Borrowing a sword

Chapter 309 Under the Public Eye, the Undercover Agent's Identity is Exposed

That night, a light snow fell in the capital.

Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing both went to bed very late.

It wasn't because they were so nervous about tomorrow's preliminary round that they couldn't sleep today.

For them, tomorrow's competition is just a formality, far too easy and simple.

The reason for this was simply because they all felt that Chu Huaixu could return at any time.

Both of them were waiting for him to come back.

According to what the teachers and Qin Xuanxiao said, Chu Huaixu should be able to come out of the Imperial Pool in a few hours.

This makes them always think, "He'll probably be back in a little while."

With this thought in mind, the two waited and waited, until it was very late at night.

The big ice block looked out the window at the snow, wondering if this light snowfall would be enough to cover the ground by tomorrow morning.

"If he could build up a pile, he'd probably go and scribble all over the snow," Han Shuangjiang thought to herself.

"Why did it take you so long?"

However, both she and Xiao Xu had become accustomed to Chu Huaixu creating all sorts of miracles.

As everyone knows, the people of the Mirror Kingdom won't gain much from the Imperial Pool.

But since he hasn't come out for so long, perhaps he'll do something extraordinary this time?
Outside that coffin-like stone building, Jiang Zhi sat cross-legged under an ancient tree. The light snow falling from the sky would all veer away from him as it approached, avoiding his body.

"Why hasn't this kid come out yet?" the grandmaster wondered.

However, the divine imprint he left on Chu Huaixu did not detect anything unusual.

He couldn't help but recall the bet that Li Chunsong had proposed when they were still on the mountain.

"Could he have really absorbed the Emperor's divine sense?" Jiang Zhi wondered.

Inside this coffin-shaped stone building, Chu Huaixu's current situation is rather dire.

As time passed, the power within him had long been exhausted.

If he falls into a coma due to exhaustion, then the Emperor's divine sense may have an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Fortunately, he's a cheat code user; he has a system to rely on.

Whenever his power was exhausted, he would have the system upgrade him.

This action not only stunned the female imperial advisor within the misty fog, but also left the ancestral emperor completely dumbfounded.

"How can he still break through to a higher realm?!"

Chu Huaixu is now completely imprisoned by the formation.

His condition is not simply a matter of physical disability.

His entire vital energy was almost completely blocked.

There's no reason for someone to break through to the next level under these circumstances.

Moreover, even if he breaks through to the next realm, how will he regulate his breathing?

There's a very high chance this will lead to demonic possession!

But Chu Huaixu remained completely calm.

What could possibly go wrong with a system upgrade?
His physical body began to crack, and the pain from breaking through to a higher realm began to sweep over his entire body.

Then, all the wounds healed rapidly on their own.

Although both the Emperor and Lin Qingci knew that his self-healing ability was outrageous, seeing is believing.

Seeing it with my own eyes now, I can only feel amazed.

"Higher-grade body-refining techniques do indeed mostly come with this ability," Lin Qingci thought to herself.

"But his level is comparable to a master cultivator in the fifth realm, yet he's only in the third realm," the female national advisor thought in surprise.

The fifth realm is a hurdle on the path of cultivation.

The reason why cultivators at the Fifth Realm are called Great Cultivators is that once they enter the Fifth Realm, it is as if they have been reborn.

There are quite a few geniuses in this world who can kill people of a higher level.

However, for someone in the fourth realm to kill someone in the fifth realm is as difficult as ascending to heaven!

That was a qualitative transformation.

And so, Chu Huaixu relied on leveling up to hold on for a little longer.

But he has already leveled up twice, and his character level has reached 39.

To continue breaking through to the next realm, one must cultivate the techniques of the fourth realm and refine the rare and precious materials that aid in cultivation.

He hasn't gone to the library to exchange for the former yet, because he needs to hold his character level right now and isn't in a hurry to break through to the next realm.

Therefore, he hasn't gone to the Treasure Pavilion to buy those rare and precious materials yet.

The voice of the Ancestral Emperor echoed in his mind once more.

"I'd like to see how long you can hold out!"

The effects of the body-snatching formation have been permeating Chu Huaixu's body.

If he stays inside for the full twelve hours, then there will be no way to save him.

The ancestral emperor is now becoming less impatient.

He could sense that the advantage was on his side.

"Xuanxiao will take action once it's dawn."

"At that time, Chu Huaixu will lose his composure and break down his defenses."

"At that time, there will be an opportunity to take advantage of it."

"At the same time, once I leave, I will have a legitimate identity to remain in the Moon Kingdom."

Time passes minute by minute.

A sense of irritation also rose in Chu Huaixu's heart.

"How to do?"

"What should we do next?"

At dawn, the monastery's drill ground was crowded with people.

The East-West Continent Grand Competition is a grand event involving the entire Xuanhuang Realm.

Some enthusiasts who weren't even participating came specifically to watch.

This made the training ground almost completely packed.

Ming Xuanji, the old national teacher, as a dual representative of the royal family and the monastery, also made a few simple remarks on the high platform.

On the high platform, Nangong Yue and Chu Yinyin sat in a private seat.

The Sword Sect's private room was right next to theirs.

"Situ Cheng, why didn't Sword Master come?" Chu Yinyin asked curiously.

“The Tianluo of Luotian Valley has arrived, and my senior brother has been dragged away by him to discuss the Dao.” Situ Cheng did not hide anything.

For them, the preliminary rounds were indeed not very interesting.

Today's event is similar to an opening ceremony, which is why they showed up.

Under normal circumstances, it won't get interesting until at least the round of 64 to 32.

Speaking of this East-West Continent Grand Competition, three of the four strongest experts from the four major sects of the East Continent have come. Only the one from Spring and Autumn Mountain is absent.

