Imperial henchmen? Never been struck by the sword of the Six Doors (a secret police agency).

The sword is merciless, yet the sword is without substance.

"Jun Su, you should have noticed by now," Jian Wu said with a smile.

“Sword Mountain only has earth soldiers, not heaven soldiers. People from Sword Mountain throughout the ages have been very wary of the idea that their swords have spirits, but... cutting off the body outside the body is different. It is a true union of yin and yang, with the two swords becoming one.” Li Junsu said with some emotion.

“This idea must have come from Jianchan,” Li Junsu continued.

Only a Martial Venerable like Jian Chan could come up with such a method. Now, Jian Chan can use the Heavenly Soldiers. The Heavenly Soldiers are her other half of her origin, and Jian Chan's combat power will definitely skyrocket.

This idea is simply ingenious—to split oneself in two, with one half becoming a weapon spirit, and both remaining the same, just as with the way of the sword.

Jian Wu was once famous for his ruthless sword.

Jian Wu follows the Starry Sky Sword Path, which means there are two different sword paths.

"But are you still considered human?" Li Junsu asked, as if something had occurred to him.

“She is her, and I am me. I also want to thank Brother Li for transforming himself into a sword. I have gained a deeper understanding of the way of the sword.” Jian Wu also spoke with a slight smile.

For Jian Wu, becoming the sword itself makes it more likely that he will seek the origin of the way of the sword.

“Jun Su, you really know Jian Su Mountain well. It was indeed Master’s idea. I can only have Brother Jian Wu appear briefly so that Master can cut out the source.” Jian Wu said.

“Your Sword of Stars, paired with Sword Without a Single Sword, Sword of Utmost Justice… that’s a bit terrifying,” Li Junsu said.

If Jian Wu and Jian Wu were to unleash a move where a sword is hidden within a sword, or a combination of sword intents, it would be very easy for them. Even opposing sword intents like the sword of life and the sword of death would be a piece of cake for them.

The two were originally one person, but they had just separated into different bodies.

"Did Jian Chan suddenly have an epiphany about working hard?" Then, Li Junsu thought of the charitable gambling king Jian Chan and spoke in a strange tone.

Jian Chan doesn't seem like the type to be diligent at all.

“That is precisely why I came here.” Jian Wu’s expression turned serious.

Li Junsu also sat up slightly. Jian Chan suddenly thought of this; something must have triggered her.

"His Highness King Wu has obtained the Overlord's Will, and his Panlong Spear has officially entered the refining process. The Panlong Spear is also a top-tier earth weapon. Back then, His Majesty the Emperor wanted to forge a heaven weapon for King Wu, but King Wu refused. What he wanted were comrades-in-arms who would be born alongside him in his conquests." Jian Wuyan explained succinctly.

"That overlord also most often uses a long spear, the Heavenly Soldier, the Overlord Spear," Jian Wu said.

"My master saw that King Wu suddenly became more motivated and was inspired, so he came up with this idea," Jian Wu said, spreading her hands.

Li Junsu suddenly realized that matters of the heart had nothing to do with hard work; it was simply that she wanted everything that King Wu had.

"Moreover, the two agreed that whoever forges a heavenly weapon first within three years will win," Jian Wu added.

"The most important thing is coming up: King Wu and Master will have a competition in the palace to determine who is the number one expert in the palace." Jian Wu then scratched her cheek, saying somewhat embarrassedly.

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu's lips twitched. A decisive battle at the Forbidden City?

It's true that Jian Chan's combat power will skyrocket with the Heavenly Soldiers, but Li Su also has Heavenly Soldiers. Won't Jian Chan be sent flying with a single spear thrust?

"His Majesty the Emperor has agreed. There may be a second grand competition in three years," Jian Wu said with some anticipation.

“That is indeed a big deal.” Li Junsu nodded slightly.

If the emperor agrees, given his temperament, he will definitely invite various martial arts factions to come and see for themselves. Those who want to cause trouble should think twice before trying to withstand the Dragon Spear of the Martial King.

“I’ll come find you then,” Jian Wu said.

Bai Xingling, standing to the side, was speechless. They should have returned to their ancestral land, but why were there so many troubles as soon as they came back?

"I don't need you. I'll have a sparring match with Jun Su in three years." The voice from outside the door caused Jian Wu's anger bar to rise little by little.

It's that stubborn guy Yun Wuji again.

"You're here too, have a seat." Li Junsu looked at Yun Wuji, who had suddenly appeared at the door, and pointed to a seat.

