Chapter 24

The Battle Between Heaven and Man Begins, and Guiguzi Gai Nie Arrives!

"Blood-Clad Marquis, Jade Tiger, Tide Demoness, Straw-Clad Swordsman—are you talking about them?"

Han Fei was a prince of the state of Han, so of course he knew these four people.

But Han Fei's tone immediately changed.

"Your Highness, why are you bringing them up?"

"What does South Korea have to do with our deal?"

"Do you intend to interfere in the internal affairs of Korea as the Prince of Qin?"

Ying Changqing didn't explain much to Han Fei, his expression concealing a secret.

"One day, you will encounter a sword, the most powerful sword in the world, called the Heart's Reverse Scale."

"You can give the sword to the Yin-Yang School."

"At that time, I will help you kill the Four Fiends of the Night!"

Han Fei laughed when he heard this.

"Your Highness, let's not even talk about whether I will encounter the person you mentioned who has a 'sore spot' in the future."

"Take the Four Fiends of the Night, for example. They haven't offended me, so why should I go against them?"

Ying Changqing smiled and asked, "Have you heard of the astrological arts of the Yin-Yang School?"

Han Fei was very surprised.

People say that things change unpredictably.

"Only the Yin-Yang School can discern the secrets of heaven and earth from the movement of the stars."

"A person's fate is predetermined; this is the essence of Yin-Yang astrology."

"Your Highness, are you skilled in astrology?"

Ying Changqing remained silent.

Yan Fei took Ying Changqing's arm and said proudly, "My husband is proficient in all the Yin-Yang arts of the Yin-Yang School; astrology is no challenge for him at all!"

Han Fei was very surprised after hearing this.

He wasn't quite sure how many kinds of techniques the Yin-Yang School possessed.

However, the Yin-Yang School has a history of over 500 years, so there must be many kinds of techniques.

If Ying Changqing is truly proficient in all magical arts, that would be astonishing.

Han Fei frowned, staring at Ying Changqing, trying to glean something from his expression.

Unfortunately, Ying Changqing remained expressionless, which disappointed Han Fei.

After a while, Han Fei spoke up, "Alright!"

"I don't know why you made me find the Reverse Scale Sword instead of going yourself, but I'll remember this deal."

"Your Highness, tell me in advance, why are you at odds with the Nightfall Society?"

After saying that, Han Fei looked at Ying Changqing sincerely.

"that power."

"that power?"

Han Fei was puzzled upon hearing this.

He has always disliked power and preferred to be a carefree playboy rather than a powerful figure.

But Ying Changqing's answer was that because of power, he would have conflicts with Nightfall and the Four Fiends of Nightfall.

Although it was absurd, considering Ying Changqing's identity, Han Fei still believed it to some extent, so he nodded vigorously.

"Astrology can reveal the general trend of the world; it is indeed a powerful art of Yin and Yang."

"I just hope I never send anyone to the Yin-Yang School to look for you."

Ying Changqing smiled faintly: "But things are unpredictable and often beyond our control."

"That's fate!"

After saying that, Ying Changqing ignored Han Fei.

At this time, Han Fei had not yet seen the corruption in South Korea, nor was he disappointed with South Korea.

It was simply impossible to get Han Fei to submit.

The time is not yet ripe to subdue Han Fei.

Ying Changqing's goal was clear: to obtain the divine sword with a unique sword spirit—the Heart's Reverse Scale.

Han Fei stroked his chin, pondering what Ying Changqing meant by destiny.

Is there really a power that can control everyone's fate?

Han Fei had many questions, but no one could answer them.

He now wants to go back to Xiaoshengxianzhuang to ask his teacher Xunzi.

"The teacher will definitely be able to help me answer the question."

As Han Fei was pondering this, the surroundings suddenly fell silent.

An old man with an ethereal air, carrying the Taoist Snow Clearing Sword, flew to the top of Miaotai Peak.

He is Chisongzi, the leader of the Taoist Tianzong sect. His appearance indicates that the covenant between heaven and man is about to begin.

Then, a person dressed in a Taoist robe also came out from the Taoist sect.

"The new leader of the Human Sect, Xiaoyaozi, pays respects to the leader of the Heavenly Sect, Chisongzi."

"So you're the new leader of the Taoist Humanist Sect?"

Chisongzi stared at Xiaoyaozi with a contemptuous tone.

He certainly had reason to be arrogant, having won the covenant between heaven and man three times in a row, and the Taoist patriarch's token and the position of orthodoxy had been controlled by the Heavenly Sect for fifteen years.

Ignoring Chishongzi's arrogance, Xiaoyaozi respectfully returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute: "It is indeed this humble Daoist."

Chisongzi nodded, but still didn't look at him.

