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Chapter 234 Meng Chixing, Azure Dragon Society

Looking at Jin Bingyun, who had just attacked her, Abbess Miejue was no longer as gentle as she had been when facing Gu Shaoan.

The killing intent emanating from him was clearly palpable to anyone.

After a moment's hesitation, Abbess Miejue suddenly flicked the Chengxin Sword in her left hand. The moment the tip of the scabbard touched Jin Bingyun's lower abdomen, Abbess Miejue's hand was already on the tip of the hilt.

As she circulated her true energy, a surge of energy mixed with her true energy rushed through the tip of the sword sheath and into Jin Bingyun's lower abdomen.

"Uh~"

The next second, the excruciating pain caused Jin Bingyun to curl up like a boiled shrimp.

However, her dantian was directly destroyed by Abbess Miejue.

Seeing this, the others on the mountaintop couldn't help but glance at Gu Shaoan.

Many people's eyelids twitched when they thought of Zong Yue, whose dantian had also been destroyed by Gu Shaoan.

He suddenly realized that Gu Shaoan and Abbess Miejue were indeed master and disciple.

To take action, one must first cripple their martial arts skills.

However, the onlookers felt no pity for Jin Bingyun's fate; in fact, they thought she deserved it.

Associating with the Demon Master's Palace and causing chaos in the Great Wei Kingdom, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that their martial arts were merely crippled, or even worse.

Even Feng Xinglie, Jin Bingyun's husband, who was standing to the side, looked reluctant but hesitated to speak.

This is why Gu Shaoan first had to verify the Beggars' Sect and Jin Bingyun's schemes behind the scenes through Pang Ban.

Although it may take some effort to explain.

But once things are cleared up, when it comes to taking action, no one can find fault with them.

Even if he used excessive force, others would still find it understandable.

This will prevent people from accusing him of acting ruthlessly without reason.

After Abbess Miejue crippled Jin Bingyun's martial arts, Gu Shaoan did not return to Abbess Miejue's side.

Instead, it involves circulating internal energy.

At this moment, Gu Santong was still savoring the feeling when Pang Ban's spiritual energy invaded his body.

Just then, Gu Shaoan's voice, transmitted through his internal energy, rang in his ears.

"The matter is temporarily settled. I would like to trouble Uncle Gu to take Master Zhang to the back mountain for a chat."

Upon hearing the voice, Gu Santong was slightly taken aback: "Master Zhang?"

Before Gu Santong could think further, he saw the fat Taoist priest who had spoken with him earlier walk past him.

"What are you standing there for? Lead the way!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Santong turned his head and looked at the old Taoist priest wearing a bamboo hat beside him. Then, recalling what Gu Shaoan had just said, he knew perfectly well the identity of the fat Taoist priest in front of him.

He immediately gasped and quickly took a few steps to lead the way.

Inside the pavilion on the back hill.

Just as Zhang Sanfeng and Gu Santong entered the pavilion, Gu Shaoan had just brewed a pot of tea.

After the two sat down, Zhang Sanfeng poured tea into their cups, then took off his straw hat and casually picked up a teacup and took a sip.

Savoring the sweetness of the tea, Zhang Sanfeng exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, such good tea? That little girl Miejue has been quite good to you."

In response to Zhang Sanfeng's words, Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "My master has always been devoted to his juniors, and he always thinks of them first when he has something good."

Zhang Sanfeng said irritably, "You make it sound like she's at a disadvantage. If my Wudang sect had a disciple with half your talent, I would treasure them like a precious gem."

After finishing his tea, Zhang Sanfeng smacked his lips and beckoned with his finger.

Immediately, a stream of water flowed from the teapot on the table, refilling his empty cup with tea.

After finishing another cup of tea, Zhang Sanfeng glanced at Gu Santong, who was staring at him like a curious child, and then shook his head and said, "This guy, was he not sent by your master?"

Gu Shaoan replied, "Senior Gu was rescued from the prison of the Dragon Guard Manor by this junior."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Santong stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Junior Gu Santong greets Master Zhang."

"Ancient Three Links?"

Zhang Sanfeng scratched his chin: "That sounds familiar."

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Sanfeng asked, "Are you the guy who killed 108 people on the shore of Taihu Lake more than twenty years ago, and who didn't even spare the four imperial constables?"

Gu Santong glanced at Gu Shaoan, and seeing that Gu Shaoan did not speak, he then recounted the events that had occurred on the shores of Taihu Lake to Zhang Sanfeng.

Upon learning that Gu Shaoan had made a trip to the Dragon Guard Manor after leaving Wudang, and even rescued Gu Santong in front of Zhu Wushi, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

"You little brat, you've got some nerve. You're only at the Qi Condensation stage, yet you dare to go after Zhu Wushi."

