The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 333 - 145: Teasing and the Visitor

Chapter 333: Chapter 145: Teasing and the Visitor

Why pay so much attention?

The question, when spoken, was actually a bit laughable.

"I have a premonition that after the third day of the third month, it will be the moment for the Azure Dragon Association to soar," Qing Yu said.

To be exact, it was also Qing Yu’s moment to soar. After all, with Gong Ziyu, there would be an Azure Dragon Association.

It might have been a whim of someone calculating the Heavenly Mechanism or perhaps a revelation from heaven due to Qing Yu’s extended communication with the heavens through the "Heavenly Human Rebirth Technique," or even possibly just a figment of Qing Yu’s imagination.

In any case, Qing Yu had this premonition that the upcoming water and land rites conflict between Zen and Esoteric Sects would be a turning point for Northern Zhou, a turning point in Qing Yu’s life. After this period, Qing Yu might enter a new phase.

That was why Qing Yu had gathered all the information regarding this water and land rite, hoping to find that opportunity that caused such a premonition.

Of course, even though the interest might be too close, Qing Yu never entertained the thought of getting involved. Simply paying attention, the worst outcome would be an empty endeavor. But to get involved in the struggle between these two giants, Zen and Esoteric, the best outcome might just be to die with the body intact.

For a mere premonition to risk life itself, Qing Yu was not so insane.

"Then what do you think? Who will win in the end, in this conflict between Zen and Esoteric?" Yun Wuyue asked.

"You’re interested in this, too?" Qing Yu asked with surprise.

"The Great Zen Temple is a great enemy of the Demon Path; why wouldn’t I pay attention to an enemy’s affairs?"

Yun Wuyue’s rhetorical question left Qing Yu somewhat speechless. Indeed, why shouldn’t one pay attention to an enemy’s affairs; shouldn’t it be a matter of course? Qing Yu’s recent excessive focus on the Zen and Esoteric Sects had made him overlook that in this world, there was more than just the Zen and Esoteric Sects.

"It seems I’ve gone off track," Qing Yu said with a smile of relief, "You’ve actually stumped me with your question. I actually have no clear idea of the outcome between the Zen and Esoteric Sects."

"Why is that? Generally speaking, shouldn’t people believe that the Great Zen Temple could win?"

Despite how closely knit the Esoteric Sect and Emperor of Northern Zhou, Feng Tianming, appear, as if the Esoteric Sect becoming the state religion was a foregone conclusion, people still favored the Great Zen Temple a bit more.

Granted, the Esoteric Sect had recuperated overseas for hundreds of years, but as the victor, the Great Zen Temple, reigning over Central Plains Buddhism for hundreds of years, should undoubtedly be far superior in strength compared to the Esoteric Sect. Even Yun Wuyue, as an enemy, had to acknowledge the strength of the Great Zen Temple.

Furthermore, not everyone in Northern Zhou welcomed the Esoteric Sect. At least the local powers of the Confucian Sect in Northern Zhou were extremely unwelcoming of it. Meng Shanhe, ranked eighth on the Heavenly List, could also be said to be the eighth strongest warrior in the world.

If Mountain River Academy and the Great Zen Temple were to exert their strength together, it could be said that the Esoteric Sect’s grand plan of settling in Northern Zhou would almost certainly fail.

"The Zen Sect has dominated the Central Plains Buddhism for hundreds of years, with unfathomable foundations and considerable strength; but Central Plains is not only about Buddhism, and not all Central Plains people are Buddhists. Not to mention your Demon Path, even the Daoist Sect, which is also part of the Righteous, disagrees with Buddhism; the Great Zen Temple is not invincible. To put it more sternly, many sects and forces would rather see the Esoteric Sect succeed in entering Central Plains, to challenge the Great Zen Temple."

