Embers of Sword

Chapter 568 Twenty-Four Hours (Fourteen)

"You're smarter than I thought."

A gentle voice of praise came from the sky.

"Actually, whether you come to the Daoist sect or not, the outcome will be the same. Even if you stay in the imperial city, it won't be long before we meet again."

Chongkan slowly descended.

The wide black robe touched the ground and trailed out.

"I'm not blind."

Chen Jingxuan said calmly, "I saw through the Daoist sect's desire to control the [Hun Yuan Yi] ten years ago."

Ten years ago.

Chen Jingxuan's greatest rival is Yan Xie, who comes from a Taoist sect.

He knew very well that without the secret support of the Taoist sect, Yan Xie would not have obtained the Yin-Yang Mirror.

Ten years is not a long time, but it's enough for some of the truth to surface. After leaving the Daoist sect, Yan Xie plunged into the imperial city, seemingly keeping a low profile, but in reality, he was patiently waiting for an opportunity... The storm had been brewing for some time, just waiting for the right moment.

Everyone in Da Chu calls himself "Little Imperial Advisor".

However, Renshou Palace has been slow to finalize the handover date for the legitimate national preceptor.

On the inheritance of the bookstore, on the management of Fangyuanfang, on all the qualifications, background and achievements that can be discussed...

Chen Jingxuan did everything to the extreme.

The position of Imperial Preceptor belongs to him without a doubt.

The reason for the repeated delays is...

the reason is simple.

He was not the best "Imperial Preceptor" in Renshou Palace's eyes.

Behind this storm stand two figures, one hidden within the Taoist sect, and the other within the Renshou Palace. These two figures began plotting all of this ten years ago.

"Is it?"

Grand Master Chongkan calmly said, "Since you've already seen it, you should know that no matter how you fight, you have no chance of winning."

"I have no intention of fighting."

Chen Jingxuan lowered his eyes and smiled: "Some things, once you understand them, are just like that... Since you want them so much, how about I just give you the position of Imperial Preceptor?"

"Oh?"

Grand Master Chongkan chuckled softly.

He was somewhat surprised to receive such a calm and composed response.

He had thought that Chen Jingxuan would not easily accept the outcome of "leaving the capital," and would at least try to resist.

"I just don't quite understand."

Chen Jingxuan shook his head with a self-deprecating smile and asked, "Since you've already chosen to join forces, why go through all this trouble... Ten years ago, wouldn't it have been simpler to just let Yan Xie win?"

The Empress and Chongkan stood together.

With such strength, who can stand against them?

"Ten years is short, it passes in the blink of an eye. A single victory or defeat is nothing."

Chongkan spoke calmly: "So it's not a big deal that Yanxie lost to you. There are many geniuses in this world. Some people, like Xuanzhi, don't need to fight or get involved in worldly disputes. They only need a small plot of land to cultivate to the Yang God level, and even continue to cultivate without hesitation... There are also some geniuses who need failure, setbacks, and enough anger and resentment."

"Smoke evil?"

Hearing this, Chen Jingxuan found it somewhat amusing.

He knew that Xie Xuanyi was the inner demon of many geniuses in this world.

But Yan Xie's inner demon is definitely himself.

It turns out that I played such a role in Chongkan's plan.

“I punished him by making him face the wall in the ‘Heart Cage’ for a full ten years to reflect on his mistakes.”

Grand Master Chongkan said with some regret, "For the past ten years, every day and every night, he has been thinking about how to defeat you... Perhaps you should really go back to the capital and face him head-on."

"I have never considered him an opponent."

Chen Jingxuan was silent for a moment before speaking calmly.

This statement sounded like a form of contempt, but Chen Jingxuan's tone was very calm, without the slightest hint of disdain.

He was simply stating a fact objectively.

In a sense, Chen Jingxuan and Xuanzhi Zhenren are the same type of genius. He has never cultivated to defeat anyone, and he has never developed any particular resentment or hatred over the years...

and so.

In his eyes, Yan Xie was no different from anyone else. "..."

Chongkan's expression was somewhat complicated.

Today's meeting was not quite what he had imagined.

Chen Jingxuan did not contend, did not snatch, did not fight, and did not get angry.

All the methods he had prepared and the pressure he had built up seemed to have lost their meaning.

"Can I take her away now?"

Chen Jingxuan looked in the direction of the [Heart Cage], where the Thunder Pool still hovered above the Taoist woman's head.

"Of course you can."

Grand Master Chongkan flicked his sleeves.

The Myriad Manifestations Cave Heaven released its suppression, and the Thunder Pool slowly dissipated. Tang Fengshu, who was sitting cross-legged, looked pale and slowly closed her eyes... The [Heart Cage] was similar to a kind of Gu technique. After Grand Master Chongkan pressed the [Heart Cage] into Tang Fengshu's divine sea, the soul of this female hermit fell into eternal darkness.

This can be interpreted as Tang Fengshu's soul remaining dormant during this period.

Chen Jingxuan waved his sleeve lightly.

Countless golden threads shot out, transforming into a soft, large hand that supported the woman's back and pulled her to its front.

"Her soul is still under the control of the [Heart Cage]."

Chongkan said calmly, "The Heart Cage will dissipate on its own after twelve hours."

This kind of soul-based supernatural power is extremely difficult to use.

Once it is used, it is extremely difficult to undo.

This is why Grand Master Chongkan didn't care at all that Chen Jingxuan took Tang Fengshu away—

The initiative is still in his hands.

"You have twelve hours to fulfill your previous promise..."

Grand Master Chongkan said indifferently, "Once everything settles down and the [Heart Cage] disappears, Tang Fengshu will naturally return to normal. Otherwise, you know what I can do."

"Does the Grand Master's behavior...does it not live up to the Taoist sect's reputation for integrity and uprightness?"

Chen Jingxuan slowly squatted down, put his arm around the woman in his arms, and transferred a wisp of vital energy to her.

Having endured the oppressive power of the Thunder Pool and the torment of the Heart Cage for days, Tang Fengshu was extremely weak at this moment...

Chen Jingxuan took off his thin outer garment and covered her with it.

He lowered his eyes, making it impossible to see his face or expression.

"The victor writes history."

Grand Master Chongkan shook his head and said nonchalantly, "In the future, I will naturally be upright and honest."

He had to arrange it this way—

Chen Jingxuan was, after all, the owner of the library and the Grand Preceptor of the Great Chu Kingdom.

Such an important role cannot simply be abandoned without a word.

"it is good."

Chen Jingxuan gently exhaled a breath of stale air.

At this very moment, the long-brewing storm has likely already arrived in the imperial city.

Chen Jingxuan vaguely guessed what would happen in the next twelve hours... Yan Xie had waited for ten years and planned for ten years.

The scandals and carefully orchestrated dirty tricks of the library will turn into a torrential downpour and splash themselves upon it.

All I have to do is accept and acknowledge it.

Finally... I left.

"I will leave the capital."

Chen Jingxuan looked at the Grand Master in front of him and asked seriously, "However, after leaving the imperial city... I need to find a place to go."

"what ever."

Chongkan said expressionlessly, "Letting you leave the capital is just to give you face. Believe me, you won't want to come back... If I were you, I would take Tang Fengshu and leave Da Chu."

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