Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 183 Assessment Task, Focus on Blackwood Cliff
Qijue Hall.

"Hall Master!"

"Hall Master!"

Everyone who passed by saluted Gui Hai Yidao respectfully.

But there was always a hint of fear between his brows.

Gui Hai Yidao naturally felt this very clearly and also knew the reason.

But he obviously didn't have the heart to explain to others.

First of all, it's not necessary.

Secondly, during this period of time, he received news from the capital and already knew the current situation of the Hulong Villa.

Worried but unable to return to the capital, he became even more silent.

"Hall Master."

Yi Xin took the initiative to come forward and said, "The Yueying Sect is constantly shrinking its power. The several cities they recently captured are now empty. Should we take action?"

"Need not."

Gui Hai Yidao shook his head: "Continue to train the gang members and increase the intensity."

The most important thing right now is not to develop Qi Jue Tang, but to strengthen its strength.

Although he still doesn't know the content of the formal membership assessment, he thinks it is not that boring sphere of influence.

Even if it is true, with his strength and the support of Huolong Villa behind him, he is confident that he will take first place.

As the leader of the Qijue Hall, Gui Hai Yidao doesn’t actually have much daily work to do.

First of all, he has Yi Xin as his subordinate to help handle most of the affairs.

Secondly, ever since he killed two masters and the name of the Demonic Sword Yi Jue spread, not only the city occupied by the Qi Jue Hall, but even the forces in other nearby cities have become as obedient as cats.

Thirdly, it is because Gui Hai Yidao has now officially broken through to the Grandmaster level.

He did not hide anything and directly announced it to all forces.

Now, no other forces nearby dared to say a word.

There is nothing else going on in Qijuetang right now.

Gui Hai Yidao came to a remote place outside the city to carry out his daily training.

The grandmaster's power was clearly revealed amidst the surging sword energy.

"Dominate the world!"

The domineering and violent sword energy swept across the four directions. Even a big tree that could be hugged by one person was extremely fragile in front of this sword energy.

If Gui Hai Yidao faced the two elders of Yueying Sect at this moment, he would not need the Three Swords of Avici Dao at all. He could easily solve the problem with just Xiong Ba Tian Xia.

After an hour of practice.

The true energy in his body was about to run out, and Gui Hai Yidao's aura changed. A strange and terrifying feeling emerged in his domineering state.

This is the trick to sword practice that he has figured out in recent days.

Although the three Avici swords are terrifying and can make him lose his mind, all his actions will ultimately be limited by his strength.

As long as you practice the Three Avici Swords when your true energy is about to be exhausted, even if you are possessed by a demon, you can only make two or three strikes at most, and it will not cause any serious consequences.

What's more, during this period of time, his attainments in the Heart Lotus Method have been constantly improving.

Now the lotus seed has grown into a flower bud, and it will soon bloom completely.

"At this level, I should be able to control it a little bit..."

Gui Hai Yidao thought to himself.

Then all the strange and terrifying aura gathered on the magic knife, and it was swung away suddenly.

"Abidao three swords!"

A sword energy that was more than twice as powerful as Xiong Ba Tian Xia suddenly appeared and slashed forward.

Gui Hai Yidao's strength was completely exhausted, but there was an unconcealable excitement in his eyes.

Finally... got it under control!
Even if it was just one cut, it was a very obvious improvement.

When the Heart Lotus Method is perfected, perhaps he will be able to control the three Avici Swords with complete ease.

At this moment, a golden figure suddenly appeared in front, facing the sword energy that Gui Hai slashed out with a knife.

A snow-white city wall appeared in an instant, blocking the strange and terrifying sword energy.

After just a few moments, the sword energy dissipated, leaving only a sword mark on the city wall.

Then disappear.

"This subordinate... greets Master Jinjiu!"

"Such a powerful and terrifying sword technique... Avici Dao San Dao, is that the name of this sword technique?"

"Yes, I found it when I obtained the Hero Domination Sword Manual. I failed to hand it over to the organization... I am guilty of the death penalty!"

"Don't be so nervous."

Jin Jiu said: "Everyone has selfish desires, and the organization also allows this kind of selfishness to exist. As long as it does not affect the organization's affairs, it doesn't matter.

Furthermore, the organization has always disliked things that are out of control, so you don't have to worry about the organization taking away this sword technique."

"Thank you, sir."

Jin Jiu nodded and said, "I'm here because the assessment has been finalized, and I've come to inform you. This assessment can be summed up in three words: Blackwood Cliff! Whoever can occupy Blackwood Cliff and become its master will be the winner of this assessment!"

"Blackwood Cliff?!"

Gui Hai Yi Dao was a little surprised: "The Sun Moon Divine Cult is a huge force. With the power of our subordinates, the Seven Absolute Hall, it may be difficult to capture it."

