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 Chapter 36: The Enemy’s Arrival at the City Gate

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At the foot of the city gate, the leader of the guards was alone and holding a steel saber. Although he could not hide the endless terror in his eyes, and the arm holding the saber was trembling slightly, he did not move half a step back!

When the Imperial Army and guards dared not step forward, when they were fleeing everywhere, he stood his ground and guarded the city gate. Neither did he once leave or waver.

His name was Guo Lian and guarding the city gate was his responsibility.

He would not cower as long as he was alive.

“Come on, step over my dead body!” Guo Lian glared and shouted hysterically.

He was using this kind of method to vent the fears in his heart.

Swoosh!

A strong stench of blood hit his face. Su Zimo was already in front of him.

After getting a clear glimpse of Su Zimo’s face, Guo Lian’s jaws dropped slightly. There was a flash of surprise followed by endless regret in his eyes.

Earlier on, Su Zimo was covered in blood in the crowd. Even his face was splashed with many drops of blood. He looked like a slayer that had just stepped out from hell. Hence, Guo Lian could not recognize Su Zimo.

It was only when the two faced each other did Guo Lian vaguely recall that he was the one who let this person into the city!

That green-robed scholar with delicate features and carrying a bow and saber, who was mocked ruthlessly by his underling...

At the same time, Su Zimo also recognized this man.

The Cold Moon Saber that had just landed on the top of Guo Lian’s head moved away suddenly. Without halting his steps, Su Zimo brushed shoulders with this man and said softly, “You are the one who let me into the city. I will spare your life.”

Having encountered a close brush with death, Guo Lian felt drained of energy. He collapsed onto the ground, kneeling, panting heavily and drenched in his own sweat.

Guo Lian’s mind were resonating with Su Zimo’s words. He could not help muttering softly, “If I had not let him enter the city, given his powers, could he not fight his way in? Perhaps this is karma?”

Guo Lian could not resist the urge to look back. In the next moment, an even more appalling and terrifying matter happened.

“Boom!”

A deafening noise.

The tall, wide and sturdy gate of the city had actually fallen apart under the impact of Su Zimo’s collision!

Su Zimo left the capital like a ghost, his feet barely touching the ground. In the blink of an eye, the capital of the Country of Yan was far behind him.

Dozens of Qi Refinement Warriors from Joyful Clan followed chased him out of the capital. Looking at the diminishing view of Su Zimo, they did not choose to pursue him any further.

On the one hand, they had almost used up all of their spirit qi when they fought with Su Zimo in the air earlier.

On the other, these Qi Refinement Warriors could tell that their speed was no match for Su Zimo even if they were in their best condition.

“How exactly did this person train his body till this extent?” Someone could not help asking. The shock and terror in his eyes had not gone away.

A person beside him said, “I heard from the clan master that some top clans have geniuses with heaven spirit root who can cultivate at a faster rate. Coupled with sufficient resources from the clan, before Core Formation, they would integrate spirit qi into their body to temper their flesh, blood and veins, refining both qi and body simultaneously. However, this person is clearly not a Qi Refinement Warrior.”

“The body of that kind of cultivator is indeed stronger than us but they are far from reaching this stage. The body of this person is even more terrifying than spirit beasts!”

“Don’t feel discouraged. When the clan masters rush over, we will kill him together! I just found out that the Su family has been hiding in Ping Yang Town all these years. They are all mortals and can’t run too far away.”

“Yes, when the time comes, we will annihilate the entire Su family not even sparing the fowls and dogs to vent all our hatred!”

...

On the seventh day of the King of Yan’s death.

In Cang Lang City, a pigeon carrying a message fluttered its wings and flew into the residence of the City Lord.

It took about seven days to send a pigeon from the capital of Country of Yan to Cang Lang City.

Soon after, an order was passed down from the residence of the City Lord. “Pass down orders to the entire army. Prepare to attack the Country of Yan!”

Luo Tianwu wore a golden armor with a long saber hung on his waist. He strode out of the residence of the City Lord in a dignified manner, as if he was the ruler of a country. Looking far in the direction of the Country of Yan, he could not help smiling, “I didn’t expect Su Zimo to really kill the King of Yan. This is heaven’s will! Heaven wants me, Luo Tianwu, to become the king. This is where the events are leading to. Who else can stop me!”

“Congratulations, your highness.”

The gray-robed old elder standing beside Luo Tianwu said smilingly, “Su Zimo is quite smart but he still fell into your highness’s scheme of killing with a borrowed knife. After murdering the King of Yan, he will also die in the capital of the Country of Yan.”

“Hahaha!”

Luo Tianwu laughed complacently, “This is an open scheme. Su Zimo knows that I am making use of him but he still fell into the trap and helped me kill the King of Yan. Su Zimo, haha. He is just an ordinary man without any major use. He has wasted his time studying for more than 10 years.”

“Mister, don’t worry. When I become the king, I will definitely confer you the title of the country’s advisor.” Luo Tianwu said in a deep voice.

The gray-robed elder bowed slightly, cupped his fists and said, “Thank you, your highness.”

Luo Tianwu waved his arms and said loudly, “Let’s go. Follow me into battle. Success and dominance is happening right at this moment!”

Luo Tianwu had long waited for this day. The troops in the city sharpened their swords and were long prepared. Within 15 minutes, 50,000 soldiers and horses led respectively by the Five Wolf Guards of Cang Lang City had already gathered.

