Loan Wusheng

Chapter 210 The Fall of Shenjing!

"kill!"

"One, two, three, crash!"

"..."

With each impact of the battering rams, the city gates of Xuanling collapsed under the impact, raising clouds of foul-smelling dust.

The moment the city gate collapsed, Zheng Jun stepped over the shattered bricks and stones and entered Xuanling City. His first impression was of a deathly aura surrounding the city.

Looking into the city from the city gate, one could only see densely packed corpses piled up on both sides of the long street, most of them dressed in the standard leather armor of the Qin army, while some were ordinary people in plain clothes.

These corpses were shriveled like withered trees, as if they had been drained of all their life force and died in an extremely gruesome manner.

Seeing this scene, Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan's expressions turned ugly.

Although there were frequent instances of military misconduct and the massacre of civilians.

But compared to what's happening before our eyes, it's nothing.

The demons were even more brutal.

Especially the demons at the Tongqiao Realm. The three demons guarding Xuanling City are all Tongqiao Great Demons, and their methods are extremely cruel.

Zheng Jun calmly observed the scene before him and said to those around him, "The King of Qin has more than ten demons under his command who have reached the Qi level. If the King of Qin gains power, the entire world will probably fall into this state!"

Zheng Jun never actually knew where the demons under the Qin King's command came from, or why there was a constant stream of demons serving him. But no matter what, Zheng Jun understood one thing.

The King of Qin's actions have really backfired. His indiscriminate slaughter of humans, which has destroyed production capacity and reduced the output of warriors, will only lead to a decline in the status of the human race!

Although Zheng Jun was unaware of the ancient secrets, he had heard about the "Ancient Demon Court" in the "Crimson Phoenix Spear Technique".

This shows that, at some point, those who ruled this world were not necessarily human warriors; the demon race could also have been.

Especially after the current Divine Martial Emperor's death, the Dharma Image of the 'Lord of the World' is now vacant. Will the demons have any other ideas?
Zheng Jun felt that the demons might be supporting the King of Qin for this very reason.

Thinking of this, Zheng Jun couldn't help but take a deep breath, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

The King of Qin must be killed!

"Bury the bodies on the spot and see if any are still alive."

Zheng Jun let out a breath and said, "Xuanling is also a famous county with a thousand-year history. It is the site of the tomb of Emperor Yu Wen of the previous dynasty. Now it has become like this... It's really a pity."

Upon hearing Zheng Jun's instructions, Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan immediately nodded in agreement and prepared to arrange for soldiers to clear out the entire Xuanling County.

Zheng Jun, on the other hand, leaped onto the high pavilion of the city wall and gazed in the direction of the capital.

If Xuanling County is in such a state, what will happen if the capital is captured?

Thinking of this, Zheng Jun felt increasingly tense. However, the presence of the King of Qin, a Martial Saint of the Yuan Dan realm, did indeed put considerable pressure on Zheng Jun.

but……

Compared to before, Zheng Jun is no longer as afraid of Yuan Dan Martial Saint.

After all, he now possesses the Great Perfection of the Three Gates Divine Powers and has reached the Fifth Realm of the Opening Aperture. Based on the previous result of his battle with the High Priest of the Western Di, the odds of him being able to defeat an ordinary Yuan Dan Martial Saint should be 30% to 70%.

Even a 40/60 split.

"However, Yuan Dan Martial Saints may also have some unusual methods. After all, there are individual differences between Yuan Dan Martial Saints. For example, when we are both at the Tongqiao stage, I can kill ordinary Tongqiao cultivators as easily as slaughtering pigs and dogs."

Zheng Jun pondered this inwardly, while also considering his own cultivation.

Currently, he is at the fifth stage of the Opening Aperture Realm. To break through to the Yuan Dan Martial Saint, he must go through three stages: the peak of the Opening Aperture Realm, the Five Elements Unity to enter the half-step Yuan Dan realm, and the Condensation of the Core to become a Saint.

