Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 1029 - 1029 20 Gradually Weaken Merge 2 in 1

Chapter 1029: Chapter 20 Gradually Weaken [Merge 2 in 1] Chapter 1029: Chapter 20 Gradually Weaken [Merge 2 in 1] …

Countless assassins, especially the high-grade killers, suddenly paused their businesses, not taking any jobs at all.

Those at the pinnacle of the pyramid in the industry delved deep into the Wild Verdant Mountain Range, searching for Emperor Rank Demon Beasts, or even higher.

In the distant borderland of Yuezhou City.

Dong Pingjiang and others looked at the messages gathered from all around.

“It’s confirmed.”

“Seven Kill Hall and Ruthless Tower were indeed the Blood Emperor’s contingency plans, forces cultivated for the public eye.”

“Let’s see if we can take advantage of this upheaval to uproot them completely; otherwise, given the astonishing efficacy of the Blood Emperor’s Blood-Devouring Demon Technique, given enough time, he might breed another Blood Emperor.”

“Indeed.”

“Keep a close watch.”

The Blood Emperor’s thirteen slaughters had already lost two after their failed attempt to kidnap Feng Yin, Dong Xiaoyan.

And now, another had fallen in the Absolute Sword Devil Palace.

Only ten remained, still tirelessly traversing the treacherous wilderness.

For there was another thing, the Six Realms Other Shore Flower, that still had no leads.

Everything else had been gathered and sent back.

But where, oh where, could the Six Realms Other Shore Flower be?

The absence of the Six Realms Other Shore Flower only added to the chaos in the martial world.

Among them, Qingyun Mountain suffered the grimmest fate.

Once among the Three Mountains, Qingyun Mountain lost its esteemed position when Xu Yangbo of Jun Mountain, the foremost figure of his time, single-handedly defeated eighteen Cloud Top cultivators from Qingyun Mountain, forcing it to lose its status and fall into an awkward layer between the Three Mountains.

This time, their treasured Three-Life Undying Vine had also become a target.

The people of Qingyun Mountain were bitterly angry; they had been lying low in recent years, accumulating strength, hoping to rise again among the Three Mountains.

They thought their chances of returning to the Three Mountains had increased after the other mountains experienced a powerful backlash from the Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace. But now, they faced a mysterious power challenge, an unbearable provocation!

Did they think Qingyun Mountain was unattended?

Daring to trespass and demand our treasured vine!

Qingyun Mountain surely hadn’t fallen so low as to be bullied by anyone!

Thus, Qingyun Mountain rallied its full might for a battle, becoming the first power across the peaceful continent to repel the black-robed Jinmian figures single-handedly!

If things had ended there, the black-robed Jinmian figures defeated, Qingyun Mountain’s reputation would have soared to new heights, reclaiming its peak position!

But the reality was that many Qingyun Mountain disciples scattered across the martial world met with assassination, their life tokens shattered innumerable times.

Subsequently, ten black-robed figures arrived at Qingyun Mountain, instigating a fierce battle.

Although Qingyun Mountain had peak experts stationed there, outnumbering their adversaries, the opponents didn’t respect their Cloud Top cultivator status at all, freely causing destruction wherever they found an opening, filling the entire Qingyun Mountain gate with dark smoke and poison.

Until in the end, the Three-Life Undying Vine was stolen while the Qingyun Mountain people were still entangled in the fight, unable to defend both ends.

“We shall not rest until death! We shall not rest until death!”

All of Qingyun Mountain’s disciples were maddened with rage.

They had been united, intent on using this opportunity to regain their might. How could they suffer such a severe loss, a crushing defeat, and even lose their treasured mountain guardian!

What great humiliation!

Several top Qingyun Mountain experts relentlessly pursued their enemies for thousands of miles, chasing to the point where the enemy vanished without a trace, yet still chasing, all to no avail, returning in low spirits.

Then they investigated the cause of death of their disciples.

They found that the perpetrators were assassins from Seven Kill Hall and Ruthless Tower.

Qingyun Mountain grew even more furious.

If they couldn’t provoke those mysterious golden-masked individuals, so be it.

But where could Seven Kill Hall and Ruthless Tower run off to?

Consequently, they issued a decree the world over, determined to capture and kill anyone belonging to Seven Kill Hall and Ruthless Tower!

Yes, including the Cloud Piercing Arrow on the hit list!

Clearly, Qingyun Mountain sought to establish authority through this move, using Seven Kill Hall and Ruthless Tower as practice for their soldiers, striving to retake their place in the Three Mountains in one fell swoop and reclaim their due position and glory.

This petty calculation was clear to any discerning eye, yet none spoke it aloud.

The martial world was in disarray, and even the super sects couldn’t escape it. It was a time of unceasing turbulence and conflicts. Even many old ancestors, long withdrawn from the world, began to act, no longer lying dormant.

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Amidst this turmoil, the warhorses of Great Qin quietly began their expansion once again.

Ma Daocheng and Ma Daogong achieved a great victory on the western front, advancing unopposed at every turn.

Meanwhile, the Yan Army, due to the defeat of their allies, lost their advantageous support, suffered a severe blow to morale, and fell back step by step. At this time, the entirety of Yan State was suppressed!

“We need an explanation!”

“You can’t just collude with Qi State to invade Great Qin territory without paying a price.”

“While we certainly don’t wish to annihilate Yan State, we must express our displeasure.”

“…”

Upon hearing the clear statement that they ‘didn’t wish to annihilate Yan State,’ Yan State’s monarch and officials heaved a great sigh of relief. Then they held an urgent meeting to discuss how to make the Qin forces withdraw and keep them satisfied.

Subsequently, the two sides sat down to negotiate. The Qin negotiators, taking the stance of victors, naturally made huge demands, asking Yan State to cede thirty-six cities!

Under no circumstances did Yan State agree, and a back-and-forth haggling ensued.

In the end, the peace talks concluded with Yan State ceding nine of its cities and a large expanse of land already occupied by the Qin Army.

With that, the Qin Army’s cutting edge had crossed four thousand miles of mountain and river, reaching Horse Stopping Mountain, seizing control of Yan State’s gateway.

For Yan State, however, the priority lay in healing and recovery, regaining vitality. As long as a ceasefire could be achieved and a breather taken, it was worth it.

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