King of Ten Thousand Years

Two and a half months later, outside the borders of the Chilong Dynasty.

Several carriages were speeding across the wilderness.

”Young Master, in one more day, we’ll reach the Chilong Dynasty.”

A long-faced, middle-aged man in his forties or fifties said slowly.

”Uncle Fu, we owe it all to you on this journey!”

The young master, Li Su, breathed a small sigh of relief.

This was his first time personally leading an escort mission. The road had been fraught with trouble; they had encountered several groups of bandits and Demon Beasts, and he had lost five of his men.

”After we finish this job, I’m gonna go eat and drink my fill and find a few pretty girls.”

”I guess Brother Chen will be parting ways with us then, huh?”

The men chatted and laughed, their gazes turning to a sturdily built, plain-looking man.

”Yes, it’ll be time to part ways then!”

The plain-looking man, Chen Yu, let out a sigh.

He was, in fact, Luo Tian.

Chen Yu was just a random name he’d come up with. To evade pursuit from the Azure Cloud Kingdom’s Royal Family and the Qiu Yue Kingdom, Luo Tian had changed his appearance and build multiple times along the way, using many different names.

Despite this, he had still faced several crises.

If his Creation Technique hadn’t reached the Second-Layer, allowing him to sense danger in advance and deduce many crucial details, Luo Tian’s escape would have likely ended long ago.

The Azure Cloud Kingdom was a great distance from the Chilong Dynasty, and Luo Tian hadn’t let his guard down for a single moment.

After half a month of flying, the Crying Eagle was exhausted. Besides, flying through the sky made him an easy target, so Luo Tian had simply abandoned his flying mount and traveled through treacherous jungles instead.

The long and arduous journey also served to temper him.

His cultivation had also broken through to the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm First Layer.

As for Luo Tian’s current situation...

A month ago, this escort team had been attacked by Demon Beasts and happened to run into the passing Luo Tian, from whom they sought help.

Because Luo Tian was concealing his identity and strength, he only revealed a cultivation at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening, but his combat prowess was equivalent to the Meridian Opening Eighth and Ninth Layers, which helped relieve a great deal of pressure on the team.

After the crisis was resolved, the young master, Li Su, learned that Luo Tian was also heading to the Chilong Dynasty and invited him to travel with them.

Luo Tian agreed without much thought.

After all, he was headed to the Chilong Dynasty, which was Prince Zheng’s territory. It was essential to gather more information.

After spending some time with them, he quickly integrated into the group and obtained a lot of useful information, including details about some of the surrounding kingdoms and the Chilong Dynasty itself.

”Brother Chen, if you’re ever free in the future, you can visit us at the Humen Escort Agency anytime.”

The young master, Li Su, said with a smile.

”Definitely!”

Luo Tian smiled and nodded.

The words had barely left his mouth.

Several ferocious roars erupted from behind them.

The carriage suddenly lurched forward, nearly unseating Li Su.

”What’s going on?”

The long-faced middle-aged man, Uncle Fu, frowned.

”Uncle Fu, it’s Unihorn Giant Lizards! It seems we’ve accidentally trespassed into their territory!”

The panicked voice of the driver called from outside.

”Unihorn Giant Lizards!”

The complexions of everyone inside the carriage changed.

The Unihorn Giant Lizard was notoriously difficult to deal with. They had powerful defenses, terrifying strength, and were highly venomous.

And at this moment, they could sense the auras of several Spirit Level Demon Beasts.

One aura, in particular, made even Uncle Fu’s heart tremble, his body tensing involuntarily.

One must understand, Uncle Fu was a veteran at the Spirit Sea Realm First Layer and had the highest cultivation in the team.

”Unihorn Giant Lizards are tough, but speed is their weakness. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to shake them off after running for a bit.”

Luo Tian said calmly.

”Yes, Brother Chen Yu is right.”

Uncle Fu glanced at Luo Tian a few more times.

