Chapter 1529 - 1528: Xing Wu Fa’s Background

Chapter 1529: Chapter 1528: Xing Wu Fa’s Background

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Four Sword Lights clashed continuously in mid-air, causing ear-piercing metallic explosions and igniting dazzling sparks.

After fifty moves.

The figures of the two people crossed and then separated.

"Again!"

However, Empress Yunyao seemed unsatisfied, just barely landing before raising her sword again and fiercely charging towards Ling Chen!

Ling Chen’s lips curled into a faint smile. He knew that this matter was probably taken care of; Empress Yunyao’s reaction indicated that her satisfaction with the Two Sword Technique was beyond mere approval, reaching the utmost pleasure.

Though the Two Sword Technique was now his trump card, teaching it to Empress Yunyao made him feel a bit of pain, but without risking some losses, how could he satisfy Empress Yunyao?

The thought only flashed in his mind for a moment before Ling Chen leapt out, Twin Swords meeting Empress Yunyao’s assault with vigor.

After more than three hundred moves, the two finally stopped.

Through various sword techniques, Ling Chen had conveyed the essence of the Two Sword Technique to Empress Yunyao in the most appropriate way, and with her comprehension, she should have already grasped its essence.

"I wonder if my Two Sword Technique can satisfy Your Majesty?"

Sword sheathed, Ling Chen smiled casually at Empress Yunyao.

"So-so."

Empress Yunyao replied blandly.

"In that case, Your Majesty, can you fulfill the promise you made with me earlier?"

Ling Chen breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed he had finally conquered this difficult challenge.

"Hmm,"

Empress Yunyao nodded, her expression still cold, but then changed the subject, "But one thing at a time; you taught me the Two Sword Technique, which compensates for your previous mistakes, and the grievances between you and me are hereby settled; we owe each other nothing."

"Settled, owe each other nothing?"

Ling Chen was taken aback, then his expression darkened slightly,

"Then about the marriage between the Xing Family and the Liu Family..."

"An issued decree cannot be revoked."

Empress Yunyao shook her head, "Besides, even if I rescind the decree now, do you think those two families would comply? The decision from those two major families was merely symbolic in seeking a decree from me; do you think I have reason to refuse them?"

From Empress Yunyao’s perspective, both the Xing Family and the Liu Family are closely related to the royal family, unlike the Ling Family. Marriage between the two families poses no harm but benefits the entire royal family, and this has become a private matter for the two major families that even Empress Yunyao cannot easily interfere with.

"Since that’s the case, I only ask Your Majesty for one thing,"

Ling Chen knew that even if the decree was revoked, it wouldn’t have any substantive effect, so he continued, "If I intend to stop the marriage between the two major families, you must stand on my side, or at the very least, maintain neutrality."

The Xing Liu Families, Ling Chen didn’t care about them, it was Empress Yunyao and the royal family behind her that stirred his apprehension. So, Ling Chen came to reconcile with Empress Yunyao and confirm her stance, to draw her back to his side.

Otherwise, Ling Chen didn’t think he was wrong with the matter before, why teach such a crucial secret like the Two Sword Technique to Empress Yunyao?

"Standing by your side is impossible, but if you truly act upon it, I will turn a blind eye and ensure the royal family’s people do not interfere with your affairs." Empress Yunyao said indifferently.

"That will be enough."

Ling Chen nodded; as long as the royal family doesn’t meddle, just the Xing and Liu Families alone, Ling Chen believes he can handle them.

Seemingly knowing what Ling Chen was thinking, Empress Yunyao suddenly reminded him, "But don’t be too optimistic; this marriage isn’t as simple as you think."

Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and Empress Yunyao’s voice continued, "That Xing Family’s Xing Wu Fa, his identity isn’t just a high official of the Xing Family. It is said that he has been highly utilized in the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao, and now is one of the core elders of the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao."

"Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao?"

Ling Chen furrowed his brow uncontrollably, wondering why this involves the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao. He initially had confidence in dealing with the two families, but if the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao is involved, it becomes complicated.

No wonder the Liu Family insists on marrying Liu Xiling to Xing Wu Fa despite risking offending him; Xing Wu Fa has another significant identity after all.

The mere status of a high official in the Xing Family isn’t much, but being a core elder of the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao is different, and well worth the Liu Family’s climb.

As for him, even though he is quite renowned in the Nine Province Sect Realm, he is ultimately just a disciple, and a lone man at that, without any backing forces, hence is ignored by the Liu Family.

This is indeed quite realistic.

"If you intend to disrupt the marriage, the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao won’t stay uninvolved, there’s a high chance you’ll be drawn in." Empress Yunyao said with a heavy tone.

The Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao is currently recognized as the most powerful sect in the Nine Province Sect Realm. Even Empress Yunyao, as well as the entire Imperial Clan, are extremely wary of them, not daring to offend them.

Plus, with the marriage of two super aristocratic families, Xing Wu Fa as a core elder of the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao undoubtedly garners their focal interest, possibly drawing attention from the entire Nine Province Sect Realm. Various sect messengers will likely attend to offer congratulations, and causing turmoil at such a banquet is akin to disdaining the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao’s reputation.

"I understand."

Ling Chen nodded slowly; the matter indeed has factors he wasn’t aware of, and it’s not Empress Yunyao’s fault. Even if their relationship hadn’t fractured due to the previous incident, she probably has no choice but to agree to this marriage now.

"Even so, you still intend to stop it?"

Empress Yunyao’s gaze slightly narrowed, asking.

"Yes."

Ling Chen hardly hesitated, then nodded, his eyes suddenly flashing with determination, "As long as my mother disagrees, not even a Da Luo Immortal can force her."

What difference does the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao make? If Ling Chen chose to swallow his pride and let his closest ones suffer humiliation, what meaning would remain in his life?

Some things, even at the cost of life, must be defended to the last breath!

"You really are a madman."

Empress Yunyao couldn’t help but shake her head, finding Ling Chen a bit reckless; the risk of provoking such a colossal entity as the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao is indeed too great. However, deep down, she increasingly admired Ling Chen. If he had chosen to retreat at this point, she would have been greatly disappointed; isn’t this very character what she finds admirable in Ling Chen?