Ji Su's proposal did not receive much opposition.

Gan Shui Ying Wuji.

It has become a consensus.

The only ones who had some objections were the envoys from Kingdom Wu.

They were originally a small country, with just over 160,000 taels of silver. Although they could afford it, it would put a great burden on their country.

But after hesitating for a moment, they directly agreed.

Because this was not only something that the entire Ji clan had to do.

It was also a good opportunity for their Kingdom Wu to rise in the Ji clan.

If they could kill Ying Wuji, once the Ji clan alliance was established, they would gain a higher status and tactical advantage.

This was something that they dared not even think about before.

It was only under the conditions of the consecutive failures of the Ji clan alliance and the frequent mistakes made by the Wei and Han families that led to a significant decrease in their prestige that they had the opportunity to do so.

Yes!

Ying Wuji is a second-grade Spirit Fetus, and he also has a sword with a Sword Spirit.

But is a second-grade Spirit Fetus really that high now?

Their Kingdom Wu also has it!

Sword Spirits are indeed rare, but when Han Juan was refined into a Sword Spirit, he could only barely break through to the third-grade Spirit Fetus cultivation level, and he was also deficient in essence and weak in body.

How strong could such a Sword Spirit be?

Killing Ying Wuji would bring prosperity!

Opportunities must not be missed!

The meeting ended, and everyone went home to gather money.

However, Ji Su did not leave immediately. He let his assistant go back to coordinate the transfer of silver, while he poured himself a drink and even ordered another jar of wine.

Nan Gongyu also did not leave. He looked at Ji Su with a smile that was not a smile and said, "I didn't expect Young Master Su to become the most favorable contender for the position of the Crown Prince of Flame Kingdom after experiencing a rebirth from the ashes. It's truly admirable!"

"But I have to die once to achieve that! Unlike Brother Nan Gong, who has been cherished by the Nan Gong family since childhood."

Ji Su's voice was somewhat hoarse. Ever since he was "resurrected," he would have nightmares every night, reliving everything that happened in Kingdom Li.

According to Dan Qing's opinion, the more similar the painting was, the more nightmares the person being painted would have in the early stages. This was a normal phenomenon.

But Ji Su did not completely agree with this view.

He did not think that he was being painted, but rather that he was truly resurrected.

Because he could feel everything related to the name "Ji Su."

Even the materials used for Dan Qing's painting were all his own lifeblood, including his own, the king, the queen, and everyone in the embassy.

After his resurrection, he could feel everyone's perception of him.

It turns out that I'm not that bad.

I just don't have such strong talent in cultivation!

Among the many hostages in Kingdom Li, I worked the hardest. Before the incident at the bookstore came out, I had countless achievements.

It was only the incident at the bookstore that was unexpected. Who could have imagined that the printing technique would emerge with such overwhelming power? Who could withstand such pressure?

Even the plot to frame Ying Wuji was absurd. Who could have imagined that Ying Wuji would possess the royal martial arts of Flame Kingdom?

These two incidents left him feeling disheartened.

Li Caitan helped him cultivate the Nine Flame Pulse, but she drained his original true energy to the point of near disability, making it impossible for him to see any future.

That's why he died in despair.

Fortunately, his father understood him. Even though he mostly scolded him, he still recognized him as his son. Otherwise, he wouldn't have secretly invited Dan Qing and even willingly offered his own lifeblood.

This strand of lifeblood made his resurrected body even stronger and washed away his last trace of self-doubt.

I am the fallen young master of Flame Kingdom!

After his resurrection, Ji Su truly experienced a rebirth.

But this rebirth.

Requires the head of Ying Wuji to celebrate, otherwise it would be incomplete.

If he could find an opportunity to kill Li Caitan, it would be even more perfect.

Nan Gongyu pondered for a moment and said, "Kingdom Wu has always been weak, and it would be difficult to kill Ying Wuji. Although the Wei and Han families have a strong foundation, the younger generation doesn't have any top talents.

For many years, Kingdom Yan has been low-key, and I thought they had some background, but the highest cultivation level among their Spirit Fetuses is only the third grade, and they can only barely compare with second-grade Spirit Fetuses by mastering five different levels of earth-ranked spells.

So..."

Nan Gongyu raised his glass to Ji Su with a faint smile and said, "Among the heroes of the world, only you and I, Su Er!"

Ji Su: "..."

Why is Nan Gongyu so good at pretending?

There is more than just the two of us who are first-grade Spirit Fetuses!

I can accept it if you say that Zhao Ning and Mi Xingli are worthless.

But where do you place Ying Wuque?

I, Ji Su, climbed up step by step from the bottom. Can I still be fooled by your aphrodisiac soup?

However, he still clinked glasses with Nan Gongyu.

He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.

He squinted at Nan Gongyu and said, "If Brother Nan Gong has something to say, just say it!"

