Imperial Treasure

H Country, R Country, and the Central Plains—no matter the time or space, stories of their rivalry are inevitable, filled with love, hate, and deep emotion.

Of course, the fundamental mindset is—God, let them perish, so I may stand alone!

Now, people from H Country have just that mindset.

Moreover, because the Central Plains are abundant with talent and numbers, with far more masters than R Country and H Country, both countries are eager to see it destroyed.

Yet, the two countries harbor deep hatred for each other, making collaboration unlikely, leaving them to hope secretly that the other would recklessly go head-to-head with the Central Plains.

Well, now the opportunity has arisen for them.

"Though the Central Plains folks are prone to internal discord, when external enemies threaten, they unite; the Imperial Guards’ Gu Qi and Bai Yu were normally at odds, yet today they joined forces, and even the Sect Leader is with them, making the Central Plains harder to deal with. The Heaven Emperor Sect seeking trouble with them today seems to be asking for embarrassment, Piao Yuan,"

said an elder behind the man in the white suit.

In fairness, the martial arts in H Country and R Country have a significant advantage over the Central Plains, being unified.

R Country respects the Sect Master of Heaven Emperor Sect—Donghuang Ren.

H Country reveres Flowing Wind Pavilion’s Pavilion Master—Piao Yuan.

Due to their connections with America, they received intel earlier than the Central Plains and were prepared, as was R Country. Piao Yuan personally led people to New York, waited three days, greeted both the Central Plains people and Donghuang Ren’s provocative arrival.

Piao Yuan toyed with the wine glass in his hand, speaking indifferently, "This is merely a trial by Vatican and Skeleton Society, a show of defiance to the Central Plains... but ultimately, it is for the Westerners’ entertainment."

Hearing this, those present felt resigned. They desire a unified front against Western powers, but to submit to the Central Plains?

Their hearts are unwilling!

To not submit?

Realizing they themselves cannot achieve a unified Asia, should they support R Country?

Ha, that’s even less likely.

Thus, the Empire Era exhibition is a rather troublesome issue for Asia.

It all depends on the Central Plains’ ability.

Most people looked toward the China Gate.

In front of China Gate, the Heaven Emperor Sect was brimming with momentum.

Mo Ke turned to look, seeing Donghuang Ren hovering, appearing quite young, in his twenties, with pale skin yet a subtly masculine aura, nine Shuriken hanging on his left waist, a short sword on his right.

Is this R Country’s master of Heaven Emperor Sect, Donghuang Ren?

Indeed, he looks formidable.

Unfortunately, Gu Qi and others showed no interest, while Bai Yu had already entered the pavilion to drink.

Xiao Yu saw her master leave, choosing not to follow, instead watching the R Country cultivators in the plaza outside.

She had a foreboding sense that confrontation today would be inevitable.

Concerning Donghuang Ren’s subtle provocations, the Sect Leader’s stance was clear.

"Donghuang Ren, you’re exaggerating with your words. I would indulge, but Brother Gu Qi doesn’t agree."

Master’s hands wrapped within wide sleeves, his words refined and leisurely, pleasing to hear. As the wind blew, shoulder-length hair fluttered like silk...

To be honest, Ming Lanyuan and Yue Beiqing had already rendezvoused with Cao Ling.

Ming Lanyuan: Your Sect Leader is stunning.

Cao Ling: My brother is still alive, watch your gaze!

Yue Beiqing: Your brother has nothing to do with me, I can look, right? What shampoo and conditioner does your Sect Leader use?

Cao Ling: I’d like to know too!

Yet as Master spoke, veteran figures felt nothing peculiar, but the younger generation’s minds raced, unable to hold back.

—Wishing to indulge, but they’re unwilling.

Meanwhile, Gu Sansi glanced silently at Gu Qi with furrowed brows in the corridor.

This elder who disdains female charms, was it true he fancied the overseas "beauty" of Master?

The choice of interest was commendable.

Donghuang Ren would not be deceived by Gu Qi and Master, neither inclined to fight two against one.

"This opportunity is rare, both of us belong to East Asia, facing strong Western powers. If we remain disorganized, we may become laughingstocks."

Gu Qi looked at him, "So, today are you bringing people to join our Central Plains Martial Arts? If you’re sincere, I’ll consider it."

This exemplifies striking first with strength!

The Central Plains people laughed heartily, while the Heaven Emperor Sect was enraged, Inner Strength gathering, as ninja swiftly vanished, stealthily approaching the gate walls.

In an instant, dozens of Green Fires spread rapidly from Ye Zixu’s feet, traversing over the gate walls, soared into the sky, fiercely striking those stealthy ninjas, who screamed and became visible, rolling on the ground.

Not one crossed the wall.

Ha!

Ye Zixu’s move was decisively effective, without taking a step. It crushed Heaven Emperor Sect’s authority, amplifying the Central Plains’ prestige. Many veteran strong figures were astounded, their gaze fixed on Ye Zixu.

Thousand Buddha Hands is an exceedingly isolated sect within the Taoist Sect, yet highly renowned. Despite having such a young Sect Master, they didn’t sincerely esteem him, but when he acted, they realized he was already an SSS-level master, with skills in Techniques and breaking down hidden Ninjutsu, challenging even 4S opponents.

