Previous Chapter Chapter List Next Chapter
Imperial city, the “Northern Dipper” hung over the Xuanwumen.1
Ever since Huan Wen hung this swift and fierce weapon above the Xuanwumen, a certain rumor began to spread through Chang’an – the Divine Warrior Examination’s White Clothed Tanhua, His Highness CHen Mo, whose name stirred Chang’an and even the entire Great Chong Dynasty, had already been killed by Huan Wen.
His weapon was already treated as a trophy and suspended from the city gate as a testament to her might, intimidating everyone – no matter who highly you thought yourself, you would not last a single blow in front of Seven Stars.
This Northern Dipper was so eye-catching, so much so that many of Chang’an Mansion’s cultivators attempted to seize it.
What a pity that, in the end, it merely became a skeleton at the Xuanwumen. Even Human Sovereign Chen Zhangtian was despondent. A rumor that Chang’an Mansion had lost power was already spreading like wildfire throughout Chang’an, that Lord Chang’an had lost touch with the people.
There were only two more days until the Title Bestowal Ceremony.
Today, a young woman delicately walked before the Xuanwumen.
The woman was draped in a dark purple cloak printed with beast patterns. She stood tall, and her skin was spotlessly white. She raised her head to glance at the “Northern Dipper” hanging upon the city gate. The Azure Dragon Imperial Guard who stood watch at the gate seemed to face a great enemy. They nervously eyed her. In Star World, the saying “beautiful women are the deadliest” was interpreted very well. One of the guards immediately relayed a message.
The woman’s dark blue eyes stared at the suspended Northern Dipper. She walked over.
“The imperial city is a restricted area. Loiterers and the like are not allowed to enter. Violators will be executed!!” The Azure Dragon Imperial Guards drew their swords and shouted.
The woman ignored them and walked straight forwards.
The Azure Dragon Imperial Guards brandished their blades, slicing at the woman’s head.
Bang, bang.
An invisible force blew the two Azure Dragon Imperial Guard experts away before they could even get close. The young woman walked through the Xuanwumen, when at this moment, a cold light shot out like lightning.
The cold light aimed for her chest, as if it was about to rip her torso open, swiftly and mercilessly.
The girl deftly evaded, and a purple long sword was held in front of her chest, dispelling this light. However, her body was pushed back a dozen meters out of the Xuanwumen.
When she lifted her gaze, arrogant Huan Wen was already standing in front of her, clad in a black robe and silver armor. In her hand, the Cold Night Locked Moon Spear unleashed cold light and surged with killing intent.
“Who are you, do you also want to take This Highness’ things?” Huan Wen’s eyes twinkled. “Not bad. Finally, someone came who is not a trash cultivator.” Huan Wen was already able to sense her opponent’s composure from that blow just now. That gorgeous purple long sword also flowed with purple qi, which seemed extraordinary.
“Your Servant heard that you killed Chen Mo, and Your Servant does not believe your words at all.” The girl apathetically spoke.
“Ha, ha, is Chen Mo your man or your dog? This is truly interesting.” Huan Wen guffawed. “It seems there are many Star Generals at his side, This Highness is very surprised.”
“Just a friend.” The young woman side.
“A friend? Hm, hm, I see that you will soon become a corpse.” Huan Wen tightly gripped the Cold Night Locked Moon, its four stars shimmering. The other imperial guards had already all scattered, not daring to step forward.
“State your name!”
The woman removed her cloak, revealing her beautiful figure. Her purple qi rippled along her long sword.
Hearing her melodious and elegant reply made Huan Wen’s expression change.
“‘Scion Of The Later Yan’ Murong Chui!”2
…
Eastern Sea, a small town.
Chen Mo and Qin Weiyu traveled from the Northern Barbarian lands to the Eastern Sea.Upon entering the city, news of the Title Bestowal Ceremony was also spreading through the Eastern Sea cities. Lord Chang’an’s influence and Chen Mo’s death had already become topics during mealtime.
“As expected, Huan Wen has taken your Northern Dipper as spoils of war. Your Chen Family will be in danger at the Title Bestowal Ceremony.” Qin Weiyu said, worried.
Chen Mo rubbed Nianyou’s cheeks. After so many days, even with him imbuing her with Star Energy, Nianyou still showed no signs of waking up. “Let’s first go to the Eastern Flower Sword Sect to get some answers.”
“Are you sure about this? Nianyou’s Star Name is not average, how can a tiny Sword Sect be able to have such formidable skills. I fear there is an even deeper source.” Qin Weiyu looked in the very long-term. What else could the source she spoke of be but another Star General’s influence.
Chen Mo understood this, but he was unable to deal with that much. “We can’t let Nianyou sleep her whole life, right” He already felt Nianyou’s breathing was weakening. This was not a good sign.
Qin Weiyu nodded in silent acknowledgment.
