Chapter 295

The battle between Gu Qing and Ning Daoqi could be called the peak confrontation of the world. Zen Master Liaokong naturally watched from the side. When he saw Ning Daoqi defeated, he was naturally amazed at Gu Qing's power, but when he heard Ning Daoqi reveal that he had been heavily hammered by Zhu Yuyan, Liaokong truly could not hold it in anymore.

"Liaokong of the Jingnian Zen Temple, greets Grand Tutor Gu."

Zen Master Liaokong wore a yellow monk's robe, his complexion sallow, and he coughed incessantly as he spoke.

The Heavenly Demon Qi planted by Zhu Yuyan required Liaokong to slowly purge it.

"Grand Tutor Gu."

Zen Master Liaokong's voice was soft, "The He Shi Bi contains supernatural power. When people get close to it, they are affected by this power, making it difficult to use martial arts. Therefore, we placed the He Shi Bi inside the Copper Hall, and for this reason, we repelled Zhu Yuyan."

Repelled Zhu Yuyan?

Gu Qing asked curiously, "Was Zhu Yuyan injured?"

"That is not the case."

Zen Master Liaokong said, "Zhu Yuyan's demonic arts have reached an unimaginable level. When we fought her, illusions arose everywhere, and we couldn't even grasp where she was; our sight and hearing were both affected. If it weren't for the fact that the He Shi Bi's power also affected her..."

Zen Master Liaokong's voice was calm, but his heart was bitter. Although Zhu Yuyan had retreated, for the Jingnian Zen Temple, it could not really be considered a victory.

It was for this reason that Liaokong had summoned Ning Daoqi.

"Because of the He Shi Bi, you have been burdened, Brother."

Fan Qinghui's voice was peaceful as she spoke to Liaokong.

Cihang Jingzhai and Jingnian Zen Temple were founded by the brother and sister Dini and the Heavenly Monk. The two sects had always stood together as the leaders of the White Path Jianghu, with Dini's lineage occupying the dominant position and the Zen Temple occupying the auxiliary position.

Zen Master Liaokong pressed his hands together and said, "I am fortunate not to have failed the mission."

Gu Qing stepped forward, passed Liaokong, and walked toward the Jingnian Zen Temple.

This Jingnian Zen Temple had two major highlights in *The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty*: first, Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Ba Fenghan breaking into the temple to steal the He Shi Bi; second, Ning Daoqi and Song Que fighting here to determine the fate of the world.

The Jingnian Zen Temple contained over a hundred buildings and was spacious, like a small city. After Gu Qing walked up, the monks here were somewhat guarded but also somewhat evasive. Led by Zen Master Liaokong, they entered the place where the He Shi Bi was kept.

"Grand Tutor Gu."

Zen Master Liaokong suddenly spoke, asking, "It is said that Grand Tutor Gu has a strange art called the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, which even the Evil King Shi Zhixuan cannot do anything about. I wonder if this martial art originates from the Buddhist sect?"

Gu Qing glanced sideways at Liaokong and asked, "Do you know the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art?"

Liaokong naturally shook his head.

"If you don't know it, don't go looking for a beating."

Gu Qing said to himself, walking toward the palace where the He Shi Bi was hidden.

This Jingnian Zen Temple was wealthy, having a palace built entirely of pure copper, which masked the power of the He Shi Bi. Gu Qing walked in and took out this ancient treasure, the Imperial Jade Seal.

Pure white and flawless, with five dragons intertwined.

When Gu Qing obtained the He Shi Bi, he could not help but show a smile on his face.

This *Twin Dragons* world was a great place for Gu Qing to settle his martial arts and accumulate merit. On one hand, there was the Shattered-level power of the four great strange books; on the other hand, there was Yang Guang, a tyrant who forced the world to rebel.

Back at the Lu Family Manor in the *Divine Eagle* world, when Gu Qing was promoted to Hua Hua Wuxue Alliance Leader, he was not quite the popular choice and only brushed seven points of merit. But in this Great Sui Dynasty, with Yang Guang as a precedent and Gu Qing holding the He Shi Bi, combined with Gu Qing's fists and Song Que's saber sweeping through the heroes of the world, he should be able to become the popular choice.

