0254. Four Myths
About twenty years ago, in the sixty-seventh year of Emperor Qin Ming's reign, the 42nd scientific examination of the Western Qin Empire once caused a sensation. In addition, it was the most fruitful scientific examination, because in that scientific examination, the four most powerful myths among the current rulers of the empire's provinces came out.
And Li Gang was one of the four major myths of the year.
These days, Li Mu has become famous as the Shiwu Immortal in Chang'an City and is a man of the hour.
But in real comparison, compared with Li Gang, one of the four myths of the year, he is still far behind.
Because back then, Li Gang stirred up troubles in the entire Western Qin Empire.
At that time, Li Gang was just a poor scholar, and the Chinese examination was nothing. He was poor in literature but rich in martial arts. However, after winning the civil examination, Li Gang rose to the rank of "Sword Immortal" in the imperial capital Qincheng in just a few days. ], a sword in the palm of his hand, starting from defeating the sword of Jianlu in Qindu, it will defeat all the strong swordsmen in Qindu without any defeat. In the end, even the contemporary sword master of Jianlu was defeated. After falling into Li Gang's hands, he became known as the Sword Immortal and became famous all over the world.
Back then, a [Red Dust Sword], in Li Gang's hand, could be said to be capable of cutting down gods and demons, and all living beings at the bottom. Some people rumored that Li Gang, who was in his twenties at that time, had a vague resemblance to the [Sword King] who shattered the void five hundred years ago. Chen Canghai's demeanor has led some people to suspect that Li Gang is Chen Canghai's successor.
Those years were turbulent.
After the scientific examination, when talented people from all walks of life were waiting for the election of officials in Qindu, under the premise that the myths of swordsmanship of the older generation could not be revealed, the [Red Dust Sword] vaguely had the style of the first sword of the Western Qin Dynasty, which was different from that of that time. Among the other three major myths, [Tian Tan Sword], [Shen Bei Spear], and [Devil Halberd] can be said to have stolen the limelight. They were called the four major myths of the scientific research of the year. Even Emperor Qin Ming personally visited them. He met with the four of them and personally awarded them titles and nameplates, and they were collectively called [Sword Immortal], [Knife King], [Gun God], and [Halberd Demon].
After that, the four people in these four myths developed differently.
Except for Wu Guiren, the [Shenqi Spear], who was frustrated in love while competing for beauty with [Red Dust Sword] Li Gang and fled the world without knowing his whereabouts, the other three, [Red Dust Sword], [Tian Tan Dao], and [Ba] The three of them have become one of the most dazzling stars in the political arena of the Western Qin Empire.
Among them, [Red Dust Sword] Li Gang was very proud in love and even more proud in officialdom. He first entered Chang'an Prefecture and became the head of a county, and then quickly got promoted and became the supreme ruler of Chang'an Prefecture, while [Tian Tan Sword] Guan Minren stayed in Qin Dynasty. Du, became the chief instructor of the Royal Forbidden Army. In the following years, he was promoted and became the general manager of Qindu's 800,000 Forbidden Army. He held the authority of the imperial capital and won the trust of Emperor Qin Ming. The [Devil Halberd] Li Yuanba went to the border battlefield. , is now the commander-in-chief of the frontier army on the battlefields of Western Qin and Northern Song Dynasty, holding the empire's most elite combat force [Tiance Army] of 400,000.
In addition to these four myths, there were also a large number of star geniuses who emerged in that scientific examination, but they were overshadowed by the too dazzling light of these four myths. But over the years, these people have also emerged. It is developing extremely well, with three provincial governors, four generals, and sixteen capital officials...
It is not an exaggeration to say that the results of Emperor Ming's 42nd scientific examination influenced the national destiny of the entire Western Qin Empire.
The talents that emerged from this generation have supported the national destiny of the empire in the past twenty years, especially since eight years ago, when Emperor Qin Ming's deadline was approaching, he forcibly practiced the "Dragon Control Technique" in order to break into the realm of saints. After Zou Renhuo became possessed and the country's destiny was shaken, it was these new generations in politics who supported the backbone of the Western Qin Empire.
And [Sword Immortal] Li Gang is undoubtedly the genius among geniuses among this batch of reliable candidates.
It can even be said that Li Gang, known as the most handsome man in the empire, should be the most dazzling in terms of style at that time. Otherwise, Wu Guiren, who is also suave and charming, would not be in love. He lost to Li Gang. You must know that Wu Guiren is also well-known as a handsome man, and his talents have also touched the capital of Qin.
However, in detail, there are still differences in the official careers of these four people.
Except for Wu Guiren, the missing [God's Sorrow Spear], among the remaining three, the [Tiantan Sword] controls 800,000 forbidden troops, and his direct line has penetrated into almost the entire Western Qin army. Magic Halberd] was stationed at the border, and his [Tiance Army] was said to be one of the top six strong armies in the mainland of China. It defeated the heavy armored soldiers of the Northern Song Dynasty Empire who could not hold their heads up, and the most outstanding [Sword Immortal] at that time was 】Li Gang, the development momentum is slightly inferior. There are dozens of state capitals in the Western Qin Dynasty. Although Chang'an Prefecture is the top state capital, it is a civil service system after all. It is not as famous as the [Tiantan Sword] and [Devil Halberd]. Obviously, Li Gang himself deliberately kept a low profile and did not use force for many years. Gradually many people forgot the name of [Sword Immortal]. On the contrary, he was the one who got rid of the wife who won the battle with [Shenqiang] Wu Guiren. Three high-fives severed the relationship with his legitimate son Li Mu, and caused some jokes in the imperial political circles. Later, he got an abandoned son. It was said that he was extremely ugly and not virtuous. All of the sons he gave birth to were useless, especially In recent days, as the abandoned son Li Mu has become famous, several century-old poems and thousand-year poems have been introduced to the Qin capital. I don’t know how many people are secretly laughing at this former swordsman...
