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Now, behind the White King are two great sword immortals, Wushuang and Nujianxian, as well as the support of Eunuch Jinyu, one of the five supervisors.
Behind Crimson King Xiao Yu are a group of experts from Bai Yujing. Among them, one sword immortal and two knife immortals have been exposed in Tianqi City recently.
Those who haven't been exposed, who knows how many experts they have?
Furthermore, based on Ji Xue and Ye Ruoyi's analysis, there must be someone among the Five Great Supervisors who supports the Crimson King.
The power held by these five eunuchs was considerable.
Moreover, there are rumors that Emperor Mingde killed the Prince of Langya because of the eunuchs' usurpation of power, leaving Emperor Mingde with no other choice.
On the other hand, although Xiao Se had the support of Snow Moon City and Hundred Knowledge Hall, he didn't have many experts.
The Gun Immortal is stationed in Snow Moon City and cannot leave without permission. Although there is now Xie Zhize in Snow Moon City, Sikong Qianluo is already here, so it is unlikely that the Gun Immortal will get involved in this mess.
As for Qingcheng, they have already sent Li Fansong, a newly minted sword immortal. They can't possibly bring over Dao Sword Immortal and Xiaoyao Immortal as well; that would be blatant bullying.
Qingcheng Mountain wouldn't do that.
Therefore, the truth is that Xiao Se's side is indeed very strong on paper, but he has very few high-end combatants who can actually take action.
"Report! Your Highness, something has happened at Qianjin Terrace! Lone Sword Immortal was defeated by a mysterious swordsman with a single strike and is now seriously injured!"
Xiao Se and the others stood up at the same time, filled with shock.
Chapter 200 What's so good about immortality?
The broth in the pot was bubbling and sizzling, releasing a delicious aroma.
Xiao Se and the others huddled together, but they had lost their appetite.
Luo Qingyang was actually defeated.
After Luo Qingyang slashed the plaque of the Crimson King's Mansion with his sword, everyone in Tianqi City knew that he had come to target the Crimson King.
The experts under the Crimson King did consider trying to stop Luo Qingyang.
But with Luo Qingyang's current strength, aside from the one in Qingcheng, who would dare to say they can win for sure?
Is there anyone in this world stronger than Luo Qingyang?
Of course, there's also Qingcheng Xiaoyao Xian, but let's not even mention him. He's like a mountain weighing down on all the masters, one that can't be moved.
Fortunately, this guy is rather lazy and doesn't care about those things. If you don't provoke him, he won't specifically come down the mountain to beat you up.
The Dao Sword Immortal of Qingcheng is naturally exceptionally strong, but after Luo Qingyang's fall from grace, the two are probably still evenly matched, and the Dao Sword Immortal wouldn't dare to say he could win by a large margin.
Immortal Mo Yi was naturally superior to him, but Mo Yi was in Penglai and had no intention of returning.
Baili Dongjun is also in a semi-hidden state and will not be back for some time.
So who in the world today can defeat Luo Qingyang with a single sword strike?
"Could it be that Master has come down the mountain?"
Sikong Qianluo scratched Qingfeng's chin, while the little rabbit squinted its eyes and lay motionless in her arms.
"Didn't Senior Brother Kefansong say that Master hid away to sleep? Knowing Master's personality, he'll probably sleep for a long time."
Lei Wujie took a couple of bites of the raw radish, somewhat unsure of what was going on.
"But apart from Senior Zhou, who else in the world today could defeat Lone Sword Immortal so easily?"
When did true masters become so cheap, appearing out of nowhere so easily?
This is what Ji Xue said; she actually harbored some resentment in her heart.
I don't know what's going on these days, but the number of martial arts masters appearing is almost as fast as leeks being harvested.
So much so that Baixiaotang wanted to reopen the list of the most outstanding players, but it still hasn't been completed.
I just finished arranging one, and maybe someone will make a big breakthrough tomorrow.
As a result, intelligence always seems to be delayed.
If the rankings are not accurate, some people may disagree with the final list and damage the reputation of Baixiaotang.
Ji Ruofeng was on the verge of collapse. After much thought, he concluded that the root of the problem lay with the carefree immortal of Qingcheng Mountain.
He opened the road to Qingcheng and built the ladder to heaven in Xueyue City.
Even now, it is the number one building in the world, and countless people covet what's inside.
After all, who wouldn't want a treasure that can make them lose themselves in a day-long reverie?
Of course, the landscape of top experts has become somewhat stable these days.
The five great sword immortals of the past, now the Dao Sword Immortal and the Lone Sword Immortal have entered the Divine Travel Mystic Realm.
The Snow Moon Sword Immortal is in the process of being half-step into the Divine Realm and about to give birth; there's no need to worry about her breaking through anytime soon.
The Furious Sword Immortal spends almost every day at the World's Number One Pavilion, but the problem is that he still hasn't made it past the first floor.
Heaven knows what the carefree immortal actually arranged in the number one restaurant under heaven.
As for the Confucian Sword Immortal, his strength is unpredictable, and he dislikes fighting. His strength can be described as unusually stable; he can fight anyone. He's currently in the Number One Pavilion Under Heaven, but he passed the first floor without much effort and is now hovering around the second.
This greatly angered the Angry Sword Immortal.
As for the newly promoted sword immortals, there is Lei Hong, the Lei Family Fortress Sword Immortal; Wushuang City Sword Immortal; and Li Fansong, the Peach Blossom Sword Immortal disciple of the Dao Sword Immortal of Qingcheng Mountain.
This is just one category of sword immortals. In addition, there is Mo Yi, the immortal of Penglai; Baili Dongjun, the wine immortal; Sikong Changfeng, the spear immortal; as well as the senior Xie Zhize and the national teacher Qi Tianchen.
