Chapter 6: The Imperial City Prison, the Evil King Strikes

He raised his head, revealing a pair of white eyes without pupils beneath his disheveled black hair, glimmering with a cold light in the darkness

Pfft

The Demon Eye Evil King suddenly charged in front of him, locking his right hand around his neck and violently slamming him to the ground, causing fragments of stone to scatter everywhere.

A thought suddenly emerged in Zhang Tianren's mind, just as he was about to speak, the ground trembled violently

Zhang Tianren nearly fainted, suffering severe damage to his internal organs, and could not help but spit out blood.

Jiang Changsheng shook his head and chuckled, saying: "It is merely teaching His Highness martial arts, how could I be considered a master? Do not speak nonsense."

The guards were discussing when the middle-aged general's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed: "Not good! Cover your ears!"

Zhang Tianren has just turned eighteen this year. His mother was already pregnant with him when she was imprisoned, and after giving birth to him, she was executed. He was raised by the jailers of the celestial prison, who treated him like their own son, teaching him various martial arts. He indeed lived up to their expectations, achieving merit on multiple occasions.

Forcing the prince to bow down is a grave offense punishable by death

In the western urban area of the capital, in front of the main gate of the heavenly prison

After a considerable amount of time, Qing Ku took his leave, leaving Jiang Changsheng alone in the room, where he could finally practice his skills in peace

Just as he was about to get the result, the sound of the flute suddenly stopped, and a voice floated over: "Don't forget the main matter"

Why didn't I hear anything

He seemed to recall some sorrowful matter, and his smile faded away.

Zhang Tianren suddenly saw a thick fog rolling in from the end of the street, within which a figure appeared faintly, discernible by the shape as someone playing a flute.

Zhang Tianren, clad in full armor, furrowed his brow as he gazed at the sky, his expression filled with worry

A middle-aged general beside him patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Young man, do not always be so burdened with worries. The chief has already submitted your name for the military examination, and next year you will be able to participate in it"

Vendors on both sides of the street at https://mhetushu.com began to pack up their stalls, while the undulating red buildings were shrouded in a layer of mist, causing the entire city to appear hazy

Upon arriving at the courtyard, Jiang Changsheng leaped and vanished directly into the night. Qing Ku was left stunned in place; he gritted his teeth and hurried to catch up.

Jiang Changsheng suddenly heard shouting from below the mountain, but it was too far away for him, as a cultivator, to hear clearly

In the capital, the sky prison is the safest place, their duties are also very simple, they enjoy their current life, it is not tiring, yet the salary is high

After the time it takes to burn a stick of incense

"Nonsense, under the feet of the Son of Heaven, is there really anyone who dares to break into a prison?"

Jiang Yu listened attentively

Jiang Yuting straightened his back and grinned, saying: "Alright, Brother Changsheng!"

Jiang Changsheng learned from Chen Li that Jiang Yu is his biological younger brother, sharing the same father and mother, and is also born of the Empress. It is said that after giving birth to Jiang Yu, the Empress no longer exhibited her previous madness.

The door opened, and Qingku rushed in, panic-stricken, saying: "Senior brother, thieves have come up the mountain to kill, and senior brother commands you to go and provide support"

He opened his eyes and thought to himself: "There is no croaking of frogs tonight, there must be a murderous intent."

Upon hearing this, the Evil King with Ghostly Eyes halted, leaping several zhang high, dragging the prison guard entangled in iron chains as he soared into the woods, swiftly vanishing

Jiang Changsheng said seriously, and Jiang Yu was overjoyed, immediately wanting to kneel and bow. The two guards were taken aback, but fortunately, Jiang Changsheng timely supported Jiang Yu.

The enemy should not be significantly stronger than Master Qingxu, otherwise he would have been killed long ago

In front of the grand gate of Longqi Temple, the malevolent King of Ghosts halted his steps, releasing his grip, causing two corpses to fall to the ground

It is said that the Emperor directed Jiang Yu to come, and Jiang Changsheng's thoughts began to wander.

The Ghostly Eye Evil King grinned and said with a smile, "Those who are about to die wish to drag some down with them. Since the old man Qingxu is not here, you may die first!"

