Chapter 172.2


    At this critical moment, this battle caught the attention of people all over the world.


    Various forces sent people to observe the battle.


    Great Xias troops have finally reached Great Fengs capital city, theyre so fast!


    Of course! Great Xia has many powerful warriors, including the Sword Elder with the divine sword, invincible if there is no Grandmaster! If Great Feng Dynasty has no countermeasures, theyre bound to lose!


    Yeah, I dont have high hopes for Great Feng either!


    The events of this past month have been so dramatic! Who would have thought that Great Xia would not only defeat Great Xue Dynasty but also Great Feng Dynasty!


    After this battle, Great Xia will rise rapidly to be a major power!


    Amidst their discussions, about an hourter, Great Xias troops finally arrived at the foot of the capital city.


    Looking up, the gates of the capital city were tightly closed, but the city walls were lined with soldiers, generals, and experts.


    Among them was a person in a yellow robe who looked very majestic, standing out from the crowd with the support of the people.


    Needless to say, this person was the Emperor of the Great Feng Dynasty.


    He looked down at the 500,000-strong army below, feeling such an eyesore, his heart filled with unparalleled anger.


    Since the founding of Great Feng, no countrys troops have ever reached the capital city.


    He was the first to create such a precedent, an unprecedented humiliation, a disgrace to his ancestors!


    Youvee, Ive been waiting for a long time! Great Feng Emperor said through gritted teeth.


    Waiting to die, I suppose! General Rengong quipped.


    Everyone burst into heartyughter.


    The civil and military officials on the imperial city walls were furious.


    Silence, you rebel Xia!


    You have insulted His Majesty, a crime worthy of death!


    Today, your dog life will be taken!


    Thene and get it! Rengong sneered.


    All talk and no action! Today, this general wants to see whether it will be your death or my demise!


    Then, unable to wait any longer, he raised the sword in his hand and shouted, All soldiers heed mymand: Form up! Today, this old man will break through the city gates and chop off that dog Emperors head to use as a chamber pot!


    Following his order, the ten thousand soldiers behind him immediately formed up into a battle formation.


    Next, General Rengong started beating the drum, casting a bewitching spell.


    After months of research, they had made significant progress. Hypnotizing a million-strong army was extremely difficult and time-consuming, but putting under ten thousand soldiers into a trance was still quite easy for him.


    Within five breaths in the rhythm of his drumming, these men entered a battle-ready state.


    Third brother, Ill assist you!


    Tiangong and Digong said in unison, also beating their drums rapidly and casting the bewitching spell, enchanting another twenty thousand soldiers.


    Thebined forces now numbered thirty thousand.


    Then, all their power converged together.


    General Rengong swung his sword with force: sh!


    Instantly, a sword light hundreds of zhang long was unleashed!


    This sh had the powerparable to a peak Imperial Qi masters strike!


    The people on the city tower changed color!


    What a terrifying sh!


    With this one strike, the entire city gate will be broken!


    Stop him quickly!


    Several Great Feng Innate masters took action, some with fists, some with palms, and others with swords


    But their efforts were not very effective.


    As the sh was about to reach the Great Feng Emperor, he cried out in terror, Master, save me!


    Amitabha! An old monk beside him opened his eyes and reached out with his somewhat thick hand, and the massive sword light astonishingly dissipated into nothingness, vanishing with the wind.


    It was as if the sh had never been made!


    Everyone was amazed.


    Who is this holy figure who could disperse the sword light with a single grab?


    As far as I know, there is no such powerful being in the Great Feng Dynasty!


    Could it be a foreign aid invited by Great Feng?


    The situation has changed!


    General Rengongs expression changed, and he said warily, Old bald donkey, where did youe from and why did you meddle in our affairs?


    Amitabha! The old monk took a step forward and was already at the bottom of the city tower.


    Facing the army of five hundred thousand without changing his expression, he said, This poor monk is an old monk who sweeps the floors at Fahua Temple, with the Dharma name Jiechen! I havee here to resolve the conflict between both sides. I ask all donors to please make it convenient and withdraw from here!


    The crowd was full of disbelief.


    With a single move, the old monk, who seemed to be just an old monk who sweeps the floors at a temple, blocked an attackparable to that of a peak Imperial Qi master!


    General Rengong barked, Since you im to be a monk, shouldnt you be in the temple, abstaining from meat, reciting Buddhas name, and staying out of worldly affairs? Why are you meddling in the disputes between two nations? It seems your six senses are not so pure after all!


    The old monk, Jiechen, with a face full ofpassion, replied, Amitabha! Indeed, as a monk, I should not involve myself in the secr world. However, the Buddhaspassion cannot bear to see the suffering of all beings! The prolonged conflict between your two nations has led to countlessmoners being disced. Thus, this poor monk has left the mountains, hoping that both sides will cease hostilities and restore peace to the world!


