Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

When Zhuang Weiyang woke up in the morning, the demon core had already been digested, so she took another one and put it in her mouth.

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【技能：风（3211/10000）、火（3002/10000）、山（3002/10000）、御（3428/10000）、势（1962/10000）、主政（1/10000）、水战（1/10000）、心（易）不可提升】

[Gained the supernatural power: Blood Furnace]

[Current Progress: Strength as Great as an Ox (302/10000), can increase the strength of "one ox" within the same realm.]

Both the Art of War and the Art of Control have broken through to the third level, and the power is about to break through as well.

After more than a day of continuous digestion of the demon core, the progress of the Qi and Blood Furnace is gratifying.

There are dozens of demon cores waiting for him to digest. Once he finishes digesting them, he will surely be able to evolve his supernatural power.

Zhuang Weiyang clenched her fist in mid-air and swung it out violently, creating an explosion.

"His physical strength is now beyond measure, even in kilograms. This ox-like strength truly befits a bull demon!"

Zhuang Weiyang closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling the blood and energy continuously generated in his body. His physical strength had far surpassed that of ordinary people.

"As my proficiency increases, my body is also getting stronger! Could this 'one-bull' power be transforming me from an ordinary bull demon into a mutant bull demon?"

Zhuang Weiyang grew increasingly excited about this supernatural power, while at the same time developing a sense of disdain for her greatest treasure—the Dragon Scale Armor.

"I thought she was a sweetheart, but it turns out she's just a runt!"

Zhuang Weiyang summoned the Dragon Scale Armor from her inner fire, and with a slight force in her fist, she slammed it down, producing a "thump! thump!" sound.

"In a few more days, I'm afraid I'll be able to break through this precious armor..."

With my own physical strength combined with the power of a demon, first-tier armor is no longer useful to me.

"If I were to fight someone, and my opponent finally managed to break through my armor, what would they think when they saw my body protected by a surge of blood energy and my formidable physique?"

Zhuang Weiyang felt that the future was promising, so she walked out of the door and headed towards the young master's residence next door.

When Zilu arrived, the prince knew but did not ask any further questions.

Yesterday's commotion was quite significant, and since Prince Di didn't ask, I couldn't remain silent.

They entered the young master's residence with practiced ease, where Prince Di was having a meal.

Upon seeing Zhuang Weiyang arrive, Prince Di's eyes lit up.

"Weiyang, have you eaten yet? I was just saying I was going to come find you! That snake demon yesterday, we really owe you a debt to your 'refined gentleman'!"

Zhuang Weiyang greeted him and was about to explain when Prince Di casually waved his hand, inviting him to sit down and eat with him.

Zhuang Weiyang, following suit, sat down and began to speak:

"Second Young Master, my senior brother is named Zilu. He is a disciple of Confucius in Lu. He came here to see me, but he didn't expect to stir up trouble in Wu."

Prince Di chuckled, shook his finger, and said:

"Wei Yang, you're mistaken! Your senior brother has done me a great favor!"

"what?"

Prince Di took a mouthful of rice and mumbled:

"Previously, when General Zhong was stationed in the East China Sea, Zhao Zhennan was arrogant and unruly. He transported cartloads of public rice to the Minjiang River in Taihu Lake, saying that there had been many demonic disturbances recently and that a sacrificial ceremony was necessary to beg the river god for help."

Zhuang Weiyang was furious. She slammed her chopsticks on the table and said:

"Offer sacrifices to the river god? When have we humans ever needed the river god's help to kill demons? Perhaps Zhao Situ has once again traded goods for rare treasures and sent them to Suzhou?!"

The River God of Minjiang is a righteous deity, so it's understandable that people would offer sacrifices to him during festivals.

But at other times, you can offer sacrifices to the river god and ask him to help you get rid of the monsters...

Is this some kind of joke?! If he loses his position as river god, does that mean he's no longer a demon?

"That's what I think too, but it's hard to refuse... He's the only second-level permanent resident of Zuili, Zhao Zhennan. If something really happens, and he just stands by and does nothing, I won't be able to do it either."

"Does every little thing require the use of military authority? And the recall of General Zhong?"

Zhuang Weiyang nodded, indicating her understanding.

It seems that Zhong Yue has not yet informed the Second Young Master about breaking through to the next realm.

Zhuang Weiyang wasn't one to talk too much, so she decided to let her speak for herself.

"Now that your senior brother has arrived, he unleashed a sword strike outside the city. Though it struck the snake demon, it also extinguished Zhao Zhennan's restless spirit. Hehe..."

