357: Lin Xuan: He has become my backer

"The Gun Emperor's strength is not weak."

Hearing Lin Xuan's words, Qin Yang made a judgment in his heart.

Lin Xuan was a very proud person.

For him to evaluate someone's strength as not weaker than his own, that person could probably fight him to a draw.

Now, the Gun Emperor was controlled by a Transcendent Tier Professional, so his strength might be even greater.

Fortunately, if they fought within Shangjing City, Lin Xuan could still receive Yu Qian's boost.

With the assistance of the Knights Templar, the Gun Emperor would still not be enough.

"If Grandfather can defeat the Gun Emperor, it will count as a meritorious deed."

Qin Yang thought to himself.

Advancing from Emperor Tier to Transcendent Tier requires the recognition of a deity, which is very similar to the 'receiving of blessings' before Daoist cultivators attain immortality.

And the prerequisite for 'receiving blessings' is to perform meritorious deeds.

Therefore, Qin Yang hoped that his Grandfather could personally deal with the Gun Emperor.

And dispelling the Gun Emperor's illusion was merely a backup plan.

Thinking of this, Qin Yang said to Lin Xuan: "Grandfather, I have received intelligence that the Gun Emperor might be under the control of an enemy's illusionary technique, and he will attack Shangjing City soon."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan, who had been sitting, immediately stood up.

"They can even control Zheng Yunfei?"

"How strong is this person?"

Lin Xuan exclaimed in surprise.

Qin Yang couldn't say too much, only stating: "He is a Transcendent Tier Professional, or perhaps an even stronger existence."

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, his expression becoming solemn.

"It seems the situation is more severe than I imagined. I have already sent your mother to Shangjing City, and I will depart shortly as well."

Qin Yang nodded, thought for a moment, and then said to Lin Xuan: "Grandfather, this battle is crucial for your advancement to the Transcendent Tier. You must be well-prepared."

"Transcendent Tier!"

Lin Xuan's pupils contracted.

These three words exploded in his heart like a clap of thunder.

In fact, it hadn't been long since he Broke through to Rank 180.

But after reaching the Rank cap, he felt lost.

There were no cases or information in the world about an Emperor Rank advancing to Transcendent Tier.

This Peak Emperor Rank, he didn't even have a direction for Cultivation.

After much fruitless pondering, he even thought he would be stuck at the Emperor Rank for the rest of his life.

Unexpectedly, Qin Yang said that his chance to advance to Transcendent Tier was right before his eyes?

Lin Xuan looked at Qin Yang, his lips trembling.

If anyone else had said this, Lin Xuan would have just dismissed it as a joke.

But coming from his grandson, it was different.

This was a person who could embrace a deity.

Lin Xuan wanted to ask what was going on, but he held back.

Qin Yang's eyes were calm, and he did not continue speaking, clearly indicating that it was not appropriate to reveal the secrets of the Tianji Pavilion.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xuan held his longsword across his chest, gently stroking its blade with his finger, and said:

"Don't worry, Grandfather has recently gained new insights into the Dao of the Sword, and I am quite well-prepared; coupled with the black-grade weapon you gave me, even if a Transcendent Tier Professional comes, I am confident I can fight."

Qin Yang nodded slightly, "Grandfather, please fight to your heart's content, I have your back."

With that, Qin Yang waved his sleeve and disconnected the call.

"He has my back..."

On the isolated island in the Annihilation Sea, Lin Xuan was stunned.

After a moment of silence, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha! Good kid!"

"A few months ago, I was his backing."

"Now..."

Lin Xuan looked up at the turbulent flow of space and time outside the isolated island and murmured, "He has become my backing."

...Shangjing City, outwardly calm, inwardly a surging undercurrent.

City defenses were reinforced, and supplies were stockpiled.

Ordinary citizens might not feel anything.

But those within the bureaucratic System had already noticed.

The state machine of Kyushu had started to move.

Elite Professionals scattered across various regions were recalled to the capital.

Even the Gu Masters from far-off Lizhou quietly took up positions in the city defense army.

