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When he saw that Bu Ranchen was being held by his master, Ru Xian Gu Chen, he couldn't help but feel a little happy.
But when she saw that Li Chengtian and Mingyue Xin were standing opposite Bu Ranchen, her joy vanished instantly.
His Excellency Li Chengtian's strength is something that everyone has witnessed.
Even if his master, Ru Xian Gu Chen, was incredibly powerful, he could never be a match for Li Chengtian.
He didn't want Gu Chen to get hurt because of this.
"Your Excellency." Baili Dongjun first bowed to Li Chengtian, then turned to Gu Chen in front of him and said, "Master Gu Chen, I think it's a misunderstanding."
"Their Excellency and the others are not bad people; on the contrary, they are extremely good people."
"Dongjun." When the Confucian immortal Gu Chen saw Baili Dongjun speak like this, his guard was lowered considerably, but he still did not stop his practice. Instead, he said to Baili Dongjun, "You are still young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. You do not know the dangers of the martial world."
You wanted me to teach you swordsmanship? Well, watch closely today. The Western Chu Sword Song is only the upper part of my Western Chu swordsmanship. The lower part is…”
Before Gu Chen could finish speaking, the sword in his right hand began to dance gracefully and elegantly in the air.
In an instant, the peach blossoms that were already scattered around Gu Chen began to drift everywhere like a tornado.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Chen began to recite: "The Western Chu Sword Song, asks the Heaven for guidance; the world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for profit."
As he spoke, the fluttering peach blossoms sometimes transformed into sword shadows, and sometimes condensed into petal shields, protecting Gu Chen completely.
Every move and stance exudes an extraordinary and refined artistic conception, as if he truly merges with heaven and earth, and his sword intent is divine.
Seeing this, Baili Dongjun was extremely anxious. He knew that his master, Gu Chen, was going all out and holding nothing back. He quickly pleaded again, "Master, please hear me out."
His Majesty Li Chengtian is no ordinary person, and the Great Qing Kingdom he established is not a fictional entity. More importantly, he possesses extraordinary ambition and vision, not only for his own country but also for the peace and tranquility of the world.
Perhaps we can look at this meeting from another perspective.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen paused slightly with his sword, his gaze falling once more on Li Chengtian, as if reassessing the young emperor.
Li Chengtian, however, maintained a calm smile throughout, as if everything was under his control.
“Bai Li Dongjun, you are right, I do indeed have a greater vision.”
Li Chengtian spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful, "I established Daqing not to expand territory or satisfy my own selfish desires, but to maintain peace on this continent and spare the people from the suffering of war through a strong national power."
"Gu Chen, your Western Chu Sword Song, with its sword imbued with emotion and righteousness, isn't that exactly what I've been pursuing?"
Gu Chen remained silent for a moment, gradually withdrawing his sword strike. The fluttering peach blossoms slowly drifted down, and the courtyard returned to tranquility once more.
He stared at Li Chengtian, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
“Your words have shown me something different. But that’s not enough to make me work for you,” Gu Chen said in a deep voice. “You need to give me a reason that can convince me.”
"Want a reason? Sure," Li Chengtian said slowly. "I can give you not only one, I can give you two."
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details!" Gu Chen tossed Bu Ranchen to Baili Dongjun, indicating that even if Li Chengtian failed to convince him, he would not take action against Li Chengtian.
Li Chengtian continued, "The first reason I want you to serve me is that I can heal your old injuries."
"Master, when...when were you injured? Is it an old injury?" Before Gu Chen could speak, Baili Dongjun asked anxiously.
Having studied under Gu Chen for so many years, he had no idea that Gu Chen was actually injured long ago.
He felt a pang of guilt, realizing that he had been feigning opposition to Gu Chen at every turn.
Gu Chen smiled slightly and nodded to Baili Dongjun, but he didn't say anything to Baili Dongjun. Instead, he said to Li Chengtian, "How did you know I was injured?"
"Your mind is unsettled, and your breathing is restless. At your level, you can suppress those with shallower cultivation through your internal energy."
That way, others won't be able to detect it. But for those with higher cultivation levels than you, everything you do will be in vain.
Li Chengtian continued speaking slowly, his expression completely calm and cold.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.
"The Emperor of Daqing truly lives up to his reputation; not only is his strength exceptional, but his observation is also remarkably keen. However, his old wound has been there for a long time, and even I have given up on treatment. What can you do?"
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Li Chengtian smiled slightly and said confidently, "I have my own methods. However, that's not all. The second reason..."
At this point, he gave Baili Dongjun a meaningful look, and then continued to look at Gu Chen, saying, "Your disciple is born with a martial vein and has extraordinary bones, but his foundation is still shallow."
Your cultivation is still only at the Vajra Mortal Realm. Can you really bear to leave this world and abandon Baili Dongjun like this?
"..." Gu Chen remained silent upon hearing this.
He wasn't interested in treating his injuries.
He knew his own body well; even a miracle worker might not be able to heal such a long-standing injury that had been there for one or two decades.
