I manage female characters in all the heavens.

Just as everyone was in a panic, a girl dressed in a yellow and white dress strolled through the palace, easily avoiding everyone's sight, and quietly arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace.

She glanced at the empty palace and smiled.

"I knew that Lao Cao wouldn't listen to me and obediently tell me Su Xin's name. He would definitely take the opportunity to fight Gu Santong and confirm his own martial arts level."

She hadn't expected that these two experts would cause such a commotion. She had thought that only Zhu Wushi was a master of Fengyun Huafeng, but she hadn't expected that Cao Zhengchun and the half-crippled Gu Santong were also masters.

Then, the Shaolin Temple's Master Liaojie, the peak Overlord Blade, and the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi who could suppress Cao Zhengchun, who were roughly on the same level as Cao Zhengchun, would naturally also be in the style of Fengyun Huafeng.

This world is truly too powerful. She doesn't even know if Yaoyue, who is at the ninth level of Mingyu, could defeat Chief Supervisor Cao.

Thinking back to the scene of the Eastern Depot agents practicing martial arts that she saw when she entered the Eastern Depot with Cao Zhengchun, Yunluo was unable to calm down for a long time.

They were just agents of the Eastern Depot, essentially the lowest-ranking combat personnel in the Eastern Depot's ranks. There were several thousand of these basic personnel in the Eastern Depot, which had now expanded its power dramatically; they were basically just miscellaneous soldiers.

As a result, when they practiced martial arts, their skills were so powerful that they were far superior to Wan Daping, the direct disciple of the Songshan Sect whom they had killed in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.

Wan Daping was a second-rate master in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, enough to be the leader of a small sect. Yet, in The World's Number One, he couldn't even compare to a lowly soldier. This gives you an idea of ​​the martial arts level in this world.

If we calculate it this way, the fighting power of the Five Greats would be commonplace in this world, and you could probably find dozens of them in the entire martial arts world.

Of course, this only refers to pure combat strength. In terms of martial arts skills, the Five Greats are still top-notch, but they are at a disadvantage on a world level.

As Yunluo searched for the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom at the Empress Dowager's place, she felt deeply worried.

With the aid of her bloodline ability bullet time, her current martial arts skills may have already surpassed the level of the Five Greats.

However, according to the calculation method above, she probably couldn't even beat Duan Tianya at this stage. She would have to sit at the same table as Shangguan Haitang, let alone beat Guihai Yidao, who is currently in a state of ruthlessness and has already defeated Ba Dao, but hasn't yet fallen in love with Haitang.

Jueqing Guihai Yidao couldn't defeat Abidao Sandao Guihai Yidao, Abidao Sandao Guihai Yidao couldn't defeat Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami, Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami couldn't defeat Liaojie, Liaojie was evenly matched with Cao Zhengchun, and neither could defeat Jingang Buhuai Chengshifei, and Jingang Buhuai Chengshifei couldn't defeat Zhu Wushi...

Damn it, I didn't realize how strong she was until I did the math. She's not exactly a top expert in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty.

Judging by their status in the martial arts world, Shangguan Haitang's martial arts skills can probably be considered top-tier. The main figures of major sects, the well-known masters of various forces, and the wandering martial artists who can create a considerable reputation are all roughly at this level.

Those dozens of powerful figures who were given special screen time or names in the drama were all stronger than Haitang, and naturally, they were also stronger than Yunluo at this time.

"Damn, I overestimated myself before."

Yunluo pouted and muttered to herself.

When she first arrived, she thought she had a very high starting point; even if she couldn't dominate the martial arts world, she would only be below a limited number of people.

But now, looking at it, his status in the martial arts world is not as good as it was when he was in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. At least the scope of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer was not large, and there were only forty or fifty top-tier figures in the martial arts world.

However, the world's number one martial arts world today includes not only the entire Ming Dynasty, but also many surrounding small countries, such as Tianxiang Kingdom, Izumo Kingdom, and Dongying Kingdom. There are probably more than a hundred top-notch masters in total, but most of them are not mentioned in the drama.

The top-tier forces in the two worlds are certainly not at the same level of military strength, but as the number of people at the same level increases, their status naturally declines.

Fortunately, this is only temporary. Once she gets past Gu Santong, her strength will naturally take a leap forward, and she'll be sitting at Cao Zhengchun's table in no time.

After rummaging through the Empress Dowager's palace, Yunluo suddenly beamed with joy as she finally found the Heavenly Fragrance Bean.

Surprisingly, it wasn't hidden in any secluded place; it was simply placed in a wooden box in the treasure cabinet, among the thousands of imperial treasures bestowed by the Empress Dowager, completely inconspicuous.

Indeed, for those who need it to save their lives, Tianxiang Doukou is a rare treasure, and no amount of careful concealment is too much.

