Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 196 Demons invade and the war begins

"Ugh!"

Li Tianrun sighed again, "You are right, I did underestimate you."

"What you pursue is to achieve enlightenment and become an immortal, and to live forever."

"How can you take the secular throne seriously?"

"It's just that my vision is too small, and it's only limited to this secular world."

"But I still say what I said, what happened three years ago has nothing to do with me."

"You should go find the real culprit instead of wasting your time on me."

"If you look in the wrong direction, you will get further and further away from the truth."

"Of course, if you want to kill me, you can come and kill me at any time."

"Even if you want me to give the throne to someone else, that's fine."

After a pause, Li Tianrun continued: "Just one thing, I hope you won't embarrass my family."

"I know you're still lucky."

Lu Fan said: "It doesn't matter, I will find evidence to convince you."

After speaking, he didn't stay any longer, turned around and left.

Before he could go out, Li Tianrun slumped on the chair, feeling cold all over.

Ugh!
Another sigh.

……

……

ten days later.

The third day of August, morning.

It has been exactly two months since the gates of eternity closed.

It has been more than 20 days since Lu Fan came to the capital.

Many acquaintances found out that he lived in the Liu family and came to visit him.

Like Yan Qing, Mu Yan, Zhu Jingtian, Li Chengan, Gu Chen, Lin Zhengbei, Han Chu, Lin Yao, etc.

They were all people who had fought alongside him before.

There were also hundreds of officials from the imperial court, various aristocratic families near the capital, and various sects, all came to visit.

There were even Wei, Xia, Qin, Liang, etc., and each country also sent envoys and brought generous gifts.

The threshold of the Liu family was almost broken.

"Lu Fan!"

Liu Mei and Liu Zhi walked side by side, with happy faces on their faces, "Let's go into the house and talk."

The three of them came to the living room and waved away the servants.

Liu Zhi whispered: "The person who imitated Gu Yan's handwriting has been found."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was overjoyed and asked, "Who is it?"

"Not someone else."

Liu Zhi still lowered his voice, "It is the current emperor of Zhou Dynasty, Li Tianrun."

"what?"

Lu Fan was greatly surprised. He had never thought about Li Tianrun before.

But now that I think about it, it makes the most sense.

After all, this matter was so important that even Li Tianrun had some scruples.

Naturally, the less people know about it, the better.

Li Tianrun wrote the book himself, which undoubtedly allowed him to avoid many risks.

Even if there were clues, no evidence could be found.

However, it is not completely without gains.

Li Tianrun's suspicion was finally confirmed. Even if Lu Fan killed him now, it would still be justified.

But in the end it was a bit off.

"What are you going to do?"

Liu Mei glanced at Lu Fan and said, "As long as Li Tianrun doesn't admit it, you won't be able to find evidence. If you want to move him, it will be difficult to convince people."

"There is another way."

Lu Fan suddenly had an idea and said, "Although this letter was written by Li Tianrun, it was not sent by him personally."

"As long as we can find the messenger, all problems will be solved."

"Based on what I know about Li Tianrun, the person who sent the letter is probably..."

"Gao Wancheng?"

Liu Mei and Liu Zhi said in unison.

The two of them thought of this person almost at the same time.

Just because Gao Wancheng is one of Li Tianrun's most trusted people and has extremely strong strength, he can deliver the letter to Dayu City without being discovered.

Moreover, Gao Wancheng had been to Dayucheng several times before, so he was familiar with the roads and was not prone to making mistakes.

All things considered, no one is more suitable than Gao Wancheng.

"Yes, it's him."

Lu Fan said: "You can help me check Gao Wancheng's whereabouts three years ago. Did he leave the capital in the days before and after May 18th?"

"If he was not in the capital at that time, he would most likely be the one who delivered the letter."

"We can find a way to get him to tell the truth."

"It's much easier to ask him to speak than to ask Li Tianrun to speak."

"After all, he is just a messenger, taking orders from others, and he has nothing wrong with him."

Lu Fan said: "Even if he admits it, I may not kill him."

"Correct."

Liu Zhi echoed: "On the contrary, if he doesn't admit it, he may lose his life and even affect his family."

"We don't even need to take action."

Liu Mei answered: "As long as we let out a little bit of news, Li Tianrun will take action against him."

"exactly."

Lu Fan smiled and said: "With Li Tianrun's temperament, he will definitely kill people and silence him when the time comes. We can save Gao Wancheng. In that situation, we cannot tolerate him not telling the truth."

"Just do it."

Liu Zhi stood up and said, "I'm going to investigate Gao Wancheng's whereabouts three years ago. The results should be available soon."

"Everything is careful."

