Martial Arts: Signing in for sixty years, I, the leader of the Azure Dragon Society

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[Identity: Eleventh Hall Master of the Azure Dragon Society, codename "November"]

Hua Xi wandered far and wide from a young age, experiencing the vicissitudes of life.

At the age of 30, he created the "Mingyu Gong" technique, and from then on, his appearance remained forever young.

[Alas, the passage of time and the trials of life have taken their toll; her beauty is no longer what it once was.]

[I encountered Ximen Yu by chance and was captivated by his unparalleled charm.]

He then joined the Azure Dragon Society, which it had founded.

From that moment on, Ximen Yu was the only one in my heart, and no one else.

To gain favor with Simon Yu, she did her best to complete the tasks assigned at the meeting.

[Furthermore, under Ximen Yu's guidance, the Mingyu Gong was redirected towards a path of beauty and health.]

For each mission completed by the Azure Dragon Society, rewards can be exchanged for merit points in the Pavilion, Divine Weapon Hall, and Pill Pavilion.

Hua Xi never exchanges any of her merits for divine weapons or powerful artifacts.

[Seeking only an elixir to enhance one's appearance and charm]

[Over the years, supplemented by improvements to the Mingyu Technique]

Her appearance and figure were already extraordinary.

Even amidst the riotous blooms of the Azure Dragon Peak, it holds its own.

[Heaven's Commentary: A beauty only dresses up for her confidant]

[Bestowed by Heaven: Youth-Preserving Pill (Divine Grade)]

【Youthful Appearance Elixir (Divine Product): Not only does it preserve youth, but it also makes one's appearance perfect day by day】

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[Ranked 35th on the Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers Ranking (tied) — Xiao Zhao, Cultivation: Mid-stage Celestial Realm]

[Identity: Grand Leader of the Ming Cult]

Xiao Zhao is the daughter of Dai Qisi, the "Purple-Robed Dragon King" of the Ming Cult, and Han Qianye, the "Silver Leaf Gentleman".

[Possessing both exotic and Central Plains bloodlines, she displayed exotic charm from a young age.]

[As a holy maiden of the Persian Ming Cult, Dai Qisi was forbidden from marrying according to the cult's rules.]

Those who violate this rule will be burned at the stake.

To protect her mother, Xiao Zhao disguised herself and pretended to be ugly.

[She infiltrated the Ming Cult and became a maidservant to Yang Xiao, the Left Guardian of the Brightness Sect]

[Later, he infiltrated the secret passage and stole the sect's supreme martial art, "The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth"]

[Returning to Persia with the Secret Manual and Mother]

[By agreeing to master the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" and voluntarily succeed as the Holy Maiden]

[Finally saved mother's life]

Xiao Zhao mastered the "Great Shift of the Universe" and the "Sacred Flame Token," a secret technique passed down through the Ming Cult, reaching the realm of a terrestrial immortal at the age of twenty. Later, through special means, she absorbed the inner power of the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings, ultimately achieving the Celestial Realm. Heavenly Dao's assessment: Intelligent and resilient, skilled in disguise; meticulous and gentle in nature. She was bestowed with a divine-grade Youth-Preserving Pill.

Murong Qiudi ranks thirty-fifth on the Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers List, her cultivation having reached the late stage of a terrestrial immortal. Born into the "Seven Star Pond" martial arts family of Jiangnan in the Ming Dynasty, she is currently the leader of the "Heavenly Venerable" organization. Seemingly weak, she possesses exceptional martial arts skills and a deep, calculating nature. At sixteen, hearing of Xie Xiaofeng's fame, she challenged him but was defeated, developing feelings for him instead. Unfortunately, Xie Xiaofeng left after succeeding, and Murong Qiudi, heartbroken, became engaged to Master Mao. Unexpectedly, Xie Xiaofeng reappeared at her engagement banquet, took her away, and ultimately left without saying goodbye. Filled with grief and anger, Murong Qiudi, based in Seven Star Pond, gathered enemies from the Divine Sword Manor and founded the "Heavenly Venerable" organization. Heavenly Dao's comment: A life of many misfortunes, encountering unfortunate people. She was gifted the divine-level martial art "Heaven and Earth Netherworld."

