I was chased at the beginning, and I got the first quick sword

Chapter 556 Wan Gui Mountain?
The Five Emperors City wasn't originally called the Five Emperors City. During the Great Qian Dynasty, this place was called the Imperial Capital.

However, it was not the Great Qian Dynasty that chose the site to build this city... but rather much earlier.

Therefore, many years ago, this place was the core of the four regions and one state.

The people living here are known for being well-informed and knowledgeable.

There's another buff called "familiarity breeds contempt".

Therefore, although they had just witnessed the King of Fighters Luo Kongming fighting someone with great momentum, as if he was going to smash the entire Five Emperors City.

But once it was all over, they quickly recovered from their initial shock.

What's the big deal?
It's just that Luo Kongming got into a fight with someone.

Isn't it over now?
As for winning or losing... that doesn't matter at all. The fact that they didn't continue fighting means that Luo Kongming won.

Of course, it doesn't matter if he loses, since the Five Emperors City isn't just inhabited by one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Although Emperor Wu, Li Juechen, is not here, Emperor Dao, Xuansong, and Emperor Dao, Dongfang Jinghong, are also here... At worst, if the Ancient Emperor Yisheng takes action, no matter what happens, it can be calmed down.

Unless the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult arrives in person.

However, this one cannot yet penetrate the Central Plains. The battlefield between the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and him has always been in the Northern Region.

So, nothing serious, let's keep playing music and dancing.

Everyone quickly returned to normal; those who were hawking their wares continued to do so, those who were strolling the streets continued to stroll, and those who were going to the brothels to listen to music continued to listen.

Only the middle-aged scholar inside the golden pavilion had a very unpleasant expression.

His men who went to investigate had already returned, and the result was as he expected, but it was not what he wanted.

But at this moment, it's no longer the time to care about these things.

When his men returned, he sent them out again.

The middle-aged scholar knew very well that Chu Qing shouldn't be in the Five Emperors City right now... According to his guess, Chu Qing shouldn't even be meeting the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors at this time.

Not long ago, when Chu Qing suddenly announced in a high-profile manner that he had obtained the throne of the Ghost Emperor, he had some bad thoughts in his mind.

Therefore, Dongfang Jinghong and Jian Jiu went to Xiangnan City.

It was thought that this matter would end with Chu Qing's ascension to the top, but now, having finally stabilized the situation, Chu Qing, instead of continuing to expand his gains, rushed to the Five Emperors City in the midst of his busy schedule. Instead of going anywhere else, he went to the Sword Emperor's Mansion.

The middle-aged scholar understood some things very well, so he cared about them more than anyone else.

Therefore, the subordinates he sent away were only to do one thing... to inform Jian Jiu that he must not return to the Five Emperors City!
But he didn't know if it was too late.
All we can do is try our best and leave the rest to fate!

Most importantly, this matter must not be discovered by anyone else.

Especially the others among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors... Therefore, if Jian Jiu had already arrived at the Five Emperors City at this time, then the person who just went to deliver the message would not be able to get close to him even a step.

The middle-aged scholar gently rubbed the teacup in his hand, his eyes, which were looking towards the Sword Emperor's Mansion, revealed an indescribable sinister intent.

……

……

Jian Jiu was already outside the Five Emperors City.

His lightness skill was indeed inferior to Chu Qing's, but the fact that he had stolen Huangfu Changkong's cultivation with the [Stealing Heaven Demon Art] was undeniable.

And over the years, he has been training hard without stopping.

Although his natural talent and comprehension are far inferior to Huangfu Changkong's, diligence can make up for shortcomings... Although he has not made much of a difference, he has made some progress over the years.

Therefore, his speed won't be too slow.

Chu Qing arrived at the Sword Emperor's Mansion before Chu Qing, and within half an hour, Chu Qing was already at the gate of the Five Emperors City.

As the current Sword Emperor, entering the Five Emperors City is naturally very convenient for him.

However, he did not use his lightness skill within the Five Emperors City.

This is an unwritten rule.

Within the Five Emperors City, no one is allowed to use light-footed skills to leap across rooftops and walls.

Of course, gliding through the air is also not an option.

This is not an order from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but it is the respect that people in the martial arts world have for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Over time, even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were unwilling to use their lightness skills in the Five Emperors City.

So once he entered the Five Emperors City, he walked on his own two legs.

Thanks to the people of Wudi City who were used to grand scenes and were not surprised by anything, there was nothing unusual about their faces or actions.

Therefore, Jian Jiu did not notice anything unusual.

No one recognized him as the current Sword Emperor as he walked down the street.