An hour later, Jiang Yuhuan left joyfully, as he had to return to the palace to practice his skills; princes are not allowed to stay outside overnight

Upon hearing this, Jiang Changsheng immediately stood up and walked out of the room together with Qingku.

Jiang Changsheng began to impart the training methods of the Divine Shadow Leg. The two guards, wishing to avoid suspicion, retreated to outside the door and closed it.

Could it be that the emperor has already recognized him, yet why did he not directly acknowledge him?

A furious shout from a Taoist priest came from above, and a Taoist priest wielding a sword charged down. He leaped into the air, thrusting his sword forward, the blade cutting through the night sky, a cold gleam bursting forth.

Boldly! How dare you force your way into Longqi Temple!

The Demon Eye Evil King grinned widely, his smile exceedingly ferocious, resembling a malevolent spirit in the human realm

Zhang Tianren withdrew his gaze and shook his head, saying: "I always feel that something is going to happen in the heavenly prison"

The Shadow Leg is the first martial art he learned, characterized by its formidable power; a single kick can shatter tendons and bones. He has already achieved the remarkable realm of externalizing his true energy and producing extraordinary phenomena with his kicks

Rumbling

Jiang Changsheng has always been curious about what he has actually experienced, but he has never been willing to speak about it

Jiang Changsheng was meditating and practicing his skills when he suddenly felt a sense of unease, as if something was about to happen

He looked up and saw that the lofts on both sides of the street in front of the prison gate were tightly shut, with no sign of any figures.

The Ghostly Eye Evil King took control, disdainfully snorting as he walked towards Meng Qiuhai, but after taking only a few steps, he suddenly stopped.

What sound is that

As night gradually descends, the rain ceases, and the trees beside the prison drip with raindrops, creating ripples in the puddles on the ground

He charged towards Meng Qiuhé like a thunderbolt, and Meng Qiuhé's expression changed dramatically. He quickly swung his sword, unleashing waves of sword energy that surged forward to strike at his opponent.

On the mountain path halfway up the slope, the Evil Eye King walked on the stone steps, each hand gripping the neck of a Taoist priest, while behind him, a bloodied jailer, dragged by iron chains, was in a state of disfigurement

... ...

The right hand of the Evil King grasped the neck of the Taoist, then with a single palm strike, the true energy erupted, transforming into a gust of blood wind that collided head-on with the sword-wielding Taoist

Since the establishment of the Great Jing dynasty, although there have been several rebellions in the capital, the imperial prison has always remained the most secure.

Fourth Prince, Jiang Yu

Since it is Your Majesty's command, I naturally cannot refuse. It is also my honor to teach His Highness martial arts. However, I must clarify that the martial arts I teach are all of my own creation and are not the martial arts of Longqi Temple

Inside the main gate, Meng Qiuhé stood on the small bridge with his sword in hand, glaring at the Evil King with ghostly eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Who are you, and why have you slaughtered my Longqi Temple?"

Jiang Changsheng said helplessly: "I am not your master, I am merely teaching you martial arts. In the future, you may call me by my name."

Dusk descends, dark clouds shroud the bustling capital, and a gentle drizzle falls

Jiang Changsheng contemplated for a moment and decided to impart the Shadow Leg technique to Jiang Yu

Jiang Changsheng furrowed his brows, thinking that no matter what, this was still the capital city, and it was a Taoist temple appointed by the emperor. If the matter escalated, it would surely attract the emperor's investigation

A loud explosion resounded as the gate of the sky prison was blown open, the heavy door shattered into countless wooden splinters, and Zhang Tianren's cheek was cut, causing him to widen his eyes in shock

A group of useless people, I never expected that my final battle would be against a bunch of chickens and dogs

... ...

How could a cultivator be killed by a group of mortal warriors

The Ghostly Eye Evil King struck out with a single palm, the palm wind was domineering, dispersing the sword energy, sending Meng Qiuhai flying, crashing through the wall of the rear loft, and stirring up a cloud of dust.

