This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 175 Daxia

Looking at the fallen Haibo, Chen Han slowly helped him up. A trace of sadness seemed to flash across his eyes like a shooting star, but in an instant, a chilling killing intent filled his body, as if it could freeze the air.

"Master, please calm down. It is not the right time for us to expose ourselves."

“I understand. First, we’ll settle our people in, and then we’ll send Haibo’s body back to the Hanhai for a proper burial.”

"As ordered!"

Several sword-wielding youths carefully helped Haibo up and slowly retreated.

When Chen Han was the only one left in the room, a ghostly figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

This figure, like a shadow, tightly enveloped himself in darkness. He was Shadow Assassin, the leader of the Chen family's secret guards, responsible for the safety of the family head.

"What's your opinion?" Chen Han asked.

"The waters of Yong'an are unfathomably deep."

The shadow's voice was as heavy as a bell, as if it were telling a secret that no one knew.

"Our team will arrive in about five days. In your opinion, where should we begin?"

"Xiao Xingchen".

Chen Han nodded. It seemed that the boy's figure was faintly present in every matter they suspected.

The mysterious master, the chaotic world, and the death of Chen Haoran—these seemingly unrelated events, upon closer examination, all share a common thread: they are closely connected to this young man.

"In that case, let's go and meet this person. I want to see who is stirring up trouble in Yong'an and daring to gamble with Yong'an to win the world."

"I'll go investigate his whereabouts and gather some intelligence here. Since there's a problem with the mole, does that mean our original intelligence system... is it going to be destroyed?"

Shadow Killer asked with a look of suspicion.

"No need for now. Let's hold back and observe the situation to see who made the mistake. Make arrangements for me to meet with Xiao Xingchen as soon as possible."

As soon as Chen Han finished speaking, Shadow Killer disappeared slowly into the endless darkness like a ghost. Only the candlelight on the table reflected Chen Han's icy killing intent, as firm as a rock.

The night was quiet and still. As the first rays of dawn broke, the city gates slowly opened, and a troop of soldiers appeared beneath Yong'an City like an iron torrent.

When the battle flags raised by the troops were clearly seen, the war drums on the city gate tower roared like a startled lion, waking people who were still immersed in their dreams.

As the war drums sounded, the sound of bells echoed from the top of the ancestral temple, as if responding from afar.

The ancestral temple bells and city tower drums are ceremonial music played only when welcoming extremely distinguished guests. Once the drums sound and the bells toll, it means that the Great Qian Dynasty will treat the visitors with the highest honors.

The sound of the drum had not been heard since Xiao Jianxian's last visit, but today it suddenly rang out like a thunderclap from a clear sky, and the shock it brought was unimaginable!

The first to react were those inside the imperial palace.

It was the time for the morning court session, and all the civil and military officials were lined up neatly in the court hall.

As the war drums sounded, Emperor Wu's gaze seemed to transcend time and space, fixed on the banner outside Yong'an City. He abruptly stood up, like a volcano about to erupt.

"Gentlemen, follow me out of the city to welcome our distinguished guest!"

"I invite the Virtuous Consort to accompany me out of the palace."

All the civil and military officials stood there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning.

The Emperor Wu of the Great Qian Dynasty actually came out of the city to welcome him personally—a level of reception unprecedented in history. Everyone looked on with surprise and doubt, whispering among themselves, eager to find out who this extraordinary person was.

They exchanged glances and saw horror in each other's eyes. There was only one family in the world that could make the Martial Emperor mobilize such a large force. Could it be that they had arrived?

Outside the imperial court, people awakened by the war drums also leaned out of their windows, curious about which important figure had arrived that had caused the drums and bells to ring.

At the lodgings of the various kingdoms, people from Dali and Dayan hurriedly came out of their rooms, and even the prince who had been hiding in Dayan appeared outside.

"It's people from that place who have come, right?"

