Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

Deep within the magnolia grove lies a small, shimmering lake, its surface rippling gently, reflecting the silhouettes of two men and a woman.

The man on the far left has an unusual full head of silver-white hair, a chiseled face with sharp features, and eyebrows that reach his temples, exuding an imposing aura!

Holding a long halberd, his eyes were clear and bright as he stared intently at the magnolia blossoms drifting across the lake, muttering to himself as if lost in thought. It seemed as if he were explaining something to the two people beside him, or perhaps confiding in the magnolia blossoms...

Listening to the man's hoarse, weathered voice, the young man and woman beside him seemed to have returned to that time when blood flowed like rivers, the land was cold and desolate, all things wept, and the world was turned upside down!

At the end of the Sui Dynasty, there was great chaos!

A pair of martial arts masters, a senior and a junior, descended from Mount Beiman, full of ambition, ready to establish their own great achievements!

As life changes, the senior brother sees through the ways of the world and has no other desires. The only person he can't let go of is his junior sister, who has always kept her identity a secret from him.

At this time, the junior sister had already married someone else for the sake of the family's development, while the senior brother still silently waited by her side...

The land was overthrown, and bloodshed erupted. A junior sister, a woman of exceptional talent and strategic brilliance, led a rebellion against the tyrannical Sui Dynasty. With the help of her senior brother, a man of unparalleled strength and unmatched halberd skills, she conquered half the country for her family's cause!

It wasn't until then that the senior brother learned that his junior sister was called Princess Pingyang.

And he, Yan Qixing, became a close attendant and bodyguard in the women's army under Princess Pingyang!

The junior sister possesses unparalleled strategic skills, and the senior brother is invincible in martial arts; their great achievements have aroused suspicion from countless people.

One day, their supplies ran out, they were trapped at the pass, and no one came to their aid!

After several days of fierce fighting with the enemy, just when they were about to escape, a group of people suddenly appeared!

With sturdy armor and sharp spears, they attacked and killed their junior sister!

Yan Qixing fled in a disheveled state, hastily taking only his junior sister's still-warm body with him. He eventually returned to Beiman Mountain and buried her at the bottom of the lake where magnolias bloomed...

Year after year, the magnolias bloom more and more beautifully, attracting many people every year. However, no one has ever left—they are all crushed to pieces by the infatuated giants, adding a touch of white splendor to this patch of magnolias the following year!

Even today, the girl saved by the magnolia flower has awakened...

Hearing Yan Qixing's mutterings, Li Qing was shocked: Princess Pingyang, isn't that the 'Li Xiuning' from the novel?!

I never expected to discover such a huge secret today!

However, it is unknown who later attacked and killed the two.

What's even stranger is that, according to Yan Qixing, nearly half of the Li family's empire was conquered by this woman, yet in later generations, official histories make no mention of her, and even unofficial histories are evasive, only mentioning her briefly in a few sentences: "In the sixth year of Wude, the eaves were destroyed. When she was to be buried, an imperial edict was issued to add drums and trumpets to the front and rear..."

Before Li Qing could think further, Yan Qixing had already snapped out of his reverie.

"What brings you here?"

"We only came here to admire and explore because we found this patch of magnolias to be extremely beautiful. We never expected..." Li Qing said, recalling what had just happened, feeling a wave of fear and a hint of indignation.

Yan Qixing didn't try to hide anything; he was straightforward and honest, bowing to the two men with a fist and palm salute, and said apologetically, "This matter is my fault!" His words were firm and resolute.

Having said that, he looked at Li Qing, his eyes fixed on him, and said, "I didn't expect you to be so skilled in martial arts at such a young age! However, I see that your movements are rather disorganized, relying entirely on agility. Could it be that—"

Li Qing nodded, seemingly unconcerned.

With three throwing knives, I can protect myself!

Looking at Li Qing's appearance, Yan Qixing understood a bit and laughed heartily, "That's right! With your unparalleled throwing knife skills, young brother, there are probably few in the world who can stop you!" Suddenly, he paused and sighed, "What a pity! Young brother is known for his agility, so he can't pass on this martial art to me!"

