Chapter 53

Congratulations, host, for first killing a Ninth Grade expert, reward Killing Value 1,000,000, Martial Arts Experience increased by 200%, Martial Dao Realm raised to Sixth Grade Sixth Layer, item drop Blood Kill Tower Token 1/3, Great Return Pill one bottle three pellets, National Cellar Mao Tai one bottle, special item grand gift pack, silver ten thousand taels.

Congratulations, host, for completing the beheading mission, slaying the Black Shadow Tower lord Black Shadow, reward Killing Value 1,000,000, Seven-Color Treasure Box, High-Grade Guard Summon Token, Wish Treasure Box, Divine-Grade Pet Summon Card, Advanced Lottery 3 times, Intermediate Lottery 6 times, Beginner Lottery 12 times, gold ten thousand taels!

Another mission completed, along with the slaying of a Ninth Grade expert dropping many rewards, and Shen Tianxing's strength surged again, yet it still did not affect his current mood.

He's actually a Grandmaster? No wonder you're so confident about saving people; it turns out you not only have a Ninth Grade expert as escort, but also a Grandmaster guarding you—with such ability, where in the world can't you go?

Yang Hongyue also came to Shen Tianxing's side, instinctively supporting the feigned-injured Shen Tianxing, her words full of shock.

Yang Tieqiang and more than ten Yang family members only then reacted, looking at the Grandmaster standing proudly in the air, not knowing what to say, they could only keep swallowing their saliva.

You plot to usurp the throne, holding the Emperor hostage to command the feudal lords—have you decided how you want to die?

Shen Tianxing turned his gaze to Sun Zhongquan; this guy actually didn't have his imperial guards take him to flee, but instead slowly stepped down from the carriage, and then slowly bowed with clasped hands toward Shen Tianxing, who stood proudly in midair.

Senior, being a Grandmaster, you should know that Grandmasters do not involve themselves in any Imperial Family affairs, nor interfere in any matters of the Imperial Court; Senior, if you wish to save people, I can immediately let them leave and promise not to hunt them again.

But if Senior insists on taking my life and dragging the Imperial Family and Imperial Court into this, once word gets out, other Grandmasters will use it as an excuse to cause trouble for Senior; Senior surely doesn't want that to happen, right?

Sun Zhongquan was very courteous, with nothing unreasonable, yet he had no confidence in his heart, after all, although this is a rule among Grandmasters, what if the Grandmaster before him doesn't follow this rule?

The rule among Grandmasters was agreed upon by all Grandmasters and the emperors of the Five Nations; whoever breaks the rule, the other Grandmasters can jointly attack, kill the rule-breaking Grandmaster, and then divide all of his possessions equally.

Sun Zhongquan is the mission target; logically he should be killed outright, but Shen Tianxing is still hesitating—his goal is to help Qin Mingyue restore her nation; if the Great Zhou isn't in chaos, how can he take advantage of the situation?

The Great Zhou's desire for chaos stems from Sun Zhongquan; killing his two princes and two royal sons would give them a chance to become emperor—although they lack ability, if they somehow had talent, and moreover they have a legitimate claim.

As for the rule among Grandmasters, Shen Tianxing isn't afraid; without the Master Experience Card, there would be no Li Zhangsheng, and those Grandmasters would hardly bother him.

Even if one were to go to great lengths, even if trouble came to Shen Tianxing, the Zongshi Peak would be enough to settle it; any Grandmaster coming to cause trouble would only be a problem if they came in pairs repeatedly, and then it would truly be troublesome.

You know quite a bit, and that's right; your status gives you the qualification. I came today to save people—since you've released them, I won't make things difficult for you.

Of course, if I leave and you attack again, that would be going against me; those so-called rules would then have nothing to do with me, and you would surely die.

Senior, rest assured, I said I would release them; they can all leave safely, but only for today—after today, things will remain as they were, and I also hope Senior will not interfere further.

Sun Zhongquan still appeared respectful, secretly sighing in relief, while also putting forward a request that hardly counts as a request—after all, he has a grudge with the Yang Family and Shen Tianxing, so it's impossible to just let it go like that.

That's natural, but I also want to remind you: if you send experts of Ninth Grade or higher to kill Shen Xiaoyou, and he comes to me for help, I generally won't refuse— you yourself can judge.

Shen Tianxing finished speaking and swung another blade toward the distance; the sword qi tore through the air, only to hear a Boom— explosion, and the remaining imperial guards blocking the assault troops were all reduced to ashes.

After equipping this final wave, time was about up; Shen Tianxing took a step forward and vanished into midair— in fact, he had already switched back with Hong Yi.

Yang Tieqiang, your life is truly good—finding such an excellent son-in-law lets you leave alive today, but we have a long future ahead; someday you will die by my hand.

After uttering those harsh words, Sun Zhongquan glanced once more at Shen Tianxing and Qiao Yinxiang, then boarded the carriage and left with his people.

Let's go, the matter is settled; if I had known to ask Li Zhangsheng to act, I wouldn't have needed so many plans—still, I missed something, I'll have to study hard when I get back!

Yang Hongyue and the Yang Family members were all somewhat speechless, but no one said anything; instead they followed Shen Tianxing to meet with the assault troops, then openly left Jingcheng through the city gate.

This harvest was huge; just the Killing Value had already surged to over 3 million, and strength also rose to Sixth Grade Sixth Layer; together with the drops and mission rewards, it was a great bounty—most importantly, I pretended to be 13, awesome!

The group returned to the villa; the assault troops numbered fewer than 300, and after the matter was settled, the Tunnel Soldiers had received Shen Tianxing's transmitted order and had already begun filling in the dug holes.

General Yang, Old Man Yang, this place isn't suitable for us to linger; it's still too close to Jingcheng, the carriages are ready—let's first go to Jiangzhou to find a place to settle.

Just as they arrived at the villa's gate, Shen Tianxing explained the situation, but the Yang Family members momentarily didn't know what to say; Yang Hongyue supported Yang Tieqiang and said:

Grandfather's injury is like this—how could he endure a long journey? You definitely still have the Small Return Pill from last time, right? Give me one.

Shen Tianxing took out the pill bottle, poured one out, and handed it to Yang Hongyue without a word.

Yang Hongyue explained it to Yang Tieqiang, then had him take the Small Return Pill; after a moment, Yang Tieqiang's injuries were fully healed.

Everyone no longer delayed; they all boarded the carriages arranged by Shen Tianxing—a convoy of five carriages plus a hundred light cavalry and three hundred assault troops headed toward Jiangzhou.

Shen Tianxing and Yang Hongyue accompanied Yang Tieqiang in the same carriage; Qin Mingyue was also in that carriage, seated beside Shen Tianxing.

Since Yang Tieqiang had fallen asleep from exhaustion, Shen Tianxing also began tallying his previous gains and prepared to boost everything that could be improved.

Opening the package, Shen Tianxing first inlaid the three seventh-grade gems into the Dragon-Slaying Blade, Black Tortoise Armor, and Golden Roc War Boots respectively, raising the three attributes to a new level.

At this point Shen Tianxing's combat power was already comparable to Seventh Grade Seventh Layer; with additional buffs it could surge to Eighth Grade Sixth Layer, but this is merely an attribute increase—before Shen Tianxing's own Martial Dao Realm reaches Seventh Grade, he still cannot emit internal force.