above the galaxy

Chapter 426: If you want to achieve great things, you can kill even your closest relatives!

The mountain wind is howling and the mountains are lonely.

The clouds are rolling, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the wind tonight seems to be particularly cold.

There were no birds singing, no insects chirping, as if they also sensed danger, and all animals were silent.

Xuanyuan Mingjing stood on a stone pillar and asked, "Are you going to stop me? Or are you going to kill me?"

The man in black sitting on the top of the welcoming pine tree yawned, stretched himself, and said in dissatisfaction: "If you don't come, I will fall asleep."

The thin and soft pine needles seemed to have infinite power and were able to support his heavy body.

Even though he made such a big movement, the branches didn't shake at all.

Xuanyuan Mingjing had a calm expression and said, "Why bother to wade into this muddy water when you don't want to read the scriptures or worship the Lord?"

Zhong Zhengshen, a member of the Zhong royal family, is the uncle of Zhong Daolong.

Among the noble families, the most powerful one is the Shen family.

However, no matter how wealthy the Shen family was, they were still just retainers.

The Zhong family is the real master, the owner of this huge empire.

After hundreds of years of national fortune, the Zhong royal family has produced many talented people.

With more talented people, internal friction becomes more serious, and can even be described as "tragic".

Zhong Zhengshen is an outlier.

He had no interest in power and was devoted to cultivating the Way.

In his eyes, the three thousand Taoist scriptures were far more fascinating than the intrigues in the Phoenix Palace.

As he continued to practice, he eventually became a master.

As he continued to practice, he became a grand master.

Others are looking for the "Tao" in practice, but he is practicing in the Tao.

It is precisely because the royal family always has its own grand master to protect them that their national destiny has been as solid as a rock and continues to this day.

"Do you think the old Taoist is willing?" The man in black looked helpless. He stood up from the treetop. Only at this moment did people see clearly that the black clothes he was wearing were actually a black Taoist robe. "After all, they are the bloodline of the Zhong family. Can I just sit back and watch?"

"Besides, if we let them continue to make trouble like this, it is still unclear whether this foundation will still belong to our Zhong family."

"So, you came to me because you were worried that I would take action?"

"The two disciples of the Grandmaster are fighting to the death. Can you bear it? With your power as the Grandmaster, once you take action, the situation will be reversed."

"They are all my disciples, so there is no reason for me to attack them. They are all my flesh and blood."

"In that case, I will guard you here for three hours. After three hours, I will immediately leave Bailu Mountain."

"Haha." Xuanyuan Mingjing sneered and said, "This Bailu Mountain is the Bailu Mountain of Bailu Academy. I can come as I want and leave as I want. No one can stop me."

With his power as a grandmaster, when has he ever been afraid of others? How could he be controlled by others?
I can stay, but only if I want to.

You forced me to stay in Bailu Mountain and not to leave the mountain.
Well, with my rebellious nature, I have to go out for a walk.

If the Grand Master cannot satisfy his wishes, then what is the point of having him?
"This Bailu Mountain also belongs to the Empire. You are supported by the Empire. When the Empire is in danger, shouldn't you stand up?"

Zhong Zhengshen wanted to tell Xuanyuan Mingjing that all under heaven belongs to the king.

Even a grandmaster has the duty to be loyal to the emperor and defend his territory.

"Isn't it enough that our Bailu Academy protects the people and educates talents for the country?"

"It seems that you have to leave the mountain?"

"Right on my mind."

"That bandit Tang, do you think so highly of him?"

"You, an old Taoist priest, can't forget the bloodline inheritance, so what's wrong with me cherishing my disciples?"

"He is a traitor."

"In my opinion, he was just trying to save his life."

"It doesn't make sense?"

“That doesn’t make sense.”

"Then let's fight." Zhong Zhengshen sighed.

Xuanyuan Mingjing stretched out his hand and broke off a bamboo branch.

This is his sword.

Zhong Zhengshen curled his lips and said, "Although at the Grandmaster level, even the flying flowers and plucking leaves can hurt people, aren't you being too casual?"

"I have a heart full of sword spirit, and that is enough."

"The old Taoist should be more serious."

Zhong Zhengshen took out a square-shaped ruler about one and a half feet long from his arms. This was the Tianpeng ruler for removing bad luck and expelling ghosts.

The Tianpeng ruler is usually used in Taoist rituals. Its shape is engraved with a scale, painted with auspicious patterns and strange runes.

The Daoist book Yuanshenqi says: "In ancient times, peach branches were used to exorcise evil spirits. Houyi died on a peach stick, so later generations used it to exorcise ghosts. Today's Peng ruler is similar to it."

What is being talked about is the Tianpeng ruler.

It is very powerful and its Taoism is profound.

"You are a guest from afar, please go in first." Xuanyuan Mingjing said.

"To be honest, I have never dared to go up the mountain." Zhong Zhengshen held the ruler in his hand, looked at Xuanyuan Mingjing and said, "I am afraid I can't handle your unparalleled sword energy."

“Isn’t it coming after all?”

