NOVEL NEXT Chapter 61
Chapter 61: Zhao Min’s Speculation, Bai Chen Appears!
Outside the Profound Heaven Sword Sect
“Your Highness!”
“The Profound Heaven Sword Sect has gathered too many martial artists!”
“Once inside, you must exercise the utmost caution!”
Zhu Wushi swept his gaze over the vast assembly of warriors before turning toward Zhu Di, his tone heavy with warning. Among all of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang’s sons—aside from Zhu Biao—Zhu Di was the most capable. If something were to happen to him here, Zhu Wushi was certain that Zhu Yuanzhang would be furious beyond measure.
“Cousin, rest assured!”
Hearing Zhu Wushi’s warning, Zhu Di’s face displayed unwavering confidence.
With the older generation unable to interfere, he considered himself among the strongest contenders. Moreover, with the support of the Ming warriors, there was no reason for him to fail.
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“Tianya, Yidao, Haitang, Cheng Shifei!”
“Once inside the Profound Heaven Sword Sect, your priority is to protect His Highness!”
Zhu Wushi’s sharp eyes swept over four young men as he issued his command.
“Yes!”
Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, Shangguan Haitang, and Cheng Shifei immediately bowed and responded in unison. As elite agents of the Ming Empire’s secret service, their loyalty was absolute. Even if Zhu Wushi had not given this order, they would still have done their utmost to ensure Zhu Di’s safety.
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“It seems we are not too late after all!”
A voice suddenly echoed through the air, reaching everyone’s ears.
The next moment, a group of martial artists appeared at the barrier’s entrance, led by a man with a commanding presence—Yu Wentuo (宇文拓, Yǔwén Tuò).
“Yu Wentuo!”
Both Wanwan and Shi Feixuan abruptly opened their eyes, a flash of wariness appearing in them. They had encountered Yu Wentuo once before, shortly after receiving their immortal inheritances. Back then, he had single-handedly defeated Zhu Yuyan, Fan Qinghui, and even the renowned Heavenly Blade, Song Que.
Even as newly ascended cultivators, Wanwan and Shi Feixuan had not been his match. Only then had they—and the world—realised that the supposedly incompetent Emperor Yang Guang was far more formidable than he appeared. The Sui Empire still wielded terrifying power in secret. Fortunately, Yu Wentuo’s sole interest had been in obtaining their inheritances. Since their cultivation techniques were unique to them, they had willingly handed over the knowledge, knowing that no one else could cultivate it. This had averted a direct conflict, but the memory of Yu Wentuo’s overwhelming strength left a lasting sense of dread.
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“He actually dares to appear here?”
“Since being exposed, does he no longer care about hiding his strength?”
“It seems that the Sui Emperor values this inheritance greatly—sending even Yu Wentuo!”
The events in the Sui Empire had long since spread across the Five Great Empires.
Yu Wentuo’s terrifying achievements were now widely known among the martial world. Thus, his arrival immediately put many warriors on edge. Even the Earthly Immortals present regarded him as if he were a primordial beast.
“Hmph.”
Sensing their unease, Yu Wentuo’s lips curled into a faint smile. He then lifted his head, his gaze falling upon Wanwan and Shi Feixuan. In truth, despite Yang Guang’s authority, he had struggled to recruit many warriors for this expedition. The strongest among them were merely at the peak of Finger Profundity. Even so, Yu Wentuo remained unfazed. After all, Wanwan and Shi Feixuan were both subjects of the Sui Empire. If they obtained an inheritance within the Profound Heaven Sword Sect, the imperial court would benefit regardless.
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“Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling!”
“Once inside, act as you see fit!”
Yu Wentuo turned his gaze to two young men standing behind him.
Among the many Finger Profundity Grandmasters present, only Kou Zhong (寇仲, Kòu Zhòng) and Xu Ziling (徐子陵, Xú Zǐlíng) were worth his attention. After all, the duo had miraculously obtained and cultivated the legendary Longevity Scripture (长生诀, Chángshēng Jué).
“Understood!”
Both Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling responded firmly. Once mere street ruffians in Yangzhou, their fates had changed the day they stumbled upon the Longevity Scripture.
Later, when Yang Guang summoned all Finger Profundity Grandmasters under thirty, they had joined the imperial court’s ranks. Yu Wentuo had personally trained them for a short period, and within just a few days, they had advanced from mid-stage Finger Profundity to the very peak.
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As the sun dipped below the horizon and the silver moon began its ascent,
A lone figure appeared in the sky.
“Hmm?”
Yu Wentuo’s eyes immediately locked onto the newcomer.
A chilling sense of danger washed over him.
“Who is he?”
Even Wanwan and Shi Feixuan felt suffocated by his mere presence.
Yet, in the Yuan Empire’s camp, Zhao Min simply smiled.
“So, you finally decided to show yourself.”