Loyal Heart Roaming the Skies

Jiang Wuyong's visit to the Lian family this time was not only because of his love for famous swords, but also for a deeper reason.

At his level, actions cannot be simply based on likes and dislikes.

In order to establish his position, the Lian family held a grand ancestral ceremony this time.

It can be said that the two most eye-catching events in the Qi Kingdom recently were the Tianfu Secret Realm in Linhai County and the Lian family's ancestral ceremony.

Jiang Wuyong wanted to take advantage of this ceremony to declare his political stance and showcase his own background.

He had been preparing for cooperation with the Lian family for a long time. For him, the Lian family, as a family of weapon craftsmen, was also a good partner.

Having the Chiyang Sword was equivalent to having armor. Therefore, the Qi Emperor would never allow the Chiyang County to completely support any prince or princess.

Before the alert line, the support from the Lian family was limited.

This was also the reason why the Crown Prince and the three princesses did not have any plans against the Lian family. They didn't gain much and only brought trouble.

First of all, his own power was very weak. In other words, even if he cooperated with the Lian family, it would not attract the Qi Emperor's attention.

Although the Lian family could not be completely controlled by him, he also didn't dare to have such deep control. But with the partial allocation of resources, it would be enough for him to reach out to the military and seek strong support. This was his goal.

From another perspective, as a famous weapon that established the Lian family's position as a weapon craftsman, if the Changxiangsi, a newly forged famous sword, fell into someone's hands, the fame would belong to that person.

For Jiang Wuyong, a weak prince, this would not only enhance his reputation, but also avoid being targeted by the Crown Prince and others. It was in line with his development strategy.

Regarding Jiang Wang, it was just a side issue, a bonus.

But speaking of it, Jiang Wuyong's appearance at both the Tianfu Secret Realm and the ancestral ceremony was a good opportunity for him to make a move.

Firstly, Jiang Wang had no roots or background. He was just a foreigner invited by Jiang Wuyong. It was unknown which small country he came from, so there was nothing to be wary of.

Secondly, through the Tianfu Secret Realm and the forging of the famous sword, he had gained some fame. It was a good stepping stone.

Thirdly, Jiang Wang was a follower of Jiang Wuyong. It was well known that Jiang Wuyong was competing with Jiang Zun for the position of the head of the family. Coming to Nanyao this time, besides finalizing the cooperation with the Lian family, it was also a good opportunity to show goodwill to Jiang Zun.

Lian Que was just a junior in the family and had no weight in his words. Jiang Wuyong was far away in Handan.

Moreover, Jiang Wuyong not only had the support of the high-level members of the Lian family, but also brought a eunuch from the Inner Palace Realm with him. There was no chance for Jiang Wang, an outsider, to cause any trouble.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Wuyong rushed over in a hurry.

Even more unexpectedly, he was so well-prepared that he immediately reversed the situation. It was clear that while deciding to come, he had already planned everything.

For Jiang Wuyong, it was very important to understand the situation.

Seeing that the number of people he brought was not enough, and that a group fight was not possible, he immediately changed his mind and proposed a one-on-one fight.

Of course, Jiang Wuyong would not agree.

He had always been the one taking advantage of others, and had never been taken advantage of by others.

He sneered, "Sure. Are you confirming us, or are we confirming you? Or maybe we can all confirm each other?"

Jiang Wang's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Since you are only in name and dare not fight me on equal terms, then forget it! This prince doesn't want to waste any more time with you."

This move was smooth, like taking advantage of someone's weakness. It was said that Jiang Wang's combat power made Jiang Wuyong fear, so he didn't dare to fight alone, which saved him from losing face.

But Jiang Wang shook his head and smiled lightly, "Why would I be afraid?"

"Jiang Xiong!" Lian Que below was a little anxious.

"Alright!"

Seeing that Jiang Wang, a young man who had become famous, couldn't bear the provocation, Jiang Wuyong didn't give others a chance to interrupt and immediately settled the matter, "You have some courage, not disgracing your surname. Come forward and fight me!"

"But I have a small question."

Jiang Wang said with some confusion, "Changxiangsi is originally my sword. If I lose, you can take it. But what if I win? What can I get? Don't tell me it's your back?"

He sneered and looked around, "Is there such a thing in the world? Does the 14th prince of Daqi only have the ability to take advantage of others?"

The people below looked at him strangely.

Jiang Wuyong frowned, "Why do you need to assume something that will never happen?"

"Since it is something that will never happen, why are you, Jiang Wuyong, afraid?" Jiang Wang said coldly, "If you want to snatch the famous sword, considering your identity, we will give you a chance. But if you want to join this gambling table, you have to bring enough stakes!"

Jiang Wuyong looked at him coldly, "You are just a gambler. You won one round in the Tianfu Secret Realm and thought you could win everything? Do you really think Jiang Zun can't deal with you?""That's not your concern. I can at least gamble with him at the table. What right do you have to interfere as a mere spectator?" Zhong Xuan Sheng spoke harshly, mocking Jiang Wu Yong for not even having the qualifications to compete with other princes and princesses.

He laughed and said aggressively, "If you dare not, then leave. I won't see you off!"

"Fine!" Jiang Wu Yong's face turned pale as he looked at Jiang Wang and asked, "What do you want?"

Zhong Xuan Sheng interjected, "Jiang Wang, go ahead and speak up. Although the 14th prince is a bit short on funds, the imperial family of Da Qi has plenty of secret techniques."

He was clearly helping Jiang Wang set his boundaries.

Jiang Wang had already considered this and immediately said, "I want a mid-grade Fire Elemental Armor Escape Technique and a mid-grade Fire Elemental Armor Attack Dao Technique, as long as they are top-quality secret treasures."

He was preparing for the battle system after opening the Heaven and Earth Gate.