    What you said is really funny! sneered General Rengong.


    When they, the Great Feng Dynasty, first sent their troops to attack us, where were you? And when the Great Xue Dynasty sought to punish our Great Xia, you were nowhere to be found either. Now that Great Xia is winning, you emerge to block our army and preach about the evils of war, suggesting that both sides should stop fighting


    General Rengong spat disdainfully, Bah! Such false benevolence and hypocrisy to the extreme!


    The soldiers of Great Xia immediately began to jeer.


    Thats right! Where were you when we were getting beaten, but now you stand up when its our turn to fight back!


    Talking about peace for the sake of the world, how shameless!


    Nothing but a hypocrite!


    False benevolence! Have some shame!


    Faced with the crowds scathing insults, the old monk remainedposed, brought his palms together, and said with regret, Amitabha! Previously, this poor monk was unaware and thus did not intervene. That was my mistake! But now that I am aware, I cannot stand by. I implore you, donor, to please refrain from further killing!


    What if I insist on fighting? General Rengong pointed his de at the old monk.


    If the donor is so determined, then this poor monk has no choice but to apany you to the end! Amitabha! the old monk dered.


    The Great Feng Emperor, standing atop the city wall, shouted excitedly, Master Jiechen, please take action quickly and detain them all!


    Below the city wall, the old monk simply chanted something and remained unmoved.


    Old monk, since you are so bent on seeking death, then I shall oblige you! General Rengong raised his de weapon.


    Prepare to take another one of my strikes, and dont me me if you die!


    At that moment, the Sword Elder stepped forward, his expression grave, and said, Dont underestimate him. He is a Grandmaster!


    A Grandmaster?!


    That old monk is actually a Grandmaster!


    Who would have thought!


    The crowd was shocked.


    After the battle with the Great Xue Emperor, everyone had a better understanding of a Grandmasters strength.


    Truly formidable, a single Grandmaster could be a terrifying existence capable of standing against an entire nation!


    Without the power of a Grandmaster, one simply could not contend with them!


    The Sword Elder, wielding a divine sword, was strong, wasnt he?


    With a single stroke, he had in more than a dozen Innates!


    But in less than 100 rounds, he was left severely wounded by the Great Xue Emperor, who had just made a breakthrough to be a Grandmaster!


    Although the Great Xue Emperor ultimately fell at the hands of Lin Beifan, that victory had a significant element of luck.


    Given another chance, sess was not guaranteed.


    Now, another Grandmaster had appeared.


    He seemed even more unfathomable than the Great Xue Emperor!


    The onlookers murmured among themselves.


    Who would have thought that the Great Feng Dynasty had enlisted a Grandmaster!


    This battle is not going to be easy!


    Now everyone knows that Great Xia can execute battle formations capable of ying a Grandmaster! Yet this Grandmaster dares toe, surely he has taken precautions. This does not bode well for Great Xia!


    Ill handle this person; the rest of you, step back! Sword Elder, holding the divine sword, stepped forward.


    Yes, Sword Elder! General Rengong and the others retreated.


    The old monk watched Sword Elder approach with a calm expression and praised, Congrattions, Sword Elder donor, you are only one step away from bing a Grandmaster! However, this step may seem close at hand, yet it is as distant as the ends of the earth!


    Many donors spend their entire lives unable to take that final step! However, donor, you have a connection with Buddha. If you are willing to convert to Buddhism and devoutly practice, we are willing to help you achieve enlightenment!


    Furthermore, the sword in your hand, although it has the power to shock the heavens and move spirits, is actually a demonic sword that can incite ughter! Why not hand it over to this poor monk to take back? I n to use Buddhist teachings to transform it so it will no longer harm the world!


    Everyone was shocked!


    What a shameless old monk!


    Not only did he want Sword Elder himself, but he also wanted the sword!


    Theres no need! I have my own path, the way of the sword, not the way of Buddha! After years of dedicated cultivation and under my masters guidance, I have seen the path ahead clearly. Enlightenment is within reach, so theres no need for the master to trouble himself!


    Sword Elder spoke indifferently: Moreover, the sword in my hand is not mine to give. It belongs to my master, and I do not have the right to dispose of it!


    As for whether this sword is good or evil, it depends on who wields it! If the user has a righteous heart, then it is a good sword! If the user has an evil heart, then it is a demonic sword!


    Master, wouldnt you agree?


    Amitabha, what a pity!


    The old monk said with regret: However, donor, you truly have a connection with Buddha. This poor monk wishes to form a good karmic bond with you. Would you be willing?


    What kind of good karmic bond? Lets hear it!


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