Chapter 429
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Chapter 429: See Founding Emperor Yan Again (2)
Whoosh, whoosh!
Two figures fell clumsily from the sky, looking disheveled as they gazed at the young man holding the Human Emperor Sword.
"Two cultivators from Nan Province Xuantian Sect ran away? Are they fighting each other?" The young man looked at them carefully, made a cold snort, and didn’t ask more.
"After the Xuantian Sect was destroyed, these fleeing rats are not uncommon."
He swung his sword, and two heads flew into the air.
After doing all this, the young man carrying the Human Emperor Sword turned to look at Qiao Mu and the other person.
"Are you a member of the Qiao family?" he asked.
"I heard that Qiao Jin had died in the mountains of the Southwest Province… I didn’t expect that the outstanding members of the Qiao family keep coming."
The person holding the Human Emperor Sword was the immortal figure from the mortal realm, Founding Emperor Yan.
He had mastered the Long Life Fist to an incredibly deep level, able to control his qi and blood, similar to how Qiao Mu also maintained his youthfulness and peak physical condition.
He was defeated by Qiao Jin in the imperial palace in the past.
Now that we meet again, it’s Qiao Qijin standing before me.
"Qiao Qijin," Qiao Mu responded, his eyes fixed on the Human Emperor Sword in Founding Emperor Yan’s hand.
Back when he was in Linhe City in the Southwest Province, Founding Emperor Yan traveled 3,000 miles to deliver the Human Emperor Sword into his hands, giving him the chance to confront Yunxiao Taoist Lord.
At that time, the power of the Human Emperor Sword was almost depleted, as Qiao Mu used it to its limits, leaving only a trace of power to return thousands of miles.
But now, as they met again, the Human Emperor Sword shimmered with a brilliant golden light, exuding a majestic and powerful aura, even brighter than before.
Qiao Mu’s feat of defeating Yunxiao Taoist Lord from afar naturally contributed to this.
However, over the years, Founding Emperor Yan had been active in the Zhong Province as well.
"When Emperor Yonghe held the Human Emperor Sword, it was merely a ceremonial object, never unsheathed to draw blood," Qiao Mu explained.
"Founding Emperor Yan wields the Human Emperor Sword directly, even venturing out not far from the Imperial Capital to eliminate disruptive golden core cultivators."
Qiao Mu admired in his heart.
After a long time apart, he became "Qiao Qijin", and Founding Emperor Yan was also different from before.
Among the Nine Heavenly Immortal Gates, the Zhong Province Great Dao Sect is highly respected.
Founding Emperor Yan, holding the Human Emperor Sword, was the only one guarding Zhong Province against the Great Dao Sect.
The Great Yan Imperial Court seemed impressive, but ever since Emperor Yonghe’s death, chaos reigned in the world, and the dynasty’s orders and military commands could not leave Zhong Province.
Although the Flying Fish Guard under him was competent, they were only like watchdogs gathering information. It would be difficult for them to oppose cultivators.
Therefore, the entire Great Yan Imperial Court could not produce many useful individuals.
Founding Emperor Yan could almost be said to be standing alone with his sword.
In the past year or two, things were not as they were in Emperor Yonghe’s time, and the Human Emperor Sword had never been stained with blood.
Qiao Mu focused his gaze on Founding Emperor Yan, carefully assessing him.
Founding Emperor Yan has already achieved true strength, with extraordinary martial arts skills that have surpassed Xue Changhe’s progress.
After all, Founding Emperor Yan was once ranked first on the Strength List, surpassing those who had practiced for over a thousand years like Xue Changhe.
Despite living for over three hundred years, he possesses a Medicine Spirit Body, a natural treasure that enhances his strength, making him far more powerful than his actual age would suggest.
In fact, since Founding Emperor Yan unified the world three hundred years ago and became invincible, he rarely consumed spiritual medicines.
After becoming unmatched in the world, he saw little use in consuming spiritual medicines.
Of course, his perspective changed after being defeated by Qiao Jin.
So the Founding Emperor Yan before Qiao Mu now has not only experienced a qualitative change in his internal strength to true strength, but has also made a breakthrough in essence.
Even the amount of true strength has significantly improved, indicating that he has consumed many spiritual medicines.
Qiao Mu and Founding Emperor Yan were both top martial artists on earth. At this moment, they were sizing each other up, and the air around them seemed to freeze.
"The roar that made the two golden core cultivators fall to the ground just now was not the power of the Human Emperor Sword, but a kind of sonic martial arts? Impressive skills."
Qiao Mu was very interested in martial arts, so he directly asked.
With a shout from Founding Emperor Yan, his flesh clone Wu Qizheng beside him directly felt dizzy and dazed, even his head was buzzing and his whole body felt slightly numb.