Lu Fan warned: "Don't alert the enemy."

"Do not worry."

Liu Zhi smiled and said: "I will definitely investigate it in the most secure way. It is impossible for anyone to know."

"Ah."

Lu Fan nodded, "I believe you."

……

……

Three days later, in the afternoon.

Willow House.

Lu Fan had nothing to do and was drinking tea in the living room.

Liu Zhi ran in excitedly, shooed his servants away, sat down next to Lu Fan, and whispered, "I have found out."

"Three years ago, Gao Wancheng left the capital on May 26th and did not return until May [-]th."

"We were away for a total of sixteen days before and after."

"With his Xiantian realm strength, even if he goes to Dayu City, it will not take more than five days."

"The timing is just right."

After a pause, Liu Zhi continued: "So, we are almost certain that the messenger back then was Gao Wancheng."

"it is good."

The stone in Lu Fan's heart fell to the ground, and he said with a smile: "You arrange for someone to invite Gao Wancheng tomorrow and tell him that I want to see him. Then I will test him and see Li Tianrun's reaction."

"Okay, I'll arrange it now."

Liu Zhi left quickly.

Fast forward to the next day, morning.

Lu Fan waited patiently in the living room.

Around Chen time, Gao Wancheng, accompanied by Liu Zhi, entered the living room.

"My lord, you are looking for me."

"Commander Gao, please sit down quickly."

Lu Fan met Gao Wancheng some time ago.

He was also in Liu Mansion at that time, and Gao Wancheng came to visit him with several guards.

"it is good."

Gao Wancheng's face was very calm and there was nothing unusual about it.

Lu Fan winked at Liu Zhi. Liu Zhi understood and smiled at Gao Wancheng: "You guys talk slowly, I have something else to do, so I won't accompany you."

After speaking, he turned to leave.

Lu Fan and Gao Wancheng were the only two people left in the room.

"Master Gao, I have always been honest and I don't like to mince words when I speak."

Lu Fan turned his gaze to Gao Wancheng and carefully observed the expression on his face, "I invited you here today because I have something to ask you. I hope you can tell me the truth and don't hide anything."

"My lord, please speak."

Gao Wancheng's face became more solemn. "I want to ask you, where were you on May 18th three years ago?"

Lu Fan looked closely into Gao Wancheng's eyes and asked.

"three years ago?"

Gao Wancheng was stunned for a moment, then he realized what happened and said with a helpless smile: "Your Majesty, how can I still remember what happened three years ago?"

"It's okay if you don't remember. Let me remind you."

Lu Fan smiled and asked, "It seems that you were not in the capital at that time. You went somewhere, and you were there for more than ten days?"

"Your Majesty, please don't make things difficult for me."

Gao Wancheng shook his head, "I really don't remember."

"is it?"

Lu Fan did not get angry and remained calm, "Then let me remind you again, were you in Dayu City at that time?"

"Dayucheng?"

Gao Wancheng said blankly: "What should I do there?"

"Delivery."

Lu Fan said: "Send a message to the emperor."

"No, absolutely not."

Gao Wancheng waved his hands repeatedly, "Although I don't remember where I was that day, I am sure that I have never been to Dayucheng, let alone sent a letter to the emperor."

"I advise you to think about it again."

Lu Fan said: "Since you are involved in this matter, stop thinking about kindness."

“If you don’t think about yourself, you also have to think about your family.”

"You have to think through the pros and cons of this."

"Now that I have found you, the news will definitely reach other people's ears."

"It will inevitably arouse suspicion."

"You can imagine the consequences."

"Not only will it be difficult for you to survive, but your family will also suffer."

"Because you know that person's methods and ruthlessness best."

After a pause, Lu Fan continued: "But don't worry, as long as you tell me the truth, I can guarantee the safety of you and your family."

"You also know my strength, and you also know that I speak the truth."

"I do what I say."

"And, given your current situation, you can only choose to believe me."

"No one can help you except me."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan glanced at Gao Wancheng and said, "You have to think clearly."

Gao Wancheng was silent.

His face was no longer calm, but a little troubled.

Lu Fan was convinced that it was Gao Wancheng who sent the letter.

Gao Wancheng was touched by what he just said and was in a dilemma.

If you tell him the truth, it will be equivalent to betraying Li Tianrun and betraying Da Zhou.

If you don't tell them, your life may be at risk and your family may be harmed.

No matter which one he chooses, Gao Wancheng will have trouble sleeping and eating.

Ugh!
Gao Wancheng's heart was struggling.

After a long time.

He finally figured it out, raised his head and looked at Lu Fan, his eyes gradually becoming firm, "Your Majesty, I really don't know what you said. Even if you kill me, I can't help you."

