Chapter 447 The Dust Has Settled (5k)
“In the second game, Mr. Zhao guarantees victory!”
The spring breeze swept through the entire peach blossom forest, and the peach blossoms spinning and flying in the air fell one after another.
After a while of silence, the Jinwu Guard commander who was standing on the sidelines and responsible for acting as the "referee" came to his senses, stepped forward, and announced loudly.
While speaking, he looked at Zhao Duan with eyes filled with wonder and complicated emotions.
Yes, marvel!
After the Buddhism and Taoism competition last year, Zhao Duan stepped on the little monk Tianhai and became famous. In the past half year, his reputation in martial arts has spread far and wide.
Just because of the existence of "Tai'a Sword", almost everyone in the world believed that he was just trying to gain fame and reputation, and that he was a pawn sent by the empress to plead guilty to Tianhai.
Of course, this view is not wrong. Zhao Duan's force at that time was indeed not high enough, and using the Tai'a Sword was indeed a lot of tricks
-even if he obtained the magic weapon The recognition is also a reflection of his own ability.
In fact, not only the Jianghu people, but also the warriors in the capital don't think so in private?
Including many warriors in the Forbidden Army, such as the commander of the Jinwu Guard in front of him, before this, he had only admired Zhao Duan's skills in the court and his way of doing things.
But when it comes to martial arts...cultivation...
How can he be convinced in his heart? I just don’t dare to reveal it publicly.
However...
Today, only half a year has passed since the Buddhist and Taoist fight.
Zhao Duan defeated Xiao Ran, a disciple of Qingshan, using only peach wood branches... As soon as the news of today's battle spreads, it can be imagined that it will cause a great sensation.
"Zhao Du'an..." Chai Keqiao narrowed his eyes, his mood was extremely complicated, and Qiye beside him turned as red as pig liver.
The joy of winning just now is gone.
He "watched" the whole process, thinking that even if he played, he would not be able to perform better than Xiao Ran.
Thinking about his provocation half a month ago, and the injustice he had done to his friend "Little Monk Tianhai" before coming to Beijing... his face suddenly hurt.
"Concession!"
Zhao Duan smiled and cupped his hands, then bent down and stretched out his right hand towards Xiao Ran, who was lying on his back.
Xiao Ran remained silent, refusing his "kind help", and stood up little by little, supporting his still aching body.
She was not seriously injured, it was just a momentary interruption of energy. Just that moment was enough for Zhao Duan, who was approaching, to seriously injure or even kill her.
"There's no need to be hypocritical. If you lose, you lose. You can't afford the word 'concession.'" Xiao Ran said indifferently.
Picked up the soft sword on the ground, put on his messy black hair, and silently walked back to the team.
Tsk... This little girl has quite a temper. She said it as if I am willing to help you. It is risky to act like a gentleman. Okay, Zhenbao is watching from the side... Zhao Duan curled his lips. , walked towards the empress.
Clap your fists and salute: "Your Majesty, I have fulfilled my mission and won the battle."
Xu Zhenguan had a smile on his lips, but he had to maintain a dignified manner in front of outsiders, so he only spoke softly. He said "Yes" and said:
"It's hard work, Qing Zhao."
It's not hard to share the leader's worries... Zhao Duan almost blurted out a flattery subconsciously, but he held it back.
Waiting to walk back to the team, Eunuch Hai smiled at him:
"The Peach Blossom Divine Sword is good."
"It is all well cultivated by your Majesty, and Eunuch The sunshine is getting better on weekdays, the colleagues in the Wugong Hall are working together, and there are many people in the palace who are also helpful," Zhao Duan said modestly.
Eunuch Hai was stunned for a moment, and felt that although the words were not very sincere, they sounded inexplicably comforting.
"Congratulations, Shaobao." On the side, the worshiper named Tang Jinzhong said seriously.
Zhao Duan patted his shoulder and said with a smile:
"Just do your best, no need to feel pressure."