"Don't worry, the organization is aware of this. There will be a good opportunity soon. You just need to wait."

"Yes! I will do my utmost to capture Blackwood Cliff!"

"That's good."

The gin then disappeared.

There are eight people participating in this assessment, all of whom are undercover agents sent by other forces.

But except for Gui Hai Yi Dao, Jin Jiu just sent a message directly to the Tian Ji card and it was impossible for him to go there in person.

Moon Shadow Gate.

The whole room was in mourning.

Qi Zimu, the leader of the sect, was not in mourning in the mourning hall, but was negotiating with several other people in a secret room.

"I have only one condition, and that is... let Yi Jue die!"

Although Qi Zimu did not grit his teeth, everyone could feel the hatred in his words.

"This...I'm afraid it's not that simple."

Zhao Min said, "According to our intelligence, Yi Jue is probably one of the reserve members of this organization. Moreover, the strange magic knife in his hand has a mysterious origin. It is very likely that it was given by this organization.

In other words, although you are both a candidate member, Yi Jue is highly respected by the higher-ups in this organization and holds a higher position than you. Killing him is easy, but avoiding suspicion is very difficult."

Qi Zimu's face was icy: "This is your job. If you can't do it, then find someone else to cooperate with."

"Boy, do you want to turn against our Yuan Kingdom?"

Behind Zhao Min, Ah Da said in a cold voice with a murderous look on his face.

Qi Zimu was not afraid at all. He grabbed the Tianji card at his waist with both hands and said, "You can try. I want to see whether your sword is faster or I can transmit information faster!"

"Ada!"

Zhao Min quickly stopped him and said to Qi Zimu, "Don't think you're our only option. In fact, we have many options. However, it's even more important for us not to let anyone notice our Yuan Kingdom's actions and arouse their vigilance."

Qi Zimu wanted to say something, but suddenly his eyes moved and he laughed.

"New instructions have arrived."

"what?"

"The specific content of this assessment... Blackwood Cliff. They want me to capture Blackwood Cliff and occupy it!"

"Blackwood Cliff?!"

Zhao Min was surprised and happy.

This is really a big surprise!

Black Wood Cliff is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even if we put tens of thousands of people there, even an army of 200,000 cannot take it down.

For the Yuan Dynasty, if they could successfully occupy Heimu Cliff, it would definitely be a strategic point.

In the past, they had also been trying to find ways to infiltrate the Sun and Moon Sect.

Unfortunately, the Sun and Moon Sect is after all a descendant of Lan Yu's former subordinates. Although they dislike the Ming Dynasty, they are far from collaborating with the enemy and committing treason.

After Dongfang Bubai left, the Yuan Kingdom actually had some ideas, but the time was too short to produce any results. Unexpectedly, the organization above actually issued such an assessment task.

In this way, Zhao Min will have the confidence to gain more support within the Yuan Dynasty.

Just as she said just now, Yuan State’s choice is not just Qi Zimu.

After all, there are so many factions within the Yuan Dynasty, and many princes have set their sights on the rejuvenation elixir in this mysterious organization, and they all have their own actions.

Zhao Min said she represented the Yuan Dynasty, but in fact she could only represent her father, Prince Ruyang.

Moreover, because she had previously deceived and killed the two Xuanming Elders, her father was somewhat dissatisfied with her, so the support he gave her was reduced a lot.

But things are different now!

The support for Qi Zimu and Yuan Guo’s thoughts on Heimu Cliff actually overlapped!
Treat two things as one.

Then she can make a big fuss and get huge support.

"Master Qi, we can provide you with greater support in this matter. And I'm afraid you can only pass the assessment by relying on us."

Qi Zimu said: "I only have one condition."

"Easy to say."

Zhao Min, who had been making excuses just now, changed her mind at this moment.

"However, compared to us taking action, we actually hope that you will take action. Firstly, you can avenge your parents with your own hands, and secondly, it can prevent us from being discovered by that organization. What do you think?"

"By me?"

Qi Zimu naturally wanted to take revenge personally, but he was aware of his own strength.

However, the state of innate qi can only be achieved with the strong cultivation of parents.

Wanting to deal with the Demonic Blade Yi Jue by yourself is basically a dream.

However, if the Yuan Kingdom gives support...

"What...can you do?"

"Ha ha……"

Zhao Min chuckled.

Songshan.

In an idle garden, a monk and a layman sat opposite each other drinking tea.

The monk is a senior monk of Shaolin Temple in the mountains, and his Buddhist name is Fangzheng.

The layman is Zuo Lengchan, the head of the Songshan School in the mountains.

"Master Fang Zheng, please!"

"Longjing tea before the rain is indeed elegant and refined."

Fang Zheng took a sip of tea, praised it, and then put it down. He said, "Master Zuo, I'm afraid you invited me, a hermit, for more than just tea. If you have something to say, why not just ask directly?"

