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She glanced at him dismissively.
Duan Siping said coldly.
That unquestionable tone.
It's full of domineering and powerful energy!
Everyone's faces immediately turned extremely ugly.
Anger flashed in his eyes.
Yet they were wary of the opponent's unfathomable strength.
He had no choice but to suppress his anger.
"Do you expect this old monk to escort you?!"
They remained motionless.
Duan Siping's face showed displeasure.
His tone grew increasingly cold.
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
She glared venomously at Duan Zhengchun, who was secretly rejoicing.
Suddenly, a clear, cold voice came from the sky.
"What a majesty!"
"The people my Yihua Palace has wanted to kill have never failed!"
Two figures arrived, breaking through the air.
The visitor is none other than someone else.
It was none other than the Palace Masters of Yihua Palace, Yaoyue and Lianxing!
Upon hearing this title...
The expressions of the people present immediately varied.
Those martial artists who caused trouble for Duan Zhengchun.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and their expressions were uplifted.
Duan Siping, Ku Rong, Duan Zhengchun, and the others' expressions changed drastically, and a look of surprise flashed in their eyes.
The Yihua Palace was renowned throughout the land, and as one of the top powers in the Ming Dynasty, they had long heard of it.
If that were all, Dali, though a small country, would not be afraid of martial arts sects.
However, Hua Xi, the previous palace master of Yihua Palace, was one of the twelve hall masters of the Azure Dragon Society!
In other words, behind the Yihua Palace stands the Qinglong Society, which is feared by all five dynasties!
How can Dali, a mere border region, possibly resist?
The Azure Dragon Society is known for its ruthless and unscrupulous nature.
If we truly anger them, Dali will surely be overthrown!
Thinking of this, Duan Siping suppressed the turmoil in his heart, forced a smile, and cupped his hands in greeting:
"So it is the two Palace Masters of Yihua Palace who have arrived. I have been rude."
His humble demeanor, a stark contrast to his previous tough stance, caused an uproar among the crowd.
Laughter and mocking glances rose from all around.
Many monks blushed and lowered their heads in shame.
"Without further ado!"
Inviting the Moon coldly interrupted, with a flick of her sleeve.
"Hand over Duan Zhengchun, or Tianlong Temple will be destroyed today!"
The tone was resolute and left no room for doubt.
"But Duan Zhengchun is the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, this matter..."
Duan Siping hesitated, tentatively opening his mouth.
Before she could finish speaking, Yaoyue interrupted coldly, "Enough nonsense! Hand it over or not?!"
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Duan Siping.
Chapter 98 Mountain Closure
The atmosphere in the arena suddenly became tense, filled with a chilling atmosphere, and the temperature, which had just risen, plummeted again.
Having been publicly humiliated, Duan Siping's face darkened, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. But thinking of the Azure Dragon Society's power, he deflated like a punctured balloon, remaining silent.
As Yaoyue's aura grew increasingly fierce, Duan Siping's expression changed several times before he finally turned to look behind him—
Duan Zhengchun was suddenly stared at, and his heart skipped a beat. Before he could speak, he heard Duan Siping chant a Buddhist prayer: "Prince Zhennan, for the sake of the Dali Kingdom, I have no choice but to trouble you today."
These words struck him like a thunderbolt. Duan Zhengchun's eyes widened in disbelief—the patriarch was actually willing to hand him over without hesitation! Even if it was for the sake of the overall situation, such decisiveness still left him deeply troubled. What was even more despairing was that he was utterly powerless to resist.
Recalling all the changes, Duan Zhengchun smiled bitterly and lowered his head in dejection.
Duan Yu and the four great generals had red eyes, but they were unable to move or even make a sound under Duan Siping's suppression.
"Hmph, that's quite wise." Yaoyue scoffed coldly, raising her delicate hand lightly.
Duan Zhengchun was suddenly struck in the chest by an invisible palm strike.
The two women gracefully disappeared into the distance without ever looking back.
Within a few breaths, Duan Zhengchun's body trembled violently.
Fresh blood gushed from his mouth.
His face turned ashen, and his breath suddenly weakened.
The sparkle in his eyes gradually faded.
In an instant, all hope was lost.
"Amitabha."
Duan Siping clasped his hands together and chanted softly, a chilling aura emanating from his eyes.
"Please return, everyone. Tianlong Temple will be closed from today."
After verifying their identities, the warriors bowed and took their leave.
Five days later, the martial arts world was in an uproar.
The death of Duan Zhengchun was like a hurricane passing through.
In front of Tenryu-ji Temple on that day:
The warriors' siege gradually gained the upper hand.
The patriarch of the Duan family appeared to protect them.
The Palace Mistress of Yihua Palace exerted strong pressure and coercion.
Ultimately, Duan Siping succumbed to the power of the Azure Dragon Society.
Witnessing Duan Zhengchun's death on the spot,
He then announced that he would close the mountain and live in seclusion.
As the story was passed down by word of mouth, the details became increasingly bizarre.
The martial arts world of Kyushu was in an uproar upon hearing this.
The martial artist was both delighted and terrified.
The Azure Dragon Society did not reveal a single word.
The Yihua Palace never took advantage of the situation to make a fuss.
Based solely on the name of subordinate,
This rendered the entire Dali Kingdom helpless.
Even though it is a tiny, small state,
To have fallen into such a state of fear and timidity,
The power of the Azure Dragon Society
It's truly terrifying!
The mountain gate was tightly closed, isolating it from the outside world.
Such power is not only terrifying, it's downright astonishing!
After the initial shock, the various factions began to rethink their strategies.
Amidst the undercurrents, everyone was plotting to join the Azure Dragon Society.
Even more extreme, some have already envisioned the glory of becoming dependent on others—
Even if one cannot roam freely across the land,
With the support of the Azure Dragon Society,
Apart from the three major dynasties,
Who dares to provoke a tiger?
Wouldn't that be inviting disaster upon oneself?
......
Just as all kinds of people are in a state of mind,
Suddenly, an unusual movement appeared in the sky.
The list of successful candidates trembled, and their glory shone brightly.
It instantly attracted attention from all directions.
Gilded characters gradually appear:
[The Nine Provinces' Strongest Ranking - Equally Holding the Thirty-Third Seat]
Name: Xin Qiji
Realm: Peak of Celestial Being
Identity: Protector of the State of the Great Song Dynasty
His original courtesy name was Tanfu, later changed to You'an, and his pseudonym was Jiaxuan.
Among the civil officials, his martial arts skills were unparalleled; among the military generals, his literary talent was unmatched!
Naturally unrestrained yet sensitive
He aspired to serve his country from a young age and cultivated both literary and martial skills.
He was well-versed in classical texts at the age of ten, and his talent was admired throughout the court.
The progress in martial arts is even more astonishing—
Half a year to become a Grandmaster, a year to become a Great Grandmaster
Five years of unparalleled talent, ten years of immortality to reach the pinnacle of terrestrial immortality!
Later, due to the constraints of national affairs, his spiritual practice was somewhat hindered.
However, even after thirty-five years, he still broke through the heavens and man.
He was personally appointed by the Song emperor as a protector of the nation.
"The pen brings peace to the world, the sword determines destiny."
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