The Ghostly Eye Evil King stepped forward, his iron chains around his feet surprisingly constricting the neck of a jailer, dragging his body out from the darkness. The jailer was still alive, his eyes bulging and his face flushed, his hands gripping the iron chains as he struggled to break free

After the first assassination attempt fails, the enemy will inevitably launch a second attack, and Jiang Changsheng must strive to become stronger as much as possible

Ghost Eye ... ... Evil King ... ...

He urged eagerly: "Brother Changsheng, please teach me quickly. My goal is to master unparalleled martial arts, to expand the territory of our great Jing, and to pacify the wilderness. I just turned twelve a few days ago, as my father did not allow me to practice martial arts before the age of twelve. You are the first person to teach me martial arts."

The sword-wielding Taoist was struck by the blood wind, spitting blood and being sent flying, like a kite with a broken string, crashing onto the steps. He clutched his chest, attempting to stand up, but the surge of blood rushed to his heart, causing his head to tilt and he fainted.

The room fell into silence

A guard said tremulously, then fell to the ground with a thud.

He felt the surging vital energy within him, and his heart was slightly at ease

This fellow is truly reckless

I don't see anyone

Jiang Changsheng thought for a moment; with the relationship involving the prince, he would at least not be so passive in the future. He did not need to hide at all, as his enemies were already aware of his presence here

Qing Ku returned to the room and excitedly asked, "Senior Brother, are you now a prince's master?"

The Ghostly Eye Evil King snorted, his hoarse voice laced with deep disdain

Two years ago, when you went to the Aroma Pavilion, your wicked mother-in-law discovered you and slapped you so hard that your ear became deafened, so of course you couldn't hear

A sudden thunder swept across the night sky, illuminating the stone steps behind him, which were strewn with corpses, as blood flowed down the steps, spreading into the darkness

With his cultivation at the third level of the Daoist principle of natural law, Jiang Changsheng stands proudly above Long Qiguan. For the time being, he has not encountered anyone with more true energy than himself, but he is not afraid of a thousand challenges, only of the one unforeseen circumstance. He cannot afford to be complacent

Qing Ku did not take it seriously: "That is quite strong as well. In the future, the prince will be your support. When I was traveling through the Jianghu, I discovered that this world is one governed by human relationships. The same matter, when approached from different identities and relationships, yields completely different results"

Under the moonlit night, dark clouds suddenly gathered, and a flash of lightning split the night sky, illuminating the capital as if it were daytime. In that instant, the visage of the malevolent King of Ghosts was revealed, appearing so fierce and terrifying.

Jiang Yu exclaimed excitedly: "Indeed, Father Emperor said you are only two years older than me, yet you have already surpassed the first-class realm. You must be my master. Whatever you desire, I will fulfill it for you—gold, silver, treasures, and rare gems, just name it."

Inside the room, the oil lamp flickers

He quickened his pace, as if a ghostly apparition was rushing up the mountain

Zhang Tianren smiled helplessly, realizing that he might have been overthinking things.

A large number of prison guards rushed out from the cell doors, most of them injured. A middle-aged general ran up to Zhang Tianren to assess his injuries

As everyone worked hard to maintain their footing, Zhang Tianren sensed something and instinctively turned his head to look.

A figure stepped out from the dungeon, dressed in tattered prison garb, with hands and feet bound by iron chains, hair disheveled. He hunched over, gasping for breath

... ...

Zhang Tianren was discussing with his brothers what to eat for dinner when he suddenly heard a melodious sound of a flute coming from afar

At the same time

Is someone planning a prison break

Jiang Changsheng did not directly inquire about the matter, but instead asked, "Do you want to learn martial arts from me?"

"The Dragon Rising View? It is nothing more than this; it is merely the favor of the true dragon."

Zhang Tianren stared intently in the direction where the Ghost Eye Evil King had disappeared, his heart filled with a sense of defeat. He had thought he was strong enough, but unexpectedly, he was overwhelmed by the opponent in just one encounter

Upon witnessing this scene, Zhang Tianren's eyes turned red. He immediately drew his sword and charged towards the Evil King of Ghostly Eyes

Upon hearing these words, although the guards were startled, they instinctively covered their ears, including Zhang Tianren

The middle-aged general laughed and scolded, while the other guards nearby all burst into laughter

The enemy will not force their way in, will they