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Dong Zhuo's expression changed drastically in an instant.
He abruptly pushed the woman away from his arms and waved for the people singing and dancing in the hall to leave.
After the bystanders left, Dong Zhuo's face darkened, and he questioned them sternly:
"Is this true?!"
"My son, Fengxian... is Lü Bu really dead?"
It wasn't that he didn't want to believe it, but the news was simply too unbelievable!
Under his command, Lü Bu wielded immense power, enjoyed endless riches, and held an unparalleled position.
Why would someone choose betrayal when they have such generous benefits to offer?
Isn't this incredibly stupid?!
What normal person would do something so absurd?!
"What I have said is absolutely true, please, Your Majesty, see for yourself!"
Under Dong Zhuo's icy gaze, the messenger broke out in a cold sweat and felt a chill run down his spine.
"Good! Good! Good!"
"Looks like he's gotten too big for his britches!"
Dong Zhuo shouted three times, his face extremely gloomy, his words filled with murderous intent!
"My lord, please do not be angry at this moment."
"Now that Lü Bu has joined forces with the eighteen warlords, our army is in grave danger!"
"I suggest that General Hua Xiong be immediately dispatched to guard Hulao Pass to prevent the allied forces from taking advantage of the situation!"
Just as the atmosphere in the hall was tense, Li Ru, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to offer his advice.
"Yes! Wenyou is absolutely right!"
Dong Zhuo suddenly realized what was happening, nodded immediately, and then roared angrily towards the outside of the hall:
"Guards! Issue this order from the Prime Minister: Hua Xiong is to immediately lead an army of 100,000 to Hulao Pass!"
"If Hulao Pass falls, I, the Prime Minister, will surely take his head!"
The Imperial Palace of the Sui Dynasty.
"Such a powerful figure, alas... what a pity."
Yang Guang looked at the contents of the Heavenly Order and sighed regretfully.
Although the Bone Reshaping Pill is precious, Guiguzi's cultivation has stagnated for many years. Now that he has been given a golden opportunity, how could he give up pursuing the peak of martial arts?
Trying to get your hands on this pill is probably more difficult than seizing the Longevity Pill.
However, what he regretted was not the Bone Reshaping Pill.
More than any elixir, he desired Guiguzi's loyalty.
Regardless of whether Guiguzi was willing or not, even if he agreed, probably few people would dare to recruit him.
After all, Ximen Yu is no mere figurehead!
If Guiguzi continues to live in seclusion, that's fine. But once he enters the secular world, no matter how low-key he tries to be, the news will definitely spread quickly given the power of the Azure Dragon Society.
At that time, who wouldn't be wary of Ximen Yu's terrifying aura?
Moreover, Guiguzi had already suffered losses at his hands. Now that he had finally repaired his foundation and resumed his cultivation, how could he dare to ignore Ximen Yu's existence?
Knowing that such an unparalleled expert existed, yet being able to only watch helplessly and unable to recruit him, one can imagine how complex Yang Guang's feelings must have been at that moment.
Just as he was feeling sentimental, a figure quietly arrived.
"Your Majesty, with the appearance of the Longevity Formula, the situation in Chang'an is in turmoil, and various forces are making moves in secret. Should we immediately take action?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Guang was slightly taken aback, then gently waved his hand, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
"No rush, let them make a fuss for a while longer."
066-A blessed land, a national treasure of the Sui Dynasty!
The Imperial Study of the Qing Dynasty.
"The power of a single sword strike is truly terrifying!"
Emperor Kangxi gasped, nearly losing his composure.
Guiguzi's reputation was renowned even in the Qing Dynasty.
However, even such a legendary figure was powerless to withstand a single sword strike from Ximen Yu!
Such shock left Kangxi speechless, unable to find any words to describe the horror in his heart.
He subconsciously categorized Ximen Yu and the Green Dragon Society as people he absolutely could not provoke.
Yes, he was scared!
Even though the Qing Dynasty had a profound foundation, he really couldn't imagine who could stand against such a forbidden powerhouse if the other party really wanted to make a move.
"Your Majesty, Lord Wei has sent an urgent report."
A guard rushed inside to report.
Emperor Kangxi raised an eyebrow slightly and asked calmly, "Oh? What did he say?"
In the past, he might have been somewhat interested.
