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"More importantly, it can reveal some of the true strengths and weaknesses of the Azure Dragon Society."
"As long as there are enough forces involved, they will be kept busy dealing with it."
"So, which forces should be dispatched?"
Zhang Han of the Black Ice Platform asked the question.
"Let the 'Agricultural School' and the 'Mohist School' make their moves first."
Ying Zheng made the decision without hesitation, clearly having planned it all along.
The farmer's family boasts 100,000 disciples, many of whom are masters.
Most importantly, they have always been openly or covertly opposed to the Qin Dynasty.
As for the Mohists, they were the "mortal enemies" of the Qin Dynasty!
The current leader of the Mohist school is none other than Dan, the last crown prince of the Yan state.
This person not only secretly plotted to overthrow the Qin Dynasty, but also sent Jing Ke to assassinate Ying Zheng.
Who could believe that such a person would be driven by the Qin Dynasty?
The courtiers all praised it.
The Great Tang Dynasty, the Daming Palace!
"What? Is what you say true, my dear minister?"
Wu Zetian was so excited that she jumped up from the dragon throne. The news that Ximen Yu might not be in the Azure Dragon Society overjoyed her.
"Your Majesty, please maintain your dignity."
Shangguan Wan'er sighed in exasperation; His Majesty's actions were far too capricious.
"Your Majesty, what I have said is true."
Cang Qu lowered his head and looked down, not daring to look directly at him.
"Excellent! Issue my decree to immediately dispatch the Twelve Guards to raze the Yihua Palace to the ground."
If we were to discuss the forces within the Tang Dynasty that Empress Wu Zetian hated most...
The most notable place was the Yihua Palace, located on the outskirts of the Qinglong Society. It had nearly led to the annihilation of the Great Tang Bad People and the loss of half of the court officials.
All I desire is the eternal youth of Mingyu Gong.
As a member of the Tang Dynasty's forces, you do not think of serving the court.
Instead, they colluded with the overseas Green Dragon Society to oppose imperial power?
This is a heinous crime of treason!
Previously, they were protected by the Green Dragon Society and Ximen Yu.
Wu Zetian and the Tang Dynasty could only swallow their anger.
Ximen Yu is no longer here!
It's time to settle old scores and avenge wrongs!
There is no reason for such a rebellious sect as the Yihua Palace to survive!
Within Chang'an City, all the elite troops of the Twelve Guards were deployed. Even if Hua Xi of the Twelve Months were to personally arrive, Wu Zetian was confident that she could crush them all.
269 - Top Powerhouses of Kyushu - (tied) 28th!
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable..."
Yuan Shoucheng hurriedly stepped forward to offer his advice.
"This old minister does not doubt the strength of Lord 'Heavenly Demon'."
"But what if something happens?"
The sharpness between Wu Zetian's brows suddenly dimmed.
Chapter 140 The Palace of Moving Flowers
Indeed, if Ximen Yu were to remain in charge of the Azure Dragon Society, wouldn't he be courting his own destruction?
In the past, the Tang Dynasty suffered heavy losses when it attacked Yihua Palace.
If the same mistakes are repeated, the very foundation of the nation may be shaken.
"Cang also believes that Ximen Yu's absence this time must be due to some other entanglement, but he will eventually return."
When Ximen Yu was mentioned, a rare look of awe appeared in Cang Qu's eyes.
If they hadn't known how terrifying this person was, why would they have been the first to back down at Deyue Tower that day?
Those who reach this level will not easily perish unless they seek their own death.
Someone like Ximen Yu deserves even more so.
"The Azure Dragon Society may seem weak at the moment, but as long as Ximen Yu is still alive, this alliance will never be in danger of collapsing."
A peerless expert is powerful enough to turn the tide and even influence the格局 (geju, a concept encompassing the overall situation, structure, and overall balance) of the Nine Provinces.
Ximen Yu, who is the head of all taboos, is such an existence.
In Cang Qu's view, the Azure Dragon Society is Ximen Yu, and Ximen Yu is the Azure Dragon Society.
