With an abundance of supreme-grade True Qi Spirit Stones, Xiao Han finally cultivated this technique to a certain level.
However, it was not perfect.
The reason was that Xiao Han's current realm was still low. He had only opened nine true meridians. His body could not store too much Profound Ice True Qi. The Hornless Dragon that was formed was only a few feet long and did not have the power to destroy a country.
If he met an ordinary True Qi Realm cultivator, he could rely on the quality of the technique itself to slightly challenge someone of a higher realm. However, it would be difficult to fight against a sly and cunning monster.
"Right now, I have to keep trying to open the tenth true meridian and reach the peak of the first level of True Qi Realm.
Then, I will try to break through to the second level of True Qi Realm. "Xiao Han knew what his path should be.
However, two days later, it would be the day that Princess Mo Hen would leave the Eastern Domain.
"I must leave the Fire Beacon Empire as soon as possible and even leave the Southern Domain. Otherwise, I will always be stuck in my throat." Xiao Han began to think about all kinds of unexpected situations that might happen on the day of the journey.
Two hours later, Xiao Han left the side hall.
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Xiao Han's residence.
Princess Mo Hen came, and the True Qi Realm old man with the surname Hu also came.
Xiao Han's entire body and face were covered in a black cloak. Rays of icy light flickered.
"Yun, we will be setting off in two days," Princess Mo Hen said with a worried expression.
"No matter.
We will act according to circumstances. "Xiao Han said in a deep voice.
That 'Uncle Hu' was called 'Hu Chenghe'. He had opened 30 true meridians and was at the peak of the third level of True Qi Realm. If he could open the 31st true meridian, he would ascend to the fourth level of True Qi Realm. His mental state and life structure would undergo a transformation.
However, it was very difficult. The 31st true meridian was a heavenly moat.
"Mister Yun … your injuries have recovered and your power is full. This old man congratulates you.
It seems that Mister Yun cultivates an ice attribute technique. "Hu Chenghe said to Xiao Han.
Xiao Han knew that this old man was Princess Mo Hen's confidant.
Therefore, he was still polite to him. "A mere Profound Ice True Qi is not worth mentioning. It is just a small trick of the Jianghu.
This time, thanks to the princess's help, I have a day of recovery.
I am just a rogue cultivator of the Jianghu. Since the princess recruited me, I will naturally do my best to protect the princess and escort the princess to the Eastern Domain.
Senior Hu.
How did you arrange the trip? "
Now, Xiao Han considered himself to be a loose cultivator that Princess Mo Hen had recruited from the pugilistic world.
He stopped hiding and purposely released his Hornless Dragon Mysterious Ice True Qi to obscure their vision.
"En …" Hu Chenghe looked deeply at Xiao Han.
Soon after, he laughed involuntarily.
"Mister Yun, the Empire has recently put out a wanted criminal. This person is the youth from the Pure Rain Sect, Xiao Han, and his age is similar to Mister Yun.
If it wasn't for the fact that Mister Yun's True Energy Cultivation Method is completely different from Xiao Han's, I would definitely misunderstand Mister Yun.
It was Xiao Han.
Hahahaha … "
"Oh?
Xiao Han? "Xiao Han's heart skipped a beat as he replied in an indifferent tone.
"A disciple of Pure Cloud Sect?
Never heard of it. "
Hu Chenghe had a smile on his face.
"This person has just risen to prominence in the Pure Rain Sect with only a Stage One zhenqi cultivation, but he has already caused a huge disaster.
Mr. Yun had never heard of him.
It was said that this person practised a type of "Spirit Turtle True Qi". It was of an ancient style, and he was a bladesman.
Forget it.
Forget about this person.
Mister Yun, this time Her Highness Princess Mo Hen is on a journey.
We, the retainers, will all accompany her.
In addition, General Nangong Ye will personally lead two thousand elites to escort her along the way. "
"General Nangong Ye?" Xiao Han was stunned.
"En.
One of the ten great generals of the Beacon Fire Empire, General Nangong Ye. He is a Stage Four zhenqi expert and a Demon Hero.
He is the cornerstone and pillar of the Empire.
He is the Emperor's favorite, "Hu Chenghe said slowly.
"Mister Yun should know that the journey from the Southern Region to the Eastern Region is arduous. The journey is long and dangerous.
For example, those ferocious mountain bandits and pirates.
The most worrisome ones are the evil Demon Clan.
If we, the retainers, were to escort Her Highness, it would be difficult for us to overcome the obstacles and successfully reach the Eastern Region. "Hu Chenghe paused for a moment and sighed.
