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Xie Guanying, courtesy name Feiyu, was the father of Nangong Pushe and a prince of the fallen Dafeng Dynasty.
The continent of Shenzhou was first unified by the Great Qin, then by the Great Feng, until the nomadic tribes of the grasslands trampled the land of the Great Feng, the Northern Mang was established, and Shenzhou fell into the conflict of the eight kingdoms during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Tantai's face was gloomy, clearly he was genuinely furious for the first time. Although the Guanyin Sect has always been indifferent to worldly disputes, its rise and fall are determined by fate.
However, this person once declared that as long as he did not leave Tai'an City, no Qi cultivator in the south could cross the Guangling River. This was a pointless and deliberate act targeting the Guanyin Sect.
The scholar, whose true age was impossible to discern, ignored Tantai's calm expression and looked down at the water bowl, where a small yellow dragon, about an inch long, was swimming.
In addition, there were two small dragons and one red dragon, all about the same length.
"Woman, I'm not afraid to tell you, there are no more dragons in Shu, they're all in my bowl."
"The Shu region is a transitional zone between the high and low areas of the Divine Continent. Historically, it has been a place where several dragons fight amongst themselves and fail to become a true dragon, making it difficult for them to escape or enter the world."
Therefore, it could never become the place of origin of a dynasty in the eyes of the world; those regimes that sought refuge in the south could never influence the overall trend of the central dynasties.
“We are all outsiders who follow the natural order, and we know that the workings of heaven and earth have their own rules. If you want to use this dragon to replenish Xu Fengnian’s energy, you will be breaking the rules.”
Xie Guanying's words revealed Tantai Ping's intentions, which surprised everyone in the Guanyin Sect. Why would their sect leader, who had not cared about Shenzhou for decades, attach so much importance to this contemporary Zhenwu?
Tantai Pingjing scoffed, "You helped Zhao Kai capture the dragon from Shu and paved the way for him. Didn't you break the rules?"
The scholar surnamed Xie shook his head and said, "You are far from comprehending the Dao of Heaven. Although we are colleagues who mend the Dao of Heaven, I put in the effort, while you Qi cultivators only exert your strength."
Suddenly, Xie Guanying's ears twitched slightly as he sensed something unusual, and he retorted sharply.
"I know you have a backup plan. As for Deng Tai'a's flying sword, I'm only so-so at fighting, but if I can't beat him, I can always run away, right?"
As they were talking, the man at the beginning of the "Land of Immortals" scroll vanished without a trace.
Two men appeared beside Tantai Pingjing: an unremarkable middle-aged man holding a peach blossom branch, and a one-armed old man with a look of surprise on his face.
Two sword gods, but not exactly the same two who appeared in Beiliang more than half a year ago.
Deng Tai'a and Sui Xiegu.
Deng Tai'a rubbed his chin and said self-deprecatingly, "Is this guy greased? He runs really fast, I can't catch up with him."
Tantai Ping sighed, a hint of regret in her voice, and asked, "Where are you going next?"
Deng Tai'a said calmly, "The north is in chaos, and we will definitely not go to Beiliang. It is enough for you to have Senior Sui with you."
Sui Xiegu glanced at the tall woman and laughed, "Little Tantai, ever since I first saw you, I've been pursuing you for over eighty years. Aren't you going to give me a chance?"
Deng Tai'a couldn't help but grin and joke, "Senior, pursuing women isn't like practicing swordsmanship. You can't be so straightforward."
To his surprise, Tantai's calm and indifferent eyes suddenly shifted, and then, for the first time ever, she responded with a question.
"If you can kill Li Chang'an, the source of chaos in the world, I will give you the opportunity."
After speaking, Tantai Ping's calm figure disappeared into the mountains along with the white-robed Qi cultivators of the Guanyin Sect, like a gentle breeze.
A look of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes. It was the first time in eighty years that he had received a response. He had almost forgotten what his own surname was.
Deng Tai'a watched coldly, saying, "If you go, you'll just die. Don't blame me for not warning you."
