Chapter 656: Meeting Li Shimin Again, the Death of Empress Changsun
In Chang'an City, at the moment when Li Daoxuan smashed the Four Sacred Cauldrons, countless cultivators cheered, even including some Buddhist cultivators.
Because Ervasami's behavior had indeed led him to the path of evil.
As Li Daoxuan defeated the Holy Buddha with overwhelming force, they were all excited and marveled that Master Li was indeed a genius who could break through this desperate situation and reverse the situation.
However, when he saw Li Daoxuan stepping on the demon monk, forcing out its true body with arrows, breaking all its bones, and then smashing its head with punches after it had no strength to resist.
The extremely impactful scene made many people gasp and feel a chill in their hearts.
So fierce!
In fact, today's cultivators in the world generally fight with each other, competing in magical powers and magic weapons. Li Daoxuan's physical fighting like a prehistoric beast is truly shocking.
Can physical strength be so strong?
That is the giant python god of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Unlike the resurrected evil god, it is a genuine god with the cultivation level and all the memories of its peak.
But he was smashed into pieces by the pair of pale golden fists...
"Haha, it feels so good, big brother is so awesome!!!"
Zhang Weiyang was so excited that his blood boiled, his face turned red, he kept waving his hands, and his eyes were moist.
Not only him, but all the disciples of Mount Longhu and disciples of other Taoist sects were also very excited.
Na'er Posami called himself the Holy Buddha. In order to undermine the prestige of Taoism, he traveled thousands of miles alone to challenge the Yangshen masters of various Taoist sects.
Zhang Tianshi of Mount Longhu has not yet recovered from his injuries.
The same was true for other Taoist sects. Their uncles and aunts were all seriously injured, the sect was humiliated, and their elders were seriously injured. Every one of them was holding a grudge in their hearts.
This is also the reason why they were willing to travel thousands of miles and risk their lives to come to Chang'an to watch the battle.
Master Li did not disappoint them.
"I haven't seen you for more than ten years, but Master Li is still as charming as ever. I really miss him!"
There was a white-haired Taoist priest staring at the man in green clothes in a trance. More than ten years ago, Master Li suppressed the world in this way and was invincible. More than ten years have passed, and he is still the Li Wudi.
Time flies, the world changes, but that amazing figure remains unchanged.
"This battle is truly spectacular. I will die without regrets just because I was able to witness this battle!"
"Did you notice that when Master Li was fighting the evil monk, he didn't even use his magic weapon?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
Yes, except for the time when he broke the Lingshan formation, Master Li used the flying sword. At other times, he did not use any magic weapon, even when the evil monk activated the Four Saints formation.
An astonishing idea came to everyone's mind, making their scalps tingle.
Does Master Li have no magic weapons? Absolutely not. As everyone knows, Master Li has countless magic weapons.
Each one is enough to become the sect’s treasure.
This also means that Master Li has not yet used his full strength...
The Holy Buddha Narvasami was not enough to force out his full strength...
When thinking of this, many people find it difficult to calm down for a long time.
How strong is he...?
…
In Daxingshan Temple.
Li Daoxuan slapped the Three Realms Gourd and collected a ray of golden light. It was the soul of the giant python god.
Although it struggled desperately and uttered vicious curses, it was still taken into the Three Realms Gourd.
Li Daoxuan was not in a hurry to search his soul. After all, the other party was a true god who had practiced for many years and his soul was stable. He needed to kill its sharpness first and torture it.
Once he enters the Three Realms Gourd, life and death is just a matter of thought.
Li Daoxuan took away the body of the giant python god and the broken golden body of Ananda, looked down at the golden-haired lion that was wagging its tail to please him, and whispered something.
The golden-haired lion nodded repeatedly and left with Xiaoqing and Xiaobai outside.
Li Daoxuan glanced at the Taiji Palace in the distance, and seemed to see the white-haired old man, no longer heroic, with cloudy eyes.
He sighed softly, and then auspicious clouds appeared under his feet and he flew towards a certain place.
…
Tai Chi Palace.
Li Shimin did not take the pill after all. He sat alone in the Lizheng Hall, waiting for news.
That voice kept ringing in my mind, and I couldn't get rid of it.
"The real main ingredient of this bald donkey's immortality elixir is the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"
"He hired someone to impersonate Empress Changsun in order to destroy the fortune of the Tang Dynasty..."
Although Li Shimin was confused because his death was approaching, he was not a stupid person. He just wanted to live too much, so he was blinded by a single leaf and failed to see the big picture.
Looking back now, he did find some suspicious points.
But there is one thing that cannot be explained.
The smoke drifted away, and Empress Chang Sun reappeared. Her beautiful eyes dimmed, and she said sadly, "Your Majesty, are you doubting me?"
Li Shimin didn't say anything.
Empress Changsun continued, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten the oath you and I made when we got married?"
