Divine Brilliance
chapter-437

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

“Can we deal heavy losses to the common people path?”

Within the Han King manor in Xiqin City, a teen wearing a king robe was looking at the 2 people ahead of him with hesitant eyes.

Although the owner of this king manor, the 4th prince of Great Shang dynasty Yinquan, was already 50, his looks and body looked like that of a teen just over 20.

This was due to his martial path cultivation being extremely high. It allowed him to retain his youthful looks.

In front of his table, there were 2 people seated. Tailing Sect’s Ji Lingzi gave off an aura filled with confidence, neither overbearing nor servile. Yuan Jiuchen who was beside him sat solemnly—his gaze was careful and respectful.

“If your highness Han King is willing to lend 800 dingxi iron cavalry, Ji Lingzi is confident that I will be able to cause huge damage to the common people path! The common people path are a bunch of ambitious wolves, determined to take down law, order, and rites, to build an equal society. Isn’t that preposterous? The current emperor deeply hates these traitors and rebels. If you can cut off the heads of those 500 common people path bandits, the emperor would be delighted, and your highness will be able to be rewarded.”

Yinquan wasn’t tempted. He took a deep breath,” Rewarded? Forget it. On this day, I am only asking not to be punished, I am not asking for credit. One rebellion of Yan City Pass is enough. Recently I heard that you guys have suffered heavy losses in Lewu County against common people path. Is that true? I heard that at that time, your strength was over that of common people’s path.”

Ji Lingzi clenched his fists. This matter had been spread about, causing the sects of the cloud world to be an uproar. They weren’t able to hide it from the Han King who saw the provinces of the west as his own territory.

“Indeed that happened! It was because of that loss that we have higher chances of winning now. I will fall for it once, but I definitely won’t fall for it twice! Your Highness, can don’t believe me but do you not believe in the strength of Tailing Sect?”

The Han King Yinquan didn’t fully believe him when he heard that. A weird expression appeared in his eyes, smiling as he asked, “Then where is your sect preparing to attack from?”

“Helian Iron Mountain!”

Ji Lingzi didn’t hesitate when he answered, “Today the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light! They are on the offensive. If our sect wants to win common people’s path, we can’t sit still and wait on them to assassinate commander Yuan. The common people’s path has to save Helian Iron Mountain! Using those 3 million people as a hostage, would the people from common people path save them or not? Ji Lingzi is coming over to ask you to make an order. He’s going to ask your highness to execute all of these Yan City Pass sinners!”

“Execute?”

Yinquan’s pupils constricted. Then, he scoffed, “Your Tailing Sect is really vicious. This concerns the lives of 3 million people. Aren’t you afraid that once this matter is spread out, it would hurt the reputation of your top Taoist sect?”

“Since ancient times, successful people don’t mind making sacrifices! Based on what I know, the common people path has sent up to 900 people. If just 3 million people can heavily damage the foundations of these demons, the foundations of Great Shang would become more stable. Doesn’t your highness think that way too?”

Ji Lingzi flatly said—disregarding the mocking tone of Yinquan’s words.

“So what if it spreads out? It’s just the random words of some peasants, preposterous rumors, how would it shake the foundations of our Tailing sect? Your highness is also not a person who would harm others to help yourself!”

The mocking intent at the corner of his lips got thicker, but he didn’t reject it. Instead, he showed signs of being tempted. Entering a long and deep consideration, after a long while did he shake his head, “I still need to think about this matter, wait for my reply 2 days later…”

When Yuan Jiuchen heard that, he slightly relaxed. He exchanged glances with Ji Lingzi opposite him. Both of them knew that Han King was tempted.

This huge matter concerned the battle between 2 huge powers. For Yinquan to need 2 days to consider things carefully was to be expected. They also didn’t want to continue forcing him. They all got up and took their leave.

Not long after the 2 of them left, a 70 over year old looking old man suddenly walked out from behind the curtains and sat on the side.

Yinquan wasn’t surprised at all. His brows frowning tightly as he took up a bamboo letter from his table. It was something a small constable submitted a month ago. Using spiritual sense to record down all he received regarding the intel of what happened during the battle of Wule County. It was the most detailed copy.

“Unparalleled formation charger, grade 6 realm, comprehended the extreme of sword sense! I heard that this person’s sword is sentient, showing signs of being one with the spirit. Tanqiu? Hey! This common people path has given birth to another top talent. Old Li what are your views?”

“During the battle of Lewu City, Tailing Sect lost too much and badly needs to turn the tables.”

After that surnamed Li old man sat down, his replies were very simple and concise, “Because this Tanqiu is too extraordinary. He’s a tree standing out in the forest. This is why Tailing Sect has to destroy him! This time, they are sincerely asking help from your highness…”

Yinquan nodded his head. That was also what he guessed, “Then should I agree or not. Should I stand by the side?”

“There are pros and cons to each choice! Since your highness has attacked common people’s path, there is no need to offend them to death. However, if you can get some finances from Tailing Sect, then it would be good too…”

Halfway into his words, Old man Li saw that Yinquan’s eyes were filled with rage. He smiled and knew that his ambiguous words had infuriated his highness.

