bookbashuk Chapter 42 They dared to plot to usurp the throne
Chapter 42 They dared to plot to usurp the throne
"Keep dreaming! I was the one who knelt down first!"
"Tch, you guys? You think you can kneel before me?"
Ling Tian, who had been quietly listening to the commotion, couldn't help but feel a slight stirring in his heart.
Is it...
Is the Yellow Emperor really still alive?
That was a legendary emperor...
If given the chance, he would love to see it for himself.
……
[Xiao Sanxiao secluded himself for another thousand years, breaking through his limits in his solitude, and his cultivation reached a level beyond the comprehension of mortals.]
When he left the island again and returned to the Central Plains, his two sons had been dead for over nine hundred years. Lost and directionless, Xiao Sanxiao suddenly had a strange idea and decided to spread a startling statement.
He declared to the world that he was omnipotent, and that anyone who could find him could have their wish granted!
The first person to find Xiao Sanxiao was the strongest martial artist in the world at that time—"Iron Blade."
Although Tie Yidao had already dominated the martial arts world, his ambition remained undiminished, and he even uttered a rebellious and extravagant wish in front of the Twelve Shocks—
He desires to personally experience the throne of the Emperor of Beiping and ascend to the highest position!
He had thought this request would stump Xiao Sanxiao, but to his surprise, the other party agreed without hesitation, instructing him to prepare well, and promising that his wish would be fulfilled in seven days!
At the time, Tie Yidao found it absurd and laughable, and didn't believe it at all. However, on the morning of the seventh day...
He suddenly awoke to find himself in the emperor's bedchamber within the Forbidden City, reclining on a dragon bed, clad in a bright yellow robe symbolizing imperial power!
However, before he could savor this supreme taste, a large number of imperial guards had already broken down the door and entered.
The head of the imperial guards didn't allow him to speak in defense, and shouted angrily:
"That madman Tie Yidao dares to plot to usurp the throne!"
"All soldiers, heed my command! Slay these traitors!"
"Whoosh whoosh-"
Arrows flew like locusts.
A dense rain of arrows poured down on this small area. Tie Yidao instinctively tried to break through by channeling his inner energy, but found that all his internal energy was sealed.
Without the protection of his internal energy, he was instantly pierced by thousands of arrows and died on the spot.
Xiao Sanxiao did not break his promise, and Tie Yidao did indeed "taste" the throne—but the price of this "taste" was his life.
This incident quickly shook the martial arts world, and everyone in the martial arts community was horrified.
With Tie Yidao's unparalleled skill and the formidable defenses of the Forbidden City,
To be able to be silently and secretly sent into the emperor's palace is almost a miracle!
And that mysterious and unpredictable Xiao Sanxiao can turn the impossible into reality. Is it really as the rumors say—"omnipotent"?
Because of this battle that shocked all sides, every hundred years thereafter, when Xiao Sanxiao appears, all the heroes of the martial arts world do their utmost to be the first to find him and pray that their wishes will come true.
pity……
Everyone thought they were being cautious and that their wishes were perfectly confidential, believing they could avoid Xiao Sanxiao's cunning schemes.
He was even less willing to repeat the mistake of Tie Yidao—his wish was fulfilled, but his soul returned to the underworld.
But they were ultimately too naive.
No matter how meticulously crafted a wish may be, Xiao Sanxiao always manages to lead it to destruction while simultaneously fulfilling it!
However, human greed is insatiable. Even though our predecessors suffered repeated calamities, every hundred years, people still follow in their footsteps.
Over the past thousand years, more than ten renowned martial arts masters have lost their lives because of this, ultimately reaping the consequences of their own actions!
Of course, a few people also got what they wanted without any harm.
And Xiao Sanxiao, this enigmatic and extraordinary figure, still appears in the martial arts world every hundred years, granting people a wish that is guaranteed to come true...
This cycle continued for a thousand years until he chose to retire once again.
After another thousand years of silence, the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking reappeared, attracting numerous masters and stirring up a new storm.
Xiao Sanxiao, unable to bear the loneliness any longer, returned to the mountain once more!
In a state of blissful joy, he decided to bestow upon the first person he had met since leaving the mountain—
Zhu Houzhao, the ruler of the Ming Dynasty—had one wish!
……
"Senior Xiao Sanxiao!"
"Really... really can grant any wish? No matter how outrageous?"
"Will my wishes come true if I'm the first to find you?"
"Is...this really true?"
"If I could find Senior Xiao Sanxiao, wouldn't I immediately rise to the pinnacle of the world?"
"Nobody stop me, I'm going to find Senior Xiao Sanxiao!"
"Senior Xiao Sanxiao can only be mine!"
"This is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Houzhao is here. You will not succeed!"
"Hahaha, Heaven hasn't forsaken my Great Ming! I'm right here in the capital, I'll immediately go and find Senior Xiao Sanxiao!"
"Nothing else matters! Finding Senior Xiao Sanxiao is the most urgent task!"
In an instant, the entire land of Kyushu trembled!
Countless people were deeply moved and inspired by Xiao Sanxiao's almost legendary life story, and embarked on a journey to find him.
Compared to any previous appearance of a master on the list or the sensation caused by the leak of secrets, the excitement and fervor this time are simply incomparable!
because--
In the past, those powerful figures could only give people a glimpse of what the pinnacle of martial arts looked like.
While it may broaden one's horizons, it ultimately cannot truly change one's fate.
It's laughable that the three laughs are different.
A being that is both godlike and demonic, and has existed for four thousand years, is actually willing to grant people's wishes!
How could such an opportunity not drive heroes across the land into a frenzy?
