SWDnovel 0011 Under the blazing sun, I and you all drink from the Yellow Springs. Zhao Jing occupies the Hidd
0011 Under the blazing sun, I and you all drink from the Yellow Springs. Zhao Jing occupies the Hidd
The red sun shines brightly in the sky, illuminating the world.
But this light was not like the rising sun; it was more like the afterglow of the setting sun.
It is like a shooting star streaking across the sky, brilliant but fleeting, gone in an instant.
Zhao Jing looked up at the sky, an expression of disbelief on his face:
"Big brother!"
"You're a grandmaster, if you can't beat them, can't you at least run away?"
……
Yujing, the Crown Prince's Residence
"There's no escape."
"The Grandmaster's Thousand-Mile Soul Lock is indeed well-deserved of its reputation."
"As long as they are willing to expend their divine power, they can chase them to the ends of the earth."
Zhao Wei held a long spear and grinned.
He tried to run, but he couldn't.
When a Grandmaster wants to kill someone, only those of the same level or those with magical artifacts can stop him and isolate his divine sense.
After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, the Princess's forces split into two groups.
They marched on to control Emperor Hongjing.
The other group went to wipe out the Crown Prince's residence.
Compared to the Crown Prince's Palace, the Prince of Qi, the Prince of Kang, and others, although they also have corresponding power, they are not the focus.
The divine senses of the three grandmasters, Yuwen Huan, the Prince of Zhenbei, and Abbot Liaochen, have already locked onto him.
Zhao Wei's confidant, Lü Jun, shouted urgently:
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"You are the last hope of the Crown Prince's Palace; you cannot stay here."
"Even if a grandmaster blocks your way, we will protect you with our lives."
"As long as we find Headmaster Liu..."
Zhao Wei gazed into the distance and smiled faintly:
"They can't leave."
"The Xuanwu Army besieged the area without attacking, intending to ambush and kill the reinforcements, and to kill Master Liu."
"The fact that my brother can walk is because they did it on purpose, to lure me out of the battle."
"Hahaha."
Zhao Wei couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He and Zhao Jing received the same education, and they learned to laugh out loud when in dire straits.
A true king cannot tolerate the slightest weakness.
Zhao Jing was unaware of the situation in Yujing, while Zhao Wei was fully aware of it.
When the Xuanwu army besieged the mansion, he had already deduced that the enemy intended to wipe him and Master Liu out in one fell swoop.
The threat posed by a Grandmaster is too great.
It's best to solve this together.
Lu Jun's expression changed several times:
"Your Highness, will Headmaster Liu arrive to provide assistance?"
Zhao Wei slowly began to speak:
"I have told Master Liu that he must not come."
"My grandfather is weak by nature. Seeing that my aunt is powerful, he will surely hand over the Imperial Seal."
"After all, my father and uncle are gone."
"Once my aunt obtains the Imperial Seal and controls the royal formations, she will be able to kill a Grandmaster."
Lü Jun revealed a look of grief and indignation:
"Your Highness!"
"Let my men lead the guards and charge again."
Zhao Wei still shook his head in rejection:
"Du Zangfeng, the commander of the Xuanwu Army, is the eldest son of the Marquis of Xuanwu and is also a Grandmaster."
"You have no chance of winning."
Although Lü Jun is a master and a future leader of Confucianism.
But he was not the commander-in-chief after all. The fact that Marquis Xuanwu dared to order Du Zangfeng to besiege the mansion must have been premeditated.
Blindly charging forward is pointless.
Lu Jun made up his mind:
"Your Highness, I am also a Grandmaster, and I can devise a plan to substitute one thing for another."
He was willing to die in Zhao Wei's place, disguising himself as Zhao Wei and staying in the Crown Prince's residence to take over the Grandmaster's divine sense.
Zhao Wei still had a big smile on his face:
"it's useless."
"You are buying me time so that I can advance to the Grandmaster level."
"What?"
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.
A master at the age of seventeen is unprecedented.
