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Zhenshanzi stepped forward with a wry smile on his face.
"I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it."
Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning said, "Please speak, senior."
Zhenshanzi said, "I wonder when Master Jiang plans to attack Blackwood Cliff next year? Could you give me a hint?"
The words Dongfang Bubai spoke before leaving enraged Zhenshanzi.
Dongfang Bubai's arrogant attitude of threatening to annihilate all the righteous sects also made him very unhappy.
Despite knowing that Dongfang Bubai was also a master of innate skill, Zhenshanzi had no intention of escaping.
After all, although the Kunlun Sect is far away in the Western Regions, what if Dongfang Bubai really wants to keep his word and travel for months to reach the Kunlun Mountains to destroy the Kunlun Sect?
Chapter 768: Zhao Yun's Descendants
Avoiding it is useless; there's only one word to it.
beat.
But he knew that in the end it all depended on Jiang Ning's attitude and when they would attack Blackwood Cliff.
After all, the Kunlun Sect was really far away, and he would rather stay in the Central Plains for a while longer than travel back and forth.
While Jiang Ning and Zhen Shanzi were talking, the registration process was also underway at the foot of the mountain.
"Line up one by one, don't mess around."
The Huashan disciples responsible for maintaining order shouted.
The commotion subsided, and the crowd lined up voluntarily.
Zhao Wuji was ranked first.
Previously, Zhao Wuji earned respect through his strength on the Huashan Sword Tournament stage.
The Huashan disciples in charge of registration did not dare to neglect this person and recorded Zhao Wuji's information.
"what?"
"Are you a descendant of Zhao Yun?"
The disciple who was recording the conversation was surprised when he heard Zhao Wuji's words.
"good."
Zhao Wuji nodded.
The crowd was in an uproar.
The Ming Dynasty was a time of explosive growth for novels, especially Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which was extremely popular. Some admired Cao Cao, while others loved Liu Bei, as well as fierce generals like Guan Yu and Huang Zhong.
However, many people also adore Zhao Yun's legendary feat of single-handedly charging into and out of Cao Cao's army seven times in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It can be said that there were quite a few Zhao Yun fans at the scene.
Now that Zhao Wuji claims to be a descendant of Zhao Yun, how could everyone not be excited?
"I knew it! Zhao Wuji is so powerful; it turns out he's a descendant of Zhao Yun."
"No wonder. With such ancestors, how could their descendants be ordinary people?"
The Huashan disciples, who were recording the events, were very interested and asked questions out of curiosity.
"With your exceptional martial arts skills and unparalleled mastery of the spear, why don't you join the army?"
Zhao Wuji's expression dimmed slightly upon hearing this.
"I did consider joining the army."
Zhao Wuji was different from ordinary people in the martial arts world. Martial arts people disliked the imperial court and would never join the army. However, as a descendant of Zhao Yun, Zhao Wuji also wanted to be like his ancestor, riding a white horse and wielding a silver spear, charging into and out of the army, and not disgracing his ancestor's reputation.
When Zhao Wuji turned sixteen, he was full of ambition and went to join the army, but he did not expect that the army camp would be so corrupt.
They were suppressed, humiliated, and even framed as soon as they entered the military camp.
The reason is simple: being too outstanding arouses jealousy.
Although Zhao Wuji was oppressed at that time, his passion for serving his country remained undiminished, and he endured the injustice for two years.
During his two years of military service, Zhao Wuji saw that the Ming army camps were rotten from top to bottom. In addition, it was during the Hongzhi period, and he felt that he was born at the wrong time.
Disappointed and enraged, Zhao Wuji killed the soldiers and officers who had been bullying him and then left the army to return to Yongzhou. He devoted himself to martial arts for twelve years and finally mastered his skills to the level he is today.
“Back then, the Ming Dynasty’s border army was corrupt and incompetent. I joined the army for two years but was not given any important positions. I was constantly bullied and humiliated. From then on, I gave up the idea of joining the army.”
Although he could not realize his dream, Zhao Wuji was not discouraged. Over the years, he had heard so many stories of the evil sect poisoning the people and causing chaos in the martial arts world that he was tired of hearing them.
Zhao Wuji dreamed that one day he would master his martial arts, eradicate the evil cult, and restore peace and order to the martial world.
"From the moment I held a gun, I knew that the martial arts I practiced were for the benefit of all people."
With unwavering loyalty, he quelled the chaos of the world; with his spear in hand, he secured the realm. Although it was not a chaotic era, and the Ming Dynasty was still a unified empire, Zhao Wuji still harbored his dream: to use his spear to pacify the martial world.
Just these past few years, Jiang Ning has made his debut, and everything he has done has earned Zhao Wuji's great admiration. In particular, after Jiang Ning achieved the Innate Realm, Zhao Wuji was determined to follow him.
Although he was older than Jiang Ning, the path of martial arts does not take age into account, and Zhao Wuji was willing to follow Jiang Ning to pacify the martial world.
Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with awe and respect.
After registering Zhao Wuji's information, the Huashan disciple in charge of recording politely said, "Your information has been registered. If you are not in a hurry, you can stay at the foot of Huashan first. If you are in a hurry, you can go back to Yongzhou first. After your conditions are met, the Huashan Sect will send a letter to Yongzhou. You can come to the Huashan Sect then."
