From the Ming Dynasty, we will conquer the world

Chapter 25: The Five Turbidities and Evil Lands, Demons Become Monks

Fear of the Dharma?

Lu Zhu retracted his gaze, said nothing more, and followed Li Shizhen out of the hall.

After the two men had walked a long way away, the tall monk tiptoed up behind Fawei, showing how much respect he had for the abbot.

He lowered his head and asked unwillingly:

"Abbot, are we just going to let them go? That sixth-grade leaf club..."

After hearing what the tall monk said, the other three old monks also came over with fiery eyes.

They no longer possessed the compassion and purity of monks, but instead looked like ferocious bandits who had possessed the three poisons and had broken all five precepts.

Fawei saw it all and was not surprised. Instead, he smiled and was very satisfied.

Because this was the result of his manipulation.

He raised his head, looked at the golden statue of Buddha overlooking the hall, and sighed.

Brother, when you defeated me and forced me to leave, did you ever think about today?

You want to be pure and complete, and save all sentient beings, but I want to be a demon and become a monk, and destroy all dharmas!
When the sea disaster happened, Master Fa Nian, the head of the Southern Shaolin Discipline Hall, led the masters of the temple to fight against Zhu Tiandu.

But in the end, only a few were able to return safely, and the master Fa Nian even died at the hands of Zhu Tiandu.

You have to know that Zhu Tiandu was extremely ferocious and arrogant at the beginning. Those who dared to confront him head-on were all the elite of Southern Shaolin and the backbone that could support the sect.

After this battle, most of these elites were gone, and Southern Shaolin inevitably fell into a precarious situation.

In order to maintain its status as a leader in the martial arts world, Southern Shaolin began to recruit lay disciples, which led to a mixed bag of monks in the temple.

It’s not that there were no opponents in Southern Shaolin, but when Fawei returned with the authority of the Grandmaster, all doubts and questioners disappeared.

Under Fawei's promotion, half of the abbots of the four colleges and eight halls of Southern Shaolin were monks with acquired skills, claiming that they entered the school because of their admiration for Shaolin martial arts, and there was not a single one who was proficient in Buddhism.

After eliminating dissidents and placing his confidants in positions of power, Fa Wei then distributed money lavishly and won the hearts of the people. With these three approaches, he was naturally successful.

From then on, he secured his position as abbot and truly became the overlord of the southeastern martial arts world. He also made this pure Buddhist land a mess, causing all the disciples to become blinded by greed and profit-seeking.

However, these things were done extremely secretly and were unknown to outsiders.

Many elderly people in the temple have also been told not to mention their extremely mysterious abbot easily.

Fa Wei shook his head and said:
"Now that he's here, can he still get away? Li Shizhen and that Xu Qingdao are both great boxers at the fourth level of refinement. If they really fight, it will be a big commotion.

I still have use for the Southern Shaolin signboard, and I cannot destroy it easily. Will Mingshan still kneel in the Discipline Hall?"

A skinny monk replied:

"He knelt for a long time without moving, and looked very sincere."

Another old monk sighed, looking slightly smug.

"Southern Shaolin is not a place without rules. Even if Mingshan becomes famous outside, he must abide by our rules when he returns to the mountain gate."

Fa Wei smiled and waved his hand:
"Our 'Evil King Kong' is a great boxer after all, so kneeling for a long time is nothing.

He is not sincere, he is just able to endure.

This kid is not good at martial arts, but he is quite capable in doing things, and he also has the ability to judge the situation. It is worth it that I saved his life back then. Bring him here."

Although Fawei's words were nonchalant and his tone was natural and easy-going, they were filled with unspeakable arrogance.

It seemed that being received by him was a great honor for Mingshan, the notorious "Evil King Kong".

This is not "as if", but the fact.

Because even Mingshan himself thinks so.

Although this "Evil King Kong" has a resounding name, he does not look as majestic as a "King Kong" at all. Instead, he looks like a pampered prince or nobleman.

