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Chapter 377 - 162: Grand Ceremony Begins, Chi Xiao Divides, Breaking Army’s Ingenious Plan, Significant Changes Indeed_2

Chapter 377: Chapter 162: Grand Ceremony Begins, Chi Xiao Divides, Breaking Army’s Ingenious Plan, Significant Changes Indeed_2

"If not now, when do you plan to give the gift?"

Li Guanyi lazily complained while handing the buns and other food he bought on the road to the old man in front of him. Elder Zu only ate half a bowl of porridge before setting it down and said with a gentle smile, "I am a Taoist, and Taoists can predict and calculate, so naturally, it will be when you need it."

"I can still help you once."

He reached out and pressed on the young man’s Ancestor Acupoint on his forehead.

"As for the grand ceremony, well, in such chaotic times, it’s normal for things to happen. It’s worrying if there are no issues. If you still have doubts, why not draw a lot?"

The old man casually picked up the lot tube beside him and shook it.

Li Guanyi drew a lot, did not look at it, and handed it to the old man.

The elder said gently, "It’s great fortune."

With his hands on his knees, the youth laughed, "If Elder Zu says it’s great fortune, then it is great fortune indeed!" The sound of night watchmen was heard outside. Li Guanyi exhaled, stood up, straightened his crimson robe, and said, "Then, Elder Zu..."

"I’m leaving."

"Good."

Elder Zu Wenyuan stood up, gently sent Li Guanyi on his way, and Li Guanyi saw that little Daoist named Zhui Yue who had opened several backdoors for him and the blind old man who had calculated Fate Grids for him and Li Zhaowen. At last, he mounted his horse which then galloped away across the streets.

Elder Zu Wenyuan withdrew his gaze, the Elder looked at the lot.

[Terrible misfortune].

The elder faintly smiled, snapped the stick, and tossed it into the waste basket.

He then picked another one and placed it on the table.

[Great Fortune].

Li Guanyi returned to where the Imperial Guards were stationed. He put on a suit of luxurious and imposing battle armor that balanced practicality and splendor, with a crimson battle robe draped over it, a sword slung at his side, and a Frost Battle Halberd in his hand.

They arrived at the guarding location, a heavily fortified Forbidden Palace.

The exterior was guarded by the imperial guard, a total of five hundred men, armed with spears, crossbows, and arrows.

They completely surrounded the area.

The innermost circle was lined with a few Imperial Guards.

Li Guanyi adjusted his battle robe and jade belt, thinking the true purpose of placing Imperial Guards here was not really to protect the Chi Xiao Sword; they were merely decorations.

Zhou Liuying leaned against a luxurious window, wishing he could stuff his head through it.

The Chi Xiao Sword was placed inside at that moment.

"It’s really great, hehe. My old man, when he was alive, dominated the world, and though the Hooked Scythe Spear wasn’t considered the strongest army under heaven, under my old man’s command, it could still break cavalry with infantry, fighting those Iron Futus from daring to move southward."

"Even so, my old man never had a chance to see the Chi Xiao Sword this close."

"I must be the luckiest in my lineage!"

Zhou Liuying turned around, sat on the steps, took off his helmet, his forehead wet with sweat, and laughed loudly. Ye Buyi gave him a kick and said, "Get up, don’t lose your decorum here."

"Alright, alright, why are you always such a nag."

Zhou Liuying grumbled as he got up and put on his helmet.

Looking out, everything seemed peaceful and calm. As Li Guanyi approached the grand hall, his eyes narrowed slightly. He felt the Chi Xiao Sword’s joy and its fervent liveliness, as if it desperately wanted to leave this place and fly into his hands.

’I can’t take you with me.’

Li Guanyi quietly spoke in his heart.

The activity of the Chi Xiao Sword stagnated, then a slight glint of anger appeared.

The sword was about to resound.

It seemed displeased, as if cursing.

Suddenly, the Chi Xiao Sword sensed a chill. The youth clad in armor, holding the battle halberd, stared intently at it. His voice rose in the sword’s senses, slow and grave.

"However, if you cause sword sound, attracting all sorts of disasters, or choose to leave with me voluntarily, and thus cause my friends and loved ones to suffer, Li Guanyi swears..."

"In this life, I will surely break you!"

"Cast you into the furnace, tear you apart at the Jiangnan Divine Weapon Mansion, seal you in a box, and throw it into the depths of mountains and seas, ensuring you will never reappear in this world!"

The Chi Xiao Sword is the Emperor’s Sword.

But it is only because of the Red Emperor that it is the Emperor’s Sword.

And not because the Red Emperor obtained the Chi Xiao and then pacified the world.

The Red Emperor could whip the world, legend has it that elevating a Snake Slayer Sword made it a Chi Xiao Divine Weapon, and why couldn’t future heroes do the same!

It’s not holding this divine weapon that makes one a Great Emperor but achieving great deeds that forge this divine weapon.

The Red Emperor could, and so can I.

The Sword Intent of Chi Xiao Sword watched the young man outside, sensing a spirit, previously only felt on an opponent of the Lord, hidden beneath the surface—a fierce and ruthless determination that could lead to mutual destruction.

Gradually, the Chi Xiao Sword calmed down.

It seemed somewhat wronged.

Li Guanyi let out a sigh of relief, then comforted it inwardly, saying the time was not right, his strength was not yet full. If he took the sword now, he would likely die on the spot. In the future, when he was powerful and had a strong army, he would definitely go to Central State and take the sword with him.

Thus the Chi Xiao Sword finally seemed to revive from its despondency. Sword sound rang in Li Guanyi’s heart, conveying a grudging emotion that let Li Guanyi understand the sword’s feelings—

[You write it down]!

[You swear]!

Li Guanyi grinned.

In his heart, he repeated the oath he had just sworn.