Such formidable power from the newer generation!

After initial defeat, the Heaven Emperor Sect was naturally furious, a man stepped out from the crowd, both hands flicking Shuriken, spinning and dancing around his body. Each step he took was enveloped in enigmatic smoke, appearing to dissolve his body, yet the ground filled with simulated smoke...

Substitution Technique?

This is quite a troublesome Technique, and this ninja’s strength seems... beyond SSS level.

"It’s Liew Shengyue"

"A Ninjutsu genius on the brink of 4S level."

"Not an opponent to challenge, change tactics."

The crowd believed sending out 4S was the safest bet, but since this wasn’t an official match, according to Martial Arts rules, this was Ye Zixu’s duel, so it required his consent to make substitutions; others couldn’t intervene casually.

At this moment, Gu Qi looked at Ye Zixu. In the intelligence report from the Imperial Guards, Ye Zixu was a prominent figure, ranked just below Mo Ke.

He obviously recognized him.

Of course, the main reason was—he was one of the few males that person often kept by their side, and that person trusted him unconditionally. If you put it this way, 3S is probably not enough.

"Donghuang Ren, thirteen rounds of battle, the one with the most wins, the Empire shall bow at the banquet!"

The Sect Leader smiled faintly, yet as soon as he spoke, he opened a massive gamble!

Donghuang Ren frowned. Although he came to test the waters today, he did not expect the Central Plains people to be so direct. It felt like he came to set a trap, but realized the opponent seemed to have set one as well.

And this sentence from the Sect Leader made spies from various factions around H Country restless.

The Central Plains being so aggressive was unusual, not in line with their usual style, almost as if they had a hidden card.

The Gate as the hidden card?

It might be, but discerning individuals knew that behind Country R were forces like the Skeleton Society, these world-class powers; their alliance meant a single sect wouldn’t be enough.

It’s unreasonable to tear faces like this.

But the Eastern Imperial Clan started off too aggressively; it’s now hard to back down.

Thus, they agreed.

"Alright."

"Ye Zixu, kill him, today you’ll earn first merit."

Gu Qi said indifferently. Ye Zixu raised an eyebrow and glanced back at Gu Qi.

Bloodshed?

It seems the West has truly provoked the always self-restrained Central Plains masters this time.

Well, given the current situation, it’s a battle to decide Qian Kun; if we don’t aggressively show force, we’ll be at their mercy—the Eastern Imperial Clan are here to test the waters. If the waters are shallow, the Western powers will swiftly trample the Central Plains.

Therefore, in these thirteen rounds, the first round must be a kill!

Let the blood of the Central Plains show its ferocity!

Ye Zixu did not respond, merely turned his face, and as soon as he did, Liew Shengyue had already leaped atop the wall, his shadow clones formed, suddenly appearing as five identical Liew Shengyues soaring through the air!

With a flick of his wrist, more than forty shurikens flew, each carrying a lethal intent!

Indistinguishable!

The 3S masters present all changed their expressions simultaneously.

Such a formidable clone technique, if these shadow clones cannot be differentiated, it’s impossible for anyone to instantly avoid this many shurikens unless their speed reaches 4S level.

Ye Zixu in danger!

However, Gu Qi, along with Bai Yu, softly exclaimed because they sensed something about Ye Zixu...

Swish!

Ye Zixu suddenly leapt on the gate wall, then soared high, and the shurikens pierced through his body.

Shadow clones, all shadow clones!

His hand made a gesture, Green Fire whirled and shot forth!

Bang!

The real eight shurikens were all repelled by the entwining Green Fire, and Ye Zixu had already drawn the long blade from his waist.

Clang!!

In mid-air, the long blade clashed against a dagger.

Liew Shengyue’s expression turned cold.

The two of them simultaneously propelled away.

Boom! Ye Zixu landed on the wall, then swiftly leapt in a parabolic arc to the plaza, his long blade dancing in hand, the patterns on it glinting brightly.

Liew Shengyue sneered. Though this person somehow saw through the shuriken shadow clones, daring close combat against a ninja is simply foolish!

Swish!

Liew Shengyue instantly divided into eight shadow clones, each clone spiraled around Ye Zixu, their figures were like the wind, with eight figures locking onto Ye Zixu’s Qi Mechanism in an instant.

Ye Zixu closed his eyes.

Qi!

Right here.

In a split second, a beam of Green Fire formed.

Thud～～～

When Ye Zixu swiftly and efficiently sliced through Liew Shengyue’s neck with his long blade.

Blood suddenly flew.

Donghuang Ren swept his gaze; the blood strangely congealed, transforming into a strand of sharp murderous silk thread, aiming at Ye Zixu...

Silently, the murderous blood strands shifted direction the moment Ye Zixu’s face froze, changing in the blink of an eye.

Soundlessly.

Entwining around Donghuang Ren.

Donghuang Ren’s face turned grave, remaining motionless.

These murderous blood strands were crystal-clear, controlled by will, glimmering fluidly in the air, resembling a tangled cluster of red threads. To the average person, it seemed Donghuang Ren was controlling them.

But to Gu Sansi and others, it seemed controlled by someone else—threatening Donghuang Ren!

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