At this moment, Ming Xuanji stood on the high platform and had finished speaking.

Then, he turned his attention to Qin Xuanxiao.

However, the smile on his face carried a hint of something deeper.

The Prince Rui took a few steps forward and walked to the foot of the high platform.

The eyes of many people around him instantly turned to him.

He turned to Lin Zixuan and said, "Zixuan, we can begin."

The petite girl nodded slightly.

The next moment, Chu Huaixu, who was far away in the Imperial Pool, was startled!
Because images of the monastery had suddenly appeared in his mind.

"How is this going?"

Immediately afterwards, a voice rang in his mind.

That was Lin Zixuan's special telepathic communication technique, a god-level support character.

"It was the Crown Prince and Master who asked me to activate your [Spiritual Vision] and [Spiritual Hearing], Chu Huaixu. I don't know why, but you are currently in the Imperial Pool, so don't let trivial matters distract you and cause you to suffer a qi deviation," she reminded him.

This was the girl's biggest concern.

Upon hearing this telepathic message, Chu Huaixu felt a chill in his heart, a sense of foreboding washing over him.

Prince Rui's heir began to walk step by step toward the high platform.

Then, he bowed to Ming Xuanji and stood beside the old national teacher.

At this moment, he is the center of attention.

Many people were quite puzzled, wondering what this renowned prince was going to do at this moment.
Wearing a purple robe, Qin Xuanxiao began to activate the spiritual power within his body to ensure that his voice could be heard throughout the entire venue.

He announced in a loud voice, "There is still some time before the competition officially begins."

"Since the grand examination is approaching and the auspicious time has not yet arrived, then..."

"On behalf of the Imperial Family, I, the Crown Prince, have a matter to discuss with all of you present as a sign of our sincerity!"

Whether it was the group of senior cultivators who came with the team, the disciples who were going to participate in the competition below, or the unrelated spectators, they were all stunned by what they heard.

With a slightly serious expression, Qin Xuanxiao continued, "As everyone knows, in the past ten years, my Yue Kingdom and the Jing Kingdom have maintained a very good relationship."

"There have been no frictions along the border between the two countries."

"Caravans from both countries traded goods and services."

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"This is a blessing for all living beings!"

He started laying the groundwork in this way, and then proceeded to lay a whole lot of groundwork.

But that's the truth.

With a great calamity about to befall the world, the Moon Kingdom and the Mirror Kingdom are currently enjoying a diplomatic honeymoon.

At least on the surface, the two countries are incredibly united and friendly, striving to fight the great calamity together!
And so, Qin Xuanxiao spoke at length in official jargon before finally changing the subject.

"However, after a recent self-examination by our Yue Kingdom, we have discovered that there are treacherous individuals within the imperial court who are committing wrongdoings!"

"Beneath the imperial court lurks a demon!"

"Our Yue Kingdom has a hidden agency, whose purpose is to monitor all officials and correct all wrongdoing!"

"Unexpectedly, someone secretly trained assassins and sent them to the Eastern Continent as spies!"

"This trip and action violate the alliance between the two countries."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Even Nangong Yue and the others sitting on the high platform couldn't help but frown slightly and begin to look at each other.

"What is this Prince Rui's heir up to?"

Qin Xuanxiao continued in a loud voice:

"These spies sent out are all infiltrated within the four major sects of the Eastern Continent."

This caused Situ Cheng and the others to change their expressions instantly.

Is there a traitor in the family?

Qin Xuanxiao continued, "Today, I, on behalf of the Tian family, will expose to the public those who have damaged the friendly relations between our two countries!"

"There is one person in the Sword Sect named Chi Feng."

Upon hearing the name, Situ Cheng looked puzzled; he had no idea who this person was.
It's obvious that this guy named Chi Feng isn't doing very well in the Sword Sect; he's not very capable.

"The two men from Chunqiu Mountain are named Zuo Yue and Xiang Qinghe."

Upon hearing those two names, Mei Chuxue let out a cold laugh.

Her slender fingers gently played with her long hair, causing strands to entwine around her fingertips, while the look in her alluring peach blossom eyes grew increasingly cold.

"The three from Luotian Valley are named Qin Zhichen, Gong Zijin, and Zhao Qiushuang."

Upon hearing this, Elder Teng Lingyi's first reaction was: "How come there are so many people in my Luo Tian Valley!"

Is it that easy to penetrate?
Qin Xuanxiao suddenly stopped speaking at this point.

After a while, he continued, "As for the Taoist sect, there are two of them!"

"I never expected that they would all come with the team, and one of them just happens to be here!"

"Now is the perfect time to give the Daoist sect a proper explanation!"

These words caused another uproar in the audience.

All eyes turned toward the Taoist group.

And these Taoist practitioners began to look at each other in confusion.

Nangong Yue and Chu Yinyin exchanged a glance, and the two women frowned involuntarily.

The former lightly tapped the teacup with his fingertips, his gaze fixed intently on the back of the prince in front of him.

"How could things have developed so suddenly?"

"This matter has been handled as if it were child's play!" Nangong Yue thought to herself.

For thousands of years, the East and West continents have been like two players sitting opposite each other on a chessboard.

But today's move is far too strange.

"What do you want?"

At this moment, all eyes in the audience converged on the Taoist team, instantly making them the center of the storm.

Mo Qingmei suddenly turned around and looked at the Taoist disciples sitting behind her, her eyes filled with scrutiny.

The next moment, a furious shout suddenly came from the high platform.

Qin Xuanxiao circulated his spiritual power, his voice booming like thunder.

"You dog slave, do I have to ask you to come out here?!" he shouted, his words carrying a veiled insult.

Tens of thousands of eyes turned in the same direction.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the diligent and conscientious "ox" of the Taoist sect stood up slowly, his expression unchanged.

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