Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 636 Senior Nine Yang Sword Immortal, how about we make a deal?
fast.

Wu Daoling's swordsmanship is known for its speed, but Zhang Yuan's slash was clearly also extremely fast.

ruthless.

Facing Wu Daoling, the number one on the Heavenly Ranking of Yongtianzhou, he brought down this blade without the slightest hesitation.

quasi.

With a single strike, Wu Daoling's escape route was blocked, leaving him with no way to avoid it.

The blade's light was not dazzling; in fact, it was rather dull.

The Dragon Sparrow Longsword, custom-made for Zhang Yuan by Huang Laoliu, took into account not only Zhang Yuan's strength and cultivation level, but also his style of doing things.

Low-key.

Keep a low profile.

It was this dark, gleaming blade that caused Wu Daoling's expression to change drastically.

As one of the top experts in Yongtian Continent, this strike actually made his heart tremble.

With his hands clasped together, azure sword energy condensed around him.

The shadows of thirteen layers of swordsmanship blocked his way.

Each layer of sword shadow represents a new heaven; thirteen layers of sword shadow represent the power of the Thirteen Abysses.

Zhang Yuan displayed the power of the Nine Abyss Body on Yongtian Continent. Even if he were to leave Yongtian Continent and have less suppression from the Great Dao and his power were to increase, he still wouldn't be able to break through the power of the Thirteen Abysses.

Moreover, that sword aura was originally formed by the convergence of the power of the three abysses.

Wu Daoling's gaze was fixed on the falling longsword.

The knife seemed to be slowing down in his eyes.

very slow.

Slowly slicing through the cyan sword energy.

Slowly slice through the sword shadows.

Cut it open layer by layer.

The sword shadows shattered before the blade's light, and the overwhelming force pressed down on their heads.

Wu Daoling stared wide-eyed as the blade flashed down.

Why is this knife so heavy?

"boom--"

The thirteen layers of sword shadows shattered instantly, and Zhang Yuan's longsword stopped three inches above Wu Daoling's head.

Not far away, Mu Xuan, who had crushed the sword light in front of him with both palms, moved and landed beside Zhang Yuan.

He looked at the long sword hanging above Wu Daoling's head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Wu Daoling stood in the same spot.

He lost.

It wasn't the kind of suppression from the Heavenly Dao power found on Yongtian Continent; Zhang Yuan was defeated because his physical body held an absolute advantage.

His defeat at this moment was truly due to the single blow Zhang Yuan delivered.

He understood that even if Wu Daoling were at his peak, he wouldn't be able to withstand this strike.

The power of this slash is immense!
That was a power he dared not even imagine!

After a long while, he finally murmured, "Why...why didn't you kill me..."

Zhang Yuan slowly sheathed his sword, returning the long blade to its original position.

"This sword is named Dragon Sparrow. It was crafted by the master forger Huang Laoliu over two years, using the finest materials from all over the world, and was tailor-made for me."

Zhang Yuan placed his hand on the hilt of the sword and said calmly, "This sword can pacify an entire region."

Beside him, Mu Xuan's lips twitched.

Is Zhang Yuan blatantly showing off?
Wu Daoling's expression shifted, and he shook his head: "Are you trying to say that I lost to you because I didn't have a suitable weapon?"

"A defeat is a defeat, I—"

“What I mean is,” Zhang Yuan interrupted Wu Daoling, “if the Nine Yang Sword Immortal wants to forge a suitable weapon, I can introduce him to Master Huang Laoliu.”

Wu Daoling looked astonished.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Zhang Yuan: "Zhang Qingyang, are you plotting against me again?"

Previously, this guy in front of me used Wu Daoling as bait, and the battle of twenty-two grandmasters attracted the attention of the world.

Now, he felt that Zhang Yuan was after him again.

“My fiancée, Princess Yu Ruo, often says that everything in the world has its value,” Zhang Yuan said calmly and loudly. “If it has a price, it can be traded.”

"Senior Nine Yang Sword Immortal, how about we make a deal?"

transaction?

Wu Daoling's expression changed.

Zhang Yuan looked at him and spoke again: "I, Zhang, request that Senior Nine Yang Sword Immortal lead 800,000 Sword Sect disciples to guard Yinma Plain and Yuncang City."

"From now on, in the struggle between the Great Qin and the Eastern Wei, you will remain an observer."

They were stationed at Yinma Plain and Yuncang City, no longer concerned with the conflict between the two nations.

For Wu Daoling and the disciples of the Nine Yang Sword Sect, such conditions were truly a dream come true.

