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Chapter 554 - 551: Another Stab · Oct 14, 2026

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551 Chapter 551 - 548: Pursuit 2026-10-14
552 Chapter 552 - 549: Tolerant and Benevolent 2026-10-14
553 Chapter 553 - 550 Study Abroad 2026-10-14
554 Chapter 554 - 551: Another Stab 2026-10-14
555 Chapter 555 - 552: Meeting Each Other 2026-10-14
556 Chapter 556 - 553: Praying to the Spirits 2026-10-14
557 Chapter 557 - 554: Drive Forward 2026-10-14
558 Chapter 558 - 555: Planning 2026-10-14
559 Chapter 559 - 556 Transformation 2026-10-14
560 Chapter 560 - 556: Prevention 2026-10-14
561 Chapter 561 - 557 Invitation 2026-10-14
562 Chapter 562 - 558: Taking Initiative 2026-10-14
563 Chapter 563 - 559 He Transforms 2026-10-14
564 Chapter 564 - 560 Ingenious Use 2026-10-14
565 Chapter 565 - 561: Slaying Evil 2026-10-14
566 Chapter 566 - 562: Harmony of Dao 2026-10-14
567 Chapter 567 - 563: Bestowing the Sword 2026-10-14
568 Chapter 568 - 564: Promise 2026-10-14
569 Chapter 569 - 565: Time Limit 2026-10-14
570 Chapter 570 - 566: Action 2026-10-14
571 Chapter 571 - 567 Soul Kill 2026-10-14
572 Chapter 572 - 568: White Rainbow 2026-10-14
573 Chapter 573 - 569: The Beginning 2026-10-14
574 Chapter 574 - 570: Confirmation 2026-10-14
575 Chapter 575 - 571 Urgent Message 2026-10-14
576 Chapter 576 - 572: Projection 2026-10-14
577 Chapter 577 - 573 Decision 2026-10-14
578 Chapter 578 - 574: Departure 2026-10-14
579 Chapter 579 - 575: Door Visit 2026-10-14
580 Chapter 580 - 576 Guidance 2026-10-14
581 Chapter 581 - 577: Take Action 2026-10-14
582 Chapter 582 - 578: Sudden Change 2026-10-14
583 Chapter 583 - 579: Flatten 2026-10-14
584 Chapter 584 - 580: Strange Stone 2026-10-14
585 Chapter 585 - 581: Break Again 2026-10-14
586 Chapter 586 - 582: Search 2026-10-14
587 Chapter 587 - 583: Synthesis 2026-10-14
588 Chapter 588 - 584: Results 2026-10-14
589 Chapter 589 - 585: Mastery 2026-10-14
590 Chapter 590 - 586: Secrets of the Dao 2026-10-14
591 Chapter 591 - 587: Predicament 2026-10-14
592 Chapter 592 - 588 Desire to See 2026-10-14
593 Chapter 593 - 589 Divine Son 2026-10-14
594 Chapter 594 - 590: Destruction 2026-10-14
595 Chapter 595 - 591 Path 2026-10-14
596 Chapter 596 - 592: The Secret Tome 2026-10-14
597 Chapter 597 - 593: Doppelgänger 2026-10-14
598 Chapter 598 - 594: Divine Capital 2026-10-14
599 Chapter 599 - 595: Entry 2026-10-14
600 Chapter 600 - 596 Cave Mansion 2026-10-14

Chapter 554: Chapter 551: Another Stab

He didn’t expect Da Meng to have this move.

To fully bring Da Lie onto their side, they were determined to use Da Lie to restrain Da Jing.

Indeed, Da Lie is a tiny place, yet it is troublesome.

Once Da Lie focuses on causing chaos, it can force Da Jing to clean up the Eastern Territory.

The decay in Da Jing’s Eastern Territory is extraordinary; once cleaned up, it will bring up too many problems.

By then, the whole of Da Jing will be in turmoil.

