Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 443 Jade Rakshasa: Li Zhaoting, you're a real grandson!
"Sir, won't you save those people?"

Feng Suzhen tied a cloak around Li Zhaoting's neck. In the past, every time he got injured, it was because he was fishing, but this time it really wasn't.

Li Zhaoting's injuries were very serious. Even with Xue Muhua and Lan Fenghuang's medical skills, plus the Heavenly Cripple and Earthly Defect Repairing Technique, they could only alleviate the damage to his meridians.

The internal martial arts cultivation that made him impervious to heat and cold now made him somewhat afraid of the sea breeze, and he needed a cloak to keep warm.

Li Zhaoting coughed lightly twice: "What's the use of saving these good-for-nothings who are blinded by greed? In a critical moment, they can't even protect their own lives."

Even if you rescue these kinds of people, they'll be ungrateful and repay a debt of gratitude.

"Let them stay with the Manchus and give Emperor Qianlong a headache!"

Li Shengnan said softly, "The current situation is similar to the zero-sum game that you mentioned. Fukang'an is dead, and the deputy general must kill them all in order to escape punishment!"

Gongsun Lan shook her head: "I think that about 10% or 20% of these martial arts masters should be able to escape."

Lan Xiaodie sneered: "Those who escape may not be grateful to the master for saving their lives. On the contrary, they will feel that the master betrayed them and used them to block the pursuers."

Wang Shenglan looked disdainful: "Seeing my husband's amazing swordsmanship, even if they had ten thousand times the courage, they wouldn't dare to seek revenge on him. Besides, Phoenix just showed off his poison skills. Even if these bastards had the biggest guts, they wouldn't dare to say anything bad about my husband."

Jiang Yuyan added: "Fukang'an's deputy generals will do their best to praise the master's swordsmanship. It's not that they are not trying their best, but that the master's martial arts are too high."

Wang Yuyan sighed, "Since we have offended someone, we must strike them dead in one blow, otherwise the consequences will be endless. Martial arts practitioners who manage to escape by chance will be hunted down by the Sticky Pole Bureau."

To survive and for the sake of their sect, they had no choice but to submit to a new master. In the Qing Dynasty court, countless people were waiting for the fish to take the bait, and no one knew who would get the biggest share.

What do you ladies think?

Bai Yunfei asked, "The Imperial City Guard?"

Li Zhaoting: "Of course not. What would the Imperial City Guard do with these people? Do they think they're not chaotic enough?"
Qianlong was the emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Therefore, anyone who was an enemy of the emperor or an enemy of high rank and power was the target of these people. A certain old prince was in luck.

I received a super luxurious gift package for no reason!

Feng Suzhen: "My lord, are you referring to Yunti? This fourteenth prince will never be honest!"

The Fourteenth Prince had several titles and his name was changed several times. He was named Yinzhen at birth, and his name was changed for the first time in the forty-fifth year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, from Yinzhen to Zhenzhen.

After Emperor Yongzheng ascended the throne, he abolished the generational naming system for brothers, changing the character "胤" to "允" in all cases, and also changing "祯" to "禵".

Yinti, Yinzhen, Yunzhen, and Yunti are official Manchu names, containing many uncommon characters that are difficult to recognize. In common parlance, this person is mostly referred to as "Fourteenth".

Li Zhaoting prefers his "online name".

—Aisin Gioro, it's hard to say!
There are countless legends about the fourteenth prince, the most famous of which is the "alteration of the imperial edict". Whenever the plot of the struggle for the throne among the nine princes is involved, there will inevitably be the alteration of the imperial edict.

The throne is passed to the fourteenth son!
The throne will be passed to the fourth son!
This legend has been around for a long time, and there are even rumors about it in Dali and the Western Regions. The responsibility lies with Yongzheng. When the rumors first spread, he did not kill people to silence them, but instead passionately confronted the rumors, which caused the rumors to spread more and more widely.

Many bizarre rumors that made Emperor Qianlong both amused and furious originated during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng.

Because Emperor Yongzheng enjoyed engaging in heated debates and never controlled rumors, believing that "rumors stop with the wise," he was unaware that teahouses and taverns were most interested in royal secrets.

To attract listeners, storytellers are most adept at embellishing, taking things out of context, and making up stories.

The edict of succession is easy to interpret. After all, the Qing dynasty had to write several edicts of succession in Chinese, Manchu, and Mongolian, each with a fixed format, making it difficult to play word games.

