Kidnapping the Commandery Prince, Pressuring the Gold-Wielding Guard

The long street was teeming with people. Luo Zichuan straightened his back and shouted at the top of his lungs.

He had barely finished speaking when a hand landed on his shoulder from behind.

Luo Zichuan froze.

The hand wasn't large, but its five fingers were long and slender with distinct knuckles. The pressure on his shoulder wasn't heavy, but it felt like an iron clamp, rendering him unable to move.

"Yo."

The woman's voice came from behind him, carrying a hint of disdain and disappointment.

"Giving up after only a few days?"

Where is your ambition? You still have the nerve to call yourself a man?

The woman behind him was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, with a pair of very long and striking legs. She was a little over half a head taller than Luo Zichuan and wore a neat black outfit.

It was his second sister, Luo Zijin.

With one hand on Luo Zichuan's shoulder and the other on her hip, a slight smile playing on her lips, she said earnestly, "Keep running, your sister isn't done playing yet."

Luo Zichuan's lips twitched slightly, understanding the implication.

Was her second sister just playing with her all along?

Had he known this would happen, why had he been so panicked before? Climbing walls, crawling through alleys, sleeping in dilapidated temples at night, and eating dry rations during the day, he barely had a hot meal—

He suddenly remembered Young Hero Yu's instructions, and without thinking about anything else, he hurriedly whispered, "Second Sister, I have something urgent to do! Please come with me."

"What, you went to a brothel last night and didn't pay the bill?"

Luo Zichuan choked, then whispered his account of his encounter with Yu Tunzhou, recounting only the key points.

Luo Zijin's brows furrowed more and more deeply.

"---- Yu Tunzhou?" she repeated the name softly, "The one ranked fifteenth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking? The one from Gao Old Village who helped Feng Yanleng kill Zhu Baichuan?"

"It's him."

Are you sure it's him?

"I met Young Hero Yu in Gao Old Village," Luo Zichuan said earnestly. "He was sitting next to me, and Heroine Feng was sitting on my other side."

Luo Zijin was stunned. Her younger brother had run away from home, and he was so lucky?!

She never even got to see the Heroine Feng!

Luo Zijin suddenly fell silent.

If Yu Tunzhou said is true, Twin Rivers Commandery is now a powder keg about to explode.

And she and her younger brother were standing on this powder keg!

Luo Zijin's mind raced. Without hesitation, she grabbed Luo Zichuan's wrist and turned to walk out of the city.

"Let's go, Hui people!"

"Sister, it's too late! We need to go get help!"

"Requesting help?"

Luo Zijin stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed on him as if he were an ignorant child. "What makes you think you can ask for help? Just your words, Luo Zichuan? Who is Helian Tu? Grandmaster on the Earth Ranking! Anyone who can contend with him must be at least a master at the External Scenery Third Layer. Do you think any of the surrounding prefectures would send such a powerful expert to support Twin Rivers Commandery?"

Luo Zichuan opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

"According to that Yu Tunzhou, it would be quite a feat if we could even escape Twin Rivers Commandery!"

She grabbed Luo Zichuan and tried to keep walking.

"Second Sister."

Luo Zichuan suddenly spoke, his voice not loud, but it made Luo Zijin stop in her tracks again.

She turned around and saw that her younger brother's face was slightly pale and his forehead was covered in sweat, but his eyes did not flinch and he looked straight at her.

"Second Sister, Young Hero Yu hasn't left!" he said emphatically. "Young Hero Yu knew Helian Tu was coming, yet he still stayed, trying to buy time. I—I don't have his abilities. But surely I can send a message for help?"

"Second Sister, you're also a top expert on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, how come you're so far behind Young Hero Yu!"

"You brat, you've even learned the art of reverse psychology now?"

Luo Zijin gritted her teeth, stared at her younger brother for a few moments, then suddenly reached out and flicked his forehead, muttering, "He's really starting to look like a man—"

She remained silent for a moment, then finally made up her mind and said, "Let's go to Moon-Worshipping Mountain."

