Myths Begin From Boys' Gong

Just as Meng Zhao was laying low, consolidating his strength, and waiting for an opportunity...

The White Dragon Sovereign, led by the Great Dragon Head, created the White Dragon Army, proclaimed himself the White Dragon General, and raised an army of 300,000 in Tiannan Road. He had thousands of generals and a multitude of strategists under his command, showing great ambition and enjoying unparalleled prestige for a time.

The cities and counties of Tiannan Road were in dire need of help. The 100,000 elite troops stationed in the Yunxian camp of Tiannan Road were scattered by a coordinated attack from within and without. The whole country was shaken and the fate of the Tianyuan Dynasty was suddenly in grave danger.

At the same time that the White Dragon Lord Society of Tiannan Road started its uprising, powerful and fierce warriors from many other regions, such as Changshan Road, North China Road, and Guanyou Road, also rose up in response, killing officials, seizing government treasuries, and taking all the weapons and provisions inside, plunging the world into chaos.

While working on this matter, in the capital of the Tianyuan Dynasty, the Tianyuan Emperor, though seriously injured, did not die. He obtained a Divine Essence Pill from the royal treasury. After taking it, his injuries were fully healed, he was able to consolidate his throne, and mobilized the elite troops of the world to quell the rebellion led by the White Dragon Venerable Society.

In an instant, the vast world was engulfed in flames of war, with endless conflicts and people displaced. Places like Hebei Province, which were prosperous, stable, and free from the chaos of war, were like paradise, attracting countless refugees to settle there.

The various county towns in Hebei Province had their city gates closed, and the guards were stationed at their posts, awaiting orders from the imperial court.

However, Meng Zhao knew the importance of population in chaotic times. In addition to spending money to bribe local officials in various counties, he opened up cities, took in refugees, and granted them household registration.

At the same time, he secretly ordered his men to survey the surrounding areas, select brave and strong men, and set up escort agencies and martial arts schools to support his army. With the support of Kou Laoxi's treasure and various open and covert businesses, his power grew rapidly.

In addition, Meng Zhao began to work on subduing the key powerful clans in various parts of Hebei Province.

His approach was very simple.

A single invitation letter, a solo banquet, and unparalleled skill—all heroes were defeated.

In no time, news spread far and wide that a peerless expert had emerged in Hebei, whose every move exuded a powerful aura and who could be considered the strongest person in Hebei.

However, this master was indifferent to fame and fortune and was not known to the public. His name was only circulated among the upper echelons of the martial arts world in Hebei Province and among various powerful families.

Among them, the Wen family, under the deliberate guidance of Wen Hua and Wen Rong, became a member of Meng Zhao's forces. Wen Hua became second only to the Wen family patriarch, a person of great importance. He also fulfilled his dream of opening up waterways for Meng Zhao and operating in all directions.

Six months after the White Dragon Regiment raised its army, the imperial court appointed General Helian Ba ​​as the commander-in-chief, leading 100,000 troops from the capital garrison and 180,000 local troops from all four directions of Tiannan Road to jointly attack the White Dragon Army.

The two sides fought fiercely for three months, engaging in twelve battles with each side experiencing victories and defeats.

In the end, Helian Ba ​​listened to the advice of his wise advisors and opened the floodgates at night to flood 100,000 hectares of fertile land. At the cost of suffering and death among the people of the three cities, he defeated the White Dragon Army, beheaded 60,000, pursued the fleeing rebels, and drowned 100,000 rebel soldiers.

At the same time, hundreds of high-ranking members of the White Dragon Venerable Society were killed or arrested. The second, fourth, sixth, and seventh dragon leaders of the White Dragon Venerable Society were all killed by royal experts. If the first dragon leader had not acted decisively, the vast White Dragon Venerable Society would probably have been wiped out.

