Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 365 375 King Meets King, Chenqiao Post Station

In the desolate wilderness, where would a perfected master come from?

Is Li Yisheng coming to kill us?
Zhu Quanzhong's doubts lasted only a moment, but instinct was faster than thought. The instant he sensed the opponent's attack, his Daoist aura "Rebirth in Tushita Heaven" was released.

However, precisely because of this, when he realized that his dojo had only expanded a few miles before being "surrounded" by another dojo, an even stronger shock struck him.

WTF?

The dojo is a power that only a grandmaster can wield; it is a symbol of inner vision manifesting outward, with one's own body covering heaven and earth.

How could a grandmaster possibly own a temple?

"Zhu Quanzhong!"

The spirit vibrates as the true essence spreads, needing no words, like the resounding tolling of a great bell, stirring the mind and soul.

Zhu Quanzhong released his senses and saw a familiar yet unfamiliar young man walking through the air, with two Dharma images behind him stirring the spiritual energy in the void.

"It's you?!"

The realization brought even greater shock; given Zhu Quanzhong's composure, he should never have lost his composure like this.

But what he saw before him was so illogical, and he himself was seriously injured, with impurities and filth in his primordial spirit interfering with his thinking.

Before they knew it, after a few moments of distraction, Li Cunxiao, who had been preparing for a long time, seized the opportunity and launched the dragon boat without hesitation, instantly bringing the two into the Dragon Palace Secret Realm.

Zhu Quanzhong's expression hardened, and he also opened the Acquired Bag Secret Realm Cave, but for some reason, he was a step too late.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation unfolded within the Dragon Palace's secret realm, protecting its master, but it was difficult to break free of the restraints immediately.

After a series of shocks, Zhu Quanzhong seemed to have regained his composure and calmness as the emperor of Liang.

"I have roamed the world for decades and have seen countless outstanding people, but someone like you is absolutely unique."

"Back then, I guessed that the spiritual treasure of Songzhou was in the hands of Taiyi or Qici, but I never expected that it would surpass its master."

"In the blink of an eye, four or five years have passed, and a grandmaster has been created. He is not even thirty years old, yet he has reached the perfect realm of a grandmaster—a grandmaster who cultivates both Buddhism and Taoism!"

"Li Cunxiao, you've been hiding your true intentions very well!"

However, Li Cunxiao had no intention of gossiping. Accompanied by the roar of the artifact spirit, the Crimson Dragon, the spiritual energy in the entire small world was mobilized and poured down like a funnel.

The two great Dharma forms of the Savior from Suffering and the Dragon King Buddha merged with the main body, and the main body immediately expanded to more than a thousand feet.

The plates of the Azure Phoenix Armor covered the giant's body in layers, while the Hun Tian Ling (a type of sash) resembled a long dragon coiled around his waist.
The four divine weapons—the Wind and Fire Wheels, the Mysterious Dragon Spear, the Qiankun Bow, and the Bone-Illuminating Mirror—are each wielded by eight arms.

The three heads are arranged in three colors: the one on the left is blue-green, representing the Savior from Suffering; the one on the right is red, representing the Dragon King Buddha.

One is lofty and profound, the other compassionate and peaceful, but the one in the middle is neither joyful nor sorrowful, with its eyes tightly closed, radiating the ruthlessness of the Way of Heaven.

This is Li Cunxiao's strongest form now, the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas!

'Such astonishing power! Is this child truly only a Grandmaster?'

Upon seeing this, Zhu Quanzhong's initial absolute certainty began to wane.

Having cultivated for so many years, even if his state of mind isn't perfect, at least he won't regret his choices.

The original plan was to ambush Li Cunxiao in order to relieve the siege of Qingzhou and also to cut off Li Yisheng's arm.

Then, with his loyal confidants, he temporarily moved overseas to recuperate and wait for an opportunity.

But to my surprise, the variables in the plan were greater than I had anticipated.

