385: The Realm, Part One

The former headquarters of the Golden Wing Tower has now been renamed Pine Crane Temple.

Zhang Rongfang and Ding Yu stood facing each other at this moment.

One person was wearing armor and special metal gloves.

The other person was dressed casually and simply stood there.

"Try to make a move against me and see how you're doing now." Zhang Rongfang was actually quite curious about Ding Yu.

Previously, he didn't understand just how strong Ding Yu's talent was.

But after fighting against several grandmasters, he realized just how terrifying Ding Yu's talent of possessing the strength of a thousand jin even before Entering the Ranks a grandmaster was.

Even if he doesn't reach a higher level in the future, he can still hold his own among the Super Grade experts based solely on his strength.

"My lord, be careful." Ding Yu said in a deep voice, clasping his hands in a fist salute, and focused his attention on Zhang Rongfang's weakness.

It was clear that Zhang Rongfang had deliberately left an opening in front of him, intending for him to attack head-on with all his might.

Ding Yu immediately took a deep breath, held it, and twisted and contracted the muscles in her legs.

The Limit State is rapidly entered, and the blood vessels throughout the body bulge slightly from the skin.

Bang! In the blink of an eye, he had covered more than ten meters, his right fist gathering all his strength.

The Breaking Limit Skill: Heavy Mountain, unleashes twice the power simultaneously.

The fist swung towards Zhang Rongfang's chest.

Boom!!

His fist landed in a rough palm that was much larger than his own.

When the fist and palm collided, Zhang Rongfang slightly retracted one hand, like a spring, easily dissipating all the force.

'Pure strength is already equivalent to some weak Internal Method,' Zhang Rongfang estimated in his mind.

"Again!"

He gave a low shout.

With a firm resolve, Ding Yu unleashed a flurry of punches.

His arms were like cannons, and his punches produced loud thuds.

When the fist pierced the air and landed on Zhang Rongfang's hand, even some fine white dust was shaken off.

Those were faint fragments from their clothes, shattered by the immense force.

Ding Yu unleashed a complete set of Yue Type Talisman, flowing smoothly and powerfully, like a torrential downpour that never stopped.

What should have been a balanced and peaceful martial art was instead unleashed by him with the turbulent and violent force of a mudslide.

After dozens of moves, Zhang Rongfang shook his hand with one hand, knocking him back several steps.

"That's fine."

Ding Yu, panting heavily, looked at Zhang Rongfang, whose expression remained unchanged, and was immediately horrified.

Before he Super Grade, he couldn't sense the strength of Zhang Rongfang and Na Sea Dragon at that Super Grade.

Now that he's reached the Super Grade, he can understand the level he was at back then.

I thought I could finally get close to adults.

"Sir, am I strong enough to take on your mission?"

He suppressed the thought and pressed for an answer.

The key point now is not these things, but whether or not we can get this mission.

Zhang Rongfang frowned and glanced at Qing Su.

He hesitated.

"My lord, Qing Su cannot leave this place. Qing Su Jie is basically in charge of managing the overall situation here. If she were to leave, the entire Wushan Prefecture would be paralyzed," Ding Yu quickly explained.

"This mission could be very dangerous. Are you prepared?" Zhang Rongfang asked in a deep voice.

"My lord, I am not afraid of death!" Ding Yu said earnestly.

"Okay!" Zhang Rongfang nodded and immediately stopped talking nonsense.

He waved for everyone around him to get off.

Qing Su glanced at him and then left as well.

After everyone had left.

Only Ding Yu remained.

Zhang Rongfang exhaled.

"I want you to go to Dan Province and secretly investigate the Five Cauldrons Sect. Find out the whereabouts of the three Treasure Medicine: Mi Rhinoceros Horn, Three Sects Bewitching Incense, and Blood Coagulation Grass!"

"Just finding medicine? That's easy! I will definitely complete the mission!" Ding Yu said decisively, patting his chest.

"Prioritize your own safety. Remember, only gather information. Once you have confirmation, send me a message immediately," Zhang Rongfang instructed.

The Five Cauldrons Sect has now joined the Heaven Lock Sect.

Even if the Heaven Lock Sect is not as powerful as the three major sects, it is still Great Ling national sect that ranks second only to the Black Ten Sect.

Dan Province, where the Five Cauldrons Sect is located, is the stronghold of the Heaven Lock Sect.

In terms of power and influence, it is equivalent to Ze Province of the Great Dao Sect.

"Finding the information is absolutely no problem for me!" Ding Yu said confidently.

"Don't make grand pronouncements. Go and review the information first. Also, go and collect three thousand taels of silver. Take it with you as operating expenses," Zhang Rongfang instructed.

"Yes!"

"I'll stay in Wushan Prefecture for a while and wait for your news. Don't let me down!" Zhang Rongfang walked over and patted the other person on the shoulder.

"Yes!" Ding Yu replied decisively and loudly.

Zhang Rongfang sighed softly.

He's only just returned to Wu Mountain now; he'll stay with his Elder Sister and Brother-in-law for a while before leaving again.

The Five Cauldrons Sect and the Heaven Lock Sect are mysterious and unpredictable, and the dangers and threats they pose are unknown. Someone needs to go in and investigate them thoroughly.

Therefore, we must send someone with the ability to give it a try.

Given his current status and power, if he were to travel there casually, his whereabouts would likely be leaked before he even arrived.

There is another reason.

Zhang Rongfang casually pointed out the techniques and points that Ding Yu needed to pay attention to afterward.

He was reminded of something he would eventually have to face.

That is, since Master Yue is alright, if his Civilian Skill are discovered again, then Civilian Skill will always be an obstacle he cannot get around.

