Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 343 Decisive Battle in the Imperial City
Yan Guogong Zhao Changying and Mangshan Ghost King came to Qianyang Gate unimpeded along the central axis of the imperial city.

This gate is the dividing line between the outer court and the inner court of the imperial palace.

It is located on a white marble xumizuo, surrounded by carved stone fences, and a pair of copper lions are placed outside the door, staring at them with a majestic look.

It seems that the red walls, golden tiles, and carved railings and jade masonry in the palace have awakened the ghost king of Mang Mountain's memories of the past.

In his pair of deep eyes, there are faint flames of madness flickering and jumping.

And the black mist surrounding him also turned into a surging tsunami, galloping towards the palace gate ahead, as if it wanted to completely destroy this magnificent building and turn it into ruins.

"Wait, the enemy is coming." At this moment, Zhao Changying who was beside him suddenly said.

Mangshan Ghost King turned his head slightly, and saw two people appearing out of thin air not far ahead.

One of them was dressed in a cloth shirt, short in stature, dark in complexion, and ordinary in appearance;

It was Luo Chuan, the Grand Master of the Great Qi and the head of the Exorcism Department.

Seeing these two people, Zhao Changying, Duke of Yan, was deeply moved—in those days when he was trying his best to hide his strength and bide his time, he was among the "Five Sages" with these two people, and in the eyes of the people of Daqi, he should be regarded as The weakest of the "Five Sages".

On the one hand, he didn't have such awesome achievements as "seal the nine infants" and "subdue Ye Ming" between jokes; It is higher-end and more classy than a rough martial artist like him who dances with guns.

But it's different now.

He showed the cultivation of the eighth realm, escaped from the ranks of the "five sages", and became another "true monarch" powerhouse of the Daqi Dynasty after Emperor Tianxing.

Therefore, even though his expression was serious and cautious, deep down in his heart, he could not help but feel a little proud.

After all, the sages of the Great Qi Dynasty were all outstanding figures and masters of a generation, and none of them were simple figures.

And he, Zhao Changying, was at the forefront of these people.

Luo Chuan, the head of the Exorcism Division, took a step forward, glanced at Mangshan Ghost King, and loudly reprimanded him in a stern tone: "Bold and evil ghost, how dare you destroy the formation and trespass into the imperial city!
"I will give you three breaths of time now, bring your demons and goblins, and get out of Luojing! Otherwise, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor, I will let you be wiped out immediately, and then destroy your lair!"

Luo Chuan's eyes were burning like a torch, his waist was straight, and he looked righteous and fearless, looking at death as home.

Mangshan Ghost King laughed loudly: "I don't think you have such a thing!"

Although the Mangshan Ghost King didn't understand what Luo Chuan's purpose was, it didn't prevent him from performing a play here with Luo Chuan.

Afterwards, Luo Chuan looked at Zhao Changying who was beside the ghost king again, and sighed softly, with regret in his voice: "Old Zhao, I have always regarded you as a heart-to-heart friend and a like-minded partner. Before, we could all be in the same court, assist the same king, and together realize the ideal of eradicating ghosts and bringing peace to the world.”

"I never imagined that one day we would stand on opposite sides of each other like this.

"Can you tell me, what is wrong with the imperial court to make you make such a choice?"

Zhao Changying chuckled: "You ask me what the imperial court can't do to me... Then I'll ask, why was my wife assassinated and killed in Luojing City under the protection of the 'Tianlong Formation'? Why did the Northern Territory The frontier troops have been dismantled for no reason? Why are there rumors about our Zhao family in Youzhou everywhere in Luojing?"

"I think there must be some misunderstanding," Luo Chuan showed a helpless smile, "I wonder if you can put down your weapon first, so we can have a good chat?"

"Luo Chuan, Luo Chuan, I don't know if you are really confused or just pretending to be confused," Zhao Changying said coldly, "You should be able to tell that I have broken through the eighth realm now. If you stop me again, I will never show mercy."

"Old Zhao, calm down," Luo Chuan looked at him with pleading eyes, "Have you ever thought about what will happen to you after your death? Do you really want to be recorded in the history books as a traitor who colluded with ghosts and harmed the country?" ? You regret it now, there is still time."

"What happened after the death?" Zhao Changying shook her head lightly, "I don't care anymore."

As he spoke, he swung the spear in his hand and stabbed at Luo Chuan in front of him.

A scorching flame shot up from the tip of the spear, seeming to evaporate everything around it.

"Let's do it," Luo Chuan glanced at the national teacher beside him, "Even if we die here today, we will never let you take another step closer to His Majesty."

Then he waved his hand and summoned his magic weapon bronze mirror out of thin air.

There was only a sound of "clang", and the bronze mirror blocked the fatal blow of the spear like a shield.

