My name is Huang Tian, ​​what the hell is this "Heaven is dead" nonsense?

Chapter 121 A Head Hanging High, Threatening the Entire City

Hooves kicked up clouds of dust. At the west gate of Funing County, two commanders dressed in the red robes of the Zhenwu Guard, along with a dozen strongmen with swords and knives, gazed at two fine horses galloping towards them on the distant official road.

"I see them. The one in front is Huang Tian, ​​the Assistant Magistrate, and the one behind him is Nie Kun. They've finally arrived!" The tall, thin commander said, squinting his eyes.

The shorter commander asked in confusion, "Why are there only the two of them? Where is Magistrate Niu? I heard that Magistrate Niu brought several subordinates with him, but they are nowhere to be seen either?"

The tall, thin commander pondered, "Perhaps something happened on the way that delayed them. Vice Commissioner Huang and the others arrived first, while Vice Prefect Niu and the others arrived later."

"Maybe……"

As the two were talking, two magnificent horses galloped up in front of them.

"Neigh~ Neigh~"

The two horses stopped, and Huang Tian and Nie Kun sat on them, while the two commanders led a group of strongmen to bow down.

"Greetings, Vice Commissioner!"

"No need to be polite."

Huang Tian didn't rush into the city. Instead, he asked, "What's the situation in the city now?"

The tall, thin commander replied, "With Magistrate Xu in charge, the city is generally peaceful. However, there are too many martial arts practitioners, and fights and brawls often occur due to their rivalry and ruthlessness."

Xu Tongzhi, also known as Xu Shu, was a second-rank Grandmaster under the Qinzhou Zhenwuwei, and was also the first second-rank expert to come from the state capital to Funing to provide support.

"Actually, the fights between the lower and middle ranks of martial artists are relatively better. They are afraid of us and dare not wantonly affect the common people. But the grandmasters hidden in the city are different. Every time they make a move, they are extremely powerful, destroying streets and alleys, and causing many deaths and injuries among the people."

Last month, for example, a martial arts practitioner was attacked by four third-rank grandmasters simply because he was carrying a broadsword wrapped in cloth, which resembled a heavy ruler. Nearly a hundred people died that time; if Magistrate Xu hadn't intervened in time, many more would likely have perished.

Huang Tian asked, "Have they caught the person?"

The tall, thin commander shook his head. "No, those third-rank grandmasters immediately fled and hid after discovering that the broadsword was not the Juntian Zhenhai Ruler and after seeing Xu Tongzhi appear."

The city has many houses and the terrain is winding and turning, making it extremely convenient to escape. Unless one is willing to go all out and harm the civilians, even a second-rank expert like Xu Shu would find it difficult to stop a third-rank master who is determined to escape.

"I understand."

Huang Tian nodded slightly, then turned to Nie Kun and instructed, "Take out the heads and hang each head on a city gate. The west gate is empty; I want to see who wants to offer their head up there."

"Yes!"

Nie Kun took three heads from the bundle beside the horse and tossed them to the tall, thin commander, who hurriedly caught them and held them in his hands.

"What is this...?" He was somewhat uncertain.

The shorter commander exclaimed in surprise, "The Three Elders of Qin Prefecture?!"

Upon hearing this, the tall, thin commander's body stiffened. He carefully examined the three heads and the wooden crowns still attached to their hair. "It really is them!"

Nie Kun waved his hand and said, "These three men were killed by the magistrate. Hang their heads on the east, south, and north city gates."

"Yes!"

Suppressing his shock, the tall, thin commander distributed the severed heads to several strongmen, instructing them to hang them up.

"Alright, let's go into town."

As soon as Huang Tian spoke, the dragon horse beneath him neighed and slowly trotted into the city.

Nie Kun, the tall and thin commander, and others followed closely behind.

"Is Vice Commissioner Huang really that strong? He even managed to kill the Three Elders of Qin Prefecture? I heard that when the three of them join forces, they can fight against a second-rank expert in a short time!"

"Following behind," the tall, thin commander said in a low voice.

The shorter commander shook his head. "Perhaps others contributed, but even so, Vice Commander Huang is very strong. He is hard to find a match for within the third rank!"

"Truly a once-in-a-millennium figure from Kunyun County's Zhenwuwei!" the tall, thin commander exclaimed.

Ta da~

Huang Tian rode his dragon horse along the main road in the city, his eyes sweeping over the people on both sides of the road, as well as some martial arts figures dressed in tight-fitting clothes with swords at their waists.

"Who is this person? Why are those two commanders of the Zhenwu Guard following behind him?" a martial arts practitioner asked curiously.

"So young! Could he be from a noble family?"

"Hehe, a delicate-skinned young master dares to come to Funing, he's really not afraid...hehe!"

"You idiot, shut your mouth! That's not some young master, that's Huang Tian! Huang Tian of the Zhenwu Guard!"

