I am the snake demon!

Chapter 100 Martial Arts Ranking? A Book of Chaos!

"The Blood Shadow Cult's headquarters is in Jiangnan. I've been there before, but I don't know exactly where it is. The Blood Shadow Cult's headquarters is very mysterious, and even as the leader of the Liangzhou branch, I don't know its exact location. Every time I go to the Blood Shadow Cult branch, I go to the mass grave, enter the coffin, and send out a signal for the people from the Blood Shadow Cult's headquarters to come and take us away."

"When we leave, we'll leave lying in the coffin. Besides, the Blood Shadow Cult's headquarters is full of traps and formations, so once we're inside, we won't be able to sense what's going on outside."

Under Xuejiao's manipulation, Shi Yexing blankly repeated everything he had said the night before.

"To go down in a coffin is truly bad luck."

Xuejiao grumbled, "I'm also very interested in the Blood Shadow Sect's headquarters. Although there are disputes among the three sects of Taoism, they are still ideological disputes, which can be considered as gentlemen agreeing to disagree. But it's perfectly normal for the four sects of the Demonic Sect to stab each other in the back. Knowing the location of the Blood Shadow Sect's headquarters can be considered a meritorious deed."

Unfortunately, the Blood Shadow Cult members were even more cunning than she had imagined.

They are indeed like-minded people, not at all like those from prestigious and upright sects.

"The Loyal Heart Alliance, Han Zhou?"

Duan Baiyu's attention was entirely focused on the Loyal Heart Alliance, and he never expected that these things would be involved.

"If such an organization as the Loyal Heart Alliance truly exists, and is a remnant of the three kingdoms of Northern Yan, Western Shu, and Southern Chu, then it certainly wouldn't remain silent. The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion must have some information. This time, the Hidden Sword Manor is holding a Sword Appreciation Conference, and it has invited many martial arts practitioners, including the All-Knowing Scholar of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. We will ask him some questions then, and the All-Knowing Scholar will surely answer truthfully," Qiu Linyuan added from the side.

The fact that Shi Yexing was hiding in Longxiang Temple was also somewhat related to him.

Although Shi Yexing relied on the power of the Duan family, it was normal that his people could not be found.

However, Longxiang Temple also belongs to the Jianghu forces, and all the large and small Jianghu forces in the Northern Territory are under the jurisdiction of Cangjian Villa.

So upon closer examination, he also bears some responsibility.

Especially considering that he had boasted that if Shi Yexing had taken the risk of hiding in the northern border and had not left, he would have been able to capture him quickly. But half a year had passed, and it was Bai Xuan who found him himself.

Thinking back to the boast he had made that day, Qiu Linyuan couldn't help but feel a little ashamed and wanted to make amends and show his abilities.

"The All-Knowing Scholar? Who is it, and when will they arrive?" Duan Baiyu asked.

Tianji Pavilion claims to be able to divine the secrets of heaven and make no mistakes in its calculations.

The Pavilion Master, Tianjizi, is said to be a member of the Taoist sect, but he is like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail; everyone has only heard of him and no one has ever seen him.

Below Tianjizi is Baixiaosheng.

"Bai Xiaosheng" is not a single person, but a pseudonym for the representative of Tianji Pavilion. It is said that there are ten Bai Xiaosheng in Tianji Pavilion, ordered by the Heavenly Stems.

"The all-knowing scholar Ji Zi, the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is always punctual, neither early nor late, and should arrive precisely on the day of the Sword Appreciation Conference," Qiu Linyuan said.

Duan Baiyu nodded slightly. Among the Ten Great Know-It-All Scholars, ranked sixth, his abilities were naturally extraordinary.

If such a large organization as the Loyal Heart Alliance truly exists, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion must know something about it.

"Tianji Pavilion?"

Bai Xuan, who was standing to the side, had a subtle change in expression when he heard these three words.

There aren't many forces in the world that can pique his curiosity, but the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is definitely one of them.

It is unclear when this practice arose, but it has become popular to detach oneself from worldly affairs and to critique the martial arts of the world.

He established two ranking lists: the Martial Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

All martial artists in the world consider it an honor to be listed on the Martial Ranking, and all young people in the world take pride in being listed on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

But Bai Xuan has always been suspicious of them.

First of all, we already have the Martial Arts Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking, so why not create a Beauty Ranking?

There are so many beautiful women in the martial arts world, yet there isn't even a list of them, and Bai Xuan has to discover them himself. Thumbs down.

Secondly, since ancient times, there has been no first place in literature, but there is no second place in martial arts.

The path to martial arts cultivation relies on an indomitable spirit within one's heart, a spirit that contends with heaven, earth, and man.

If you haven't actually fought someone, who would admit they're inferior?

Therefore, the release of this list has led to a surge in disputes within the martial arts world.

Countless people have resorted to violence in pursuit of fame and fortune.

This thing is less of a martial arts ranking list and more of a book about chaotic times.

Moreover, throughout history, few of those who compiled such martial arts rankings were not ambitious individuals.

Bai Xiaosheng, the author of "The Sentimental Swordsman and the Ruthless Sword," compiled a weapon manual with the sole purpose of stirring up conflict in the martial arts world.

Black Dragon from the Ultimate Class Martial Arts Tribunal compiled a KO list, and even more ruthlessly, he captured the top two strongest individuals and turned them into martial corpses.

Finally, and more importantly, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion was originally an intelligence organization that made its living by selling intelligence.

