Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 190: Three Heroes vs. Ren Woxing, Reality and Fakeness

Zuo Lengchan suddenly felt numb.

He didn't expect that Ren Woxing would actually call out his name and ask him to fight directly.

He is not stupid.

In the Sun and Moon Sect, the status of the Left Envoy of Light is higher than that of the Right Envoy.

Du Sha has already broken through to the Grandmaster realm, but he is still only serving as the Right Envoy, while Ren Woxing is the Left Envoy.

Given the tempers of the ten evil men, would they tolerate Ren Woxing if he was not at the Grandmaster level?
Of course, there is also the possibility that the leader specially appointed Ren Woxing because of his qualifications.

But Zuo Lengchan didn't dare to gamble.

If he was easily defeated by Ren Woxing in front of everyone, he would have no face left to save.

Moreover, Ren Woxing is most famous for his evil skill called 'Star Absorbing Technique'.

If he gets hit by this move, all the true energy in his body will be sucked away, and it will be even more difficult to break through to the Grandmaster level.

Fortunately, Master Fang Zheng came to the rescue, saying, "It has been many years since we last met, Benefactor Ren. I believe you have already reached the Grandmaster level. Why don't I let this humble monk learn from you and see how your methods work?"

Then he used his lightness skills to come to the field.

"Well, killing you, a bald donkey, will be more effective than killing Zuo Lengchan." Ren Woxing said with a smile.

Fang Zheng said nothing, and while he was exercising his internal energy, his palms flew around, casting countless palm shadows. This was his signature move, the Thousand-Handed Tathagata Palm!

Ren Woxing faced the opponent with his palms. His movements were not as dazzling and complicated as the Thousand-Armed Tathagata Palm. It seemed simple and capable, but his speed was not slow at all.

No matter how many afterimages the Thousand-Armed Buddha Palm created, they were ultimately just a trick, as Fang Zheng only had two hands.

It was because of Ren Woxing's extraordinary eyesight that he was able to accurately see where Fang Zheng's real palm was among countless lifelike afterimages, and was able to quickly meet his palm with his own.

"Donor Ren has indeed reached the Grandmaster level. His palm power is so strong that it is admirable."

"Haha, then try my Star Absorbing Technique!"

Ren Woxing suddenly grabbed Fang Zheng's hand, and with the activation of the Star Absorbing Technique, his Dantian was like an empty valley, generating a suction force, trying to draw out the true energy in Fang Zheng's body.

However, Fang Zheng was born in Shaolin and practiced pure Buddhist skills. The true energy in his body was pure and strong, like tempered diamond. He was not moved at all by the suction force generated by the Star-Absorbing Art.

"How can such evil ways shake the righteous Dharma of our Buddhist sect?"

Fang Zheng said sternly.

Ren Woxing sneered: "Oh? Really?"

As he finished speaking, the suction force in his hand increased sharply. Even with Fang Zheng's solid foundation, he could feel the internal energy becoming a little unstable.

"what?"

"Hahaha... After three days of absence, one should look at others with new eyes. Moreover, after so many years, the information you Shaolin Temple has about me should have been updated long ago!"

Ren Woxing burst out laughing.

Then he slapped Fang Zheng with his backhand.

Although the true energy in Fang Zheng's body will not be sucked away, it is very unstable under the influence of the Star-Absorbing Art and cannot be controlled freely.

At this moment, he hurriedly raised his hand to stop him, but he could only mobilize three-tenths of his strength and was easily suppressed by Ren Woxing.

Fang Zheng felt something was wrong.

At this moment, a sharp sword blade stabbed diagonally towards Ren Woxing's arm.

Ren Woxing quickly let go of Fang Zheng and took several steps back, sneering, "Two against one, a surprise attack? Is this the Wudang style?"

However, Chongxu had arrived at the scene at some point and had just drawn his sword to save Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng said, "Donor Ren, despite his unparalleled magical powers, had no choice but to do this."

"Hypocrisy! Well, even if you two join forces, what does it matter? It will only add a little more energy to me!"

Let me act recklessly.

But he soon paid the price for his arrogance.

The combat power displayed by two people when joining forces is far beyond that of one person.

Chongxu is also an orthodox Wudang martial artist. His skills are as pure as Fangzheng's. Ren Woxing's Star Absorbing Technique is also unable to absorb his true energy.

Moreover, even after years of improvements by him and guidance from the leader An Wu, the Star Absorbing Technique still has the defect that it requires physical contact between both parties to absorb the other's true energy and internal strength.

When facing a person, Ren Woxing can always find an opportunity.

But when facing two people at the same time, as long as he seizes the opportunity with one of them, the other will stop him immediately, which makes his Star-Absorbing Art completely useless.

Although Ren Woxing's attainments in palm and sword techniques were not inferior to any grandmaster, when the Star Absorbing Technique could not take effect and he was alone against two people, he quickly fell into a disadvantage.