The army left the city, detoured Cang Lang Mountain Range and entered the borders of the Country of Yan. The nearest city to the borders was Jian An City in the Country of Yan.

...

In a deserted village not far away from Jian An City, not a soul could be seen. This place was termed as the ghost village.

The Su family had moved to this place more than ten days ago. None of them were residing in Ping Yang Town anymore.

These days, using elixirs refined by Song Qi to nurse his health, Su Hong’s body gradually showed signs of improvement. He had recovered much.

However, as predicted by Uncle Zheng, it was easy to heal the body but difficult to heal the heart.

Su Hong was still bedridden and had lost his appetite for food. His eyes were empty and soulless. Each time he thought about the Su family losing all hopes of avenging the blood feud, his heart ached unbearably.

Uncle Zheng and the rest were also at a loss over what to do.

Looking at Su Hong recovering physically but becoming more dispirited as the days passed, everyone in the Su family mourned and sighed.

On this day, Liu Yu, the head guard of the Su family suddenly rushed into the courtyard with a complicated expression mixed with sadness and joy. He said loudly, “Mr Zheng, something serious has happened!”

“What is the matter?” Uncle Zheng’s heart sank.

Liu Yu said, “Luo Tianwu and his Five Wolf Guards are leading an army of 50,000 to attack Jian An City. They have already arrived at the foot of the city gate!”

“Mmm?”

Uncle Zheng drew his brows together and said in puzzlement, “Luo Tianwu has been plotting for a long time. But why did he suddenly send out his troops? There must be some reason. Otherwise, he won’t act rashly.”

“Mister’s conjecture is correct.”

Liu Yu nodded and said, “According to the information from the spy, Luo Tianwu claimed that the King of Yan is already dead and the Country of Yan is in great chaos. It is just that the news has not spread outside the capital. As long as the City Lord of Jian An City surrenders, he will be conferred the post of Premier or other additional titles.”

Uncle Zheng frowned, carrying a grave expression. He pondered deeply and said, “Since Luo Tianwu has already sent his troops, this news is very likely true! However, the King of Yan had the protection of dozens of Qi Refinement Warriors. How did he die so easily? Who killed the King of Yan?”

Suddenly, Uncle Zheng seemed to have thought of something. He exclaimed in shock, “Second young master! Where did second young master go recently? Did anyone see him?”

Liu Yu shook his head and said, “Second young master is indeed very powerful but I don’t think he will be able to sneak into the capital and kill the King of Yan before the eyes of dozens of Qi Refinement Warriors?”

Uncle Zheng let out a long sigh. He gradually calmed down before nodding and saying, “That’s also true.”

After hesitating for a moment, Song Qi, who was beside them, could not help saying, “But, I am afraid that your family’s second young master might really be the one who killed the King of Yan!”

Chapter 37: Black Armored Cavalry Going for a Battle

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Upon hearing this, both Uncle Zheng and Liu Yu were momentarily stunned at first.

The two turned their heads, looking shocked. After staring at Song Qi for a long time, they then said slowly, “This... how is this possible?”

“Pardon me for being frank. Although both of you are members of the Su family, I’m afraid you don’t seem to know much about your family’s second young master.”

Song Qi said, “Second Young Master Su is not a Qi Refinement Warrior. But he has the ability to kill them. I’m a Level 8 Qi Refinement Warrior but I dare not say that I will win a fight against Second Young Master Su.”

During the past ten days, Song Qi had already achieved a breakthrough in the realm and cultivated till Qi Condensation Level 8 using the inferior-grade spirit stones from Su Zimo.

“You’re a Qi Refinement Warrior?”

“And a Level 8 Qi Refinement Warrior?”

“Second young master has the ability to kill Qi Refinement Warriors?”

“Even a Level 8 Qi Refinement Warrior dare not be sure about beating second young master in a fight?”

A string of doubts emerged, making the Uncle Zheng duo a little dazed and lost in their senses.

They had always thought that Song Qi was just a friend from the pugilistic world that Su Zimo knew. They interacted with him for days but did not know that the latter was a Qi Refinement Warrior.

Song Qi added, “The purpose of my trip to the Su family this time is also because of Second Young Master Su. He entrusted me to protect all of you.”

These words surprised the Uncle Zheng duo even more.

Second young master actually had the ability to give instructions to Level 8 Qi Refinement Warriors!

Uncle Zheng pondered for a while and realized that Song Qi would not sprout nonsense that did not have a basis.

All of a sudden, Uncle Zheng’s countenance changed greatly as a thought flashed across his mind. He suddenly asked, “Second young master killed the King of Yan. Can he still escape from the capital?”

Song Qi’s eyes dimmed and he smiled bitterly. He did not reply.

Uncle Zheng’s expression turned ugly. He seemed to have aged a lot instantly.

He watched Su Zimo grew up and looked upon the latter like his own child.

In his heart, the blood feud of the Su family was definitely important but not as much as one-tenth of Su Zimo.

“Sigh.” Uncle Zheng shut his eyes and gave a long sigh.

Liu Yu said resentfully, “It’s all Luo Tianwu’s fault. If he didn’t tell second young master about what happened 16 years ago, second young master would not have died!”

Uncle Zheng frowned badly and shook his head. He said, “News of the King of Yan’s death has not spread here. The City Lord of Jian An City is also not a fool. Will he believe Luo Tianwu’s words? Although Luo Tianwu is leading 50,000 troops and horses for the attack, he may not succeed in taking down Jian An City either.”