"Moon-Worshipping Mountain is the closest to Twin Rivers Commandery and is also an ally of the Wang Household; they should be willing to lend a helping hand."

"But if even they are unwilling to take action—then Twin Rivers Commandery is destined for this calamity!"

The Twin Rivers Wang Household.

Yu Tunzhou didn't go through the main entrance.

He circled around to a secluded spot on the side of the mansion, activated his Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, and suppressed his aura to the extreme before scaling the wall and entering.

The palace's interior features winding corridors, deep courtyards, and artfully arranged rockeries and flowing water, allowing the Primordial Spirit of the Yu Tunzhou to unfold.

Even the head of a powerful Aristocratic Clan may not have the same influence as a powerful expert at the External Scenery level.

The atmosphere of the External Scenery was no longer unfamiliar to him.

soon.

He selected a secluded courtyard.

His "unbridled" Primordial Spirit exploration also aroused the vigilance of the Wang Household's External Scenery experts.

In the depths of the courtyard, an old man sat at a stone table under a tree, on which sat two cups of hot tea.

The Yu Tunzhou and drifted down from the top of the wall without a sound.

The old man didn't turn around, but simply said, "Guests are welcome, please have a seat."

Yu Tunzhou took off his straw hat and sat down directly opposite the stone table.

Both were sizing each other up.

In Yu Tunzhou's eyes, the man before him didn't look like a Grandmaster External Scenery, but rather like an old man next door enjoying his retirement.

The old man's gaze fell upon Yu Tunzhou, and he couldn't quite fathom the young man's cultivation level. He frowned and asked, "Who are you, sir?"

Instead of answering, Yu Tunzhou asked, "In this generation of the Wang Household, aren't there two External Scenery? Where is the other External Scenery now?"

The old man, Wang Chongyi, the pillar of the Wang Household in this generation, said calmly, "Young friend, won't you introduce yourself first?"

"I just returned from the Qingyang Prince's Residence." Yu Tunzhou cut to the chase. "The Commandery Prince Qingyang has secretly joined forces with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons to set up Blood River Ritual in the city. Helian Tu will also be there."

"The Blood God Ritual— " Wang Chongyi suddenly stood up, "The Blood God Ritual of the Blood River Dao?!"

Yu Tunzhou shook his head. "I don't know the inside story; it's all information I overheard."

At the same time, he realized that this thing belonged to the Blood River Dao. Wu Xuan, who was currently ranked sixth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, belonged to the Blood River Dao and was the second young generation after Deng Canglan in both the evil and demonic paths.

Wang Chongyi, exuding an imposing aura, stared intently at the young man before him and said in a deep voice, "Young friend, you have suddenly come to my door, accusing the current prince of colluding with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons. How can I, Wang, believe you?"

Yu Tunzhou calmly replied, "Based on my name."

"Who exactly is this young friend?"

"Yu Tunzhou."

Wang Chongyi was stunned, feeling only confusion.

"----Which Yu Tunzhou?"

It's not that I haven't heard of this name before, but rather that I can't reconcile the person in front of me with this name.

The person before him had clearly achieved the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person, and his vital Qi and Blood was so powerful yet not leaking an inch, that he couldn't quite see through him.

Could this be Form Refinement?

If this is Form Refinement, then how many martial artists in the world have cultivated their Form Refinement incorrectly?

"Senior Wang, I'm not begging you to believe me, but rather informing you," Yu Tunzhou said. "Once the ceremony is complete and Helian Tu arrives, the Wang Household is self-evident. As for me, I can leave Twin Rivers Commandery at any time."

Wang Chongyi paced back and forth in front of the stone table. Despite being a highly skilled cultivator at the External Scenery, his breathing was disordered, and his face was grim and unsightly. Suddenly, he gritted his teeth and said, "You really are that [Luofu Dao Seed] Yu Tunzhou?!"