"What did I kill you for?"

Lu Fan shook his head gently, "Of course someone will kill you. Since you don't want to say it now, I won't force it. You can think about it carefully when you go back. But time waits for no one. You'd better make a decision early to avoid regrets later. "

"My lord thinks too much."

Gao Wancheng stood up and said goodbye, "I have a clear conscience and have nothing to worry about."

After speaking, he stopped staying and turned to leave.

Lu Fan was not surprised. He had already guessed before that it would not be easy to convince Gao Wancheng.

After all, Gao Wancheng had been with Li Tianrun for so many years, and the relationship between the two was already unbreakable. With just a few words from Lu Fan, it was difficult to persuade Gao Wancheng to betray Li Tianrun.

Moreover, Li Tianrun was the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty and had the power of life and death.

Even if Gao Wancheng wanted to betray, he had to consider the consequences.

Although Lu Fan is strong, in Gao Wancheng's view, he may not be able to save him and his family.

The consequences may be more serious.

It is better to choose to believe Li Tianrun.

At this time, Liu Mei and Liu Zhi entered the room and asked, "How is it?"

"He won't admit it."

Lu Fan said: "But it doesn't matter. In my estimation, Li Tianrun will definitely take action against him. It's just a matter of time."

"Correct."

Liu Mei nodded, "I will keep an eye on him personally. At the critical moment, I will come to the rescue and capture the person who killed him, killing two birds with one stone."

"It's up to you to come forward."

Lu Fan agreed very much, "Gao Wancheng has innate cultivation. Anyone who can kill him must be a master far beyond him. There are not many such people in Great Zhou. Only you can deal with it with confidence."

"Okay, that's it, I'm going back to Dayucheng."

"If there is any news, please notify me as soon as possible."

As he spoke, Lu Fan stood up and said, "I want to go back and spend time with my family."

"Row."

Liu Mei and Liu Zhi stood up to see each other off.

The three of them came to the yard, and Lu Fan waved goodbye to them.

The next moment, the others had disappeared.

"Sixth Sister."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "Why don't you hurry up and work harder to make Lu Fan my brother-in-law as soon as possible?"

"Just take care of yourself."

Liu Mei glared at Liu Zhi, "I don't even have a wife now."

"I……"

Liu Zhi was speechless.

……

……

South of Dachu, there is a small island thousands of miles away.

Chu Zhaonan is meditating on the island.

This place is between the mortal world and the world of cultivating immortals. It has relatively abundant spiritual energy but is far away from disputes. It is very suitable for casual cultivators like him.

It has been almost four years since he left Chu State, and the deep-seated hatred has not been diluted, but has become stronger and stronger.

Lu Fan!

I must kill you!

For this belief, he is always trying to find ways to become stronger.

After several years of hard training, his strength has indeed made a qualitative leap.

Originally, he thought that his goal was almost achieved.

He should be able to kill Lu Fan easily.

Until one day, he heard Lu Fan's name in the world of immortality. After asking about it, he learned that Lu Fan was participating in the competition.

Out of curiosity, he also rushed to Shenmu City.

The moment he saw Lu Fan take action, Chu Zhaonan's belief collapsed.

It turned out that instead of catching up with Lu Fan, he was left far behind, with no possibility of catching up again.

He was unwilling to give in. He just happened to have a forbidden technique that no one else dared to practice, so he decided to become a demon and practice the forbidden technique.

Strengthen your physical body and increase your strength through ancient methods.

Moreover, his cultivation speed also increased significantly.

Now he has successfully advanced to the Saint King Realm, which is equivalent to the cultivation level of a cultivator in the Divine Transformation Stage.

Considering that he is less than 30 years old, he is considered a pretty good genius even in the world of immortality.

Of course, the reason why forbidden arts are forbidden arts is that they are magic arts, and they can enhance their strength by devouring them.

Although the effect is obvious, it is extremely unstable.

There may even be backlash in the future.

Moreover, his whole body was shrouded in demonic energy, which was completely different from that of an immortal cultivator.

It is very likely that they will be treated as aliens and eliminated.

Chu Zhaonan knew this, but still had no hesitation.

There is no other way, if he wants to take revenge, this is the only way.

Otherwise, he would never be able to surpass Lu Fan, let alone take revenge.

Chu Zhaonan was practicing when he suddenly felt something. He opened his eyes and looked in the direction of Da Chu.

How could there be demonic energy?

Could it be the same demon cultivator as him?

No, it’s a demon!

He suddenly remembered the rumors he had heard before, that monsters and demons had invaded the human world, and the war had already begun.

Now is this an invasion of the common world?
Is Chu State going to suffer?

(End of this chapter)