Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 2: Crossover
Chapter 3: Bandits
Chapter 4: Forest
Chapter 5: Emotions
Chapter 6: To Protect
Chapter 7: Peach Blossom Origins
Chapter 8: Wisdom
Chapter 9: Legacy
Chapter 10: Theft
Chapter 11: To Protect
Chapter 12: Capital
Chapter 13: Banquet
Chapter 14: Spiritual Roots
Chapter 15: Examinations
Chapter 16: Quality
Chapter 17: Wretched
Chapter 18: Silver Dragon Temple
Chapter 19: I Surrender
Chapter 20: Three Questions
Chapter 21: Elementary Scholar
Chapter 22: Patrol Officer
Chapter 23: Sacrifice
Chapter 24: Farewell
Chapter 25: Idol
Chapter 26: Banknotes
Chapter 27: Plan
Chapter 28: Kill Them
Chapter 29: Legacy
Chapter 30: Maiden
Chapter 31: Tang Zhen
Chapter 32: Invitation
Chapter 33: Decay
Chapter 34: Chen Yuan
Chapter 35: Han Lin
Chapter 36: Heaven’S Assistance
Chapter 37: Event On The Boat
Chapter 38: A Disgrace To The Educated
Chapter 39: Revoking A Title
Chapter 40: Sailor
Chapter 41: Into The Water
Chapter 42: Solving The Case
Chapter 43: Mistress Cloud
Chapter 44: Crystal Gaze
Chapter 45: Autopsy
Chapter 46: Into The Examination Halls
Chapter 47: Examination
Chapter 48: Night Ship
Chapter 49: Murder
Chapter 50: Judge
Chapter 51: Suspicion
Chapter 52: First Place
Chapter 53: Check Again
Chapter 54: Realization
Chapter 55: Ancestral Temple
Chapter 56: Spiritual Roots
Chapter 57: Night Attack
Chapter 58: Puppet
Chapter 59: Killing An Official
Chapter 60: Today Shall Be The Day You Die
Chapter 61: Counterattack
Chapter 62: Will You Do It
Chapter 63: The Case Of The Coffin Bearers
Chapter 64: Decision
Chapter 65: Broken Tail
Chapter 66: Respects To Teacher
Chapter 67: Payment
Chapter 68: Entering The Sect
Chapter 69: Retrieve
Chapter 70: Rise Above
Chapter 71: Confer A Title
Chapter 72: Samurai Warrior
Chapter 73: Let’S Drink Up
Chapter 74: The Great Learning
Chapter 75: Pirates
Chapter 76: First Book
Chapter 77: Revenge
Chapter 78: Seven Cups And Seven Steps
Chapter 79: Attack
Chapter 80: A Little Higher
Chapter 81: Rejection
Chapter 82: Exterminating The Pirates
Chapter 83: Imperial Edict
Chapter 84: Send The Memorandum
Chapter 85: Unfilial And Unfair
Chapter 86: Turning Misfortune To Fortune
Chapter 87: Relay Station
Chapter 88: Murder
Chapter 89: Desire
Chapter 90: Six Riders
Chapter 91: Dao Amulet
Chapter 92: Fire On Mountain Deity Temple
Chapter 93: Ji Ai Guo
Chapter 94: A Chance Encounter
Chapter 95: To The Capital
Chapter 96: An Idea
Chapter 97: Hidden Gold
Chapter 98: Gold Is Too Heavy
Chapter 99: Dance Of The Dragon And Fish
Chapter 100: Turn Back In Sadness
Chapter 101: Exchange
Chapter 102: Lovesick
Chapter 103: In A Trance
Chapter 104: The Emperor’S Melody