"Moreover, the gap between the Esoteric Sect and the Great Zen Temple is not as large as imagined..." Qing Yu shook his head and said, "The Esoteric Sect dares to challenge the Great Zen Temple, assuredly with its own confidence. You all always think that the Esoteric Sect is entering Northern Zhou in urgent need of a nation’s support, but you don’t realize that it has already had the support of a nation for many years..."

"Which country? Could it be the Golden Wolf Han Court of the Northern Grassland?"

If there was a country that might support the Esoteric Sect, Yun Wuyue could only think of the Golden Wolf Han Court. After the Esoteric Sect retreated overseas years ago, many of its followers remained in Central Plains. They combined with Shamanism and the Bon Sect on the grassland, becoming the Great Snow Mountain Esoteric Buddhism.

Great Snow Mountain Esoteric Buddhism is also the supreme faith of the Golden Wolf Han Court. It’s not impossible to think that the Esoteric Sect and Great Snow Mountain Esoteric Buddhism might collaborate. But the Golden Wolf Han Court and Northern Zhou have been like fire and water, fighting for nearly three hundred years with countless lives lost on both sides.

Emperor Feng Tianming should not be so unwise as to ally with the Golden Wolf Han Court. If so, his demise would be certain – abandoned by everyone.

"As for that, I must keep it secret," Qing Yu suddenly said with a smile.

His smile was full of an indescribable mystery, yet upon seeing it, Yun Wuyue had only one thought: to smack him hard in the face with the "Taiyin Refining Form."

What kind of tactic is this, keeping people on tenterhooks?

"In any case, you just need to know that the Esoteric Sect has its own confidence. As for this Zen and Esoteric conflict, no one knows who the final victor will be until the end, including you, me, and anyone else watching in the shadows."

Qing Yu waved his hand, turned, and flew out of the top floor, disappearing from Yun Wuyue’s sight just like when he arrived, in a few leaps and bounds.

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In a newly built Shadow Market somewhere in Yan Province.

Ever since Qing Yu secretly coordinated for Sixth Prince Feng Chaonan to believe that he had formed an alliance with Shadow Pavilion, Shadow Markets had been springing up all over Northern Zhou. Although they had not spread to the north, Yan Province, close to Daqian, was now rife with Shadow Markets.

It could be said to be a blossoming of Daqian and Northern Zhou. As Meng Yunfei, the man so fat he could hardly sprout wings to fly, was the main person in charge of this endeavor, his standing within Shadow Pavilion soared, causing him to smile day and night, unable to close his mouth.

However, the Shadow Market in Yan Province today encountered a situation it hadn’t seen in a long time.

That was, picking a fight, or rather, disregarding the rules of Shadow Market.

After Shadow Pavilion had established its rules with countless lives and blood, this could be the first time someone dared to use force in Shadow Market, and did so openly at that.

"Bang—"

Suddenly, the door of the shop in the furthest reaches of the market was shattered by a palm force, and two Daoists, a middle-aged man and a young man dressed in Daoist robes, entered the store run by the Azure Dragon Association in Shadow Market.

Dozens of customers, some wearing bamboo hats with masks and some with their faces covered, were startled by this unexpected encounter.

"I am Zhang Yangping. I’m here to find the Azure Dragon Association today. Everyone, please make way," the young Daoist said politely.

Although he was very polite, the look he gave the customers placing orders was one of undeniable imperiousness.

All the customers in the store were sensible people, also knowing full well that the other party had the might to back up their imposing presence. As such, they all hurriedly rushed out of the store, sticking to the walls.

Being individuals skilled in martial arts, in a moment, those who should leave had all left. What remained were all members of the Azure Dragon Association.

"As I’ve heard, Gong Ziyu is tucked away in Northern Zhou, afraid to come out. With no choice, I had to come knocking on the door..."

With True Qi manifesting, dragons coiling, tigers crouching, and a faint glow illuminating Zhang Yangping’s stern face, he said, "Let’s see how long this Gong Ziyu wants to hide."

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