It was astonishing enough that the enemy who had cut off his lineage had become a Grandmaster, but upon meeting him today, he realized that the other party was not a newly promoted Grandmaster, but a Perfected Grandmaster, and even possessed a spiritual treasure.

He was certain that Li Yisheng and his group were unaware of these two matters.

If we follow this line of reasoning, then Li Cunxiao must be hiding his true abilities and plotting something within the Qin court.

"No matter what your scheme is, do you think you can take me down just because you have a magical treasure and a hidden cave outside?"

Zhu Quanzhong grinned maliciously, and the image of the Buddha of Sunlight merged with the original deity, transforming into a giant a thousand feet tall.

However, only half of his left arm remained, and the wound was marked with the Big Dipper constellation suppressing it.

There was a huge hole in his chest, through which a phantom of a pagoda could be seen, emanating chanting.

Clearly, Zhu Quanzhong was also seriously injured in the previous battle.

But no matter what, he was a grandmaster!
Deliberately refraining from resistance, they entered the Dragon Boat Secret Realm. At this moment, they opened the Acquired Bag, within which the Six Paths of Reincarnation Millstone clashed with the crimson dragon circling the sky.

The collision of the two disrupted the entire void, effectively locking this world in place, so that no one could leave until either of them died.

Consequently, the great battle taking place here will remain unknown to the outside world.

Zhu Quanzhong clearly treated Li Cunxiao as a money-giving boy!

Such malice can be understood without words.

But Li Cunxiao's heart was completely filled with no other emotions; only the opponent before him reignited his long-dormant heart.

The Qiankun Bow was drawn back, and the jet-black arrow, like lightning tearing through the sky, flew out in the blink of an eye, surrounded by the Hun Tian Ling.

A giant with three heads and eight arms, wielding a spear as large as a raging dragon, traversed the void. The bronze mirror in his palm radiated light like a blazing sun, and the cold head in its center echoed the heavens and earth, hinting at something about to be brewed—

Today, he will avenge Taiyi and use another Grandmaster as a sacrifice to perfect Haotian!
"That's Mount Tai?"

Li Cunxu reined in his horse and raised his head, pausing briefly on the extremely high mountain peak before his gaze was drawn to the surrounding ravines and lakes, which were clearly not naturally formed.

Li Cunshen rode his horse behind Li Cunxu, and even though they were dozens of miles apart, he could still sense the residual true energy nearby.

The mere traces of the great battle sent shivers down one's spine, and even the horses beneath them, imbued with demonic blood, trembled slightly, leaving a trail of excrement and urine.

"Useless wretch," Li Cunshen cursed under his breath as he watched Li Cunxu walk away. He had no choice but to dismount and quickly run forward, falling a few steps behind as he whispered:

"Your Highness, the King of Qin has acted out of character by taking the initiative to send troops back to reinforce us. Is there a trap here?"

"Also, if we're going to surround Yang Shihou, why don't we just attack him from behind?"

"That scoundrel Li Cunxiao seized several prefectures while His Highness was away. We need to achieve some outstanding feats to please His Majesty."

As Li Cunshen spoke, he gradually fell silent, because Li Cunxu had turned around at some point and was staring at him expressionlessly.

"Your subordinate misspoke."

Li Cunshen was unaware of which of his words had gone wrong, but he knew that after Li Cunxu was enfeoffed as a king, his prestige grew daily, and his several sworn brothers, the Taibao, no longer dared to overstep their bounds.

"Let's go," Li Cunxu said without blaming him, but instead quickened his pace. However, just before entering Yanzhou, when they were still a day's journey from Qianfeng, he ordered them to set up camp.

The generals were puzzled, but Li Cunjin thought that Li Cunxu had changed his mind and planned to launch a surprise attack on Yang Shihou's rear.

After a night's rest, when it was time to set off the next day, Li Cunxu ordered the entire army to remain still, taking only his personal guards and the Silver Spear Army with him. They proceeded to a post station and then ordered them to rest.