Having achieved this extraordinary feat, Helian Ba ​​became even more arrogant. He stationed himself in Tiannan Road, collecting rare treasures, local wealth, and countless beauties to satisfy his own desires. Moreover, he refused to issue three consecutive imperial edicts to return to the capital, revealing his treacherous intentions.

The court was shaken, and the whole country was in turmoil, with many suspecting that Helian Ba ​​harbored rebellious intentions.

Just when everyone thought Helian Ba ​​would rebel, the royal expert who had protected Emperor Tianyuan and defeated the seventy-two warriors in the past infiltrated Helian Ba's camp alone, killed the Divine Martial General Helian Ba ​​with a single finger, regained military power, and restored the court.

This news spread that this royal expert, whose reputation surpassed even that of the world's number one Arhat, was known as the Martial Emperor and was revered by everyone in the martial arts world.

It should be noted that when the heroes of the martial arts world attempted to assassinate Emperor Tianyuan, this man almost single-handedly reversed the situation and defeated the seventy-two warriors.

This time, under the heavy protection of the army, he secretly infiltrated and killed Helian Ba ​​in one move. His martial arts skills were simply terrifying.

Helian Ba ​​was no ordinary person. In addition to being a general of the imperial court, he also came from the Helian family, a renowned martial arts family in the Jianghu. The Overlord Fire Qi he inherited was a supreme internal martial arts technique, and he also cultivated the Blood Fiend Golden Body, which was passed down through generations in the army and was indestructible.

His martial arts skills, though perhaps lacking in refinement, are characterized by their powerful and sweeping movements, making him a top-tier warrior. In the vast world of martial arts, he could be ranked among the best.

Judging from Helian Ba's record over the years, he has almost never had an opponent.

It was only in this battle against the White Dragon Army that he was surrounded and attacked by experts from the White Dragon Venerable Society, but he was still able to gain the upper hand, which shows his ferocity and strength.

Even such a powerful and arrogant expert was killed with a single finger strike by this royal family expert during one of his assassination attempts.

Countless heroes of the martial arts world believe that this person has the potential to become the best in the world, and this is by no means wishful thinking; on the contrary, there is ample evidence to support this claim.

The impact of this person killing Helian Ba ​​goes beyond that.

He returned Helian Ba's army, along with the captured rebels, to the imperial court, thus eliminating a major threat and preventing a general from becoming arrogant and rebellious, thus avoiding a standoff and internal strife with the court.

The fact that he could kill the commander protected by a large army so easily also means that, if he wanted to, unless he had a powerful martial art like that of a Buddha, he would have a hard time resisting the assassination attempt.

If this royal family expert were to employ a decapitation tactic, who among the rebel armies of the world could stand in his way?
Even the Great Dragon Leader of the White Dragon Clan, who had exhausted seventy-two warriors, was no match for this man.

Despite having a large army under his control, Helian Ba ​​still died at the hands of this man.

Is there anyone in the world who can deal with him, or the imperial court?

This question existed in the minds of almost every rebel leader and general.

Some cowards even secretly absconded with valuables from the rebel army, refusing to become commanders of the army, demonstrating the profound impact of Helian Ba's death.

However, the insightful people in the world are not to be underestimated.

Admittedly, this person may be the best in the world in martial arts, but he is only one person and cannot be in two places at once.

The world is so vast, so expansive, so profound that it is beyond the reach of any single person.

Therefore, after their initial arrogance was suppressed, rebels and insurgents sprang up again like newly sprouted leeks.

It perfectly illustrates the saying, "Press down one gourd and another pops up."

This royal expert disappeared after killing Helian Ba, seemingly returning to the capital to continue his secluded cultivation, no longer concerned with worldly affairs.

As a result, the world was still in great chaos, but compared to the previous sweeping force of the White Dragon Army, it was much weaker and more chaotic.

Often, in a single area, there are anywhere from a few to a dozen rebel forces entrenched.

It truly resembles the scene at the end of a dynasty. (End of Chapter)