"We have watched Her Highness grow up. How could we be willing to let her marry to the Eastern Region … Sigh, the Emperor is really cruel."
"Nangong Ye, Stage Four zhenqi, Demon Hero …" Xiao Han murmured, "This Nangong Ye doesn't belong to our camp, does he?"
"Mister Yun, General Nangong Ye answers directly to the Emperor. Moreover, he is a Demon Hero. This time, he is fully responsible for escorting Her Highness. Seriously speaking, we all have to listen to his orders." Hu Chenghe said with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"General Nangong Ye, on one hand, is an escort, and on the other hand, he is monitoring Her Highness.
The entire Empire knows that Her Highness is not willing to marry far away. The Emperor must be afraid that something will go wrong along the way. He is afraid that we, the retainers, will protect Her Highness and secretly help her escape.
This old man has heard that Nangong Ye has the authority to kill us first and report later.
Sigh … "
"I understand." Xiao Han nodded slightly. "Senior Hu, who do we have here?"
"There are 200 maids, 50 gardeners, 50 old nannies, 200 servants, 50 cooks, 50 tailors, 50 musicians, 200 craftsmen, 200 coachmen and 200 coachmen, 500 physical body realm guards, and five true energy realm guards under the command of this old man.
They are all Her Highness Princess Mo Hen's trusted aides.
That's right, including you, Mister Yun, we have a total of six true qi realm martial artists. "Hu Chenghe said in detail.
"In short, we will protect Her Highness Princess Mo Hen.
If we encounter external enemies, or even the demon race, General Nangong Ye will lead the army to defend them. "
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Beacon Fire Empire.
Imperial Palace.
Imperial Study.
The Emperor sat behind a desk, flipping through an old book.
A eunuch entered the study with a hunched back and said in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, General Nangong Ye is here."
"Hmm …" The Emperor nodded indifferently.
Soon, a middle-aged man wearing a general's armor walked into the study with a majestic gait.
This middle-aged man's face was slightly long and narrow, like a horse's, but his eyes were bright and his aura was strong.
As soon as he entered the study, the temperature in the room rose significantly.
Occasionally, a clump of True Fire burned behind Xiao Chen. As the light rose, one could vaguely see figures struggling in the True Fire, wailing in pain.
It was very tragic.
"Nangong Ye, your 'Heaven Burning True Qi' is almost complete. The true fire can burn everything, kill enemies without leaving a trace, lock souls from a thousand miles away, and burn mountains and seas with a single thought.
In two years, you may be qualified to participate in the Monster Hero Ranking Competition and gain a place on the ranking. "
The Emperor looked at Nangong Ye with admiration.
Nangong Ye stood casually, his aura was like a sword, or a precipitous mountain that pierced through the blue sky. It was no small matter.
"Your Majesty, you flatter me."
"Hmm.
This time, you will escort Mo Hen to the Heaven Devouring Empire in the Eastern Region.
The journey will be difficult. You should take this opportunity to sharpen your fighting spirit and strengthen your spirit.
You have opened thirty-five true meridians. If you can open a few more, you will have a chance to reach the fifth stage of true qi. "The Emperor nodded with a smile.
"Your Majesty, it will be difficult.
I have limited talent.
I have been stuck at a bottleneck for the past few years, trying to open thirty-six true meridians without any results.
Unless I obtain a heaven-defying treasure or opportunity, it will be difficult for me to improve.
Without reaching the fifth stage of true qi, it will be difficult for me to enter the Monster Hero Ranking. "Nangong Ye's eyes dimmed.
"Hmm … there is a way.
Nangong Ye.
If you return victorious this time, I will beg the Yaoxia Pagoda to bestow you with some sacred medicine, "the Emperor said generously.
After a pause, the Emperor's eyes deepened.
It was as if he was looking at a faraway place.
"Nangong Ye, you know.
The ancestral land of the Beacon Fire Empire is in the prosperous Eastern Region.
To be more precise, the Beacon Fire Empire is a branch of the Heaven Devouring Empire in the Eastern Region.
Back then, a prince of the Heaven Devouring Empire led his tribe to the Southern Region and founded the Beacon Fire Empire. He is my ancestor.
This time, I have finally contacted the upper echelons of the Heaven Devouring Empire. I hope to use this opportunity to return to my ancestral land. "
"Your Majesty …" Nangong Ye hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.
"Your Majesty, are you really willing to let Princess Mo Hen become a sacrifice?"
"Hmm …" The Emperor closed his eyes slightly. When he opened them again, his eyes were bursting with light.
"To return to my ancestral land, there must be an ancestral sacrifice!
