194: Chapter 46 Unsheathe the Sword_1 194: Chapter 46 Unsheathe the Sword_1 Jiang Wuyong’s visit to Lian’s family this ti was certainly due to his love for famous swords and his longing for them.
However, there was a deeper reason behind his visit.
At his level, actions could naturally not be based solely on likes and dislikes.
In order to assert their status, Lian’s family made their ancestral ceremony extrely grand this ti.
It could be said that within Qi Country during this period, the two most eye-catching events were the Heavenly Abode Secret Land in Linhai County and the ancestral ceremony of Lian’s family.
Jiang Wuyong intended to take advantage of this grand ceremony to promulgate his political stance and showcase so of his hidden strengths.
The collaboration with Lian’s family had been in the works for a long ti.
For him, a blacksmith family like Lian’s was also a very good partner.
Possessing Chi Yang was tantamount to possessing weapons and armor.
Therefore, Emperor Qi would never allow Chi Yang Prefecture to completely side with any prince or princess.
Before the red line of surveillance, the support from the Lian family was very limited.
This was why the Crown Prince and the third Princess did not target Lian’s family, gaining little while inviting unnecessary troubles.
But for Jiang Wuyong, this was the rare fat at slipping through his siblings’ fingers.
Firstly, his own power was very weak; to put it plainly, even if he cooperated with the Lian family, it would not arouse Emperor Qi’s vigilance.
Although Lian’s family could not be completely under his control, and he himself did not dare to have such an in-depth control, a partial tilt of resources was enough for him to reach out to the military for powerful support afterward.
That was his ultimate goal.
From another perspective, as an artifact that established the sacred position of Lian’s family as blacksmiths, the renown of a newly forged famous sword like Longing would belong to whoever possessed it.
For a disadvantaged prince like Jiang Wuyong, it could enhance his reputation without incurring the jealousy of the Crown Prince and the others.
It was very much in line with his developnt strategy.
As for targeting Jiang Wang, it was just taking advantage of the situation while gathering straw—it was incidental.
But speaking of which, Jiang Wang, who appeared at both the Heavenly Abode Secret Land and the ancestral ceremony, made a very good peg for him to step on.
Firstly, Jiang Wang was a rootless and baseless man, rely an outsider invited by Zhongxuan Sheng from a foreign country.
It was unknown which minor country he hailed from, so there was nothing to fear.
Secondly, through the Heavenly Abode Secret Land and the casting of the famous sword this ti, he had gained so fa.
Just right to be used as a stepping stone.
Thirdly, Jiang Wang was a guest of Zhongxuan Sheng.
It was widely known that Zhongxuan Sheng was vying for the family position against Zhongxuan Zun.
His coming to Nan Yao, aside from finalizing the collaboration with Lian’s family, made it convenient to show good intent towards Zhongxuan Zun, which was also sothing he was happy to do.
Lian Que was just a junior in the family, with little weight to his words.
Zhongxuan Sheng was far away in Linzi.
Jiang Wuyong, on the other hand, not only had the support of the Lian family’s senior mbers, but he also brought a great eunuch from the Inner Mansion Realm with him.
Suppressing an outsider like Jiang Wang should not pose any unforeseen difficulties.
Unexpectedly, Zhongxuan Sheng rushed here all urgently.
Even less did he expect that Zhongxuan Sheng ca so thoroughly prepared, reversing the situation in an instant.
Clearly, he had planned everything the mont he decided to co.
For Jiang Wuyong, recognizing the situation was an extrely important skill.
Realizing that the people he brought were insufficient.
If a group fight was not feasible, he imdiately changed his tune to a one-on-one challenge.
Zhongxuan Sheng certainly would not agree.
He was always the one who took advantage of others; when had others ever taken advantage of him?
He sneered and said, “Sure.
Is it you verifying us two, or we two verifying you?
Or perhaps we should all verify each other?”
Jiang Wuyong’s expression remained unchanged as he said smoothly, “Since you are all bark and no bite, afraid to face in a fair fight, then forget it!
This prince can’t be bothered to waste any more ti with you.”
This graceful retreat was quite smooth.
Spreading the word that Zhongxuan Sheng feared his combat power and dared not face him alone would at least save so face.
