Longzang

Chapter 314 Defeat You with Just One Shot

As night fell, the sounds of string and wind instruments filled the Wei Prince's Mansion. Not only was the main hall brightly lit, but two rows of glazed palace lanterns were also erected in the square in front of the hall, illuminating the entire square as if it were daytime.

As the doorman announced in a long, drawn-out voice, "Lord Wei, the military governor of Dingxi, has arrived," the once noisy and bustling main hall fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to the entrance.

Wei Yuan had changed into casual clothes and, accompanied by Cui Yu and Xu Yi, entered the Wei Prince's residence.

After a short while, Wei Yuan took his seat in front of the hall, naturally on the main platform, to the right of King Wei. There were five people in total on the main platform, and to the left of King Wei was Princess Ningguo, who was sitting upright and did not even glance at Wei Yuan.

King Wei ignored Princess Ningguo's unusual behavior and introduced the guests to Wei Yuan with a smile. They were all young sons of princes or heirs of dukes and marquises. A few held official positions, but they were all very young, probably no more than thirty-five.

As officials of rank, Cui Yu and Xu Yi were also allowed to take their seats in the hall. However, as they listened to the illustrious titles of the other young masters and elders, they both showed a hint of disdain. These titles belonged to their grandparents, fathers, uncles, and aunts, not to them.

As a core member of a top aristocratic family, Cui Yuxu saw these young masters as nothing more than a bunch of nouveau riche. Who would know who they were a few generations from now? They wouldn't even need to be a few generations before they were stripped of their official positions and returned to their original state.

However, the months of bloody battles had honed their skills to the point that they were equivalent to ten years of training elsewhere. They didn't reveal their identities and simply sat quietly at the table. The Great Tang Dynasty valued martial arts, and martial arts competitions were common at banquets, so soon someone would inevitably have to step in and spar.

Wei Yuan was weak, and Cui Yu felt he should step in. It would be too unfair for Ji Liuli and Feng Tingyu to suffer the same fate, so all the Immortal Foundation Establishments remained in the realm to guard against the Witch Clan.

The coachman, who was driving for Wei Yuan, leaned against the carriage, took out a pipe, lit it, and started smoking. The flickering smoke seemed to mirror the stars in the sky.

After the introductions, King Wei smiled and said, "Lord Wei is young and promising. Since the founding of our Great Jin Dynasty, we have never seen a second-rank official under the age of twenty. In front of Lord Wei, I feel that I have lived a wasted life. The people in this hall are all outstanding young talents of our Great Jin Dynasty. It is a good opportunity for everyone to get to know each other."

Next came the polite exchanges and the usual rituals after a few rounds of drinks. King Wei was efficient and decisive, and this part of the ceremony passed quickly.

At this moment, a young master cleared his throat and said loudly, "I have long heard that Lord Wei comes from the Taichu Palace and possesses extraordinary Taoist skills, making him virtually unmatched among his peers! I am from Qinglang Cave Heaven and would like to ask Lord Wei for some guidance."

The main event is finally here.

All the young men and women present perked up and looked at Wei Yuan.

Cui Yu frowned, about to stand up, but Xu Yi grabbed him. Cui Yu transmitted his voice, "Why are you stopping me? This kind of trash, I can kill him with three sword strikes!"

Xu Yi said, "We are only Lord Wei's subordinates now. If we jump out before he has spoken, it will only make it seem like he is lax in managing his subordinates and has no effective discipline!"

"So what? Is there any room for his reputation to decline any further?"

Xu Yi's heart skipped a beat: "Sir, you don't still know my name, Three Guns?"

Cui Yu seemed to understand something: "He probably doesn't know, otherwise he wouldn't be sitting so comfortably."

Although Wei Yuan was weak at this moment, his eyesight was still sharp. He could tell at a glance that this young master was a Heavenly Rank Dao Foundation cultivator, and was already close to reaching the late stage of the Dao Foundation. Qinglang Cave Heaven was also a prestigious sect, with four True Monarchs presiding over it. The Dao techniques it transmitted could also be cultivated to achieve Unity, but there was only one path.

Wei Yuan turned to look at King Wei, who smiled and said, "That's just how things are in the Great Jin Dynasty. Lord Wei will get used to it soon. Sparring is fine, and winning or losing won't hurt our harmony."

At this moment, the young master had already entered the hall and declared loudly, "This battle is dedicated to Princess Ning!"

Princess Ningguo lowered her eyes, looking somewhat shy, and unconsciously gripped her sleeves tightly with both hands.

King Wei laughed and said, "How about this, whoever wins, Princess Ningguo will give him one of her personal belongings as a prize?"