"The Eight Great Families, they want to rebel."

In the Tianji Pavilion's council hall, Zhan Tianxiong said to Si Zhenfeng.

A few days ago, Si Zhenfeng issued a very stern proclamation to the Eight Great Families.

He ordered their Clan Chiefs and core members to gather in the capital to negotiate a resolution to the recent internal conflicts.

However, only the Ye and Li Families, who had already submitted, responded.

Even the Xiao Family, who had pledged loyalty, refused to come to the capital.

"The Xiao Family needs to guard the pass outside, to be vigilant against the Snow Country to the north, I can understand that."

"But aren't the other five Families a bit too arrogant?"

Zhan Tianxiong, filled with Killing Intent, his tiger eyes wide, was indignant.

"If they don't come, so be it. We'll take some time to invite them."

Si Zhenfeng, however, remained calm.

The five great Families' refusal to come to the capital undoubtedly meant they had something to hide.

The Pei and Yang Families had even had contact with the Childs.

Asking them to come to the capital now, they would certainly be unwilling.

But it didn't matter, this was originally an open conspiracy.

The crimes of the five great Families were already established, and they could be rounded up at any time.

However, they couldn't all be caught in one net.

The Eight Great Families were all big fish, and he was afraid his net wasn't big enough.

Thinking of this, Si Zhenfeng looked at Zhang Liang and asked: "Lord Zhang Liang, which Family do you think would be most suitable for us to start with?"

Zhang Liang, standing by the window, remained silent.

Si Zhenfeng called softly: "Lord Zhang Liang?"

Zhang Liang was slightly startled and then came back to his senses.

He said: "Let's start with the Pei Family. This Family has deep-seated resentment among the common people, and their relationship with other Families is also not very good."

Si Zhenfeng nodded slightly and gave Zhan Tianxiong a look: "It's up to you, be mindful of the impact."

Zhan Tianxiong clasped his hands and exited the council hall without a word.

Thus, the fate of a super Family was decided in these few words.

After Zhan Tianxiong left, Si Zhenfeng asked Zhang Liang again: "Lord Zhang Liang, I see you're a bit distracted."

Zhang Liang frowned and nodded, saying: "When estimating the enemy, err on the side of caution. I'm wondering if the Childs will have any other moves."

From a strategic perspective, Zhang Liang had arranged everything that needed to be arranged.

Whether it was city defense, supplies, or morale.

The entire Shangjing City had been adjusted to its optimal state.

But Zhang Liang had an inner premonition that what he had done was not enough.

This was a high-martial world with deities.

In facing the enemy, one could not rely solely on conventional strategies.

Heaven knew what strange and supernatural methods the enemy would employ.

These methods were very difficult to anticipate with just strategy.

Zhang Liang was worried that he might have oversights in this regard.

Just then, a person walked in from outside the council hall.

"Long time no see, Saint Si."

Zhang Liang and Si Zhenfeng looked over simultaneously.

They saw a man in a purple Daoist robe, with an otherworldly aura, enter the council hall.

It was Zhang Lingxiao, one of the Five Saints and Four Emperors of Kyushu.

Seeing Zhang Lingxiao, Zhang Liang's eyes lit up.

That's right!

When it came to strange and supernatural methods, who could surpass this evil cultivator before him?

...Kyushu, a certain mountain forest.

A white-haired old man sat cross-legged on a cliff.

He overlooked the magnificent mountains and rivers below, his gaze sinister.

In his mouth, he continuously chanted evil scriptures, like the whispers of a devil.

After chanting the scriptures, he suddenly pulled out a dagger and plunged it into his heart.

Instantly, blood gushed out, flowing down the towering cliff.

Before the last drop of blood drained, he silently chanted in his heart: "Moon Pupil Array, Southwest Array Eye, deployment complete. Praise... Omniscient Eye."

"Praise the Omniscient Eye!"

At the same time, throughout the mountains and rivers of Kyushu, there were people just like that old man.

They committed suicide from high places, letting their blood flow into the earth, shouting cult slogans, and draining their last drop of blood.