Moreover, this Primordial Sword Technique is very suitable for charging into battle formations and can handle the moves of various sects and schools.

It is straightforward and overwhelmingly powerful, always seizing the initiative.

There is no need for too much clever maneuvering; there simply isn't enough space on the battlefield for one to dodge and tumble.

"This is the most suitable set of top-tier combat methods for battle formations."

Having realized this, Tang Lin'er, of course, understood, as did the rest of the people.

Just like Luo Hao and Xiang Daniu, they diligently practiced every day. Apart from eating and sleeping, they were unwilling to put down their weapons for even a moment, tirelessly training in the Primordial Technique, precisely because they had discovered this.

As for the more advanced techniques of the "Primordial Sword Technique," which are extremely difficult to improve upon, they didn't care at all.

In fact, there was no need to care.

Could they even conceive of the use of True Qi in the Primordial Sword Technique and the struggles in the Gang Qi Realm?

Even thinking about it was pointless.

If they really encountered an enemy of that level, no matter what martial arts they used, the outcome would be the same.

Zhou Ping'an stopped in his tracks and watched intently for a few moments, watching as Tang Lin'er stimulated his Qi-Blood, disregarding the depletion of his Life Force, desperately bursting forth to practice the sword. He let out a slight sigh.

Then he turned and walked away.

For the time being, he could not afford much attention to Tang Lin'er's psychological issues.

First, he would take a trip to Dongshan City.

The solver of a knot must be he who tied it.

The Saintess Yunling, when she was still young, traveled far and wide to choose the Divine General Seeds.

It must be said, the Holy Maiden's insight was penetrating, and her heart cruel and ruthless.

After passing down the technique for cultivating the "Purifying World Lotus Body," she did not forget to use a subtle secret technique to imprint a brand into the minds of those young people.

This brand would grow as they aged.

Even after many years, it would still remain fresh and vivid.

Zhou Ping'an once asked Tang Lin'er and roughly understood that the influence on his heart was the image of a childhood sweetheart in his mind, which represented the purest admiration.

He couldn't forget that figure.

One could only say that Saintess Yunling's "tea art" was indeed extremely sophisticated, and her control over the human heart was indescribably exquisite.

She obviously understood that to truly control someone, it wasn't about threats of death, nor about power or money...

What truly made people forget about life and death, what they couldn't forget all their life, was actually the initial sprout of emotion in a person.

Even if one has seen the vast sea and the witchy mountains, how could they possibly forget that eternal "White Moonlight" in their heart?

This Holy Maiden did nothing but become the "White Moonlight" in the hearts of these "Divine General Seeds" like Tang Lin'er.

When nothing was happening, it was fine.

But once they truly faced her, and she gave an order, which Divine General could bear to reject her summons?

Clearly, Tang Lin'er had also realized this.

While he was frightened, it also ignited his fighting spirit.

He blindfolded his eyes and plugged his ears.

He practiced the sword solely through the perception of his heart.

He was thinking that one day, when facing that "White Moonlight," he would have the courage to swing his ruthless sword.

"Blindfolded and deaf to the world, heartlessly determined, he is a merciless person. But unfortunately, it's still not enough..."

Zhou Ping'an shook his head.

He didn't really approve of Tang Lin'er's approach and didn't believe that he could cope with the demon in his heart by relying on such a simple method.

The Red Lotus Sect has been specializing in rebellion for over a thousand years, with its subtle secret techniques directly targeting the heart.

If such simple measures could break through,

Then those Divine Generals would have been unwilling to serve loyally.

They would have risen in revolt and turned their weapons on her long ago.

After all, no one wants a Retired Emperor hanging over their heads.

Spending a lifetime striving, only to make a wedding dress for someone else...

The only correct solution is actually to find the origin of the matter, to cut down the caster if the secret technique cannot be broken.

As long as the "White Moonlight" in the heart is already a dead person, then even if the "White Moonlight" remains forever at the bottom of one's heart, it is just a beautiful memory with a touch of sadness.

