I Can Strengthen Infinitely

"Understood, Master." Li Chu replied instantly.

But these words made the old eunuch kneeling to the side feel uneasy. He had yet to learn that many of the Ten Constant Attendants had already been slain by Qin Yuesheng; with the deaths of the Nine Thousand Years and Duke Xuanming, the Rootless Sect was now entirely in decline, no longer able to hide in the shadows and manipulate Chang’an.

In this way, as long as Li Chu was no longer concerned with the affairs of the realm, Sanhuang could march unimpeded into the Central Plains, their blades pointed at Chang’an.

If Li Chu no longer coveted the empire, the succession of Sanhuang would become an extremely easy matter.

"Take this. Consider it a gift from your master." Qin Yuesheng took out three Inner Strength Pills and handed them to Li Chu.

Ever since he became a Grandmaster, these Inner Strength Pills had no effect on him. It would be a pity to let them go to waste, so he gave Li Chu a few, letting him taste what it feels like to have Inner Strength within. It was a small gesture to sweeten things for him.

"This person by your side is harmful to you. Allow me to dispose of him for you." He reached out and slapped the old eunuch on the shoulder. In an instant, the chilling force of the Life and Death Ice Seal was transferred into him. Before the eunuch could even react, frost began to cover his entire body, even his hair started to freeze.

Finally, under Li Chu’s gaze, he was turned alive into a block of ice statue.

This act seemed to rid Li Chu of a nearby threat, but on the other hand, it was also a warning—to let Li Chu know just how formidable Qin Yuesheng’s methods were, that he was a true Immortal.

Having finished, Qin Yuesheng stepped forth, wielding his Carefree Heavenly Travel Skill, and returned to the Thousand Years Palace, now fallen into ruins.

Within Chang’an City, a few of the Ten Constant Attendants still remained. For Li Chu, these attendants were insurmountable peaks. To prevent them from harming the pawn he had left behind, after retrieving the materials for the Celestial Demon Evil Blade, Qin Yuesheng changed his appearance, and began seeking out the whereabouts of the remaining Ten Constant Attendants inside the imperial city.

As fate would have it, those attendants who were still in the palace, upon sensing the shockwaves from Qin Yuesheng’s battle with the Nine Thousand Years, rushed straight to the Thousand Years Palace. Thus, Qin Yuesheng did not have to expend much effort. Before long, he easily found these fellows and executed them on the spot.

Thus, tonight, the power of the Ten Constant Attendants—which had ruled the emperor from the shadows for so many years—was utterly destroyed, and the Rootless Sect was no more in this world.

The manifestation of the immortal palace that night became, by the following day, the talk of the entire city. It was the most animated topic for the people over tea and meals; all of Chang’an speculated as to what that immortal palace was and why an Immortal had appeared above Chang’an City.

Chang’an, Prince Mu’s Mansion.

A young lord in splendid robes was seated on a stone chair in the courtyard, fanning himself as he gazed upon the colorful koi swimming in a nearby pond.

Beside him, a servant hurried over and spoke in a low voice, "Young master, it’s said that last night an immortal palace suddenly appeared in the skies over Chang’an. Even the heavenly soldiers appeared. Many people saw it."

The young lord looked toward the sky and said, "I heard about it too. It’s a pity I slept so soundly last night and missed the scene. Truly unfortunate."

"Also, the eunuch faction within the palace was purged by the royalist party. From the chief eunuch down to the lowest servant eunuch, all were arrested, supposedly by imperial order. In two days, they’ll be executed at the execution ground."

The young lord’s mouth opened wide in astonishment.

Everyone knew that the emperor’s palace was now dominated by the eunuch faction led by the Ten Constant Attendants. The emperor, though fierce before his ministers, was meek and submissive before the Ten Constant Attendants.

One could say the emperor’s very life was in the hands of the Ten Constant Attendants, but what was this situation today? The new emperor was launching a counterattack? Was he not afraid of the eunuchs’ retribution? This was the young lord’s greatest doubt.

Given the Ten Constant Attendants’ grip on power, changing emperors would not be any trouble for them if they wished.

