The Courage of Ten Thousand Men, Bearing the Heroic Spirit of This Life!

"Isn't this exactly what you wanted, successor of the Human Emperor?"

Standing beside An Ruyu, the girl shrouded in a blood-red robe spoke with an icy voice, and the cold cruelty in her eyes was chilling.

"Now that the war between the Daoist and Buddhist sects and that person has been started, shouldn't you keep your promise?"

An Ruyu smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry. That [Heavenly Demon] has most likely reached the Golden Immortal. Taking the Yuan Tu Sword from him by force is absolutely not going to work. We need to plan carefully."

The girl called "Old Mother" was none other than the Blood Spirit Venerable Mother clone summoned by An Ruyu using the Blood River Dao Blood River True Pool of the Blood River Path, with the Daoist name Xuanyuan.

Unfortunately, the true pool was not perfect, and the clone that was created was only the size it was at the moment.

Of course, this is also the result that An Ruyu hoped to see.

Blood Spirit Venerable Mother did not refute An Ruyu's words.

In the Central Plains today, dealing with a Golden Immortal is indeed as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Even He couldn't do that, otherwise He wouldn't have needed to borrow this woman's power.

"Remember your promise," the Blood Spirit Venerable Mother said in a hoarse voice. "No one can deceive me." An Ruyu lowered her eyes, seemingly very respectful. "Rest assured, Mother, I already have a plan, and it's still in preparation."

The Blood Spirit Venerable Mother remained noncommittal, then suddenly asked, "When do you plan to take me to see that brat from the Daode Lineage?"

"I have already introduced him to my mother," An Ruyu said with a wry smile, seemingly in a difficult position, "But Young Hero Guo does not wish to see my mother."

"Isn't his surname Yu?" Blood Spirit Venerable Mother frowned. "Why do you call him Young Hero Guo? Does he have other names? What are they?"

"Call him Guo Jing." An Ruyu blinked.

"Guo Jing..."

An Ruyu keenly noticed the hint of disappointment in his expression.

Why the disappointment?

Because this pseudonym doesn't match one of this person's assumptions?

An Ruyu smiled and asked, "Mother, does the Blood Sea Lineage have a grudge against the Grand Purity Lineage?"

Blood Spirit Venerable Mother said calmly:

"We have no enmity or entanglement with the Grand Purity Lineage, so you don't need to overthink it. I only want to make a deal with him." "Didn't you already arrange to meet him here? Take me to see him."

An Ruyu said regretfully, "I made an appointment with him for two days from now, but he may not come to see me."

The Blood Spirit Venerable Mother frowned and asked, "What exactly is your relationship with him? Didn't you say it was an arranged marriage?"

An Ruyu said with a worried expression, "Young Hero Guo yearns for freedom in marriage..."

Blood Spirit Venerable Mother looked up and glanced strangely at the woman who often acted inexplicably.

Are all descendants of the Human Emperor mentally ill?

An Ruyu looked north, her eyes filled with a smile:

"I originally intended to meet with Young Hero Guo at the Star Palace, but I didn't expect that the former Commander-in-Chief of the Gold-Wielding Guard would also notice the crisis at the Star Palace."

"In that case, the original plan will have to be changed."

An Ruyu suddenly looked regretful:

"Unfortunately, the Xiao Household went mad for some reason. Their plan was about to succeed, but they backed out and gave up at the most crucial moment. Otherwise, things would have been much simpler. I only needed to take the Human Ranking from the Xiao Household family."

"Now it's difficult to make a move against the Star Palace. I've already sent someone to wait for Young Hero Guo on his inevitable route and inform him of the new plan. He will then retrieve the Human Ranking, while I will head to the Jixia Academy to seize the Earth Ranking." "In this way, two of the Three Rankings will be in our hands. With the two of us working together, we can easily interfere with the Heaven Ranking."

The Blood Spirit Venerable Mother sneered, "Your plan is quite thorough, but I'm afraid the younger generation of the Jiang Clan won't do as you wish. This person does have some tricks up his sleeve."

"With my mother by my side, even if something unexpected happens, it shouldn't affect the overall situation," An Ruyu said with a smile.

"Until you obtain the Yuan Tu Sword, I will not help you deal with the Dao Lord, nor will I help you escape the gaze of others," the Blood Spirit Venerable Mother said expressionlessly. "You'd better remember our agreement."

An Ruyu gazed into the distance in the direction Mo Shougui had fled.

Based on the current course of fate, this person will absolutely not be able to leave Central Province, let alone reach the territory of the Nanhua Sect, and his death is already predetermined.