Generally speaking, there were twelve levels of Dao Techniques. After reaching the mid-grade level, each level surpassed the previous one. Soaring Dragon Realm cultivators usually corresponded to mid-grade level Dao Techniques. Inner Palace Realm corresponded to mid-grade level, and Outer Tower Realm corresponded to high-grade level.

Unless one had exceptional talent, few could break through these limitations.

In Jiang Wang's request, both secret treasures and top-quality were important selection criteria.

Secret treasures meant that these Dao Techniques were not widely known and would not be easily targeted. Top-quality meant that they were the pinnacle of mid-grade level Dao Techniques.

Before opening the Heaven and Earth Gate, relying on his body's reaction speed and the powerful levitation ability brought by the Four Spirit Body Refining Art, his speed would not be much inferior to opponents of the same level. However, after reaching the Soaring Dragon Realm, cultivators could already fly and travel underground, so a powerful escape technique was essential.

That was why he first requested an escape technique.

Jiang Wu Yong looked back at the eunuch behind him, confirming that he had the required inventory, then turned back to Jiang Wang and said, "You have chosen carefully, as if you can really take them back. This prince agrees. Come!"

At this moment, Zhong Xuan Sheng added, "Mid-grade level Dao Techniques can only be used temporarily, but a famous treasure can accompany you for a lifetime. The value may not match, right?"

But what he said was indeed reasonable.

With everyone watching, Jiang Wu Yong couldn't haggle with him.

With a gloomy face, he said, "This prince will add another ten thousand yuan stones! If you don't have sincerity, then forget it!"

At this moment, this fatty was the most annoying person in his heart.

Back in Maple Forest City, Fang Ze tried to bribe Jiang Wang with a Dao Yuan Stone.

The basic unit of Dao Yuan Stone was a hundred yuan stones. So the value of ten thousand yuan stones was one thousand Dao Yuan Stones, a huge sum.

"Enough, enough, let's start, let's start." Zhong Xuan Sheng knew that he couldn't squeeze anything more out and walked away with a smile.

His attitude seemed as if he had already won these bets, and he was asking for a beating.

Among the people present, only he had a full understanding of Jiang Wang's strength.

If he didn't firmly believe that Jiang Wang could win, he would never have allowed this duel to take place.

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Although Jiang Wang was confident, he would not be blindly arrogant.

Before the battle began, he said to Jiang Wu Yong, "Half of my skills are in swordsmanship. I am currently unarmed. This sword may become your spoils of war, but before that, please allow me to use it for a while."

Jiang Wu Yong couldn't stop this reasonable request, nor could he stop it. He simply said, "You can use it for a moment, what's the harm?"

Jiang Wang then walked towards the rack and finally held his sword once again.

He felt a sense of tranquility in his heart, as if his wandering heart had found a temporary resting place.

He clearly and vividly felt that this was his sword.

Gripping the sword, he turned around.

Facing Jiang Wu Yong, he said, "Please!"

At this point, the high platform had been cleared, and the people brought by both sides had all left the stage. The members of the Lian family were all crowded below the stage. The place used for the sacrificial ceremony had become the battlefield for the two.

As soon as Jiang Wang's voice fell, Jiang Wu Yong had already approached, incredibly fast, and pressed down with a palm!

The palm seemed to reverse the mountains and rivers, with a momentum that suppressed everything.

However, a flame bloomed in front of his palm.

This kind of teleportation technique before reaching the Soaring Dragon Realm was indeed terrifying, but Jiang Wang had also witnessed it in countless battles in the Illusory Void Realm.

With his quick reaction, he mobilized his Dao Yuan directly to counterattack.

Jiang Wu Yong's palm fell, and his purple robe fluttered.

In terms of visual impact, the purple robe flew higher and larger, almost covering the sky and blocking out the sun, making everything dark.

In the darkness, the only light was a flash of flame, which then disappeared.

But at the same time, within Jiang Wu Yong's body, wood energy surged and bound him in return.

Dao Technique: Binding Tiger!

With this obstruction, Jiang Wang had already retreated, about to exit the range of darkness.

Suddenly, purple energy surged within Jiang Wu Yong's body, directly breaking the binding of wood energy. He slapped his waist belt, and in the visual darkness, a cold light appeared!

He had a sword tied to his waist.

This sword is also a famous weapon, a soft sword, known as the Beauty's Waist!

This sword severs souls and spirits, it is the ultimate killer of heroes.

Once its cold light is drawn, there is no escape.

Feeling the purple qi within Jiang Wuyong, Jiang Wang quickly extinguished the momentum of the Purple Qi Donglai Sword Technique.

He realized that the original Purple Qi Donglai Sword Technique might have been a deduction made by the "reference" of the Taixu Illusion Realm to the swordsmanship of the Qi Imperial Family. Using this sword in front of Jiang Wuyong might be a path to death.

His hand was on the hilt of the sword.

The hilt was personally wrapped by Lian Que.

Delicate and sturdy.

Jiang Wang gripped the sword, gripped the Longing.

It was as if he was holding the softest part of his heart.

What does his hometown look like now?

Where are the people from his hometown now?

Being a stranger in a foreign land, he can't bear to look back at his homeland under the bright moon!

Jiang Wang drew his sword, bringing up a bright moon, breaking through the layers of darkness.

Like memories, like longing.

Once gazed upon from afar, dreamt of at midnight.

People have gone their separate ways, the moon can no longer be full.

This is the sword of the sun, moon, and stars!

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PS: Last week's humble goal was not achieved, o, o.

The average subscription is 97, still 3 short of 100. The recommendation is only 756, more than 200 votes short. This week's goal is: to have 150 average subscriptions, and over a thousand recommendation votes. If this can be achieved, I will add an extra chapter as a small goal update. Let's see if this incentive works......