Of course, the so-called peak of the Aperture Realm is very simple. It is just about reaching one's peak state. The peak of the Aperture Realm is almost no different from the fifth stage of the Aperture Realm. It just requires a period of nurturing or consuming spiritual treasures of heaven and earth. It is not difficult.

There isn't a significant difference in strength between the peak of the Tongqiao realm and the fifth level of the Tongqiao realm.

Otherwise, how could Bifang have been killed so easily?

Thus, there are only two stages: the Five Elements unite to enter the half-step Yuan Dan stage, and then the condensation of the core to become a saint.

The former is easy to say; once it's completed, one can move freely like Fang Ji.

The latter is the main issue. When one is about to achieve sainthood through the condensation of the elixir, one needs to be in seclusion in a certain place for many days and cannot easily go out, making it easy for others to take advantage of the situation.

"It's troublesome."

Zheng Jun couldn't help but sigh, and the key points about the 'unity of the five elements' began to echo in his mind.

In Bozhou, Cai Kang shared all his insights on breaking through to the Yuan Dan Martial Saint realm with Zheng Jun, without any intention of keeping anything to himself. Zheng Jun also gained some understanding of these breakthrough insights, but understanding is just understanding; without a concrete breakthrough, Zheng Jun couldn't be sure.

but……

Zheng Jun's eyes narrowed, and the Bifang demon core at the peak of the Qi Opening stage immediately ignited in Fangcun Mountain: "With this demon core at the peak of the Qi Opening stage, the process will be much simpler and easier."

Just as Zheng Jun was pondering his future breakthrough, Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan simultaneously climbed the city wall and bowed to Zheng Jun, saying, "Grand Commander."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun turned to look at the two of them: "What is it?"

Wei Quan stepped forward and presented a dark blue demon core with both hands. Phosphorescent flames flickered on the surface of the core. "Grand Commander, this is the inner core of a leopard demon. I took it from its dantian after killing it. Please take a look, Grand Commander."

At the same time, Dugu Yuan also presented a crimson demon core, within which a lion-shaped phantom seemed to roar: "The inner core of the lion demon that this humble general has slain is here. Although it is not as precious as the Bifang demon core, it still contains the demon power of the Tongqiao realm. Please take a look, Grand Commander."

Upon hearing their words, Zheng Jun couldn't help but chuckle: "These are your own merits, why should I care? Keep them for yourselves."

“Grand Commander, we are neither skilled in alchemy nor in weapon crafting, so we are of no use to you. We would be better off handing you over to the Grand Commander to repay your kindness in gifting us this treasure,” Dugu Yuan said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Wei Quan, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Zheng Jun no longer refused, since the demon cores were indeed useful to him. So he took the two demon cores, touched them lightly with his fingertips, and the cores immediately rippled with a halo of light.

Zheng Jun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad. Although these two demon cores are not as pure as Bi Fang's demon core, they have the advantage of distinct attributes. You two have made contributions in this battle, and you will be rewarded when you return to Lanzhou."

With that, he stored the demon core into Fangcun Mountain.

The Leopard Demon Core is chillingly cold, while the Lion Demon Core is violently potent.

For Zheng Jun, with the addition of Bi Fang's demon core, refining these three demon cores together would not only allow him to achieve the ultimate state of the Opening Aperture Realm, but also make him a peak Opening Aperture Realm cultivator, without any problem.

"This humble general dares not claim credit," both generals said simultaneously.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Jun chuckled softly, then looked at the devastated Xuanling County and said, "You are in charge of the front line. Set up the great formation here. I will go into seclusion for a while and make arrangements as soon as the Cangdao and Dingqin armies arrive."

After saying that, Zheng Jun suddenly thought of something and asked, "Has the matter of the array master been resolved?"

Dugu Yuan said, "Grand Commander, we have recruited three hundred array masters for this mission. They are coming with the Ding Qin army. Once the Ding Qin army arrives, we can organize the array masters to repair the array plates in Xuanling County."

