Chapter Eighty-Seven: The Prison Warden

advancing any further.The power of the divine realm allows him to express himself freely without being bound by petty concerns.That bright cold star, falling into the center of the whirling dark vorte...“I am Xie Ai from the Snowy Country, known as the ‘Winter Emperor’. I am the reincarnation of Lord Frost Immortal Xu Qiu Ci, your ancestor, Your Majesty!” Xie Ai stood on the ice bridge, completely certain of his identity.

Guan Daoquan slightly shifted his position, allowing Hong Junyan on the throne to make eye contact with Xie Ai.

"You're not." Hong Junyan said coldly.

My allegiance belongs to the current sovereign! I am the snow country's holy son, endowed with both literary and martial prowess, loving my people like my own children. Since ascending the throne, I have diligently governed, thwarting plots by powerful nations on multiple occasions and safeguarding our snowy land. I strive for excellence in governance, revitalizing the snowy realm. I promote education and commerce, granting rest to the people, earning their heartfelt devotion!

She pointed her finger forward: "It's because you, an old man who refuses to die, have returned from seclusion. The esteemed emperor has to kneel before you and surrender everything! What right do you have When the world was in chaos, you were nowhere to be found. You avoided the powerful rulers and wise kings, evading for over three thousand eight hundred years. It wasn't you who protected the Snow Country or developed it, so how can you claim that the Snow Country belongs to you" "What do you mean by that, ancestor emperor!" The Winter Emperor exclaimed in surprise. "Is it because I rebel against you Why shouldn't I rebel"

“I am not unfaithful, I am loyal to you now! If my lord insults me, how can I bear it Of course, I will rebel against you!”

She spoke passionately, raising her hands above the ice bridge and calling out to all: “All citizens of the Snow Kingdom, let your voices be heard!”

It's time to make a choice. Will you follow the contemporary Xuejun who truly cares for you, or will you follow this old zombie who crawled out of the coffin!

“Your Majesty, do not listen to this person's slander! I have no relationship with her. My intention is to bring the Taizu back home, the sun and moon can bear witness.”

Before the throne, Hong Xingjian knelt directly with both knees and resolutely clarified: "Descendant of Hong Xingjian in later generations, I am willing to be a steed for Your Majesty!"

Hong Junyan did not look at his descendants, but only at Xie Ai.

The Winter Empress still had that beautiful yet fragile face, but her aura was completely different. She gestured to Hong Xingjian with a look of anger and disappointment: "Oh, you, Hong Xingjian! You're really useless, utterly pointless. I supported you so faithfully, and all you do is cower! Why don't you stand up straight for once, speak your grievances boldly Are you afraid that no one in the court will support you After all these years, it's been a waste to be your emperor!"

Hong Xingjian knelt straight, raising his finger to the sky: "Descendants of later generations kneel before their ancestors, subjects kneel before their king. Hong Xingjian has no resentment in his heart! The Snow Country only has the possibility of achieving great achievements under your leadership. She is trying to sow discord and act with malice!"

“My Emperor, is it not the time when you point out the mountains and rivers and judge the rise and fall of nations” The Winter Emperor shook his head. “You now won't even address me as 'Winter Emperor,' which chills this old subject to the bone!”

Hong Xingjian needs to explain further.

Hong Junyan said faintly, "Xingjian, you are very intelligent and cautious. But can you trust your ancestors Would I harbor ill will towards you because of the words of an imposter Stand up, you are also the emperor of Xueluo Kingdom, you shouldn't be kneeling."

“Though Your Majesty doesn't suspect me, I fear the people may be misled by him—The teachings of our ancestor Emperor are clear. Please allow Xingjian to serve before you.” Xingjian stood up and respectfully stood beside the emperor.

"A counterfeit" The Winter Emperor's voice held a genuine displeasure. "My identity was confirmed by Fu Zhenjun. My ancestors from the Snow Country, how long have you known me How much evidence do you have to deny me like this Neither Xu Qiuzhi nor Xie Ai had ever met Your Majesty before, yet you are so quick to judge"

"Denying it isn't easy." Fu Huan, on the peak of Eternal Winter Mountain, finally said, "I have witnessed Xu Qi Ci's growth and death. She did indeed conduct research on reincarnation in her lifetime and progressed to a crucial step—so when you deliberately displayed Xie Ai's abnormality, leading Dan Tai Fei to pursue you and relentlessly verify Xu Qi Ci's reincarnation identity, I am willing to see what happens."

"I so wish you were Xu Qiu Ci's reincarnation, I so hope she succeeded!"

