Martial Arts Crossover: Infiltrating a Girls' Chat Group at the Start

"Is this how Brother Duan welcomes old friends?"

"You came to seize my Duan family's empire, how could you be some old friend?" Duan Siping's words were anything but polite. "Don't forget, there's still the King of Han Shu to the north."

"No, no, no!" Murong Longcheng said, "We have no intention of seizing your kingdom. We only hope that your Dali royal family will submit to our alliance leader. Or rather, that your Dali will be incorporated into our Heaven and Earth Alliance."

"The Heaven and Earth Alliance, what is that?" Duan Siping was completely confused and had never heard of this organization.

Chapter 192 Leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance

Murong Longcheng explained, "Our Heaven and Earth Alliance is all over the Divine Continent. If you join us, you will not get such a remote and tiny place."

Duan Siping sneered, "You, Murong Longcheng? You're not qualified."

As soon as Duan Siping finished speaking, Kurong, Yideng, and Duan Zhengming all appeared inside Tianlong Temple, their overall strength surpassing that of the other four.

"You've summoned your behind-the-scenes celestial beings to talk to me. Since you haven't forcibly seized my Dali kingdom, it's because you're afraid of the Great Zhou sending troops, isn't that right?"

He was very certain of himself.

"Not bad." Murong Longcheng nodded and praised, "You are still the same as before, with a far-sighted vision. No wonder you can be content in your corner of the world."

"Enough with the nonsense. If you want to take control of Dali without bloodshed, then show us your sincerity."

As Duan Siping spoke, his sword intent soared into the sky, forcing Murong Longcheng to retreat several steps.

"You took that step." Murong Longcheng seemed to see something terrifying.

"Just half a step." Duan Siping sighed. How could becoming a terrestrial immortal be so easy?

Aside from the Zhou royal family, the Taoist Tianzong, the Jixia Academy, the Mo family's Mechanical City, and the military strategists, who have lineages that allow them to directly attain the status of a terrestrial immortal, the most recent one to achieve this status is the one from Tianshan.

Further ahead is Zhang Sanfeng.

Phagpa and Meng Chixing of the Northern Yuan were older than Zhang Sanfeng, and both of them also had lineages.

In recent years, only Zhang Sanfeng has managed to reach this level by relying on his own talent.

When Duan Siping heard this news, he felt that this young man would definitely be able to ascend to great heights in the future.

Hearing that it was only half a step, Murong Longcheng breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still very wary of Duan Siping.

Even if it's just a half-step, it's still beyond what someone at the Heavenly Realm can compare to. He turned around and bowed respectfully, saying, "Please show yourself, Alliance Leader."

"Hahaha!" A hearty laugh came from the horizon. "Young friend Duan, how have you been?"

"How is it you, Senior Yin? You're still alive!" Duan Siping looked at the newcomer with utter disbelief.

The visitor was Yin Zhong, the second master of Yujian Manor. His original surname was Tong, and his given name was Tong Zhong.

Murong Longcheng said, "Brother Duan, do you find it unbelievable? The Alliance Leader is now over five hundred years old, exceeding the lifespan limit of the Divine Land."

"Over five hundred years old, how did they manage that?"

In the land of China, even a terrestrial immortal can only live to be three hundred years old if they do not ascend to heaven.

And they must ascend to heaven before the age of two hundred and fifty.

Only the four auspicious beasts can escape this limitation: the dragon turtle, the phoenix, the azure dragon, and the qilin, each of which has a lifespan of over ten thousand years.

"It's fate."

Yin Zhong slowly descended from the sky.

"The Great Zhou Dynasty used its Qi Luck to cultivate the Hun Tian Bao Jian, thus ensuring that it had three terrestrial immortals guarding it. The Northern Yuan Imperial Court had two in the same way."

"With your original aptitude, you should have been like Murong, stuck at the Heavenly Realm, unable to advance any further. But because of the fortune of Dali, you were able to grasp that sliver of opportunity, preventing you from truly becoming a terrestrial immortal. Now that I'm here, I can amplify that sliver of opportunity to the maximum; it all depends on whether you're willing to accept it."

He seemed completely unconcerned.

Actually, it was because his blood python was dying that he accidentally obtained a secret technique from another organization, which could suppress all injuries in his body with his luck, so he created the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

Murong Longcheng, An Yunshan, Huo Xiu, and others were all people he recruited.

Duan Siping said with doubt, "Senior is alone, I'm afraid he can't help me much."

"Hahaha!" Yin Zhong laughed. "Who said I am alone? My Heaven and Earth Alliance is just one of them. The Palace of Fear recently brought the Tibetan royal family under its control, and the Western Regions will not be too far away. When Dali, Tibet, and the Western Regions unite, their fortune will be no less than that of the Great Zhou."

The Great Zhou royal family, relying solely on two provinces and a portion of the fortune of the remaining fifteen provinces, was able to simultaneously nurture three terrestrial immortals. If we possessed these three lands, producing three more terrestrial immortals would not be difficult. Now, it all depends on whether you are willing to cooperate.”

Duan Siping smiled bitterly to himself. Yin Zhong had come in person; how could he possibly resist?

"This junior is willing to serve the senior. Greetings, Alliance Leader."

"Very good!" Yin Zhong was overjoyed and said, "In that case, the position of Vice Alliance Leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance is yours."

Duan Siping was surprised by this good news. "Thank you, Alliance Leader."

Yin Zhong looked at Murong Longcheng, "Murong, you will assist the deputy leader in Dali."

"Yes, Alliance Leader." Murong Longcheng turned to Duan Siping and bowed. "Murong greets the Vice Alliance Leader."