Array masters are a special profession, somewhat similar to craftsmen. Many large armies are accompanied by a team of array masters who carry out repair work on the cities that the army has conquered.

Aside from prisoners of war, the array masters under Zheng Jun's command who voluntarily joined him were all descendants of array masters who had been wandering the martial arts world in recent years, such as the disciples of the Tianyan Sect whom he had met in Qingzhou.

After witnessing the methods of the so-called hero Zhang Chou in Qingzhou, and seeing Zheng Jun's willingness to stand up for them, the disciples of Tianyan Sect did not hesitate to leave with all their disciples. They traveled through many twists and turns to Bozhou and Lanzhou to join Zheng Jun, and were willing to repair the city for him.

For the disciples of the Tianyan Sect, their array plates are of considerable value. Even if they are captured midway, their lives will not be in danger, which is why they are so carefree.

Moreover, during wartime, as long as one is not unlucky enough to be caught in the crossfire and die on the spot, they will be a valuable asset to both sides after the war, and there will be no problems.

Upon hearing Dugu Yuan's words, Zheng Jun nodded in agreement and then said, "In that case, let's rebuild the array plate in Xuanling City, and use the best materials. Don't worry about the consumption; I only want Xuanling City, and I want to build it up to the standard that a normal prefecture city should be!"

This will be the front line against the King of Qin, so the strength of the formation must be up to par.

Zheng Jun didn't understand how to fight against mages, but he didn't need to.

He's the client, why should he concern himself with the contractor's affairs? Zheng Jun only cares about the results!

"promise!"

Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan naturally understood Zheng Jun's meaning and bowed in agreement.

In fact, Xu Hou's Dingqin army brought formation masters specifically for this purpose, which is why the supply of materials was continuous.

However, there is only one problem at present.

That is the issue of silver in the government treasury.

The Grand Commander acted swiftly and decisively, like lightning, but every action required a large amount of money to support it.

The treasury's assets are being rapidly depleted, but fortunately, after taking Lanzhou, the Lanzhou treasury has a considerable amount of silver.

But at the current rate of spending, the Grand Commander will be penniless again in three to five years.

However, this matter was clearly not suitable to be reported here today, so the two of them took their leave in unison.

After the two took their leave, Zheng Junxiong looked at Xuanling City, took a step out, and appeared in a large courtyard in Xuanling City in the next second. He was preparing to swallow three demon cores to push his aura to the extreme and advance to the peak of the Tongqiao stage!

Zheng Jun is now very skilled at refining demon cores; he can refine one in less than half a day and completely subdue it within five days.

During this time, Zheng Jun did not need to worry about the King of Qin attacking.

It can provide early warnings.

With this thought in mind, Zheng Jun sat cross-legged in the temporarily cleared quiet room, where torches stuck in the walls illuminated the room.

He took a deep breath, took out three demon cores from Fangcun Mountain, closed his eyes slightly, and his true essence surged like a river, instantly enveloping the three demon cores.

"let's start."

Zheng Jun muttered to himself, then swallowed the three demon cores together.

After swallowing the three demon cores, Zheng Jun remained calm. His true essence circulated repeatedly in his meridians, and he used the ever-increasing true essence to completely tame the spiritual energy within the three demon cores and make it his own.

The Azure Gold True Essence, like a blazing sun in the sky, simultaneously suppressed the power of flames and ice.

Gradually, crimson and dark blue halos intertwined on Zheng Jun's body, and Zheng Jun's aura steadily rose amidst this conflict and fusion.

It's a repetitive and rather boring process.

Two days later, when the last wisp of demonic power was refined, Zheng Jun suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with golden light, and his aura soared into the sky like a volcanic eruption!

The roof of the quiet room was blown off by this force, bricks and tiles flew everywhere, and Zheng Jun's figure slowly floated into the air, standing on the ruins.