Chapter 105: Audience
Chapter 106: Heavenly Disposition
Chapter 107: Completion
Chapter 108: Leaving A Memory
Chapter 109: Receiving The Edict
Chapter 110: Sword Fight
Chapter 111: Query In The Night
Chapter 112: Reason
Chapter 113: Divination
Chapter 114: Metal Anchor
Chapter 115: Justice Is Served
Chapter 116: Fairy On The Magpie Bridge
Chapter 117: News
Chapter 118: The Tiger And The Lion Converges
Chapter 119: Avoid The Rain
Chapter 120: Southern Kingdom
Chapter 121: Young Chieftain
Chapter 122: Fisherman
Chapter 123: The Tomb
Chapter 124: Evil Survivors
Chapter 125: Attacking The City
Chapter 126: Controlling Snakes
Chapter 127: Interrogation
Chapter 128: Black Wolf
Chapter 129: Young Master Xie
Chapter 130: Burning The Stronghold
Chapter 131: Assassin
Chapter 132: Urgent Return
Chapter 133: Feelings
Chapter 134: Dragon Tiger Temple
Chapter 135: Shen Wan Lin
Chapter 136: Marriage Upheaval
Chapter 137: Obstruction
Chapter 138: Upholding The Laws Of The Household
Chapter 139: It Doesn’T Matter
Chapter 140: If Only We Met Once In This Life
Chapter 141: Alliance
Chapter 142: Mission Incomplete
Chapter 143: Suspecting Your Neighbor Of Stealing
Chapter 144: Absurdity
Chapter 145: Competition
Chapter 146: Refusal
Chapter 147: Collaboration
Chapter 148: Harmonizing Flute Lullabies
Chapter 149: Forever Gone Are The Old Times
Chapter 150: Retrieving The Pill
Chapter 151: Be Good And Accept Death
Chapter 152: Exposure
Chapter 153: Emergency
Chapter 154: Poison Gas
Chapter 155: Secret Basement
Chapter 156: Breaking Through The Gates Of Heaven
Chapter 157: Kill Them All
Chapter 158: Core Disciple
Chapter 159: Offended
Chapter 160: A Glimmer Of Hope
Chapter 161: Surprise
Chapter 162: Bestowing A Title
Chapter 163: Explosion
Chapter 164: Official
Chapter 165: Network
Chapter 166: Arrest
Chapter 167: Retribution
Chapter 168: Insignia
Chapter 169: The Chase
Chapter 170: Return To The City
Chapter 171: Prestige
Chapter 172: Enchantments
Chapter 173: Kill A Man, Leave A Poem
Chapter 174: Major Incident
Chapter 175: Meeting
Chapter 176: Sin
Chapter 177: A Full Account
Chapter 178: Cracks
Chapter 179: I Won’T Meet
Chapter 180: Peace And Prosperity
Chapter 181: Untitled
Chapter 182: A Truthful Misrepresentation
Chapter 183: Do Some Good
Chapter 184: Obtaining An Imperial Tile
Chapter 185: Leaving The Prince’S Mansion
Chapter 186: Virtuous
Chapter 187: Punished Only Because You’Re Capable
Chapter 188: Spy
Chapter 189: Fate Lantern
Chapter 190: Jade Pendant
Chapter 191: Floating Sphere
Chapter 192: Jian An
Chapter 193: Words From The Heart
Chapter 194: Counter Attack
Chapter 195: Cursed
Chapter 196: All Of You, Die!