Nan Gongyu was seen through by him and felt a little embarrassed, but he still took out a medicine bottle from his pocket and handed it to Ji Su. "This is the Phoenix Blood bestowed by the Zhou royal family..."

Ji Su opened it and smelled it, then threw it back, saying, "It's fake, the blood is impure and weak!"

Nan Gongyu didn't expect him to be so discerning. "This is the fire poison extracted from the blood of the Vermilion Bird. Although it has some damage to the body, it can increase the power of fire attribute techniques fivefold in a short period of time."

"Oh?"

Ji Su became interested.

It was not surprising that the Zhou royal family had this. When the Flame Kingdom royal family was divided, they had long coveted it. Although Phoenix Blood was the essence, the fire poison extracted from it was also extremely precious to practitioners of fire attribute techniques.

It was equivalent to burning blood, but instead of consuming life essence, the fire poison eroded the meridians and dantian.

The side effects were extremely severe.

But the effect was even stronger than the Flame Blood Technique of the Li royal family's Zhuan Xu.

Although the Vermilion Bird was only a small branch of the Phoenix, it was still a legitimate descendant of the Phoenix. Once the fire poison entered the body, it would only stop when it burned out completely.

During this period, it would continuously damage the meridians and dantian, but the enhancement of fire attribute techniques would become stronger and stronger.

It was very vicious.

But it was a good thing!Ji Su glanced up and down at Nan Gongyu, then put the medicine bottle into his pocket: "Nan Gong, you're too kind!"

He knew that Nan Gongyu had some calculations in his heart.

After all, Emperor Zhou has lost control over the world. Even if the Ji clan alliance takes over the world, it would still be whoever conquers the territory that occupies it. Emperor Zhou may still face the situation where he cannot bestow any more titles.

The Nan Gong family has no territory to bestow.

So they need a Flame Kingdom that can be strong for a while and then quickly decline, so that they have a chance to annex the Flame Kingdom's territory.

They really think highly of me!

Do they really think I alone can influence the entire Flame Kingdom's life and death?

But with Nan Gong's cunning personality, there must be other means.

This Phoenix Blood Fire Poison should be used with caution.

If we must talk about other calculations.

Perhaps Nan Gongyu thinks that Ying Wuji is very strong and wants to use himself as a shield?

Ji Su is not sure.

But based on his understanding of Ying Wuji, this person is very mysterious. He always manages to produce unexpected things at critical moments. He is probably not as easy to deal with as others say.

"Ying Wuji, oh Ying Wuji!"

"Don't worry about Ying Wuque, Sanxi ge will send you off first!"

...

Wu Dan was at the Wu Kingdom Embassy.

He was at a loss.

Usually, he lived in the Mohist Guild, forging and drawing every day, chatting with the Mohist girls. His life was fulfilling and enjoyable.

But now, with the Sword Immortal Conference approaching, after the Wu Kingdom delegation arrived, he was dragged back to the embassy by his own prince.

Every day, he watched these officials busy themselves, and his head was about to explode.

"Why don't these officials do any real work and yet appear so busy?"

Wu Dan didn't understand. When he was at the Mohist Guild, he worked diligently every day.

Every hour he spent could save countless hours for the common people.

But these Wu Kingdom envoys.

He couldn't understand them.

They mingled with other Ji clan families every day, smiled and apologized to people every day, and drank until they vomited.

Could the Wu Kingdom really become stronger just by smiling, drinking, and socializing?

Wu Dan couldn't comprehend it.

But he was greatly shocked.

Yes!

He vomited a few times today.

"Dan, you don't understand. This is called a weak country with no diplomacy."

A palm the size of a sandbag landed on Wu Dan's shoulder.

Wu Dan turned his head and saw his own brother, Wu Lie. Although they had spent less than half a month together since childhood, their relationship was better than with other nobles.

Today, Wu Lie was also slightly drunk. Normally at this time, he would be practicing, working extremely hard!

Wu Dan didn't understand: "If we're weak, shouldn't we focus on becoming stronger? Why do you still engage in diplomacy every day?"

"It's different!"

Wu Lie laughed heartily. "This time, we have a chance to turn the tables. If we succeed, we won't have to apologize to people every day."

Wu Dan's eyes also lit up: "What chance?"

Wu Lie waved his hand. "It's just a chance. You don't need to know too much for now. Just give me fifty thousand taels first."

Wu Dan choked: "So, you want to turn the tide of the entire Wu Kingdom with my fifty thousand taels?"

To be honest.

He could come up with fifty thousand taels.

He had made quite a bit of money from the bookstore as a "senior engineer" of the Mohist Guild, as Ying Wuji put it. In addition, Ying Wuji gave him a big red envelope for inventing the firecrackers and the Firework High Tower.