At this moment, his true energy was like a vast ocean, and all five acupoints were lit up, forming a continuous expanse within his body like stars.

Zheng Jun's aura had reached its peak, his five orifices were connected, his breath was as deep as an abyss, and every move he made was filled with invisible pressure. He was in the peak state of opening the orifices.

"It's done."

Zheng Jun clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

After refining these three demon cores, he was one step closer to becoming a Yuan Dan Martial Saint.

If possible, Zheng Jun could even go into seclusion on the spot to prepare for the Five Elements to unite and become a martial artist at the half-step Yuan Dan Martial Saint realm.

However, now is clearly not the right time. Zheng Jun has not even fully digested the spiritual energy contained in these three demon cores; he has only roughly stripped away the demonic energy.

The rest is up to him to process on his own.

Zheng Jun stood up, feeling the surging true energy in front of him. He immediately took a step forward, and a spatial ripple spread around him. In an instant, he arrived at the south gate of Xuanling City.

Dust billowed at the city gate, where Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan were working together to suppress a disheveled, ragged martial artist at the initial stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

Although the man was restrained, he continued to struggle, his eyes filled with fear and despair.

Zheng Jun stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the man like a blade, and said coldly, "What's going on?"

Upon seeing Zheng Jun arrive in person, Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan immediately withdrew their hands, cupped their hands in greeting, and said, "Grand Commander!"

Wei Quan reported in a deep voice: "This man charged straight at the city gate just now, and my subordinate and I joined forces to capture him."

"Who are you?"

Zheng Jun frowned slightly as he looked at the disheveled martial artist.

The man caught his breath for a moment, barely managing to steady himself, and said in a hoarse voice, "Grand Commander, I am Zhou Mian, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites. The capital fell three hours ago!"

Although Shenjing had been besieged, the information inside was quite clear, so they naturally knew that the one currently stationed in Lanzhou, north of Shenjing, was the Grand Commander Zheng Jun.

Therefore, Zhou Mian bowed to Zheng Jun without hesitation. "What?!" Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan both changed color at the same time.

Zheng Jun's eyes narrowed, and his aura suddenly became sharp: "Explain yourself!"

Zhou Mian gritted his teeth and said, "Three days ago, Qin Ni and a mysterious Yuan Dan Martial Saint joined forces to break through the protective barrier left by His Majesty in the Divine Capital Formation. The barrier was torn apart, the Imperial City fell, and the Imperial Guards were almost wiped out... The Crown Prince, under the desperate protection of several Tongqiao Temple Masters, barely managed to break through the encirclement."

"Another Yuan Dan Martial Saint?" Zheng Jun's eyes flashed with cold light.

Zhou Mian shook his head: "That man was covered by a black robe, his aura was as cold as an abyss, and when he made his move, the black mist surged everywhere, as if ten thousand ghosts were wailing... He is definitely not a true martial saint of the human race!"

After speaking, Zhou Mian's voice trembled slightly as he continued in a low voice, "His Highness the Crown Prince suspects that this person is most likely a demon king from the Demon Court, disguised to assist Qin Ni!"

The King of Qin has actually colluded with the demon race to this extent?!
He took a deep breath, suppressing his surging killing intent, and asked in a cold voice, "Where is His Highness the Crown Prince now?"

Zhou Mian hurriedly said, "Your Highness fled south, intending to head towards Luoshui Pass, but the pursuers are hot on your heels! When I broke through the encirclement, I saw that Qin traitor and the mysterious demon king chasing after you all the way. I'm afraid Your Highness is in grave danger!"

After listening to Zhou Mian's report, Zheng Jun remained silent for a moment before waving his hand: "Minister Zhou, you have had a long and tiring journey. Go and rest now."

"Thank you, Grand Commander."

Zhou Mian bowed and thanked him. After he was helped away by his personal guards, Zheng Jun stood alone on the city wall, looking surprised and uncertain.

