A Man in the Snow: Starting with a Sword Challenge to the Northern Liang Prince's Palace

The quiet autumn night was shattered by a figure that suddenly appeared.

The newcomer was ghostly in appearance, landing silently, and exuded an aura unlike that of ordinary martial artists.

Ye Yun remained seated in meditation, seemingly unaware of what was happening.

The newcomer removed the hood from his head, revealing a delicate, effeminate face.

This person was none other than Zhao Kai's master, Han Diaosi.

This person has an extraordinary background. He is one of the three great demons of the Spring and Autumn Period, known as "Human Cat". His strength has reached the Finger Profound Realm, and he is good at killing celestial phenomena with his finger profound technique.

"I wonder why Immortal Ye summoned me here?"

Han Diaosi looked at the red-robed man sitting on the futon, surrounded by an aura of righteousness, and felt that something was amiss.

How can a sword cultivator possess Confucian righteousness?

Staring at Ye Yun, one could only sense Qi Yi, but could not detect Ye Yun's true cultivation level at all, as if he were a martial arts peak that could not be seen from the top.

Is this the realm of immortals on earth?

Ye Yun slowly opened his eyes: "Han Diaosi!"

"It is indeed this old man."

The moment their eyes met, Han Diaosi felt a sharp sword intent strike him.

Han Diaosi was greatly shocked.

not good.

His thoughts raced, and he retreated continuously until he left Ye Yun's room and arrived at the snow-covered plain.

Han Diaosi's expression was solemn, and the energy within his body was circulating wildly at an unprecedented speed. What seemed like an ordinary glance actually made him feel the crisis of death.

"Sword Immortal Ye, you summoned me here with the intention of killing me?"

"No! I've recently gained some insights and mastered a sword technique. I'd like to exchange blows with you, a master as you are. You'd better take this seriously."

Ye Yun's voice rang out in the darkness.

The righteous energy three feet in front of him was constantly flowing, forming a sword aura. The righteous energy condensed into a sword aura, resonating with the power of heaven and earth, sharp and magnificent.

Han Diaosi, who was opposite him, stretched out his wide sleeves with both hands.

In an instant.

Strands of blood-red threads, barely visible to the naked eye and imbued with eerie internal energy, burst forth from his ten fingertips, seemingly alive, and attacked Ye Yun's powerful sword energy from various tricky angles.

The red thread made a faint friction sound in the air.

call out!

The overwhelming righteous energy, like the scorching winter sun, melted away the three thousand red threads that were powerful enough to pierce through metal and stone and sever the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm cultivator.

呲呲呲!

With a resounding crack, Han Diaosi's prized move was easily shattered and evaporated by this mighty sword energy.

The sword energy did not dissipate; instead, it landed on Han Diaosi's brow.

This!

Han Diao was terrified: My life is over.

That seemingly domineering sword technique was like a spring breeze brushing across Han Diaosi's face, shattering the yin energy that clung to him.

The blockages in his acupoints caused by practicing evil techniques were completely melted away by this righteous energy, leaving him feeling refreshed all over.

"A single yin cannot grow, nor can a single yang produce."

Ye Yun's voice then reached Han Diaosi's ears.

Han Diaosi formed his hands into claws and circulated his own energy. He felt that his whole body was moving freely without any sense of congestion.

"Thank you for your help, Sword Immortal Ye."

Han Diaosi hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

He believed that without the blockage of the acupoints, there might be an opportunity to impact celestial phenomena.

Ye Yun said coldly, "Could you bring what I asked for?"

Upon hearing this, Han Diaosi snapped his fingers a few times, and five figures rushed over from a distance.

It was none other than Fu Jiang in red armor.

Looking at the modified Five Elements Red Armor, Ye Yun couldn't help but admire Han Diao Si's special abilities.

