The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 198 - 10 Decision

Chapter 198: Chapter 10 Decision

Using the Japanese’s plan, on the surface, there were only Zhao Zhonglin as the mastermind and Xie Lang as the executor. Secretly, who knows how many people were providing support, whether openly or covertly.

If they retaliated against Xie Lang shortly after Zhao Zhonglin’s funeral service, it would alarm those who were supporting from the shadows. That group of people was like a barrel of explosives, ready to detonate at the slightest touch. Killing Xie Lang might drive them to act in desperation.

Therefore, the task of killing Xie Lang was outsourced to the Azure Dragon Association, and it was done in such a roundabout way, to avoid implicating themselves.

"Since they’re afraid of getting involved, why are they so eager for Xie Lang’s head? And hiring an assassin from the Azure Dragon Association shifts the blame onto them. Afterwards, they plan to use the Association to appease the anxious parties. Do they think I’m stupid?"

It was a job designed to make someone else take the fall, and Qing Yu had no interest in getting involved in such a mess.

As for the ’Supreme Primordial Pill’ used as a down payment, Qing Yu thought, why should I return something I obtained with my own skills?

"Dragon Chief, there is intelligence," said a person clad in a black cloak, stepping forward and submitting a scroll of information to Qing Yu.

"Is there any news of Qingzhou?"

The information that needed Qing Yu’s attention lately was only the two tasks he had personally ordered; trivial matters did not require his direct supervision.

Spreading open the rolled-up paper, "It’s not just Qingzhou, but also Qingxu."

"That idiot Blood Bat No.8 actually killed three disciples of the Zhenwu Sect. Now they’ve completely offended the Zhenwu Sect."

Actually, just from the standpoint of their positions, the Zhenwu Sect would absolutely not side with the Azure Dragon Association. They had even killed the temple master of Tieshan Temple, which was a part of the Zhenwu Sect, and had already incurred their wrath.

But killing a subordinate temple master was one thing; murdering disciples of the sect was another. Offending and completely alienating them made a big difference.

If disciples of the sect were killed, the Zhenwu Sect had to respond, or they would fail to maintain their reputation as a Great Sect.

"However, since we’ve already completely offended them, there’s no concern about doing it even more thoroughly."

"Where are Qingxu and the others?" asked Qing Yu.

"They are still in Xixian City, at the Mei Family’s place. They have sent out message eagles, calling together disciples of the Zhenwu Sect to meet in Xixian City. Your subordinate has already intercepted them all," the black-clothed person promptly replied.

"Are they planning to wait for the hare by the tree stump?"

"Then let’s do as they wish. Gather the men, I will go to Xixian City."

"Yes." The black-clothed person went to carry out Qing Yu’s orders.

"I’m also quite interested in the Absolute Skills of the Zhenwu Sect," Qing Yu admitted, with a gleam of desire in his eyes.

Somehow, his current Martial Arts closely resembled those of the Zhenwu Sect.

The core of the Zhenwu Sect’s Martial Arts was based on the Yin Yang Qi, emphasizing "One Origin Produces Two Forms, Two Forms Birth Four Symbols, Four Symbols Produce Eight Trigrams." Their internal disciplines, like the ’Taixu Wuji Scripture’ and ’Four Symbols Ultimate Skills,’ all followed this core principle.

"The ’Circulation of Six Voids Technique’ from Canghai starts with Gong Yangyu’s ’Taiyi Splitting Light Sword’ and ’Guicang Sword.’ I have obtained the ’Taiyi Splitting Light Sword’ and mastered its core Qi Union, allowing me to wield eightfold True Energy with the power of one. If I could acquire the Four Symbols Ultimate Skills of the Zhenwu Sect, I might use them in conjunction with the ’Circulating Fire’ to gain understanding of the other Seven Strengths and cultivate the ’Circulation of Six Voids Technique’ that is said to ’Method of All Things.’

Even if that fails, uniting the Four Symbols Ultimate Skills is sufficient to ascend to Divinity Realm, a world-class Martial Arts. And it would greatly benefit me, as it aligns with my own approach."

Moreover, it would clarify the truth behind the substitute’s death and understand the specific dynamics within the Zhenwu Sect.

Before, Qing Yu regarded the entire Zhenwu Sect as enemies. But after the incident in Yang City, his substitute’s body was returned to the Zhenwu Sect by Xuanfeng and buried in the cemetery for direct disciples, which revealed an opportunity to Qing Yu.

Not everyone within the Zhenwu Sect was an enemy of Xuanfa’s descendant; at least, there were not a few who were benevolent. In this way, when it was time for Qing Yu to make his appearance, he could consider visiting the Zhenwu Sect.

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"Senior brother, Qing Yuan, Qingxi, and Qing Xun have arrived. They also received the message and came to wait at the Mei Family for the people from Azure Dragon Association. Due to the long journey, they arrived a step late," Qingzhou entered the main hall of the Mei Family and reported to Qingxu, who sat cross-legged in the center of the hall.

Qingxu regulated his breath back into his Dantian and slowly opened his eyes, "It’s better that they’re late. Had they arrived earlier, they might have fallen victim to the Azure Dragon Association."

"Senior brother, are the assassins from the Azure Dragon Association really that strong?" Qingzhou couldn’t help but ask.

Qing Yuan and the others were more capable than Qing Ren’s group. With their help, it should have been difficult for the Azure Dragon Association to succeed. If even a minor force like the Azure Dragon Association, which hadn’t produced a Divine Origin Realm member, could easily kill six true inheriting disciples of a Great Sect, where would that leave the Sect’s dignity?

"I have fought with the Azure Dragon Association’s assassins. Their Martial Arts closely resemble those brought back by Uncle Xuanfeng with the ’Exorcism Sword Manual.’ This swordsmanship, which you have also seen, requires a cruel initiation. But once one has entered the gate, the practitioner’s Power can skyrocket rapidly, easily achieving Innate level. It is the best Cultivation Technique for creating Death Soldiers. Moreover, I observe that those black-clothed assassins are witless puppets, likely victims of an Evil Technique that washed away their minds, turning them into cheap killing machines.

The Azure Dragon Association’s reputation for its large numbers likely stems from this as well. These witless killing puppets are devoid of the natural human fear of death; upon encountering an enemy, they rush in en masse, willing to sacrifice numerous lives for one kill. If your strength isn’t much greater than theirs, you could easily fall to their deadly hands," Qingxu explained.

Hearing this, Qingzhou felt relieved, "Fortunately, due to Qingling’s and the others’ circumstances, I sent a message to senior brother. Otherwise, the three junior siblings may not have been able to stand here safely."

"But..." Qingzhou began to worry again, "If the Azure Dragon Association is so formidable, is it really safe for us to stay here..."

His voice unconsciously lowered; Qingzhou knew all too well how proud his elder brother was. If they were to leave now, it would feel like fleeing to Qingxu, which was unthinkable.

Qingzhou’s underlying meaning was clear, and Qingxu, understanding this, immediately replied with a smile, "Junior brother overthinks. As the saying goes, the children of the wealthy do not sit in the draft. How could I risk myself for some insignificant riffraff? The Azure Dragon Association believes that intercepting message eagles will stop us from informing our Sect. They don’t realize the depth of resources at a Great Sect’s disposal. Sending messages isn’t just limited to message eagles."

"Wait, senior brother, has the Azure Dragon Association always been intercepting message eagles outside?"