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"Brother went to the Twelve Tribes of Raojiang for the Dragonspring Treasure, and I didn't expect that it was actually true!"
"The Li Tang Dynasty really buried the Dragonspring Treasure!"
"They want to use this treasure to rise again when they're at their wit's end."
"There's probably more than just wealth, but also weapons and armor."
The Empress, who was dignified and noble, yet also revealed a touch of tenderness, her beautiful eyes brightened slightly, her red lips parting as she spoke.
Dragonspring Treasure!!!
To be a contingency plan left behind by the Li Tang Dynasty.
It must have been prepared for a long time, and the wealth within is definitely astonishing.
"But why does brother know about the Dragonspring Treasure?"
"Could it be that someone deliberately leaked the information?"
"Are they trying to use brother to achieve some goal?"
The Empress's eyes were deep, constantly pondering within herself.
She always felt!
That her brother, Li Maozhen, was likely being schemed against.
How could news of the Dragonspring Treasure, so well-hidden, have leaked?
Just this fact alone was enough for the Empress to suspect a conspiracy.
Yet, with no leads whatsoever, the Empress couldn't find any clues.
However, she felt an immense sense of caution regarding the Dragonspring Treasure.
She decided to keep her distance from it in the future!
"Young Master Bai! Where exactly are you?"
"If you hadn't saved Qi Kingdom back then, I would have probably died for my country."
"Hmph! Great Tang Dynasty, this grudge must be avenged!"
The Empress's beautiful eyes welled with a trace of tenderness, but within her heart, she harbored immense hatred for Li Shimin.
She gazed at the two letters arriving from above, both from the King of Liang and the King of Jin.
They were nothing more than requests to strengthen their alliance and jointly resist the Great Tang Dynasty's threats.
Currently, the Qi Kingdom was in a vulnerable position.
It desperately needed two shields to counter the Great Tang Dynasty's schemes.
"Together, the Liang and Jin Kingdoms have a combined force of five hundred thousand troops."
"I don't believe the Great Tang Dynasty dares to get serious!"
"They will definitely use roundabout methods to reclaim the fiefdoms and military power."
"I wonder what schemes the Unscrupulous Commander is hatching this time?"
The Empress's eyes, beautiful like a gentle breeze, sparkled with a hint of amusement.
Then!
The image of that figure in white, standing with a sword, appeared in her mind, inexplicably filling her heart with a deep longing.
Especially considering his profound strength. If she could see Young Master Bai again, all the crises facing the Qi Kingdom would vanish.
What would it matter if he became the ruler of the Qi Kingdom?
She would be content to serve by his side. That alone would make her life worthwhile.
Thinking of this, a blush crept across the Empress's exquisite face, softening her sternness and adding a touch of charm.
...
Above the firmament.
Myriad rays of light shone, and auspicious beasts called out!
Celestial music echoed, and purple energy swirled!
The golden list was grand and imposing, able to obscure the sun and moon, emanating an aura that suppressed time and space, making people not dare to show the slightest disrespect.
The next moment!
The golden list, encompassing the entire sky, turned to a brand new page once more.
[Divine Weapon Ranking: 56th Place - Nether Sprite Twin Swords]
[Host: Nether Sprite Twin Swords (Spiderweb Sword Slaves, named after their swords)]
[Reason for Ranking: As a pair, they are one entity. Both are among the Eight Swords of King Yue, forged by the famous craftsman Ou Yezi using Kunwu Mountain Red Gold for King Goujian of Yue.]
[The sword bodies are smooth, etched with exquisite patterns, possessing an elusive sword intent, and are mysteriously unpredictable.]
[Reward: Heavenly Grade, Low-Quality Martial Skill, "Thousand Illusion Body Technique".]
[Weapon Ranking, Fifty-fifth Place — Turning Soul, Destroying Soul]
[Host: Turning Soul and Destroying Soul (Spiderweb assassins, named after their swords)]
[Reason for Ranking: They can cause the moon to invert, and when carried at night, they will not encounter any demons.]
[Two similar-looking swords. They have long blades and chains hidden within the hilts. Their sword moves are ever-changing, and they attack in tandem.]
[Reward: Sun and Moon Joint Attack Technique (Two people can train this technique to unleash power far exceeding their current cultivation.)]
[Ranked 54th on the Divine Weapons List — Severing Water]
[Owner: Severing Water (A Spiderweb sword slave, named after his sword)]
[Reason for Ranking: It parts water, and once parted, it cannot be rejoined.]
[This sword exudes a deep blue sword glow, like a vast ocean, possessing overbearing yet gentle power.]
[The Severing Water sword is not known for its sharpness; its blade is jagged and broken. Its sword moves are extremely dangerous but difficult to detect, aiming for a single, fatal strike.]
``` [Reward: Water Essence Pill (Can make one's true essence like the highest good is like water, inexhaustible, and nothing is unmoved.)]
The Liusha base was surrounded by a beautiful, dense forest, providing natural cover.
In the center, a slightly spacious clearing was scattered with fallen leaves and dry branches.
Wei Zhuang placed his hands on the hilt of the Shark Tooth, his white hair billowing in the wind. He exuded a domineering aura, and his cold, sharp eyes were filled with an intimidating sharpness.
"The Spiderweb, is it? After the battle with Hei Bai Xuanjian, the Spiderweb seems to have become even stronger."
"It is said that Zhao Gao has meticulously crafted an unprecedented, deadly weapon."
