novelraw Chapter 148 : Yang Xiao’s Extreme Confidence
Chapter 148 : Yang Xiao’s Extreme Confidence
Chapter 148: Yang Xiao’s Extreme Confidence
Lu Yu, who was standing nearby, spoke up, “Zhang Zhenren, why not choose Zhu Yuanzhang? He was the one who originally overthrew the Yuan court and established the Ming Dynasty.
If you choose him, although the time would be much earlier, the outcome should still be quite good.
Zhu Yuanzhang was born into a grassroots family and could better understand the hardships of common people. After founding the state, he treated the common folk fairly well.”
After hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng said with some concern, “Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed suitable, but some of his measures and his suspicion toward meritorious officials make me uneasy.
I feel that once my strength improves a few more levels, I will need to shatter the void and leave this world.
I am worried that after I leave, Zhu Yuanzhang will take action against Wudang.”
Lu Yu nodded in agreement.
Zhu Yuanzhang’s tendency to kill meritorious officials was indeed a major blemish on his record.
After pondering for a moment, Lu Yu said, “Zhang Zhenren, since that is the case, why not purchase more pills in the chat group to improve Wudang’s overall strength?
As long as Wudang’s strength is enough to make Zhu Yuanzhang wary, he would not act rashly.
Moreover, if Zhu Yuanzhang’s wife, Empress Ma, were still around, with her there, Zhu Yuanzhang should not do anything to Wudang.”
Zhang Sanfeng slowly nodded. “If that is so, then it is indeed feasible.”
Seeing this, Lu Yu immediately became interested.
He was extremely dissatisfied with the Yuan court’s rule. In his previous life, he had been an angry youth and deeply detested the Yuan court’s practice of ranking Han people as the lowest class.
Moreover, he also knew what kind of lives the Han people lived during the Yuan court’s rule—no different from livestock.
Lu Yu said, “Zhang Zhenren, since we group members have all come to this world this time, why don’t we act together and help you overthrow the Yuan court’s rule and establish a Han people’s dynasty?
With our help, the speed should be extremely fast.”
Zhang Sanfeng’s expression brightened slightly, and he then said, “In that case, many thanks to all the group members.”
Then he hesitated and added, “It’s just that we currently do not have much contact with the Ming Cult or with Zhu Yuanzhang’s side. We truly need to notify Zhu Yuanzhang to come to my Wudang Mountain, and that will take quite some time. Are the group members willing to wait?”
After hearing this, Lu Xueqi said, “Zhang Zhenren, this matter does not require much time.”
“As long as Zhang Zhenren points out a direction for me, I can take Zhang Zhenren with me and head toward the Ming Cult to find Zhu Yuanzhang.
With my spacetime technique, reaching the Ming Cult will not take much time.”
After Lu Xueqi arrived in Zhang Sanfeng’s world, she discovered that the spatial stability here was lower than that of the Qingyun World. Using spacetime movement techniques would not consume much strength, and long-distance spatial relocation while carrying others was entirely feasible.
Hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng was overjoyed and said, “In that case, many thanks to Miss Lu.”
After Zhang Sanfeng’s hundredth birthday celebration ended, Lu Xueqi brought Xiong Ba, Zhang Sanfeng, and the others to a plaza.
For this trip, Zhang Sanfeng had deliberately brought along Song Yuanqiao, hoping that he could broaden his horizons.
After all, once he ascended in the future, Wudang would have to be handed over to Song Yuanqiao, and he also planned to quickly improve the strength of several disciples.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Lu Xueqi asked Zhang Sanfeng, “Zhang Zhenren, where is the Ming Cult located?”
Zhang Sanfeng immediately pointed in one direction. “Miss Lu, it is in that direction.”
Lu Xueqi nodded. With a wave of her right hand, a huge spatial rift appeared before everyone.
Time and space flickered within the rift. Song Yuanqiao’s strength was slightly weaker, and after just one glance, he felt as if his mind were about to be torn apart, causing a wave of shock to surge through him.
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng immediately shouted softly, “Yuanqiao, do not stare at the spatial vortex!”
Only then did Song Yuanqiao regain his senses. With his face drenched in sweat, he respectfully thanked Zhang Sanfeng, “Many thanks, Master!”
Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand. “No need to mind it.”
After that, Lu Xueqi was the first to step into the spatial vortex, and Zhang Sanfeng and the others hurriedly followed.
Once everyone entered, the void vortex instantly disappeared.
After several rounds of spatial relocation to confirm their bearings, they finally arrived at the Ming Cult’s main headquarters.