"Young master, do you wish me to report this to the Prince?" the servant asked.

Prince Mu’s Mansion was the residence of Prince Li Mu, and this young lord before him was none other than the prince’s son, the mansion’s eldest young master, Li Bin.

Li Bin shook his head, "My father is at a crucial stage in seclusion. Unless the Li family line is threatened with extinction, no matter what happens, do not disturb him. Leave this for now—when the situation becomes clearer, I’ll decide what to do."

"Yes, young master."

...

At this moment, Qin Yuesheng was sitting inside an inn in Chang’an, playing with a short axe and a small shield in his hands.

The short axe was only as long as a forearm. Its blade burned with flame, while the end was a block of solid ice—the mingling of fire and ice created a dazzling scene.

This short axe was forged from the hammer used by the Nine Thousand Years the previous night, merged with half of the Celestial Fire Divine Blade. It was also a Divine Soldier.

Therefore, Qin Yuesheng gave it a special name—’Frostfire Battleaxe.’

The small shield, too, was extraordinary in origin. Half of the Celestial Fire Divine Blade, the Crystal Stone from the Celestial Demon Evil Blade, the Celestial Demon Bone, and the Celestial Demon Heart were fused together to create it.

The shield was about the size of a washbasin, but when Qin Yuesheng poured in his Inner Strength, it could instantly enlarge. Its portability was thus unparalleled.

The Haoran Demon-Slaying Profound Sword, acquired from the Nine Thousand Years, was temporarily stowed away by Qin Yuesheng. The sword had an extraordinary pedigree; there was no need to use it rashly.

With two Divine Soldiers in hand, Qin Yuesheng’s overall strength increased yet again. His eight arms each wielded a Divine Soldier, and his power in battle was greatly enhanced.

He stored the two Divine Soldiers into his Sumeru pouch, then walked to the door and opened it.

"Waiter."

At Qin Yuesheng’s call, a waiter quickly ran over.

"Esteemed guest, what are your orders?"

Qin Yuesheng beckoned him to enter the room. The waiter had no suspicion and walked in directly.

Suddenly, Qin Yuesheng grabbed the servant by the skull, startling him so badly that his whole body shuddered and his face was twisted in terror.

"Sir, I’ve got elderly above and children below, and my family is too poor to even put food on the table. I haven’t a single coin to my name—spare me! Please, don’t kill me."

Qin Yuesheng chuckled, "Who said I’m going to kill you? Don’t resist, I’m giving you a stroke of fortune."

As Qin Yuesheng exerted his power, a blue soul identical to himself emerged from his body and plunged into the waiter’s body.

This move was precisely the ’Immortal Technique of the Spirit Roaming Beyond Heaven’ he had taken from the White Lotus Sect Leader. Today, he was putting the method into new use.

The waiter felt as if something new had entered his body; suddenly, his limbs seemed beyond his own control.

"Wh-what is this!"

"From this day forth, you are to hurry to Yangzhou Prefecture in Jiangnan, notify the King of Jiangnan to raise an army and march into the Central Plains, to capture Chang’an. There must be no mistake."

The waiter wanted desperately to refuse, but there was nothing he could do. A portion of Qin Yuesheng’s power had entered his body with that wisp of soul; he could only obey.

Under Qin Yuesheng’s watchful gaze, the waiter slowly stepped out of the room and, at a speed not of ordinary men, soon vanished from his sight.

"The Central Plains and Chang’an are settled. All that remains for Sanhuang is to suppress the remaining rebels, and once peace is restored, I can finally tend to my own affairs," Qin Yuesheng mused silently.

Back in the day, from the Sword Tomb’s secret trove, Qin Yuesheng learned that the Bai Yue Sword Saint, having already become a Grandmaster, had left Jiangnan of his own accord, heading north for the frozen lands, seeking to uncover the mysteries hidden there.

To pique the curiosity of a Grandmaster, such a place must indeed harbor a great secret. Qin Yuesheng did not know if Bai Yue Sword Saint succeeded in his search.

But if he had the chance, he too would go investigate in person. Now that he was a Grandmaster, the realm was open to him. If not for unfinished business with the world, he would have set off long ago.