Even if we were to eliminate his six dragon heads, the Four Seasons Hall, the Twelve Months Messengers, and even his three hundred and sixty-five branch altars at this moment—
When Ximen Yu returns, he can easily avenge himself and rebuild his strength!
"Am I destined to miss this opportunity?"
Wu Zetian angrily slammed her fist on the table. Was she really going to miss such a golden opportunity?
"The most urgent task is to ascertain Ximen Yu's whereabouts."
"We might as well send someone unrelated to the Tang Dynasty to test the waters."
Cang Qu's words coincided with those of Ying Zheng.
Shangguan Wan'er and Yuan Shoucheng looked at each other and nodded, and immediately began to plan the details.
Inside the Great Yuan Golden Tent.
Upon hearing the information brought back by Padmasambhava, Temujin laughed heartily.
Like the Qin and Tang dynasties, this powerful ruler of the grasslands also wanted to take the opportunity to cut off the claws and teeth of the Azure Dragon Society.
This alliance is gaining increasing power and has become a major concern for the three great dynasties.
Fortunately, there were wise and prudent officials in the courts.
Under the persuasion of Yelü Chucai and Sihanfei, Temujin finally made a decision similar to that of the Tang and Qin dynasties.
No faction was willing to be the first to challenge the Azure Dragon Society.
After all, no one could withstand the raging fire of the Great Dragon Head Ximen Yu.
"Alas! Prime Minister Yelü, my uncle, just as you said, what good would it do to destroy the Azure Dragon Society?"
Even if we wipe out the entire Azure Dragon Society...
“When Ximen Yu returns, we will still have to pay an immeasurable price.”
Yelü Chucai and Si Hanfei's assessment of the Azure Dragon Society was almost identical to Cang Qu's.
This is precisely why Temujin felt so powerless.
Padmasambhava suddenly raised both palms, unleashing a mysterious spiritual energy field that enveloped the entire hall.
"Do you have something important to report?"
Temujin immediately realized that Padmasambhava had other secrets.
"Indeed! Khan, do you still remember the 'Unwavering Devotion Pill'?"
"Oh? Didn't you say that this pill had already been presented to that imposter Ximen Yu?"
Mentioning this matter infuriated Temujin. He had finally found hope in restraining Ximen Yu, only to have it destroyed by Lianhuasheng himself.
Even if it were him, he would probably be deceived by that illusion—after all, who would dare to say half a "no" to Ximen Yu?
"Khan! I suspect that the 'Unwavering Devotion Elixir' is still in use."
"As for Lin Shiyin, she was not taken away by the Azure Dragon Society either."
Padmasambhava smiled slyly; his face, though childlike and delicate, revealed a hint of shrewdness.
"What?! Tell me in detail!"
Upon hearing this, Temujin's spirits instantly lifted.
"Although I have no concrete evidence, I can determine that the pill is fake."
"The owner of Deyuelou was acting strangely. He clearly saw through Ximen Yu's imposter long ago, but he insisted on waiting until Ximen Yu left before exposing him."
"It's not as simple as he makes it out to be."
Padmasambhava pondered for a moment, then slowly voiced his doubts.
Just as he was about to explain further, the Heavenly Dao Golden List hanging in the sky suddenly trembled and showered down with golden light.
In the blink of an eye, golden light spread to every corner of the Nine Provinces.
"The twenty-eighth place will be announced soon..."
A sense of anticipation welled up in everyone's hearts.
Although the vast majority of people are ineligible for the list, their enthusiasm for its release remains undiminished.
[Nine Provinces Battle Power Ranking - 28th Place: Xue Damo, Cultivation Level: Early Mythical Stage.]
Xuexiu was once a novice monk at Foren Temple in Yunzhou, with an extremely ugly face. In this temple, which was considered a sacred Buddhist site, he endured the ridicule and bullying of the monks every day. The long-term humiliation made him withdrawn, timid, and cowardly.
His fate took a turn when he met a woman. While everyone else mocked him for his appearance, only she saw his pure heart. When all the monks in the temple bullied him, only this woman not only comforted him and healed his wounds, but also stood up to protect him.
