Chapter 692: Chapter 14: Ice Soul Scripture
The eyes of the One Plum heroes kept darting between Chen Tang and Mei Yingxue.
The Eldest Master just said that there was no romantic involvement with the Demon Monarch of Xiling, merely that they knew each other.
Yet for the Eldest Master, she stayed awake all night, traveled alone, and went to the Capital to kill the Black Water King!
To say nothing happened between them—no one would believe it.
"You, how did you..."
With so many people around watching, Mei Yingxue didn’t dare show any emotion, she just stammered.
"I was going to make a trip to the Black Water Capital anyway, to ask the Observatory Master of Profound Celestial Temple there some questions, killing a Black Water King was just on the way."
Chen Tang smiled slightly and said, "I saw you were too tired last night. From now on, you don’t have to carry the burden of deep-seated enmity, you can relax a bit."
"Thank you."
Mei Yingxue said softly.
Then Meng Liangyu asked, "So this is the Observatory Master of Black Water Capital?"
Chen Tang nodded.
He rushed to the Black Water Capital to question the Observatory Master of Profound Celestial Temple.
The surveillance of Three Thousand Snow Ridges was arranged by him and ordered by the Profound Celestial Sect Leader.
This person knew nothing about the Dao Sect.
It’s likely that someone of his level hasn’t had the opportunity to come into contact with the Dao Sect.
The Extreme North Cold Domain consists of the Black Water Country, the Gu Feng Country, the Snow Country, the Ice Crystal Country, the Frostfall Country, the Storm Country, and the Extreme Cold Country, centered around the Ten Thousand Fathoms Peak, also the cultivation ground of the Blade Emperor.
With Chen Tang’s current cultivation, he could roam the Seven Cold Domain Countries at will.
But if he alarmed the Blade Emperor, he would have to retreat.
So, he chose to hurry to the Black Water Capital overnight.
It was also thanks to Little Golden Roc’s speed that he managed to make a round trip overnight.
Speed is of the essence, he thought, and before the news of this battle reached Ten Thousand Fathoms Peak, he killed the Black Water King and the Observatory Master.
Of course, he caused a big upheaval in the Black Water Capital, still under the guise of the Demon Monarch of Xiling.
"Hungry? Let’s eat something and chat while we’re at it."
Mei Yingxue called out, leading Chen Tang and the group into the tent.
Chen Tang said, "Once we’re done eating we need to pack up and leave Black Water Country as soon as possible."
Mei Yingxue and the others nodded.
With such a big commotion here, even the Black Water King is dead, it will surely cause a stir among the Seven Cold Domain Countries.
They must return to Three Thousand Snow Ridges before the news spreads.
Meng Liangyu asked, "Brother Chen, what’s your plan next?"
Chen Tang replied, "Yuan Qingmo is set to be executed in the Capital City after the autumn. I must go to the capital to save him."
"Prince Wei is going to be executed?"
Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi were shocked.
They had come north to help One Plum early on and were not aware of what was happening in the Capital City.
Chen Tang briefly explained and added, "Besides rescuing Yuan Qingmo, I also want to take Sister Mu away, far from that place of right and wrong."
"I’ll take One Plum and go with you!"
Mei Yingxue immediately said, "If it hadn’t been for the Eldest Princess sending Elder Zong and Sister Yan to help, One Plum wouldn’t have lasted till now. From what the Cyan Dragon Lord hinted at, they’ve already set their sights on the Eldest Princess."
"That won’t be necessary."
Chen Tang shook his head and said, "By then there will be chaos in the Capital City, One Plum does not have enough combat power, especially considering the camp is full of wounded."
One Plum only had just over five thousand people left.
Not to mention the heavy troops guarding the Daqian Capital City, just the thirty-six Marshals of the Profound Celestial Sect had over a dozen stationed near the capital.
Even if One Plum went, they wouldn’t make much of a wave.
Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi were both pleased and worried hearing that Chen Tang was willing to take the Eldest Princess Qingmu away.