“The Eastern Flower Sword Sect reportedly is among the thousand islands in the Eastern Sea.” Chen Mo placed his thoughts on the Eastern Flower Sword Sect.
The Eastern Sea was too vast, its archipelago numerous. There were even many island nations spread throughout the sea. Perhaps Supreme General He Yuanyang, who defended the Eastern Sea, would know where they were. However, this Supreme General had already set out to sea some time ago and would not return for the time being.
Chen Mo recalled Ning Xiaoyuan. She happened to be someone from the Eastern Sea.
RIght now, the entire Ning Mansion was rushing about, hard-pressed. Ning Xiaoyuan initiated a collaboration with Chang’an Mansion without permission, which was originally a good thing. After all, Chang’an Mansion at the time was like the sun in the sky. White Clothed Tanhua Chen Mo’s popularity was comparable to Huan Wen, but following Chen Mo’s death, the entire Ning Family was busy distancing themselves from that relationship so as to avoid bringing disaster to their little pond.
When Chen Mo arrived at the main hall, Ning Xiaoyuan was in the middle of an argument with her grandfather.
“Chen Mo definitely would not die.” Ning Xiaoyuan was very aggrieved and stubborn.
“That weapon was taken from him, how can he still be alive. His Imperial Majesty wants to get rid of Lord Chang’an’s influence. Everyone is anxious, and our Ning Family may very well be destroyed by your hands.” Grandpa Ning furiously said.
Sevearl of her siblings criticized her one after another, yet they were the most proud people after they learned about the collaboration with Chang’an Mansion initially.
“To say you have no relationship with my Chang’an Mansion, fine, I shall have the final say on that.”
Suddenly, an ice-cold voice interrupted them.
“Who!”
“Who intruded Ning Mansion.”
Everyone in the Ning Family was astonished.
A young man leisurely stepped into the hall. When Ning Xiaoyuan saw the intruder, she was already stunned and did not dare believe her eyes.
“Who are you that you dare trespass Ning Mansion. Someone, get over here…” An elder shouted.
“No need to shout. I am none other than the dead White Clothed Tanhua you people were talking about.” Chen Mo sneered.
“Chen Mo!” Ning Xiaoyuan emotionally threw herself into Chen Mo’s embrace.
Everyone was slackjawed.
“You are Chen Mo.”
“His Highness Mo??”
“Impossible…”
“Xiaoyuan, the people around you are all so short-sighted, they truly have wronged you.” Chen Mo patted her shoulder, having long treated this girl who was unable to practice martial arts like a little sister.
“You’re still alive.” Ning Xiaoyuan felt she had lost control of herself. Her face was red ash she pushed away the man’s hug, and she wiped her tears.
“En, alive and well.” Chen Mo nodded.
“We greet Your Highness!”
“Excuse us for not greeting you, please forgive us, Your Highness.” Everyone in the Ning Mansion came to their senses and promptly greeted him. The Ning Family elder sized up the legendary White Clothed Tanhua in a daze. Indeed, he was a talented individual, outstanding and peerless.
“Weren’t you all just cutting ties with Chang’an Mansion? Very well, I’ll issue an order when I return to cease collaboration with the Ning Family. This way, you elders can sleep peacefully.” Chen Mo coldly said.
The Ning Family elder derisively sneered: “So long as Chang’an Mansion is willing, the Ning Family will of course be willing to collaborate. But the Ning Family has been in financial distress recently. Honestly, there is no time to collaborate with Chang’an Mansion, so we would like to take things slower.” Even in front of Chen Mo, the Ning Family’s elder was merely posturing with insincere words. There was no repentance in the slightest.
“Grandfather, since Chen Mo is alive, I believe we definitely can continue with this.” Ning Xiaoyuan innocently said.
“The present situation is critical. Our Ning Mansion is merely a noble family from a small city. In Your Highness’ eyes, we are insignificant existence, so we ask Your Highness for your understanding.” The Ning Family elder sighed.
Even Chen Mo was still alive, how could he win against an opponent like Huan Wen.
Right now, Huan Wen made clear she was displeased with Chang’an Mansion.
“I know. You can choose to save your own hides, but I do not hope to kick someone when they are down. Otherwise, I will have to take responsibility for the consequences.” Chen Mo nodded. He actually did not mind them doing this. A large clan could not possibly be tied to a power that was tottering on the edge of collapse. Anyone would avoid such a risk.
Yet Ning Xiaoyuan’s continued faith in him moved Chen Mo a bit.
“Right, Xiaoyuan, I need something from you.” Chen Mo glanced at the others.
“Then we shall take care of other matters. Xiaoyuan, take good care of His Highness.” The Ning Family elder tactfully said.
“I don’t want news of my arrival at the Eastern Sea to spread, otherwise, even if Emperor Tang does not exterminate your Ning Family, I will do it first.” Chen Mo coldly declared.
