NCCnovel Chapter 551 The Supreme Master of the Free and Unfettered Sect
Chapter 551 The Supreme Master of the Free and Unfettered Sect
at the same time.
Within the Ming Dynasty and the Dragon Guard Manor in the [Comprehensive Martial Arts World],
Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis, also received the message from his subordinates.
"Report!"
"Reporting to the Divine Lord, something terrible has happened!"
To be honest, when Zhu Wushi saw his subordinate so flustered, he guessed that it was about intelligence concerning the Song Kingdom.
Zhu Wushi hurriedly asked, "Is this about the Song Kingdom?"
Faced with Zhu Wushi's questioning, the subordinate naturally dared not hesitate and immediately said, "Reporting to the Divine Lord, it is true. According to news from the front lines, the capital of the Song Kingdom has been captured."
"What?" Although Zhu Wushi had already mentally prepared himself, he still showed panic and shock when he heard the news that the capital of Song had been captured.
He never expected that the Song state, which was also a powerful state in the Central Plains, would be so utterly powerless to resist.
"How could it be so fast? If I remember correctly, the Ming Empire and the Song Dynasty have only been at war for less than half a month!"
Clearly, when Zhu Wushi heard the news that the capital of Song had been captured, his first reaction was actually skepticism. However, his subordinate hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the Divine Lord, this matter is absolutely true!"
"The capital of the Song Dynasty has been captured by the Ming Empire in the north. It is said that... the Ming flag has now been raised over the capital of the Song Dynasty!"
At this moment, Shangguan Haitang, Duan Tianya, and Guihai Yidao, having learned the news, also came to Zhu Wushi's side.
"My Lord! What should we do? Our Ming Kingdom borders the Song Kingdom. Now that this so-called grandson of the Ming Emperor has already breached the Song Kingdom's capital, will he continue to attack our Ming Kingdom?"
"What should we do?" Duan Tianya asked hurriedly.
However, Zhu Wushi didn't know how to answer this question.
Shangguan Haitang then spoke up directly: "Divine Marquis, this grandson of the Ming Emperor killed Cheng Shifei. In that case, our Dragon Guard Manor must avenge him!"
"Perhaps... we should strike first!"
Shangguan Haitang and Cheng Shifei had a good relationship, so when Shangguan Haitang learned that Cheng Shifei had failed to assassinate the grandson of the Ming emperor and had even been killed behind the emperor's back, Shangguan Haitang always wanted to avenge Cheng Shifei.
However, when Zhu Wushi heard Shangguan Haitang's suggestion, he immediately flew into a rage!
"Hmph, strike first, you win? Are you going?"
Faced with Zhu Wushi's rhetorical question, Shangguan Haitang fell completely silent. Clearly, Shangguan Haitang knew very well that with her current strength, she was no match for Zhu Ying.
At this moment, Duan Tianya, the leader of the four secret agents, also spoke up: "But Marquis, if we don't take the initiative to attack, wouldn't we be sitting and waiting for death?"
"What if this so-called grandson of the Ming emperor really wants to attack our Ming Dynasty?"
In fact, Duan Tianya and Shangguan Haitang had the same idea: to strike first so that they could catch Cheng Shifei off guard and avenge him.
but.
Duan Tianya was well aware that even with himself, Shangguan Haitang, and even Guihai Yidao combined, they were no match for the grandson of the Ming emperor.
However, if Zhu ignores the situation and makes a move, then the situation may change.
After all, this Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi was also at the peak of the Divine Power Realm!
Therefore, Duan Tianya said directly to Zhu Wushi, "Divine Marquis, things have come to this point, and I believe that only you can personally come out of seclusion!"
“You are also at the peak of the Divine Power Realm. If you personally take action, along with Haitang and me, and with Yidao’s help, we will surely be able to kill this grandson of the Ming Emperor!”
But as soon as Duan Tianya finished speaking, Zhu Wushi angrily retorted, "Insolence!"
"Since when did it become your place to tell me how to do things?"
Clearly, Zhu Wushi did not want to take action personally. He knew very well that although they were both at the peak of the Divine Power Realm, he would be no match for Zhu Ying if he wanted to fight him head-on!
Just then, an official from the imperial court arrived at the Dragon Guard Manor.
The court official said to Zhu Wushi, "Reporting to the Divine Marquis, the Emperor has ordered that you enter the palace immediately."
Upon hearing this, the latter showed no surprise, for Zhu Wushi understood perfectly well that the emperor had summoned him to the palace to discuss the fall of the Song capital to the Ming Empire.
