely soar to great heights. Your brother is the kind of person who takes winning and losing very seriously. The premise is that you can really win."

"Father, rest assured, I am not blindly confident. I have already made some arrangements."

"Oh? Are these arrangements enough to guarantee absolute safety?"

"Of course I can't guarantee that, but once I enter Kuangshan, even if I face the combined forces of the Nine Heavens Young Master's group, I'm confident I can remain undefeated."

The King of Jiujiang was impressed by Xia Xunyang's confidence.

"I have never been the top of the Hidden Dragon List, so I truly do not know the weight of overwhelming the younger generation. But since my son is so confident, I will certainly not tarnish your reputation. I will send someone to escort Lian Shan Jing Cheng home later, and then I will personally lead five hundred elite soldiers to ambush at the foot of Kuang Mountain. Xun Yang, if you are fortunate enough to find the path to immortality, do not entrust it to Cao Fuhu, nor to Jiu Tian."

Finally, the King of Jiujiang lowered his voice, but his domineering aura was still palpable: "Remember, directly seize the Immortal Fate and establish your authority over Kuangshan."

"Father, rest assured, I understand."

"You don't understand enough."

The Prince of Jiujiang put it more bluntly: "Xunyang, you just said that your brother made some promises to you. But you must remember that he is the emperor, and the emperor's words can change at any time."

Xia Xunyang nodded.

"Any promise you make doesn't count; only what you can decide for yourself counts."

The King of Jiujiang placed his hands on Xia Xunyang's shoulders, his voice like a demon's murmur: "Xunyang, you are my son, not my elder brother's son. Therefore, you must first be qualified to be the Living Buddha and the head of the Dao before you can compete for the supreme position."

Xia Xunyang's feelings were complicated, but he still nodded vigorously.

"Go on, your father will be waiting to celebrate your success."

"I'm taking my leave of Xunyang. Please keep an eye on my elder brother, Father. If I have a promising future, then there will be no more conflict between us."

"I understand, Father."

The King of Jiujiang was very pleased that his second son was not only exceptionally gifted, but also respected his elder brother and was filial to his parents.

What merit do I possess to have given birth to such a perfect son?

Brother, are you envious of me?

……

"Ah Xin, how is it?" After arriving at the foot of Kuangshan Mountain and meeting up with Qi Shiyun and the others, Qi Shiyun immediately inquired about the use of the Destiny Token.

After confirming Lian Shanxin's identity as a demonic fetus, Qi Shiyun naturally began to suspect the identities of Lian Shanxin Jingcheng and He Miaojun.

Lian Shanxin shook his head and said, "We didn't find anything of value."

Qi Shiyun asked doubtfully, "You succeeded?"

"Success."

"It seems your parents are like mine; they're not exactly naive, but they're not overly complicated either."

Qi Shiyun had long since thoroughly investigated the Qi family's background.

The Qi family has some problems, but not many.

My mother is a reckless fool.

They dare to bring anything home.

Fortunately, she wasn't recklessly bold.

She knew that the longer it went on, the greater the danger to the Qi family would be, so it was better to sever ties with them as soon as possible.

However, while she can do it, Lian Shanxin may not be able to.

"Ah Xin, do you want to learn from me?" Qi Shiyun asked.

Lian Shanxin shook his head: "There's no need. My parents aren't afraid of being implicated by me."

Qi Shiyun thought about it and realized it made sense.

A single thousand-year-old snow lotus was enough to warrant the execution of Lian Shanxin's entire family.

What are you talking about?

Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu were both somewhat confused as they listened to the two speaking in riddles.

Lian Shanxin smiled deliberately at Zhuo Biyu: "This is a secret between Shiyun and me."

Zhuo Biyu was not angry this time.

Instead, he laughed out loud: "Ah-Xin, I was nervous this morning, I apologize to you."

"Huh? Why are you apologizing to me?"

