Chapter 75: Time to Brave the Wind and Waves

Sword Dynasty

Volume 1: Great Rebel

Chapter 75: Time to Brave the Wind and Waves

As Nangong Caishu laughed cheerfully, the observation platform finally recovered from the shock. No one had expected He Zhaoxi, the strongest of the Green Vine Sword School, to suffer defeat today. And the person who caused this was none other than Ding Ning.

However, for the people of Changling, today's shock was destined to be even greater.

The tall defense towers and flat, straight streets of Changling demonstrated their fortitude today. Commands from the tall defense towers and crossbowmen mounted on bows, accurately targeting the path of the speeding carriage.

Several soldiers and chariots sped along the flat, straight streets at high speed, trying to block the path of the oncoming carriage.

But the carriage only accelerated and sped towards the Wei River at its fastest speed.

Snippets of rebel songs could still be heard echoing through the streets.

With the seal chariots and heavily armed soldiers unable to create a blockade, nothing could stop the carriage and the white figure surrounded by the sparkling water.

The huge wave created by the white figure caused the heavy seal chariots to be pushed into the buildings and shops on the side of the street, and the heavily armored soldiers who had been charging valiantly were torn to shreds like rice paddies in the autumn.

In the distance, the people of Changling were unaware of what was happening. They could only see smoke billowing from both sides of the path of the chariot. It looked as though a serpent had made its way into Changling from the Wei River and was returning at its fastest speed.

Near a defense tower, a Tiger-Wolf general's face was as grim as raindrops about to fall. “Give the order, don't send any more Tiger-Wolf soldiers along the way!” He uttered these words like a roar.

Hearing this military order, a deputy general beside him trembled. He knew that in this situation, with Changling's top cultivators unable to arrive in time and the Tiger-Wolf Army unable to form a formation, more Tiger-Wolf Army would only lose their lives. However, he also knew that allowing a major rebel who had killed so many soldiers to leave Changling was a slap in the face to the entire nobility in the Qin Dynasty. Even if they increased their troops, they could not stop stop this figure from reaching the Wei River. So if this general gave the order to halt the advance of the soldiers now, he would have to bear the wrath of the nobility later.

“Why are you hesitating Seeing that his deputy general hadn't carried out his order, the Tiger-Wolf General, with a dark face, roared again. “If anyone has to bear the brunt of today's events, it won't be us who stand at the forefront. Besides, to me, the lives of my subordinates are more important than my pride!”

“If you can't stop Bai Shanshui, you know what the consequences will be if Bai Shanshui were to leave Changling like this. That carriage driver is one of the direct disciples of the Cloud Water Palace, Fan Zhuo Our Bureau of Divinity has been following him for months to get more clues from him, especially to find Bai Shanshui's whereabouts. Not to mention that we still haven't found Bai Shanshui; if we do, we'll have to rely on the efforts of Bureau Chief Ye and the marquises.” Mo Qinggong had arrived at the street in front of the Jiujiang Commandery Assembly Hall. He was now standing in front of the commander of the Changling Guard who was sitting on the ground. He added in a dark tone. “Even if you die, you must explain why the Changling Guard are here, and why you're causing trouble for this carriage procession!”

The commander of the Changling Guard, who was sitting on the ground, smiled bitterly and said softly. “We came here because we discovered that someone was secretly selling Chu-made Golden Toads. They were burial items suspected to have been stolen long ago from the tomb of the previous emperor. We followed the clues and discovered that the suspect was in this carriage. Who would have thought it would involve a great rebel like Bai Shanshui?”

Mo Qinggong's expression was as black as the bottom of a pot. He was completely speechless.

How could the people of the Cloud Water Palace be connected to the tomb robbers from a decade ago? But the clues pointed in this direction. He almost instinctively believed something was fishy.

 

Without the obstruction of the Tiger-Wolf Army, who had fought to the death, the carriage moved faster and faster. More and more water vapor flowed towards the carriage from all directions. As they passed through the streets of Changling, the entire carriage was enveloped in white clouds and water vapor. Coupled with the air currents, from afar, it did not look like a carriage, but like a flying carriage soaring through the clouds.

When they reached the shore of the Wei River, taking the shortest route from the Jiujiang Commandery Assembly Hall, the two galloping horses saw the turbulent river surface and instinctively wanted to stop. But the middle-aged driver clapped his hands. The two galloping horses let out a mournful cry, but they did not stop, running faster and faster.

A loud explosion rang out.