The power of the He Shi Bi invaded Gu Qing's body, but whether it was the "Ageless Spring Art," the "Energy-Absorbing Art," or the "Vajra Indestructible Divine Art," Gu Qing could refine this abnormal true Qi. There was also the "Wedding Dress Divine Art," an internal energy that was immune to such influences. Thus, holding the He Shi Bi, Gu Qing remained as usual.

"The He Shi Bi has finally found its master."

Shi Feixuan saw that Gu Qing was completely unaffected and said warmly.

Upon hearing this, Fan Qinghui glanced at her disciple, feeling that her disciple was too eager to progress.

"With this jade, the Grand Tutor is the popular choice."

Li Xiuning looked at the brilliance of the He Shi Bi and nodded, swallowing the frustration that had arisen in her heart.

Yang Guang was tyrannical, and the world was in chaos. The Li family also had thoughts of contending for the world. They had begun preparing weapons when Yang Xuangan rebelled, ready to rise up at any time to seize the world. But suddenly, a Gu Qing appeared in the world, sweeping through Goguryeo and suppressing the world with absolute strength, forcing the Li family to hide their ambitions carefully and even requiring Li Xiuning to follow Gu Qing to plan for the future.

Seeing the Jingzhai Fairy following Gu Qing, seeing Gu Qing hammer Ning Daoqi, and then seeing Gu Qing obtain the He Shi Bi, Li Xiuning knew that the situation was lost. From then on, the Buddhist and Daoist sects would never support the Li family again.

"I only hope Grand Tutor Gu will seek welfare for the common people."

Zen Master Liaokong said with his hands pressed together.

Gu Qing laughed twice, standing in the mountains of the Jingnian Zen Temple, looking toward Luoyangcheng.

In the tenth year of Daye, Luoyangcheng was still in the hands of the imperial court. The lights of this majestic city at night were reflected in Gu Qing's eyes.

"Where do you think is the best place to establish the capital?"

Gu Qing suddenly asked.

Chang'an, Luoyang, or Youzhou.

Everyone present was surprised, not expecting Gu Qing to have already begun thinking about founding a nation.

Fan Qinghui and Shi Feixuan both had political wisdom. Hearing Gu Qing's words, they began to analyze the significance of these three cities. But Gu Qing seemed to be speaking casually, and after obtaining the He Shi Bi, he led everyone toward Luoyangcheng.

Luoyangcheng was already on the verge of a storm, and Gu Qing arrived in Luoyang overnight. However, a layer of dark clouds hung over the city, and a scorching aura projected from the sky, making Luoyangcheng feel like a steamer and causing the many forces in the city to become anxious.

"Uh..."

Gu Qing stood on the streets of Luoyang, looking at an unexpected person before him.

Shang Ming!

Shan Wanjing's fiancé!

The person who had already tearfully said goodbye to Shan Wanjing.

Shan Wanjing looked at Shang Ming, her eyes carrying a hint of oddity, and asked, "Why are you here?"

Shang Ming looked at Gu Qing and then at Shan Wanjing. After hesitating, he said, "Wanjing, the Great Sui Dynasty is precarious, and Grand Tutor Gu has many fierce enemies. Why don't you come back with me? When the storm subsides, we will come back."

Turtle, turtle...

Gu Qing assessed Shang Ming.

"Just a short while ago, Gu Qing defeated Ning Daoqi."

Shan Wanjing asked bluntly, "Is there anyone in this world fiercer than Ning Daoqi?"

Ning Daoqi, one of the three great grandmasters of the world...

Hearing this name, Shang Ming felt like a mountain was pressing on his chest. Before he could speak, he saw Shan Wanjing lightly tap her feet, arrive at Gu Qing's side, and reach out to take Gu Qing's arm. The two walked toward the Ziwei Palace.

Luoyangcheng was still under the control of the Sui Dynasty. The arrival of Gu Qing, this Grand Tutor, had already brought the officials of Luoyang out to greet him. The series of lights pointed directly to Yang Guang's Ziwei Palace.

"I have decided."

Gu Qing said to Shan Wanjing, turning his face, "Tonight, I will reward you to myself."

Zhu Yuyan was in Luoyangcheng. Without this business with Shang Ming, Gu Qing would definitely have gone to find Zhu Yuyan tonight. But since Shang Ming had come out to show off, Gu Qing decided to stand up and mount Shan Wanjing.