This was a reaction that Lian Shanxin had not expected.

Zhuo Biyu explained easily, "I forgot, you're just a greenhorn, a virgin, you might not even have the ability to meet Tian Ji. With your level, you can't even catch up with me, let alone Shiyun."

Tian Ji added insult to injury: "Zhuo Biyu, can't you speak with more confidence? A Xin is definitely not as good as me. I have already offered my virginity to Miss Meng Zhen of Yunxiao Pavilion."

Zhuo Biyu and Qi Shiyun glanced at each other instantly.

Qi Shiyun asked in surprise, "Meng Zhen has given you your first taste of meat?"

“Yes.” Tian Ji proudly raised his head.

Zhuo Biyu, unusually, did not show contempt. Instead, she asked curiously, "Didn't Meng Zhen always only spend the night with those romantic and talented men? You are skilled in poetry and prose?"

Tian Ji told the truth: "I'm not good at it."

"So how did you win Meng Zhen's heart?"

"I told her I was the last disciple of the Heavenly Calculation School, and Meng Zhen said she actually didn't like poetry and songs, but preferred divination and metaphysics. So that night we discussed it until dawn. And I must say, Miss Meng Zhen really did have some understanding of divination and metaphysics. It was clear that she truly admired my divination skills. She even asked me if I had any thoughts about redeeming her from her servitude."

Zhuo Biyu retorted, "Are you sure she doesn't admire Master Tiansuan?"

“My master is of course the most important reason.” Tian Ji did not deny it. “But Miss Meng Zhen talked with me all night without asking for a single penny. Before she left, she even gave me a big red envelope. If I were to nitpick about why she favored me, that would be too petty.”

"Then do you want to redeem her from her servitude?" Zhuo Biyu asked.

Tian Ji laughed: "Why should I spend a fortune to buy a carriage that I can ride in for a little money?"

Zhuo Biyu: "..."

Lian Shanxin was filled with awe.

Zhuo Biyu said he was not as good as Tian Ji, and he was originally unconvinced.

However, after listening to Tian Ji's explanation, Lian Shanxin realized that although Tian Ji was a bit simple-minded, he was not confused when it came to important matters.

In comparison, I still can't let go.

First of all, he would not reveal his precious primordial yang energy in the Cloud Pavilion.

Secondly, he also dislikes taking public transportation.

A private car is more suitable for him.

Although this would require more of his energy and attention.

But people must have their own principles and pursuits in life.

His problem is that it's really too difficult to pursue someone with telepathic abilities.

Lian Shanxin decided to skip this topic for the time being.

"Oh, right, there's something else I need to tell you."

"what's up?"

“Xia Xunyang is no longer a threat; he has already been crippled by Lin Ruoshui.”

"Ah Xin, you said Xia Xunyang was crippled by Lin Ruoshui."

"correct."

"Then who's that behind you?"

Lian Shanxin turned back.

Just then, he saw a young man he didn't recognize striding towards him.

His imposing presence and slender figure were actually not enough to make Lian Shanxin take notice.

What caught Lian Shanxin's attention was the dragon-tiger embroidered on the man's clothes.

The identity of the visitor was self-evident.

"Lianshan letter?"

Xia Xunyang, alone with his sword, approached Lian Shanxin and asked him directly.

Lian Shanxin nodded: "Xia Xunyang?"

"it's me."

"I have long admired my name."

"Me too."

Xia Xunyang extended his right hand.

Lian Shanxin did not sense any significant weakening of Xia Xunyang's aura.

All that could be seen was some swelling on his face.

Therefore, he cautiously chose not to shake hands with Xia Xunyang.

There was a major realm difference between him and Xia Xunyang, and even with the Dragon-Slaying True Intent, he couldn't overcome this gap in strength.

Since they were destined to be competitors, Lian Shanxin had no intention of befriending Xia Xunyang, so he simply asked, "Did Lin Ruoshui let you off the hook?"

