Above the stars

Since ancient times, the dragon has been a symbol of the emperor and imperial power.

Wearing a dragon robe and a dragon crown, the high chair is called the dragon chair.

There are several theories circulating about why the empire was named after the mythical beast Phoenix.

First, because the map of the Phoenix Empire looks like a big bird. Phoenix is ​​the king of birds. It is powerful and noble, hence its name.

The second theory is that Chen Bingqishan, the founding ancestor of the Zhong family, heard the cry of phoenix while he was half asleep and half awake. He got up to check and saw a large colorful bird falling from the sky.

There is also a saying that the empire was born in troubled times and was hard-won. Taking the name of Phoenix, it has a beautiful vision of resurrecting from the ashes and heading towards a better new life.

However, the Tang bandits secretly thought that the leader of the country is a dragon, the country is a phoenix, and the dragon and phoenix are auspicious. Is there any better omen than this?

Slay the dragon?

Does the old man want to kill the guy above?

The wolf's ambition is fully exposed.

Tang Bandit wanted to tease the old man, and said seriously with a serious expression: "I think it's okay? Tulong, this name is majestic and domineering. When you hear it, you know that this sword has an extraordinary origin and must be a magic weapon."

The old man naturally knew Tang Bandit's petty thoughts. He glanced at him with disdain and said, "Anyway, the sword is your sword, and you use it. If you dare to call him Dragon Slayer, I don't have any objection."

How cunning is the old man? Kicked the ball back with one kick.

Didn't you say this name? If you have the ability, use it.

Tang bandits have no ability, so of course they don't dare to use it.

"However, I feel that this name does not suit my temperament." Tang Bandit shook his head, looked at the old man and said, "You also know that I am a gentle man who likes to be kind to others. The word Tu is too violent."

"Can you think of a name that has more connotation and sounds poetic?"

The old man glanced at Tang Bandit and said angrily: "Do you think this is something I am good at?"

"Hehe." Bandit Tang grinned and said, "You can't believe it, then I'll ask someone else for help."

The name is not important, the treasure in your hand is the most important.

Tang Bandit held the Dragon Horn Sword and couldn't put it down. He knew that his "Scroll of the Netherworld" and it attracted each other, complemented each other, and could exert a more powerful effect.

Moreover, that kind of faint breath kept pouring into his body through the palms, and it was refreshing and cool, making him feel very comfortable.

Because this influx of fresh qi caused the yin and yang qi in the body to circulate on its own, and the cycle continued, completing one week after another.

This surprised Tang Bandit. If he could maintain this state, day after day, year after year, over time, how strong would the yin and yang energy in his body be?

The old man looked at Tang Bandit and asked aloud: "What are your plans next?"

"I came here to discuss this matter with you." Tang Bandit said aloud: "Master had some enlightenment in the ghost prison. After he came back, he went into seclusion and allowed me to act freely."

"That is to say, for the next period of time, it may be a long period of time. Master will not care about me anymore."

The old man was shocked and asked with a surprised expression: "Xuanyuan Mingjing is in retreat?"

"Yes." Tang Bandit nodded.

"Xuanyuan Mingjing was promoted to Grand Master twenty years ago. His strength is profound and he is the number one master in the empire. When he comes out of seclusion this time, what level will he reach?"

"This is not a realm we can understand." Tang Bandit smiled and shook his head: "I heard Phoenix say that the Grand Master is the pinnacle of the human realm. After the human realm, there is also the "god realm" called Burning Star, Immortal travel, realm. "

Xuanyuan Mingjing went into seclusion. Although Tang Bandi temporarily lost the protection of one thigh, in the long run, he was still happy for his master and himself from the bottom of his heart.

Xuanyuan Mingjing is his master, and as his master becomes more and more powerful, he, as his apprentice, feels more and more secure.

Is there any better amulet than "Grandmaster Disciple"?

The old man glanced at Tang Bandit and said, "That's a myth and legend. I only hear its name, but never see its person. From ancient times to the present, how many people have seen the fairyland?"

Tang Bandit then thought of his good brother Fierce God, who should have been a peerless strongman thousands of years ago. Although a large amount of historical records were lost and destroyed due to the Blue Star Catastrophe, Tang Bandit was unable to search for his details.

However, the skull hammer he used was at the top of the list of artifacts.