Zhu Wushi then coldly said to the court official, "I will go now."
at the same time
Within the capital city of the Ming Empire in the world of Zongwu, Zhu Ying also began infrastructure construction.
Zhu Ying knew very well that if the Ming Empire wanted long-term stability and prosperity, it naturally had to benefit the people.
Only when the people love and respect the Ming Empire can the regime be secure.
Inside the main hall, Zhu Ying addressed the group of Ming Dynasty officials and scientists who had just arrived through the spatial portal: "Now that the Song Kingdom in this Martial Arts World has become part of the territory of my Great Ming Empire, we should naturally help the people develop."
"I hereby order you to carry out a major transformation of the entire original territory of the Song Kingdom within one month, and strive to achieve modernization!"
As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking, the group of Ming Dynasty officials and scientists who had just arrived in the Martial Arts World from the main world also accepted the order.
Then, Zhu Ying emphasized to everyone, "The most urgent task is to lay water pipes so that all people can have access to water freely. In addition, we also need to build up the power grid."
"In short, we must first improve people's livelihoods before proceeding with deeper development."
Just after Zhu Ying finished issuing these instructions, he suddenly heard a hissing sound coming from the high sky outside the main hall.
Zhu Ying was not alarmed, because he knew very well that it was the sound of a pterosaur.
Not long after, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, led by Commander Liu Lei, rode pterosaurs and slowly landed in the imperial palace of the capital.
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao arrived at the main hall. Zhu Ying was naturally very excited to see the two of them.
Zhu Ying immediately said to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, "Grandfather, Father, you have finally arrived."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "Xiongying, I didn't expect you to defeat the Song Kingdom so quickly. It's really beyond our expectations!"
Zhu Ying calmly replied, "Grandfather, the military strength of the Song Kingdom is not strong, so dealing with such a country will not take too much time."
At this moment, Zhu Biao also asked Zhu Ying, "Xiong Ying, what are your plans after the Song Kingdom occupies this territory?"
Zhu Ying patiently said, "Father, the Song Kingdom is a country in the Central Plains, and its people are all Han Chinese. Naturally, they should be treated well. In this attack on the Song Kingdom, the Ming army has never massacred a single city."
"Even the soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty got along extremely well. Now that the Song Dynasty has been destroyed, it is only natural that we should take good care of ourselves, build up our people's livelihood and technology, and benefit the people."
After Zhu Ying finished speaking, Zhu Biao quickly nodded and said, "That's what I think too. The people of Song and the people of Ming are of the same origin, so we should treat them well."
"Since U.A. has already made up its mind, I don't need to worry about it too much."
But after Zhu Biao finished speaking, Zhu Ying suddenly said seriously, "Father, you still have some things to worry about."
"Although the Song Kingdom has been defeated, as far as I know, there are still many martial arts masters in the Song Kingdom who have not yet shown up. I suppose it won't be long before these martial arts masters come to seek revenge."
Undoubtedly, when Zhu Ying mentioned that martial arts masters would come to seek revenge, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao showed a hint of tension on their faces. Zhu Yuanzhang quickly asked Zhu Ying, "Xiong Ying, is this true? Do these martial arts masters from the Song Kingdom really dare to come for revenge?"
"If that's the case, then we'll have to show them what we're made of."
Clearly, Lao Zhu was eager to demonstrate his abilities.
Unfortunately, after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Zhu Ying waved his hand and said, "Grandfather, have you forgotten? Xiong Ying has told you many times that there is no need for you to take action."
"If this martial arts master from the Song Kingdom really dares to come for revenge, Xiong Ying alone can eliminate him."
Zhu Biao, standing to the side, added, "Yes, Father, let Xiong Ying handle these kinds of fights. Let's stay in the Song capital for a while longer and help the people of Song develop properly."
After hearing Zhu Biao and Zhu Ying's advice, Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to agree.
at the same time
Inside the Shaolin Temple in the Song Dynasty.
They had just learned that the Song Dynasty had been destroyed by the Ming Dynasty.
Xuanci, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, was quite angry.
He immediately summoned all four great monks, along with all the disciples of Shaolin Temple.
Xuanci then addressed the crowd, saying, "Amitabha, the Song Kingdom has been defeated by the Great Ming Empire from the north."
"The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen. Although we are all monks, we all bear responsibility now that the State of Song has been destroyed."
Abbot Xuanci of Shaolin Temple sighed again, saying helplessly, "Now that things have come to this, Shaolin Temple absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait for its demise, nor can it stand idly by and do nothing."