Although they were all hanging under various names, as long as he wanted to withdraw, he could definitely do it.

Wu Lie smiled: "It's not just relying on your fifty thousand taels. It's about using your fifty thousand taels to circulate. Once we succeed, both you and I will be heroes of the Wu Kingdom. Not only will the Wu Kingdom's position in the Ji clan alliance rise, but I will also be able to seize the position of the crown prince. Once I become the eldest brother, I will bring you back to the Wu Kingdom to live a good life. You don't need to worry about anything, just withdraw the silver."

Wu Dan: "..."

Of course, he wanted his brother to be well, and he also wanted the Wu Kingdom to become stronger.

Indeed, he and Ying Wuji were brothers, and from a personal standpoint, he didn't want the two sides to be enemies.

But at the current stage, it was not enough to shake his feelings for his motherland.

However, Wu Lie's words reminded him of a joke that Ying Wuji had told him: "I, Nüwa, pay up!"

"What does this have to do with anything?"

Wu Dan's head was a little big. "Brother! Are you being deceived? How can there be such a good thing?"

Wu Lie was a little dissatisfied. "I've eaten more meals than you for so many years. Would I still be deceived?"

Wu Dan rubbed his head. "Let me give you the money, but you have to tell me the plan first. At least let me be convinced before I agree, right?"

"Fine!"

After all, he was asking for money from someone, and Wu Lie didn't dare to go too far. He explained the Ji clan's plan to Wu Dan.

Wu Dan's face turned pale as he listened, and his expression became extremely ugly. "So, you want to kill Ying Wuji?"

Wu Lie was frank: "Yes!"

Wu Dan clenched his teeth. "Do you know where I can get fifty thousand taels to lend you?"

Although he had spent little time with this younger brother, they had been exchanging letters.

Whether it was for political considerations or brotherly affection, his understanding of Wu Dan was no less than his understanding of the Li Kingdom.

He took a deep breath. "I know! Ying Wuji has helped you a lot, and you two are good brothers. But think about it, who in history cares about so-called brotherly love when they can achieve great things? Okay! I know you definitely don't want to become a big shot. You just want your motherland to be stable, even if you become a hostage, you will have your brother as company! But Dan! Is that possible? You know the situation of our Wu Kingdom. If the Ji clan alliance fails, there is always a risk of annihilation. Even if the Ji clan alliance succeeds, we may become a pawn for other countries. You're not completely ignorant of politics. You know very well that I am not exaggerating. This is our only chance! In the Wu Kingdom, we have our father, mother, brothers and sisters, and the people."

...

(Note: The translation may not be perfect and may require further editing for clarity and coherence.)Could it be that even if they join forces, they still can't compare to Ying Wuji?

Moreover, I only took fifty thousand taels of silver from you, not asking you to personally kill Ying Wuji.

Even if you don't take it out, someone from the Flame Kingdom will.

If it's really taken out by Wuque, most of the credit will be taken by them. If that idiot becomes the King of Wu, our Kingdom will be destroyed even faster!"

Wu Dan sat on the chair, supporting his head with both hands, constantly tearing at his hair.

He knew that what Wu Lie said was true.

How can the entire Kingdom of Wu be compared to one Ying Wuji?

He didn't know.

And he didn't want to compare.

Suddenly.

He thought of a loophole, and this idea relieved him, making him ecstatic.

"Brother! You may not know, but Ying Wuji is much stronger than you think. Even if we really take out this much money, you may not win!"

"Very strong? How strong can he be? Can he be stronger than a Spirit Embryo of the First Rank?"

Wu Lie sneered, "When I meet him tomorrow, I will take the Qiantan Pill. Only Ji Su and Ying Wuque have a chance to surpass me in the Sword Immortal Conference. Even Zhao Ning and Mi Xingli are not my opponents."

Qiantan Pill!

Wu Dan was startled. This thing is a secret of the Kingdom of Wu and one of the most ruthless ways to enhance cultivation in the world.

As the name suggests, Tan means fleeting.

After taking the Qiantan Pill, all life force will be completely exhausted within three years in exchange for a terrifying improvement in cultivation.

Only the Nine Flame Pulse and the Emperor's Body of Zhuanxu can match it.

Wu Lie is risking his life.

It's like a huge stone, pressing him so hard that he can't breathe.

Wu Dan's face turned pale without a trace of blood, "Brother! Do you really have to do this?"

Wu Lie's expression was extremely cold, "I have to do this! I don't even want to look at the Hanguang Sword this time. I only want Ying Wuji's head. In these three years, I will ascend the throne as soon as possible and bring you back.

Your actions in the Mohist Guild, both Father and I have seen them, and we both think this is the way to strengthen the country.

I will use the last three years of my life to help the Kingdom of Wu gain a place in the Ji Clan Alliance.

