Chapter 359: One Hour Before Death


    Sweat rolled down Chuyis forehead. Although he was panting heavily, he still answered, Its the Tai Chi Sword Technique.


    Tai Chi? Ive never heard of it before. Zhao Kuo shook his head.


    Its normal that you havent heard about it before. This sword technique was invented one thousand years after you died. I smiled.


    I see. Zhao Kuo nodded. You should leave. I cant break through this sword technique, so youre free to go.


    He spared us because he couldnt break through the sword technique? Shouldnt Zhao Kuo be more skilled than that?


    Right when I was about to ask him, Zhao Kuo exined, I dont want to damage the body of my descendant. Thats why Im sparing you.


    When I heard that, I realized that Chuyi had reminded me that the girls family name was Zhao.


    He had told me that because she was Zhao Kuos descendant.


    Zhao Kuo, the Battle of Changping, Zhao family... It was easy to link them together, but I made the connection only now.


    Since Zhao Kuo was this little girls ancestor, I thought of something. General Zhao, since you dont want to damage your descendants body, it means you still have goodness in your heart. If we use hate to deal with hate, there will be no end to it. Moreover, everything is over now. Bai Qi has died, and the Qin state was destroyed. Why do you want to keep killing?


    Hmph! Zhao Kua sneered. You werent buried with my people. Of course, you can stand here and say righteous words. If Bai Qi hadnt agreed to release my four hundred thousand men, I would have never surrendered... However, Bai Qi didnt keep his promise. Not only did he shoot me, but he also massacred my men. If I dont take revenge for this insult, I wont be worthy of the surname Zhao!


    Zhao Kuos firm voice resonated in the area as he told me a detail that wasnt recorded in history.


    ording to the official records, Zhao Kuo was shot dead by an arrow while he was breaking the siege. It didnt say that Zhao Kuo was shot dead after he had surrendered.


    Actually, history didnt even record that Zhao Kuo had surrendered. The man was way more pitiful than how history books depicted him.


    King Zhao ordained me with the title of General and bestowed me this long sword. He then sent me and my army to fight against the Qin state. Since Id received an imperial order, I had no choice but to fight. In the end, all my men were killed.


    I wanted to say something, but Zhao Kuo continued telling his story. That Bai Qi was so malicious that my men and I couldnt rest even in death! I was a general, yet I was buried deep in the ground, unable to see the sunlight. Today, I have to take revenge for my soldiers!


    But then, Zhao Kuos tone changed. Still, you have a point. Things will never end if we use hate to deal with hate. I dont need to kill all the people of the Qin state. I just need to kill four hundred and fifty thousand. Thats how I will retaliate.


    Iughed when he said that. General Zhao, are you kidding me? Even if you can make four hundred and fifty thousand people line up for you, it would take you several months to kill them!


    After I said that, Zhao Kuo guffawed arrogantly. Youre forgetting that I have four hundred and fifty thousand resentful souls of the Zhao army here. Tonight is the Chinese Ghost Festival. Its the right time for the Zhao states heroes to rise and see the sun again!


    I felt a chill run down my spine, and sweat damped my clothes.


    No wonder Chuyi had to ept this dangerous case despite the risks. It turned out the sword was carrying four hundred and fifty thousand lives!


    Yet, we only had three people on our side.


    Is this the real-life version of the Lord of the Rings?


    Yin Xinyue and I turned pale. We tacitly turned to Chuyi in hopes that he had a solution for this.


    What time is it? he asked me.


    I checked the phone. 11 oclock.


    We still have one hour left. He shook his head. We should go.


    Go where? I was dumbstruck. This fellow wants to summon four hundred and fifty thousand souls from his dead army. If he seeds, wouldnt the world end?


    Thats why we have to stay away from Shanxi as far as possible.


    I wanted to say something, but Chuyi gave me a look; I knew he had a n. I immediately took Yin Xinyue and left with him.


    Zhao Kuo kept his word. He let us leave the mountain and didnt do anything to stop us.


    It didnt take long to reach the foothill. However, we didnt realize that the entire mountain was under military surveince. As soon as we reached the foothill, we heard the crackling noises of guns being loaded.


    Four searchlights shone on us, and a group of soldiers aimed their ck muzzles at the three of us.


    Feeling helpless, we had to raise our hands.


