Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

However, just as the punch was about to hit Baili Dongjun, Baili Dongjun suddenly disappeared, as if he had merged into the air.

"This is... a movement technique?!"

The audience gasped in astonishment; they had never seen such bizarre movements before.

Just as everyone was marveling, Baili Dongjun appeared behind Xiang Poyun, and with a light flick of his longsword, the tip of the sword touched Xiang Poyun's shoulder blade.

Xiang Poyun's body trembled, and he froze on the spot, staring at Baili Dongjun in disbelief. He knew that he had lost, and he was completely convinced of his defeat.

"I lost."

Xiang Poyun smiled bitterly and bowed to Baili Dongjun in surrender.

Baili Dongjun sheathed his longsword, smiled slightly, and returned the greeting to Xiang Poyun, saying, "Senior Xiang, you flatter me."

With Baili Dongjun's victory, the martial arts tournament reached another climax.

The cheers and applause from the audience rose and fell, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.

Ye Dingzhi, Lei Mengsha, and Gongzi Yu stood below the stage, looking at the spirited Baili Dongjun on the stage, their eyes filled with pride and satisfaction.

"Dongjun's sword strike has truly made him famous throughout the world," Lei Mengsha said with a smile, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Ye Dingzhi nodded in agreement: "That's right, Dongjun's talent and strength are truly amazing. However, we cannot let our guard down; the real challenge is yet to come."

Gongzi Yu gazed intently into the distance: "Indeed. But as long as we are united, nothing can stop us from moving forward."

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a servant rushed over and found Ye Dingzhi and the others with a nervous expression: "Gentlemen, there is urgent news. Please come to the Director Chen's office immediately for discussion."

Upon hearing this, Ye Dingzhi and the others' expressions changed slightly. After exchanging glances, they quickly followed the attendants to where Chen Ru was.

They knew that while the martial arts tournament was intense, the behind-the-scenes competition was equally important.

……

Ye Dingzhi and the others hurriedly went to Chen Ru's residence with their servants, their hearts filled with trepidation and unease.

The days of martial arts competitions and assassinations in the Dark River have made them realize that this is not just a simple martial arts event, but a battlefield where various forces are vying for power.

When they arrived at Chen Ru's study, they saw Chen Ru with a solemn expression, looking down as he flipped through a stack of secret letters.

Upon seeing Ye Dingzhi and the others, he looked up and gestured for them to sit down, then handed the secret letter in his hand to Ye Dingzhi.

"This is an urgent intelligence report we just received. Take a look."

Chen Ru's voice was deep and powerful, revealing the seriousness of the situation.

Ye Dingzhi took the secret letter, quickly glanced through it, and frowned.

The letter detailed the Northern Li royal family's collusion with various forces, specifically their plans to undermine them during the martial arts tournament. These plans included not only assassinations but also sabotage during the competition, and even despicable tactics such as framing others.

"It seems that we are really being targeted."

Lei Mengsha's tone was tinged with helplessness and indignation, "These members of the royal family will stop at nothing to eliminate dissidents."

Gongzi Yu sneered, "Hmph, do they think they can make us submit like this? Since we're here, we don't intend to leave easily. However, we can't just sit here and wait to die; we must prepare in advance."

Ye Dingzhi nodded in agreement: "That's right, we need to develop a comprehensive response plan. First, strengthen security within the academy to ensure our safety;"

Secondly, we must be more cautious about the upcoming matches to prevent our opponents from using tricks; finally, we also need to find out the true motives of these behind-the-scenes manipulators and solve the problem at its root.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ru's eyes flashed with approval: "Young Master Ye is absolutely right. I have already arranged for some people to investigate this matter, and I believe we will have results soon. However, before that, we must remain highly vigilant to prevent a sudden attack by the enemy."

After discussing the matter, everyone went their separate ways to get started.

Ye Dingzhi returned to his room to continue his cultivation while pondering how to deal with the impending crisis.

He knew that this challenge was more severe than ever before, and that they must unite to overcome the difficulties.

In the stillness of the night, Ye Dingzhi sat alone by the window, gazing at the moonlight outside, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He recalled his experiences in Daqing, those difficult days that made him more resilient. Now, facing new challenges and crises, he is even more determined in his beliefs and resolve.

"No matter how bumpy the road ahead, I will not back down." Ye Dingzhi silently vowed in his heart, "For Daqing, for Tianwaitian, and even more for ourselves, we must forge ahead!"

……

At this moment, Li Changsheng and Li Chengtian were standing outside the Jixia Academy.

Li Changsheng asked Li Chengtian with a puzzled look, "Your Excellency, why don't you let me take action, and why don't you take action yourself? Are you afraid of those scum from the Dark River?"

"No," Li Chengtian replied. "I just want the Dark River to be a touchstone for people like Baili Dongjun and Ye Dingzhi, to help them grow through these pursuits and blockades."

"Of course, I also need to subdue the Dark River and make them work for me. I'm especially interested in that guy named Su Muyu."

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Your Excellency's foresight is indeed beyond our reach. However, the Dark River Organization operates in secrecy and has many experts. Subduing them will probably not be an easy task."