Moreover, the homeland is gone, and the people are gone.
He didn't care whether his injuries healed or how long he would live.
But Baili Dongjun, his only disciple in this world, is the one he worries about the most.
He was truly unwilling to simply abandon Baili Dongjun...
“Yes, Master Gu Chen.” Baili Dongjun noticed that the Confucian Immortal Gu Chen was moved and quickly said from the side, “His Excellency’s skills are very powerful. He said he can cure you, and he definitely can.”
Master Gu Chen, don't forget, you still need to drink the wine I specially brewed for you!
"Pfft." Gu Chen couldn't help but laugh after Baili Dongjun said that.
His apprentice, with his natural carefree spirit, is somewhat similar to him in his youth.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken him on as an apprentice and taught him winemaking and swordsmanship.
When Baili Dongjun saw Gu Chen smile, he understood what Gu Chen meant. He immediately knelt down on one knee before Li Chengtian and said, "Congratulations, Your Excellency! Congratulations on successfully recruiting a great general into your ranks!"
Li Chengtian naturally understood Gu Chen's meaning, and waved slightly to Baili Dongjun, signaling him to get up.
Baili Dongjun understood immediately and stood up.
At this moment, Gu Chen also came over and bowed to Li Chengtian, saying, "Your Excellency."
Before he finished speaking, the once clear sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds.
Immediately afterwards, the dark cloud covered the entire courtyard, accompanied by a powerful gust of wind that blew towards Li Chengtian, Gu Chen, and the others.
"There are enemies!" Mingyue Xin frowned and immediately stood in front of Li Chengtian.
But Li Chengtian smiled slightly, pushed Mingyue Xin away, and said softly, "Have they... finally arrived?"
"Them? Who are they?" Mingyue asked curiously.
"The Heavenly Realm, the White-Haired Immortal, the Purple-Clad Immortal, and the two Venerable Envoys, Wufa and Wutian."
As soon as he finished speaking, four people descended from the sky.
One of them had a full head of white hair, and the other was dressed in purple.
The other two, both clad in black robes and with cold, stern faces, were none other than the two Venerable Envoys, Wufa and Wutian. After landing, the four were surrounded by a faint aura of demonic energy, clearly indicating they were all highly skilled members of the Demonic Sect.
"Confucian Immortal Gu Chen, so you are indeed here." The Unfettered Envoy's voice was deep, with a hint of barely perceptible hostility in his eyes. "We have been looking for you for a long time."
Gu Chen smiled calmly, his gaze sharp as he looked directly at the four uninvited guests: "So it's you old friends. What brings you here so late at night?"
The Venerable Wutian smiled knowingly: "Our purpose in coming here is twofold: first, to confirm your identity, and second, to take you back to the Outer Heavens as a guest."
"A guest?" Gu Chen raised an eyebrow, showing no interest in Wutian Zun's words. "Go back and tell your master that Western Chu has been destroyed for many years."
"My heart is dead. I have no desire to restore my kingdom, much less to help him restore Beique."
"Immortal Confucian, are you rejecting us?" The Venerable Envoy's face darkened upon hearing this.
They had already discussed it before they came. Even if Gu Chen didn't come back to Tianwaitian with them, they would still kidnap him and take him there.
What kind of figure was Ru Xian Gu Chen in the martial arts world more than ten years ago?
A zither and a sword guarding the city gate—how moving and tragic that scene is!
As long as there is a Confucian immortal named Gu Chen in the outer heavens, why worry that the remnants of the ancient Western Chu Kingdom will not come to seek refuge?
At that time, the great task of restoring the Northern Kingdom will be just around the corner.
However, Gu Chen's answer was firm and resolute, without the slightest wavering: "Yes, I refuse. I have decided to retire from the martial world and no longer participate in any conflicts."
Upon hearing this, Wufa and Wutian's expressions changed drastically, and their demonic energy surged even more violently around them, clearly indicating that they were extremely impatient.
The envoy snorted coldly, about to make a move, but was stopped by a look from Li Chengtian.
Li Chengtian stepped forward slowly, exuding an indescribable sense of majesty and oppression.
He gently raised his hand, and an invisible force instantly enveloped the entire courtyard, firmly suppressing Wufa and Wutian in place, rendering them unable to move.
"With me here, you won't get a chance to run wild."
Li Chengtian's voice was calm yet cold, each word striking the heart of Wufa Yuwutian like a heavy hammer.
Wu Tian and Wu Wu showed expressions of horror. They had never encountered such a powerful opponent before. Just a glance from him was enough to make them feel the threat of death.
The purple-robed immortal and the white-haired immortal also looked solemn, clearly they had not expected Li Chengtian's strength to be so terrifying.
"You...who are you?"
Unable to utter a few words with difficulty, his voice trembled with fear.
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Li Chengtian's lips curled into a cold smile: "I am the Emperor of Daqing, Li Chengtian. Remember this name, because from today onwards, it will be a nightmare you can never forget."