The Bad Guys: Playing the Fake Li Xingyun at the Beginning

"Over the past sixteen years, the people of Qi have suffered heavy casualties, been displaced, and lived in misery. It took me a long time to stabilize Qi. Li Keyong and Zhu Wen were both extraordinary people, but they are all dead. Brother Wang, Qi no longer needs you now." The empress turned her head, tears in the corners of her eyes, but her face was extremely cold. Although she was not wearing a royal robe, her demeanor was no less than that of Li Maozhen.

"Sister, do you really think so?" Li Maozhen's face became even more bitter, and even a little surprised. He didn't expect his sister's words to be so sharp.

The empress wiped away the tears from her eyes, her voice becoming colder and colder, "It's not that I think so, but this is the fact. If you hadn't left that year, the people of Qi wouldn't have been displaced, the casualties were so heavy, and most of the territory would not have been lost. I wouldn't have sat on the throne for more than a decade, gritting my teeth to hold on to the overall situation."

"If you want to unify the world, you don't necessarily need the Longquan treasure. You should have heard of the name Li Cunxu. If he hadn't conquered Liang State and shocked the Central Plains, how could he have forced the military governors of the world to surrender and ascended the throne to become emperor?"

Li Maozhen sighed, with a complicated look on his face, "Sister, this is a different time. The situation back then was very complicated. You don't understand."

"I accidentally learned about the secret of the Longquan Treasure Box and the connection between the Twelve Caves. Ever since Zhu Wen conquered the Tang Dynasty, the news of the Longquan Treasure has spread like wildfire."

"It is said that whoever obtains the Longquan treasure will rule the world. Not only is there a treasure and money that is rich enough to rival a country, but the imperial seal is also buried in it. When Zhu Wen murdered Emperor Zhaozong, he searched the palace but could not find the imperial seal. In fact, the imperial seal had already been put into the Longquan treasure."

"If I get the Longquan treasure, the rise of Qi State will be unstoppable. In the future, we will unify the world and bring peace to all people." Here, Li Maozhen still did not tell the truth.

Did he really get the secret of the Longquan treasure by accident? With his intelligence, couldn't he see that there was a big pit in it?

Even if you find the Longquan treasure, you may not be able to get it. What if the Longquan treasure is on someone else's territory, how can you take the treasure out under someone else's nose?

Even if you get the Longquan treasure, once the news leaks out, will the people of the world watch you take the Longquan treasure for yourself?

There are too many variables involved and it is impossible to control them.

The empress's eyes were filled with inexplicable confusion, and her tone softened, "Brother Wang, do you really think so?"

Li Maozhen hardened his heart and said ruthlessly, "What else can I do if I don't think so? In order to strengthen Qi as soon as possible, I can only do this."

The empress sighed, a flash of disappointment in her eyes, and ended the topic, "Let's stop here for today's brother-sister reminiscing. The person who really wants to see you is not me, I will take you there."

So many years have passed, and she had already guessed what happened back then. No matter what the reason was, her brother did not tell her the truth. Was it because he did not trust her, or was he protecting her?

She has been the King of Qi for sixteen years and has long been stuck in the mud. Many things are unavoidable. This is the destiny and responsibility that a king must bear.

Unfortunately, the prince still only treats her as a sister, rather than the King of Qi with whom he can have an equal conversation.

Li Maozhen opened his mouth, his eyes dimmed, and he silently replied with one word, "Okay!"

……

In the imperial garden, Su Ming was dressed in a dark suit, his jet-black long hair was pinned up with a jade hairpin, his slender eyebrows were like swords, his forehead was smooth and clean, his face was ruddy, and he was handsome and extraordinarily exuding high spirits and majesty.

He was standing in front of the flower bed, approaching a red flower and sniffing it gently. Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him. Su Ming did not look back. He waited until the fragrance went along his nostrils and rushed straight to his brain, bringing a pleasant pleasure. Then he let the flower sway in the flower bed.

As the footsteps stopped not far from him, he turned around and his eyes gradually focused on that person.

He wore the same royal robe as the empress, but it looked even more domineering on him. The white hair between his temples made Li Maozhen look more weathered. He was obviously older than Li Siyuan, but he looked younger than him, which was enough to show how powerful he was.

Su Ming raised his lips slightly and looked into his eyes. "Are you Li Maozhen?"

"Are you Li Xingyun?" Li Maozhen's golden-red eyes seemed to be burning with flames as they met Su Ming's gaze without any retreat.

Su Ming smiled, walked to the pavilion not far away, and said leisurely, "Yes, and no."

Li Maozhen laughed. This answer was really interesting. It seemed that Li Xingyun not only had a good appearance, but also a kind heart.

"I am the emperor of the Tang Dynasty first, and Li Xingyun second. So, what about you? Li Maozhen."

He hesitated for a moment, a chilling light flashing in his eyes, and replied in a deep voice, "I am the King of Qi. The King of Qi is me."

Su Ming spoke slowly, "If you are the King of Qi, then what is the Queen? The King of Qi is her, not you."

