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An overwhelming sense of relief welled up within me—
I'm so glad I came!
Otherwise, the consequences are disastrous!
Thinking of this, I recall those two rebellious sons.
The look of shame in his eyes vanished in an instant.
He gave a cold snort with a gloomy face, and made up his mind:
This time, we must discipline them strictly!
......
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
The Water God Ancestor followed Zhang Sanfeng and witnessed the true power of the Azure Dragon Society.
At this moment, he finally understood—
Where did Zhang Sanfeng's confidence come from?
It turns out I was the one who was ignorant and narrow-minded!
A bitter taste welled up at the corners of my mouth.
Even as an unparalleled mythical powerhouse,
Even though he had witnessed the true form of the dragon,
I'm still in disbelief!
I never thought of it—
Such a powerful force exists in the world!
Even the three great dynasties would never be able to—
With such profound knowledge as divine weapons, secret manuals, and miraculous elixirs.
Give to your subordinates without reservation!
If any of these items were to circulate...
That's enough to shake the entire martial arts world!
The martial world is in turmoil once again, and the killings are endless!
Such a shocking scheme!
It was absolutely stunning!
My heart was surging with emotion.
I realized that I would also be involved.
The heart lake of the Water God Ancestor, as dry as a well.
Suddenly, a massive wave surged forth.
Even his breathing became disordered.
We must dedicate ourselves to the Green Dragon Society!
They are determined to seize the opportunity and break through the shackles of martial arts!
That last bit of resentment.
At this moment, all of it transforms into boundless enthusiasm!
............
Five days have passed in the blink of an eye.
The Temple of War is involved in the secrets of the Imperial Tutor Guang Chengzi.
Martial artists thronged the streets of Daxing City.
The long street was teeming with people.
There is no end in sight.
Not only were the inns and restaurants overcrowded.
Even brothels and brothels were filled with martial artists.
They spared no expense to stay in private homes.
The number of martial artists in the city has reached a terrifying level!
All converge here.
They were all renowned sects in the martial arts world.
said with no exaggeration.
They will surely be able to select several sect leaders and elders.
Martial artists continued to surge in like a tide.
The scale and momentum were enormous.
The only thing that bothers everyone is...
No one knows when the Temple of War will appear.
Where will it appear next?
But for that one in a billion chance.
Everyone unanimously chose to stay.
It was as if they were worried that if they left even slightly, the Temple of War would immediately appear!
This is why the entire city of Daxing is bustling day and night, never stopping.
Some were delighted, some were overjoyed, some eagerly awaited the outcome, and some harbored a sense of侥幸 (a sense of luck or chance).
The myriad aspects of human life are too numerous to mention.
Chapter 115 Temple of the God of War
Just as the warriors were waiting for the War God Temple to open, the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking, which had been silent for several days, shone brightly once again.
Then, amidst countless gazes that had long been accustomed to it, the golden light gradually faded, revealing lines of clear writing.
[Nine Provinces Battle Power Ceiling Ranking - (tied) 30th: Xie Tiao, Cultivation: Half-step Mythical.]
[Identity: The First Evil Emperor of the Demonic Sect of the Great Sui Dynasty.]
[Xie Tiao, author of "The Seed of Demons in the Heart of the Dao" and "Random Thoughts on the Path of Demons".]
As the first Evil Emperor of the Great Sui Demonic Sect, his reputation rivaled that of the sect's progenitor, Heavenly Demon Cangqu, and his talent and comprehension were unparalleled.
As a young man, he stumbled upon a martial arts manual left behind by the celestial demon Cangqu, thus stepping into the world of martial arts.
The silk manuscripts encompass a vast range of subjects, and Xie Tiao devoted himself to their study for decades, working tirelessly and diligently.
With extraordinary comprehension, he reached the Celestial Realm in just a few decades, and further innovated upon existing martial arts, compiling eight volumes of demonic scriptures.
To commemorate the Heavenly Demon Cangqu, he combined eight volumes of scriptures with his own creations, "The Seed of Demonic Heart" and "Records of Demonic Thoughts," into "The Heavenly Demon Strategy," laying the foundation for the demonic sect.
[Afterwards, he became the first Evil Emperor of the Demonic Sect, leading his followers and occupying half of the martial arts world of the Sui Dynasty.]
Decades later, trapped at the pinnacle of the Celestial Realm, he relinquished his responsibilities and began to roam the mortal world.
However, I was never able to break through that final step.
[Until by chance, he encountered the Heavenly Demon Cangqu, who enlightened him, finally breaking free of his shackles and stepping into the supreme mythical realm.]
After breaking through his cultivation level, he abandoned his original plan to experience the mortal world and chose to follow Cang Qu to study martial arts.
Under Cang Qu's unreserved guidance, his cultivation level improved by leaps and bounds.
