Chapter Thirty-Five: The Magnificent Capital

Yang Wuyue looked at Lv Qingchen and said, "Master Lv, it's still early; how about we spar for a while? I want to test my skills and show this kid what I can do!"
Lv Qingchen was noncommittal and instead looked at the princess.
Li Yu smiled and said, "The team we are waiting for hasn't arrived yet, and I'm also curious about your skills, sir. Master Lv, why don't you have a friendly contest?"
Lu Qingchen smiled and said, "Then the old man will graciously comply. Young Master Yang's cultivation is probably not weaker than mine. How shall we compete?"
Yang Wuyue smiled and said, "Ning Que thinks that my Indestructible Vajra is just boastful. The junior will only defend and not attack, allowing you to unleash your flying swords. Let's see if you can crack my Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill."
“Indestructible?” Lv Qingchen pondered, “Could it be the method of achieving Buddhahood through physical form in the Buddhist tradition?”
阳无月淡淡道：“我也不清楚，反正就是这么学的，也是这么叫的。”
Lv Qingchen nodded slightly and said, "Then please go ahead!"
Yang Wuyue glanced at Ning Que and said, "Watch closely!"
With one step forward, a fierce aura suddenly erupted.
"Clang clang!" His body was swiftly enveloped in golden light, transforming into a small golden figure, crossing his arms, with a faint sound of metal intertwining.
“Indeed, it’s a method of the Buddhist path!” Lü Qingchen meditated, sensing the power of the earth, and a pillar of earth smashed down with a roar.
“Boom!” The massive impact released a deafening sound, yet there was not a scratch on Yang Wuyue, who continued to stride forward with great determination.
“So awesome!” Ning Que exclaimed with delight; he liked this.
Lu Qingchen put in all his strength to launch dozens of attacks, which were either easily blocked or shattered by a punch. Finally, a short sword, akin to a long rainbow, suddenly shot out.
“Block it!” Yang Wuyue stood firm, not dodging, taking the blow head-on.
The short sword spun continuously but could never advance further.
“That’s enough, senior, if you use any more strength, I won’t be able to hold on!” Yang Wuyue said.
Lu Qingchen chuckled softly; he didn't possess any greater power. He immediately put away his flying sword: "Incredible! I've long heard that the Tianqing Buddha Sect has a method for attaining Buddhahood through the physical body, making one impervious to knives and guns. Today, I truly have my eyes opened!"
It should be noted that Yang Wuyue is only defensive and not offensive; what if he were to attack? What kind of effect would such a person have if he charged into the army formation?
“Young Master Yang, you are truly impressive!” Li Yu spared no words of praise, nearly engaging in casual conversation.
“I want to learn this, and you promised!” Ning Que stubbornly insisted again. Yang Wuyue slightly nodded: “Since I promised, I naturally won’t go back on my word.”
He really taught this technique in detail to Ning Que, but that Steel Intent belongs to the realm of the Dao. As the saying goes, "The Dao that can be told is not the everlasting Dao"; it cannot be simply learned but must be "comprehended."
All the way, Ning Que was contemplating the martial arts techniques, but he couldn't understand them at all.
“So, he is a martial arts master of the Cave Profound Realm?” Li Yu also received information about Yang Wuyue from Lü Qingchen.
“Not bad, he’s not just an ordinary martial arts expert!” Lü Qingchen said, “If this old man were to fight him, I’m afraid it would be very hard to win.”
“So powerful?” Li Yu was a bit in disbelief. She knew Lü Qingchen’s strength very well; he was at the upper realm of Dongxuan and had practiced swordsmanship in his early years before abandoning it to cultivate his mind, meaning he was proficient in both paths. Ordinary Dongxuan practitioners were simply not his match.
Lü Qingchen smiled and said, “Your Highness, it is said that every profession has its own expertise. Martial arts masters are the best at combat. You witnessed that knife strike earlier; it was a clean and decisive blow. And with his indestructible body, impervious to knives and guns, even my flying sword has a hard time injuring him. Such a person is truly terrifying.”