It means more than just the return of the Snow Country's strong. It means more than just reuniting with trustworthy comrades—it means she truly made reincarnation possible. She interfered with the Source Sea, changed the very foundation of the cultivation world, and will eventually influence the entire current world order!

From that unyielding peak, he cast a look of disappointment: "Yet you are not her after all."

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"How do you know" the Winter Emperor asked in a soft voice.

"You certainly know a great deal about the Winter Magic. Your mastery of it was evident in your recent transformations. You also understand Xu Qiude's life story and are privy to many of her secrets, even managing to perfectly replicate her thought process. Even I couldn't discern truth from falsehood. That's why I cling to a sliver of hope. That's why I often ask myself—is it truly possible"

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Fu Huan sighed softly: "But Xu Qiuci will not betray Xue Guo."

“Hmm, that's a good way to make a judgment. Human language, actions, expressions, and even writing can all be lies, but choices won't deceive. ”The Winter Emperor said: “So you only confirmed now that I am not the reincarnation of Xu Qiudici”

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Fu Huan responded seriously: "Your performance was impeccable. Your understanding of Xu Qi Ci is second only to Xu Qi Ci himself. I believe you must have put a lot of effort into this. I can't completely deny you, of course. Doubt always exists."

After all, reincarnation is unprecedented. I've never seen any possibility of success either.

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"That makes me feel much better. At least my performance is not an issue — I have to thank you for that, no matter what." The Winter Emperor said coldly but politely, "After all, Xu Qi Ci's reincarnation in this identity owes its recognition largely to your acknowledgment."

"You're welcome." Fu Huan politely responded, "You have indeed done many things that Xu Qiudi, reborn, should do, and made contributions to the Snowy Country."

“It is my honor,” the Winter Emperor said.

Compared to Xu Mang and Wang Xizhu who were still reflected in the thunder sea, and Wei Qingpeng and Meng Lingshao who had flown to the Tianque of the extreme north to prepare for a life-or-death battle, these two were really too polite.

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The other celestial beings' brains are about to explode, they might even need to compare their birth charts if they keep talking.

“So, who are you then” Guan Daoquan cut short their pleasantries: “Are you from Jing, from Xiang, or from Qin”

"Is the scope of your suspicions so wide" The Winter Emperor spread his hands, bowing humbly. "Then allow me to reintroduce myself—I am Ning Dao-Ru from the Qin State."

"Are you Ning Dao"

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All who heard the name were utterly bewildered.

In the Qin Dynasty, there was no record of this person.

Jiang Wang was well-versed in "Shi Dao Zao Hai" and also very familiar with "Qin Lue". He could react immediately to things like Wei Shu. However, he had never seen the name Ning Dao Ru in historical records.

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Able to impersonate the Winter Emperor, it possesses at least the strength of a Dao-level cultivator. To know Xu Qi's life story so well and successfully fool Fu Huan, such a person must command terrifying resources. Someone like this could not possibly remain unknown.

Throughout history, there has never been a nameless path to ultimate enlightenment!

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Unless one possesses the extraordinary ability of a Meng Tianhai, to forcefully erase their name from the river of time.

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But since its founding, the Qin state has been the focal point of the present world. For so many years, all the other states have recorded history. You may erase things, but others remember them. How can you hide your true name Besides, even Meng Tianhai from 54,000 years ago was found out by Chen Pu and Zuo Qiu Wu.

The traces left along the way can naturally piece together the outline of one's life.

If the Winter Emperor's words are true, then there should be at least some leads.

Hong Junyan looked at Fu Huan, and Fu Huan also shook her head slightly.

"I had no knowledge of such a person in Qin." Fu Huan said, "There is a disciple of Sima Heng over there; perhaps you could ask him—Zhong Ge yuan! Do you know who Ning Dao Ru is, and can you introduce him to us"

Zhong Xuan held a sword in one hand and bamboo slips in the other, standing gracefully on the rooftop, radiating the air of a distinguished scholar.

Upon hearing these words from Fu Huan, Zhong merely replied, “I am ashamed. I have failed to live up to the reputation of my teacher.”

But his eyes turned to the Winter Emperor, acting to show his stance - in agreement with Jiang Gaoyuan, absolutely neutral and never wavering.

Though Fu Huan asked him to look into the history, the Winter Emperor wouldn't nod his head, and he wouldn't open his mouth.

The Winter Emperor spoke in a soft voice: "If you can explain it to me, I wouldn't mind."

Zhong Xuan directly stated, "Throughout history, there is no record of such a person."

