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"You can still change your mind if you regret it now," Tang Sheng said, his features somewhat blurred.
"It's too late. The seed has already been sown; next comes germination, blooming, and bearing fruit," Chu Mingxuan shook his head and said in a calm tone.
"Before it germinates, just pull it out. The key is whether you want to or not."
"It's useless; there's no time left. A San has already left; it's too late now."
"It seems you are still unwilling to give up. What a pity; you are trapping yourself in shackles. It appears our fate has come to an end, so I wish you success in ascending to the throne!" Tang Sheng sighed, and his blurred face seemed to become clearer, looking handsome and ethereal, before vanishing without a trace.
"Shackles? You don't understand; our pursuits are different," Chu Mingxuan said with a flat expression, seemingly unfazed by his departure.
"Hanfeng?" After a moment, he suddenly spoke.
"Your Highness, what are your orders?" Hanfeng walked in slowly and asked respectfully.
"The plan can be implemented now. Whether it succeeds depends on this attempt; if we fail, we will have no more chances. So be careful, very careful."
"Rest assured, Your Highness; I will ensure they are cautious," Hanfeng replied and quickly left.
"I am willing to pay the price. The throne will definitely be mine. Ren Pingsheng, ah, I wonder if my guess is correct. If you truly possess the Sword King's Order, it would indeed help me greatly." The study fell silent once again.
Meanwhile, the Great Chu Royal City was rife with undercurrents, and the competition was becoming increasingly intense. This was the fifth year, the year when the monarch was about to abdicate, and the final successor to the throne would be chosen.
"What? That little thief Ren Pingsheng actually appeared in Yunyin City? Good, very good. I didn't expect that kid to have such good fortune and obtain a piece of the Sword King's Order. However, daring to kill my son, I will make sure he pays with his life." Upon hearing this news, Chu Longxiang gritted his teeth and roared.
This person is indeed the father of Chu Yuan. After Chu Yuan's sudden death during the assessment for the Bronze List disciples, he felt as if his heart had turned to ashes. He had only one son, whom he had planned to nurture well in the future. Now, that son was gone. Unfortunately, he had never found the murderer. It should be noted that there were over ten thousand disciples participating in that assessment, making it impossible to determine who the culprit was.
He specifically paid attention to some powerful disciples, but unfortunately, he did not get any results. Until six months ago, Chu Jing suddenly came and revealed to him the true murderer. Knowing the truth made him wish he could eat the murderer alive, but for half a year, Ren Pingsheng had been cultivating within the sect, leaving him with no opportunity.
Later on, when he heard that Ren Pingsheng was preparing to venture outside for training, he was ready to take action. However, Ren Pingsheng suddenly disappeared, leaving him both furious and helpless; how could he seek revenge without knowing where to find him? But now he finally knew Ren Pingsheng's whereabouts.
For a respected expert, a journey of five hundred thousand miles is not short. However, if one travels day and night, it can be completed in twenty days. Even if he couldn't reach him in time, Ren Pingsheng would definitely not leave. As long as he exited Chu King Tomb, he would have a chance to strike. With this thought in mind, Chu Longxiang could no longer sit still and directly headed towards Yunyin City.
"Oh, so this kid has run off to Yunyin City. He managed to obtain the Sword King's Order; could it be thanks to the Demon Emperor?" Li Yun, the Outer Court Lord of Dazhu Academy, also received the news and said excitedly.
He had long suspected that the Demon Emperor from Demon Soul Valley was connected to Ren Pingsheng. Although it was somewhat accidental, he had guessed correctly; the Demon Emperor truly resided within Ren Pingsheng. For him, reaching the level of a sect master felt like hitting a bottleneck; it was increasingly difficult to advance even a single step further. This was due both to talent and cultivation methods.
If he could obtain everything about the Demon Emperor or even receive guidance from him, becoming a king-level expert or even an emperor-level expert would not be impossible. This held a fatal attraction for him. Death was too terrifying; only by continuously breaking through could one live longer.
"Since this kid has the Demon Emperor within him, he's likely to gain significant rewards in the Sword King's Tomb. I'll wait for you to come out and then capture you. Everything related to the Demon Emperor will be mine; no one can take it away." Li Yun said with a smile on his face. For him, covering a distance of five hundred thousand miles in ten days would be easy and perhaps even faster.
"What happened?" Seeing Chu Yanran leave with a somewhat dejected expression, Ren Pingsheng rubbed his nose in frustration; it seemed he hadn't done anything to upset her!
"Forget it; maybe she's just upset that I didn't tell her I have the Sword King's Order from the start," he found an excuse and comforted himself internally. Feeling somewhat helpless, he left the inn. Now he suddenly lacked the mood to wander around or cultivate further. He decided to find a restaurant to relax.
Yunyin Restaurant is the largest and most famous restaurant in Yunyin City. It is always crowded with people, especially recently due to matters concerning the Sword King's Tomb; business has been booming.
After waiting for quite some time, Ren Pingsheng finally got a table. He ordered a few small dishes and a pot of wine and began drinking alone in frustration.
"Do you mind if I sit here?" A man stood at his table and asked with a smile. This was a rather handsome young man who appeared to be around Ren Pingsheng's age—about twenty years old.