Yu Tunzhou chuckled and said, "Who would impersonate me? And why would I need to impersonate someone else?"

Wang Chongyi was taken aback, then smiled wryly and said, "That's indeed true—"

The matter of West Xuan Commandery has already spread. Although many people applauded it, the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert issued arrest warrants. Moreover, Yu Tunzhou's actions were not "friendly" to the various Aristocratic Clan, and no one would applaud or cheer for him.

Therefore, no one would impersonate this person.

And this person in front of me—so young yet possessing such strength—doesn't need to pretend to be someone else.

"So it really is Young Hero Yu," Wang Chongyi said in a low voice. "Since you are the one chosen by Lu Huaiqing, and there's the matter of West Xuan Commandery —I believe you!"

Finally, the old man's face suddenly turned angry.

Since last year, Emperor Tianshun has been constantly dividing the land into fiefdoms. The Aristocratic Clan of the land are well aware of his intentions, but they don't take them seriously at all.

Can a thousand-year decline be reversed in a single day?

In the eyes of the major Aristocratic Clan, the so-called royal family was nothing more than an "aristocratic Aristocratic Clan" that held power over the world.

However, since it was the time of the new emperor's ascension to the throne, and according to tradition, these two years would be the most prosperous period for the Great Yan Imperial Family, the various families did not openly rebel, but instead prepared to watch the show.

It's like Ji Zhaole came here to be granted a title, but she only had a Half-Step External Scenery by her side. Did she really think she could compete with the Wang Household with that?

It's not as intimidating as the Gold-Wielding Guard!

He never expected that Ji Zhaole would dare to associate with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons!

Didn't they know that once this matter got out—

Wang Chongyi's expression changed drastically as he suddenly recalled the rumors that Emperor Tianshun was able to ascend the throne entirely because of the support of another powerful force behind him.

Because this person has been practicing vegetarianism and chanting Buddhist scriptures for the past thirty years, everyone believes that the Buddhist School is supporting him.

But if----

Wang Chongyi's expression turned solemn. He cut off his reverie, took a deep breath, and asked, "Young friend, do you know where the key to this Blood Demon Ritual lies? How are your preparations going?"

Yu Tunzhou shook his head and said, "I know nothing about it."

Wang Chongyi roared, "That brat from the Ji Clan is utterly lawless! If my Wang family is to be destroyed, even if we die, we will drag him down to hell!"

Yu Tunzhou calmly replied, "I am here not for the Wang Household, but for Twin Rivers Commandery."

"Although we know very little at the moment, I have my own ways of obtaining information. I need your help, but before that, I have two last questions."

"What kind of person is the head of the Twin Rivers Commandery Gold-Wielding Guard?"

If we were to ask who in Twin Rivers Commandery had the most dealings with that garrison commander, it would undoubtedly be the Wang Household.

Wang Chongyi pondered and said, "That Guardian Qi is undoubtedly a clever man. Although my Wang Household has declined in recent years due to its own reasons, this man's methods are also extremely formidable. Therefore, we have never been able to fully control Twin Rivers Commandery, otherwise—"

He shook his head; otherwise, Ji Zhaole's fiefdom wouldn't be in Twin Rivers Commandery.

The fiefdoms that Emperor Tianshun prepared for his princes were all in similar circumstances.

"The second question."

What is it about the Great Yan Imperial Family that local Aristocratic Clan fear most?

Upon hearing this question, Wang Chongyi was taken aback before replying, "The Great Yan has ruled the world for a thousand years, and its foundation is far more profound than that of any local power. But if we were to pinpoint what local Aristocratic Clan fear most—first, their righteousness; and second, naturally, their military might!"

"Force?"

"The royal family alone has two Dharma Aspect, one number one in the world and the other number ten," Wang Chongyi explained. "Besides, the royal family also controls the dynasty's fortune. With the dynasty's fortune on their side, even if everyone else on the Heaven Ranking attacks together, that Old Wang will have nothing to fear."