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“This is where you’re wrong.” Fu Huan looked back at the Winter Emperor, “Since you’re unwilling to speak, why bother using a fake name”

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The Winter Emperor said, "No, I am indeed Ning Dao-ru, but I am also truly 'precedented'—at such a tense moment, are you all interested in my story"

She had a faint smile on her face: “You are all great figures who will be remembered in history. Ning Dao, you are just an unknown person left out of history.”

“You may as well speak.” Hong Junyan said, “If you say that my empire is destined to end in failure, I should at least know who changed it. The winter emperor didn't seem too concerned either. He stood on this half-finished ice bridge that could no longer extend and calmly spoke: "I was born in the year 191 Daoli and became a Daoist in the year 733 Daoli. This year happened to be the year when the era of flying swords began. There has never been such a short period in history, this era itself was like a flying sword, disappearing as quickly as it appeared. It was so short that it seemed to end in the blink of an eye, yet it left its mark on this world, naming the 107 years it experienced as an era.”

I should be the annotation of this era. Because my first battle after achieving enlightenment was against the Sword Sovereign alone. With my crushing defeat, I validated the sharpness of the flying sword.

She looked at Zhong Xuan: "There should be records in the history books In 733 of the Dao Calendar, a sword technique came out from a true monarch, and the three ultimate sword techniques swept the world. Within a year, I, the Sword Emperor, defeated three true monarchs. Two of them had names and surnames, but one was hidden."

Zhong Xuan nodded solemnly: "Indeed, there are such records."

This is a test.

He has studied this period of history.

The disciples of the peerless swordsman left behind handwritten notes, which contain such a record—the peerless swordsman once said, “My sword defeated three True Lords, which is recorded in history. Since then, the flying sword has dominated the world.”

But the names of those three True Monarchs just didn't match up.

He initially thought it was a miscommunication, or a typo, or just something the Sword King said casually.

Now the Winter Emperor has restored that history. Of course, whether it is a credible historical record or not will have to wait until we return and cross-reference it with multiple sources of historical materials.

The Winter Emperor continued, “After the defeat, I asked my peerless swordsman to keep my name a secret. For my Dao had been severed, and Qin was caught in turmoil both within and without, unable to bear more risks. Oh, at the time, I held the position of ‘High Official of Imperial Prison’ in Great Qin, responsible for the Academy of Justice and the Great Qin Garrison of Prisons.”

The reputation of the Great Qin Town Prison Office is known to all.

The former prison warden was a powerful figure in the shadows of the Qin Dynasty.

If you were in that identity back then, her true name wouldn't be recorded in history, which would be understandable.

Zhong Xuan pondered and said: “According to Dao Li, seven hundred and thirty-three years ago, there was no sign of influence on the Qin State's prison department. The warden at that time should have been a man named 'She Shou’.”

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“Indeed, you are a true disciple of Sima Heng!” After Xu Wang was bathed in the sea of lightning, he seemed too lazy to come out. He clapped his hands and praised within: “You know more about the history of Qin than this Marquis does. Even I don't remember these things.”

“Snake Head,” “Tao” also. Winter Sovereign said, “That is precisely my alias. As for the Bureau of Punishment not being affected... that means they are doing a good job.”

"What happened later" Meng Lingxiao listened attentively: "How did you become like this now"

The Winter Emperor said, “My Dao was severed, my cultivation became void. I can no longer hold the position of Warden of the Prison of Souls, and my lifespan is rapidly dwindling.”

Out of necessity, with Gongyang Xianlong's help, I froze my remaining body, slowing the pace of my life force fading. But it was merely a temporary reprieve, nothing more than clinging to existence. After all, he too would succumb to the harsh winter and couldn't prolong his lifespan while in hibernation.

Gongyang Xiandong was the founder of the Gongsun family in Qin.

“He said he would help me find a way, so I clung to that hope.” The Winter King continued, “I gradually lost consciousness, and then there was a long sleep. Until thirty years ago, Vance woke me up. That’s when I realized I was still alive.”

She looked at Hong Junyan: "In a way, am I not Xu Qiuc辭 She didn't have time to experience the slumber, but I did."

Master Jiang's eyelids twitched. He didn't expect Vansan to be involved in this round!

It's also...that the Qin state built the ten thousand li Great Wall at Yuyan. This battle is not something that can be decided by a few people, it must be the will of the entire Qin Empire.

