69novels Chapter 57 Planning Ahead!
Chapter 57 Planning Ahead!
but.
The situation is different now.
Moreover, given Tianshan Tonglao's nature, it's only a matter of time before the Wuliang Sword Sect is incorporated into the Lingjiu Palace's Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands.
Lingjiu Palace had already swallowed up the Ming Cult's Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) forces in Zhejiang and Fujian.
In addition, he killed Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, and was already a mortal enemy of Lingjiu Palace.
The lords of the thirty-six caves and the seventy-two islands were controlled by the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny using the Life and Death Talisman; none of them willingly submitted to the Lingjiu Palace.
As the saying goes, a friend of a friend is not necessarily a friend, but the enemy of an enemy is always a friend!
Although the Wuliang Sword Sect is not a particularly powerful force in the martial arts world, it will inevitably participate in the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly when the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny regains her youth.
When that time comes, it will be the perfect opportunity for me to seize the moment, overthrow Lingjiu Palace, and kill Tianshan Tonglao.
At that time, we might be able to take advantage of the situation and bring all thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands under the Ming Cult's control, thus strengthening the Ming Cult!
If he remembered correctly, Rong Ziju was the junior brother of Zuo Zimu, the head of the Eastern Branch of the Wuliang Sword Sect.
Within the Eastern Branch of the Wuliang Sword Sect, his martial arts skills are second only to Zuo Zimu.
He can be considered a pivotal figure in the Eastern Branch of the Wuliang Sword Sect.
Thinking about this...
His expression softened, and he raised his hand to release Rong Ziju's acupoints.
"Brother Rong, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I will naturally release these acupoints for you all."
Immediately, Zhong Yuan stepped forward and released the pressure points of the remaining Wuliang Sword Sect disciples.
The young disciples rubbed their chests and wrists, then picked up the longswords that had fallen to the ground.
Looking at Zhong Yuan, I felt quite awe.
At Zhong Yuan's age, his martial arts skills far surpassed theirs; even his Uncle Rong Ziju suffered a defeat at his hands.
They naturally dared not act rashly.
Upon seeing this, Rong Ziju immediately stepped forward and greeted Zhong Yuan with a smile, "Young Master Fang."
"Please come to the palace for a talk."
Zhong Yuan didn't refuse; you could tell from Rong Ziju's changing expression.
This guy also wanted to befriend them, after all, the Wuliang Sword Sect was currently facing a calamity.
Rong Ziju probably wants me to help him deal with the Shennong Gang.
He smiled faintly.
"I had long heard of the Wuliang Sword Sect's superior swordsmanship, and I came here to witness their martial arts competition. I didn't expect to arrive so early."
Rong Ziju smiled and said, "Guests are always welcome. I apologize for my rudeness earlier. It is an honor for our Wuliang Sword Sect to have such a talented young man as Young Hero Fang come to us."
The two chatted back and forth, carried in a decorated sedan chair by everyone, and entered the Sword Lake Palace together.
They then entered the Sword Lake Palace.
Rong Ziju sent his disciple to find the sect leader, Zuo Zimu, while he led Zhong Yuan to sit down in the hall and served him tea and snacks.
He turned to Zhong Yuan and asked, "I still don't know which school or sect Young Hero Fang belongs to, or which master in the martial world taught such a young hero as Young Hero Fang."
Rong Ziju spoke respectfully, displaying great enthusiasm.
Zhong Yuan replied calmly, "I come from a humble family, and my master has no reputation in the martial arts world."
Upon hearing this, Rong Ziju nodded slightly, assuming that Zhong Yuan did not want to reveal his lineage.
After all, to have such swordsmanship skills at such a young age must mean he was guided by a master.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to be this powerful.
But since the other party was unwilling to say, he would not press the matter. Instead, he asked, "Judging from Young Master Fang's accent, he doesn't seem to be from Dali."
Zhong Yuan smiled faintly.
"I am not from Dali, I am from Muzhou of the Great Song Dynasty."
Rong Ziju listened, nodded slightly, and didn't dwell on the matter any further, exchanging pleasantries and pleasantries once more.
