The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Is this the Immortal Martial Pavilion?"

Chu Xiu raised an eyebrow and looked in the direction of the Immortal Martial Pavilion with a curious expression.

He felt that this Immortal Martial Pavilion was indeed extraordinary and definitely not an ordinary imperial palace building.

Formation!

This Immortal Martial Pavilion contains an array.

The imperial token that Murong Si gave him is very likely the key to enter the fourth floor of the Immortal Martial Pavilion.

This is also why even Liu Feibai, the master of the Immortal Martial Pavilion, does not have the authority to enter the fourth floor of the Immortal Martial Pavilion.

"My lord, let's go over there."

Jiang Wan'er said something to Chu Xiu and walked towards the gate of the Immortal Martial Pavilion.

"it is good."

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and followed Jiang Wan'er over.

Using his aura-observation technique, Chu Xiu could tell that the area around the Immortal Martial Pavilion was heavily guarded, with Imperial Guards stationed every five steps and sentries every seven steps, not to mention the Imperial Guards.

The entire Immortal Martial Pavilion is surrounded by a large number of experts at the Heavenly Immortal Realm and even the True Immortal Realm.

The guards are in no way inferior to those at Taiji Palace.

I'm afraid the guards of the Immortal Martial Pavilion would rank among the top five in the entire palace.

Not long after.

Jiang Wan'er then led Chu Xiu through the gates of the Immortal Martial Pavilion.

Upon entering the Immortal Martial Pavilion, Chu Xiu saw a table on the left, with a middle-aged man in a blue robe fast asleep on it.

To the right of the Immortal Martial Pavilion is a giant white rock, ten feet high, crystal clear like jade, and seemingly with seven orifices breathing in and out the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

It was as if a peerless master was cultivating inside.

He guessed that this white boulder must be the Heart-Questioning Stone from the Immortal Martial Pavilion.

If it weren't for his ability to observe qi, Chu Xiu wouldn't have been able to tell that this Heart-Questioning Stone was just a stone, but an extraordinary one. He would have genuinely suspected that a peerless master was hidden inside.

Or perhaps a stone monkey will spring out of this stone of inquiry.

"Sect Master Xuanyuan, Wan'er has brought the Marquis to the Immortal Martial Pavilion to select martial arts techniques."

Jiang Wan'er walked up to Xuan Yuan Tai'a and bowed respectfully.

"Master Hou?"

"Which lord?"

Xuanyuan Tai'a yawned, rubbed his eyes, and looked over at Chu Xiu and the other person.

"Chu Xiu greets Pavilion Master Xuanyuan."

Chu Xiu clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xuanyuan Tai'a and said solemnly.

He naturally dared not be negligent towards this person whose swordsmanship talent was no less than that of the Imperial Preceptor Qi Tianchen.

Moreover, he figured it out.

This person's cultivation level is even higher than Qi Tianchen's!

The peak of the ninth level of the True Immortal Realm, only one step away from the Profound Immortal Realm!

It is obvious that Xuanyuan Tai'a only needs to guard the Immortal Martial Pavilion, and the Immortal Martial Pavilion has the defense of the formation, so he does not need to suppress his cultivation realm like Qi Tianchen. He had already stepped into the Heavenly Immortal Realm many years ago, and may even have cultivated to the True Immortal Realm.

Now that the Great Era of Contention has begun, his cultivation level has also surged with the help of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in this era, breaking through to the peak of the ninth level of the True Immortal Realm.

Of course, cultivation level does not equate to combat strength.

Although Qi Tianchen is temporarily behind, he may still catch up with Xuan Yuan Tai'a.

"So it was the Champion Marquis who graced us with his presence. No wonder I heard magpies chirping early this morning."

"Please forgive me, Lord Marquis, for not being able to greet you in person."

Xuanyuan Tai'a glanced at Chu Xiu, a wide smile spreading across his face. He slowly rose and spoke with great enthusiasm.

"Lord Xuanyuan, you are too kind. I, Chu Xiu, would never dare to trouble you to welcome me."

Chu Xiu smiled gently and said to Xuan Yuan Tai'a.

"Now that you've come to the Immortal Martial Pavilion, would you like me to show you around and introduce you to the pavilion?"

Xuanyuan Tai'a smiled and looked at Chu Xiu, asking a question.

"I dare not trouble Pavilion Master Xuanyuan."

Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "It's fine if Lord Jiang leads me into the Immortal Martial Pavilion."

"That's fine."

"Then let Jiang girl lead the Marquis into the Immortal Martial Pavilion to choose martial arts techniques."

"Anyway, Jiang is very familiar with the Immortal Martial Pavilion. She has been playing in the Immortal Martial Pavilion since she was a child. Her familiarity with the Immortal Martial Pavilion may not be worse than mine."

Xuanyuan Tai'a smiled and said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu's heart stirred. As a maid who had grown up alongside Empress Murong Si, he already knew that both Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin had become disciples of the Imperial Preceptor Qi Tianchen along with Murong Si and received his instruction.

But he really didn't know that Jiang Wan'er was able to play in the Immortal Martial Pavilion when she was a child.

In that case, it is likely that the late emperor had long intended to groom Murong Si as the empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty and had already chosen her successor to the throne.

That's why Jiang Wan'er received this treatment.

It's likely that Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin also entered the fourth level of the Immortal Martial Pavilion and cultivated the divine skills and unique techniques within.

There may even be far more than one.

Since the decision was made to groom Murong Si as the heir to the throne, the late emperor naturally had to do his best to cultivate Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin, who were the most trusted people around Murong Si, so that they could become true strongmen and truly help Murong Si.

"Lord Xuanyuan, His Majesty has said that the Marquis is permitted to select five divine martial arts techniques from the fourth floor of the Immortal Martial Pavilion, and to bring them back to the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters to be placed in the Embroidered Uniform Guard's armory as part of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's foundation."

"This is also His Majesty's reward for the Jinyiwei's outstanding contributions to our Great Zhou Dynasty during this period."

Jiang Wan'er said with a solemn expression.

"Alright, then Jiang girl, you can take the Marquis directly to the fourth floor of our Immortal Martial Pavilion."

"Once you've chosen, just take them out."

Xuanyuan Tai'a nodded and said without hesitation.

"By the way, since His Majesty can even bestow fourth-level martial arts techniques upon the five divisions of the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."

“Then, you can take the Marquis to the third floor first. The Marquis can also choose ten martial arts manuals from the third floor.”

"After all, the fourth level is a true divine skill, among the top in the entire world."

“Ordinary Imperial Guards and Secretaries would definitely not be able to cultivate such a divine skill in one go.”

"At the very least, one must reach the Human Immortal Realm to be qualified to cultivate true divine skills and ultimate techniques."

"As for the Ascension Realm, one can already begin to cultivate the ultimate techniques of the third level."

"Your Excellency can take these ten unique skills with you and bring them back to the Embroidered Uniform Guard as part of its foundation."

"Once the Marquis has made all his selections, I can simply record them here."

After thinking for a moment, Xuanyuan Tai'a added a sentence.

Clearly, as the deputy head of the Immortal Martial Pavilion, Xuanyuan Tai'a still has some authority.

"Yes, Wan'er understands."

"Don't worry, Pavilion Master Xuanyuan, I will tell His Majesty about these ten martial arts techniques."

"His Majesty probably didn't expect that he only intended to bestow divine skills upon the Embroidered Uniform Guards, but he didn't realize that ordinary Embroidered Uniform Guards would be unable to cultivate them all at once."

Jiang Wan'er's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile.

"it is good."

Xuanyuan Tai'a nodded slightly and did not refuse.

Jiang Wan'er said softly to Chu Xiu, "My lord, please come with me."

As she spoke, she headed towards the stairs leading to the second floor of the Immortal Martial Pavilion.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master Xuanyuan."

After Chu Xiu bowed to Xuan Yuan Tai A in thanks, he left with Jiang Wan'er.

If Xuanyuan Tai'a hadn't mentioned the martial arts of the third level of the Immortal Martial Pavilion, Jiang Wan'er certainly wouldn't have thought of it. Therefore, she naturally wanted to thank Xuanyuan Tai'a and would remember this favor in her heart.

"His talent and aptitude were unparalleled, yet he lacked the arrogance of a young man. Instead, he was humble, calm, and resolute."

"No wonder Brother Qi values ​​the Marquis so highly. He is indeed a rare talent in our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Given time, even Brother Qi and I might have to admit defeat."

After watching Chu Xiu leave, Xuan Yuan Tai A showed an expression of amazement and praised him highly.