    Who are you? Why did you descend the mountain? asked a fierce-looking soldier.


    We were sent to the mountain by Company Commander Chen to investigate, I exined.


    Impossible! No one has ever descended this mountain.


    Were not ordinary people.


    Oh? Are you not human beings?


    I didnt know if I should cry orugh. Chuyi muttered to my ear, We have to hurry We need to do something importantter!


    Still, these soldiers seemed to have mistaken us for monsters. Some of them were even ready to open fire.


    While I was thinking of an exnation, I heard a car engine from a distance. An off-road military car approached the barbed wire fence.


    The guards recognized the cars te number, so they went to the car and saluted. Company Commander Chen got out of the drivers seat. When he saw his soldiers with loaded guns, he fumed, What the heck are you doing? Put your guns down!


    Since his soldiers were well-trained, they immediately followed hismand.


    Company Commander Chen asked them to open the wired fence. At the same time, an old monk cheerfully got out of the car. It was Zen Master Baimei!


    I hurried to greet him. Zen Master Baimei, why are you here?


    Zen Master Baimei shook his head. Merciful Buddha, Im here because this is an important matter. I had toe and check. Anyway, this is not a good ce to talk. Get in the car. We will discuss it on the way.


    We immediately got in the car. The off-road car was wide enough, so we didnt need to squeeze in.


    After the engine started, Zen Master Baimei said, I was abroad to deal with an otherworldly item when Chuyi sent me a message, asking me toe to Changping Vige within three days. I had to return as fast as possible.


    I was surprised and asked, You already knew about Zhao Kuos story?


    I knew about it since three years ago. Zen Master Baimei brought his palms together in front of his chest. Sigh, three years ago, when this Myriad Soul Sword was unearthed, I knew that this day woulde.


    Myriad Soul Sword? When I heard the name, I couldnt help but shiver.


    Yes. It was already a murderous weapon back then. After the Battle of Changping, it had absorbed the Yin energy of four hundred and fifty thousand resentful souls, bing an extremely dangerous otherworldly item. Since it was unearthed, I knew that the consequences were going to be unimaginable.


    What should we do now? I was worried.


    Zen Master Baimei didnt answer me. He turned to talk to Chuyi. Daoist Priest Chuyi, you just met Zhao Kuo, right? Did he tell you his wish? Without a goal, he couldnt have been able to endure that torment for several thousand years.


    Wish? Chuyi thought then said, Yeah, he has a wish. He wants to massacre four hundred and fifty thousand people to fulfill his wish.


    Oh, this Zen Master Baimei sank in his thoughts. If I could throw beans and turn them into humans, it wouldnt be a problem to create four hundred and fifty thousand people for him to kill.


    When he said that, I was thrilled. Zen Master Baimei, do you really know such a skill?


    Unfortunately Zen Master Baimei brought his palms together. I dont know such a skill.


    Why even mention it if you didnt have it?!


    Zen Master Baimei smiled. But I have a solution that might keep the four hundred and fifty thousand resentful souls from reviving


    I didnt understand what Zen Master Baimei meant, so I shot a look at Chuyi.


    He nodded and rolled down the window. He observed the sky then said, Im afraid it wont work. The moon is too bright tonight, and there are no clouds in the sky.


    What time is it? Zen Master Baimei and Chuyi had asked the same question.


    I checked my phone. 11:20 PM.


    Perhaps we can still make it in time. Zen Master Baimei took out his phone and used the hand-free function to dial a number.


    The call went through after the first ring. Zen Master Baimei, its rare for you to call me thiste. Is there anything I can help you with?


    Yeah. Zen Master Baimei said solemnly, Old Wang, use all your means to reach the Air Force. Within half an hour, I want dark clouds to cover the entire sky above Changping Vige.


    Zen Master, are you kidding? How can I contact the Air Force thiste at night?


    Zen Master Baimei said resolutely, Times running out. If we dy this, Im afraid the entire Changping Vige will cease to exist tomorrow.


    What?! The other party hadnt expected the situation to be this serious. However, from his tone, hepletely trusted Zen Master Baimei.


    The man hesitated for a moment then said, All right, what do you need the artificial rain for?


    No, I dont want rain, said Zen Master Baimei, looking pensive. I need dark clouds that can block the moonlight