“Perfect timing, let’s have a spar in three years.” Yun Wuji sat down familiarly and poured himself a cup of tea before Li Junsu could even do so.

"Okay, you're about to gaze at the sea?" Li Junsu asked with some surprise, sensing the fluctuations emanating from Yun Wuji.

Yun Wuji had reached a certain level of cultivation, barely able to observe the mountains. His aura was weak, but the sense of oppression was strong.

He would believe that Yun Wuji could kill Wang Hai with a single palm strike.

Starting over is nothing more than child's play for a genius like Yun Wuji.

“Yes, I’ll be faster than you then, after all… Heaven has given you a heavy burden.” Yun Wuji thought of his best friend’s cursed dragon destiny, blowing on his tea as he spoke with a light laugh.

"Did you already know something?" Li Junsu asked, raising an eyebrow as he thought about the Tian Geng mask that Yun Wuji had given him.

"Indeed, Master has great confidence in you." Yun Wuji's eyes curved into a smile, his tone gentle.

"Jianwu, you'll be looking out to sea soon too, won't you?" Li Junsu said, starting a conversation as he watched Jianwu's cheeks slowly flush red.

He didn't know why, but Jian Wu and Yun Wuji couldn't stand each other the moment they bumped into each other.

“Yes, I’ll be looking out to sea soon too.” Jianwu’s mood immediately brightened when she saw Li Junsu bring her up.

"Unbeknownst to us, our generation has become quite old." Yun Wuji said with some emotion as he sipped his tea.

"Who is currently ranked number one on the leaderboard?" Li Junsu suddenly became interested and asked.

“Ji Wensui,” Jian Wu answered, raising her hand.

"Isn't he Guanshan?" Li Junsu asked in surprise.

“With the increasing number of geniuses, Guanshan is no longer worthy of being on the Earth Ranking; he’s now on the Human Ranking. Only those who break through to the Sea of ​​Gazing can be placed on the Earth Ranking,” Bai Xingling said.

"I see." Li Junsu nodded, a hint of anticipation creeping in.

With so many geniuses around, eliminating the dishonest ones can be a significant boost to one's own development.

"Before Tingwu left seclusion, he had already gazed upon the sea, the Buddhist mountain and the Zen sea, and had quite a bit of wisdom and energy." Bai Xingling said with a mischievous smile, as if he had just thought of something.

“Zen Sea? Listening to enlightenment is also a talent.” Li Junsu smiled as well.

"By the way, where is He Mu?" Jian Wu asked, looking at Yun Wuji.

He was just one move away from winning against He Mu back then.

"His nickname has changed; now he's known as the Seven Star Hero. He's also traveling and refining his mind. I believe that soon... the Son of Swords will shine brightly once again." Yun Wuji spoke of He Mu with a hint of approval this time.

"From what you're saying, it seems there are no newbies in your generation," Bai Xingling said, intrigued, and joined the discussion.

“That’s true. Yun Wuji was born with a Dao physique, He Mu was born with a sword physique, Jun Su rose from a concubine’s son to his current status, and Ting Wu was a genius who had an epiphany.” Jian Wu counted them off one by one on her fingers.

Bai Xingling listened patiently, while Li Junsu remained very calm.

There are still many monsters yet to appear. Pei Xingjian has already come out, and there are still Li Siye, Wang Zhongsi, Feng Changqing, Gao Xianzhi, Xue Rengui, Guo Ziyi, Gao Ping, Li Sheng, Wei Gao, and Zhang Yichao to come. This is just the beginning.

There are too many brilliant generals in the entire Great Qian Dynasty. Even if these people are not destined to become Martial Venerables, they are guaranteed to be at least Martial Masters.

"The exciting era has only just begun." Li Junsu turned to look at the vast sky outside the hall, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

Those who block the path of the Night Blade will be annihilated, both man and horse.

He faced death calmly, and was granted the title of Feng Changqing.

King of the mountains, immortal of the high mountains.

Guo Ziyi saved the day from collapse.

General in white robes, Xue Rengui.

How brilliant would these brilliant generals have been in an era without a foolish and incompetent emperor?

Li Junsu was somewhat expectant.

"You'd better hurry, or by the time you show yourselves, I might have already cleared out the surrounding area." Li Junsu thought to himself as he listened to Bai Xingling and the others talking and thought about the Tiger Slaughter Guard.

"Hey, who do you think is the most capable among the younger generation?" Bai Xingling nudged Li Junsu, who was staring blankly into space.

"Who knows? New talents emerge in every generation," Li Junsu said with a smile, coming back to his senses.

"Here we go again." Bai Xingling rolled her eyes.