Chapter 197: Breaking Through Paradise
Chapter 198: Rushing In
Chapter 199: Assistance
Chapter 200: It Doesn'T Matter
Chapter 201: You’Ve Grown Up
Chapter 202: Battle Conclusion
Chapter 203: Overwhelmed
Chapter 204: Position
Chapter 205: Alliance
Chapter 206: County Magistrate
Chapter 207: Hesitation
Chapter 208: Refusal To Meet
Chapter 209: Eyes And Mouth Wide Open
Chapter 210: Asking For Help For A Title
Chapter 211: Ignorance
Chapter 212: The Plan
Chapter 213: Zhao Kuo
Chapter 214: Executed
Chapter 215: Increase In Morale
Chapter 216: Sentry Island
Chapter 217: Breaking The Enemy
Chapter 218: The Day Of The Counterattack
Chapter 219: To Retrieve
Chapter 220: Attacking The Stronghold
Chapter 221: Stability
Chapter 222: Ashore
Chapter 223: Attack
Chapter 224: Defeat
Chapter 225: Urgent Report
Chapter 226: Persuasion
Chapter 227: Invitation
Chapter 228: Cleanly
Chapter 229: Becoming A Dao Master
Chapter 230: To The Capital City
Chapter 231: Recruiting
Chapter 232: Affair
Chapter 233: A Bag Of Pills
Chapter 234: Virtue Of The Crown Prince
Chapter 235: Divergence
Chapter 236: Ambush
Chapter 237: Snow People
Chapter 238: Luring The Snake Out Of A Cave
Chapter 239: Love Never Lasts
Chapter 240: Shameless
Chapter 241: Assassins On Sky Road
Chapter 242: Resolution
Chapter 243: Observation
Chapter 244: Demotion
Chapter 245: Shocking News
Chapter 246: Farewell
Chapter 247: An Audience
Chapter 248: Advisor
Chapter 249: Business
Chapter 250: Suspicion
Chapter 251: Golden Cats
Chapter 252: Killing Officials
Chapter 253: River Deity’S Daoist Field
Chapter 254: Long Arms Of Justice
Chapter 255: Ironclad Case
Chapter 256: Removing The Official Hat
Chapter 257: Rebuilding
Chapter 258: Execution
Chapter 259: Stale Fish
Chapter 260: Records
Chapter 261: Reinstatement
Chapter 262: Wei Family Village
Chapter 263: Map Of The Dragon Veins
Chapter 264: Deep Wisdom
Chapter 265: Wedding
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Historical, Martial Arts, Ongoing, Romance, Supernatural, Xianxia Status: Ongoing Alternative names: Dao Tian Xian Tu, Path to Immortality: Marauding the Heavens, 盗天仙途, ______
Total Chapters in book: 265
Estimated words: 772462 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3862(@200wpm)___ 3090(@250wpm)___ 2575(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 772462 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3862(@200wpm)___ 3090(@250wpm)___ 2575(@300wpm)
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Chapter 170: Return to the City
Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation
Fang Jie held onto the rope as he descended gradually. The surface of the cliff was rocky and extremely dangerous. However, there were several cracks on the cliff, which he was able to grab onto should the need arise. There were also plenty of moss, grass and shrubs. He held onto the rope with two hands as he slid down slowly.
He would step on certain grooves or cracks in the cliffs to get a foothold. All of a sudden, the stones which he was stepping on gave way, and he spiraled into a quick descend, despite the fact that he was holding onto the rope. Fang Jie felt his heart beat rapidly, as his mouth turned dry and his palms started sweating nervously at the near miss.
However, this man’s martial arts skills were proficient and he was brave. As he was falling rapidly, his feet swung wildly, trying to find another foothold on the cliff. When he finally managed to step onto a groove, he had fallen quite some distance. At this point, the rope of clothes were not able to withstand such a sudden jerk as the sound of cloth tearing could be heard. Fang Jie’s hair stood on the edge.
"Damn it!" Fang Jie shouted, as he slid down the rope faster to avoid falling from a greater height. In the dark, he could see that he wasn’t very far off from the ground. At this point, the rope eventually gave away, and he fell all the way down to the bottom.
"Your excellency, your excellency." The men above were screaming in horror, as they could clearly see that the rope had snapped and torn.
Fang Jie fell down to the ground with a loud thud before rolling for some distance. When he finally slowed down a stop, he picked himself up and looked down at his body. He noticed that the clothes he was wearing were torn and tattered from the fall and from rolling across sticks and stones. He had many abrasions and cuts all over his body, which gave him a stinging pain all over. However, he didn’t fall from too great a height and thus didn’t injure himself.
"Hm, Pei Zi Yun was being chased for so many days. How much of his martial arts skills does he still have? I should take advantage of this situation and apprehend him, so that I can finally become an official!" At this point, his body was riddled with cuts and wounds, but his heart was on fire with ambition. He then looked up and shouted, "I’m alright. Throw a torch down!"
When the bailiff heard this, they took a torch and tossed it over the cliff. When it landed, it wasn’t extinguished. Fang Jie picked the torch up and started chasing after Pei Zi Yun.
He followed the road and picked up into a run. After going through a series of grass patches and through the forest, he saw a man bent over a creek washing his face. He used his torch to get a better look of the man’s face and realized that it was the man he was searching for, Pei Zi Yun.