Duan Siping returned the greeting, "Brother Murong, you're too kind. We should still address each other as brothers." He then looked at Duan Yanqing, "Yanqing, I know your pain, but the throne of Dali cannot be handed over to you. Dali needs stability now." Finally, he looked at Yin Zhong, "What does the Alliance Leader think?"

"You are the ruler of a new country, and you are more skilled in governance than I am. Dali will naturally be in your hands. However, from now on, Tianlong Temple will be just an ordinary temple, and you will all be joining my Yujian Manor."

Yin Zhong said this.

"Yes!" As a founding emperor, Duan Siping established Tianlong Temple only to control the people's minds through religion. Now that it is no longer needed, he naturally discarded it immediately.

It is only natural that all the Duan family members joined the Imperial Sword Manor.

With Yin Zhong, a terrestrial immortal, and sufficient military power, Buddhist thought is unnecessary.

Thus, Dali became a member of the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

Originally, Yin Zhong wasn't in such a hurry to act, but the previous counterfeit currency case in Jingzhou should have been flawless according to An Shigeng's plan. However, unexpectedly, the Divine Marquis's Mansion arrived and solved the case in less than a month, and even sealed off the An family.

The treasure trove at Tianning Temple was recently stolen again, leaving the funds for some of their plans stretched thin. Now, they can only rely on the small kingdom of Dali, and try to negotiate with Jinghuang Palace and Tianmen.

Both of these forces are stronger than me, so it feels very difficult.

He had already planned to move the Imperial Sword Manor here; he had a feeling that the Great Zhou was no longer a suitable place for him to stay.

And so, Duan Siping joined the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

Because of the peace and prosperity of the country in recent years, the wealthy families of Dali have accumulated considerable wealth. Since good fortune has been of great help to him, Duan Siping thought of expanding the territory and extending the Dali Kingdom southward.

At the same time, he sent people to recruit talent from the Great Zhou Dynasty. They didn't need to be high-ranking; a scholar would suffice.

Don't underestimate scholars. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, as long as a scholar doesn't just study by rote, he can easily govern a region like Dali with the right amount of military force.

Speaking of scholars, we must mention Lü Qinghou.

Through his future father-in-law, Guo Juxia, he gained access to the examination hall via the connections of Sun Fujia, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

Although he failed to pass the imperial examination due to the fierce competition, he was still a fellow Jinshi, which meant he could at least become an official.

Of course, whether there was anything fishy going on remains to be seen.

But Lü Qinghou did indeed possess some genuine talent and learning; at the very least, he had excellent eloquence.

Chapter 193 Knife

Lin Zhu never expected that he had ruined Yin Zhong's plans twice. If Yin Zhong found out, he would probably come after him to kill him.

He is currently entertaining Dongfang Bai.

After several days of travel, Dongfang Bai finally arrived at the ancient tomb.

Her breathing was somewhat unstable, showing signs of an impending breakthrough.

After all, he's not young anymore, well into his thirties, and his skill is profound. With the cultivation rewards from the chat group and the effects of the Blood Bodhi, it's normal for him to show signs of a breakthrough.

On the one hand, the Sunflower Manual is a martial art that can be practiced very quickly; on the other hand, she was already eighteen years old when she was taken in as a disciple by Dugu Sheng.

Dugu Sheng used his own power to cleanse her marrow and bones, leaving a portion of it within her body. After being refined, she quickly became a grandmaster.

Therefore, in terms of skill, she is capable enough.

His comprehension is also quite good; he's just waiting for the right opportunity to break through.

Her red attire created a stark contrast to her male disguise at Black Cliff.

Because of the breakthrough, Lin Zhu's height increased by two inches, and he is now 1.8 meters tall.

But looking at Dongfang Bai, he wasn't much shorter than him, a little taller than Lin Chaoying, and about the same height as Wu Xingyun.

Her stunningly beautiful appearance, coupled with her long tenure as the leader of the Sun Moon Sect, made her look incredibly powerful, reminding Lin Zhu of Empress Wu Zetian.

But when facing Lin Zhu, Dongfang Bai instantly suppressed his aura of superiority, feeling as if he should switch genders with him.

Actually, Lin Zhu looks much better now. She's taller, her shoulders are straighter, and she's no longer as slender as before.

The overall image has improved a lot, mainly thanks to the Tai Chi Glass Bell.

But judging by her face alone, she's still quite perplexing.

I believe that when I grow up a few more years, when I turn eighteen, there will be a big change.

When the time comes, boys will change drastically as they grow up, dazzling you all.

Somewhat embarrassed, Dongfang Bai accepted the spatial expansion and asked, "Is my sister really in the group?"

"Yes, he is." Lin Zhu nodded and poured Dongfang Bai a glass of honey water. "You can go and take a look at the Hengshan Sect."

Granny Sun took Li Mochou to collect the honey from the jade bees.

"It's her." Dongfang Bai's eyes lit up, and he quickly locked onto the young master from Hengshan. He was already getting impatient.

Lin Zhu saw through it and said, "Go if you want, I won't keep you here."

Dongfang Bai nodded gratefully and said, "I have no way to repay your kindness twice..." She paused for a moment.

Shang Xiufang laughed from the side, "Sister Dongfang, then why don't you repay her with your body!"

"What does 'offering oneself in marriage' mean?" Little Dragon Girl asked Shang Xiufang curiously, holding Little Tangyuan in her arms.

Dongfang Bai said casually, "If he doesn't mind, I would be more than happy to accept."

Little Dragon Girl said, "Then I'll repay you with my body, brother, you've helped me so much."

"Hehehe!" Li Mochou tapped Xiaolongnu's nose and said, "Your brother holds you while you practice your skills every day, so of course you can only repay him with your body in the future."

Little Dragon Girl nodded innocently, "Senior Sister is right."