Chen Ping's Sword

The most incredible story is about the Grand Ancestor Ji Hai himself. According to worldly rumors, he ascended together with the Dragon Maiden, enjoying eternal celestial blessings, becoming an Immortal...

Whether this is true or not is impossible to verify now.

The tales of Ji Hai, however, have been passed down through generations.

Over three hundred years have passed, yet some fragments are still inherited.

Therefore, it’s not surprising that the direct lineage of the Ji Family’s Royal Family can pass down the Stinging Dragon Scripture.

Moreover, Ji Changfeng is also aware.

This Stinging Dragon Scripture Cultivation Technique, to reach later stages, requires the assistance of national destiny to transform into a True Dragon Dharma Body, and there is a slight chance to follow the Grand Ancestor’s path of ascension.

This rumor might be considered false by others.

However, all descendants of the Ji Royal Family know that it is true.

Because, deep within the Imperial Palace, in the underground palace, there resides a Grand Uncle who has mastered the Stinging Dragon Scripture, and from time to time draws a little Power of Destiny, secretly cultivating the True Dragon Dharma Body.

And this Grand Uncle is none other than the younger brother of Ji Hai, the Grand Ancestor, who was rumored to have ascended with the dragon, Ji Tang.

This Prince Yii, Ji Tang, who neither had much fame nor seemed too outstanding, rarely showed his hand in the subsequent three hundred years.

However, in the past hundred years, when the Great Li Dynasty faced danger, he intervened again, and he was already a Venerable Divine Martial.

With such an ancestor blazing the trail, Ji Changshou and Ji Changle obtained the Stinging Dragon Scripture’s legacy, there was no reason not to unite fully and support each other with all their might.

Even if not for the favor of this imparted technique, they couldn’t but submit to the ancestor’s cultivation and martial force.

Moreover.

The banner Ji Tang raised was most righteous and open.

There was no room for the Ji Family descendants to retreat.

"Our Ji Family has an eight hundred-year destiny. Since the elder brother was guided away, the Central Plains Dragon Vein now relates to his further opportunity to achieve the Dao. Such an important matter cannot be coveted by others.

Even the Fairy Xiao of Fubo Island cannot achieve this. If that Empress Xiao were to gather the destiny of all the Dragon Veins into one, refine a True Dragon’s Perfect Dharma Body, and then demand the Longevity Sword Order from our Ji Family, this opportunity would be forever lost.

Therefore, we must not let this Empress Xiao succeed..."

Speaking of this matter, the old man’s eyes were somewhat fervent, yet filled with indignation.

In his view, some things, although snatched and deceived by their elder brother, could not be given away once they belonged to the Ji Family.

Even if the line of Fubo Island wanted to reclaim it, no matter how many methods they used, it wasn’t possible.

Although the elder brother is currently restrained and unable to attend to matters of the Dragon Vein in this world, the Ji Family is not so easily oppressed.

If standing strong in the open isn’t possible, they can operate in secret.

Does dealing with a mere little girl require much effort?

"Has there been any detection from Changle?"

Past events crossed Ji Tang’s mind one by one. Seeing the net about to close, he was no longer calm, and for once, a bit anxious, not wanting any segment to go wrong.

"Since that day with Empress Xiao, the emperor brother drank [Drunken Dragon Sleep], fulfilling his lifelong wish, secretly conceiving with Empress Xiao. Not only did he not reveal the source of the wine, but he also tried to cover it up in every way. It seems he’s gone mad wanting a prince."

Ji Changshou chuckled lightly, his brow full of derision.

Sometimes, the glaring swords and shadows aren’t the most frightening; it’s the hidden stings that are most lethal.

How would Emperor Guangxu Ji Changle have expected that his brother, as close as family, would, under the guise of helping him, secretly set up his nominal Empress?

In his view, since they were an Empress, sharing a bed and having children was only natural.

Furthermore, he believed that after so many years of companionship, genuine affection would warm even a stone-hearted person.

No matter how angry the Jade Flute Fairy Xiao became, she wouldn’t possibly kill him.

She wouldn’t want the child to be born fatherless, would she?

A woman can be hardhearted at times, yet also tender-hearted.

But once she has a child, she becomes a mother.

How a mother will treat her child doesn’t need much consideration.

This is precisely the core of Ji Tang’s scheming.

"As expected, when Empress Xiao discovered it, she was two months pregnant and was indeed propelled by maternal instinct, unwilling to let her unborn child disappear.

She was even more unwilling for the fetus to be innately deficient and weak in the future. Thus, she fused her treasured True Dragon Blood into the fetus and spent her life continuously using Soul Power and True Essence to nourish it."

Pity the parents of the world.

Perhaps there are parents in this world who don’t care for their offspring or love their children.

However, Empress Xiao is clearly not one of those people.

Before her pregnancy, she was decisive in killing and manipulation.

As a single woman, she controlled the entire Great Li in her palm and even kept the seasoned bootlicker Ji Changle from getting close.

That is to say, she captivated Ji Changle with her charm, making him offer the kingdom, pushing even the Ji Family’s elder ancestor Ji Tang to refrain from acting rashly.

He could only watch as the line of Fairy Xiao from Fubo Island easily consolidated power, extracted national destiny, and cultivated a True Dragon Dharma Body.

It seemed that this Empress Xiao was about to reenact Ji Hai’s past, achieving the True Dragon’s Perfect Dharma Body and receiving enlightenment and opportunity.

But unexpectedly, when she was merely half a step from success, she willingly gave it all up, consuming all her cultivation to protect her child’s growth.

"Now, with childbirth imminent, Empress Xiao’s entire cultivation is less than thirty percent, making her far from being my match. When you all attack suddenly, you’ll certainly catch her off guard.

As long as you imprison her in the Dragon-Locking Platform, the situation will be secured. You brothers, Changshou can become emperor, and Changfeng will forever govern Jiangnan, sharing the world."

Ji Tang’s expression turned cold.

Once he spoke, it was not to be defied.

Ji Changshou and Ji Changfeng quickly agreed, not daring to hesitate.

Though Ji Changshou was wildly joyful in his heart, and Ji Changfeng slightly disheartened, their feelings differed greatly, but at this point, there was only forward and no retreat.

"However, the Nine Heavens Cyan Simurgh is a variable. If no one holds her back, I worry there may be reversals."

The one in charge of the assault was Ji Changfeng, so he naturally had to consider more. It wouldn’t do to face an undefeatable adversary at the last moment; that would be the end.

"There’s no need to worry about the Nine Heavens Cyan Simurgh. This girl has been suppressed by the Longevity Sword Order, her Three Souls and Six Spirits sealed. Even if she broke free with a sliver of spirit, it would not affect the battle."

Ji Tang had secretly planned for a long time, gambling with his life as his lifespan neared its end. He not only foiled Fubo Island’s scheme but also increased the odds for the elder brother’s Dao attainment, with all measures in place.

If this plan succeeds, not only does he hope for an extension of life, but with opportunity in hand, he could follow his elder brother’s footsteps to the Immortal Palace.

"Wait for me, this day won’t be long."

Ji Tang’s eyes carried a touch of nostalgia as he gazed skyward.

Turning back, looking at the layers of palaces, the killing intent was as surging.

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