Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu strode towards the city wall: "Li Tianlan, come with me!"

At this moment, an iron nail that looked rusty and even stained with blood appeared out of thin air. It was sharp-edged and three inches long, and pierced directly into Qi Xuansu's chest.

This is the "Holy Nail", one of the holy artifacts. Unlike the "Heritage", which is a divine weapon from the hands of the apostles of hell, this one is given by the supreme will, so it is also called a holy weapon.

In addition to the "Holy Nail", there are also the "Holy Grail", "Holy Emblem", "Holy Shroud", "Holy Ark", "Holy Crown of Thorns", "Holy Robe", "Holy Pal", "Holy Saint "Bone", "Scarab", "Icon" and so on. They were all dubbed "holy" by people in the Holy Court.

In fact, Qi Xuansu had come into contact with similar sacred weapons before, such as the "Holy Spear of Longinus", also known as the "Spear of Longinus" and the "Spear of Destiny".

Shi Luosi of Mary Cathedral once summoned the "Longinus" projection.

"Holy Spear Longinus" is called the "Spear of Destiny", which is different from the "Holy Spear Osiris" called the "Spear of Judgment". The latter targets the body, while the former targets the soul.

Legend has it that "Holy Spear Longinus" can divide other people's souls into countless fragments without harming the body and establish a soul contract.

It is not a secret that Li Tianlan has interactions with Westerners. As early as the second major Jiangnan case, he used Shi Luosi to drag Lei Xiaohuan. This is something Qi Xuansu has personally experienced.

Even Qi Xuansu's martial arts physique could not stop the tip of the "Holy Nail", and the entire nail sank into Qi Xuansu's chest. ..

Because the symbol of the Holy Court is an inverted triangle, there are three holy nails, which correspond to the three corners. One of the holy nails was cast into the "Iron Crown", which was the authoritative token of the emperor of the Western Continent. When he ascended the throne, it was his destiny as the emperor. Proof of appointment. A person without this crown, even if he becomes an emperor, cannot meet the strict definition and is equivalent to the "national seal" of the Central Plains. Another one was thrown into the rough sea in order to calm the tsunami.

Obviously, this iron nail is the last "holy nail" and the only "holy nail" in the hands of the Holy Court.

Of course, this is not the original body of the "Holy Nail". The priests of the Holy See are very good at summoning the projections of these so-called sacred objects, and briefly borrowing the power of the sacred objects, making the sacred objects truly public objects. This is something that Taoist immortals cannot match. . However, Taoist immortals also have their advantages, and they can often take advantage of geographical advantages.

Qi Xuansu stopped and looked at a figure in black.

It was Cardinal Deacon Shi Luosi.

Although this name is very Chinese, the owner of the name is an out-and-out Westerner, just like Qi Xuansu also used a Western name when he went to St. York.

This person is also an old ally of Li Tianlan. His cultivation level is comparable to that of Lei Xiaohuan. They are both at the stage of Infinite Heaven and Man, and he is also a saint.

Shi Luosi is different from the steam evangelist priests in the Western Continent. He is from the orthodox holy court, so his methods are also different. He does not have a variety of steam transformations and alchemy arcana, and he is very good at summoning sacred artifact projections.

Qi Xuansu said in a deep voice: "Shi Luosi, you blocked the Jiangnan case last time, and you take action again this time. Do you really dare not do anything to you if the Taoist sect doesn't dare to do anything to you?"

Shi Luosi said: "Li Cixi is my friend. I can't watch my friend suffer without being indifferent. I think there must be some misunderstanding here. I want to invite Li Cixi to the church as a guest, and then wait for Jinque's reply."

Qi Xuansu smiled: "Waiting for change? There is no such possibility. On the contrary, Li Tianlan can be charged with one more crime, liaison with the Holy Court. As the chief deputy head of Beichen Hall, this is within my scope of authority. Even if the master comes in person, he can't save you."

Li Tianlan's face was gloomy and his breath was a little shaky. It was obvious that he had been seriously injured by Qi Xuansu's punch just now.

Qi Xuansu reached out and grabbed the "holy nail" on his chest and pulled it out suddenly: "Are you two just trying to stop me?"

Following Qi Xuansu's movements, the "Holy Nail" was pulled out. No blood flowed, but a series of bright thorns were pulled out, which were completely condensed by brilliance. As the "Holy Nail" pierced Qi Xuansu's chest, it had already fallen to the ground. Taking root, Qi Xuansu pulled out the "holy nail" at this time, naturally pulling out the roots together.

At the same time, these thorns were all-pervasive, even pouring out from Qi Xuansu's seven orifices, extending wildly, and even thorns appeared on the surface of the skin like blue veins bursting out. Countless thorns intertwined together, completely swallowing Qi Xuansu. The light reached a peak, turning Qi Xuansu into a ball of light that could not be looked directly at.

Shi Luosi was very self-aware and said to Li Tianlan: "Brother Li, the power of this 'Holy Nail can only delay him for a moment. If it can't kill him, we'd better leave first."

Li Tianlan nodded and was about to leave with Shi Luosi when Qi Xuansu's voice rang out again: "You can't go anywhere."

As the words fell, the dazzling light suddenly dimmed.

The thorns condensed by pure brilliance began to wither quickly, and the "Holy Nail" held by Qi Xuansu became illusory, turning into points of light and dissipating.

