When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 326 Sun
A gentle breeze, carrying a chill, blew across Hallasan Mountain and into the dojo located halfway up the mountain.

Cui Longshan reached out and made a grasping motion, as if trying to hold the wisp of cold wind in his hand, and said, "This year's severe cold seems to have come earlier than last year, which may be thanks to that number one genius of Dongxia."

Cui Longshan, who is nearly seventy years old, looks only about thirty. He is dressed in a Taoist uniform, has a tall and straight figure, regular features, and a handsome appearance, and has a mature and experienced air about him.

“Hengxiong, this may be the strongest opponent you have ever faced. Don’t underestimate him just because he’s only a five-star.” Cui Longshan said in a deep voice.

A step behind him stood a man who also looked to be around thirty years old, with a resolute face. He nodded and said, "To manipulate the celestial phenomena on one's own, even if it was with the help of favorable timing, is extraordinary. He is indeed a formidable opponent, but I will win."

Influencing celestial phenomena is something even Li Hengxiong of the Seven Stars couldn't do, yet Bai Ze did it. Of course, he wouldn't underestimate Bai Ze.

However, manipulating celestial phenomena is one thing, but competing with people is another.

Even if the snowstorm were ten times more severe, it wouldn't be able to harm a Seven-Star Warrior, so Li Hengxiong naturally didn't think he would lose.

Li Hengxiong also explained his countermeasures: "I have already sent people to mobilize disciples from various martial arts schools to call on the people of the entire prefecture to resist Bai Ze. Although the wind and snow are severe, they cannot destroy the hearts of our people; on the contrary, they make us united in our hatred of the enemy."

Although Bai Ze's abilities were terrifying, Li Hengxiong thought it was a good thing.

The greater the external pressure, the more united the people will be.

In recent years, under the influence of Dongxia's sugar-coated bullets, many young people in the Slug Autonomous Prefecture have forgotten the glory of their homeland, which is unacceptable.

This move also maximizes the disadvantage of playing away from home, letting Bai Ze experience what it means to be surrounded by enemies.

Before coming to see his master, Li Hengxiong had already read the latest news from the autonomous prefecture.

—"The monster that rides the wind and snow is invading Slug."

Moreover, at his behest, the next news article is already in preparation, titled "The Cheating Genius Attempts to Conquer Hallasan."

Combined with the simultaneous release of the Youth Cup cheating investigation, the effect is absolutely remarkable.

"It's good that you have this idea."

Cui Longshan nodded, both pleased and solemn, and said, "We Slu people must unite in order to continue to grow stronger in the Federation. And it is because we are always united that the Federation will continue to give us preferential treatment."

"Don't let the small favors we receive now blind us. Our goal is to enter the core of the Federation and make outstanding Slu people one of the rulers of the Federation."

And now, the opportunity has come.

Cui Longshan didn't say it explicitly, but Li Hengxiong knew it.

Over the years, they have established a very deep cooperative relationship with that side, and the preferential treatment received by the Slug Autonomous Region has actually been aided by its allies.

"In this competition, cripple this so-called number one genius of Dongxia." Cui Longshan turned around, stared at his disciple, and said.

Bai Ze was crippled...
Li Hengxiong felt both excited and slightly fearful.

Destroying Bai Ze would undoubtedly offend those behind Bai Ze.

But at the same time, they will also receive help from other people.

Hwarangdo will act as the vanguard in the upcoming conflict, confronting the enemy head-on, but will also receive continuous support from its allies behind the scenes.

Undoubtedly, this is using Cui Longshan and his followers as weapons, but as long as there are enough benefits, what does it matter if they are weapons?
This is an opportunity, an opportunity not to be missed.

"I will definitely cripple him," Li Hengxiong said resolutely.

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Bai Ze's actions were like a key, unlocking the winter in the Slug Autonomous Prefecture.

The cold wave arrived early, causing temperatures to drop rapidly throughout the autonomous prefecture.

Even in this weather, a large number of martial artists dressed only in white taekwondo uniforms were still running around the city distributing flyers.

Related news was also being broadcast on the large screens in the commercial street.

We must let that monster that commands the wind and snow know that we, the Slu people, are invincible...

The well-dressed and beautiful host made a loud appeal, attracting the attention of passersby.

In this atmosphere, an uncontrollable commotion is emerging and rapidly growing.

