Chapter 39: Hunted for Life and Death, Hero's Tomb
While Jiang Changsheng was consolidating his cultivation, he was also checking the incense calculation function.
[Incense calculation: You can consume incense points to deduce the essence and cause and effect of things. The amount of incense points required depends on the degree of calculation.]
[Current incense value: 0]
Jiang Changsheng asked in his heart: "I want to know if I can easily suppress the Mahayana Dragon Tower?"
[Need to consume 1000 incense points, do you want to continue?]
continue.
[Insufficient incense value, calculation failed]
Damn, then give me a hint to continue?
Jiang Changsheng shook his head, and then concentrated on consolidating his cultivation.
Late at night, he returned to his room and began to pass on the mark of reincarnation.
The word "reincarnation" sounds extraordinary, and it was obtained by breaking through the sixth level of thunder tribulation.
The Mark of Reincarnation is a soul spell. It can be used to imprint the soul of another person, allowing the person to reincarnate forever. Once the mark reaches the range of spiritual consciousness, the enemy's mark of reincarnation can be captured. However, it is difficult for the enemy to detect this mark. It is a tracking spell.
What is this called?
Hunting you down for eternity?
Jiang Changsheng found it interesting, and he thought of another clever use, which was to give it to the people around him. This way, even if he crossed reincarnation, there would be hope of finding them. He would decide who to use it on later. If it was to be used for care, it could only be used on people who were really close to him.
In the next few days, the news of Taoist Changsheng's tribulation spread to the thirteen states. In the era of war and chaos, such deeds were not uncommon. In order to start an uprising and recruit disciples, many people would make up myths for themselves.
It took a full half month for Jiang Changsheng's incense value to rise to 15.
One day, Eunuch Li came and announced that the emperor had summoned Jiang Changsheng to the palace. Jiang Changsheng followed him down the mountain . The disciples were excited when they heard about this, thinking that the emperor was going to reward Longqi Temple again. After all, it was well known that the emperor had a good relationship with Jiang Changsheng.
Jiang Changsheng followed behind Eunuch Li, looking at his back, wondering whether he should kill him.
It is quite ironic to say that all the dignitaries who had switched him back then, except Eunuch Li, were all killed by the emperor. Especially when the Demon Sect was causing trouble, the emperor took the opportunity to kill many people. Now only Eunuch Li is still alive.
Eunuch Li served Jiang Yuan wholeheartedly all year round. Jiang Changsheng wanted Jiang Yuan to live a few more years, so he did not take action against him.
"Forget it. After all, this old dog is also a knife. Wait until the emperor dies, and then give him a quick death."
Jiang Changsheng thought silently that Eunuch Li had no idea what he was thinking and turned back to talk to him from time to time to avoid ignoring him, and his attitude was very enthusiastic.
Eunuch Li naturally knew Jiang Changsheng's true identity, and his heart was filled with emotion. If Taoist Changsheng was still the prince, with his talent in martial arts, would Dajing be better off?
Taoist Changsheng seems to be practicing Taoism and not caring about worldly affairs, but many martial arts masters have died at his hands. His decisive and murderous character is very similar to Jiang Yuan.
Unfortunately, there is no if.
Eunuch Li also knew why Jiang Yuan wanted to switch Jiang Changsheng. Some things can be kept secret forever and do not need to be revealed.
Half an hour later, they entered the palace and came to the imperial study.
Jiang Yuan was writing, and the Queen was grinding ink for his inkstone beside him. When she saw Jiang Changsheng and the other person come in, she subconsciously looked up. When she saw them, she was stunned.
"Your Majesty, Queen, the Taoist priest Changsheng from Longqi Temple has arrived."
Eunuch Li bowed respectfully, then left, closing the door.
The Queen looked at Jiang Changsheng with an extremely complicated look and was obviously very excited, but she controlled herself very well.
Jiang Changsheng bowed and saluted: "I am the Taoist Changsheng. I greet your Majesty and your Majesty."
It seems that the Queen has already known his true identity.
But at this point, Jiang Changsheng no longer has any intention of recognizing his relatives. He is almost forty years old, so why bother to recognize his relatives?
Jiang Yuan put down his brush, looked up and said with a smile: "Changsheng, come here and take a look. What do you think of my calligraphy?"
Jiang Changsheng walked over and saw four big words written on a long piece of paper.
I am the Mandate of Heaven.
Very good, the brushstrokes are sharp and impressive.
Jiang Changsheng praised truthfully.
Jiang Yuan said in amazement, "What a pity! I don't have many years left to live. Changsheng, do you know calligraphy and painting? Come, let me see your calligraphy."
Jiang Changsheng was not polite either. He learned calligraphy in his early years and rarely had the opportunity to show off. Now, he had nothing to hide in front of his biological parents.
Jiang Yuan stepped aside. The Queen looked at Jiang Changsheng with red eyes and quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Jiang Changsheng held the brush in his hand, rolled up his sleeve with his left hand, and wrote vigorously. Jiang Yuan looked at him and was moved.
"All under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the world are his subjects..."
Jiang Yuannian said, his eyes becoming complicated.
These four lines of poetry are written with a majestic and vigorous style, and there is a murderous aura hidden at the end of each word. Looking at the words, Jiang Yuan saw the epic battles in the long river of history, which eventually accumulated into the image of a majestic emperor, holding the country in his hands and standing tall.
The Empress praised: "The Taoist's calligraphy is more domineering than your temperament, and better than your majesty's. This sentence is also very good. This palace must display this calligraphy and hang it in the imperial study in the future."
Jiang Yuan said with emotion: "It is indeed good. Changsheng's calligraphy can be considered among the top three in Dajing. It's a pity that he didn't enter the literary world."
He suddenly felt the same as Eunuch Li.