Xia Xunyang said in a deep voice, "No, the injuries on my face are thanks to her."

"only these?"

"She also wanted to cripple me, to force me into the True Realm. In her words, it was to give me a chance to fight you fairly."

Lian Shanxin sighed softly, "It seems she didn't succeed."

"She did it, but she talked a little too much. My father sent people to pick me up."

It's a bit of a pity about Lianshanxin.

Why can't we learn from him?
When he killed the second prince, he did so without uttering a single word.

If you really have the urge to confide in someone, kill someone first before you speak.

Lin Ruoshui's experience in the martial arts world is still too shallow; he needs to learn more from someone like himself, a genuine Maitreya.

"Guess who my father sent?" Xia Xunyang asked.

Lian Shanxin's mind stirred: "'Ghost Step' Suo Yuanchu?"

Xia Xunyang smiled and said, "The Heavenly Eye does have its merits after all. You guessed right, the one who came to pick me up was 'Ghost Step' Suo Yuan Chu. Then, Suo Yuan Chu was killed by Lord Heavenly Sword."

Lian Shanxin was both surprised and delighted.

Ah Niu is awesome!

He's much better than that good-for-nothing apprentice, Qianmian.

"After listening to Lord Tianjian's account, I learned that many things had happened. Lian Shanxin and Lin Ruoshui bullied me because of their superior cultivation level. My father abused his power and invited your father to the palace for medical treatment. I believe that neither of us knew about these two things beforehand."

Lian Shanxin nodded: "What does Young Master Xunyang want to say?"

Xia Xunyang said in a deep voice, "Great figures don't ask about the pieces when they make their moves. Small pawns are barely able to save themselves when they cross the river, and they often have no choice. But once they enter Kuangshan, even someone as powerful as the Celestial Master will be beheaded, which shows how dangerous Kuangshan is. Lian Shanxin, you and I have both been pushed to this precipice. Before today, we had no enmity. After today, we will have no personal grudges between us, is that right?"

"Of course."

“I have already asked my father to send someone to escort Doctor Lianshan back to Huichuntang.”

Upon hearing Xia Xunyang's words, Lian Shanxin was immediately moved: "Young Master Xunyang, if my father has truly returned to Huichuntang unharmed, I can guarantee that I will spare your life within Kuangshan."

Upon hearing Lian Shanxin's words, not only Xia Xunyang, but even Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji were speechless, not wanting to tell others that they knew Lian Shanxin.

Only Qi Shiyun, like Lian Shanxin, felt it was only natural.

Xia Xunyang, nicknamed "Chihu," is certainly a remarkable figure.

Even after meeting him today, Lian Shanxin could feel Xia Xunyang's personal charm and kingly aura.

But no matter how you look at it, he is a descendant of the dragon and the phoenix.

In the face of the two demonic embryos who possess the true meaning of slaying dragons, Xia Xunyang is nothing more than a piece of cake.

This is not to look down on Xia Xunyang, but rather an innate advantage, not a fault of his fighting ability.

“Young Master Xin, I thought you could feel my sincerity,” Xia Xunyang said, frowning.

He certainly didn't think that the offer from Lianshanxin was sincere.

Lian Shanxin patiently explained, "Young Master Xunyang, I am also very sincere. If you don't believe me, we can verify it later."

"How to verify?"

"You and Qi Tanhua have a fight, and whoever wins gets to decide."

"In the world of martial arts, strength comes first, and I agree with this suggestion. However, I am not here to defeat Qi Tanhua again. Young Master Xin, I also know that you have the support of the young master of Jiutian."

After a pause, Xia Xunyang continued, "If I defeat Qi Tanhua by even a single move, we will cease hostilities for seven days after entering Kuangshan. Our priorities will be finding the Kuang Furnace and investigating the death of the Celestial Master. The outcome of our trip to Kuangshan is not determined by killing the other. Does Young Master Xin understand?"

