Chapter 135: Arrival

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Of course, its architectural style is beautiful, towering above all the buildings in the city, which also shows its specialness and majesty.

It has stood in the center of this city for many years.

But it still feels distant and tense.

Standing here, it's not like I'm here.

Those upstairs observe people, while those downstairs experience life.

At this meeting in the city of Buzhou, both Jiang Wang and Xiao Shu had never expected it.

Unexpectedly we met, yet here we are.

When Xiao Shu noticed the gaze, he raised his head and saw a pair of steady eyes, a more distinct outline, and the resilience forged by wind and frost.

He was definitely not the kind of flawless, perfect beauty.

But it has its own unique charm.

He sat there.

You can feel his youth, his vibrant energy, and the courage that burns within him like a raging fire.

You can also feel his conviction, his composure.

Having gone through too much and overcome too much, so I can be calm.

He marched forward, never once looking back, and therefore was so certain. You know he would keep walking forward, for nothing, not even life or death, nor anyone or anything, could stop him.

Of course Xiao Shu wouldn't forget this person!

Although we met for the first time in the Shan Hai Jing.

But anyone who has ever participated in the Yellow River Conference, who could forget such a person, such a face

When the stars aligned and the best of the best gathered, he claimed the top prize.

When the stars shone brightly, he was the most dazzling.

Now.

Those who stopped at the sixteenth place in the Yellow River Tournament, alone and surrounded by bustling crowds on the street, looked up to the heroes who had emerged victorious.

Now.

A mediocre nobody who failed to achieve anything in the Sea-Mountain Realm, looks up to the last victor of the Sea-Mountain Realm.

He looked up, blinded by the glare. He sat atop the highest point in all of Irredeemable City, even in this lawless place, this city of utter chaos, he was a guest of honor, the highest authority's closest companion.

But he was just an ordinary person on the street.

People are so different from each other.

The experience of competing on the same stage, it's like a hard slap that was dealt to me in life.

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Xiao Shu unconsciously covered his face and subconsciously quickened his pace wanting to leave.

But he stopped again.

Then he put his hand down again.

Then he smiled.

He has nothing left to lose.

Including his unwillingness.

...including his unwillingness.

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...including his shame.

Of course, Jiang Wang remembered Xiao Shu. However, their brief encounters at the Yellow River meeting hadn't left a deep impression on him.

Here, heroes from various nations gather, shining stars abound. Some figures' brilliance is eclipsed by the radiance of others.

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What truly impressed him was what Chu Yu said when he saw my apartment.

Thus, he came to understand the injustices suffered by this first-ranked official in the Dan nation within the intricate hierarchy of the Dan Kingdom.

To be fair, Xiao Shu's performance at the Yellow River Gathering wasn't particularly impressive. But for Dan Guo, just making it to the main competition of the Yellow River Gathering was already a victory. Not to mention that the one who eliminated Xiao Shu was Qin Zhizhen, one of the only two Tianfu cultivators at the Yellow River Gathering, a powerful contender eligible to vie for the title of Yellow River Champion.

Back then, on the River Viewing Platform, when those prodigies dueled against each other, who could guarantee they would be able to pass Qin Zhizhen's test

According to Chu Yu, due to the another failure in the Shan Hai Realm, the massive resources borrowed were difficult to repay, and his soul was weakened. Xiao Shu has already been completely stripped of his qualification from the Yuan Shi Dan Hui...

That kind of experience is truly heart-wrenching.

But neither Chu Yu himself nor Jiang Wang and the others who heard the news thought that Xiao Shu would be disheartened by this.

Regardless of what anyone says, Xiao Shu is the strongest genius among the Dan Guo's inner court ranks.

As long as we get past this hurdle, the future is still promising.

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But how could he come to Redemption City at this time

Jiang Wang was a little curious, but then he thought that this curiosity might be an offense to the other party, so he just nodded politely and looked away.

This day's city of Redemption seemed livelier than ever before.

This liveliness wasn't because there were many people, it's happened before when whole villages of several thousand people, families and all, came fleeing to the city seeking redemption.

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This liveliness is because there are many unique individuals among those who have come into the city.

For example, there's someone who wouldn't even spend half a penny on the death tax, and someone else who would give up their shoes and socks if it meant they could pay. And now there's this one who just walks straight in without saying a word...

"Hey hey hey, what's the rush" the gatekeeper guard yelled. "Do you know the rules"

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The newcomer was dressed expensively and had a resolute expression.

Every step I take, it's like a tiger prowling the mountains, with an air of invincibility.

“Make way,” he said.

His voice was not loud, but it possessed a majesty that came from long years in positions of power.