Chapter 174 Three Women

In the void, the figures of three women gradually appeared. First to appear was Murong Qiudi, surrounded by attendants wearing skull masks, and Xiao Zhao, the leader of the Ming Cult, revered by the masses. Murong Qiudi's face was cold and stern, yet her unparalleled beauty was undeniable; Xiao Zhao, dressed in exotic attire, possessed a delicate charm while exuding the authority of a leader—a striking contrast. Finally, Hua Xi's figure emerged. This time, the Heavenly Dao was not showing a frozen image of her, but rather her growth from the age of thirty, when she created the Mingyu Gong, to the present day. In her early years, Hua Xi possessed beauty, but it was not yet enough to truly amaze.

Hua Xi's original appearance was not enough to qualify her for the Heavenly Hundred Flowers Ranking.

However, as the images on the list gradually appeared, the Mingyu Gong she practiced and the rare elixirs she obtained complemented each other, transforming this already outstanding woman into a peerless beauty with unparalleled looks, a graceful figure, and extraordinary temperament.

This performance amazed all the viewers—although the three were tied for the same rank, Hua Xi's performance was the most impactful.

This incident caused a sensation, especially making women all over the world yearn for the Azure Dragon Society.

The pinnacle of martial arts has always been the pursuit of men, but the eternal pursuit of beauty, physique, and elegance can drive all women in the world crazy.

After the video was released, countless powerful women sought ways to join the Azure Dragon Society, hoping to exchange mission points for elixirs that could enhance their appearance.

This miracle even astonished Empress Wu Zetian, who jokingly asked Shangguan Wan'er in her palace, "How about we have the Tang Dynasty submit to the Azure Dragon Society?"

"His Majesty......"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er rubbed her forehead.

When meeting in private, Wu Zetian rarely referred to herself as "朕" (the imperial "I"). Among all the officials, only Shangguan Wan'er was both a trusted minister and a close confidante.

"Your Majesty, I implore you not to joke."

Shangguan Wan'er solemnly admonished her. Even if the Empress treated her with great favor, the proper etiquette between ruler and subject could not be disregarded.

"That's enough."

Wu Zetian looked helpless: "It's just really annoying. That Hua Xi already has the 'Mingyu Gong' for eternal youth, fine, but she even wants to modify it to enhance her appearance."

"If such talent were used for good, she should have already... Wait!"

Shangguan Wan'er suddenly froze: "Your Majesty, something's not right!"

Wu Zetian looked at Shangguan Wan'er, who was flipping through the scroll, with a puzzled expression.

"What happened?"

The bamboo slip clearly displayed the two characters "Hua Xi," followed by a string of blurry runes.

"This young lady, Hua Xi, was ranked twentieth on the previous Heavenly Dao Golden List, at which time her cultivation was only at the initial stage of the Land Immortal Realm."

Shangguan Wan'er's fingertips gently traced the characters on the bamboo slip.

"Yet in such a short time, she has already reached the half-step Celestial Realm..."

Wu Zetian had only noticed Hua Xi's transformation, but after this reminder, she was shocked to realize the abnormal surge in her cultivation.

"That's really strange!"

Her Majesty the Empress narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly.

While a half-step Celestial being is not something to fear, such an astonishing speed of breakthrough is truly rare. Even for an ordinary person with exceptional talent, it would take at least several decades to go from the early stage of a Land Immortal to a half-step Celestial being.

Could it be...?

Wu Zetian tapped the armrest of the dragon throne thoughtfully.

This year's Hundred Flowers Ranking once again reveals the secrets of the Azure Dragon Society. The Pavilion houses countless martial arts techniques, the Divine Weapon Hall gathers the world's finest weapons, and the newly revealed Pill Pavilion sparks even more speculation.

Hua Xi was able to undergo a complete transformation thanks to the miraculous pills from the Pill Pavilion, combined with a modified version of the "Mingyu Gong". Since there are elixirs for preserving youth, there must be quite a few spiritual herbs that can enhance cultivation.

"Your Majesty is wise," Shangguan Wan'er suddenly reminded her, "the scroll records that Hua Xi has been using points to exchange for beauty-enhancing pills."

Wu Zetian was taken aback upon hearing this, and her lips parted slightly:

"This reminds me..."