The moment they appeared, they were discovered by Ming Cult disciples.
The sudden appearance of Zhang Sanfeng and the others left the Ming Cult members utterly astonished. A large number of disciples surrounded them, and one of the Four Great Dharma Kings, the Azure Winged Bat King Wei Yixiao, also hurried over.
He coldly rebuked them, “Who are you people?”
Seeing this, Song Yuanqiao stepped forward and cupped his hands. “I am Song Yuanqiao of Wudang. Azure Winged Bat King, it has been a long time.”
Upon seeing Song Yuanqiao, Wei Yixiao was slightly surprised. “Sect Master Song is enjoying blessings at Wudang. What brings you to my Ming Cult’s headquarters?”
Song Yuanqiao shook his head. “I am not the one seeking you this time. It is my master who wishes to see you.”
Wei Yixiao was greatly shocked. He had long heard of Zhang Sanfeng’s great reputation. Even the previous sect leader, Yang Dingtian, had been wary of Zhang Sanfeng.
He swept his gaze across the crowd and saw that aside from Song Yuanqiao, there were more than a dozen unfamiliar faces, as well as an elderly man with graying hair but a ruddy complexion. He guessed that this person must be Zhang Sanfeng and hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting. “Greetings, Zhang Zhenren!”
Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand. “No need for courtesy, Bat King Wei. I have indeed come to your Ming Cult today to discuss a matter. Please go and inform your Ming Cult’s higher-ups.”
Seeing that Zhang Sanfeng did not seem to be here to cause trouble, Wei Yixiao could not help but relax his guard. With a respectful attitude, he said, “Yes, Zhang Zhenren. Please follow me.”
With that, he led everyone into the Ming Cult and sent people to notify Yang Xiao and the other high-ranking members.
At this time, the Ming Cult was under Yang Xiao’s leadership. The Right Brightness Envoy Fan Yao had long since departed, and the Golden-Haired Lion King and the Purple Robe Dragon King were also not in the sect.
Very soon, Yang Xiao arrived with the Sack Monk and others.
When he saw Zhang Sanfeng’s group seated in the hall, his eyes were filled with astonishment. The composition of this group was truly strange—an old Daoist, five peerless beauties, and several young people. It was genuinely eye-catching.
When he looked at Lu Xueqi and the others, Yang Xiao even thought to himself, When did Wudang Mountain gain so many beauties?
However, after seeing Zhang Sanfeng, Yang Xiao still cupped his hands in greeting. “Zhang Zhenren’s arrival at my Ming Cult brings great honor to our sect. May I ask what matter has brought Zhang Zhenren here this time?”
Zhang Sanfeng got straight to the point. “Left Envoy Yang, a few young friends and I have come mainly to discuss with the Ming Cult how to overthrow the Yuan court.”
Hearing this, Yang Xiao was shocked.
Previously, although Wudang had taken actions against the Yuan court, it generally kept to itself and did not cross lines. He did not expect Zhang Sanfeng to open his mouth and immediately speak of overthrowing the Yuan court, which instantly piqued his interest. “Zhang Zhenren, may I ask what plan you have?”
Zhang Sanfeng spoke frankly. “I have my eye on one person from your Ming Cult—Zhu Yuanzhang. This old Daoist intends to support him as the next emperor of the Han people.”
Yang Xiao was stunned, feeling somewhat displeased in his heart.
He agreed with joining forces to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty, but why did Zhang Sanfeng specifically choose Zhu Yuanzhang? Could it be that he himself was unqualified to be the supreme ruler of the realm?
Unable to restrain himself, he said, “Zhang Zhenren, I have also heard of Zhu Yuanzhang. Although he does have some ability, I fear he cannot shoulder the responsibility of being the supreme ruler of the realm.
I, Yang Xiao, believe I also possess some capability. If Zhang Zhenren truly wishes to choose a ruler of the realm, I am willing to bear that burden myself!”
His words were filled with confidence.
However, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head. “You are not suitable.”
Yang Xiao was instantly enraged. “Zhang Zhenren, I respect you as a senior of the martial world, which is why I have treated you politely. Even without Wudang’s assistance, my Ming Cult has the strength to overthrow the Yuan court! Who becomes the supreme ruler of the realm is not something you alone can decide!”
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng let out a cold chuckle, stood up, and a terrifying pressure instantly erupted, suppressing Yang Xiao.
Although Yang Xiao had already been on guard, what struck him was not an attack, but an overwhelming aura like Mount Tai pressing down upon him, rendering him completely unable to move in an instant.