He wore a crown, a white silk brocade robe, and a luxurious Japanese sword at his waist, but his thick, untrimmed hair and beard made him look out of place and could hardly conceal his bandit-like demeanor.

When Mingshan saw Fawei standing in the center of the palace, he fell to his knees, tears streaming down his face, and cried out:

"Master, I finally see you again!"

Mingshan's kneeling really had the momentum of pushing down a golden mountain and overturning a jade pillar. It was extremely shocking, and his true feelings were beyond words and deeply touching.

Fa Wei said with a smile:

"Captain Xu, I'm used to seeing your tricks in the palace. Let's get down to business."

Mingshan kowtowed three times in a hurry, breaking the brick on the ground into pieces and making a big hole. Countless fragments flew out, showing how much strength he was using.

After he finished kowtowing, he raised his head, looked up at Fawei, and said sincerely:

"When I heard that Master had returned to Southern Shaolin, I immediately came to pay my respects. Now that I see that Master is in good health and his magical powers are even better than before, I am already very satisfied and have no other requests."

Fawei shook his head and laughed silently.

"It seems that you have gained a lot of experience under Zhu Polong over the years. If you don't tell me, I will tell you.

You are just eyeing me, a master-level backer, and the Southern Shaolin masters. What, you want to rebel against the Thirty-Six Ships and set up your own sect?

If you have the guts, why not let me take action?"

When Mingshan heard this, he raised his head and said with a wry smile:

"Although my disciple is greedy, he doesn't dare to compete with the crocodile head, not to mention the Dragon King, who is the magic needle that stabilizes the sea? However..."

Mingshan's eyes flashed.

“My disciple received news yesterday that the Crocodile Head had set up an ambush near Taizhou, intending to capture Qi Jiguang, but he ran into a great master.

He was seriously injured by this person and could not fight for at least three months. The Dragon King was in seclusion in Xiangshan again...

Perhaps, we can take advantage of this opportunity to do something great."

"Zhu Polong was seriously injured?"

Although Fawei's face was calm, Mingshan could still hear a hint of surprise in his rising voice.

"Zhu Polong's body is unrivaled in the world. It takes more than one blow to defeat him. Could it be that Lu Fang took action personally?"

Mingshan also showed a look of fear.

“He is the disciple of Eight-Armed Shura, named Xu Tafa, and seems to be just a young man.

It was this man who sneaked into Hangzhou alone a few days ago, killed the governor and the provincial governor of Zhejiang, and openly raised the banner of "righteousness from all corners of the country."

"Xu Tafa, it turned out to be him?"

When talking about Hangzhou, Fawei's expression became more and more strange, and he felt as if he had suddenly realized something.

"I was wondering why Liansheng and his men were completely wiped out in Hangzhou. It turns out they ran into a master?
"He is still young and not well-known, but he has already become a master. Is there such a genius in the world? Does he have another identity?"

Fawei's suspicion is indeed reasonable.

All the masters in the world are famous figures who have fought their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Emperor Jiajing was rich and possessed countless boxing manuals and secret medicines. It was only after he experienced one thrilling court struggle after another that he gradually mastered the boxing skills that enabled him to gain insight into the art of alchemy.

How could Xu Tafa have the ability to become a master by working in isolation?
Mingshan bowed his head and said:
“I heard that this guy used to rob pirates alone on the southeast coast, and he even robbed a crocodile head a few years ago.

At that time, the crocodile had already become a master. He was hit by the crocodile and fell into the deep sea. He has disappeared since then. Only now has he come out to stir up trouble. "

Fawei nodded, and then he felt relieved:
“The world is so big, this person may have gone to Jiaozhi, Siam, Luzon and other foreign lands to hone his boxing skills, which led to his great achievements today.

The big thing you want to do is to ask me to kill this man? Even Zhu Polong was defeated by him. You have great confidence in your master."

