Ling Guang II

Smack

The sound of a teacup slamming onto the table came from the right, pulling Zhang Rongfang out of his thoughts.

"Hey, if you ask me, the Jade Sea Gang is so Feiyang and overbearing, why don't we all chip in and hire some experts to take them down?"

Two tables away to the right, a group of people were having a loud discussion.

"Take them down? Do you know how many experts the Jade Sea Gang has? Some of them you can't hire with money." Someone said disdainfully.

"With so many wealthy people and such extensive connections, what are you afraid of? I heard that the Hundred Merchants Association has invited Zhang Ao, the Flying Bear Hammer of the Three Heroes of Wu Zhou, this time!"

"Zhang Ao has been running the Flying Bear Gang for over ten years and has long wanted to expand his influence in our Citong. This is exactly what he wanted," another person said.

"Who does Zhang Ao think he is?" The teacup slammed heavily onto the table with a thud.

At a nearby table, a tall, burly man with Big Beard said disdainfully.

"Is the largest Great Port in Great Ling only able to defend against foreign enemies by relying on outsiders? Have all the locals died out?"

"Brother, you're quite arrogant. Do you know how many big things the Jade Sea Gang has done before? Countless Lineage that opposed them have been uprooted, and the Government Office doesn't even have evidence to arrest them."

"It's not that there's no evidence; it's that the bribes were already taken care of."

"I heard that the Prefect Governor has a significant share in the Jade Sea Gang, so why would he actually cause trouble?"

"I've heard about that too."

The others started explaining things to this person.

"In the end, isn't it just that there's no one left in Citong?" the burly man with Big Beard said disdainfully.

"Bullshit! Do you even know that Citong is a place where Great Ling and merchants gather? The mere Jade Sea Gang is just temporarily acting tough!" one of them stood up and shouted angrily.

"Is there anyone who can cure this?" The bearded man sat upright, looking disdainful.

"This..." The man's expression froze. "If Your Prefect is interested, what about a mere Jade Sea Gang?"

"Do you really think the Prefect doesn't want to make a move? He can't. Prefect Zhao Yanting is getting old. He might have been able to do it when he was young, but now, if it really comes down to it, he has long lost his edge."

"Have you heard that he has personally taken action in recent years?" the bearded man retorted.

He left the group speechless.

But some people are still unconvinced.

Another pale-faced scholar also stood up.

"Prefect Lord Zhao may be old, but he has many experts under his command and a strong army. What is there to fear from the mere Jade Sea Gang?"

"Who is the expert? The Overturning Water Spear? Black Saber Zhao Yu? Go ask those two if they dare to stop the Jade Sea Gang. It wasn't long ago that they were almost seriously injured in front of us, was it?" the bearded man retorted.

"Even so, my Citong still has local Great Clans like the Fulier Family. It's just that the Jade Sea Gang hasn't offended them yet. They've only dealt with some small Lineage," an old man said.

"You're from the Fulier Family, aren't you? Do you know how many of the fleets under the Jade Sea Gang's control are required to pay tribute to the local Great Clans? Now that those fleets have been seized, have they uttered a word? You know nothing and yet you dare to spout nonsense here? Aren't you afraid that your clan leader Leona will cause you trouble?" The bearded man retorted sharply.

"You... you!?"

"Our Citong still has Lord Zhang Ying, the Guardian the Lord Zhang! Last year, he swept away the forces of the Secret Teaching, and the atmosphere in the entire Citong was cleansed. No matter how strong the Jade Sea Gang is, if Lord Zhang takes action, he can easily overthrow and eliminate them!"

Another person stood up, indignant.

"Do you really think the Secret Teaching sects are so easy to defeat? Zhang Ying Zhang Shoujiao is from the Heavenly Treasure Palace, only cultivates Civilian Skill. Even if he has some martial arts skills, they are only enough to improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis."

Look at Zhang Shoujiao now, is he still causing trouble? He's probably secretly worried about being targeted by powerful forces within the esoteric Secret Teaching, isn't he?

The bearded man seemed to know a lot of information; his speech was clear, logical, and articulate.

Zhang Rongfang, listening from the side, felt a slight stirring in his heart.

"So, it seems you look down on everyone else, and you must be the real expert yourself?" he asked with a smile.

At this moment, he was wearing a human Leather Mask, and his figure had shrunk slightly because his Hard Skill had reached perfection and he had no weaknesses, making him less conspicuous.

No one could recognize him as the so-called Zhang Shoujiao Zhang Ying.

"You have a good eye."

The bearded man actually admitted it quite frankly.

He looked slightly smug and took a sip of tea.

"In fact, if I were the Prefect of Citong, I would never collude with the Jade Sea Gang. Look at what the Jade Sea Gang does all day long. If everything they earn is legal, how can they support such a large group of people and experts?"

"According to what you've said, you believe your strength surpasses that of the Prefect?" one of them couldn't help but mock.

"Hehe." The bearded man slammed his teacup down.

Bang.

He released his grip, and the teacup was deeply embedded in the center of the wooden table, completely still. And the teacup itself hadn't broken! This feat immediately caused a collective gasp from those around him; those who had initially intended to stand up and argue involuntarily suppressed the thought.

Zhang Rongfang was also slightly taken aback.

Even he couldn't pull off that move.