"Hmph!"

Shan Wanjing snorted in anger, but she did not say she opposed it.

That night.

Shang Ming paced outside the Ziwei Palace, watching the palace brightly lit, the banquet in full swing, and various ritual music that only Yang Guang could listen to playing—a scene of joy. He wandered around the streets of Luoyang again and again, and without anyone inviting him, he returned to his inn in Luoyang. Near dawn, the banquet dispersed, and Shang Ming saw Zhu Yuyan's figure on the street, rushing straight into the Ziwei Palace.

Inside the Ziwei Palace.

Shan Wanjing had already styled her hair into a married woman's bun, a smile on her lips. Looking at Zhu Yuyan who had arrived, Gu Qing had already scored quite a few points in this short time. Zhu Yuyan's face was flushed, her eyes fierce, and she kept looking at Shan Wanjing.

"Why, does Grandmother want to try Wanjing's sword?"

Shan Wanjing slowly drew her sword at Zhu Yuyan, striking the pose of the "Other Shore Sword Techniques."

"Cihang Sword Canon!"

Zhu Yuyan narrowed her eyes, thinking of Fan Qinghui who had been by Gu Qing's side recently, and said coldly, "Fan Qinghui is really willing to pay the price, even teaching you this secret technique."

Shan Wanjing's jade face carried a smile, her brows and eyes full of spring.

Because of the relationship with Zhu Yuyan, Fan Qinghui had cultivated Shan Wanjing vigorously, allowing her to master many things from the Cihang Sword Canon.

"Don't think that mastering the Dao Heart Demon-Seeding Art makes you so special."

Shan Wanjing said with a smile, "Abbess Fan has already gone to a secret temple three hundred miles away to retrieve the 'Supreme Wisdom Sutra.' That set of scriptures not only contains the secret of the dual cultivation of the Immortal Fetus and the Demon Seed, but also contains the essence of the female version of the Dao Heart Demon-Seeding Art. Once this set of scriptures comes out, Zhu Yuyan, your methods will no longer be a concern."

After Zhu Yuyan left, the women on the Piaoxiang had also discussed privately, believing that Zhu Yuyan was clinging to Gu Qing by relying on her bed skills, and these bed skills were something they could all cultivate.

Zhu Yuyan's eyes held cold light. She looked at Shan Wanjing for a long while before looking at Gu Qing, reaching into her sleeve to take out two scrolls of scriptures and placing them before Gu Qing.

"Heavenly Demon Strategy"!

The supreme secret canon of the Demon Sect lineage.

"In our Holy Sect, there are two sects and six paths, which control the ten volumes of the Heavenly Demon Strategy."

Zhu Yuyan leaned close to Gu Qing, picked up a cup of warm wine, and handed it to Gu Qing's lips, saying, "During this time, I led the Yinkui Sect to crush the Baling Gang, fought with Fan Qinghui, and attacked the Jingnian Zen Temple once. I didn't expect the He Shi Bi to be there, and I didn't succeed. Afterward, I went to the Laojun Temple..."

The Laojun Temple in Luoyangcheng was where the Demon Sect's Pichen was located. Zhu Yuyan had originally found Pichen wanting to cooperate to take out the He Shi Bi from the Jingnian Zen Temple, but Pichen refused to listen, so Zhu Yuyan snatched the Heavenly Demon Strategy.

Gu Qing looked at Zhu Yuyan and then flipped through the Heavenly Demon Strategy before him.

Zhu Yuyan leaned in Gu Qing's embrace, glancing sideways at Shan Wanjing. She had been by Gu Qing's side for a longer time and naturally saw that although Gu Qing was playful, he never slacked in his pursuit of martial arts. Every morning and night, he would run through his cultivation methods first, and he would practice his fists and feet from time to time. Presenting the Heavenly Demon Strategy was exactly what Gu Qing wanted.

Shan Wanjing's face stiffened.

The Heavenly Demon Strategy contained the wisdom of the Demon Sect. In the era of Wu Zetian, she destroyed the Demon Sect, gathered the ten volumes of the Heavenly Demon Strategy, and read the Dao Heart Demon-Seeding Art, reaching the Shattered Void realm. Now, Gu Qing flipping through the various martial arts in the Heavenly Demon Strategy was, overall, beneficial.