"Two Yuan Dan Martial Saints are chasing after the Crown Prince."

A cold glint flashed in Zheng Jun's eyes.

The Crown Prince is only at the Tongqiao realm. Given such a vast difference in strength, he would probably perish before even seeing the shadow of Luoshui Pass.

It seems that most of my original strategy will have to be overturned.

They thought they only needed to deal with the Qin King, a Yuan Dan cultivator, but now a demon king of unknown origin has appeared out of nowhere. If they continue to hold Xuanling, they may be trapped in a deadly situation where they are surrounded by two martial saints.

Now, Zheng Jun felt that the best thing to do was to abandon Xuanling, retreat to Xinyi County, and garrison troops to await battle.

After the King of Qin eliminates the Crown Prince, he will surely come looking for trouble!
Just as he was pondering this, several more figures flashed past outside the city.

These figures all displayed the true energy fluctuations characteristic of martial artists who had reached the Qi Opening stage.

Zheng Jun raised an eyebrow and his figure flashed to the foot of the city.

There were four people who arrived, three men and one woman, and they looked quite disheveled.

Needless to say, they were all martial arts masters who had escaped from the capital.

Just how many martial artists with the Qi Refining Realm are there in this capital city?
Zheng Jun was taken aback and immediately stepped forward. A middle-aged man wearing armor, who appeared to be at the fourth level of the Qi Refining Realm, also came over and bowed to Zheng Jun, saying, "Is this Governor Zheng in person? I am Liu Hu, Minister of Revenue. This is my wife, Yan Congning. I have long heard of Governor Zheng's great name, and seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary."

A woman who appeared to be in her thirties also stepped forward to greet him.

This woman was Yan Cunzhen's younger sister, a former general under Zheng Jun.

"So it was Minister Liu."

Zheng Jun let out a breath, nodded slightly, exchanged pleasantries with the two men, and then looked at the last person.

The man was a martial artist at the initial stage of the Qi Refining Realm. After noticing Zheng Jun's gaze, he stepped forward and announced his name.

This person is Wang Ji, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate.

Zheng Jun couldn't help but feel that this was a bit of a thorny issue.

There should be no fewer than thirty martial artists who have reached the Qi Refining stage in the capital city.

Even with such a formidable force, the King of Qin and that unknown demon king managed to breach the city's defenses, indicating that the enemy's power is indeed immense.

Zheng Jun realized the seriousness of the situation.

During this period, dozens of martial artists from the Outer Gang Sect fled north and poured into Xuanling City.

"Quickly assemble the army and prepare for retreat."

Zheng Jun took a deep breath, looked at Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan beside him, and immediately instructed, "No more Qi Opening Martial Artists will come to join us. I will go and check the situation near Anling County."

Anling Commandery was located south of Xuanling Commandery.

The entire Zhili region, excluding Shenjing (the capital), comprises six prefectures.

Of these six prefectures, four had imperial tombs located within them, so they were named after the imperial tombs: Anling Prefecture, Xuanling Prefecture, Sheling Prefecture, and Changling Prefecture.

The reason why no martial artists who have reached the Qi Opening stage will come to join is also very simple.

He's quick to grasp things, and he's almost there now.

If they haven't arrived yet, they're probably trapped in Shenjing, or they've simply fled in another direction, so there's no follow-up.

After saying this, Zheng Jun transformed into a gust of wind and sped off towards Anling County.

Watching Zheng Jun's retreating figure, Wei Quan and Dugu Yuan did not follow him away. Instead, they quickly regrouped their troops and prepared to retreat.

"boom!"

A loud bang came from the horizon. Azure-gold true essence condensed into flowing clouds under Zheng Jun's feet. His figure streaked across the sky like lightning, and the grass and trees along the way were all pressed down by the shockwave.