At this point, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head.

"I never expected that the so-called Iron-Blooded Marquis would secretly be someone who uses martial arts like the 'Power Absorption Technique' to plunder the power of others. It's really something."

Zhang Sanfeng seemed to have thought of something, and after a slight pause, he finished his sentence.

"Just like those guys in the imperial court!"

Seemingly sensing that Zhang Sanfeng's tone was a bit off, Gu Shaoan asked, "Senior, do you know any other masters in the imperial court?"

Zhang Sanfeng nodded and said, "The experts raised in the palace fought a battle decades ago. The fact that I can't go down the mountain now is partly due to their efforts."

As he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Zhang Sanfeng's eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said, "The Dragon Guard Manor and the Eastern Depot have the duty of supervising the martial arts world. It's no wonder that the so-called Dragon Guard Manor is like this. Over the past few decades, the Great Wei Kingdom has become more and more unsettled."

Gu Shaoan and Gu Santong naturally knew what Zhang Sanfeng was referring to.

Those in the imperial court could not escape the allure of fame, fortune, and power.

How could people in the martial arts world turn a blind eye to this?
The imperial court allocated 20% of its tax revenue to the martial arts world, seemingly to stabilize the various factions within the martial arts community and to separate the imperial court from the martial arts world.

In reality, this 20% tax is also a lure to incite constant fighting and bloodshed in the martial arts world.
If there are capable ministers or wise rulers in the imperial court, and with the intervention of the imperial court's agencies to oversee the martial arts world, the fighting in the martial arts world will be greatly reduced.

If Zhu Wushi were to manipulate things from the shadows, the martial world would naturally become even more turbulent.

Suppressing these thoughts, Zhang Sanfeng looked up at Gu Shaoan: "You're quite composed, kid. I thought you'd be eager to ask why I told you not to chase Pang Ban." Although Gu Shaoan already had a guess about why Zhang Sanfeng had spoken up, he still politely replied, "Given the relationship between Wudang and Emei, they certainly wouldn't harm a junior like me. Since you took the initiative to remind me, you must have your reasons. When you want to speak, you will."

Hearing Gu Shaoan's response, Zhang Sanfeng scratched his head, then looked Gu Shaoan up and down for a while before shaking his head.

"To be honest, I still can't figure it out. How could that little girl, who is so ruthless, have taught you to be so calm and composed?"

The more I think about it, the weirder it seems.

"Could it be that things reach their extremes and then reverse? Is it because your master is too irritable that you, her disciple, have become more composed by spending so much time with her?"

Zhang Sanfeng thought about himself and realized that he seemed to have a rather fiery temper.

As a result, the apprentices he trained all had incredibly soft tempers.

"How about we try a different style after we get back to Wudang Mountain?"

After noting this thought in his mind, Zhang Sanfeng drank the tea in his cup and slowly said, "Pang Ban is not the biggest problem. The biggest problem is the person behind Pang Ban."

Gu Shaoan asked, "Senior, are you referring to Pang Ban's master, Meng Chixing?"

Gu Santong, standing to the side, couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "The previous Demon Master of the Demon Master Palace, Meng Chixing? He's still alive?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng first glanced at Gu Santong, then slowly said, "Of course he's alive, and that guy had already entered the Celestial Realm fifty years ago."

"Sigh~"

Upon hearing what Zhang Sanfeng said, Gu Santong couldn't help but gasp.

“A hundred years ago, Meng Chixing, along with the National Preceptor Bashiba and the Emperor Sihanfei, were known as the three great masters of the Great Yuan Kingdom.”

"After I entered the martial world, I never heard of Meng Chixing's name again. In addition, Meng Chixing was already over a hundred years old at that time. I thought that Meng Chixing had died. I never expected that he would break through to the Celestial Realm."

At this moment, Zhang Sanfeng added, "Not only Meng Chixing, but also the National Preceptor of the Great Yuan Kingdom, Bashiba, and the Emperor Sihanfei have already entered the Celestial Realm. These three can be said to be the three strongest in the Great Yuan Kingdom at present."

Gu Santong's expression changed: "So, there are actually three Celestial Realm experts in the Great Yuan Dynasty?"

Zhang Sanfeng said, "Over two hundred years, even if you just wait it out, you could produce three Celestial Realm martial artists. What's so strange about that?"

"Doesn't the Great Wei court also have two martial artists at the Celestial Realm?"

Then, Zhang Sanfeng's gaze fell back on Gu Shaoan, and he changed the subject, saying, "Several hundred years ago, the Great Wei, Great Yuan, and Great Sui reached an agreement that, in order to stabilize the world, if other martial arts forces were only fighting amongst themselves, the imperial court would not interfere too much. However, martial artists of the Celestial Realm from each country were not allowed to enter other countries at will."