At this point everything was still and quiet. He could see the white patches of snow on the ground, and could hear the sound of the water in the creek. Pei Zi Yun’s left hand was wet from washing his face. He turned his head back and spoke to the constable, "All these days of chasing after me, I know your name too. Fang Jie, why haven’t you bowed to me after seeing me?"
Pei Zi Yun spoke plainly, as Fang Jie frowned. He paused before laughing loudly, his face had a crazed expression as he replied coldly, "You murdered so many soldiers, and even killed an official in cold blood. Everyone around is trying to arrest and kill you for these crimes, and you want me to bow down to you?"
"Am I a thief or a bandit? Even the Emperor and the Crown Prince bestowed titles upon my family members. If the Imperial Court decreed that I’m guilty of the crimes you accuse me off, show me the documents. If not, what right have you got to arrest me?"
"Without the warrant of arrests from the Imperial Court, and without the ministry of education cancelling and removing my title as a scholar, aren’t you required by law to bow down to me, since you’re just a lowly constable?" Pei Zi Yun glared at him.
When Fang Jie heard this, it seemed to have stirred up some emotions within him, for his face turned angry and indignant. He then laughed, "What right do I have to arrest you? I’m acting based on King Lu’s orders. It’s hard for a person to hide from everyone in the world. You’re being pursued by the authorities, you’ve also incurred the retribution from killing an official. Over the past few days, you’ve been worn out. How can you escape at this point? Be good and accept death."
"Watch me take you down, and give you seven tight slaps. We’ll then see if you can still be the refined scholar you make yourself out to be."
"Oh, looks like you have many opinions and objections towards scholars. And that’s not strange, considering how you shall never reach my status regardless of how much good work you contribute to the nation. On the other hand, a student just has to study in his room for ten years, and can become a High Scholar and outrank you. When that happens, even you have to bow down to him, and address him as your senior!" Pei Zi Yun exuded a look of defiance.
This words touched a raw nerve and incited the hatred of Fang Jie. He riled himself up, "To hell with you traitor!"
As soon as he spoke out, he tossed the torch at Pei Zi Yun and dashed towards him. He gave out a loud cry, as Fang Jie’s sword and body moved as one, and struck with the strength and speed of lightning.
Pei Zi Yun’s face turned soft as he raised his sword and cleared his throat, welcoming Fang Jie’s blows.
"Zhng zhng zhng" Three consecutive blows were met by three parries. Red sparks burst forth from their blades as the light from their swords moved rapidly, and their shadows weaved in and out. Fang Jie was forced to retreat three steps, and exclaimed in shock, "How could this be? You’ve managed to recover. No, no, this can’t be!"
Pei Zi Yun could not help but retreated a step as well. His face had an unnatural red flush to it, as his eyes remained focused and concentrated. He then let out a smile and spoke confidently, "Good sword techniques. It’s only that I went easy on you just now."
"Who would’ve expected that a lowly constable would actually be a skilled swordsman. No wonder you seem to carry an air of unhappiness at being unable to ascend higher than your current post. I’m telling you, if you’re hoping to kill me and earn your promotion, you’ve come to the wrong person."
"Since you have an entire army behind you coming for me, and my body’s weak and not at its best, and you have such good sword techniques, I just have to hurry and end your life!"
Pei Zi Yun spoke confidently, but was somewhat surprised deep down. Killing off the famous constable Ji Dan had only been too easy for him. At this point he knew that he had grown complacent, as he severely underestimated Fang Jie’s capabilities. If it weren’t for the fact that he was a master swordsman, he might have been consumed by Fang Jie’s sword. With such skills, he was severely misplaced, being just a lowly constable...
As he was thinking, his sword moved in a blur as he slashed down.
Fang Jie wanted to stall for time, and wait for reinforcements to show up. At this point, he was taken aback by the sudden attack. In the face of life and death, he reacted with quick reflexes and got rid of the irrelevant thoughts in his head. He brandished his blade and welcomed Pei Zi Yun’s advances.