Zuo Lengchan asked, "I heard that the master is going on a long journey. I wonder where he is going?"

Fang Zheng said, "I was ordered by the abbot to go to Huashan to discuss matters concerning the Sun Moon Divine Sect."

"But we want to attack the Sun Moon Sect?"

"Exactly!"

Fang Zheng nodded.

The imperial court was quite concerned about the affairs of the Sun and Moon Sect. Although it did not take any action on the surface, it had secretly contacted the Shaolin Temple.

He wanted to use the martial arts world against the martial arts world, use the powerful appeal of the Shaolin Sect to gather several forces and destroy the Sun and Moon Sect together.

Shaolin Temple couldn't shirk its responsibility.

However, they were unwilling to get too deeply involved in matters involving the court, so they thought of asking other forces to step in.

The force they chose was the Huashan Sect.

Because in the past, the Sun and Moon Sect had launched a large-scale attack on the Huashan Sect and had an old grudge with the Huashan Sect.

Based on this point, the Huashan Sect probably won't refuse.

Moreover, with the Huashan Sect taking the lead, the world would not have thought that this was a plan of the imperial court.

After all, revenge is a very normal thing in the martial arts world.

People will only think that the Huashan Sect found an opportunity to avenge their old grudge.

"I'm also aware of the Sun and Moon Sect's affairs. Such demonic forces must be eliminated. However, I think it's a bit inappropriate for the master to approach the Huashan Sect."

"What's wrong?"

"This is about punishing evildoers and upholding justice in the martial arts world. It's truly a matter of justice for the world. However, the Huashan Sect has a grudge against the Sun Moon Divine Sect. If they were to take the lead, the world would naturally think that the Huashan Sect was using this as a pretext to seek personal revenge.

Wouldn't this damage the reputation of the Huashan Sect? Master, this move has harmed the Huashan Sect!"

"Oh?"

Fang Zheng's mind raced, and he roughly guessed what Zuo Lengchan was thinking.

Under the suppression of Shaolin Temple, the Songshan School's development was extremely difficult. When people mention Songshan, they only think of Shaolin, not the Songshan School.

He has a small reputation and is not very strong.

Previously, six major sects besieged Guangmingding. Why were they those six major sects?
In fact, there are far more than six sects and forces that are truly involved, but people only mention these six.

First of all, they are strong, and they are truly the leaders.

Secondly, compared with them, other families are not up to par.

No matter what, this incident has indeed made the six major sects famous and has occupied the hot topic for more than half a month.

It is estimated that it will continue to occupy the market.

The Songshan School was probably envious, but was not strong enough to participate.

However, now is an opportunity to deal with the Sun and Moon Sect.

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng couldn't help but feel moved.

It’s true, the Songshan School is indeed a better choice.

After all, this matter is deeply related to the imperial court.

If Shaolin Temple is unwilling to take the lead, will Huashan be happy about it?

Maybe they will reject your application.

Fang Zheng had no other choice. After all, the Huashan Sect was not made of clay and was quite powerful.

In comparison, the Songshan School is much better.

Shaolin Temple can be completely controlled.

As for the relationship between Songshan School and Shaolin Temple, will it cause people to associate... It doesn't matter. Shaolin Temple has a profound heritage, so why should they be afraid of this?
Moreover, when this task was issued by the imperial court, it was already closely related to Shaolin Temple.

They couldn't get rid of it even if they wanted to.

As long as Shaolin Temple is not at the center of controversy, it doesn’t matter.

However, although he understood, Fang Zheng didn't point it out. Instead, he asked, "Oh? Then what does Sect Leader Zuo mean?"

As expected, Zuo Lengchan's face was filled with righteousness as he said, "Our Songshan Sect is willing to help you with this matter! In the name of the Songshan Sect, we can call on the entire world to respond, with the Huashan Sect as the leader. How do you think?"

If possible, Zuo Lengchan naturally wanted to make the Songshan School the leader.

But unfortunately, the Songshan School does not have that strong strength.

So they can only be a Cao Cao.

As the first person to speak out, you serve as a call to action.

This is enough for the Songshan School.

As for the leadership, it could only be given to Yuan Shao.

In this northern land, there are only two forces that are qualified to become leaders.

One is the Quanzhen Sect in Zhongnan Mountain. As the ancestral temple of Quanzhen, it has enough reputation, but unfortunately it lacks strength.

The other one is the Huashan Sect.

Not only Zuo Lengchan, but even Shaolin Temple recognizes this point.

Otherwise, Shaolin Temple would not have wanted to find Huashan Sect first.

Fang Zheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"It's easy to convince me about this, but convincing the Huashan Sect... I'm afraid it won't be easy!"

Zuo Lengchan quickly offered a cup of hot tea: "So, Master, please help me!"

(End of this chapter)