Then it's your turn to ascend the throne and strengthen the national power of Wu during these years.

The era of great competition is approaching.

This is the only hope for the Kingdom of Wu.

Dan!

I lack these fifty thousand taels, but the Kingdom of Wu doesn't.

What we lack in the Kingdom of Wu.

Is you!"

A series of words, like the drumbeats on the battlefield, hammered on Wu Dan's eardrums.

It made him dizzy and almost unable to stand.

It was just the beginning of spring, but he was sweating like rain, just like being pulled out of the river.

"Dan! Have you made up your mind?"

"I..."

"Think about our motherland!"

"..."

Wu Dan struggled desperately, but in the end, he made up his mind, "I will go get the silver!"

Wu Lie finally breathed a sigh of relief and handed him a pill, "Your complexion is too bad, take a break, don't let Ying Wuji see any clues."

"Okay..."

Wu Dan swallowed the pill in a daze.

When the cold limbs regained warmth and the color returned to his face, he left the Wu Kingdom Embassy unsteadily.

His sweat had not dried yet.

The cold wind blew, making him shiver.

He sat in the carriage, hesitating for a long time before finally flicking the whip.

Fifteen minutes later.

The Marquis's Mansion.

Ying Wuji cursed as he put on his clothes and walked out, Wu Dan, who was waiting in the main hall, raised a middle finger at him, "Why the hell did you come in the middle of the night? Are you afraid that your brother won't wither fast enough?"

Wu Dan glanced at the room he had just left, the light was still on, it was Hua Chao's room.

Sure enough, it was confirmed.

This pair of lovers finally became a couple.

He should be happy.

But he couldn't be happy.

Ying Wuji noticed that something was wrong with him and asked first, "Half a day and still can't fart! Hurry up and tell me, what's the matter?"

Wu Dan lowered his head and hesitated for a long time before saying, "Brother Wuji! Can I withdraw the construction fee and the bookstore's dividends that I have deposited with you now? I need money!"

"Oh?"

Ying Wuji raised his eyebrows, pondering, coming to withdraw money at this time...

He nodded, "Okay! Wait a moment!"

Saying that, he draped a large cloak over himself and went behind the screen.

He quickly came back with a box in his arms.

He opened the box.

Inside were shiny gold bars.

"If it's used as silver, it should be enough for sixty thousand taels. Take it!"

"So fast?"

Wu Dan was a little stunned.

Ying Wuji smiled, "You cunning rabbit with three burrows, how long would it take to scrape out a little bit of money? If you need it urgently, just take it first. I'll deduct the money you owe me from elsewhere later."

Wu Dan couldn't help but ask, "Don't you want to ask why I'm in such a hurry to get the money?"

Ying Wuji waved his hand, "I'm not your father, why do I care about these things? Take the money and go!"

Wu Dan: "..."

The two brothers looked at each other.

He felt like he had lost all his strength. He often couldn't figure out Ying Wuji's thoughts.

But he knew that Ying Wuji was very smart and probably already guessed the situation.

He picked up the box.

It was heavy!

He turned around and left.

Staggering footsteps.

But just as he was about to step out of the threshold, he couldn't take that last step no matter what.

He knew in his heart that once he took that step, he could never go back.

He stood at the door for a long time.

The cold wind dried the sweat on his body, making him shiver.

Finally, he gritted his teeth.

Quickly retracted his steps, and then ran back "thump thump thump".

"Bang!"

He put the gold box back on the table.

Ying Wuji adjusted his breath and smiled as he looked at him, "What? Not enough money?"

Wu Dan didn't mention the matter of money, but took a deep breath and said, "Can I not participate in the Sword Immortal Conference?"

"Not participate in the Sword Immortal Conference?"

Ying Wuji grinned, "Not participate in the Sword Immortal Conference, can you help me get the Hanguang Sword?"

Wu Dan was a bit annoyed: "You fucking only have a second-grade spiritual fetus, what are you going to fight against Ying Wuque with? There are so many experts this time, do you want to die faster?"

Ying Wuji smirked: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Wu Dan: "You fucking..."

He felt a bit frustrated.

He held his head in his hands and pulled his hair frantically.

Damn it... When did I become capable of teaching Brother Wuji?

Ying Wuji sneered: "Stop fucking around! Your job is already stressful enough, don't make it worse."

Wu Dan, feeling frustrated, asked: "So you've made up your mind to participate?"

"Not really!"

Ying Wuji shrugged: "If the situation is really bad enough to make me hesitate, I can withdraw from the competition."

"Alright, listen to me carefully!"

Wu Dan couldn't hold it in anymore and explained the situation, adding at the end: "In other words, if you want to obtain the Hanguang Sword, you will have to fight against the experts with the surname Ji at least once. I won't mention the others, just my older brother alone, you won't be able to win! The key is, they are all coming to kill you!"