"There is a group composed of six Heavenly Rank One assassins, known as the Six Sword Slaves, who are said to be able to kill Heavenly Human Realm experts."
"I wonder if they live up to the hype!"
Yin Fu licked his sharp claws, his eyes cold and dark as he spoke:
"Any assassin of Heavenly Rank One must possess at least the cultivation of a Grandmaster."
"A group composed of six Heavenly Rank One assassins is indeed unprecedented. Zhao Gao has certainly made a grand gesture."
Bai Feng stood atop a tree branch, arms crossed. A hint of seriousness appeared on his handsome face as he said thoughtfully:
"If surrounded by six Heavenly Rank One assassins, even with my peerless lightness skill, there's no way I could escape unscathed."
"However, for Zhao Gao to forge such a peerless weapon, hoping to kill a Heavenly Human, is not so easy, is it?"
Wei Zhuang's eyes were deep, his voice heavy as he said: "But now that they've received the Golden List reward, the Six Sword Slaves' sharpness will surely be elevated to a new level."
"The words about killing a Heavenly Human may not be an exaggeration."
Wei Zhuang didn't dare to underestimate Spiderweb, the Qin Empire's deadliest weapon.
At least!
With the current strength of Sand, attempting to clash with Spiderweb would be like throwing an egg against a rock.
"Back then, in Xinzheng, Han, just one Hei Bai Xuanjian put me through a tough fight."
"But now, even the supposedly most mysterious Yanri is definitely not my match."
"The current Spiderweb is merely relying on its large number of Heavenly Rank One assassins. In a one-on-one fight, no one is a match for my Shark Tooth."
Wei Zhuang's eyes were sharp, his gaze both imposing and profound. With his white hair flowing, he exuded an aura of dominance that overshadowed everything.
"But Spiderweb is an assassin organization, and they'll stop at nothing to achieve their goals."
"How could they possibly fight like true swordsmen, engaging in a face-to-face duel with someone?"
"No matter how strong you are, Spiderweb only needs to send out three or four Heavenly Rank One assassins to finish you."
Bai Feng's eyes were calm as he spoke in a flat tone.
Wei Zhuang's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this. He let out a heavy snort and said:
"The supreme mysteries of Guiguzi Horizontal Sword Art, how could you people possibly understand them!"
"Sand is never afraid of anyone!"
Great Qin Dynasty.
"Zhao Gao, the Spiderweb has gathered most of the Eight Swords of King Yue, it seems!"
"And, it seems you've already found suitable masters for them."
"This weapon, the Spiderweb, hasn't lost its edge in your hands."
Ying Zheng spoke calmly, his expression indifferent.
"This servant merely manages the Spiderweb on Your Majesty's behalf. I will present all the rewards from the Golden List shortly."
Zhao Gao's expression remained unchanged, speaking respectfully.
"No need, keep the rewards from the Golden List to cultivate talent within the Spiderweb!"
"Now that the Great Qin has been recuperating for ten years, the Spiderweb has become even stronger in your hands."
"When the time comes to use it in the future, don't disappoint this one!"
"Otherwise!"
"It wouldn't be a big deal to replace the leader of the Spiderweb."
Ying Zheng shook his head, his words filled with a strong domineering aura.
"Your Majesty can rest assured, this servant will definitely make the Spiderweb the sharpest blade in your hand!"
Zhao Gao's expression was resolute, his tone respectful.
Seeing this, Ying Zheng nodded slightly and continued to look at the golden list.
In his view, all promises were just empty words!
Only when he truly had a chance to put his skills to use could he verify whether Spiderweb was as sharp as ever.
Great Ming Dynasty, the Imperial Palace.
Zhu Houzhao stood with his hands clasped behind his back, silently looking up. A faint smile played on his lips as he said:
"The Spiderweb of the Great Qin Dynasty, is it? Aside from the Six Sword Slaves, there don't seem to be any particularly formidable experts."
"Unless Zhao Gao is hiding some even stronger masters."
"But in my eyes, this seemingly invincible weapon isn't worth mentioning."
In the entire Great Qin Dynasty, although Spiderweb and the Shadow Secret Guard were powerful, Zhu Houzhao didn't even consider them a threat.
Only the most mysterious and unpredictable Black Ice Platform, and the Yin-Yang School, the most terrifying of the various schools of thought, could pique his interest.
"But now that these Heavenly Rank One assassins from Spiderweb, wielding famous swords, have received rewards from the Golden List, they've actually become a little tricky."
Although Zhu Houzhao wasn't afraid, he couldn't deny that the enhanced Spiderweb did possess a bit of strength.
If he didn't have to worry about the Black Ice Platform, he could simply have Yan Lingji take action and wipe out Spiderweb.
Her martial arts and different flames were simply weapons of mass destruction!
"Speaking of Spiderweb, I wonder how Jing Ni and Yan'er are doing now?"
"With the martial arts I taught them, the two of them should at least be at the Heavenly Human Realm by now, right?"
"Besides the Six Sword Slaves, who could pose a minor threat to them, nobody in Spiderweb is worth their full effort," Zhu Houzhao said, his expression calm as he gently stroked his chin.
Back then, when he was traveling the jianghu, he had once visited the Farmer's School.
He killed that disgusting Tian Meng.
He saved Jing Ni and the still-youthful Tian Yan.
Six years had passed in a blink of an eye.
He wondered how the two of them were doing now?
However, Zhu Houzhao wasn't worried at all about Jing Ni and Tian Yan's safety.
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