Now, His Highness the Crown Prince is going to challenge a seventeen-year-old Grandmaster.
Unheard of, unseen.
Zhao Wei smiled faintly:
"The enemy schemed and plotted, yet they let my brother go."
"They don't know that my brother is more outstanding and stronger than me."
"My brother will return and avenge us."
"My actions today are solely aimed at inflicting heavy losses on the enemy and buying time for my brother."
His Highness the Second Grandson?
Everyone looked at each other.
In their minds, Zhao Jing was just a kind-hearted and virtuous king.
But His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't talk nonsense.
That time, His Highness Sun must have deliberately concealed his abilities to help his elder brother!
Once everyone understood this, hope was rekindled in their eyes.
very good!
Sensing the changing emotions of the crowd, Zhao Wei walked to the center of the square and announced loudly:
"My beloved ministers, the Crown Prince's palace has fallen into decline."
"I am powerless to repay your loyalty."
"Those who wish to go, I will not stop them."
"Those who wish to stay will drink with me in the netherworld."
Your Highness the Crown Prince!
Everyone in the Eastern Palace was moved.
They were all loyalists of the Crown Prince; surrendering meant certain death. So they pounded their chests and shouted in unison:
"We who are going to our deaths are willing to drink from the Yellow Springs with Your Highness!"
Zhao Wei's smile grew even more genuine:
"That's excellent."
"I will transform into the blazing sun and burn everything to ashes!"
Zhao Wei took off his python robe and threw it away.
Sit cross-legged and close your eyes.
The Xuanwu Army surrounded the mansion, and the divine senses of three Grandmasters above him firmly trapped him inside the Crown Prince's mansion.
Zhao Wei didn't care at all, and just gazed southward.
Then a golden light shone from between his brows, and flames engulfed his entire body.
A red sun rises from the square.
……
Outside the Crown Prince's residence, Du Zangfeng, the young commander of the Xuanwu Army, observed the battle formation, his brow furrowed.
"They are surrounded."
"Why does the formation still stand strong, and why do morale remain undiminished?"
Soon, an urgent report came from the Xuanwu Army's subordinates:
"Young Marshal, the Crown Prince has killed the envoy and refuses to surrender!"
"You bastard!"
Du Zangfeng was furious:
"Bring their entire families here and slaughter them in front of everyone!"
"Let's see if they surrender!"
The soldiers of Xuanwu Army agreed:
"Yes, young marshal!"
"The young marshal is unacceptable!"
Du Zangfeng's sworn sister, Song Shiwan, known as the "beautiful strategist," quickly intervened.
This displeased him greatly.
"Military Advisor Song, why not?"
Song Shiwan calmly replied:
"Excessive killing under the emperor's nose is not conducive to Her Highness winning over the people and pacifying the world."
"Young Marshal, please reconsider!"
The powerful and wealthy are accustomed to exploiting weaknesses and using family members as leverage.
But this method is ultimately despicable.
It might be acceptable elsewhere, but under the walls of Yujing City, it would easily become a target of gossip.
When the princess was mentioned, Du Zangfeng's expression softened, then he gritted his teeth:
"Then let's listen to Military Advisor Song and prepare for a full-scale attack!"
"Bring up the Breaking Army Crossbow and teach them a lesson!"
"Yes, young marshal!"
Just as the Xuanwu army was about to launch a strong attack, the air suddenly became scorching, and the temperature rose sharply.
Could it be?
Du Zangfeng's expression changed as he watched a red sun slowly rise from the Crown Prince's residence.
This is impossible!
Zhao Wei was promoted to Grandmaster in the heat of battle!
He's only seventeen, how could that be?
"Quickly, inform the commander!"
……
Zhao Wei's actions stirred up a storm in the entire capital.
Even Zhao Jing, who was far away in Jingzhou, was stunned when he witnessed the sunrise.
Chen Zhong and Bao'er called out in unison:
"Your Highness!"