Pleased that Chen Tang still had a conscience and didn’t forget the Eldest Princess.
Worried because the Capital is heavily guarded, and the Eldest Princess resides deep within the palace, how could she be easily taken away?
Furthermore, Chen Tang still had to rescue Prince Wei in the Capital City.
Zong Zhulan furrowed her brow and asked, "Chen Tang, since Prince Wei is going to be executed after autumn, there’ll be heavy guards. Saving him is as difficult as ascending to heaven, what’s your plan?"
"Break into the Celestial Prison!"
Chen Tang’s words were shocking.
"That’s impossible."
Zong Zhulan shook her head firmly and said, "The waters of the Daqian Capital City are too deep. Even if you have the power of a Grandmaster, once you’re trapped, you cannot retreat unscathed. Moreover, you have to storm the Celestial Prison to save someone."
She initially thought Chen Tang had some cunning plan or strategy, like swapping objects unnoticed, and secretly taking Prince Wei and the Eldest Princess away.
Who would have thought Chen Tang wanted to act directly.
"Exactly,"
Yan Qi added, "The capital is presided over by the Profound Celestial Sect Leader and Murong Daoye, two Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm. It’s as solid as a rock. It’s not just storming the Celestial Prison; any slight move, and the two Grandmasters would appear instantly."
"Grand Commandant Yuwen Mao also holds the Capital City, and there are more than ten Marshals guarding outside the city. It’s said there are as many as seven Grandmasters among them."
Chen Tang maintained an even expression and said, "I have another arrangement for this, let’s see then."
No matter how many Grandmasters are in the Daqian Capital, he feared none.
What he was wary of were the two Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm.
But the matter was not without solution.
In the three months spent cultivating in Liangzhou, Chen Tang had already thought of several countermeasures.
Seeing Chen Tang’s mind was set, Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi no longer advised against it, saying, "We are obliged to the Eldest Princess. Any arrangement, just instruct us."
"I’ll go too!"
Mei Yingxue said immediately.
Chen Tang shook his head, "By then there will be a fierce battle in the Capital, too dangerous. You haven’t cultivated Inner Qi yet, you might not be able to protect yourself, so forget it."
Mei Yingxue was not discouraged, instead, it stirred her competitiveness. She bit her lip, looked resolute, and asked, "As long as I cultivate Inner Qi, then I can go with you?"
Chen Tang fell silent, lost in thought.
From the side, Meng Liangyu said, "Actually, the Eldest Master has already cultivated to the Sixth Grade Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm Great Success, just one step away from entering the Fifth Grade Inner Core Realm. However, due to being on the run, there’s been no suitable Inner Cultivation Heart Method."
"By the way."
At the mention of this, Chen Tang took out a rectangular dark iron plate from his arms and handed it to Mei Yingxue.
"What is this?"
Mei Yingxue took it.
The dark iron plate felt cold to the touch, engraved with dense writing, and at the top were four larger characters—Ice Soul Scripture!
"Ah!"
Mei Yingxue’s heart trembled, "This is the best Inner Cultivation Heart Method from the Extreme North Cold Domain, rumored to be passed down from the Cold Domain Blade Emperor?"
Chen Tang nodded and said, "I found it on the Black Water King. According to him, this is only the upper section of the Ice Soul Scripture, but it should help you step into the Fifth Grade and cultivate an Inner Core without much problem."
"Wow!"
Watching enviously, Meng Liangyu said, "Brother Chen, I’ve also cultivated to Sixth Grade Great Success, lacking a cultivation technique. Why don’t you explode a copy for me too?"
"If you’re in a hurry, you can cultivate this too."
Chen Tang said, "I skimmed through it, this half section of the Ice Soul Scripture is indeed an upper-grade Heart Method."
Of course, even the complete Ice Soul Scripture hardly caught his eye now.
"Alright!"
Meng Liangyu chuckled, saying, "We had an agreement. If I cultivate Inner Qi too, take me into the Capital City with you! We haven’t been to the capital yet; it’s just the right time to observe."
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