"The Heaven Ranking one on the Heavenly Ranking, Ji Tianfang?" Yu Tunzhou murmured, "Is this the royal family's greatest reliance?"

Wang Chongyi nodded and said, "If we were to add a third point, it would be the recognition from the ancestral temples of both Daoism and Buddhism, which goes back to the founding of the Great Yan Dynasty."

"I see."

Yu Tunzhou stood up and said, "Senior Wang, there's no time to lose, let's set off immediately."

Wang Chongyi asked in astonishment, "Set off? Young friend Yu, do you know where the key moment of this ceremony is?"

"Just arrest one person who knows, isn't that enough?"

Who to arrest?

"Naturally, it's the Commandery Prince Qingyang."

In his previous life, Yu Tunzhou would read some ancient history with his teacher during his leisure time. No matter how complicated the political struggles were, they could not compare to "going straight to the point," such as hosting a banquet for drinks or shooting an arrow at the city gate.

This was true in the past, and it is even more true in this world where great power originates from itself.

The situation is unclear, and they know very little. With a crisis looming ahead, they have no time to investigate slowly and uncover the mystery.

Severe cases require strong medication!

Yu Tunzhou solemnly said, "There is a master of External Scenery in the Prince's mansion. I need your help to lure him away, and I will find an opportunity to kidnap Commandery Prince Qingyang."

Wang Chongyi couldn't help but say, "Young friend Yu, that's a prince! A newly appointed Prince of the County by the imperial court!"

If it weren't for the recent discoveries made by the Wang Household, he would have suspected that Yu Tunzhou had already gone to the Northern Dark Continent to set a trap for them, pushing the Wang Household and the royal family to become enemies.

"In this world today, even the royal family is nothing more than a larger aristocratic Aristocratic Clan," Yu Tunzhou said slowly. "The Western Desert is far from the emperor's reach; what difference would it make if we took action in special circumstances?"

"Moreover, the royal family is probably too busy trying to distance themselves from a prince who associates with Six Paths of Evil and Demons."

"The key is evidence," Wang Chongyi sighed. "If you kidnap Commandery Prince Qingyang, the Gold-Wielding Guard won't stand idly by. Without evidence that he's colluding with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons, we'll be betrayed by them. Faced with both sides, the Gold-Wielding Guard will inevitably choose to believe the royal family."

"The Gold-Wielding Guard is no problem, I'll handle that," Yu Tunzhou said. "Since that Guardian Qi is a smart man, he'll be easy to fool."

Wang Chongyi rarely looked so bewildered.

What kind of logic is this?

Why are smart people easier to fool?

The Yu Tunzhou" doesn't require much explanation.

Intelligent people tend to think more deeply and know how to make the right choices.

The Qingyang Prince's Residence.

"Your Highness, a secret message has arrived from the Divine Capital."

Guard Jin Shouzhong strode into the room.

Ji Zhaole was sitting by the window, holding a string of prayer beads in his hand. Upon hearing this, he suddenly stood up, a hint of barely suppressed anticipation flashing in his eyes.

"Bring it here quickly!"

Jin Shouzhong both hands, Ji Zhaole couldn't wait to open it.

Upon seeing the words "great potential," he breathed a sigh of relief and burst into laughter.

"Good!"

"Once this succeeds, I will be the first to capture Twin Rivers Commandery and gain the upper hand among all my brothers!"

He turned his head, his eyes gleaming. "How are the preparations for the ceremony going?"

"Your Highness, we are still lacking the blood of infants less than 100 days old," Jin Shouzhong said respectfully. "It would be too conspicuous in the county seat, so we need to collect it from the surrounding counties."

"Infant blood----"

Ji Zhaole stopped making prayer beads at some point and remained silent for a few moments.

He slowly slipped the prayer beads back onto his wrist, his expression as calm as ever. "How can someone who achieves great things not bear the burden of blood debts?"

