Chapter 712: Human World Suffering

"Hmm?" Tang Zhao was stunned; he hadn't expected the Six-Dragon Sword to ask such a question.

Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture?

How did he know about it?

That's right, Tang Zhao's Mysterious Technique cultivation was indeed the "Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture." It was the Mysterious Technique given to him by the fairy in the Glasses. Practicing it not only allowed for rapid progress but also tempered the Spirit, increasing mental strength and resilience; it was truly an outstanding Mysterious Technique. Tang Zhao had later seen many Mysterious Techniques in several rich libraries, none of which could compare to the Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture.

Later, he also discovered that frequent practice of the Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture even made him increasingly close to the Sunlight, which was also beneficial for comprehending the sword; it could be said to be a Mysterious Technique naturally suited to his cultivation. Precisely because of this, he still set aside time every day to practice the Mysterious Technique, rather than shifting all his time to tempering his Sword Heart and accumulating Sword Essence like most Sword Guests.

I didn't expect it to be recognized...

Wait?

Is the Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture a real, existing Mysterious Technique?

He had thought it was something deduced by the Glasses.

The Glasses, or rather the fairy in the Glasses, could upgrade his techniques into better ones. For example, a mediocre palm technique like the Ant Moving Mountain Palm could be deduced into a supreme art, and that palm technique was absolutely deduced based on the foundation of the original martial art, something that had never existed in the world before.

Tang Zhao had always thought that all the techniques he obtained were like this; martial arts could be upgraded, and Mysterious Techniques could also be upgraded. The Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture was evolved from the Paulownia Attracting Phoenix Art—was there anything unreasonable about that?

Tang Zhao gave an awkward smile; he couldn't very well say, "No, Ju Dongjun never mentioned your Mysterious Technique; I just happened to obtain it through my own channels."

The City Lord looked at him, and the two stared at each other for a moment. The City Lord laughed: "Isn't it a good thing that the Yin Calamity is gone?"

The Six-Dragon Sword was even happier and said: "I originally said we would meet at Zhaoyang Hall, but now I regret not taking you to the Sun Court from the start. How can you and I sit in such a place for long? It just so happens that we still have some things left behind by Qingzhu that have been sealed for many years; they are yours now. You can keep them, or you can hand them over to the new Jinwu in the future. After we descend from the Sun Court, have Guan Gongzhu take you to see that place called Caiyun Gui to see if it is suitable for raising Sword Deities. If you take a liking to it, that place will be yours. This is called making the best use of everything."

But the Great Sun Divine Carriage and the Six-Dragon...

Compared to those martial arts deduced from the same lineage, is there any connection between the Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture and the Paulownia Attracting Phoenix Art?

The City Lord shook his head and said: "I know. The common people suffer. Over these years, the Yin Calamity has intensified, causing the people to suffer so many disasters. This is also the reason why we are fighting to the death on the Qianxian. Sooner or later, we will completely eliminate the Heavenly Demons and return peace to the Human World."

"This... you know of the Great Sun Divine Carriage Scripture?" Tang Zhao asked in return.

After just those few sentences, no more serious business was discussed at the banquet. The Six-Dragon Sword only chatted with Guiyuanshi, occasionally saying a few words to Tang Zhao. On the other hand, the City Lord of Qianjin City was smooth and sophisticated, pulling Tang Zhao into idle chatter, from the situation on the Qianxian to the local customs of the Sun Territory. The old man was knowledgeable and witty, and the two actually talked and laughed quite happily.

The main army on the Qianxian isn't the main force, so is Tang Zhao, who just arrived and hasn't achieved a single merit, the main force?

The old City Lord said: "Nowadays, the Great Jin lacks pillars of state. Young friend Tang is young and has a boundless future. Would you like to go to Jingcheng to accomplish a great career?"

His heart stirred, and he thought to himself: That existence... what does he mean?

Is it... related to the Glasses?

For instance, he himself had also just dug out a malignant tumor for the Human World.

It seems it really is unreasonable.

Since he had no way to explain it, he would just ask Senior Ju to take the blame for him.