"Hiss~ Is he Huang Tian, ​​the one who was famous throughout the region and forced the leaders of the four major sects to their deaths?!"

"I never expected him to come to Funing. Looks like we're in for a good show!"

"You all better watch out. Huang Tian is extremely powerful and acts without any scruples. If you anger him, you will have no choice but to die."

"It's not wise for Huang Tian to come to Funing now. There are suspected members of the Demonic Cult lurking in the city, and he killed Pei Guan before. These Demonic Cult members will not let him go..."

"..."

Amidst the clamor and discussion, Huang Tian and his group arrived at the Zhenwuwei Hundred-Household Office in the city.

At the entrance, Commander Xu Shu and several of his men greeted them.

"Mr. Huang!"

"Prefect Xu!"

Huang Tian dismounted and glanced at Xu Shu. He was around forty years old, of medium build, and was not wearing the purple robe of a deputy commander. He was only wearing an ordinary blue long gown and had an unremarkable appearance. Standing there, he looked like a silent tree.

"Mr. Huang, please come in. I have prepared a banquet for you to drink together."

Seeing that Niu Kuanyu, who was supposed to lead the team, did not appear, Xu Shu's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not rush to ask. Instead, he kindly invited Huang Tian to take his seat.

"please!"

In an elegant room, Xu Shu sat at the head of the table, Huang Tian sat to his left, and Nie Kun and the others took their seats. Servants served everyone fruits, wine and food.

At the banquet, Xu Shu didn't mention Niu Kuanyu at all, but only talked to Huang Tian about cultivation and the situation in Funing County.

"After the news of the suspected emergence of the Juntian Zhenhai Ruler spread, too many wandering martial artists and sect disciples flocked to Funing County. They searched everywhere in the city and the mountains outside the city, but almost two months have passed and they still have nothing to show for it."

Therefore, some people believe that the emergence of the Juntian Zhenhai Ruler is a false rumor and that it has already left. Others believe that the divine weapon is real, but that it was taken away from Funing by the weapon master long ago, so they also left to search for it in other counties and prefectures.

Although many have left, quite a few martial arts practitioners still remain in the city, unwilling to give up their search for the divine weapon both inside and outside the city.

Xu Shu said worriedly, "According to my investigation, some members of the Demonic Cult have also infiltrated the city. You must be extra careful."

Huang Tian nodded in understanding.

He had known for a long time that there were cult members in Funing City, and not only did he know, he also knew where those cult members were hiding.

However, there's no rush to eliminate them now, lest we alert them. Let's wait for that Yin Saint to arrive first, then we can capture them all in one fell swoop. After the banquet, Xu Shu invited Huang Tianxing to a quiet private room to sit opposite each other.

Pouring a cup of tea, Xu Shu said with a solemn expression, "Associate Commissioner Huang, I wonder why Assistant Magistrate Niu hasn't come? Did he encounter some trouble on the way and get delayed?"

He and Niu Kuanyu both served in the same state and town guard, and were both second-rank martial artists, so they had some acquaintance, but that was all. Niu Kuanyu was always domineering and arrogant, and not many colleagues were willing to get close to him, and Xu Shu was no exception.

Huang Tian said, "He's dead."

Tick ​​~

The hand that held up the cup trembled slightly, and two drops of tea spilled onto the table with a very soft sound.

Startled, Xu Shu lost all interest in drinking tea. He put down his cup, straightened his back, leaned forward slightly, and asked in a deep voice, "Who killed him?"

"I killed him."

The atmosphere fell silent instantly.

Xu Shu's eyes widened in astonishment. "You...you killed him?"

Shock, astonishment, doubt... a mix of emotions arose within him. Looking at the calm-faced Huang Tian, ​​he subconsciously leaned back a little, his muscles tensing as he secretly channeled his inner energy to guard against Huang Tian suddenly attacking him.

Taking a light breath, Xu Shu slowly said, "Could you please ask Vice Commissioner Huang to explain the reason for this?"

Huang Tian ignored his wariness and calmly explained the whole story.

After he finished speaking, Xu Shu was almost stunned.

'Niu Kuanyu actually rallied the three elders of Qin Prefecture to attack Huang Tian? And they were even killed?!'

Although he didn't particularly like Niu Kuanyu, Xu Shu still admired his strength. Niu Kuanyu was definitely a top-tier fighter in the second-grade realm, several points stronger than himself.

The three elders of Qinzhou were also renowned third-rank experts, yet even when the four of them joined forces, they were still killed by this valiant young man!
Xu Shu was speechless for a moment, stunned on the spot.

It took him a while to realize what was happening, and he asked, "Did anyone see this?"

"Yes, and quite a few."

Xu Shu was numb.

The news that the superior was killed after trying to seize an opportunity for his subordinate was spread, and the Qinzhou Zhenwu Guard was going to lose face.

'That Niu Kuanyu, he really knows how to get into trouble!'

Xu Shu cursed under his breath, then forced a smile, "Could you report this matter to the state?"

