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So terrifying that even an empress could not escape it.
I was also deeply shocked!
What's even more disturbing is...
Is this all the Azure Dragon Society has up its sleeve?
Wu Zetian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately...
Fortunately, I didn't impulsively engage in a full-scale confrontation with the Azure Dragon Society earlier.
Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous.
Even if the Tang Dynasty had no fear,
In the end, it will probably only result in mutual destruction.
This benefited the Qin and Yuan dynasties for nothing.
The woman in the phoenix robe gently touched her cloud-like sleeves.
Wu Zetian's gaze hardened, and she said in a deep voice:
"Dispatch spies immediately to investigate thoroughly!"
"I need to know every single detail!"
Sensing the chill in the Empress's words,
Shangguan Wan'er bowed in agreement and hurriedly withdrew to make arrangements.
Strange phenomena suddenly appeared outside the hall.
The Heavenly Dao Golden List, which stretched across the nine heavens, suddenly trembled.
A thousand rays of golden light illuminated the mountains and rivers.
Wu Zetian slightly raised her phoenix eyes.
Knowing that this was a new round of Heavenly Dao rankings,
He then moved toward the palace gate to look around.
At this moment, throughout Kyushu,
Countless people looked up at the sky.
The golden light vanished in an instant.
Gilded characters appeared in the sky:
[The Strongest Strategist in Kyushu - Second Place...]
[Ranking of the Strongest in the Nine Provinces - Second Place: Ling Donglai, Realm: Early Mythical Stage]
[Title: Supreme Master, Second Master of the Azure Dragon Society]
If the Grandmaster level represents a realm of martial arts skill, then the Supreme Grandmaster level represents the highest honor.
This most mysterious and unparalleled master in Kyushu always appeared and disappeared like a divine dragon.
Only those who reach the pinnacle of martial arts will know his name.
[He began learning swordsmanship at ten, comprehended the I Ching at fifteen, and reached the pinnacle of mastery at thirty.]
[Proficient in music, martial arts, the I Ching, celestial phenomena, and telepathy]
[Having roamed the martial world for decades, he has never been defeated.]
[His only two acts of martial arts in his life both became secrets of the martial arts world.]
One of them is Li Gong, the leader of the Demonic Sect, known as "Bloody Hand".
The once-powerful and ruthless Li Gong, due to his grave sins, has drawn the attention of an unparalleled grandmaster.
[Outside Lin'an, the sound of a flute suddenly rises]
[Only then did Li Gong realize that the plain robe was covered with diagrams that could decipher his ultimate techniques.]
The bottom left corner clearly reads: "Congratulations to Ling Donglai for breaking the Yin Gui School's Seventy-Two Forms of the Heavenly Demon Hand."
This has already transcended the boundaries of martial arts, yet it is the ultimate realm of martial arts, leaving people in awe.
The second confrontation was related to Ximen Yu, the leader of the Green Dragon Society.
Fifty years ago, Ling Donglai was in seclusion in the Ten Absolute Pass, trying to comprehend the universe. Just as he was lamenting the slow progress of his cultivation, Ximen Yu suddenly appeared.
After their discussion, Ximen Yu invited him to join the Azure Dragon Society.
Ling Donglai, who was all alone, did not refuse outright, but instead proposed to settle the matter through a martial arts contest.
The implication is that if you win, you join the association; if you lose, you leave.
Ximen Yu readily agreed, and the two immediately began to fight.
After the fierce battle, the Ten Deadly Passes were reduced to ruins.
Amazingly, Ling Donglai managed to withstand Ximen Yu's entire attack.
Although the opponent did not go all out, looking across the entire land, only Ling Donglai has such ability!
This demonstrates its extraordinary strength!
Heaven's assessment: An unparalleled grandmaster, unprecedented in history, destined to shatter the void!
Heavenly Rewards: The Heart of a Supreme Master (allows instant comprehension of all martial arts, accelerating the attainment of the ultimate realm), Shattered Daoist Pearl (contains the true essence of the Shattered Realm; understanding it allows for a breakthrough), and the Profound Meaning of a Supreme Master (contains the Dao of a Supreme Master; the higher one's comprehension, the greater the benefit).
After the last word disappeared, the entire Kyushu fell into an unprecedented silence.
Even though the extraordinary celestial phenomenon has passed, people are still struggling to recover from the shock.
Countless people stared wide-eyed, their faces frozen in disbelief.
After a long while, gasps of surprise echoed throughout Kyushu.
Immediately afterwards, earth-shattering discussions and lamentations resounded through the sky.
"Heavens above! Please retract these supernatural powers! If this continues, our bodies may still endure, but our minds will collapse!"
Wailing cries echoed throughout Kyushu.
"Oh my god! What did I do wrong to deserve this? Knowing I'm not good enough, why provoke me like this again!" Someone cried, burying their face in their hands.
"Is this the legendary peak expert? Compared to him, I am not worthy of being called a martial artist!" A certain cultivator beat his chest and stamped his feet in frustration.
"Brothers, cheer up! So what if it's a mythical realm? I may be weak today, but one day I will become... an urn of ashes!" The optimist tried to boost morale.