Mingshan smiled and bowed:
"Although Mingshan is not good at boxing, he is quite confident in his own vision. Master's boxing skills are now restrained and not released, and he is holding them back without revealing them. It is obvious that he has reached the highest level of sincerity and is gradually reaching the state of 'utmost emptiness'. In terms of boxing alone, this level is even better than Crocodile Head. If you add these brothers and sisters from Southern Shaolin and your background, killing a new master will not be a big problem.

After all, you are a killer by birth, and since the crocodile head is seriously injured, it is impossible for this person to escape unscathed.

If Master is willing to help, there will be at least an 80% to 90% chance of success. Then, I will be able to take advantage of Master's help and sit on the top seat among the thirty-six ship owners.

"Master's lifelong pursuit is nothing more than the word boxing, and the Dragon King and the Crocodile King are both men of great courage. If we accomplish such a great feat, they will certainly not keep it to themselves."

Hearing the word "killer", Fawei narrowed his eyes.

"It seems that you have figured out everything about my teacher."

Mingshan, who had always been extremely humble in front of Fawei, suddenly raised his head, looked at him without shying away, and smiled.

"Master didn't intend to conceal it, did he? Crocodile Head has always been very concerned about the Central Plains martial arts world. Black Stone, which has become famous in recent years, is naturally within his sight.

I just didn’t expect that after you left Southern Shaolin in anger, you would sneak into the palace, form Black Stone, and become the King of the Wheel.”

At this moment, Mingshan, who was neither humble nor arrogant, finally showed some of his true colors as a bandit who roamed the world.

However, there was still a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Mingshan never expected that the master he had been looking for for many years had actually entered the palace and become a eunuch.

He thought he was a man of strong mind, but compared with his master Fawei, he was still far behind.

How can one not be afraid of such a person?
Fawei laughed so loudly that his laughter shook the dome, and even the many Buddha statues enshrined in the hall began to tremble slightly.

His voice changed from being smooth and indifferent to becoming deep and strong, bold and unrestrained.

Not only was the voice completely different from before, but Fawei's aura also changed drastically.

Earlier, he spoke in a very calm and relaxed manner, but only then did he inadvertently reveal his hidden dragon in the clouds.

Now, he was sharp and chilling, like a dusty sword that was suddenly unsheathed, the rust wiped off, and the blade regained its shine.

Fawei slowly stood up straight, the wrinkles on his face gradually faded, and his whole posture became upright.

He shook his head and sighed:
"I didn't expect that Zhu Polong could manage the affairs of the Wa Nu Kingdom and still pay attention to other things and remotely grasp the changes in the Southeastern martial arts world. I have to admire his effort.

It seems that the situation in the Japanese country is not as chaotic as many people imagine. "

Mingshan smiled.

"Crocodile Head never fights a battle without preparation, and the changes in the Wa country were also within his calculations.

Now is a time of great contention. If the Japanese continue to be in chaos, it will not be conducive to the integration of forces. It is better to let them fight to the death first, which will facilitate the Dragon King's plan."

The King of the Wheel of Time put his hands behind his back and paced in the hall, sighing:
“It seems that Zhu Laolong has really not found a second way over the years and can only go back to the old way.

Using millions of lives as bargaining chips, betting on a situation where the Central Plains will sink and the mountains and rivers will be shattered, and using the entire world as a stepping stone for one's martial arts, I am not as courageous as Zhu Laolong.

However, chaos in the world is a disaster for the people, but also a blessing for warriors like us. Since Zhu Laolong has this intention, why shouldn't I lend him a helping hand?

Anyway, the one heading north now should have the same intention. If the south and the north echo each other, they might be able to accomplish something earth-shaking.

By then, the world will be in ruins, and how many masters will be born? Even I am extremely curious. "

Even though Mingshan was also an accomplished boxer, he could not help but feel a chill down his spine when he heard the Wheel King calmly talk about using the suffering of all the people in the world to refine his boxing skills.

He also confirmed one thing again.

——These top masters of boxing skills are indeed complete monsters.

However, Mingshan was a man of extraordinary character after all, and he adjusted himself quickly.

——If these people hadn't disrupted the world situation, how could a person like him have made a name for himself?