Deep within the Imperial Garden of the Tang Dynasty Palace.
Li Shimin gazed at the image of the Heavenly Ranking, his eyes stinging slightly, and sighed softly:
"This Zhu Houzhao is truly blessed with good fortune."
"That's the fourth-ranked being on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, who has lived for over four thousand years and can be considered a terrestrial immortal."
"If I could get him to grant me a wish, I would also be tempted."
Yuan Tiangang stood to the side, gently stroking his long beard, and slowly nodded:
"indeed……"
"If no one obstructs him, it's not entirely impossible for Zhu Houzhao to unify the nine provinces through this!"
Although Xiao Sanxiao's true combat strength has not yet been fully revealed,
However, the fact that he had already entered the realm of celestial beings four thousand years ago is enough to determine that he is unfathomable.
Ordinary dynasties are nothing but dust before it.
Inside the Han Dynasty palace, Liu Bang smiled faintly, his tone indifferent:
"Zhu Houzhao... is quite lucky."
Upon closer inspection, however, the smile concealed an undisguised envy and resentment.
"Why him, and not me?"
"In what way am I inferior to that incompetent ruler?"
At the same moment, the emperors of all nations felt a pang of bitterness in their hearts, repeatedly questioning the injustice of Heaven.
Inside the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Houzhao was finally completely relieved.
He had previously harbored many doubts, worrying that Xiao Sanxiao had ulterior motives or even hostility in approaching him.
In retrospect, it seems that the other party only helped others occasionally because they were lonely.
It is said that he has fulfilled the wishes of dozens of people!
However, while relieved, Zhu Houzhao also felt a pang of regret and remorse.
If he had known earlier that Xiao Sanxiao was so incredibly powerful, he should have made a wish to "immediately possess the cultivation of a celestial being" or "become a grandmaster immediately."
In that case—
With the ability to quell the current rebellion and possess unparalleled military power, how could the country not be secure?
However, the thought only flashed through his mind for a moment.
He quickly realized: even if laughing three times could really make his dream come true, the greedy person would eventually suffer the consequences!
Looking back at the events on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, how many martial arts masters were ultimately devoured and killed because of their uncontrolled desires!
Outside of Yong'an Pawnshop.
When many people in the martial arts world learned that Xiao Sanxiao was willing to help people fulfill their wishes, their eyes flickered, they quietly put away their weapons, and left Qixia Town without making a sound.
In their view—
Xiao Sanxiao is very likely currently within the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
Compared to heroes from other countries far away on the border, they have a better chance to get there first!
Even Bai Zhantang and the others couldn't help but be moved.
Fortunately, Ling Tian intervened in time:
"Xiao Sanxiao has at least reached the pinnacle of human potential."
"His whereabouts are elusive, leaving no trace. Perhaps he is in the Forbidden City one moment, and in the next he could be in the desolate Western Regions."
"Countless beings across the land are searching for him, but blindly pursuing him is doomed to failure."
Whether we meet or not depends on fate.
After hearing this, Lao Huang, Lu Xiucai's son, and the others gradually calmed down.
indeed……
Since the story of Xiao Sanxiao spread, who in the entire land has not been moved?
All living beings in the world are searching for him, but he will only grant the wish of the first person he meets.
The odds are no less than finding a needle in a haystack.
If they rashly join the search, it will likely be a wasted effort.
"really……"
Nodding, Xu Nian calmed himself down and sat back down in his chair.
A moment later, as if suddenly remembering something, he abruptly turned his head, his gaze sharply fixed on Ling Tian, and asked with a look full of doubt:
"Brother Ling Tian, how did you know Senior Xiao Sanxiao's cultivation level?"
"His exact level of strength hasn't been revealed yet on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking..."
These words immediately attracted the attention of Qingluan, Lü Xiucai, Guo Furong, and others from Yong'an Pawnshop.
really--
Although Xiao Sanxiao's strength on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking was terrifying, even someone like Xu Nian could only vaguely sense its power and could not accurately judge the extent of that power.
But Ling Tian revealed his strength level in one breath, which made everyone secretly suspicious.
Even Lianxing, who was standing on the second floor protecting Yaoyue, trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lingtian.
She had begun to have a deeper suspicion about the identity of this seemingly ordinary man.
It should be known that Xiao Sanxiao is an existence that transcends the celestial realm.
Even her sister, Yaoyue, a grandmaster, could hardly fathom the depth of such a master's abilities even face-to-face.
Ling Tian was able to determine the opponent's realm simply by looking at the scene that appeared in the heavens.
Such discernment and insight are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
and so……
Could this unassuming Ling Tian really be a reclusive immortal?
Thinking of this, Lianxing's gaze towards Lingtian became extremely complicated.
A true immortal—
It was enough to make her look up to it, even feel awe and fear!
However, this person not only chatted and laughed freely with ordinary people, but also gave her a cultivation technique.
This closeness quietly dispelled her fear and alienation.
At this time, Yong'an was outside.
Guo Furong rested her chin on her hands, blinked her large, fan-like eyes, and asked curiously:
"Yes, Brother Ling Tian, Senior Xiao Sanxiao is unfathomable."
"Throughout the world, perhaps only those three unseen supreme experts can see through his strength. How could you possibly be able to?"
Lu Xiucai also stepped forward, put a hand on Ling Tian's shoulder, and teased him with a smile:
"Could it be... Brother Ling Tian, you are one of the three immortals on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking who have not yet appeared?"
After listening, Ling Tian remained calm.
With his cultivation level, how could he not see it?
Xu Nian, Guo Furong, Lü Xiucai, and others were only acting out of curiosity and as a joke, and did not really suspect anything.