Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 694 Selfishness
It's alright, more peaceful than I expected, at least...

Suddenly, an explosion occurred in the slum to the left front, and two innate martial artists chased and fought among the low shanty houses.

Those makeshift houses, which could be smashed even by ordinary people, were as fragile as paper under the fists of a martial artist of innate talent.

Large swathes of makeshift houses collapsed.

Wherever a master of innate martial arts passed, rocks flew and iron pieces exploded.

For the vast majority of ordinary people and martial artists in the Qi Cultivation stage, these things are comparable to bullets; touching them will cause injury.

Before long, the two ran off into the distance.

On the ground, besides the shattered building debris, there were also a large number of people who had been accidentally injured.

Those who survived stood up, bandaged their wounds, and rebuilt their homes.

Some people were wailing as they carried the bodies of their family members away.

Most people appeared calm, as if it were just an ordinary typhoon.

No one will manage or resolve this.

When the time came, Zhou Leng walked to the hotel's coffee shop, sat down in a deserted corner, and looked out through the glass wall.

The nearby road is clean and tidy, with well-dressed pedestrians coming and going, and occasionally a few rickshaws.

Skyscrapers blocked the view of the slums, leaving only reflective glass curtain walls and buildings with an elephant-like style.

A short while later, a man with an elephant-like appearance, deep-set eyes, curly hair, and chocolate skin walked over, sat down opposite, and placed the anti-eavesdropping device on the table.

After exchanging the code, both parties nodded slightly.

"Hello Xinhe, I am Wangu."

"Hello, Wangu, I am Xinhe."

The two shook hands gently, then parted.

Wan Gu looked around and whispered, "From what I've received, you're a grandmaster senior, and this is your first time participating in such an operation?"

"Yes."

“Even if you’ve just arrived, you should be able to tell that this place is very different from the Dragon Kingdom. Many of the moral laws and regulations in the Dragon Kingdom are completely inapplicable here. To avoid any accidents, we hope you will abide by the organization’s rules and not do anything too outrageous.”

"Are you a Primordial Being?"

"Yes."

"Don't worry, the mission comes first. I will cooperate with you as much as possible," Zhou Leng said.

"Can you speak Mandarin or Oriental?"

"She only knows a little bit of nightingale language, but has hardly ever used it."

"Then you'll have to play the mute and will need to disguise yourself again, since your Chinese features are too obvious."

"no problem."

The two exchanged some details and returned to the room together. Zhou Leng gradually changed his appearance, becoming more like a Xiangguo person.

With everything prepared, Wan Gu began his explanation.

"Tonight, we'll be attending our first cocktail party, and you'll be my hired bodyguard..."

"My current identity is that of a mid-level director of the Wabubang cult in the Elephant Kingdom, responsible for screening guests from various countries and eliminating potential spies..."

“The people of Elephant Country are indeed a bit…clumsy, which is why I was able to get to this position so easily. Going any higher, I can't, because my caste isn't high enough…”

"The International Conference will officially begin in three days, and both of us will participate."

"Our goal is simple: gather enough intelligence and send it back home. However, this meeting is far too important, and the cult's censorship is extremely strict, so the chances of us being exposed are very high..."

"Therefore, we must be prepared to escape at any time, and the most important reason is..."

"The infighting within the Demonic Cult is severe. The vice president who used to be above me was assassinated, and I lost my powerful backer. Although I've been trying to align myself with others, with my foundation damaged, some people are trying to seize my position..."

"So, if anyone targets me, try not to act directly. If it's absolutely necessary, act covertly. If you feel aggrieved, wait until the meeting is over and the intelligence has been relayed, then you can do whatever you want..."

As Wan Gu spoke, a complex expression crossed his face. He continued, "In Xiang Kingdom, the privileges of Grandmasters far exceed your imagination. Even if they kill thousands or tens of thousands of people, they can be exonerated as long as they pay a sum of money. The families of Grandmasters here, regardless of gender, number in the hundreds or even thousands. They were all directly robbed, but those who were robbed did so willingly..."

Zhou Leng asked, "I've heard that the martial saints of Xiang Kingdom all have their own towns?"

Wan Gu nodded and said, "Really. We can talk about the rest on the way. Come on, let me introduce you to my people first, so we can prepare for tonight's banquet."

Zhou Leng followed Wan Gu out of the hotel and rode in Wan Gu's car, where they discussed various matters.

The Water Island Demon City was quiet under the cover of night.

On a small hill, Wang Boxiong and Tong Tianxia stood side by side, gazing at the deep darkness ahead.

“Zhou Leng has already been transferred to Xiang Kingdom. He will soon complete his mission, then shut down all communication channels and go to the Bodhi tree to meditate. After that, he will embark on a journey to become a Martial Saint. We will time our actions perfectly, striking when he loses contact with the outside world, to avoid disturbing him,” Wang Boxiong said.

Tong Tianxia asked, "What are the chances of him becoming a saint?"

"hundred percent."

"Should we wait until he ascends to the throne and then join forces with him?" Tong Tianxia turned to look at Wang Boxiong, his gaze deep.

"The Demon Lords want to push Zhao Hao to become a Saint, or rather, to ascend to Demonhood. We have no time."

"He can join earlier, and with him, our chances of success are greater."

“I don’t want him to be disturbed in any way before he becomes a saint.”