Because everything was already "predestined" by that person of the Great Yuan.

No matter how many people come to support them, it won't change the final outcome.

But there is one person who is not destined for this world.

Young Hero Guo, the [I Ching] left behind by the Dao Venerable, which represents the ultimate destiny of the world, should be in your hands, right?

"... Mo Shougui, carrying the Human Ranking, escaped from the Star Palace and wants me to rescue him?"

Upon returning to the Central Province, Yu Tunzhou's first stop was Danyang Commandery.

I originally planned to visit the Danyang Qian Household while I was there.

The Qian Household not only solved his resource worries back then, but also later chose to bet on the Northern Dark Sea, becoming Northern Dark Sea's ally and providing considerable assistance.

Who would have thought that upon entering Danyang Commandery, they would encounter a beggar who said he had been waiting there for three days, and that the kind-hearted female knight had told him that if he delivered the letter to him, he would get a chance to learn martial arts.

"Is this the portrait she gave you?"

Yu Tunzhou took the portrait from the beggar's hand and raised an eyebrow.

The portrait truly depicted him, the brushwork exquisite and lifelike. Did this enchantress possess such skill?

He looked at the beggar again, and was about to reach out and touch his Root Bone when he discovered that it was actually a girl.

"You want to learn martial arts?"

Covered in dust and with a filthy face, the beggar's eyes were timid, yet he still mustered his courage and nodded firmly.

Yu Tunzhou carefully examined the girl before him, then looked up at Qian Jinqing, and said with a smile, "Then I'll trouble the Qian Household to train a female martial artist for me."

"Great Hero Yu, you flatter me. It is the Qian Household's good fortune to be able to do things for you now."

Qian Jinqing smiled, her smile as radiant as the red dress she wore today, leaving the little beggar standing beside her speechless, his eyes filled with longing and anticipation.

Qian Jinqing looked at the man in front of her, her chest seemed to hold a thousand words, but she didn't know how to speak, so she could only respond with a joke.

Her position in the Danyang Qian Household had never been as secure as it was at this moment.

And the source is the person right in front of you.

Not long ago, she was questioned by several elders in the clan because Northern Dark Sea was continuously suppressed by the Xie Household.

But then came the unexpected twist, one that was like a dream come true.

When news of the Xie Household's defeat and retreat from the Central Plains reached Central Province, not only the clan elders questioned it, but even she and her ancestor did not believe it.

However, the intelligence that came back from Northern Plains later became more and more outrageous, but they all conveyed the same fact.

That person has already reached the summit of the Central Plains Mountain.

At this moment, Qian Jinqing recalled their first meeting. That year, Yu Tunzhou was traveling while secretly spreading the news, letting everyone know that the Qian Household had suffered a great loss and that this "creditor" was about to come to collect the debt, in order to prevent the Qian Household from secretly harming them.

That day, I was also at the city gate to greet them. I had a thousand words in my heart, but I could only force out a bright smile and greet them with a smile.

That day and year, how similar they are to this day, yet how opposite they seem.

While Qian Jinqing felt joy, she also felt a strange sadness.

I guess I'll never be able to catch up with the people in front of me.

She glanced at the little beggar beside her, smiled, and said, "Let's hand him over to the Qian Household."

Then, she said with a smile, "The Qian Household has already prepared a banquet at River-Viewing Tower, and the patriarch has been waiting for quite some time. I wonder if Great Hero Yu has the time?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded and said, "Let's go. There's something going on in the Northern Dark Sea; I'll pass on the message."

When the conversation turned to serious matters, Qian Jinqing's smile vanished, and he said solemnly:

"You commissioned us to investigate the situation at the Star Palace beforehand, and we have the results. This is the intelligence we've gathered."

Yu Tunzhou received the intelligence, and with a single sweep of his Primordial Spirit, he understood it all.

"Let's go to the banquet and see Senior Qian." On the way, he pondered the second letter that An Ruyu had sent.

The letter overturned the original agreement to meet at the Star Palace, ordering him to rescue Mo Shougui, who was being hunted down by the Great Yuan and was destined to die halfway.

It even includes specific coordinates and times.

The location is situated in the Coming Dragon River, in the southern part of Central Province.

Yu Tunzhou once passed by that place.

Um...

To be precise, it was something he happened to pass by when he was being chased by An Ruyu back then.

It is about a thousand li away from Danyang Commandery.

At his current speed, he should be able to arrive in half an hour.

The time indicated on the letter was one hour later.

In other words...

It's a bit early for him to set off now! Even if he leaves now and arrives in the middle reaches of the Coming Dragon River in half an hour, he still won't see Mo Shougui!