Tang Bandit had a friendly discussion with him, and he was able to knock himself out with a hammer with only a trace of residual thought.

What level of strength has he reached? Is this the legendary "God's Realm"?

"It all depends on people. Maybe Master can break the shackles and go up to the next level?"

"Of course." The old man nodded in approval and said: "Xuanyuan Mingjing has been standing at the pinnacle of martial arts for decades as a great master. His every move attracts the attention of countless people, not only in China, but also in China. And abroad.”

"I heard that he has earned nothing over the years. He hides in the grape courtyard every day, grows grapes and eats grapes. This retreat will definitely gain a lot."

The old man looked at Tang Bandit and said: "He went back to the ghost prison for you. While helping you, he also fulfilled himself. I didn't expect that in the ghost prison, I would peep into the secret of heaven again."

"Enter the ghost prison again?" Tang Bandit looked at the old man curiously and asked, "Master, has he been in the ghost prison before?"

This time it was the old man's turn to be surprised. He looked at the Tang bandit with doubtful eyes and said, "The Xuanyuan Mirror kills all the evil ghosts and achieves enlightenment, which is similar to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's great wish of "Unless hell is empty, I will never become a Buddha." Didn't he tell you? "

"Master rarely talks," Tang Bandit said, "and he won't even talk to me about this."

With Xuanyuan Mingjing's temperament, how could he brag in front of his disciples about how awesome he was back then?

A person shows off what he lacks.

If the Tang bandits had shown off so much, they would have wanted to find 800 people to write their biographies.

""Mein Kampf!""

""Ghost Prison Becomes a God"!"

""How a Grandmaster is Trained"."

——

He even thought of a biography name.

It's just a matter of Kanpin breaking through and becoming a great master.

"Xuanyuan Mingjing never pretends to be mysterious, but he is extremely low-key. Ever since he took over as the dean of Bailu Academy, he rarely goes down the mountain and pays no attention to human affairs."

Tang Bandit looked at the old man and said jokingly: "It's rare to see you praising someone so hard."

The old man sneered and said: "There are many people in the world who are seeking fame, but most of them are mediocre people. What is there to praise? If he is really capable, I will not be stingy with a little saliva."

"Xuanyuan Mingjing Guangyao Xinghe is a martial arts wizard. If you can advance to Grand Master, I will lick your stinky feet every day."

Tang Bandi glanced at the old man and said, "You have a beautiful idea."

The old man is willing, but he is not willing either.

He couldn't do something so disgusting.

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"Okay, okay, I know you hate evil and are selfless." Tang Bandit said loudly: "I'm not here to talk to you about how good the Grand Master is. I want to ask you what should I do in the future? Will I continue to stay in the academy and practice hard? "

The old man shook his head and said: "You have to travel thousands of miles to read thousands of books. The fact that the great master allows you to act freely proves that he also intends to let you enter the world."

"Join the world?" Tang Bandit asked.

The old man nodded and said, "Yes. With your current level of strength, you can come out and do something."

He also has other thoughts. Tang Bandit has been practicing in the academy to break through the realm, and his strength can indeed be improved a lot.

But, when can we take revenge?

He must join the world, have contact with people, have power, and have his own direct lineage.

Only in this way can they achieve their expected goals in the fastest possible time.

He will stay on Bailu Mountain unless he can become a grand master, and then look for opportunities to go to the Phoenix Palace and kill everyone named Zhong.

Whether he can leave or not is still unknown.

Strength is not just an improvement in realm.

You also need someone who is willing to die for you.

"What to do?" Tang Bandit asked.

The old man pondered for a moment and then said aloud: "The best place is the army. Unfortunately, it is a peaceful era now. It is too difficult to gain military merit."

"And after many rounds of purges, the major ace armies are now all members of the royal family and the nine major families. If you rush in as a commoner, it will be difficult to improve in a short period of time. If you want to take charge of an army, it will be even more difficult. Disaster."

"You have a grudge against the Shen family, and the royal family doesn't trust you enough. It's impossible for them to put you in a high position with military power."

"Besides, you can't stay away from Miyagi and enter the army."

"Why?" Tang Bandit asked.

"That's a place where people eat people without spitting out their bones." The old man said aloud: "It's too easy for them to erase you from the world. If they send you out on a mission for any reason, maybe you can There’s no coming back.”

