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Chapter 360 Spreading Military Power Across the World
The dragon-shaped puppet grew rapidly as soon as it was thrown out, and it met Ding Yin's sword light head-on.

"Sizzle...!"

The moment the two came into contact, a piercing sound of steel cutting rang out.

After transforming, Kaido's body is hundreds of meters tall. Although his enormous size allows him to withstand a wider range of sword strikes, it also gives him a greater ability to withstand damage.

Ding Yin's slash was indeed powerful. Even Kaido, who was immortal, had a terrifying, several-inch-deep cut on his two arms that were blocking the sword energy.

"Is this a dragon?"

"It's just a fish, of course it's a mutant."

Seeing Ding Yin staring in shock at the dragon-transformed Kaido, Mo Fei couldn't help but explain Kaido's true identity to him.

"Hmph! Whether you're a dragon or a fish, since you dare to aid and abet evil, I, Ding Dian, will kill you both today."

"Such murderous intent! Putting aside whether you can even kill us, in your current state, do you really have the nerve to judge us as right or wrong?"

They couldn't agree on anything, and after a brief exchange, they were fighting again.

Ding Yin's true skill lay entirely in his two flying swords. When the black and white swords were drawn simultaneously, their unparalleled sharpness caused even ghosts and gods to retreat.

However, Mo Fei had the advantage of having many methods and the super tank Kaido to absorb damage. In addition, Yan Chixia and Pudu Cihang provided support from the side, and for a time the two sides fought back and forth.

However, Ding Yin's sword energy has an extremely rare defense-breaking effect. Even if it doesn't directly hit the target, it can still leave wounds on the opponent when it passes by.

Aside from Mo Fei, who had a super self-healing ability and was relatively relaxed, Yan Chixia and Pudu Cihang, who were assisting in the battle, were soon covered in wounds.

Especially Pudu Cihang, because he carried a strong demonic aura, Ding Yin's attacks were particularly focused on him.

His transformation into Buddha further enraged Ding Yin.

"Two swords merge! One sword soars to immortality!"

With a whoosh, the technique that had previously been able to easily injure Zhi Qiu Yi Ye was pierced through by Ding Yin's sword on the spot, and was declared broken in an instant.

"Roar……!"

After the Buddha's Dharma body was destroyed, Pudu Cihang saw the flying sword that was piercing towards his body like lightning. In this critical moment, he could no longer care about hiding his identity. He immediately transformed into a dragon and his two dragon claws directly clashed with the combined flying sword.

As a legendary creature, the dragon's physical body is undeniably strong. Ding Yin's combined flying sword, which had already lost much of its power after breaking the Buddha's Dharma, was actually sent flying backward by the dragon-transformed Pudu Cihang, and immediately exited its combined state.

"Could it be that you're the great demon who absorbed the dragon vein and actually succeeded in transforming into a dragon?"

"I am my master's mount, and I do not know any of the great demons you are talking about."

Having served as the guardian abbot of the nation for many years, facing this subordinate situation, Pudu Cihang would naturally not be foolish enough to admit to being a treacherous demon and court death.

After deceiving Ding Yin with a single sentence, they immediately joined forces with Mo Fei to launch another attack on him.

After using the combined sword technique, Ding Yin's mana was significantly depleted, and in the subsequent battles, he noticeably reduced the frequency of using some of his powerful sword moves.

This immediately filled Mo Fei with joy, and he turned to Yan Chixia beside him and said, "Brother Yan, this guy's magic power is failing. Let's join forces to take him down."

However, his call to Yan Chixia did not receive a response.

When he turned his head in surprise, he found that Yan Chixia had already taken out the sword box on his back and was staring at him with a livid face.

"Brother Mo, tell me first, is this guy really the same thieving demon that caused the suffering of billions of lives, just as the other party claims?"

Faced with Yan Chixia's questioning, Mo Fei was momentarily at a loss for words. After all, Mo Fei had always had a good impression of Yan Chixia, and he really felt a little guilty about actually harming him.

"Brother Yan, if he really is that monster who stole the country, what will you do?"

However, Mo Fei unusually refrained from deceiving Yan Chixia again this time. This bearded man was willing to fight alongside him even against an opponent like Ding Yin, so to deceive him now would be to truly treat him like a fool.

"What should I do?"

Upon hearing Mo Fei's question, Yan Chixia paused involuntarily.

In the end, Mo Fei hadn't really had much interaction with him. The few times they did interact, Mo Fei was actually the one who had done him a favor. Now, was he really going to take action against him for the sake of the so-called justice in his heart?