Sui Xiegu chuckled, "You old bachelor, you can't stand seeing me and Xiao Tantai together, can you? Just you wait and see!"
The old man waved his only remaining arm excitedly, leaping and bounding northward.
His powerful and majestic voice echoed among the mountains.
"Even the three million celestial sword immortals must bow their heads before me!"
"Xie Guanying, the top-ranking figure in the Land of Immortals, would scramble to his feet in fear if he saw me, let alone a young lad like Li Chang'an!"
Inside the Tang Prince's Palace.
As Xuanyuan Qingfeng was receiving Li Chang'an's earnest instruction, Jiang Si leisurely floated in from outside the wall.
As a born sword embryo, Jiang Si has now entered the early stage of the Finger Profound Realm, and her cultivation speed has even surprised Li Chang'an.
No matter how complex the sword techniques are, they become very simple and easy to understand in Jiang Si's hands, and she can learn them in no time.
Thanks to Li Chang'an's tireless nurturing over the years, Jiang Si is now as beautiful as a fairy. When she saw Xuan Yuan Qingfeng, a hint of wariness appeared in her eyes.
Li Chang'an has mentored Qingniao and Jiang Si, and without exception, all the women he mentored have had the opportunity for in-depth exchanges.
Jiang Si noticed that Xuan Yuan Qingfeng also had a competitive and arrogant look in his eyes, and his tall and straight figure made him look even more wild and beautiful.
"Your Highness, a female swordswoman in white is requesting an audience."
Unlike the other women, Qingniao and Jiang Si had always been Li Chang'an's bodyguards, in charge of a portion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
In Li Chang'an's harem, Hongshu is gentle yet feisty, Xu Weixiong is proficient in poetry and literature, Xue Songguan is skilled in music, and Huyan Guanyin, Pei Nanwei, and Yu Youwei are all beauties who are skilled in singing and dancing, each more alluring than the last.
These people usually get along well and often interact with Li Chang'an, allowing him to enjoy a happy life that even the emperor cannot enjoy.
Compared to them, Qingniao was aloof and Jiang Si was proud. The two of them got along well, but they had little in common with the other concubines.
Therefore, the other concubines were unaware of the close relationship between these two and Li Chang'an. Li Chang'an usually kept his affairs with them very secret, finding enjoyment in the process.
"The female swordswoman in white? It seems we've already fought?"
After the establishment of the No. 1 Pavilion under Heaven, many martial arts figures came to join it, just like the Tingchao Pavilion back then.
The difference is that Li Chang'an and the Li Yang court are not on good terms, so the martial arts figures who come to seek refuge come from all over the country, including many experts from the Northern Barbarians and the Western Rong.
These people will first spar with the masters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Different levels of strength allow them to consult the martial arts manuals on different floors. The stronger they are, the more powerful the manuals they can consult.
Jiang Si replied, "We've fought before, and I'm on par with her Nine Stops Saber Technique. She's extremely talented."
"She called herself White Fox Face and said she was a man, but I could tell at a glance that she was a woman."
It's not easy to get Jiang Si to praise someone's talent so highly. Even Cuihua, who has great talent in swordsmanship, is nothing special in Jiang Si's eyes.
Nangong Pushe, a proud daughter of heaven in the world of Snow Sword.
She was ranked number one in the Rouge Awards, the most beautiful woman in the world.
She was exceptionally talented; Li Chungang once said that she was a peerless genius who could rival Wang Xianzhi.
The sixth stop kills the second grade, the ninth stop kills the mysterious, the twelfth stop kills the celestial phenomena, the sixteenth stop even breaks through the great Vajra of Buddhism, and the celestial body is like a blank sheet of paper, after the eighteenth stop there are no land immortals in front of him.
Her nineteen strikes could kill even a celestial being on land.
However, Nangong Pushe's martial arts skills would deplete his lifespan, and if he were to fall in love, he would be unable to comprehend the Nineteen Stops.
In the original novel, Minister Nangong met Xu Fengnian because of the martial arts in Tingchao Pavilion. Now that Li Chang'an has built the number one building in the world, Minister Nangong has come here because of its reputation.