He can smash a wooden table with a single slap, or dig a hole in one move, but such delicate and skillful hand techniques are truly impossible to achieve.

"What superb skills!" he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"A mere trifle, nothing to be surprised about." The bearded man said calmly. "That's why I said earlier, the world is vast and full of wonders. Masters are as numerous as clouds and rain."

"Your knowledge seems impressive, but if you actually went up there, you'd be completely blind; even with your eyes open, you wouldn't understand anything."

He sighed, seemingly lost in memories.

"Back then, I had achieved great success in my studies and was very proud of myself. I began to wander the world, but I suddenly encountered the Black List Expert, Grim Moon Hook. I fought and fled, and then I realized that there are always people more powerful than me and heavens beyond heavens."

"Black List Expert!?"

There was another soft hiss from the crowd, clearly they were all stunned.

Many of the wealthy men looked at the bearded man with increasingly intense desire.

The Jade Sea Gang has recently become increasingly powerful, causing many wealthy people to feel a growing sense of crisis. They are looking to hire experts to ward off evil spirits and protect their homes.

This has led to a shortage of skilled martial artists in the market.

If this bearded man truly escaped from the clutches of Black List Expert, as he claimed, Zhang Rongfang was also surprised. The man's robes were thick, and even in the Dark Light Vision, he couldn't discern his true form. It seemed his face was disguised.

If this person can truly escape from the clutches of Black List Expert, their strength must be considerable.

"May I ask, sir, what exactly makes these Black List Expert so powerful?" one person couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, sir, we have often heard that the Black List Expert are incredibly powerful, but what exactly makes them so powerful? Could you please explain in detail?" Another person stood up, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and asked.

"Do you know that the path of martial arts can be divided into three major stages?" the bearded man said solemnly.

Everyone started asking questions.

"The first level is what ordinary people perceive as the Ninth Grade system. Anyone within the Ninth Grade is in the first level."

"And the second level is the Super Grade."

"The third level is the Extreme Realm! And among the Black List Expert, there are quite a few who are experts at the Extreme Realm!"

As soon as the bearded man finished speaking, everyone at the surrounding tables turned their attention to him.

Zhang Rongfang was also taken aback.

This person even knows about the Extreme Realm. He looked at the other person carefully again.

Judging from the exposed skin, the person has strong blood vessels and should be a martial artist, but the outline of those blood vessels is not clear, which is somewhat strange. It could be due to disguise, or it could be due to other martial arts techniques.

Upon hearing the Extreme Realm, he couldn't help but ask.

"May I ask, brother, is this 'Extreme Realm' the strongest realm among martial artists?"

"I'm not sure about that, but he was the strongest in the past. Back then, the number one expert in the Number One Under Heaven, Great Grandmaster Imperial Tutor Damir, could be said to kill anyone he saw, or even Buddha. Uh... wrong, anyway, his strength was unmatched."

The bearded man explained.

"I was fortunate enough to witness, from afar, the battle between a master of the Extreme Realm and another person," the bearded man recalled.

"That man wielded Long Sword, and wherever he went, no one could withstand a single blow. Often, a flash of Silver Light would fall, and a person would fall. Even those who had worshipped the gods were no exception."

"What?!" Zhang Rongfang suddenly paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He was sure he hadn't misheard.

What does it mean to have worshipped the gods?

He had initially thought the other person was just bragging, but now it seemed to take it literally. The bearded man revealed a meaningful glint in his eyes. "Having worshipped a god is different from not having Worship God."

"Extreme Realm, able to kill Worship God?" Zhang Rongfang narrowed his eyes and asked tentatively in a low voice.

"Some can, some can't," the bearded man replied.

"Brother, would you do me the honor of a detailed discussion?" Zhang Rongfang True One to the seat opposite him.

The bearded man glanced at Zhang Rongfang, chuckled, stood up, and plopped down opposite him.

"You're no ordinary person. Do you know why Worship God can lead to death?"

"Why?" Zhang Rongfang's heart skipped a beat. This was the answer that Eastern Sect Experiment had been searching for for many years without success.

Although he didn't think the other party could say anything, at this moment, he felt a strange sense of anticipation.

The bearded man glanced around, his lips trembling slightly as he lowered his voice.

"That's because everything has a mind." He spoke calmly and composedly, exuding an air of ethereal mastery.

Heart? Zhang Rongfang was suddenly startled.

Does the other party mean that even a warrior who Worship God has a heart?

"However, not everyone can Heart-Piercing. Only a very few people at the pinnacle of their Extreme Realm can reverse the flow of their emotions to Heart-Piercing. The Imperial Tutor of that time was one of them," the bearded man sighed.

Zhang Rongfang grew suspicious. The other party's tone was too arrogant, leaving him no choice but to be suspicious.

Immediately, he whispered and asked him about his experience and performance in some Super Grade martial arts.

If you haven't experienced these things firsthand, you'll have no idea what level the Super Grade really is, or what level it can actually be achieved in reality.

To his surprise, the bearded man answered all the questions correctly.

Immediately, Zhang Rongfang began to regard him as Jianghu master of equal standing. His attitude gradually shifted from discussion to seeking advice.

He was surprised to find that the other party's knowledge and experience in martial arts were extremely profound, with a hint of superiority and looking down on everything.

There were many martial arts principles in it, and surprisingly, he felt enlightened after listening to them, and his mind became clear.