“However, before your highness makes a decision, I think it is best if you take a look at this first?”

Yinquan agreed, casually taking it over. Only to see that it was an invitation in his hand after he opened it his eyelids jumped.

“Elegant Xuanyin pavilion? Tanqiu?”

“That Elegant Xuanyin pavilion belongs to the Qingyin School…”

“I know that. However, Tanqiu is bold!”

Yinquan’s eyes were filled with shock, “He wants to meet me 3 days later in Elegant Xuanyin Pavilion?”

“Not only that!”

That old man Li’s eyes were also filled with disbelief, “He also informed me to send people to Liaoyang. He says that 3 days later we will see a good show.”

“Liaoyang, isn’t that the feudal land of my 9th brother?”

Yinquan was more and more astonished. His expression kept changing. After a long while, face returned. He asked flatly, “Then how does Old Li think I should deal with this matter?”

When Li old man heard that, he knew that his highness already had a decision. However, he acted like he didn’t know that, smiling casually, “We can just agree to Ji Lingzi and as for Tanqiu’s side we can also meet him. If your highness isn’t willing then you could also try to make that person stay.”

Yinquan laughed lightly, deep and indiscernible.

He also felt that way. This Tanqiu had a plan, and he had to meet him.

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The Elegant Xuanyin Pavillian was at the center of Xiqin City. It was one of the most famous brothels. In the early years, Yinquan had visited this place several times. However, after the Yan City Pass rebellion, he stopped coming.

He disguised as a normal rich merchant, coming to the back alley of the Pavillion with a light entourage. After, there was someone to lead the group of them directly to the 5th floor.

Along the way, all they saw was tempting beauties. The zither sound purred, mild and indirect. After hearing such decadent music, it made one’s heart shake and tremble.

However, the moment he thought about how some of these women were Qingyin Sect disciple, Yinquan felt regretful—they were all pretty women but they had to be part of the demon sect.

When he arrived on the 5th layer, it was a vast area. He saw that at the side, there was a roughly 15-year-old teen who was sitting there. Even when Yinquan and his group arrived, he didn’t stand up to bow. The teen just sat quietly.

Without needing anyone to give a signal, the ten followers all spread out, searching up and down the building.

A moment later, they all returned as they nodded towards the surname Li old man beside Yinquan. This indicated to them that there weren’t any other grade 7 and above experts here, and there were no traps.

Yinquan couldn’t help but smile, this common people path knew their place.

He didn’t hesitate, walking upwards and sitting down. Then, he looked towards the teen wearing a blue garment with a teasing expression in his eyes.

His body was great, and his aura retracted and hidden within his body. Where in the world did the confidence of this kid come from to think that he, Yinquan wouldn’t kill him?

“You are Tanqiu. What exactly did you want to talk to me about?”

Zong Shou’s eyes were originally half-opened and half-closed. When he heard that, like one waking from a dream as he looked in the direction of the railing.

“It isn’t the right time yet. Han King, your highness has come early, why not wait for 15 minutes before we speak…”

Yinquan’s face was filled with rage, he felt the fierce intent in his heart rising.

Today he did come early. However in this world, apart from his father emperor and the few elders, who would dare to speak to him like that?

Then he saw the old man Li shake his head towards him, using his eyes to send a message.

Yinquan frowned slightly, suppressing the rage in his heart. He didn’t speak, just quietly waiting.

For this kid to be so calm and unperturbed, there was something he was relying on. He wanted to see what kind of reason this Tanqiu would give him 15 minutes later to not kill him.

All of a sudden the atmosphere in the pavilion was extremely cold, where even a falling needle could be heard.

As time went on, Yinquan’s expression slowly calmed down. On the contrary, the killing intent from the bodies of his servants became thicker and thicker.

Just at this moment, a talisman descended on this place, falling into the hands of old man Li. His body shuddered first, and his expression changed. Then, his heart shook, true qi losing control as he directly smashed the corner of the table. He didn’t dare to delay as he passed the talisman solemnly over to Yinquan.

Yinquan was confused. After he accepted it his face turned ashen white, his expression also numbed up. After a long while did he recover but it was still devoid of blood.

“…Tailing Sect direct disciple, Taiqing Chengfeng Sword! What a good 9th brother, what a good Tailing Sect. These few years he has been playing with me…”

When Zong Shou heard that he was back from the dead. He nodded towards Yinquan as a form of courtesy.

“People from the wilderness don’t know about all the rites. Your highness, please don’t blame me! Tanqiu is representing common people’s path to discuss with you about some matters.”

Yinquan’s pupils constricted. At this moment, he couldn’t be bothered to be polite. He also knew that many of the common people’s path disciples didn’t follow laws and disrespected the ruler.

They felt that everyone was equal and that naturally, the Han King were commoners too.

Scoffing coldly, Yinquan took in a deep breath, “So first seat Tanqiu is here regarding Yuan Jiuchen and Tailing Sect?”