Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 302 The struggle for the crown prince has always been like this; all illegitimate children should die!

Li Zhaoting fully displayed his talent and charm.

A body that has been forged and meticulously crafted.

He possessed a handsome and mature appearance, with an almost otherworldly beauty.

Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, as if she had stepped out of an ink painting. She was domineering and charming, like a celestial being descended from the heavens, graceful and untouched by worldly dust.

It is both a pure and flawless lotus and a red spider lily blooming on the other side of the river. Even knowing that it will be burned, it still inspires people to rush forward one after another.

The unparalleled swordsmanship that could topple cities with a single strike, the invincible righteousness that could vanquish demons and monsters, the erudite and eloquent scholar, and most strikingly, the otherworldly charm that transcends time—all these elements are capable of stirring the heart and soul.

Princess Pipa could not resist this charm.

This was a "person" she had never seen before in her life, a person beyond words. Princess Pipa couldn't even find the right words; she was simply captivated.

When Li Zhaoting annihilated all the assassins and wiped out the demons with a single sword strike, the final piece of the puzzle in Princess Pipa's heart was completed. It was more perfect and flawless than the collected materials, and even more irresistible.

Princess Pipa is a disciple of the Western Regions Demonic Sect, and her master is an old musician in the Twelve Girls Band who is skilled in playing the pipa.

When a vixen falls in love, she naturally disregards the rules.

The rules are for righteous immortals.

If you're a princess, you have to follow the rules. If you're a demoness from the Demonic Sect, you still have to follow the rules? What's the point of being a demoness?

The demoness of the demonic sect, she will fight when necessary.

Saint?

Princess Pipa has long been forgotten by Java!
Princess Pipa turned a deaf ear to the rumors about the Holy Maiden and Li Zhaoting, completely forgetting them.

At first, Li Zhaoting was able to maintain his rationality, but then all that remained in his mind was the sound of the pipa being played and the melodious and charming pipa music. The music was a jumble of sounds, like pearls falling onto a jade plate. Bai Letian was right!
Before we knew it, the night had ended and dawn had broken.

Princess Pipa nestled in Li Zhaoting's arms and fell asleep.

Li Zhaoting's unwavering biological clock allows him to wake up promptly no matter what state he is in, and Mei Zhu is the same, already waiting outside the door.

"Meizhu, come in!"

Mei Zhu pushed open the door and entered: "Congratulations, sir!"

Li Zhaoting feigned anger: "You little brat, how much did you take from Pipa, and you dare to betray your master!"

"How does Master intend to punish this servant?"

"You're being punished by not being allowed to eat meat for three days."

"what?"

“Now you know how amazing it is!”

"Isn't three days too long?"

Six days!

"No!"

"Nine Heavens!"

"Master, I know I was wrong!"

"If you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good!"

Li Zhaoting lazily spread his hands, letting Meizhu fuss over him. Two years into their marriage, her biggest flaw was that she had become increasingly lazy, spoiled into a useless piece of trash.

From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.

Back then, I trained hard in the coldest and hottest winters and spent more than ten years studying diligently, vowing to outdo my peers. Now, I even need Meizhu to serve me when I get dressed. I've really fallen from grace.

Mei Zhu whispered, "Master, a real man keeps his word. As the head of the household, you must be fair in rewarding and punishing, and you must never bend the law for personal gain."

"what happened?"

"This servant must deliver the reward."

"What reward?"

"A reward for playing football before."

Mei Zhu smiled like a little fox stealing chickens.

Li Zhaoting fell backward, unable to shed a tear.

Men are just worked to death!
……

Li Zhaoting swept away the demons with his sword, displaying great brilliance.

The news spread throughout the Western Regions in just a few days.

The subsequent negotiations went much more smoothly.

Many wealthy merchants from the Central Plains were involved.

Wealthy merchants such as the Hua, Wan, Lu, and Yan families all invested, along with Ji Bingyan, a local strongman, and several small countries at key junctures. Li Xunhuan gradually revitalized the Silk Road, which had been dormant for many years.

