Sword from the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 164 Old Feelings and Old Grudges

The smoke and dust parted to the left and right, and Shi Zhixuan strolled out, looking completely at ease.

He straightened his scholar's cap and slightly flicked his sleeves.

His movements possess a natural elegance and grace, which is related to his unparalleled skills and "Illusory Demon Body Technique." Even when he is still, he seems to contain a dynamism that could disappear at any moment.

Looking at the woman in light-colored clothes before him, radiating youthful energy and captivating charm, Shi Zhixuan's smile deepened.

However, that expression was only on his face; he was already on high alert in his heart.

The fact that Dan Yin encountered him and didn't immediately make a life-or-death decision is quite strange.

No one knew the woman in front of him better than he did.

Therefore, even from extremely subtle observations, one could faintly sense the change in her aura.

In an instant, he listened intently and heard a barely perceptible cracking sound spreading around him.

The even stronger feeling of spatial collapse pulled at his body's energy, making it impossible for him to exert any force, causing extreme discomfort, and the force was far greater than before.

Within the force field, the demonic energy was unpredictable, extremely yin and soft yet abundant and profound, seemingly becoming a living thing.

They wrap around the body, making one feel powerless.

"This is the Reincarnation Chapter."

Shi Zhixuan looked at Zhu Yuyan: "Xiaoyan, you have broken through the shackles of many years. It is truly a cause for celebration."

Empress Yin held a ribbon in her hand, her eyes, half-hidden by her light robe, fixed coldly on Shi Zhixuan: "Who is to blame for all these years of shackles?"

The demonic power surrounding Shi Zhixuan suddenly tightened.

The Heavenly Demon Great Art had reached a level of infinite variations, which was enough to restrict his Illusionary Demon Body Technique.

Seeing the first serious wariness in the eyes of this hateful man, Empress Yin, despite her composure, felt a sense of satisfaction.

She reached out and grabbed, causing the spatial fluctuations to intensify.

"A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness. We should make up after every quarrel and not be so hostile."

"You go to hell."

A surge of anger welled up in Yin Hou as she lunged forward, her figure leaving several afterimages within the Heavenly Demon Force Field. As she approached the Evil King, the afterimages merged into one, and several colorful ribbons transformed into sharp blades, carrying the power of the Heavenly Demon, and began to entwine Shi Zhixuan from head to toe, attempting to drag him into the center of the Heavenly Demon Force Field.

At the same time, she focused her mind and channeled her inner energy, refining this strike to its utmost precision to avoid any possibility of evasion.

The two sides clashed in spirit and in their internal energy.

The Illusionary Demon's Body Technique was restrained, but the Evil King's combined Buddha and Demon spiritual power was still superior to that of the Empress Yin. His state of mind was also more stable than that of the Empress Yin. At this moment, he used the cycle of life and death to stabilize all the true energy in his body and used a hand seal to dissolve the Heavenly Demon Ribbon.

The moment the true energy was stabilized, there was no counterattack; instead, the person moved away from Yin Hou.

"stop fighting."

Shi Zhixuan raised his hand to stop him: "The Great Perfection of the Heavenly Demon Technique is indeed powerful. I admit that Xiaoyan is the person in this world who has the best chance of killing me, but the corresponding price will be mutual destruction."

“I have wronged you in the past, but there is still some affection between us.”

Empress Yin gave a low groan, but did not make another move.

Seeing the sorrow in his eyes, he murmured:

"You've been hunting me down for years, but I've only ever run away and never laid a hand on you, because I also feel guilty, thinking about how we were once each other's beloved."

Even in middle age, his charm remains undiminished, and he is even more attractive with the passage of time.

The Queen's voice was devoid of emotion: "Stop with your sweet talk. Do you really think I'll let you deceive me like I did decades ago?"

Shi Zhixuan smiled gently, not dwelling on the issue of the serious mistake he had made.

"Now that you have broken through the shackles, you should pursue the ultimate realm of martial arts. If we fight to the death here, it will only benefit others."

He looked at the light veil on the Empress's face and said in a consultative tone, "Why don't we join forces and seize the relic together?"

After seeing Yin hesitate for a moment, Shi Zhixuan probed and found out that the relic was not with her.