"Tell them to hurry. If it really comes to the last minute, we can collect the evidence nearby. By then, even if the Wang Household notices, it will be too late."

As for the Gold-Wielding Guard—

Ji Zhaole snorted coldly, "Qi Anmei is a smart person; she'll figure out where to stand in the end."

"Understood, I will give the order shortly," Jin Shouzhong said respectfully.

Ji Zhaole handed the secret letter to Jin Shouzhong: "Father Emperor specifically mentioned that we should be on high alert against Helian Tu, as he seems to be someone who is not of this era."

"Not a person of this era?" Jin Shouzhong confusion.

Ji Zhaole said meaningfully, "That one from the Heavenly Demon Sect once went overseas alone and suppressed and imprisoned a Great Sage of a remnant clan."

Jin Shouzhong shock, "Could this person be—how is this possible?!"

"Who knows? Perhaps that person has some tricks up their sleeve."

Ji Zhaole said in a low voice, "In this world, there is no one who can easily break through to the Dharma Aspect and enter the Heaven Ranking, especially the top five."

"Even with the extraordinary talent of the former Ancestor Yaoyang, and the combined resources of our royal family, he only barely managed to reach the Dharma Aspect, ranking tenth on the Heaven Ranking. As a result, the Great Yan Dynasty now still needs to rely on that one from the Anguo Ji Clan— "

As he spoke, Jin Shouzhong shielded Ji Zhaole behind him, and a sharp and imposing aura of killing intent erupted from his body, like the arrival of Rahu, quelling chaos in all directions.

"Your Highness, be careful! An External Scenery member has infiltrated!"

Ji Zhaole's expression darkened.

After a while, a slender figure walked gracefully into the courtyard through the gate.

Her face was veiled in purple gauze, her waist was as slender as a willow, and she walked with an indescribable enchanting charm; it was Hua Nongying.

"Your Highness, please rest assured," she said in a clear, gentle voice, "Elder Yin has already noticed."

Ji Zhaole only glanced at it, and a surge of anger rose within her.

He suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Is it Yu Tunzhou?"

Hua Nongying chuckled lightly, "The visitor is at the External Scenery level; he must be Wang Chongyi from the Wang Household. Perhaps he sensed something was amiss and came to test us."

"A bunch of traitors!" Ji Zhaole's eyes hardened, and he said, "Guard Jin, go and help Elder Yin take down this old bastard!"

Jin Shouzhong glanced at Hua Nongying and said, "Your Highness, let me stay by your side."

"In this Twin Rivers Commandery, is there anyone who dares to lay a hand on me?" Ji Zhaole waved his hand to interrupt him, his tone brooking no argument, "Go quickly! Don't let this opportunity slip by!"

Hua Nongying chuckled and said, "Guard Jin, rest assured, I will protect Your Highness here."

Jin Shouzhong gave him a warning look and strode out.

Hua Nongying watched the burly figure disappear outside the courtyard gate. Turning back, she saw Ji Zhaole staring intently at her.

Her eyes flickered, and she said with a smile, "Your Highness, the ceremony has reached its final stage; all that's missing is the blood of the infant."

"I have already instructed Guard Jin that when the time comes, he may take action wherever possible."

Ji Zhaole walked to the window, looked at the withered tree in the courtyard, her gaze deep, and sighed softly, "Now that powerful Aristocratic Clan are controlling the regions, the imperial court's orders simply cannot be carried out. If this continues, the world will inevitably descend into chaos. In times of chaos, the common people suffer the most. Necessary sacrifices are for the sake of all living beings—"

"Your Highness is indeed righteous." Hua Nongying outwardly expressed sincere admiration, but inwardly she sneered.

But in the next moment, those eyes, which had been filled with spring water, suddenly became sharp, and his Primordial Spirit perception spread out instantly, like mercury spilling onto the ground, silently spreading.

There was nothing there.

She frowned slightly.

Is it an illusion?

Just then--

A figure in a blue robe suddenly rose from above the house!

Yu Tunzhou's gaze swept downwards.