But at the same time, Luo Chuan also staggered back a few steps, his face was pale, and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.

"Zhao Changying, you can really hide." He sighed.

Zhao Changying was eager for revenge and ignored him.

He swung his spear again and swept towards Luo Chuan's waist.

This time, as the flames at the tip of his spear burned more intensely, the surrounding temperature also rose rapidly, and the surrounding scenery became distorted, as if separated by an uneven glass cover.

Luo Chuan clearly felt that his connection with the stars in the sky seemed to be cut off.For the time being, he can't use the power of the stars to speculate on the opponent's follow-up actions.

He knew that Zhao Changying had used the "Taoism Field".

This is the skill only possessed by the strong "true king" - by rewriting the rules of writing, strengthening oneself, weakening opponents, and turning the battlefield into a home field that is beneficial to one's own battle.

Luo Chuan had a solemn expression on his face.

He raised his right hand and held it in the air, and suddenly an invisible long sword condensed with true essence appeared in his hand.

Although in the world's perception, Luo Chuan specializes in the technique of deduction of secrets, but he also has profound attainments in swordsmanship. The "Yunhai Xinghe Sword" mastered by Chu Fengge and Shangguan Jin was created by him.

He held the invisible long sword across his chest, and performed the third form of the "Sword of Clouds and Stars", "Tianhe Night Turn", trying to resist Zhao Changying's fierce offensive.

However, a few seconds later, the invisible long sword quickly evaporated under the burning of Zhao Changying's flame.

Luo Chuan also seemed to be backlashed by his true essence.

He spat out another mouthful of blood, his face became even paler, then his feet slipped, he fell to the ground, and passed out.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Changying couldn't help being stunned for a moment: Although I'm a level higher than Luo Chuan now, he shouldn't be so impatient to be beaten, right?I'm still trying to figure it out, why did he fall down?
The national teacher next to him suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

He was fighting with the Mangshan Ghost King.

This evil ghost is not only powerful, but after turning many monks into "ghost servants", he has also mastered their spells and supernatural powers, and his methods are endless.

The national teacher can occasionally recognize that a certain move used by the Mangshan Ghost King once belonged to a missing former member of the "Shenji Battalion".

For example, Su Hao's "Xiaoyaobu", Mao Chichang's "Five Poisons", Wu Danggui's "Toad Fist", etc., were all clearly reappeared in front of the national teacher through the hands of the Mangshan Ghost King.

This made the national teacher feel very complicated.

He almost took out all the talisman seals that had been drawn before in the magic treasure storage, and he barely competed with the Mangshan Ghost King.

But now, Luo Chuan collapsed before Zhao Changying had survived two moves.

This means that the national teacher will then need to use one against two to stop a "True Monarch" level powerhouse and a "Vicious God" level ghost in front of Qianyangmen.

"Even if I die here, I will never let them get close to the emperor."

While thinking about it, the national teacher poured out all the true energy in his body and gathered it at his fingertips.

Then he used heaven and earth as paper, and true essence as ink, and began to build a huge talisman array.

This is the "Heaven and Earth Cage", which can be regarded as the strongest talisman mastered by the national teacher.When he sealed the "Nine Infant Snake Demon" in Qingzhou Mansion, he used this trick.

But the enemies he faces now, one is an eighth-level monk, and the other is a "fierce god"-level ghost whose strength is close to the eighth level, both of which are far stronger than the "Nine Infant Snake Demon".

Soon, in front of Qianyang Gate, countless streaks of silver light intertwined together to form a huge cage, covering Zhao Changying and Mangshan Ghost King inside.

The short figure of the national teacher instantly became a lot haggard, with several wrinkles on his forehead.

A metal ring on his hand was also cracked into countless pieces.

This magic weapon is called "Yun Ling Ring". It can store the surplus true energy in the process of practice on weekdays and release it in battle to strengthen the effect of the spell. The more true energy you store, the more obvious the strengthening effect will be. .

But because the national teacher squeezed it too hard, this magic weapon was completely useless.

But the national teacher no longer has the heart to take pity on a magic weapon.

He only thought that maybe today, he would die for his country in front of Qianyang Gate, and repay the favor of the king with his death.

As the "Heaven and Earth Prison" gradually took shape, Mangshan Ghost King also raised the "Jingshan Bi" in his hand, controlling several strong evil spirits in Luojing City, and launched a fierce attack on the giant talisman array of the national teacher.

Zhao Changying gave full play to the advantages of a melee warrior.

While blocking this space with the help of the "Taoist Field", he prevented the national teacher from using the power of the avenue, while at the same time he used his agility to go around the side and rear of the national teacher, and the spear was like lightning, pointing directly at the national teacher's throat.