Seeing the great demon who, after transforming into a dragon, was still slightly outmatched but was fighting back and forth, and another dragon-shaped monster standing to the side, eyeing him menacingly, Yan Chixia finally put away his sword box without hesitation.

"Could it be that although I, Yan Chixia, have never claimed to be righteous, I would never associate with a monster that causes suffering to millions of living beings?"

"Today, out of consideration for our past friendship, I will not lay a hand on you, but if we meet again in the future, we will be enemies."

After hearing Yan Chixia's shout, Mo Fei was slightly taken aback, but his impression of him changed considerably.

"Big Beard, if you're afraid of death, so be it. You talk so righteously, aren't you ashamed? If you're still within my sight for three breaths, you're not leaving today."

Upon hearing Mo Fei's shout, Yan Chixia, who had just turned around and was about to leave the street, immediately changed from walking to running and disappeared in a flash.

……

"Indeed, there is no one in this world who is not afraid of death; it's just that the degree of fear varies."

After a few sighs, Mo Fei turned around and looked ahead, where Ding Dian was fighting Pudu Cihang, who was wielding two flying swords like swimming dragons.

"That's it? Ding Yin is supposed to be a minor boss in the Legend of Shushan, but he seems like nothing special. Apart from that combined sword technique just now, his performance now is really lacking."

Although Ding Yin's sword energy, unleashed with all his might, was indeed extremely sharp, and even he himself could not withstand it head-on, aside from that, Ding Yin was rather ordinary in other aspects.

"I overestimated you. If this is all you're capable of, you're not leaving today."

After sending Kaido out to cooperate with Pudu Cihang and Ding Yin in a stalemate for a while, seeing that Ding Dian had no new tricks up his sleeve, Mo Fei immediately decided to personally step in and end the battle.

"Master, that guy has left the arena. If you're not confident, perhaps we should retreat first."

However, before he could officially leave the stage, Di Mingqi, played by Brother Biao, spoke up to warn him.

"I almost forgot about this kid if he hadn't spoken. Speaking of which, he's a main character. Now that he and Ding Yin have both come out, the Blood Demon's emergence shouldn't be far off. Should I try to shift my focus?" Although Mo Fei was confident he could kill Ding Yin with his full strength, there wasn't really any deep-seated grudge between them. What if the other side was hiding some powerful moves? There was really no need for him to take that risk.

"Think and do" has always been Mo Fei's life motto, so he immediately shouted to Ding Yin, who was fighting Kaido and Pudu Cihang:

“Master Ding, I know you come from the South China Sea Sword Sect. I recently heard that the Blood Demon, who has been suppressed for a long time, is about to emerge from the mountain. Are you going to fight me to the death here instead of going to cause trouble for him?”

"Is the Blood Demon about to be born?"

Compared to the irreparable harm caused by Mo Fei, the Blood Demon, a great demon who attempts to destroy the world, is obviously much more dangerous.

After Mo Fei signaled Pudu Cihang and Kaido to step back, Ding Yin did not launch another attack. Instead, he asked about the Blood Demon with great eagerness.

"The Blood Demon you're talking about, is it the Nether Spring Blood Demon that was sealed away by the Long-Browed Ancestor back then?"

"That's right, it's him... You're probably familiar with the place where he was sealed."

I suggest you quickly contact the major sects like Emei and Kunlun to reinforce the seal before he emerges from the mountain. Otherwise, once he does, the world might be turned into a sea of ​​blood.

After Mo Fei finished speaking, Ding Yin, who had previously been somewhat skeptical, was now about 70% convinced. However, he was also very curious as to why Mo Fei would help them.

However, before he could ask a question, Mo Fei preemptively asked a question in return:
"I bet you're wondering why I'm telling you that the Blood Demon is about to be born."

You don't need to guess anymore. Firstly, although my methods were a bit excessive, I am still a member of the human race at heart. If the Blood Demon gains power, I will definitely not have a good ending in the end.

"Secondly, since you've gone to cause trouble for the Blood Demon, I'm happy to have some peace and quiet. Although I'm not afraid of you, who wants to fight with people every day for no reason?"

After listening to Mo Fei's explanation, Ding Yin finally showed a look of understanding.

Looking at the two flying dragons, one golden and one azure, floating behind Mo Fei, a flash of apprehension crossed Ding Yin's eyes before he spoke, half-admonishing and half-warning:

"The Blood Demon's calamity is far more threatening than you, but if you do not restrain yourself and continue to wreak havoc, I think we will meet again soon."