Wu Daoling was willing to fight against the Qin Dynasty for the Eastern Wei in order to give the Sword Sect a desirable base.

"What do I need to give in return?" Wu Daoling remained silent for a moment before speaking.

With such good terms, he didn't believe Zhang Qingyang would give them to him so easily.

Zhang Yuan raised his hand, holding a pale gold token in his palm. "Our Zhen Tian Si's Martial Defense Division is still short of a deputy head. I wonder if you would be willing to condescend to serve us?"

……

Beside him, Mu Xuan watched with a smile as Wu Daoling accepted the token.

In this world, might makes right.

If it weren't for that fatal blow from Marquis Zhang Yuan of Qingyang, do you think Wu Daoling would have paid him any attention?

At this point, the so-called transaction is nothing more than a face-saving gesture and a way out for both parties.

Wu Daoling's strength, potential, talent, and the 800,000 Sword Sect disciples behind him make him a worthy candidate for Zhang Yuan's recruitment.

Zhang Yuan's strength, potential, talent, and the Qin Dynasty behind him make him a worthy ally for Wu Daoling to pledge allegiance to.

In fact, from the very beginning, when Wu Daoling invited Zhang Yuan to meet him, this outcome was already predetermined.

It's impossible for Wu Daoling to actually kill Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan would not kill Wu Daoling.

However, the outcome between Wu Daoling and Zhang Yuan determined who had more chips and would reap greater benefits.

Such a game can only be played by the strong and those in positions of power.

Zhang Yuan turned his head to look at Mu Xuan, his smile deepening.

"Your performance in today's battle was truly outstanding, and I admire you greatly."

A transcendent demeanor?

admire?

Zhang Yuan's combat prowess on Yongtian Continent was clearly far superior to that of a Grandmaster of Dao Inquiry.

He even gained a lot of insights into cultivation while observing Zhang Yuan's moves.

Even Mu Xuan, with his thick skin, blushed a little at this moment.

Fortunately, someone who has cultivated for a thousand years can already control the power of qi and blood, so his face doesn't turn red.

"Speak, what do you wish to trade with me?"

Mu Xuan looked at Zhang Yuan and spoke calmly.

We must still uphold the dignity of our seniors.

But saving face is one thing; once he returns to Yongtianzhou, he will be utterly powerless against Zhang Yuan in his Nine Abyss Body.

If he doesn't treat Zhang Yuan politely now, when they return to Yongtian Continent, the head of the Zhen Tian Si might not give him, a nominal member of the Zu Long Wei, any face.

"Senior Mu Xuan, when the Ancestral Dragon Guards arrive in Yongtian Continent, they need to demonstrate sufficient strength to gain His Majesty's trust, right?"

"This junior can report to Your Majesty that your combat prowess is formidable, and it was your intervention that stabilized the situation." Zhang Yuan's voice carried an irresistible allure.

"I will also have the Black Ice Platform spread the word that the Ancestral Dragon Guard is incredibly powerful."

The sound stopped, and Zhang Yuan looked at Mu Xuan.

Mu Xuan was actually a little nervous at this moment.

He didn't know what he would have to give up to get these things.

"Senior, I am interested in the training methods of the Ancestral Dragon Guard."

"Furthermore, I also have the desire to learn from others."

The cultivation method of the Ancestral Dragon Guard.

Insights and understandings gained from spiritual practice.

What Zhang Yuan sought was of immeasurable value.

But these are precisely the things that Mu Xuan can provide.

A glint flashed in Mu Xuan's eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he said in a low voice, "My master is Ao Zhuo, the commander of the Ancestral Dragon Guard. If you are willing, I can take on a disciple on behalf of my master, until—"

"Zhang Yuan greets Senior Brother." Zhang Yuan bowed and clasped his hands in greeting, his expression solemn.

Mu Xuan looked at him and smiled.

……

On the banks of the Yuncang River.

A series of figures waited.

The powerful figures and soldiers of both Qin and Wei all looked up intently at the sky.

Everyone is waiting.

Waiting for a result.

"boom--"

The void trembled, and light and shadow flickered.

That was the power that shattered the void, returning from outside Yongtian Continent.

"came back!"

"Which is more powerful, the Nine Yang Sword Immortal or the Great Qin Daoist master..."

Whispers rippled through the crowd as everyone's gaze turned to the three figures that emerged from the void.

"how come!"

"This, this is, could it be—"

Countless people stared wide-eyed at the three people standing on the Yinma Plain.

(End of this chapter)