She stared at the shimmering golden inscriptions on the bamboo slip, a deeper confusion creeping into her eyes.

Wu Zetian leaned against the dragon bed, her brows slightly furrowed.

Shangguan Wan'er lowered her head and replied, "This subject does not know..."

"Fine, let's go find out."

"It would be good if we could find it, but it's okay if we can't."

"The secrets of the Azure Dragon Society are becoming increasingly intriguing."

As her understanding of the Azure Dragon Society grew, the Empress had long since grown accustomed to it. She lazily stretched her limbs and closed her eyes again—she couldn't afford to waste time on beauty and skincare.

Shangguan Wan'er left the bedchamber with a wry smile.

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The fragrance of flowers wafts through the air inside the Yihua Palace.

"Sister, do you think Master will teach us the improved 'Mingyu Gong'?" Lianxing's eyes shone with anticipation. Hua Xi's radiant beauty on the Heavenly Hundred Flowers Ranking captivated the hearts of women across the land.

Yaoyue nodded: "It should be." She had already cultivated the Mingyu Gong to the peak of the ninth level, but she saw that her master, under the guidance of Ximen Yu, had made new improvements. This improvement could preserve youth, so there must be another secret behind it—after all, Huaxi's cultivation had already leaped from a terrestrial immortal to a half-step celestial being.

"Let's go to Azure Dragon Peak now!" Lianxing said impatiently.

Yaoyue lightly touched her sleeve: "It's been a long time since I've seen Master."

......

In the Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng stared intently at the bamboo slips.

"The library...the weapon hall...the medicine pavilion...and the mission points..."

"Great, that's wonderful!"

The courtiers in the hall fell silent, trembling with fear. Only the king's deep voice rang out: "The Azure Dragon Society's current power is beyond the control of Great Qin alone."

"The matter of Mount Li..." Before the words were finished, a secret agent from the Black Ice Guard rushed into the hall.

"Speak!" Ying Zheng suddenly looked up. If it weren't for a major military matter, the Shadow Guards would never be in such a hurry.

"Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened!"

"Dongjun Yanfei, who was imprisoned by Lord Donghuang, suddenly broke free of the seal."

The guards at the Black Ice Gate hurriedly reported this.

"She actually managed to break my seal?"

Donghuang Taiyi, standing to the side of the hall, frowned slightly.

He was the one who captured Yan Fei with his own hands, using the Yin-Yang secret technique to imprison her deep within the Mirage. No one in the Yin-Yang school besides him could break this seal.

"I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Your Majesty, I will go and reseal her immediately."

Donghuang Taiyi remained calm. Having captured her once, he could certainly capture her a second time. This time, he would join forces with Xinghun and Yueshen to cast a spell.

"But...she has already escaped Xianyang and is rumored to be heading to the Azure Dragon Society!"

Before Ying Zheng could respond, the guard added.

Upon hearing that Yanfei intended to join the Azure Dragon Society, Ying Zheng was furious.

Donghuang Taiyi hurriedly bowed: "Your subject will certainly handle this matter properly."

"Go. If she insists on defecting to the enemy, kill her without mercy!"

Ying Zheng's voice was as cold as ice.

Zhao Gao hesitated, then said, "Your Majesty, Dongjun Yanfei is, after all,..."

"Those who betray Qin, those who defect to the Azure Dragon Society, shall be killed without mercy!"

The ministers responded in unison.

Donghuang Taiyi hastily retreated, preparing to lead his men in pursuit.

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Genghis Khan and his ministers are studying the news about the Azure Dragon Society.

The martial arts manuals, divine weapons, rare elixirs, and the mission exchange system that Hua Xi mentioned made everyone realize how terrifying the Azure Dragon Society was.

These treasures, coveted by martial artists, can actually be obtained through mission points at the Azure Dragon Society.

Temujin, still grieving the loss of his son, said in a deep voice:

"Yelü Chucai, the Azure Dragon Society's influence in our country must be eliminated as soon as possible."

The fact that the Khan was addressed by his given name clearly shows that he was already dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I have not dared to slacken my efforts since the Azure Dragon appeared!"

Yelü Chucai dared not hesitate and immediately responded respectfully.

"Did you find anything?"

Genghis Khan went straight to the point.