Martial Arts Crossover: Breaking the Rules Makes You Stronger, Female Benefactor, Please Wait

Is that legendary figure who caused unrest throughout the martial arts world really as rumored?

Chapter 180 Li Yang's Intention to Win Him Over

Meanwhile, several Celestial Masters from Longhu Mountain also had high expectations for Fahai.

They also wanted to meet this legendary Buddhist prodigy in person.

Taoism flourished within the territory of Liyang.

It is said that the Zhao family Celestial Masters of Longhu Mountain share the same bloodline as the royal family, hence their revered status and status as the state religion.

Taoism is far more powerful than Buddhism.

But no one expected that a figure like Fahai would emerge in Buddhism.

He not only topped both lists, but also possessed the strength to slay celestial beings.

If Fahai had not died, he would very likely have caused Buddhism to revive in the future, which would have been a great calamity.

Today, although Taoism has become the state religion, Buddhism still has a place in existence.

The campaign to suppress Buddhism and promote Taoism has not yet been fully implemented.

Emperor Zhao Chun was a suspicious and scheming man who was used to weighing all sides and thus hesitated to grant the request.

The current turmoil caused by Fahai may provide an opportunity to advance this matter.

It remains to be seen what kind of upheaval will be brought about by Fahai, the extraordinary Buddhist figure who has shaken the world.

Among the crowd, Han Diaosi and Zhao Kai stood side by side, talking in hushed tones.

"If the teacher can kill Fahai, the Emperor will rely on him even more."

"Please accept my congratulations, teacher."

Han Diaosi smiled slightly but did not reply.

"These favors are ultimately for you."

The two were nominally master and servant, but their relationship was actually much deeper.

Han Diaosi was Zhao Kai's master, and the two had a relationship comparable to that of father and son.

Back then, Han Diaosi was not yet in charge of 100,000 eunuchs; he was just a lowly eunuch who was almost starving to death.

It was Zhao Kai's mother who, in the wind and snow, handed him a bowl of hot rice, saving his life.

Later, before Zhao Kai's mother passed away, she did not entrust her son to Emperor Zhao Chun, but instead gave him to Han Diaosi.

Han Diaosi deeply appreciated the kindness shown to him and vowed to help Zhao Kai ascend to the throne.

Zhao Kai was originally Zhao Chun's illegitimate son and was raised outside the palace from a young age.

Zhao Kai lost his mother at a young age, and Han Diaosi broke the ancestral rule of "eunuchs are not allowed to leave the palace" in Liyang, personally leaving the palace to bring him back. This decision consumed half of his years of friendship with Emperor Zhao Chun, but he had no regrets.

Eunuchs interfering in the struggle for the throne is a major taboo, but Han Diaosi still stood on Zhao Kai's side.

He even planned to relinquish his position as emperor and retire to the background once Zhao Kai ascended the throne.

He even wanted to die shortly after Zhao Kai ascended the throne, so that the new emperor would have no burden.

To repay a past favor and help Zhao Kai become emperor, Han Diaosi's schemes were meticulously planned.

His determination to eliminate Fahai, in order to intimidate the world and uphold the dignity of imperial power, also carries profound implications.

He wanted to use this battle to achieve great merit and gain more favor from the emperor for Zhao Kai.

Zhao Kai was ultimately just an illegitimate child, and the obstacles to his ascension to the throne were immense.

Therefore, Han Diao Si could only work even harder to plan every move for him.

At the same time, atop a high pavilion in Tai'an City, Xie Guanying leaned on the railing, gazing into the distance and overlooking the mountains and rivers. The entire capital city seemed to unfold beneath his feet.

His eyes burned with a fierce light.

"From this day forward, your fortune will belong to me!"

"By harnessing the power of the true dragon, my great undertaking will be accomplished!"

"And that disobedient daughter, she'll only cause trouble sooner or later if we keep her around, we should get rid of her too."

Ordinary people are deeply devoted to their children, but Xie Guanying completely disregarded family ties.

Otherwise, why would he have killed his wife with his own hands back then?

As for this daughter who shouldn't exist, he never treated her as his own flesh and blood.

She must have already considered me an enemy, so why keep me around?

Just then, an armored warrior rushed in to report.

