Carry the mantle for the path of martial arts!
This is not a stirring and heroic statement, because the previous Martial Saint, the leader of martial arts, had just died under Elder Tianxing’s heavenly thunder, reduced to dust.
Martial Saint had a notorious reputation, known as the supreme expert in the world of martial arts.
But even he died so easily. Talking about carrying the Ding for martial arts in front of the immortals in Xuantian Sect at this time is obviously knowingly walking into danger.
The so-called carrier of the mantle for martial arts doesn’t mean the strongest, but it means taking the heavy responsibility like carrying a Ding on one’s iron shoulder.
When Guard Chu and others heard this, they only felt the tragic sacrifice of a martyr, but not the heroic ambition to soar through the clouds.
Suddenly, a clear sword sound rang out.
In Emperor Yonghe’s arms, a faint earth yellow light suddenly rippled.
The concept of destiny is so elusive and intangible that even cultivators find it hard to grasp.
This time, he took a risk and accepted the invitation from the Xuantian Sect, secretly coming to the Qingyun Temple to worship the gods. One of his secret weapons is this former emperor’s sword.
"The late emperor’s testament mentioned the concepts of destiny and national fate. It seems that they are not mere fantasies…"
Before cultivators intervened in the affairs of the dynasty, the mortal world in Jiu Province belonged to the martial artists.
The title of emperor naturally belonged to those who were strong in martial arts and had a powerful army.
The founding emperor of Great Yan Imperial Court in the past gained control from horseback, not only having the strongest military force of that time, but also being the number one martial artist in the world.
After the founder’s passing, his cherished sword became the Human Emperor Sword, worshipped in temples. It, along with the Imperial Seal and the Jiu Province Tripod, became a symbol of the human race’s supreme ruler and the dynasty’s imperial authority.
It was originally just a powerful sword, sharp but not possessing any supernatural abilities.
Even though it was once ranked high in the Tide Listening Building’s weaponry, after hundreds of years, no matter how sharp a sword is, it cannot resist the erosion of time.
Therefore, this sword is no longer a weapon for martial artists to kill with. It has lost its sharpness and exists only as a symbol.
Emperor Yonghe agreed to worship the gods, intending to push himself, as the emperor, into the most dangerous situation. He wanted to see if this so-called Human Emperor Sword and the talk of "the fortune of the nation" and "the fortune of the empire" were true.
Placing hope in an uncertain legend meant that he was almost at his wits’ end, with nothing else to rely on.
Even the current court lacks absolute certainty in dealing with the Martial Saint, let alone confronting the Immortal Gate head-on.
Emperor Yonghe glanced at the silent statues of the immortals on the shrine.
It seemed that he had made the right bet.
Ever since Emperor Yonghe suddenly became tough and stood up for Qiao Mu when they were about to execute him, they had a sudden realization that something was wrong.
This doesn’t match their impression of Emperor Yonghe.
Since he is acting so unusual, he must have something to rely on…
"The sword itself is just an ordinary object, not worth mentioning. It seems to have attracted the luck of an earthly emperor over many years of worship…"
"Don’t worry, the fortune of emperors and kings is unpredictable. Even if we get involved, it may not necessarily have any effect on our lives as cultivators."
"Then why don’t you give it a try?"
The elders remained silent for a moment.
With their abilities, if they disregarded the consequences and forcefully oppressed Emperor Yonghe as they had done before, it would certainly be achievable.
However, who will take the lead?
Their personal interests and the interests of the sect are ultimately not completely the same.
Faced with unknown things they have never encountered before, these long-lived cultivators naturally prefer to act cautiously.
"…If we give up on Emperor Yonghe’s act of worshipping the gods, wouldn’t it harm our reputation?" Elder Sun frowned and said:
"Since none of you are willing, then let Chiyang, the caretaker currently in the Taoist temple, give it a try."
"He took the incense from the sect to aid in cultivation. Though only a steward, he was also one of the hundred immortals, naturally having responsibilities."
The other elders also nodded in agreement.
Just as he was about to inquire about Taoist Chiyang, Elder Tianxing’s face suddenly changed. Ignoring the previous discussion, he transformed into a rainbow and flew away.
"Elder Tianxing is still hot-headed, always acting decisively… but to be so proactive…"
Elder Sun let out a sigh, but then his face also changed as he sensed something unusual.
Unbeknownst to them, there appeared a figure of a Taoist in a blue robe above the clouds of Qingyun Temple. He directly blocked Elder Tianxing’s path.
"Tianxing, my friend, and the other friends from Xuantian Sect, I hope you are well?"
The Taoist in the blue robe stood above the clouds, with a smiling face, but his eyes were cold.
"Qingyi, my friend from Zhong Province Great Dao Sect?"
Elder Sun and the others immediately changed their expressions.
This time, they secretly brought Emperor Yonghe to this Taoist temple without the knowledge of the other Eight Immortal Gates. They had him pay respects to the immortals, so they could gain an advantage among the Nine Immortal Gates and become the first Immortal Gate to be worshipped by the Great Yan Emperor.
If they were successful in monopolizing this opportunity, they could still escape blame. However, it just so happened that before they succeeded, Taoist Qingyi from the Great Dao Sect in Zhong Province discovered them?
Join the discussion! Login to share your thoughts and connect with other readers.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!