Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 541 Inheritance
Like a city.

The newly appointed head of the Armed Police Bureau, Wang Boxiong, frowned deeply.

Zhang Xinglie's aunt was captured by the Demon Worshiping Cult in Rucheng. The matter could be serious or minor.

Yunhua Martial Arts University's repeated inquiries put the Martial Guard system in a very passive position, and they even reported it to higher levels.

Yunhua Martial Arts University values ​​Zhang Xinglie far more than anyone else.

Although Li Shenkong is strong, he will always be a member of the Li clan, and Yunhua Martial Arts University cannot retain him.

However, Zhang Xinglie lacks a strong foundation and will inevitably be labeled as part of the Yunhua faction. In the eyes of Yunhua Martial Arts University, he is far more important than Li Shenkong.

In front of Wang Boxiong, a slideshow was playing rapidly.

Above are photos of people who have recently gone missing.

At first, it was mostly women.

Gradually, the number of men began to increase.

Towards the end, it was almost entirely men.

"After the White Lake, comes the Throne of the Corpse King...?"

Wang Boxiong looked exhausted, and a deep sense of powerlessness lingered in his eyes.

He kept flipping through the intelligence within the Armed Police Bureau system, and finally, his gaze lingered on a photograph for a long time.

In the photo, a magnificent gate stands in the center.

The vermilion gate is inlaid with eighty-one gilded door studs, and above it are glazed golden tiles and bright blue carved beams, making it magnificent and splendid.

The two characters "Zhao Gong" on the plaque are exceptionally eye-catching.

A great battlefield, outside a perfect garden.

Zhou Leng's team set up camp and never left.

Not long after, a joint force of five ethnic groups approached.

Leading them were Zhang Xinglie and Shanheyuan.

The two teams met, and both sides were both surprised and delighted.

With a total number of over three hundred, they are a formidable force even on the Great Battlefield.

After exchanging words, the two learned that Zhou Leng had actually entered the Perfect Garden in an attempt to hunt down the Brilliant Demon Flower Master.

After discussing it, Zhang Xinglie and Shanheyuan decided to risk helping Zhou Leng.

They, along with several daring spirit masters, giants, and treants, formed an incredibly powerful innate team of fifteen and ventured deep into the Perfect Garden.

Deep within the perfect garden.

Zhao He secretly instructed the others, then strode forward, laughing loudly, to greet Zhou Leng.

"Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, being able to meet here, proves that we are destined to be together."

Zhou smiled coldly and said, "What a coincidence."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the demons and the obvious demon worshippers.

Zhao He remained calm and said, "The National Government has always united everyone who can be united. On the Great Battlefield, monsters are the greatest enemy. We fought several battles under the Ancient Beast Stone Wall, but we couldn't hold on any longer. So I found all parties and signed a demon pact, giving up the fight and undergoing our own trials. Otherwise, you wouldn't be seeing us now."

“Indeed, in special circumstances, it is necessary to unite all parties,” Zhou Leng said.

“I knew you were a reasonable person. So, how about joining us? You don’t need to sign a demon contract; we trust you completely,” Zhao He said.

Zhou Leng said, "It's a pity I have my own team, otherwise I might have joined you."

"Really not considering it? This is a perfect garden, teeming with flower demons and fierce competition from all sides. Without sufficient strength, you simply cannot protect yourself," Zhao He said.

"I'm sorry, I have important things to do and can't join you," Zhou Leng said.

Zhao He looked Zhou Leng up and down and said with admiration, "Your growth rate is indeed as I expected, exceeding my expectations. I won't force you. Think about joining the Zhao family again."

“Okay,” Zhou Leng said.

Zhao He said, "We've finally met. Even if you don't join us, you're still one of us. How about we have a meal together and talk about the Great Battlefield?"

Zhou Leng declined, but Zhao He repeatedly urged her to stay, so she had no choice but to agree.

"Mingxian, you two are good friends, you take charge of the reception, I'll go and make the arrangements." Zhao He beckoned Rao Mingxian over, and then led his men to set up camp on the spot to prepare a simple banquet for Zhou Leng's arrival.

Rao Mingxian walked over with a smile, looked at Zhou Leng who had obviously gained a lot of weight, and said, "With your size, you're practically a little giant."

“You’ve grown as well,” Zhou Leng said.

Rao Mingxian shrugged and said, "You didn't even pass the first trial, what kind of growth is that? You've passed at least two trials, haven't you?"

"good."

Rao Mingxian knew Zhou Leng's temperament, so he didn't go into details, and the two chatted together.

Rao Mingxian, talking about the ancient beast stone wall, said, "It's a pity you weren't here, otherwise your gains would have been enormous. We couldn't take pictures there; all our recording equipment was interfered with by some mysterious force, and even the magician couldn't record anything..."

Before long, Zhao He finished preparing and invited Zhou Leng to eat and drink together.

The banquet was reserved only for the various races of the humanoid alliance, while the demons, sirens, orcs, and dragons set up camp elsewhere.

Most monsters didn't care about Zhou Leng, even though they had seen his name on their kill list. However, they would still glance at Zhou Leng occasionally.

Because of the radiant crown on Zhou Leng's head, which was quite strange.

Only the Hundred-Eyed Bow, which had participated in the magma of the dwarven world, frequently turned its head to look.

Their group of demons had always suspected that Zhou Leng was the culprit who killed the ten-horned demon dragon.

Several giant dragons also glanced at Zhou Leng from time to time, occasionally muttering to themselves.

"That human's dragon bloodline aura is so strong."

"He either has dragon blood or has completed the high dragon trials."

"Let me inquire." A white dragon walked around the camp and returned.