"Exactly." Founding Emperor Yan said calmly:
"This martial art is called ‘Tian Ming Shen Gang’, a top-level sonic martial arts technique."
"After I achieved True strength, I integrated True strength, deduced and improved it, it’s incomparable to the past."
As he spoke, he held the Human Emperor Sword in his hand, looked at Qiao Mu, his eyes filled with fighting spirit, eager to give it a try.
Although he was defeated by Qiao Jin in the palace before, he actually had a chance.
As a three-hundred-year-old immortal, he had exceptional talent and also possessed a special Medicine Spirit Body.
He also had a hidden "Three Elements Creation Pill" that, when taken, could temporarily triple his internal strength, and skills like the "Heavenly Light Divine Technique" that he had not yet demonstrated.
Despite not using all his abilities, he had already lost, and his heart was filled with unrest.
At that moment, upon seeing a member of the Qiao family again, he instinctively felt as if the person was like a towering mountain, making even his greatly advanced skills seem small in comparison.
So, his determination to fight grew stronger within him.
"Qiao Qijin defeated Xuantian Taoist Lord, crushed Xuantian Sect, and destroyed Immortal Gate." Emperor Yan proclaimed boldly:
"This unprecedented event, using martial arts to defeat immortals, sets a new precedent in the world of martial arts. When faced with such exceptional heroes, how could one not engage in battle?"
Emperor Yan drew his sword, tensing his whole body and focusing his mind.
However, the desire for battle in his heart spread like wildfire, almost consuming his entire being.
"Are you really going to take action?" Qiao Mu asked quietly.
He had just finished a hundred years in prison, and actually didn’t have much fighting spirit. If he didn’t have to go out for something, he just wanted to relax and play with birds in the manor.
The difference in strength between top martial artists can be sensed without even fighting for real.
Founding Emperor Yan was indeed an extraordinary strong man, living for three hundred years in the mortal world…
But Qiao Mu was already five thousand years old.
As a Medicine Spirit Body, after consuming a large amount of spirit medicine, Founding Emperor Yan’s power far exceeded his age, but still not comparable to Qiao Mu.
Founding Emperor Yan just laughed out loud.
"Cowering and avoiding battles in front of stronger opponents, refusing to draw the sword – how can one call himself a true man?"
When martial artists spar, it’s not about who has higher martial arts skills or deeper power, but who wins.
Everyone compare how many years of experience you have, I have, if I am not as good as you, I will admit defeat.
Naturally, the truth will be revealed in action.
The weak may not necessarily lose, the strong may not necessarily have the last laugh.
Throughout history, the strongest martial artists in the world have often been challenged and stripped of their titles by younger challengers.
Without the courage to challenge stronger opponents, the Founding Emperor Yan would not have risen up against the Great Zhou Dynasty three hundred years ago.
Tension is rising.
Wu Qizheng beside me interrupted, saying:
"Founding Emperor Yan, don’t forget, you are not just an ordinary martial artist."
"As the wielder of the Human Emperor Sword, guarding Zhong Province alone, do you really want to act recklessly?"
This statement is like a bucket of cold water pouring over Founding Emperor Yan’s head, making him slightly calm down.
The young Founding Emperor Yan would not have listened, but the current Founding Emperor Yan, although still ambitious, carries a heavy burden on his shoulders.
"Which family’s child, why are you so dull, are you from the Qiao family? You don’t even look like them."
Founding Emperor Yan frowned displeased and glanced at Wu Qizheng.
Despite scolding, his fighting spirit diminished.
As a martial artist, he couldn’t bear the urge to fight with Qiao Mu… but as the one holding the Human Emperor Sword, he couldn’t risk getting injured easily.
"Younger generation, Wu Qizheng." Wu Qizheng bowed respectfully.
He performed the martial artist bowing gesture.
"Wu Qizheng, from the martial arts family?" Founding Emperor Yan’s gaze shifted strangely between Qiao Mu and Wu Qizheng.
Martial Saint was a major threat to the Great Yan Imperial Court, and they were like water and fire.
Although members of the Qiao family were also involved in the assassination of Emperor Yonghe, the crime of regicide can lead to punishment for nine generations, but the nature of the two actions is different.
Mixing the two together really surprised the Founding Emperor Yan.
"On this journey, we will pass through Zhong Province and visit Western Province in order to…" Wu Qizheng said casually.
"To quell the rebellion of the Human Demon and kill Martial Saint."
Whether these are two separate matters or one matter is still unknown.
"Martial Saint?" Founding Emperor Yan’s expression turned serious and he said:
"In that case, let’s wait here for a moment, I have something that might be useful…"
