Martial Arts Crossover: My Master is Huang Rong

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Hearing Lin Xuan directly state the current situation.

Yang Xiao's heart sank.

He couldn't figure out Lin Xuan's intentions. This famous Marquis of the Great Song Dynasty, a model of righteousness, had come to his Demonic Sect camp to inquire about the battle situation. Which side did he want to stand on?

Are they here to persuade us to surrender?

Or are they here to test the waters?

Or were they preparing to represent the righteous factions to deliver the final blow to the Ming Cult?

"Young master is too kind."

Although Yang Xiao was wary, he refused to show any weakness. He snorted and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Our Ming Cult is not a fish on a chopping block to be slaughtered. Their desire to wipe out our Ming Cult is nothing but a pipe dream! As the Left Guardian of the Ming Cult, I, Yang, will naturally lead my followers to defend Bright Peak to the death. We only seek to protect ourselves and repel the enemy outside the mountain gate!"

"Oh? You're only trying to protect yourself?"

Lin Xuan let out a mocking laugh.

"Left Envoy Yang, let's not beat around the bush. Your grand words may fool your followers, but do you think you can fool yourself?"

"Do you really think that, given the current state of the Ming Cult, it can withstand the combined attack of the six major sects?"

These words struck Yang Xiao hard at the deepest, most painful spot in his heart that he was most unwilling to face!

He knew better than anyone how dire the situation was!

The six major sects have deployed their elite forces this time!

Besides those Shaolin monks, the Seven Heroes of Wudang, and even many other masters like the old nun Miejue!

They are not only powerful, but they also occupy the high ground of so-called "江湖道义" (jianghu morality).

On the other hand, let's look at the Ming Cult.

Since the disappearance of its leader Yang Dingtian, the Ming Cult has fallen into a deep abyss of division.

The Purple-Robed Dragon King has betrayed the regime, and the Golden-Haired Lion King's whereabouts are unknown.

The White-browed Eagle King established his own faction.

Although Yin Tianzheng and the Eagle Sect came to help out of old friendship, the old man had no chance of obeying his orders.

The Five Wanderers and the Five Elements Flag were extremely dissatisfied with themselves, not only refusing to be disciplined but also secretly plotting against each other!

This situation, beset by internal and external troubles, is one of utter disarray.

If war really breaks out, the destruction of the Ming Cult is almost a foregone conclusion!

But Yang Xiao's inherent arrogance would never allow him to bow down and admit defeat in front of outsiders!

"Hmph! So what if we are outnumbered?"

Yang Xiao suddenly flicked his long sleeves, his eyes flashing with a resolute light of utter desperation!

"Our Ming Cult has tens of thousands of passionate men. At worst, we'll ignite the sacred fire and perish together with these hypocrites from prestigious sects! We'd rather die a cowardly death than live a life of dishonor!"

Faced with Yang Xiao's wild and resolute attitude, Lin Xuan simply shook his head.

He knew it in the original work.

If it weren't for Zhang Wuji's extraordinary talent, the Ming Cult's top leaders would have been wiped out long ago.

Moreover, in this integrated martial arts world.

The Sun Moon Cult is lurking in the shadows, ready to reap the benefits and completely annex the Ming Cult's power!

The crisis facing the Ming Cult has deepened once again.

"To perish together? That would be far too foolish."

Lin Xuan leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Yang Xiao.

"Yang Xiao, I can show your Ming Cult a bright path that not only leads to survival but also to rebirth! Would you like to hear it?"

"A clear path?"

Yang Xiao frowned.

"The reason why the Ming Cult has a bad reputation in the martial arts world over the years is that it is called the Demonic Cult."

Lin Xuan calmly analyzed, "It's all because you acted too willfully and eccentrically, offending too many major martial arts sects. But it's undeniable that the Ming Cult also has many brave and righteous men who dare to love and hate, and they have even secretly assisted uprisings in various places. You even resisted the southward advance of the Mongol army!"

"From the perspective of resisting the Mongols and defending the country, your Ming Cult is far more noble than some famous sects that only know how to fight amongst themselves!"

Upon hearing this fair assessment, a hint of emotion flashed in Yang Xiao's eyes.

"so!"

Lin Xuan made the final decision, "The siege of Bright Peak by the six major sects is a disaster for you. But if someone can help you overcome this calamity, it might actually be a great thing to cleanse and unify the Ming Cult!"

Lin Xuan stretched out his fingers, methodically planning the future direction of the Ming Cult.