As they sped along, halfway there, Zheng Jun suddenly frowned, sensing with his divine sense that the auras of five Qi Opening martial artists were clashing fiercely a hundred miles ahead.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a thrilling four-on-one match.

The person being besieged was actually protecting three outer-strength martial artists.

Seeing this, Zheng Jun immediately activated 'Swift Meteor', increasing his speed by another three points.

In the countryside of Anling County, three figures staggered and fled.

Behind the three, four Qi Refining martial artists worked in perfect harmony, their true essence weaving into a net that forced the Qi Refining martial artist guarding the three into a desperate situation.

Four martial artists with the Qi Refining Realm occupied four directions. One wielded a knife and unleashed a crimson blade of light to block the retreat. Another slapped out icy true essence with both palms to freeze the ground. A third thrust a spear at the vital point of the throat. The last one leaped into the air, his fist like a mountain pressing down.

The surrounded martial artist roared angrily, his body erupting with purplish-blue true essence, forcibly shattering the ice bindings. He swung his sword backhand to cleave through the blade's edge, but was pierced through the shoulder blade by a spear.

Before he could catch his breath, a fist was already at his head. He had no choice but to raise his arm to take it, and the sound of bones cracking was clearly audible.

Taking advantage of the moment, the gunman drew his spear and thrust again, the tip crackling with lightning as it pierced the warrior's heart. The guard staggered backward, blood gushing from his mouth, before being beheaded with a single blow, his body crashing to the ground.

The three outer-strength martial artists who were being protected turned pale and turned to flee, but the four Qi-opening martial artists of His Highness Prince Qin, who had already gained the upper hand, immediately rushed forward, wanting to capture the three of them.

Just as the three were in despair, a sound of something breaking through the air suddenly came from the sky.

A figure fell to the ground like a meteor, and the azure-gold true essence transformed into a monstrous pressure that enveloped the entire area.

The visitor was none other than Zheng Jun!

Zheng Jun's aura was particularly terrifying, instantly intimidating the entire audience.

Upon seeing Zheng Jun, the three outer-strength martial artists' eyes lit up immediately.

The three men were all dressed in fine clothes and looked to be either rich or noble. Upon seeing Zheng Jun arrive, the leader of them immediately shouted, "Is this Commander Zheng? I am the Crown Prince Li Jing. I beg Commander Zheng to come to my rescue immediately!"

"These two are my uncle, Prince Jing, Li Yue, and my younger brother, Marquis Chunsheng, Li Feng!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun's gaze suddenly sharpened, sweeping over the three external martial artists before finally settling on Li Jing, who claimed to be the Crown Prince.

Although his clothes were tattered and his face was covered in dust, there was an air of nobility about him, and he certainly looked quite extraordinary.

"The Crown Prince?"

Zheng Jun made a slight confirmation, and at the same time, his azure-gold true essence surged like a raging torrent, locking onto the auras of the four pursuers.

Grandson Li Jing, Prince Jing Li Yue, and Marquis Chunsheng Li Feng.

Three members of the royal family.

That's perfect.

Zheng Jun felt a slight sense of joy and then looked at the four Tongqiao statues.

Of the four, three were martial artists at the Tongqiao realm, wearing the standard black armor of the Qin King's army, while the other demon had a scaled tail and exposed fangs, clearly a transformed great demon at the Tongqiao realm.

Upon seeing this, the scaly-tailed demon roared, "Where did this human come from, daring to interfere in the King of Qin's important affairs?!"

"Noisy!"

Before he finished speaking, the Azure Gold True Essence had already condensed at Zheng Jun's fingertips, transforming into a three-foot-long blade that pierced straight into the monster's throat!

The monster's pupils shrank sharply, and in its haste, it swung its claws, tearing out a bloody gust of wind, but to no avail!

"Pfft!"

The monster's head shot skyward, spraying black blood three feet high.

Seeing Zheng Jun effortlessly kill the Qi-opening demon, the other three Qi-opening martial artists were immediately shocked and retreated in horror: "Zheng Jun is here, retreat quickly!"