"Our grudges have not yet been settled."

“There are many experts coming to Sichuan and Chongqing. You and I can both sense the relic, and the others in the Holy Sect must be as well. Let’s join forces to get the relic first. In the end, whether you take it or I take it, we’ll settle the matter. After all, we shouldn’t let the good stuff go to outsiders.”

No matter how sweet his words are, the Queen of the Underworld will not believe them.

But thinking of the situation in Sichuan and Chongqing, she glanced at the hateful man, but did not refuse.

When Shi Zhixuan saw that she had given her consent, he couldn't help but frown and look towards the mountain path.

"Xiaoyan, did you teach this kid the Heavenly Demon Technique?" "Do you think that's possible?"

Seeing his unfriendly expression, Zhu Yuyan slowly said, "Do you think only you can sway the successor of the Yin Gui Sect?"

She added sarcastically:

“If he were of the same generation as you, when the protector of the Flower Sect was choosing a successor, he would definitely choose him over you.”

Shi Zhixuan seemed to be deep in thought, then revealed a wicked look, as if he wasn't angry at all.

He then slightly turned his gaze and stared in the direction of the mountain path.
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Amidst the swirling mists of Mount Emei, a white shadow darted through at breakneck speed, whipping up a strong wind that further disrupted the mountain fog, startling the birds perched in the forest into fluttering wings and flying away in disarray.

Despite feeling threatened, Zhou Yi did not relax in the slightest.

They ran in silence for over an hour.

We arrived at a mountain stream, where weeds grew rampant and branches lay scattered about. The stream flowed eastward from the stream and poured into a small, clear pond.

The air was filled with the sounds of birds and insects, and I felt completely at ease.

It must be a place rarely visited by people.

Near the spring, the clear water was like a mirror, reflecting the two people in its image.

Zhou Yi listened carefully before stopping and putting the person in her arms down.

Shi Qingxuan was a little slow to react, and it took her a few moments to realize what was happening before she loosened her grip on his hands.

The wind whistled past my ears the whole way.

She was restless and filled with complex emotions, so she took Zhou Yi as a temporary support, an experience she had never had before.

Turning around, I saw him squatting by the pool, scooping up spring water to drink.

I couldn't help but move closer, and when I got to a spot a little downstream, I put my hands in the water, feeling a cool sensation wash over me.

"Although Shi Zhixuan's skill is high, I am not afraid and choose to retreat. However, another expert has just arrived."

Seeing her looking at him, Zhou Yi comforted her:
"However, it's true that he said he would kill you."

“I fought him once at Longxing Temple. His martial arts and spirit have changed a lot, especially his spirit. Before, he had a deep-seated sense of melancholy and loneliness, but this time it is no longer visible.”

"If he has reached the pinnacle of his skills and regained his senses, there's no reason for him to kill you."

Shi Qingxuan sighed softly: "His martial arts skills and spirit are none of my business, I don't want to talk about him."

Her tone was more concerned: "Are you hurt?"

"Of course not."

Do you know who the person who came later was?

Zhou Yi replied, "Most likely it's the Empress Yin."

Then, he recounted the general situation of the Empress Dowager to Shi Qingxuan.

She was quick-witted: "Although your special true energy cannot be absorbed and stored in this yellow crystal like the evil emperors of the past, it is equivalent to awakening the relic. Perhaps they found it through special perception."

"This is very dangerous. You're drawing all their attention, which will cause a lot of trouble."

Zhou Yi had also considered this; if they could lure people from Duzun Fort to the Sichuan Gang, Jie Hui would be laughing in his sleep.

Therefore, I don't plan to touch the relics for the time being and have entrusted them to Shi Qingxuan for safekeeping.

Thinking back to the battle at the thatched pavilion, I couldn't help but speculate:

“In the past, Empress Yin would probably have attacked Shi Zhixuan immediately, which shows that her mentality has undergone a huge change.”

Upon hearing this, Shi Qingxuan's expression turned serious: "If they suspect that the relic is on you, they will definitely come after us."

"If you lose the relics at that time, even if you escape danger, it might ruin your plans in Sichuan and Chongqing."

"This is not a place to linger; let's leave quickly."

The two were cautious enough to quicken their pace and head straight for Chengdu.
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