Cold and silent, most in line with "Ouchi Guards" "The stereotyped Tang Jinzhong nodded, held the scabbard, and stepped out of the queue.
The referee loudly said:
"The third match, Qingshan Chai Keqiao versus Wugong Hall Tang Jinzhong!"
The crowd around them came back to their senses and remembered that there was still the last match, which was also the decisive match. .
Chai Keqiao, who was wearing a linen shirt and straw sandals, stepped out and greeted Tang Jinzhong, who was meticulously dressed across from him:
"Last time I came to the capital, I wanted to ask for the royal family's martial arts, but unfortunately I couldn't. As you wish, please give me some advice today.”
Tang Jinzhong responded with silence. He was burdened with the pressure of a decisive victory and the heavy burden on his shoulders could be imagined. He only said calmly:
"Please."
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In the crowd, Zhaoduan Station Beside Eunuch Hai, the old eunuch in python robe rolled up his sleeves and looked away, but his voice rang in his mind:
"Watch it, fighting in the world may help you make breakthroughs in the future."
Zhao Duan held his breath and concentrated, and said:
"What do you think the odds of winning are, Eunuch?"
Eunuch Hai was silent for a moment and said:
"If Qingshan sent Duan Water flow, we will definitely lose."
Hey, you mean... there is a chance of winning? Could it be that Old Tang had hidden his clumsiness before? Zhao Duan was surprised and wanted to ask again, but saw that both parties in the field were already moving!
Chai Keqiao took the lead. He did not pull out the ax from his waist. Instead, he rushed forward with light blue clouds flowing around him.
When he took the first step, green energy spread all over his body.
When he took the second step, the green energy almost condensed into plate armor.
When he took the third step, his complexion also turned into indigo, like a ghost or god Shura.
Tang Jinzhong snorted coldly, and hung the saber on his waist. His knees sank, and with a "boom" sound, a little fire shot up between his eyebrows.
Then, a two-meter-tall, translucent, and armor-covered General Pagoda suddenly formed on his body.
"Remember that in the Six Chapters Sutra, you can learn skills from the ancients in the scroll? This pagoda general is Tang Jinzhong's 'master' in the Six Chapters Sutra, and he is also an enemy. When he stepped into After entering the world, he refined this ancient man into his own 'natal god'...
You can roughly understand it as a weakened god, or the prototype of a martial god..." Eunuch Hai explained in a low voice. .
Huh? Is this still possible? So this is how our "God of War" path has been upgraded? No... Then when I step into the world, can I also refine Pei Niannu into the 'born god'?
No, Pei Niannu is obviously not a simple "painting"... more like an existence of a weapon spirit... And I can summon her now, without waiting for the worldly realm... Well, I invite her every time Take action at the cost of copying a ten-chapter novel...
Zhao Duan hesitated to speak.
Moreover, if we talk about "the god of destiny", there is also a "dragon soul" sleeping in his Qi sea.
Well, so to speak, what will happen when I step into the world? I always feel that it will be very different from you... Wait, don't think randomly, concentrate...
Zhao Duan stopped his thoughts and concentrated on watching the battle.
“Bang!”
After the phantom of Tang Jinzhong's natal god merged with it, it immediately condensed on the body surface into an armor condensed from Qi that covered the whole body.
The two of them did not hide or dodge, they ran towards each other at the same time and punched each other.
As the four fists clashed, violent air waves spread in all directions centered on the two of them.
The empress raised her eyebrows slightly, stretched out a slender white finger and tapped it lightly, and the fighting energy wave disappeared without a trace in front of everyone.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
The two of them fought wildly, and the roar was endless. They even jumped up from the ground, hit the air, and fell again.
After dozens of rounds, Tang Jinzhong blasted out a cannon punch. Chai Keqiao flew into the air like an autumn leaf. He took a few steps in the air, grabbed the ax back and threw it downwards!