It seems that this former swordsman is gradually becoming a laughing stock.
When the second prince came to Chang'an City this time, his target was of course not the orphaned Tang family, nor the Li Mu who refused his solicitation... In his eyes, these were just ants and pebbles, nothing blocking the way. Qualifications, as long as he doesn't like it, just trample him to death and kick him away.
His goal is Li Gang.
It is this [Sword Immortal] who has gradually faded away from the mythical glory of the Sword Immortal and fallen into the mortal world.
Because today's Li Gang is the one with the weakest influence and the weakest power among the four major myths of the past, except for the missing [God's Spear of Sorrow] Wu Guiren. Moreover, he still clearly supports A person who is the current crown prince.
The support of a feudal official is undoubtedly very important to the prince. Li Gang has always been the prince's right-hand man.
This was nothing less than a thorn in the side of the second prince who aspired to compete for the throne.
After many attempts to test and win over failed, he had long wanted to get rid of Li Gang.
However, how can it be so easy to get rid of a prefect who is already extremely strong in martial arts?
For so many years, the second prince has never found a chance.
And with the spring hunting incident this year, Emperor Qin Ming spurted blood in anger, and a series of butterfly effects spread. The opportunity to get rid of Li Gang finally arrived.
Only then did the second prince's trip to Chang'an City begin.
The remnants of Tang's syndrome are just an introduction.
The real fangs were only slowly revealed at this moment.
Therefore, even if he lost the Nether Sect Master, the second prince was still happy and happy.
However, before closing the net, at this moment, there was a stone standing in front of him.
"Where is the second prince? Come out and fight."
Li Mu's voice resounded for dozens of miles around, like rolling winter thunder, causing the clouds in all directions to disperse.
The second prince looked at Li Mu flying with his sword, but he still had no desire to take action. His sword-wielding skills were indeed very strong. This Li Mu could also be considered a genius. Unfortunately, he was still too young and too far behind. He was told to take action. His target was , it is Li Gang. As long as he defeats this [Sword Immortal], one of the four myths in the past, it is conceivable that his reputation and prestige in Qin Capital will climb to a higher level.
Kill Li Mu?
It will only make people think that he is bullying others and insulting a little guy with his noble royal blood.
"Your Highness, I will kill this little bug for you."
An old man with a slender figure, white beard and hair, and long eyebrows hanging down to his cheeks, took a step forward and said respectfully.
The second prince nodded: "Well, then there is Master Lao Changmei."
This old man is one of the famous celestial cultivators in the Qin capital. He calls himself Chang Mei Zhenren. He has the [Full Round Thirty-six Cloud Hand] and the [Cliff Palm], which are quite magical. He has been under the command of the second prince since a year ago. , considered one of the second prince’s confidants.
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In front of the main hall of Xiongfeng Martial Arts Hall.
Li Gang killed the Nether Sect leader with one move, as if he had done an insignificant thing.
"Chifeng Camp, why don't you withdraw from Chang'an City?" He swept away the uniformed patrol soldiers around him, his tone was calm, with an unquestionable majesty.
The group of armored soldiers retreated slightly.
They are soldiers of the Chifeng Battalion. Logically speaking, they must obey the orders of Li Gang, who is the prefect. Because of the structure of the Western Qin Empire, the prefect of a prefecture is the main battle force stationed in the prefecture under the control of the military and political power. They also have to obey the orders of the prefect, but the Chifeng camp is the direct army of Meng Wu, the [White Horse and Silver Spear]. This commander from the Qin capital was obviously someone inserted into the Chang'an Mansion by the second prince, and was selected. The sergeants of the patrol team were all Meng Wu's confidants and obeyed Meng Wu's military orders. Therefore, after hearing Li Gang's words, they hesitated, retreated, and hesitated, but they did not all withdraw immediately.
"kill!"
Li Gang spoke.
Behind him, in the sunlight, waves like water ripples appeared in the space, and ten black shadows seemed to be selected from the void, rushing into the group of armored soldiers like ghosts.
"ah……"
Screams sounded.
In the burst of blood, under the charge of the ten evil black shadows, the well-equipped Chifeng battalion armored soldiers fell to the ground like wheat under the farmer's sickle. There was no room for resistance at all. This was A naked massacre, a one-sided killing.
Everyone in the Xiongfeng Martial Arts Hall was stunned by the scene before them.
The appearance of this Master Fu Zun was originally an illusion, but now, Master Fu Zun cruelly ordered the killing of the soldiers of Chifeng Camp, killing his own people? What exactly is going on? Their brains were a bit lost.
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Sorry, sorry, it's late. I'm locked in a dark room and can't escape.