"Haha...! Master Ding, the reason I let this little centipede absorb the dragon vein and transform into a dragon is entirely because I see that the world is beyond saving and I want to establish a new order from the ruins."

"I'm sure by the time you see me next, I'll have been crowned emperor of a new dynasty. Do you think anyone would be foolish enough to sabotage their own home?"

"Overthrow the old dynasty and establish a new order, do you want to rebel?"

Before Ding Yin could even speak, Mo Fei had barely finished speaking when Di Mingqi, standing beside him, asked a question.

"That's right. I heard you used to be a soldier, right? Why don't you come to my new dynasty and become a military officer?"

Mo Fei certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to recruit a protagonist with such good fortune as Di Mingqi. After all, if there were more people like him, the world's bonus to their luck might be shared with him. In any case, the benefits offered would be a drop in the ocean for him.

"To become an official! To become a general?"

Previously, Di Mingqi was just an ordinary military spy. He was persecuted for offending the military commander, and by chance, he broke into the territory of the Demonic Sect and was eventually rescued by Ding Yin.

They should still be in the process of seeking men and recruiting apprentices. At this time, offering a general's position to recruit them would be very attractive to him.

"Of course, you've been following Master Ding for so long, so your insight and courage must far surpass those of ordinary people. Now that Master Ding is going to subdue the Blood Demon, not only will you not be able to help, but you might also be easily killed by the Blood Demon at any time."

Mo Fei’s words made perfect sense, not only to Di Mingqi but also to Ding Yin, who was listening in. He immediately pulled Di Mingqi aside and whispered to him.

……

"Master! The Blood Demon is treacherous and cunning. You must be extremely cautious when you confront him."

After exchanging words in private for a while, it is unclear what Ding Yin and Di Mingqi discussed. In the end, Ding Yin left a white sword for Di Mingqi and then rode the sword straight towards Mount Emei.

"Master Ding should have passed on his Taoist teachings to you by now. You must study them diligently from now on. As for the task he assigned you to keep an eye on me, you can do as he arranges."

Just as Di Mingqi was feeling down and staring in the direction Ding Yin had left in a daze, Mo Fei's words made him turn pale and tremble.

"Ah...! Did you hear that? You're not going to kill me to cover it up, are you?"

"Of course not. What good would killing you do me? Besides, you are my link with those great immortal sects."

"Let's go build a nation. I promise you'll be a general, and I'll definitely make your wish come true."

……

In the following period, with the assistance of Pudu Cihang, Mofei began to rapidly integrate the military and political forces of the old dynasty.

With the foundation laid by Pudu Cihang, this operation proceeded very smoothly. In just a month, Mo Fei successfully seized all the military and political power of the old dynasty.

What followed was simple: under the arrangement of Pudu Cihang and witnessed by all the civil and military officials, the former emperor, who had been reduced to a mere shell of his former self, formally abdicated the throne to Mofei in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

After several refusals, he finally accepted the Imperial Seal of the State under the entreaties of the court officials and the earnest expectations of the previous emperor. He ascended the throne at the beginning of the following month and named the country "Wu".

Upon ascending the throne, Mo Fei granted a general amnesty on the very day. Except for those who committed unforgivable crimes, all other minor offenders and their associates were pardoned to replenish the population that had been drastically reduced due to war and the rampant spread of demons.

Next, they established the Demon Suppression Division, dedicated to capturing demons and ghosts, and recruited extraordinary people from all over the world to guard various places and protect the people of the area.

What pleased the world the most was the final decree announced by Mo Fei.

"Today, the world is in chaos, with demons and bandits running rampant. I am deeply saddened by the plight of the people and, after much deliberation, I have decided to spread martial arts throughout the land and to preach the Way to the people."

Now I pass down a true Taoist method. Practicing it will calm the mind and spirit, and protect you from evil spirits.

"Now I pass down a book of body-strengthening techniques. Those who practice it will strengthen their bodies, protect their homes and country, and deter bandits from wreaking havoc."

After this decree was promulgated, and with Mo Fei's vigorous promotion, a nationwide craze for martial arts and Taoist practices quickly arose.

The dispatch of various experts from the Demon Suppression Division to different towns further cleansed the demons and ghosts within the Wu Kingdom.

With the people of Wu gradually settling down, after only half a year, once the newly planted grain was harvested and the people had surplus food, a vibrant life finally reappeared throughout the country.

(End of this chapter)