Ying Wuji sneered: "These arrogant bastards really think they're worthy? Stop wasting time, take the money and go back quickly. Don't tell anyone at the embassy about the affairs of the Marquis Mansion, I'm afraid you'll be killed!"

Wu Dan: "..."

He didn't know where Ying Wuji got his confidence from.

But Brother Wuji's confidence had never been unfounded.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He picked up the golden box and prepared to leave, but before stepping out of the threshold, he turned his head: "Can I come back in the future?"

Ying Wuji waved his hand disdainfully: "If you come back empty-handed, then don't bother! When Mi Xingli, that rogue woman, comes, make sure to bring some snacks like eggs."

Wu Dan: "Huh..."

Ying Wuji waved his hand: "Go back quickly! When your older brother is defeated and in despair, tell him that there is a way out in the Marquis Mansion of Kingdom Wu. It's all because of your relationship, otherwise I wouldn't even spare him a glance."

"Alright!"

Wu Dan finally felt relieved, and even ignited endless hope because of Ying Wuji's words.

His steps became much lighter.

He returned to the carriage with the golden box in his arms.

Cracking the whip, he prepared to leave.

But he couldn't help but look back at the plaque of the Marquis Mansion.

He felt like a coward.

First, he betrayed his own brother.

Then, he betrayed his own country.

When he told Ying Wuji, his intention was to keep him safe.

And then he would send the money back to his motherland, confessing his own crimes and accepting the country's punishment.

But he never expected that Ying Wuji wouldn't hold it against him, and even arranged the least difficult way for him.

The night wind was a bit chilly, causing him to sniffle.

He wiped his nose and couldn't help but feel sorrowful.

The suppressed emotions that had been building up all night finally poured out at this moment.

In the silent night.

A short and sturdy man sobbed loudly.

...

"This damn guy is crying like he's killing a goose!"

Ying Wuji returned to the room, took off his coat, and muttered.

Hua Chao couldn't help but ask: "Aren't you angry at him?"

"Oh?"

Ying Wuji was a bit surprised: "Hua Chao, your cultivation has improved, you've been eavesdropping all this time?"

Hua Chao didn't want to discuss her cultivation, she glared at him and said: "Answer quickly, aren't you angry at him?"

"I am! How can I not be angry? I'm fucking furious."

Ying Wuji rubbed his chest: "If he had really left with the box for the first time, then I really wouldn't know what to do! This damn guy has a conscience!"

Hua Chao hugged him and gently patted his back: "So you forgave him?"

Ying Wuji asked in return: "Do you think I shouldn't forgive him, Hua Chao?"

Hua Chao hesitated for a moment and said softly: "If it were me, if someone close to me had thoughts of betraying me, I would probably be very angry!"

Ying Wuji's breath paused for a moment, then he said: "But Hua Chao, there are so many things in this world that are beyond our control! If one day, I and Luo Ming become mortal enemies and only one of us can survive, and the decision is in your hands, what would you choose?"

"Well..."

Hua Chao hesitated, although Luo Ming was her half-brother from the same father but different mother, he was still her only recognized relative.

Of course, she loved Ying Wuji more.

But she couldn't make a choice.

It was at this moment that she could understand Wu Dan's feelings.

"Ah..."

She let out a long sigh.

Ying Wuji smiled and asked: "Hua Chao, if one day, I did something to betray you against my will, what would you do?"

Hua Chao smiled: "Impossible! You won't betray me!"

The two of them talked as if they were discussing a play.

Their tone was very relaxed.

So she didn't think too much about it.

Ying Wuji choked for a moment: "I mean, hypothetically!"

Hua Chao thought for a moment: "If it's not about feelings, I would forgive you. If you fell in love with another woman, I would leave you."

Ying Wuji added: "Even if I still love you?"

"Fool!"

Hua Chao gently kissed his lips: "How can one person love two people at the same time?"

Ying Wuji: "..."

...

The next morning.

The smoke from the cooking in Jiangcheng had just dissipated, and young swordsmen were heading towards the royal palace.

At the entrance of the palace, they all took off their swords, which were then kept by the eunuchs in the palace. They could only retrieve them during the competition.

After all, this was the royal palace.

Only Ying Wuji, with his special status, could carry his sword with him.

The Hanguang Formation was still stable, although the starlight in the formation had disappeared under the sun, the formation still connected to the sky, making many people curious about what was on the other side of the crack.

Outside the Hanguang Formation.

Everyone was ready.Quietly waiting for the announcement of the match list.

"Brother Juan, what did you and your master talk about yesterday?"

Ying Wuji tapped his sword.

Yesterday, Qing Xu Daoist wanted to stay at the Marquis's Mansion, but Ying Wuji drove him away with the excuse of being unfamiliar, so he should have gone to the palace.