Zuo Lengchan was delighted when he saw this. He quickly jumped into the arena and shouted, "Master Fang Zheng, Taoist Chongxu, I'm here to help you!"

Ren Woxing could only barely hold his own against the two of them.

Although Zuo Lengchan's strength was only at the innate perfection level, his joining in at this time became the last straw that broke the camel's back, causing Ren Woxing to suffer a great defeat.

He became anxious, knowing that he couldn't fight any longer, so he said, "If one can't beat two, two can't beat three. What a righteous way!"

As he said this, he withdrew from the battle circle and rushed back to the military camp.

The earthen walls of the military camp were already filled with archers.

The three men were afraid and did not dare to pursue.

Zuo Lengchan laughed heartily and said, "Ren Woxing, you, the so-called Left Envoy of Light, are nothing more than that. Where do you get the confidence to be so arrogant?"

He had an expression that said, 'The three of us are really awesome.'

Fang Zheng chanted a Buddhist name.

Chongxu remained silent.

The two of them had no intention of competing for credit and let Zuo Lengchan be proud.

Afterwards, the three of them returned to the army and sent people to provoke them again, but this time, the Sun and Moon Sect just hung up a white flag and let them curse from day to night without any intention of coming out.

Zuo Lengchan had no choice but to lead his troops back to the camp. He also called Ding Mian to arrange people to publicize what happened today, especially the battle between him, Fang Zheng and Chongxu against Ren Woxing.

Although anyone with a discerning eye knows that he is just there to make up the numbers.

But there are only a few people with discerning eyes in this world, and most people still rely on their ears to survive.

For a time, the reputation of the Songshan School soared.

Zuo Lengchan was very happy.

But within a few days, the smile turned into sorrow.

"For five or six days straight, no matter how much we've taunted them, the Sun-Moon Cult has ignored us. It seems this time, they're truly determined to hold their ground and fight us to the bitter end!"

In the tent, Zuo Lengchan and the other three were still holding a small meeting.

Zuo Lengchan said, "We can't go on like this. Winter is approaching, and the weather in the north is extremely cold. If we delay any further, I'm afraid it will be disastrous!"

Fang Zheng asked, "What is Sect Leader Zuo's intention?"

Zuo Lengchan said, "No matter how tenaciously the Sun Moon Sect defends, the daily food and fodder requirements for over 20,000 people must be substantial. Although according to our current intelligence, at least half of their food and fodder is stored in the mountains, a large amount is still stored in the military camp."

"Left Sect Leader wants to burn the grain?"

"good."

“This method is indeed feasible.”

Hold small meetings for big events.

After the four people agreed, the plan was basically finalized.

Then he called people from other forces to hold a meeting, which was just a form of discussion to inform others.

The entire plan progressed rapidly, and it was soon determined that the two masters of the Holy Hand Sect and the Pegasus Gang would lead their disciples and be responsible for burning the food and fodder.

The Holy Hand Sect has a nice name, but it actually started out as a group of thieves. It was only later when its power grew that it gradually became whitewashed.

The Pegasus Gang is a legitimate business that makes a living by trading horses.

Both forces attach great importance to the inheritance of light skills, so they are capable of taking on this important task.

Besides them, Fang Zheng and Chongxu also joined the operation. If they were discovered midway, or during the retreat, the two could hold Ren Woxing back. Liu Yuru and the other Grandmasters were responsible for providing support from outside.

Zuo Lengchan also asked Lu Xiaofeng for help.

As for Li Xunhuan, he was not invited.

This time, it can be said that all the high-level combat forces in the alliance have come out in full force.

After the plan was formulated, someone skilled in disguise was immediately dispatched to sneak into the enemy camp and investigate the location of the granary.

Since it is used every day, this is not difficult.

As winter approaches, strong winds often blow in the north.

On the day we got the news, the wind was blowing hard, which was a good time to take action.

The elite members of the Holy Hand Sect and the Pegasus Gang each carried a pot of flaming oil and sneaked into the camp of the Sun and Moon Sect under the cover of night.

They came quietly to the granary, dispersed, chose a good vent, and sprinkled kerosene.

Suddenly, a rustling sound was heard in the darkness.

Two-wheeled wooden carts were pushed over and headed straight for them.

Some people were accidentally knocked down, and the wooden cart fell on them. They could reach out and feel the wood and oily liquid.

"Oh no! It's dry wood and kerosene!"

"Fell into a trap!"

A torch lit up and then spread out, illuminating the night sky.

Only then did everyone realize that the area near the granary was already full of people, trapping them in the middle.

Wooden carts loaded with dry firewood soaked in kerosene were pushed hard by those acquired martial artists and crashed directly into them.

"ignition!"

At a command, all the lit torches were thrown in. When they came into contact with kerosene and dry firewood, the flames spread instantly and were extremely fierce.