The ax was red-hot in an instant, as if it had been tempered in a thousand-degree furnace not long ago. It whirled and whirled towards Tang Jinzhong, but was knocked away by the high-quality long knife he suddenly pulled out.
The woodcutter in Chai Ke grabbed the flying ax in mid-air and struck it down again. With one strike of the ax, a hideous scar of more than ten feet was torn out on the entire peach forest.
Tang Jinzhong sidestepped to dodge, and then suddenly rushed in front of him. The two sides engaged in hand-to-hand combat, and the sound of weapons clashing was as dense as a drum beat.
"So strong... No matter whether it is the inner strength or the control of martial arts, it is incomparable to me in the Shenzhang realm."
Zhao Duan was engrossed, and the more he watched, the more frightened he was, the joy he felt after breaking through and advancing to the next level. gradually replaced by awe.
In the past, he had witnessed the World Realm take action several times, but he only watched the excitement. Now that his cultivation has improved, he can see the secrets inside.
Xue Shence, Dong Taishi and others were also attentive. The former looked serious, and although the latter could not understand, he could roughly judge that the two sides were somewhat evenly matched.
And the entire Peach Blossom Forest was affected by the attack of two rough warriors, and suffered a huge disaster.
Despite efforts to control it, more than one peach tree still fell.
Finally, after hundreds of rounds, the armor around Tang Jinzhong's body suddenly expanded, and the natal god appeared for the second time. This time, the natal god's eyes seemed to be a little angry.
The illusory General Pagoda from six hundred years ago glanced at Chai Keqiao indifferently, grabbed a giant sword out of thin air, and raised it high.
Tang Jinzhong also made progress simultaneously, holding his long sword high.
There was a scarlet murderous aura around him, as if there was a vague shadow of an ancient battlefield emerging.
Chai Keqiao frowned, a stern look flashed across his eyes, but he still sighed and defended himself with Gang Qi.
"Boom!"
Tang Jinzhong's bloody sword struck down like a steel chain. Chai Keqiao was not surprised. He was shot down on the spot and fell to the ground. He dropped his weapon and coughed out a mouthful of blood. , raised his hands and admitted defeat.
The referee took a step forward and said excitedly:
"Tang Zongfeng wins!"
Wow——
Until this moment, the crowd around them, who were holding their breath and concentrating, woke up as if from a dream, and inhaled almost at the same time——they were so absorbed in watching the battle that they forgot to breathe.
Win! He actually won!
Everyone could not hide their surprise. Xue Shence was stunned for a moment, then took a deep look at Tang Jinzhong and sighed softly.
“What’s going on?”
Qiye and Xiao Ran brought back Chai Keqiao who was almost exhausted, fed him healing elixirs, and asked with concern.
They all saw that Chai Keqiao stopped at the last moment.
“This lunatic wants to gamble his life with me.” Chai Keqiao’s face turned pale and his eyes were helpless.
The two were stunned for a moment and fell silent. Bet on your life!
After a monk enters the worldly realm, unless he is surrounded and killed and cannot escape, his vitality is extremely strong.
Similarly, once monks in the world leave no escape route and risk their lives to fight through overdraft, they will be particularly ferocious.
Tang Jinzhong shouldered the honor and disgrace of the entire martial arts hall, and would rather suffer internal injuries and choose to gamble his life.
But Chai Keqiao was not willing to risk his life just for a mere competition.
"This group of worshipers is different from us. For us, this is just a competition, but for them, it is a fight with their lives." Chai Keqiao shook his head.
It's not that he can't beat him, he just doesn't want to gamble.
"Wow!" On the other side, Tang Jinzhong fell from mid-air, his knees softened, and he knelt on the ground, trying his best to support his body with the handle of the knife, and spit out a large pool of blood.
The worshipers from the Wugong Hall immediately swarmed forward and fed the prepared elixir.