But Jiang Wang simply shook his head and said with a light chuckle, “What do I have to fear?”
“Brother Jiang!” Lian Que was a bit anxious from below.
“Good!”
Seeing that Jiang Wang, the young prodigy, couldn’t stand being provoked, Jiang Wuyong didn’t allow anyone else the chance to interject and imdiately settled the matter, “You do have so guts, not disgracing your surna.
Step forward and battle !”
“However, I have a small question.”
Jiang Wang said, sowhat puzzled, “The Longing is my sword.
If I lose, you take it.
But if I win?
What do I get?
You can’t tell it’s your retreating figure?”
He laughed scornfully, looking around, “Where is the logic in that?
Could it be that the fourteenth prince of Daqi is only capable of empty-hand bluffing?”
The audience below exchanged strange glances.
Jiang Wuyong frowned and said, “Why prepare for sothing that would never happen?”
“If it’s so impossible, why don’t you dare, Jiang Wuyong?” Zhongxuan Sheng said coldly, “If you want to snatch a famous weapon, considering your status, we’ll give you a chance.
But to join this wager, you must put up a stake substantial enough.”
Jiang Wuyong looked at him coldly, “Truly a gambler’s nature.
You win a round in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land and think you can win everything?
Do you really believe that Zhongxuan Zun can’t handle you?”
“Don’t worry yourself about that.
At least I can sit at the table and gamble with him.
What’s the point of you, soone who just watches from the sidelines, wagging your fingers?” Zhongxuan Sheng’s words were severely damaging, mocking Jiang Wuyong for not even having the qualifications to compete with the other princes and princesses.
He laughed heartily, pressing forward aggressively, “If you don’t dare to play this round today, just go back.
I shan’t see you out!”
“Fine!” Jiang Wuyong’s face turned steely as he looked at Jiang Wang and asked, “What do you want?”
From the side, Zhongxuan Sheng said, “Jiang Wang, just na it.
Although the fourteenth prince is a bit strapped for cash, the Qi Royal Family has plenty of Secret Techniques.”
He was openly helping Jiang Wang set the boundaries.
Jiang Wang had already calculated his move and imdiately said, “I want an A-rank low-grade fire Escape Technique and an A-rank low-grade fire offensive Dao Technique, both of the finest secret transmissions.”
He was preparing for his battle system after opening the Heaven and Earth Gate.
Generally speaking, Dao Techniques are divided into four grades and twelve ranks.
The leap from one rank to the next at the A-grade is greater than that of the previous grade.
Cultivators at the Ascending Dragon Realm typically correspond to A-rank low-grade Dao Techniques.
The Inner Mansion Realm corresponds to A-rank mid-grade, and the External Building Environnt to the A-rank high-grade.
Except for those with exceptional talents, it was rare for anyone to break these constraints.
In Jiang Wang’s requirents, both “secret transmission” and “finest” were crucial filtering terms.
Secret transmission ant that the Dao Technique was not widely known, so as to not be targeted and riddled with holes.
Finest ant that it was the limit of the A-rank low-grade Dao Techniques.
Before opening the Heaven and Earth Gate, with his body’s reaction speed and the strong levitation ability brought by the Four Spirits Body Refinent Technique, his speed wouldn’t be much inferior to that of an opponent at the sa level.
However, after reaching the Ascending Dragon Realm, where cultivators could fly through the sky and move through the earth, a powerful Escape Technique beca indispensable.
This was why his first request was for an Escape Technique.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuyong looked back at the Grand Eunuch behind him to confirm that he had the requested items in his inventory, then turned back to Jiang Wang and said, “You’ve made a careful choice, acting as if you could really take them back.
This prince agrees.
Co!”
Then Zhongxuan Sheng spoke up again, “An A-rank low-grade Dao Technique may only be useful temporarily, but a famous weapon can accompany one for a lifeti.
The values seem mismatched, don’t they?”
But what he said was indeed the truth.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Jiang Wuyong couldn’t possibly have the nerve to haggle with him.
With a gloomy expression, he said, “This prince will add another ten thousand Pri Stones!
If you lack sincerity, then forget it!”
