He had always wanted to kill Nangong Xue as soon as possible, but in terms of gratitude and grudges, Li Yijie was still more important. In his entire life, if there was an opponent who was on par with him, he would not easily kill him unless he proved his strength and gained his approval.
Before he could figure out how to torture Li Yijie, he suddenly felt his robe trembling. He turned his head and saw a girl kneeling by his feet, looking up at him. Her bright eyes were flashing with fear. It was Cheng Jiaxuan. He remembered that ever since he seriously injured her at Prince Fu's mansion, he had not seen her again. He did not expect her to appear here. He frowned and said, "So you're not dead yet. Humph, what are you doing? Even you want to oppose me?"
Cheng Jiaxuan repeatedly shook her head and said, "No … no, I've always been on your side. No matter what you want to do, I'll always support you. So … it's not like no one in this world understands you. Why … why do you always refuse to look me in the eye? "
Jiang Liechen raised his eyebrows and said, "You're really willing to do anything?" Cheng Jiaxuan, who had just vigorously shook her head, hurriedly nodded and said, "Yes, as long as it's for you, I'm willing to do anything. What … what kind of mission can you give me? "
Jiang Liechen coldly said, "Very well." While she was at it, she grabbed Cheng Jiaxuan's collar and pulled her up from the ground. Suddenly she turned half a circle and used her body as a shield in front of her. She laughed nastily and said, "Then you'll die for me!" Her sudden change in position blocked the Xuan Shuang's attack. The Sun Wheel's sawtooth pressed against Cheng Jiaxuan's neck and stopped.
Cheng Jiaxuan was so scared that she closed her eyes tightly. Seeing that the opponent did not move, she slowly opened them. Jiang Liechen laughed coldly and said, "What's wrong? Haven't you always wanted to kill me? Why haven't you made your move yet? "
Xuan Shuang looked at Cheng Jiaxuan, then glared at him and said, "How many times have you used Xiao Xuan as a shield? Don't you think this trick is too low-level? Since you don't love her, then don't abuse her like this! "
Jiang Liechen said, "As long as the method works, who cares if it's low-level or not? Moreover, this can't be considered as me forcing her. Didn't you see that this girl has been longing for a chance to die for me in order to prove her sincerity? Letting her have her wish, it could be considered as fulfilling her wish. Hmm? Don't you agree? "The last sentence was directed at Cheng Jiaxuan. Cheng Jiaxuan was flattered and said hurriedly, "Yes, if I can make you remember me forever, I … can die without regrets."
Jiang Liechen smiled coldly and said, "If you die, this Seat will owe you a favor in this lifetime. Every year on the anniversary of your death, I will remember to burn some paper money for you. " Even the stupidest person could tell that not only was this sentence not perfunctory, but it was also a direct taunt.
Xuan Shuang said angrily, "Don't think that victory is already in your grasp! Let me tell you, I'm the same as you. In order to achieve my goal, I will do anything. Whoever dares to stop me, even if it's the Heavenly Emperor or my own parents, I won't let them off. If she stops me, I'll kill her all the same. Xiao Xuan, are you going to move aside or not? "
Cheng Jiaxuan bit his lip, but his feet seemed to have grown roots, and he didn't move at all. Xuan Shuang was stunned for a long time. Finally, he stomped his feet and took back the Sun Wheel. He said, "I disdain to kill a pitiful person like you."
Jiang Liechen smiled faintly and said, "When you first followed me, you weren't so indecisive. Sure enough, the righteous path is full of endless suffering. They will only hinder your future. Since you don't have the heart to kill him, then let me start first. "He suddenly raised his hand and waved it, burning a pile of weeds next to him. He saw Tang Yuancheng sitting in the grass. Seeing that his cover was destroyed, he didn't panic and calmly turned his head.
