WALKING BY THE ABYSS ON THIN ICE - Chapter 353
Chapter 353
Qiu Shuijing hurriedly walked up, only to see that the Three-legged Golden Crow had turned into a young man with three legs, opening a wooden door and entering.
The young man with three legs entered the door and closed it, while Su Yun brought the door into his own spiritual realm.
Qiu Shuijing was surprised in his heart, walked up, but did not ask much, just looked up and down at Su Yun, after a moment, he slowly said, “Lord Su, you have grown taller and stronger.”
Su Yun felt warm in his heart and heard the affection of a father and teacher in his tone. So he walked up and opened his arms without showing any courtesy.
Although Qiu Shuijing had studied abroad, he was still a Confucian scholar at heart and was not used to such intimate actions. Being hugged by him, he was moved, but also a little at a loss, so he could only pat Su Yun’s back.
He was one of the few people who treated Su Yun sincerely and without any ulterior motives. Although they did not become master and disciple, Su Yun always regarded him as a teacher.
When Su Yun walked out of Tian Shi Yuan, he was like a barbarian entering a civilized society. Many principles of dealing with people were taught by Qiu Shuijing.
Moreover, the Hong Lu Transformation Technique, which was a great unifying technique, was also taught by Qiu Shuijing. It was not an exaggeration for Qiu Shuijing to treat Su Yun as a father and teacher.
The two had not seen each other for a long time, so naturally there were many things to talk about. Su Yun talked incessantly, talking about his many experiences overseas, while Qiu Shuijing listened quietly, occasionally saying a few words.
Shao Ying was busy serving tea and preparing refreshments for the two of them. She also called Wu Tong to help and prepare dinner.
Su Yun and Qiu Shuijing talked until late at night, and the night grew cooler. Although it was winter, Lingnan was still hot, and only at night did it feel a bit cool.
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After hearing Su Yun’s experiences, Qiu Shuijing felt a thousand emotions in his heart and said, “You have had a more exciting half year than I did in the first few years. You mentioned earlier that you want to buy miners, so when do you plan to take Holy Buddha and Dao Saint with you?”
He was a smart person and understood Su Yun’s intentions when he mentioned the chaos of the remnants of humans and demons overseas. Su Yun’s purpose in coming here was not to visit him, but to bring Dao Saint and Holy Buddha.
Holy Buddha and Dao Saint, two of the Four Great Myths of Yuanshuo, had extremely high achievements in their Dao hearts. Su Yun was obviously planning to use these two to deal with the remnants of humans and demons.
Su Yun said, “The sooner the better.”
Qiu Shuijing pondered and said, “Holy Buddha and Dao Saint are the pillars of my Lingnan Ash Factory. Although they are saints, they go down to the mines to dig every day. If you borrow them, the ash production of the Ash Factory will…”
Su Yun smiled and said, “Manager, Wu Tong and I have opened up a new realm called Guanghan Realm. I will exchange Holy Buddha and Dao Saint with you using this realm. What do you think?”
Qiu Shuijing was moved and asked him to explain Guanghan Realm in detail. When Su Yun revealed the Guanghan Cave Heaven, Qiu Shuijing quickly called Shao Ying and said, “Tell those scholars to come quickly! Also, invite Old Buddha and Old Dao.”
The scholars he mentioned were actually the scholars of the Tian Dao Academy who followed him in his reform. When Qiu Shuijing was demoted, these scholars were also demoted to Lingnan to work in the mines.
Holy Buddha and Dao Saint arrived soon after. Dao Saint carried a basket of ash on his back, his face black as charcoal, and smiled, “I’m on the night shift, digging in the mine at night, and haven’t had time to clean up.”
Beside Holy Buddha was Qing Qiuyue, and Li Xiaofan also followed. These two little fox demons followed Dao Saint and Holy Buddha in their cultivation, and their abilities were getting stronger and stronger. But when they saw Su Yun, they were still very affectionate.
Su Yun played and frolicked with them for a while, then said to Holy Buddha and Dao Saint, “I am preparing to deal with the remnants of humans and demons. I need the help of the two senior brothers.”
Dao Saint said, “Exorcising demons and eliminating evil is the duty of a monk. Is this person and demon, Yu Jin, very strong?”
