The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

Exiting from the Heavenly Vault, Qing Yu walked out of the Taiji Palace, greeted by Xuanfeng holding a letter.

"Sect Leader, a letter has arrived from the Daqian court." Xuanfeng respectfully presented the letter.

"Are you puzzled by the letter from Daqian?"

Qing Yu did not take the letter, speaking while continuing to walk. Xuanfeng followed, holding the letter.

"Yes," Xuanfeng hesitated, "Our sect has no dealings with the Daqian court, and rather, due to the Sect Leader, we have deep discord. The Daqian court sending a letter might have ulterior motives."

"Not quite ulterior motives," Qing Yu walked with his hands behind his back, "It's more of a formal gesture to send a letter. After all, all sects received one, ours makes no difference. If they can coax a few from Zhenwu Sect to serve as enforcers at the East Sea, they still profit."

"You should open it and see. If I'm not mistaken, it should be about the East Sea affair."

Xuanfeng was somewhat puzzled by the formal gesture but followed the instruction to open the letter and read for a while.

"Sect Leader's calculation is accurate, the Daqian court's letter states that recently, the Japanese might intend to attack the East Sea, due to unrest in the Western Regions, therefore they want various sects and families to contribute, jointly resisting the Alien Clan," Xuanfeng said.

The Daqian court's intention was clearly to recruit enforcers. This was Xuanfeng's most direct thought.

The Japanese's power had already been demonstrated in the Northern Zhou Divine City a few years ago. Just the Esoteric Sect had produced five Divinity Realm warriors, including Yagyu Munenori.

Although all five Divinity Realm warriors perished in the Divine City, no one knows how many other experts Japan might possess.

"Due to the Western Regions' unrest, Daqian can't pull out forces to prevent Japan's invasion, so we're expected to contribute. They really have high hopes. But······"

Xuanfeng worriedly added, "If we don't send people, will we be subject to criticism?"

After all, resisting the Alien Clan is the responsibility of every Central Plains power. The Great Zen Temple will certainly participate in resisting the Japanese incursion, as Japan's Esoteric Sect is a major enemy, they will definitely not allow them back into the Central Plains.

With the Great Zen Temple taking the lead, likely each Righteous sect will send representatives, and if the Zhenwu Sect does not go, it may appear somewhat unrighteous.

"Peace of mind, unrighteousness won't be exclusive to us alone, moreover······"

Qing Yu showed a slight cold smile, "The Daqian court does not lack the strength to resist Japan, their close ties with the Netherworld Palace mean their warriors far exceed your expectations."

"Netherworld Palace?!"

Xuanfeng was truly shocked. This force, long sunk beneath the dust of history, became known as the Ten Kings ascended to Dragon Tiger Mountain. They possess an entire force of ten Divinity Realm warriors.

If the Netherworld Palace and Daqian join forces, the power they hold will truly make the world tremble.

"Two nights ago, the Japanese launched a night assault on Heavenly Gate Pass, Duke Shenwu Luo Feng exposed his identity, he is one of the Ten Kings of the Netherworld Palace. Furthermore, another King of Netherworld Palace aided him. Such news can be hidden from the general populace but not from certain people, since everyone at Heavenly Gate Pass witnessed it."

"Knowing this, do you think the various powers fear the Japanese more, or the Daqian court?" Qing Yu asked with a smile.

Of course, it's the latter.

No matter how strong the Japanese are, they can't surpass the warriors nurtured by the gifted and beautiful land of the Central Plains, but Daqian is different. The Daqian court is the nominal leader of the Central Plains Seven Provinces, now possessing such formidable power is surely deeply feared by the other powers.

"Various sects might send some people just to make up the numbers. Our Zhenwu Sect has discord with the court, even if we don't make this gesture, nobody would blame us, as none are better than the others anyway," Xuanfeng said.

"Correct."

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Outside Tianjing City, a place of picturesque mountains and waters.

This place can be described as towering mountains and ridges, dragons and snakes rise and fall, with beautiful scenery, green mountains and clear waters, suitable for a perfect place for recreation.

But in such a perfect place, it is deserted, within a radius of ten li, there is not even a single trace of humanity.

Because here is where the Daqian Imperial Mausoleum is located, it's the throat of the Daqian Dragon Vein.

Outside the mausoleum, anyone who dares to linger might as well plan family control, not fearing too many clansmen.

Yet today, someone quietly entered this area and even came straight to the front of the mausoleum.

With gentle steps, the visitor calmly walked along the blue-bricked ground flanked by pillars and reached the end, stepping onto the first step of the main gate.

"Prince Shunping, go any further and I will have to act."

A faint sigh, akin to ghostly sound. Though majestically built, the mausoleum ultimately is a burial ground, surrounded by a subtle aura of Yin Qi.

This sudden ghostly sound in the mausoleum truly frightens.

Naturally, Prince Shunping dared come here, obviously undeterred by this warning.

He untied his cloak, revealing the golden patterned court robes inside, looking at the stone main door, said: "Seems like my disguise was rather futile."

"Without alerting the Dragon Vein, yet able to quietly come here, only Prince Shunping within the current Imperial family possesses such capability."

The haunting voice continued: "Prince Shunping, the late Emperor bestowed upon you the title Shunping, wishing you peace of mind, but now it seems you've failed his expectations."

"Whether he holds expectations means nothing to this prince," Prince Shunping sneered, "I've come here today to see the Imperial Mausoleum for myself. Eunuch Bai, where's the Imperial Ancestor? Why does he remain silent when descendants come to see him?"

"Bold," the voice suddenly flared, "Prince Shunping, you understand what you're saying! The Imperial Ancestor is in seclusion healing; if disturbed, can you bear the consequence?"

"Ha," Prince Shunping said, "I merely think the mausoleum's heavy Yin Qi may be detrimental to the Imperial Ancestor's healing, wish to see if he has any illness. As for bearing consequences······"

With dominating aura filling heaven and earth, explosively expanding like a canopy covering everything, "This prince can certainly bear them."

An unseen force acted upon the main gate of the Imperial Mausoleum, mechanisms shattered, the massively heavy stone gate was forcibly pushed open, Prince Shunping strode inside.

"Prince Shunping, you······"

"Eunuch Bai, you've grown old, old enough to not recognize the situation. You actually dare to stop this prince······"

After those words, was a sudden fierce, then suddenly ceased confrontation, Eunuch Bai's aura was like a candle in the wind, extinguished in an instant.

The stone gate slowly closed, during the rolling rumble, gradually isolating inside from outside.

"Imperial Ancestor, this prince wishes to see whether you're alive or dead, how might you hinder this prince."

The last words echoed, the stone gate shut tightly, as if nothing had ever happened. But the tremors from within the mausoleum testify that within Daqian's Imperial Mausoleum, events possibly changing everything are unfolding.