Zhao Jing did not answer, but only muttered to himself:
"My elder brother cultivates the unparalleled martial art, the 'Sunlit Manual'."
"When it reaches its full potential, it can condense the sun and illuminate the entire world."
"But the technique is incomplete; only half of it is available."
"My elder brother, with his unparalleled talent, combined with the secrets of the sun that I described, was able to complete it."
"Of all under heaven, only my eldest brother can condense the crimson sun!"
He is not dead yet.
Zhao Jing should have been happy to hear of this.
But he already knew the game's plot and understood that even a Grandmaster was useless.
"Yuwen Huan is one of only two powerful individuals in the world capable of becoming a terrestrial immortal."
"If he were to ascend to the rank of Human Immortal, changing dynasties would be as easy as turning one's hand."
This imbalance of power destined the imperial family and the Grand Tutor's Mansion to be irreconcilable enemies.
Even if Zhao Wei is a grandmaster, he is no match for him.
Not to mention the support of the Prince of Zhenbei and the Marquis of Xuanwu.
Therefore, there is only one truth.
Knowing he was doomed, Zhao Wei burned himself to give his brother a chance to live.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Zhao Jing's face.
Laugh, laugh.
Always smile, no matter what.
"Your Highness!"
"Wake up!"
Bao'er was worried, fearing that His Highness would be unable to be woken up again, just like last time.
And His Highness's smile is so strange.
Zhao Jing tried to keep his smile steady and replied:
"I'm fine."
"In that case, I'll be Liu Xiu."
what?
Bao'er looked puzzled:
"Why does Your Highness want to become Liu Xiu?"
She was unaware of the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
When Liu Yan was murdered, his younger brother Liu Xiu inherited his will and eventually became emperor.
Zhao Jing smiled warmly:
"It was just something I said offhand."
"The time that our elder brother fought for must not be wasted."
Zhao Jing quickly suppressed his smile, and his tone became serious:
"Chen Zhong, do you have any poison?"
Chen Zhong answered subconsciously:
"Yes, Your Highness. What use do you have for it?"
"We need to impersonate Wei Zheng, take over the tea shop, and rescue the Tu family."
As soon as Zhao Jing finished speaking, the Thousand Illusion Pearl transformed into Wei Zheng's appearance.
Although the Thousand Illusion Pearl has flaws, Yuwen Zhe's testimony is enough to deceive the enemy in a short period of time.
Chen Zhong's eyes lit up, and he answered excitedly:
"I possess the [Ten-Fragrance Tendon-Softening Powder]."
"If the scent of medicine provides cover, we can wipe out all the guards in the manor!"
Seeing that Chen Zhong had made all the arrangements, Bao'er was somewhat impatient:
"Your Highness, what about me?"
Zhao Jing smiled:
"Bao'er, just fake the scene and severely damage Li Shuo."
"what?"
Bao'er couldn't understand.
Zhao Jing explained carefully:
"Remember, this major battle was Wei Zheng's attack on the Embroidered Uniform Guard."
"The Embroidered Uniform Guard was completely wiped out as a result."
"Wei Zheng and the others from the Eastern Palace fled, causing Yuwen Zhe to go missing, while Li Shuo, seriously injured, faked his death and escaped."
Those who survive will write history.
Bao'er was stunned.
Does this work too?
"Your Highness, will they believe it?"
Zhao Jing smiled faintly:
"If we can sow discord between the two sides and plant a spy, we will have made a huge profit."
"Belief or disbelief is not important."
"You only need to cripple his limbs, leaving him only with a breath."
Zhao Jing began to plan, emphasizing making the best use of everything.
Yuwen Zhe is useful while he's alive, and Wei Zheng is useful even after he's dead.
As for Li Shuo, he was simply making use of waste.
Pagodas and stupas have countless uses.
Feng Zhile borrowed the tower with the intention of turning Zhao Jing into a living dead.
The spirit is extinguished, but the body remains.
Without careful examination, it would be extremely difficult to spot the flaws.