Su Yun said, “Yu Jin, the remnants of humans and demons, is the Western Holy Emperor. He caused the Pan Yang Rebellion and captured and suppressed eighty-three gods and demons, preparing to use their blood as sacrifice.”
Before he could finish speaking, Dao Saint and Holy Buddha stood up and left.
Su Yun said, “The sooner, the better.”
Qiu Shuijing pondered and said, “Holy Buddha and Dao Saint are the pillars of my Lingnan Ash Factory. Although they are saints, they go down to the mines to dig every day. If you borrow them, the ash production of the Ash Factory will…”
Su Yun smiled and said, “Manager, Wu Tong and I have opened up a new realm called Guanghan Realm. I will exchange Holy Buddha and Dao Saint with you using this realm. What do you think?”
Qiu Shuijing was moved and asked him to explain Guanghan Realm in detail. When Su Yun revealed the Guanghan Cave Heaven, Qiu Shuijing quickly called Shao Ying and said, “Tell those scholars to come quickly! Also, invite Old Buddha and Old Dao.”
The scholars he mentioned were actually the scholars of the Tian Dao Academy who followed him in his reform. When Qiu Shuijing was demoted, these scholars were also demoted to Lingnan to work in the mines.
Holy Buddha and Dao Saint arrived soon after. Dao Saint carried a basket of ash on his back, his face black as charcoal, and smiled, “I’m on the night shift, digging in the mine at night, and haven’t had time to clean up.”
Beside Holy Buddha was Qing Qiuyue, and Li Xiaofan also followed. These two little fox demons followed Dao Saint and Holy Buddha in their cultivation, and their abilities were getting stronger and stronger. But when they saw Su Yun, they were still very affectionate.
Su Yun played and frolicked with them for a while, then said to Holy Buddha and Dao Saint, “I am preparing to deal with the remnants of humans and demons. I need the help of the two senior brothers.”
Dao Saint said, “Exorcising demons and eliminating evil is the duty of a monk. Is this person and demon, Yu Jin, very strong?”
Su Yun said, “Yu Jin, the remnants of humans and demons, is the Western Holy Emperor. He caused the Pan Yang Rebellion and captured and suppressed eighty-three gods and demons, preparing to use their blood as sacrifice.”
Before he could finish speaking, Dao Saint and Holy Buddha stood up and left.
Su Yun said, “I understand both of you.”
When all the scholars were present, Su Yun began his explanation from the beginning, allowing everyone to observe his Moonlit Osmanthus Tree while explaining how to transform the spiritual energy of Guanghan Cave Heaven into moonlight dew.
Everyone listened with fascination. Opening up a realm was such an achievement. Since ancient times, besides the First Holy Emperor who opened up six realms, only Confucius had achieved the feat of opening up a realm!
Qiu Shuijing also did not expect that the young man he brought out from the deserted area of Tian Shi Yuan would actually fill in a realm on top of the seven realms!Su Yun talked about the Guanghan realm halfway and paused, saying to Wu Tong, “I’m tired of talking, Wu Tong, you are also the pioneer of this realm, so you continue.”
Wu Tong was startled, knowing that he was not greedy for power and wanted to take this opportunity to establish his reputation, so he stepped forward and continued to speak.
Qiu Shuijing and the other scholars of the Tian Dao Academy were stunned, and Dao Saint and Holy Buddha were on the verge of a mental breakdown. The fact that Wu Tong was a human-demon was not a secret, but the fact that he had opened up a realm and taught them had shaken their Dao hearts and had a great impact!
Holy Buddha was the first to react and shouted in a deep voice, “Appearance comes from the heart.”
Qiu Shuijing and the scholars of the Tian Dao Academy were all exceptionally intelligent and immediately realized what was happening. They no longer paid attention to Wu Tong’s identity and continued to listen.
By the time Wu Tong finished speaking, it was already the afternoon of the next day.
Su Yun and Wu Tong each displayed their own Moonlit Osmanthus Trees, allowing everyone to observe and contemplate. During this period, Qiu Shuijing ordered several scholars to transcribe Ying Ying’s notes on the Guanghan realm, his expression filled with excitement, saying, “With this realm, perhaps it is an opportunity for Yuan Shuo to surpass the Western Region!”
Shao Ying said, “Su Scholar, don’t spread the Guanghan realm to the Western Region for now. Let me promote it in Yuan Shuo first. Although the Tao has no boundaries, Ling Shi has a homeland.”