"Ye Jianxian, this Five Elements Red Armor was formerly known as Fu Jiang Red Armor. It was originally the armor of Ye Hongting, one of the four great masters of the Spring and Autumn Period. This person was quite strong, possessing the physique of the Great Vajra Realm and the comprehension of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm. He fused this armor with his own body through the secret technique of the Southern Frontier Dragon Palace. Within his realm, he was an invincible existence."

Back then, this man was incredibly arrogant and dared to assassinate the Emperor of Liyang. However, my secret technique broke through his defenses, and he was stripped of his armor and skin along with his body.

This armor was forged from meteorite iron from outer space, using the talismans of Longhu Mountain and the Buddhist scriptures and Sanskrit inscribed by Shangyin Academy. The wearer of this armor can freely manipulate and exchange energy.

However, the red-armored generals of today are no longer as formidable as they once were.

Seeing that Ye Yun was extremely interested in the Five Elements Red Armor, Han Diaosi took the initiative to explain its origin to him.

Given Ye Yun's age, he probably hasn't heard of these things.

Ye Yun was indeed very interested. Such a puppet would only obey its master's orders and would not betray him, making it the best helper.

"Let's make a deal."

"Please speak, Ye Jianxian."

Han Diaosi knew that important business had arrived.

"That day I met Zhao Kai of the Li Yang royal family. I learned that he has two masters, one is you, and the other is the Li Yang Imperial Tutor. Xu Xiao is dead, and the world will be in complete chaos."

If Zhao Kai wants to become the Emperor of Liyang, you can't do it with your limited power. Now that I control the Xuanyuan Clan, the entire martial world will fall into my hands.

How many people in this world can truly withstand a single blow from my sword?

"I can clear all obstacles for you and help Zhao Kai ascend the throne."

Ye Yun spoke slowly, yet his words deeply moved Han Diaosi.

To control the entire martial arts world—this person's ambition is truly immense.

"I don't know what Ye Jianxian wants."

Han Diao Si asked with unusual calm.

"Destroy the Xu family, kill Chen Zhibao, and destroy Northern Liang."

"On the road to revenge, I have not seen any of my enemies meet a good end."

Ye Yun's voice was icy cold, filled with murderous intent, causing even the head eunuch, who had killed countless people, to take a step back.

After a moment of silence, Han Diaosi asked, "Ye Jianxian, would you be willing to help restore the Western Chu Kingdom?"

"The affairs of Western Chu are none of my concern."

Ye Yun has already helped west Chu. With Xuan Yuan Jing Cheng and Cao Chang Qing present, west Chu no longer needs him to intervene.

"Very well, I am willing to make this deal with Sword Immortal Ye. These five sets of Five Elements Red Armor will be given to Sword Immortal Ye." Han Diaosi took out a basic secret technique from his wide sleeves and continued, "To facilitate Sword Immortal Ye's research on this Fujiang Red Armor, this is the Cloud Talisman of the 'Lingbao Mountain Moving Scripture' of Longhu Mountain, the secret technique of the Southern Frontier Dragon Palace, as well as the Buddhist Sanskrit secret technique, and some of my insights into the Fujiang Red Armor."

Ye Yun smiled slightly: "You're quite good. Congratulations in advance, Fellow Daoist Han, on entering the Celestial Phenomenon Realm soon."

Han Diaosi and Ye Yun exchanged a smile.

Watching Han Diaosi leave.

Ye Yun's lips curled up, and he unleashed five sword energies at the five sets of Five Elements Red Armor not far away, instantly shattering the Five Elements Red Armor that Han Diao Si had painstakingly crafted.

"Besides not being afraid of pain, its defense is pretty good, it's really too weak."

Ye Yun looked at the fallen Five Elements Red Armor, whose combat strength was only at the Vajra Realm, which was completely insufficient to meet his needs.

Future enemies will only get stronger.

The puppets you possess must have at least the combat power of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

Unless it is possible to mass-produce an army of Red Armored Generals with the combat power of the Vajra Realm.

Then one could sweep across the world.