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The mummified corpse lunged at Luo Yuhengyang, but the Imperial Preceptor's figure appeared and disappeared intermittently, managing to prevent the mummified corpse from touching a single piece of clothing.
"Junior Sister Luo, you must successfully overcome your tribulation!"
"This guy looks like he failed his tribulation!"
"Shut up!" Luo Yuheng interrupted the Golden Lotus Daoist's encouragement.
"A mere evil creature! Not even worth a laugh!" Luo Yuheng sneered.
Then, everyone saw Luo Yuheng gently wave the long sleeves of his Taoist robe, and dozens of sharp sword energies shot out into the air!
The sword energy transformed into a white blur, all of it striking the dried corpse.
Black, eerie energy emanated from the mummified corpse, accompanied by mournful howls.
"Master, I can't wait for you any longer!"
As the dazzling sword light dissipated, the mummified corpse vanished completely.
"Just a mere corpse." Luo Yuheng turned his gaze to Jinlian.
Master Jinlian quickly said, "He is the remains of a second-grade Tribulation Transcending Realm cultivator!"
"It is the remains of a second-grade cultivator who failed the tribulation, preserved for two or three thousand years. It is fortunate that his strength can remain at the third grade."
“If you, old fox, were to rush forward and join forces with Xu Qi’an and Chu Yuanzhen, we might be able to kill him,” Luo Yuheng said without any mercy.
Xu Qi'an glanced at Daoist Jinlian, thinking, "That old fox!"
If the three of them had attacked together, I might have been able to snatch the imperial seal!
Then, Luo Yuheng looked at Xu Qi'an and said, "But if I hadn't come, the Imperial Seal would definitely have fallen into Li Chang'an's hands."
"Yuan Zhen, make sure you hold onto the Imperial Seal. It concerns my success or failure in transcending the tribulation, and it cannot be lost."
Then, Jinlian's voice came through Luo Yuheng's consciousness, "Junior Sister Luo, at least give me some face in front of the juniors."
How did you know about the Imperial Seal?
Luo Yuheng replied, "The corpse servants of the Great Liang Dynasty are recorded in the Human Clan's classics, but their exact location has never been known."
"I never expected that Li Chang'an would actually obtain the location. The fortune within this jade seal has actually benefited me."
Jinlian asked in surprise, "So you can transcend the tribulation without cultivating with Li Chang'an?"
Luo Yuheng said, "No, it can be delayed for several more years."
"Unlike now, when Li Chang'an has my Achilles' heel, it's like I'm chasing after him for dual cultivation."
"If we delay it for a few more years, when he needs to break through, he will be the one asking me for dual cultivation. It will be different."
Master Jinlian was taken aback, "What's different? Aren't you two still practicing dual cultivation?"
"Hmph." Luo Yuheng snorted coldly and disappeared.
Chapter 356 The Bride Gains the Upper Hand! Huaiqing's Steps Blossom Like Lotus Blossoms!
Lingbao Temple.
At the top of the Seven Star Tower, Luo Yuheng slowly opened his eyes.
A relaxed smile appeared on her beautiful, radiant face.
"I originally wanted to go to Li Chang'an's residence and give him a good humiliation."
"Did he think that just because he didn't tell me about the imperial seal, I wouldn't know anything about it?"
"That arrogant man has no idea that everything is under my control."
The Imperial Preceptor's spirit returned to its body, and he was extremely happy, even happier than when the 'Joyful' personality was about to face the Calamity Fire.
"It's a pity that today is a Buddhist contest of magic, and that scoundrel isn't in the manor."
"I really want to see how furious he gets after his miscalculation."
"Let's not rush it. We'll wait until Yuan Zhen gets the imperial seal back before asking him to take a look."
"If I were to secretly refine that jade seal and not make Li Chang'an suffer, wouldn't that be like wearing fine clothes in the dark?"
"Hehehe... This feels so good!"
Near the Star Observation Tower.
Since Li Chang'an defeated the Buddhist Dharma Image, the battle of magic between the Great Feng and the Buddhist sects is about to begin.