But now, having witnessed Ximen Yu's terrifying strength, the experts Wei Xiaobao could recruit were no longer of interest to him.
With a real dragon in front of us, who would care about earthworms in the mud?
"Your Majesty, Lord Wei has sent word that he has established contact with the Divine Dragon Sect."
"Under his persuasion, the leader of the Divine Dragon Cult has already expressed his intention to submit."
"I believe that Lord Wei will be able to completely persuade them soon!"
The visitor respectfully reported.
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, his expression indifferent: "I understand."
The Great Qin Dynasty, a land of gathering and scattering sands.
"What?! Master faked his death?!"
"I clearly did it myself..."
Wei Zhuang was completely stunned as he stared at the words on the Heavenly Path Golden List.
His cold, stern face was as dark as ink.
He had thought he had truly mastered his master, but now he realized—
It turns out that I was the one who was kept in the dark!
They were completely fooled and had no idea what was going on!
Thinking of this, Wei Zhuang's face suddenly turned red, and his killing intent suddenly erupted!
But when he thought of Guiguzi's strength on the Golden List, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.
The Mohist school, the city of mechanical devices.
"Even Guiguzi... couldn't withstand that man's sword strike?"
Gao Jianli murmured softly, his face filled with shock.
He simply couldn't imagine just how strong Ximen Yu had become!
Although I had heard various rumors beforehand, who could have predicted this—
This peerless expert, who had dominated the Qin Dynasty for a century, couldn't even withstand a single sword strike from his opponent!
He would never have believed it if the Heavenly Ranking hadn't revealed the truth.
Even after seeing it with my own eyes, it still seems utterly absurd!
"Unfortunately... such beings are too far removed from us."
"If we can persuade him to join the anti-Qin camp, even that tyrant would surely be restless and unable to eat or sleep!"
Yan Dan sighed deeply, her eyes filled with regret.
Thirty years, a full thirty years!
"I never imagined that I, Guiguzi, would have the opportunity to return to the pinnacle of martial arts!"
Deep in the nameless mountains.
Guiguzi stared at the Bone Reshaping Pill in his palm, his hands trembling slightly and his cheeks flushing.
His voice held both ecstasy and a hint of disbelief, as if he could hardly believe that Heaven had bestowed such an opportunity upon him.
He looked up at the name "Ximen Yu" on the list of successful candidates, his expression complex.
Hatred and gratitude intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish—
If it weren't for this person, how could his thirty years of arduous cultivation have stagnated?
Without the grace of Heaven, there might never be another chance for a breakthrough in this life!
It was precisely because of Ximen Yu that he obtained this elixir of rebirth.
Not only can old injuries be healed, but one’s aptitude is also greater than before, and the road ahead is bright!
If one only obtains one longevity pill, it would only lead to wasted time.
"Enough, rebuilding the foundation is the priority."
Guiguzi suppressed his distracting thoughts, tilted his head back, and swallowed the elixir.
He sat cross-legged and began practicing his internal energy, gradually generating mysterious fluctuations throughout his body.
Inside Qinglong Manor, Li Canghai's eyes flickered slightly:
"How did Guiguzi manage to escape from your grasp?"
Her cheeks were still flushed, but her tone betrayed her surprise.
"It's alright, but I'm too lazy to chase after it."
Ximen Yu accepted the teacup offered by Baoqin, his expression indifferent as frost.
To him, back then it was nothing more than offering half a sword with a broken peach branch—
Before the sword even arrived, Guiguzi had already coughed up blood and fled.
Like an ant being swept away, why bother with it?
If he doesn't run away.
This sword strike will surely kill him on the spot, sending his soul to the underworld!
Seeing that Guiguzi fled without hesitation, Ximen Yu had countless ways to intercept and kill him.
He merely sighed softly and gave up the pursuit.
In his opinion--
Even though Guiguzi dodged the fatal wound, the lingering sword intent was by no means easy to dispel.
If the sword intent cannot be neutralized, the injury will be difficult to heal, and ultimately death will be the only outcome.
If that's the case, why bother putting in any more effort?
Unexpectedly—
Guiguzi was incredibly resilient.
Despite being severely injured and using a forbidden technique that shortened his lifespan, he still did not die.
This surprised Ximen Yu somewhat.
"I see."
Li Canghai nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a look of understanding.
They believed him wholeheartedly.