Liu Yu’s eyes were filled with endless fury. He said coldly, “That Luo Tianwu is merciless and cruel. He did not forcefully launch an attack. Instead, he gathered the innocent villagers of ten villages near Jian An City and put these villagers at the frontline to shake Jian An City! As long as these villagers retreat, Luo Tianwu would give orders to slaughter them. These villagers are unarmed and have no other way out. They can only run to Jian An City.”

“What!” Uncle Zheng was stunned.

This tactic was extremely vicious.

If a hundred thousand villagers were dashing towards Jian An City, it would create a massive force that could not be ignored. As long as the City Lord of Jian An City opened the city gate, the villagers would swarm in like bees. Right on the heels of them were the 50,000 troops of Luo Tianwu. Jian An City would definitely be taken down!

If Jian An City refused to open the city gate and chose to look on indifferently, the soldiers on the city wall would have to watch on helplessly as their people of the Country of Yan were being slaughtered. This would result in massive fear and panic in the city and also affect the morale of the army adversely.

Moreover, there was a high possibility that some of the villagers at the foot of the city gate were their relatives.

The huge battle had not even started and Luo Tianwu had already won half it!

However, these innocent people of the Country of Yan were sacrifices behind his victory.

Although the Su family had been staying at Ping Yang Town all these years, they had always regarded themselves as a citizen of the Country of Yan. They were born in the Country of Yan and grew up there. They had a great sense of belonging to the country of their origin.

Uncle Zheng waved his hands and suddenly said softly, “You can tell young master about the news of the King of Yan’s death. However, please don’t tell him that Luo Tianwu is driving away the people of the Country of Yan and attacking the city! Given young master’s temperament, I’m afraid... ”

At this moment, the doors to a bedroom situated a short distance away suddenly opened.

Uncle Zheng and trio turned to look behind them.

Holding onto the side of the door, Su Hong was standing there. His face was still pale and his body weak. However, his pair of eyes was gradually regaining some lustre.

“Bring me my armor.” Su Hong said softly. His tone was firm and resolute.

“Young master, you... ” Tears welled up in Liu Yu’s eyes. He was choking on his words.

The man before him had patiently endured for 16 years for the sake of avenging the Su family’s blood feud. After learning that there were no longer any hopes of revenge, he was almost down-and-out, bedridden and dejected.

Nevertheless, when he heard that the people of the Country of Yan were in trouble, he stood up without any hesitation!

Although his body was weak and his injuries had not recovered, he did not hesitate the slightest bit.

This was because he was the son of Lord Wuding, Su Mu, a descendant of the Su family and the young master of the Su family!

“Young master, your health is not good. How would you have the strength to fight a battle? Pass down your orders. Our 5,000 black armored cavalry will help you to fight this battle!” Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said.

Uncle Zheng looked anxious. He said, “Second young master is unlikely to have survived. Young master, please don’t let anything happen to you. Otherwise, the Su family’s bloodline will be lost!”

There was a flash of deep sorrow in Su Hong’s eyes.

He had carefully hidden the feud of the Su family as he did not wish to burden his younger brother. Never did he expect to end up with such an outcome.

“You don’t understand.”

Su Hong suppressed the grief in his heart and shook his head, “If Zimo is really the one who killed the King of Yan. I should go and stop Luo Tianwu. This is because if the King of Yan is dead and Jian An City is taken, Zimo will definitely become a sinner of the Country of Yan and leave a bad name for ages. How can I, Su Hong, bear to let this happen?”

“But... ” The Uncle Zheng pair wanted to persuade him but was interrupted by Su Hong.

“Father once swore that he will protect the people of the Country of Yan for life, let the commoners have a safe and peaceful place protected from the flames of war to live in. Now, the people of the Country of Yan are in trouble. I, Su Hong, would rather die on the battlefield with the horses and corpses than to hide here!”

Su Hong took a deep breath, his eyes glistening brightly. He said in a deep voice, “Anyone who attacks the borders of the Country of Yan must be killed! Anyone who slays the people of my Country of Yan must be killed!”

At this moment, Uncle Zheng seemed to have seen Su Mu’s shadow on Su Hong.

In a daze, he seemed to have returned to 20 years ago when he followed Su Mu in gaining victories across the battlefields and advancing courageously all the time!

Such familiar words, familiar scene, same boldness and same display of one’s prowess. There was nothing to fear!

Su Hong raised his voice and said, “Where is the black armored cavalry!”

It was not sure when, but the 5,000 black armored cavalry had already gathered outside. Each of their gazes were burning like fire and emanating boundless will power to fight the battle.

Suddenly, Uncle Zheng’s old eyes teared up. Kneeling down on one knee, he said loudly, “Zheng Zhe is willing to follow the general to attack and kill the foreign enemies and protect our Country of Yan and my people!”

All the 5,000 black armored cavalry dismounted from their horses and knelt down on one knee in a coordinated manner. They hollered, “I am willing to follow the general to attack and kill the foreign enemies and protect our Country of Yan and my people!”

Su Hong clenched his fists and said loudly, “Prepare the horses and follow me into battle. May the glory of the black armored cavalry return!”

Watching this scene, Song Qi’s heart was suddenly full of admiration and respect for this man before him.

As a Level 8 Qi Refinement Warrior, he could look down on all mortals but at this very moment, Song Qi took his hat off to a mortal.

He experienced the enthusiasm that he never had before.

He experienced the family feud and country hatred that he never had before.

He experienced the feelings of deep love for the people and deep love for the land under his feet.

