Martial Arts Crossover: Me, the Immortal Venerable, Opens a Pawnshop in the Martial Arts World

The current Yang Guo is someone he can never match!

"Luckily, I had a backup plan... otherwise, I'm afraid no one would be able to subdue this person today."

Secretly relieved, Master Jinlun forced himself to remain calm and nodded slowly.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Yang Guo is a man I can leave to you."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly pushed off the saddle, leaped into the air, and landed steadily on a chariot.

In the center of the chariot, a bound figure slowly emerged.

The Golden Wheel Monk stood beside him, his gaze sharp as knives, piercing directly at Yang Guo, who was charging across the battlefield, and shouted sternly:

"Yang Guo!"

"Open your eyes and see who this is!"

"Father...Mother...Big Brother...Don't worry about me!"

On the chariot, Guo Xiang glared at the Golden Wheel Monk, her voice sharp and resolute, and shouted at Yang Guo and the city tower.

"Xiang'er!"

"Xiang'er!"

On the city tower, Guo Jing and Huang Rong were shocked by the sound and turned their heads sharply to look.

The next instant, their eyes turned bloodshot, and tears mixed with anger surged forth.

"Damn Jinlun! Release my daughter!"

"Come to me if you have a problem, don't touch her!"

"Xiang'er..."

Yang Guo thrust his sword horizontally, and more than a dozen armored Mongol soldiers fell to the ground.

He stood beneath the chariot, his gaze sharp as knives, fixed on the Golden Wheel Monk and Guo Xiang beside him, and said coldly:

"As the Grand Preceptor of Mongolia, with your esteemed position and power, how could you lay a hand on a young girl? Doesn't this disgrace the dignity of a great nation?"

"Hahaha--"

The Golden Wheel Monk grinned maliciously, his five fingers gripping Guo Xiang's throat tightly, his eyes filled with smugness.

"You, Yang Guo, are a top-tier martial arts master, ranking thirtieth on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking. Without holding people hostage, how could these soldiers possibly stop you? How many would die?"

With the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword in hand, Yang Guo flashed and leaped to a high place, landing opposite the Golden Wheel.

His inner energy surged, ready to be unleashed, and he asked in a deep voice:

"What exactly do you want?"

"It's simple." Jinlun grinned. "If she cripples her martial arts, I'll release this girl."

"Big brother, no!" Guo Xiang cried out hoarsely, struggling desperately but unable to break free of the restraints. "Don't believe him! You are a great hero, a hero revered by all under heaven! How can you surrender because of me alone!"

Yang Guo's hand holding the sword trembled slightly, his eyes closed, and anger surged through his mind like a tidal wave.

The image of Guo Xiang's innocent smile, and Guo Jing's past protection and trust in me, floated into my mind.

The internal energy within his body grew increasingly frenzied, almost breaking through the constraints of his meridians.

Suddenly—

"Chirp—!"

A sharp, long cry pierced the battlefield as the divine eagle swooped down from the sky, its wings as hard as iron, and slammed heavily into the back of the Golden Wheel Monk!

"boom!"

The immense force erupted suddenly, catching the Golden Wheel Monk off guard, and he was sent flying several feet away.

Seizing the fleeting opportunity, Yang Guo gathered all his accumulated inner strength into his palm and sleeve—

"The Heart-Splitting Palm!"

The power of a half-step grandmaster was unleashed in an instant, slamming into Jinlun's body!

Even though Jinlun had reached the late stage of the Innate Realm, he could not withstand such a fierce blow. He vomited blood and fell to the ground, with blood continuously spilling from the corner of his lips.

"Brother Eagle!" Yang Guo, standing atop the chariot, urgently ordered, "Quickly take her back to the city wall!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already leaped up, his sleeves billowing, like the Grim Reaper wielding his scythe. Wherever he passed, Mongol soldiers fell to the ground.

With a light touch of his feet, his figure moved like a phantom, heading straight for the Mongol Khan!

Although he had already stepped into the realm of a half-step Grandmaster, and his combat power had surged, he knew he could not single-handedly withstand an army of 300,000. Only by slaying their leader could he break this predicament!

"Quick! Protect the sweater!"

"Retreat! Retreat immediately!"

Seeing that the Imperial Preceptor, who had once chatted and laughed with him and treated Yang Guo as nothing, was now seriously injured and on the verge of death, the Mongol Khan was terrified and hastily ordered a retreat.

However, how could Yang Guo allow him to escape?

His goal was clear, his killing intent was boiling, and his speed increased by three points.

In a flash, he closed to within a hundred meters of the Khan, and suddenly leaped into the air—

The Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, imbued with the true energy of a grandmaster, was released from his hand!

