Above the Great Dao
Chapter 652 - 295: Astonished the Western Capital (Requesting Monthly Ticket)_2

Chapter 652: Chapter 295: Astonished the Western Capital (Requesting Monthly Ticket)_2

Shui Xuanzhi didn’t respond, instead he said to himself: "Chamberlain Feng Tianhuan, who is also the East Factory Director, has fought against the Thirteen Families all alone for years. Eleven years ago, he was injured by Chen Yindou and became crippled. Seventeen months ago, he allowed Xiao Wangsun to steal the West King Jade Seal. Eight months ago, he resigned from his position as Chamberlain and East Factory Director when Zaowu Xiaowu came to the capital."

Eunuch Feng exclaimed in surprise: "You know quite a lot. But don’t slander me, letting Xiao Wangsun steal the Jade Seal, I never did such a thing!"

Shui Xuanzhi said coldly: "Eunuch Feng, you are an awful chess player, yet you wish to view the world as a chessboard, contending with the Thirteen Families. You should realize that once you step down from your position, you can never return."

Footsteps sounded behind him.

The newly appointed East Factory Director Yan Shuangtian and Chamberlain Bai Sihai walked over.

These two great eunuchs have extraordinarily profound cultivation and formidable strength. Furthermore, they are Feng Tianhuan’s adopted sons.

Feng Tianhuan had no descendants, so he liked to adopt sons; these two are the ones he valued most, the earliest followers, and his most trusted ones!

Feng Tianhuan’s complexion changed slightly, his gaze fell on Yan Shuangtian and Bai Sihai, he frowned and said: "Shuangtian, Sihai, you should understand the significance of us eunuchs. Without us, the Thirteen Families would have long since proclaimed themselves kings. Eunuchs are the only way out for us people from humble origins. Aligning with the Thirteen Families means cutting off one’s future!"

Yan Shuangtian laughed: "Godfather, we are not siding with the Thirteen Families, but the True King."

Bai Sihai also smiled: "Godfather, you’ve stayed in our positions too long, it’s time to step down and let the capable take over. Where would your sons sit if you still want to come back?"

Feng Tianhuan’s face darkened slightly but suddenly he laughed: "Alright, you’ve all made progress. As long as you don’t side with the Thirteen Families, the East Factory and we eunuchs still have a reason to exist."

Shui Xuanzhi, accompanied by Qin Su and Fan Peng, walked past him, Feng Tianhuan didn’t stop them, letting them go, his gaze falling on the two disloyal sons.

"Godfather, what you taught us is outdated."

Yan Shuangtian suddenly darted forward, smiling, "We’ve learned better from the young master!"

Bai Sihai hid behind him, the two entwined, heading straight for Feng Tianhuan!

Feng Tianhuan sighed, stood up from his wheelchair, and sneered: "Old man teaches according to the talent, what I passed on to you is the best!"

Shui Xuanzhi and his group continued moving forward, at this moment, a pair of golden boys and jade girls stood by the street, the man was handsome, elegant as jade, the woman was dressed in bright red like fire, her beauty and charm were impressive.

"Xiao Wangsun, Jin Hongying."

Shui Xuanzhi smiled slightly, and said, "Xiao Wangsun, you dare call yourself a member of the Zhu family? Our young master is of the same generation, also a member of the Zhu family, committed to reviving the imperial family and revitalizing the New Continent, yet you betray your own and help outsiders! If you have any pride left, hand over the West King Jade Seal to the young master!"

Xiao Wangsun said calmly: "The Emperor is not in a hurry, why should the dead eunuch be? What business is our Zhu family’s matter to you?"

Shui Xuanzhi’s face darkened slightly, his gaze landed on Jin Hongying: "Jin Wuchen, you’ve indeed betrayed the Divine Mechanism Camp. Women in office are easily disturbed by love."

Jin Hongying’s heart bloomed with joy as she glared at him, laughing: "What love? There’s none! Don’t slander me!"

Shui Xuanzhi snorted, and from the alley emerged two commanders, their immediate superiors from the Divine Mechanism Camp.

Xiao Wangsun raised an eyebrow and said: "Without Divine Mechanism Camp’s cannons, the two of you stand no chance against us."

The two commanders each sneered, stepped forward, the left commander Ma Weimin said indifferently: "Xiao Wangsun, your progress is fast. But how fast can you be? How much have you learned of the True King’s supreme techniques?"

Jin Hongying said excitedly: "Xiao, once we handle these two commanders, the Divine Mechanism Camp will be ours! Then even if we do become lovers, no one will dare talk!"

Shui Xuanzhi, leading Qin Su and Fan Peng, bypassed Xiao and Jin, continuing forward.

Outside the gate of Chen Mansion, a carriage was parked, belonging to Grand Secretary Zhang Fuzheng.

Shui Xuanzhi faced the carriage, not daring to speak.

He could speak confidently to anyone, except Grand Secretary Zhang Fuzheng, daring not to make bold claims.

Chief Minister of the Cabinet, the first person under the True King, the highest authority openly in West Bull New Continent!

Even as an existence of the Mahayana Realm, facing such a powerful figure, he felt uneasy.

He bowed his body, quietly waiting.