"When I stand in front of you, my heart is filled with anticipation." Zhong Zhengshen looked at the ruler in his hand and said, "I want to try it, and it also wants to try it to see who is the best in the world."

"I beat the wooden fish and chant scriptures every day, but in the end I'm beating in vain. Until now I still can't get rid of the words fame and fortune." Xuanyuan Mingjing said sarcastically.

"Yes, it's embarrassing to say this." Zhong Zhengshen looked at Xuanyuan Mingjing and said, "I am trapped by my inner demons and suffering from the seven emotions. You are the same."

"Otherwise, we would have transcended our physical bodies long ago and entered the legendary Burning Star Realm. In the vast starry sky, we are the only ones who can roam freely."

"A wandering soul can travel all over the world. Just thinking about it makes people feel excited and fascinated."

"Stop talking nonsense and fight first." Xuanyuan Mingjing urged.

Why is this old guy so talkative?
No one in Baiyun Temple talks to him?
Oh, indeed not, it seemed as if there was only a mute servant serving him.

"Hahaha, the Grand Master is still so free-spirited and quick-witted."

Zhong Zhengshen stood there without moving, and the Tianpeng ruler in his hand suddenly smashed towards the direction of Xuanyuan Mingjing.

The two people were dozens of meters apart, and it was impossible for the one-and-a-half-foot Tianpeng ruler to touch the corner of Xuanyuan Mingjing's clothes.

It goes against knowledge of physics and the laws of nature.

But truths are meant to be broken.

A dazzling golden light burst out from the body of the Tianpeng ruler, and runes were wandering in the light.

The Tianpeng ruler extended forward infinitely and became longer, and also kept getting bigger.

It became the golden cudgel in Monkey King's hand, which could poke into the bottom of the East China Sea with one stick.

The distance between the two people was instantly filled by the supreme Taoist rhyme contained in the Tianpeng ruler, and then the ruler struck the place where Xuanyuan Mingjing was standing.

boom!
The stone pillar where Xuanyuan Mingjing was standing just now was smashed into powder, and smoke and dust spread everywhere.

Xuanyuan Mingjing's figure has disappeared without a trace.

However, a white lightning suddenly appeared above the dark sky.

It was as if a hole was torn in the sky.

No, that is sword energy.

Xuanyuan Mingjing fell from the sky and slashed at Zhong Zhengshen's head with a sword.

The sword energy comes before the person arrives.

chap!
The sword energy flashed.

On the top of Bailu Mountain, the thousand-year-old Welcoming Pine tree split into two, cracking in the middle.

Zhong Zhengshen's body was suspended in mid-air, letting the mountain wind blow his Taoist robes, making them rustle. Xuanyuan Mingjing also reappeared, holding a bamboo stick, looking very elegant.

"It's very enjoyable." Zhong Zhengshen said with a smile.

"What a pity for my Welcoming Pine." Xuanyuan Mingjing looked at the Welcoming Pine that was split in half, his face full of regret.

He has lived in Bailu Mountain for a long time and is deeply attached to every tree and blade of grass on the mountain.

"You were the one who chopped it off. It has nothing to do with me." Zhong Zhengshen quickly distanced himself from the matter.

"Come again."

"Come again."

One holds a sword and the other holds a ruler.

The distance was instantly shortened and then intertwined.

Xuanyuan Mingjing's sword moves in a crisscross pattern, opening and closing in a wild and unbridled manner.

Zhong Zheng's divine ruler is flexible and changeable, but no matter how it changes, it remains essentially the same and is always controlled by Xuanyuan Mingjing's fierce attacks.

At this time, on the top of Bailu Mountain, the yin and yang energies were surging, as if even the heaven and earth could not withstand this huge battle.

The competition between the two great masters in the vast universe seems to control everything in the heavens and become the sole ruler of this world.

Xuanyuan Mingjing kept swinging his sword, instantly slashing out three thousand eight hundred swords.

The fierce sword light tore through the air, and the mysterious power continued to surge.

In this mysterious atmosphere, Zhong Zhengshen felt that his range of movement was getting smaller and smaller, his body was under great compression and displacement, and even his breathing became dull.

This is not good news.

This proves that Xuanyuan Mingjing used sword energy as a cage, wanting to completely trap Zhong Zhengshen in it.

How could Zhong Zhengshen just sit there and wait for death?
He took out a bronze seal from his arms and threw it high into the sky.

The bronze seal is simple and weathered, with the holy title of "Yuanshi Tianzun" inscribed on it.

This is the Taoist seal.

The bronze seal shone brightly, and as it rotated at high speed, it also emitted bursts of Taoist chanting sounds.

Xuanyuan Mingjing was disturbed by the Taoist Sanskrit sounds, his mind was slightly stagnant, and a gap appeared in his swordsmanship.

Zhong Zhengshen took this opportunity and broke into the room with his Tianpeng ruler.

"Ah!"

Xuanyuan Mingjing roared angrily, breaking the sound barrier.

The bamboo stick in his hand did not retreat but advanced instead, and with the invincible sword energy he struck directly at Zhong Zhengshen's vital point.