Then the sales of the Beauty Ranking must be higher than those of the Martial Arts Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

However, the fact that they created the Martial Arts Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking instead of the Beauty Ranking clearly indicates that the so-called Tianjizi has a problem.

"Your Highness, what should we do next?" Huangfu Ju asked.

"Send the Prefect of Wuwei to personally investigate the origins of these abducted girls. If any of them still have family members, contact them. If their families are reluctant to help, then let the Prefect of Wuwei settle them in a cloth shop or something similar, so they can support themselves. Don't let outsiders know about this," Bai Xuanxian announced the arrangements for the girls.

Then his gaze swept over the group of monks who had committed crimes and said, "The monks in Longxiang Temple who are involved in adultery shall all have their cultivation revoked, be castrated, and executed in the autumn. Especially Guangming, just beheading him is too lenient. Tie his limbs and head to a horse and tear him apart by chariot."

"Yes." Huangfu Ju replied respectfully, feeling a surge of goodwill towards Bai Xuan. This prince was more benevolent than he had imagined, prioritizing the victims' safety before executing the perpetrators.

When Guangming and the others heard that they were to be castrated and then executed, they were all devastated, especially Guangming, whose face was as pale as paper, without a trace of blood, and his body trembled as he looked at Bai Xuan as if he were looking at a demon.

Since ancient times, the practice of dismembering a person by five horses has been used to separate their body after death.

He died without a complete corpse.

With no place for their souls to rest, they cannot be reincarnated in the next life.

But was this car torn apart while it was still carrying people?

How cruel?

"And then there's Longxiang Temple. Although this matter has nothing to do with Kongsang, as the abbot of Longxiang Temple, Kongsang's negligence is undeniable. Especially since he is the abbot, he effectively provided protection for Longxiang Temple, turning the back mountain of Longxiang Temple into a lawless area. His crime is also considerable. He will be fined 100 acres of fertile land from Longxiang Temple and given to the girls as protection for their future survival. In addition, half of Longxiang Temple's fertile land will be confiscated as a warning to others," Bai Xuan said.

"Wait a minute."

As Bai Xuan finished speaking, Master Kongsang spoke up.

"What? Master thinks my handling of this matter is inappropriate?" Bai Xuan frowned slightly. The old monk is reluctant to part with his money, then I will take it all.

"Your Highness is merciful and decisive, and it is beyond the comprehension of a mere layman like myself. But Your Highness is so busy with state affairs, have you forgotten to punish me? As the abbot of Longxiang Temple, I have failed to recognize the true nature of people. This time, Longxiang Temple has been rife with corruption, and I cannot escape blame. I beg Your Highness to punish me and sentence me to imprisonment." Master Kongsang bowed to Bai Xuan with his hands clasped together.

"Abbot!"

Upon hearing Master Kongsang's words, the monks at Longxiang Temple who were not involved in the matter exclaimed in surprise.

The glory of Longxiang Temple today is entirely due to Master Kongsang.

If Master Kongsang were imprisoned, Longxiang Temple would exist in name only.

Bai Xuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting Kong Sang to voluntarily request to go to prison. He then smiled and said, "Although Master has made a mistake in judging people, you were not involved in this conspiracy. Moreover, Master is already old and should not go to prison."

If the monk hadn't wanted to go to jail, Bai Xuan might have let him go. But now that the monk really wanted to go to jail to repent, there was no need to let him go.

"Your Highness, age should not be an excuse for acquittal. This old monk has lived to be a hundred years old and should be more experienced than young people, but I have failed to recognize people and have become senile due to old age, which has led to the emergence of such a villain in Longxiang Temple. I beg Your Highness to punish me." Kongsang clasped his hands together and earnestly pleaded.

"Master, you misunderstand. I said you shouldn't go to jail because it's useless. It's only good for punishing a monk who has already repented and whose crime wasn't serious. It won't help anyone else either. I want you to become a secret agent for my royal palace. You only need to do one thing: travel around the northern border and supervise all the temples," Bai Xuan said.

"Supervision?" Kong Sang was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Indeed, Supervisor, the matter at Longxiang Temple is probably not an isolated case. With a highly accomplished monk like you in charge, such things still happen in the temple. There must be many other temples as well. Therefore, I intend to have you travel to the Northern Territory to supervise the various temples and report back to me. Only then can I take swift and decisive action to punish the guilty, give justice to the innocent, and confiscate the entire temple," Bai Xuan said.

Upon hearing this, Kongsang trembled and said with emotion, "Your Highness is right. It was my ignorance. I will go down the mountain now to investigate the various temples."

"If you have the time, a Taoist temple is also acceptable. Punishing evil and promoting good is not a matter of Buddhism or Taoism," Bai Xuan nodded.

"This old monk will," Master Kongsang nodded.

After saying this, Kongsang handed over the position of abbot to his disciple and went down Qiongri Mountain alone. As a centenarian, he was as spirited as a young man.

As Huangfu Ju watched Kong Sang's departing figure, his expression became strange.

The Longxiang Temple owns approximately 100,000 mu of land, half of which is 50,000 mu. Other Buddhist temples are not as large, but they still own several thousand mu. With half of the land confiscated, the Wangfu (Prince's Mansion) will likely receive a huge sum.

In particular, they also had to supervise the Taoist temples.

The land owned by those Taoist temples is by no means small, and if Kongsang finds fault with these Taoists, they will never give up and will surely retaliate against Buddhism even more fiercely.

At that time, the Buddhist and Taoist sects will denounce each other, while the prince will remain calm and collected.

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