“I have sent my subordinates back to the county seat with Niu Kuanyu’s body. He will report the details to Vice Commissioner Yu, who will then report it to the State Garrison.”

Xu Shu nodded upon hearing this, and then asked, "Where are the bodies of the Three Elders of Qinzhou?"

“Their bodies are rotten, only their heads remain,” Huang Tian said. “Their heads should be hanging on the city gates of Funing by now.”

Xu Shu's expression turned serious. This Huang Tian really had a unique and domineering style in his actions. He had just arrived in Funing and had already given all the martial arts practitioners and sect disciples in the city a hard time.

"With their three heads serving as a deterrent, the order in the city should improve considerably," Xu Shu praised.

He had been stationed in Funing for nearly two months and had not yet killed a single third-rank Grandmaster, so much so that those powerful figures were not particularly afraid of him.

But now, the truly ruthless one has arrived...

After chatting with Xu Shu for a few more minutes, Huang Tian left the side room and, guided by a strongman, headed to his temporary residence.

Xu Shu's eyes were deep as he watched his departing figure.

Huang Tian's strength is probably close to the first rank, but he has only been cultivating for a few months. Is there really anyone in this world who can cultivate so quickly just by relying on talent?

Niu Kuanyu's guess was probably right; he did indeed possess a great secret and a great opportunity! If I could obtain it, the First Grade Realm would no longer be an insurmountable barrier for me, and I might even be able to overcome the divide between heaven and earth! Unfortunately…

He sighed deeply, 'I'm afraid of dying!'

Just like Zhou Tu, he was very curious about the secrets hidden in Huang Tian. However, Huang Tian was too unpredictable. You would never know how strong he really was!
Not to mention, just based on the strength Huang Tian has shown so far, he is far from being a match for him. If he were to force his way in, he would most likely be the one to die!
and so.

'So be it. Opportunities are predetermined; what's not mine can't be forced. I'd rather befriend him more. If he one day achieves Celestial Realm status, perhaps I can benefit from his success and break through to the First Rank!'

……

……

"Before even entering the city, he hung the heads of three grandmasters on the city gate to intimidate everyone. Huang Tian's actions are truly domineering and grand! I like it!"

In the eastern part of the city, at a restaurant on the third floor by the window, a dashing white-clad swordsman chuckled.

Sitting opposite him was a young man dressed in a blue Taoist robe. "That's the right thing to do. I've only been in Funing for half a month, and I've already witnessed dozens of martial arts battles. The city is too chaotic, and the people can't live in peace. Only ruthless methods can bring peace to the city!"

At this point, the young man in the Taoist robe glanced at the white-clad swordsman, who was brimming with fighting spirit, and said, "Brother Xie, judging from your appearance, do you want to spar with him?"

Xie Zheng stroked the long sword he carried with him. "The reason I came to Kunyun is twofold: first, for the legendary Juntian Zhenhai Ruler, and second, because I am interested in Huangtian."

Even though I'm in Wuzhou, I've heard of his reputation. Everyone says he has the potential to become a top-tier grandmaster, and even a celestial being. So I wanted to see what kind of person he really is, and it would be even better if we could have a friendly spar.

"Speaking of which, Brother Long, don't you want to fight him?"

Long Zhang laughed heartily, "He was able to kill the three elders of Qinzhou, so he must have broken through to the fourth rank. With the body of a fourth rank, he has the combat strength of a second rank. It is truly astonishing and intriguing. How could I not want to spar with such a talent?"

"Since Brother Long also wants to test his skills, why don't we both send him a challenge?"

"good!"

Soon, two challenge letters were sent to Huang Tian's residence.

Unfold it and look at the signature.

One is "Xie Zheng of Tianjian Manor".

One is "Xiaoyun Temple Dragon Chapter".

"So they were disciples from two major sects..."

Huang Tian was no stranger to Tianjian Manor and Xiaoyun Temple, or rather, all the martial artists in the Great Qian Dynasty were familiar with them.

Because these two major sects have powerful experts who are at the Celestial Realm level!
The former master of Tianjian Manor broke through to the Celestial Realm 120 years ago, tested his sword against five kingdoms, and became renowned for his prowess.

The abbot of Xiaoyun Temple broke through to the Celestial Realm 160 years ago. He lives a secluded life, focusing solely on cultivation within the temple, and occasionally accepts a few disciples.

Xie Zheng is the third son of the current owner of Tianjian Manor, the grandson of the former owner, and is known as the Third Young Master.

Long Zhang is the tenth disciple personally taught by the abbot of Xiaoyun Temple.

Both of them were at the third rank, yet their strength was enough to rival that of a second rank, which can be described as exceptional talent!
"Would you like to spar with me outside the west city in three days?"

Huang Tian activated his mental switch and followed a deep, dark voice for a while. "Judging by the journey, Yin Shengzi should arrive in Funing in three days."

They all arrived at the same time!
(End of this chapter)