At this mont, he felt the fatty must be the most detestable person in the world.
Initially, in Fenglin City, Fang Zehou had tried to buy off Jiang Wang with just one Path Origin Stone.
The base unit of the Path Origin Stone is a hundred Pri Stones.
That is, one Path Origin Stone contains a hundred units of Path Origin.
The value of ten thousand Pri Stones is equivalent to a thousand Path Origin Stones, an enormous sum.
“Enough, enough, let’s start, let’s start,” Zhongxuan Sheng knew he wouldn’t be able to squeeze out anything more and walked to the side, grinning.
His deanor was as if the stakes were already in his pocket, and it was extrely provocative.
Among those present, only he had a full understanding of Jiang Wang’s strength.
Had he not been confident in Jiang Wang’s victory, he would never have allowed this duel to take place.
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Although Jiang Wang was full of confidence, he was not blindly arrogant.
Before the battle began, he addressed Jiang Wuyong first, “All that I have learned, half lies in my swordsmanship.
Now, I am unard.
This Longing sword may beco your trophy, but before that, please allow to use it for one fight.”
Jiang Wuyong couldn’t possibly deny such a reasonable request, nor could he stop it.
He generously said, “Why not let you try it for a while?
What harm is there?”
So Jiang Wang approached the stand and finally grasped his sword once more.
He felt a sense of calm within his soul, as if his long-drifting heart had found a temporary resting place.
He sensed, so palpably and clearly, that it was his sword.
Gripping the sword, he turned around.
He faced Jiang Wuyong, “Please.”
The platform was now empty, as everyone accompanying both sides had left the arena, and Lian’s family mbers also squeezed below the platform.
The area ant for sacrificial ceremonies had beco the battlefield for the two n.
No sooner had Jiang Wang’s voice faded than Jiang Wuyong was upon him, his speed unparalleled, pressing down with a palm!
His palm was like rivers and mountains inverting, an overwhelming force dominating all below.
Yet a fla blossom was born and blood before his palm.
Moveable secret techniques before the Ascending Dragon Realm were certainly terrifying, but having fought countless tis in the Taixu Illusion Realm, Jiang Wang wasn’t without experience.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he mobilized the Path Origin, directly countering attack with attack.
Jiang Wuyong’s palm struck, and his purple robe fluttered wildly.
In the visual sense, that purple robe flew higher and spread wider, nearly blotting out the sky and darkening one’s vision.
In that darkness, the lone brilliance of the fla blossom flashed and then died.
But at the sa mont, within Jiang Wuyong’s body, a woody energy burgeoned, binding in reverse.
Dao Technique to Bind the Tiger!
With this obstacle, Jiang Wang leaped backward, ready to exit the scope of darkness.
Suddenly, Purple Qi surged within Jiang Wuyong’s body, breaking the wooden energy’s bindings.
He patted the jade belt at his waist, and within the visual darkness, a streak of cold light was born!
A sword was wrapped around his waist.
It was also a fad sword, a Soft Sword nad Beauty’s Waist!
This sword could sever souls and shatter spirits, a slayer of heroes.
Once the cold light appeared, there was no avoiding it.
Feeling the surge of Purple Qi within Jiang Wuyong, Jiang Wang swiftly extinguished the rising tide of the Purple Qi Eastward sword technique.
He realized that the original Purple Qi Eastward sword technique might just be an extrapolation “borrowed” from the Qi Royal Family swordsmanship within the Taixu Illusion Realm.
To employ this sword in front of Jiang Wuyong might be a path to death.
His hand rested on the hilt of the sword.
The binding on the hilt was personally wrapped by Lian Que.
Delicate, solid.
Jiang Wang gripped the sword, gripped the Longing sword.
It was as if he was holding the softest spot in his heart.
What would his hotown look like now?
Where were the people of his hotown today?
A stranger in a foreign land, he could not bear to look back at his old country, with the Bright Moon above!
Jiang Wang drew his sword, bringing up a cycle of Bright Moon, shattering the many layers of darkness.
Like mories, like longing.
Once looked upon from afar, like a midnight dream returning.
People have beco estranged, the moon never to be full again.
This is the Sword of the Sun, Moon, and Stars!
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