"If we fail, he will be affected just as much if he gets the news."

"After completing the Martial Saint's Path, he will receive an unprecedented spiritual baptism. If he still loses his mind at that time, it means that he cannot ascend to sainthood. This means that he is insignificant, and it doesn't matter whether he comes or not."

Tong Tianxia said, "You just don't want him to participate in the war."

"Oh," Wang Boxiong replied casually. "Chen Shouhu has no idea that you were the mastermind behind this."

"With his brain, of course he wouldn't know."

Do you think this can be kept from Zhao Hao?

"Of course it can't be hidden."

"Then why are you still pushing this forward?"

"As long as we take action, victory is assured. This is an open and unsolvable strategy. Regardless of the outcome of this battle, we, the torchbearers, will light up the night sky and nail him to the pillar of shame. That pillar of shame is already full of their infamy."

"It seems you lack confidence in this battle."

"It seems that you've been involved with the Demon Worship Cult for too long and have lost sight of the difference between short-term and long-term goals."

"I don't want our people to die in vain. You're not from the Huang Meng School, so you don't know what we've been through."

"Every heart-wrenching word in history books is supported by a piece of corpse. From ancient times to the present, there has never been a death in vain."

History is written by the victors.

"We will definitely be the victors."

"not necessarily."

"If we are not the victors, then the world will surely be destroyed. For us, a lose-lose situation is a kind of victory."

“You’ve picked up too many bad habits at the Martial Academy. You only see numbers, not human lives; you only see the immediate accounts, not the future accounts.”

“You’re right, but the difference between me and them is that I myself am also among these numbers.”

Tong Tianxia sighed softly and said, "This time, it's far too important. Not only for us, but also for the Hell Knights, and for people all over the country. I can sacrifice myself, I've spent my whole life preparing for that day, but they... I can't bear to. Just like Zhang Xiaoxiao, she's so young, yet..."

Wang Boxiong gazed quietly ahead, his face slightly fierce, yet his eyes were very gentle.

"We will definitely win. That future with humanity is always beckoning to us. I've always been able to see it."

Tong Tianxia said, "I can see it too. But... are you sure you want to participate in the battle personally? Your child is still in elementary school, right?"

"He'll understand me when he grows up."

"What if he doesn't understand?"

"It doesn't matter, someone will understand."

Tong Tianxia lit two cigarettes and handed one to Wang Boxiong.

Two longtime friends gazed quietly into the distance amidst the swirling smoke.

Finally, Tong Tianxia threw away the cigarette butt and gently stubbed it out with his foot.

"We carry too much of the burden of the previous generation's Shangganling on our shoulders; we cannot pass on this burden to the next generation."

"You Huang-Meng faction must have other plans, right?"

"You could have guessed that?"

“I guessed it when you targeted Rucheng…Academy…”

The mountain wind blew by, scattering Wang Boxiong's words.

The two exchanged a glance, nodded slightly, and turned to leave.

The capital of the Elephant Kingdom is Wuxin Deli City.

In a vast estate, a white Baroque castle stands tall, with fountains flowing and lights shining brightly.

On the grass, rows of long tables were set up, and guests from all over the country gathered and sat in various places.

Zhou Leng and Wan Gu, dressed in tailcoats, walked quietly.

Wan Gu would occasionally glance at the people at the banquet, sometimes making eye contact with some and nodding slightly.

Zhou Leng remained expressionless, his face a deep chocolate brown, following Wan Gu like a cold-blooded bodyguard.

Along the way, I saw many familiar faces.

There were experts from the Elephant Kingdom, famous singers, international movie stars, supermodels, and experts from various countries. For a moment, it felt like one had arrived at the Devil's Island of the Demon Cult.

After walking a few steps, Zhou Leng saw a familiar face.

Jax is the current head of the Trupp family.

The place where he was located was like a constellation surrounding the moon, and even experts from some countries kept a low profile.

Even though the Eagle Alliance is weaker than the Dragon Kingdom, it is still a force to be reckoned with by all other nations.

Not to mention that the Trump family is now regaining its glory, and Jax has even revealed that he wants to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors and run for president in the future.

He is already preparing to run for the next governor of Fuzhou to gain experience.

Zhou Leng glanced at Jax, never expecting him to be doing so well now, while he himself had become someone else's bodyguard.

Suddenly, Wan Gu leaned closer and whispered, "One of my adversaries is here. I've told you before, it's that guy named Singh. Be careful."

Zhou Leng glanced at the man. His skin was fairer than that of an average Xiangguo person. He had a big beard and a smiling face. He walked over and greeted Wan Gu with a smile, shaking his neck as he spoke.

Wan Gu also shook his neck.

Although the language of the nightingale is no longer a compulsory course in the Dragon Kingdom, it is, after all, the second most widely spoken language in the world, and Zhou Leng had learned some basic nightingale language.

Originally, Zhou Leng's oriole skills were insufficient to understand the conversation between the two, but because he had learned the divine script, all his language abilities were extremely powerful. In addition, after experiencing memory reversal, he was able to barely understand a small part of what the two were saying.

The two briefly discussed what had happened that day, and then parted ways.

Wan Gu whispered, "He wouldn't dare to act recklessly, but someone secretly told me that he'll definitely find an opportunity to target me, so be extra careful."

(End of this chapter)