304 Calculation (Part 2)

Without stopping, the two quickly left the city and crossed the suburbs, their speed and agility increasing rapidly.

More than ten minutes later.

On a desolate, rocky beach far from Citong.

Zhang Rongfang stopped and turned around.

"Old Zuo, I've also passed on the news about the people from the Western Sect to you. What do you think?"

"Hui Jue, young master, who did this to Huijue?" Zuo Han's eyelids twitched slightly.

The person before me truly lives up to his lineage as the Moon King. He acts without restraint, and even the most powerful experts of the Western Sect are killed without hesitation.

It seems that there may be a master from the Second Generation Moon King lineage behind him.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have killed Hui Jue so easily.

It should be noted that, apart from a very small Extreme Realm of Grandmasters who have mastered special secret diagrams, ordinary Grandmasters, even if they know the secret diagrams, cannot kill Spirit Vein.

Only those of the same kind, the Extreme Realm masters, can swiftly kill Worship God.

"Hui Jue, he found out some things, and I had no choice but to silence him," Zhang Rongfang sighed.

"It's a pity. I originally didn't want to kill anyone. Especially now that the Western Sect is so powerful, the death of Kong Xiang might not be enough, but adding Hui Jue would cause too much of a commotion."

"Young Master sees things very clearly. But this is something we have to do. Now that it's done, we'll only consider the aftermath," Zuo Han said in a deep voice.

"What suggestions does Uncle Zuo have?" Zhang Rongfang raised an eyebrow at him. If there were better suggestions, he would naturally be willing to adopt them.

But the problem now is that he only has one path to take.

"With two Three-Void Spiritual Networks dead, the Western Sect will definitely not let this go. Even if Kong Ding can't find anything afterward, they will definitely send down a stronger person to deal with it."

But all of this is based on the premise that the matter cannot be resolved.

Zuo Han's words were pointed.

"Oh? Uncle Zuo means we need a resolution? I understand now." Zhang Rongfang immediately grasped the meaning. "But where can we find a scapegoat like this?"

"The Western Sect is currently at odds with the True One Sect. Either we find a way to shift the blame to the True One Sect, or we find a way to make the Western Sect stop investigating."

Zuo Han.

"You should know that the Western Sect is a loosely organized force. Although each of the True Buddha Temple's eminent monks is very powerful, there are also many small cliques within them."

The small group that Hui Jue Kong Ding belongs to must be the one that truly wants to investigate. The other small groups would never expend their own resources to investigate.

"So..." He paused, looking into Zhang Rongfang's eyes.

"So what?" Although Zhang Rongfang hadn't heard the whole thing, he had already guessed what he was going to say next.

"Therefore, as long as we completely resolve the issue of Hui Jue Kong Ding's small group, and make Western Sect True Buddha Temple understand that if they continue to clash, they will only suffer losses themselves, then their other small groups will be unwilling to send people to resolve the matter."

So, in the end, True Buddha Temple simply sent someone to find a scapegoat and settle the matter, superficially saving face and maintaining its reputation.

Zuo Han looks very experienced.

"So that's how it can be solved," Zhang Rongfang said suddenly. "I had mistaken the Western Sect for a force similar to my Great Dao Sect."

"The Western Sect is unique. Compared with other sects such as the Great Dao Sect and the True One Sect, although their overall power is extremely strong due to their recruitment system."

However, because of this unique system, it is extremely divided internally. Without a shared interest as a goal, their power cannot be viewed as a unified whole.

Zuo Han said, "They only united when they were vying for the Eastern Sect and seizing power and interests. Otherwise, it's difficult for the Western Sect to be regarded as a unified entity as it was back then."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Rongfang immediately understood.

"So it seems that what we need to deal with is the small group behind Kongding Huijue? Then, Uncle Zuo, do you know if there are any other experts behind these two?"

"Hui Jue is alright; he's just a Martial Monks of the Kong Generation from the True Buddha Temple. But Kong Ding is different; he's a direct disciple of Mahoraga, one of the Eight Legions of the True Buddha Temple," Zuo Han said in a deep voice.

"Mahoraga, is that the Great Grandmaster from before?" Zhang Rongfang's heart sank.

"Exactly. That's why Kong Ding and not move him. Otherwise, it will cause a lot of trouble," Zuo Han said.

"Then let him investigate." Zhang Rongfang thought for a moment. For now, he had to lie low and accumulate Attribute Points.

As long as the goal of delaying the inevitable is achieved, that's fine.

As for Kong Ding, he is not necessarily to be killed.

"One last question." He looked up, a slight smile on his face. "I've always wanted to test just how much stronger a Grandmaster is compared to the Three Voids. I wonder if Uncle Zuo could grant me this small request?"

Zuo Han fell silent.

He stared intently at Zhang Rongfang, remaining silent for a moment.

"A master is one who has no flaws."

Then, he gently unbuttoned his shirt, folded it neatly, and weighed it down between the rocks.

"Please!" Zhang Rongfang's eyes lit up. He also pulled off his Daoist robe, revealing his burly upper body.

"I will fight you as usual, young master, and you can carefully experience the difference."

"Good!"

Zhang Rongfang bowed slightly, took a deep breath, and stared at the other person.

Bang!

He strode forward in an instant, the beach behind him exploded, and he had already crossed more than ten meters, striking Zuo Han's shoulder with a single move.

This move is a common technique from the Flame Emperor Talisman of the Great Dao Sect, but with the support of his Hard Skill Indestructible Body, it becomes incredibly powerful.

Before the move even arrived, the sharp sound of something cutting through the air already made Zuo Han's eardrums ache.

He mentally compared the power and speed of the Crown Prince's move, and with the combined amplification of the Golden Toad Skill and Hard Skill, it was no weaker than the ordinary Three Voids Worship God.

