The Imperial Guards, like Yama, slaughtered until the Empress cried out for help.

As the wind subsided, a large crater appeared where Liu Chong had just been kneeling, surrounded by charred blackness, as if a real thunderbolt had swept through the area.

The once arrogant Liu Chong has completely vanished, reduced to ashes by the thunder blade.

Qin Chuan looked at Shen Qing, who was holding the Crimson Sky sword and remained completely calm.

He was numb at this moment. If someone could be described as a prodigy for comprehending the Eighth Strike in such a short time, he would be considered a genius.

The comprehension of the ninth strike is beyond description. The Nine-fold Thunder Blade, why is it called the Nine-fold Thunder Blade?

Because the ninth strike, in addition to its own strike, also integrates the previous eight strikes into one, the nine strikes combined are called the Nine-fold Thunder Blade.

And the person who can fuse nine blades and comprehend the Ninefold Thunder Blade in just one day.

At this moment, shock, surprise, and excitement were no longer enough to describe Qin Chuan's feelings.

He had only one thought in his mind.

Shen Qing!

You are my god!

At this moment, Lu Tong also ran over, looked at the deep pit on the ground, and clicked his tongue twice.

Good grief! You didn't even leave him any ashes.

At this moment, the white tiger also came close, rubbing its head against Shen Qing with fawning eyes, and even making two whimpering sounds.

It seems to be saying, "Master, you know I'm your best friend!"

Lu Tong looked puzzled. What the commotion was?

Is that look in your eyes, that voice, something a king of beasts should have?

However, Lu Tong quickly expressed his understanding. With such a powerful backer, who wouldn't fawn over him?

Lu Tong rubbed the wound on his abdomen: "But this time it was really dangerous. This Green Wood Body Liu Chong actually joined the White Dragon Sect."

"If it weren't for you, we would have been done for."

"This time, you first discovered the White Dragon Cult's plan, and then you killed three Grandmasters. I really wonder what kind of reward the higher-ups will give you this time."

"A promotion is inevitable, I just don't know how high, but I have a feeling you'll soon become my boss."

Shen Qing sheathed Chixiao and rubbed the white tiger's head.

"I don't care about getting promoted."

"As for what kind of reward they'll give? It's just a pittance, and I might not even be able to use what they give. It would be best if they just converted it into merit points so I could exchange it for myself at the Merit Hall."

Cultivation techniques? The Shen family's domineering series of techniques are already unparalleled in the Great Martial World. Body tempering techniques? The Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique is among the top-tier. Weapons? Shen Qing just obtained the Crimson Sky. Ranged weapons? The Overlord Bow is enough to blow the heads off all Grandmaster-level cultivators.

Therefore, what Shen Qing lacks is still precious medicine.

At this moment, Qin Chuan also came to his senses and walked over to hand Qinghe to Shen Qing.

"Are you short on merit points? Here's what we'll do: I reckon I'll get a lot of merit points this time, so you can just take them and use them."

"But let me make this clear first, don't complain about the small amount. I really used up all the Nine Thunderstrike Blades I gave you last time."

Shen Qing chuckled: "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Lu Tong chimed in, "That's right, we shouldn't be so polite. You saved our lives, so you should be the one to use the credit."

"When my merits are awarded, you can use them too."

After saying that, Lu Tong stood up and dusted himself off. "Then it's settled. I'm a little hungry, I'm going to go find something to eat. Are you guys coming?"

Shen Qing shrugged: "I don't care."

Qin Chuan waved his hand: "I won't go. I still need to find someone to repair the Zhenfu Division."

Lu Tong curled his lip: "Why bother repairing? Let's just rebuild it."

Qin Chuan said, "Isn't half still intact? We can repair the collapsed half and it will still be usable."

Qin Chuan kept the scope of the fight under control, minimizing damage as much as possible.

At this moment, Lu Tong pointed behind Qin Chuan: "Are you really stunned by the beating? Turn around and take a look."

"Originally, there was still half of it intact, but Shen Qing's last strike just now destroyed that intact half as well."

Qin Chuan: "..."

"Let's go have some drinks then."

......

The Great Wu Dynasty, Wuyang Continent.

The capital city, the imperial palace, the imperial garden.

The old eunuch bent over, reading a memorial aloud.

"Your Majesty, this is the result of the White Dragon Cult's recent chaos. We killed three Grandmasters and thirty Innate Realm experts from the White Dragon Cult in one fell swoop."

"Enough to ensure Yongning County enjoys favorable weather and abundant harvests for the next thirty years! It will be spared the suffering inflicted by the White Dragon Sect!"

Zhu Lingyue gently touched the surface of the lake, and white mist immediately rose from it.

"If I remember correctly, the commander of the Imperial Guard in Yongning County is Qin Chuan, right? It seems he has some ability."

The old eunuch paused for a moment: "The garrison commander is indeed Qin Chuan, but according to the memorial, the credit for this incident does not belong to Qin Chuan, but to someone else."

A ripple appeared in Zhu Lingyue's golden eyes.

"Could it be Shen Qing again?"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Shen Qing discovered the White Dragon Cult's plan in advance on the afternoon of the day the White Dragon Cult started its rebellion, and notified the Zhenfu Division to make preparations. That night, all three Grandmasters of the White Dragon Cult were killed by Shen Qing."

Zhu Lingyue gazed at the lake in silence for a long time before saying, "Issue the order: Shen Qingguan is promoted to Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Yongning County. Since he wants to emerge from hiding, let's stir up some more storm clouds and make the waves even bigger."

"This old servant obeys!"

The old eunuch was also unclear about Zhu Lingyue's intentions. In just two months, thousands of people had died at Shen Qing's hands. The only officials left in Luoshui City who could speak up were the prefect. The assistant prefect and the vice prefect had all been beheaded. Now, he had been promoted four ranks and directly became the garrison commander. So, who would be beheaded next?

Prefect? ​​Or Governor?

Moreover, a promotion of four ranks in one go? Not to mention in the last hundred years, there has never been a precedent since the Wu Dynasty.

However, the old eunuch never even considered questioning it.

Because neither the imperial decree nor Shen Qing's will could be questioned by a mere eunuch.

......

Meanwhile, in Yongning County.

The news of the Battle of Luoshui City had spread throughout the martial arts world, as had the story of Shen Qing slaying three grandmasters.

Those in martial arts sects were so frightened they couldn't sleep.

Six Swords Manor.

Council hall.

"Have you heard? Shen Qing killed three Grandmasters in one night, one of whom was Liu Chong, who was at the peak of the Grandmaster realm. You should know that he was only at the second level of the Grandmaster realm."

"I have more news. Zhu Wu of the Shuangjue Sect broke through to the Grandmaster realm, but Shen Qing pinned him to the wall with four arrows."

A middle-aged man in purple robes was preaching.

"What a coincidence, I also have news. It's a done deal that the imperial court will establish a martial alliance, and the commander-in-chief will be that Shen Qing."

After these words were spoken, the room became eerily quiet; you could hear a pin drop.

The middle-aged man in purple continued his somber sermon.

"And there's something even more terrifying. With the Martial Alliance about to be established, the imperial court will surely make an example of them. The Twin Sect has already been wiped out, and there are only a handful of sects stronger than them. Do you think we'll be next?"

Upon hearing this, panic immediately gripped the room.

"What should we do? How are we supposed to play this? Maybe we should just give up?"

"Can our old master defeat Shen Qing?"

At this moment, everyone turned their attention to the manor lord at the head of the table.

"Master! Say something!"

"Master, you don't want the old master to be killed by Shen Qing with three punches, do you?"