A story is still a story after all, and it won't give orders or send people to their deaths.

...

Dongshan City.

The moon was shining brightly...

Saintess Yunling, dressed in a Rainbow Feathered Robe, fluttered in the night breeze like the ethereal Moon Fairy.

Her eyes exuded a holy, compassionate aura.

She stood atop a seven-storied pagoda, with a tall, middle-aged female swordsman following behind her.

A shadow of ferocity lingered between her brows.

The Sword Qi around her was cold and severe.

A mere glance from ordinary people was enough to discourage them from looking again...

They could feel a sharpness piercing their souls, fearing that in the next moment, this female swordsman would slash down, leaving heads to fall to the ground.

"Nanny Wei, there is nothing for you to worry about here; there's no need to stand guard. The place most likely to be infiltrated is the prison.

Although Ancient Crane True Man is strong, he is excessively lustful and still needs someone to coordinate to keep Zhou Ping'an there."

"I may not understand strategies and schemes, but whatever the case may be, as the Holy Maiden carries a heavy responsibility, it isn't good for you to be alone.

In the prison, with Ancient Crane True Man in the open and Golden Boy in secret, Zhou Ping'an, even if he comes, would just be courting death."

Lady Wei turned around and looked at Yunling, her eyes softening significantly.

She had watched this Holy Maiden grow up from a child; compared to others, she felt much closer to her.

With her status and swordsmanship, there was really no need to act as a protector for the Holy Maiden. Just teaching some swordsmanship at the headquarters, enjoying wealth and comfort, life could be quite pleasant and satisfying.

But that's just how people are, as they get older, they always have some ties that bind them. For a child they picked up and raised, there will always be concerns and worries for her safety.

Thus, she traveled thousands of miles to follow Yunling, hoping to witness her accomplish great things... And at her mother's side, she could also gain some face, receiving rewards and opportunities.

If that day really came, her own close ones would naturally enjoy many benefits, and perhaps, they could take a further step and catch a glimpse of the landscape beyond that realm.

"Nanny Wei may have misunderstood. I have thoroughly investigated Zhou Ping'an's life and past.

Apart from anything else, since he started out, all enemies he encountered were killed by him. And he himself has grown stronger with each battle, never once defeated.

Even when facing powerful experts far superior to him in strength, he always seems to have some way to cope...

That's not even the worst of it. The most fearsome aspect is that this person, from being an ordinary man to being able to compete with Mortal Rank Ninth Refinement experts, only spent two months. His rate of growth is hard to match in this world."

"Does the Holy Maiden mean to say that setting this trap this time might fail?"

"Not necessarily, no matter how fast his growth, he still needs time.

Especially the stage of Meridian Transformation into Gang Qi, there are no shortcuts for this; without years of hard cultivation and a massive amount of resources, how can he break through the nine barriers and refine his Martial Intent?

I am just worried that he might not dare to come..."

With a smile, Saintess Yunling seemed unconcerned: "Qingyang City is merely a minor irritation, and I should thank Zhou Ping'an for gathering the common people, relocating the wealthy families, and driving away the Official Government.

This has spared us much effort. As for the Green Lady, she actually dares to rebel; according to the rules of the Red Lotus Sect, she must be flayed and made into a lantern to deter the petty and trivial."

Among those children at the time, the Green Lady was struggling to save her own life but still thought of saving others...

Whenever she thought about those past events, a coldness flickered in her eyes.

She almost lost her position as the Holy Maiden.

If it hadn't been for the Green Lady's own foolishness, today's situation might not be what it is.

"When we joined the service of our mother, our lives were no longer our own. Who pities others when no one pities us?

This time, if not for the Green Lady's interference, even if Zhou Ping'an had grown three heads and six arms, he couldn't have risen so swiftly. Truly vexing, acting as an insider helping outsiders.

It's a pity that Granny Yan was so easily defeated in Qingyang City, ruining our grand plans..."

