The Heavens: Man Covers the Heavens, Refines Treasures to Become an Emperor

"Manager Chang, is the Purple Edge Spirit Spear... still easy to use? Master Xun asked me to give you his regards."

Buzz!

It was as if I had been struck by an invisible bolt of lightning!

Chang Henshui trembled violently, his pupils instantly shrinking to the size of pinpoints! His hand holding the Purple Edge Spirit Spear trembled violently, almost dropping the spear!

Seeking a master!
These three words were like a magic spell, instantly shattering all of Chang Henshui's killing intent and hesitation!

That mysterious and unpredictable master of spirit patterns! This Purple Edge Spirit Spear, which greatly enhanced his strength and was cherished as his life, was made by that Master Xun! Moreover... Chang Henshui had vaguely glimpsed the identity of that Master Xun, and it was enough to make his soul tremble and prevent him from having the slightest thought of rebellion!
Jiang Xuan... actually knows Master Xun?! And judging from his tone, their relationship is quite close?!

A tremendous shock and an even deeper fear instantly gripped Chang Henshui's heart!
His gaze toward Jiang Xuan was filled with unprecedented fear and bewilderment!

At this moment, Jiang Xuan's blade had already cleaved through the last guard blocking Qi Tianxing's path. The cold blade tip, carrying the aura of death, was aimed directly at Qi Tianxing's throat, which was ashen-faced!

"Chang Henshui! Why...why haven't you made a move yet?!"

Qi Tianxing stared at the blade so close to him, screaming in despair, his voice distorted by extreme fear.

He couldn't understand why his most trusted steward stood frozen like a wooden or clay sculpture at this critical moment of life and death!
Chang Henshui's lips trembled, and his knuckles cracked as he gripped the Purple Edge Spirit Spear. The purple light on the spear tip flickered, revealing the intense struggle within him.

Looking at Qi Tianxing's despairing face, and then at the young man who was approaching with a knife and whose eyes were as cold as ice, the three words "Master Xun" in his mind were like heavy shackles, tightly binding his courage to take action.

To intervene? Offending Master Xun would have consequences worse than death! Not to intervene? The wrath of Qi Tianxing and the Biguang Pavilion…

Overwhelmed by fear and faced with a difficult choice, his face turned ashen, and his body stiffened as if petrified. He could only watch helplessly as the blood-stained black sword, with its chilling intent to end everything, slowly pierced towards Qi Tianxing's throat!
The three words "Seeking Master" acted like a curse, locking away Chang Henshui's murderous intent and actions.

He watched helplessly as Jiang Xuan's blade approached Qi Tianxing's throat, his heart torn between fear and duty.

No! What am I doing?! A sudden chill pierced Chang Henshui's hesitation! Immense horror gripped him in an instant!
As a retainer of the Biguang Pavilion, and supported by the Qi family, he hesitated to act now that the core of the main family was facing a life-or-death crisis because of a single telepathic message? This was an unforgivable betrayal! Regardless of the connection between Jiang Xuan and Master Xun, and no matter how terrible the consequences, if he stood idly by now, Chang Henshui would not only be in danger himself, but his entire family would also be implicated! He knew better than anyone how the Biguang Pavilion dealt with traitors!
In an instant, Chang Henshui realized that he had already been intimidated by Jiang Xuan's terrifying strength and ruthless methods, and deep down, he did not want to be his enemy! But reality left him no choice!
"kill!!!"

A roar like that of a wounded beast erupted from deep within Chang Henshui's throat! All struggle and fear were forcibly suppressed at this moment, leaving only pure duty and a resolute determination to fight to the death!
Without further hesitation, his eyes flashed with ferocity, and he poured all his spiritual energy into the Purple Edge Spirit Spear in his hand!

Buzz!

The deep purple spirit patterns on the spear instantly lit up, emitting a piercing buzz! The purple light at the spear tip surged, unleashing a sharp edge over ten feet long, like a utterly enraged purple python tearing through the air with a shrill shriek, viciously biting towards Jiang Xuan's vital back from his side and rear! The spear shadows overlapped, blocking all of Jiang Xuan's angles of evasion, its power astonishing!
"Ok?"

Jiang Xuan's blade was only inches away from Qi Tianxing's throat when the sudden, deadly danger from behind made him frown.

Although he had locked onto Qi Tianxing, the heightened senses provided by the [Minor Underworld Divine Art] did not allow him to relax his monitoring of the entire area.

Chang Henshui's spear, fired in a fit of rage, was far more powerful than any of his previous attacks!
In a flash, Jiang Xuan made his most instinctive reaction!
He didn't force his way to kill Qi Tianxing, because that would surely result in him being severely injured or even pierced by the raging purple spear! Instead, he twisted his forward-charging figure at an incredible angle, sliding half a step to the side like a ghost, while simultaneously slashing his Black Spirit Battle Blade, which was aimed at Qi Tianxing, diagonally backward!
clang.!!!!
A piercing clang of metal clashing rang out! Sparks flew everywhere!