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Although the entire city of Unredemption stood behind him, this gatekeeper seemed to have no temper at all. He shrugged his shoulders and let them pass.

Amidst the crowd gathered near the city gate, eyes fixed on the unfolding drama, the newcomer strode confidently towards the heart of the spectacle.

He was rather dissatisfied, even downright unhappy with the order of things here. He made no attempt to hide his displeasure, his brow furrowed visibly.

But he had nonetheless stepped into the city.

In this world, no one can have things their own way all the time. No matter who you are, there will always be times in your life when you have to interact with people you dislike, do things you don't like, and go to places you don't like.

Some people remain like this their whole lives.

He understands this truth and teaches himself to endure it.

Buddhists consider this one of the eight sufferings, known as "meeting with those you hate or resent." This means encountering people or things that you hold resentment or dislike due to karma.

This is the hardship that's hard to escape in life.

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He didn't think he should be an exception.

At this time, he stood in the street behind the city gate, amidst a sea of malicious gazes. Looking around, he saw a jumble of haphazard buildings and all sorts of disreputable people.

Unredemption City wasn't particularly large, but when the forces of chaos and desperation swept through the Three Kingdoms of Zhuang Yongluo and even the entire Western Frontier, they all poured into this place. It became a melting pot of every imaginable kind of person, from saints to scoundrels.

It's not easy to find someone here.

He soared into the air.

As if divine power surged forth suddenly, his mighty spiritual awareness separated from his body, flowing like quicksilver, spreading out in an unrestrained manner, surging in all directions!

Of course, he couldn't possibly cover the entire Irredeemed City with his spirit.

But under this spiritual sweep, a search of the entire Unredemption City would not exceed thirty breaths.

His leaping posture in mid-air, his undisguised powerful aura, and the surging spiritual consciousness that could make one feel oppressed... all pointed to his identity as a cultivator who had attained the state of divine presence.

Such a young and imposingly powerful being!

Those who can survive in the city without being redeemed are all wise.

For a moment, everyone who could see him scattered like startled birds, fleeing to greater distances, all centered around his location.

There was only one person who went against the crowd.

Lian Heng, with a single braid, came out lazily from somewhere.

His blood-colored battle armor truly had the harshness of real blood.

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He drew a narrow, slightly curved dagger from his waist with a flick of his hand. The blade glinted menacingly in the streetlight: “Let me remind you. In Unredemption City, you can do anything you please. But if you want to kill someone, you need to pay ten times the victim's worth in redemption... Otherwise, you make yourself an enemy of Unredemption City."

The newly arrived god-ranked expert didn't say a word, he simply took a step through the air and landed outside three districts, before a lone, empty-handed man.

"Oh Is that so"

He asked questions at random, but his eyes were fixed on Xiao Shu.

“Damn it, I feel like I have no face here at all.”

Behind this man, Lian Heng in crimson battle attire leaped into the air, brandishing his waist knife and diving down. He addressed the back of the man's head in a fighting stance: "This is my final warning. This is Not Redemption City, and within these walls, you abide by our rules!"

The divine being who had clearly come for Xiao Shu remained silent for a moment, seemingly taken aback by the bravery of this mere inner mansion cultivator.

“Rules…” he nodded. “I suppose they should be followed.”

He turned to look at Lian Heng, his tone lighthearted: "You just said that the ransom needs to be ten times the life price, right How much life price did Xiao Shu give"

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One hand held a waist knife, the other flipped through the city gate pass. He glanced at it quickly, his expression unusually serious, and in a clear and precise voice said: "41,027 Dao Yuan Stones, 20 taels of red gold, 13 taels of snowflake silver, 26 copper coins... Buying life for forty days."

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He added, "Today is the first day."

The resolute man fell silent for a moment, then spoke with determination: "I am Zhang Xun. I, Zhang Xun, have my own rules!"

Everyone was astonished.

This person was actually Zhang Xun, the number one prodigy under thirty in Dan Guo, a celestial being who descended upon the world!

"You don't want to pay" Lian Heng was also surprised, of course his unexpected point was different. He retracted the phrase "enter the city":

Zhang Xun coldly withdrew his gaze and walked toward Xiao Shu. He said, "You can have your understanding."

He was speaking to Lian Heng, yet it also seemed as though he was speaking to Xiao Shu.

Of course, everyone can have their own understanding, and none of that can change the outcome.

Throughout it all, Xiao Shu remained remarkably calm.

He said nothing.

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There wasn't even an attempt to resist.

He managed to get here, having put in all his effort.

To place life and death in the hands of others, to hang in someone else's rules... This is not a choice that a strong person would make. Yet it was his only way out, the last path left when he was cornered with nowhere to go.

