Qianqing Palace.
Compared to the past, the Qianqing Palace at this moment was extremely deserted.
The weather was getting colder, so Zhu Youxiao also put on a cotton-padded dragon robe. He curled up on the dragon chair and stared blankly at the memorial on the dragon table. His eyes were dull, as if he had lost his soul.
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Yu is outside asking for an audience!"
At this moment, the little eunuch on duty came in and whispered to Zhu Youxiao.
Zhu Youxiao came back to his senses, his eyes turned cold when he heard this, and he said coldly: "Tell him to get out of here and disappear!"
After Jiang Yuyan's incident, he no longer trusts anyone.
Although Jiang Yuyan's death was a well-deserved death, he did not believe that Yuhuatian controlled the entire capital's defense force and would not know anything about it.
But he chose not to report what he knew, and he didn't bring Jiang Yuyan's body back until Jiang Yuyan was captured.
In his opinion, this was Yuhuatian's dereliction of duty.
Even in the past few days, Zhu Youxiao was thinking, would Yuhuatian's power be too great?
His father told him back then that everything requires balance.
But at this moment, Yuhuatian is covering the sky with one hand in the capital, and no one can check him.
That's why he dared to hide himself.
Zhu Youxiao originally planned to find someone to check and balance Yuhuatian.
But after thinking about it for several days, he discovered that at this moment, no one in the entire capital could check and balance Yuhuatian.
Although he was not very clear about Yu Huatian's ability, he had heard about it, and it was impossible for ordinary people to be his opponent.
If you support an incompetent person to go up, I'm afraid he will be played to death by Yu Huatian in a short time, or he will become his person.
Just like Cao Zhengchun.
After Wan Yulou's death, Zhu Youxiao originally planned to let Cao Zhengchun control the East Factory to check and balance the West Factory in Yuhuatian.
Who would have thought that now, Cao Zhengchun has completely become the most loyal old dog under Yuhuatian!
In such a huge capital, no one can check and balance Yuhuatian. I have to say that this is really sad.
But if Zhu Youxiao was asked to execute Yuhuatian or remove him from his current position, he didn't want to do it.
After all, Yuhuatian's ability to do things is still very strong. At least since he took power, he has never let Zhu Youxiao down.
The most important thing is that Yuhuatian is now different from what he used to be, and the entire court belongs to him.
If he ordered Yuhuatian to be executed now, many people would not agree, including Yuhuatian himself, who would not wait to die.
Once he orders a rebellion, the entire capital will be in chaos.
This is not the result Zhu Youxiao wants to see.
But the current situation is already beyond his control.
Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but feel angry and helpless, and at the same time, a trace of regret arose in his heart.
Raising tigers is a source of trouble!
At this time, seeing the little eunuch who was delivering the message standing nearby, Zhu Youxiao became even more angry and said angrily:
"What are you still waiting for? Doesn't everything I say have any effect?!"
"I don't dare!" The little eunuch's face turned pale and he knelt down quickly.
Zhu Youxiao said angrily: "Why don't you get out of here quickly? Let him get out too. I don't want to see him!"
"Yes!" The little eunuch stood up tremblingly, turned and left.
But at this moment, a burst of footsteps came from the door, followed by a plain voice:
"The emperor is not in good health. It is not a good thing to get angry from time to time."
The little eunuch looked up, his expression suddenly changed, and he saluted quickly: "Master Yu!"
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he also looked up, his face suddenly turned cold, and he said angrily: "You dog slave, didn't you hear what I just said? I don't want to see you, get out of here right now!"
The little eunuch next to him was pale and stood there at a loss.
Yuhuatian waved his hand, and the little eunuch ran out quickly as if he had been pardoned.
Yu Huatian looked calm, walked slowly to Zhu Youxiao, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Yu Huatian, pays homage to the Emperor."