Before he left, the master and disciple whispered for a long time, and he didn't know what they were talking about.

He wanted to ask Han Juan, but Han Juan pretended to be tired and went straight into the sword to sleep.

Han Juan yawned, "My master told me to do my best and not hold back, to help you win the Hanguang Sword!"

"Is it true?"

Ying Wuji didn't believe it, after all, the old cunning master gave him a bad impression.

Do your best to help me?

What a joke!

He whispered, "You should know that I am also your master. Do you know the consequences of deceiving me?"

Han Juan's voice was sleepy, "Do I look like someone who deceives others?"

Ying Wuji: "......"

That's true!

Juan is an honest child who never tells lies, at most he only tells half of the truth.

Ying Wuji was sure that this guy must have left out half of what he said.

He couldn't guess what was left out.

But what he said was enough.

"Wuji! Are you here?"

Zhao Ning sat next to Ying Wuji and subconsciously glanced at his complexion. He felt that he seemed a little off last night.

But he couldn't ask such a question.

It felt awkward.

Ying Wuji smiled, "Your Highness, good morning. Your Highness has been practicing diligently recently, and I haven't seen Your Highness for a long time."

Zhao Ning pursed his lips, afraid that she was the only one who could sense Ying Wuji's resentment.

Since the day she came out of seclusion, she has been practicing.

During this period, Ying Wuji has come to her several times, but was driven away by Zhao Ji.

Continuous intimate contact for so many days.

Suddenly stopped.

Zhao Ning was actually very uncomfortable, but in the end she managed to overcome the withdrawal symptoms. Although she still had romantic memories when she saw Ying Wuji, it no longer affected her mind.

She smiled and asked, "Shouldn't you be in seclusion more to win the Hanguang Sword?"

Ying Wuji sighed lightly, "You're right, this Hanguang Sword has caused so much trouble, I don't even have a personal life anymore."

Zhao Ning's heart rippled slightly.

She knew the taste of it.

Still a bit difficult to bear.

A quick look at "pawread.com" will leave you more fulfilled.

She quickly changed the subject, "After you win the Hanguang Sword, you will have a personal life."

Winning?

Ying Wuji's expression was a bit strange, and he lowered his voice and asked, "Your Highness! What did you do exactly to ensure that you can send me to the sky?"

Zhao Ning smiled and pointed to Qing Xu Daoist who was slowly walking towards them with a stone tablet on his shoulder, "You'll know later!"

"Oh..."

Ying Wuji grinned and didn't say anything more.

After a while.

"Boom!"

Qing Xu Daoist put down the stone tablet, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

On the front of the stone tablet facing everyone, names were densely engraved, which were written by everyone themselves yesterday.

But each person's name had an additional number.

Qing Xu Daoist said loudly, "Last night, this poor Daoist divined all night and finally arranged the best match order for everyone according to the will of heaven. Please remember your own number!"

After a moment, he asked, "Have you remembered?"

"We've remembered!"

Everyone responded one after another.

"Good!"

Qing Xu Daoist smiled and turned the stone tablet around, revealing the rules written on the back.

More than five hundred people, paired up to fight.

The winners will be ranked according to their numbers and continue to fight in pairs.

The rules were simple and straightforward.

In theory, there was no problem.

Because this time it was winner takes all, in order to obtain the Hanguang Sword, one must defeat everyone, regardless of the disadvantageous order. Even if there was an impact, it couldn't be mentioned, otherwise it would be ridiculed.

Zhao Ning smiled, "Wuji! You are number one, and I am number four hundred and seventy-seven. Along the way, you will encounter Mi Xingli and Ying Wuque, and I can help you solve the two biggest troubles."

They paid three thousand taels.

Just for this result.

To clear the biggest obstacle of Ying Wuque for Ying Wuji, and then lose to him in the end.

As for other experts, it should be no problem with Han Juan's sword.

Unless they were particularly unlucky and encountered Ji Sanxi and Nangong Yu one after another, there was still hope.

It would be best if Ji Sanxi and Nangong Yu encountered each other and both suffered losses.

"Tsk!"

Ying Wuji smiled and asked, "Can we defeat them?"

Zhao Ning smiled, "With the Emperor's Body, I have a seventy percent chance of winning against Mi Xingli. As for Ying Wuque, I have the Chongli Sword, so I have at least a fifty percent chance! How about you?"

Ying Wuji smiled strangely, "It's okay!"

Zhao Ning felt something was wrong and quickly got up and walked to the other side of the stone tablet, looking at numbers one to two hundred and fifty-six.

The more she looked, the more her face turned ugly.

Damn it!

Almost all the people in the upper half were from the Ji clan's vassal states, and only Ying Wuji managed to mix in.

And according to the information currently available, all of Ying Wuji's opponents along the way were formidable opponents.