Tang Bandi was convinced, nodded and said: "Then I'd better stay in Phoenix City."

Tang Bandit is a man who has a clear understanding of himself. He knows that he is handsome and excellent, but he will never be so arrogant that he feels that he can do anything.

It is difficult to support a tree alone, and it is difficult to hold up a tree with two fists.

As an old-time refugee, he entered an army filled with factions. No matter which family he belonged to, he could be crushed to death in it.

Soldiers have a duty to obey orders, and they ask you to perform an extremely dangerous mission.

Obey and die.

If you refuse, you will die.

He could almost imagine the dangers and difficulties he would face after joining the army.

Moreover, with the Shen family's influence on the imperial army, he would only die after entering.

Can we still expect kindness from the Shen family?

"Zhong Daolong once arranged for you the position of deputy captain of the Imperial Guard. This position is very important, but it is not important enough." The old man looked at Tang Bandit and analyzed seriously: "The important thing is that this position was arranged by Zhong Daolong himself. , which means you are a direct descendant of the royal family."

"However, after all, the Royal Guards are just private soldiers of the royal family, responsible for the safety and protection of royal members. The responsibilities are very important, but the power at hand is not great."

"Moreover, Chen Fenglei has been with Zhong Daolong for decades, and he has managed everything inside and outside the royal family. With him watching from above, it is actually extremely difficult for you to do anything."

"Just tell me the result." Tang Bandi looked at the old man. He believed in his judgment and said, "Where do you want me to go?"

"The Overwatch Council."

"Supervisory Council?" Tang Bandit looked stunned.

He had dealt with the Overwatch Council, and because of Bai Wuxin's incident, he had been watched by the Overwatch Council for quite some time.

The old man actually wants to send him to the Overwatch Council?

The old man's eyes were deep and he said in a cold voice: "There is a discord between the royal family and the nine major families, and there is an undercurrent surging in Phoenix City."

"Zhong Daolong wants to weaken the power of the nine major families, and the Oversight Yuan is the best choice. Yan Wenli, the director of the Oversight Yuan, is also a direct lineage he promoted."

"Yan Wenli has been biting people like a mad dog in these years, but the position under his butt is as stable as a mountain. Even the nine major families can't do anything about it, just because he has the support of the royal family."

"They want a knife, so you step in with your own body, turn into the sharpest knife, and kill them until their blood flows like a river."

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Lu Zhiyong didn't know when he came back. He came over and knocked on the door, reminding him: "The whisper is coming."

Tang Bandit came to Lu's house to secretly meet the old man under the guise of celebrating Lu Whisper's birthday. It was getting late now, and the birthday party should be about to start.

The old man glanced at Tang Bandit and said, "Go ahead."

"Why don't you go out and say hello?" Tang Bandit looked at the old man and reminded, "Today is her birthday."

The old man was silent.

How could he not know his daughter's birthday?

But what should I say after I get out?

Wish her a happy birthday?

How can a happy birthday make up for so many years of abandonment and debt?

The hurt he had caused her was too deep and heavy, could she be happy again?

When he came back this time, he never saw Lu Wuyu smiling.

The child may no longer laugh.

As if he had seen through the old man's thoughts, Tang Bandit took his arm and came to the eaves of the corridor.

He looked at Lu Whisper, smiled and said, "The old man wants to have a word with you."

Lu Wuyu stood in the yard with an expressionless face, wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses, washed white jeans and a black hoodie.

Even though it was her birthday, her dress remained the same as usual.

How can a child without parents become a princess?

After hearing what Tang Bandit said, she looked towards the old man.

His expression was suspicious, but there was a trace of hope in his eyes.

However, thinking about what he did, his temperament and his consistent attitude towards himself

She said to herself again, it doesn't matter, no matter what happens, it doesn't matter.

The old man looked at Lu Whispering with deep eyes, this was his flesh and blood, his biological daughter.

When he left, she was only three years and two months old, only a little above her knees.

Now she is a big girl, and she has inherited her excellent genes and is the most talented mechanic among the younger generation of the Lu family.

She has grown up.

"Today is your birthday." The old man's voice was hoarse. The face of the man who remained calm despite the collapse of the mountain actually showed a rare trace of anxiety and panic, and he said softly: "Happy birthday."