Actually, on such an occasion, and it wasn't a policy debate in the Golden Hall, Tang Zhao only needed to laugh it off and muddle through. If he wanted to build rapport, he might as well say a few nice words, but Tang Zhao thought about it and still couldn't bring himself to lie with his eyes open, unable to hold back: "The common people... are not living very well. Except for a limited few provinces, most of them are not living like they used to."

After a while, the welcome banquet finally dispersed, and the Six-Dragon Sword finally stood up. Although he had drunk wine, no one present would be anesthetized by mere alcohol. He stood up, waved his hand, and said: "Young friend Tang, let's go to the back and take a walk."

This was the real meat of the matter; only now was it time to talk about serious business.

The Six-Dragon Sword sighed and said: "It's that time of the years again. Every few hundred years, the Human World has to suffer such a calamity. The Great Jin... isn't much better either; it's only been a little over a hundred years, and it's already become this chaotic."

Think about it carefully...

Tang Zhao suddenly felt it was meaningless. Thinking about it carefully, talking about the suffering of the people at such a banquet was not only meaningless to the City Lord, but also very meaningless to himself.

Tang Zhao declined: "I'm afraid this junior has no time. I have been too busy with affairs in the sky these past two years, and if I am distracted by affairs of the Human World, I fear I will accomplish nothing. The Human World naturally has its own benevolent and righteous people to protect it."

That's not bad. Back then, Caiyun Gui chased him, demanding this and that; now he's making a comeback, raiding their nest, and even taking the land. Isn't this a satisfying revenge?

Tang Zhao thanked him again and nodded slightly to Guan Gongzhu. Guan Gongzhu's expression remained as usual, not taking offense in the slightest.

That existence, hearing how formidable he is, must be known to everyone at their level, right?

He patted Tang Zhao and said: "You are indeed the successor recognized by Qingzhu. Young friend Tang, it was indeed right to invite you to come over. Qingzhu left us a long time ago; when we don't mention him, he gradually fades with time, but once he is mentioned, his voice and smile are like yesterday. He was truly a very special person. When we miss him, we can only recall him in vain, or see objects and think of the person; we can't even find his shadow on others. Only upon seeing you did I recall many things from those years..."

But Tang Zhao had no leisure to appreciate the scenery; he was now gradually concentrating his attention, preparing to deal with the formal exchange with the Sun Court.

Since the Six-Dragon Sword had adopted an attitude of not talking about feelings, Tang Zhao also had to straighten his attitude and do his best to strive to protect himself and the Jinwu Sword.

It wasn't that he couldn't react and made a slip of the tongue; he was just using this to admit it.

Other than both being related to fire, there is actually no connection.

The Six-Dragon Sword led Tang Zhao to the back of Zhaoyang Hall, where there was a flower garden. Seen from the sky, this flower garden was unremarkable, just a patch of green, but being in it, one felt it was full of vitality, with a scene at every step, quite ingenious.

Although the divine carriage can refer to the sun, its original meaning refers to the divine carriage pulled by six dragons carrying the sun to patrol the sky, and it is true that it seems to have a great connection with the Six-Dragon Sword.

Tang Zhao answered honestly: "Yes, the Human World is now half a chaotic world, with provinces and counties partitioned and each governing itself. The common people are suffering greatly; there are both natural disasters and man-made disasters. The natural disasters are fiercer year by year, and the man-made disasters are more ruthless year by year."

Tang Zhao asked: "Does the City Lord think that the suffering of the people is only the Yin Calamity?"

This time Guiyuanshi did not follow; only the Six-Dragon Sword and Tang Zhao were left.

There was no need to make things uncomfortable for himself and the Six-Dragon Sword.

The Six-Dragon Sword clapped his hands and laughed: "Sure enough, Qingzhu still thought highly of me!"

It was inconvenient to ask immediately in front of everyone today; he would make a note of it and find an opportunity to ask later... ask the Kun Sword.