Eunuch Hai sighed softly, his python robe swaying, walked to his side, held his shoulders, channeled his inner strength, and said with both relief and bitterness:
"No need to talk, go back and rest first. ”
Immediately, he ordered people to take Tang Jinzhong away.
Zhao Duan felt the mixed emotions of joy and sadness among the surrounding worshipers, and suddenly understood the weight of the four words "no support for the young and the old".
In the past six hundred years, the line of "Martial Gods" has finally withered. Tang Jinzhong will fight to the death to force Chai Keqiao to stop. The Zhenbao and the world's number one martial artist are almost invincible. What are the chances of winning in a martial arts competition between Wu Xiankui and Wu Xiankui?
"Today's competition ends here," Xu Zhenguan stood up and said calmly:
"Mo Chou, order someone to send high-grade wound medicine to both sides to heal them up. Once everything is clear, Send Qingshan Gaotu away from Beijing for me.”
Everyone obeyed.
Xu Zhenguan looked at Zhao Duan who was a little distracted again, his beautiful eyes flashed:
"Zhao Qing, please follow me for a walk."
Zhao Duan gathered his thoughts , respectfully said: "My lord, I obey the order."
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The martial arts test in Taoyuan was over, and as everyone dispersed, the details of the competition were like a whirlwind, and many people in the capital who paid attention to the competition were informed.
Zhao Yamen, Governor’s Hall.
Today, except for Zhao Duan, the police officers from the other eight halls gathered here. In the Lihua Hall, Qian Kerou, the confidential secretary representing Zhao Duan, also came over.
It was not discussing any official business, but everyone was sitting around the round table in the inner hall, waiting for news from the palace.
"Duke, this meeting should be almost over. I don't know what the outcome will be." Haitang hugged her shoulders and sat back in the high-backed chair.
Ma Yan, who was sitting upright, glanced at the sky, nodded and said:
"It's time for the news to come."
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"It's a pity that the Governor left the palace long ago and is no longer worshiped in the Wugong Hall. I have something to do today and can't see it in person. Otherwise, we can follow and watch the excitement."
Haitang rolled her eyes and said:
“Do you think you can just watch the excitement?”
She is related to Eunuch Hai, so she didn’t have the shame to beg to watch the battle. The core reason is But it's not that I'm too lazy to go, it's that I don't dare.
Just like, Ma Yan's so-called "official business" is just an excuse. In fact, he doesn't dare.
He did not dare to witness the failure of the Wugong Hall's enshrinement.
As for Ma Yan not participating, it was also because he had been busy with official duties in recent years and had slacked off in his martial arts practice, knowing that he was not as sure as Tang Jinzhong.
And even in his "worldly" state, he couldn't bully Xiao Ran and Qiye.
Similar to Xue Shence's judgment, Ma Yan also lacked confidence in this once-in-a-century competition.
"Tang Jinzhong has always hidden his cultivation, and with the dare to fight to the death, the chance of winning against Chai Keqiao, who has just been promoted, is not small. But Song Jinxi is good at assassination, and it is difficult to fight against either Qiye or Xiao Ran. If you exert all your strength, you will probably lose. As for the other Shenzhang realms in the martial arts hall, no one can challenge them."
Ma Yan sighed, with a sad look on his face:
"It's a pity that they came too early. If it had been a year... no, half a year, maybe Zhao Duan could have faced one of them."
One year? Half a year?
I'm afraid that by then, that guy has entered the "Worldly Realm" and will be unable to fight... Haitang sighed.
The air was heavy and depressing. Suddenly, the sound of rapid horse hooves came from outside the hall, followed by the sound of reining in horses.
Soon, a man in Jinyi who had been waiting at the entrance of the imperial city all morning rushed in panting, with a happy face, and announced the good news loudly:
"Report to the Governor! We won! The Wugong Hall won! Two out of three games!"
Win?