Before long, Zuo Zimu, the leader of the Eastern Branch of the Wuliang Sword Sect, appeared in the hall.
Zuo Zimu had a long beard, was in his forties, and was thin. His eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and he looked like a person with considerable martial arts skills.
Upon seeing this, Rong Ziju hurriedly introduced Zhong Yuan and Fang Liu, who was standing to the side, to Zuo Zimu.
The disciple who went to inform Zuo Zimu had already explained the situation to him.
Zuo Zimu initially thought that the disciple was exaggerating.
After all, his junior brother Rong Ziju's martial arts skills were only slightly weaker than his.
The person who could disarm Rong Ziju and several Wuliang Sword Sect disciples in an instant and subdue them must not be too young.
But looking at it now...
This greatly surprised Zuo Zimu.
Because he discovered that the disciple had not exaggerated at all.
This young man, named Fang Zheng, was only in his early twenties.
Such a person came to watch the martial arts duel between the East and West branches of the Wuliang Sword Sect.
I don't know if I should say that the Wuliang Sword Sect is famous.
Zuo Zimu and Zhong Yuan exchanged pleasantries for a while.
Then, everyone sat down again.
Zuo Zimu said, "I heard from my disciple that Young Hero Fang came to our Wuliang Sword Sect to watch our martial arts competition."
"However, it will still be some time before the martial arts competition of my Wuliang Sword Sect takes place."
"Guests from afar are always welcome."
"I, Zuo Zimu, love making friends the most."
"Young heroes like Young Master Fang are exactly the kind of heroes I, Zuo Zimu, admire the most."
"If Young Hero Fang has no urgent business, you may wish to stay at my Sword Lake Palace for a few more days."
"Look at the scenery of Wuliang Mountain."
"It's not too late to leave after you've watched the martial arts and sword duel between my Eastern and Western sects."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan smiled faintly.
"Master Zuo is very hospitable."
"Then I shall accept it without hesitation."
"Wuliang Mountain is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. I have the same idea and would like to stay in Wuliang Mountain for a while longer."
Zuo Zimu was very pleased to hear this.
At this moment, Rong Ziju, who was standing to the side, suddenly said with a troubled expression, "Young Master Fang, as I mentioned to you earlier, the Shennong Gang has come to cause trouble for my Wuliang Sword Sect."
"In the next few days, people from the Shennong Gang will probably come. The Shennong Gang is best known for its poisoning."
"Yesterday, three of my disciples died at their hands."
"Young Master Fang's swordsmanship is extraordinary, but the Shennong Gang members are ruthless when it comes to poisoning. Young Master, you should be careful."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan glanced at Rong Ziju. The old man was honest enough not to try and cheat him.
He smiled faintly.
"It's alright, the Shennong Gang is nothing to me."
Seeing Zhong Yuan's attitude, Rong Ziju and Zuo Zimu exchanged a glance, both feeling that Zhong Yuan must have a powerful backer.
They either come from prestigious schools or have a master as their teacher.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so arrogant.
Currently, the Wuliang Sword Sect is fighting against the Shennong Gang. Having such a young master with a strong background present can provide them with additional strength.
Therefore, Zuo Zimu and Rong Ziju immediately hosted a banquet to properly entertain Zhong Yuan and Fang Liu.
After a satisfying meal, Zhong Yuan said he was a little tired.
Zuo Zimu sent a disciple to escort Zhong Yuan and Fang Liu to their guest rooms.
On the way, Zhong Yuan specifically asked the disciple if there were any places in the Wuliang Sword Sect that he couldn't go.
He's a newcomer; he shouldn't trespass on the Wuliang Sword Sect's precious territory.
That disciple was quite direct, stating outright that the forbidden area of the Wuliang Sword Sect was off-limits.
Zhong Yuan deliberately feigned drunkenness to inquire about the exact location of the forbidden area, and the disciple truthfully told him.
at this time.
It was nearly evening.
As the sun sets, casting a golden glow, the scenery becomes even more unique.
Zhong Yuan glanced at Fang Liu, who was already fast asleep to the side.
His eyes regained their clarity, and he quietly left the guest room, heading towards the forbidden area of the Wuliang Sword Sect.