Zhu Youxiao stared at him coldly: "What? Now that your wings are hard, even I can't command you? Do you want to be the second Wei Zhongxian?!"
Wei Zhongxian, the then Duke of Dongchang, held a high position of power. He claimed to be nine thousand years old and had great power over the government and the public.
But the final outcome was not very good.
Zhu Youxiao's words are self-evident.
Yu Huatian's face was expressionless, and he cupped his hands and said: "I am not Wei Zhongxian, but if the emperor wants me to die, I have to die. If the emperor wants to execute me, I will never complain."
Zhu Youxiao's fists under his robe slowly clenched. After a moment of silence, he took a deep breath and said coldly: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Yu Huatian raised his hands and said: "The matter of Liancheng's treasure has come to a conclusion. The treasure is real. Many Jianghu forces have already gone to Jingzhou City. Does the emperor want me to handle this matter, or do you want others to handle it?"
"What, you want to give up your choice?" Zhu Youxiao sneered.
"I don't dare."
Yuhuatian looked calm: "That minister will set off in three days and rush to Jingzhou City. He will definitely bring back Liancheng's treasures."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said indifferently: "Go."
Yuhuatian nodded, and then said: "There is one more thing that I need to ask the emperor for permission."
"The matter of Liancheng's treasures involves too many forces in the world, and I don't have enough power under my command. It may be necessary to mobilize the local army at that time, and I also ask for your permission from the emperor."
As soon as he said this, Zhu Youxiao's eyes narrowed and he stared at Yuhuatian coldly.
Yuhuatian's expression remained calm, he bent slightly, raised his hands and faced Zhu Youxiao, waiting for his answer.
for a long time.
Zhu Youxiao suddenly threw something out and said: "This half tiger talisman can mobilize all armies except the border troops."
Yu Huatian took half of the tiger talisman, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he didn't say anything more. He just held his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After that, he turned and left.
In the hall, Zhu Youxiao watched Yu Huatian's leaving back with a gloomy expression and remained silent.
After a long time, he withdrew his gaze, with a hint of unwillingness and helplessness in his eyes. He looked at the sky outside the palace and murmured: "Blessed by our ancestors..."
…
…
Three days are here in a blink of an eye.
On this day, at the gate of Xichang, a dense crowd of fans and Jinyiwei gathered.
The main figures from the East and West No. 2 Factory and Jinyiwei Division all arrived.
Dongchang is headed by Cao Zhengchun, followed by the seven masters of Dongchang.
There were originally eight, but Pi Xiaotian, the leader of the Black Arrow Team, was killed by the Tang Clan masters when he attacked the Tang Clan in central Sichuan, so now there are only seven left.
However, the Black Arrow Team is still the main force of Dongchang, and its current leader is Iron Claw Flying Eagle, a big stall owner of Dongchang.
This person was originally an undercover agent sent by Zhu Wuwu to Cao Zhengchun, but after Zhu Wuwu died, Cao Zhengchun spared his life and did not kill him, so this person followed Cao Zhengchun wholeheartedly.
There are more people in the West Factory.
At the head are Ye Gucheng, Lei Hong, Yan Shisan and Xia Xueyi, followed by the four stalls of Xichang: Ma Jinliang, Ding Xiu, Cao Shaoqin and Ji Xueyong.
In addition, "Meteor Hammer" Zheng Zhangban, "Green Faced Killer" Zhao Tong and Lin Pingzhi and other masters are also mixed in the team.
On the Jinyiwei side, Nanzhen Fusi, who was responsible for the safety of the capital, did not come. North Town Fusi's thirteen eunuchs all came, headed by the chief eunuch Dong Tianbao, followed by Lu Wenzhao, Ding Baiying and others.
Everyone stood quietly at the door waiting, and the street was silent.
Ta Ta ~
After a while, a figure walked out of the house.
