Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 257 Unrivaled, Coveting the Energy Box
Fang Yufei, who had multiple identities, schemed against half of the martial arts world, and murdered hundreds of martial artists, died just like that.

Although he was cunning, his opponent not only possessed greater power and strength, but was also equally cunning.

Yu Tianbao, the son of Yu Luosha, was born several decades ago.

Over the decades, he has endured the gaze of countless people, growing into a spoiled brat under the public eye.

Most of the Rakshasa sect knows him.

However, this person was actually a fake son; the real son of Jade Rakshasa had been replaced decades ago.

No matter how amazing Fang Yufei's calculations were, he still suffered a major setback when faced with preparations that had begun decades ago.

Of course, Yu Luosha designed all of this not to deal with Feitian Yuhu, but to better cultivate her successor.

It was just a coincidence that it was the perfect opportunity to eliminate a major threat to the eastward expansion of the Rakshasa sect.

Jade Rakshasa's formidable reputation inspires fear; a single glance from her can kill a withered pine tree, and two moves are enough to annihilate Guzhu and Hanmei. Her strength is so overwhelming that no one dares to even think of fighting her.

Not to mention the other martial artists, even the experts from the Silver Hook Gambling House and the Black Tiger Hall didn't dare to move an inch. They just watched Fang Yufei die without making a single move.

It wasn't until Fang Yufei's body fell to the ground that everyone suddenly realized what was happening.

Instead of seeking revenge for the sect leader, he turned and ran.

"Humph!"

Jade Rakshasa snorted coldly, her figure flashing like a ghost in the night, each flash appearing suddenly in front of someone.

And at this point, it often means that person's death.

Among the many masters of Silver Hook Gambling House and Black Tiger Hall, there are a large number of grandmasters and even a few second-flower grandmasters. But whether they are first-flower or second-flower, they are as powerless as the plum blossoms in front of Jade Rakshasa.

He was killed with a wave of his hand.

Yu Luosha's cultivation level is equal to that of the Demon Master Pang Ban, and she is at the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top stage.

However, he was not an ordinary person who had achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, but a genius like a prodigy. In his youth, he was a hero like Ximen Chuixue and Lu Xiaofeng, capable of fighting against opponents of higher levels.

When Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng were at the peak of the Innate Realm, they could fight against Grandmaster level experts and kill ordinary Innate Realm experts like slaughtering dogs. After breaking through to the Grandmaster level, they could even fight two experts with one flower.

Jade Rakshasa is like them after they grow old and reach the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top realm. Although they are both at the Top realm, their strength is not enough to instantly kill others of the same level, but they can easily defeat them.

With such strength, dealing with these Grandmasters of the First Flower Realm and Innate Martial Artists would truly be a matter of a wave of the hand.

"Ah! He's going to kill us all!"

"Run! We have to run!"

Seeing one expert after another die at the hands of Jade Rakshasa, some people couldn't bear the psychological pressure, screamed, and fled.

But it didn't work.

The difference in their levels is too great; there's no way they can escape.

Let alone them, even Lu Xiaofeng would have no chance of escaping from Yu Luosha under the current circumstances.

This is different from when we faced Pang Ban before.

Pang Ban first tried to appease them before resorting to force, letting them run for several dozen miles before finally giving up after receiving a message from the flying eagle.

Even so, they caught up from behind.

Right now, Lu Xiaofeng and Yu Luosha are only a few dozen feet apart.

Trying to escape is nothing short of wishful thinking.

If he is like this, what about others?
In the blink of an eye, apart from Lu Xiaofeng, there wasn't a single grandmaster left in the entire arena; they had all been killed by Yu Luosha.

Those who remained, whether born with innate traits or acquired ones, knew they couldn't escape and stood timidly in place, trembling all over.

Amidst the ruins, Jade Rakshasa reappeared, looking at the crowd: "Don't be afraid, everyone. I am no demon. Those people coveted the Rakshasa Token, the treasure of my Rakshasa Sect. They deserve to die."

You are all young and have been misled, which led you to this mistake. I have no intention of killing you; you may leave.”

"what?"

Everyone was initially surprised, but then overjoyed.

They thought they were doomed, but to their surprise, Jade Rakshasa spared their lives.

Bang bang bang!
One of the innate masters immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times, saying, "Thank you for sparing my life, Master."

Upon seeing this, the others also knelt down and kowtowed.

Jade Rakshasa nodded: "Alright, you may leave."

Everyone hurriedly got up and fled in panic, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.

Lu Xiaofeng remained aloof throughout.