However, this method was extremely difficult, which caused Li Shuo to fail, thus giving Zhao Jing a good opportunity.
He would then use their own methods against them.
Bao'er felt like her brain wasn't working properly:
"Your Highness, Wei Zheng is a half-step Grandmaster, how could you possibly control him?"
"The enemy probably won't believe it."
Reaching the pinnacle of innate power, unlock the secrets of the divine court.
Normally, they are not afraid of mind control.
Zhao Jing smiled:
"Baby, you should think like this."
"With Wei Zheng blocking their path and the Imperial Guards in pursuit, how could a mere imperial grandson possibly annihilate their entire army?"
"Wei Zheng's defection is actually reasonable."
"If this succeeds, it will plant a seed in the enemy camp."
To lose a puppet is to gain immeasurable profits.
Why not do it?
Bao'er was impressed:
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Bao'er is skilled in this area and will naturally arrange the scene.
"Then let's not hesitate, let's get started immediately."
Zhao Jing knew no time to lose; he first had to take down the enemy's stronghold and capture the Hidden Mist Tea House.
"Your Highness, please wait."
Chen Zhong suddenly remembered something and took out a ring:
"Your Highness, these are the items found on Yuwen Zhe."
"Please check the package, Your Highness."
Zhao Jing took the document and examined it closely, his expression changing slightly.
This seventh young master is truly favored.
Qilin Jade Pendant, a mid-grade treasure.
As for this Sumeru Ring, it is at least a low-grade treasure.
It contains countless treasures.
If the Imperial Guards had not dealt them a severe blow immediately, the outcome would have been uncertain.
Zhao Jing nodded:
"You did a great job."
"This is the Sumeru Ring, but it bears a bloodline mark and cannot be opened. Furthermore, it has a tracking mark and cannot be carried."
"We'll discuss it again after we acquire the tea plantation."
As a prince, Zhao Jing was knowledgeable and experienced, and he immediately saw that there was more to the ring than met the eye.
Those who kill to steal treasure will not only be unable to open it, but will also easily be hunted down.
Chen Zhong immediately flattered him:
"It's all thanks to Your Highness!"
"Stop flattering him, he might suddenly wake up, right?"
Seeing that Yuwen Zhe possessed numerous treasures, Zhao Jing couldn't help but become suspicious.
Chen Zhong patted his chest and guaranteed:
"Your Highness, rest assured."
"I have destroyed his Qi Hai meridian, dislocated his bones, and sealed his acupoints."
"Finally, use the blood-drawing needle to release half of his body's essence and blood."
"If it weren't for the protection of the Qilin jade pendant, I would have already died."
Zhao Jing and Bao'er looked at each other in bewilderment.
Chen Zhong may seem honest and simple, but he's incredibly ruthless.
However, Yuwen Zhe and Wei Zheng, who are accustomed to using weaknesses to coerce others, are now reaping what they sowed and getting what they deserve.
……
Hidden Mist Tea House, main gate
The two security guards looked grim, their relaxed demeanor completely gone.
"Did you hear me?"
"I heard it, it sounds like thunder."
"Could there be a master of thunder magic?"
The guards of the Yuwen family could not possibly be incompetent fools.
The loud noise from the pile of rocks could not be hidden from them, and everyone was anxious.
Wei Zheng's mistake was that he lost his composure after Yuwen Zhe's incident.
Otherwise, if he had brought reinforcements from the tea plantation, he wouldn't have lost everything.
Now that the guards inside the manor are on high alert, Zhao Jing cannot easily launch a sneak attack.
The guards discussed among themselves, and were about to send someone to investigate, when an urgent shout came from afar:
"Quickly, assemble all guards."
"Young Master is seriously injured!"
hum!
Upon hearing this, everyone's minds went blank.
With Lord Wei Zheng protecting him, how could the young master possibly get hurt?
Zhao Jing manipulated the fake Wei Zheng, who was covered in blood:
"The Crown Prince has laid an ambush."
