The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 51

Over the next few days, Jiang Chen spent every day training in the Jiang Han palace, and consolidated the results of training seven meridians of true qi. He would never be careless in strengthening the meridians.    

Compared to his peers, Jiang Chen placed more importance on strengthening his meridians. Only by strengthening them to an undeniable stage would he be on the safe side when competing for the next step.    

As his cultivation continued to increase, it was inevitable that the difficulty in taking each step forward would increase significantly. The risks he will face will also continue to rise.    

If he greedily searched for speed and advanced rashly, it was likely that his haste would not bring success.    

With the help of seven true meridians qi, Jiang Chen had some breakthroughs on two martial arts techniques.    

There are a total of seven forms for “Large” Ocean Flow Breaker, and he has successfully practiced the first two forms.    

First form “Wave Slash”, and second form “Wave Breaker”, layered with each other as they progress, with each movement stronger than the last. Jiang Chen not only practiced the two to an extraordinary realm of perfection, but he also connected the two forms, thus doubling their strength.    

In terms of mystery, “Divine Aeons Fist” is much bigger than “Vast Ocean Current Splitter”.    

“The Ocean Flow Breaker Luas” is a sword technique, which pays special attention to the continued dominance of the forward with unwavering will. Wherever the tip of the blade was swept, everyone would prostrate, no matter friends or enemies.    

“Divine Aeons Fist” on the other hand, covers the theory of heaven and earth, combining the way of life and the destruction of all beings under heaven. From one cycle of blooming and withering, to nine cycles of blooming and withering, there is a mystery of nine cycles of reincarnation stored within.    

With each success of understanding the mysteries of each successive reincarnation cycle, the power of the “ Divine Aeon Fist will double.    

It must be said, “The heavenly Aeon box” was practically designed for Jiang Chen. The circle of life conceived by “Aeon First Divine” is precisely the path of destruction and growth encompassed by the wheel of life and death.    

And Jiang Chen had reincarnated from the son of the Celestial Emperor into the general body of the son of a duke, who was literally living the wheel of life and death.    

Therefore, Jiang Chen's understanding of “Divine Aeons Fist” was actually deeper and wider than “Vast Ocean Current Splitter”.    

If it was said that Jiang Chen had so far trained “Sea Flow Breaker Luas” to an incredible realm of perfection, then he would train “Divine” Aeon Boxing to the legendary realm. However, there were nine levels of mysteries in the life cycle in the Divine Aeons Fist.    

Jiang Chen currently only understood three levels.    

This “'Divine Aeon's fist fits perfectly into my destiny trajectory, so I have grasped the mystery of the three cycles of blooming and withering in just a few days. With enough time, this 'Divine Aeon Fist' will definitely become a cocky martial arts technique that I can use to defeat my enemies. If I can train this 'Divine Aeon Fist' up to seven or eight levels, even if I were to stop at seven true qi meridians, I would probably be able to fight against a true qi master. If I am able to comprehend the mysteries of the nine cycles of blooming and withering, then it is not impossible for me to be able to fight those legendary spirit dao practitioners!”    

Jiang Chen has a special attachment on “Divine Aeons Fist”. It was as if he had entrusted his reincarnation spirit to this martial arts technique.    

Jiang Chen had not set foot outside his door that day, and was training at the training ground when Jiang Zheng hurriedly came to report that Princess Gouyu had arrived.    

Princess Gouyu had not been too self-assertive all along, apparently making her final preparations to break through the actual eleven meridians of qi. Its appearance now most likely means that everything is ready.    

“It looks like I have to congratulate you in advance.” Jiang Chen discovered that Princess Gouyu's spirit surged when he saw her, and that she let out an unworldly feeling that was enjoying the excitement of the spring breeze.1    

Princess Gouyu was clearly in a very good mood. “Jiang Chen, I came specifically to thank you. Oh yes, this is the item that has been prepared for you.”    

Princess Gouyu personally took out two boxes from her escort.    

The boxes are opened. A set of soft armor was in the first box.    

Nine throwing daggers were in the second box, made from Gold Crystal Plated Feathers from that day on. This crystal was originally an almost transparent crystal, and now became as thin and transparent as a cricket wing after being forged to throw daggers. When the sunlight hits, it is like ice entering the water and melting into nothingness, becoming one with an empty void.    

Princess Gouyu had to hand it over to Jiang Chen to be judged. Who would have thought the Gold Crystal Plated Feather would have this kind of effect when forged to throw daggers?    

“Jiang Chen, this soft armor is made of skysilk fiber from the barbarian region in the western region. It covers the skin of a large deep sea whale, and can withstand blows from ordinary true qi masters!”    

Needless to say, there was indeed quite a lot of sincerity in Princess Gouyu's gratitude. This soft armor even surprised Jiang Chen a little.    

“Item is passable, I will accept it.” Jiang Chen smiled and was very excited.    

Princess Gouyu heaved a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Jiang Chen would take a walk for a while. This would make him feel that he was regressing. Seeing Jiang Chen happily accept, Princess Gouyu was even happier than if she herself were to receive the treasure.    

“Jiang Chen, there is still less than half a month before the final exam of the Hidden Dragon Trials begins. This is the final test of strength, how are you preparing?” Princess Gouyu could not resist the urge to take a stand as the organizer of the Hidden Dragon Trials.    

“Heh heh, what are your hopes for me?” Jiang Chen asked with a grin.    

“Do you want me to speak honestly?”    

“Do you have a habit of lying?” Jiang Chen blinked.    

