msmithbooks Chapter 535 - 376: Imperial Authority, Emperor Yun! (Two-in-One)
Chapter 535 - 376: Imperial Authority, Emperor Yun! (Two-in-One)
Song Changming had considered using the Witch Soldier Seal he had just refined to attempt its first combat test.
But after thinking about it, he worried that he still couldn’t control this newly acquired Witch Soldier Seal well. To avoid unnecessary accidents and trouble, he almost instantly abandoned the idea, opting only to use the Small Witch Power Seal on his right hand to enhance his power.
The talisman array lit up in the martial training field, but was destroyed almost instantly by the shockwave of the two men’s clash.
Fortunately, Wang Tianshuang and the other two had anticipated this, each raising their hands to release Gang Qi, enveloping the entire martial training field so that the shockwave no longer caused external damage.
Under the rampant power, the innate Gang Qi on Lord Yan Lan’s fist was the first to be shattered.
Following this, Lord Yan Lan was forced back a few steps by the giant strength of Song Changming’s punch.
Shaking his aching palm joints, Lord Yan Lan realized just how high Song Changming’s body refining cultivation was, as he tested it himself and found even his perfection realm’s innate Gang Qi shattered.
Looking at Song Changming, it seemed as if he wasn’t struggling; he remained composed after the punch.
Seeing this, Lord Yan Lan ceased being polite and began to display his martial technique, engaging once more in fists and kicks with Song Changming.
Simply bursting with innate Gang Qi was actually the most brainless and lowest-grade method.
Only by displaying martial techniques can one maximize the power of qi refining cultivation.
The true strength of this Grand Marshal gradually manifested, as the battle’s momentum suddenly elevated to another level.
"Brother Yan is getting serious!" Chu Tianquan, blocking the shockwaves of the battle, felt increasingly strained and couldn’t help but say.
Just as his words fell, the fierce battling in the field quickly calmed down.
"That’s enough." Lord Yan Lan, midway through the fight, stopped.
After dozens of exchanges, he had basically come to a judgment that further fighting was meaningless.
"Brother Yan, what do you think?" Wang Tianshuang also dissipated his innate Gang Qi and inquired.
"Stronger than I expected." Lord Yan Lan paused and said.
"Haha, Changming’s strength is undoubtedly beyond question; you’ll witness it in the future, Brother Yan." Wang Tianshuang smiled faintly.
Lord Yan Lan nodded.
"This way, we have another capable ally. Even if that Great Demon comes, we can maneuver somewhat. There’s no need to panic too much."
"Indeed, this Little Banner Master Song is truly a surprise; we’re currently lacking high-strength individuals," Chu Tianquan echoed.
Song Changming, listening to the conversation nearby, felt a sinking heart and couldn’t help but ask.
"May I ask if a Great Demon has invaded?"
"Hmm." Wang Tianshuang explained to Song Changming.
During the three days he spent in closed-door refining of the Witch Soldier Seal, Wang Tianshuang and others had already received news.
A Great Demon had appeared on Cui Bai Dao!
However, this news hadn’t spread, and the Great Demon was unknown whether it came to invade Cui Bai Dao or was merely passing through.
At least for now, the Great Demon hadn’t involved itself in the war here.
"But there’s no need to worry too much, Prince Cui has convened a noble families’ conference in the main city during this crisis. The grandmasters and ancestors from various families will also contribute their efforts, so even if that Great Demon attacks, it may not easily succeed!"
Wang Tianshuang, worried about Song Changming overthinking, offered further reassurance.
In ordinary times, noble families enjoy extremely high status and privileges everywhere, even the imperial government has to collaborate and coexist with them without easily suppressing them.
This is partly because noble families are powerful and deeply-rooted, difficult to eradicate.
On the other hand, as in the current crisis, even a strong figure like Prince Cui needs to rely on noble families’ strength to jointly resist the demon disaster.
"Besides the noble families, major sects everywhere have also sent many disciples into the world, so one or two Great Demons alone can’t stir up too much havoc in Yun Province’s territory," Lord Yan Lan added.
Upon hearing this, Song Changming remembered his two old acquaintances from Spirit Sword Sect in the city, Nan Wuji, and Su Yaoguang.
With several days passed, he wondered if they were still in the city.
Afterward, the group returned to the negotiation hall, and Song Changming listened in as the Grand Marshals discussed affairs, thus gaining an understanding of the current situation across various regions before departing from the City Lord’s Mansion.
Overall, the war was widespread, and the battle with the Demon Race had fully erupted.
The areas impacted were the full boundary of Yun Province!
As for the situation beyond Yun Province, the Grand Marshals didn’t have very instantaneous information.
Leaving the City Lord’s Mansion, Song Changming planned to seek out old friends in the city.
It was fortunate that he coincidentally saw several familiar figures in white robes appearing outside the City Lord’s Mansion.
It was those disciples from Spirit Sword Mountain, including Nan Wuji and Su Yaoguang.
"Oh." Su Yaoguang noticed Song Changming.
In the city, not far from the City Lord’s Mansion, a tavern had avoided damage during the war from the Demon Race; conversely, its competitor was unfortunately shattered by a large stone thrown from outside the city.
With no competition, the tavern’s business had recently been thriving.
In a private room at the tavern, Song Changming, Nan Wuji, and Su Yaoguang sat together.
"Our initial intent was merely to pass through Cui Bai Dao; ultimately, we are headed to Shangli Dao in Yun Province." Su Yaoguang lifted her sleeve, lightly sipped from a cup of wine, and suddenly paused while looking at the wine.
"This wine..."
Beside her, Nan Wuji drained his cup in one go, somewhat surprised by the goblet in his hand.
Seeing this, Song Changming chuckled: "Is this pot of wine good?"
"Good." Nan Wuji nodded.
Su Yaoguang, thoughtful, looked at Song Changming and said, "This wine is quite similar to Da Lai’s Qingyan Wine; is it your creation?"
Song Changming did not deny it, simply saying, "I have a winery under my name, and happen to have a steward who knows something about business; this wine indeed was modeled after Da Lai’s Qingyan Wine."