Chapter 1594: Strange Movements on the Border! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Wang Chong had felt as if he had already succeeded at cultivating the Art of God and Demon Obliteration, even learning to a proficient level several of its strongest techniques, but the strength Su Zhengchen had revealed so casually was still something he could not reach.

”Senior!”

Wang Chong was stunned. Only now was it apparent that this War God who had lived for more than one hundred years possessed a far higher cultivation level than anyone had imagined.

The back garden of the Su Residence gradually quieted down. Wang Chong and Su Zhengchen were the only people there. Even Little Jianjian had left at some point.

On this night, Su Zhengchen hid nothing, revealing everything he had learned in his life one by one so that it could be passed down to Wang Chong.

The Dao of the Sword was a vast world, and tonight, it opened its doors to Wang Chong.

This continued until nearly daybreak.

”It's about enough. I have taught you everything I can. The rest will depend on you.”

The oil lamp was on the verge of burning out, its flame incredibly weak. Su Zhengchen raised his head, a faint hint of exhaustion on his face. The more powerful and profound the martial art, the more energy it took to pass it on.

Su Zhengchen had lectured Wang Chong on the art of the sword, an experience that many people could go their entire lives without encountering.

”Many thanks, Master!”

Wang Chong stood up and respectfully bowed. Su Zhengchen looked at Wang Chong and gave a content smile. In the end, Wang Chong had chosen to call him Master.

”Go. I'm rather tired.”

Su Zhengchen waved his hand, stood up, and walked into the house.

Wang Chong watched Su Zhengchen vanish into the complex of the Su Residence, and only when he was gone did he finally turn around.

As Wang Chong turned his head, his eyes flashed with the light of countless swords, as if streams of Sword Qi were roiling within. But then Wang Chong blinked, and all the light vanished.

As Wang Chong was leaving through the back gate, a voice came from behind him. Little Jianjian had suddenly come out and was now standing nearby.

”Senior Brother, the incident in front of the Imperial Palace was on purpose, right?”

Time seemed to stop, and Wang Chong's foot froze in the air. But he quickly turned his head and smiled at Little Jianjian.

”Yes!”

Wang Chong didn't deny it. Wang Chong truly had intentionally used the Art of God and Demon Obliteration right in front of the First Prince and King Qi.

Su Zhengchen had spent more than half his life, more than sixty years, imprisoned in his own residence because of Taizong's words. Even the misfortune suffered by his children was connected to this decree.

Su Zhengchen had spent far too much of his life in a cage because of this decree, and this situation was bound to continue. This was the legendary War God of the Great Tang, someone who had rendered great service for the country and had saved countless lives on the border. It wasn't right for him to die like this.

Many years had passed, and even Taizong was now nothing but dust. The men from that time were all gone, so for what reason did Elder Su have to cage himself for the sake of a decree from one hundred years ago?

Wang Chong had intentionally allowed the First Prince and King Qi to see that sword art so that he could force Su Zhengchen to walk out of his gloomy residence.

”So Senior Brother had the same idea.”

Surprisingly, Little Jianjian was not angry. In fact, he seemed relieved, giving a long sigh and smiling.

”Senior Brother, good work! You can leave Master to me and be at ease!”

A cunning light gleamed in Little Jianjian's eyes as he watched Wang Chong depart.

……

The days continued to pass. While great waves were raging in the capital over Wang Chong's return, in the distant north, past the forts set up by the Beiting Protectorate and seven-hundred-some li to the east, the Turkic steppe was barren and deserted.

In the past, the entire steppe would have been tense due to the combative relationship between the Great Tang and the Eastern and Western Turks, with war liable to start at any moment. In order to defend against their counterpart, both sides would have cavalry patrolling the borders, who would occasionally get into brief and violent skirmishes.

But after the Confucian Sect appeared and took control of the Imperial Court, signing a series of peace treaties, both sides had not skirmished in a very long time. This part of the steppe was able to obtain a rare moment of calm.

A breeze blew out of the north, but for some reason, the chill that tinged it seemed colder than it was in the past.

Dingling!

After some time, the ringing of bells attached to warhorses came from the north, and then a squad of Turkic cavalry appeared.