What troubled Emperor Qianlong the most was the issue of his birth. The rumor of the prince being replaced by a raccoon dog not only caused great harm to Emperor Zhao Zhen, but also to Emperor Qianlong, and it spread even more widely.

Some say that Emperor Qianlong was born to a palace maid.

Some say that Emperor Qianlong was the son of a Han Chinese minister, and that Chen Jialuo, the leader of the Red Flower Society, was his brother.

Some people suspect that the Empress Dowager had an improper relationship with Prince Guo, the seventeenth brother of Emperor Yongzheng, and that she was cuckolding Emperor Yongzheng.

In fact, Emperor Yongzheng was a workaholic and didn't care much about women. He didn't have many concubines, and the number of women in his harem was far less than that of Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong. However, the anecdotes and stories about Emperor Yongzheng's harem are the most widely circulated.

Compared to Yongzheng, Kangxi and Qianlong were a hundred times luckier in this regard, with many rumors surrounding their romantic affairs, such as the famous "Kangxi's Adventures with Women in Disguise".

Whether it's the truth or a lie, the fourteenth prince successfully outlived Yongzheng and has lived safely to this day. On the surface, he has been smoothed out and only wants to enjoy his old age, but in reality, he plans day and night to seize the throne and secretly builds up countless forces.

For example: The self-destructive Divine Gun Society!
Due to the strong interference of Li Zhaoting, Chu Liuxiang, Lu Xiaofeng and others, the martial arts tournament was completely disrupted, the Eight Banners cavalry suffered heavy losses, Fukang'an was killed, and the martial arts practitioners who were lucky enough to survive would definitely seek new backers in order to survive, and the Fourteenth Prince was a very good choice.

If they didn't want to rely on the Fourteenth Prince, these people had another option: the Holy Son of the Heavenly Desire Palace.

When Geshu Tian established the Heavenly Desire Palace, he found a seemingly virtuous but actually demonic young man named Moxing in the Manchu Qing Dynasty and wholeheartedly passed on his life's martial arts skills to him.

More than a decade later, this young prodigy has grown into a learned, handsome, and talented scholar. He not only passed the imperial examination with high honors but also gained the appreciation of Liu Tongxun.

Liu Tongxun accepted him as a student, stating that while his father was guilty, this man was an exceptional talent, and that if His Majesty gave him a chance, he would surely achieve great things in the future.

This person's name is Niohuru Nashan!
His father was Niohuru Naqin, whose ancestor was Niohuru Eidu, a founding meritorious official of the Qing Dynasty. The family was one of the most illustrious families in the Qing Dynasty. About ten years ago, Naqin suffered a defeat at the front, and his whole family was convicted and suffered a calamity.

Given Naqin's background, official rank, and status, it's impossible for her to have fallen into such a state due to a single defeat. There are many suspicious circumstances surrounding this matter, and the officials are keeping quiet about it.

Once Nashan discovers the truth and awakens his demonic nature, the consequences will be truly unpredictable.

This is exactly what Geshutian had hoped for.

Just like the result of the divination he saw before Geshu Tian betrayed his sect—a chaotic dance of demons!
The more bloodshed and violence, the better it is for the demonic path.

Observing the fierce atmosphere of the martial arts tournament, even if he could not be on the battlefield in person, Ge Shutian could still use divination to deduce the secrets of heaven, predict the situation, and calculate the outcome.

Having just finished his deduction and was about to return to seclusion, he suddenly noticed a dark figure standing behind him. The figure was wearing an ice mask and was none other than Yu Luosha, the leader of the Demonic Sect.

"You...Master..."

"Isn't it strange? Aren't you the best at divination? Haven't you ever tried to predict my fate?"

"The Heavenly Secret Divination is not omnipotent. First, it cannot predict the top masters; second, it cannot predict the supreme destiny; and third, it cannot predict the favored sons of heaven."

Based on vague clues, his subordinates could deduce that the rumors about the cult leader were probably true.

Whether it was an assassination attempt, seclusion, or a serious illness, the leader has indeed reached the age of abdication. Now it seems that his subordinates should congratulate him on successfully breaking through the limits of the Myriad Demons Limitless and obtaining the pass to shatter the void.

Whom did the cult leader choose as his successor?
Is he your real son?
Are you here to clear the obstacles for him?

I'm not afraid of death, I only have one question.