Anyone with a brain knows how huge the profits will be. Even forces like Sifang City and Haisha Palace want to get involved, offering to reduce taxes by 30% for caravans passing through their spheres of influence.

Li Xunhuan, with his eloquent and insightful remarks, displayed the unparalleled talent of a top scholar, while Tang Bohu, holding a paintbrush, took notes, his expression growing increasingly serious and profound.

The mission was assigned to Li Xunhuan.

These days, Li Zhaoting is busy being inseparable from Princess Pipa, indulging in nightly revelry, living a life of blissful bliss.

However, as long as Li Zhaoting is in the Western Regions, the influence of his sword sweeping away the demons cannot be ignored by anyone.

……

Sword Forging City.

Upon receiving the intelligence, Sword Master was overjoyed and immediately went to reprimand Sword Hero: "See? This is Li Zhaoting's terrifying strength. This guy is not human at all! He's a beast in human skin. Don't provoke him."

Jianxiong glanced at Jianzun and said, "Father! I think you should tell the swordsmith not to tamper with the sword during the forging process, and to use all their skills."

Sword Master nodded: "Xiong'er, the most reliable people in Sword Forging City are not you and me, but the sword forgers. They are all forging fanatics who are willing to die for forging swords."

Even if you offered them 100,000 taels of gold, or threatened them with the lives of their entire families, they would not resort to tricks when forging the sword. If necessary, they would sacrifice themselves for the sword and use their blood to sharpen it.

Power, status, money, and beauty mean nothing to them; their greatest wish is to forge the strongest sword for the peerless swordsman.

The sword is the reason for their existence.

The stronger Li Zhaoting's martial arts skills were, the higher their enthusiasm for forging became, and the more effort they poured into it.

Conversely, if Li Zhaoting were a spoiled brat with no real strength, even if they were offered rare and precious iron or ten thousand taels of gold, they wouldn't be enthusiastic.

Deliver the battle report to the swordsmith.

The swordsmith knows what to do!

Jianxiong glanced at the intelligence report and angrily said, "Princess Pipa is truly shameless! The dignified princess of Kucha, the future queen of Kucha, actually uses her beauty to seduce a married man. Doesn't Feng Suzhen have any objections?"

Sword Master sneered: "Feng Suzhen is eager for Li Zhaoting to develop feelings for her in the Western Regions. I have inquired and found that Li Zhaoting's father, Li Nanxing, has a past relationship with the Empress Dowager and often does things that are out of line. He may anger the Emperor at any time. If he is in mortal danger, he can escape to the Western Regions!"

At this point, the Sword Master continued his analysis.

"Feng Suzhen is truly a virtuous wife."

You should count Li Zhaoting's female confidantes.

Lan Fenghuang, a Miao princess and leader of the Five Poisons Cult, is skilled in detoxification and also serves as Li Zhaoting's escape route.

Wang Shenglan, the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, runs a security escort agency. The agency's routes connect the world, so even if someone sets up a trap to deal with Li Zhaoting, she can still find a way out.

Princess Pipa, Queen of Kucha—if Li Zhaoting encounters an insurmountable enemy and hides in the desert, who can find him? Who can overturn the vast yellow sands?
Then think about those stunning beauties who have been linked to Li Zhaoting in rumors—the Fairy of Jingzhai, the demoness of the Demonic Sect—aren't they all escape routes? This is called a cunning rabbit having three burrows!
Unbeknownst to many, Li Zhaoting used his good looks to cultivate countless relationships and weave a vast network.

Can you say that Feng Suzhen wasn't involved?
Putting everything else aside, if Feng Suzhen and Li Zhaoting slept together every night, how would Princess Pipa have had any chance?
Furthermore, Li Zhaoting's sword strike to subdue the demon was actually a joint attack with Feng Suzhen. Feng Suzhen's martial arts skills need to be reassessed, and she should not be underestimated.

There is a rumor in the Central Plains that Li Zhaoting told Feng Suzhen's fortune and said that she had the talent to become the top scholar!

The third-ranked scholar is so amazing!
What level should a top scorer be at?
Xiong'er, do not contend with her.