At this very moment, Su Hong’s body trembled. He suddenly turned with his back facing everyone and stretched out his palm to cover his lips. Thereafter, he put down his hands, looking normal and without any traces of oddity.

However, Song Qi could see it very clearly. In the palm of Su Hong, there was a pool of glaring red blood!

Although Su Hong’s body was weak, it was no longer in a severe condition. As such, it was impossible that he would cough out blood.

Song Qi was well aware that such a situation would only occur when a person’s heart had ached too much but had no place to vent the pain.

Although Su Hong did not express much upon hearing the news of Su Zimo’s death, he had chosen to conceal his sorrows deep in the heart.

Previously, Song Qi was hired by Su Zimo to protect the Su family from dangers.

However, at this moment, Song Qi really wanted to protect this man from the bottom of his heart!

Such a man did not deserve to die.

Chapter 38: Family Feud, National Enmity

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Outside Jian An City.

More than 10,000 villagers had been forced to flee and leave their homes by the 50,000 strong enemy army. All of them flocked to Jian An City’s gate.

Cao Wenxing, the City Lord of Jian An City, stood on top of a defensive tower, watching coldly as the villagers fled for their lives. He waved his hands and shouted his orders. “Release the arrows!”

“Lord, they are our people of the Country of Yan!” A deputy general behind Cao Wenxing stepped forward to stop him. He could not bear to kill his own people.

“Mmm?”

Cao Wenxing glanced sideways and asked, “If the inferior commoners rushed here and broke into the city, the 50,000 strong army of Luo Tianwu’s would follow right on their heels. Wei Mingcheng, tell me, who will bear the responsibility for it?! All of us will die if Jian An City falls!”

“Whoever dares to question my orders will be punished according to martial law!” Cao Wenxing shot a harsh glance at the deputy general.

The deputy general who was named Wei Mingcheng lowered his head. Although he felt indignant, he dared not voice his opinions any further.

Cao Wenxing swept his gaze over the soldiers by the city wall as he shouted. “Release the arrows!”

Some of the soldiers clenched their teeth and shut their eyes before releasing the arrows.

Swash! Swash! Swash!

There was a storm of arrows.

The storm of arrows was able to wipe out all the defenseless people of the Country of Yan.

In the blink of an eye, hundreds and thousands of villagers collapsed onto the ground after being shot by the arrows. The entire place outside the city was filled with casualties and corpses. It was a heart-wrenching sight.

They would die if they take another step forward. But they would die if they retreated as well.

The remaining thousands of villagers knelt down outside Jian An City. They kept kowtowing and crying helplessly for rescue. It was heartbreaking.

The 50,000 strong army of Cang Lang City were stationed a couple hundred meters outside Jian An City. Luo Tianwu stared coldly at the helpless people of the Country of Yan. He did not feel any sympathy for them.

It was these innocent people who were the first to suffer from the war between the two countries.

“City Lord, please open the door, let us go in. My two children are dead on the battlefield. You can’t treat us like this.”

Cao Wenxing looked indifferent. He was not the least moved.

A seven or eight-year-old child was frightened. The child broke out of a woman’s embrace and ran toward the faraway distance. He had only taken a few steps when Luo Tianwu ordered his troops to shoot him down. He dropped onto the ground dead.

“Ah!”

The woman screamed, rushing madly to Luo Tianwu. She had yet to get close to him and she was shot down by dozens of arrows.

The woman fell to the ground, losing focus in her eyes. She stared at the sky above her head, whispering. “Heaven, please takes pity on us, who will save us...”

Bang! Boom! Boom!

Right then, fumes and dust billowed in the wind from not too far away. The ground violently vibrated, there was a thunderous sound of hooves. A large troop of black armored cavalry came galloping ferociously, closing in with a menacing aura.

The leader was clad in silver armor, holding an iron spear of the flowing spring. There was a hideous scar on his face. His eyes were sharp and he hollered. “Luo Tianwu, prepare to die!”

“Release the javelins!”

The troops were still far away from each other. The archers were unable to release arrows as it was not within shooting range. Su Hong sat atop his horse pointed forward.

The 5,000 black armored cavalry jumped into action simultaneously. It seemed as if they had been through countless training as they moved in unison. They released the long spears that they held. The flying spears seemed like locusts that ravaged the entire area.

The 5,000 long spears flashed a cold glitter as they went soaring into the sky, letting off a whining sound. It was an intimidating sight.

Most of the black armored cavalry were Postnatal Experts. If they exerted all their strength to throw the spear, the shooting range would be further and more powerful than arrows!

The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior’s countenance changed. He had to avoid clashing head on with the array of spears. He used his flying sword to protect Luo Tianwu while they retreated.

The 50,000 strong troops of Cang Lang City were caught off-guard. Many of the soldiers fell off their horses and corpses were strewn everywhere.

The black armored cavalry kept on advancing, not slowing down at all. By the time the Cang Lang City troops recovered their senses, the black armored cavalry had already arrived right in front of them!

The arrows that the Cang Lang City troops prepared were rendered useless. Instead, it was a hindrance to them.

“Change formation!”

Su Hong yelled as he led the troops from the front, with Song Qi right behind him.

The 5,000 black armored cavalry took the long sabers from their waists and took the form of an awl. They were on a roll, looking imposing and domineering. The awl-shaped formation helped them to break into the Cang Lang City troops!

Bang!

The two armies crashed into each other. They fought hand to hand, and blood was spewed everywhere. It was tragic!