After all, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were always somewhat mysterious and wouldn't inexplicably mingle with the common people.

However, Jian Jiu's face showed a hint of unease.

"Am I overthinking it? I have a feeling that before I even stepped into the Five Emperors City, someone was watching me all along?"

"However, this feeling disappeared after entering the Five Emperors City."

Jian Jiu slowly exhaled. He was a top expert, and this feeling was not without reason.

He was almost certain that someone was watching him in the dark.

I thought that once I entered the Five Emperors City, I could lure the other party out... but I never expected that the other party would hide.

I pondered it briefly in my mind, but didn't take it seriously.

When he looked up towards the Sword Emperor's Mansion, his heart burned with even greater fervor.

Especially when he thought about what he was going to do next, even his breathing became a little heavier.

This was his dream for many years...

This was also the closest he had come to his goal in many years.

If he can accomplish this, he will be the true Sword Emperor!

He was no longer the Jian Jiu who would sell himself for a bite to eat, branded with the Sword Heart Secret Technique, and whose life and death were no longer in his own hands.

His strides were long, each step as if measured with a ruler.

With each step he took closer to the Sword Emperor's Mansion, his mood lightened a little.

But when he arrived at the gate of the Sword Emperor's Mansion, his heart suddenly skipped a beat for no reason.

There was no one at the gate!

This is unprecedented...

Fortunately, there was no smell of blood in the air, so no one was dead.

Why did this change occur?
Jian Jiu frowned and slowly walked into the Sword Emperor's Mansion.

He continued winding his way uphill, and soon he saw the place where the crowd had gathered.

"Outside the ancestral hall?"

Having lived here for so many years, Jian Jiu naturally knows every plant and tree here like the back of his hand.

He just didn't understand why so many people were gathered around the ancestral hall.
Could it be that something happened to Huangfu Yixiao?

The thought made his heart skip a beat!
Without giving him a chance to think, he stepped over the Sword Emperor's disciples and entered the circle.

Then he immediately spotted Chu Qing sitting in front of the ancestral hall, resting with his eyes closed.

Huangfu Yixiao was sitting on a small chair next to him, stuffing himself with food.

Beside Huangfu Yixiao stood a gaunt old man, looking at Huangfu Yixiao with a kind gaze...

When Jian Jiu saw the old man, a huge fear suddenly welled up in his heart.

He had just seen him at the Sword Emperor Palace two days ago. Why would he appear in the Five Emperors City two days later?

The answer is obvious.

Because Chu Qing was sitting there.

Mo Duxing would then offer incense to the ancestral tablets inside the ancestral hall.

A bad feeling grew stronger, but when he saw Dao Emperor Xuan Song, he suddenly felt relieved.

In particular, Dao Emperor Xuan Song nodded to him:

"came back?"

Although it was a pointless statement, Jian Jiu still said it very seriously: "I'm back..."

Why is the Dao Emperor here?

"A guest has arrived at your Sword Emperor's Mansion."

Jian Jiu breathed a sigh of relief after Xuan Song said those words.

Although Huangfu Changkong is now very old, his face remains unchanged.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of yesteryear would surely recognize this person at a glance.

They must already know what I did back then.

They must understand Chu Qing's purpose in coming.

Even under such circumstances, Xuan Song said "Your Sword Emperor's Mansion", which means that in Xuan Song's eyes, he is still the Sword Emperor who deserves the title!

The Sword Emperor's Mansion still belongs to me!

It makes sense... a cripple who has been imprisoned for so many years, and a righteous and vigorous sword emperor.

Under the immense pressure from the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult, the question of how to choose is not even a choice.

Jian Jiu completely relaxed, looked at Chu Qing, and smiled slightly:
"Alliance Leader Chu, we meet again."

Chu Qing nodded, seemingly unconcerned about the relaxed expression on Jian Jiu's face, and simply said softly:
Do you know why I have come here?

"Kill this emperor."

Jian Jiu tilted his head slightly.

Huangfu Changkong finally shifted his gaze from Huangfu Yixiao to Jian Jiu:
"You dare call yourself Emperor?"

"I am the current Sword Emperor, how could I not dare to call myself Emperor?"

Jian Jiu coldly looked at Huangfu Changkong:
"You're incredibly stupid. You managed to escape but didn't leave this place and run away. Are you still fantasizing that Alliance Leader Chu can help you take back everything?"
"But... don't you even look at yourself now?"
"To be honest, even if Alliance Leader Chu could take all of this back, could you hold onto it?"

"What is stolen is still stolen... and one day it will have to be returned."