With these words, a hint of savagery flashed in Saintess Yunling's eyes, but they quickly returned to a calm and unconcerned expression, a smile playing on her lips as she pointed at the crowd surging beneath the tower, those weeping and running people.

"Nanny Wei, look at those clods, how laughable.

Here I am, opening granaries, advocating for them, distributing women so they won't starve or freeze, and allowing them to enjoy human relationships.

Yet, so few of them have hearts filled with gratitude. The flames of karma aren't burning strong enough."

Yunling waved her hand and from the shadows behind her, someone stepped forward to take orders with a bow.

"Go, add another fire, command the Blood Flames to cooperate with Grey Wolf, from east to west, comb through once more... The main targets are those who are banding together; those with families are to be killed first."

"Yes..."

The shadow behind her drifted away.

Suddenly, the dilapidated Eastern City gate burst open, and a vast number of bandits and rogues rushed into the city, killing anyone they saw and setting fire to buildings.

Some of the rogues even seized women and, under the fierce glare of the fire on the main streets, committed rape and debauchery.

The scene was unbearable to the extreme.

In all directions, people were wielding butchering knives, breaking into houses, murdering, and starting fires.

The massacre had gone on for half an hour, and everywhere inside the city reeked of blood, with panicked and poor civilians running in all directions.

Some knelt and kowtowed, begging for mercy, while others cursed the heavens loudly...

Some took up arms and charged towards the bandits.

These sporadic battles were quickly quelled.

The marauders, with their brutal laughter, began to search for the wealthy who were hiding, as well as the martial artists from Jianghu.

These people fought and retreated, quick to seize opportunities and hard to eliminate.

From time to time, sounds of clashing blades and wails of pain came from the corners.

Cries of agony and shrieks of terror spread from the east of the city to the west, and then to the south.

The city was in utter chaos.

"It's time to clean up the mess, Nanny Wei. This time, I wonder how many people will be grateful and how many will convert to our faith?"

Saintess Yunling leaped down and landed on the back of a white horse, followed closely by hundreds of elite cavalry wearing silver armor, who rushed forward with resounding cries.

Someone shouted loudly.

"Red Lotus Purification, recreating the universe!"

"Saintess Yunling has arrived to save the common folk from dire straits. As long as one prays sincerely and submits to Red Lotus, their families will be safe, without worry for food and clothing..."

Following the shouts of a few with loud voices.

Immediately, silver-armored soldiers appeared all over the city and drove off the two groups of bandits, forcing them to flee out of the city in a wretched state.

Saintess Yunling personally took the lead, rescuing and killing, and warmly helping some citizens among the flames.

Her actions were compassionate, as if a Bodhisattva had descended to the mortal world.

...

"Our dear Holy Maiden really is enchanting, but it's a shame that the old lady by her side is too ferocious to mess with. It seems that this tender meat is out of reach for my mouth."

Ancient Crane True Man's eyes were full of lust as he stood in the shadows, staring at Saintess Yunling's fiery figure, wondering who would get lucky with her.

Behind him, a middle-aged man with a stature as small as a six-year-old child, reached out and grabbed the heart of a screaming and crying young boy, devoured it with large bites, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth as he sneered, "You old lecher, aren't you afraid I'll tell Saintess Yunling about your lascivious thoughts toward her? Be careful, in a fit of rage, she might just castrate you and feed it to the dogs."

"Tsk, what do you know about romance, you loser? Don't be fooled by the Holy Maiden's pure and jade-clean face; she actually likes this kind of thing the most.

You can't scare me. I'm just thinking about it, and I haven't actually made a move.

She needs people now, so she certainly won't do anything to me.

I can't be bothered to talk to you, someone who delights in drinking blood and eating hearts. I'll go find Lady Gu and have some fun... This time, I might even get a taste of the Heartless Celestial Maiden."

Having said that, Ancient Crane True Man's figure flashed, and he headed towards the prison.

When fishing, one can't just sit there dryly waiting...

Having some sunflower seeds and a little drink along the way isn't too much, is it?

...

Requesting Monthly Pass.

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