Legend of Swordsman

At least now, Jian Wushuang had clearly understood the hidden truth behind it all.

Jiang Shang had indeed appeared in the Great Tang Dynasty and had even saved this imperial consort.

That was just three years ago.

He had been in this world for almost a year now.

Calculating the time, the more he thought about it, the more he wondered if Jiang Shang’s disappearance was related to his arrival.

Perhaps it was possible.

But it was merely speculation.

While he was lost in thought, the three people inside the cave started arguing.

At this moment, Jian Wushuang pricked up his ears.

”No way!”

”Absolutely not!”

A double denial.

It came from Immortal Jiu Chen and Emperor Li Miao of the Tang Dynasty.

These two were clearly on the same side.

The middle-aged woman, however, raised her eyebrows and glared at Li Miao, shouting, ”Do you intend to destroy your ancestors?”

”Stop using the ancestors to pressure me! Everything I’m doing now is enough to make the ancestors tear me apart!” Li Miao was not willing to back down either.

When he considered the things he had done, not just the ancestors but even the relatives in Tai’an City wished to kill him.

They simply lacked the strength to do so, which was why they let him go.

Otherwise, Wei Jiuxian wouldn’t have let him go either.

However, the old ancestor of Baoguang Temple had never troubled him over this matter.

This was originally what he feared the most, but with the Immortal Master around, he no longer feared it.

Yet unexpectedly, that old ancestor hadn’t made things difficult for him at all. He had even instructed the Guardian to help preserve the imperial consort’s body.

But now, the Guardian wanted to take the life force from the imperial consort’s body and use it to resurrect the princess from back then.

She was a witness to the glory of the Great Tang Dynasty, and the entire dynasty had changed because of her.

It was also because of her that the Great Tang Dynasty attracted its first imperial son-in-law. Which led to the flourishing age of the Great Tang.

”No wonder the old ancestor of Baoguang Temple was so kind; it turns out he had his eyes on this life force. Little girl, I advise you to give up this idea. Seeing that you’ve guarded this body for so many years, this old man can help you ascend!” Immortal Jiu Chen sounded quite polite at this moment.

It wasn’t out of kindness; he was just worried that the old ancestor of Baoguang Temple had left some tricks for the Guardian.

Now that the grand plan was nearing completion, he didn’t want any mishaps at this critical juncture.

Because this place was extremely important, and any accident would render all previous efforts futile.

However, the Guardian seemed determined to take that life force, as if she had swallowed an iron weight.

The three of them argued endlessly, and tension gradually filled the air.

”Li Miao, you will regret this decision!” the Guardian sneered, saying no more.

Her words were full of threats, which made both Immortal Jiu Chen and Li Miao very displeased, but they didn’t dare to act rashly at such a crucial moment.

They could only grit their teeth and endure.

”Agree to her terms, but first, revive the imperial consort. After you take the essence from her body, there should still be some life force left. Reviving a mere mortal should be possible!” Immortal Jiu Chen secretly sent a message to Li Miao, choosing not to confront her directly.

Li Miao, upon hearing this, could only nod in agreement. After softening his tone, he said to the Guardian, ”I won’t give you all the life force, but I promise to revive the princess. Will that suffice?”

”But the princess must be revived first!” the Guardian’s tone remained firm.

This time, even Immortal Jiu Chen couldn’t hold back. He angrily shouted, ”Don’t push your luck! Don’t think that just because you have some cards up your sleeve, you can test my patience!”

As he spoke, he unleashed the full pressure of his divine form at its peak, intending to make the Guardian submit.

But to his surprise, the Guardian remained unaffected and even sneered, ”Old fool, don’t think I don’t know your secrets. You’re not even human! Don’t bother trying those petty tricks with me. The trump cards the old ancestor left me are more than enough to kill both of you! The old ancestor instructed me not to act unless absolutely necessary. Do you really think I

fear you?”

”Not human?”

Upon hearing these words, Jian Wushuang was stunned. Could it be that Immortal Jiu Chen wasn’t human?

This was something he had never anticipated!

Reflecting on how the other party had been slain before reappearing, and now wielding such immense power, it made sense. But if he wasn’t human, what could he be?

Initially, Jian Wushuang had guessed that the other party was an ancient cultivator who had simply remained in the mortal world. But to think that he wasn’t of the human race?

Yet he possessed a human soul.

this moment, the debate had not ceased.

”You!”

Li Miao’s face turned ashen, but he managed to suppress his anger. He then turned to Immortal Jiu Chen and directly asked, ”Immortal, is there a compromise?”

”Sigh!” Immortal Jiu Chen let out a long sigh, frowning as he said, ”Li Miao, ascension doesn’t necessarily require shattering the void. Do you understand what I mean?”

These words indicated that the Immortal might abandon him.

The life force within the Empress’s body had to be kept intact for her resurrection. Only after she was revived could a portion of it be extracted. But before that, it couldn’t be tampered with-if even a trace was removed, the remaining life force would instantly dissipate.

Now, it seemed necessary to give up the Empress and his future!

Jian Wushuang, who had been eavesdropping, also grasped their intentions.

He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret in his heart: ”What a waste, that’s life force! A priceless treasure that can enhance one’s life genes, yet they’re thinking of reviving the Empress and then extracting that bit of essence from her. It’s like dropping a watermelon to pick up a sesame seed!”

Jian Wushuang really wanted to jump out and explain the uniqueness of life force to them, but unfortunately, this was not the right moment. Otherwise, he would have been slapped twice

the other party.

Inside the cave, a brief silence fell.

The Guardian still held his head high, a vague sense of transcendence between his brows.

Immortal Jiu Chen, on the other hand, had his head lowered, appearing harmless.

Li Miao, who had suffered a blow, clenched his fists, and with his eyes slightly closed, he reminisced about his time with the Empress and the beautiful moments they had shared. Tears welled up and fell from the corners of his eyes.

This was his final act of tenderness for her.

”Alright!”

He uttered just one word, then took a deep breath and continued, ”The shackles on the Empress have already been unlocked. You can extract that power now!”

A light flickered over the Empress’s body as the seal was lifted.

If it weren’t for this seal, the Guardian would have long since taken the life force.

”Hmph, at least you have some conscience. Once the princess is revived, you can continue to

reign as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty!”

After the Guardian spoke, the ring on his finger glowed briefly, and a green stone coffin

appeared out of thin air.

Inside lay the princess of the early Tang Dynasty.

Though she was Li Miao’s ancestor, he felt no excitement.

Immortal Jiu Chen, standing silently on the side, had a changed look in his eyes as he gazed at

Li Miao.

The Guardian first probed the life force within the Empress’s body before opening the stone

coffin.

The lid was lifted, revealing a face of unparalleled beauty.

It was a countenance that could unsettle anyone’s mind at first glance.

Even Jian Wushuang couldn’t help but be astonished. This peerless face could easily rank

among the top hundred he had seen in his life.