Su Yun’s gaze fell on Qiu Shuijing and said, “With Emperor Di Ping here, can the Guanghan realm be promoted nationwide and benefit all scholars?”
Shao Ying was taken aback.
Su Yun continued to stare at Qiu Shuijing without any movement and said, “Perhaps, Director Qiu still has expectations for the emperor. He thinks that by sending the Guanghan realm to the palace, the emperor will show great mercy and promote it nationwide, revitalizing Yuan Shuo.”
Qiu Shuijing remained silent, neither admitting nor denying.
Su Yun said, “But I think Mr. Shuijing should go to the northern frontier and meet Old Piao Ba Zi, and use his Wenchang Academy to promote the Guanghan realm.”
Qiu Shuijing did not answer.
Su Yun said, “With a difference in realms, although the Green Forest Army in the north has fewer troops, they can still hold on and resist the imperial army’s attack. Perhaps, Old Piao Ba Zi can even surpass the imperial court because of this!”
“What happens after surpassing the imperial court?”
Qiu Shuijing said, “Establish another imperial court? You should see that Zuo Songyan has no way to govern the world. What he does is just another cycle of dynasties! And during the transition of power, countless people die!”
“Then go teach him how to do it!”
Su Yun said decisively, “Zuo Songyan has no governing philosophy, but you do. If you have it, use Zuo Songyan’s hand to try it out! Do you really want to stay here as an official and continue to dig and rob?”
Qiu Shuijing’s face darkened, and he said in a low voice, “Let me consider…”
Su Yun said, “Qian Fan Zhou, I have already refined it for you. Inside this boat, you can store ten thousand soldiers. If Mr. Shuijing goes to the northern frontier and uses this boat, with the help of divine weapons, he can change the situation of the war and easily defeat the hundred thousand imperial army, saving the common people from fire and water. Mr. Shuijing can also assist the imperial court in suppressing the rebellion of the Green Forest Army, killing the traitor Zuo Songyan. With this credit, Mr. Shuijing can return to the court and become one of the three highest-ranking officials.”
Qiu Shuijing said in a low voice, “Let me consider.”
Su Yun left.
Outside the Lingnan City, Wu Tong stood behind Su Yun and looked at the city in the distance, saying leisurely, “Su Junior Brother, want to make a bet with me?”
Su Yun raised his eyebrows and asked, “What are we betting on?”
“Just bet on whether Qiu Shuijing will go to the Eastern Capital, offer the Guanghan realm to Emperor Di Ping, and continue to dominate the court with the emperor’s favor. Then, he will suffer another defeat.”
Su Yun saw a Candling Dragon carriage leaving the city and shook his head, saying, “No bet. I lost.”
He stood up, and Qiu Shuijing was in that Candling Dragon carriage heading to the Eastern Capital.
“Mr. Shuijing has always been a scholar, and he will not rebel against the court.” Su Yun stood against the wind.
Dao Saint, with his robe fluttering, asked from behind, “Master, when will you leave for the Western Region?”
Su Yun hesitated for a moment and remained silent.
Wu Tong smiled and said, “You haven’t given up yet, still want to bet with me?”
Su Yun turned around abruptly and said to Dao Saint, “The remnant of the Human-Demon is extremely powerful. Do the two of you still have friends who have mastered the ancient saint techniques to the extreme? Perhaps you can invite them to help.”
Dao Saint and Holy Buddha glanced at each other, and Dao Saint smiled and said, “Our good friends have already passed away, but there are still quite a few people in Yuan Shuo who have mastered the ancient techniques to the extreme. Please wait a few days, Master, and we will go find them.”
Su Yun bowed and said, “Thank you both.”After Dao Saint and Holy Buddha left, Su Yun straightened his back. Wu Tong said from behind him, “You just can’t give up.”
Su Yun didn’t respond, instead he said, “Let’s go to the Eastern Capital.”
Eastern Capital.
Qiu Shuijing quietly entered the city, contacted Di Ping, and went into the palace overnight. He met Di Ping privately and said, “Your Majesty, I have a good strategy that can dissolve the power of Xue and Wen, save the court from disaster, and quell the chaos in the north.” After saying this, he presented the “Notes on the Boundaries of the Guanghan Realm.”