However, after entering the Mythical Realm, every step forward was as difficult as ascending to heaven. In addition, his martial arts foundation was deeply affected by Cang Qu, making it almost impossible for him to break through to the Shattered Realm. Without a heaven-defying opportunity, he might stop here in this life.
How could he, with his pride and arrogance, accept such an ending?
After decades of dedicated study with Cang Qu, he resolutely abandoned his own foundation and embarked on the path of martial arts again.
Although he now only has the cultivation level of half a step into the Mythical Realm, his strength far surpasses that of others of the same level.
Given time, perhaps we can go even further and reach the legendary Shattered Realm!
Heaven's Commentary: Unparalleled talent, but potential for shattering!
Heaven's bounty: Traceless Rejuvenation Pill (as long as there is still a breath left, one can return to peak condition without leaving any hidden dangers), Bone Reshaping Pill (reshapes the bones and helps cultivation reach new heights).
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[Nine Provinces Battle Power Peak Ranking - (tied) 30th: Chuan Ying, Cultivation: Half-step Mythical.]
[Identity: Former Protector of the State of the Sui Dynasty, currently a member of the Azure Dragon Society.]
As a legendary figure at the pinnacle of swordsmanship, Chuan Ying has not appeared in the martial arts world for many years, but he remains the pinnacle that countless swordsmen look up to.
He was exceptionally gifted from a young age, disliked playing with children, and often went alone into the deep mountains for several days before returning.
At fifteen, he practiced swordsmanship with flying swallows; at sixteen, he mastered classical texts; and at seventeen, he could easily cut down swiftly flying swallows.
He abandoned swordsmanship at the age of twenty to practice saber techniques, and by the age of twenty-seven, he had mastered saber skills, becoming a rare talent who excelled in both swordsmanship and saber techniques!
During this period, his uncle, "Anti-Heaven Hand" Li Ling, taught him the principles of Yi Jing, astronomy, and martial arts secrets.
At the young age of twenty-one, he was able to forge his own path and create his own martial arts, which even amazed Li Ling, who felt inferior to him.
He was free-spirited, intelligent, and after mastering the sword technique, he comprehended the true essence of swordsmanship in a thunderstorm, and was recognized as the strongest person in the world!
He fought countless battles throughout his life, achieved fame at a young age, and defeated all his enemies with his thick-backed sword. He was an undisputed genius!
For more than ten years thereafter, finding himself with few rivals, he chose to retire from the world and become a protector of the Sui Dynasty.
After the death of Emperor Yang Guang of Sui and the fall of the Sui Dynasty, he submitted to Ximen Yu, the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, and became one of its members.
Recently, Ximen Yu bestowed upon him the Breakthrough Pill, which allows him to break through his shackles and enter the Supreme Mythical Realm after only a short period of seclusion!
[There's even a possibility of advancing two ranks in one go, directly entering the mid-stage of the Mythical Realm!]
[Heaven's Commentary: A master of both swordsmanship and sabers, with a limitless future!]
[Heavenly Blessing: Enlightenment Elixir (allows the user to suddenly comprehend the Great Dao; the higher the aptitude, the stronger the effect), Mythical Dao Essence Pearl (contains the profound and true meaning of the Mythical Realm, greatly accelerating the cultivator's comprehension of the Mythical Dao)]
When the last golden character solidified on the Heavenly Dao Golden List, the entire land of Kyushu seemed to be frozen in place.
All the martial artists maintained an upward gaze, their chins almost touching the ground.
Every wrinkle on those old faces was etched with shock.
Even more terrifying were their violently contracted pupils, filled with terror as if they had seen a monstrous demon from the netherworld appear in the world.
The deathly silence was broken only after half a cup of tea had been brewed.
It should be noted that both Xie Tiao, the Evil Emperor, and Chuan Ying, the Great Hero, left behind legendary tales in the history of martial arts.
Even as time changes and new talents emerge, when these two names reappear on the list, those long-forgotten legends are revived in the minds of millions.
Teahouses and restaurants throughout Kyushu were immediately in an uproar.
...........
The Xianyang Palace of the Qin Dynasty.
"The Evil Emperor Xie Tiao, the Demon Lord Cang Qu, the Heroic Swordsman Chuan Ying, and that Breakthrough Divine Pill..."
Ying Zheng lightly tapped the bronze table with his fingertips, and a deep laugh came from beneath his black dragon robe.
He gazed at the flowing golden characters on the dome, a hint of amusement flashing across his dignified brows.
"This martial arts world is getting more and more interesting."
Zhao Gao suddenly thought of something and asked for instructions in a low voice.
Ying Zheng stopped smiling and waved his hand, saying, "No need."
Although Xie Tiao and Cang Qu, who has not yet made the list, are exceptionally strong.
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