At this moment, another person sitting with them, the leader of another major force, the Fire of the Stars, happened to come over to toast. The old City Lord smiled and turned away, ignoring Tang Zhao—this is what is called a lack of common language.

Tang Zhao was shocked. At this moment, he couldn't help but think too much, thinking to himself: What does this mean? Not allowing me to leave, am I under house arrest?

Tang Zhao hadn't expected that the Six-Dragon Sword could still be distracted to listen to his conversation with the City Lord of Qianjin City while talking to Guiyuanshi, but thinking about the realm of a Sword Immortal, his Mental Power must have already enveloped the surroundings, allowing him to grasp all actions around him without needing to listen specifically.

He only replied: "Without the Yin Calamity, of course it would be better."

After all, Qianjin City is the main force resisting the Heavenly Demons, and their bloody battles have protected the Human World; he is not qualified to make irresponsible remarks.

It wouldn't work to not admit it; he had been recognized at a glance, so what was the point of denying it?

Besides, this wasn't something shameful.

But even if he were really detained, it wasn't the time to fall out. Tang Zhao instead raised his glass and said: "Many thanks for the hospitality! It is rare to have the opportunity to come to the Sun Court; how can I not visit and learn more?"

Perhaps he was overthinking it, but having just raised a sense of vigilance, it was inevitable to judge a gentleman's heart with a villain's measure at this moment.

Even if it really were the other party's technique, or even a unique secret manual, Tang Zhao hadn't stolen or robbed; only by being upright and confident would it be more appropriate. If he were secretive, it would look like he had a guilty conscience.

Since Tang Zhao studied with Chen Zong, how could he not know about the cyclical laws? He said: "The Great Jin lacks sufficient control over the localities, but it cannot be blamed entirely on them. These years, the Yin Calamity has become more and more severe, exceeding how many years in the past; the government is also overwhelmed, accelerating the disintegration of order. Otherwise, they could have dragged it out for another two hundred years."

His expression was somewhat wistful; that unapproachable imperial aura cracked open, seemingly leaking human emotion, "Since you have come this time, do not be in a hurry to leave; it would be best to stay in the Sun Court for a long, long time."

Six-Dragon Sword now looked amiable, seemingly having used Restraint on his imperial aura, but Tang Zhao keenly sensed this was his own illusion; Six-Dragon Sword had by this time completely withdrawn his emotions, entering a high and lofty imperial posture. In truth, every action of this Sword Immortal was hidden beneath his Mask; joy and anger were both performed displays, and the only time he revealed his true feelings was perhaps when mentioning Ju Dongjun, that fleeting emotion hidden within his nonchalant, eloquent talk, truly too easy to be overlooked.

"You just said at the banquet that the situation in the Human World is getting worse by the day?"

Tang Zhao found it strange: how did it involve Ju Dongjun again?

Six-Dragon Sword laughed, "Back when I created this Mysterious Technique, apart from offering it to that existence, I only showed it to Qingzhu; at the time, I was somewhat smug and wanted to show off to him. Back then, Qingzhu only said, 'It is indeed suitable for you.' Not a bit impressed, I even wondered why his standards were so high? I never expected he had truly taken it to heart and even passed it down; so this kid was secretly admiring me in his heart? Good, good, good! To be admired by Ju Dongjun is truly a great joy!"

After chatting about the heavens, the City Lord turned to ask Tang Zhao about the situation in the Human World. In fact, it was not that he truly never descended to the lower realm, so how could he not know the situation in the Human World? By asking this, he was actually wanting to ask about the current reputation of the Great Jin Imperial Court among the common people, and whether it still had the hearts of the people.

He thought for a moment and added, "But there are still people patching things up."

Six-Dragon Sword shook his head and said, "Since you have become the Human Emperor, how can you say you are overwhelmed? If you cannot carry the heavy burden, naturally there will be those who can carry it for you. Perhaps it is the people you mentioned who are patching things up, or perhaps others. Shenzhou has always produced heroes, and I have always held hope for the Human World."

"But when facing the Tianmo Jie, I often feel despair."

"We all feel that there is not much time left for us."