"Chenqiao Post Station?"

Looking at the dilapidated post station, Li Cunshen became increasingly puzzled.

However, he did not have to wait long before the cavalry's hooves shattered his doubts.

"It's Hengchongdu!"

"Damn it, the King of Qin was indeed up to no good!"

Li Cunshen was furious and was about to order the entire army to form a battle formation, but Li Cunxu waved his hand to stop him. The former was not only puzzled but also anxious; Li Cunxu's series of actions could be described as extremely abnormal.

Fortunately, the thousands of charging soldiers stopped advancing when they came within a mile's radius, with only a few generals riding up on horseback.

Among these people, besides the leader Li Siyuan, there were also the Second Protector Li Sizhao, the Fourth Protector Li Cunxin, the Fifth Protector Li Cunjin, and the Twelfth Protector Kang Junli.

It's fair to say that all the henchmen of the "old man party" are gathered here.

At this moment, Li Cunshen also vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

He, along with Li Cunxu, the Tenth Protector Li Cunxian, and Li Cunzhang, the Eighth Protector who had been recalled in advance, rode forward alone.

It can be said that, apart from Shi Jingsi, Li Cunxiao, and Li Siben and Li Si'en who remained in Qianfeng, the rest of the Thirteen Protectors have all arrived.

In fact, Li Cunjin, Kang Junli, and Li Cunzhang should have been under the command of the current Grand General of the Central Route Army, and should not have left their posts without orders.

But clearly, they cared more about the King of Qin/King of Jin, to whom they had long served, than about the suddenly rising King of Song.

"Third brother, how have you been? You captured and killed the Dharma King and pacified Huainan. What a glorious achievement!"

Li Siyuan gave a meaningless opening remark and glanced at the four people opposite him.

"The eleventh brother didn't come?"

"Shi Jingsi?" Li Cunxu smiled.

“I believe I have treated him well, but he always remembers the Emperor’s kindness and wants to remain a loyal subject.”

"It's not a problem to bring him along, but I'm afraid the news might leak out."

The sound of the wind? What sound of the wind?
As soon as he finished speaking, all the bodyguards on both sides looked puzzled.

"Since Third Brother is so straightforward, I'll get straight to the point too."

"This is the burial place I have chosen for Li Cunxiao!"

what?
ah?!!!!!

"We...we're going to kill Li Cunxiao?!"

Upon hearing this, the gangsters nearly erupted in chaos, involuntarily glancing at their leaders. They saw the smiles on Li Cunxu and Li Siyuan's faces vanish, replaced by undisguised murderous intent.

They're serious!

"Brother, Li Cunxiao is now a Grandmaster and the King of Song! He's no longer the nobody he once was!"

"Kill him, whether we succeed or fail, His Majesty will likely be furious!"

Li Sizhao looked anxious, while Li Cunshen on the other side was also flustered:

"Your Highness, although I also dislike Li Cunxiao, he is, after all, a grandmaster of alchemy and the Grand Commander of the Army appointed by His Majesty."

"With the war still raging, to kill a general without authorization is treason."

What he hadn't yet said was that among the three kings, Li Siyuan was the oldest and had the highest cultivation level.

Li Cunxu and Li Cunxiao are both newly promoted grandmasters. At this time, they should be working together to counter the old man faction.

Now that Li Siyuan is about to make a foolish move, isn't this the perfect opportunity to reconcile with Li Cunxiao?

"Shut up!"

Unexpectedly, upon hearing the word "treason," Li Siyuan and Li Cunxu's expressions changed simultaneously. With a shout, the imposing aura of a grandmaster spread out, and the others immediately fell silent.

"The victor is king, the loser is villain."

Li Cunxu and Li Siyuan exchanged a glance; some things didn't need to be said, they understood each other implicitly.

The news that Li Yisheng and Zhu Quanzhong fought and that the latter was defeated and fled had already spread throughout the land.