"Your Majesty, Fahai has entered within fifty li!"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

Fifty miles!

It's almost here, is it finally here?

This distance is but a few breaths for celestial beings.

Before the words were finished, two figures suddenly appeared in the sky, walking on air.

The woman was stunningly beautiful, dressed in white that was even whiter than snow, and her brows exuded a heroic spirit, like a solitary lotus atop a high mountain.

With two swords hanging at her waist, she looked even more dashing.

The man beside her had a handsome face and a profound temperament. Although he was bald, he still exuded a heroic aura.

The two men approached slowly, their demeanor calm and composed, like emperors descending upon the land.

They landed on the top of Tai'an City, overlooking the city's myriad phenomena.

It was none other than Minister Nangong and Fahai!

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, "Is that Minister Nangong?"

"The beauties on the Rouge List are indeed traveling with Fahai!"

"Knowing that this place is extremely dangerous, he was still willing to come with him. That's true loyalty!"

"Is this the legendary demon monk Fahai?"

"He's so handsome!"

Fahai's name is known throughout the world, and Li Yang is naturally no stranger to him either.

He topped both the Heavenly Ranking and the Prodigy Ranking, and was personally assessed by the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets as a peerless genius whose combat power was comparable to that of a celestial being! In the martial arts world, he was also known as "the second Wang Xianzhi"!

Fahai's past is indeed legendary, something to be admired from afar.

At this moment, all eyes were on Nangong and Fahai.

In Longhu Mountain, the gazes of several celestial masters fell upon Fahai, seemingly scrutinizing him casually.

With just one glance, the several celestial masters all showed expressions of astonishment.

This person's luck is incredibly strong!

He truly deserves to be called a peerless genius, one in a thousand years in Buddhism! No, we absolutely cannot let him take charge of Buddhism.

Otherwise, the situation of Taoism flourishing and Buddhism declining in the future may be completely reversed! The Celestial Masters looked solemn.

It seems that after this battle, we must persuade His Majesty to take action against Buddhism, no matter what!

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's gaze was filled with inquiry. She scrutinized Fahai for a moment before slowly withdrawing her gaze.

Is this the infamous Fahai who shocked the world?

Judging by appearance alone, he is indeed much better than those so-called scions of noble families.

I just don't know his true abilities.

However, someone with such a reputation must be more than just a pretty face.

Since he dared to come and challenge Han Shengxuan, does he really have a sure chance of winning?

In the imperial court and the imperial palace, all the important figures held their breath in anticipation.

On the surface, this battle was a feud between Fahai and Han Diaosi.

In reality, Fahai was alone, challenging the entire Li Yang court! On a deeper level, he was also a touchstone for the fate of the Li Yang martial arts world. This battle was a clash between the court and the martial arts world.

If the imperial court could subdue Fahai, it would undoubtedly be a powerful demonstration that would shake the world.

At that time, even those who disagreed would have no choice but to bow their heads and accept their fate of being controlled by the imperial court.

Conversely, if the court were to lose, it would mean that its deterrent power might not be as strong as imagined.

This is a glimmer of hope for the Jianghu of Liyang.

Perhaps, they can regain their former glory, break free from their constraints once again, and roam freely as they did before Xu the Cripple made his move!

Regardless of the outcome, this battle will affect the fate of the entire Li Yang martial arts world.

Several important officials in the imperial court also attached great importance to this duel.

If we win, the Jianghu of Liyang will be able to behave itself from now on and will find it difficult to cause any more trouble!

People in the martial arts world will completely submit to the imperial court and dare not harbor any further disloyal thoughts.

But what if Fahai wins and then quietly leaves?

Therefore, it is foreseeable that the people of Liyang Jianghu will be in turmoil!

The plans laid out over many years will be completely disrupted!

Even the oppressive aura created by the 300,000-strong army led by that butcher in the Northwest will dissipate like smoke. The peaceful days of Liyang will likely come to an end!

This battle is of extraordinary significance, and no one dares to be careless in the slightest.

Zhao Chun sat upright on the dragon throne, his expression aloof and cold.

He looked up at Fahai standing on the city wall, his eyes narrowed slightly, and said, "You are Fahai?"