"No more talk, let's get straight to the fight!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Chisongzi had already flashed to the other side of Miaotai Peak.

The audience erupted in cheers, eagerly anticipating this epic showdown.

Both Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi reached the realm of terrestrial immortals.

In remote continents, the Grandmaster realm is already considered top-tier. Ying Changqing may seem to have reached this realm easily, but in reality, it is extremely difficult.

Grandmasters can establish their own schools and become powerful figures in their respective regions.

Land immortals are legendary mythological figures.

To witness them in battle is a rare and precious opportunity.

Therefore, countless martial arts practitioners rushed to Mount Taiyi to watch the battle even without invitations.

At this moment, Ying Changqing was restless, his gaze darting around the room.

He stared at the crowd, especially Nangong Pushe, Jian Jiuhuang, the Sword Emperor of Western Shu, and Xu Fengnian, the Crown Prince of Northern Liang.

He was looking for Zhao Huangchao.

Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi were at the peak of the mid-stage of the Land Immortal Realm.

But Ying Changqing was more concerned about Zhao Huangchao—the patriarch of the Zhao family of Longhu Mountain in Liyang, a top expert at the half-step Celestial Realm.

Since Zhao Huangchao did not show up, Ying Changqing decided to wait for the right opportunity to act.

Meanwhile, at the summit of Miaotai Peak.

Xiaoyaozi and Chisongzi were unaware that the Yin-Yang School had already used them as stepping stones.

The two stared intently at each other, trying to find a weakness.

But no one discovered anyone else's weakness, and the scene was deathly silent.

Chisongzi made the first move, drawing the Xueji Sword from his waist and chanting an incantation.

The world turned black in an instant, and everything was reduced to black and white.

Chisongzi used the ultimate technique of the Taoist Heavenly Sect—"Heaven and Earth Lose Color".

This spell is like a domain, capable of bringing everything around it to a near standstill.

Once the enemy is trapped, their movements slow down, their mind goes blank, and they can't even lift a finger, so they are doomed to die.

Xiaoyaozi, however, remained completely calm and even smiled, beginning to form a magic seal as well.

In the blink of an eye, the world returned to normal.

Chisongzi unleashed the Rejuvenation of All Things technique, his moves were exquisite and unparalleled!

He looked at Xiaoyaozi, his eyes showing surprise.

This test made him completely abandon his contempt.

The color loss of the world just now was the result of Chisongzi's full-force attack, but Xiaoyaozi neutralized it effortlessly.

The former leader of the Human Sect could never have been so composed.

Xiaoyaozi remained humble: "Brother Dao, you flatter me. It's just a trivial skill."

Han Fei asked, "Young Master Ying Changqing, who do you think will win?"

Ying Changqing replied, "Chisongzi has already lost."

Han Fei did not understand martial arts, nor did he understand the reason.

But even experts like Yan Fei and Fu Nian, who were at the terrestrial immortal realm, looked at Ying Changqing with confusion.

This is just a preliminary test; the real contest has not yet begun, and the outcome is still uncertain.

Why was Ying Changqing so certain that Chisongzi had lost?

"Your Highness, how do you know that Chisongzi lost?"

After Yan Fei finished asking her question, Ying Changqing smiled and hugged her.

"Chisongzi attacked rashly without noticing Xiaoyaozi's obvious weakness."

"Even if it was just a test, it shows that he is more impatient than Xiaoyaozi."

"There's one more thing."

"When the two first clashed, they seemed evenly matched, but Chishongzi used the technique 'Heaven and Earth Lose Color' first."

"Xiaoyaozi's counterattack, though easily neutralized, proves that his cultivation level is higher."

"Keep watching!"

"Next, Chisongzi will launch a full-scale attack, while Xiaoyaozi will defend calmly."

"But the difference in strength is too great; Chisongzi can't hurt Xiaoyaozi at all."

"Once Chisongzi's internal energy is exhausted, Xiaoyaozi will strike with lightning speed to end the battle."

Ying Changqing asserted directly: "Chisongzi is arrogant and complacent, and his strength is inferior to Xiaoyaozi's. He will undoubtedly lose."

Han Fei immediately understood, his eyes filled with admiration.

Fu Nian suddenly realized and nodded in agreement.

Han Fei was even more curious about Ying Changqing's strength: "Your Highness, just how strong are you that you can see through the entire battle at a glance?"

At this moment, a clear, cold voice rang out: "Your Highness is right, the outcome is already decided."

Ying Changqing turned around, somewhat surprised by the person who had come.

Seeing Ying Changqing looking at him, the man cupped his hands and said, "I am Gai Nie, the master strategist of Guiguzi. I greet Your Highness, the King of Qin."