Creation of the Universe

Baili Yu's actions made Shen Zhan immediately alert.

If he recognized me, I would have to prepare for a fierce fight.

For Shen Zhan, this was no big deal. The last time the two of them fought, their cultivation levels were very similar, but now it was very different.

Baili Yu would definitely be shocked. How come Shen Zhan seemed like a different person in just a few days, and his strength was much greater than before?

"I'd like to take this opportunity to give everyone a good job."

Baili Yu spoke loudly, and everyone at the scene fell silent.

Shen Zhan and Jia Zhong were already prepared to fight, but now it seems that they were too suspicious. Baili Yu did not notice Shen Zhan's presence.

"Soon, the Crown Prince will go to the Prince of Jinning to propose marriage to Princess Shen Yunli. I know that you are all well-traveled merchants, and you must have valuable treasures and jades. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to present them to the Crown Prince as a betrothal gift?"

It turned out that Baili Yu was planning this. After hearing this, everyone responded and said that they would offer their most precious treasures to congratulate this happy event.

Jia Zhong muttered in a low voice, "This Baili Yu is truly treacherous. He took advantage of the opportunity to curry favor with Zhu Zhi, while making us businessmen bleed. How could he have thought of such a thing?"

"How is this different from extortion?"

Shen Zhan said, "Bai Liyu was able to become the Lord of Sword Forging City. Of course, he has his own methods. Although shameless, they are indeed effective. You don't have to pay attention to them. His arrogance will not last long."

"hey-hey."

Although Jia Zhong was furious, he suddenly broke into a sly smile. "Bai Li Yu is certainly cunning, but businessmen like us aren't so easily manipulated. Don't be fooled by the servility of these people present. They actually have their own agendas. In short, it's harder than climbing to the sky to trick us."

Afterwards, everyone started to clink glasses and chat. Some people were boastful and some were unrestrained. No matter what occasion, these businessmen were eloquent and acted according to the situation.

This kid Jia Zhong actually managed to close a few business deals. Shen Zhan couldn't help but admire him sincerely. He is indeed more suitable to be a businessman, and cultivation can only be regarded as a hobby.

When the banquet at Wanhe Tower was about to end, Crown Prince Zhu Zhi had almost finished drinking. He left the restaurant surrounded by Baili Yu and others. Before leaving, he declared that he must bring Shen Yunli back to Weihai Kingdom and make her submit to him.

Jia Zhong glared at Zhu Zhi fiercely, wishing he could slap him a few times. At the same time, he looked at Shen Zhan nervously, fearing that the latter would be enraged and suddenly attack Zhu Zhi.

Fortunately, Shen Zhan was very calm. He just drank the wine in his glass calmly and said, "Jia Zhong, let's go."

"Hey, that's good."

As the two men walked out of the restaurant, Jia Zhong asked, "Brother, how are you going to deal with this blind prince? I will definitely help you vent your anger!"

"I will naturally give him trouble at the Trial Conference tomorrow. I can handle his problems myself. But I have something I need you to do. Are you willing?"

Jia Zhong said, "Brother, what are you talking about? Your business is my business. I will do my utmost to see it through to the very end!"

"You just saw it. There were a few people at the banquet today who were speaking without restraint. Although they were intentionally flattering Zhu Zhi, they spoke rudely to my sister Shen Yunli. I will make them pay the price."

Jia Zhong slapped his forehead and said immediately, "I understand. I have memorized all those people who slandered my sister. I know their names and where they live.

Hehe, I wonder what price big brother wants them to pay?

If you want their lives, I'll spend some money to put a reward on them, and someone in the martial arts world will naturally come to do it, and I guarantee it will be done cleanly and without leaving any traces!"

Shen Zhan turned to look at Jia Zhong and asked in surprise, "Why do you look so familiar with this? Have you done this often before?"

"No, no, you're joking, big brother. I haven't done it, but I've seen it a lot. Besides, a wealthy family like ours is bound to be involved with some underworld gangs. Firstly, it's necessary to protect ourselves, and secondly, we need to build connections so that it will be easier to do business."

"Then I'll leave this matter to you. However, I won't kill them. I just want to make them suffer so that they won't dare to do it again."

"Okay, big brother, don't worry."

Jia Zhong nodded confidently.

At dawn the next day, all participants in the trial set out for Jianxu on their own.

Just like the trials at the royal palace in Jinning, the trial conference has always only allowed young practitioners to participate. The original intention was for the vassal states to compete and exchange with each other, but now it has evolved into a stage for showing off military strength and displaying superiority.

Ding Yi from Wuya Taoist Academy, although of a high seniority, is still less than 30 years old and still belongs to the younger generation. With her support, the disciples of the Taoist Academy have enough confidence to deal with the strong contestants from all sides.

Unfortunately, unexpected events along the way prevented the original plan from being realized.

Shen Zhan has now joined Wuya Taoist Academy and replaced Ding Yi as a disciple of the academy to participate in this trial that has nothing to do with him. This makes Tang Muqing and the other two feel much more at ease.

The location of the Sword Ruins is not far from the Sword Casting City. For those who have cultivated, they can reach it almost in a moment. However, the real Sword Ruins they see are very different from what they imagined.

Dong Ping looked at the scene before him and exclaimed, "I originally thought the so-called Sword Ruins were just a wasteland with many discarded broken swords, but I didn't expect it to be so vast... How many swords have been forged by Xuanjinmen?"

"It's so big here, like a maze. It's too exaggerated."

Xia Wenxiu also made a similar sigh.

The real sword ruins were actually in a canyon between two mountains. Shen Zhan stood above and looked down. The valley bottom was winding and there was no end in sight. In this place that coiled like a spirit snake, a dazzling light would occasionally shine directly up.

That was the broken sword discarded by Xuan Jinmen at the bottom of the valley, shining with sword light under the sunlight.

Disciples from other sects arrived one after another. After seeing the location of the sword ruins, they were all shocked by the scene below.

"The Sword Ruins are indeed worthy of their reputation. We should hurry down there. We might be able to pick up a few good-quality broken swords inside. We can take them back and find a good craftsman to forge them into a fine weapon."

A disciple from a certain sect nearby couldn't hide his excitement. After he finished speaking, he wanted to find a flat place to slowly climb down.

Before he could climb for long, he suddenly let out a scream and quickly fell to the bottom of the valley...