Who will be the next leader of the evil cult?
I've deduced that Yu Tianbao is a fake.

Based on Yu Tianbao's age, there are no peers who fit the criteria. The leader is truly brilliant. I consider myself wise and resourceful, but I failed to see through the leader.

Please grant my wish, Master.

"I would die without regret!"

Ge Shutian looked at Yu Luosha with neither arrogance nor servility.

Anyone with a sound mind knows that Yu Tianbao could never be Yu Luosha's son. Yu Luosha's son was always kept outside to prevent him from being harmed by villains.

To harm someone, you don't necessarily have to kill them.

For someone in a high position, the most vicious revenge is not to assassinate their family, but to make their descendants indulge in a life of luxury and debauchery, so that the unparalleled martial arts master Yu Luosha will forever worry about it.

The Demonic Cult was a mixed bag, teeming with demons and monsters. Growing up in such an environment and becoming someone who "doesn't eat beef" was Yu Luosha's good fortune.

Yu Tianbao is the best example.

But if Yu Tianbao is a fake, where is the real son? Given Yu Luosha's arrogance, she would never allow her son to be an ordinary, unremarkable person.

To excel in studies, one must achieve the highest honors in all three categories and stand out from the crowd.

To master martial arts, one must reach the pinnacle, the master of all demons.

Joining the army means expanding territory and inscribing a mark on Yanran Mountain.

To succeed in business, one must amass immense wealth, enough to rival a nation.

Ge Shutian investigated in various ways, using Yu Tianbao's age as a benchmark, and analyzed martial arts practitioners. He found that no one met the criteria. Those with strong abilities had age discrepancies, while those who met the age criteria had poor abilities.

Yu Luosha laughed and said, "Geshu Tian! I like smart people. Your plan ten years ago left you a chance to live. Pass the Heavenly Desire Palace to Nashan, tell Nashan the truth, and then fully support Nashan."

Ge Shutian sneered: "Does the cult leader want to tell me that Nashan is your son and I am his protector?"

Yu Luosha shook her head firmly: "I can't tell you the specific reasons. If you don't understand, you can think of it this way. If you do understand, for your own safety, never tell anyone!"

"Do you want to cause internal strife in the Qing Dynasty?"

Nashan was quite capable, and was appreciated by both Liu Tongxun and Heshen. However, Nashan was too young, and Emperor Qianlong could have easily eliminated him.

To get Nashan to instigate internal strife, we need to give him at least ten years, or even twenty.

"Can the cult leader wait that long?"

Do you mean to…

Ge Shutian's eyes widened, and he suddenly understood.

The love of the parents is far-reaching.

Jade Rakshasa is paving the way for her son.

The fourteenth prince was old and frail and wouldn't last long. Before his death, he launched a rebellion. Even if he could stir up trouble, it wouldn't be able to benefit Jade Rakshasa's son in the slightest.

Nashan needs to accumulate strength and build up his power, so he is unlikely to make any moves within ten years. Coincidentally, Yu Luosha's son also needs to accumulate strength and will need ten years.

Once Nashan launches his rebellion, Yu Luosha's son can sit back and watch the two tigers fight. What a brilliant plan! Geshu Tian thought of the internal strife in Liao.

I'm struck by an unbelievable truth.

Jade Rakshasa reached behind her and pulled out a broad and heavy sword from her black cloak. This sword was twice as wide and thick as an ordinary sword, and it was more than enough to be used as a horse-slaying sword. The sword was surrounded by an indescribable demonic aura. Seeing this sword was like seeing mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and conjuring up images of a blood pool hell.

"This is... the Heavenly Wrath Sword!"

"You have to understand, as a father, abandoning his son for decades, and as a grandfather, watching his grandson suffer from meridian problems and doing nothing about it, is truly a failure."

The dignified leader of the Demonic Sect and the supreme ruler of the Demonic Path dares not acknowledge his children and grandchildren. Isn't that pitiful?
My son has known the truth for a long time, but no matter what situation he falls into, he will never ask me for help.

He wouldn't say a single word to me.

My grandson also guessed the truth, and with a grin, he played riddles, pretending to be serious, jumping around like a monkey. I could only talk nonsense to him.

What can I do?
This is the compensation I designed.

Geshutian, don't you firmly believe in destiny and want to see demons running rampant? I'll grant your wish!

This is the secret you've been wanting most!
May you achieve your destiny of 'chaotic chaos'!