The 5,000 black armored cavalry created a huge opening in the formation of the 50,000 strong army.

The soldiers on the city walls gave a shout of joy at the sight of this scene.

Wei Mingcheng was thrilled. He pointed toward the 5,000 black armored cavalry outside the city, speaking in a quivering voice, “They are the black armored cavalry. They are the black armored cavalry of the Country of Yan!”

All the soldiers in Jian An City were in awe upon hearing that the black armored cavalry were here.

To the soldiers who had been guarding the border, the black armored cavalry had a well-known reputation. Under the leadership of Lord Wuding, the black armored cavalry had always been able to defeat the enemy troops with a force inferior in number. They had always been their pride and the pride of Country of Yan.

Unfortunately, after the sudden change in circumstances in the capital 16 years ago, the black armored cavalry had disappeared as well.

However, their name had been deeply buried in the memories of each and every soldier.

“Is it General Su?”

“General Su is not dead. He is back with the black armored cavalry!” Some of the soldiers were exhilarated and they wept softly.

Wei Mingcheng stepped forward, saying in excitement, “Lord, I volunteer to lead a troop to lend support to the black armored cavalry. We will definitely send the enemy away!”

Cao Wenxing looked at him with cold eyes, speaking in an indifferent tone. “No!”

Wei Mingcheng felt as if he was struck by lightning.

Cao Wenxing said, “Su Mu revolted against the Country of Yan and he died. The person outside the city is definitely not Su Mu.”

“But they are the black armored cavalry. I wouldn’t be wrong!”

“So what if they are the black armored cavalry? There are only 5,000 of them. How long could they fight against the enemy? By the time Luo Tianwu gets his army under control, the black armored cavalry will be dead meat.”

“The black armored cavalry dominated the battlefields, sweeping up victories wherever they went. Lord, don’t you remember their reputation? This is the pride of the black armored cavalry. General Su had spent all his life on the battlefield, he had never lost a battle!”

Cao Wenxing was getting impatient. He waved his hands. “Wei Mingcheng, it is a meritorious achievement if we managed to guard Jian An City. Now that the two armies are fighting it out outside the city, it is the wisest choice to stand by watching others battle. No matter who wins and who loses, it will be beneficial to Jian An City.”

“But...”

Cao Wenxing suddenly looked back, staring at Wei Mingcheng with a murderous look, interrupting him. “If you dare to continue with your nonsense and affect the army’s morale, I will not hesitate to kill you!”

Wei Mingcheng stared at Cao Wenxing in shock, disappointment evident in his eyes.

In no time, with the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior’s help, Luo Tianwu had stabilized the army and was in a confrontation with the black armored cavalry outside Jian An City.

“Su Hong, you must be crazy!”

Luo Tianwu shouted in rage. “The King of Yan feuded with the Su family and was slain by your younger brother. I am taking revenge for you, yet you are stopping me. You have lost your mind!”

Luo Tianwu might have plans and ploys, but he had never expected that Su Hong would stop him in this crucial moment.

The most troubling thing was that there was a Qi Refinement Warrior with Su Hong.

Su Hong sneered. “Luo Tianwu, listen well! The Su family may have a family feud with the King of Yan. But your army raids the land of the Country of Yan, intruding our borders and territory, slaughtering our people, this is national enmity! Family feud and national enmity are different! My father was a general all his life and he had never lost a single battle or lost any of the lands that belonged to the Country of Yan. If I allow you to succeed, I will be too ashamed to face my father!”

His impassioned words resonated deep down with every soldier in Jian An City. They were touched and moved by him.

Wei Mingcheng looked towards the back of Cao Wenxing, his gaze hardened. His hand reached slowly toward the long saber at his waist.

“What are you doing?”

Right then, Cao Wenxing turned around suddenly, discovering that Wei Mingcheng had his hands on the hilt of the saber. He said coldly, “Wei Mingcheng, how dare you defy your superiors and have the notion of killing me?”

“Unscrupulous official, I disdain to be in your company. I will slay you today!”

Wei Mingcheng gave a loud shot as he drew his saber and rushed forward.

Cao Wenxing sneered as he waved his sleeves and wrapped the oncoming long saber. He flipped his palms, landing a heavy thrust on Wei Mingcheng’s chest.

Wei Mingcheng was at the Postnatal realm, he was not the opponent of Cao Wenxing who was at the Connate realm.

Wei Mingcheng dropped to the ground, threw up a mouthful of blood, staining his sleeves. He laughed in desperation. “Cao Wenxing, you might be able to kill me, but can you kill all the people of Jian An City? Take a look at the soldiers around you. Is there anyone who is willing to work under you and risk their lives for you? You’re a coward!”

Cao Wenxing looked around him, everyone from the lowest-rank soldier to the deputy general next to him had anger and resistance in their eyes.

Cao Wenxing panicked slightly.

The Connate Expert might be powerful, but he was unable to defeat all of them. If all of his troops turned against him, he would not be able to survive.

Outside the city, Luo Tianwu had a grim expression as he said coldly, “Su Hong, given you only have 5,000 calvary, and you want to fight against my 50,000 elite troops? Our strength is 10 to 1. You don’t have any chance of winning!”

Right then, there came a mighty sound from the top of the city tower. It could be heard everywhere on the battlefield.

“What about if you count me in? Luo Tianwu, what are the chances of winning now?”