Moreover, the Heaven Devouring Empire still follows the clan rule of a living sacrifice!
If I do not send a living sacrifice, how can I show my sincerity?
A living sacrifice is the most honorable ceremony, it can even move the ancestors and gods!
This time, Mo Hen's marriage is fake … "
"But, Your Majesty, there is no need to use Princess Mo Hen as a sacrifice, right?
Wouldn't it be better to choose some good quality commoner girls from within the empire?
Is Your Majesty really willing to sacrifice Princess Mo Hen? "Nangong Ye asked doubtfully.
"Hmph!
When Mo Hen was born, there was a strange phenomenon in the sky. I asked some powerful experts of the Monster Hero Tower for guidance and actually learned that the birth of this girl will cause the destruction of my empire!
If I do not execute her before she is 20 years old, the Fire Beacon Empire will fall apart and be destroyed in a day!
My head will also be separated from my body! "The Emperor's eyes flashed with fierceness, becoming more and more intense.
"I would rather betray the world!
I cannot let the world betray me!
How can I allow a mere Mo Hen to be sacrificed? How can I allow her to overthrow the empire's hegemony?
This time, she is the sacrifice!
Nangong Ye, remember, if there is any change along the way, you can execute Mo Hen and bring her head back to see me!
As for the ancestral sacrifice, I will think of another way.
Perhaps, I will personally bring the sacrifice to the Heaven Devouring Empire in the Eastern Region.
In short, this time, if everything goes smoothly, Mo Hen will be able to reach the Heaven Devouring Empire alive and become the supreme sacrifice for the ancestors. That is the best place for her. If there is any change, immediately execute her! "
"This general obeys!" Nangong Ye accepted the order.
"En, on the day of departure, I will not go to see her off, lest I get upset.
I have allowed Mo Hen to live peacefully for so many years, I have already done my best! "The Emperor waved his hand.
"Nangong Ye, you go and prepare for the departure!"
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Two days later, the day of Princess Mo Hen's wedding.
The majestic procession set off from the Fire Beacon Empire's palace, winding eastward. There were more than ten li of people in front and behind. Banners were fluttering, colorful clothes were fluttering, wheels were rolling, and drums were beating. It was the majesty of an emperor marrying off his daughter.
Although the current Emperor of the Fire Beacon Empire did not come to see her off personally, there were thousands of people accompanying her, including palace maids, musicians, tailors, craftsmen, and guards. The wealth of the dowry was even more dazzling.
There were dozens of carriages!
In the middle of the huge procession was Princess Mo Hen's carriage, a bronze carriage pulled by eight flood dragon horses.
It was surrounded by Princess Mo Hen's retainers.
Xiao Han, dressed in a black cloak, rode a tall and strong flood dragon horse, guarding the left side of the princess' carriage.
On the right side was Hu Chenghe.
There were also Princess Mo Hen's personal guards, True Qi Realm martial artists, in front and behind.
At the front of the procession was Great General Nangong Ye, leading 1000 elites to open the way. At the back of the procession were Nangong Ye's two deputy generals, also leading 1000 elites to bring up the rear.
The procession went out of the palace.
On the ten li long street, the common people were cheering.
"Humph ~ ~ ~" Nangong Ye was not riding a flood dragon horse, but a strange beast with the bloodline of an ancient Suanni. It bared its fangs and brandished its claws, looking overbearing.
At this time, Nangong Ye's eyes flashed with a mocking expression. "Is it very grand?
Princess Mo Hen, you probably don't know, but this time you are going to the East Domain.
It's not a marriage, but a living sacrifice … You can only blame yourself for having such a bad fate, bringing disaster to my Fire Beacon Empire … En, during this journey, you should behave yourself.
If you dare to make any strange movements, this seat will kill first and report later! "
Suddenly, Nangong Ye's eyes flashed with an evil light. He turned around and glanced at Princess Mo Hen's carriage. His eyes seemed to be brewing something, and he could not help but stick out his tongue.
He licked his lower lip.
After traveling for several hours …
"General Nangong …" A deputy general rode a flood dragon horse and rushed up from behind. This person was at the second level of the True Qi Realm and was one of Nangong Ye's trusted subordinates.
"General Nangong, this general just patrolled the area. There is a strange person wearing a black cloak in Princess Mo Hen's personal guard.
First level of the True Qi Realm. "
"En?
A strange person wearing a black cloak?
Recently, the entire country has been searching for the youth of the Pure Cloud Sect, Xiao Han.
This youth seems to have vanished from the face of the earth … This … It should be impossible for him to sneak into the palace and appear in Princess Mo Hen's escort team … "Nangong Ye was stunned and immediately flicked his nails.