Hong Junyan's eyes flickered: "So as early as the 73rd year of Daoli, the immortal technique of the Three Nines Cicada had already been leaked"

“I don't know the exact time!” The Winter Emperor said, “After all, Gongyang Xianlong died in Yu Yuan long ago, and I couldn't ask him when he extended my lifespan. But after I woke up, Fan Si Nian gave me a lot of information about Xu Qiu Ci, allowing me to weave a myth of Xu Qiu Ci's reincarnation. The details of that information are terrifying...”

“Your Majesty, the Emperor ancestor, you are in great danger now,” she whispered with a sigh. “In this snow country, how many Qin people’s eyes are watching you You shut yourselves away from the world, but there are no secrets.”

“That means you began preparing for Xu Qiu Ci’s identity thirty years ago. And perhaps Qin had been plotting today's events as early as the year 733 during Daoli’s reign That's truly alarming, it leaves me deeply unsettled.” Hong Junyan said while sounding unconcerned: “What happened after that”

“Perhaps sooner than you expect, or perhaps later, who knows I'm only responsible for one link in the chain.” The Winter Emperor said softly, “What followed was simple. The Imperial Medical Bureau continued Gong Yang Xianlong’s work, repairing my injuries; Fan Sian erased all records of Ning Dao Ru, fortunately because he had served in the Prison Division long ago, and a lot of time had passed, making this feasible; Xu Wang grasped Xu Qiu Ci's karma and added it to his own body; Wang Xi Zhu helped move flowers and trees, guiding Tianji…”

And with my own efforts, I was once again successful in achieving enlightenment. Thus the Winter Emperor came into being.

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The Winter Empress spoke, lifting her buckskin boots and continuing down the path, following the trail of her ice bridge. "I've been so honest. Can honesty be met with honesty Your Majesty, the ancestral Emperor of the Snow Country, if all the tricks I've pulled with the Frozen Winter Arts fail, then this nine-you profound ice can't truly hold you. Just stop pretending to be frozen—don't give me false hope, alright"

“But there is one thing I still don’t understand,” Hong Junyan said slowly. “Ning Dao, since you are not the reincarnation of Xu Qiudici, why didn't you stop the Han Chan Dong Xian Array, but instead pushed forward the Extreme Frost Coffin and welcomed me back”

"Do you want to hear the truth or a lie" the Winter Emperor asked.

Hong Junyan said: “Listen to all sides, so you can be clear. I want to hear from everyone.”

"原來這個詞語是這樣用的…" Winter Emperor shook his head: "The truth is, I know you Hong Junyan are not a simple person, there must be a backup plan. Wang Xizhu has also figured it out, your Cold Cicada Winter Zen Array, has a way to counter."

I acted rashly, and it may have been like walking into a trap. I continue to support you, adding fuel to your return, influencing your physical form, is more likely to succeed—of course, it probably failed now.”

“Lies, you ask It’s just that in our mighty Qin Empire, we conquer the world with force. We don't bully the weak, and when we fight you, we want to do so at your strongest! We want to see your full potential and make sure you lose with respect.”

"To offer me defeat when I am at my strongest" Hong Junyan slowly chewed on these words, the flames in his eyes flickering for a moment before settling. "Then, as you wish."

The Jiuyuhua Ice that froze him solid, at this moment fluttered like stars.

The throne that bound him, melted directly into molten gold, dripping into the vast expanse of the sky.

He simply stood up, standing there, yet he already possessed infinite majesty and grandeur.

The Flat Heaven Crown seems to reach the sky!

Everything the Winter Emperor did during his return was successful. But none of it truly affected Hong Junyan.

Just like a drop of ink, which can change the color of a cup of water, but cannot affect an entire sea.

Only now does Hong Junyan reveal his full power, this snowy domain cannot contain him. His mere aura is enough to make people struggle for breath, the stronger they are, the more they know his might, and the greater their strength, the greater the oppression they feel!

The heavens and earth are bathed in great light.

The celestial formation covering the heavens collapsed directly.

The snow country shines again after night!

The Winter Emperor, at this moment, however, looked at Jiang Wang, as if there was only this familiar face in the room. He asked with a suspicious tone: "Jiang Gāiyuán, I was just saying, wasn't the latter half of the sentence a lie"

Jiang Wang hesitated and stammered, "It seems…."

In his vision, a hand appeared. A celestial hand that grasped the cosmos and controlled eight wondrous treasures. This hand alone caused time and space to warp, and perceptions to become distorted.

This hand is actually infinitely large, and the Winter Emperor is actually infinitely small.

Her tenets. Her power. Her flesh...In this palm that seemed to encompass the heavens and earth, collapsing almost infinitely.

Right before Jiang Wang's eyes, the powerful physical form of Emperor Dong was directly crushed flat!

This is a simple string.