"So it was a collaborator of Akame ga Kill!."

"No wonder, it's rare to see..."

On the other side, at a simple open-air banquet dominated by humans, everyone was drinking and chatting happily, creating a lively atmosphere.

Everyone had been on edge and on edge throughout the great battlefield, and finally felt a long-lost sense of ease.

Zhou Leng was initially wary, but when he realized that Zhao He and his group had no intention or indication of making a move, he relaxed his guard slightly, but did not completely trust them.

After all, there are far too many rumors about the Zhao family.

It is difficult to distinguish between true and false.

Both sides shared some things, but Zhou Leng only said that he had been to many places and did not go into detail about his important gains.

After everyone finished eating and drinking, the meal ended quickly, without taking up much time.

Zhou Leng got up to take his leave, and Zhao He and Rao Mingxian saw him off.

After walking for a while, Zhao He said, "Although you make it sound so simple, it's impossible for anyone else to have survived so many dangerous places unscathed. Your gains on the Great Battlefield should far exceed ours."

"It's alright, pretty much the same," Zhou Leng said.

Zhao He shook his head and said, "Much worse. We haven't even completed the first level of the Ancient Beast Stone Wall trial, while you've completed at least two. The difference is enormous. That's the difference between us. You can single-handedly hold up the sky. But we..."

Zhao He smiled bitterly, "We can only act like cowards in front of dragons and monsters, threatening them with our lives, before they'll cooperate. I know you blame us, but this is just how we survive. Otherwise, we would have died on the way."

Zhou Leng didn't say anything.

Rao Mingxian said helplessly, "For someone like you who is on an overseas assignment, it's already a big favor that you're drinking with us."

Zhao He said, "Those sent abroad are all good men. The human race should unite against external forces and not turn their spears inward, always doing things that hurt our own people and please our enemies."

Zhou Leng sighed, "Actually, everyone has their difficulties. My father and Uncle Li taught me from a young age that the Martial Academy is actually very difficult, everyone has their difficulties, we are all human, and when things happen, we should try to think positively. As I grew up, I gradually understood that you Zhao family members also have it tough."

Zhao He almost slapped his thigh and said, "That's right! Everyone thinks we are the descendants of nobles and military lords, that we can have whatever we want. They have no idea about our difficulties."

Zhou Leng also said, "The most difficult thing for your Zhao family is actually living in the shadow of Zhao Sheng."

"Sigh, you're right. Grandpa is our motivation, but also our pressure. The vision of a master is just different, unlike some people," Zhao He sighed.

Zhou Lengdao said, "I only realized this when I read 'Dongjun Miscellaneous Collection'. You Zhao family members can only go down one path to the end, and can only follow the path of Zhao Sheng. If Zhao Sheng said that the world belongs to the people and the warriors, then you must say that the world belongs to the people and the warriors. If Zhao Sheng tells you to do something, then you must do it. If you do the opposite, then you will be in big trouble."

Rao Mingxian was puzzled, but Zhao He's eyes flashed and he smiled, "This is the first time I've heard this. How can doing it the other way around cause so much trouble?"

Zhou Leng smiled slightly and said slowly, "All of your Zhao family's legitimate reputation, status, identity, inheritance rights, etc., come from Zhao Sheng. If you do not follow Zhao Sheng's instructions and go astray, then it is equivalent to betraying Zhao Sheng."

"If you betray Zhao Sheng, do you still have the right to inherit? No, the people don't recognize you, and you have nothing left."

"You can't overthrow Zhao Sheng either. Overthrowing Zhao Sheng would be tantamount to denying your own right to succession. Moreover, can you descendants of the Zhao family establish a new human martial arts? No."

"You are destined to follow only the path of Zhao Sheng's martial arts to the bitter end. Once you go astray, a new martial arts power will replace your Zhao family and rise to the position of the number one martial arts power."

"Or one day, a new martial saint will create a new martial art that completely surpasses Zhao Sheng's martial art."

Rao Mingxian's heart skipped a beat. Although he didn't quite understand, Zhou Leng's words clearly had a hidden meaning.

Zhao He remained expressionless and sighed, "As expected of you, you've hit the nail on the head regarding the fundamental problem of my Zhao family. It's true that we descendants are not as good as our grandfather. We really can't surpass him; we can only slowly maintain the status quo."

Rao Mingxian said, "Actually, China is developing quite well now."

Zhou Leng smiled and said, "Yes, it is the concerted efforts of all the people of the Dragon Kingdom that have developed the Dragon Kingdom. Zhao Sheng has always said that the progress of the Dragon Kingdom is not the achievement of a few people, but the achievement of all the people and warriors. As long as everyone carries on Zhao Sheng's legacy, the Dragon Kingdom will definitely get better and better."

Rao Mingxian said, "You misspoke."

"Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue," Zhou Leng said.

Zhao He sighed, "I guess you're worried about Grandpa's health too. It was an unintentional mistake, but we were worried too. On the contrary, he once joked in front of us that everyone has to die, which made him more open-minded than us. He said that when he looks back thousands of years from now, he, Zhao Dongjun, will be just like those people in the books, just a famous person from a certain dynasty, nothing more."

"Is Zhao Sheng really saying that?" Zhou Leng asked.

"That was indeed the old man's exact words. I was there at the time and remember it very clearly."

"As expected of Zhao Sheng..."

Zhou Lengxin felt a pang of emotion, while Zhao He wore a smile.

Rao Mingxian looked at Zhou Leng with a puzzled expression. There was nothing profound about what he said, but it seemed to be full of emotion.

After walking for a while, Rao Mingxian and Zhao He's eyes met, then parted again.

(End of this chapter)