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His resentment and hatred towards Ximen Yu grew stronger.
It gave rise to endless regret.
I knew it would implicate my father.
I shouldn't have been so willful to leave the island in the first place!
We shouldn't have set foot here!
now......
"Someone will come to guide you in three days."
Ximen Yu's lips curled up slightly.
They were completely unfazed by the other party's feigned politeness.
391. Membership is for life.
Traitors...
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
He turned and left with Jiang Yuyan and the others.
Only the medicine master and his daughter remained silent.
The copper bells on the eaves jingled softly in the wind.
..........
As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared behind the mountains.
The sword energy soared into the sky atop Mount Hua.
A two-thousand-year-old elixir.
This attracted hidden masters from all directions to come out.
Chapter 48 Grand Event
A gathering of heroes from all walks of life, a meeting of extraordinary forces.
The gathering included renowned martial arts masters who had dominated the martial arts world for many years, reclusive experts who had lived in seclusion in the mountains for decades, and exceptionally talented independent cultivators. This spectacle was truly a once-in-a-century grand event in the martial arts world!
The most eye-catching figures were Si Hanfei, who had rushed from the Great Yuan Dynasty, and eight other powerful individuals, including the world-renowned Chuan Ying. As various experts appeared one after another, the atmosphere in the arena became increasingly heated. The spectators held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen, afraid of missing any of the earth-shattering duels, and some even secretly tried to learn a move or two.
The news that Chuan Ying, the former protector of the Sui Dynasty, appeared on Mount Hua, defeated all the heroes, and won the championship in one fell swoop shocked the martial arts world. At the same time, the scandal of Abbot Xuan Ci of Shaolin Temple being exposed for his hypocrisy swept across the land like a hurricane. People scorned his sanctimonious behavior, but could not help but marvel at the profound strength hidden in Shaolin.
However, before everyone could recover from the shock, news of Shaolin's destruction by the Azure Dragon Society arrived. Even more horrifying was that, besides the Mad Monk, the Maha Monk, and the deceased Xuancheng, Shaolin also harbored three Land Immortal Realm experts and two terrifying Celestial Realm beings!
The most unbelievable thing was the identities of those two Celestial Realm masters—Huineng and Shenxiu! Their names might not be widely known, but their Zen koan, "Bodhi has no tree," is a timeless tale known to all throughout the land. Unfortunately, even with their extraordinary cultivation, they were utterly defeated by the overwhelming force of the Azure Dragon Society. If it weren't for the three Shaolin monks' desperate protection, securing a sliver of hope for their survival, these two legendary Buddhist monks would likely have perished long ago!
Yuan Tiangang pondered for a moment, pinched his fingers lightly for a instant, and said in a deep voice:
"The Heavenly Guards suffered more than half their losses, and the Earthly Fiends were completely wiped out."
"Of the officials killed, three out of ten were from the central government."
He paused slightly at this point.
Of the thirty-six surviving members, most were spared because they were sent on missions abroad.
They will likely not escape the clutches of the Green Dragon Society.
The Qinglong Society's intelligence network was far more sophisticated than anticipated.
They did not attack the other Heavenly Spirits.
The problem is that the goals are too scattered.
After weighing the pros and cons, Hua Xi
Instead, they concentrated their efforts on a bloody purge of the imperial court.
Such swift and decisive measures
That really vented my anger.
"In your opinion, how should I handle this?"
Wu Zetian's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.
Everything returned to normal in an instant.
How could he be moved by the death of his subjects?
She was even more concerned about the damage to her face.
"Your subject dares not speak presumptuously."
Yuan Tiangang bowed and reported,
"However, the power of the Azure Dragon Society..."
His gaze suddenly turned serious.
"It may not be inferior to our Great Tang Dynasty."
Is this really true?
Empress Wu lightly tapped the dragon throne with her jade-like fingers.
"Does Your Majesty know anything about Shaolin Temple?"
Yuan Tiangang solemnly said,
"The Azure Dragon Society launched attacks in two locations simultaneously."