Wang Chongyi wasn't the only one from the Wang Household who came this time. After hearing his description, Wang Chongyi concluded that the old man surnamed Yin was one of the four guardians of the Blood River Dao, and was extremely difficult to deal with.

In addition, Ji Zhaole's guards were not to be underestimated, so Wang Chongyi also brought along a Half-Step External Scenery to assist Yu Tunzhou in times of need.

However, Yu Tunzhou did not expect that the guard surnamed Jin would be dismissed by Ji Zhaole, leaving only Hua Nongying alone.

This moment.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly leaped from the rooftop, his mind racing with information about Hua Nongying.

This woman excels in Primordial Spirit attacks but is weak in close combat. However, her ability to enter the Half-Step External Scenery proves that her Inner Heaven and Earth is already formed. Even if she is not skilled in it, it is still beyond the reach of Divine Ability powers, so she should not be underestimated.

"Yu Tunzhou?!"

Hua Nongying's pupils constricted sharply. This guy had infiltrated so close, and she hadn't even noticed?

She grabbed Ji Zhaole and retreated rapidly, her toes barely touching the ground as her body floated up like a willow catkin.

But before her feet even touched the ground, Yu Tunzhou had already followed her like a shadow.

"Yu Tunzhou!"

She shouted again, but her voice carried a hint of surprise.

Yu Tunzhou did not respond.

He swooped down from the rooftop, like a drop of water merging into a river, silent and invisible, yet omnipresent.

Hua Nongying's Primordial Spirit senses spread out wildly, trying to lock onto him, but every time she touched that green robe, it was like reaching out to grab a swimming fish. Her fingertips clearly touched that coolness, but in the end, she still left empty-handed.

[Mind Wanders the Heavenly River]

After Yu Tunzhou mastered the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person, this style of boxing was no longer limited to boxing techniques, but approached the External Scenery Divine Ability.

At this moment, he could control his Movement Method, aura, and Primordial Spirit with his mind.

Where the heart leads, the body follows.

Untraceable, infiltrating everywhere.

But Hua Nongying was ultimately only Half-Step External Scenery. She quickly suppressed the surprise in her eyes, replacing it with an almost cold and composed expression.

She formed a hand seal, and the internal Gang Qi surged out like a tide, transforming into countless fine threads that spread out in all directions from her center.

[Illusory Spider Heavenly Net]

Each thread contained her Gang Qi and Primordial Spirit power, sharp as a knife and sticky as spider silk.

As long as Yu Tunzhou enters within ten zhang of her, he will inevitably touch this net.

Once touched, she can instantly pinpoint his location, and the spiderwebs will instantly bind the enemy.

However, just as the spider web was about to take shape, a fist shot out from three feet to her left.

There was no warning whatsoever. No sound of air being torn apart, no fluctuations in energy, not even a hint of killing intent.

There was no Gang Qi swirling around the fist; only a very faint layer of shimmering gold luster emanated from beneath the skin.

Hua Nongying only had time to protect herself with her Gang Qi, but under this punch, her Gang Qi was easily melted away like ice and snow.

She barely managed to raise her hand to form a palm, drawing out a spider web to block her fist.

As the fist and net met, the sticky, glue-like threads tried to entangle the fist, but were gently shaken by the faint golden luster on the fist's edge, and broke inch by inch like rotten ropes.

An overwhelming force surged forth, Hua Nongying let out a muffled groan, feeling the trembling Qi and Blood and qi within her body. She gritted her teeth, wondering, "What kind of physical body is this?"

"I can take you down in three moves."

The sound of Yu Tunzhou came from under the straw hat, neither loud nor soft, as calm as counting off.

Hua Nongying snorted coldly, and countless strands of Gang Qi surged from her body. Instead of spreading out and weaving a web, they grew, twisted, and intertwined wildly like living things. Combining with the power of her Primordial Spirit, they instantly transformed into a giant spider shadow over ten feet tall, hovering behind Hua Nongying.