The worst-case scenario had also occurred.

Even if Ying Wuji could continue to win, he would encounter two first-grade Ling Tai in the fifth and sixth rounds in succession.

By then, most people would have been eliminated.

The matches were arranged in sequence, and if one was injured in the previous match, there would be no chance to recover.

"This..."

Zhao Ning turned around abruptly, her face not looking good, "Daoist! Did you deliberately arrange it like this?"

Qing Xu Daoist stroked his beard and smiled, "Your Highness, how can you say that? The old Daoist arranged everything according to the will of heaven. How could it be deliberate?"

Zhao Ning's expression turned cold, and she lowered her voice, "Is it because we didn't pay enough money?"

Qing Xu Daoist smiled and shook his head, "Well, it's hard to say. This money is not collected by me. It's all for the incense money for the gods. Whether it's enough or not, it's not up to me to decide."

Zhao Ning snorted coldly and left immediately.

She walked straight to Ying Wuji, "Wuji! Don't participate in this, it's too dangerous!"Ying Wuji couldn't help but smile when he saw her worried expression and said, "If I don't participate, someone might be disappointed!"

"I won't be disappointed!"

Zhao Ning said in a deep voice, "Your life is more important!"

Ying Wuji shook his head and pointed in a direction with his chin, "You won't be disappointed, but they will be! Don't worry, I have Han Juan with me, who can break all the laws in the world!"

That direction was where the swordsmen of the Ji family gathered.

They were all intentionally or unintentionally looking in this direction.

It seemed like a provocation.

And also like mockery.

"You!"

Zhao Ning became a little anxious. She knew that Han Juan had already broken through the thirteenth layer of gathering spirit, but no one knew how powerful he really was on the thirteenth layer.

Moreover, Han Juan's thirteenth layer was extremely abnormal, completely abandoning essence and energy, and the effect was probably...

She could accept it if someone else obtained the Hanguang Sword.

She could accept it if she obtained the Hanguang Sword herself and abandoned the Chongli Sword.

But if something happened to Ying Wuji, she couldn't accept it.

These people came prepared, and they might not even give Ying Wuji a chance to call for help.

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "Don't worry! I have made up my mind. If His Highness thinks my opponent is too strong, after I defeat them, just give me more rewards, and I'll choose the rewards myself!"

Zhao Ning said, "But..."

Just then, Qing Xu Daochang had already taken his place and sat down beside Zhao Ji. His voice trembled like a celestial bell, "The first match, Ying Wuji against Wu Lie!"

As soon as his voice fell, the entire Chongli Palace fell into a brief silence.

Zhao Ning wanted to say something, but she noticed the sharp gaze from Zhao Ji.

She understood that even the King didn't want Ying Wuji to take risks, but he disliked her indecisive appearance even more.

She took a deep breath and bowed to the high position.

Then she whispered, "If the situation is not good, call for help immediately. The King will save you!"

Ying Wuji nodded with a smile, "Okay!"

So, under everyone's gaze, the two of them stepped into the Hanguang Formation one after another.

In an instant, the world underwent earth-shattering changes. The ten-zhang square area had turned into a complex terrain of a mountain stream.

This Hanguang Formation was indeed unpredictable.

Wu Lie's expression was solemn as he held his sword and waited quietly for the start.

Ying Wuji didn't waste time talking to him either. He lightly tapped his sword and transmitted his thoughts, "Han Juan! Let's perform a duet. I'll hide and perform sword control, and you attack him!"

Han Juan's reply was concise, "Okay!"

He had also seen Qian Wang's signal.

He knew that Ying Wuji had to hide his true strength in order to deceive Ying Wuque and kill him.

So there was no doubt.

Ying Wuji said, "We don't need to kill this person or disable him. Just make him lose the ability to fight back."

Han Juan said, "Okay!"

The situation inside the Hanguang Formation could be seen from the outside, but the inside couldn't see the outside. They could only hear Qing Xu Daochang's voice to start.

One breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

"Let's begin!"

Qing Xu Daochang's voice rang out.

Wu Lie immediately charged forward. The moment his sword left its sheath, it stirred up a majestic sword energy and headed straight for Ying Wuji.

The sound of mountains shaking and rocks splitting echoed through the entire mountain stream.

But this was not just for show.

When the mountain stream shook, forty-nine strands of true energy burst out of the rock walls, locking onto Ying Wuji from incredibly strange angles.

This was to forcefully cut Ying Wuji in half!

Outside the Hanguang Formation, cries of surprise kept coming.

"A first-grade spiritual fetus?"

"When did Wu Lie become so strong?"

"He secretly laid down forty-nine strands of true energy as soon as he entered the stage. Not only can he detonate them simultaneously in an instant, but the sharpness of this sword energy can only be achieved by a first-grade spiritual fetus."