As he spoke, Yan Qixing seemed to remember something, turned around and walked towards the thatched hut not far behind him, leaving the two of them standing there, silently looking at each other...

Not long after, Yan Qixing left the thatched hut.

He never let go of the halberd, and in his other hand he held a curved knife, with a leather package tucked under his arm.

"Qiang——!"

Yan Qixing threw the halberd aside, picked up the curved sword with both hands, and gently stroked the scabbard with his rough hands, a soft light flashing in his eyes.

"Crack!"

The curved sword was drawn, its bright light so dazzling that it was impossible to open one's eyes!

Yan Qixing remained focused on the blade, his expression calm and undisturbed, though a hint of longing, regret, and reluctance flickered in his lowered gaze.

"I'll give you this 'Hundred Refined Phoenix Blade' as my apology!"

Yan Qixing handed the curved sword to the curious girl who was craning her neck to look at him.

"No! This item is too valuable; we cannot accept it!"

Upon hearing Li Qing's words, the girl, who had been holding out her hand in a daze, immediately pulled it back.

However, another large hand was faster than her, and before the girl could react, it shoved the scimitar into her hand.

“Take it!” Yan Qixing said firmly.

Seeing Li Qing nod, the girl accepted the "Xiuluan Blade".

Yan Qixing looked at the girl who had taken the "Xiuluan Blade," and for the first time, a smile appeared on his calm face.

"Back then, when Master saw us off down the mountain, he gave me a great halberd and a Cloud-Piercing Steed; he gave my junior sister a Hundred-Refined Phoenix Blade, a Lotus Armor, and a Cloud-Peach Blossom Horse. The two horses died on the battlefield, and the Lotus Armor went with my junior sister. Only this Phoenix Blade remained. I originally intended to keep it as a memento, but after meeting you all today, I feel it's more suitable! A blade is for killing and drawing blood; I suppose that's what my junior sister would have wanted!"

"Unfortunately, when I returned that day, my master had already disappeared, and I was unable to teach your junior sister the Rain-Surging Saber Technique..."

As he spoke, Yan Qixing opened the leather package, inside which were two booklets. The cover of the first booklet had four imposing characters: Overlord Halberd Technique!

"The Overlord's Halberd Technique?" Li Qing couldn't help but utter the words. "Could it be a halberd technique passed down from Xiang Yu, the Overlord of Western Chu?"

Yan Qixing paused in his movements and calmly explained, "Although the Overlord is skilled in all weapons, only the Overlord Bow and the Camel Dragon Spear Technique are truly awe-inspiring! This halberd technique is something I just learned from the spear technique passed down by my master. I mastered it at the age of sixteen!"

Although his tone was calm, his words revealed an overwhelming arrogance that he could not conceal!

"To wield a halberd, one must first possess immense strength! If one day I can find a skilled person, I hope you, young brother, can help me pass it on. Below is a book on esoteric arts; I've only learned a rudimentary amount and don't understand much. You can take a look; perhaps you'll find it helpful. As for this great halberd..."

Li Qing did not accept the two books that Yan Qixing handed over. "Why not find a successor to pass them on yourself?"

Yan Qixing's expression changed, and a murderous aura emanated from him, filling his body with malevolent energy. His full head of silver hair moved without wind!

"I have another important thing to do!"

An inexplicably grand and imposing aura surged forth, causing the two to freeze in place.

"You may refer to or browse the contents of this book, and keeping a copy is fine too! If you find a successor, tell him to come here in three years. Or, if I don't return, tell him to go and retrieve the halberd himself! If you don't find a suitable successor, there's no need to force it!"

Finished!

With a long stride, he drifted away, disappearing into a sea of ​​magnolia blossoms...

In the distance, a faint song drifts by: A brisk wind blows, the road is cold, who will share a drink with me, who dares to block the pass? The swallow's halberd returns, but the man does not go...

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The character references are provided by fellow readers, specifically Yan Guiren from "The Demon Slayer"; please forgive any shortcomings!