"The first step is to break the siege of the six major sects. The second step is for the person in charge of the Ming Cult to step forward and forcefully suppress all internal conflicts and dissent within the Ming Cult, and reunite the Five Elements Flags, the Five Wanderers, the Eagle Sect, and other factions into one force!"

"The third step! Raise the banner of 'Resisting the Mongol Tartars and Protecting Our Homes and Country'!"

"In the face of the great cause of national survival, a person of extremely high prestige should act as a mediator to facilitate the Ming Cult and the major righteous sects of the martial arts world to put aside their past grievances and coexist peacefully!"

Hearing such a magnificent and perfect blueprint!

Yang Xiao sighed heavily.

"I, Yang, have also considered the vision that you have described, young master."

Yang Xiao shook his head with a bitter smile, his tone filled with a deep sense of powerlessness.

"But... that's simply impossible!"

"First! With such a massive army pressing in, how can the Ming Cult withstand the combined onslaught of the top experts from the six major sects?"

"Secondly! My Ming Cult is riddled with factions, and the conflicts and grudges between them have been brewing for more than a decade! Who has the ability and prestige to make them completely submit and unify us?"

"Third! Even if we raise the banner of resistance against the Mongols, how can we so easily resolve the deep-seated hatred we've forged with those prestigious sects over the decades?"

"Moreover, the government has always regarded us as rebels and traitors, and has been suppressing and encircling us at every turn..."

The more Yang Xiao talked, the more bleak his future seemed. The obstacles he faced were harder than climbing to heaven!

Faced with what Yang Xiao considered three absolutely impossible dead ends!

Lin Xuan's smile grew even more arrogant!

"Is it impossible?"

He answered, word by word:

"These three things can not only be done."

"And for me, it's a piece of cake!"

"what?"

Yang Xiao was taken aback. "This... how is this possible?"

"Just because of my name, 'Lin Xuan'!"

Hearing such arrogant words!

Yang Xiao was completely stunned!

His brain started working at lightning speed!

Yes!

First! If this martial arts legend were willing to take action.

With his terrifying martial arts skills, he could easily suppress all the top masters of the six major sects!

With him around, the Ming Cult will never be wiped out!

second!

If Lin Xuan were to use his unparalleled martial prowess to forcefully suppress them...

Those proud and arrogant Five Wanderers and White-browed Eagle King.

Who would dare utter even a single word of "no"?

Faced with absolute power, internal contradictions can only be forcibly crushed and reforged!

third!

Lin Xuan's reputation is currently at its zenith; he is universally recognized as a hero in the fight against the Mongols!

If he is willing to step forward as the guarantor for this mediation.

Even the most stubborn and inflexible people like the old nun Miejue and the Shaolin monks would never dare to disrespect him!

And more importantly!

Lin Xuan is the Protector-General of the State and the Inspector of the Martial World in the Great Song Dynasty!

With him backing and supporting them.

The tens of thousands of Ming Cult members thus gained a legitimate "anti-Mongol righteous army" as a life-saving talisman between the people and the government!

No more hiding like a rat crossing the street.

This is simply a perfect way to break the deadlock!

After figuring out this whole series of events.

Yang Xiao's heart began to race involuntarily!

But he was, after all, a seasoned veteran who had been in the underworld for many years, and he keenly grasped a blind spot in the plan!

"Young Master Lin..."

Yang Xiao swallowed hard and asked solemnly, "Since you possess such extraordinary abilities, can you save my Ming Cult from this dire situation?"

"Then, if I may be so bold as to ask..."

"Young master, you are not related to me by blood or marriage. Why would you go to such lengths to help a notorious cult like the Ming Cult? What is your true purpose?"

Faced with Yang Xiao's sharp questioning.

Lin Xuan made no attempt to hide his true feelings.

"My goal is simple. I want to become the leader of the Ming Cult!"

Yang Xiao frowned upon hearing this.

"Young Master Lin..."

Yang Xiao retorted, "Although your martial arts are unparalleled and your fame is known throughout the world!"

"But you are not a member of my Ming Cult!"

"Your forced appointment as leader is not only illegitimate, but also unlikely to win over the people!"

Lin Xuan remained unmoved and retorted:

"Could it be that your Ming Cult is about to be wiped out? And you still care about who gets to sit in the so-called position of leader?"

Hearing Lin Xuan's incisive question.

Yang Xiao was caught in a fierce internal struggle.