"No need, I'll just stay at the foot of Mount Hua."
Zhao Wuji said.
He is now all alone, with only a childhood sweetheart in his hometown of Yongzhou. However, seeing him practicing martial arts all day, she married someone else, and Zhao Wuji has nothing to hold him back.
"also."
The Huashan disciple who was recording nodded, then arranged for other Huashan disciples to find Zhao Wuji a place to stay, and then continued to record the information of the other people.
"May I ask your name, heroine?"
"Gongsun Li".
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"Since that's the case, Master Jiang also knows that my Kunlun Sect is quite far away and there isn't enough time to travel back and forth. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble your sect for a while longer."
Zhenshanzi cupped his hands in greeting.
Jiang Ning has already decided to launch the campaign against Blackwood Cliff next March. It is already October, and there are only five months until next March. There is not enough time to travel, so Zhen Shanzi plans to continue living on Mount Hua.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning said, "The Huashan Sect would very much like to welcome your sect to Huashan. You are welcome to stay. However, we are worried that if you do not return to the sect for a long time, something might happen within the sect."
Zhenshanzi laughed and said, "I have brought all of the thousands of disciples from the sect with me. I only left a few dozen disciples to guard the sect. I told them this before I left, so I think there will be no problem."
"However, Master Jiang's reminder is correct. I will write a letter back to the sect later and instruct the disciples who remain behind."
Jiang Ning didn't say anything more and just nodded.
After making proper arrangements for the Kunlun Sect, Yue Buqun went to Jiang Ning with a solemn expression.
"Ning'er, are you confident you can deal with Dongfang Bubai?"
The sudden arrival of Dongfang Bubai today did indeed surprise everyone, but what surprised people even more was his martial arts skills.
Faced with Dongfang Bubai's arrogant words today, even Yue Buqun couldn't help but worry whether Jiang Ning could defeat him.
"Dongfang Bubai's martial arts are indeed superior to mine."
Jiang Ning admitted frankly.
Top experts can often discern the difference in skill with just one or two moves, and Jiang Ning had nothing to deny.
Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun's expression became even more solemn.
"In that case, isn't it too hasty to set the timeframe for March? Why not wait a few more months until your martial arts have improved and you have a greater chance of winning before attacking Blackwood Cliff?"
"Master."
Jiang Ning shook his head and said calmly, "Dongfang Bubai has been in the Innate Realm for a long time, and it cannot be made up for in a few months."
Jiang Ning's attitude remained unchanged. If he were to change the timeline simply because Dongfang Bubai's martial arts were superior to his, it would be a grave mistake to worry about defeat before even achieving victory.
The path of martial arts is one of relentless progress; without an unwavering will to win, defeat is not far off.
Upon learning of Jiang Ning's firm stance, Yue Buqun couldn't help but sigh.
Now that things have come to this, he can say nothing more, and he can't possibly advise Jiang Ning to live in seclusion until his martial arts surpass those of Dongfang Bubai.
Jiang Ning would never agree to that.
Chapter 769: Dongfang Bubai's Desire
"quick!"
"Faster!"
Yang Lianting charged ahead, shouting curses all the while.
"At this rate, when will we ever reach Mount Hua?"
Hearing Yang Lianting's loud curses, the members of the Demonic Sect quickened their pace.
Tong Baixiong, standing a little behind Yang Lianting, couldn't help but feel worried as he looked at Yang Lianting's state.
Despite their best efforts to catch up, they still couldn't find Dongfang Bubai. Yang Lianting and Tong Baixiong worried that Dongfang Bubai might have already reached Mount Hua.
The thought that Dongfang Bubai, as the leader of the sect, would likely be attacked by the entire group of righteous people if he appeared alone among them.
Yang Lianting and Tong Baixiong were extremely worried.
"Hurry up, all of you, go even faster!"
Tong Baixiong turned around and roared angrily.
The members of the demonic cult, who were focused on their journey, were filled with anguish upon hearing this.
Their legs were about to break from running.
But the chief steward and Elder Tong were both scolding them, so everyone had no choice but to run for their lives.
Just then, Yang Lianting in front of them stopped.
He saw a red figure approaching them at an extremely fast speed.
Tong Baixiong also saw the red figure. The two stopped and waited for the red figure to come in front of them before they spoke.
"Master!"
"Brother Dongfang!"
Yang Lianting and Tong Baixiong spoke at the same time.
"Your subordinate greets the Master!"
The members of the demonic sect behind him knelt down and said one after another.
Dongfang Bubai looked at the two of them and frowned, asking, "Why are you here?"
"Manager Yang said that Brother Dongfang, you went up Mount Hua alone to compete with Jiang Ning for the title of the best in the world. We were worried about you and were afraid that the righteous people would attack you, so we gathered our followers here."
Tong Baixiong explained, glancing at Dongfang Bubai's expression, and asked uncertainly, "Brother Dongfang, have you already been to Mount Hua?"
"good."
Dongfang Bubai nodded.
Upon hearing this, the two immediately tensed up, but they didn't notice that Dongfang Bubai had no injuries, though he didn't seem very happy.
Did Dongfang Bubai lose to Jiang Ning?
Tong Baixiong muttered to himself.
Yang Lianting asked directly.
Have you fought against Jiang Ning?