Chapter 1301: A Series of Coincidences

The Source of the Book:

Regarding Yang Xuance's strength, Jiang Wang held no clear understanding,for the two had never truly crossed hands.In Cangfeng City, it was merely a "business negotiation,"on the Qi-Yang battlefield, only a single sentence was exchanged,and on Haimen Island, merely a fleeting glance.

Judging from the fact that he could slay Huang Yixing,he must possess combat prowess at the Outer Tower level.But Divine Presence was utterly impossible.

Jiang Wang, having recently attained the Red Heart divine ability,with the strength of the world's foremost Inner Mansion, had achieved the Celestial Mansion.Having recuperated for a long while in Washing Moon Conventand then traversed the grasslands, his injuries were healed, his spirit full,and he was in an absolute peak state in all aspects.

Within the Inner Mansion level, he had no equal,and at the Outer Tower level, as long as he didn't encounter those like Dou Zhao or Chong Xuanzun,he would undoubtedly sweep all before him.He had slain all four divine ability Outer Towers of the Purging Evil Army!

Thus, upon seeing Yang Xuance, he moved to strike directly,without even needing to test, a clear manifestation of this confidence.And Yang Xuance, upon discovering him, immediately fled,evidently deeply aware of the weight carried by the world's foremost Inner Mansion.

Jiang Wang stepped out of the tavern, shattering the azure clouds.Though cloaked and in hempen robes, he moved with a sense of ethereal,transcendent grace.

In a mere instant, guided by the thread of pursuit,he crossed several streets,colliding into a narrow alleyway.

This was a dead end alley.

At the far end of the alley, Yang Xuance,clad in golden brocade and arrayed as a merchant,slowly turned back to face Jiang Wang.His eyes, flowing with golden flames, were extraordinarily calm.

Jiang Wang subtly shifted his posture.

Behind him, another figure emerged, cutting off his retreat.This person was tall, his face covered by a human-faced mask, entirely black,save for a stark white gate painted upon the forehead.Within this gate were two blood-red characters –

"Mount Tai."

Jiang Wang lifted his gaze, and upon the left wall of this alleyway,another person squatted, looking down upon him from above,with only cold, indifferent eyes.Upon his face was also a black mask of the same design,only the painted characters were different, being "Wheel."

The Gates of Hell: King Mount Tai, King Wheel!

"It seems you've arrived at an inconvenient time." Yang Xuance looked at him,speaking in a low voice, "I happen to have a business meeting today."

Indeed, rather inconvenient!

An accidental encounter at a tavern, a pursuit born of impulse,and yet he was surrounded. Jiang Wang couldn't help but lament his fortune.

"Life's tapestry is woven with such coincidences."

Jiang Wang smiled and drew back his face-covering cloak.Though its impact on combat was minimal, he now intended to display his peak state.The Yama Kings of the Gates of Hell, each and every one, were at the pinnacle of the Outer Tower,true powerhouses walking on the edge of life and death,not to be regarded with the measure of ordinary Outer Tower strength.These individuals were capable of directly clashing with Outer Tower paragons like Dou Zhao and Chong Xuanzun!

The Elder of the Celestial Mansion, in his Inner Mansion realm,had once faced three foes and slain them,leaving behind an immortal legend.At that time, those who battled him were all renowned Outer Tower realm powerhouses...precisely like these Yama Kings of the Gates of Hell.

Jiang Wang intended today to challenge this legend!He was already recognized as the strongest Inner Mansion of this era,but was it possible, like Wang Yiwu who shattered the limit of the Connecting Heaven Realm,to achieve the strongest Inner Mansion in history,and carve an immortal monument in the world of cultivation?

"To meet is destiny." Jiang Wang spoke in a relaxed tone,advancing with his sword, his temples and hair lifted by the wind:"Come!"

Traversing ten thousand li around the grasslands was both study and experience,recuperation for wounds and nourishment for the sword.Now he wished to display his sharp edge,to ask of all Inner Mansions and Outer Towers beneath the heavens,who dared to stand before him!?

In this moment of utmost tension—

"Come for what?" a voice said.

A clear-featured man with long, flowing hair,had already descended with the sound,standing beside the tall figure of King Mount Tai.

Yang Xuance inexplicably let out a sigh of relief.He had indeed not anticipated that faced with the encirclement by himself and two Yama Kings,Jiang Wang would still be filled with such surging battle intent,and move to strike first.Completely unlike the expected behavior of an Inner Mansion realm cultivator!