Wearing a silver-white python embroidered with gold, a white cloak hanging on the back, and a heavenly sword hanging on the waist, he has a graceful and noble demeanor, and his handsome face makes women feel ashamed, but his expression is indifferent, and there is a hint of unapproachability in his aloofness. Indifferent and domineering.
"Subordinates, please see the Governor!"
Everyone looked solemn and immediately raised their hands in salute, the sound resounding in the sky.
Yu Huatian walked out slowly, glanced at everyone, nodded slightly, then walked down the steps, mounted a white horse that had been prepared, and said lightly: "Let's go."
"yes!"
"Set off!"
The team set off immediately and soon left the east gate and headed towards Jingzhou City.
But before he had gone very far, Yuhuatian suddenly raised his hand: "Stop!"
The team stopped, and everyone looked at Yuhuatian in confusion.
"Supervisor, what's wrong?" Ma Jinliang asked doubtfully.
Yuhuatian didn't answer. He turned his horse's head and looked at the path in the distance.
He saw two acquaintances.
Yuhuatian rode up, looked at the old and the young in front of him, and said calmly: "Senior, we are really destined to meet again."
The old man and the young man turned out to be Old Man Tianji and his granddaughter, Sun Xiaohong.
Old Man Tianji had already tried his best to avoid the team in the West Factory, but unexpectedly, Yu Huatian noticed him. A wry smile appeared on his face and he said, "Yes, what a coincidence!"
Yuhuatian was noncommittal and said calmly: "I wonder where the senior is going to tell stories again?"
Old Man Tianji hesitated for a moment, not knowing whether he should say it or not.
But Sun Xiaohong next to him suddenly said: "I heard that Jingzhou City is very lively recently. Grandpa and I plan to go to Jingzhou City."
"Xiao Hong..." Old Man Tianji's face changed slightly and he quickly interrupted, but it was already too late.
Yuhuatian looked at Old Man Tianji with a half-smile but not a smile: "Is a person like Senior also interested in the so-called Shen Zhao Jing?"
Hearing this, Old Man Tianji smiled bitterly and said, "I'm not interested in other people's skills, but in the legendary realm of heaven and man, who among this martial arts community wouldn't want to go up there and have a closer look?"
"It seems that senior's life is not as free and easy as it seems." Yuhuatian said lightly.
"However, do seniors really think that the Divine Illumination Sutra can allow people to open the bridge between heaven and earth and directly reach the realm of heaven and man?" Yuhuatian asked.
Old Man Tianji shook his head: "There may be some records about the cultivation of the realm of heaven and man, but if you can break through the realm of heaven and man by practicing this martial arts, then I'm afraid it is a bit unrealistic. This realm cannot be achieved by just one martial art. You can break through by learning.”
As he spoke, Old Man Tianji sighed: "Besides, someone is probably playing a big chess game regarding the city-linked treasure this time. If there really is such a magical skill, how can the person behind the scenes be willing to release it?"
"It seems that senior is also a smart man."
Yuhuatian smiled and said, "Then why do you want to go to Jingzhou City, senior?"
Old Man Tianji smiled and said: "Let's join in the fun and try our luck. What if the person behind the scenes is really willing to throw the Shen Zhao Jing out as bait?"
"Having a chance is better than having no chance."
After saying that, Old Man Tianji sighed again: "With my little friend's eyesight at the moment, I should be able to see that the old man's condition is not very good at the moment. He has no realm, but his strength is constantly declining."
Hearing this, Yu Huatian nodded slightly. He felt it when he saw Old Man Tianji for the first time since breaking through to the Grand Master. Old Man Tianji was very strong, but his physical condition seemed not quite right.
Although his realm is very high, he can only display the strength of a grand master at the third or fourth level at most.
The holder of the Heavenly Secret Stick, who ranked first in the weapon spectrum, was not as good as Shangguan Jinhong, the holder of the 'Mother-and-Dragon and Phoenix Ring' who ranked second in the weapon spectrum.
This is very abnormal.