"Anyone who disobeys this order shall be an enemy of the whole world."

“You killed Fang Yeyu before, which already deprived the Demon Master Palace of a direct descendant. If you kill Pang Ban as well, Meng Chixing will inevitably go crazy.”

"If you rush to the Great Wei Kingdom at that time, no matter what Meng Chixing will encounter, it will be harmful to you and the Emei Sect."

Gu Shaoan was not surprised by what Zhang Sanfeng said.

In fact, Gu Shaoan was well aware of the situations of the Great Yuan Kingdom, the Great Wei Kingdom, and the Great Sui Kingdom.

It was precisely because he knew that there was a Celestial Realm expert behind the Demon Master's Palace that Gu Shaoan knew from the beginning that Pang Ban could not die.

Unless Gu Shaoan is confident that he can deal with Meng Chixing, who has already entered the Celestial Realm.

Otherwise, even if Gu Shaoan wanted to kill Pang Ban, there couldn't be any other witnesses.

Otherwise, even if Gu Shaoan manages to hide, what will happen to the Emei Sect?
Seeing that Gu Shaoan did not respond, Zhang Sanfeng said, "Although he is not dead, Pang Ban has lost an arm, and it will be difficult for his other hand to heal in less than half a year."

"Judging from the extent of his use of spiritual energy in the following instances, the old Taoist estimated that his spiritual seed was also nearing depletion, and half of his power was wasted. It would take him at least three to five years to recover."

After a pause, Zhang Sanfeng pointed to the ancient three passages beside him: "Perhaps even we can't do anything about this little guy."

Hearing Zhang Sanfeng's words, Gu Santong opened his mouth, unable to tell whether Zhang Sanfeng was praising him or insulting him.

Noticing Gu Santong's reaction, Zhang Sanfeng casually said, "Don't think about it, I'm just praising you!"

"After all, Pang Ban is only a dozen years younger than the old Taoist. Even if half of his power is gone, with the help of the Demon Master Palace's 'Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique', his strength is not comparable to that of an ordinary martial artist who has condensed his Qi into Gang."

"If you can cultivate the 'Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill' created by the Eccentric Hero of Tianchi to perfection and achieve true indestructibility, then your martial art can, to some extent, be considered a counter to the 'Demon Seed of the Dao Heart Technique'."

"Even if Pang Ban manages to cultivate the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique to its highest level, he may not be able to gain the upper hand over you."

Finally, Zhang Sanfeng picked up the teacup that had been refilled, took a sip, and asked, "Since you called this old Taoist here not to ask about letting Pang Ban go earlier, then there must be something else. Speak quickly."

After pondering for a moment, Gu Shaoan said, "With Master Zhang's experience, you must have heard of the Azure Dragon Society, right?"

Upon hearing the words "Azure Dragon Society," Zhang Sanfeng's expression immediately froze, his previous nonchalant demeanor vanishing.

Even Gu Santong, who was standing next to him, changed his expression at this moment.

If we look back over the past two hundred years, the most famous martial arts force in the Great Wei Dynasty was neither Shaolin nor Wudang, which had Zhang Sanfeng.

Rather, it was a force that once made everyone in the martial arts world tremble with fear.

Qinglonghui.

The organization uses the phrase "Azure sky like water, flying dragon in the sky" as its entry point. It has twelve halls corresponding to the functions of each month, covering an operational system including intelligence, assassination, and financial resources. It also has 365 branches named after dates, spread all over the world.

Its core members are mostly experts who act ruthlessly and are strictly disciplined, and are known in the martial arts world for their "failure to complete a mission means certain death".

No one knows how the Azure Dragon Society was organized, nor who its leader is.

However, everyone knows that no other gang can match the Green Dragon Society in terms of its tight organization, immense power, and ruthless methods.

The more chaotic the martial arts world becomes, the more opportunities the Green Dragon Society has to fish in troubled waters. The Green Dragon Society also frequently frames others, and they have never trusted anyone.

Looking across the entire martial arts world, no force in the past few hundred years has ever been as well-organized as the Azure Dragon Society.

Although everyone has heard of this organization and believes in its existence, no one has ever actually seen it, nor does anyone know what form it takes or how big it is.

Everyone knows that it seems to be shrouded in its shadow no matter where you are, and it may suddenly appear at any time.

Besides its immense power.

Two hundred years ago, what was even more feared was the strength of the Azure Dragon Society.

It has a total of seven dragon heads.

Each dragon leader is a martial artist at the Condensing Yuan Qi Realm.

Apart from the chief leader of the Azure Dragon Society, no one else knew the identities of the other leaders.

(End of this chapter)