"This Heavenly Demon Strategy is indeed not bad."

Gu Qing pinched Zhu Yuyan and gave his approval.

"The Holy Sect's Heavenly Demon Strategy is something that even Shi Zhixuan and Zhao Deyan cannot easily take out."

Zhu Yuyan said with a smile, "The others are like taking things from a bag."

The Yinkui Sect was the largest force in the Demon Sect.

"Shi Zhixuan is no longer a threat now either."

When mentioning Shi Zhixuan, Zhu Yuyan's voice was faint. After suffering humiliation back then, now that her strength was superior, Zhu Yuyan could face it calmly.

Shan Wanjing looked at Zhu Yuyan's smug appearance and suddenly said, "Then what about Lu Miaoji?"

Zhu Yuyan stared at Shan Wanjing.

"Lu Miaoji has always been hiding in the Flying Horse Ranch."

Shan Wanjing said with a smile, "Just a short while ago, we went to the Flying Horse Ranch. Gu Qing has already helped Lu Miaoji clear the Heavenly Demon Qi from his body and is going to restore Lu Miaoji to health."

Lu Miaoji was the person Zhu Yuyan wanted to kill, and now he had been rescued by Gu Qing.

Zhu Yuyan was an old Jianghu hand. Hearing this, she laughed instead, reaching out to pull Shan Wanjing to her side, and whispered, "Wanjing, I pursued Lu Miaoji back then for the Holy Emperor Relic. Now Gu Qing is rescuing Lu Miaoji, and Lu Miaoji is going to offer the Holy Emperor Relic, so why should I be angry?"

This attempt at sowing discord by Shan Wanjing naturally had no effect.

Seeing this, Shan Wanjing snorted, grabbed the long sword by her side, and walked out of the bedroom briskly.

"What is this about the 'Supreme Wisdom Sutra'?"

Once Shan Wanjing left, Zhu Yuyan immediately looked at Gu Qing. She never underestimated Fan Qinghui, her opponent. Before blasting Fan Qinghui to death, Zhu Yuyan had to be constantly vigilant against her counterattack.

"Back then, Dini read the Dao Heart Demon-Seeding Art and created two martial arts: the Cihang Sword Canon and the Supreme Wisdom Sutra."

Gu Qing briefly introduced the Supreme Wisdom Sutra to Zhu Yuyan, saying, "This Supreme Wisdom Sutra mainly cultivates the female elixir, just like the Demon Seed. On the other hand, it records the fusion of the Immortal Fetus and the Demon Seed; it is a secret canon for the dual cultivation of both parties."

How to merge the Ultimate Yin and Ultimate Yang was a profound secret method.

Hearing this, Zhu Yuyan reached out to untie Gu Qing's clothes.

"Wait for a moment today."

Gu Qing stopped Zhu Yuyan's hand and said, "I want to go coax Wanjing; after all, this is her first time."

Although Zhu Yuyan was displeased, Gu Qing and Shan Wanjing were already a done deal, so Zhu Yuyan could only understand.

Inside Luoyangcheng.

Shang Ming, at the inn, saw Shan Wanjing run out of the imperial city, walking alone on the street. Seeing her unhappy expression, he immediately wanted to step forward, but saw Gu Qing arrive at Shan Wanjing's side first.

"Wanjing, you wouldn't want your husband to have an accident, would you!"

Gu Qing stood behind Shan Wanjing, his voice evil.

Shan Wanjing was originally angry, but after hearing Gu Qing's words, she looked at him seriously and said, "My husband is you!"

Shang Ming was peeking from the side, but he did not expect his movements to have been detected by Gu Qing and Shan Wanjing, who practiced the Longevity Art, long ago.

"Now your husband is Shang Ming!"

Gu Qing threatened, "You wouldn't want your husband to have an accident, would you!"

Shang Ming's eyes widened, not expecting that he would be involved. He looked at Shan Wanjing, only to see her lower her head and say submissively, "Grand Tutor, please let our husband and wife go."

Shang Ming's mouth twitched, and he almost vomited blood.

The sense of participation had arrived.

(End of chapter)