“Well Jiang Chen, be it me or little girl Zhiruo, we both hope to see you demonstrate your abilities in the Hidden Dragon Trials!”    

“Show me my skills? You are too blurry, more specific.”    

Princess Gouyu stopped and a beam of light flashed in her phoenix eyes. “If you can defeat all your opponents and snatch the Exam championship, we will both be happy for you.”    

“Blessed for me? Is there a reward?” Jiang Chen laughed out loud.    

"Yes!" Princess Gouyu did not make small talk. “If you can defeat all your opponents, you can get any prize you want!”    

“Any gift I want?” Jiang Chen stared dirtyly up and down Princess Gouyu's entire body and carelessly looked over her entire sexy body even more.    

Princess Gouyu laughed to herself after these words. His smile was sincere, very radiant, and very simple.    

“Bring you two?” Jiang Chen realized that he had underestimated the ferocity of Princess Gouyu, even though he knew that Princess Gouyu was not entirely serious.    

However, even if one were to find out that this was just a joke, thinking of such a scene alone was enough to make an ordinary person's heart pound.    

“Indeed, take us both!” Princess Gouyu nodded her head firmly. “In the world of martial dao, the strong are respected. If you really have this kind of ability, sooner or later you will fly into the sky with a single move. At that time, all the women in the kingdom will be lining up for you to choose, not just the two of us. Whichever girl you choose, she is definitely willing to take her sister as her dowry!”    

Worship the strong, cling to the strong, that is the rule that applies in any world.    

“This means that you really wish for me to become the champion of the Hidden Dragon Trials?”    

“If it happened a month ago I wouldn't even think that there are people who can influence Long Juxue to become champions. But now, if I had to find hope in someone, I wish it was just you, and you're the only one I can think of.”    

Princess Gouyu was very honest. “I don't expect Long Juxue to be champion.”    

“Due to the dispute between the royal family and the duke of Soaring Dragon?” There was a shadow of a smile on Jiang Chen's face.    

"Yes!" Princess Gouyu gritted her silver teeth and honestly did not deny it.    

“You can offer yourself to the royal family – for the benefit of the Eastern family clan?” Jiang Chen's tone of voice was cold.    

Jiang Chen, are you underestimating me? Princess Gouyu's expression changed, but her heart suddenly felt very gloomy and silent. He was a very arrogant person and could not glance at anyone who was chasing him. How could he be someone who offered himself for profit?    

Jiang Chen, ah Jiang Chen. Don't you know that I, Gouyu, am doing this to encourage you, and give you an extra boost?    

“Alright, I will also answer you directly. I will use all my strength to block Long Juxue because of the disgusting and dirty things that the Duke of Soaring Dragon has done to my Jiang family!”    

Jiang Chen's tone was also engulfed in confidence which showed no hesitation.    

Jiang Chen felt an increased urgency from the Hidden Dragon Trials after Princess Gouyu left.    

Jiang Chen decided to travel to the Hall of Healing before the Trials began. He wanted to make more complete preparations for the Trials that were about to begin.    

All along, the Hall of Healing had been quite busy with trading. Guests visiting the Hall of Healing came here and there constantly from morning to night, almost flattening the Hall's doorway.    

“Qiao School Head, congratulations.” Jiang Chen immediately said to Qiao Baishi who was glowing happily after entering through the door.    

“Ah, dear... young duke.” Qiao Baishi almost said two words “tuan venerable”. If not for his quick reaction, he would probably have.    

“Young Duke, honored guest. Please pass here, pass here.” Qiao Baishi was of course very happy to see Jiang Chen.    

He had been busy with business all along, and had no time to visit and pay respects to his esteemed teacher. He was also worried that his esteemed master would become angry.    

It was not a matter of Jiang Chen worrying that Qiao Baishi would not listen to him anymore, but about Qiao Baishi's concern that Jiang Chen would ignore Qiao Baishi, and leave him in the cold.    

To Qiao Baishi, although the affairs of the Healing Hall were quite important, when compared to the matter of acknowledging Jiang Chen as his teacher.    

If it was said that Qiao Baishi placed great importance on his status as the successor of the Healing Hall earlier, then his worldview and thoughts had changed a lot after acknowledging Jiang Chen as his master.    

He paid close attention to his position as the successor of the Hall before, but now it seemed a little trivial. It didn't seem like a big deal if he wasn't the successor of the Hall.    

If he was able to follow his teacher and pursue knowledge and direction, acquiring great abilities, he would have a stage in the future that was wider than the Tenfold Healing Hall, he said, or even a hundred times. Why would he then worry about the lack of space for his abilities?    

Three random pill recipes from his esteemed teacher were enough to overturn the pill market in the sixteen neighboring countries, let alone the others.    

Currently, there was a stream of customers making reservations in the Hall of Healing.    

Orders received by Balai are already in line for supply next year. Even so, the people who ordered still had great interest and fun, not mind waiting any longer at all.    

The Hall of Healing did not want to accept the deposit, but their customer did not receive a no answer, and insisted on making an advance payment.    

This kind of trade caused every fellow in the Hall of Healing to feel mind-free and happy-hearted. It's not doing business, it's practically opening a gold mine and flowing money when someone just sits there!    

As for the man who had personally created this scene, the events of today had caused Qiao Baishi to ponder a little inwardly. He realized that his previous worldview was still too narrow.    

He also became aware that what his esteemed master, Jiang Chen, was bringing him, would completely change his fate.    

A Chinese proverb that shows the joy of a person after getting the guidance of a wise teacher