The area around the observatory was bustling with noise, and the streets were packed with people, with at least tens of thousands watching from all sides.
The viewing area where the night watchman's office was located was orderly.
At the very front are two seats for the head of the table.
In one of the main seats sat Wei Yuan, dressed in a blue robe with graying temples.
The other main seat is empty.
On either side of the main seat are uniformly golden gongs, and behind the golden gongs is a silver brocade.
The lowest-ranking gong players were assigned to duty and were not allowed to watch the play in the pavilion.
Xu Pingzhi, along with Li Ru, Xu Xinnian, and Xiao Douding, nervously arrived at the area of the night watchman's office.
The family didn't dare look at Wei Yuan and scurried to the back.
"Father, Mother, I'm here!"
Xu Pingzhi and Li Ru turned around and saw Xu Lingyue, dressed as a young woman, beckoning to them not far behind Wei Yuan.
At this moment, a silver-clad official stopped Xu Pingzhi and said, "Li's family members, please move forward."
Xu Pingzhi, a lowly village head, originally wanted to remain unknown, but unexpectedly, his wish could not be fulfilled.
The family nervously made their way to the second row of seats and sat down with Xu Lingyue.
Xu Pingzhi noticed that the people standing around with gold and silver gongs nodded in a friendly greeting when they saw him.
Without realizing it, Xu Pingzhi straightened his back.
Back then, he met Li Chang'an only once, but he recognized Li Chang'an's talent and believed that he would become a great man.
At the time, she was somewhat uneasy about sending her daughter to be Li Chang'an's maid.
Unexpectedly, my status has changed dramatically in just one year.
In the past, when you saw these gold and silver gongs on the street, you had to kneel down.
How wonderful it is now! Although Lingyue is just a concubine, she is the only concubine allowed in Li Chang'an's household.
There was also a famous courtesan named Fu Xiang, who recently passed away.
In other words, the mistress of the Li family is now Xu Lingyue!
"I, Xu Pingzhi, have been wise all my life, and I have indeed recognized a hero with discerning eyes."
At that moment, he noticed that Li Ru looked at him with deep admiration.
Xu Pingzhi, a seventh-rank centurion, sat in the second row, looking around with an air of self-importance and authority.
Suddenly, he noticed that the woman in blue in the front row slowly stood up.
Then, Wei Yuan actually turned around and walked up to Xu Pingzhi.
Xu Pingzhi immediately stood up, "Wei...Wei...Lord!"
Wei Yuan smiled warmly and slowly extended his hand. Before his hand even touched Xu Pingzhi, the other man had already knelt down.
"Lord Wei's fame is widespread, and I have long admired him. Now that I have seen him again, even death would be worthwhile!"
"At Shanhaiguan Pass, I once saw your magnificent figure from afar amidst the vast army."
"If it weren't for you back then, I, Xu Pingzhi, would not have been able to come back alive."
As Xu Pingzhi spoke, tears involuntarily streamed down his face.
Wei Yuan originally intended to help Xu Pingzhi up, but upon hearing that he was a veteran of the Shanhaiguan Campaign, he allowed him to remain kneeling.
After all, he was the one who led these soldiers to Shanhaiguan back then.
"Lord Wei, I am delighted to see that you are in good health."
"Now my son has passed the autumn examination with flying colors, my nephew is serving under you, and my eldest daughter has also found a husband."
"As long as Lord Wei gives the order, we will follow you to the battlefield!"
No one would have guessed that this timid and hesitant junior officer was actually a veteran of the Shanhaiguan Campaign.
This nobody, who couldn't even finish a sentence when meeting important figures, was now speaking fluently and forcefully.
Those veterans who had grown up on the battlefield couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.
Wei Yuan pressed Xu Pingzhi's hand and pulled him up.
"Good, good, good."
"I originally thought you were just a relative of Brother Li, but I didn't expect you to be one of us."
"You have already risked your lives; each generation should do what its own generation needs."