Old Man Tianji sighed: "This is because when I went to sea in my early years, my body was injured secretly. Since then, my strength has continued to decline, and the injuries have gradually worsened over the years. If this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to live for a few more years."
"Grandpa..." Upon hearing this, Sun Xiaohong next to him immediately looked at Old Man Tianji worriedly.
Old Man Tianji touched her head, smiled comfortingly, then looked at Yuhuatian, and continued: "I have been traveling around the world and telling stories in these years, and I am also trying to find a way to solve this problem."
"I also know something about the Divine Illumination Sutra. Although this skill is unlikely to allow people to directly reach heaven and humans, it is a medical bible with extremely strong healing effects. If this skill helps, Lao Cheng may be able to repair hidden injuries. Return to the peak state of the past.”
Hearing this, Yuhuatian understood immediately.
Old Man Tianji has been telling stories all these years, and it turned out that he was looking for a solution to his hidden health problems.
Of course, maybe it also has the purpose of experiencing all kinds of life as he said before.
But, what kind of injury did Old Man Tianji suffer that caused such a strange state?
Yu Huatian asked curiously: "I wonder who hurt me, senior?"
"not human……"
A look of fear suddenly appeared in Old Man Tianji's eyes, and his body even trembled slightly. Immediately, he shook his head, as if he didn't want to mention this issue again.
Seeing this, Yu Huatian frowned.
not human?
But seeing that Old Man Tianji didn't want to mention it anymore, he didn't continue to ask.
After thinking for a moment, Yu Huatian smiled and said: "Since the senior is also interested in the Shen Zhao Sutra, how about going with the junior? If the junior happens to get the Shen Zhao Sutra by then, he can borrow it from the senior for free."
Hearing this, Old Man Tianji suddenly hesitated.
Going with Yuhuatian, the goal is too big.
Moreover, this is equivalent to him becoming an ally of the imperial court, and I am afraid that he will be ostracized by the people in the martial arts world.
Yu Huatian narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "What? Are the seniors worried about being implicated by the juniors?"
Old Man Tianji remained silent.
Just when Yu Huatian was about to give up, he suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll bother you little friend."
It suddenly dawned on him.
Now that you have decided to go, what is there to be afraid of?
If the Divine Illumination Sutra really appears by then, if you want to obtain the Divine Illumination Sutra, you will inevitably have to take action.
In this case, it is better to work with Yu Huatian to have a greater chance of obtaining the Divine Illumination Sutra.
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Yuhuatian's face.
Although Old Man Tianji is currently only around the third or fourth level of the Grand Master, if there is a chance to help him recover from his injuries and return to his full strength, it will be a powerful help.
I just don’t know how strong Old Man Tianji was in his heyday?
Yuhuatian was a little curious.
However, since Old Man Tianji didn't say anything, he didn't want to ask any more questions.
After waving to Cao Zhengchun and others in the distance and asking them to free up their two horses, Yu Huatian turned around, made an invitation gesture to Old Man Tianji, and said with a smile: "Senior, please."
Old Man Tianji smiled and nodded, and put it down without hesitation. He held his storyteller flag in one hand and Sun Xiaohong in the other, and walked up with Yuhuatian.
Next, the team set off again.
There was a Jin Yiwei in front to clear the way, while Yu Huatian was riding a horse and walking in the middle with Old Man Tianji.
At this time, a fast horse galloped in front, with a teenage boy sitting on it, wearing fan clothes and carrying a sword on his waist.
It's Lin Pingzhi.
Since entering Xichang, Yuhuatian gave him the Sunflower Book. He has made rapid progress and is now at the innate realm. His status in Xichang is second only to several big stalls, such as Zheng Zhangban and Zhao Tong. People are on the same level.
"Lord Governor, there is information coming from Jingzhou City."
Lin Ping stepped forward and said.
Yuhuatian nodded: "Tell me."