The sword transformed into a black streak, tearing through the sky like a meteor piercing the sun, shattering mountains and breaking peaks!

Dozens of armored soldiers along the way died before they could react.

"Pfft!"

The heavy sword pierced the chest of the Mongol Khan, sending him flying, and finally embedded itself deeply in the ground, the hilt still trembling.

Fresh blood slowly flowed down the sword and seeped into the soil.

The entire Mongol army formation collapsed instantly!

"A devil! He's a devil!"

"The Khan is dead! The Grand Tutor has been defeated! Run!"

"We can't win! As long as he's there, we can't win! Retreat!"

The army collapsed like a tide, and no one dared to mention attacking the city again.

Just as Yang Guo killed the Khan—

Golden light reappeared in the sky, dazzling and spectacular.

[Yang Guo, the Condor Hero, a half-step Grandmaster, ranked 30th on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, is specially granted three Teleportation Talismans, allowing him to teleport once to any location within a thousand miles!]

A golden beam of light descended from the heavens and quietly landed in Yang Guo's palm.

It transformed into three dazzling, radiant runes, hovering in the palm of the hand.

"This is... a teleportation talisman that can traverse thousands of miles in an instant?"

Yang Guo stared at the three talismans in his hand, and the method of using them instantly flooded his mind, as clear as if they were engraved.

"As expected... it is indeed a gift from a transcendent and unfathomable being like the Heavenly Ranking of the Nine Provinces."

He was deeply shaken.

Before the golden light dissipated,

The land of Kyushu was once again shaken and boiling!

"A teleportation talisman? A talisman that allows one to freely traverse the void within a thousand miles?"

"How could such a heaven-defying thing exist in this world?"

"Yang Guo was already at the half-step Grandmaster level; now that he has obtained this talisman, even a true Grandmaster in person would find it difficult to defeat him!"

"Grandmaster? Those are legendary figures, the pinnacle of power!"

"A thousand miles is an insurmountable distance in the eyes of mortals, yet it has been easily traversed by a single talisman. If this item were to appear in the world, it would surely unleash a bloodbath upon the martial world!"

"The Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking! So the real benefit of being on the list isn't fame throughout the land, but the rewards bestowed by the ranking itself!"

"That's right... such an astonishing reward is unprecedented and unheard of!"

The moment the rewards of the Heavenly Ranking were revealed, the whole world was astonished and people's hearts were stirred.

Elixirs are not uncommon in this world.

However, this is a martial arts world, and ordinary elixirs that can help people break through acquired bottlenecks without hindrance are already rare treasures.

And now, there's a elixir that can directly help someone reach the Grandmaster realm...

This is absolutely mind-blowing!

Faced with such a huge temptation, some people with ulterior motives have quietly begun to investigate Yang Guo's whereabouts.

"Teleportation talisman..."

"Such wondrous things truly exist between heaven and earth!"

"This item, once revealed, will be an unparalleled treasure for saving lives!"

In the Imperial Garden of the Tang Dynasty, Yuan Tiangang suddenly stood up, the chessboard overturned, the teacup shattered, his eyes wide open, his face full of disbelief.

As the strongest person in the secret world of the Tang Dynasty, he not only possessed unparalleled martial arts skills, but was also proficient in feng shui, geomancy, and alchemy, ranking among the top in the world.

Because he was well-versed in alchemy, he understood all too well just how incredible these elixirs were!

"It seems that this Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking... is stirring up not only the martial arts world, but also the entire destiny of the Nine Provinces!"

Li Shimin stood before the hall, his gaze distant, looking at the golden scroll, and slowly spoke:

"The reward for thirtieth place alone is beyond mortal comprehension, almost like the work of immortals."

"The higher you go, the more amazing the rewards will likely be!"

"And if these powers were to fall into the mortal realm, they would surely become the source of chaos throughout the world!"

After a moment's hesitation, he decisively gave the order:

"Order all members of the Bad Guys to mobilize and thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of Yang Guo, the Condor Hero, and other masters of the martial arts world!"

"If there are any strong individuals from my Great Tang Dynasty, recruit them immediately with generous rewards!"

"Remember, never make them your enemy!"

Inside the Song Dynasty imperial palace, dark clouds loomed overhead, creating an extremely oppressive atmosphere.

Zhao Gou sat high on the dragon throne, glaring angrily at his ministers, his voice and expression stern:

"The mighty Condor Heroes! Our Great Song Dynasty has been repeatedly oppressed, yet you all stand idly by and do nothing?!"

After learning about Yang Guo's experiences, he also learned about the many righteous deeds this chivalrous man had performed in the past.

What enraged him even more was that this person was actually a citizen of the Great Song Dynasty!