"Zhng zhng zhng" The both of them exchanged several blows as Fang Jie slashed two rapid strokes in quick succession. All of a sudden, he was caught off guard by Pei Zi Yun’s counterattack and was struck on the right shoulder, where fresh blood bled out. His body trembled in pain, as he knelt on the ground.
Fang Jie hasn’t died as Pei Zi Yun inched closer to him and spoke, "Yes, I’ve recovered. With the next move, I shall give you a clean death and lop your head off."
"The Imperial, Imperial Court will not let you off…."
"Kacha!" Pei Zi Yun swung his sword, as Fang Jie’s eyes squinted. He then felt a certain inexplicable coldness on his neck. His head flew up high into the air, blood was splashing out from his neck. Pei Zi Yun was unrelenting and continued to hack and slash as his body, which was still kneeling down. Pei Zi Yun looked at the numerous gashes on his body and turned around in satisfaction, leaving behind the body and the sound of water from the creek.
After some time, voices started getting louder, "Hurry, hurry. The traitor must be in front. Let’s chase him down. His excellency Fang went before us, he’s left a trail for us to follow."
A constable shouted as he dashed through the trees, only to see Fang Jie’s mangled body on the floor. He then screamed out, "Your excellency Fang!"
The sounds of many footsteps started ringing out in rapid succession. Fang Jie’s body remained still, as large piece of white cloth was draped over him. The eunuch took the white cloth away, and the strong stench of blood filled his nostrils.
Eunuch Ding then waved his hand back and forth, as though to dispel the smell of blood. A constable then stepped forward beside him, "Eunuch Ding, we’ve conducted our checks. Constable Fang was killed by a sword. Based on his wounds, they were engaged in a long battle, which Pei Zi Yun eventually won."
"After coming under the effects of severe retribution, and being chased by us for so long, he could not even contain Pei Zi Yun, and even died to his sword. What a useless person!" Eunuch Ding eyed the body and lashed out in anger.
After hearing Eunuch Ding rebuke the fallen Fang Jie, the bailiff who was guarding the area seemed extremely upset and heartbroken by this loss. Several other bailiffs in the area were cursing under their breaths, "You cheap bastard, who do you think you are?"
The eunuch couldn’t pick up on their displeasure and started pacing back and forth, his brows were creased up in a frown, as though something wasn’t right. He knew that he’d missed out on something.
Someone from behind hurriedly approached, "Eunuch Ding, the mountainous roads were treacherous, hence I came late."
"Official Wu, use your powers once more and hunt this man down." Seeing that the Daoist had come, Eunuch Ding instructed him with a shrill high voice.
The official wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurriedly replied, "Yes, Eunuch Ding, I shall use my powers now."
After exercising his powers for some time, there was no change, he still could not pick up Pei Zi Yun’s present location. Beads of cold sweat started forming on his forehead, "How could it be? There’s not a single trace to be seen!"
"Official, how’s it going?" Eunuch Ding hurriedly asked, seeing that the situation wasn’t the most ideal.
"Eunuch Ding, please, please give me some more time." The official replied, his face was extremely pale.
"Oh? Is that so? I shall wait for you to find him before we speak again." Eunuch Ding looked at this Daoist official, he was sweating profusely, and didn’t dare to look at the eunuch in the eye. Incantations were being muttered under his breath rapidly.
He still couldn’t locate Pei Zi Yun. When he realized that he had failed, he fell to his knees, "Eunuch Ding, something has happened. With blood, I should be able to chase him for seven days, and yet it’s only the fifth day and I’ve lost all traces of him. My powers aren’t working at all, and I can’t seem to find him. I’m afraid someone’s assisting him, or he’s perished and died."
The Daoist official’s face was dripping with sweat, as he denied any responsibility for failure.
When Eunuch Ding heard this, he raged out, "Useless, worthless. All of you are useless animals!"
North Ying City
The river outside of the city was frozen solid due to the extremely cold temperatures. The sky was dark as snowflakes descended down upon the area. The streets were lined with snow, that covered the pavements and walkways. Under such weather, there wouldn’t be any business as everyone would lock themselves up at home. Just glancing at the entire street, not a single person was in sight.