The carriage leaped into the air and slammed into the river, creating a stunning wave. The sturdy carriage cabin could not withstand such an impact and quickly shattered into several pieces of varying sizes. The carriage driver stood on a piece of the cabin, while the white figure easily stood atop the water.

It was only at this moment that he finally revealed his true appearance. He wore a white fur robe. He had defined eyebrows, with very handsome facial features, and skin as white as cream. He looked like a handsome young master from a wealthy family. Time had left no traces on his face. He appeared to be in his twenties. It was impossible for people to connect him with the swordsman Bai Shanshui, who lived by a secluded pond to practice his sword, and who lived in the mountains for a decade to escape the pursuit of Qin Dynasty cultivators after the Wei Dynasty was destroyed.

Even more shocking was a whirlpool dozens of feet wide that appeared not far from his feet. A white figure swam out of the deep water. It looked like a white carp, dozens of feet long, and supported Bai Shanshui and Fan Zhuo on its back.

At this moment, the sound of stormy waves could be heard from the distant harbor.

A giant armored ship was moving swiftly from the harbor entrance.

This giant armored ship was covered in scars and painted in a variety of colors. It gave people the impression that this was a giant coral that rises from the deep seabed. However, this ancient-looking armored ship radiated an unimaginable bloody energy, as if it were about to dye the surface of the vast and mighty river red.

At the bow of the armored ship sat a Dragon Turtle Beast. There was a soul-chilling red light emitting from the two red eyes of the dragon turtle. On the head of the dragon turtle stood a woman dressed in white, her robes fluttering in the wind like a goddess!

Bai Shanshui did not panic. The white carp swam in a semicircle, creating arc-shaped white waves.

With a small smile, he looked into the distance at the woman of celestial beauty “Bureau Chief Ye is as beautiful as they say. I greatly anticipate what it would be like when the Cloud Water Art of our Cloud Water Palace and the One Sky Water of Bureau Chief Ye meet. It's a shame you're a bit late.”

Standing on top of the dragon turtle was, of course, Ye Celeng. With a calm expression, she said coldly, “You may leave, but you must return. I will see Mister in the future.”

Bai Shanshui’s smile faded. “I see that Bureau Chief Ye is unhappy staying in Changling. How about you leave Changling and travel with me. Wouldn't it be wonderful to explore the rivers and lakes?” he sked seriously.

“The scenery is beautiful, but you don't even dare let me approach you. How can we possibly travel together?” Ye Celeng said with slight disdain. “If you could truly let go of your emotions and pour them out in the mountains and waters, then you wouldn't have come to Changling, much less sing your resolve and let your sword energy pierce the heavens.”

“You're right, I can't let go of the old soul of my country. But I haven't finished speaking yet.” Bai Shanshui said with a smile. “Singing and traveling are indeed enjoyable, but for cultivators like us, isn't going against the heavens and against those with millions of troops far more enjoyable? You also learned the sword from that person. Even if you only want peace, will you find it in Changling?”

Ye Celeng raised her head. The clear sky above her was immediately filled with dark clouds.

“Of course I have my reasons for being in Changling, you just don't understand.” she said softly, her face expressionless, not caring whether Bai Shanshui could hear her clearly. “Different ideals, so we have different paths. Therefore, goodbye.”

Bai Shanshui smiled and nodded.

The white carp beneath him flicked its tail and moved across the river surface in a flash. It swam away at an astonishing speed. In a few dozen breaths, Bai Shanshui and Fan Zhuo's figures had turned into two tiny dots in the river. Even the fastest boat could not catch up to them.

Only the melodious chants of rebellion drifted amidst the river breeze.

 

Outside the Fish Market, on the shores of the Wei River.

The red-robed woman, who rarely left the Fish Market, had a black veil over her face, watching the two black dots leave. Beside her was a hunchbacked old man holding a black bamboo staff.

Hearing the faint chants, she spoke in an unusually calm voice. “Uncle Sun, do you know that Changling's greatest problem is that the people's hearts are not united. When something happens, it's because of the fault of one member of a family, and then the people have to bear the blame. They will die for the honor and progress of Changling and the Qin Dynasty. It wouldn't be easy for us to have someone who can control them, but he was killed by one of his own people.”

The hunchbacked did not raise his head. He did not speak, only mumbling. It was unclear whether he was laughing or sobbing.

 

Notes:

This novel is not my work... I just translated it from a Chinese web novel written by Wu Zui

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