But for the Empress Dowager, who had no need for the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, it was merely a tribute from a small country bestowed by the late emperor, something that could be left lying around. If it weren't for the fact that there were only three of these in the world, and that scarcity made it valuable, it wouldn't have even made it into the Empress Dowager's treasury.

Yunluo held the shriveled bean up to the light and examined it. It was indeed unremarkable, and she couldn't sense that this tiny bean could have such a great medicinal effect.

Even the most precious medicinal herbs have no such effect. It's hard to understand how the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, which only bears fruit once every thirty years, could have such miraculous effects.

What kind of elixir passed down from the cultivation world could this be?

Yunluo had no idea about this. She only needed to confirm from the TV series that Tianxiang Doukou did have miraculous effects. How it worked was none of her business. It was just a prop used to blackmail Zhu Wushi.

She put away the fragrant cardamom and was about to leave, but before she could turn around, her intuition warned her that someone was coming.

A violent palm wind came from behind, carrying intense heat. "Yunluo" suddenly entered a state of five times acceleration, turning around at a terrifying speed and striking out with a palm, colliding with the attacker's attack.

Bang!

The fiery and icy true energy clashed and collided in the air, creating a white mist that spread throughout most of the palace.

The person who came flew back, and a chill invaded her body, which took her a lot of effort to dispel.

Her expression immediately turned serious. She looked up at "Yunluo" and shouted sternly, "Who are you, thief, daring to sneak into the Empress Dowager's palace to steal? You are simply audacious!"

She unleashed a scorching palm strike, dispersing the mist and restoring her vision. But the person who appeared before her made her eyes widen in surprise.

"Princess Yunluo, how could it be you?!" The newcomer was shocked and could not believe his eyes.

Princess Yunluo suddenly displayed her high level of martial arts skills, which is understandable, since she has been practicing every day for more than ten years and may have already secretly achieved results.

What she truly couldn't understand was why Princess Yunluo would come to the Empress Dowager's palace to steal things. If she wanted something, she should just ask for it; would the Empress Dowager refuse?

Why did they choose to steal?

Hmph, the protagonist will take what he needs himself; he doesn't need anyone to give it to him!

……

Actually, it's Yunluo's own problem. She's gotten used to taking whatever she needs, regardless of whether it's owned or not. She subconsciously ignores the fact that her current status is different and she can easily reach out for things.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with that. Self-reliance and self-improvement have always been highly praised virtues throughout history. She was simply doing what a person of high moral character should do.

"Ah, it's Lady Liu. What a coincidence to run into you under these circumstances."

Looking at Liu Shangyi, whom she had seen often before but never thought was a master, who had served the Empress Dowager for nearly thirty years, Yunluo felt helpless.

It's not surprising that the Empress Dowager has skilled strategists around her, since the safety of the royal family cannot rely solely on the forces that are out in the open.

This person may possess the power of a begonia flower, and should not be underestimated.

Now, if she says she came here to enjoy the process of stealing, can she really believe it?

Chapter 104 Destroy the Eastern Depot and the Dragon Guard Manor at All Costs

The tremors that had spread throughout the palace gradually subsided, lasting only a few minutes in total.

This means that the battle between Cao Zhengchun and Gu Santong lasted for several minutes, and either a winner was decided or "Su Xin" was used.

Inside the Empress Dowager's palace, a duel between top-tier martial arts masters is still underway.

"I've disliked you for a long time. You're just a mere county princess, yet you're more favored than the princesses just by pretending to be one. You're so arrogant and lawless because of this favor."

"Today you've finally shown your true colors. We must take you down and hand you over to the Empress Dowager to expose your lively and adorable facade, and make you fall from a phoenix into a pheasant!"

Liu Shangyi's face was filled with jealousy and pleasure. She showed no mercy in her attacks. The Fiery Cloud Palm of the Fire Cloud Sect was scorching hot and explosive. As the palm force spread, the wooden furniture in the palace emitted a burnt smell, which shows how powerful it was.

"Yunluo" must have offended her somewhere, for she attacked so ruthlessly. How dare a servant hit her master like that? It's outrageous! She's trying to devour her master!

After exchanging a dozen or so blows, "Yunluo" quickly figured out Liu Shangyi's martial arts style, and seized the opportunity when she unleashed another powerful palm strike—

The seemingly effortless Flower-Shifting Palm strike, though not a particularly profound martial art, landed squarely on Liu Shangyi's chest with unstoppable force, shattering her inner energy and leaving her unable to recover for a moment. She was sent flying backward, rendered incapacitated.

dish.

"Pfft!" Liu Shangyi coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground in disbelief. "I actually lost?!"