He was just as clever as Fang Yufei. From the moment Yu Luosha's identity was exposed, he understood that today's events were entirely a trap set by Yu Luosha.

He faked his death and released a fake Rakshasa talisman, probably to lure out many ambitious people and eliminate them all at once.

The reason for letting these people go was not because Yu Luosha was kind-hearted, but because these people were too weak and most of them were independent practitioners, so they were not enough to threaten the Luosha Sect.

On the other hand, he didn't spare a single one of those grandmasters.

And the reason for doing so...

Lu Xiaofeng's gaze swept over Yu Luosha's snow-white hair and beard, and he instantly understood.

If you don't become a grandmaster, you're still just a mortal!
Even those who have reached the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of the Head cannot escape the lifespan of mortals.

Jade Rakshasa is old!

He single-handedly built the renowned Rakshasa Sect, and naturally he wanted to pass it on to his son before he completely lost his martial prowess.

His biological son has never appeared in public, presumably because he was hidden away and secretly raised.

This action is likely intended to pave the way for his biological son, enabling him to smoothly ascend to the position of leader and inherit the Rakshasa Cult.

Lu Xiaofeng had absolutely no interest in the Rakshasa talisman, but his thoughts were unimportant at the moment; what mattered was the Jade Rakshasa's opinion.

Moreover, when Jade Raksha appeared, her first target was Kunsha, and she even snatched the energy box, showing that she was very interested in it.

This is yet another variable.

"I didn't expect it to be the leader of the Rakshasa Sect in person. I was rude before," Lu Xiaofeng said, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Lu Xiaofeng... How many outstanding people are there in the Central Plains!"

Yu Luosha sighed and said, "Even among the countless outstanding figures in the Central Plains, you, Lu Xiaofeng, are considered a top-tier individual. If you are willing to join the Luosha Sect, I can directly offer you a position as a protector."

"This... I'd better not. I'm used to being free and don't want to join any faction."

“Alas,” Yu Luosha sighed, “What a pity… This person next to you is your friend, right? Well then, if your friend tells me the secret of this thing, I can let you two leave safely for your sake, Lu Xiaofeng.”

Lu Xiaofeng's heart tightened, realizing that the other party had indeed set their sights on the energy box.

"To disappoint the leader, the secrets of this thing must never be revealed to you."

"Oh? Why?"

"Although I am just a wandering swordsman, I am still a citizen of the Ming Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Yu Luosha was taken aback, then burst into laughter: "Hahaha, having been in the Western Regions for so long, listening to those people talk about their interests every day, I've forgotten that the people of the Central Plains are different from the people of the Western Regions. Besides interests, there is also family and country!"

The Rakshasa Cult was ambitious and always wanted to move eastward and invade the Ming Dynasty.

Given their style, once they enter, they will inevitably unleash a bloodbath.

Lu Xiaofeng certainly didn't want to see this happen. Although, with his abilities, he probably couldn't stop it.

However, he will also try his best to do what he can.

For example, protecting the secrets of the energy box, preventing this treasure from falling into the hands of the Rakshasa Cult.

Just like before, he didn't want the Rakshasa Token to fall into Fang Yeyu's hands.

Jade Rakshasa's smile vanished, and she said, "You are a good man, but there is no reason why I cannot get what I want."

As soon as he finished speaking, his true energy surged forth, transforming into a tangible sense of oppression that descended upon them.

Lu Xiaofeng held the Thunderclap Sword in one hand and placed the other hand on his waist, ready to summon his battle armor at any moment.

At this moment, Kunsha suddenly spoke up: "Rakshasa Cult Leader, if you want to know the secrets of this thing, why don't you ask those three people?"

As he spoke, he pointed to the three Blue brothers.

The three were startled, then felt a chill run through their bodies as Yu Luosha turned her gaze toward them.

"You three young brothers... also know the secrets of this thing?"

Kunsha said, "They not only know about it, but everyone has one!"

"Oh? There's more than one such treasure!"

Jade Rakshasa was somewhat surprised and said, "My promise to you three young brothers still stands. Join the Rakshasa Sect and I will allow you to serve by my son's side. When my son inherits the position of sect leader, you will be the most powerful people under him!"

Before the three could respond, Kunsha exclaimed in surprise, "The three of you have actually caught the eye of Jade Rakshasa? Heh, you've always wanted to make a name for yourselves, and now you've met your benefactor. Why not tell them the secret of that energy box and offer them the location of Master Yoda's residence in exchange for wealth and status? That would be excellent."

"Shut up!"

Bru shouted, then looked at Jade Rakshasa, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master. However, my two brothers and I have received great kindness and would never do anything to harm Master Yoda for our own selfish reasons."