No one had any idea on when a man covered in blood appeared on the city tower. He had a head hung at his waist, carrying a bow on his back and a saber with him. It was as if an ancient Heavenly Deity descended from the Heavens. The person looked domineering and majestic. Although he seemed to have gone through hardship, he had a burning gaze that one could not help but avoid!

...

Author’s Note:

The introduction stated that the man was a heroic genius that heaven was jealous of. He was gifted, the best of the best among the geniuses. He could be hailed as a fiend. Right now, Zimo has only begun to reveal his fiendish characteristics, he has yet to show the true terror of a fiend.

Let’s talk about the title. In “Immortal Sword God”, the word “immortal” had a special meaning, so did “eternal” in “Eternal Sacred King”. I would not reveal the details here.

As the book said, the Great Zhou Dynasty is only a part of the vast continent. Zimo would leave Ping Yang Town very soon and enter the cultivation world. In the vast continent, there are many clans. It is said that there are nine immortal sects, eight demon clans, seven fiend sects, six Buddhist monasteries, five heretical doctrines, four dissident groups...

To me, this is a vast immortal and martial arts world, a fantasy in abundance, bizarre and motley, covering everything under the sun!

The powerful cultivators have superhuman skills, having the ability to carry the mountain and catch up with the moon, burn the sky and boil the sea, possess the power to summon wind and rain and to pluck the stars using a single hand!

The powerful fiendish demons could take in and breathe out the entire Heaven and Earth, traveling unhindered all over the world!

Chapter 39: What Was The Use Of Having You!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Upon hearing the voice, Su Hong and the rest had a big shock. They paused momentarily before they slowly turned back.

“Second Young Master!”

“Second Young Master is back!”

“Second Young Master is not dead!”

The crowd cheered.

Su Hong pressed his lips tightly together, feeling emotional. He was very weak and feeble from the injuries. But there seemed to be a sudden influx of invisible force, and he felt energized.

Unlike Song Hong and the rest, although Song Qi was just as happy, he was more surprised and shocked.

Song Qi was very clear that it was very difficult to slay the king in the capital and to then fight one’s way out of the heavy encirclement.

The capital of the Country of Yan had not just two to three Qi Refinement Warriors, but an entire cultivation clan with them!

No one would be able to escape under the siege of the Imperial Army as well as the Qi Refinement Warriors.

Song Qi knew that even if he reached Level 10 perfected realm, he would never be able to do it. Perhaps, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators would be capable of accomplishing it.

Of course, that was only a possibility.

In Song Qi’s eyes, Su Zimo had become even more mysterious and frightening!

Song Qi turned to look at Luo Tianwu. There was pity in his eyes, as he thought to himself, “The City Lord has yet to realize how formidable the opponent that he faces is.”

Seeing that Su Zimo had returned safely, given Luo Tianwu’s shrewdness, he forgot himself momentarily and was dumbstruck as well. There was disbelief in his eyes.

The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior behind him was even more shocked, frowning in silence.

“Advisor, why is Su Zimo still alive? Didn’t you say that he will definitely be dead?” Luo Tianwu asked in a low voice.

The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior shook his head. “I have no idea as well. Perhaps he is lucky and he did not encounter any Qi Refinement Warrior. Otherwise, how can he escape from the capital?”

For some unknown reason, Luo Tianwu could sense fear as he stared at Su Zimo on the city tower.

“Advisor, should we be defeated, you must make sure to protect me. At most, we can return to Cang Lang City and wait for a comeback.”

The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior replied steadfastly. “Your highness, you can rest assured that if things are not going our way, I will leave with you first.”

“Good!” Luo Tianwu relaxed slightly, feeling reassured.

...

On the city tower.

“Su family? Second Young Master?”

Cao Wenxing had a shock upon hearing the shouts from below the city tower. He pointed at the back of Su Zimo, looking left and right, speaking in a low voice, “When did this person arrive?”

His soldiers remained silent.

On the one hand they had no wish to give him a reply, on the other, they had no idea as well. It seemed as if the person appeared out of thin air.

Cao Wenxing was used to ordering his troops around. Now that his soldiers refused to say a word, he could not help but scold them at the top of his voice. “A bunch of useless fools. How dare you allow an outsider to get onto the city wall. What’s the use of having you!”

Right then, Su Zimo slowly turned to stare at Cao Wenxing with no expression on his face. Cao Wenxing felt his scalp turn numb under this consistent stare. All of a sudden, Su Zimo asked, “Did you give the orders to have our people outside the city killed?”

“Yes, but so what?” Cao Wenxing took the sword from his waist. He steadied himself and shouted.

“He... nothing much.”

Su Zimo smiled, his eyes turned cold as he said, “As the City Lord who guards the border of the Country of Yan, not only did you not protect your people, instead you order a massacre of them...”

At the mention of this, Su Zimo paused slightly, there was a burst of coldness from his eyes that one’s heart could not help but jump a bit. He hollered, “What is the use of having you!”

Swoosh!

Su Zimo leaped down, he was still in mid-air but everyone could hear a loud shriek.

The Cold Moon Saber was unsheathed.

Su Zimo held the Cold Moon Saber in his hand and jumped from mid-air, swinging his arm to form a huge arc. It was as if he was trying to split apart Mount Hua, as he swung the saber toward Cao Wenxing’s head!

This stroke was full of flaws.

But, this stroke was too vicious!

It was so vicious that Cao Wenxing shuddered, unable to come up with a counterattack. He instinctively raised the huge sword in his hands to shield his head.

The flash of light from the saber was glaring, every soldier could not help but squint their eyes.