You should befriend Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen.

Sword Forging City is a place for businessmen.

Having more friends means having more options.

The Sword Master rarely gave such a long speech, leaving Sword Hero completely bewildered. He thought to himself, "What the hell is this? Asking me to contend with Feng Suzhen? I must have lost my mind!" Sword Hero took the battle report to the Sword Forging Pool.

Half an hour later, the white-bearded swordsmith burst forth with unimaginable enthusiasm. In recent decades, Sword Forging City had not forged a divine sword for a top swordsman, nor had it forged a divine weapon that would become famous throughout the world and awe the martial arts world. Now that a top swordsman had finally commissioned a precious sword, he was determined to forge it even if it meant working overtime until he was exhausted!
Of course, working overtime is wrong!
Casting is a delicate craft.

Especially the custom-made swords.

Excessive overtime work can easily lead to exhaustion.

The more urgent the situation, the more you need to stay calm.

……

Supreme Alliance.

Guan Yutian traded for the Lesser Formless Skill and tried to use it to compensate for his innate Qi. Ren Qianxing began to cultivate the One Sword Separates Worlds technique, and the destructive power of his sword technique increased by leaps and bounds.

The Demon Sword Clan's five-hundred-year-old heritage has made little contribution to the development of swordsmanship, but has greatly contributed to the development of sword energy, sword light, sword aura, and sword techniques for killing. All their moves are designed to increase destructive power, and eighty percent of their martial arts techniques are driven by short-sighted pursuit of quick results.

Especially the one sword that separates two worlds.

In the original storyline, since mastering the "One Sword Separates Worlds" technique, Ren Qianxing has been almost invincible. His sword energy is laser-guided, and he can defeat anyone in one move, overwhelming Yan Cangfeng and beating him mercilessly.

As for concepts like realm, foundation, self-cultivation, and comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth, they are almost entirely nonexistent.

Martial arts cultivation involves refining the body, cultivating qi, and refining the spirit.

The Demon Sword Clan specializes in Qi cultivation, pushing the destructive power of Qi cultivation to its limit, causing mountains to crumble and the earth to split when they unleash their attacks.

Feeling the immense power of the sword that could cleave through worlds, Ren Qianxing left the secluded cultivation room full of confidence. Just as he was about to report the good news to Guan Yutian, he found Guan Yutian's face ashen.

"Qianxing, come and take a look at this."

"Li Zhaoting... How can Li Zhaoting... His swordsmanship be so strong? How can he be so powerful?"

Ren Qianxing felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head, extinguishing the excitement of having just mastered the Sword of Separation from the World and the burning passion to challenge all the masters in the world, leaving him utterly despondent.

Fortunately, even the dead embers have a chance to reignite.

Ren Qianxing still has one hope.

The Demon Sword!

The core essence of the Demon Sword Remnant Clan.

Five hundred years of heritage, sixty years of waiting, and an invincible demonic sword recorded in the family history. As long as the Sword Forging City delivers the demonic sword, the family will soar to new heights.

Guan Yutian laughed and said, "Qianxing, based on the Lesser Formless Skill and the White Rainbow Palm Force, I have found a way to alleviate the conflict between the Sword Separates Worlds and the Innate Qi."

Next, I need to go into seclusion for three months.

The Supreme Alliance is now under your management.

Don't believe in gods.

Liao Rushen is the least trustworthy guy.

I've arranged a reliable helper for you.

Arrow Hermit, a direct descendant of the Divine Arrow Clan!
Arrow Hermit doesn't need money, power, or beauty; he only wants to find the ancestral Four Symbols Sun-Shooting Arrow and Eight Directions Sun-Shooting Bow. I know clues about the bow and arrow; you can do him a favor.

Qianxing, this is a test for you.

This will test your ability to inherit the Supreme Alliance.

You'll make those old guys look at you in a new light!

Guan Yutian patted Ren Qianxing on the shoulder.

Ren Qianxing nodded heavily.

"Father! Your son will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"When father and son are of one mind, their strength can break metal."