"Not to mention that this vixen dared to stand me up, she even managed to calculate Mo Shougui's exact escape route and timing?"

Yu Tunzhou was secretly puzzled. Had this demoness's Heavenly Secrets Technique reached such a heaven-defying level?

"Wait a minute... Could this guy have calculated Mo Shougui's death date?!"

"Yes, all she needs to do is calculate where and when Mo Shougui will die."

Yu Tunzhou suddenly understood the key to it, but still couldn't help shaking his head.

Mo Shougui was an outstanding disciple of the Star Palace, extremely skilled in Heavenly Secrets Technique, yet he himself could not foresee his own death. On the contrary, An Ruyu predicted his death several days in advance.

Led by Qian Jinqing, Yu Tunzhou once again arrived at the River-Viewing Tower.

This place was not unfamiliar to him.

He once faced three young masters from the Dragon and Tiger Ranking at the same time, and even killed a mid -Dragon and Tiger Ranking expert with a single finger.

Returning to this place now brings a different State of Mind, a different feeling, and the same loneliness at the top.

A hearty laugh came from ahead. The Qian Household patriarch strode out, a broad smile on his face.

"Great Hero Yu's return to this familiar place brings great honor to my humble abode, the Qian Household!"

Yu Tunzhou smiled and said, "Old Master Qian, please don't stand on ceremony. Please take your seats. I have to go out for a bit later."

A banquet was laid out, and the vast river stretched out before them through the window. The table was laden with delicacies from land and sea, but the elderly members of the Qian Household at the table showed no interest in touching their chopsticks. All eyes were on the man in the blue robe.

The Qian Household patriarch personally accompanied them, opened a jar of "Centennial Drunkenness" that had been aged for a hundred years, and invited Qian Jinqing to pour the wine.

Qian Jinqing's cheeks flushed slightly. She understood what her ancestor meant. It was the same thing back then, and it still is today. However, in her opinion, this person in front of her would never stay for her sake.

During the meal, Yu Tunzhou conveyed Northern Dark Sea's needs.

The Qian Household had been handling logistics for the Northern Dark Sea for the past few years, Northern Dark Sea remembered this. Now that Northern Plains was initially pacified, it was time to rebuild trade routes, Northern Dark Sea immediately thought of the Danyang Qian Household.

After settling down the business, the group talked about the past and recent years.

During the banquet, everyone raised their glasses in toasts. Amidst the clinking of glasses, Yu Tunzhou suddenly changed his expression and looked towards the door.

The wooden door to the private room was pushed open.

A scholar in grey robes walked slowly into the room, sat down at the table as if no one else was there, his expression calm. He took a wine cup, poured in the Qian Household's famous "Centennial Intoxication," drank it all in one gulp, and exclaimed, "Excellent wine! Why isn't such fine wine offered as tribute to the royal family?"

"At the end of this year, the Danyang Qian Household remembered to offer a hundred jars of tribute to the imperial court."

Qian Jinqing frowned, her beautiful phoenix eyes turning upwards.

A hundred jars of "Centennial Intoxication"? Even if you confiscated the Qian Household, they couldn't produce that much!

Just as she was about to retort, she saw the man's gaze fixed intently on Yu Tunzhou, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"His Majesty foresaw your arrival here today, and therefore ordered me to wait here."

The expressions of everyone at the table immediately changed.

The title "Your Majesty" is enough to explain this person's background!

For a moment, the elders of the Qian Household were filled with doubt and surprise. Had the royal family foreseen that the Yu Tunzhou would arrive in Danyang Commandery today?

Yu Tunzhou was puzzled. What was wrong with these people? How could they all be so good at fortune telling?

Didn't An Ruyu say she wasn't part of fate?

"Hmm, I wonder how many 'buts' this woman has in her words." "A person from the Great Yuan?" he looked at the newcomer.

"My name is Lü Qingshu." The newcomer put down his wine cup and smiled. "I am an envoy from the Great Yuan Dynasty, sent by His Majesty to recruit fellow Daoists of the Grand Purity Lineage."

Yu Tunzhou became interested. "Did your emperor say what you would do if I refused?"

Lü Qingshu smiled and said, "His Majesty foresaw that you would refuse, but he still sent me here to tell you that he has the magnanimity to embrace everything. Even if the Grand Purity Lineage is unwilling to submit, as long as they do not cause trouble in the Central Plains, you are free to spread your teachings."

Yu Tunzhou, still intrigued, asked, "What constitutes rebellion?"