"On the first day of June in the ninth year of Wude, you were invited to a banquet at the East Palace. Crown Prince Li Jiancheng fed you poisoned wine and you vomited three liters of blood. When you came back, you held my hand and told me to run away. Do you remember what I said?"
Li Shimin's eyes began to soften.
"Of course I remember that you said at that time that husband and wife are of one mind, and no matter life or death, misfortune or happiness, you only wish to be together forever."
The support and companionship from his wife at that time gave him great courage. A few days later, he resolutely launched a mutiny at Xuanwu Gate and fought his way to becoming an emperor.
Zhangsun Wugou, who was the princess at the time, also went to the Xuanwu Gate in person to encourage the soldiers and stabilize the people's hearts.
So in his life, no matter how many women he had or how many concubines he favored, there was only one wife in his heart.
He also sincerely respected and loved this woman who had been with him through thick and thin, regardless of good or bad times.
This is what Li Shimin finds most puzzling.
If the queen was really someone else in disguise, how could she know so much about their past?
For this reason, he specially consulted Yuan Tiangang and came to the conclusion that the Queen was the mother of the country and was also protected by the power of humanity, so the soul-searching technique would never be effective.
"His Majesty--"
Empress Changsun saw that the other party's attitude had softened and wanted to strike while the iron was hot, but suddenly she heard hurried footsteps coming from outside.
Eunuch Gao Quan shouted outside: "Your Majesty, we won, we won, the Imperial Master won!"
In an instant, Empress Changsun trembled all over, and the tenderness in her eyes disappeared.
She glanced at Li Shimin with a hint of reluctance, but could only choose to leave after weighing the pros and cons, and her body became weaker and weaker.
Li Shimin did not notice her leaving, but was refreshed and asked, "Is Taichong ready to come to the palace to see me?"
As he spoke, he tidied his messy white hair, a smile appeared on his face, and he looked excited.
Gao Quan whispered, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Master ...did not enter the palace."
The smile on Li Shimin's face froze.
Doesn't he want to see me even for the last time?
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Master did not leave Chang'an. He went to Zhaoling."
Zhaoling!
Li Shimin suddenly had an idea. He seemed to know who Taichong was going to meet. He was a little excited and said, "Prepare the horses. I want to go to Zhaoling. Quick!"
…
Escorted by a hundred riders, Li Shimin soon arrived at Zhaoling Mausoleum in Jiuyi Mountain.
Looking at the mausoleum built for himself, his eyes were full of complicated feelings.
Perhaps soon, he will rest here forever.
After entering Zhaoling Mausoleum, Li Shimin dismissed everyone else, even his personal eunuch Gao Quan. He took a deep breath, straightened his robe, and then stepped in.
In the mausoleum, a figure stood quietly with his back to him. He was dressed in the same green clothes as in his memory, and his demeanor was even more dignified than before.
Like orchids and jade trees, they are free from dust.
After fifteen years, the former close friends finally met again, but one had gray hair and the other had a youthful and radiant face.
"Everyone in the world envies me, the emperor who rules the world, but I have always envied Taichong, who lives forever and enjoys a carefree life."
After a pause, he said with emotion: "To the gods, what is a human emperor?"
Li Daoxuan shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, you didn't say that when you were young."
"Oh? What did I say then?"
"Your Majesty said at the time that one should live a life of glory, carry a three-foot sword, accomplish great feats, benefit the people, and create a prosperous era. Even if one dies, one will live forever in history books and in people's hearts."
Li Daoxuan turned around and looked at his former best friend, the emperor who was once vigorous and ambitious.
They once fought side by side and created the prosperous Zhenguan era together, but gradually drifted apart.
"I did say that, but people always change. When I was young, I looked down on the Qin Emperor and Han Wudi for seeking immortals and medicine, but now I am old, am I not repeating the same mistake?"
Li Shimin showed a trace of sadness in his eyes. He pointed to the tomb of Empress Wende in front of him and said, "That day, Wu Gou died in my arms. What does it matter if I rule the world? What does it matter if I have made great achievements? I can't even protect my own woman."
Li Daoxuan looked at Empress Changsun's tomb, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty, what if the Queen's death was... man-made?"
Li Shimin's whole body trembled, his turbid eyes suddenly became clear, murderous intent was filled, and his imperial power was like the sea.
"Too Chong, this is impossible!"
Li Daoxuan sighed softly and with a stroke of his finger, Empress Changsun's tomb slowly opened up, revealing a nanmu coffin. The vermilion lacquer was still there, but the color was darker.
"Stop it, Taichong, what are you going to do?"
Li Daoxuan sighed, "Your Majesty, wait a minute, no matter what you see, please remain calm."
The following scene was really too cruel for Li Shimin, but there was no other way. In order to completely awaken his old friend, Li Daoxuan could only let him see the truth with his own eyes.