"Hahahaha, Fangzheng Bald Donkey, Chongxu Ox Nose, you actually came in person!"

Ren Woxing grabbed a wooden cart and smashed it over. "Before, you outnumbered me and bullied me because I was alone. Now don't blame me for having more people than you! Hahahaha..."

The strong wind fanned the flames.

The good opportunity they chose has now become a sharp blade that cuts them.

Fang Zheng and Chongxu saw this and rushed out without saying a word.

"Where to run!"

Ren Woxing immediately took action to stop him.

The fire startled Liu Yugu, who was supporting the army outside the camp. Seeing this, he exclaimed, "Not good! Follow me and attack!"

He led everyone to attack the military camp.

Suddenly, flames lit up on the earthen wall.

More than half of the ten evildoers were standing on the wall, laughing and saying, "Miss Liu, we have been waiting for a long time!"

Liu Yugu's expression suddenly changed.

Inside the Alliance Wounded Soldiers Camp.

Qi Zimu was suddenly awakened by a loud noise. When he opened his eyes, he saw wounded soldiers being carried into the wounded camp.

Several of these wounded soldiers had charred marks on their bodies, and some of them were even innate warriors.

"what happened?"

Qi Zimu was shocked and saw a group of people coming in with a stretcher. With the help of candlelight, he could see the person on the stretcher through the gaps between people.

But it was the grandmaster of the Pegasus Gang.

Everyone around was covered in dust and dirt, even Fang Zheng and Chongxu.

Only Lu Xiaofeng looked less embarrassed.

"Master Lu."

Lu Xiaofeng turned around and said, "Master Qi, your injury..."

"Much better than before," Qi Zimu said, "Excuse me, Mr. Lu, what happened tonight?"

Lu Xiaofeng hesitated for a moment, then gave a brief explanation.

"It's just like that..." Qi Zimu murmured.

The army doctor was very busy tonight. He was called up in the middle of the night to treat the injuries of so many people, including some with extremely serious burns.

As the leader of the alliance, Zuo Lengchan also had an easy time.

"boom!"

Liu Yuru placed her sword directly on the table in front of Zuo Lengchan and shouted, "What the hell is going on tonight?!"

Zuo Lengchan was sweating profusely as he said, "Miss Liu, I never thought that the Sun Moon Sect could predict my plan and set an ambush."

Liu Yuru asked, "Could they have guessed in advance which direction I would be supporting? Besides the Blackwood Cliff to the north, any location to the east, west, and south of the Sun Moon Cult camp could be where I would be supporting tonight. How could they have waited for me there?!"

"What? There's such a thing!"

Zuo Lengchan also stood up in surprise, his eyes rolling around as he pondered, "Could it be... could it be that there's a spy?!"

"Humph!"

Liu Yuru snorted coldly, a hint of cold murderous intent flashing in her eyes. She said, "Zuo Lengchan, since you want to be the leader, you must shoulder the responsibilities of the leader well. Otherwise, get out!"

"Yes! Yes... Lady Liu, calm down."

Liu Yuru turned her head and left.

Tonight, many of the people around her are Huashan disciples, and many of them have entered the wounded camp, so she naturally has to keep an eye on them.

Zuo Lengchan sat down slowly and then called out, "Ding Mian, Ding Mian!"

"Head!"

"Investigate! Investigate immediately and find the spy!"

"Ah? What spy?"

The next morning.

"Head!"

Ding Mian hurried into the tent.

Zuo Lengchan hadn't slept all night and was feeling a little tired. He asked, "How's it going? Have you found out anything?"

"We haven't found anyone with a problem yet, but rumors are spreading throughout the alliance, which is very disadvantageous to us."

"Hmm? What rumors?"

Ding Mian said, "Rumor has it that the plan for last night's night attack was actually formulated by you, Sect Leader, back in Sunjia Town, but was stolen by the Sun Moon Divine Cult using a tactic to lure the tiger away from the mountain. But you insisted on using this plan, which is why the Sun Moon Divine Cult took advantage of you and ended up with... today's crushing defeat!"

"fart!"

Zuo Lengchan slammed the table in anger, stood up, and said, "I didn't make any plans at that time. What could they have stolen? I clearly only decided on this plan a few days ago!"

Ding Mian said, "Master, we naturally believe you, but many other people in the alliance have already believed this rumor!

What should we do? "

Zuo Lengchan forced himself to calm down, pondering the cause and effect of all this, and suddenly said, "Damn it! We've been tricked for a long time!"

"What? What trap have we fallen into?"

"That night, Yin Jiuyou's purpose in appearing wasn't to divert attention or steal the marching plan. Instead, he wanted to use that incident to make people suspect that my marching plan had been stolen.

Their goal is today! Whether or not there's a plan to steal me is completely irrelevant, as long as people believe... true or false, real or fake, this is a good trick played by the Sun Moon Cult!"

(End of this chapter)