Under these circumstances, no matter how skilled Yang Shihou is, he is still a grandmaster, and it is only a matter of time before he is defeated.

But at this very moment, Li Siyuan unexpectedly ordered Li Cunxu to lead troops back to reinforce the city. It should be noted that the two were rivals, and it would be unreasonable for them to share the credit.

But Li Cunxu easily understood his former elder brother's meaning, not for any other reason than their similar current situations.

Li Cunxiao is simply too young, his talent is simply too high, and he is chasing them too closely.

In just five or six years, he became a grandmaster, was granted a royal title, and commanded a large army, surpassing the efforts of the other two over more than ten years.

In particular, Li Yisheng's decision to have the three men lead three separate armies was an obvious signal to Li Siyuan and Li Cunxu—their successor would be chosen from among these three.

Among the three, Li Cunxiao has a Grandmaster Qici behind him, who is also a Grandmaster of Alchemy. He has extensive connections in the capital and has now conquered several states in the East China Sea. He has no shortage of military achievements, prestige, and strength.

In comparison, the other two are only slightly behind at the moment, but as time goes on, this gap will only continue to widen—as I said before, Li Cunxiao is simply too young!
"A grandmaster in his twenties—this is the talent of Emperor Taizong of Qin! Third brother, if you were sitting in that chair, who would you choose as the crown prince?"

Li Siyuan's words seemed to be directed at others, but also at himself.

"Are you sure Father won't intervene?"

"He fought two Grandmasters in succession and has been in seclusion for the past few days to recuperate. Even the decree to summon you back was conveyed by Li Siben and Li Sien."

"In contrast, I have already prepared the imperial edict to summon Li Cunxiao back."

As Li Siyuan spoke, he took out an imperial edict from his bosom, causing the pupils of the surrounding bodyguards to shrink.

This is an attempt to forge an imperial edict!

"I never imagined that one day we would be forced into this situation."

Li Cunxu took a deep breath, instantly calming all the distracting thoughts in his mind.

Now the die is cast, and there is no turning back. If Li Cunxiao is not killed, neither he nor Li Siyuan will have a chance to inherit the throne.

The latter is too young and has a high chance of breaking through to the Grandmaster level. Even if he succeeds Li Yisheng after his death, he still has a long life ahead of him and will inevitably settle accounts with the two of them.

It should be noted that the Louguandao sect had not yet collapsed and was already lying dormant in the Hexi region. If Li Cunxiao were to ascend the throne, how could he not make a comeback?

At that point, we'll be at their mercy, like fish on a chopping board. Even if we wanted to survive, they probably wouldn't give us that chance.

The only course of action now is to take advantage of Li Yisheng's seclusion and act first, then report to the authorities later.

As for the subsequent punishment and Li Yisheng's furious outburst, those can wait until Li Cunxiao is killed.

Having fought their way up in the warlord era, they were accustomed to the raw and brutal nature of their struggles. This ruthlessness was ingrained in their very being and could not be changed by a few edicts issued after Li Yisheng ascended the throne.

What about the hierarchy of etiquette and the laws of the court?

There are only two truths in the world: the strong prey on the weak, and the victor is king and the loser is villain!
Both sides' leaders have made up their minds, and the Taibao members, as a community where everyone prospers or suffers together, cannot and should not oppose it.

That meticulously prepared imperial edict traveled from the border of Yanzhou all the way northeast, eventually ending up in Li Guangyi's hands.

A few days ago, Li Cunxiao left the camp at night and informed Li Guangyi in advance that if there was not enough time, he should let Li Guangyi lead the army.

Several days have passed and he has successfully recaptured Dengzhou, but Li Cunxiao has not yet appeared. He can only know that the other party is safe and sound by the true essence in his body.

Upon seeing the contents of the imperial edict, his anxiety intensified.

"Big brother, what are you doing?"

(End of this chapter)