"And then wipe out Shaolin in one fell swoop."
"Its profound cultural heritage..."
"Just the three fallen terrestrial immortals alone..."
"This gives us a glimpse of the situation."
"In my humble opinion, Huineng and Shenxiu's strength may not be inferior to mine!"
"Such combat power is no match for the Azure Dragon Society."
"In the end, three terrestrial immortals were sacrificed to barely allow Huineng and Shenxiu to escape."
"This shows just how powerful the forces that the Azure Dragon Society has dispatched this time are!"
Yuan Tiangang's expression was solemn.
A hint of emotion flickered in his eyes.
Although he was unwilling to get involved in decision-making,
However, the necessary analysis was never neglected.
They seemed afraid that Wu Zetian might make an impulsive decision in a fit of rage.
"Does the Imperial Advisor mean that I should swallow this insult?"
Wu Zetian narrowed her eyes slightly and spoke in a calm tone.
A hint of displeasure lingered between the lines.
This concerns the emperor's dignity.
She wouldn't give up so easily!
"This matter is entirely at Your Majesty's discretion!"
"This old minister is merely stating the facts for Your Majesty's consideration."
"There is absolutely no intention of overstepping my bounds."
Yuan Tiangang replied immediately.
It felt as if if one were even a step slower, the responsibility would fall on one's own shoulders.
"You..."
Wu Zetian saw through his thoughts.
He shook his head helplessly.
Then the tone shifted:
"This matter will be put on hold for now."
"We will make a decision after receiving news from Changchun Valley."
Although it was true that I was in the wrong first,
But as the Empress of the Nine Provinces,
She would never admit her mistake!
Immortality is of greater importance right now.
Before news from Changchun Valley becomes clear,
She was still unwilling to completely break ties with the Azure Dragon Society.
If the trip to Changchun Valley yields no results...
The key to immortality still lies with the Azure Dragon Society.
more importantly,
If at this point they were to engage in a life-or-death struggle with the Azure Dragon Society...
Previous speculations may come true!
Whether it was to destroy the Tang Dynasty,
Or perhaps they should curry favor with the Azure Dragon Society in exchange for a chance at immortality.
Neither the Qin nor the Yuan dynasties would stand idly by.
Other dynasties and top powers,
They might also take this opportunity to curry favor with the Azure Dragon Society!
Even for them, such an opportunity is extremely slim, but if there is even a one in ten thousand chance, who can resist the allure of immortality?
That's immortality!!!
Yuan Tiangang remained silent.
He felt a little relieved.
Although he was unwilling to take responsibility, he did not want to completely break with the Azure Dragon Society at this moment, even though they had almost wiped out the Bad Guys he had painstakingly built up.
Of course, this is only a temporary measure.
If given the chance in the future, he will not hesitate to avenge this blood debt!
“The Bad People have suffered heavy losses, and you must regroup as soon as possible,” Wu Zetian suddenly said. “In addition, the matter of Changchun Valley should also be put on the agenda to avoid any unforeseen complications.”
Yuan Tiangang remained calm, nodded, and took his leave.
Da Qin, Xianyang Palace.
"As expected, they made a move." Ying Zheng chuckled. "But their strength has surprised me."
Upon hearing Zhang Han's report, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Although he had long anticipated that the Azure Dragon Society would retaliate against the Tang Dynasty, he did not expect that while dealing with the Tang Dynasty, they would also be able to send troops to wipe out Shaolin.
What's even more alarming is that the two powerful figures from Shaolin, whose cultivation levels were at least in the mid-to-late stages of the Celestial Realm, were still defeated decisively.
Fighting on two fronts and achieving victory on both fronts—this strength far exceeded his expectations.
If it were merely a matter of high-level combat power being mobilized, it wouldn't be surprising.
What really bothered him was that not a single leader of the Azure Dragon Society appeared in this battle!
He swept away two powerful enemies with only the strength of his subordinates.
This is truly something to ponder!