This question made Li Maozhen very unhappy. He looked at Su Ming straightly and said, "This is Qi country's business, you have no right to interfere!" His voice was strong and overbearing, and he could not tolerate any rebuttal.

"Indeed, I can't control Qiguo's affairs, but she is my person, so I must take care of her!"

Li Maozhen's pupils shrank, and he was very shocked. "Your people? What do you mean by this?"

Su Ming smiled lightly, without giving in at all, "It's just what you think. She is my woman, and it is not your turn to arrange her. If she doesn't want to, no one can force her, even if you are her brother!"

"Ha ha……"

Suddenly, Li Maozhen laughed wildly, causing the surrounding flowers and leaves to fall to the ground with a rustle. It took a long while before the laughter stopped.

"Your woman? What right does she have to be your woman? Because of your titleless position as the emperor? Or because of your gigolo appearance? How can a mere puppet like you be qualified to let my sister be your woman?"

"Do you really think you are the emperor? If it weren't for Yuan Tiangang, you would have died countless times!"

Obviously, Li Maozhen was angry, the kind of anger that makes one laugh. There was some rationality in it, but not much.

Chapter 174 The battle between the two sides

The smile on Su Ming's face disappeared, and his eyes instantly became sharp, revealing his edge. "Sixteen years ago, you were forced to leave by Yuan Tiangang's scheme, and had to abandon Qi State and her. Now, you just came back, and you want to take Qi State back from her easily. Have you asked her opinion? Have you asked the opinions of the people of Qi State?"

"The Qi soldiers who followed you in the past have either rebelled or died, and the people who followed you have become homeless and displaced in the war. What qualifications do you have to continue to be their king?"

"If Yuan Tiangang didn't think you were useful, you would have died sixteen years ago. You are just a chess piece that Yuan Tiangang manipulates at will. How can you have the qualifications to challenge me?"

Li Maozhen gritted his teeth, burning with anger, "Okay, okay, that's a good point! I want to see what you are capable of, to dare to speak so arrogantly. Yuan Tiangang is not in Luoyang, no one can protect you!"

Su Ming was not surprised at his reaction, but there was one thing that made him feel strange. He did not expect that Li Maozhen actually knew that Yuan Tiangang was not in Luoyang.

It seems that he has come into contact with the Bad People since he got out.

"What? Are you going to fight if you can't convince me?"

Li Maozhen smiled coldly, the lines on the back of his hand shone a little, and he shook his head, making a sound of joints moving. "Are you scared? If you promise to leave my sister, I will let you go today."

Su Ming shook his head, his face showing no expression. "Really? I also want to see how powerful Li Maozhen is, who bullied the emperor and was used as a pawn by Yuan Tiangang!"

In an instant, the two men's eyes met, and the void seemed to be filled with lightning.

Chills gradually rose in Li Maozhen's eyes, one gold and one red. His expression was cold, ruthless, domineering, cruel and vicious. His aura suddenly changed, as if a sharp sword was stabbing straight at Su Ming.

On the other hand, Su Ming was standing in the pavilion, with a stern brow and cold eyes, his hands behind his back, his face calm, without any sign of nervousness. He was like Mount Tai, majestic and unshakable.

Aura is something that is hard to describe or explain. Those who hold power and have experienced many ups and downs always have a convincing aura that makes them feel experienced and confident, as if they are the stabilizing force that can stabilize the sea.

But at this moment, the aura of these two peerless masters, Li Maozhen and Su Ming, almost condensed into substance, and a silent collision took place quietly.

The flowers within a thirty-foot radius of them were consumed by the aura of the two men's confrontation. The flowers and leaves withered and exploded on the spot, clearing out a large open space.

They are not only the top masters of the time, but also hold great power. One of them rose from obscurity to the throne of a prince, holding the power of life and death. Another's soul traveled through another world, seized the opportunity, ascended to heaven in one fell swoop, became the emperor, and survived from death.

Such identities make their aura much stronger than that of ordinary martial arts masters. If the Hades Emperor Zhu Yougui were still alive, he would not be able to survive more than ten moves in front of them!

Both of them are noble people, so naturally they will not fight indiscriminately like ordinary people in the martial arts world. If they can suppress the enemy in the battle of aura, then they will win without fighting.

A person's aura is mysterious and closely related to their state of mind, situation, and ability. A person's inner expression can also be easily seen from it.

Handwriting can be faked and changed, but a person's state of mind when facing a strong enemy cannot be faked. Whether to stay away or face the challenge head-on depends entirely on the individual.

In the past, Li Siyuan surrendered to Yuan Tiangang, but after Yuan Tiangang's death, Li Siyuan became the biggest winner. However, in the end, even if he used himself as bait, he still set up an ambush.

From this, it can be seen that he is still just a forbearing prince, rather than an indomitable warrior.

Compared to Li Siyuan, Li Maozhen was also enduring, but sixteen years had not only failed to wear down his spirit, but instead made the rebellious intention in his heart even deeper and heavier, and at this moment it turned into a sharp sword, stabbing towards Su Ming.

At this moment, the Imperial Garden was dead silent, as if it was isolated from the outside world.