From the moment she stood up for him, Xuexiu made a vow in his heart: whether he became a Buddha or a demon, he would do everything in his power to protect her. Although the time he spent with her was short, it was the most beautiful memory of his life.
One day, he overheard the abbot of Furen Temple plotting with the Seven Demon Hunters, learning that they planned to harm her entire family. Xuexiu couldn't understand why the seemingly compassionate abbot could be so cruel. He remembered the woman's kindness and his own vow.
On his way to betray the Buddhist temple, he was discovered by the abbot and the Seven Demon Hunters. Facing the entire temple, he tearfully questioned the abbot about why he had harmed his benefactor's family. He was met only with ridicule and threats from the Seven Demon Hunters to tear him to pieces.
On his deathbed, the abbot told him, "There are no gods or Buddhas in this world. To become a hero, you must first become strong. All beings are burdened with sins; Buddha cannot save them, only demons can."
Just then, a woman in white appeared at Furen Temple and punished the abbot and the monks. The dying Xuexiu begged her to save him. "Do you want to live? Even if it means falling into demonic ways?" Faced with this question, Xuexiu chose rebirth for her sake.
From then on, there was no more Xuexiu in the world, only Xue Damo. As one of the six great demons who save others, Xue Du had a demonic body but a Buddhist heart, and practiced the belief of saving all sentient beings in a unique way.
[Heavenly Dao's assessment: Demonic body, Buddha's heart, compassionate voyage to salvation]
[Heaven bestows: Crimson Beauty Elixir (Reshapes appearance; even the ugly can attain ultimate beauty)]
[Heavenly Gift: Rejuvenating Ice Technique]
270 - Ebizo, a god-level powerhouse!
[Nine Provinces Battle Power Ranking - 28th (tied): Brain Demon Monk, Cultivation: Early Mythical Stage.]
[Great Yuan Dynasty Protectorate Offering]
Initially just an ordinary Tantric monk, the "Brain Demon Monk" attained enlightenment on spiritual cultivation methods from Tantric texts before his tenth reincarnation. He integrated this method with the Great Perfection teachings, creating the initial chapter of the "Heaven-Shattering, Earth-Striking Spirit." Through this unique creation, he broke through to the realm of celestial beings, thus entering the Yuan Dynasty's "Reincarnation and Re-cultivation" program. His extraordinary spiritual power allows him to retain more memories of his past lives in each incarnation.
After seven lifetimes of refinement, the "Spirit of Heaven and Earth Shattering" was finally perfected. In this very lifetime, the Brain Demon Monk stepped into the supreme mythical realm, but at the same moment, he also fell into demonic possession. He fell in love with a mortal woman, but she was already married. Unable to be with her, he became a demon in his heart, slaughtering the woman's entire family and even eating her brain alive. From then on, in every reincarnation, the sinful memories followed him like a shadow, and his cultivation was forever stagnant.
[Heaven's Judgment: A Brain-Eating Demon in a Monk's Robe]
[Heavenly Gift: Forgetfulness Pill (can sever memories of the previous ten lives)]
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[Kyushu Power Ranking - 28th (Tie): Ebizo, Early Mythical Stage]
[The Fourth Master of Xuanhua]
The Xuanhua Trading Company, which controls the underworld of Dongying in Yunzhou, is ostensibly a trading firm but in reality an underground dynasty. Its fourth leader, Hai Laozang, has mastered the "Sea Treasure Transformation," a technique personally taught by the first leader. This technique, derived from the "Myriad Paths of the Forest," allows him to conjure countless forms. Those whose cultivation level does not exceed one major realm will find it difficult to discern his true appearance. This skill can also alter the appearance of others; recently, at the Deyue Tower, he impersonated Lin Shiyin with Lin Xian'er, deceiving the three great dynasties and the Azure Dragon Society.
With his ability to use a thousand faces, Ebizo wove a vast intelligence network for the Xuanhua, quietly infiltrating various factions across Kyushu and striving to advance the grand plan of the leader.
[Heaven's Judgment: A thousand illusions, formless yet unwavering loyalty]