Chapter 50: Chapter 50: The Grand Tournament Approaches

Jiang Ming did not choose to enter the secret passage he knew to reach the depths of the Imperial Palace.

Instead, he openly exposed his presence.

A figure in a green robe soared into the sky, stepping on the clouds.

In the distance, two junior brothers from the Cyan Cloud Sect stared blankly at their senior brother hovering above the Imperial Palace, somewhat bewildered.

“Is this… is this the method Senior Brother mentioned? It looks…”

“Shut up, Senior Brother surely has a plan.” Yet, this junior brother’s eyes were filled with confusion.

Below, a dozen figures flickered, True Qi and Qi-Blood roaring.

“Another demon daoist!”

“Very well, today we shall emulate Emperor Gaozu and perform an Immortal Slaying to bless the Qi fortune of our Great Jinn!”

An arrogant voice rang out from below.

Jiang Ming sneered, “Ignorant.”

“The ignorant one is you!”

A Heaven and Earth Net suddenly appeared.

Several Innate Martial Artists used the Wind Chasing Leg to temporarily fly with True Qi and attempted to cover Jiang Ming with a large net.

Meanwhile, several large cannons vaguely aimed at Jiang Ming from the surroundings.

Jiang Ming flipped his hand, revealing a black saber.

Covered in True Essence, Jiang Ming did not use the Artifact Control Technique but wielded the black saber directly, slashing around him.

A black light burst forth.

The Heaven and Earth Net shattered.

In the next second, Zhu Chen, driven by True Essence, used Severing Flame Palm. Flames burned in his palm, sending several cannonballs flying back, crashing into a section of the palace and some innocent palace staff below.

The Innate Martial Artists were all stunned.

They all stopped their actions.

“Who are you?”

“Disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect, Zhu Chen.”

“We were asking about the martial arts you used…”

“You mean the Wind Chasing Leg, Demon Slayer Saber, Severing Flame Palm…”

“Or perhaps the Celestial Demon Heart Devouring Technique and Meditation Technique?”

Zhu Chen smiled.

“You!”

The biggest secret that allowed the Li Family to maintain its prosperity was the Celestial Demon Heart Devouring Technique and Meditation Technique passed down from Emperor Gaozu.

These two cultivation techniques, when combined, were like a cheat for all martial artists.

Thus, on the surface, the Li Family only passed down the Ten Extremes Martial Arts.

But only the core members of the family and a few trusted officials of the Imperial Court knew about the Li Family’s two cultivation techniques.

“Can we talk now?”

Jiang Ming said calmly.

Those around nodded.

Jiang Ming confidently proceeded to the main hall.

The Li Family began summoning several elders within the family.

In the resplendent palace, the current Emperor of the Jinn Dynasty sat on the dragon throne, facing several seats of equal height in front of him.

Opposite the Emperor sat a young-looking Daoist in a green robe.

“After inheriting from my master Li Jin, I gained status in the Daqi Martial World, eventually joining the Immortal Sect through the Dragon Gate Conference.”

“Originally, I thought to aid my master’s descendants, but I didn’t expect you to injure my two junior brothers.”

Jiang Ming immediately claimed all credit for himself, although it was the sect’s plan to expand its population base. Now, it seemed that Jiang Ming had initiated it.

Those present were visibly surprised.

“But your two junior brothers said if the Great Jinn did not comply, the Immortal Sect could wipe out the Capital City with a single hand…”

“If not for that…”

Jiang Ming’s face twitched.

If the Cyan Cloud Sect held a Dragon Gate Conference here, the Li Family would undoubtedly gain many benefits, with no reason to refuse.

Unexpectedly, it was due to those two junior brothers’ rash words.

Proud Innate Grandmasters could not possibly smile and accept an alleged immortal standing above them.

Especially since Emperor Gaozu had already set a precedent.

“It seems this was all a misunderstanding.”

Saying this, Jiang Ming recounted several instances involving Li Jin.

Those present looked at Jiang Ming with increasing approval in their eyes.

“The Daqi Imperial Family, supported by the Cyan Cloud Sect, has maintained its rule for 1,700 years. With the Immortal Sect as backing, the dynasty’s lifespan cannot be only a few hundred years…”

“Opportunities like this, do you truly not desire them…”

“Of course we do!”

“Since you are a disciple of Emperor Gaozu, you are naturally one of us.”

“Please take care of us in the future!”

The elders of the Li Family all wore friendly smiles.

The two disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect couldn’t believe their eyes at Jiang Ming’s actions.

The Cyan Cloud Sect had yet to deploy much power to the Great Jinn and would face significant pressure if confronting so many Innate Martial Artists.

But now, only a few minutes later, Senior Brother Zhu Chen had already emerged.

And how was he amicably conversing with the opposing side?

[You successfully persuaded the Great Jinn Dynasty’s royal family to cooperate, completing the task with maximum efficiency.]

[You announced in the Great Jinn that the first Dragon Gate Conference would begin in a year, randomly issuing thirty Dragon Gate Orders.]

Before Jiang Ming, the world again transformed into two lines of text.

Jiang Ming gasped for breath.

Moments ago, although his thoughts were active, he felt like he had completely become another person.

And that person was Zhu Chen.

Just now, Jiang Ming and Zhu Chen had seemed to fuse, with Jiang Ming’s consciousness infusing into Zhu Chen’s body, an uncomfortable sensation of becoming another person.

However, the matter was smoothly resolved.

The Cyan Cloud Sect’s entry into the Great Jinn was overwhelmingly beneficial and minimally harmful for the empire.

The Li Family’s refusal lay in the junior brothers’ incorrect methods, as these cultivators of the Cyan Cloud Sect, raised in the sect, inherently looked down upon mortals.

Unable to empathize, the Li Family inherited Li Jin’s unyielding nature.

The clash was natural, leaving both sides unable to back down.

Jiang Ming first used strength to intimidate, then revealed himself as one of Li Jin’s own, casting the matter as a misunderstanding, offering the Li Family an honorable withdrawal.

Finally, by appealing to their logic, the Li Family agreed to cooperate.

To the two junior brothers, it seemed as though Zhu Chen single-handedly subdued a mortal dynasty.

[In the Daqi Calendar year 1734, you successfully broke through to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer and began practicing the Blazing Fire Technique.]

[In the same year, the Dragon Gate Tournament began, and you unexpectedly gained three Spirit Root Disciples, one being a Four Spirit Roots, and the news delighted your sect.]

[You established the Immortal Master Guardian Mansion in the Jinn Dynasty, with the Cyan Cloud Sect continuously dispatching disciples to serve as the Imperial Guardians.]

[In the Daqi Calendar year 1735, you returned to the Cyan Cloud Sect and officially became a disciple of the Foreign Affairs Hall.]

[In the Daqi Calendar year 1741, you successfully broke through to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, mastering the Flame Shield, Fire Serpent Skill, and Great Fireball Skill—three high-tier fire attribute skills, greatly enhancing your strength and increasing your fame in the Outer Sect.]

[A new round of the Outer Sect’s grand competition is about to begin, and with your cultivation at only the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, you are surprisingly a top contender for the championship, which you are determined to secure.]

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