"Qiantan Pill!"

Zhao Ning frowned, her eyes filled with worry.

She didn't think Ying Wuji would lose.

This move was difficult to dodge.

But with the combined efforts of Ying Wuji and Han Juan, they should be able to directly break through and escape.

But the Ji family obviously had a plan. If Wu Lie alone was already so difficult, what about the others?

Just as she was worried.

A burst of exclamations suddenly came from the field.

Because Ying Wuji suddenly turned into a phantom and had already calmly left before the forty-nine strands of true energy sealed him off. He directly took refuge on the cliff, stepping on the Seven Stars and hiding.

This...

These forty-nine strands of true energy were extremely fast.

How did he dodge them so easily?

Seven Stars Step?

He learned this difficult earth-ranked technique too?

Wu Lie obviously didn't expect this either. He looked up in surprise at Ying Wuji, but didn't delay at all. He directly stepped on the rock wall and charged up.

With the strength of both sides, there was no absolute safety in this terrain.

A mere rock wall posed no difficulty at all. Even if Ying Wuji ran faster with the Seven Stars Step, he couldn't escape forever.

However.

Ying Wuji smiled sinisterly and threw out his sword.

"Watch my Sword Control Technique!"

With a sword cry, the long sword flew out in mid-air.

Ying Wuji made a gesture as if he was pretending.

A phantom appeared in the sword, taking on Han Juan's appearance, and directly wielded the sword.

"Fool!"

Wu Lie sneered. This kid didn't dare to resist head-on and wanted to hide in a safe place, relying on true energy to control the sword.

This seemed safe, but once the person and the sword were separated, how much power could they exert?

He used his strongest momentum to shake off this sword.

And then used a secret technique to approach Ying Wuji.

A sure kill!

He didn't hesitate and directly used all his true energy to forcefully collide with Han Juan's sword.

Before the two swords made contact, he had already anticipated the result.

However.

"Boom!"

A huge force came, and he was directly sent flying, heavily falling to the ground.

Forcing down the bloody sweetness in his throat, he looked at Han Juan in horror.

He was confused.

How could a sword spirit be so strong?

Just in the moment of distraction.

Han Juan had already rushed down expressionlessly.

Wu Lie didn't dare to be careless. He forcefully suppressed his injuries and met him head-on with his sword.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

The sound of swords clashing was incessant.

The two fought fiercely, and for a while, it was difficult to tell who was stronger.But only Wu Lie, who was deeply involved, knew the bitterness of it.

Han Juan was just a sword spirit, without a physical body, he didn't have to worry about getting hurt.

For others, the sword moves that were equivalent to risking their lives, he could easily use them.

On the contrary, he was constantly hindered.

No spells worked.

Even the few mental attacks that hit Han Juan's spirit body were like a mantis trying to shake a tree!

This guy, could it be that he was a sword spirit refined from the thirteenth layer of spirit gathering?

That's too outrageous!

It's really too outrageous!

As time went on, everyone saw Wu Lie's decline.

To win this battle, they had to bypass the sword spirit and incapacitate Ying Wuji.

But Han Juan's offensive was too fierce, Wu Lie simply couldn't get away.

Mental attacks were useless.

He had to hurt Han Juan's sword body.

But the sword body was wrapped in a thick layer of true energy from Ying Wuji, and Wu Lie, who was in a hurry to respond, couldn't break it at all.

Cold sweat trickled down Wu Lie's forehead.

Dead end!

It's really a dead end!

He was so frustrated that he almost vomited blood.

I took a Qian Tan Pill, burned a lifetime of lifespan, is this the only result I can get?

What's the difference between that and suicide?

Break the game!

I want to break the game!

Outside the Hanguang Formation, everyone looked at Wu Lie, who was like a trapped beast, and then at Han Juan, who was constantly using killer moves.

The former had exhausted all his means, but to no avail.

The latter was like taking a leisurely walk, not even willing to use a decent technique other than basic sword moves.

But the situation.

It was undoubtedly one-sided.

And the master of the sword spirit, hiding a hundred meters away, was barely visible.

Everyone was stunned.

A first-grade spirit embryo level strength, just being beaten like this?

Are you crazy?

You call this a sword spirit?

Ying Wuji was also stunned.

Wasn't it agreed beforehand that I would perform the sword control?

As a result, you idiot showed up directly, holding the sword and doing it yourself?

I took a one-month course on sword control gestures.

So, should I do these gestures or not?

If I do, it seems too fake, and everyone will feel awkward together.

If I don't, all the awkwardness falls on me!

Your master told you to go all out, without any reservation, to help me win the Hanguang Sword?

Is this what you call going all out?

Damn it!

Brother Juan!

Wake up.

You're just a sword spirit!

I'm really so embarrassed!

(End of this chapter)