Now, all the kingdoms of the Nine Provinces are vying to find the top masters on the Heavenly Ranking, and the number one figure actually comes from my dynasty.

But these people dragged their feet for half a year before sending a few words, and they didn't even know where they were!

After venting his anger, Zhao Gou abruptly stood up, his tone icy:

"Go! Find them all!"

"With the Mongol cavalry pressing in, the Song Dynasty is in grave danger!"

"Yang Guo was already a half-step Grandmaster; if he receives this award and advances to the Grandmaster level, it will be enough to turn the tide of the battle!"

"Furthermore, keep a close eye on all those on the list! If there's an opportunity, recruit them all!"

At the same time, the other dynasties also took action, sending out their elite spies to gather intelligence on the masters of the Nine Provinces, all in an effort to win over those on the Heavenly Ranking as soon as possible.

Only the Qin Empire—

"Buzz..."

Outside Zhangtai Palace in Xianyang,

Ying Zheng's eyes flashed with cold light, his fingers on the hilt of the Tianwen sword trembled slightly, and his aura surged suddenly.

"Even the most unfathomable Yin-Yang sorcerers would never be able to decipher the mysteries of such talismans."

A black royal robe billowed in the wind. Ying Zheng suppressed the turmoil in his heart, his imperial majesty as deep as the ocean. His gaze slowly fell on Zhang Gan and Zhao Gao, and he said in a deep voice:

"Such celestial phenomena are truly extraordinary..."

"Being ranked thirtieth on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, the gift bestowed upon him was already at the level of a divine pill."

"General Zhang Gan, Zhao Gao..."

Do you really believe that the reward to come will grant you immortality?

Zhao Gao, dressed in a deep red guard uniform, immediately bowed and clasped his hands, his expression both fearful and respectful, and said in a trembling voice:

"Your Majesty, please be wise! The Heavenly Ranking of the Nine Provinces is not of this mortal realm; all the items bestowed upon it are celestial treasures!"

"The path to immortality may already be on its way, and it's just around the corner!"

"Um."

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, saying nothing more, but his gaze swept over the black Qin flag fluttering in the sky above Xianyang, and his tone was as firm as iron as he gave the order:

"Zhao Gao, Zhang Gan!"

"Immediately mobilize all personnel from the Hidden Guard and the Net, and deploy them all!"

"Order the armies led by Wang Ben and Meng Tian to be prepared for battle at any time and await further orders!"

"Whether within or outside the Qin Dynasty, I must obtain detailed information on all those who have the potential to be listed on the rankings!"

"Any remnant of the six former states who makes the list will be strictly forbidden from using any of the rewards!"

"Recruit the remaining experts with all our might! Anyone willing to pledge allegiance to the Great Qin shall be offered high rank and generous salary, without hesitation!"

"Yes, sir!"

The two responded in unison, clasped their hands in a salute, and quickly withdrew.

Silence fell over the palace. Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, wearing his crown, and slowly walked to the railing in front of Zhangtai Palace. He gazed into the distance at a certain point in Xianyang, his eyes deep and unfathomable, and murmured to himself:

"With your abilities, you will certainly not be unknown on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking."

"I just don't know what choice you will make then..."

"I am increasingly looking forward to it."

"Moreover—the rewards for the thirtieth place on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking are already so astonishing."

"How abundant will things become in the future? Enough to drive people mad..."

……

"This is insane!"

"Completely insane!"

In the land of Beiliang, at the Yong'an Pawnshop, Xu Nian stared in astonishment at the "Teleportation Talisman" that appeared on the golden list.

"Yang Guo, ranked 30th on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, was already a half-step Grandmaster. Now, with this talisman, even a true Grandmaster would find it difficult to control him!"

"A thousand miles is a long journey even for a grandmaster, yet he traversed it in a single step!"

Half-step Grandmaster!

Xu Nian, who had previously been smug about breaking through to the Innate Realm, now felt only bitterness and lost all interest.

The gap between him and the top figures on this list is like an insurmountable chasm!

He even fantasized about one day ascending to the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking...

The many martial arts figures gathered around nodded in agreement, their faces showing despair.

They haven't even reached Xu Nian's level, so how dare they aspire to the level of a grandmaster?

On the second floor of the inn, by the window, a woman with stunning beauty, draped in a gorgeous light gauze, leaned against the wall.

She gazed through the window at the golden scroll of inscription in the sky and sighed softly:

"Sister, this Yang Guo is quite a loyal and righteous person."

"As for that teleportation talisman... even I can't help but be tempted."

The woman addressed as "elder sister" possessed a cool and aloof demeanor, and her appearance was in no way inferior to the others.

A pair of narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes were fixed on Ling Tian—or more precisely, on the few yellowed pages of paper in Ling Tian's hand.