Snap!

The sword broke in half.

Poof!

There were flashes of blood.

Su Zimo sheathed his saber.

Cao Wenxing widened his eyes in shock. There was a strange, vertical red line between his eyes, cutting his face into two.

The next moment.

Cao Wenxing’s body was split into half, and he flopped down onto the ground. Red blood kept spewing out, staining the bricks red under the wall in no time.

All of the soldiers were aghast.

One stroke!

Cao Wenxing who was at the Connate realm was split into half by the person in front of them!

Su Zimo went to Wei Mingcheng’s side, stretching out his hands to help him up. “Can you still fight?”

“Yes!”

Wei Mingcheng disregarded the pain in his chest, he clenched his teeth and shouted. “Mister, please be assured. I will get the troops to aid the black armored cavalry outside the city now, we will get rid of the external enemies!”

“No need.” Su Zimo waved his hand, shaking his head. “There must not be any internal strife within Jian An City because of this. We must not implicate the people in the city.”

Wei Mingcheng hurried to say. “Mister, you are being too polite. It is our honor to be able to fight along the black armored cavalry. No one would say no to it.”

“We are willing to fight along the black armored cavalry and behead the enemy!” The soldiers on the city walls shouted.

It was not until then that Su Zimo finally understood the heights of glory that the black armored cavalry achieved back then, as well as the important figure that his father was to the soldiers.

His father’s achievements were so great that the king felt uneasy and insecure. This was why calamity befell him.

Su Zimo said softly, “Open the gate and let the people of the Country of Yan in first, and settle them down. If you still want to slay the enemies, then you can join us outside the city to fight against the enemies.”

Wei Mingcheng agreed immediately. He looked at the soldiers around him and swung his arms, shouting. “Let’s go, let’s open the gate first!”

Wei Mingcheng paused for a second before he turned to look at Su Zimo. “Once the gate is open, all the people would flock in. Mister, you will not be able to go out for the time being. You would have to wait.”

“No need.”

Su Zimo smiled and turned toward the side of the wall and jumped off.

Everyone on the city walls were shocked!

Jian An City was one of the cities along the border of Country of Yan. The city wall was sturdy and much higher than other cities. It was as tall as 100 feet!

A small piece of stone would split into pieces if it fell off from the city walls, notwithstanding human beings.

Wei Mingcheng and the rest hurried forward to take a look at the bottom of the walls.

At the same time, the two armies who were engaged in a fierce battle on the battlefield noticed this scene as well. All the soldiers could not help but gape in shock, their eyeballs almost falling out.

Su Zimo fell from the top of the city wall at an alarming speed.

Bang!

There was a deafening sound.

Many soldiers could feel the tremor in the ground!

Su Hong and the rest could not help but break out into a cold sweat for Su Zimo.

They certainly knew that Su Zimo was not a fool or a madman. Since he did this, he would definitely be alright.

However, what he did was still very shocking to all of them present.

The Postnatal Experts, Connate Experts and even the two Qi Refinement Warriors from the two sides of armies could not help but shiver.

The muscles on Luo Tianwu’s face twitched slightly, he paled as he tried to maintain his composure.

When Su Zimo dropped to the ground, a lot of dust and gravel came flying up.

Under the watchful gaze of countless eyes, a figure loomed in the billowing dust. He took steady strides as he walked towards them, and they could gradually make out his outline and facial appearance...

Chapter 40: Quelling Cang Lang

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

As Su Zimo approached, the sky suddenly darkened.

A drastic change of weather!

It was without any signs.

Dark clouds loomed, covering the entire sky, shrouding Luo Tianwu and the 50,000 strong army behind him in darkness, leaving them with a tightness and unbearable feeling of suffocation in the chest.

The dark clouds were constantly changing, it evolved into a ferocious man-eating demonic beast. It looked very realistic as it opened its large, fierce-looking mouth. It was a frightening and hideous sight.

Bang! Boom! Boom!

There were deafening and heart-pulsating sounds from the sky. On the one hand, it sounded like thunder, on the other, it seemed as if the demonic beast was yelling and snarling.

“Luo Tianwu, do you still remember what I said to you before I left Cang Lang City?”

Su Zimo stopped in front of the two armies, looking straight at Luo Tianwu, who rode a tall and mighty horse in the far distance.

Luo Tianwu maintained a calm expression. Many thoughts flashed across his mind, and he smiled suddenly, “Second Young Master Su, congratulations on taking your revenge. Lord Wuding can rest in peace having such a son like you. Ping Yang Town is proud to have you. As the city lord, I am very proud as well. I will return to Cang Lang City, and prepare a banquet to celebrate Second Young Master Su’s victory. The two of you from the Su family must make sure to come.”

Luo Tianwu knew that there was no hope in taking down Jian An City anymore. He quickly made the decision to retreat to Cang Lang City.

The King of Yan was dead and the country had become leaderless. It was a great opportunity for him.

However, Luo Tianwu still decided to give up. In the world of chaos, ambitious and formidable people like him had to make a decision without the slightest hesitation!

Luo Tianwu would not have come this far without this resolution and drive.

“I had warmed a snake in one’s bosom and fell short of success at the last stage! If I had known, I should have killed the two of them when they were still kids!”

Luo Tianwu lamented inside his mind, but he still had a bright smile on his face.

In Luo Tianwu’s opinion, Su Hong would definitely not chase after him if he did not fight back and return to Cang Lang City.