Although Unihorn Giant Lizards were ferocious, they weren’t the type to pursue relentlessly. Uncle Fu had forgotten this in his momentary panic.

He hadn’t expected Luo Tian to analyze the situation so calmly.

Without a second thought, Uncle Fu immediately ordered the team to advance at full speed.

A moment later, several three-meter-long giant lizards were still in pursuit, letting out deep, angry roars.

The Unihorn Giant Lizards all opened their mouths in unison, spewing several beams of eerie green True Qi laced with deadly poison.

Uncle Fu immediately shot out of the carriage and onto the roof.

He struck out with a thick, condensed orange Palm Light, shattering an incoming beam of eerie green light.

”Brother Chen, thank you for your calm judgment just now. Otherwise, we all might have perished here.”

Li Su said with a hint of gratitude.

In that situation, even Uncle Fu had lost his composure, yet Luo Tian remained so calm. This made Li Su look at him in a new light.

However, throughout their journey, Luo Tian had often shown flashes of brilliance, so they had grown accustomed to it and weren’t overly surprised.

Suddenly, an explosion rang out.

The carriage Li Su was riding in was hit by the shockwave of a Unihorn Giant Lizard’s attack, and one of its wheels was blown off.

CRASH!

The entire carriage flipped over, and everyone jumped out.

”This is bad. There are too many Unihorn Giant Lizards.”

Uncle Fu’s grave voice sounded.

He saw a total of eight Unihorn Giant Lizards scuttling toward them at high speed, four of which were at the Spirit Sea Realm Level.

Given the team’s current strength, fighting it out would most likely result in a total wipeout.

”You all should escape. Don’t worry about protecting me.”

Li Su said resolutely.

His cultivation was the weakest on the team, only at the Fifth Layer of Meridian Opening. He was clearly a burden.

If they didn’t have to protect him, many on the team could escape with their lives.

”Young Master, how could we possibly abandon you!”

”We will definitely protect you, Young Master!”

But no one fled. Instead, they all gathered around Li Su.

Luo Tian wasn’t surprised. Li Su was kind-hearted and generous, treating his subordinates like family and friends. This, in turn, earned him their utmost loyalty.

Luo Tian’s gaze swept over them indifferently.

”Scram!”

He had used his Spiritual Sense to transmit his voice, and a majestic, domineering sound exploded in the Unihorn Giant Lizards’ minds.

After his Creation Technique broke through to the Second-Layer, Luo Tian’s Spiritual Power had greatly increased, and his Spiritual Sense had grown much stronger. The minds of the Unihorn Giant Lizards were thrown into turmoil, leaving them dizzy and disoriented.

This sudden turn of events directly stunned the less intelligent Unihorn Giant Lizards.

Demon Thought Technique!

Immediately after, Luo Tian subtly activated the Demon Thought Technique. A strange, eerie glow emanated from his pupils, and his lips moved slightly as if whispering silent, demonic words.

Spirit Communication Secret Skill combined with the Demon Thought Technique.

After being scared out of their wits by Luo Tian, the fear of the rampaging Unihorn Giant Lizards was then infinitely amplified.

Terror appeared on the faces of all the Unihorn Giant Lizards, and their bodies trembled slightly.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The seven or eight Unihorn Giant Lizards turned and fled, disappearing in an instant.

Left behind, the members of the team who had been preparing to fight to the death could only stare, dumbfounded, at the suddenly retreating Unihorn Giant Lizards.

Having done all this, Luo Tian also put on a surprised expression.

”Why did the Unihorn Giant Lizards suddenly run away?”

Everyone was shocked and bewildered.

Uncle Fu’s expression was grave, as he also didn’t know the reason. ”Quick, fix the wheel! We need to leave this place as soon as possible.”

Li Su glanced discreetly at Luo Tian. For a fleeting moment, he thought he’d seen the man beside him transform, emitting a strange, demonic aura that vanished in an instant.

But it seemed to have been just his imagination.