Unlike that foolish demon, the three of them were all human, but they knew Zheng Jun's strength. Therefore, when they saw that Zheng Jun had not drawn his sword but had easily killed the demon with his Azure Gold True Essence, they realized that it was Zheng Jun himself who had come here, and they retreated and fled without hesitation.

Just as three streaks of crimson light tore through the clouds, a dragon's roar flashed out, and the Dragon Abyss Blade was already unsheathed!

Zheng Jun gripped the Longyuan Blade with his backhand, and the crimson-gold blade light of 'Radiant Sunlight' fell from the sky like a great sun, cutting off its path!

These three martial artists who had reached the Qi Refining stage were stopped by the 'Radiant Sun and Flowing Light'. Before their Blood Escape could be fully activated, their Azure Gold True Essence had already sealed off all directions like a raging storm.

"Formation!"

The leader of the black-armored swordsmen roared and was about to form a battle formation when Zheng Jun drew his sword. A blue-gold dragon afterimage appeared on the blade as he slashed at the black-armored swordsman!
"puff!"

The long sword in the black-armored swordsman's hand shattered inch by inch, and the line of blood at his throat suddenly widened.

He clutched his neck in shock; even with his second-stage Qi Refining Realm cultivation, he couldn't withstand even half a breath of resistance.

Upon seeing this, another gun-wielding warrior immediately unleashed a deadly move as his companion died, his spear flashing and transforming into a hundred cold stars!
Zheng Jun's left hand was already clenched into a fist, and the surrounding energy waves were quickly squeezed into his fist, then smashed down on the spearman with immense force.

Fleeting shadows and fleeting life!

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the hundred cold stars vanished instantly, the black iron breastplate dented, and the spearman flew backward, blood gushing from his seven orifices!

Zheng Jun seized the spear from his hand and threw it at the last sword-wielding martial artist who was trying to escape.

But all that could be seen was the spear shaft, wrapped in azure-gold true essence, transforming into a meteor and hurtling towards the sword-wielding Qi-opening martial artist!

The sword-wielding martial artist had already flown several miles away. Just when he thought he might be able to escape, he suddenly felt an immense sense of danger approaching. In his horror, he turned around and saw the spear transforming into a ferocious wolf, charging towards him.

"no no……"

The martial artist who had reached the Qi Refining stage shrank his pupils and immediately tried to defend himself, but it was to no avail. The spear swept through all barriers and pierced through the last martial artist who had reached the Qi Refining stage!
"boom!"

When it pierced through the body of the martial artist who had reached the Qi Opening stage, it created a sonic boom cloud ring, instantly pinning him to a mountain rock a hundred feet away and blasting up a sky full of rubble!

Upon seeing this, the three imperial relatives were immediately dumbfounded.

In the blink of an eye, all four Tongqiao cultivators who were chasing them were killed!

Crown Prince Li Jing stared blankly at the shattered armor scattered on the ground, while Prince Jing, Li Yue, swallowed hard and murmured, "To cut off an open-mouthed organ is like slaughtering pigs and dogs..."

However, while the Crown Prince Li Jing was taken aback, the seventeenth son of Emperor Yongchang, who was immediately granted the title of Prince, and Prince Jing Li Yue, who had long been confirmed to have no chance of ascending the throne, showed a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Zheng Jun then turned around, looked at the three of them, and said indifferently, "This place is not safe to stay any longer!"

Having said that, he immediately raised his robes and, without waiting for the three to agree, used his Azure Gold True Essence to carry them away, flying northward.

There's no time to lose, it's best to leave now.

In order to prevent the King of Qin and the unknown demon king from killing the crown prince and returning to find him there!

The purpose of this trip has been achieved.

With three direct descendants of the royal family in hand, if those ancestors are willing to establish a small court with me, then I will; if they are not, I will send them away!

(End of this chapter)