Fight for your life!

Zhong Zhengshen was shocked. Is this old guy trying to kill himself?

The Tianpeng ruler turned and hit the bamboo sword in Xuanyuan Mingjing's hand, and his body flew away due to the collision of yin and yang energy.

At the same time, Yuanshi Tianzun's seal smashed down on Xuanyuan Mingjing's head.

boom!
A huge stone pit was smashed out on the top of Bailu Mountain.

The entire Bailu Mountain began to shake.

The earth shook, huge rocks rolled down, and there was a rumbling sound.
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Phoenix Palace.

The intellectual and elegant Tuoba Zhiyin holds a pipa in his arms, but what comes out of his mouth is the authentic Buddhist lion roar.

This is quite a contrast.

Buzzing.

Everyone who heard it was overwhelmed with emotion.

Ah Er and Ah San were unable to react in time, and their bodies, which were rushing forward, were hit by the sound waves and flew backwards.

thump!
Their bodies hit the wall heavily.

The two men were dizzy from the fall, but they jumped up immediately.

The movements were perfectly aligned, as if they had been rehearsed countless times.

They stared at Tuoba Zhiyin with ferocious eyes without saying a word, and then pounced on her once again.

Tuoba Zhiyin plucked the strings of the zither with one hand to disturb their minds.

He used his other hand to deal with their attacks, fighting one against two and not losing the upper hand at all.

On the other side, the battle between Xie Pianxian and Ada has reached a fever pitch.

Xie Pianxian has just entered the Grandmaster realm. He is full of youthful vigor and has superb swordsmanship.

The sword moves are like clear spring water, which cannot be cut off and cannot be sorted out.

However, Ah Da's strength is indeed extraordinary.

He was unarmed, but he fought back and forth with Xie Pianpian. His fists were so powerful that Xie Pianpian's sword moves could not penetrate him at all.

Zhong Daolong was right, these three brothers indeed had the power of a master.

He concealed the existence of these people so well that even Chen Fenglei, the chief steward beside him, was unaware of their existence.
This shows their status in Zhong Daolong's heart.

This also shows that these people are his last trump cards.

Wuyou Palace was established hundreds of years ago, and it is still the number one killer organization in the galaxy. It is indeed unique.

Chen Fenglei glanced at Zhong Daolong, patted Zhong Tianyi on the shoulder, and said, "It's your turn."

Zhong Tianyi looked at Chen Fenglei with horror and pleading, and said, "Manager Chen, can you...can you solve this problem?"

Although he really wanted to get rid of Zhong Daolong.

However, he didn't want to solve it himself.

After all, he is his father.

If this gets out, your reputation will be ruined, and it may even be recorded in history books for eternity.

He wanted to be an emperor, but he didn't want to be an emperor who was despised by everyone.

Therefore, Chen Fenglei is the most suitable candidate at the moment.

As if remembering something, he promised, "Don't worry, Manager Chen, when I inherit the throne, I will never forget your kindness today."

"You will still be in charge of the Phoenix Palace. If you want another position, I can agree to it."

"I can hand over the Supervisory Office to you."

In order to make someone take responsibility for the crime of regicide, he was willing to exchange his position as the head of a house.

Chen Fenglei shook his head and refused: "Your Highness, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. There are some things that need you to do it yourself. It is really difficult for me to do it for you."

Chen Fenglei is not an idiot, how could he do such a thing for him?
Let's not talk about him not being the wise leader he wanted to assist, even if he was.
He killed Emperor Zhong Daolong himself and waited for the new emperor to take the throne.
Whether it is to shut up the world's gossips or to shut up his own mouth, he will choose to sacrifice himself.

"Manager Chen"

Zhong Tianyi was about to persuade him again, but Chen Fenglei interrupted him: "Your Highness, success or failure depends on this one move. Opportunities cannot be missed, and they will never come back."

Zhong Tianyi's face was uncertain and his eyes were fanatical yet timid.

His pupils were filled with blood and he was almost insane at this moment.

Think about the throne you dream of, and then think about the crime you will bear.
Zhong Daolong had been paying attention to Zhong Tianyi's movements. Seeing his complicated expression, he was eager to make a move but didn't dare to step forward. He cursed with disgust, "You are as cruel as a wolf, but as timid as a mouse. How can a fool like you want to inherit the throne?"

"Now you know why I didn't choose you, right? If the Zhong family's foundation is handed over to you, I'm afraid it will be destroyed in an instant."

"If that happens, I will be a sinner of the Zhong family and the country. How can I face my father? How can I face my ancestors?"

Hearing his father's insults, Zhong Tianyi's expression became even more hideous and distorted.

It's not just the face that's distorted, but also the heart.

He raised his pistol again and aimed at Zhong Daolong's chest: "If you want to achieve great things, you can kill even your closest relatives."

"Father, please help me. I will offer my respects to you every day so that you can live happily in the afterlife."

boom!
Zhong Tianyi gritted his teeth and pulled the trigger hard.

(End of this chapter)