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"Minmin, have you really thought this through?"
"Know that if the experts recruited by the Prince of Ruyang's mansion are difficult to control, I, the Khan, will not offer any assistance."
His tone was calm, yet it conveyed a sense of authority.
Upon hearing this, Minmin Temur on the opposite side...
Instead of flinching, his expression became even more resolute.
In her view, this was not a difficult problem.
True masters are inherently difficult to recruit.
Those who can be recruited must have some shortcomings in character or habits.
It's nothing more than money, power, beauty, and offerings.
If you can lure them with benefits, why worry about not being able to control them?
Minmin Temur smiled confidently and said firmly.
"Rest assured, Khan, Minmin will do her utmost!"
"Alright! In that case, go ahead and do it!"
Seeing her so confident,
Temujin did not dampen her enthusiasm.
He laughed loudly and then granted her request.
"Thank you, Khan!"
Mumutmur's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
He immediately bowed in gratitude.
........
Inside the Azure Dragon Manor atop Azure Dragon Peak,
The usual silence was broken.
Five figures arrived in an instant.
They appeared in the hall almost simultaneously.
"It's been many years since we last met; it's a rare treat to see you all gathered together."
Ximen Yu, seated at the head of the table, glanced at everyone.
He lightly waved his right hand.
Five teacups landed silently in everyone's hands.
Such a seemingly effortless approach,
Even knowing that Ximen Yu's cultivation level was unfathomable,
The five people couldn't help but show slight changes in their expressions.
Everyone tacitly raised their cups and sipped their tea.
Only the white-clad man in the fifth seat seemed hesitant.
Xi Menyu sipped his fragrant tea.
He spoke calmly:
"I have summoned you here today because of the matter concerning the seven dragon heads."
This position has been vacant for a long time.
I have already selected the candidate.
But there might be some trouble soon.
Who among you is willing to make the trip?
If he agrees, then help him out of the predicament;
If you refuse...
His tone turned cold.
"Then remove it."
The people in the room remained calm.
These people who have experienced bloodshed,
They've long been used to this.
The five men were taken aback at first, then their eyes lit up with excitement. The fact that Ximen Yu had taken a liking to a candidate immediately piqued their interest.
As the five leaders of the Azure Dragon Society, they knew all too well how stringent Ximen Yu's selection criteria were. The fact that the position of the Seven Dragon Leaders had been vacant for thirty years was the best proof of this—over the years they had recommended many reclusive masters, but none of them had ever met Ximen Yu's standards.
Upon suddenly hearing that a suitable candidate had been found, the five were naturally filled with curiosity. The most active of the five dragon leaders couldn't wait to ask, "Who is it? What is their name? What is their cultivation level? Are they male or female? What do they look like?" As they asked, a dreamy smile gradually appeared on their faces.
Simon Yu and the other four dragons fell silent.
Sensing the sudden freeze in the atmosphere, the Fifth Dragon Leader, who had been fantasizing about becoming sworn brothers with the new Seven Dragon Leaders, froze. Faced with the helpless gazes of the five, even the usually thick-skinned Fifth Dragon Leader blushed, chuckled awkwardly, and lowered his head, saying nothing more.
"Wudang, Zhang Sanfeng." Ximen Yu withdrew his gaze and said the name to the four people.
"So it was him." The five of them realized and whispered to each other.
Meanwhile, at the back cliff of Wudang Mountain in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhang Sanfeng, who was observing the clouds and contemplating the Dao, suddenly turned around and looked into the distance: "Junior brother, you've been here for an hour and three quarters. Is there something important?"
The footsteps drew closer, and the man who appeared was none other than Elder Mu Daoren of Wudang. He gave Zhang Sanfeng a deep look, then took out a letter and a token from his robes: "Someone entrusted me to give these to you." With that, he turned and left without saying another word.
Zhang Sanfeng frowned slightly, his long, silvery-white eyebrows trembling slightly.
His gaze involuntarily fell on the ancient-looking token in his hand.
The token has no elaborate patterns; the front is simply engraved with a powerful "seven".
Turn it over, and you'll see a ferocious azure dragon coiled on the back, with three sharp characters clearly visible below—
"Qinglonghui?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Sanfeng's eyes.