Li Hongzhao’s move is extremely cunning, and Da Lie’s ambition is large enough.

They truly dare to completely lean toward Da Meng, serving as Da Meng’s vanguard.

They believe that Da Jing is helpless against them, and the strength of the Eastern Territory is lacking.

They have seen through the strength and weaknesses of the Eastern Territory, having no reservations.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

The obstacle in cleansing the Eastern Territory lies within the court.

The court is deeply intertwined with various forces, interwoven together, making even the Emperor powerless.

In his view, this is more difficult than the extinction of the Evil Sect.

To extinguish the Evil Sect, if one’s cultivation is sufficient, coupled with one’s Super Sense, one can single-handedly enforce it and kill all the evil people of the sect.

But to cleanse the Eastern Territory, it cannot be done single-handedly; it requires officials to implement it.

If the officials have reluctance in their hearts, it won’t even show in their actions; they will appear to be working diligently.

However, things just don’t go smoothly, with unexpected incidents and slow, difficult progress.

”Using Da Lie to restrain Da Jing is indeed a brilliant move with minimal cost and great gain.”

”The Emperor truly deserves this honor, with wisdom beyond compare!”

”Back then we were too straightforward, relying solely on force; intelligence and strategy are indeed useful.”

”The Emperor is wise!”

”By the way, I heard that Da Jing’s delegation also arrived, led by a Princely Heir.”

”The Fourth Prince, right? Reportedly a formidable figure as well.”

”Can he be more formidable than the Emperor? The youngest Great Grandmaster in the world.”

”It’s impossible for him to be stronger than the Emperor.”

”...”

”Old Shi, what’s with that expression of yours?”

”I heard that this Fourth Prince also became a Great Grandmaster at a young age, likely the next Emperor.”

”Oh, this Princely Heir wants to match the Emperor? Overestimating himself!”

”This Fourth Prince is indeed quite formidable.”

”As formidable as he is, he can’t surpass the Emperor; the Emperor is the greatest prodigy of all time.”

”Even if he ranks below the Emperor, it’s still an honor for him.”

”...Yes.”

”Old Shi, your expression is off, as if this Fourth Prince is stronger than the Emperor.”

”No, no, I didn’t mean that!”

”That’s exactly what you meant!”

The table instantly burst into a quarrel.

Xiao Ruoling looked at Chu Zhiyuan with a half-smile.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, ”It seems my reputation counts for little in Da Meng.”

”After all, the information between the two sides is isolated,” Xiao Ruoling laughed.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Her reputation is surprisingly good, strange.”

He originally thought that Li Hongzhao’s reputation among the populace should be poor.

Da Meng is male-dominated, with low status for women, far below that of Da Jing.

In such a country, a woman becoming Emperor is almost destined to be opposed by everyone.

If it weren’t for the Emperor’s Sword recognizing her as its master, she would have been overthrown the moment she ascended the throne.

But unexpectedly, listening to these people’s discussions, they hold Li Hongzhao in high regard.

He was already searching for reasons in his mind.

Firstly, the concept of power supremacy is deeply rooted in Da Meng, and Li Hongzhao is the youngest Grandmaster in Da Meng’s history.

Secondly, Li Hongzhao possesses the Phoenix Bloodline.

The Phoenix Bloodline is of immeasurable nobility, and this idea is deeply ingrained in people’s hearts.

Moreover, after her ascension, Li Hongzhao has used powerful methods to suppress the imperial family and the military, showing people a strong and powerful Emperor.

Xiao Ruoling softly said, ”The people believe in the Emperor’s Sword, which recognized her as master.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”But there are still many who are unconvinced; her troubles won’t be few.”

The military leaders certainly won’t accept Li Hongzhao, a woman, as Emperor.

Li Hongzhao shows no signs of concession either, intending to use even tougher means to force the military leaders into submission.

Also, the imperial family certainly won’t accept it, either, and they’re within Li Hongzhao’s sphere of suppression.