Li Zhaoting cannot stay in the Western Regions forever; our enemy is the Divine Moon Cult of the Four Directions City of the Sea Shark Palace.

If you have the opportunity to get to know Li Zhaoting, you should try it; he really enjoys making friends.

I will now announce my seclusion.

You must manage the Supreme Alliance well!

"Your son will obey your instructions."

A fierce ambition flashed between Ren Qianxing's brows.

Guan Yutian had only one son.

The Supreme Alliance will be his sooner or later.

That being said, is it sooner or later?

What if Guan Yutian has an illegitimate child?

Ren Qianxing had investigated privately and found that Guan Yutian had two romantic relationships. When he was drunk and excited, he had slept with the maid Hu Ji, who may have given him a few younger brothers.

This is something Ren Qianxing absolutely will not allow!
Ren Qianxing must seize the absolute initiative.

Sisters can marry, but brothers must die!
The struggle for the crown prince position has always been like this!

Being born early is an advantage that is impossible to overcome.

……

Sea Shark Palace.

Looking at the latest battle report, Helian Ba ​​couldn't help but sigh. Being a tyrant is really difficult.

It is said that there are many sects in the Central Plains, and the competition is fierce. Even in the Western Regions and the desert, if you want to establish a family and career and occupy a large territory, you still need to fight to the death.

Thirty years ago, Helian Ba ​​was an ordinary outer disciple of the Sea Shark Palace, nothing special, except that he was quick-witted and eloquent. He used his various skills to seduce the Holy Maiden, but the elders found out.

A saint's love is a fatal sin.

Helian Ba ​​fled without hesitation.

The Holy Maiden was punished by the Elders and imprisoned in a death cell, where she starved to death. She endured the ordeal with her hatred for Helian Ba ​​and slowly dug through the wall.

The Holy Maiden fled to the Gate of Death, and with a heart filled with despair, became a personal disciple and succeeded as the sect leader.

Helian Ba ​​had many adventures while training outside, and mastered two great martial arts techniques: Shadow Clone and Mind Splitting Palm. He then returned to the Sea Shark Palace and blasted all the elders into pieces, becoming the Palace Master of the Sea Shark Palace and gradually expanding the sect's power.

The clone technique originates from the Illusionary Demonic Movement Technique, one of the strongest movement techniques in the world. It creates dozens of illusory bodies, making it difficult for enemies to predict and allowing them to launch a fatal attack.

Distraction Palm, an internal martial art with a soft and gentle palm technique, possesses unparalleled penetrating power and extremely strong destructive force. A single palm strike can shatter an enemy's eight extraordinary meridians and break their internal organs.

The combination of the two movement techniques makes Helian Ba ​​a top-notch assassin in reality, despite being nominally a powerful figure in the underworld.

Helian Ba ​​is not good at head-on combat, but is better at sneak attacks and assassinations, making him comparable to the Red Sun Dharma King.

This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

The advantage is that outsiders dare not offend him to death. If Helian Ba ​​abandons his sect and escapes alone, ambushing and assassinating him, even Guan Yutian would not be able to withstand it.

Its disadvantages include a relatively weak ability to engage in direct combat, which may lead to some obstacles in the process of expanding its influence.

A killer is still a killer.

How many assassins are respectable enough to be considered professional?

Helian Ba ​​desperately wanted to acquire techniques for direct combat, such as the Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique and the Mighty Dragon Palm, to enhance the prestige of the Sea Shark Palace. Alternatively, he wanted to obtain sword and saber techniques. Helian Ba ​​had heard the legend of the Frost Sword and hoped to one day obtain it to become the overlord of the Western Regions.

pity!

Helian Ba's swordsmanship is extremely poor!
Helian Ba ​​desperately wanted a superior sword manual!
"Yu'er, have you met Li Zhaoting?"

We met once.

"Can we make a deal with Li Zhaoting?"

"Hiss~~ That's difficult. Godfather, Li Zhaoting lacks nothing. What can I give him? Even if I were to use myself as a bargaining chip, I wouldn't even be in the running!"

"Sigh! This is really difficult!"

(End of this chapter)