"The young master is seriously injured; all guards are to be assembled."
With Chen Zhong's help, Zhao Jing spread the news throughout the entire tea plantation.
The guards rushed over and were shocked to see the young master covered in blood.
Guided by Chen Zhong, Zhao Jing carried Yuwen Zhe on his back and quickly arrived at the top floor of Mingxin Tower, where he ordered the guards to assemble.
"Is everyone here?"
Yan Shuangxing, a guard of the Yuwen family nicknamed "Double-Swordsman," nodded hurriedly:
"Lord Wei, everyone is here."
"How is the young master?"
Zhao Jing, adept at impersonating the enemy, quickly gave the order:
"Young master's meridians are all severed, and he is poisoned."
"Everyone, use your internal energy to expel the poison from the young master!"
"quick!"
What?
Everyone was horrified when they heard about Yuwen Zhe's miserable state.
The fourth young master is ruthless, but values family ties the most.
If anything happens to the Seventh Prince, everyone will be executed.
"Yes, we will act immediately."
Something is wrong!
Only Yan Shuangxing sensed something was amiss.
He glanced at the young master and confirmed that it was indeed him.
Where did the problem lie?
Yan Shuangxing was originally a swordsman in the martial arts world. He submitted to Yuwen Yi because of his kindness and his martial arts talent surpassed that of Wei Zheng.
His twin swords are as fast as lightning, allowing him to fight opponents of higher ranks.
Therefore, Yan Shuangxing, with his extensive experience in the martial arts world, was extra cautious:
"Lord Wei, what exactly happened?"
"How could the young master be so badly injured?"
Oh no, he's a smart guy!
And this person looks quite familiar.
Zhao Jing did not answer, but sternly rebuked:
"Yan Shuangxing, you're the only one missing."
"Young master is about to be attacked by the poison; why aren't you coming to save him first?"
"As for the details of the matter, I will report to the Grand Tutor myself!"
Wei Zheng shone with golden light, pressing down on Yan Shuangxing. The latter dared not ask any further questions and quickly replied:
"Yes, Lord Wei!"
It's true that Lord Wei Zheng cultivates the Golden Bell Shield and has a fiery temper.
The young master's clothes, appearance, and demeanor were all as usual.
You're probably overthinking it.
Yan Shuangxing quickly sat down cross-legged to heal Yuwen Zhe's injuries.
Zhao Jing naturally didn't recognize Yan Shuangxing, but Chen Zhong did, having just used a secret technique to transmit information to the six guards:
[Your Highness, these six people are—]
[The Twin-Swordsman, Swallow in Pairs.]
[The Wind-Chasing Sword, Wang Tianyi.]
[The Cloud-Piercing Bow, Ancient and Flying.]
[Rockbreaker, Meng the Tiger.]
[Mountain-splitting axe, Ding Sanshi.]
[The staff, level with eyebrows, by Wu Zhenghao.]
They are all martial arts talents from the Grand Tutor's mansion, young masters of the Innate Realm.
[This time, they dispatched many, among whom Yan Shuangxing was the most troublesome.]
With Chen Zhong present, Zhao Jing was able to complete this plan.
Wei Zheng, who was transformed from the Thousand Illusion Pearl, did not understand the Golden Bell Shield, but Chen Zhong did.
Otherwise, if Yan Shuangxing becomes suspicious, Zhao Jing will be exposed.
Now, six innate masters formed an array, continuously channeling their true energy into Yuwen Zhe's body.
call!
Yuwen Zhe's pale face instantly improved.
Yan Shuangxing, on the other hand, reserved some energy and slowed down the treatment.
puff!
Yuwen Zhe spat out a mouthful of poisonous blood.
The six innate masters showed joy on their faces, as if they had seen hope.
Little did they know that this was a bottomless abyss.
Even before the operation, Chen Zhong had casually fed Yuwen Zhe a few extra poison pills.