"Ge Shutian, a smart man doesn't do foolish things!"

Jade Rakshasa handed over a scroll of secret manual.

Ultimate Magic

One of the most powerful internal energy cultivation techniques of the Demonic Cult, created by Wen Zhong, the Grand Tutor of the Yin Shang Dynasty, and originating from the Primordial Heavenly Demon. It has the terrifying effect of being one level above any official, meaning that no matter who you fight, your power will be superior.

The downside is that it causes significant wear and tear, harming both the user and others.

Because this method is too difficult to master, no more than five people in history have ever reached the pinnacle of it. It is difficult to modify or improve the method, and can only slightly alleviate the aftereffects.

First is "spending your life".

Each level of skill advancement severely depletes the body's vital energy, resulting in a one-year reduction in lifespan.

Originally, it required massive slaughter to absorb the power of mountains of corpses and seas of blood to replenish itself. Later, it incorporated the evil and unorthodox method of absorbing yin to replenish yang, which could be used to prolong life.

During the Warring States period, Bai Qi mastered a demonic art and incorporated the Heavenly Wrath Heart Sutra. In the process of killing, he used the Heavenly Wrath Sword to absorb the essence and blood of his enemies to replenish his own vitality.

Secondly, there is "endurance".

The highest level of skill cannot be sustained for long, lasting only about half an hour. After use, one must meditate and practice Qi for twelve hours before it can be used again.

In other words, as long as you find a master of the same level to fight, force the opponent to activate the demonic power, and then escape, returning an hour later, you can easily defeat him. To prevent being kited, practitioners of the ultimate demonic power will cultivate two martial arts techniques as a supplement.

One method is light-footed skill, which prevents the opponent from escaping.

One type is offensive and lethal moves, unleashing a powerful attack when one's power is at its peak, turning the enemy into mincemeat.

Yu Luosha laughed and said, "This is the original manual, without any modifications. With your eyesight, you should be able to tell the difference between the real and the fake. Two martial arts techniques are attached at the end."

A technique called "The Vast Void Step of Heaven and Earth".

Aside from Chu Liuxiang and Lu Xiaofeng, there are no enemies you can't catch; if you encounter a powerful foe, you can run away.

A technique called "The Prajna Demon's Palm"

This palm technique is extremely taxing but incredibly powerful. When you unleash your ultimate demonic power, you can unleash this palm technique twice, and no one can stop you.

Of course, you can also pass it on to Nashan.

"Ge Shutian, make your choice."

Ge Shutian smiled bitterly: "A smart person doesn't do foolish things. To refuse is foolish, and doing foolish things will send you to hell! Do I have the right to refuse the conditions offered by the cult leader?"

As he spoke, Ge Shutian knelt down on the ground.

Jade Raksha slapped him on the forehead.

Obsessed with the inner demons, the inner demon's illusion, drawing a circle around oneself to imprison!
This is a method that works on the Yang spirit. It can only be successfully performed if the Yang spirit is opened up wholeheartedly. It is extremely detrimental to both parties. Those who are possessed by their inner demons will find it difficult to get rid of them in this life. It is equivalent to blocking Geshutian's talent in refining the spirit until he fulfills his promise.

Once the promise is fulfilled and the cage is broken, years of suppression are finally released, and one's spiritual realm is suddenly enlightened. One may even have a profound awakening. On the other hand, if one breaks the promise, one will be plagued by inner demons, go astray in cultivation, experience reversed energy flow, broken meridians, and collapse of the Yang spirit.

Jade Rakshasa does not easily trust others.

Geshu Tian did not expect Yu Luosha to trust him.

If Yu Luosha does nothing, Geshu will suspect something is amiss, either by being ambushed or by a flaw in the manual, making her even more likely to betray him.

Sweating profusely, Geshutian pleaded, "Nashan has immense potential, but its foundation is weak. I need to find an item to cause maximum destruction."

"What item?"

"Heavenly Sword! Heavenly Radiance! Eight Trigrams Formation! I only need one of them, and the Heavenly Sword is the easiest to obtain!"

"What kind of sword is the Heavenly Sword? Is it very powerful?"

Jade Rakshasa narrowed her eyes.

The Heavenly Wrath Sword, a demonic sword destined to backfire and whose masters throughout history have all met with terrible deaths, can be handed over to Geshu Tian without hesitation by Yu Luosha. Whether Tianlong Temple has any objections to this is completely irrelevant to Yu Luosha!
The name "Heavenly Sword" itself suggests that it is a divine sword.

