Chapter 2445: Chapter 84: The Changes of Sun and Moon, the Layers of Humanity (Part 2)

Jiang Wang originally intended to say this.

But in the end, he said, "That’s the logic."

Sikong Jingxiao is strong, so he doesn’t have to reason with others.

Jiang Wang is strong, so he can reason for Xiang Qian.

The logic that comes from this reasoning is indeed unreasonable.

Instead, it’s what Si Yu’an said that reflects the essence.

The affairs of this world, concerning right and wrong, often depend on where you stand.

So, is there a kind of right or wrong that is universally true?

For the first time, Jiang Wang pondered about this in his heart.

Of course, he couldn’t arrive at an answer immediately.

Si Yu’an continued, "Jingxiao couldn’t use ’God Arrives’ to bully the Inner Mansion, so he played a trick, deliberately angered Xiang Qian, then tied him up. This time, he tried the same trick on you, but instead got taught a lesson by you. It is indeed a cycle of cause and effect, retribution is inescapable. But Tu Anli was not aware of this matter. As a True Man of the Age and the foremost Sword Master of Sword Pavilion, he wouldn’t care about the trivial matters of the Sword Que of All Beings. It was only because this time you came to pay homage to the mountain, and got involved in a duel with Jingxiao, that he paid attention."

"Your victory or defeat with Jingxiao is naturally your own matter. If there are broken hands or feet, Jingxiao must bear them. However, you insisted on beating Jingxiao until he knelt, breaking his pride, so of course Tu Anli, as his mentor, felt heartache for his disciple and showed no kindness to you. In fact, it was not out of a sense of power. Our pavilion admits that the Heartless Sword Master’s actions were unfair. But the love of a disciple by Tu Anli, like Ruan Qin’s love for her daughter, is also the heart of all parents in the world; this kind of attachment is difficult to sever."

He looked at Jiang Wang, "Do you agree?"

Liao Ruanzhou went around in such a big circle, only to say this!

Jiang Wang was suddenly enlightened, yet also somewhat surprised.

He thought the Master of the Sword Pavilion should be a pioneer, but didn’t expect the person to be so easy to talk to.

Such a True Monarch like Si Yu’an, standing at the top of the current world, not only gave a promise that completely aligned with his purpose of this trip but also painstakingly explained on behalf of Tu Anli and Sikong Jingxiao.

It’s really hard to avoid feeling inflated.

But at this moment, Jiang Wang completely restrained his pride and said sincerely, "With True Monarch Si explaining like this, I can understand. It’s also my youthful exuberance and easy anger. If it’s a sparring match, though it’s due to cherishing my dear friend, I shouldn’t have insisted that Brother Sikong kneel... I will apologize to him later."

"That’s not necessary, letting him learn some lessons is a good thing too. A precious jade refinement, is also not easily shaped," Si Yu’an waved his hand, "As long as you don’t mind, it’s a trivial matter, let the wind take it away."

"Rest assured, Pavilion Master, this junior is not a person who holds grudges..." Jiang Wang said.

Si Yu’an gave him a deep look, about to say something, but suddenly turned his head, gazing far into the sky, and his expression turned serious.

"What happened?" Jiang Wang asked.

"Saint Water has changed." Si Yu’an said these four words solemnly, then got up from Qingshi, "I must personally go to Saint Water to investigate. Marquis Wu’an, quickly return to the city named ’Noble City’, and inform the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion, letting the Qi Court know. Matters concerning Saint Water cannot be taken lightly."

Saint Water, being a perilous place under heaven, though Jiang Wang only had a general understanding, he could comprehend its importance.

Upon hearing this, he immediately said, "The rise and fall of the world are not without responsibility! Over at the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion, I trouble the Sword Pavilion to help notify, please let True Monarch Si take me along."

Si Yu’an looked at him and said, "This is not an ordinary disaster, Saint Water is a place of extreme evil; once things go wrong, it’s no small matter, not even ’God Arrives’ can ensure safety. The Xia territory on the other side needs you to organize and coordinate, communicate the pros and cons."

Jiang Wang said seriously, "Chief Military Supervisor has stationed 100,000 Winter Silence troops in Changluo Mansion, there will be no oversight in the Changluo underground. Simply notifying the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion, the Sword Pavilion’s communication channels are faster than me flying back. Men born under heaven should bear the wind and rain by standing. I have been to the Lost World, I have been to the Border Wilderness, there’s no reason to shy away at Saint Water."

Just after he finished speaking, he saw Ning Shuangrong descend with sword light, looking anxious, and reported to Si Yu’an, "The Blood River Sect has sent a message, saying there’s a change in Saint Water, and asking us to quickly dispatch Sword Masters for support."

The long-distance communication channel between the Blood River Sect and the Sword Pavilion has always been open, which also shows that the relationship between the two sides is quite deep.

However, with Si Yu’an’s cultivation, he noticed the change in Saint Water even before the message from the Blood River Sect arrived.