"While you're still marveling at it, I've already memorized the scene. I've got the dream material for tonight!" the clever fellow said smugly.
"Brother, may I ask how high a pillow one should use to have this kind of dream?" the curious person asked timidly.
......
The entire Kyushu region collapsed.
Even the most arrogant and talented cultivators were now gripped by deep self-doubt. Those with fragile minds burst into tears, their sobs a poignant reminder of their suffering.
Deep within the palace, Wu Zetian gazed at the gradually fading Heavenly Ranks, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised shock.
"Such astonishing talent?"
Although she had anticipated the strength of the second-place finisher, witnessing it firsthand still deeply shocked her. What astonished the empress even more was Ling Donglai's cultivation trajectory—unlike ordinary martial artists who progress step by step, he had directly entered the Celestial Realm at the age of thirty!
Such comprehension and talent, even with the Heavenly Ranking as proof, still seem unbelievable. Throughout the history of the Nine Provinces, there is no one like him before. Even Li Bai, the Poet Immortal who ranked fifth on the ranking, pales in comparison.
Such a prodigy is destined for limitless achievements. Shattering the void is nothing to him; even the legendary ascension to immortality is likely not an exaggeration!
If there is truly such a thing as ascending to heaven in broad daylight, then Ling Donglai must be one of the two most promising figures!
Even Ximen Yu, the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, might not be able to completely surpass this person in terms of talent and comprehension!
Even though Ximen Yu had a distinguished military record and had never been defeated, he was still the most powerful man in the world!
"pity……"
"Such a person cannot be used by me, otherwise..."
Wu Zetian shook her head slightly, sighed softly, and a trace of regret appeared in her eyes.
111-Temujin's competitive spirit, and Li Gong's frustration!
Da Qin, Xianyang Palace.
"The Azure Dragon Society truly surprises me more and more!"
Ying Zheng's gaze darkened slightly as he carefully scanned the records on the Heavenly Dao Golden List, his expression complex.
He had already anticipated that the second place would be the second leader of the Azure Dragon Society, but the opponent's talent still shocked him, especially his cultivation at the Supreme Mythical Realm!
What shocked him even more was the Great Dragon Head, Ximen Yu.
Just how strong is this person?
Every time he appears on the Heavenly Dao Golden List, he defeats a powerful enemy with just one or two moves, never showing his true strength!
Even though the Heavenly Dao Golden List did not describe that battle in detail, Ying Zheng could not help but speculate that perhaps Ximen Yu had subdued a peerless expert like Ling Donglai with just one move that he had not used his full strength!
Thinking of this, a solemn look flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes, and he muttered to himself:
"It seems I really need to consider that person's suggestion."
He remained silent for a moment, lost in thought.
Chapter 60 Trump Card
The Qin Dynasty possesses profound resources and a trump card, meaning it might not be at a disadvantage even in a direct confrontation with the Azure Dragon Society. However, the Azure Dragon Society's power has grown so strong that it makes him wary.
As an emperor with ambitions to rule the world, he was already overwhelmed by the Yuan and Tang dynasties. If an even more powerful force were to emerge... even with his extraordinary confidence, he would have to consider the matter carefully.
Even with more competitors, he will still be able to conquer the Nine Provinces.
But the difficulty has obviously increased significantly, by no means just one or two percent.
If he could, he would prefer an easier way: to unify the world as soon as possible.
Dayuan, Imperial Court.
"It seems that I have gained another formidable adversary."
"Interesting, it's getting more and more interesting."
Gazing at the Heavenly Dao Golden List in the void, Temujin's lips curled slightly, and a hint of interest flashed in his eyes.
He knew that the Azure Dragon Society had become a major threat, and eliminating it would be no easy task. Judging from the changes in the previous five dynasties, they were likely plotting to seize control of the entire land, just like him!
This naturally ignited his competitive spirit. After all, across the entire land, apart from Qin Shi Huang, he had never considered anyone a rival. Even the Tang Dynasty, whose national strength was only slightly inferior to the Yuan Dynasty, was never taken seriously by him. Now that a formidable enemy had suddenly appeared, how could he not feel a surge of fighting spirit?
Thinking of this, Temujin's expression turned serious, a playful smile appearing on his face, and he said calmly:
"How's it going in Changchun Valley?"
Before the words were finished, a dark figure knelt in the hall, bowing his head to report:
"Reporting to the Khan, progress has been made. However, the Qin and Tang dynasties are eyeing us covetously. If we want to seize the initiative, it will probably take a lot of effort."
Temujin frowned, a hint of displeasure appearing on his dignified face.
How much longer? What are the chances of success?
"This... I cannot be sure!" The shadowy figure hesitated, lowering his head even further.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead as he felt uneasy.
"Hmph! You know nothing when asked, what use are you to me?!" Temujin snorted coldly, his tone sharp and his eyes icy.
"Your subordinate is incompetent, please punish me, Khan!" The dark figure trembled, his voice growing increasingly low.
"Immediately issue the order to send that Tantric Buddhist man to Dali."
"The Fountain of Youth and the scriptures must be retrieved for this Khan!!"
A cold glint flashed in Temujin's eyes.
He was silent for a moment.