Lin Pingzhi glanced at Old Man Tianji and Sun Xiaohong next to Yuhuatian and hesitated.
Yu Huatian said calmly: "It doesn't matter, Senior Tianji and Miss Sun are not outsiders."
Hearing this, Old Man Tianji smiled and said nothing. Sun Xiaohong looked at Yuhuatian, feeling a little happy.
"yes!"
Lin Pingzhi held up his hands and then said: "Nearly a hundred forces, large and small, have gathered in Jingzhou City at this moment. The strongest among them are the Supreme Alliance, Nu Jiao Gang, Xueyue City, Wudang Sect..."
Yuhuatian was a little surprised: "The Wudang Clan is here too?"
Lin Pingzhi nodded: "Here he is, and Wudang Master Zhang personally brought people here."
Yuhuatian was even more surprised: "Master Zhang actually likes to join in the fun?"
In his impression, Zhang Sanfeng was a real Taoist master with a plain personality. He usually didn't like to join in the fun, but he didn't expect that he would come in person this time.
Next to him, Old Man Tianji smiled and said: "Zhang Sanfeng is a peerless genius with extremely high martial arts talent, but after all, he has not yet broken through to heaven and human. Now that there are martial arts involving heaven and human beings in the world, it is not surprising that he would join in the fun. Of course. , or maybe there are other reasons.”
Hearing this, Yuhuatian nodded slightly.
After all, not everyone has a system like him. As long as he has enough luck, he doesn't have to worry about martial arts.
Very few people can resist the magical martial arts at the level of Shen Zhao Jing.
As long as there is a glimmer of hope, no one will give up.
"Are there no other forces?" Yuhuatian looked at Lin Pingzhi and continued to ask.
Lin Pingzhi nodded: "For the time being, there are only these few who are stronger. Others, perhaps some are hiding in the dark and have not shown up. There are also some sects further away that may not have arrived yet."
Yu Huatian nodded, then pondered for a moment, looked at Cao Zhengchun beside him, and ordered: "Cao Zhengchun, you take the people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei first and hide near Jingzhou City. There is no need to show up in a hurry. I Let’s go to Jingzhou City first to find out what’s going on.”
"Subordinates take orders!"
Cao Zhengchun saluted respectfully, then led the people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei across the team and accelerated towards Jingzhou City.
Yuhuatian took more than two hundred people from Xichang and continued to move forward.
This time he didn't take many people with him, but they were all the best among the best.
While walking, Yu Huatian looked at Old Man Tianji next to him and asked, "Are Senior and Master Zhang people of the same era?"
Old Man Tianji was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It shouldn't count. I'm a little older than him."
"How much longer is it?" Yu Huatian asked.
"You must be more than a hundred years older." Old Man Tianji said with a smile.
Yu Huatian's mouth twitched, that was really weak.
Old Man Tianji smiled and said: "In my time, there were not many martial arts geniuses. Even if there were, they were almost dead. There are not many left now."
"Why?" Yuhuatian asked doubtfully.
"Either the lifespan comes to an end, or they are killed, and the majority of them are killed." Old Man Tianji shook his head and sighed.
"Killed by whom?"
Hearing this, Old Man Tianji glanced at him and said: "In my time, there were two most dazzling people. One was the great dragon leader of the Qinglong Society who had a problem with you, the immortal swordsman Bai Yujing, and the other was named Pang. Madara, I wonder if you have heard of it?"
"Magician Pang Ban?" Yu Huatian's eyes narrowed.
"It seems that you have heard of it too."
Old Man Tianji nodded slightly, and then sighed: "These two people were extremely dazzling back then. They are almost as famous in the world as you are now. Unfortunately, one is murderous and the other is scheming. I don't know how many worlds they have tainted under their hands. The blood of people.”