"Could it be... related to that person?"
After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly remembered Hua Xi, who was mentioned on the Heavenly Path Golden List.
That eleventh hall master of the Azure Dragon Society!
With a mixture of curiosity and doubt, he unfolded the letter.
The moment his gaze fell upon the paper, the brow of this Taoist master suddenly furrowed.
Even the calm and tranquil mind that had remained undisturbed for many years was now stirred up!
The letter contained only sixteen characters—
Joining means life, refusal means death; from Wudang Mountain onward, not a single soldier will be spared!
Each word was like a knife, revealing a suffocating domineering and chilling aura!
That was the cold-blooded view that looked down upon all living beings as if they were ants!
But what he cared about even more was the true foundation of the Azure Dragon Society.
Zhang Sanfeng possessed a proud spirit, which enabled him to establish a formidable reputation throughout the Ming Dynasty and even the entire country.
How dare they be so arrogant!
This reminds me of Hua Xi, who was revealed in the Heavenly Path Golden List—
The dignified terrestrial immortal was merely the master of one of the halls.
Such power should not be underestimated.
After a long silence, he pondered a solution.
As one of the strongest individuals in the world, if one were to submit to threats, not only would one be looked down upon—
I can't even get past my own conscience!
Everyone says that Master Zhang is compassionate, but they don't know the story behind the rise of Wudang—
It holds within it the tempering of blood and fire!
.......
The golden list in the sky shines brightly once more!
The dazzling light instantly drew the attention of the entire nation.
Everyone held their breath, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the eighteenth person on the power ranking!
The golden scroll trembled slightly in the sky.
Lines of text slowly emerged on the scroll.
......
Ranked 18th on the Power Ranking!
Outside the Xianyang Palace, the capital of the Qin Dynasty.
Ying Zheng had already been standing in front of the palace with his ministers.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes slightly narrowed, gazing at the sky.
"Keep a close eye on news regarding Zhao Gao, Zhang Han, and the Heavenly List."
"If any talented individuals are discovered in the martial world, recruit them immediately and put them to use by our Great Qin."
The two people behind him quickly bowed and agreed.
A glint of light flashed in Zhao Gao's eyes.
Chapter 4: Punishment
"Zhao Gao, have you made any progress on the matter I asked you to investigate?"
Zhao Gao trembled and hurriedly knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duties; please punish me!"
"Useless trash! Go and receive your punishment!"
Ying Zheng snorted coldly, his face ashen.
Zhao Gao pressed his forehead to the ground, not daring to raise his head.
Only when the emperor's gaze returned to the sky did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
......
[Nine Provinces' Strongest Ranking - 18th Place: Huang Chang, Realm: Mid-stage Land Immortal]
[The Great Song Dynasty's Protector of the Nation]
Originally a civil official in the Song Dynasty, he was ordered by the emperor to proofread the "Wanshou Daozang" (Taoist Canon for Longevity).
To avoid being punished for mistakes or omissions, he studied countless scrolls day and night.
[He actually gleaned profound martial arts principles from it and created the top-grade Earth-level martial arts manual, the Nine Yin Manual.]
After suffering the calamity of his entire family's extermination, he retreated to the deep mountains for forty years, eventually elevating his martial arts to the highest level of the Heavenly Realm.
However, when he ventured out of the mountains to seek revenge, he was shocked to discover that forty years had passed, and almost all of his former enemies were dead, leaving only a dying old woman on the verge of death, a regret that would haunt him for the rest of his life.
[Afterwards, he became depressed for a time, but eventually rallied and entered the realm of terrestrial immortals. Having no ties to the throne and inspired by the Song Emperor, he was appointed Imperial Preceptor and appointed to serve the Song Dynasty.]
[Tiandao's evaluation: Entering martial arts through the Dao, and entering the Dao through martial arts, the path to becoming a master of both the divine and the human realm is within reach!]
[Heavenly Reward: One Breakthrough Pill (increases the chance of breaking through to the Celestial Realm by 80%)]
The moment the last line of text vanished, in the Song Dynasty palace, Emperor Huizong of Song suddenly swept his sleeve, smashing all the teapots and cups on the table.