Qiu Shuijing said, “I believe that if this method is implemented throughout the world, within a few years, we will surely surpass foreign countries and strengthen Yuan Shuo…”
Di Ping flipped through the notes, his face lit up with joy, and said, “With Mr. Shuijing’s support, I can rest easy.”
He then rewarded Qiu Shuijing with a residence in the Three Rare Hall within the imperial city.
That night, Qiu Shuijing was reading by the light of a lamp when suddenly a cold wind blew open the doors of the Three Rare Hall. A sword light in the wind severed Qiu Shuijing’s head!
“Clang!”
The sword light fell, revealing a mirror on the ground. A figure in the wind was taken aback, quickly turned around, only to see Qiu Shuijing standing behind him with a lamp.
“Your Majesty, you have disappointed me,” Qiu Shuijing said indifferently.
The figure in the wind was Di Ping, holding the Xuanyuan Sword, a great spiritual weapon. He laughed heartily, “Qiu, my dear minister, you have not disappointed me. The ‘Notes on the Boundaries of the Guanghan Realm’ you presented is exactly what I need! I have been controlled by Xue Qingfu and Wen Guanshan, my power in the court is diminishing, and I am unable to move! Outside, there is Zuo Songyan rebelling in the north, and the hateful Xue and Wen won’t let me go to the ordinary world, undermining my prestige! But with the Guanghan Realm, I can practice at ease. Once my cultivation surpasses Xue and Wen, I can kill them and regain my power!”
Qiu Shuijing held up the lamp, and in the light, a ship with a thousand sails floated quietly in the flame. He said in a hoarse voice, “So, Your Majesty will never implement the reform, will never implement the Guanghan Realm for all beings, and save Yuan Shuo from danger.”
Di Ping laughed, “How could that be possible?”
“Boom!”
The ship in the flame of the lamp suddenly shone brightly, a thousand sails fluttered, and a beam of light shot out!
That night, there were flashes of swords and shadows in the Three Rare Hall, and great terror ensued.
Not long after, Di Ping fell to the ground, his breath faint. Qiu Shuijing walked out of the Three Rare Hall with a gloomy face, whispering, “I don’t want to be a regicidal minister. Your Majesty, our relationship as monarch and minister, as master and disciple, is over. From now on, I am the rebel Qiu from the north…”
Di Ping coughed up blood. After he left, Di Ping chuckled, “Qiu Shuijing, naive scholar, you actually didn’t kill me! Don’t forget, I still have the ‘Notes on the Boundaries of the Guanghan Realm’! I can still regain power, I can still control the court!”
At this moment, the sound of a door being pushed open came.
Di Ping struggled to sit up and looked in the direction of the sound under the moonlight. Under the moonlight, a figure was indistinct. The moon was a Guanghan cave, with a cassia tree in the moon and a black pearl under the moon.
Di Ping coughed up blood and shouted, “Who are you? Guards! Guards!”
“The Guanghan Realm was created by me, and I won’t give it to you.”
The figure walked over, picked up the Xuanyuan Sword on the ground, and said lightly, “Your Majesty, don’t call out. Didn’t you send the guards away in order to kill Qiu Shuijing?”
Di Ping’s eyes showed horror as he watched the figure under the moon raise the sword.
“A fair fight! Do you dare to fight me fairly?”
“You are not worthy to die under this sword.”
The figure threw away the Xuanyuan Sword and took out a wooden box.
In the Three Rare Hall, the sword light shone.
The immortal sword slays the demon dragon!
A moment later, Di Ping’s head rolled out of the Three Rare Hall.
“Ding——” The bell rang, and the sound of firecrackers echoed in the Eastern Capital. Su Yun looked back, the people of the Eastern Capital were celebrating the last day of the first year of the Yuan era.
The snow of winter greeted the bell, ushering in the first day of the second year of the Yuan era. n/.0Velb1n
In the second half of the night, Wen Guanshan received the news and rushed over. He was shocked by the scene and immediately killed all the guards in the palace who knew about this.
On the first day of the second year of the Yuan era, Wen Guanshan, wearing Di Ping’s skin, attended the court.
On the same day, Qiu Shuijing, in the heavy snow, boarded the Candling Dragon carriage heading north. Many scholars from the Heavenly Dao Academy who followed him were rushing from Lingnan to the north.
——Well, please vote for Di Ping~~