"Understood. I appreciate Young Master Xunyang's sincerity. Since you are so magnanimous, I will naturally not hold a grudge. We are all men of the martial world, and a smile can dissolve all enmity. All the past misunderstandings were due to our missions. Even if we meet again today, we have no personal grudges. Perhaps we can still be friends when we meet again outside of Kuangshan."

"it is good."

A smile returned to Xia Xunyang's face.

He was not afraid of Lian Shanxin.

They are not even afraid of the Nine Heavens Young Masters banding together.

But he didn't know what dangers lay within Kuangshan.

He feared Kuangshan, who could kill even the Celestial Master silently.

"Qi Tanhua, do you have any objections?" Xia Xunyang looked at Qi Shiyun.

Then he saw Qi Shiyun looking at him with a strange gaze.

"Qi Tanhua, why do you look at me like that?"

Qi Shiyun's story is too complex to explain in a few words.

She just used her telepathic abilities on Xia Xunyang.

Then, she sensed what Xia Xunyang was thinking.

"This is not just a contest over the immortal destiny of Kuangshan, but also a true contest for the crown prince."

“Even if His Majesty turns his back on me, I am still his biological son. Although I was not raised by his side from childhood, he raised me in the Prince of Jiujiang’s residence and married my mother. So he still owes me some debt of gratitude.”

"With my talent and the undeniable weight of being the top of the Hidden Dragon List, as long as I win this round at Kuangshan, His Majesty's claim that he will make me the Crown Prince is quite true. It's worth betting everything on. There is no better opportunity than this."

At the same time that Qi Shiyun used his Mind Reading ability, Xia Xunyang also passively triggered Lianshan Xin's talent.

Lian Shanxin never expected that Xia Xunyang would have such good fortune.

He Miaojun lived with him for eighteen years, but she still couldn't activate Lian Shanxin's talent.

Lian Shanxin had already discovered Xia Xunyang's secret in less than an hour.

What Lian Shanxin saw was a conversation between Xia Xunyang and her mother, the Princess of Jiujiang:

“Xunyang, your mother is also a woman, and your mother also has needs.”

"Xunyang, did His Majesty tell you about your background?"

"Xunyang, your mother is not humiliated; in fact, she is quite pleased."

……

After reading Lian Shanxin's letter, I had only one feeling:
The top-ranked player has gone on a killing spree!

He is still working hard to improve his cultivation level.

What a spirit of sacrifice and dedication!

Lian Shanxin was deeply moved.

He knew that this game was completely won.

At that moment, Qi Shiyun almost burst out laughing.

I knew Emperor Yongchang was a playful person, but I never imagined he was this extravagant.

If a father has too many romantic entanglements, he can't blame the Fulong lineage for coming to collect them.

“Young Master Xunyang is very sincere, and I agree,” Qi Shiyun said. “If I lose to you, everything will be as you wish. But what if I win?”

Xia Xunyang was clearly very confident: "That is naturally up to Scholar Qi and Young Master Xin. As long as it's not too outrageous, I will do as they say."

"Ah Xin, what are your thoughts?" Qi Shiyun asked.

She then transmitted her voice to Lian Shan, saying, "I used my telepathic ability to sense Xia Xunyang and discovered a great secret."

Before Qi Shiyun could finish transmitting her message, Lian Shanxin's reply arrived: "His Majesty's seed."

The two then exchanged a smile, displaying remarkable understanding.

The first collaboration between the two demonic entities is a perfect match, a resonance of souls.

This was also the first time in her life that Qi Shiyun had shared her thoughts with someone like this.

She gained a deeper understanding of the mutual attraction between the demonic fetuses.

In her opinion, Lian Shanxin's flirting skills were indeed just so-so.

Lianshanxin won because of its advantage at the starting point.