I'm not afraid of the guards forcing me to take the poison; I'm afraid they won't force me to take the poison.
Zhao Jing urged from the side:
"Quickly, give the young master his medicine."
Chen Zhong hurriedly took out the Panacea and fed it to Yuwen Zhe.
This is indeed a top-grade antidote, with a wonderfully fragrant aroma.
After Yuwen Zhe took the pill, the poisoning finally subsided.
"Faster, faster!"
Zhao Jing kept urging them on, not giving them time to think.
Even if Yan Shuangxing had doubts, he could only agree:
"Yes, Lord Wei!"
His eyes never left Wei Zheng out of the corner of his eye.
He was indeed an adult, with golden light emanating from his body and a scar on his face, but there was nothing wrong with him.
Wait, his hand!
Yan Shuangxing finally discovered the flaw.
The difficulty in transforming the magic pearl lies in the details.
It doesn't stand up to close scrutiny.
The martial arts master, who had just finished a bloody battle, had no wounds on his tiger's mouth, and there was clearly too little blood on his hands.
Yan Shuangxing immediately became suspicious.
Why not report to the Grand Tutor and call for reinforcements?
Why not unleash your aura?
Why would a prisoner like Chen Zhong feed medicine to the young master?
This is unreasonable!
It's a trap!
Once the thought arose, Yan Shuangxing no longer hesitated.
He withdrew the true energy he had transferred, secretly transforming it into sword energy. Suddenly, he sprang up and drew out his twin swords.
The twin blades transformed into two intersecting streaks of bright lightning, heading straight for Chen Zhong!
The Twin Swordsman, Yan Shuangxing.
A flash of blade, and the path between life and death opens.
On a moonlit night, he once slew a "river-crossing dragon," his blade flashing like snow.
He was known throughout the martial arts world for his swift sword, but now he was as slow as a snail.
Chen Zhong acted even faster, grabbing him by the throat.
A snap.
Yan Shuangxing tilted his head, and his two swords fell to the ground with a crisp clang.
"enemy……"
Wang Tianyi, the Wind Chaser, had barely uttered a single word when Chen Zhong pressed his large hand against his face.
Crushing with tremendous force!
Click!
The sound of his neck bones cracking was his last words.
Chen Zhong moved swiftly, appearing between Meng Laohu, the Rockbreaker, and Ding Sanshi, the Mountain-Splitting Axe.
He used both hands to smash their heads together violently.
boom!
The two heads collided like watermelons.
Red and white substances were splattered all over the walls.
The remaining two had exhausted their inner energy and were also poisoned, leaving them powerless to resist.
They looked desperate.
Do not! !
As Chen Zhong moved through the crowd, two more sounds of bones cracking rang out.
Within three breaths, all six innate masters were killed.
Originally, the combined strength of the six masters was enough to contend with a half-step grandmaster.
He also has a chance to defeat Chen Zhong in a one-on-one fight.
They are all geniuses.
Now he died like a stray dog on the roadside.
Chen Zhong wiped the blood from his hands and bowed respectfully:
"Your Highness, I have not failed in my mission."
As Zhao Jing looked at Yan Shuangxing's corpse, a thought popped into his mind.
I know who you are.
But that doesn't matter now.
Zhao Jing stopped thinking about the problem and simply smiled with satisfaction:
"well done."
"Go and release the Tu family."
"Tell them that Wei Zheng has abandoned darkness and embraced light, and has submitted to the Crown Prince."
Chen Zhong's eyes lit up.
Zhao Jing's actions both saved lives and confirmed Wei Zheng's betrayal.
Ultimately, Wei Zheng and his entire family will be executed.
Since Wei Zheng threatened Chen Zhong's family, Zhao Jing was determined not to let him go.
We must make sure his whole family suffers injustice and dies a clean death.
Chen Zhong was deeply moved:
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
"Go."
Zhao Jing looked at the corpses scattered on the ground, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
It's time to take stock of the spoils and deal with Yuwen Zhe.