The Wheel-Turning King looked towards Mingshan, waved his sleeves, and said:

“Two people just came up the mountain, and they were carrying a sixth-grade old ginseng, which would be of great use to me.

But I still need to use my identity as the abbot of Southern Shaolin to plot against Northern Shaolin, so I have to be more restrained in my actions and cannot act in public.

I have asked the heads of the Fourth Academy to go with these two people. When night falls, you will raise a signal and attack together with the heads of the Fourth Academy to kill them on the spot and seize the old ginseng.

One of the two men was the former imperial physician Li Shizhen, and the other was Tu Xu Qingdao, a northerner who slaughtered hundreds of Tartar cavalry alone outside the Great Wall.

During the battle of Xiangshan that day, Qi Jiguang was rescued by someone. I suspected that it was Xu Qingdao who did it. After a test, I found that he really had the punching power left by Zhu Polong.

If you follow them, you might be able to capture Qi Jiguang, killing two birds with one stone. It can also be considered as a gift from me, your master, to you after a long separation."

Mingshan was immediately overjoyed and rubbed his hands and said:

"Master, you really gave me a surprise."

The Chakravartin waved his hand:

"Go down and prepare, don't let the news leak out."

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"That man is clearly a master, but he is able to completely restrain his punches. He is definitely not an unknown person.

In that move just now, he had already felt the fact that I was seriously injured, and he held back on purpose, probably for some other purpose."

When they reached the foot of the mountain, Lu Zhu suddenly spoke up and analyzed calmly:
"Doctor Li, we can't just go back. Maybe this man is the pirates' hidden agent lying in ambush on the shore."

Li Shizhen also knew how serious it was, and his face was solemn. After walking for a while, he couldn't help but sigh and said depressedly:
"Who is in charge of the Ming Dynasty? Why are we upright people like thieves?"

Lu Zhu smiled and patted his shoulder, comforting him:

"No matter what, someone has to do the work in this world, so we just have to do it with a clear conscience."

Li Shizhen couldn't help but sigh:
"Little brother, you are so young, yet you have such a strong will. Compared to you, I seem timid."

Although Li Shizhen also considered himself an indomitable person, after spending these days with Lu Zhu, he was very impressed to see that this little brother was seriously injured but still able to talk and laugh calmly, and did not change his expression even in front of the master.

Lu Zhu recalled the past and said indifferently:
“When it comes to tenacity, I’m still far behind Brother Xu.

In the past, when we were traveling together outside the Great Wall, Brother Xu spent five full days and nights without sleep, chasing and killing a group of Tartar cavalry in order to avenge a fellow soldier.

In the end, the hundred or so cavalrymen were driven crazy by his fear, and none of them could escape.

When we parted, he said he wanted to go back to his hometown in the southeast. I don’t know where he is now.

However, if he were in the southeast and heard about what happened at Xiangshan, he would have risen up to kill the bandits."

Thinking of the days when they fought side by side, Lu Zhu sighed:
"If Brother Xu were here, General Qi would have a better chance of survival."

Suddenly a strong wind blew through the forest, rustling the leaves. Someone could be heard laughing in the wind:
"Xiao Lu, Xiao Lu, I didn't expect that you would miss Xu so much. I am really ashamed of myself. Hahahaha!"

Before he could finish his words, a man was already standing beside Lu Zhu.

Lu Zhu looked closely and saw Xu Xing with his long hair tied behind his back, wearing a long blue cloth robe. His eyes were shining, but his face was a little pale, making him look more like a scholar than before.

"But there is one thing you said wrong."

Xu Xing took a step forward, patted him on the shoulder, and said confidently:

"Now that I'm here, Qi Yuanjing's chances of survival are tenfold!"

Although Lu Zhu already knew Xu Xing's unruly character, he was still shocked when he heard this.

He was about to open his mouth to explain the current situation to Xu Xing, when he saw this charming old friend winking at him and suddenly saying:

"Ahem, Xiao Lu, do you want a wife or not?"

(End of this chapter)