Lü Qingshu's smile vanished, his expression turning almost cold as he said, "The Star Palace has been designated as a remnant of the traitorous party. Anyone who assists these remnants is an insurgent and rebellious traitor!"

Yu Tunzhou suddenly looked at Qian Jinqing and asked, "Where do I rank on the current Earth Ranking?"

Everyone was taken aback, not understanding why this person suddenly mentioned the Earth Ranking.

Lü Qingshu frowned slightly. Was this person implying that he should be promoted in the Earth Ranking?

He shook his head inwardly; as expected, he was still young and ambitious.

Qian Jinqing reacted quickly, saying, "Your ranking on the latest Earth Ranking is twentieth, and the evaluation is that you can rival Grandmaster at the Early Stage of External Scenery, but your specific battle record still needs to be verified."

Yu Tunzhou raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who is responsible for ranking the Earth Ranking?" "The Earth Ranking are currently controlled by the Jixia Academy."

No wonder.

Yu Tunzhou put down his wine glass and slowly stood up.

His aura did not emanate outwards, yet the entire River-Viewing Tower became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The river breeze outside the building had ceased, and the river surface was calm.

The primordial energy of heaven and earth in the entire Danyang Commandery solidified at this moment.

"Please wait here patiently for Yu at a certain time."

"I, Yu, must go and see how many heroes and brave men are in this vast Central Plains who can stop me from rescuing people."

Lü Qingshu's expression darkened, his eyes filled with anger. He had come here on His Majesty's orders, and this brat dared to provoke him to his face?!

He jumped up abruptly, about to reprimand, but suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder and was forcefully pushed back into his seat.

Han Wuj iu stood expressionlessly behind him, his fingers slightly clenched, locking the man's vital energy.

Yu Tunzhou had already reached the window, where he could take in the magnificent scenery. Lü Qingshu was both shocked and furious, his eyes blazing with rage.

This child...

This kid wasn't joking after all?!

He actually intended to go and support the thieves from the Star Palace right in front of me, and force his way into the killing trap!

This is utterly lawless!!!

Yu Tunzhou stood before the railing, gazing southwards.

I still remember the first boxing style I created when I was young, named "[Ten-Thousand-Ren High Mountain]".

At that time, he was still weak, but he was full of ambition and vowed that one day, he would be as high as the mountain in the Martial Dao world.

Today--

Suddenly, a loud laugh rang out from the deathly silent River-Viewing Tower.

The laughter grew louder and louder, until it pierced through the clouds and mist, echoing throughout the heavens and the earth, reaching the highest heavens and the deepest Yellow Springs, stirring the soul, full of vigor, and looking down upon all the heroes of the world.

"Gentlemen, I'll be right back!" With a burst of laughter, the man in the green robe disappeared from the scene.

Wherever they stood, only the water and sky merged into one.

The crowd, however, paid no attention to the beautiful scenery, staring blankly southward.

There, an aura seemed to rise abruptly from the ground, like a solitary peak piercing the sky, or like the Heilongjiang River sweeping back from the heavens.

The aura was completely undisguised, vast and powerful, sweeping southwards.

Wherever this aura passed, mountains bowed their heads and rivers became still. All martial artists were suppressed by this aura and filled with fear.

It was as if an inviolable rule had been added to the world.

"Yu Tunzhou?!"

Several shouts of alarm and anger came from afar.

This gave Lü Qingshu a glimmer of hope.

His trip was merely to recruit and appease the Grand Purity Lineage of His Majesty. His Majesty was not yet prepared to take action against this person, but he also took the opportunity to invite several powerful Immortal Dao cultivators from the Divine Capital clans of the Divine Capital, all of whom were at the Late External Scenery and capable of setting up Immortal Dao formations...

He hoped these people could join forces to curb this kid's arrogance! But his hope was shattered the moment it arose.

Because in the face of that vast and powerful aura, the other auras were instantly defeated!

"A bunch of rotten rats, do they even dare to block my path?"

Laughter echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

That moment.

The people at the River-Viewing Tower banquet seemed to see that figure in green robes simply clearing a path with his fists, without even striking anyone directly, yet sweeping away all obstacles in his way.

Looking in that direction.

After a long moment of stunned silence, Qian Jinqing suddenly remembered the poem that someone had recited when committing murder, which had now spread throughout the world.

Those who roam the martial world all prefer the second half of the phrase: "Enjoying vengeance and killing amidst the Mortal World."

Women like her, confined to their chambers, seem to prefer the first half of the sentence.

--Born with the courage of ten thousand men, carrying the heroic spirit of this life!