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"You didn't use your full strength just now."
After unleashing twelve strikes, Nangong Pushe confidently sheathed his twin swords, saying, "Twelve strikes are enough to slay the celestial phenomenon!"
With her strength, after studying at the World's Number One Pavilion for a period of time, she should be able to master the Eighteen Stops technique, which would allow her to slay even terrestrial immortals.
In this world, there are some exceptionally talented individuals who can cross borders to slay enemies, and Minister Nangong is one of the best among them.
"If I had used the Twelve Stops technique just now, I would definitely have been able to defeat this young lady. However, since we will both be working under His Highness in the future, I don't want to damage our relationship."
Jiang Si had always been proud of her talent, but she never expected to encounter someone with even more terrifying talent than her. Unconsciously, she gripped the Dragon Sparrow Sword in her hand even tighter.
"I wonder if such strength is enough to meet the Prince's approval."
Nangong Pushe bowed with her hands clasped, her words brimming with confidence; she was certain she would win Li Chang'an's favor.
She didn't get a reply from Li Chang'an, so she looked up and met his deep, distant gaze.
In that instant, Nangong Pushe felt a chill run through his body, as if he had fallen into an ice cave. His meridians and blood seemed to have frozen, and his heart and liver were extremely cold.
Her mind suddenly went blank, and she felt that the person in front of her was awe-inspiring and unapproachable, and even a glance from him made her feel like her soul was about to break.
"thump!"
Suddenly, Minister Nangong covered his head and slumped to his knees on the ground. His confidence and arrogance vanished, as if he had suffered a major setback he had never experienced before.
Li Chang'an's Sacred Heart Technique is profound and extensive. In addition to cultivating powerful Earth Immortal Qi, it also has various other unique skills with miraculous effects.
Li Chang'an had just used the first of the "Four Tribulations of the Sacred Heart," the Astounding Tribulation.
This move, using only a glance, can drive an opponent of lower cultivation to the brink of despair.
Minister Nangong is a rough gem, and Li Chang'an should certainly take her into his household. Such a talented and beautiful woman will surely benefit him greatly from studying and learning from her day and night.
However, Nangong Pushe was somewhat arrogant, which was a common mentality among talented individuals. Li Chang'an didn't mind letting her broaden her horizons so that she would be more respectful in front of him in the future.
It wasn't out of respect for the Tang Emperor's status, but rather out of awe for a powerful adversary. Li Chang'an wanted to instill a sense of awe in such a privileged young woman from the very first meeting.
Sure enough, Minister Nangong was icy cold all over, with fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead and back, his flawless cheeks turning even paler, and his lips trembling for no reason.
"There are heavens beyond heavens, and people will be injured. Your Highness's might is beyond my control."
Once he stopped looking Li Chang'an in the eye, the inexplicable panic and oppression gradually dissipated, and Nangong Pushe's horrified expression gradually returned to calm.
Li Chang'an also withdrew his gaze and said in an appreciative tone, "You are indeed very strong, and your potential is limitless. I admire you very much."
With her legs spread apart, Nangong Pushe struggled to her knees, kneeling on one knee and sincerely saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
Li Chang'an was very satisfied with the transformation of Nangong Pushe. This kind of proud daughter of heaven who only recognizes strength is completely different from Zhao Fengya, that willful and capricious princess.
"You can enter the upper levels of the World's Number One Building to study martial arts manuals, and at the same time, do one thing for me."
Normally, only those who complete the tasks assigned by Li Chang'an are qualified to enter the upper levels of the World's Number One Tower. Li Chang'an has obviously relaxed the conditions for Minister Nangong.
Nangong Pushe is determined to learn martial arts to avenge himself, especially since his biological father, Xie Guanying, is the top-ranked person on the Land Immortal Ranking and possesses terrifying strength.
"Your Highness, thank you. May I ask what Your Highness needs me to do?"
Li Chang'an pointed to the handsome Xuan Yuan Qingfeng and said bluntly, "This is Xuan Yuan Qingfeng, the head of the Xuan Yuan family of Huishan. He has a broad mind and high aspirations."
"However, his aptitude is indeed far inferior to yours and Xiao Si's. I will give you six months to allow Xuan Yuan Qingfeng to reach the First Grade Vajra Realm."
Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's face flushed red, and he glanced at Li Chang'an with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance. "Your Highness...you..."
She was by nature a feisty woman of the martial arts world. These past few days, when Li Chang'an was testing her martial arts skills, he didn't say anything, which meant he didn't think much of her talent.
Nangong Pushe glanced at Xuanyuan Qingfeng and naturally accepted the task. After all, it was arranged by Li Chang'an, and even if she was a pig, he would make her fly.
Moreover, Xuan Yuan Qingfeng does indeed have ambition in his eyes, and he is also the head of a martial arts family in Huishan. He is not far from reaching the first rank, so it shouldn't be difficult for him.
"Your subordinates will do their utmost to fulfill their mission."
After handing Xuan Yuan Qingfeng to Minister Nangong, Li Chang'an returned to his room. He needed to continue studying the Sacred Heart Technique, as he would be heading south in a few days to deal with Zhao Kai.
As soon as she entered her room, Yu Youwei rushed in in a panic.
Beneath the green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her graceful figure appeared exceptionally alluring, and a captivating fragrance permeated the air.
The half-exposed snow-covered hill trembled wave after wave with each step she couldn't see. Yu Youwei, kept in the backyard by Li Chang'an, had completely let loose when it came to clothing.
Li Chang'an stared at Yu Youwei's charming face. Such a petite and lovely face could be so magnificent. It was simply wonderful.