Jade Raksha lowered her eyes and sighed.

Just as Lu Xiaofeng thought, Yu Luosha's series of actions were all to pave the way for her son.

But eliminating evil is paving the way, and selecting capable people is also paving the way.

He had been keeping a close eye on Bluebeard in secret, so he did not go to Yuan Kingdom and knew nothing about Yuan Kingdom.

However, after the Three Friends of Winter returned, he also began to monitor them.

The three Blue brothers were together with the Three Friends of Winter, so naturally they came into his view.

He discovered that these three people were not only from the Western Regions, but had also risen through the ranks from the lowest levels of commoners.

He knew exactly what the Western Regions was like.

Those who, as commoners, managed to make a name for themselves in the Western Regions were all truly talented individuals.

What's even more remarkable is that the three are not blood brothers, yet they support each other and have a brotherly bond.

This made Yu Luosha feel favorably towards them, and she wanted to subdue them and send them to her son's side as his future subordinates.

"What I value most about you is your loyalty and righteousness. People with such character would never betray us like the Three Friends of Winter. What a pity..."

Jade Rakshasa sighed.

Because they value loyalty and righteousness, they will not betray others.

Therefore, the three Blue brothers would not betray Master Yoda for their own glory and wealth.

Naturally, he wouldn't reveal the secret of the energy box to Jade Rakshasa.

Otherwise, knowing that this energy box was created by Master Yoda, they would surely send someone to forcibly bring Master Yoda to the Rakshasa Cult and create the energy box for him.

"Since that's the case, I'll have no choice but to resort to force."

Jade Rakshasa raised her eyes, but there was no emotion in them, only cold indifference.

If you lose a loyal subordinate, you can find another.

But a treasure like this is absolutely not to be missed!
True energy surged forth, transforming into two roaring dragons that attacked Lu Xiaofeng, Kunsha, and the three Blue brothers on the other side.

Lu Xiaofeng moved swiftly, shielding Kunsha behind him, and pressed his left hand, which had been prepared for a long time, directly onto the beast-shaped energy box at his waist.

"Energy activated!"

A burst of golden light erupted, instantly transforming into battle armor.

The cloak billowed, as if wings were spreading.

The upgraded battle armor enveloped Lu Xiaofeng's entire body, and the power of heaven and earth flowed out under his control, gathering in the Thunder Sword in his hand, which he then slashed out with.

Lightning crackled, mixed with powerful forces of heaven and earth, transforming into an incredibly astonishing sword aura that easily severed Yu Luosha's true energy and pressed towards Yu Luosha herself.

Yu Luosha was startled and quickly dodged.

The power of this sword energy completely exceeded his expectations.

It contained the power of heaven and earth, which made him feel a deadly threat.

But at the same time, the indifference in his eyes turned into greed.

Lu Xiaofeng was merely a master of the One Flower Sect.

After using this treasure, his strength actually increased to a level that was enough to threaten him.

What a baby!
At the same time, the three Blue brothers on the other side also pressed the energy box instantly.

"Energy activated!"

With a low shout in unison, three golden lights leaped and transformed into armor, enveloping the three of them.

In the next instant, the true energy, like a raging dragon, roared in.

Although the three did not possess the strength of Lu Xiaofeng, the defensive capabilities of their armor were beyond doubt. When their true energy struck them, it was as if a gentle breeze had swept past.

Clearly, Jade Rakshasa didn't pay much attention to these three innate martial artists, so the true energy she attacked in their direction had limited power.

Even so, it is enough to easily defeat any person who has reached the peak of the Innate Realm.

However, this attack was incredibly weak in the face of these three suits of armor.

Yu Luosha glanced at Lu Xiaofeng's magnificent armor, then at the rather ordinary armor worn by the three Blue brothers, and said, "It seems that even these treasures have different levels of strength."

But... are there really so many of these mysterious treasures?
Or is this treasure man-made?

This can be seen from the armor used by the three Blue brothers.

After all, the three men's armor was almost identical except for the color and pattern on the surface.

The energy boxes on their waists were exactly the same as the one that Yu Luosha had snatched.

However, the energy box at Lu Xiaofeng's waist looked quite special.

Therefore, it is highly likely that it was manufactured artificially.

Since we can manufacture four or five, we can naturally manufacture hundreds or thousands as well.

If such a treasure could be used to arm an army...

The greed in Jade Rakshasa's eyes was almost palpable.

"My precious baby! It should belong to me!"

"Yu Luosha said, and with a flash, she appeared in front of the three Bru brothers.

(End of this chapter)