"Xiao Si, please bring White Fox Face here."
Before long, Jiang Si brought Minister Nangong to Li Chang'an. Minister Nangong, a woman of unparalleled beauty, was strikingly handsome even when disguised as a man.
Upon seeing Minister Nangong, Li Chang'an couldn't help but sigh, "The title of 'First Place in Rouge Ranking' is well-deserved; her three-dimensional and exquisite features make her stunning beauty even more striking."
Although dressed in men's clothing, she was tall and slender with excellent proportions. Her bright, almond-shaped eyes, though feigning aloofness, could not conceal her feminine charm and elegance.
"This humble subject, Minister Nangong, greets Your Highness, the King of Tang. Having heard that Your Highness is recruiting masters from all over the world, I have come here out of admiration."
Most masters can consult martial arts manuals on the bottom three floors of the World's Number One Building.
However, to borrow the secret manuals from higher floors, one must serve Li Chang'an and complete the tasks assigned by the Prince's Mansion.
Minister Nangong has already gained Jiang Si's approval. As long as she is willing to pledge allegiance to Li Chang'an, she can enter the upper echelons to access martial arts manuals.
Nangong Pushe has not yet entered the Finger Profound Realm, but he can already fight Jiang Si to a draw, which shows that he is very strong.
"So, you're willing to serve me?"
Minister Nangong was also staring at Li Chang'an. The aura emanating from this Prince of Tang was no less than that of any other high-ranking person he had ever seen.
She had long admired Li Chang'an's name. Now, the Tang King was famous throughout the world. Not only was his power growing, gradually increasing in strength between the Northern Barbarians and the Li Yang, but he himself was also a martial arts master.
Li Chang'an was young, handsome, and elegant, a stark contrast to his reputation for ruthless killing. Seeing such a young and skilled fighter, Minister Nangong was already itching to test his skills.
However, she knew that Li Chang'an had already reached the level of a terrestrial immortal at the age of twenty-two. If she wanted to fight Li Chang'an, she would have to break through to the level of a terrestrial immortal herself.
"Your Highness, Han Shengxuan in the Liyang Dynasty was my great enemy. Your Highness killed him during the battle in Beiliang Mountain, which can be considered as avenging me."
"Therefore, I am willing to accept the Prince's mission and serve the Prince's family."
Nangong Pushe was a woman with a story. Her father, Xie Guanying, was a man of both literary and martial talents, ranked first on the list of terrestrial immortals, and a Confucian sage.
However, Nangong Pushe's father was also her greatest enemy.
Nangong Pushe's mother was a dragon with great fortune. In order to enhance his own fortune and become invincible, Xie Guanying killed her the moment she transformed into a dragon and ascended to heaven, absorbing her fortune into himself.
However, Xie Guanying only absorbed a quarter of it, and the remaining three went to the East Sea, Northern Mang, and Tai'an City respectively.
These three places absorbed the fortune, and respectively, Wang Xianzhi, Tuoba Pusa, and Han Taijian appeared.
It was because his father poisoned his mother that Nangong Pushe vowed to kill his father and the other three men and reclaim the fortune that belonged to his mother.
The great enemies that Minister Nangong spoke of to others were the four people she wanted to kill and steal from her destiny.
"White Fox Face, do you know that I now only hire the best people, and I don't employ useless people?"
Nangong Pushe's lips curled slightly, and a bright smile appeared on his fair, porcelain-like face, which even stunned Xuan Yuan Qingfeng and Jiang Si.
"Your Highness can rest assured, I, Minister Nangong, am no ordinary person."
After Nangong Pushe finished speaking, his bright eyes narrowed slightly, and the twin swords Xiudong and Chunlei at his waist were suddenly drawn, with a surging sword intent rushing towards him.
One cut after another, until the twelve stops!
Jiang Si couldn't help but grip the long sword in her hand, greatly surprised. Nangong Pushe, who hadn't even broken through to the Finger Profound Realm yet, possessed a sword intent that surpassed half of the Finger Profound Realm warriors!