chsdbacks Chapter 304, "The Sword Chapter of Instant Eternal Calamity," from "The Emperor'
Chapter 304, "The Sword Chapter of Instant Eternal Calamity," from "The Emperor'
Chapter 304, "The Sword Chapter of Instantaneous Eternal Calamity," from *The Emperor's Dragon Fist*.
After spending three pleasant and relaxing days with Lisa in the attic, Li Xijun felt refreshed and invigorated, and the gloomy atmosphere from her days of seclusion and arduous cultivation was swept away.
He returned to his private villa in Qingquan Chunhui Palace and entered the spacious and bright bathroom with practiced ease.
His gaze habitually fell on the virtual panel that only he could see, where the option for "Converging the Heavens" still emitted a faint glow.
Without much hesitation, a thought crossed my mind, and the familiar feeling of time and space displacement washed over me once again.
The scene before my eyes changes, with the style of modern technology being replaced by antique-style architecture.
Li Xijun concealed his aura, and with a flash, returned to the streets of the capital. Immediately afterward, a noisy aura completely different from that of the main world rushed towards him.
Now that the autumn harvest has just ended, there has been no war this year, and the major sects have not made much of a fuss. The world is relatively peaceful, and the smooth autumn harvest has filled the capital with the joy and tranquility of a bountiful harvest.
The streets were bustling with traffic, vendors were calling out their wares, and most people had satisfied smiles on their faces as they talked about this year's harvest and the upcoming winter reserves—a scene of peace and prosperity.
Li Xijun strolled into a rather elegant teahouse, which was bustling with guests. He found a quiet spot by the window, sat down, and ordered a pot of tea.
At the same time, his powerful spiritual energy spread out like an invisible spider web, capturing the various discussions inside and outside the teahouse, and even in the restaurants further away.
Information poured in, quickly converging into a stream in his mind.
"Have you heard? The White Tiger Saintess of the Star Palace, Li Qinghan, officially broke through to the second level of the Outer Realm a month ago in the Northeast Snow Plains. Now she holds all the power of the White Tiger lineage of the Star Palace, and her prestige is even greater than before!" someone said with a tone of awe.
"Tsk tsk, the White Tiger Saintess was already ruthless and decisive, and now that her strength has greatly increased, I'm afraid the entire White Tiger lineage will be in her hands." Someone next to her chimed in.
Upon hearing this, Li Xijun nodded slightly, feeling happy for her older sister.
Li Qinghan had perfectly entered the Outer Realm, and it was only natural that he could advance one level of cultivation per year. Now that he had been able to enter the Second Realm, his cultivation speed was indeed quite good.
Immediately afterwards, some members of the martial arts community began to discuss the major events of the past ten days.
"Hey, did you see that big battle outside the city a few days ago? The Crimson Marquis and the Zhuge Marquis got into a conflict for some reason. The two Earth Ranking Grandmasters fought fiercely at the foot of West Mountain. It's said that the fight caused the mountains to collapse and the earth to crack. In the end, the palace had to send people to intervene and stop it." A well-informed tea drinker said in a low voice.
"These two gentlemen are the real power figures in the capital. If they make a move, the waters of the capital will become even more turbulent..." someone remarked.
"What's so strange about that prince disappearing for so long? Now all the factions in the court are starting to stir again."
A richly dressed young man, still somewhat impetuous with youth, couldn't help but say after hearing this:
"I heard this matter originated from Eunuch Wei in the palace. The Martial Marquis said that he harbored evil intentions and asked the Empress to eliminate this villain. As a result, the Martial Marquis Zhuge submitted a memorial stating that the Martial Marquis's interference in palace affairs was an overstepping of his bounds and that he harbored evil intentions. How could the Marquis, who has always been known for his loyalty, tolerate this?"
"Moreover, it's said that this happened just three days after someone broke into the Imperial Palace at night to steal the legendary fragment of the 'Eight Desolate Dragon Control Manual,' known as the 'Emperor's Dragon Fist,' but was stopped by Eunuch Wei. I think that might be true."
The young man got more and more excited as he spoke, but his companion quickly covered his mouth and pulled him away hastily.
Seeing this, the others simply pretended not to have heard anything and casually started talking about matters of the martial world.
