binnovel Chapter 306 The Swordsman
Chapter 306 The Swordsman
Chapter 306 The Swordsman
Upon hearing this, a sinister look appeared on Bian Wenqing's face:
"Originally, our Poison Clan wanted to benefit humanity through poison techniques, but the human race couldn't tolerate us. We had no choice but to seek refuge with the demon race. Moreover, at that time, the Yanhuang clan was beset by internal and external troubles, and the emperor was deceived by treacherous officials. Did we have to be slaughtered before we would realize the truth?"
The ten kingdoms of Huang are unrighteous and immoral, but that cannot be blamed on my Poison Family. Our actions are in accordance with our sacred way.
Bian Wenqing knew that if he and his people returned to the Yanhuang Kingdom or the Ten Kingdoms, they would be despised by the scholars of the world and rejected by the court. Therefore, they could only continue making the same mistake.
"What a pitiful person..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru also shook his head. After listening to Chen Tianjian talk about the Poison Family, he also felt that the Poison Family might have had some unavoidable difficulties back then.
These poison-using families, originally descendants of physicians, were forced to flee to the demon race by the first generation, thus preventing them from returning to the human race for generations. This is undoubtedly a great tragedy.
"I wonder how that poison master is doing. Even with the help of a Xiucai or Juren, a Tongsheng's literary rank is still somewhat inferior."
After a moment of contemplation, Ye Ru looked toward the poison master who had been swallowed by the incineration cauldron.
At this moment, the land had become completely charred, and the flames gradually disappeared, finally revealing a creature whose entire body was burned, yet still retained its vitality.
"You do have some skill. If we're talking about the human race's academic ranks, I'm a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). It's my mistake that I was able to defeat you like this."
The cunning strategist suddenly grinned, his body seemingly splitting open as his charred flesh began to peel away. Then, his gaze, like that of a vicious, hungry wolf, fixed intently on Ye Ru.
"This is……"
Watching the charred flesh peel off, turning into wisps of black mist that seeped into the ground, even corroding the soil.
"Lord Bian and Lord Tiger Demon, deal with them. My mission is to kill you, then summon the strongmen of the clan to wipe you all out. The Northern Demon Clan will also send out troops again. The day of the imperial examination will be the day your entire Northern army is annihilated!"
The poison master's eyes were icy cold as he shouted sharply.
"You can try. A king must have laws and regulations. As for your demon race, you will never be able to rule over our human race. You are traitors to the human race and have been unworthy of Confucius's teachings."
Ye Ru also shouted sharply, his eyes showing no sign of evasion, as sharp as a sword.
"The victor is king, the loser is villain!"
The poison master let out a cold shout, and with a sudden tap of his hand, a jade slip appeared in his palm. He then slowly opened it and began to read aloud in a low voice:
"The gloomy poisonous cloud can kill all things, but it can also cure diseases and save lives. If one's heart is filled with good, the poison can be transformed into medicine; if one's heart is filled with evil, the poison can be transformed into murder..."
The voice slowly spread, making Ye Ru's expression extremely solemn. Then, he looked at the poisoner, and the Three Perfections Writing Brush slowly appeared in his hand. Finally, he also began to write poetry.
As Ye Ru was writing his poem, the poisonous gas that the poisoner recited slowly rose into the sky, eventually condensing into a terrifying aura.
"Oh no, Ye Ru is in danger."
After clashing with Bian Wenqing, Chen Tianjian looked at the powerful poisonous gas spreading in Ye Ru's direction and his expression changed immediately.
“We can’t separate now either. These two guys are relentlessly pursuing us. If Ye Ru is in trouble, even killing these two won’t help.”
Zhao Mingcheng's face was also somewhat gloomy. He glanced at Ye Ru and the Jinshi Poison Scholar, took a deep breath, and said.
"Haha, so this is the Ye Ru you've been talking about? I've heard of him in the demon race too. But I never expected that you, who were supposed to be the prey today, would have such an unexpected bonus: Ye Ru, the City Lord of Zicheng, and a Martial Prime Minister. How wonderful!"
Bian Wenqing's smile held a hint of chill as he spoke.
Although he had heard of Ye Ru's reputation among the demon race, he simply could not believe that Ye Ru could defeat a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations).
Moreover, this scholar was his most prized student.
"Today, no one will come to save you!"
The poison master's smile was filled with madness, and the poisonous gas in the sky gradually took shape at this moment, finally condensing into a huge serpent. The serpent flicked its scarlet tongue and looked coldly at Ye Ru.
"call."
Ye Ru took a deep breath, and then began to write:
"Ten years to forge a sword..."
As the first sentence was slowly written, a swordsman's phantom slowly appeared beside him. This swordsman was tall and seemed to be almost the same size as the giant snake.
"The frost-covered blade has never been tested."
After the swordsman appeared, the surrounding energy instantly became chaotic, and a golden longsword appeared in the air.
In the hands of the illusory figure.
"This is?"
When Chen Tianjian saw the swordsman's phantom, his expression changed. He sensed an extremely powerful force within the swordsman's phantom.
"Transforming poetry into spirit?"
Bian Wenqing's expression changed at this moment, becoming extremely shocked. This swordsman was clearly a sword spirit.
Only a sword spirit can possess such immense talent and power.
"Hmph, a mere trick. Watch how I use the venomous snake formed from the classics of the Poison School to destroy you. Your life is mine!"
The poison master seemed to sense the powerful force emanating from behind Ye Ru, and for a moment, he spoke with a fierce but weak tone.
Ye Ru's poem, titled "The Swordsman," is taken from the Tang Dynasty poet Jia Dao. Jia Dao and Meng Jiao were known as "Jia's Coldness and Dao's Leanness," with Meng Jiao being called "Poet Prisoner" and Jia Dao "Poet Slave." Jia Dao also made significant contributions to the poetry of the Northern Song Dynasty.
"Go to me!"
The poison master seemed to sense the swordsman's power, and immediately pointed his finger, causing the venomous snake to smash down fiercely towards Ye Ru.
"Chief Ye, be careful!"
This scene caused Zhao Mingcheng and Chen Tianjian's expressions to change instantly, and they immediately exclaimed in surprise.
If the power within this venomous snake were to strike Ye Ru, it would absolutely kill him on the spot.
"You, Chief Ye, are probably doomed."
A hint of coldness appeared on Bian Wenqing's face as he spoke in a chilling tone.
"Today I present this to you."
Ye Ru stared at the ever-growing venomous snake in his pupils, his brow furrowing as he wrote the final line:
"Does anyone have a grievance to redress?"
As the last word fell, the swordsman seemed to regain his senses, watching the venomous snake hurtling towards him like a meteor. He raised his longsword high and then brought it down fiercely.
As the sword struck, a beam of light flashed from the blade, and then, like lightning, it slammed into the venomous snake.
The sword light and the venomous snake collided violently before everyone's horrified eyes, followed by a deafening roar.
boom!