"Your Highness, something has happened to Master Cao."
Chapter 242 Yu Youwei's Fruitful Results, Zhao Kai's Ambush
Tai'an City.
A figure in green robes floated above the city gate, his true energy surging, his sorrowful expression carrying a hint of determination.
Cao Changqing's Qingyi Alliance was defeated by the Liyang army in Shu, and almost the entire army was wiped out.
When Gu Jiantang went to support Jiange Pass, Zhao Kai and Yang Taisui, who had never fought a battle, easily wiped out Cao Guanzi's life's work.
In the original novel, Cao Changqing successfully restored his kingdom and even welcomed Jiang Ni back to the throne as empress, achieving some success in the chaotic world.
However, Cao Changqing has now lost everything. Although he has switched to the domineering cultivation path and made great progress, he is still blocked by the demon-suppressing formation of Longhu Mountain and cannot even assassinate Zhao Kai.
His life was dedicated to restoring his kingdom, solely to vindicate the empress of the fallen Western Chu and prove that the Spring and Autumn Period's "Colorful Armor" was not the cause of Western Chu's downfall.
But now, all of that has become a pipe dream.
The wide official road connecting the city gate and the imperial road inside the city had been deserted for two hours.
The elite troops from the four armies of the capital region—east, west, south, and north—were all arrayed here, facing that figure in blue robes as if facing a formidable enemy.
The city walls and grounds are all clad in iron armor; the entire city awaits one person, one person to attack the city.
Cao Changqing gazed at the majestic Tai'an City, sat solemnly atop the city gate tower, and slowly took out a chessboard.
This domineering scholar, whose skills had greatly improved, was actually playing chess against himself on the walls of Tai'an City.
As the black and white chess pieces were placed alternately, the once clear sky, without a single cloud, suddenly became stormy.
Strange phenomena appeared in the sky above Tai'an City. Every time a chess piece was placed, a dazzling pillar of light would fall from the sky above Tai'an City.
"It's time to finish this game."
The entire city of Tai'an was shaken as if by a once-in-a-century earthquake!
Countless tiles on the eaves of all the halls and pavilions, including the Wuying Hall, were suddenly lifted up.
All the ballistae on the city wall unleashed a volley of fire, creating a thunderous roar in the air.
Cao Changqing ignored it. Those powerful crossbows could not penetrate even a foot around him. The nearly one hundred huge arrows, as powerful as a sword immortal's flying sword, shattered in mid-air!
“I regret that I became a Confucian sage too late, and I regret that I turned to the path of tyranny too late.”
Every time the scholar in the blue robe uttered a word, a tremor would ripple through Tai'an City, and his mutterings would spread throughout the city.
On the towering city wall, several people finally could not restrain themselves any longer. Some flew down from the city wall on their swords, some leaped and pounced, and some swept over.
Cao Changqing picked up a chess piece, casually swept it horizontally, and placed it on the chessboard with a slight tilt, exuding a magnanimous spirit as he swept it away.
Several martial arts masters guarding the capital were all thrown backward as if struck by a weapon, crashing directly into the walls of Tai'an City.
A large number of experts poured out of the palace, and the Qi cultivators of the Fulong system from the Imperial Observatory also followed, determined to kill this madman who was attacking a city by himself.
"The world says you caused the downfall of the Great Chu, but I, Cao Changqing, will not stand for that!"
Cao Changqing finally uttered the words he had kept hidden for many years. His depression once again stirred the heavens, and Tai'an City, which had stood for hundreds of years, began to tremble with storms.
Inside the palace, Zhao Chun angrily questioned the commander of the Imperial Guards, "What's going on? Tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of martial arts masters in the city, can't even handle one person!"
The Imperial Guard Commander replied, "Cao Changqing's Green Robe Alliance was destroyed by the King of Shu and the Imperial Preceptor. He has shifted from Confucianism and Taoism to hegemony and is now a powerful figure among the terrestrial immortals!"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, there is absolutely no way Cao Changqing could possibly breach the palace!"
Zhao Chun stared grimly at the green figure on the distant city wall, whose repeated moves challenged the supreme dignity of the Li Yang Dynasty.
Just then, a golden dragon slowly condensed above Cao Changqing's head. The golden dragon was a hundred feet long and roared before swooping down from the sky!
Cao Changqing could no longer hold the chess piece firmly, and it fell onto the chessboard with a thud. He was suppressed by the powerful aura of the golden dragon and could no longer move an inch.
He thought that after becoming domineering, he would have no rivals in the world, but he never expected that there would be such a strange and powerful aura in Tai'an City.
"Heaven...human!"
Cao Changqing's pupils gradually dilated, and his expression turned terrified. The powerful aura of a celestial being caused his meridians to burst one by one!
"Roar!"
The golden dragon roared past and then suddenly disappeared. Cao Changqing and the chessboard were nowhere to be seen on the city wall; they had been completely obliterated by the celestial avatar.
Upon seeing the fleeting golden dragon figure, Zhao Chun felt reassured, and his previously somewhat flustered expression returned to solemnity.
"With the Heavenly Emperor in Tai'an, our city of Tai'an will surely be impregnable."
At the very bottom of the Imperial Observatory, the young eunuch who had devoured Cao Changqing's fortune slowly opened his eyes.
A faint hint of dissatisfaction appeared between his slender eyebrows and eyes.
"The world of Liyang is about to fall apart, and its fortune is dissipating too quickly. Otherwise, we should also devour the fortune of this little shrimp."
Because Li Yang unified the world, the power of this eunuch, who was connected with the dynasty's fortune, increased dramatically.
If the world falls into conflict again, it will inevitably affect his cultivation over time.