Prince Di picked up the bowl again, took a sip of tea, and couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.

Zhuang Weiyang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If the prince harbors resentment, it will be difficult to explain the matter of Zilu.

In today's world, the strength of the second realm is already considered quite good.

Because Wu and Yue were located in remote areas with few paths to cultivation, the entire Wu Kingdom only had one Three Realms.

There were originally three. After the Battle of Wu and Chu, Sun Tzu disappeared without a trace, and King Fuchai of Wu remained tight-lipped about it.

Having avenged his great enemy, Wu Zixu cut himself with his sword, a testament to his cultivation at the third realm.

The last one... is Zhuan Yi, the son of Zhuan Zhu, who cultivates a branch of military strategy—the art of assassination!

With Zhuan Zhu's death, the art of assassination also ended in the state of Wu. Zhuan Yi could only turn to the path of military strategy and study the few remaining words left by his father.

Although Zhuan Yi possessed the cultivation of the third realm, he was not skilled at commanding an entire army, which led to Fuchai having to take on the role of commander in the recent major battles.

While Zilu, a second-ranking official, might not be considered anything special in Lu, he was quite remarkable in Wu…

That could really provoke some people!

"I'm glad the Second Young Master doesn't blame Wei Yang. I was worried that the Second Young Master wouldn't welcome my Senior Brother."

The second young master's smile vanished, his expression turned serious, and he solemnly said:

"Wei Yang, although I welcome your senior brother, please tell him not to resort to violence lightly, otherwise I will have a hard time explaining to Gusu."

"Second Young Master, I understand!"

Only after hearing this did Zhuang Weiyang feel relieved.

With Prince Di's tacit approval, the issue of Zilu's identity was resolved.

Having achieved his goal, Zhuang Weiyang was about to take his leave when the Second Young Master suddenly reached out and stopped him.

"Wait, Weiyang! There's something else!"

Zhuang Weiyang looked puzzled. Now that Xia Zhong had made arrangements, and she wasn't a political cultivator, what else could he possibly want her to do?

"Weiyang, Zhao Xiuwen's troops are stationed around Taihu Lake, and their daily supplies are three times that of General Zhong Yue! You are skilled in mountain tactics and your ability to conceal yourself surpasses that of Zhong Bai. I wonder if you could go and investigate?"

Zhuang Weiyang readily agreed.

Those who eat the food should not avoid the difficulties they face!

Moreover, Zhuang Weiyang takes revenge without delay.

"Second Young Master, if Zhao Xiuwen resists and I mistakenly kill him..."

"You, Wei Yang, you don't even bother to hide your true feelings. You've obviously got someone backing you up!"

Prince Di couldn't help but laugh. Zhuang Weiyang feigned concern.

"Second Young Master, as you know, I am a very upright person and cannot tolerate petty and despicable acts..."

"Alright, alright! Stop pretending! Zhao Xiuwen can be killed, but Zhao Zhennan... tell your senior brother to save his strength; I don't want Father to issue an 'expulsion order'!"

"Expulsion Order" is the method used by the king to drive away cultivators. If Fuchai had issued this order, Zilu's strength in the Wu Kingdom would have been reduced to less than one-tenth.

"Alright, alright! I understand, Second Young Master, farewell!"

Zhuang Weiyang left the young master's residence, focused the three arts on her wrist, and formed a bracelet that kept changing colors.

Now that you've reached the Bright Realm, you can grind experience anytime in real life.

"This Zhao Xiuwen is quite pitiful. Just a few days later, killing him was as easy as killing a chicken."

And... it won't interfere with my grinding for experience points!

After leaving the young master's residence, Zhuang Weiyang did not rush to Minjiang in Taihu Lake immediately, but instead took a stroll around the Yue people in the wilderness.

"Zhong Bai is unreliable on the surface, but he's capable when it comes to getting things done!"

Zhong Bai arranged for these people to live on a plain far from Zuili and near the East China Sea.

The area is near the garrison stationed in the East China Sea, which protects the Vietnamese people from evil spirits.

And being far from Zuili, it would not arouse the sensitive nerves of the Wu state's scholars and officials.

With the help of the local people, the Vietnamese people built houses and cultivated public fields along the Minjiang River, creating a thriving scene.

"That's excellent. If this continues, these Yue people can use the Wild People's Army as a springboard to integrate into the Wu Kingdom and be free from the suffering of chaos."

Zhuang Weiyang merely glanced at it, without stepping forward to show herself. She then used her magic to head straight for Taihu Lake.

"Zhao Xiuwen, Grandpa's here!"