Li Jinxian spoke with a solemn expression, asking Yan Yi.

"Otherwise what? I'm afraid even if the immortals descended, they wouldn't be able to make the Martial Emperor ring the war drums and temple bells. Let's go, let's go take a look. I'm very curious about that legendary place. If it weren't for the long distance, I would definitely go there to find out for myself."

Yan Yi responded solemnly, then turned and glanced at the crowd behind her.

"Dressed in formal attire, we represent the Great Yan and will meet with the envoy from that secluded land."

Seeing this, Li Jinxian quickly gave instructions to those behind him.

All the states mobilized, surging towards the city gate like a tidal wave. Such a commotion naturally alarmed many people, for those gathered at the city gate were all figures capable of causing a great uproar throughout the land.

In the Great Qian Dynasty, from top to bottom, Emperor Wu and Consort Xian were the most respected, followed by all the civil and military officials, and even the entire War Marshal's Mansion was present.

The Second Sage of the Confucian Temple personally came out to greet them on behalf of the temple. Manghuang, Dayan, and Dali stood to one side, dressed in formal attire, their expressions solemn, like statues.

Furthermore, Chen Han secretly led the sword immortals of the Chen family, spying like hawks. The black-robed man who was recuperating at the Chen residence also floated out on his own like a ghost. After arriving at the city gate, he disappeared in one direction like smoke.

His movements were like those of a ghost, and he easily found Xiao Xingchen, who was lying on the roof of a house.

The moment the black-robed figure appeared, Ruoxue's expression changed drastically, as if struck by lightning, and she immediately drew her sword from her waist.

Xiao Xingchen reacted swiftly, pressing down with lightning speed, while shouting, "Don't be impulsive, this person is temporarily unharmed."

"Who are you?" Ruoxue's expression didn't ease at all; instead, it grew even more solemn, like dark clouds gathering, creating a sense of oppression. The ability to appear without her noticing was something few in the Great Qian Dynasty possessed.

"Don't be nervous. He's just using strange movements. He's actually all bark and no bite. There's nothing dangerous about him."

Xiao Xingchen added again before turning his gaze to the black robe.

"I'll settle our score with you later. Don't cause any trouble now, just watch."

The man in the black robe raised his proud head slightly, ignoring the two men's words, and walked directly to the side, staring intently at the people outside the city like a statue, as if scrutinizing his prey.

"Are you courting death?" Ruoxue remained highly vigilant, which made Xiaoxingchen scratch his head. This black-robed man was indeed a bit ungrateful. If they were in another place, he would definitely teach him a lesson by taking advantage of Ruoxue's power.

However, it is clearly not the right time now, because the team in the distance is getting closer and closer.

"Ignore him, look, someone's coming."

The three of them looked into the distance. Xiao Xingchen and Ruoxue showed confusion and doubt on their faces, while the man in black robes showed a completely different expression, as if he already knew these people who were about to appear.

Xiao Xingchen cut to the chase and asked directly,

"Do you know who's coming?"

"know."

The response was as indifferent as ice, utterly devoid of warmth, causing Xiao Xingchen's lips to twitch involuntarily.

"I just saved you, and this is how you repay kindness with ingratitude?"

"Then what else do you want?"

"Tell me who these people are, and why they're making such a grand entrance!"

Ruoxue also cast a curious glance. Looking around the world, she really couldn't imagine anyone who would make such a fuss.

“Look at their flags.”

The man in black spoke up to offer a reminder.

"A flag?" Xiao Xingchen's eyes were sharp as he looked into the distance. Sure enough, a battle flag, like a bright star, was the first thing they saw.

When he saw the words on the flag clearly, he was struck dumb, his whole body jolted violently, and at that moment, the man in black spoke again.