Princess Ningguo glared at Wei Yuan resentfully, then, somewhat shyly, bit her lip and whispered, "Fine!"

Wei Yuan felt helpless. Back then, her carriage was full of swords and spears, and the table was covered with sand table formations. Now, she was putting on this act of a delicate and frail young woman—who would believe her?

The young men in the room believed it.

The princess reached out and pulled out a hairpin from her hair, causing half of her beautiful hair to fall down in an instant. She was so radiant that everyone stared in a daze.

Princess Ningguo was truly more and more beautiful the more you looked at her; there seemed to be no limit to her beauty. Moreover, although she appeared slender, many parts of her body were round and plump, making her seem delicate and prone to sudden movements, as any slight movement would bring the whole dish to life.

After a moment, the young masters came to their senses and cheered loudly. Several of them were brimming with energy and eager to try.

Now that he was in a difficult situation, Wei Yuan's reputation would be ruined if he didn't step in.

The young master in the hall glanced at Cui Yu and Xu Yi and said, "If Lord Wei really doesn't dare to go up, you can have your subordinates go up! I'll take them all."

Cui Yu was furious: "Who do you think you are..."

Xu Yi held on tightly, preventing Cui Yu from getting up, and then covered his mouth with her hand.

Cui Yu still gave Xu Yi, his cronies who had come to the realm with him, some face. Although he was so angry that he pointed at the young master and wailed, he did not use his power to forcefully break free.

At this moment, Wei Yuan finally asked, "King Wei, what is this young master's name again?"

The King of Wei was taken aback and said, "I just introduced it..."

"I forgot."

The young master below the hall was instantly filled with rage, barely managing to suppress his anger and not rush forward.

The King of Wei, however, remained calm and composed, saying, "This is Liu Jin, the eldest son of Vice Minister Liu of the Ministry of Rites. He has been a disciple of Qinglang Cave since childhood."

Wei Yuan frowned slightly and said, "A Vice Minister? Isn't that a third-rank official?" King Wei smiled and said, "That's right."

“Oh, third rank.” Wei Yuan repeated, finally looking at the young master in the hall. This was the first time he had looked at him properly. Then he said, “Liu Jin, right? What rank and realm is your Dao Foundation? Tell me.”

Liu Jin's face twitched, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Heavenly Rank, about to cultivate your spirit! What, are you scared?"

Wei Yuan slowly stood up and said calmly, "I still have some Earth-rank Dao power left. Wouldn't that be bullying the weak? But since you sincerely want guidance, I will pass on some experience to you."

As Wei Yuan entered the hall, Liu Jin was already furious. Without saying a word, a large blue eagle appeared with a wave of his hand, its sharp claws reaching for Wei Yuan's face!

But the eagle's claw was only an inch away from Wei Yuan's face before it could go no further. Wei Yuan had already grabbed his neck. None of the young masters and ladies present saw how Wei Yuan made his move.

Liu Jin hardened his heart, and the eagle suddenly slanted its body and extended its claws, each claw several inches longer, and viciously grabbed Wei Yuan's face! Sparks flew as the claws grazed Wei Yuan's face!
Wei Yuan tightened his grip, and with a bang, he squeezed the giant eagle into a ball of Dao power. Then, he took a step and stood in front of Liu Jin, gently punching Liu Jin in the abdomen with his right hand.

Liu Jin felt his mind go blank, and all the power in his body went out of control. His foundation was almost shattered by this punch! This punch had no added power or supernatural ability; it was just heavy, indescribably heavy. Moreover, the force of the punch spread throughout his entire body, as if every part of his body had been punched!
Liu Jin slowly bent over and knelt down.

Wei Yuan patted his shoulder and said, "Although Dao power is important, the physical body is also a precious raft for crossing the world, and it should not be taken lightly. After you go back, you must train your physical body well. With your current small body, you won't go very far on the path to immortality."

With a thud, Liu Jin knelt down, slowly curling into a ball, unable to utter a single word.

Wei Yuan displayed his formidable physical strength, then slowly raised his head, only to find everyone staring intently at his left cheek, dumbfounded.

Wei Yuan subconsciously wanted to touch his face to see if he had accidentally gotten any dirt on it, but his face felt very clean, so he didn't raise his hand.

Liu Jin's Dao Foundation Azure Eagle is quite famous among the young masters of Jindu. The Azure Eagle is as swift as lightning, and a single talon can shatter gold and split stone. But everyone clearly saw that the Azure Eagle clearly struck Wei Yuan's face with its talons, yet it didn't even leave a Dao White mark! This face is probably only cut by a celestial sword.