Now that he has accumulated a few more Attribute Points, Zhang Rongfang felt that since he had already exceeded the limit, he might as well continue to increase it.

There might be new changes.

Anyway, improving your Civilian Skill now will save you some Life Attribute points.

As for whether they will be discovered, they can delay it as long as possible.

The signboard of the Heavenly Treasure Palace has been replaced.

Groups of Daoist priests who had been driven away have now moved back in.

This time, among the returning Daoists, besides the loyal ones who remained from the beginning, there was also a group of experts sent by the Jade Void Palace.

Inside the largest Main God Hall in the palace.

Jin Yuyan quietly looked up at the magnificent, towering Statue of the deity.

Yujing Hanshi Celestial Lord remained calm and composed, as if everything happening before his eyes was just a passing cloud.

This composure subtly influenced her, gradually calming the emotions that had arisen in her heart.

"Western Sect admits defeat. True One will temporarily retreat. We have won this round!" Yue Dewen slowly changed back into his original Daoist robe. Apart from still wearing the Moon King mask on his face, his other attire was the same as before.

"Your acting skills are truly remarkable." Jin Yuyan turned around, her white dress cinched at the waist with a gold belt, making her look like a pure and flawless Sunny Flower.

"What is acting? That was genuine emotion!" Yue Dewen laughed. "If I hadn't stabilized the situation in Great Capital, would they have allowed us to develop in secret for so many years?"

"The Moon King really died unjustly back then, and you took advantage of the situation." Jin Yuyan was speechless.

"You can't say that. I'm doing this for his own good. Rather than being completely wiped out, it's better for him to join us in our corruption and recreate our former glory," Yue Dewen said with a smile.

Jin Yuyan shook her head inwardly.

Little Yue's move truly captured the essence of deception and reality.

He had Worship God the Spirit General and become a spirit general long ago, but he always willingly remained humble and subservient, using Great Capital Secret Art to control his physical body and maintain the overall situation.

Afterwards, news spread that he had killed the previous Moon King, but now he has reappeared as the Moon King.

Perhaps, apart from himself, no one knows whether he is the Moon King or the Moon King is him.

The only thing everyone can be sure of now is that Yue Dewen Worship God for many years. Of course, Jin Yuyan personally tends to believe that Yue Dewen killed the original Moon King and stole the supreme position of the Sensing Gate.

Because she had met the current Moon King before, who, although wearing a mask, did not act or speak like that.

"Now that the two sects have retreated, we should deal with the most troublesome part," Yue Dewen said in a deep voice, his expression becoming serious.

"You mean, Ling Emperor?" Jin Yuyan frowned. "That's your business. It has nothing to do with me."

"Of course, His Majesty is already impatient. I must complete all the arrangements as soon as possible," Yue Dewen said solemnly.

"The fear of the Ling Ting and the recognition of imperial power by everyone is the greatest source of the Spirit Flight Teaching! After all these years, isn't your preparation enough?" Jin Yuyan asked.

"His Majesty's mind is fluctuating, and while there has been some effect, it's getting worse. We need more significant actions!" Yue Dewen said calmly. "Last time, my disciple was directly transferred to the Imperial Palace and almost got tricked. Fortunately, I kept an eye on things there."

"So troublesome?" Jin Yuyan changed slightly.

In this world, there are very few things that can make them change their expressions to this extent.

But at this very moment, there is something right in front of them.

"Yesterday, I went to the Imperial Palace. His Majesty, having recovered his strength, gave me some instructions. I must complete them as soon as possible. Otherwise, things may turn out very badly," Yue Dewen replied.

"So what if things get worse? It's not like anything terrible is happening; it's just fear-mongering."

Dong. Dong. Dong. Suddenly, a deep, muffled sound came from afar, the sound of a huge bell drifting from the direction of the Imperial Palace.

The tolling of the bells was heavy and sorrowful, as if countless people were crying and wailing.

"Mourning Bell?!" Yue Dewen suddenly stood up, his previous smug expression vanishing instantly.

"Not good!" He turned around and took a step, disappearing into the temple.

Jin Yuyan was left slightly taken aback as she walked out of the main hall and gazed at the distant Imperial Palace.

Listening to countless terrified screams in the distance, mixed with crying, howling, and sounds that were real or fake.

At this moment, the entire Great Capital was plunged into immense terror.

Countless troops, like a stream, quickly converged towards the Imperial Palace.

"Is the world destined to descend into chaos?"

Jin Yuyan unconsciously brushed a strand of hair aside and gently rolled it between her fingertips.

Early November, 1188.

Ling Ting Boer Zhijin·Aoduci of Lingting died at nine o'clock in the morning.

He passed away at the age of 97.

Several days later, the Kings' Mourning Procession gathered in Great Capital.

The Five Kings (Yan Shun Wang, Heaven-Appointed King, King East Peace King, Bo Shu King, and King Mu Li) each issued a proclamation and visited the Divine General in other provinces to win over their forces and build connections.

"The Great Dao Sect was overthrown in a single day, but unexpectedly, its foundation has been undermined. Now, the world is truly in chaos."

Inside Wushan Prefecture.

Zhang Rongfang returned to the courtyard where he used to live, looked at the letter that had just been delivered to him, and sighed slightly.

His original understanding of the Great Dao Sect was significantly distorted due to the influence of his several masters.

It wasn't until he went to Qingchuan Prefecture to take charge of revitalizing Qingchuan Port, which was also the position of Prefect of Zhuming Port, that he truly understood.

The core essence of the Great Dao Sect is actually the vested interests of the Noble families of the Great Ling.