Chapter 69

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Turning around, he made a move, then smoothly spun 180 degrees, standing firm on the spot. The Ninth Book exploded and scattered behind him, but the Golden Knight remained unmoved, still raising his right hand to point at the bright moon in the night sky, as if he had never made any move at all.

"Following the path of unrighteousness, despair is your end."

He made the final summary of the Ninth Book's life. The Golden Knight lowered his arm and patted his waist. The Phoenix Belt vanished automatically, and the countless components of the armor disintegrated and detached, turning into countless golden particles that scattered into the void.

Without hesitation, Xiao Sheng took large steps. He walked to the still unconscious Wen Dahai, grabbed him, and headed toward the Guose Tower.

After a while, Xiao Sheng climbed over the wall of the Guose Tower's backyard and entered the small garden where the first courtesan of Luojing lived. He immediately called out with a hint of urgency, "Military Advisor, Military Advisor, come and save someone!"

As his voice faded, the bamboo house's door opened, and a graceful yet elegant figure emerged. It was the Heavenly Strategist, Yu Xuange. Seeing Xiao Sheng hurriedly approach with Wen Dahai, she was not surprised. She simply said, "Bring him inside and put him on the table."

Xiao Sheng nodded and carried Wen Dahai into the bamboo house, placing him on a table made of thick bamboo. Yu Xuange then fetched a bamboo medicine box and opened it. Inside were various bottles, jars, and numerous tools such as knives, pliers, hooks, clamps, and needles. It was hard to distinguish them all at once.

While organizing the tools, Yu Xuange instructed, "Go find Xiaocui to boil hot water and prepare clean towels, hats, and masks. Also, go to the front and find Wang Qianian, and have him bring his men to wait. This fat man's injuries are severe, and he needs a blood transfusion."

Xiao Sheng nodded and went out. After a short while, all the preparations were ready. Yu Xuange hung a night pearl, illuminating the bamboo house as if it were daylight. She put on a hat and mask, leaving Xiaocui as her assistant while sending Xiao Sheng out.

Xiao Sheng, who knew nothing about medicine, had no choice but to wait outside. After half an hour, Xiaocui came out and called one of Wang Qianian's guards to go in and give Wen Dahai a blood transfusion. Soon after, she called the second and third person.

The surgery took a long time. It was almost dawn when a soft "creak" was heard. The bamboo house door opened, and Yu Xuange, with Xiaocui, walked out, looking exhausted. Xiao Sheng approached, concerned, and asked, "Military Advisor, Xiaocui, you've worked hard. Um, how did the surgery go?"

"Everything that could be done has been done. Whether he lives or dies now depends on his own strength," Yu Xuange said calmly, turning back and adding, "Xiaocui, you're tired too. Go and rest. Your Highness, let's sit over there."

Xiaocui agreed and went to rest. Xiao Sheng and Yu Xuange walked side by side to the pavilion in the small garden and sat down. The female military advisor asked, "Your Highness, who is this fat man? The injuries on his body are not something an ordinary person could inflict or endure."

"He is the Tiger Shark Marquis, Wen Dahai, one of the five marquises of Donghuang. The person who injured him calls himself the Son of Donghuang." Xiao Sheng paused and continued, "Military Advisor, let me tell you the details..." He then recounted everything he had seen and experienced that night in detail.

After hearing the story, Yu Xuange's expression remained calm. She nodded lightly and said, "The Son of Donghuang? So he has finally appeared. In today's world, the imperial star is dim and the celestial phenomena are chaotic, a sign of a great calamity. Heroes are rising, each vying for fortune, which is only natural. Since the Son of Donghuang has appeared, it is likely that the fortune bearers of the Southern Savages, Western Border, and Northern Frontier will also appear soon."

Xiao Sheng asked curiously, "Oh? Then what about the fortune bearer of Zhonghuan?"

Yu Xuange replied solemnly, "Zhonghuan is at the center of the world, vast and rich in resources, with beautiful mountains and rivers, and a land of outstanding people. It is endowed with a particularly deep and long-lasting fortune. Your ancestor, the founder of the Xiao clan, gained the fortune of Zhonghuan, which is why he was able to suppress all directions and establish the Da Hao Dynasty.

However, since the founding of the Da Hao Dynasty, the national fortune of Da Hao has overshadowed the fortune of Zhonghuan. Or, one could say that the fortune of Zhonghuan is just a part of the national fortune of Da Hao. This national fortune is now divided between the Empress and the nine brothers of the Xiao clan. As for who will ultimately gain all the fortune, it is still too early to say."

Yu Xuange smiled slightly and added, "Of course, in my view, Your Highness has the greatest chance. With the Kala Temple in your hands, you can continuously draw fortune from other worlds. Over time, your fortune will become increasingly thick, and one day, it will surpass everyone else. At that point, even if the national fortune of Da Hao does not choose you, it will have no choice but to do so."

"…I see, thank you for the lesson." Xiao Sheng focused and used his mental hand to take out the fortune crystal ball from the bracelet he wore. Inside was the Azure Dragon fortune he had obtained from Emperor Taizong of Tang. Since returning to the Da Hao Dynasty, Xiao Sheng had been busy in the palace and only now had the opportunity to visit the Guose Tower and meet Yu Xuange.