Liu Shangyi's martial arts skills are indeed not weak. His attributes and martial arts skills are no less than those of "Yunluo". However, he has mastered too few martial arts. He only knows one set of palm techniques, internal energy, body techniques and lightness skills. His methods are too simple.

This is also the shortcoming of most first-class and even top-level masters in the world. The world is highly advanced, and martial arts are extremely powerful. One set of martial arts is enough, and there is no room for extensive study. They rely on mastering one skill to survive.

The world of The Legendary Twins also has this trend. Gu Long's works also emphasize specialization, but it is not as obvious as the world's number one. After all, there are also many great and learned talents.

In contrast, the world levels of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer and The Legend of the Condor Heroes are not high enough, and the power of martial arts is limited. Without mastering a wide range of martial arts, even the strongest masters can be countered and suffer a crushing defeat. Therefore, almost everyone in these two worlds can be called a martial arts master.

Even someone like Linghu Chong, who seems to have conquered the world solely with the Dugu Nine Swords, actually possesses almost all the sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, as well as the Demonic Sect's Star Absorbing Technique and other martial arts. After a few decades of honing his skills, he will undoubtedly become a grandmaster as well.

Yunluo is undoubtedly a master among masters, whose martial arts skills and understanding far surpass Liu Shangyi's.

Even if Liu Shangyi's theoretical combat strength is not inferior to Yunluo's, given that her martial arts power cannot overwhelm Yunluo, she is simply no match for Yunluo in terms of practical skills.

To put it simply, Liu Shangyi's stats are comparable to "Yunluo's," but in terms of skill and understanding, he's far inferior to a Gold player compared to a Master player, and he got outplayed.

Liu Shangyi lay on the ground, and after catching her breath, her eyes suddenly became clear.

Facing Princess Yunluo, who was walking slowly with a smile, she extended one hand to signal her to stop and admit defeat, speaking in a gentle and courteous manner:

“Your Highness, I was just joking. As you know, I have always respected you, and I could have easily never come today.”

"We're all on the same side, why fight like this? I serve the Empress Dowager, and I can serve you in the same way. There's no conflict between us. You'll definitely need my help!"

She had to force out her most genuine, ingratiating smile just to survive.

To everyone's surprise, Princess Yunluo's martial arts had reached such a level. Despite not being stronger than her in terms of internal energy or martial arts power, she easily defeated her.

The speed at which the moves and the force were switched was so fast that she couldn't react at all. It gave her the feeling of being attacked by four or five masters of the same level at the same time. It was terrifying.

It's just stealing one thing from the Empress Dowager, Your Highness. Please go ahead and steal it. It doesn't matter if you're done. I can even help you move your things. I just beg you to spare my life.

I've practiced martial arts for sixty years and worked hard in the palace for decades to get where I am today. I really don't want to die!

Yunluo stopped and looked at Liu Shangyi, who was genuinely repentant, and sighed.

"You're a senior figure, you should know that only the dead can keep secrets. No matter how tough your mouth is, can it withstand the torture of the Imperial Guard? The Imperial Guard's investigators have enough torture instruments to pry your mouth open."

"Although I am doing something noble, I really don't want anyone to know that I did it. I've always done good deeds anonymously since I was a child, and my relatives and friends all praise me for being good."

Liu Shangyi was dumbfounded. What are you talking about?

"Yunluo" stared at Liu Shangyi, gathering her Mingyu True Qi in her hand, absorbing moisture from the air and freezing it into a tiny ice needle. Under her exquisite control, she compressed a lot of air inside and aimed it at Liu Shangyi's heart.

"To ensure that I do good deeds anonymously, I have no choice but to kill you. This is also for your own good. After all, if you live, you may suffer torture that is worse than death. I am helping you to get rid of it in advance. This is the greatest good."

"This ice needle will evaporate rapidly after piercing your heart, forming a large amount of cool gas that will bring you a refreshing and peaceful sleep, without leaving any trace, so that no one can investigate me through the murder weapon."

"If you're going to do a good deed, you have to be clean and honest."

After hearing these words, Liu Shangyi was completely bewildered and couldn't understand the other person's thinking. You're actually doing a good deed?

The good thing?

How can someone think in such an inhuman way? What kind of species are you anyway?!

Her mind was in complete turmoil. It was just stealing something; even if she got caught, it wouldn't be a big deal. At most, she'd get a few dozen lashes as punishment. Why would she want to kill me?

She was an official in the inner palace, a fifth-rank official. Inner court officials were also officials. Killing a court official without a legitimate reason was a crime that, if exposed, would result in execution, even if you were a princess!

It really can't be that bad!

call out!

With a flash of cold light, the ice needle pierced Liu Shangyi's heart, instantly evaporating inside. A large amount of gas filled her heart and entered her blood vessels.