"It has long been rumored that on the other side of the East Sea lies a vast and free kingdom. This kingdom neither respects gods nor immortals, and is the only mortal kingdom in the world that dares to defy the Nine Heavens. In fact, in ancient times, they once waged a divine war against the Nine Heavens, which ended in mutual destruction. Since then, the Jade Capital Heaven has left them to their own devices and no longer interferes. Similarly, they are not subject to the various restrictions of the Nine Heavens and have become an independent kingdom. However, why they came here is truly puzzling and incomprehensible."

Shocked, Xiao Xingchen was deeply confused, unsure whether it was a coincidence or something else entirely.

Because the character "夏" (Xia) was clearly written on the top of that battle flag.

The name "Great Xia Kingdom," which came from a foreign land of China, not only made him feel a sense of familiarity, but also stirred up layers of doubts in his heart.

He couldn't be sure whether the Great Xia Dynasty was related to his previous transmigrators, or whether it was just a coincidence.

"Is there any other information about the Great Xia?"

The man in the black robe shook his head helplessly.

"There is very little information about the Great Xia. On the one hand, the East Sea stretches across the land, boundless and impossible for anyone to fly over. On the other hand, the Nine Heavens intentionally isolate this unique mortal kingdom from the outside world. After all, the people there only believe in themselves and not in ghosts and gods, making them truly an anomaly."

"My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of God?"

Xiao Xingchen was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Huh, you actually knew that?"

The man in the black robe looked utterly astonished, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

"wipe!"

Xiao Xingchen could no longer contain himself and burst into a tirade of curses.

This country called Daxia seems to have countless connections with my past life, like twin brothers.

Of the previous eight time travelers, he now knows of one Sword Immortal and another, Master Zhu Wu.

He even began to suspect that this Great Xia Dynasty might be the work of previous time travelers.

Otherwise, given the level of education in this world, the natives would never dare to draw their swords against the sky. Only someone from another world would be so audacious as to do something so defying the heavens.

"You know about the Great Xia?"

Ruoxue stared intently at Xiaoxingchen's expression, and she understood immediately that this man must know some secrets. Because every time he uttered foul language, it was after obtaining some important information.

"I know, but I don't know if this Great Xia is exactly the same as the one I know. I need to observe it further."

"Then why would the Great Qian Dynasty attach such importance to a country it has never met before?"

Ruoxue immediately followed up with another question, firing off a barrage of questions without giving Xiaoxingchen a chance to catch his breath.

"The reason is simple: self-interest. Whether it's the Great Qian Dynasty or other nations, they all yearn to break free from the shackles of the Nine Heavens."

However, they were like headless flies, unsure of where to begin. The world was vast and boundless, and Great Xia was like a dazzling star in the night sky, giving them endless hope. If they could obtain some useful information from the people of Great Xia, it would undoubtedly be a historic breakthrough for the nation, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

The Great Qian Dynasty would not be so foolish. Now that the Great Xia Dynasty has come to their doorstep, they should naturally treat them as honored guests. After all, for centuries, the people of the Great Xia Dynasty were rarely seen.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, not only for the Great Qian Dynasty, but also for other countries. Look, the Great Li, the Great Yan, and even the Western Regions are all displaying extraordinary attitudes, which is undoubtedly their stance."

"Furthermore, with the arrival of the Great Xia, this gathering of poets will surely become famous, because the Great Xia is like a piece of fat meat that exudes an enticing smell, which will attract those countries that have not yet arrived in Yong'an to flock to it like hungry wolves."

"Of course, there's also a rumor, whether true or false, that in the Great Xia Dynasty, mortals can actually compete with immortals and gods. I absolutely do not believe this. How can mortals be compared with gods? This is simply a fantasy."

The man in black robes spoke eloquently, unaware that as his words flowed like a tide, Xiao Xingchen's eyes shone even brighter, a mortal standing shoulder to shoulder with a god.

He knew perfectly well that in his hometown, this was nothing out of the ordinary.

There is no god that cannot be dealt with by a nuclear bomb. If there is, then use another one. That is the truth.