"Heng, go and investigate. See what kind of shady person has sneaked into the personal guard of the princess.
En … At the same time, intimidate the princess and the people around her, so that they will behave themselves along the way.
There won't be any mistakes. "Nangong Ye smiled playfully.
"You should understand this seat's meaning, right?"
"This general understands!" The deputy general smiled evilly.
"This general will let the princess know that once she leaves the palace, her every word and action must be done according to General Nangong's wishes. Whatever princess temper, she should restrain it as soon as possible!"
"En, go ahead." Nangong Yeyi smiled with satisfaction.
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"Hehe … If I sneak in with so many people, I'm afraid no one will notice me, right?
As long as I can fool that Nangong Ye, I will be able to sneak out of the Southern Region without anyone noticing.
Those fellows who are chasing after me should give some face to the royal family of the Beacon Fire Empire, right?
Now that the emperor is marrying off his daughter, no one will suspect me. "Xiao Han silently pondered.
"However, along the way, I will wear a cloak and cover my face. It will inevitably arouse Nangong Ye's suspicion. He is a demon hero, it will be difficult to fool him."
At this moment …
Nangong Ye's deputy general, Heng, who was at the second level of the True Qi Realm, led more than ten Physical Body Realm martial artists and galloped to the front of the princess' carriage.
"Princess, please stop!"
"What?
What do you mean by this?
How dare you stop the princess' carriage! "Hu Chenghe furrowed his brows and said angrily.
The few True Qi Realm martial artists beside the princess' carriage all changed their expressions.
Heng let out a cold snort and looked directly at Xiao Han who was wrapped in a black cloak.
"Who are you?
I can see that you are not Princess Mo Hen's retainer. Quickly take off your cloak! "
"Impudent!
How dare you bully us! "
Hu Chenghe was already extremely dissatisfied with the princess marrying off to a faraway place. Originally, the princess' personal guards and Nangong Ye did not interfere with each other and coexisted peacefully.
Now, Nangong Ye actually sent someone to cause trouble!
Hu Chenghe was experienced in the martial world. How could he not know that Nangong Ye wanted to take this opportunity to establish his authority?
"Nonsense!" Heng didn't even look at Hu Chenghe from the corner of his eyes. His eyes were filled with disdain.
"Recently, the empire has put out an arrest warrant for a young man from the Pure Rain Sect. You are hiding here and there. I'm afraid you are a major suspect.
Quickly take off your cloak, or else you will be executed immediately! "
"This is too much!
Mister Yun is a martial artist recruited by the princess. How can you execute him just like that? Where do you think Her Highness is? "Hu Chenghe was enraged.
"Hehe …" Xiao Han was anxious. He might as well throw caution to the wind.
He knew that if he gave in and backed off now, he would definitely attract all kinds of suspicions. He might even be exposed. It was better to do the opposite!
"Who do you think you are?
How dare you disturb the carriage of the princess?
I will give you a chance now. Get off your horse immediately, kneel down and beg for the princess's forgiveness. Otherwise, I will break your arms and legs! "Xiao Han said sternly.
"Hahahahaha!" Heng and his subordinates burst into laughter as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"It seems like you really want to die … Then I will fulfill your wish and send you on your way!"
Xiao Han let out a sinister laugh. Suddenly, a fifteen feet long hornless dragon rushed out from his body. With a roar, it froze the heaven and earth. It spat out a mouthful of icy cold air. In an instant, several Physical Body Realm soldiers under Heng's command were frozen into ice dregs and shattered into pieces!
Zhang Heng had never imagined that Xiao Han would attack without warning, and that he would be so ruthless.
Moreover, he had opened fourteen true acupoints in his body, which meant that he was an ordinary martial artist at the second level of the True Qi Realm. Even if he was strong, he would not be as strong as the young genius Liu Feng from Mingjian Villa who was defeated by Xiao Han.
"Ahhh!!!!"
In an instant, Heng was caught off guard. His left arm was frozen, and he screamed in fear. The Flood Dragon Horse beneath him had already been frozen into an ice sculpture. He staggered and fell off the horse. He knelt on the ground and shivered. In less than a breath's time, his jet-black hair was covered with frost, and cold air was rising.
"En, that's right. If you are willing to kneel down and beg for mercy, you can be spared from death." Xiao Han's tone was cold.
Hu Chenghe and the others sucked in a breath of cold air and looked at Xiao Han in silence. They thought to themselves, This Mister Yun is really a fierce person. It is probably the best for him to protect the princess and prevent her from being humiliated …