This is just the normal state.

Silently praising him, Zuo Han raised his hand to block.

Thud! The two men's arms collided, producing a dull thud.

"A master generally possesses two abilities."

The first requirement is to be completely flawless, without any weaknesses. Aside from overwhelming them with superior strength and speed, the only way to defeat a grandmaster is through direct confrontation and attrition.

Zuo Han's arms moved like lightning, and he stood still, steadily catching Zhang Rongfang's storm of claw attacks.

He interrupted each claw strike midway, cutting them off before they could unleash their full power.

Each blow caused Zhang Rongfang immense pain.

Every strike hit the weakest point in Zhang Rongfang's moves.

To use strength to attack weakness.

"Only when a martial art's techniques are perfected and Ruyi, achieving a harmonious balance of strength and weakness, can one become a grandmaster!"

Zuo Han made his move, he continued to explain.

His speed, strength, and technique were roughly the same as Zhang Rongfang's. But in just over a dozen moves, the balance of power quickly tipped in his favor.

Although Zhang Rongfang's moves appeared to be on par with his in terms of power and speed, he consistently struck the opponent's weakest point.

No matter how he dodged and weaved, the result was always the same. It was as if all his moves had been seen through.

As a result, his weaknesses became weaker and weaker, and he became more and more powerless.

Until the weak point becomes the breach in the defense system!

Whoosh! In an instant, Zuo Han's right hand left a trail of afterimages as his palm hovered in the center of Zhang Rongfang's chest.

Winner.

The two stopped instantly.

Zhang Rongfang savored the sudden change that had just occurred.

His weak points were gradually weakened until, in the end, they were breached in an instant.

The entire defense system collapsed.

By the time he realized it, it was too late.

"Is this what a grandmaster is?" He felt that his techniques had reached a point of perfection and without any flaws.

However, during the fight, he was forced to open a weakness.

"Perfection in martial arts techniques is not perfection in one's realm." Zuo Han withdrew his hand.

"Next, the Crown Prince can use his Limit State and Breaking Limit Skill." He said calmly.

"Then, I apologize for offending you." Zhang Rongfang's expression turned serious.

He naturally wouldn't actually use his ultimate trump card, the Tenfold Heavy Mountain, but he could still try using a Breaking Limit Skill combined with his Limit State. "Your Crown Prince, there's no need to hold back. My martial arts have reached their limit, my Hard Skill are fully mastered, and with the hardening of my body by my Spirit Vein, even if I stand still, you might not be able to hurt me," Zuo Han said calmly.

"Uncle Zuo is very arrogant," Zhang Rongfang, narrowing his eyes.

"Your Crown Prince need not worry about it." Zuo Han's eyes remained unchanged. "Even among grandmasters, there are differences in strength."

Furthermore, the Crown Prince will inevitably surpass me in the future, but the time is not yet ripe.

The implication of these words is that Zuo Han is among the strongest even among grandmasters.

"So."

Zhang Rongfang raised his hands and brought them together in front of him to form a triangle.

"Critical State!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he vanished from his spot, his hands, which were wrapped around Zuo Han, swung like sharp claws.

The faint, interlocking sounds were short and muffled.

Each sound represents a very brief exchange between the two.

Zuo Han stood still, and footprints kept popping up on the sand around his feet.

Sand and gravel flew everywhere, and all the footprints gradually formed a large circle, surrounding him.

At this moment, his hands were still in a normal state, without Limit State, just ordinary blocking.

"It's useless," Zuo Han said calmly. "Those who step into the Grandmaster realm all have their own Absolute Defense Circle."

"The so-called Absolute Defense Circle refers to the martial arts techniques that, apart from head-on collisions and attrition, also involve overwhelming strength and speed that surpasses a level."

In all other circumstances, a Grandmaster can maintain their stability and prevent their defenses from being breached.

He suddenly clenched his right fist and punched forward, forcing Zhang Rongfang.

"For a grandmaster, there is no difference between the strongest and the weakest point. This is the perfection of Ruyi, Absolute Defense."

He spread his arms wide, as if embracing a large ball. His body surged with vital energy, perfectly blocking any attack from any angle.

Looking at it, Zhang Rongfang felt as if he were seeing not Zuo Han alone, but a thick and tall city wall!

"Is being the strongest and the weakest the same thing? In other words, is being the strongest everywhere?" he said in a deep voice.

"Your Crown Prince can give it a try," Zuo Han said calmly. "In fact, ordinary martial artists all have a defensive system, but some are weak and some are strong. The core of a grandmaster is simply to bring this defensive concept to its extreme."

"Interesting. Let me see if I can force you to your Limit State, Uncle Zuo."

Zhang Rongfang lowered his center of gravity.

The body's Qi and blood flow accelerate again, boosting energy.

The flow of blood rubs against the blood vessels, generating a large amount of heat.

His skin began to redden, his muscles swelled with blood, and his body grew slightly larger, becoming more robust.

His long hair broke free from his Daoist Crown. Zhang Rongfang lowered his head, and countless blood vessels appeared in the whites of his eyes, converging in his pupils.

"The Second Limit State: Spirit and Will United."

He didn't use the Yin Yang Harmony. In fact, the Limit State of the Great Dao Sect doesn't increase power, speed, or explosive power. Instead, it greatly enhances endurance.

But with his formidable physique boasting nearly two hundred points of health, Zhang Rongfang no longer needed to worry about survivability. He only needed to think about how to kill his opponent!

"Again!!"

Bang!

A deep crater was blown open in the ground.

Zhang Rongfang raised his hand in a flash and threw a straight punch.

'Breaking Limit Skill · Yin Stream!'

His right arm transformed into a blur, tearing through the air with a sharp whistle as it reached for Zuo Han's neck.