Jade Raksha believes that divine weapons, especially the divine sword, should be given to Li Shengnan as part of her dowry.

Ge Shutian explained: "At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang wanted to forge an unparalleled divine weapon to suppress the fate of the dynasty. When the divine weapon was completed, Qin Shi Huang died, and the world was in chaos."

The grudges from a thousand years ago are not well understood by me; I only know that the Heavenly Sword was suppressed in Huangshan by the swordsmith.

There were five swordsmiths who forged the Heavenly Sword, and each of them passed down a token called the "Five Heavenly Swords."

If you obtain the Five Heavenly Swords, you can find the Heavenly Sword.

In my opinion, the Heavenly Sword is a legendary treasure in the martial arts world, said to grant the owner the power to rule the world. I can use my connections with the Heavenly Mandate Sect to hand the Heavenly Sword over to Na Shan.

Nashan never trusts anyone!
He only believes in what he has obtained with his own hands!
Heaven's wrath is inauspicious; accepting good deeds may not necessarily lead to rebellion.

The auspicious sign of the Heavenly Sword signifies that accepting good deeds will inevitably ignite ambition.

Please grant my request, Lord.

"To gain it is to gain the world? Are you sure?"

"According to the historical records of the martial arts world, and the analysis of the sages of the Tianji Sect throughout the ages, any extraordinary treasure that can grant one the world is just boasting. Those who obtain such treasures will never actually gain the world; on the contrary, they will diminish their destiny."

At this point, Ge Shutian said with a sneer, "The only one that meets the requirements might be Cihang Jingzhai."

Jade Rakshasa snorted coldly and said nothing more.

Is it possible to gain the world by acquiring the Cihang Jingzhai?
That brat is really lucky!

"Give me the clues about the Five Heavenly Swordsmen!"

"The sect leader personally went to search for treasure?"

"I'm not that free. Just let Li Zhaoting go treasure hunting. That little rascal has exceptional luck, far surpassing others in his ability to find divine weapons!"

Will Li Zhaoting hand over the Heavenly Sword?

"of course!"

"why?"

"Because I just saved his life! So young and arrogant, he doesn't know how to restrain himself. Does he think he can just use the Yue Maiden Sword Intent so casually? He's really courting death!"

The Yue Maiden Swordplay is a common technique circulating in Jiangnan.

The Bamboo Shadow Swaying Sword Technique is a sword technique passed down within the sect.

The sword intent that Li Zhaoting unleashed, capable of piercing 882 armors with a single strike, the scene of the world changing, and the spiritual essence of the Celestial Sword Dao were all noticed by countless old demons.

The Qing Dynasty had several super old devils, such as the Yinshan Heavenly Venerable, a descendant of Dorgon, a bald-headed monk, a lame Taoist priest, and a fairy maiden from the Illusionary Realm.

If Li Zhaoting were in good condition, he would be able to handle the monks, Taoists, and celestial maidens, but he would be no match for Yinshan Tianzun. Now, in extremely poor condition, he is inevitably in some danger.

Using the killing intent and bloodlust of the battlefield, Yu Luosha unleashed a move called "Blood Spreads Across Mountains and Rivers," repelling all the demons until Li Zhaoting left by boat.

Thinking of this, Jade Rakshasa cursed the bastard inwardly!

You little brat, you treated me like your trump card, yet you spouted nonsense, made up stories, jumped around, and pretended to be ignorant while knowing the truth. You truly are a devilish brat!

You son of a bitch, you fucking son of a bitch!
At the Guandong Martial Arts Tournament, both sides have their trump cards up their sleeves.

The imperial court's trump card is the Heavenly Venerable of Yinshan.

Li Zhaoting's trump card is the Jade Rakshasa.

The two sides had a great understanding and restrained each other, maintaining a stalemate for several days without any intention of making a move, until Li Zhaoting had a sudden enlightenment in the face of battle, breaking through 882 armors with a single sword, which aroused the greed of Yinshan Tianzun, monks and Taoists.

Fortunately, Jade Rakshasa is reliable enough.

Emperor Qianlong exonerated Dorgon, and since Yinshan Tianzun owed him a favor, he could help him out once!
Taking action ≠ risking your life!
(End of this chapter)