Eternal Saber

Chapter 472 - 78: A Bloody Storm

Atop Cang Mountain, dawn had broken.

The Northern Expedition Army had finished counting the corpses and captured some remaining members of the Profound Celestial Sect who were hiding in the mountains and hadn’t managed to escape.

These people were pale and trembling in fear, voluntarily confessing before the Northern Expedition Army could even start questioning them.

Uncle Wang nodded after hearing the assistant general’s report.

The mountain ridge looked like a ghastly field of bodies, but in reality, only over a thousand of the Profound Celestial Army were killed by Chen Tang and his companion.

Half of the Profound Celestial Army had managed to flee.

This wasn’t hard to understand.

After all, Chen Tang’s side only had two people, unable to split themselves into more.

According to the Profound Celestial Army members who were lucky to survive, at first, under the mystic masters’ persuasion, everyone charged forward bravely without fearing death.

But as casualties mounted, it became unbearable.

Chen Tang, in a manner akin to the Black and White Impermanence from the Underworld, swept through and reaped souls, with no one able to match his sharpness!

Moreover, nearly all mystic masters at this magic altar were slain by Chen Tang and his companion.

Without the mystic masters’ persuasive words, the mindset of the Profound Celestial Army collapsed under Chen Tang’s onslaught!

Fear spread like a plague throughout the ranks of the Profound Celestial Army, rapidly expanding.

Initially, just a few people fled, but soon, a crowd scattered in defeat.

The army crumbled like a landslide!

However, this time, it wasn’t another army they faced.

It was two young people.

Uncle Wang asked, "What happened here that the sacrificial wine was killed by Chen Tang?"

Song Wu replied, "For the specific details, we need to ask the people from the Plum Blossom Sword Sect."

Mei Qingyuan and his group came over to pay respects to Uncle Wang and recounted the incidents within the Plum Blossom Sword Sect, from being schemed against by a treacherous disciple, barely avoiding a change in leadership, to Chen Tang’s appearance and subsequent departure, narrating everything in full detail.

Uncle Wang, Ye Taoyuan, and others learned that Chen Tang had once invited the top experts from various Jianghu sects to join him in eradicating the Profound Celestial Army at Cang Mountain, but was ridiculed and rejected, leaving the crowd with mixed expressions.

"The Jianghu is filled with famous nobles, but they are no match for the edge of a young man’s sword."

Uncle Wang sneered and hummed softly.

His admiration for Chen Tang wasn’t solely due to Chen Tang’s methods.

There were plenty of people with better martial arts skills than him, whether in the imperial court or the Jianghu.

However, who among them had the audacity and boldness to challenge the Profound Celestial Sect with just one person and one sword!

These sects with legacies spanning decades or even centuries were the same.

Each was cautious and overly thoughtful, even outmatched by an inexperienced young man who had just emerged.

"A bloody storm is about to rage in the Great Xia Jianghu."

Uncle Wang sighed, scanning the many Jianghu warriors present.

Within a day, these people of the Green Forest would surely spread tonight’s events.

In Langya Pavilion, the battle between Chen Tang and Xia Yuanxian seemed insignificant compared to tonight.

After tonight, the entire Jianghu would be shaken.

The Profound Celestial Sect had suffered such a major setback and heavy loss and would definitely not spare Chen Tang.

The only question was, how long could this young man withstand the pursuit of the Profound Celestial Sect?

At this moment, a crimson firework shot up from the direction of the Capital City, blooming in mid-air.

"Hmm?"

Uncle Wang’s gaze swept over, frowning slightly.

This was the firework signal summoning the Imperial Guard outside the city to enter the Capital City.

Is something happening in the Capital City too?

The Capital Region, directly under the Emperor’s feet, causing such a big commotion must be a major issue!

Unwilling to delay, Uncle Wang gave a few brief instructions, then moved towards the direction of the Capital City with such speed that he disappeared from everyone’s sight in a blink of an eye.

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Capital City. Cyan Jade Tower.

Prime Minister Xia Daozi hurriedly rushed from the Prime Minister’s Mansion, bringing with him many personal guards, to look at Yao Hua Pavilion, and his face changed drastically, eyes wide with rage!

He had been sleeping soundly but was woken up by servants and was about to unleash his fury when told something had happened to Xia Yuanxian.

Details were falteringly provided by the servants, leaving them afraid to speak the truth.

Xia Daozi had already prepared for the worst in his heart, yet witnessing this scene firsthand, he still felt a pang of heartache, as if struck by lightning!

"My son Yuanxian... is dead?"

Xia Daozi still couldn’t believe it, grasping the Commander of the Imperial Guard, Ling Xingrong, and asked in a trembling voice.

"Prime Minister, please restrain your grief."

Ling Xingrong slightly lowered his head, his voice deep.

"How could this happen, how is this possible!"

Xia Daozi’s eyes widened, clenching his fists, his whole body trembling, and shouted loudly: "My son has the potential of a Grandmaster, how could he die here! Who could have killed him, who dares!"

The several commanders of the Imperial Guard in the room remained silent.

They had examined the wounds; Xia Yuanxian had been killed with a single clean strike.

The one who acted was a master.

Several others met the same fate.

Including ’Thousand Shadows Sword’ Lin Mubai, leader of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, who was also killed with one slash.

From the evidence at the scene, it appeared Lin Mubai tried to retaliate but was killed with one strike!

Liu Yingxiu and Xiao Wuhen had been poisoned, putting them in no state to resist.

The famed courtesan Liu Mengzhen’s wound differed slightly; she seemed to have been killed by a weapon like a dagger.

Still, it was a single lethal stroke.

"I know!"

Xia Daozi suddenly declared, "It must be that Chen Tang, who had a feud with Yuanxian and came to the Capital City for revenge! Yes, it must be this person!"

The commanders of the Imperial Guard exchanged glances, remaining silent.

Having just inspected the wounds and the battle traces at the scene, it was evident the culprit who killed Xia Yuanxian and the others was a top expert using a blade.

It was well-known that Chen Tang wielded a sword.

Moreover, at Chen Tang’s level of cultivation, it wasn’t likely he could achieve such a feat.

Even the top of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, Lin Mubai, could not withstand a single cut from this individual.

This person’s cultivation level was at least one major realm higher than Lin Mubai and others.

The commanders observed that Xia Daozi was angry and irrational and chose to keep silent to avoid provoking him further.

Trying to explain at this moment would likely be futile.

Furthermore, it was true that Chen Tang had a grievance with Xia Yuanxian.

With a target for his anger, Xia Daozi might find it easier to cope.

"It wasn’t Chen Tang."

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

Unhurried yet carrying an undeniable authority!

"Who?"

Everyone instinctively looked up, startled by the newcomer.

The voice initially seemed distant, but as everyone looked around, the person had already appeared at the doorway!

Such speed!

"How bold!"

Xia Daozi was furious, shouting sternly, "To dare exonerate Chen Tang, you must be an accomplice of the murderer. Imperial Guard, arrest this person for me!"

The commanders of the Imperial Guard present looked embarrassed, remaining still.

"Why are you hesitating!"

Xia Daozi, stricken by the sudden death of his son, had lost all reason, falling into a frenzy, pointing at the Imperial Guard commanders, shouting: "Are you all rebelling!"

"Hmph!"

A cold snort came from behind.

This sound was a jolt, penetrating Xia Daozi’s mind, ringing his ears and causing a daze.

Subconsciously, Xia Daozi turned his head towards the source, feeling a chill run down his spine, calming him instantly!

The Commander of the Northern Expedition Army, General Wei, Uncle Wang!