At this time he just nodded slightly, "Understood, I will personally go this time."

Ning Shuangrong glanced at Jiang Wang, hesitantly said, "The people from the Blood River Sect also said, since Qi destroyed Xia and gained ten thousand miles of fertile land, they should also assume responsibility for the new ten thousand miles. Since Marquis Wu’an is also in the Sword Pavilion, then he shouldn’t avoid it."

Jiang Wang’s southward trip had been high-profile. It’s normal for the Blood River Sect to know he was in the Sword Pavilion.

But the way the people from the Blood River Sect expressed this sentiment was quite peculiar.

Qi Country is not a hegemony country that shirks responsibility.

From the Lost World to the gate of all demons, which human race battlefield hasn’t had Qi people’s blood spilled?

After Xia was destroyed, they directly stationed 100,000 elite soldiers in Changluo Mansion, considering the safety of Saint Water there more important than any border affairs.

Moreover, during the Qi Xia War, True Monarch Xuehe helped block Lord Changsheng of the Southern Dipper Palace, regardless of any potential ulterior transactions. Logically, the relationship between the higher-ups of Qi Country and the Blood River Sect should be very favorable. Why then is the tone of the message from the Blood River Sect so inappropriate?

But despite these thoughts, Jiang Wang did not show it, just said, "The fellow Daoists of Blood River Sect may be overthinking. In Qi’s covering of Xia, it was the Royal Army vanquishing bandits. Whether it’s pacifying the populace, repelling enemies, or assuming responsibility, my Qi Country will only do better than the Summer Country. Is urging necessary? Surprised by the change in Saint Water, I am just about to go with True Monarch Si."

Ning Shuangrong looked towards Si Yu’an.

Si Yu’an finally nodded, "I will go together with Marquis Wu’an, Shuangrong, take care of Marquis Wu’an’s friends, and quickly transmit the message to the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion. This Saint Water change is feared not to be a minor affliction."

Ning Shuangrong said with cupped hands, "Disciple asks for a mission!"

Si Yu’an raised a hand to stop, "You have just reached ’God Arrives’ and still have many places that need improvement. Acting rashly is unfavorable."

After saying this, with a wave of his sleeve, "Let’s go!"

Jiang Wang subconsciously lifted himself, flying close to Si Yu’an’s side.

And this Sword Pavilion Master, with a simple flick of his hand, drew a single piece of thatched grass as if drawing a sword!

This grass sword swiftly surged, hovering beneath their feet.

The sword light flashed once, and the cloud sea, mountains, rivers, and landscapes transformed below them like a lantern show!

...

At the age of twenty-one, Marquis Wu’an reached the Sword Pavilion.

True Monarch drew grass into the sword, suddenly traversing miles ...

Then went forth to Saint Water to battle enemies.

...

As the scenery before his eyes shifted, Jiang Wang fixed his gaze, discovering he had already arrived outside the mountain gate of the Blood River Sect. Or should it be called the "Cave Gate"?

Initially seen, was a steep cliff, marked with the ravages of time.

This cliff is named "Bitter Sea."

It often advises the world to turn back.

People of the Southern Territory traveling eastwards to this point, mostly would not go further.

Though the cliff is hard to cross, and even birds can scarcely pass. The cliff stands higher and thicker than well-known mountain ranges. Yet, with Jiang Wang’s sharp ears, he could still faintly hear the sound of ocean waves beyond the high cliff.

It’s said that the sea beyond the Bitter Sea Cliff, its waters do not submerge feathers, possesses an unusual bitterness, so severe it could make one weep. The common folks rarely come into contact with it.

The entrance of the Blood River Sect is a massive cavern carved in the surface of the Bitter Sea Cliff.

In front of the cavern stands a gigantic red stone, engraved with the black characters "Blood River Sect."

Before this stone is an expansive plaza, which has now gathered many people, all wearing blood-colored martial arts uniforms representing the Blood River Sect. Some are lining up formations, some inspecting boat-shaped military equipment, others discussing in groups... a diverse scene.

One could hear the voices of Blood River Sect disciples clamoring: "Has the Sword Pavilion been notified?"

That was a man in a blood-colored snug outfit, his frame powerful and filled with a vigorous aura, already possessing Golden Form and Jade Marrow.

"Already notified!" someone beside him loudly answered.

He patrolled back and forth, "Have the people from Triple Punishment Palace been notified?"

"Also already notified!"

"Twilight Drum Academy?"

"Already notified!" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The man thought for a moment, then said, "The responsibility of Saint Water also falls on the Summer Country. Today, the Summer Land is Qi Soil, will the People of Qi undertake it?"

At this moment, Jiang Wang stepped forward, holding his sword, and said loudly, "The People of Qi have arrived!"

And behind him, Si Yu’an calmly attached that single thatched straw to his waist as if it were a peerless sword, possessing an unspoken elegance.