Former Chief Minister of the Cabinet Yan Xianzhi slowly approached, arriving at the carriage, Zhang Fuzheng himself opened the door, inviting him inside.

Yan Xianzhi boarded sluggishly, bowing as he entered the carriage.

Shui Xuanzhi sighed, continued walking forward, reaching the front of Chen Mansion gate.

Qin Su advanced to push the door, unexpectedly, it wasn’t locked, it opened with a push.

The three walked directly into Chen Mansion, seeing a small front courtyard with only a living room, two side rooms, and a kitchen.

As a Vice Minister, a third-rank official, such residence seemed small.

In the living room, Chen Tang sat upright, with a tea set in front, drinking tea.

On the table rested a sword, simple and plain, yet unsheathed.

"You two stay outside." Shui Xuanzhi instructed Qin Su and Fan Peng.

The two stopped, standing outside the living room, awaiting quietly.

Shui Xuanzhi walked straight over to the table, pulled out a round stool, and sat down.

Chen Tang poured tea for him.

Shui Xuanzhi picked up the teacup, looked at the water in the cup, and smiled: "Minister Chen is known as the King of Compromise. In the Imperial Examination, you compromised with all your opponents. I wanted to bring out your opponent back then, Cabinet Minister Fei Zhong, but I guess he wasn’t your match then, nor is he now, so I didn’t invite him."

Chen Tang’s face remained unchanged, and he spoke without a smile: "Minister Fei’s cultivation has advanced rapidly. After all, he’s from a prominent family. He cultivates the esoteric knowledge from the Chenzhang Collection, and the further he goes, the deeper his cultivation becomes. I hardly have the skill to draw even with him."

Shui Xuanzhi laughed: "If you could draw even with me, I’d turn and leave."

Chen Tang said: "You’ve cultivated to the Mahayana Realm, it’s very difficult for me to fight you to a draw."

"Want to try?" Shui Xuanzhi laughed.

Chen Tang said: "Then let’s try."

He suddenly drew his sword, and the moment the sword light flew out of the scabbard, the guest hall in the Chen Family’s front yard seemed to become transparent. The sword light passed through the walls of the hall, illuminating the Inner City of the Western Capital!

The people of the outer city who hadn’t slept yet had their shadows stretched long by the bright light, and the shadows of buildings stretched, casting far away!

The bright sword light fell into Shui Xuanzhi’s eyes, a Void Great Realm formed by countless Sword Qi, hidden within the scabbard, unwilling to reveal itself lightly.

Today, the sword is drawn, transforming that Sword Qi into a stream of light, showing it to him!

Behind Shui Xuanzhi appeared a Void Great Realm, the Primordial Spirit and physical body conjoined, the Void Great Realm merged with the physical body, achieving transformation into unity, the physical body is the Primordial Spirit, is the Great Realm, utilizing the force within the Great Realm for oneself!

This is the Mahayana Realm, a realm close to immortality!

A realm that Chen Tang has yet to achieve!

Shui Xuanzhi raised his right hand, two fingers clamped onto the sword light.

The two sat at the table, motionless.

Chen Tang withdrew his sword, returning it to the scabbard inserted into the tabletop, like flowing water.

Shui Xuanzhi retrieved his fingers, clenched his fist, raised the teacup with the other hand, and drank its contents in one gulp.

He put down the teacup, stood up, and walked out.

Qin Su and Fan Peng did not understand his intent and quickly followed. Qin Su whispered: "Brother Dao, are you going to make a move?"

Fan Peng said: "Brother Dao, can he actually fight you to a draw?"

Shui Xuanzhi shook his head gently, his right hand trembling, a stream of blood flowed down between his right index and middle fingers, saying: "Not a draw. He had been preparing this sword light for a long time, and it injured me."

He walked out of the Chen Mansion.

Fan Peng hesitated briefly, then stopped: "I’ll go kill Chen Shi!"

Shui Xuanzhi shook his head: "Do not go. Although he is injured, he still has power remaining and will kill you."

Fan Peng frowned and suddenly turned around and dashed into the Chen Mansion.

"Swish——"

The bright sword light pierced the clouds, and the glow slowly faded away.

Qin Su waited for a while, looking pale.

Fan Peng did not come out from the Chen Mansion.

"Let’s go back."

Shui Xuanzhi exhaled a deep breath and said, "Even if you go over, it would be of no use. I don’t know what other methods he has, but his sword revealed no panic, suggesting his subsequent methods are like thunder, stronger than now. This top scorer..."

He walked towards Xiexiu Hall, whispering: "Only the young master can compete himself."

Qin Su quickly followed him.

The next day, Chen Shi awoke from meditation, flew out from the small heavens.

Everything in the Chen Mansion was as usual, without the slightest change, but there was much more respect for Chen Tang.

After breakfast, Chen Tang sent him to the Ministry of Rites office.

"Little Ten, do well in the exam!" Granny Sha and the others instructed him outside the door.

Chen Shi nodded, entered the government office, and looked back, seeing only Chen Tang, Granny Sha, and Eunuch Feng chatting happily.

"They must be hiding something from me." Chen Shi thought to himself.

——The last three hours of the month, ask for monthly tickets!