"All Shaolin disciples, listen to my command! Immediately follow this abbot to the capital of the Song Dynasty to kill the traitors."
.........
In fact, besides the Shaolin Temple, there are some other hidden masters in the Song Kingdom who are also preparing to go to the capital of the Song Kingdom to seek revenge.
Especially these masters from the Free and Unfettered Sect.
Xiaoyaozi, Wuyazi, and Tianshan Tonglao.
Of course, there were also many disciples of the Free and Unfettered Sect.
Xiaoyaozi, Wuyazi, and Tianshan Tonglao are all experts at the peak of the Divine Power Realm. Now that the three of them are going to the capital of the Ming Dynasty together, they are naturally going to assassinate Zhu Ying.
Within the capital of the Song Dynasty, Zhu Ying remained remarkably calm.
He knew very well that these experts from the Song Kingdom would definitely come to claim his life.
However, Zhu Ying remained completely unfazed.
Although Zhu Ying has not yet reached the half-step Heavenly Gang Realm, due to his cultivation of True Dragon Qi, his current strength is already comparable to that of a half-step Heavenly Gang Realm expert.
Therefore, even with the Shaolin masters and the top martial arts experts of the Xiaoyao Sect, they were not able to kill Zhu Ying.
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At this moment, inside the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace.
Fengtian Hall
Zhu Houzhao, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, revealed a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
He addressed the civil and military officials in the hall, saying, "Speak, what should the Ming Dynasty do next?"
"Now the Song Dynasty has been defeated by the Ming Dynasty in the north, its capital has been destroyed, and the head of the Song emperor Zhao Gou has been hung on the city tower."
"It is clear that the strength of the Ming Empire far surpasses that of the Song Dynasty. Since the Ming Empire was able to destroy the Song Dynasty in half a month, our Ming Dynasty is certainly no match for it."
"In other words, if the Great Ming Empire attacks my Ming Kingdom, then the Ming Kingdom will soon be in the situation of national annihilation."
"You are all civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty. If the Ming Dynasty is destroyed, I believe you will not fare much better."
In fact, the Ming Dynasty had been discussing this matter for a long time, but they had not come up with a suitable solution.
Some people supported sending troops to the Song state, but most officials disagreed.
But the situation is different now.
With the Song Dynasty destroyed, the Ming Dynasty could be the next target.
Therefore, Zhu Houzhao needed his civil and military officials to come up with a solution.
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, the entire Fengtian Hall became unusually quiet, as no official seemed to know how to deal with the Ming Empire.
When Zhu Houzhao saw that no one spoke, his face clearly showed some anger.
immediately
Zhu Houzhao then began taking attendance.
Uncle, you go first.
Zhu Houzhao set his sights on Zhu Wushi, the Marquis of Tiedan Mountain.
Upon seeing this, the latter quickly bowed to Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that since things have come to this point, the Ming Dynasty naturally needs to send more troops to defend the border."
"In addition, we must unite with other countries to fight against the Ming Empire."
Even after Zhu Wushi finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao's face was still full of displeasure.
Clearly, Zhu Wushi's answer did not satisfy the Ming emperor.
Zhu Houzhao coldly replied, "Sending troops to guard the border? Uniting with other countries to oppose the Ming Empire. Imperial Uncle, you're oversimplifying things."
"This isn't like you at all."
Zhu Houzhao was a smart man, and he knew very well that Zhu Wushi's answer was rather vague.
Moreover, Zhu Houzhao could clearly sense that Zhu Wushi did not want to put in any effort, which made Zhu Houzhao suspicious of Zhu Wushi.
Just then, the Grand Eunuch Cao Zhengchun also stepped forward.
As someone close to Zhu Houzhao, Cao Zhengchun naturally sensed the emperor's dissatisfaction with Zhu Wushi.
Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi had always been at odds, so he naturally took this opportunity to thoroughly annoy Zhu Wushi.
So Cao Zhengchun added fuel to the fire, saying, "Divine Marquis, you are in charge of the Dragon Guard Manor, which is full of experts. Why not let the Divine Marquis and the experts of the Dragon Guard Manor go to the capital of the Song Dynasty to assassinate the grandson of the Ming Emperor!"
"Moreover, the Divine Marquis is a master of the Divine Power Realm, and with the addition of these martial arts experts from the Dragon Guard Manor, they should be able to severely injure this grandson of the Ming Emperor." (End of Chapter)