The most talked-about event was the powerful re-emergence of an old friend.
"Speaking of which, the former number two on the Human Ranking, the Sword Sect's Fairy Jinghong, has already condensed her Dharma Form and officially emerged from seclusion after half a month." As soon as a middle-aged swordsman said this, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"In her first battle after emerging from seclusion, she found Li Wuyai, the 'Blood Hand Demon Lord' ranked thirtieth on the Earthly Ranking. On the banks of the Lancang River, she beheaded him with a single sword strike. The reappearance of the 'Book of Mortals' announced that this stunning fairy had entered the Earthly Ranking for the first time and immediately rose to nineteenth place, truly shaking the world!"
"My god, they're already in the top twenty on their first appearance on the Earth Ranking?"
"After entering the outer realm, this Fairy Jinghong went into seclusion at the Sword Sect and remained silent for five years before suddenly becoming a sensation."
"It's more than just a stunning debut!"
An insider explained in a serious tone,
"The key is that she mastered the 'Momentary Eternal Time Tribulation Sword Chapter,' a profound and obscure technique from the Sword Sect's supreme martial art, the 'Three Lives Cycle Sword Manual,' which is said to touch upon the secrets of time!"
"The Sword Chapter of Momentary Eternal Calamity?" Someone gasped.
"Legend has it that when this sword is mastered, it can unleash a deadly strike imbued with the essence of eternal annihilation in a fleeting moment of frozen time. When the sword is drawn, time itself stands still, making it impossible to dodge or defend against! For nearly a century, no one in the Sword Sect has mastered this sword!"
"Indeed, it is said that to cultivate this sword, one must comprehend the Dao of Time. Those with less talent may never even begin to grasp it in their lifetime, and even after grasping it, a slight misstep can lead to a loss of mind and eternal entanglement in the chaotic currents of time. The fact that Fairy Jinghong was able to master this sword demonstrates her unparalleled willpower and comprehension!"
Once the topic was raised, the conversation naturally shifted from the exceptionally talented swordswoman to another genius who had once shone brightly but disappeared for nearly a year after entering the outer realm.
"Speaking of which, when Fairy Jinghong was traveling the world, she was second on the list of people in her year. As for the most recent person on the list, we wonder how our Prince Li Xijun is doing?" someone sighed.
"Hey, don't mention that star lord."
Someone immediately chimed in, their tone slightly teasing.
"This guy is truly a elusive figure, appearing only briefly and never returning."
"Back then, they caused such a commotion in the capital, beheading the Old Man of the Withered Bones, which really shocked the whole city. And what happened? After showing up once, they completely disappeared! It's been almost a year now, and there hasn't been a single word from them."
"He's certainly cunning... no, cautious," another person laughed. "I think he knows the waters of the capital are too murky and doesn't want to get involved too early, so he's simply hiding away to cultivate in seclusion. You have to admire his composure and foresight."
"Speaking of which, given the Star Lord's talent back then, compared to when Fairy Jinghong took first place on the Human Ranking, almost a year has passed. What level do you think he's at now? Could he be even higher than the White Tiger Saintess?" someone speculated curiously.
"It's hard to say. After the Outer Realm, every step is incredibly difficult. Fairy Jinghong was nurtured by the Sword Sect with a solid foundation, which enabled her to succeed in one fell swoop. Although Lord Li is exceptionally talented, the Star Palace's foundation is somewhat inferior, and he has only been cultivating for a short time... I guess he might be able to break through to the second level of the Outer Realm?" someone analyzed.
"Regardless, if he reappears in the martial world, his strength will surely increase by leaps and bounds. At that time, the rankings on the Earthly Rankings will likely see another fierce battle!"
Listening to these teasing comments, Li Xijun, sitting by the window, simply took a sip of tea, a faint smile appearing on her face.
The world of martial arts remains the same, ever-changing and full of outstanding talents.
He put down a few copper coins, got up and left the teahouse, heading straight towards the Mu family's residence.
Now that he has manifested his divine power through the tribulation, he can be considered to have sufficient strength.
This is a perfect opportunity for him to enter the palace as a prince and see the incomplete "True Chapter of the Eight Desolations Dragon Control" in a grand and legitimate manner!
(End of this chapter)