Jiang Liechen said, "I was wondering who dared to act rashly in front of me. Turns out it's Young Master Tang. Naturally, you're Li Yijie's helper, right? " Cheng Jiaxuan was scared witless. Nowadays, Tang Yuancheng's weight in his heart was becoming more and more important. He hurriedly said, "No, Yuancheng … he … he doesn't know martial arts at all. He's just a poor scholar without the strength to truss a chicken. What right does he have to obstruct your important matter? Please be magnanimous and let him go! "
Jiang Liechen said, "What a joke! Who do you think you are? You think you're qualified to bargain with me? " His gaze was still sizing up Tang Yuancheng. He smiled and said, "Young Master Tang, if you want to help someone in a decisive battle, it's not the only way. There's another saying, 'Strategizing within the tent can determine victory from a thousand li away.' I'm afraid what you're doing right now is precisely this role of military advisor, right? "
Tang Yuancheng smiled faintly and nodded lightly. He said, "That's right. To tell you the truth, I'm just guessing. I'm just an insignificant military advisor. It's just that you can see that I'm incompetent. No matter how many strategies I use, we're still beaten by you until we don't have the strength to fight back. If this continues, I'll fail to live up to Alliance Head Li's high expectations. When I return to the Central Plains, I won't have the face to see my elders in Jiangdong. "
Jiang Liechen smiled faintly and said, "That's not the case. The first move wasn't your idea. You wouldn't be able to think of this kind of strategy that harms others to benefit yourself. Those few tactics and coordination haven't even displayed half of your strength. I think you're also holding back. Could it be that you know Li Yijie isn't a good leader, so you've prepared a way out for yourself in advance? This is also very good. You're worthy of being called a smart person. If you know how to steer according to the wind, it's not too late to change sides now. I can let bygones be bygones and give you a chance. "
Tang Yuancheng raised his head. He really did look like he was pondering. Li Yijie's heart was in his throat. He had enough trust in Tang Yuancheng. He never worried that he would betray him. But now, they were only halfway through the implementation of their strategy, and their side had already suffered heavy losses. Only a few people were left to bitterly support the situation. His heart was starting to lose confidence. He moved his feet and called out, "Long Range …" His voice was stuck in his throat. He didn't know what to say.
Tang Yuancheng's gaze moved between the two of them. He said, "Jiang Daren, this matter is really making things difficult for me." Jiang Liechen said impatiently, "If you're willing, then you're willing. If you're unwilling, then you're unwilling. Why are you being so long-winded? What's making things difficult for you? "
Tang Yuancheng said, "Think about it. If I don't agree with you, I'll be letting my friend down. If I agree with you, I'll be letting my conscience down. After all, helping you do those heinous things is not what I want. What's more, Alliance Leader Li is also my brother. I'm the one who promised him first. No matter what decision I make, I'll offend one side. I'm just an honest person. I don't want to provoke trouble. Let me think of a compromise … "
Jiang Liechen was impatient. He had always been the type to fight for every inch of land. In a confrontation, he would never be willing to suffer the slightest loss. Even if the other side gave in first, he would have to wait until he considered that "the conditions were acceptable" before he would spare the other side's life. Since he said "compromise," he knew that there was no room for negotiation. He reluctantly waited for Li Yijie to consider first. He had to let Li Yijie raise his objection first. Only then would he have the right to oppose him.
Logically speaking, with his strength, he didn't need to spend this much effort. He could easily take care of those righteous people. But since victory was in sight, if it went too smoothly, it would be boring. Only then would he be willing to play this game with them.