The carriage was quickly repaired, and the group continued on its way.

”So, what do you guys think happened back there?”

”Why did all the Unihorn Giant Lizards suddenly flee? From the looks of it, they seemed to be scared of something.”

”Was it because you’re too ugly? Did you scare them off?”

The team members were all discussing the incident.

But they couldn’t come up with an answer, no matter how hard they wracked their brains.

’Li Su seems to have one more tribulation to face.’

Luo Tian used his Observing Skill to examine Li Su.

In truth, Li Su’s Destiny Chart was fraught with disaster, even showing signs of impending death. If he hadn’t invited Luo Tian to join the team, the various crises they’d encountered on this journey would have claimed his life long ago.

Li Su had no idea that his own kindness had already saved his life several times over.

Luo Tian, on the other hand, was indifferent.

He had used the escort agency’s team to hide his identity and was almost at the Chilong Dynasty without being pursued. In a way, he also had Li Su to thank for that.

「Half a day later.」

The escort agency’s team was now very close to the border of the Chilong Dynasty.

But a group of people on horseback suddenly appeared ahead.

The team halted. Li Su stepped out of the carriage, his expression stunned for a moment before breaking into a smile. ”Big Brother, what are you doing here?”

Across from them, a man with thick eyebrows, dressed in black robes, bore a slight resemblance to Li Su, but his presence was far more imposing.

This was Li Su’s older brother.

Their father had arranged for the two brothers to each lead an escort mission to different places, calling it a test.

Logically, his older brother should have been in the Nanshu Kingdom.

”I knew this was your first escort mission and was worried something might happen to you, so I came to give you support.”

The thick-browed man revealed a faint smile.

Just as Li Su was about to get down from the carriage to chat with his brother, Uncle Fu suddenly shouted, ”Second Young Master, be careful! The men with the First Young Master are not from the Humen Escort Agency.”

Looking closely, one could see that the group of people beside the First Young Master all exuded a savage and ferocious aura. Every one of them had a murderous look, the kind you only see on people who have killed many times.

”It’s the Sansha Bandits.”

A well-traveled middle-aged man in the group recognized their true identity.

”Big Brother, why are you with the Sansha Bandits?”

Li Su asked with a frown.

In the escort business, bandits are the greatest enemy.

”Hehe, my foolish little brother, I’m done playing games with you!”

The thick-browed man chuckled, sat up straight, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes. ”Little brother, your life ends here.”

Li Su swayed, his face filled with disbelief.

His own brother actually wanted to take his life.

”First Young Master, there’s no need to be so ruthless. The Second Young Master has no intention of fighting for the position of the escort agency’s heir.”

Uncle Fu stepped forward and said.

Li Su still hadn’t processed it, but Uncle Fu and many others had already seen through the situation.

”But our father has plans to hand the entire escort agency over to him!”

A vicious look appeared on the thick-browed man’s face.

He was far superior to Li Su in every aspect. He couldn’t understand why their father wanted to give the Humen Escort Agency to Li Su.

”Young Master, don’t panic! The Sansha Bandits only have two members at the Spirit Sea Realm First Layer. If we protect you with all our might, we can break through their encirclement!”

”Once we enter the Chilong Dynasty, the First Young Master won’t dare to kill you so brazenly!”

Uncle Fu said in a low voice and began to assign tasks.

But from across the way, the First Young Master’s disdainful voice suddenly rang out.

”I know what you’re planning. But since I have made my move, how could I possibly let you go so easily?”

The thick-browed man’s lips curled into a sinister, charming smile.

He never fought battles he wasn’t confident of winning.

As his voice fell, a straight-backed figure in white robes emerged from the carriage, a Silver Treasure Sword hanging at his waist.

”That’s... the prodigy from the Chilong Dynasty’s Human List, the White-Robed Silver Sword, Lin Feifan!”

”How can this be? Lin Feifan is actually on the First Young Master’s side!”

In an instant, despair spread through Li Su’s side.