Li Chengtian smiled slightly, his eyes revealing extraordinary confidence: "Whether it's difficult or not, you'll only know after trying. Taking it over by force is too easy! I'm feeling tired."

Now, I do not intend to subdue them by force, but to win them over with virtue and make friends through martial arts.

I believe that as long as I demonstrate sufficient strength and sincerity, the discerning individuals within the Dark River will naturally pledge their allegiance to me.

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng secretly admired Li Chengtian's magnanimity and composure, and at the same time, he was filled with anticipation for the upcoming challenge.

He knew that Li Chengtian's move was not only to strengthen his own power, but also to lay a solid foundation for the future unification cause.

"Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?"

Li Changsheng asked, his tone filled with determination and loyalty.

Li Chengtian pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Chang Sheng, you will remain in Tianqi City for now, closely monitor the progress of the martial arts tournament, and continue to communicate with the Southern Jue royal family to ensure the smooth progress of our cooperation plan. As for the Dark River matter, I will handle it myself."

Li Changsheng bowed and accepted the order, then added, "Your Excellency, the Dark River is teeming with experts. You must proceed with caution and not underestimate them."

Li Chengtian smiled slightly and waved his hand: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

After saying that, he vanished into the night in a flash, leaving Li Changsheng standing alone, staring in the direction Li Chengtian had left, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

……

On the other side, Prince Jingyu, Xiao Ruojin, rushed to find Xiao Ruofeng.

Then, he looked at Xiao Ruofeng with a cold expression and asked, "Little brother, do you know what you've done?"

"What did I do?" Xiao Ruofeng asked, puzzled.

"You've colluded with outsiders, which is detrimental to our Northern Li royal family. Don't you realize that?" Xiao Ruojin asked coldly. Although he was neither the emperor nor the crown prince, he would eliminate any risks that might harm the Northern Li royal family.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng frowned slightly, a hint of confusion and doubt flashing in his eyes: "Brother, when did I ever collude with outsiders to harm the Beili royal family? Everything I have done is for the future and peace of Beili."

"Hmph, still dare to argue!"

Xiao Ruojin snorted coldly and slammed the secret letter in her hand onto the table. "Take a look for yourself. This is intelligence brought back by our spies from the martial arts tournament."

"You have close ties with Li Chengtian, Ye Dingzhi, and others, and even secretly assist them. Isn't this colluding with outsiders?"

Xiao Ruofeng quickly scanned the contents of the secret letter, his expression gradually becoming serious.

He was well aware of the political struggles and conspiracies hidden behind this secret letter, but he was unwilling to bear the guilt of betraying Beili.

"Brother, you've misunderstood."

Xiao Ruofeng said in a deep voice, "I did have some dealings with Li Chengtian and others, but I have never done anything to harm Beili."

Everything I've done is in order to find a way to resolve the conflicts between Beili and its surrounding forces, so that Beili can enjoy long-term peace and stability.

"Resolve the conflict? I think you just want to hand over Beili to someone else!"

Xiao Ruojin was furious. He could not accept his younger brother getting too close to outsiders, and he could not tolerate any behavior that might threaten the status of the Beili royal family.

"Brother, calm down."

Xiao Ruofeng tried to soothe Xiao Ruojin's emotions, "I know you have misunderstood me, but please believe me, everything I did was for Bei Li's good."

Li Chengtian is not the enemy you imagine; he has a grander vision, and his arrival may bring new opportunities to Beili.

"Opportunity? I think it's more of a crisis!"

Xiao Ruojin completely ignored Xiao Ruofeng's explanation, convinced that Xiao Ruofeng had been brainwashed by Li Chengtian and the others. "If you continue to be so stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite as your older brother!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ruofeng knew that further words would be useless, so he could only sigh helplessly: "Brother, time will tell. I hope you can give me a chance, and give Bei Li a chance too."

After saying that, Xiao Ruofeng turned to leave, but Xiao Ruojin grabbed him: "Where do you think you're going? Do you think you can leave so easily?"

Xiao Ruofeng frowned, he hadn't expected Xiao Ruojin to be so resolute: "Brother, what do you mean by this?"

"I've made up my mind."

Xiao Ruojin said coldly, "Until you fully realize your mistakes, you will stay obediently in the manor and are not allowed to go anywhere!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling the guards to step forward and restrain Xiao Ruofeng.

Although Xiao Ruofeng was highly skilled in martial arts, he could only surrender when surrounded by a large number of guards.

……

Meanwhile, Li Chengtian had already quietly approached the Dark River's stronghold.

He knew that the Dark River organization was secretive and that subduing them would not be easy, but he had enough confidence and wisdom to deal with it all.

As night fell, Li Chengtian infiltrated the Dark River stronghold alone. He moved through the darkness like a ghost, avoiding numerous traps and mechanisms, and finally arrived at the Dark River leader's secret chamber.

He gently pushed open the door to the secret room, where candlelight flickered and a middle-aged man was sitting at the table, sipping tea.

This person is none other than Su Muyu, the leader of the Dark River.

"What brings you here so late at night?" Su Muyu looked up at Li Chengtian, her eyes revealing a hint of wariness and suspicion.