Besides, the one who emerged from the water from Baiyujing was Mei Jianxian, a very strange name.
And two sword immortals: Murong Chui, the Mad Wave Sword Immortal, and Wang Badao, the Flowing Moon Sword Immortal.
I don't know, I was taken aback.
None of them expected that there would be so many masters in the Northern Jianghu alone.
What's even more chilling is that now, the Lone Sword Immortal, the Wrathful Sword Immortal, the Confucian Sword Immortal, the Peerless Sword Immortal, the Peach Blossom Sword Immortal, and Bai Yujing, along with the Imperial Preceptor, mean that half of the top experts have gathered in Tianqi City.
Not to mention those who have already broken through to the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm.
When did it become that even experts in the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm are no longer worthy of being mentioned?
If we wait another two or three years, countless more masters will probably emerge in this world.
As Lei Wujie listened to the analysis of the group, circles seemed to appear in his pure, large eyes, making his head spin.
Finally, he slapped his thigh and said, "What's the point of saying all this? It's all just speculation. As for whether it's Master or not, why don't we just go and see for ourselves?"
As soon as Lei Wujie finished speaking, everyone looked over.
This gave Lei Wujie a chill down his spine. He scratched his head and asked, "What? Did I say something wrong?"
Ye Ruoyi shook her head with a smile: "No, you're absolutely right. I've found that among us, you're still the smartest. You can always see through things at a glance."
Lei Wujie smiled when he saw her smile, and he smiled back. Ruoyi must be praising him, right?
"Hehe, no."
Xiao Se rolled his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky: "You blockhead, you've even learned to be humble. But you're right, let's go check out Qianjintai too."
Lei Wujie jumped up: "Absolutely! It's such a wonderful battle, and we really shouldn't have missed it."
"Mingyue, stop eating, I'm leaving."
Lei Wujie grabbed Mingyue, the little rabbit who was climbing onto the table and gnawing on a carrot. Mingyue looked at the carrot that was about to fall from her mouth with her claws outstretched, and immediately looked utterly hopeless.
Outside, snow was falling heavily, but inside the palace it was warm and cozy.
The atmosphere was very lively.
In the emperor's bedroom, a pot was also set up, with flames burning fiercely underneath, but there was no smoke or fuel in sight.
Emperor Mingde had a ruddy complexion, was full of energy, and had bright eyes as he looked at the meat slices bubbling in the pot.
"Your fire control technique is quite convenient, Master. I wonder if it's too late for me to start cultivating the Dao?"
"What does Your Majesty want to do with cultivating Taoism? To achieve immortality?"
Zhou Huanzhen shook the wine pot in his hand, while Little Fairy Doctor Hua Jin was devouring a pork knuckle with gusto, eating without any regard for appearances.
"Immortality, who doesn't want it? Does the immortal not want it too?"
Zhou Zhen shook his head, not answering the question directly.
"I know a senior who has cultivated a magical technique that allows him to rejuvenate every so often."
He can live on if he wants to.
They can live for thousands of years, tens of thousands of years, or even until the world dries up.
This senior had many wives and many descendants.
But he had to watch his wife grow old and his children die before him.
This went on and on until one day, he finally grew tired of this life, dissipated all his martial arts skills, and buried deep underground with his wife.
I could sense his satisfaction and happiness.
Many people desire immortality, especially emperors; throughout history, countless emperors have dreamed of achieving immortality.
But to this day, no emperor has been able to achieve this dream. Does Your Majesty know why?
Chapter 201 Who are you?
Why is it that emperors, who desired immortality, could not attain it?
Emperor Mingde was also eager to know the answer to this question.
They clearly possess the wealth of the world, so why are there no immortals or deities who are emperors on earth?
I know the answer to that question!
Hua Jin poked the big bone with her chopsticks and took a sip with a smile.
"Oh? You know?" Emperor Mingde glanced at Hua Jin, his eyes filled with a hint of doting affection.
Emperor Mingde truly loved this little girl.
There is no kinship in the imperial family. In the inner palace, although he has children, he has never enjoyed the family happiness of a normal family.
Because the palace doesn't need those things.
Even if there are several sons, it is like raising a venomous snake, and only the one who ultimately wins is qualified to inherit everything from him.
But Hua Jin's arrival brought him that kind of joy.
This girl is too innocent; she wouldn't be thinking of getting anything from him.
The way she addressed him as "Uncle" always brought Emperor Mingde genuine joy.
He was so lonely.
The appearance of this little girl filled a void in his heart and made him feel very warm.
Hua Jin casually said, "The answer to this question is not complicated. The emperor already possesses all the wealth of the world. If he were to also live forever, it would be too greedy."
Heaven will not allow such a thing to happen.
This answer seemed simple, but it left Emperor Mingde stunned for a long time.
Finally, he sighed softly, smiled, and nodded: "Indeed, even Heaven wouldn't allow such greed."
Zhou Zhenhuan took out two mushrooms that smelled of milk from his sleeve and threw them into the pot, which made Hua Jin take two deep breaths and look delighted.
"Hua Jin is right. The emperor has already enjoyed all the riches and honors in his life. You can't have all the good things."
Furthermore, what would happen to the crown prince if the emperor were to live forever? What would happen to the princes who aspired to be emperor?
They will do everything they can to kill the troublesome old man.
Put yourself in His Majesty's shoes and think about it from his perspective. If His Majesty had been the Crown Prince for decades, with his hair and beard turned white, and had a bunch of sons, yet was still the Crown Prince, what would he be thinking?
Why don't those immortals become emperors? They don't even have a Daoist partner.
He lived a carefree and unrestrained life precisely because there was no throne in his family to inherit.
Living every day on guard against your own descendants plotting against you, isn't that exhausting?
Emperor Mingde fell silent.