Tang Yuancheng pondered for a while, then said, "I got it! Both sides have their own ideas, neither side is willing to give in to the other. That's why the conflict is intensifying day by day and getting out of hand. Why don't we take advantage of today's auspicious day and let me be the peacemaker. Both sides take a step back and live in harmony with each other. It just so happens that both of you are well-known leaders of the righteous and evil sides. If you can work together to resolve the conflict between the righteous and evil sides and pass down ten thousand years of good karma to your descendants, won't it be much better than coveting a moment of glory and splendor and leaving behind an infamy for eternity? Being friends is always better than being enemies. Why don't the two of you shake hands and make peace? "
Jiang Liechen was so angry that smoke came out of his head. He said, "After all this talk, it turns out you're just toying with me. What do you mean by each taking a step back? He doesn't even have the opportunity to stand on equal footing with me. Does Li Yijie think he's worthy? If you want me to live in harmony with him, why don't you wait until you've mastered the world's unequaled martial arts? That'll be more practical. "
Tang Yuancheng said, "Martial arts are divided into different categories and thousands of complicated ones. But in my opinion, no matter how powerful a martial art is, if one person can master it, there will always be someone more brilliant than him. Only the human heart is endless. And I've studied the sages' books for many years, not only for the sake of obtaining scholarly honors. My real goal is to use my own strength to resolve the people's worries. I wonder if you're satisfied with this answer of mine? "
Jiang Liechen angrily said, "How dare you! You're clearly provoking me. You're courting death!" Immediately he gathered a ball of light in his hand. Seeing this, Cheng Jiaxuan was scared out of his wits. Almost out of instinct, he rushed in front of Tang Yuancheng and opened his arms to protect him. In a low voice he said, "I beg you, please show mercy. He really won't get in your way …"
Jiang Liechen coldly said, "You just said you won't be my enemy. Sure enough, it was a lie, wasn't it? Even if Xuan Shuang is soft-hearted toward you, do you think you have the ability to protect the world? "
Cheng Jiaxuan said in a low voice, "No, my heart will always only have you. I can also die for you. But … but he's also my friend. I beg you, please don't harm an innocent person … "Jiang Liechen coldly said," In my eyes, there are only servants and enemies. There has never been an innocent person. "
Cheng Jiaxuan's heart was moved. He said, "Those who came here today, other than me, are all madmen who want to go against you. I'll take care of them for you. I'll kill them all for you. But … I beg you, please spare the long-range fighters, okay? "
Jiang Liechen coldly laughed. "Interesting. Turns out this kid is so important to you?" He took the Afterimage Sword and pressed his hand on the hilt. Streams of black gas surrounded the sword from top to bottom, circulating from the outside to the inside. The evil aura on the sword's edge seemed to become stronger in an instant. Then he threw the sword to Cheng Jiaxuan and said, "Don't you like using the Afterimage Sword very much? Very well, I'll fulfill your wish. Other than these people, you can kill as many as you want. "
The Afterimage Sword could indeed give its wielder great strength, but against a true master, it would be difficult to have any effect. Speaking of Xuan Shuang, Li Yijie, and Nangong Xue, these three people were not people she could afford to provoke. Cheng Jiaxuan was happy to avoid fighting. She repeatedly thanked him as she held the Afterimage Sword in her hand. Her heart was filled with emotions. It was as if the last time she was able to wield this treasured sword was an extremely long time ago. She looked at the most crowded area and immediately stabbed with the sword.
In reality, as soon as her fingers touched the hilt, her movements were already out of her control. But this time, the power of the sword seemed to be even more tyrannical than before. It was also more profound and strange. It even wanted to erode her consciousness. The treasured sword carried her as it leapt forward, reaching a height of about ten feet. If this were any other time, she was afraid that even if she practiced for several years, she still wouldn't be able to achieve such remarkable results.
Without waiting for Li Yijie to step forward to stop her, a figure landed in front of Cheng Jiaxuan. With an ordinary steel claw in his hand, he actually blocked the Afterimage Sword's attack. Then he called out to Li Yijie, "Brother Li, Brother Li, I've fought her bare-handed before. Just leave it to me."
Li Yijie recalled that Yuan Yi had once told him that not only did he fight bare-handed, he also used a single move to neutralize her Afterimage Sword. After two years, his martial arts should have improved. At the very least, he wouldn't lose to Cheng Jiaxuan. So he relaxed and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Yuan." He signaled to Nangong Xue with his eyes. The two of them then attacked Jiang Liechen.
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