In fact, as Luo Tianwu expected, Su Hong came all the way only to protect the people of the Country of Yan. As long as he was willing to retreat, Su Hong would not lead the black armored cavalry to chase after him.

Once they went into battle, the black armored cavalry were bound to suffer losses. Su Hong would try to avoid such a situation.

However, Luo Tianwu had miscalculated.

Because, he was not against Su Hong, but Su Zimo.

Su Zimo raised his eyebrows in question. “Are you thinking of escaping?”

Luo Tianwu pretended not to know and had a smile on his face. “Second Young Master Su, what do you mean?”

“Before I left Cang Lang City I said that I hated to be made use of, and I told you to watch your conduct. It is a pity that City Lord Luo doesn’t seem to have taken my words seriously.”

There was mockery in Su Zimo’s eyes. He stared at Luo Tianwu as he said coldly, “Are you thinking of running now? Are you able to run away?!”

Bang!

With that, Su Zimo tapped his feet on the ground and suddenly launched forward, his strides were so rapid that it seemed like shadows. He was right in front of the Cang Lang City’s army in the blink of an eye.

There was an army of soldiers in front of Luo Tianwu.

However, Su Zimo barged right into them, creating a bloody path as he advanced, no one was able to stop him in his path!

“Ah!”

Luo Tianwu was aghast, retreating automatically as he shouted. “Advisor, save me!”

“Jee!”

The gray-robed man executed his flying sword immediately. A beam of light shone on the flying sword. It turned out to be an inferior-grade spirit weapon.

Swoosh!

The flying sword flew in at an alarming speed. It turned into a bolt of lights, dashing toward Su Zimo’s head.

Su Zimo sneered, not reducing his speed in the slightest. Just when the flying sword was about to hit his glabella, he ducked to avoid the flying sword by bare inches, and continued to advance!

The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior’s pupils constricted in shock.

He had not expected that his flying sword would miss the target, and he was most surprised at Su Zimo’s alarmingly fast speed!

The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior immediately controlled his flying sword so that it would change its directions to stab Su Zimo.

However, Su Zimo made a leap and was already right in front of the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior, saying softly, “You are too weak.”

Bang!

Su Zimo flipped his palms and rested it on the top of the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior’s head.

His brains burst and blood came shooting out. The gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior had yet to utter a word and he dropped dead from his horse.

Su Zimo lowered himself to step onto the strong horse that the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior used to ride on, and leaped into the sky once again, dashing toward Luo Tianwu, who was not too far away.

Luo Tianwu was scared stiff.

He had not expected that the Qi Refinement Warrior that he highly valued would be dismembered and slain by Su Zimo after seeing each other face-to-face!

It was too fast!

Luo Tianwu had no chance to escape.

“Ah!”

In the life and death moment, Luo Tianwu tried hard to suppress his fear. He roared loudly, taking out his long saber at his waist, using all his strength to swing the saber at Su Zimo!

Su Zimo did not dodge.

It was unnecessary.

Su Zimo reached out his palm, grabbing the oncoming long saber, coldness evident in his eyes.

There was a loud splitting sound. Su Zimo made used of his palm to break the long saber into two pieces!

Luo Tianwu knew that all hopes were dashed to pieces at that moment.

Su Zimo grabbed Luo Tianwu by the throat, saying loudly, “If I allow you to flee back to Cang Lang City, who will take responsibility for the innocent people who died because of this?!”

“When there’s a war between the two countries, it’s difficult to judge who’s right and wrong. But you sacrificed the lives of innocent people for your ambitious dreams. I will not let you live!”

Snap!

Su Zimo exerted strength in his palm and snapped Luo Tianwu’s neck, throwing his corpse aside. He swept his gaze over the surroundings, shouting loudly, “Luo Tianwu is dead, aren’t all of you going to retreat?”

The 50,000 strong army of Cang Lang City were stunned by the aura of one single man. No one dared to move forward.

Su Hong, other people and the 5,000 black armored cavalry stood motionless in the far distance.

It was not that they did not think of aiding Su Zimo, instead it was that everything happened too quickly.

All the people that were present did not expect that Su Zimo would make that move. They also did not imagine that he would be so swift and powerful. He killed Luo Tianwu instantly like lightning!

Song Qi had just executed his flying sword and did not even manage to send it flying.

In the fights with the other army just now, he had sparred several times with the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior. Although both of them belonged to Level 8 Qi Condensation, the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior was far stronger than him.

But the gray-robed Qi Refinement Warrior only executed one style when dealing with Su Zimo, and he was slain by him.

Cao Gang, the Wolf Guard of Cang Lang City was the first to react. He took in a deep breath before he cupped his fists, saying, “Young Master Su, thank you for letting us go.”

“Let’s go back to the city.”

Cao Gang grimly carried Luo Tianwu’s corpse. He felt deeply about the turn of events as he let out a sigh. “The city lord racked his brains in scheming, but it was a pity that everything was just destiny’s game plan.”

Without Su Zimo, the outcome of today’s battle would be totally different.

Cao Gang recalled what happened one and a half years earlier. The young man refused to bow to Perfected Cang Lang and was reduced to an inferior commoner. He had lost almost everything that he had.

Who would have thought that it was this young man who came and changed everything.

Before leaving, Cao Gang could not help but look at the figure standing proudly in the far distance.

The figure seemed to gradually integrate with the young man from one and a half years ago, becoming one.

Cao Gang suddenly realized that letting off the young man back then, might have been Perfected Cang Lang’s biggest mistake in his life!