【Found it.】

The news anchor, seemingly prompted, announced in a quick and clear voice: "Breaking news! Outside the city, the pride of Slu—the disciples of Hwarangdo—have located the intruder. Although they consist only of one-star martial artists and a few two-star martial artists, far from being a match for the attacker, they have still formed a formidable wall with their bodies, attempting to halt the intruder's advance."

Now let's see the resilience and perseverance of the young people of Slutsky.

Even if we can't stop him, we absolutely cannot allow him to walk into the city so openly and blatantly.

The camera shifts, the host's image shrinks, and a scene of snow falling fills the large screen.

Hundreds of low-level martial artists, dressed in martial arts robes, blocked the road, with a large number of vehicles blocking their way behind them.

Meanwhile, cameras were pointed forward, broadcasting the monster that rode the wind and snow to every household.

The overall image conveys a spirit of perseverance; it would be even better if the "monster's" appearance were reduced by tenfold.

Although he had been hiking for more than half a month, Bai Ze, who had long since become a little fairy, was still neat and tidy.

He was only one step away from becoming a celestial being in Buddhism. His body was free from impurities, he did not need to eat, and he always maintained the most perfect posture. At most, his hair had grown a little longer.

"It must have been really tough for you to stop me in this cold weather."

Bai Ze looked at the wall of people blocking his way, seemingly without any sign of urgency. His gaze swept around and finally settled on a figure in the center who looked to be in his thirties.

—Jin Shunsheng, disciple of Cui Longshan, ranked fifth, a six-star martial artist.

Compared to the six-star martial artists Bai Ze had encountered in Yanjing, Jin Shunsheng was insignificant and far inferior to Li Juncheng.

At this moment, Jin Shunsheng, along with hundreds of disciples from the martial arts school and a large number of ordinary people, were blocking the road in cars behind him, clearly intending to make Bai Ze hesitate to act rashly.

If a fight breaks out, many innocent bystanders will be affected, and it could become a major news story.

"Chief Bai."

A smug look flashed across Jin Shunsheng's lips, then he shouted, "This road is blocked. Please take a detour and go another way."

"Take a detour."

"Take a detour."

Hundreds of Hwarang disciples shouted loudly, creating a powerful roar.

[Master, all platforms in the Slug Autonomous Region are now live-streaming this scene, and federal platforms are gradually starting to broadcast it as well.]

"If the hard approach doesn't work, try the soft approach; they're quite adept at using underhanded tactics."

Bai Ze could only lament that this world was different from his previous one. Otherwise, if he were given a rule like "you can't put chess pieces outside the board cover," it would be completely baffling. However, Bai Ze had actually considered this possibility.

He looked ahead and said loudly, "It seems you all have some misunderstanding about me. I am not here to be your enemy, but to show you the right path."

"what--"

Upon hearing this, Jin Shunsheng let out a mocking laugh. "Chief Bai, we've all seen the arrogant things you said before. Now you're speaking softly. Don't you find it ironic? I still prefer your arrogant self."

Bai Ze remained calm, seemingly oblivious to Jin Shunsheng's sarcasm, and continued, "I am here to fight Hwarangdo, but that does not mean I want to be your enemy."

“Your enemy is not me, nor is it any other outsider; your enemy is among yourselves.”

“They solidify classes, create divisions, and they spread threats in an attempt to make you hostile to the Union.”

“The Slug Autonomous Oblast receives preferential funding from the federal government every year, and the people of Slug enjoy many benefits, but why is it that among you—among you ordinary people—no genius has emerged?”

Bai Ze pointed to himself and spoke eloquently, "I, Bai Ze, was born an orphan, but now I am the number one among the younger generation in Dongxia. Ninety-nine percent of you have better backgrounds than me and receive all kinds of preferential treatment, so why is there not a single genius martial artist among you?"

His voice gradually rose in intensity, as if carrying an invisible magic that attracted everyone's attention, causing the cries of "take a detour" to quietly subside.

"Gentlemen, listen to me. The reason why geniuses cannot emerge from ordinary people in the Slu Autonomous Prefecture is not because there are no geniuses, but because all resources have been plundered, concentrated, and taken away by a few people."

"Federal funding can amount to hundreds of millions, but when it comes to an individual, it may not even be a single dollar. Some people, who call themselves Slugs, are trying to plunder your assets, resources, and even jobs. These are your real enemies, and these are the targets you must confront."

Jin Shunsheng began to feel uneasy because he found that the shouts around him had been drowned out by Bai Ze's voice.