Ren Pingsheng merely nodded and continued to drink, still pondering the earlier events. He had no understanding of a girl's thoughts and found them completely elusive.
"Ha ha, thank you. I am Dong Que from the Great Jin Dynasty. May I ask how to address you, my friend?" He ordered a few small dishes and asked with enthusiasm.
"Ren Pingsheng, from the Great Chu Dynasty."
"So it's Brother Ren. The Great Chu Dynasty is quite far from here. Are you also here for the Sword King's Tomb?"
"Yes, such an opportunity is worth trying my luck," Ren Pingsheng replied vaguely.
"Ha ha, there are quite a few people thinking like you, Master Ren. Many sects have sent representatives this time. The Snow State Overlord's Xuanjian Sect, the second-tier forces of Tianxue Mountain Manor, Tingfeng Tower, Longfeng Pavilion, and Bajiangmen. There are also many other large and small forces present. The number of geniuses coming this time is astonishing."
Dong Que seemed to know a lot of information and kept talking without caring whether Ren Pingsheng was listening.
"This time, Xuanjian Sect has sent Yun Xingzi, a peerless genius. It is said that he comprehended Artistic Conception even while in the Qi Refining stage, and his progress has been rapid. If it weren't for suppressing his cultivation, he would have already become a respected powerhouse. The two individuals from Tianxue Mountain Manor are also quite terrifying; one is named Wei Xianzi and the other Lu Youzi. Both comprehended Artistic Conception while still in the Qi Refining stage. It is even said that their strength is not inferior to that of initial-level respected experts."
Ren Pingsheng, who had been focused on drinking, showed a change in expression and immediately became interested in these individuals. To comprehend Artistic Conception at the Qi Refining stage was indeed terrifying; he knew how high the required comprehension was. Ordinary geniuses simply could not achieve this.
What surprised him even more was that these individuals could engage with respected powerhouses without falling behind; that was truly frightening. One must understand that the gap between major realms is like a chasm between heaven and earth. Even initial-level respected experts would find it easy to kill martial artists at the perfected realm of cultivation. This only indicated that their accumulation was incredibly impressive; they were merely lacking a breakthrough, as they were not much different from respected powerhouses in other aspects.
Moreover, once they did break through, it would surely be earth-shattering; crossing realms might not be difficult for those with substantial accumulation.
"Your information is quite well-informed," Ren Pingsheng said softly.
"Ha ha, of course! I am a local born and raised here, so my information is naturally the most accurate. If you want to inquire about anything, just leave it to me; I will definitely satisfy you." Hearing Ren Pingsheng's compliment, he immediately became excited.
"No need, I'll find you again if I need anything in the future! Thank you for the information." He stood up and left the Inn. He no longer thought about those troubling matters; for him, improving his cultivation was the most important thing. Only then could he ensure a smooth experience in the Sword King Tomb.
"Zuo Qingcang, is what you said a couple of days ago true?" In an Inn in Cloud Hidden City, several people were gathered together. Cheng Batian, who had previously made a bet on the Sword King Order, was also present and was just speaking.
"Of course, I wouldn't waste my time lying to you. This is what a friend from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect told me. You all know how mysterious the Heavenly Mechanism Sect is; their ability to comprehend heavenly secrets and predict the future should not be underestimated." Zuo Qingcang was an ordinary-looking man, but his aura was as solid as a mountain, making him one of the top figures among them.
"Heavenly Mechanism Sect? No wonder. You really can't dismiss what these guys say." Cheng Batian immediately sat down and scratched his head.
"Yeah, if it's true, we can't miss out. King-Level Inheritance might not mean much to us, but we definitely can't let go of a King's Artifact. Even within our sects, there aren't many." Qiu Yingjie said with a joyful expression.
"This time, three King's Artifacts will actively emerge, along with five types of King-Level Inheritance, and there will be some treasures as well. Yun Xingzi, Wei Xianzi, as representatives of Xuanjian Sect and Tianxue Villa, do you have any opinions? Please express your stance." Zuo Qingcang glanced at the few who had been silent and asked.
"What’s there to discuss? It’s all about capability. However, one thing: no matter how we compete, the three King's Artifacts must be in our hands. If anyone from other forces tries to snatch them away, they should be killed directly." Yun Xingzi said lightly with a smile, determining the ownership of these King's Artifacts with a single statement.
"Alright, we'll go with what you said. As for the King-Level Inheritance and those treasures that will appear, whoever is interested or has the opportunity can take them."
These five individuals came from the five most powerful forces in Snow State. Yun Xingzi was from Xuanjian Sect, Zuo Qingcang from Listening Wind Tower, Wei Xianzi from Tianxue Villa, Qiu Yingjie from Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, and Cheng Batian from Ba Jian Men. Therefore, in their view, this distribution of treasures appearing in the Sword King Tomb was perfectly reasonable.
While disciples from other forces who were eagerly anticipating the Sword King Tomb were thinking about how to obtain its treasures and inheritances, they were unaware that most of what was about to emerge inside had already been divided among these five.
Reality is cruel; everything is determined by strength and power!
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