Dominating Martial King
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357: Chapter 22 Chu Yidao (Subscribe Request)_3 357: Chapter 22 Chu Yidao (Subscribe Request)_3 The “Shenxiu Ten Outstanding Sabers” set by Tianji Pavilion are indeed very impartial.

Isn’t potential the main basis for the selection of the “Shenxiu Ten Masters”?

It was at this moment a cry of alarm was heard from the northeast corner of the East District.

“— A message arrived from Helin County via carrier pigeon.

Chu Xisheng, who was traveling on an official ship, has entered He Province’s territory.

On the border of He Province, he defeated Fei Liren, who ranks thirty-sixth on Qingyun List of He Province!

This is the twenty-eighth person he has defeated.”

“Still with a single strike!

This is He Province’s thirty-sixth, equivalent to the top ten in other sub-lists.”

“Interesting, in my view, I’m afraid that his previous opponents haven’t even forced Chu Xisheng to use his full strength.

You know, people are already calling him ‘Chu One-Slice’ outside?

Regardless of the opponent, he resolves the fight with a single slice, without exception.”

“Really looking forward to it.

How will this young man compare to Divine Swallow Saber Li Xiuzhang, Mad Blade Wang Ming, and Iron Shura Si Huangquan in terms of victory and defeat?”

Hu Kan and Hu Lai were invigorated, exchanging glances with each other.

The news of Chu Xisheng entering the Capital had already become one of the hottest topics in the martial arts circles of the Heluo region!

Almost all the gambling houses in the Capital opened bets on the outcomes between these few individuals.

Countless martial cultivators in Heluo were eagerly awaiting the ship Chu Xisheng was on, as it entered He Province—

They in Tianji Pavilion were similarly engrossed, from top to bottom, all were paying close attention to Chu Xisheng’s itinerary.

“Well done!”

The East District Master’s gaze sharpened as he then looked apologetically at the Hu brothers, “This time, our Tianji Pavilion will arrange for someone to follow Chu Xisheng’s movements throughout the journey, to observe his swordsmanship, talent, and combat strength.

This task should have been handled by you two brothers, but considering the significant risks associated with being near Chu Xisheng, the Pavilion has arranged for someone else instead.

You brothers shouldn’t overthink it.”

Hu Kan certainly wouldn’t overthink it.

He knew that Chu Xisheng and the father-son duo of the Zuo Family were still being watched by that Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

Furthermore, the numerous betting games created by the Capital’s gambling houses around Chu Xisheng had turned his immediate surroundings into a massive vortex.

Their cultivation was merely at Ninth Grade, and getting involved carelessly could shatter their bodies to dust.

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Meanwhile, the mood of Wang Chaoyang, the newly appointed East State Martial Arts Tower Master, was not so wonderful.

He looked down at the dozen or so tokens piled on his desk, his face as ugly as a demon.

— On the evening of the first day of March, Chu Xisheng defeated Bai Guangda, who ranked fourteenth on Qingyun List of Wo State, and Zhen Nian, who ranked twelfth, in Tianling County.

Neither were a match for Chu Xisheng even for a single round.

— On the morning of the second day of March, Chu Xisheng defeated the eleventh-ranked Wei Ming from Wo State in Shanglin County.

Despite being just fifteen and primarily a swordsman, Wei Ming wished to reclaim Wo State’s honor.

He rode overnight for twelve hundred miles to catch up to Chu Xisheng’s official ship, yet he lost in a single round.

— On the morning of the third day of March, upon entering Ningzhou, Chu Xisheng successively defeated seven geniuses on the Qingyun List.

Starting with Zhuang Lai, who ranked twelfth, none could withstand a single strike from Chu Xisheng.

— At noon on the sixth day of March, Chu Xisheng’s ship entered Ding State, defeating the thirteenth-ranked Dong Zhengyan of Ding State’s Qingyun List.

— On the seventh day of March, Chu Xisheng defeated the ninth-ranked Hanfeng Dao Duyuan of Ding State’s Qingyun List with six cuts.

— On the eighth day of March, Chu Xisheng in Fei State defeated the ninth-ranked Long Xiaoyun on the Qingyun List, also with a single slice.

These were all messages sent over from the Capital, yet felt like a series of loud slaps across his face.

Wang Chaoyang hadn’t intended to pay special attention to this matter.

However, four days ago, the Discussion Martial Arts General Building in the Capital had personally sent this information to him, Wang Chaoyang.

Wang Chaoyang was well aware that this was the General Building expressing its discontent with him.

This made him extremely irritated, and he had been disinterested in official duties for the last few days.

He had only presided over the East State Martial Arts Tower for less than a month and already such a significant oversight had occurred.

“Tower Master!”