Ma Dugong, who had a slender face and a cold expression, suddenly stood up. Haitang, Zhang Han, Qian Kerou and others could not hide their surprise.
"Did Song Jinxi win?" Ma Yan was surprised.
In his opinion, two out of three games can only be won by the two most outstanding players, Tang Jinzhong and Song Jinxi.
Jinyi who reported the news rushed to the front of the hall, shook his head and said:
"No... Song Zongfeng lost to Qingshan Qiye. Tang Zongfeng actually beat Chai Keqiao."
Everyone was startled, Haitang endured it He couldn't help but ask:
"So, who defeated Xiao Ran?"
Jinyi said:
"It's Zhao Jisi. Zhao Jisi has been promoted to the high level of the divine seal and is going to fight in person."
Zhao Duan? Is he playing?
"My lord has taken action?" Qian Kerou, the round-faced secretary,'s eyes lit up.
Zhang Han, the king of facial paralysis and face roll, was surprised and said hesitantly:
"Did Zhao Jisi use Tai'a sword?"
Reporter Jinyi shook his head, his eyebrows were lively, and he said excitedly:
"No. Zhao Jisi didn't use a sword at all, he only used peach blossom branches."
Peach blossom branches? What kind of magical weapon is this? Everyone was stunned.
Na Jinyi raised his hand and pointed at the tree in the courtyard:
"It's just the branches on the ordinary peach tree..."
Then, he vividly recounted what was enshrined in the Wugong Hall, how Zhao Duan used peach blossom branches to hit the famous sword technique "Opening the Sky", defeated Xiao Ran, and how he and Tang Jinzhong worked together to win this century-old small martial arts competition. .
He only used peach tree branches...not even magic, relying only on martial arts, and defeated Xiao Ran head-on... Ma Yan was stunned.
It’s just incredible.
The other detectives also looked at each other in confusion. Haitang rubbed his face and said in a daze:
“When he fought Tang Zhao last time, he seemed to have used Buddhist techniques, right? ”
No one responded.
Only Qian Kerou looked happy, without any hesitation, and ran outside quickly, preparing to return to Lihuatang to announce the good news.
In her heart, any miracles performed by her master are perfectly normal.
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Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Hou Yazhong.
Yuan Liduan, the imperial censor, was sitting in his "office", reviewing the thick documents sent by his subordinates. When he once again picked up a document involving the appointment and removal of new local officials in Jiancheng Road, he turned over it. After opening.
Da Qingyi, with handsome features, aged eyes, and slightly white temples, suddenly frowned and said to the officer standing guard outside the door:
"Call Chen Hong."
"Yes."
The clerk left in response.
Ruqing.
Inlaid with a silver tooth, the mature and experienced imperial censor Chen Hong walked up, cupped his hands and said:
"I have seen Mr. Yuan, what are your orders?"
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Yuan Li waved with a serious face and pushed a document in his hand along the table:
"Did you hand this over?"
Chen Hong glanced at it and said with a sassy expression: "Exactly."
Yuan Li leaned forward with a serious expression:
"Are you sure? Please note that this matter involves the appointment and dismissal of New Deal officials, and also involves a noble person, so you can't talk nonsense."
Chen Hong seemed to have expected it, and the old god said:
"Since I have presented it to Mr. Yuan, it is not unfounded."
"Okay!"
Yuan Li suddenly stood up. , stuffed the letter into his sleeve and said:
"You come with me into the palace to meet the Holy Spirit."
Chen Hong glanced at the sun and said: "I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for Your Majesty to have this martial arts competition in the palace."
Yuan Li said calmly: "Just go into the palace and wait."
" Yes.”
The two of them walked in tandem. As soon as they walked out of the backyard, they saw a censor walking in from outside the gate. When he saw Yuan Li, his eyes lit up:
"Mr. Yuan, the dust of the competition in the palace has settled. ”
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Typos will be corrected first
(End of this chapter)