“Young Master Xunyang, if we win, I will not make things difficult for you. If we encounter any danger within Kuangshan, you must do your utmost to save whoever is in danger. Only if you feel that the situation is unavoidable and that your sacrifice would be in vain, can you then withdraw.”

"make a deal."

Xia Xunyang's confidence did not affect Lian Shanxin and Qi Shiyun in the slightest.

But it intimidated Tian Ji.

Tian Ji said in a low voice with concern, "Qi the Madman, you've lost to him before, you won't lose to him again this time, will you?"

"will not."

It was Zhuo Biyu who spoke.

Zhuo Biyu was also a little worried just now.

Looking at Lian Shanxin and Qi Shiyun, she suddenly remembered someone—Zeng Ningbing.

So she felt relieved.

"Think of Zeng Ningbing."

Tian Ji suddenly realized what was going on.

"You guys attack first, I'll go ambush at the foot of Kuangshan. Ah Xin, remember what I did," Zhuo Biyu reminded her.

Lian Shanxin nodded.

"Young Master Xunyang, when do you plan to enter Mount Kuang?"

"at any time."

"Then please do so now."

Qi Shiyun stretched her muscles and bones.

She couldn't wait any longer.

Who doesn't love the feeling of crushing a noob?
Xia Xunyang smiled slightly: "Since Scholar Qi is so eager to lose again, I will naturally grant your request. Please."

Two overconfident, even arrogant, young prodigies agree to a rematch.

It quickly attracted the attention of countless people.

Xia Xunyang and Qi Shiyun were not unknown figures in the martial arts world, and coincidentally, many hidden talents had come to Kuangshan this time.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating the outcome of this battle between the two.

And the course of this battle did not disappoint anyone.

Besides Qi Shiyun and Lian Shanxin.

Half an hour later.

Xia Xunyang proved with his strength that there is indeed a reason why second place is ranked higher than third.

boom!
Qi Shiyun was thrown from mid-air into Lian Shanxin's arms by Xia Xunyang's sword.

She wasn't seriously injured.

He didn't even realize that he had fallen into Lian Shanxin's arms.

She even has the strength to fight again. If she continues to fight, Qi Shiyun may not necessarily lose.

But at this moment, Qi Shiyun had lost all will to fight.

She stared in shock at Xia Xunyang on the cloud, swearing profusely, "Fuck your mother!"

At the same level, as long as Xia Xunyang is of royal blood, he could never be a match for Qi Shiyun, who has already mastered a certain essence of the Subduing Dragon Immortal Technique.

The King of Jiujiang believed that Xia Xunyang was his son, and the Emperor of Yongchang also believed that Xia Xunyang was his son.

Lian Shanxin and Qi Shiyun both believed that Xia Xunyang was the son of Emperor Yongchang.

Two grandmasters and two demonic fetuses have all lost to a woman who seems to be powerless.

Lian Shanxin could only sigh from the bottom of his heart: "You son of a bitch!"

The human world is too complicated; even Maitreya Buddha would have to kneel before it!

　The long chapter of 10,000 words has been delivered. I wrote until 2:43 AM, and I'm completely exhausted. When I was writing this novel, *Immortal Dynasty*, there was a major theme: everyone makes mistakes, including the protagonist. Everything in the universe has its counterpart; there is no absolute invincibility or wisdom. Therefore, the protagonist will also experience setbacks and miscalculations. But this is not meant to be cruel to the protagonist, and I hope everyone won't feel that way. For example, if you put yourself in Princess Xin's shoes and Qi Shiyun's shoes, wouldn't it be hard to believe that they would lose to Xia Xunyang? I hope everyone can accept a protagonist who occasionally makes mistakes but is generally intelligent; this makes the story more realistic. When encountering such plot points, I will try to make the writing style a bit humorous. Not being cruel to the protagonist is my bottom line; please don't doubt it. I just want to write a more reasonable and dramatic plot, which I personally feel is a better way to write. Of course, everyone's opinion is the final word.

　　
　
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