What other way was there for him to go

...and Lien Heng was furious!

He was carrying a sword at his waist, his whole body exuding a chilling aura of killing intent, making one feel that he would cleave Zhang Xun's head open in the next moment.

Then, without hesitation, he turned his head and shouted towards the prison tower: "Hey brothers, come out! Someone is messing with us!!"

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... At this moment, Jiang Wang was sitting by the window on the fourth floor of the prison tower:

Jiang Wang remembered Xiao Shu.

Of course, remember Zhang Xun too.

On the River Viewing Platform, in the under-30s category, Zhang Xun was the only one eager to take on Li Yiyi's sword.

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It's okay to say he's overly confident.

It's just as well he doesn't overestimate himself.

His unwavering determination to fight for the Kingdom of Dan is undeniable.

Such a man, now he has traveled thousands of miles to personally eliminate another genius from the Dan Kingdom.

Such things are truly beyond description.

But what left Jiang Wang speechless was Lian Heng's outburst.

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This gentleman, I'm just passing through here.

What you guys do about redeeming the city, it's none of my business I didn't take anyone's ransom money!

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But after all, Lord Jiang was an honest man.

Having thought about Senior Brother Zhu Shi, who had already joined the Unredemption City; having thought about Xiao Shu's bumpy journey; having thought about Zui Junhuang, who was sitting in the same room, yet silent and unknowing of what she was thinking...

He speculated that Huang Jinmo might not want to alienate Dan Guo either. As for Zhang Xun, was there really a reason to capture Xiao Shu If he could step in and mediate, perhaps he could prevent this war.

Between thoughts, with a casual toss of the cloak, I soared through the air like a fleeting glimpse, landing before Xiao Shu!

In the midst of many eyes, this appearance was exceptionally dashing.

He stood tall and straight, his bearing noble. His slender and beautiful figure could not be concealed by his coarse hemp robes. Although a cloak covered his head, he held a sword in one hand and faced the powerful opponent directly, exuding an aura that was impossible to ignore: "Zhang Xun, Zhang brother! May I offer my humble opinion"

Zhang Xun raised his eyes and looked at him, his eyebrows furrowed: "Jiang Wang, this is none of your business! The hands of the Qi State have not yet reached the western border!"

The residents of Far-away City who watched from afar were in an uproar.

Most cultivators have never met Jiang Wang, and few have never heard his name.

First came the Yellow River's fame, then the world's pursuit of demons, followed by Yu Beidou and the Three Criminal Palaces, who officially named him the first-ranked internal mansion in history. For a long time, people all over the world couldn't help but hear the name Jiang Wang!

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And as for Jiang Wang himself...

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They fell into a wordless, awkward silence.

Who am I Where am I What am I doing

His intention was to conceal his identity, feigning ignorance of the inner workings of the city. He wanted to demonstrate his power while preventing the conflict from escalating further. Having accomplished his goal, he withdrew, keeping both his deeds and his name hidden.

Thinking about how he was wearing a cloak and coarse clothes, usually disguised very well, and with the sign of misfortune concealing his spirit... Zhang Xun thought that at this moment, without covering his spiritual awareness, he could still pretend to be mysterious and chat for a few words.

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But this Zhang Xun, he was completely uncooperative.

If you recognize it, don't say it, and shout it out!

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Let the "fully armed and mysterious" Lord Jiang be embarrassed!

At this time, Lord Jiang could never have imagined...

Zhang Xun recognized him at once, even from behind his cloak. This wasn't the most embarrassing scene he'd faced today.

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Because, immediately following that, the man with pigtails, Lian Heng, stammered, “This brother, I wasn’t calling you.”

Although he didn't say the rest, his expression already made it very clear — you're not his opponent. What are you jumping out to do

At this moment, Jiang Wang really wanted to draw his sword. Of course, he wasn't going to attack Zhang Xun.

However, this awkwardness didn't last too long.

Because very soon everyone knew, Lian Heng was shouting at whom!

Just as Zhang Xun continued to move forward without hesitation, he stopped short.

He had to stop.

He had to look up at the sky — he had been hurt!

He was struck by a ray of light, as sharp and piercing as a sword, aimed straight at his brow.

He had to respond!

> Up there in the heavens.

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There is a great sun hanging high.

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In the infinite light and heat, there is a point especially blazing and dazzlingly bright.

It flashed, then vanished.

One extinguished, another appeared.

Only a streak of red haze could be seen at the horizon.

The sun halo is moving in the clouds.

First, a long spear appeared in sight, followed by a figure with boundless arrogance and endless sharpness!

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— Aside —

A single stroke of crimson graced the horizon, the sun halo shifting within the clouds.

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