After You Broke Off the Engagement, I Broke Through Twelve Realms in a Single Day! - Chapter 27:
Chapter 27: Inviting the Sect Master to Die
The moment the words “Mirror, come” were spoken, heaven and earth changed color, winds surged and clouds roared! It was as if a supreme god had been awakened or an exalted celestial being startled!
Far away at Jishang Academy, the ancient bronze mirror enshrined in Kuzhou Pavilion suddenly trembled violently, emitting a clear dragon chant. All the professors and instructors of the academy changed expressions. Before they could react, the bronze mirror transformed into a beam of golden light and shot into the sky.
The golden light spanned millions of li in an instant, cutting through the night sky of the Great Qing Empire like a meteor, leaving an endless trail of sword light across the heavens. No one knew where it was headed, nor who was commanding this national treasure!
Currently, Elder Zhang was stationed at the border, confronting the tiger and wolf army of the Yun Empire, sustaining his life with the great national artifact [Seven Stars Lamp]. He was already unable to awaken the [Mirror of Heaven and Man]. Besides him, who else could wield this divine weapon?
Moreover, it wasn’t summoned—it moved on its own, crossing thousands of mountains and rivers to protect its master. This control even surpassed Zhang Shouzheng, who had nurtured it for over 250 years!
“Who is summoning the [Mirror of Heaven and Man]? Could it be that peerless prodigy from Jishang Academy?” Even at the border, the Grand Priest of the Yun Empire could sense the terrifying aura in the sky. He had been suppressed many times by the old man of Jishang Academy using that mirror and was deeply familiar with its aura.
If Zhang Shouzheng hadn’t been nearing the end of his lifespan, neither he nor the Yun Empire would have dared to invade the Great Qing Empire. Now, Zhang Shouzheng could no longer wield the mirror.
The only person who could possibly control it was Li Feng, mentioned in the secret reports from the Great Qing Empire.
“This boy must not be allowed to live! Zhang Shouzheng is no longer a concern. It’s better to eliminate this threat first!” A cold light flashed in Ba Cha’s eyes. He stepped out of his tent, intending to chase after the sword mark in the sky and slay Li Feng before he could grow further.
“Ba Cha, where do you think you’re going?” An old voice rang out in the night. Elder Zhang stood under the moonlight in a blue robe, his presence brighter than the moon itself. His dried, wrinkled face wore a calm smile as he mockingly looked at the panicking Ba Cha.
Even though Ba Cha, the Grand Priest of the Yun Empire, was a Martial Venerable at the 1st stage, he couldn’t help but feel the same nervousness he had as a child facing Elder Zhang.
“Old man, shouldn’t you be tending to your Seven Stars Lamp? Why bother with me? Can you still fight with those old bones? Or do you want to hurry to the underworld to see your dead wife?” Ba Cha forced himself to calm down, sneering mockingly.
Upon hearing Ba Cha mention his deceased wife, Elder Zhang’s usually calm and warm expression briefly flickered with killing intent, but he quickly suppressed it.
“It is indeed time to see her again. But before that, as long as I draw breath, I must safeguard the peace of the Great Qing Empire. This has been my lifelong pursuit.” Elder Zhang clasped his hands behind his back and, as if stepping on invisible stairs, descended from the night sky step by step. Though his movements seemed slow, he instantly arrived before Ba Cha and stepped heavily on Ba Cha’s foot.
Ba Cha grimaced in pain, hopping on one leg and retreating several steps. Elder Zhang smiled faintly, scolding him in the tone of a teacher, “You’ve crossed the line. Crossing the line brings punishment. Everything must have boundaries. I taught you that as a child, but you never learned.”
“Old man, once you’re dead, I’ll trample the entire Great Qing Empire! Let’s see how you stop me then!” Ba Cha’s face darkened. Knowing that as long as Elder Zhang was here, he couldn’t take even one step further, let alone chase Li Feng. Furious but helpless, he turned and stormed back to his tent.
As Ba Cha walked away, he glanced back, his eyes filled with vicious hatred. Seeing Elder Zhang still standing calmly at the border stone monument, he finally released his suppressed true energy and strode back into camp.