A sense of unease, as if the situation were spiraling out of control, quietly began to grow.

Don't be fooled by him!

Jin Shunsheng shouted, "He's using his mental powers to bewitch you, don't believe him!"

"As everyone knows, I am a five-star martial artist. Even with the strongest mental power, it is difficult for me to leave my body. I can also guarantee that I absolutely did not use any mental techniques, and I can even use mental power testing equipment to prove my innocence," Bai Ze said calmly.

It is a case of "words become law," he used the phrase "words become law"!
Bai Ze's words subtly carried the power of law, causing everyone present to unconsciously obey him.

Moreover, some of the things Bai Ze said did indeed resonate with the thoughts of the vast majority of people.

He easily stirred up the discontent in these people and subtly changed their mindset.

“There are geniuses among you, and the next Bai Ze could very well be one of you.”

Bai Ze spread his arms wide, his eyes seemingly piercing through space, looking directly at the thousands of households on the other side of the camera, "I am not here to be your enemy, but to break the shackles."

"Gentlemen, please believe me."

The last sentence carried an invisible magic, reaching the ears of countless people.

Because of the vast difference in strength between them and Bai Ze, the energy required for Bai Ze to make his words come true also decreased.

Although it still consumes a considerable amount of resources, it is enough to stir the minds of countless people.

Jin Shunsheng was horrified to discover that one of the dojo disciples next to him was clenching his fist and secretly looking at him with resentment.

Although they are both from Hwarangdo, the disciples of the dojo are certainly not comparable to those of Choi Yongsan.

They need to spend a lot of money on tuition, but all they get are some basic skills. They also need to team up to take on missions from the martial arts association, and they have to hand over 60% of the points they earn to the dojo.

Exploitation is a real phenomenon, and discontent is absolutely present.

"You bastard, do you want to betray Hwarangdo, betray Sarok?"

Jin Shunsheng grabbed the collar of the martial arts school disciple, trying to make an example of him.

Unexpectedly, the dojo disciples, who usually dared not resist, struggled fiercely at this moment and shouted even louder, "What 'slu' or 'slu'? We have long been Dongxia people."

"you--"

A fierce glint flashed in Jin Shunsheng's eyes as he raised his hand to strike, shouting, "You've betrayed your sect! You're courting death!"

Before the true energy in his palm could be gathered, a sword light flashed and blood spurted out.

Jin Shunsheng's forearm slowly slid down, and the condensed true energy was forcibly dispersed.

"As an executive member of the martial arts association, I cannot stand by and watch you endanger the citizens."

Bai Ze raised his hand and pointed at Jin Shunsheng, the sword energy that had been unleashed by him.

At the same time, he loudly announced: "After defeating Li Hengxiong, I will discuss with the Sanqing Group to have them open a subsidiary in the Slug Autonomous Prefecture to sell various martial arts injections at relatively low prices. I will also propose to the Martial Arts Association, in my capacity as the chief of Yujing Martial Arts University, to open more martial arts universities in the Slug Autonomous Prefecture."

The Slu Autonomous Prefecture has only one martial arts university, whose teaching staff is far inferior to the Twenty-Four Martial Arts Universities, let alone Hwarangdo.

Here, Hwarangdo is the only dominant force.

Baek Taek's statement is both bleeding Hwarangdo dry and providing another way out.

Even if it's just a pie in the sky, it's enough to make people yearn for it.

As for the specific implementation, there's no need to worry.

The Sanqing Group would be more than happy to have another dumping ground. Although the Martial Arts Association might not agree to open a martial arts university, it would definitely be happy to put pressure on this side.

Although it's just wishful thinking, it might not be impossible for it to come true.

Even the disciples of the Hwarangdo dojo couldn't help but show longing when they heard the news, let alone others.

The original hostility and anger vanished at this moment.

The formidable wall erected by Li Hengxiong is being easily breached by Bai Ze.

"So, are you all willing to believe me now?" Bai Ze approached with a smile.

The crowd that had been blocking the way quickly moved aside, and the martial arts disciple being held by Jin Shunsheng stared at Bai Ze as if he were looking up at the sun.

This is hardly a monster that can control wind and snow.

“Chief Bai, you are the true sun of Slu.” The dojo disciple murmured.

Bai Ze: "..."

The phrase "words become law" seems to have been used too aggressively, to the point of becoming an overstatement.

I feel like I'd be perfect for being an evil god.

(End of this chapter)