Xiao Sheng placed the crystal ball down and said, "This Azure Dragon fortune will be temporarily kept by you, Military Advisor. Once you are fully rested and in top condition, you can refine it."

Yu Xuange took the crystal and nodded, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will take care of it. Now, Your Highness should focus on how to deal with the Son of Donghuang at the Empress's birthday banquet."

Xiao Sheng smiled and asked, "Military Advisor, do you think the Son of Donghuang will participate in the martial arts competition for the pearl?"

"Definitely. The fortune of Donghuang is now, in a sense, divided into three parts. The first part naturally belongs to the Son of Donghuang. The second part is divided among the five marquises of Donghuang. The third part is in the hands of the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Sect, Ling Ziling."

Pausing, Yu Xuange shook her head and said, "I was wrong. More accurately, the third part of the fortune is condensed in the Netherworld Pearl. Therefore, the Son of Donghuang must obtain the Netherworld Pearl at all costs. Otherwise, his fortune will be incomplete, and even as a person born to face the calamity, his achievements will be limited, and he will not be able to cause much trouble."

Xiao Sheng's right hand moved again, and he took out a copper jar filled with mercury, which contained the Evil Emperor's relic to prevent its evil energy from leaking out. He said solemnly, "Before the banquet, I plan to submit this Evil Emperor's relic as the Netherworld Pearl. Will there be any trouble?"

Yu Xuange opened the lid of the copper jar and examined the Evil Emperor's relic while saying, "Without the Netherworld Pearl, the mother pearl's vitality is damaged, and its appearance will definitely be different from that of an ordinary person. If you submit the Evil Emperor's relic as it is, a discerning person will immediately see through the deception. However, it's not an insurmountable problem. When the time comes, I will make some adjustments to Ling Ziling to ensure that no one can detect any flaws.

However, this method can deceive others, but it cannot deceive the Son of Donghuang. As soon as he touches the Evil Emperor's relic, he will immediately realize it's a fake. Therefore, the only way is to prevent him from touching the Evil Emperor's relic at all. Then no one will be able to tell the difference."

Xiao Sheng smiled and said, "That's simple. I will defeat the Son of Donghuang in front of everyone at the banquet, and there will be no flaws."

Yu Xuange said solemnly, "Your Highness, are you absolutely sure?"

Xiao Sheng smiled faintly and said, "To be honest, in terms of realm, I am only at the second level of the Master Realm, the Chaotic Spirit Level. The Son of Donghuang is at the first level of the Grand Master Realm, the Divine Marvel Level. On the surface, my chances of winning are not high. However, as you know, my true strength cannot be measured by realm alone. With the Chaotic Thunder Blaze and the Heavenly Fire Burning Star techniques, the Son of Donghuang will definitely be my defeated opponent."

Yu Xuange shook her head and said, "Your Highness, do not underestimate your opponent. Indeed, you have clashed with the Son of Donghuang before, but that was just a mutual probing. The true strength of the Son of Donghuang has not been fully revealed. Moreover, he defeated Wen Dahai, subdued the Ninth Book, and Huangfu Yu and Sima Tianxia have also submitted to him.

In other words, the fortune of the five marquises of Donghuang now belongs to him. With the fortune on his side, it is foreseeable that the cultivation of the Son of Donghuang will advance rapidly. Even more so… by the time the banquet is held, he may have already surpassed the first level of the Grand Master Realm and entered the second level, the Divine Anomaly Level. In the presence of everyone, Your Highness cannot activate the Knight Armor and fight as Phoenix Tooth. Therefore… to be frank, Your Highness, you will have no chance of winning."

Xiao Sheng waved his hand dismissively and laughed, "There are only a few days left until the banquet. Even if the fortune of the Son of Donghuang is strong, can it be stronger than mine? I have obtained the fortune of Genghis Khan and Emperor Taizong of Tang. On the contrary, what I truly worry about is the woman by his side, Qiantou Wuzhen.

Wen Dahai's cultivation is remarkable, also at the first level of the Grand Master Realm. In my view, the chances of winning against the Son of Donghuang are about fifty-fifty. But… because of Qiantou Wuzhen's sneak attack, Wen Dahai ended up in his current state. Heh, a lesson to be learned."

"That is the 'God-Slaying Spike,'" Yu Xuange said solemnly, "an ancient curse technique. It is said that if this technique is perfected, even a god can be killed with one strike. I didn't expect Qiantou Wuzhen to know how to use it."

"The God-Slaying Spike? That's an exaggeration," Xiao Sheng waved his hand dismissively and said, "If we face each other, even if she uses this curse technique, I can definitely defend against it. But if, during the banquet, I am fighting the Son of Donghuang to the death, and she suddenly attacks me like today, it could be… problematic."

The female military advisor smiled confidently and said, "There is a way, but it depends on whether it can be done. Your Highness, please be prepared."

Xiao Sheng was taken aback and asked, "Prepared for what?"

Yu Xuange said calmly, "Be prepared… to go to hell."

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