The spider's eight legs were spread out, each tip wrapped with dense silk threads, the other end of which disappeared into the Void, as if connecting to some unknown place.

Meanwhile, the spider's head had eight dark purple eyes that turned in unison, locking onto the Yu Tunzhou, and it opened its mouth to unleash Primordial Spirit attack!

She had already cultivated her Primordial Spirit into an external form!

This is also the origin of her title [Illusory Spider]!

"Bound."

She uttered each word clearly.

The giant spider's eight legs trembled simultaneously, and countless dark purple threads shot out from the Void, sealing off all directions from above and below Yu Tunzhou's escape routes.

This is no longer just Gang Qi; it contains Gang Qi, Primordial Spirit, and even the principles of law. Every thread contains the meaning of "binding" and "devouring".

Once entangled, one's vital Qi and Blood, Inner Qi, and even Primordial Spirit will be continuously drained until one becomes an empty shell.

Yu Tunzhou did not dodge; black and white energies swirled around him, like a slowly rotating yin-yang symbol.

Taiji Domain.

The spider silk, once it entered, was like a torrent crashing into a deep pool, where it was gradually removed, differentiated, and dissolved by the grinding force of Yin and Yang.

The full power of the attack, less than one-tenth of it, was blocked by the physical light of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, and it didn't even touch the hem of Yu Tunzhou's clothes.

But Hua Nongying's Divine Ability go far beyond that.

The spider silk that was removed by the Taiji Domain did not disappear, but instead clung to the edge of the field, layer upon layer, densely packed, like a spider web wrapping a cocoon.

She gave a cold smile. For her, this battle didn't need to be won; she only needed to stall until Jin Shouzhong to reinforce!

Yu Tunzhou's gaze was calm as he sensed the power accumulating within the field.

Now, the [Taiji Domain] can "disintegrate" on its own.

When he realized it was almost time, he suddenly activated the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, opening all the acupoints in his body. As if he had heard the command, the primordial energy of heaven and earth gathered from all directions and wrapped around his fist.

At the same time, the Taiji Domain suddenly contracted.

It wasn't a collapse, but a deliberate gathering of power. All the accumulated strength, like rivers flowing into the sea, converged entirely into Yu Tunzhou's right fist.

[Ten-Thousand-Ren High Mountain]!

Today, this boxing style is no longer just about "the Fist Intent," but rather about the fist being as solid as a mountain, with power as imposing as a mountain!

With the addition of the latter two, the Fist Intent is no longer just the Fist Intent.

The trajectory of that punch was reflected in Hua Nongying's pupils.

Simple, direct, and without any frills, but that one punch sent an uncontrollable chill through her.

It wasn't because of how fast or heavy the punch was, but because this punch contained an "intention" that made her Primordial Spirit tremble— the Fist Intent of Ten-Thousand-Ren High Mountain collapsing down and filling the heavens and earth.

There's no way to avoid it, no way to stop it!

The fist arrives.

Hua Nongying exerted all her strength to gather the illusory image of the Dharma Aspect, crossing her eight legs to protect herself.

The power accumulated in the Taiji Domain, the primordial energy of heaven and earth mobilized by the unity of Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person, the physical strength of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, Fist Intent of Ten-Thousand-Ren High Mountain —all four combined and poured onto that spider-like phantom.

With a dull thud, the giant spider-like shadow let out a mournful cry as its eight legs snapped off inch by inch, like a piece of porcelain struck by a heavy hammer.

Hua Nongying's face suddenly turned deathly pale, and she was sent flying backward, her back crashing heavily through the courtyard wall. Although her physical body was unharmed, her Primordial Spirit was injured.

At their level, what can harm the Primordial Spirit is "Martial Intention"!

Before Hua Nongying could adjust her state, the figure, carrying an aura that took her breath away, stepped in front of her.

"Bang!"

"If we meet again, it will be the day you die."

