Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 479 A startling guess, facing a desperate situation
"If it weren't for the princess's intervention that day, I probably wouldn't have been able to leave even if I wanted to."

To suppress a terrestrial immortal with a single glance from across half the capital is something that ordinary terrestrial celestial beings would find absolutely impossible, yet Le Bingyun and his companions encountered it.

If Zhao Min hadn't intervened with the Heavenly Sword that day, scaring that person away, Le Bingyun definitely wouldn't have been able to escape.

Even though several days have passed, Le Bingyun still feels lingering fear when she thinks about this incident.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min lightly swept her right hand across the air, and a small sword floated before everyone's eyes. Her expression was solemn as she said:

"That person is indeed extraordinary."

"I had actually activated the true essence of the sword technique that His Majesty possessed within the Heavenly Sword that day, making it as easy as cutting grass to kill terrestrial immortals, and even celestial beings. But that person was only frightened away and did not die..."

It should be noted that back in the Mongol capital, when her whereabouts were discovered by those two celestial beings whose will descended from the land, and when she subsequently encountered Zhang Sanfeng, a martial arts legend, and Ling Donglai, the previous generation's supreme martial arts master, Zhao Min was never afraid.

Because she had absolute confidence at the time that if she activated the true meaning of swordsmanship within the Heavenly Sword, even if she couldn't instantly kill a Celestial Being, she could still suppress several terrestrial Celestial Beings who would find it difficult to fight her.

This is the confidence Zhu Jinzhen gave her.

A kind of almost blind and fanatical trust.

That was also the first time Tianjian suffered a defeat. You must know that in the past, Zhao Min used Tianjian to control life and death outside Jiayuguan, and manipulated the world at will.

In the epic battle at Jingnian Temple of the Great Sui Dynasty, where all the terrestrial immortals in the world were wiped out, the Heavenly Sword was invincible.

However, their attack was ineffective against that mysterious person.

Even though Zhao Min was concerned that if the true sword intent within the Heavenly Sword were fully unleashed, it would repeat the scene of the battle at Jingnian Temple, where the earth was shattered and thousands of miles of ravines were carved out, leading to the deaths of countless Mongol people in Dadu.

However, Zhao Min believed that the power of the Heavenly Sword she had unleashed also surpassed that of terrestrial immortals.

As a result, the person simply walked away, and she couldn't even tell if he was injured.

Zhao Min's words were like a thunderbolt, causing Le Bingyun, Kasili, and Hua Zheng to widen their eyes in shock.

"You actually made your move that day?"

"Before the Heavenly Sword, the physical body of a celestial being on land is like a blank sheet of paper, which can be cut down with a single sword. That person was able to withstand a sword and not die. Could it be that he has already..." Le Bingyun's lips trembled and his face turned pale as he finished speaking.

He was clearly frightened by his own guess.

Hua Zheng and Kasili also paled instantly.

Seeing this, Zhao Min shook her head slightly and told the truth of that day, but still reminded her: "They may not be above the Celestials, but they are definitely stronger than ordinary terrestrial Celestials."

"Moreover, Kasri just said that even the secret guards couldn't find any information about that person, which gave me a guess."

Upon hearing this, Le Bingyun and the other two breathed a sigh of relief.

If they truly cannot even be cut down by the Heavenly Sword, and are above the celestial beings on land, then what appears to be a secret plot is actually being exposed to the "watchful eyes" of others.
Upon hearing Zhao Min's guess, the three women trembled and turned their gazes to her again.

Zhao Min's words were as astonishing as ever: "The other party may not be from our world."

"Not from our world?"

The three women were all exceptionally intelligent, and they immediately realized what was going on, their expressions changing drastically.

"Could it be a celestial being from heaven?" When Hua Zheng voiced her guess, Le Bingyun and Kasili's hearts jumped into their throats, and they looked nervously at Zhao Min.

Zhao Min nodded solemnly: "If they are not visitors from heaven, where on earth could they not be found?"

"Kasri's secret guards' information comes directly from our Commander Yan. She now controls the Spirit Mirror, and no news, intelligence, or person's origin can escape her notice." "Only people, things, and events that do not belong to this world can be untraceable by the Spirit Mirror, which is said to be able to reveal everything."

Zhao Min's guess was not without basis.

It was based on the inference that Ling Donglai, who was supposed to be broken but strangely still appeared in the human world, was seen that day. The mysterious person had a certain temperament that was too extraordinary and had some similarities with the temperament of Ling Donglai.

Inside the room, Le Bingyun and the other two were stunned into silence by Zhao Min's words.

After a long while, Le Bingyun frowned and said, "If they really are visitors from the heavens, then... this is troublesome."

“That’s right. Although we possess the power of terrestrial immortals and celestial beings, we are definitely no match for the immortals in the heavens.” Kasli said, clenching her fists and speaking excitedly, “I will send a message back immediately to summon the secret guards to come and help.”

"It's no use. Ordinary secret guards can't deal with immortals."

Although Zhao Min did not want to hurt Kasili, she still revealed this cruel reality.

"Ah, then..."

"Don't be nervous." Hua Zheng smiled reassuringly at Kasili and said, "You forgot, the princess has already sent an urgent report to His Majesty through the secret guards. If ordinary secret guards can't handle it, then naturally more powerful secret guards will come."

"am I right?"

In her last question, Hua Zheng asked Zhao Min.

Zhao Min nodded frankly: "Otherwise, I wouldn't have suggested that you wait any longer, but would have taken you directly to seek refuge with General Xuanwei on the same day."

"Then you have probably missed the best opportunity."

A cold voice rang out without warning.

In an instant, Zhao Min, Le Bingyun, Hua Zheng, and Kasili all changed their expressions drastically. Even if they were unfamiliar with the stranger's voice, which carried a murderous aura, they could tell that the newcomer was up to no good.

Based on what the other party said, the girls' hearts sank lower and lower.

Zhao Min suddenly stood up, the short Heavenly Sword in her hand. In the blink of an eye, the rooftop where they were standing melted away like snow under the scorching sun, revealing a clear sky.

And that figure standing in mid-air, his purple robes fluttering in the wind, looking down at them with disdain.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a terrifying aura descended from the clear sky, instantly enveloping Zhao Min and the others. In an instant, they felt as if they had fallen into an abyss or an endless quagmire, and negative emotions such as being unable to resist, despair, and being unable to struggle arose in their hearts.

"choke!"

A crisp sword sound rang out, shattering the terror.

Zhao Min seized the opportunity, her figure soaring upwards, exuding the aura of a terrestrial immortal. The Heavenly Sword was already in her hand, and her sword intent doubled every ten feet in the air, instantly becoming a vast force that enveloped the heavens and earth.

Zhao Min stared coldly at the man in purple robes, her cherry lips parted slightly, and said, "Get out, or die."

Upon seeing this, the figure in purple robes couldn't help but frown. His gaze was fixed on the sword in Zhao Min's hand, and he couldn't help but sneer: "All bark and no bite. The sword in your hand is indeed troublesome, but you're just a mere terrestrial immortal. How much power can you unleash? And how many strikes can you actually wield?"

"You think you're worthy to yell at me?"

"You think you can scare me off with just a sword? Not enough. Call the owner of this sword!"

(End of this chapter)