Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

Tantai Wuzhu hurried through the grove, having heard that Shangguan Yuanque, a guest staying at Huanxi Yan's house, was spreading rumors that he had faked his death.

This person must be eliminated.

During this time, he had been searching for Gong Wuhou in the martial arts world, but Gong Wuhou and his son Bie Huanghun seemed to have vanished into thin air, and he could not find them anywhere.

Princess Binglou lives deep within Tiandu, and even the Primordial Creation Sphere has no way of accessing her.

Despite numerous setbacks, the Grandmaster's ambition remained undiminished. Having experienced so much, he was like a cunning old fox, patiently waiting for his prey to make a mistake.

Just then, the trees rustled, and a gust of wind swept by.

“My shepherd is proud and virtuous, a hero among men. He stands guard over the mountains and rivers, his virtue is exemplary.”

"who?"

Tantai Wuzhu stopped in his tracks, gathered his breath, and secretly prepared to strike.

"The ancient tomb is shrouded in mist; today, the Shepherd of the Heavenly Frontier comes to take your life."

"Hmm? A name I've never heard of before. What grudge do I hold against you?"

"Why bother with grudges against those who have committed numerous evils? Let's take action."

"Hehehe, how many people want to take the life of Gu Ling Shi Yan? Today, another wandering soul will be added to the sword of Bai Dai Kun Wu."

The sword light suddenly flashed, and the green figure had already changed into white clothes and hat, wielding the Kunwu sword, and launched a fierce attack.

"The Wrath of the Immortal Slayer!"

Both are famous swords, both are famous moves; their sword light is brilliant, and their aura penetrates the sky.

Two swords, each wielding its own weapon, two people locked in a life-or-death struggle—the Shepherd God battled a Grandmaster, and the moment their swords clashed, the heavens and earth shook.

From the shadows, Ryosuke watched silently.

"Be careful!"

"The Way of Shepherding Heaven: The Divine Steps Leave No Trace!"

Beyond the sword technique, the Shepherd God unleashed his sacred power, instantly unleashing a terrifying radiance carrying the six divine artifacts, sweeping across thousands of miles and conquering all directions.

The ancient tomb, shrouded in mist, exuded confidence; its renowned swords and moves, imposing and menacing, became a shadow of death.

Sword shadows, figures, tree shadows, dappled and intertwined.

Sword energy, holy energy, and smoke enveloped everything in a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere.

The two used their ultimate moves against each other, and under the force of gravity, they simultaneously pierced through each other's bodies, leaving deep bloody holes.

"Uh... how come you do this?"

Gu Ling Shi Yan was shocked to realize that his opponent had destroyed his Qu Tong Mai, and immediately sensed something was wrong.

Are you surprised?

"Earth and Man Twin Swords - Flowing in Parallel!"

With a deep shout, Gu Ling Shi Yan leaped into the air, his two swords combined, tearing through the air and slamming into the ground.

Seeing this, the Shepherd God raised his sword and unleashed his holy power once more: "Shepherd's Holy Path - Wrath of Immortal Slayer!"

The two unparalleled techniques clashed, inflicting further wounds on both sides.

Without catching his breath, Gu Ling Shi Yan was eager to kill his current opponent and unleashed his ultimate move: "Heavenly Pardon, Earthly Judgment, Human Innocence, Three Swords Return to Origin!"

The three famous sword techniques, in harmony with heaven, earth, and man, instantly caused the wind and clouds to change color, thunder to roar and lightning to flash, as if the heavens and earth were about to be shattered.

"Xuanyuan's Wrathful Slash - Heaven's Immortals Are Gone!"

A vast expanse of holy light transformed into the fury to slay immortals; the Six Treatises on Shepherding the Heart reaffirmed the original intention.

chapped.

A crisp sound of bones cracking rang out as Gu Ling Shi Yan fell from the sky. Just then, a white figure rushed into the battlefield, picked up Gu Ling Shi Yan, and fled at top speed.

"Grandmaster, the guardian is here! You can't die!"

Gu Ling Shi Yan gasped for breath: "I never imagined that you, the palace guard, would be the most loyal."

“Grandmaster, the most dangerous place is also the safest. Let’s go back to Lengchuang Gongming. The secret passage there is enough to hide us.”

"it is good."

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a bittersweet glow upon the master and apprentice, making them feel both desolate and warm.

Gu Ling Shi Yan sighed, "I have spent my whole life priding myself on being a businessman, scheming against all sides in the martial world. I never imagined that in the end I would not only fail to obtain the Yuan Sheng Creation Ball, but also lose everything I have."

"Grandmasters often say that a swordsman must have the courage to draw his sword and the spirit to sheathe it. Now it's just a matter of sheathing the sword."

“Gecko, you’re right. In the business world, you need to be prepared to make huge profits, but you also need to be prepared to go bankrupt.”

The master and apprentice finally returned to their quiet lives. Liang Shougong brewed tea, lit incense, and helped Gu Ling Shiyan sit down.

"Grandmasters know how to heal tendons and save lives, so hurry up and treat your injuries!"

"My meridians have been broken by the God of Shepherd, and I have lost the ability to save myself."

"This? It's alright, it just means the recovery will be a little slower."