"As for Zhang Sanfeng, he is already considered to be from the era below us. In that era, he was indeed unique and no one could compare with him. However, he founded the Wudang Sect and wanted to revitalize the Taoist sect, which wasted a lot of time. Otherwise, he wasted a lot of time. , with his qualifications, I am afraid he has already reached the realm of heaven and man."
Yu Huatian nodded. Zhang Sanfeng's qualifications were indeed very strong.
"After that, there are the 'Pirate Tyrant' Chi Zunxin, 'Evil Spirit' Li Ruohai who were killed by you, Baili Dongjun from Xueyue City, Luo Qingyang, the Lone Sword Immortal from Muliang City, and the others. , many of these people are still alive, but they rarely move around in the world, they are all practicing in seclusion, pursuing a higher level of martial arts."
"Further down, there are people like the iron courage god Hou Zhuwuwu, the undefeated naughty boy Gu Santong, the money gang Shangguan Jinhong, and the little Li Feidao Li Xunhuan. It's just that these few are considered to be more talented among them. There are many people of their contemporaries, but they rarely move around in the world."
Yu Huatian smiled. Old Man Tianji said that except for Li Xunhuan, all of them were basically dead, and they were all killed by others.
But when it comes to Li Xunhuan, Yu Huatian is a little curious: "Senior, do you know where this little Li Xunhuan of Flying Swordsman has gone? Why has there been no news about him for so many years?"
Old Man Tianji smiled and said: "This person has a loose personality. He disappeared after attending the wedding of his brother Long Xiaoyun. He has not been around in the world for more than ten years. He must have gone beyond the Great Wall."
Yuhuatian nodded and continued to ask: "How is his strength?"
This time, before Old Man Tianji opened his mouth, Sun Xiaohong couldn't wait to say: "Little Li's flying knife is a good example. Li Xunhuan is naturally very powerful!"
Yu Huatian glanced at her in surprise: "Miss Sun admires Li Xunhuan so much. Do you like him very much?"
Hearing this, Sun Xiaohong suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Li Xunhuan is indeed her idol.
When Yuhuatian saw this, he smiled and said nothing.
Li Xunhuan is a very complicated person.
Call him awesome, maybe he is.
But Yu Huatian looked down upon him for giving his beloved woman to his sworn brother.
Without mentioning Li Xunhuan again, Yu Huatian asked: "Then, what era of genius will come next?"
Old Man Tianji muttered: "Below, it should be the era of Xie Xiaofeng, the third young master of Shenjian Villa, Ye Gucheng, the master of Feixian Island next to you, and Li Hanyi, the Snow Moon Sword Immortal."
"People like Lu Xiaofeng, Ximen Chuixue, and my little friends should be considered to be from the last era."
"In the world of martial arts, generally ten years is a hurdle. No matter how strong a person is, after ten years, as long as he does not frequently move around in the world of martial arts, he will gradually fade out of the public eye."
Ten years is a hurdle!
Yuhuatian nodded slightly and asked: "Senior just mentioned six eras, but when senior first became famous in the world, it should have been more than sixty years ago, right?"
Old Man Tianji shook his head: "In our time, there were not many geniuses, and there were very few people who could truly reach the peak. We cannot count them in ten years, otherwise, maybe several decades would not be considered an era."
"Ten years is a hurdle. Strictly speaking, it should have only started to rise in the last thirty or forty years, because in these thirty or forty years, there have been many talented people in the world."
Yu Huatian asked curiously: "How many years ago was the senior?"
He always felt that this old man Tianji was very mysterious. He said that he was more than a hundred years older than Zhang Sanfeng, which may not be credible.
Old man Tianji smiled but said nothing.
Sun Xiaohong said quickly: "I know that grandpa must be older than Master Zhang of Wudang, so he must be a person from a hundred years ago. Master Yu, am I right?"
Old Man Tianji: "..."
Yu Huatian was also stunned for a moment, then smiled, nodded and said: "That's very good, don't say it next time."
Sun Xiaohong: "..."
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