When Ba Cha’s aura completely disappeared, Elder Zhang’s face turned ashen, and a few more strands of his silver hair withered and fell, only to be crushed into the soil under his foot. He sighed silently, his heart heavy.
“I’ve misjudged people once before. Li Feng, don’t let me be wrong again this time.”
Above the Celestial Jade Sect, the sky remained bright under the blazing sun conjured by Jiuyang Mountain, indistinguishable from daytime. As the wind ceased, the clouds were suddenly torn apart, and a golden pillar of light descended from the heavens.
Within the light, an ancient bronze mirror slowly descended, its surface rippling like water, reflecting mountains, rivers, and stars.
“The Mirror of Heaven and Man!” Fairy Yuehua gasped in shock. “The treasured artifact of Jishang Academy, and this boy actually summoned it!”
Anyone from the Great Qing Empire knew about this national treasure, inseparably tied to Jishang Academy and Elder Zhang, forming the empire’s strongest foundation. Its appearance at the Celestial Jade Sect could only mean one thing—had the pillar of the Great Qing Empire arrived?
“This is bad!” Bai Qishan’s face visibly twitched. His stern expression shattered the moment he saw the Mirror of Heaven and Man.
If the formation hadn’t already been completed and if retreat wouldn’t result in fatal backlash, Bai Qishan would have fled without hesitation!
Fortunately for Jiuyang Mountain, Elder Zhang himself did not come. However, the bronze mirror ultimately fell into Li Feng’s hands.
In an instant, heaven and earth trembled, mountains and rivers shook. A vast, ocean-like power surged into Li Feng’s body. The mountains, rivers, and stars reflected in the mirror seemed to come alive, merging with the phantom of Heaven and Man behind him, breathing life into it.
Before everyone’s eyes, Li Feng’s aura soared rapidly—7th stage Martial Emperor Realm, 8th stage, 9th stage… until he broke through to the Martial Venerable Realm!
“Impossible! How can he control the Great Qing Empire’s sacred artifact!” Jiang Ran, who had been eagerly awaiting Li Feng’s demise under the blazing sun, was struck dumb by the overwhelming aura and screamed hysterically, his eyes red with madness.
He couldn’t accept it. He had divine assistance and was supposed to be the number one prodigy of this world. Why was he inferior to Li Feng, a mere live-in son-in-law? Why would even the sacred artifact of the Great Qing Empire recognize Li Feng as its master?
Jealousy and hatred devoured Jiang Ran’s sanity. With bloodshot eyes, he suddenly lunged at Liu Ruyue, attempting to seize her as a hostage to force Li Feng to hand over the Mirror of Heaven and Man.
That treasure should be his!
As Jiang Ran’s hand was about to touch Liu Ruyue, a flash of surprise crossed his face—he was so close! With Liu Ruyue as leverage, he could control Li Feng!
But unexpectedly, in the next instant, he felt a chill in his palm. His eyes widened in horror as he watched Liu Ruyue’s sword slash cleanly through his wrist.
“Get lost!” Liu Ruyue’s eyes exuded a supreme coldness, a majesty that Jiang Ran had never seen before. In that moment, she appeared as vast and untouchable as the heavens themselves, terrifying Jiang Ran into lowering his head and staggering back several steps.
Jiang Ran’s Dao heart completely shattered. Not only was he inferior to Li Feng, but even Liu Ruyue, whom he had always regarded as his future furnace, was now utterly beyond his reach.
What was wrong with this world? Why was he, the supposed chosen son of heaven, defeated and humiliated at every turn the moment he tried to rise?
“Today, I invite the sect master to die!” At that moment, Li Feng, having fully absorbed the power of the Mirror of Heaven and Man, slowly opened his eyes. In them, stars reversed course, as if a god looked down on ants, his gaze fixed upon Bai Qishan.
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“What was wrong with this world? Why was he, the supposed chosen son of heaven, defeated and humiliated at every turn the moment he tried to rise?”
Maybe stop turning into an arrogant prick whenever you see an opportunity, and this wouldn’t have been a problem at all.