Everyone in the Ning Family shuddered, hastily promising.
After they left, Chen Mo covered the entire hall in his Divine Intent.
“Brother Chen Mo, you came to the Eastern Sea at such a time when the Great Chong Dynasty is spreading rumors about the Title Bestowal Ceremony right now. His Imperial Majesty wants to strip Chang’an Mansion’s ‘Lord’ title, and Huan Wen wants to make moves against Chang’an Mansion. You had better hurry and escape…the Ning Family has a ship. You can first go into hiding among the Eastern Sea’s smaller nations for the time being.” Ning Xiaoyuan said, worried.
Seeing her concerned face, Chen Mo knowingly smiled.
“Is this so funny?” Ning Xiaoyuan was nearly worried to death.
“It’s nothing. How are the upgrades of the Long Saber Guard’s Star Weapons?” Chen Mo asked. Ever since he obtained the Star Gathering Wagon, the ascension of the Star Weapons was secretly passed on to the Western Branch as well as the Ning Family. The Ning Family controlled weapons sales, so doing this was the best cover.
“The last five long sabers were already casted last month, and the Ning Family already secretly passed them onto His Highness Chen Lin.”
“That’s good.” Chen Mo was still uneasy: “Today, I came to seek you out to ask you something.”
“What thing? Please speak, Brother Chen Mo. Xiaoyuan will definitely agree to anything within her power.”
“Can you not have so much faith in me? What if I wanted you to offer your body to me.” Chen Mo joked.
Ning Xiaoyuan’s face blushed again. She lowered her head: “Brother Chen Mo isn’t this sort of person!”
Chen Mo did not think himself a good person at all, “I wanted to ask you if you knew where the Eastern Flower Sword Sect is located and what this Sword Sect’s specific details were.”
“The Eastern Flower Sword Sect?”
Ning Xiaoyuan was all too aware.
As one of the Four Great Sword Sects, it was also the sect of the Eastern Sea. In the entire Eastern Sea region, everyone knew of the Eastern Flower Sword Sect’s prestige. “The Eastern Flower Sword Sect has one headmaster, two elders, four great law protectors, and ten hall masters. Their headmaster is named ‘Daoist Eastern Flower,’ and he has Fate Realization Realm cultivation…” With voluminous words, Ning Xiaoyuan could not wait to inform Chen Mo of everything she knew.
“How can I find the Eastern Flower Sword Sect?”
“The Eastern Flower Sword Sect is on Western Turtle Island, one of many islands in the archipelago. It’s actually quite hidden.” Ning Xiaoyuan said: “However, the Ning Family also conducted business with them before selling some weapons. How about this, I’ll give you a map, Brother Chen Mo, as well as a travel pass. This way, you can enter the Eastern Flower Sword Sect.”
“Great.” Chen Mo wanted to save some time.
After obtaining the map and plaque, Chen Mo looked at Ning Xiaoyuan’s rosy cheeks: “I don’t have anything good to send you. If you aren’t afraid, I can gift you a centipede.”
“A centipede?” Ning Xiaoyuan’s mouth hung agape. This Big Brother’s interests were too strange.
“It’s certainly not an ordinary centipede. It’s called a ‘Hundred Rigor,’ and it’s already Rank Eight. I don’t have any use for it, so I want to give it to you for protection.” Chen Mo leisurely waved, and an enormous and disgusting centipede appeared in the hall.
Ning Xiaoyuan nearly screamed.
This centipede was honestly too frightening.
“This…I can’t control him.”
“You don’t use Divine Intent to control it. I used my intention3 already to refine the centipede, and now I’m giving it and my intention to you. So long as you as will it, it will obey you. This is a Storage Spirit Stone that I’m giving you, too.” Intention was far more convenient than Divine Intent. Right now, Chen Mo was more or less at a certain Realm where this “Hundred Rigor” was not useful to him. He may as well give it to Ning Xiaoyuan for protection.
Seeing her bear rebuke from her family just now, Chen Mo was very concerned for her. In the future, if he was unable to protect this little sister, then this centipede would represent his intentions.
Ning Xiaoyuan was moved, her eyes becoming red.
To say nothing of the Hundred Rigor’s sinister appearance, it was an existence among the Tail Fire Star Field’s many that was able to strike fear in a Greater Thunder Tribulation cultivator.
“Thank you, Big Brother. Xiaoyuan is unable to return the favor…”
“Alright, don’t be unreasonable. You’re my little sister, of course I should take care of you. If I go to the Inner Star Fields in the future, you have to take good care of yourself.” Chen Mo stroked her head.
Ning Xiaoyuan sobbed spasmodically and nodded.
Discuss The Latest Chapter Here!
Previous Chapter Chapter List Next Chapter