What would have happened now if the prince had not been replaced?
Ever since the Seventh Prince became the Crown Prince, his shortcomings began to show. In the past, he did not need to deal with state affairs, and relying on his eloquence, strong martial arts, and the support of the Mahayana Dragon Tower, Jiang Yuan liked him very much. However, his ability to govern the state was far inferior to that of the fake prince. Although he had great martial arts skills, he was timid and afraid of losing his position as the Crown Prince. He had been hiding in the capital, unlike Jiang Yu, who won glory for Dajing.
Jiang Changsheng's talent is much greater than Jiang Yu's.
The more Jiang Yuan thought about it, the more sad he felt. He held Jiang Changsheng's hand and patted it, muttering about the past, and he could hardly speak clearly.
The Queen Mother saw through his inner thoughts and her eyes became resentful. Over the years, he had also told the Queen Mother about his views on Jiang Yu.
After chatting for a while, Jiang Changsheng was about to ask Jiang Yuan why he asked him to come.
"Changsheng, among the descendants of the seventh prince, who can take on the throne of the third king of Dajing?" Jiang Yuan sat down and suddenly turned his head to ask.
In the past, Jiang Changsheng might have been vague, but now, he said bluntly: "King Wei, Jiang Ziyu, was originally the son of the queen, and was considered the eldest son. It was only because the princess died prematurely that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince re-appointed the princess, making King Wei no longer the eldest son. This is unfair. Moreover, King Wei is very talented. Not only is he extremely talented in martial arts, but he is also very ambitious in his dealings with others. These are all unmatched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's other sons."
Jiang Yuan nodded. He also liked Jiang Ziyu very much. Coupled with his guilt towards Jiang Changsheng, he had an idea in his mind.
Jiang Yuan sighed and said, "Although Zi Yu is good, he still suffers from a disadvantage in terms of reputation. His brother has the support of the Holy Land of Martial Arts behind him, so it will be difficult for him to compete with him in the future. If there is a master to support him, I can pave the way for him."
Having said that, Jiang Changsheng said, "Longqi Temple is willing to support King Wei."
Jiang Yuan looked straight at him and he faced it calmly.
The Queen Mother said, "I also like Ziyu, and Taoist Changsheng is Ziyu's master, so he will definitely support her. Your Majesty, why don't you pave the way for Ziyu?"
Jiang Yuan turned around and walked towards the door. He put his hands behind his back and sighed, "Ziyu's mother died early, and his family was suppressed to the border by Yu'er. It is really difficult to support him in the capital. Let's see how long I can live. Changsheng, go back and teach Ziyu well."
Jiang Changsheng bowed and prepared to leave.
"Changsheng... Taoist Priest..."
The Queen suddenly called Jiang Changsheng. Jiang Changsheng turned around. She quickly handed him the box of cakes prepared for the Emperor and said, "Yu'er said that you like the cakes in the palace very much."
Jiang Changsheng was not polite either. He did miss the palace snacks a little. Before leaving, he was moved by compassion and used his spiritual power to convey a message to the Queen.
The Queen's beautiful eyes widened and her face turned pale. Jiang Yuan turned his back to her and walked out of the imperial study without noticing the change in her expression.
Jiang Changsheng left. The Queen looked at his back with a look of shock in her eyes, which soon turned into surprise and then worry.
She finally made up her mind, walked up to Jiang Yuan and supported him.
After Jiang Changsheng followed Eunuch Li out of the palace, the Queen Mother said to Jiang Yuan, "Your Majesty, I want to marry Minister 's granddaughter to the King of Wei. Although Minister Yang and I are both from the Yang family, our bloodline is very distant. If Your Majesty allows this, it will be easy to discuss internally and externally."
Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment, looked at her in surprise, and said, "He is just Changsheng's apprentice, are you willing to get involved with the Yang family?"
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "The Yang family should also find a backer. Your Majesty, these years... I hope Your Majesty will help me."
Jiang Yuan felt very uncomfortable hearing this. The Yang family had indeed made great contributions, but they had been severely suppressed by him over the years. Apart from the Empress, Yang Che was the only one still holding the position of Minister of Justice. The Empress was blaming him.
Thinking that I am about to die, I wonder what the future holds for the world.
That's all.
"I will issue an edict after the new year." Jiang Yuan sighed.
The Queen said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The heavy snow covered the palace, making it look desolate. Suddenly, a tender green bud sprouted from a crack in a corner of the wall.
…
In the 40th year of Kaiyuan, after the New Year, King Jiang Yu of Qin had completely taken control of Canzhou and launched an offensive against Gu Khan. With successive victories, the thirteen states of Jing Dynasty were rejoicing. Jiang Yu's prestige soared, and there were even many voices that believed he should be the crown prince.
The New Year has just arrived.
Longqi Temple welcomes uninvited guests.
"My name is Yan Long, and I am known as the Mad Blade in the martial arts world. I have heard that Taoist Changsheng is not an ordinary person and has set up a hero's tomb on the Longqi Temple Mountain. Today, Yan Long has come to ask for advice. If I die in battle, I would like to be buried in the hero's tomb and enhance its reputation!"
A heroic voice resounded throughout Longqi Temple, with profound power and deafening effect.
Xu Tianji, who was massaging Bai Long, looked up and said in amazement, "Another immortal thing has come. Quite interesting. It seems that the Hero's Tomb will become a legend in the martial arts world."
Jiang Changsheng opened his eyes, picked up his sword and walked away, followed by the others.
Jiang Ziyu excitedly said to Arakawa: "Kuang Dao, you sound very strong. Can you fight with Master for a few moves?"
Arakawa said proudly: "A few moves? This must be the fate of a sword maniac. If he wants to die, then let him do it!"