"Right" Jiang Wang forcefully finished the sentence, silently pushing Taixu Pavilion and retreating hundreds of meters.

The ancient attic seemed isolated from the world, its blue shirt like a corner of a cloud in the distant sky.

The heavens and earth were in turmoil, the clouds roiled and surged.

"You have made many preparations in the snowfield, and you may still have many cards up your sleeve, but I, do not wish to see them."

Hong Junyan crushed the Winter Emperor in his hand, and with a cold gaze, he looked at the two reflections in the sea of thunder.

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For eons, the thunderclouds have remained unyielding, like a boundless sea of ever-blazing lightning. But with his gaze upon them, they begin to freeze and frost over. The bolts of lightning, transformed into leaping figures, are trapped within a thick layer of ice.

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Even someone as powerful as Wang Xishu, who could escape the attacks on the River of Fate, had to rewrite his story and emerge from the Thunder Sea ahead of schedule!

Even with the power of an all-seeing celestial, he couldn't erase this single fate. He could only command the Celestial Palace to shatter the ice and emerge. He wanted to test Hong Junyan’s strength, and now he saw it clearly!

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Greater than imagination, more majestic than legend.

In the glorious era of Daoist innovation, the existence that stands at the pinnacle of reality still possesses unrivaled might. It commands the snowy plains and terrifies heaven and earth.

"The so-called 'peak' is to reach the highest point of this world."

Every peak cultivator has reached the limit of the mortal world.

They ascended to the summit via one or several paths, each with different directions and roads. Yet, their final altitude was surprisingly similar—the sky's height remained unchanged, unattainable unless it were shattered.

Therefore, the leap at the very peak is so difficult. It's a defiance against the world's shackles.

But does the peak truly equal the peak Throughout eternity, countless fallen paths of derivation all illustrate the distinction in strength between peaks.

The present world not only has the peak of extraordinary realms and the ultimate height of the essence of power, but also vast landscapes and boundless immensity.

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The "essence" of force can no longer be enhanced, but the "magnitude" of force still has many possibilities.

Therefore, after accumulating for 54,000 years, Meng Tianhai finally tried to prove his Dao through strength, because in terms of sheer power alone, he was indeed unparalleled throughout ancient and modern times.

To put it simply, imagine two mountains of the same height. Which one appears more majestic The answer is the one with a larger base. The strength of a cultivator at the peak of their power can be compared in the same way.

But transcendence has already broken through the limits. It's no longer a comparison within this dimension.

Hong Junyan and Dong Huang, while not drastically different in essence, exhibit a significant disparity in thickness and breadth.

Why were Qin's plans one after another, yet Hong Junyan remained so calm

Because of strength.

The greatest trump card of the Snow Country lies in its peak combat power that once faced off against Emperor Jing's ancestor!

This power ensures that the Snow Country cannot be easily taken by any party, and guarantees that any force seeking to annex the Snow Country will have to pay a heavy price!

That's enough.

The Qin Empire certainly had the power to crush Xue Guo, even facing someone as formidable as Hong Junyan. Yu Bian's opening of the passage did indeed make Fei Di a neighbor, allowing Qin troops to be deployed in full force – but what time is it now

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The God-Shocking War is imminent, the world prepares for battle!

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There is currently a clear consensus on "no aggression against other countries."

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In fact, it's not just the Hegemon Nation. Countries like Wei, Song, Sheng, and the Northwest Five Nations Alliance also tacitly agree to refrain from engaging in warfare during this period. This is because they are all the backbone of the human race.

All those grand wars, like the campaign against Xia, the subjugation of Sheng, and even the grand Battle of Jingmu, would be utterly impossible today.

This is the time Fu Huan chose.

Hong Junyan was indeed qualified to say that he no longer needed to see through the Qin people's cards.

With such strength, Yukigoku is sure to stand firm here.

This is the current state of affairs, the foundation of humanity. No matter what schemes are hatched, as long as they cannot easily topple Emperor Hong Junyan, they are all futile. Just like Jiang Wang and Zhong Xuan, representatives of Taixu Pavilion, standing here, no storm can truly implicate them. Because the members of Taixu Pavilion, chosen by all parties, are themselves a manifestation of this tacit understanding.

Therefore, Fu Huan remained unfazed, while Hong Junyan still had the leisure to listen to stories.

When he heard Qin's plan, he formally showed his power and declared the end of this round.

And yet you shall pay the price for this insolence.us, the court and the people were in awe.Although the palace is humble and the royal family lives frugally, the current Emperor Zhuang is not a miser.When it came to diverting vast resources and const...