Chu Zhiyuan grinned.

Currently, Li Hongzhao is overwhelmed and has no energy to go to war with Da Jing.

Xiao Ruoling and Chu Zhiyuan listened in on the discussions around them while eating their meal.

The taste of the food was different from Da Jing, richer in flavor, and the wine stronger; both enjoyed the meal immensely.

While eating meat and drinking wine, Chu Zhiyuan glanced outside the window: ”Tianjing’s defenses are still far off compared to Yujing’s.”

As evening lights lit up, rows of lanterns illuminated the streets, creating a bustling and vibrant scene.

Xiao Ruoling lightly nodded, ”They don’t have a Military Suppression Department, only City Guards.”

The two sat by the table, observing the street pedestrians through the window as well as the number of City Guards.

Compared to a Military Suppression Department guard at every few steps or a City Guard, Da Meng’s City Guards were fewer by multiples.

Yet, the public order in Tianjing City was not poor; carrying knives and swords, few engaged in violence.

He judged that Da Meng’s laws were strict, with an immense deterrent effect on martial artists.

The various sects in Da Meng all cooperated with the court, allowed entry into the military and participation in the court’s Martial Arts Examination.

The court’s control of the martial sects was even stronger, far surpassing that of Da Jing.

Amidst the crowd, twenty Evil Sect experts lurked, subtly surrounding the tavern.

In just one day, another twenty Evil Sect experts had gathered.

The grandmasters of Tianjing City were practically irrelevant, with Evil Sect experts roaming as if no one were there.

They were looking for an opportunity to assassinate.

”These fellows,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Persistent as thieves.”

”How many Evil Sect people are there?” Xiao Ruoling slightly furrowed her brows.

The latest secret techniques of these Evil Sect people were indeed effective, deceiving her intuition.

Having the Taiyin Great Refining Form made her intuition as sharp as a Grandmaster’s.

Previously, they couldn’t hide from her intuition, but now they had succeeded.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Twenty now, with two more added, constantly increasing.”

”Are they all from before?”

”The previous batch was already wiped out; these are new, unaware and fearless.”

”This isn’t Yujing; if we were to start a massacre...” Xiao Ruoling lightly furrowed her brows, ”The Great Grandmasters of Da Meng wouldn’t be pleased.”

”It’s not me who wants to kill them; it’s them who want to kill me. Should I just sit quietly?” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”You can’t blame me for that, right?”

”Would they try to drive us out?” Xiao Ruoling said.

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Xiao Ruoling said softly, ”She is capable of doing that.”

Li Hongzhao’s actions have always been unconstrained and unbridled, and now with the Emperor’s Sword, she’s unafraid of the Princely Heir.

Chu Zhiyuan huffed, ”Unless she doesn’t want to negotiate with Da Jing anymore.”

He then said, ”They couldn’t hold back any longer, they’re making a move!”

Xiao Ruoling immediately became serious.

Chu Zhiyuan turned his head, ”Zou Fang, tell Guo Chi and the others to be careful; Evil Sect people are here.”

Zou Fang seriously responded and turned to the next table, whispering a few words to Guo Chi and the four others.

Guo Chi and the others nodded, having already prepared themselves.

Three young men entered the tavern talking and laughing, walking towards Chu Zhiyuan’s table.

They seemed to want to sit at a table not far from Chu Zhiyuan, but as they passed by Chu Zhiyuan, they suddenly drew their swords and attacked him.

Guo Chi and his group of four, already prepared, quickly drew their swords and stabbed towards the three from behind.

The three completely ignored the swords from Guo Chi’s group, continuing to stab at Chu Zhiyuan.

”Sss, sss, sss, sss!” Four swords pierced the backs of the three, the tips protruding from the front of their chests.

Their swords also approached Chu Zhiyuan, yet stopped two inches short, unable to touch him.

Chu Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruoling retreated a foot, narrowly avoiding the three swords.

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