Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 13: From Today Onward, You May Return To the Team

I-I have nothing to do with this. I am only here to watch the commotion. These targ-no, I mean these people, I havent killed a single one of them Li Huangs voice quivered in fear.

Li Huangs guards exchanged gazes and stuck closer to him, fearing that Fang Chen might attempt to hurt him.

Is that so Fang Chen laughed.

By now, it had become apparent to the Greenpine martial artists that something was not right. They took a closer look and were shocked to discover Fang Chens identity.

Its Fang Chen!

Whats he doing here?!

They quickly put down their meat and alcohol and grabbed their weaponsswords, sabers, spears, and bows. They stared at Fang Chen with wary eyes.

Fang Chen, why are you here?

A person emanating a powerful aura flitted over. His swift and fluid legwork made it look as if he was gliding across the air without touching the ground. This was the ability of a Ki Control expert!

Master Tie Ma! Li Huangs eyes lit up in relief.

This person was one of the Greenpine Superior Dojos two early Ki Control experts. He used to be a famous swordsman in Greenpine Country, but he threw his lot with Wolf Marshall Xiao. He was assigned to Greenpine Superior Dojo alongside Xiao Tianci.

Li Huangs delight only lasted a brief moment before he remembered something and exclaimed, Be careful, Master Tie Ma! Dojo Master Xiao has already died in Fang Chens hands!

What?! Dojo Master Xiao has died in Fang Chens hands?

How is that possible?

Isnt Fang Chens ki sea destroyed? He should be crippled!

The Greenpine martial artists present were astounded.

Without any hesitation, Master Tie Ma drew his treasured sword and slashed it. Twelve Greenpine martial artists were decapitated by him in a single sweep.

He didnt just stop there. He flitted around like a specter, claiming the lives of multiple Greenpine martial artists with each swing of his sword. Within moments, dozens had already died in his hands, and this included both Ki Condensation and Ki Explosion martial artists.

Fresh blood flowed down Tie Mas sword and dripped on the ground.

Li Huang was baffled. He couldnt understand what had just happened. Why would Tie Ma kill his own people?

Li Huangs guards were baffled too. They were astounded by the means of a Ki Control expert. Deep down, they knew none of them would have been able to withstand Tie Mas slash.

Young master, I couldnt return to the Shadow Courtyard that day as Xiao Tianci was looking. With a flick of his wrist, Tie Ma swung off the fresh blood on his sword. He walked up to Fang Chen, clasped his fist, and bowed.

You have worked hard all these years. It must have been difficult watching this everyday. The Greenpine Superior Dojo must be overflowing with resentment by now, Fang Chen muttered.

Youre the one who has worked hard, young master, Tie Ma replied.

I knew about this, but I didnt have the power to stop it Fang Chen replied self-deprecatingly.

You mustnt blame yourself, young master! They were unlucky. Many more Great Xia civilians would have died if not for you! Tie Ma said.

Their conversation left Li Huang dumbfounded. He felt like someone had thrown a hammer into his mind.

Y-you The trembling Li Huang pointed his finger at Tie Ma and Fang Chen.

The Great Xia Shadow Guards are going to be mobilized once more. Your mission has ended. Youll return to the team from today onward, Fang Chen patted Tie Mas shoulder.

Yes, young master, Tie Ma replied.

He tried his best to maintain his composure, but the slight quiver in his voice gave him away. It had been years since Fang Chen planted him in Greenpine Country. He slowly rose through the ranks and eventually infiltrated the Wolf Army. He even won the First Wolf Marshalls favor.

Thanks to that, he was able to supply Fang Chen with plenty of crucial intelligence that changed the trajectory of many battles.

He knew he was important to Fang Chen, but it wasnt easy being in the enemy camp. He couldnt do anything when Greenpine martial artists tortured Great Xia civilians. Deep down, there was nothing more he wanted than to slaughter these brutes, but he had to hold himself back because he was a spy!

But today, he could finally return to the team!

Young master, I have killed the last one. There should be no more Ki Control experts from Greenpine Country in the capital. What should we do next? Tie Ma composed himself and asked with a deep voice.

We shant spare anyone, Fang Chen said. Our Great Xia doesnt need to lower its head to Greenpine anymore. Our first step is to purge the capital of the venom that has taken root here.

What about these people? Tie Ma looked at Li Huang and the others.

War God Fang, I was wrong! I am a Great Xia civilian too! On the account that my aunt and your aunt are His Majestys consort, please spare me! Li Huangs knees fell to the ground, and he desperately kowtowed to Fang Chen.

The guards were at a loss, but they decided to kneel down and lower their heads too.

I think youd rather be from Greenpine. Make sure to reincarnate in the right country in your next life. Dont come to Great Xia anymore, Fang Chen said with a smile.

Li Huang immediately raised his head, revealing a venomous glare. Fang Chen, are you really going to kill me? My aunt wont spare you if you kill me! You shouldnt think that you can do as you please just because youre the War God! His Majesty has long viewed you as an eyesore!

Psh!

Tie Ma slashed his sword, severing Li Huang into two at the waist.

ARGHHHH! Li Huang cried in agony.

He didnt die right away, but the excruciating pain and the awareness he would bleed out and die greatly terrified him. There was no worse torture than that to an arrogant scion like him.

The guards froze in place. Cold sweat dripped from their heads.

Lackeys who help their master commit evil dont deserve mercy too, Tie Ma sneered as he decapitated the guards.

Fang Chen, His Majesty was right about you! You do harbor traitorous intentions by raising a private army! Wait till His Majesty finds out about it! Youll be joining me very soon. You cant begin to imagine just how terrifying His Majesty is. Hahahaha! Li Huang laughed maniacally, as he looked at Fang Chen with eyes of ridicule.

Seconds later, his laughter slowly softened till his eyes turned dull. Li Huang had died.

Have you prepared an identity for yourself in the capital? Fang Chen asked.

I havent, Tie Ma replied.

You can camp at my manor for the time being. Fang Chen smiled.

Thank you, young master! Tie Ma was excited to hear that, as this meant that he could frequently meet the young master!

Fang Chen walked out of the Greenpine Superior Dojo alone. By then, the area was already crowded with Great Xias civilians and martial artists. They eagerly asked one another what was happening inside.

You havent heard yet? War God Fang charged in with his men! I heard the dojo master has already been killed!

Really?!

Its absolutely true!

What are we waiting for?

A scholar rolled up his sleeves and charged into Greenpine Superior Dojo with a roar.

A vendor passed his child to his wife and marched into the Greenpine Superior Dojo with reddened eyes, holding nothing but a carrying pole in his hand.

More and more people charged in. Some were ordinary civilians. Some were leather-armored soldiers. Some were sword-wielding martial artists. They came from different walks of life, but in this instant, they share the same identity.

They were civilians of Great Xia!

It didnt take long for Greenpine Superior Dojo to go up in flames. The fire was so strong that everyone was forced to retreat. However, not a single Greenpine martial artist was to be seen.

War God Fang, theres no living Greenpine martial artist left inside, but some managed to escape, You Longchang watched the Greenpine Superior Dojo burn down as he reported with a suppressed voice.

Today will be a restless night. Fang Chen chuckled softly.