After all, this is just a projection, not the real "Holy Nail" body. It can cause a little trouble to Qi Xuansu, but not that much trouble.

Shi Luosi's expression suddenly changed and became very ugly. He had tried his best to overestimate Qi Xuansu, but unexpectedly he still underestimated Qi Xuansu.

The main reason is that Qi Xuansu has just absorbed a piece of "Xuan Jade" and has taken a step further. Although he has not yet crossed the gate of the pseudo-immortal, he is undoubtedly more powerful than before.

Qi Xuansu was still leisurely and said a cold joke: "Li Tianlan, this nail from a Westerner has completely nailed your coffin board. Collaboration with the enemy is an unpardonable crime!"

Li Tianlan's face turned pale.

Qi Xuansu continued: "Even if I beat you to death, Master Qingwei can't say anything wrong."

The next moment, Qi Xuansu will take action again to capture both of them.

What about representatives of Westerners? As long as the evidence is conclusive and the Holy Court is at fault, it will naturally be taken down together.

But it seems that someone is destined to compete with Qi Xuansu tonight.

It seems that Qi Xuansu is the court's eagle dog. If he wants to catch someone, there will always be a "righteous man in the world" who will draw his sword to help him when there is injustice.

At this moment, a sword broke through the sky and landed between Qi Xuansu and Li Tianlan.

The mighty sword light was like a comet penetrating the sun, parting the night and scattering the rain clouds, leaving its tail mark for a long time. It's like a ray of light shining into a dark room.

Is it clear with just one sword?

It actually has the aura of opening the sky with one sword.

Li Tianlan and Shi Luosi both breathed a sigh of relief.

They are knowledgeable people, so they can naturally see that the power of this sword is even greater than that of Qi Xuansu.

Qi Xuansu was neither surprised nor angry. He did not look at the long sword that had fallen to the ground, but looked up at the gap in the night. He put his hands behind his back, and he didn't know when he held a colorful feather fan in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, a voice seemed to come from very far away. The voice was gentle, giving people the feeling of a spring breeze. It seemed like a whisper in the ear, but it also had a bit of heroic spirit: "I haven't seen you for several years. Chief Qi's cultivation is unexpected." Having advanced so far, he is worthy of being on par with the young master. It is rare to meet him today, so I should learn from him..."

Qi Xuansu is no longer good at speaking these arrogant words. He speaks in official terms: "I don't care who you are or what your background is. What you did today obstructed law enforcement, blatantly resisted the Taoist government, and even antagonized the Taoist sect. I will follow the law." I will take you down and hand you over for trial.”

The voice was getting closer and closer: "It's a pity that Chief Zhang is not here. Chief Qi alone may not be my opponent."

The two people are talking like chickens and ducks, with completely different painting styles.

The whole night began to shine brightly.

A man in a white robe descended from the sky, surrounded by mist. If you look closely, you can see that it is actually a strong sword energy that gathers and disperses erratically, like countless fish gathering into a school and swimming rapidly.

The person who came was actually a pseudo-immortal inherited from a Qi Refiner.

And he is an acquaintance of Qi Xuansu.

Wu Guangbi is the head of the "Tianting" avenue.

When he was in Nanyang, Wu Guangbi was once hostile to Qi Xuansu, but his heart was ripped out by Madam Bai. In the end, it was the Patriarch Jin Gong himself who rescued him. In the following period, Qi Xuansu vigorously supported Liu Gui's faction and suppressed Wu Guangbi's faction, making Wu Guangbi's life miserable.

If there is anyone who hates Qi Xuansu the most, then Wu Guangbi must be one of them.

Now Wu Guangbi has naturally recovered to his original appearance, and his image has changed drastically. He is no longer the magic stick he used to be, but has returned to the Central Plains dress, wearing a white robe. Although he has not yet grown his hair, he wears a Confucian crown. His bald head was mostly covered, and he looked really elegant. If not for this, Shi Bingyun would not have had a relationship with him back then. As for women, one is to be strong, and the other is to look at their appearance. As for their character, whether they are sincere or not, these are secondary matters. In terms of appearance alone, Wu Guangbi is quite handsome.

Qi Xuansu said expressionlessly: "Who do I think it is? It turns out to be the leader of Wu Da Dao. It's true that Jinque has begun to trial the policy of normalizing some secret associations. Tianting is indeed among them, but Jiangnan Daofu is not within the scope of the pilot. , your presence here is against the rules.”

Wu Guangbi smiled and said: "It seems that Chief Qi speaks fluently in official terms and adheres to the rules. It's just that you tell me the laws and regulations, which makes me want to laugh."

Qi Xuansu showed no mercy: "Is that what you call me, Chief Qi? You are not a member of the Taoist sect, and it is not your turn to take the title. You should call me Master Qi."

Even though the clay figure was very angry, Qi Xuansu was so disrespectful. Wu Guangbi finally couldn't stand it anymore and narrowed his eyes: "Qi Xuansu, I just call you by your first name, what can you do? Zhang Yuelu is not here, and you are afraid of being alone. There is no need to use "two swords combined."

Qi Xuansu said calmly: "To deal with the three of you, there is no need to have two swords combined, nor is it necessary to have Chief Zhang, I am enough alone."

As the words fell, countless firelights illuminated the night. It seemed that the Jinling Mansion was not late at night, but sunset.

A female voice sounded: "Okay, okay, okay, burn them all to ashes!"