At that moment, a knock on the door was heard, and Xie Zhenqing pushed the door open and entered.

After she entered the room, she noticed the tokens on Wang Chaoyang’s desk.

Xie Zhenqing slightly raised her eyebrows, suppressing the schadenfreude in her heart and calmly said, “Is the Tower Master worried about Chu Xisheng’s issue?

Indeed, his ranking at twenty-ninth is quite low.”

If this man had heeded her advice and placed Chu Xisheng in the top twenty, the East State Martial Arts Tower would not have found itself in such an awkward situation.

Wang Chaoyang, expressionless, swept all the tokens to one corner of the desk, “Master Xie, what urgent matter brings you here so late at night?”

“It concerns the battle of West Mountain; I already have some clues about those two half-demon experts.”

Xie Zhenqing’s expression turned solemn, “From the descriptions of these two by the West Mountain bandits, it is highly likely that they are half-demons from the ‘Red Dragon’ lineage.”

“Red Dragon?”

Wang Chaoyang’s eyes sharpened, and he rose from the desk, “Is it the Red Dragon of the legend from a thousand years ago, ‘He who obtains the Red Dragon shall rule the world’?

Are these words indeed true?”

A thousand years ago, the world was in chaos.

It is said that the Grand Ancestor of Daning captured the Red Dragon, seized its Dragon Vein, and thereby took over the world.

Since the court stabilized, it has been continuously searching for a new ‘Red Dragon’ to solidify the Dragon Vein and extend the dynasty’s reign.

Over a thousand years, they had only found three Red Dragons of First and Second Grade cultivation.

These two half-demons of the Red Dragon lineage, of course, did not qualify to enter the Grand Ancestor’s Tomb.

Their blood was too impure and mixed to enhance the Dragon Vein.

However, behind these two, there might be a mighty Red Dragon hidden.

What then is the connection between West Mountain Hall and the Chu siblings with the Red Dragon lineage?

“These two are ten feet tall, covered in crimson scales, and possess immense strength.

There are also flame patterns on their backs.”

Xie Zhenqing calmly responded, “I estimate the likelihood that these two are half-demons of the Red Dragon lineage to be over sixty percent.”

Wang Chaoyang narrowed his eyes, a hint of excitement in his gaze, “Quickly pass this information to the Police Pool of Blood, and have them find a way to investigate the identities of these two!”

“Understood!

I will relay this to Cao Xuan right away.”

Xie Zhenqing’s expression turned serious, “Another matter, lately there has been a lot of discussion outside about the Chu Xisheng issue, claiming that our Debating Martial Arts Tower has failed to recognize talent.

I believe it would be wise to prepare a special issue for Chu Xisheng by mid-month to improve his ranking on the Qingyun List and settle public opinion.

Given the public’s keen interest in Chu Xisheng’s arrival in the Capital, I anticipate the special issue will sell very well.”

Certainly, there were even harsher criticisms outside, which Xie Zhenqing felt it inappropriate to mention.

Wang Chaoyang’s expression grew colder, “A special issue for an Eighth Rank Martial Cultivator?

Preposterous.

Master Xie, in handling affairs, one must maintain composure.

We compile the list; how can we be swayed by public opinion?

Let them talk if they must.

You must understand that although Chu Xisheng has indeed won twenty-eight battles, these victories were only against some who might not even make it to the general list of Qingyun’s geniuses.

This young man, escorting the Zuo family into the Capital, might not come back in one piece, and even if he does, there are still opponents like Iron Shura Si Huangquan, Divine Swallow Saber Li Xiu, and Mad Blade Wang Ming waiting for him.

Let’s wait for him to successfully defend against Shenxiu’s Ten Masters and return safely from Capital City before we consider adding a special issue.”

Xie Zhenqing smiled wryly upon hearing this.

She knew he was just being stubborn and unwilling to admit a mistake because of his pride.

Xie Zhenqing also thought it was highly likely that Chu Xisheng would lose.

But even if Chu Xisheng did lose, so what?

The ‘Tianji Pavilion’ already had enough leeway to maneuver.

With Chu Xisheng’s Swordsmanship and talent, it was entirely possible for him to enter the Qingyun General List within half a year.

But since she had already offered her advice and Wang Chaoyang was unwilling to listen, that was his concern.

If those above sought to blame, it would not be her responsibility.

Thus, Xie Zhenqing did not argue any further.

She simply bowed crisply and walked out of the office.

Wang Chaoyang remained seated in place, deep in thought.

After a long while, he lightly chuckled and began to organize the tokens.

Chu Xisheng’s Sword Skill was indeed very strong, far exceeding his expectations.

But could this young man really defeat those three super geniuses, sweep through Heluo, and dominate the Capital?

Ridiculous!