Truthfully speaking, clashing in Qu State was advantageous to Jiang Wang.This small Eastern Domain nation would absolutely not dare to disrespect Qi.Once battle erupted, if it couldn't be resolved quickly,and was discovered by the powerhouses of Qu State,the fate awaiting him and the two Yama Kings of the Gates of Hellwould be to be besieged by the Qu State powerhouses.

However, now that King Qin Guang had appeared,there was nothing more to be said.No matter how brilliant, how terrifying Jiang Wang was,he could not be King Qin Guang's opponent.He might not even be able to make a sound.

Jiang Wang was silent for a moment, then said to Yin Guan: "Shall we talk?"

Yang Xuance said in a low voice: "There's nothing to talk about..."

"Alright." Yin Guan at the other end of the alley chuckled.

Yang Xuance: ...

The location for their "chat" was the courtyard next to the alley.They merely flipped over the wall to enter.

Yang Xuance, King Mount Tai, and King Wheel remained in the alley.

As he landed in the courtyard, Jiang Wang said: "Don't kill anyone."

Yin Guan happened to retract his five fingers, glanced at him,and laughed: "Just temporarily immobilized, do I like killing so much?"

There were only two maidservants in the courtyard,their backs facing them at this moment,immobilized by Yin Guan's special technique, unable to speak or move.

"If you truly wanted to kill, I couldn't stop you.I merely prevent you from killing those who need not be killed."Jiang Wang casually shielded the sounds near the two maidservants,lest they hear what they shouldn't and bring misfortune upon themselves,saying: "It seems Yucheng is not your outpost."

When necessary, a person like Yin Guan would never mind having blood on his hands.And if Yucheng were the Gates of Hell's next outpost,then Yin Guan would not allow any possibility of exposing their whereabouts.Those who saw him would have to die.

Thus, Jiang Wang said that the Gates of Hell should merely be passing through here.

Yin Guan never cared how others saw him. Hearing this, he neither confirmed nor denied,only asking: "What do you wish to discuss with me?"

Jiang Wang stated directly: "I want to capture Yang Xuance and bring him back."Yang Xuance was the true culprit in the Huang Yixing case.Capturing him and returning him to Qi was first, to fulfill his duty as a fourth-grade green badge,and second, to strongly defend his reputation.Although Chong Xuan Sheng had now turned the tide of public opinion,only by capturing Yang Xuance could the case be considered closed,and only then could a final judgment be rendered.

"Impossible." Yin Guan directly refused: "He is our major client."

"How much did he give?" Jiang Wang said with great presence:"I will give double!"

Yin Guan looked at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile:"I know your family's wealth, you cannot afford it."

Jiang Wang was momentarily choked.He had not been looked down upon financially for a long time.Gritting his teeth, he said: "Yan Fu is my good friend!"

"Oh, the Yan family of Bei Prefecture." Yin Guan said indifferently:"Borrowing money to buy a thief? As expected of the foremost of the Yellow River,his methods of handling cases are different from ordinary green badges,it truly broadens my horizons."

Jiang Wang felt somewhat embarrassed.He sighed: "Consider it unsaid."

"Exactly." Yin Guan nodded:"Moreover, our Gates of Hell are also very principled.Even if you could genuinely produce the money,it would be impossible for us to let you take the person."

Jiang Wang thought for a moment, then asked:"What business is he discussing with you?"

Yin Guan smiled: "This is a secret of the Gates of Hell,not to be heard by those who are not core members.Are you certain you want to listen?"

"Then forget it." Jiang Wang resolutely refused.

"Consider it again." Yin Guan said with a smile:"There are still three positions: King Song Emperor, King Equality, and King Biancheng.If you come, you can choose whichever you wish.If you find it inauspicious, I can also arrange for you to swap with other Yama Kings."

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow: "I am a dignified third-grade Golden Melon Warrior of Great Qi,concurrently holding a fourth-grade green badge,and enfeoffed as Azure Sheep Son. You want me to become an assassin with you?"

"Earn some extra income, it's not shameful." Yin Guan chuckled again:"At the very least, the next time you want to use money to smash people,you'll have more confidence. Won't you?"

Jiang Wang suddenly felt an urge to flip the table...and then refrained because the opponent's strength was too great.