Gu Ling Shiyan looked at the desolate old place, the scenery unchanged, but now only one person remained for company, and couldn't help but laugh at himself:

"Ten years of scheming, ten years of lamplight, a grand plan turned to smoke. The ancient tomb has vanished like smoke. Remember this rare moment, hehe."

"The Grandmaster is drinking tea."

Gu Ling Shi Yan accepted the tea offered by Liang Shou Gong and swallowed it with his head held high.

Just then, a hand passed through his chest from behind and crushed his heart.

A teacup fell, and blood splattered throughout the room.

Shock, horror, sudden realization.

Gu Ling Shi Yan recalled the sharp look in Liang Shou Gong's eyes when he conferred the palace position upon him. It turned out that he had not been mistaken; at that moment, Liang Shou Gong's eyes were indeed filled with hatred.

"So you've just become more discreet. Who exactly are you?"

"I can wait and endure to see you panting like this, because I know that if I kill you, I must never give you another chance to stand up."

"why why?"

At this moment, Ryūshū-gū regained the sharpness he had back then, no, he was even more calm and profound than before.

"Grandmaster, do you know? We have a very deep-seated hatred. My family and I all died because of you! Hehehe, you should never know, because you have never cared about the life or death of an ordinary person like Yan Du!"

"You...who are you?"

"You said that the women of Yandu are not worth remembering, but I want you to remember the name of a woman before you die. Her name is Shui Ying'er."

"Didn't she die in childbirth?"

"It's rare that you still remember the cause of my mother's death, which shows how much you hate her, how much you hate her for stealing the heart of Empress Gong Wu."

"Mother...you are Shuiying'er's son?"

"daughter!"

The final lament is two blood-stained words that one cannot believe and refuses to believe.

At this moment, the God of Shepherd, who had returned to Tiandu, suddenly felt the Primordial Creation Sphere vibrate, and the Smoke Element returned.

Chapter 276 Variant Silver Blade, Human for Human

After a long absence, Su Huanzhen's first task upon returning to the Bitter Realm was to build houses.

The Pine Rock was crippled, and Mount Luofu was bombed. Before the Black Sea Forest Prison makes any major moves, let's renovate our home first.

Looking out over the verdant Dongting Lake, it resembles a green snail in a silver dish.

The new Glazed Wonderland is located on Emerald Ring Mountain, where the lake and mountain blend seamlessly together and are surrounded by a grand array. After entering the entrance and passing through the mountain path, you will find the Jade Wave Pool, which draws water from the lake.

The pond is planted with lotus flowers, surrounding the Five Lotus Platform where cultivation and alchemy are practiced.

Further up is a row of main buildings, with bedrooms, guest rooms, a piano platform, a medicinal garden, a tea room, a kitchen... everything is ingeniously designed and elegantly unique.

Apart from the grand formation, which was designed by Su Huanzhen himself, the rest of the work was completed by the skilled craftsman Qu Shitu.

Qin Jiaxian naturally paid for it, and for that reason, he occupied the largest guest room.

When the Glazed Wonderland was completed, Su Huanzhen went out and brought back an item.

"Qu Shitu, I would like to trouble you to go to Tiandu and deliver the Variant Silver Blade to Luo Hou."

Looking at this peculiar sword, Qu Shitu held it in his hand, weighed it in his hand, and flicked it. The number one scientist in the Bitter Realm still couldn't tell what its material was.

"It looks like mercury but isn't mercury, what exactly is it?"

"This is called Su Yinshui. It is said to be a unique material in the world. The blade can be made long or short, depending on the user's wishes."

"Wow, that's amazing! Why give it to Luo Hou?"

Su Huanzhen smiled slyly: "This thing can kill the Black Sea Forest Royal Family along with their primordial spirit beasts."

Qu Shitu suddenly realized, but then said, "Su Huanzhen, your information is inaccurate. Tiandu has been bound by the agreement to no longer target the Black Sea Forest Prison. Now, Canghe Daomen is leading the heroes of the Central Plains to fight against the demonic calamity of the Forest Prison."

"Hmm, could it be that we've been apart for so long that my friend no longer believes my judgment?"

"Alright then, I'll go make it. I'll make you some tea when I get back."

Black Sea Forest Prison, Liuhua Pavilion.

The lake ripples gently, flowers fall like rain, and a person sits alone in the pavilion, his brow furrowed with worry.

Xuanxiao rushed over and took off his cloak to put it on Jiu Shenlian.

"Feifei just treated you, why are you out in the wind again? You don't take good care of your body."

"Aren't you busy with political affairs? Why did you come to keep me company?"

"A sudden change occurred in the Black Moon Sky, causing an imbalance in the temperature of the Three Resounding Plains. Currently, the Senyu territory is experiencing extreme heat and extreme cold at times. My brothers and I are trying to find a way to alleviate the disaster."

"I don't understand, and I don't want to hear it."

Jiu Shenlian's old illness flared up, and although the divine physician Senyu treated her in time, it still couldn't solve the fundamental problem. In addition, with the destruction of Ni Hai Chong Fan and her younger brother trapped in enemy hands, she felt extremely desperate.

Xuanxiao said softly, "You will be my Crown Princess and the future Empress of Senyu. Use your ability to manage the Reverse Sea Sails to help me govern Senyu."