The Black Spirit Blade struck the shaft of the Purple Edge Spirit Spear with perfect precision! The immense force of the impact caused both of them to shudder simultaneously!
Using the force of the recoil, Jiang Xuan floated backward as if weightless, skillfully dissipating the impact.

And just as he drifted away, he happened to pass by a Zhao family steward who was slowing down due to fear!

puff!

The blade flashed in a swift motion!
The manager's face froze in terror, a burst of blood erupted from his neck, and his head flew high into the air! The body crashed to the ground!

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash! Chang Henshui! Kill him! Kill him for me!!"

In the distance, Qi Tianxing, still shaken, watched as the cold blade that had been pressed against his throat finally receded, and then saw a family representative die a gruesome death. His fear was instantly replaced by rage. He pointed at Jiang Xuan and let out a hysterical scream!

Inside the main hall, the stench of blood was so strong it was nauseating. Of the original dozen or so representatives of powerful families and their guards, only Qi Tianxing and five or six others remained, huddled together like frightened quails. Corpses lay scattered on the ground, and blood stained the luxurious carpet, forming glaring streams.

Chang Henshui's attack failed, and Jiang Xuan used the opportunity to kill another person, making him even more frustrated.

He shifted his spear stance, unleashing a torrent of purple light that enveloped Jiang Xuan once more! The spear's shadow danced like an enraged python, each strike deadly, giving Jiang Xuan no chance to breathe!
He must make amends for his mistakes!
Jiang Xuan moved with the agility of the wind, weaving and dodging through the dense purple spear shadows. His Black Spirit Battle Blade sometimes parried, sometimes counterattacked, its blade flashing coldly, and each collision erupted with intense sparks and energy!
While dealing with Chang Henshui's relentless onslaught, his icy voice reached Chang Henshui's ears.

"Manager Chang, are you sure... you want to be my enemy to the very end?"

Chang Hen's water gun attack didn't slow down at all, but his eyes were incredibly complex. He responded with a telepathic message, his voice carrying a hint of bitterness and determination.

"Jiang Xuan! I admit you are very strong! Stronger than I imagined! But... I am a retainer of the Biguang Pavilion! I am obliged to serve the people I serve! Today, it is either you or me who dies! There is no other choice!"

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Xuan's eyes.

Chang Henshui's answer confirmed his judgment.

This person was not wholeheartedly loyal to Qi Jia; rather, he was caught in a situation beyond his control.

But since the other side has chosen a side, they are now the enemy!
"If that's the case... then I'll send you on your way!"

Jiang Xuan's killing intent surged, his spiritual energy flowed, and the "Star Cycle" Dharma Image circulated in his sea of ​​consciousness. The eerie light on the Black Spirit Battle Blade instantly intensified, and an even more ferocious and terrifying sword intent, seemingly capable of tearing apart stars, began to condense. This was the prelude to the Bloodthirsty Camp's ultimate killing sword technique, [Star Gathering Style]!

Just as Jiang Xuan was about to launch a fatal attack at the critical moment!

An unprecedented, chilling sense of impending death coiled around his spine like a venomous snake! This sense of danger didn't come from the Changhen Water before him, but... from outside the palace! From the darkness where the rain was pouring down!
"not good!"

Jiang Xuan's pupils suddenly contracted to pinpoints! His instinct for danger far outweighed his thinking!
He forcibly interrupted the imminent [Star Gathering Style], and the condensed sword intent instantly dissipated, the backlash causing a feeling of unease in his chest.

But he didn't care about any of that. Driven by instinct, his body twisted and dodged to the left in an almost contorted way!
The instant his body left the spot.
Boom! A dazzling streak of light, moving at incredible speed, like a meteor tearing through the night sky, suddenly pierced through the thick glazed window frames of the Guanchao Pavilion!

The window frames shattered like paper!
The streak of light struck the spot where Jiang Xuan had been standing just moments before with perfect precision!
There was no deafening explosion, only a muffled thud that made your heart stop!
The incredibly hard palace floor, covered with thick carpet, was instantly dented and cracked as if struck by an invisible giant hammer! A terrifying hole, several feet in diameter, with charred edges and an unfathomable depth, suddenly appeared! A violent shockwave, mixed with gravel, wood chips, and carpet fragments, swept out like a hurricane!
Rumble!
The entire Guanchao Pavilion shook violently under this terrifying blow! Glazed tiles on the roof fell in a rustling sound, and the beams and pillars groaned under the weight! The few survivors inside the hall were thrown about by the shockwave, screaming in terror!