Chu Qing flicked his sleeve slightly, and a throwing knife appeared in his palm.

Shaped like a willow leaf, as thin as a cicada's wing.

However, it wasn't forged from any extraordinary materials, and Jian Jiu didn't take it seriously when he saw it.

He knew that Chu Qing possessed a formidable throwing knife skill, and that he had even killed Ghost Emperor Modo with just that small throwing knife.

But I am not the Ghost Emperor Modo!
The throwing knife that killed Modo might not be able to kill itself.

Moreover, there are throwing knives that can be bought anywhere in this blacksmith shop.

I'm afraid they won't even be able to break through their own protective aura.

Therefore, his expression remained calm:
"You cannot kill me."

"Give me a reason not to kill you."

Chu Qing played with the throwing knife in her hand, never looking up at his face.

"Because in this Five Emperors City, no one will allow you to kill me!"

Jian Jiu's expression was somewhat arrogant:
"The Heavenly Evil Cult Leader possesses unparalleled martial arts skills. Once the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are harmed, they will not be able to withstand his unparalleled divine powers."

The world today is about to be overturned in an instant!
"The people will be immersed in his iron-fisted rule, and the land will inevitably be scorched and filled with wailing."

"As the Sword Emperor, I should consider the fate of the world and join forces with the other Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to fight against the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader."

"I also believe that if we combine the martial arts of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, even the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult would be defeated!"
"So, you killed the Ghost Emperor and seized the throne."

"But because you are here to supplement it, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors could tolerate you."

"But if you kill me... without my blessing, if you are unable to kill the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader, it will usher in a darkest period in history."

"Once things develop in this direction, it will affect you, as well as the current Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors."

They will all become sinners for all time!
"They won't tolerate this happening... especially not to help a person who's completely useless."

"Which is more important, the person or the world?"
"Alliance Leader Chu, you are a young hero, you must understand this principle."

Chu Qing clicked her tongue upon hearing this:

"Before I kill you, I have a question for you."

"Who helped you do this back then?"

Xuan Song's eyebrows twitched slightly. He glanced at Chu Qing, then turned his gaze back to Jian Jiu.

Jian Jiu frowned slightly, caught in a mental struggle.

Chu Qing smiled:

"I can't just come all this way for nothing, can I?"

Does that mean... revealing who's behind it all is enough to pay a price? And then they'll just leave?

This is also a concession...

But can I say this name myself?
Jian Jiu made his decision quickly and slowly exhaled:

"I, the Emperor, will send you a secret telepathic message..."

Chu Qing nodded, indicating that he was listening attentively.

He quickly nodded, then looked up and asked:
Who is Wan Guishan?

Xuan Song closed his eyes slightly and sighed almost imperceptibly.

Then he held up two fingers and made a gesture.

Huangfu Changkong's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water. He stared at Jian Jiu, as if trying to find some evidence on Jian Jiu's face.

But all he found was panic.

That kind of panic when Chu Qing exposed it in public!

Finally, Huangfu Changkong sighed:
"Wan Guishan is the head manager of Wanbaolou."

Chu Qing smiled upon hearing this:
"See? What did I tell you before? You still didn't believe me?"

"..."

Huangfu Changkong fell silent for a moment.

Jian Jiu suppressed the panic in his heart and gritted his teeth, saying:

"You...can leave now."

The fact that Chu Qing pointed out Wan Guishan's name meant that things might not turn out well afterward.

But as long as one is on the same boat as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, many things may not necessarily lead to a dead end.

"Not urgent."

Chu Qing then said with a smile:

"Why don't we talk about Wan Gui Mountain properly?"

"Don't push your luck!"

Jian Jiu's expression turned even uglier.

Chu Qing didn't care. He stood up and slowly said:

"The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors fought against the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader in the Northern Region for the sake of the martial arts world."

"Wan Guishan founded the World Alliance, secretly engaging in treacherous activities, intending to seize control of the world."

"Jian Jiu...don't you understand yet?"

"Back then, Wan Guishan helped you seize the position of Sword Emperor, and now you've made his name public."

"From then on, he couldn't tolerate you anymore."

"If you want to live in his hands, you must tell him everything you know."

"To enable others among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, such as Dao Emperor Xuan Song... or Sword Emperor Dongfang Jinghong, to truly accept you."

"Only in this way can you secure your position as Sword Emperor."

"Or, if you explain everything clearly, even if it's out of respect for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, I might spare your life..."

"At least I can get revenge on the person who helped you back then, and vent my anger for my friend's father."

(End of this chapter)