In fact, in private, Zhao Changying respected the national teacher quite a lot.

Not only because of the state teacher's profound talisman attainments, but also because the national teacher is a truly selfless, loyal and patriotic person-he seems to really regard the state affairs as his own, and is always worried about it .

"It's a pity that someone like the national teacher is loyal to a monarch who ignores the government and plays tricks." Zhao Changying has always thought so.

Therefore, Zhao Changying didn't really want to be an enemy of the national teacher.

The purpose of his sharp blow to the national teacher was not to take the opponent's life, but to interrupt the opponent's spellcasting and let the opponent retreat.

But the national teacher seems to have the will to die.

When Zhao Changying's spear tip was close to his skin, not only did he not stop casting spells, but his eyes became more determined.

"He's burning his true essence!"

Zhao Changying was deeply shocked when he saw the rapidly increasing wrinkles on the face of the national teacher, as well as the sudden gray hair on his temples.

He already understood the thoughts of the national teacher——

The national teacher knew that he could not defeat two powerful enemies, so he decided to ignite his true essence and use his own life as fuel to turn the "heaven and earth cage" into a permanent seal and keep them out of Qianyang Gate forever.

"What a lunatic."

As Zhao Changying said this, she felt more and more unworthy for the national teacher in her heart: Is that emperor in Qianyang Palace really worthy of you?
The next moment, Zhao Changying slightly changed the direction of the spear - the tip of the spear brushed against the national teacher's neck, without injuring him.

Then, he patted the back of the head of the national teacher with his empty left hand.

The power of the law poured into the meridians of the national teacher, interrupting his spellcasting, and also interrupting his spontaneous combustion of his true energy.

"you……"

The national teacher's eyes froze, his face was ashen.

It seemed that Zhao Changying's move completely broke his spiritual pillar.

"Change your allegiance to another emperor, and your life will be easier than now." Zhao Changying sighed softly.

Then the real energy in his palm surged, causing the national teacher to faint.

In front of the "True Monarch" of the eighth realm, the monks of the seventh realm are indeed like a mantis holding a chariot, even if they risk their lives, they are powerless.

After successfully disposing of the state teacher and the head of Luo Si, Zhao Changying and the ghost king of Mang Mountain walked through the Qianyang Gate and came to the magnificent Qianyang Hall with Danying carvings.

On the tall white marble steps stood a figure wearing a crown and a bright yellow imperial robe.

He held a simple long sword in his hand, his eyes were as bright as gold, and he looked down at the two of them.

Zhao Changying knew that this person was Emperor Tianxing.

But for some reason, looking at the Tianxing Emperor in front of him, Zhao Changying couldn't help but see the image of the "God" in his mind—to be precise, the image of "Taishang Haotian".

Especially being watched by those golden eyes, Zhao Changying felt a lot of pressure in her heart, as if all her secrets were exposed to the other party's sight.

Obviously both sides are eighth realm monks.

But Zhao Changying was stunned by the pair of golden eyes, and involuntarily took two steps back, her knees were even weak, and she almost knelt on the ground, prostrating and worshiping him.

It's like worshiping a god in front of an altar.

"What's going on here?" Zhao Changying was deeply shocked by this.

In his memory, when the two met last time, Emperor Tianxing did not have such a terrifying aura.

Could this be because Emperor Tianxing had a breakthrough in strength after years of retreat?
Or was it because of the sword in his hand?

Zhao Changying stared at the "Tai'a Sword" in Emperor Tianxing's hand, his eyes became more serious.

Even though he had planned for many years and made sufficient preparations for today's revenge, at this moment, he still felt that he seemed to have underestimated the strength of his opponent.

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Gu Xu didn't know that he had inexplicably become a traitor in the eyes of Emperor Tianxing.

With the help of the space passage, he and Zhao Yan left the imperial vault.

At this time, the city of Luojing was already in a mess.

The ground is full of blood that has not yet dried up, corpses that are still warm, and stumped limbs and arms.

Some people became the food of ghosts, while others died from being pushed and trampled by the crowd during their escape.

Seeing this shocking scene, both of them felt extremely heavy.

Especially Zhao Yan, when she thought that her father was an accomplice of ghosts, she felt the weight of blood on her body, and countless ghosts were crying in her ears, making her breathless.

At this time, Gu Xu heard a faintly familiar voice not far away: "Mr. Hu, I...my head hurts...I can't hold on any longer..."

This is undoubtedly Shi Xiaohan's voice.

Her voice was very weak, like a candle flickering in the north wind, which might be blown out at any moment.

Gu Xu clenched his fists involuntarily.

His gaze was as cold as ice, but the true essence in his body was surging like boiling magma.

Then he heard an old and hoarse voice: "Don't bark. Just hold on for a while."

(End of this chapter)