Chang Henshui was the first to be hit. The violent impact caused his blood and qi to churn, and he staggered back several steps. The light on the Purple Edge Spirit Spear dimmed a bit.

He looked up at the enormous hole, then abruptly turned to the shattered window, his face turning deathly pale! His eyes were filled with disbelief and horror! This power... far surpasses that of the Earthly Realm!

Qi Tianxing and the others, who were originally roaring in shock and anger, were also stunned by this sudden and terrifying attack.

But then, ecstasy surged onto their faces!
"Reinforcements! Our reinforcements have arrived!"

Qi Tianxing's voice trembled with excitement.

"Hahaha! Jiang Xuan! You're dead! Let's see how arrogant you can be now!"

The others, too, grasped at a straw, their faces beaming with the ecstatic joy of surviving a disaster.

"It must be a powerful expert sent by the family! Quick! Quickly, invite the senior to come in and kill this scoundrel!"

However, when their gazes eagerly swept towards the spot where Jiang Xuan had just been, wanting to see the gruesome sight of him being blasted to dust...
What about people?

All that remained was that terrifying hole, still emitting wisps of smoke; Jiang Xuan was nowhere to be seen!

He actually dodged at the last second?!

"Where is Jiang Xuan?!"

"They ran away?! Impossible!"
How did he dodge it?!

The euphoria froze instantly, turning into astonishment and panic.

"Always hate water!!"

Qi Tianxing suddenly turned his head, like a gambler who had lost everything, staring at Chang Henshui with bloodshot eyes, his voice distorted by extreme anger and disappointment.

"It was you! You must have deliberately let him escape! You...you dared to collude with this scoundrel! You deserve to die!!"

Looking at Qi Tianxing's almost murderous gaze and listening to his baseless accusations, Chang Henshui felt an indescribable surge of anger and icy disappointment well up inside him!
He risked his life for the Biguang Pavilion, fighting to the death, only to be met with such suspicion and insults? Was Qi Tianxing blind to the terror of that arrow just now?
He suppressed the urge to stab the Purple Edge Spirit Spear, took a deep breath, suppressed his surging anger, and spoke in a voice as cold as the ice of the deepest hell.

"Lord, please be careful with your words! The power of that arrow just now was beyond human capability to withstand! I swear I did not hold back! Jiang Xuan... dodged it on his own! Believe it or not!"

Having said that, he stopped looking at Qi Tianxing's face, which was contorted with rage, and abruptly pulled back his spear, turning around and rushing out of the hall!
He needed to find out what was happening outside, and even more importantly... he needed to get away from these stupid and mean-spirited guys!

"You...you're being insolent! Chang Henshui! You stop right there!!"

Qi Tianxing watched Chang Henshui's resolute departure, his whole body trembling with anger. He pointed at Chang's back, his fingers shaking.

"Rebellion! They've all rebelled! Once I inform my family, I will definitely have you..."

"Shut up!"

A low, hoarse sound, like the scraping of metal, suddenly came from the broken hole outside the window, carrying an undeniable, icy pressure that instantly interrupted Qi Tianxing's roar.

The few survivors inside the hall fell silent, like ducks being choked, and stared in terror out the window.

At the edge of the broken window frame, the rain curtain was slightly parted by an invisible force, and a blurry, ghostly silhouette could be vaguely seen standing in the rainy night, its face indistinct.

"Noisy ants. We are the people of Tingyu Tower, not your reinforcements."

The voice coldly proclaimed, each word like an icicle striking the hearts of Qi Tianxing and the others.

Listening to the Rain Pavilion!
These three words were like an invisible hammer, slamming down on the hopes that Qi Tianxing and the others had just begun to have, crushing them instantly! A despair even deeper than when they faced Jiang Xuan instantly overwhelmed them!

In Yanxia City, the torrential rain has not yet stopped.

On a quiet street far from the hustle and bustle of Guanchao Pavilion, rainwater gathers into streams, washing over the bluestone slabs.

A slender figure, holding an oil-paper umbrella, walked unhurriedly down the empty street, as if strolling in the rain.

She wore tight-fitting black leather armor that accentuated her stunning curves. Her face was hidden in the shadow of her hood, revealing only a beautifully shaped chin and a half-smile on her lips.

It was Gui Yue, one of the three great assassins of Tingyulou.

She appeared relaxed, but her eyes, hidden in the shadows, were like the most precise scanner, sharply scanning every corner and every shadow in the rain.

As a highly experienced silver-ranked assassin from Tingyu Tower, she has carried out hundreds of missions, and her success rate is enough to make her stand out from her peers. The few times she failed have become valuable experience for her to hone her skills.

"Come out, Jiang Xuan."

Guiyue's voice carried a languid magnetism, like a whispered sympathy, yet it clearly pierced through the pattering rain, echoing across the long street. (End of Chapter)