Yu Tunzhou sensed the aura rushing towards them from not far away, an aura far superior to that of Hua Nongying.

He stepped down, stirring up the primordial energy of heaven and earth, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake. Invisible ripples spread outwards from him, stirring up countless specks of dust.

Just as Hua Nongying became alert, Yu Tunzhou grabbed Ji Zhaole by the collar and lifted her up like a chick.

Although the latter practiced martial arts, he only reached the Form Refinement, his cultivation of Nature Cultivation was inadequate, and he did not even achieve Divine Ability.

At this moment, Ji Zhaole's eyes were filled with shock, anger, and disbelief. She roared, "Insolence! You dare to touch me—"

The next moment, Yu Tunzhou knocked him unconscious with a single palm strike and escaped amidst the dust.

"Your Highness!"

A cry of shock and anger rang out, and a figure suddenly landed in the courtyard. The overflowing Gang Qi instantly overturned the entire courtyard, and even Hua Nongying was swept away!

Hua Nongying stared intently at the direction where Yu Tunzhou had disappeared, her heart filled with shock and anger.

This was her third encounter with Yu Tunzhou.

When they first met, the latter had to resort to a sneak attack to deal with Zhu Baichuan.

In just over a month, this young man mastered the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person, displaying combat power almost comparable to Feng Yanleng!

Suddenly, it occurred to her: Could it be that place of inheritance?

What exactly lies within that sacred site?!

Not long after.

Elder Yin returned, but Jin Shouzhong had already chased after him, leaving only Hua Nongying in the courtyard.

"Where is the Prince?" Elder Yin's face darkened.

Hua Nongying quickly explained what had just happened.

"Yu Tunzhou— " Elder Yin said coldly, "I originally thought it was just a wolf cub, but I didn't expect its teeth to be so sharp."

He looked at Hua Nongying and said coldly, "Have the steward of the Prince's mansion go to the Gold-Wielding Guard for help. I cannot get involved in this matter."

Hua Nongying frowned and said, "The Wang Household has already taken precautions, as for the ceremony—"

Elder Yin slowly said, "It's alright. Let the Gold-Wielding Guard and the Wang Household fight like dogs for now. The overall situation is still on our side."

Gold-Wielding Guard, Twin Rivers Commandery Branch.

Behind the desk, Qi Anmei put down the documents, frowned, looked up, and said calmly, "You dare to trespass on the territory of the Gold-Wielding Guard? Come in, let this garrison commander see who this hero is."

The next moment, a figure wearing a straw hat walked over, carrying another figure.

Before Qi Anmei could even see the face under the bamboo hat, she was first drawn to the object the other person was carrying.

The man was dressed in fine clothes, with a jade belt around his waist and a string of sandalwood prayer beads around his wrist. Because he was being carried like a chick, his head was lowered, making his face unclear. However, from his clothing, his figure, and the prayer beads on his wrist...

Qi Anmei's mind went blank.

What storms hasn't he weathered over the years?

But someone dared to kidnap the current prince and swagger into the Gold-Wielding Guard) office—"Insolence!"

He suddenly stood up and shouted, his voice like muffled thunder, making the paper windows of the front hall rustle.

Are you planning a rebellion?

He moved with lightning speed, throwing a punch that suddenly darkened the surroundings, as if the heavens and earth were collapsing, making Yu Tunzhou feel powerless to resist. However, this powerful punch came to an abrupt halt halfway through its trajectory.

"Guardian Qi."

A voice, neither too loud nor too soft, interrupted him.

Yu Tunzhou raised his hand and tossed a token over.

The token traced an arc in the air and landed steadily in Qi Anmei's hand.

Qi Anmei suddenly furrowed.

This is—the token of Commander-in-Chief, Feng Xu?

"Are you Yu Tunzhou?!"

Yu Tunzhou removed his straw hat and slowly said, "Guardian Qi, are you loyal to the world and the Old Wang, or to the royal family?"

Qi Anmei twitched slightly. What the hell was this question?