Tian Hong’s face was pale. Today marked the seventh day of Ji Dan’s death. It was the final night which his soul could be contacted. At this point, he decided to head off to the altar and speak to him for the final time.
The minute he left the prison where he worked, he felt a sense of uneasiness wash all over him. He watched as the ox-cart plowed its way through the snow and turned into a narrow alley. All of a sudden, Tian Hong felt a certain chilliness overwhelm him. He chased after the ox-cart, and drew his sword.
"So you’ve come. All those people are useless failures. To think they would chase you to the depths of the mountains, and you could still return to the city." Tian Hong shouted loudly, as he eyed his surroundings.
"You and Ji Dan are my targets!" Pei Zi Yun showed himself, "At this point, you’re still trying to shout and attract attention?"
"That’s fine, I know a little Dao arts. Don’t think that the streets are empty, and your voice can travel a long distance. No sound that we make sure can be heard by anyone else."
As Pei Zi Yun spoke, he gazed at his surroundings, "But alas, this is still a public street. It wouldn’t be good if we were to meet any wandering civilian. How about this, why don’t you follow Ji Dan and Fang Jie in death!"
"You’ve even killed Fang Jie?" Tian Hong’s shock was palpable. He was an inside man, and knew of Fang Jie’s proficient sword techniques. He was unbeatable within the entire city, and both sides of the law bent to his will due to his fighting skills.
It’s just that he’s a mere constable. According to the rules, he would never be promoted except during extraordinary circumstances. Together with Ji Dan, they both ruled the streets and managed to maintain peace within this area.
At this point, even Fang Jie had died. Tian Hong glared at Pei Zi Yun, who drew his sword. He knew that his chances of escaping without a fight were slim. He then let out a loud cry, "Kill, kill him!"
A pair of jailers showed up behind him, with a ferocious look etched across their faces. They drew their swords, killing intents radiated from their faces, "With a longsword in my hand, I am unbeatable!"
After one of them shouted this, they cried out in anger before raising their swords and charging at Pei Zi Yun.
"Zhng!" Just a single sound rang out, and blood was spilt, as it splashed onto the snow covered ground. The distinct smell of blood wafted through the air. The pair of jailers fell to the ground, their hands were still clutching onto their swords in a death grip, and were twitching uncontrollably on the ground. A large pool of red blood formed and stained the ground.
Pei Zi Yun’s body reappeared and took a physical form. He then eyed his surroundings coldly. He had rid himself of the pair of jailers, and noticed that Tian Hong had been stabbed in the abdomen as well. His entrails were hanging out of the gash, and was breathing raggedly on the ground.
"Are you in pain? I’ve heard of how you love to interrogate criminals, and enjoy flaying their skin. I don’t enjoy the same hobby as you, and will send you on your way quickly!" Pei Zi Yun sighed as he shook his head.
"Master Top Scorer please hold it." Pei Zi Yun heard someone call out. A well dressed young man showed up and stood in between Pei Zi Yun and Tian Hong. Seeing that Pei Zi Yun had really paused, he clasped his hands in a salute, "I’ve long heard of the famous reputation of Master Top Scorer. I wonder why Master Top Scorer is killing people on the streets. And are these government officials?"
"What’s happening? Why’s there a bystander interfering with my affairs?" Pei Zi Yun was taken aback. Since the snow was falling heavily, there were very few people out of their homes at this point. He had even selected a secluded alley to carry out his business, and even used Dao arts. This Dao arts ensured that anyone within a few kilometers radius wouldn’t hear a thing. Most people would take a detour away from this secluded alley.
And now someone has interfered with this matter.
Pei Zi Yun then looked up at him, and realized that this young man wasn’t considered very young. He looked to be slightly older than twenty. However, this man stood tall and confident, and had a graceful demeanor about him. Just looking at him would make people stop in their tracks and admire him. Pei Zi Yun then asked, "You are?"
Total Chapters in book: 265
Estimated words: 772462 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3862(@200wpm)___ 3090(@250wpm)___ 2575(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 772462 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3862(@200wpm)___ 3090(@250wpm)___ 2575(@300wpm)
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