They just stared at each other, their eyes sharp, neither of them looking away.

Suddenly, a leaf fell without wind, floated around the two people, and was crushed by the aura and turned into powder.

At this moment, an unprecedented look burst out in the eyes of the two men, and they moved in unison.

A simple aura contest can no longer determine the winner. If it continues like this, it will only be a waste of energy. If a literary fight cannot determine the winner, then the only option is to fight!

With a "swish", two afterimages, one black and one red, intertwined within a radius of three meters. The sound of the powerful fists and feet colliding created a sonic boom, and the air flow was torn apart in an instant, making it difficult to cope with.

In the blink of an eye, Su Ming and Li Maozhen exchanged several moves.

The two of them retreated at the same time, their faces solemn. The test just now made Li Maozhen extremely shocked. He couldn't even take down the little emperor in front of him. How old was he? How could he compare with him?

On the other hand, Su Ming was not as nervous as before. In the test just now, he only used 30% of his strength and had not used any of the unique skills he obtained from the system.

If beating Li Maozhen was worth his effort, then wouldn't all his martial arts training be in vain?

On the contrary, the fight with Li Maozhen ignited the long-suppressed fighting spirit in his heart. Since he became emperor, he has never fought with anyone again.

Warriors are born warmongers. It is undoubtedly a torment for a top master to sit in the imperial city without being able to take action.

Fortunately, the appearance of Li Maozhen made Su Ming feel that all the suffering was worth it, and not every Tom, Dick or Harry was worth his attack.

His goal has always been Yuan Tiangang, and it has never changed. Even when his skills broke through the Great Heaven Level, he never slacked off, and after reviewing the memorials every day, he would go to the training room to practice.

After breaking through the bottleneck of the Great Heaven Realm, his skills reached a higher level. Moreover, as the important acupoints throughout his body were opened up, the Tiangang Jue operated naturally and his skills were improving all the time.

After Su Ming opens up the 365 acupoints in his body, his skills will be enhanced again, but all this takes time.

"Come again, come again!"

Su Ming grinned, and his body shot out, crashing into Li Maozhen like a cannonball, with extreme speed, and it was hard to keep up with. His fists, palms, fingers and claws were all ruthless.

Li Maozhen was even more shocked. He didn't expect that Su Ming had not used his full strength just now. But now, retreat was impossible. There was only one word left.

war!

He has the Rebirth Gu in his body, so even if he is beaten to death, he can be resurrected. Unless his head is chopped off, his body is torn into pieces and his bones are crushed to ashes, otherwise, no matter how badly he is injured, he will not die.

This is Li Maozhen’s biggest trump card!

Under Su Ming's rapid attack, Li Maozhen completely abandoned defense and attacked with his life. Every punch and palm was filled with powerful force, and bursts of rumbling sounds were heard in the air.

Chapter 175 Well done!

Li Maozhen rose from obscurity and reached the great celestial status sixteen years ago. While practicing in the Twelve Caves of Raojiang, he not only mastered many lost witchcraft techniques and obtained the Meteorite Gu, but also his skills became more and more profound.

He thought that after he came out of seclusion, there would be few enemies in the world who could rival him, but he did not expect that he would encounter such a strong enemy in his first battle. If it was someone like Li Siyuan, it would be fine, but he was indeed a young boy who was not even thirty years old.

He is such a proud man, how could he admit defeat so easily!

The killing spree buried in his bones was aroused. Li Maozhen was like a mad demon. He ignored his own consumption and swept in all directions with his fists and palms. His tyrannical internal force tore the surrounding flowers into pieces.

However, in front of Su Ming's Tiangang Jue internal force that far exceeded the Great Heavenly Realm, it was still not enough. No matter how fierce his attack was, Su Ming could always block it easily. Even the extremely hard and masculine internal force collided with his own internal force, causing his hands and feet to become numb.

Impossible, impossible!

"Oh!"

The two were knocked away at the same time, and the next moment they flew forward and blocked with both palms. It turned out to be the most dangerous internal strength competition!

Li Maozhen felt the powerful internal force continuously pouring into the opponent's palm, and his pupils couldn't help but shrink. An expression of disbelief appeared on his face. He couldn't believe that his decades of skills could not be compared to that of a young boy.

He clenched his teeth and transferred his internal energy from his dantian to his arms, pouring it into his palms. The huge amount of internal energy was constantly dissipating, and once again cleared a three-meter radius around the two of them into a vacuum.

Li Maozhen was originally a veteran of the battlefield, with a fierce and domineering inner strength. After staying in Raojiang for sixteen years, his cultivation has become more and more advanced. The thing that is most abundant in the Ten Thousand Mountains is various precious medicines. As long as you can survive in the harsh environment, you can have as many medicinal materials as you want.

In the Twelve Caves, Li Maozhen did not just learn the art of witchcraft. The most precious things in the Ten Thousand Mountains were not the witchcraft, but the endless, aged natural treasures, such as medicinal herbs like Polygonatum sibiricum and ginseng. He had dug up quite a few of them in the Ten Thousand Mountains.