The room fell silent for a moment. Wei Yuan saw that no one wanted to ask for further guidance and was about to return to his seat when he suddenly felt a faint stinging pain between his eyebrows. Someone had actually locked onto his sea of ​​consciousness with killing intent!

A young swordsman kneeling behind Princess Ningguo slowly rose, his aura rising steadily, his killing intent undisguised. He stared at Wei Yuan and said, word by word, "The princess's things are not so easy to take."

Wei Yuan's expression darkened again.

This blatant act of targeting vital points with murderous intent is like pointing a finger at your opponent's nose and yelling insults, with the finger even poking their face—extremely rude. The problem is, Wei Yuan didn't want the hairpin at all; now it's as if he's going to great lengths just to snatch a personal accessory from Ning Guo.

The swordsman slowly stepped off the stage and said, "Xin Ji of Zhao State, born in the Sword Palace, with a Celestial Foundation and at the peak of the Rebirth Realm, wishes to learn from Lord Wei's Dao techniques. If Lord Wei loses, he only needs to apologize to the princess."

Wei Yuan glanced coldly at the King of Wei, who sat upright with a smile, as if he hadn't noticed anything.

Wei Yuan suddenly laughed and said, "Since when have people of the same cultivation level dared to challenge me? It seems I've been too soft-hearted, which is why so many clowns have appeared!"

The young masters present naturally looked extremely grim, none of them having expected Wei Yuan to be so arrogant. Yet, there seemed to be nothing wrong with what he said.

Wei Yuan then looked at the swordsman Xin Ji and said coldly, "To defeat you, I only need one spear thrust."

Enraged, the swordsman laughed, and a celestial sword, as smooth as water, appeared in his hand. He said, "Then let me see how you defeat me with a single spear thrust!"

Princess Ningguo's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of cunning. Wei Yuan still couldn't hold back and had easily gotten himself into a trap.

"Bring the spear!" Wei Yuan shouted, and his attendants immediately presented the Immaculate Pure Land. This time, the Immaculate Pure Land was fitted with a spearhead, but it was not filled with gunpowder; it was specifically for use in the banquet's martial arts competition.

Wei Yuan, gun in hand, beckoned to the swordsman with his finger.

The swordsman was furious. A ball of azure light shone in front of him, and countless sword energies layered upon each other, like a sun formed from sword energy slowly rising!

But the sword energy had only been halfway gathered when the entire hall suddenly trembled. Wei Yuan stomped his foot, instantly appearing before the swordsman. The force of this stomp even caused the protective array surrounding the entire Wei Prince's residence to shake!
Wei Yuan thrust his spear into the sword energy sun, and the terrifying physical strength instantly destroyed countless sword energies. The few remaining sword energies landed on Wei Yuan's body, leaving only a few red marks.

The Sword Palace's ultimate technique, "Azure Sun Shines Across Three Provinces," was actually broken by Wei Yuanchun's physical strength! After receiving this spear, Xin Ji realized just how terrifying Wei Yuanchun's physical body was; even a fully grown, bloodthirsty mountain giant would be no match for it.

The sword energy shattered, and Xin Ji staggered backward. Suddenly, he saw Wei Yuan swing his spear again, using it as a club, and chop it down on his head!

This attack was extremely fierce, like a falling star. He had no choice but to block it with his sword. As a result, with a loud bang, countless sword energies were smashed and scattered in all directions. His immortal sword even broke in the middle, and his Dao foundation was damaged.

Xin Ji collapsed to the ground, pointing at Wei Yuan with a face full of grief and indignation, but blood was gushing from his mouth, and he couldn't speak for a moment.

Wei Yuan immediately said, "I'll let you lose clearly. My shot is called: Double Bloom!"

The room fell silent.

Putting aside the question of whether it was one shot or two, in both battles, Wei Yuan did not use any Dao power, defeating his opponents purely with his physical strength, and winning decisively. Such a physical body is simply beyond human capabilities; even legendary demon gods and kings are probably no more powerful than this.

Wei Yuan let out a long laugh and said to King Wei, "I have had my fill today, so I will not disturb you any longer. If King Wei is still in the mood, see you at the autumn hunt! Farewell!"

Without waiting for the King of Wei to see him off, Wei Yuan strode out of the main hall. His voice could be faintly heard outside: "From now on, if the King of Wei sends me another visiting card, just throw it away!"

Someone said, "Lord Wei, isn't this... a bit inappropriate?"

"He's just a prince with no real power, what's there to be afraid of?"

(End of this chapter)