“I really need a talent like him!” Li Yu was not surprised but rather pleased, “Could his identity be problematic? I mean, is there a possibility that he is from the Xiahou family? After all, he is a top-notch martial arts expert.”
“The old minister has considered this possibility, but it is not very likely!” Lü Qingchen said, “Xiahou excels at spear techniques, while this individual follows the path of Buddhism; these are two different concepts. Moreover, this person has a naturally carefree demeanor and seems to possess an otherworldly aura, clearly indicating that he is someone who has avoided the world for many years. If he had been a soldier for a long time, he certainly wouldn't have such an aura.”
“No matter who he is, as long as he goes to the academy, these matters will be considered by the academy!” Li Yu pondered, “What’s important is that he can be of use to me.”
她现在需要积蓄自己的班底和力量，知名境界的大修士太过于稀少，而这般强大的洞玄巅峰高手，可不多见，若能握在手中，便是一张王牌。
In the evening, the rescue team finally arrived. Huashan Yue, the commander of Gushan County, who had been infatuated with the princess for many years, personally led the imperial guard to the rescue, and they were thoroughly safe.
Huashan Yue belongs to the princess's faction.
The late Empress Cui has passed away, and Li Yu and Li Hunyuan do not have the upper hand in the battle. The new queen, Summer, is not one of those wicked stepmothers; although her identity is questionable, she is kind and virtuous, and she has a sixth prince, Li Hupo.
Li Yu's return is bound to provoke a conflict between the two major factions, as vying for the crown prince is always the most important issue for a dynasty, especially for the Tang Empire, the strongest nation in the world.
In addition, there is an ambitious prince, Li Peiyan, who now controls the military, the most powerful institution of the Tang nation, and he is sure to stir up trouble.
The Tang dynasty was established on a foundation of military might, with a strong martial spirit. The Tang iron cavalry strikes fear across the world; even in the imperial court, when the civil officials get riled up, they often head out for some practice.
The folk still retain the customs of palm-cut duels and life-and-death battles, which shows how strong the martial spirit is here.
In contrast, practitioners below the Five Realms are basically martial artists. They do possess powerful cultivation, but once their mental energy is exhausted, their bodies suffer significantly due to years of sitting and meditating without training their physical bodies and internal energy. Compared to ordinary people, they are not much stronger.
True powerful practitioners do not disrupt the order of the mortal world. The Four Great Sects are the strongest areas and are also referred to as the Four Great Unknowns. What is the Unknown? It is beyond the comprehension of the secular world, and even beyond the comprehension of the heavens.
In order to evade the pursuit of Haotian, a secluded hiding place.
This resulted in a significant influence of secular imperial power on this world, and inevitably, the cultivation sects will also be affected. In Tang Country, this influence is mainly reflected in the military.
In the army, there are many experts in martial arts, and the four great generals each possess the means to contend with strong warriors of the Destiny Realm.
Furthermore, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an, is more magnificent than any city in history, built against the mountains and surrounded by water, with nine major rivers flowing through the city, along with mountains, lakes, and picturesque scenery scattered throughout.
```htmlThe capital city has a population of tens of millions, with well-connected roads and endless prosperity.
The magnificent capital city is full of prosperity, but this also means high consumption. Although Yang Wuyue has quite a few treasures in his bag, he barely has any gold and silver. It's mainly because, in the Eternal Life Cultivation Realm, gold and silver are just pretty-looking stones. The Deadly Divine Palace is built with gold bricks; had he known, he could have taken a piece down for his use.```
```htmlThe convoy entered the capital in a grand manner, and Ning Que and Sang Sang left by themselves; their mission was accomplished, and they were preparing to establish themselves in this capital.
Master Lü Qingchen was to return to the southern gate of Haotian Dao to report back.```