The Governor's Mansion
Upon hearing that Qinglong was about to break through to the Manifestation, Lu Li immediately had an idea.
He had never even spoken to "Manifestation True Lord" and lacked a substantial understanding of the realm.
If you could witness the Azure Dragon's breakthrough, you would surely gain a great deal.
But given the hostile relationship between the two sides, how could the Shen family allow Lu Li to observe?
This matter needs careful consideration, so Lu Li put aside his thoughts for the time being and returned to the Dragon Gate Sect with the others.
The trip went very smoothly; not only was the mission successfully completed, but we also gained a deeper understanding of the Innate Realm.
He also gained the crucial skill of "Laser Eye" and rescued a pair of "Cat Ear Sisters".
The two girls are the Four Spirits White Tiger, which is of great importance.
Xia Weijun naturally wanted to inform her master as soon as possible, but Li Yuanzhong and Zhenyangzi had not returned.
The two Daoist Priest are going to the Governor's Mansion to face three Grandmaster, and on their home turf no less, so it will certainly not be an easy trip.
Xia Weijun looked in the direction of Luzhou, a look of worry appearing on his face...
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Actually Li Yuanzhong made this trip to ask Shen Xing in person—why?
The old Daoist priest considered himself to have known Shen Xing for many years and to know him quite well.
He was utterly baffled... Why would the other party collude with Izumo? And why involve the Ice Soul Powder?
Especially upon arriving at the Governor's Mansion, gazing upon the magnificent residence encompassing the entire Chaohu Lake, Li Yuanzhong became increasingly puzzled:
That's already the pinnacle of human endurance; why go to such extremes, even resorting to drug trafficking?
With these questions in mind, Li Yuanzhong and Zhenyangzi formally paid a visit.
Since the two sides haven't actually started fighting yet, the dignity that Grandmaster should have is naturally not lacking.
Soon, a manager led 64 skilled Organ Refining, carrying two "Cloud Bed" as they rushed over.
The Cloud Bed was covered with brocade and embroidery, displaying extreme luxury. The 64 "sedan chair carriers" who Organ Refining also knelt on the ground in unison.
The steward bowed and announced, "We respectfully invite the Daoist Priest to ascend the steps."
Looking at the grand spectacle before him, Zhenyangzi sneered.
Li Yuanzhong replied, "The two of us can walk."
After saying that, he walked with Zhenyangzi toward the center of the mansion.
There were three semi-transparent "Qi Pillar" rising up, which were the "Qi and Blood Smoke" created by the surging life force of the Grandmaster.
The rising of Qi and Blood Smoke indicates that the body is operating at full capacity, implicitly carrying a warning.
The reason for this was that the two Daoist priests arrived too suddenly.
Once you reach the Grandmaster level, you must give advance notice before visiting; it's very impolite to show up unexpectedly.
Therefore, both sides have made some level of preparations.
Three plumes of Qi and Blood Smoke proactively approached, blocking the two Daoist priests in an open area.
Li Yuanzhong knew all three Grandmaster.
Besides the refined and handsome Shen Xing and the Pure and Ethereal Su Qing, there was also a stern-looking middle-aged man, the Governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, Fan Chengbin.
Two against three, both sides were evenly matched.
Li Yuanzhong clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "I apologize for my intrusion; I hope you will forgive me."
Shen Xing smiled nonchalantly and said directly:
"Let's not beat around the bush. Your brows are furrowed with menace; I suspect you've come with ill intentions. What brings you here?"
"Governor Shen is a man of few words, so I, the old Daoist priest, will speak frankly as well."
Li Yuanzhong looked directly into the other person's eyes and solemnly said:
"You, Shen Xing, enjoy all the riches and have the potential to rule the world! Why then do you aid and abet evil, and bring ruin to the people!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xing immediately understood what the old Daoist priest was referring to.
He didn't argue, but simply shook his head and chuckled:
"As the saying goes, 'When the cannons roar, gold pours in.' If I, the Grand Marshal, wish to conquer the world, I naturally need to raise resources and funds, and incidentally weaken the enemy. Isn't Ice Soul Powder just the right thing to do?"
This nonchalant attitude infuriated Li Yuanzhong.
"Shen Xing! Aren't you afraid of what the world will say? Even if you gain the throne, what will future generations think of you!"
"The people of the world? They're nothing but pigs and dogs. Why should I care about their opinions?"
Shen Xing waved his sleeve and said:
"I only care about what my descendants think of me. I hope that when they hold high office for generations, they will remember the goodness of their Old Ancestor and offer incense more often during festivals."
"..."
These words left Li Yuanzhong speechless. After a moment of stunned silence, he sighed:
"With a father like you, it's no wonder Qinglong turned out the way he did."
Upon hearing the words "Azure Dragon," Shen Xing's expression became somewhat strange...
Just then, the steward rushed over and whispered a few words to his master.
Shen Xing's expression immediately turned cold:
"Openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang... True Master Li, what a clever tactic! So you're here to stall us!"
It was clear that news of the factory attack had reached them.
Li Yuanzhong nodded and said, "Such Poison Den must be destroyed by this old Daoist priest."
"You Daoist priests are the most despicable and shameless people in the world!"
Shen Xing gritted his teeth and laughed, "Wouldn't it be better to stay on the mountain and cultivate in peace? Why did you have to come out and wade into troubled waters, only to get yourself killed!"
"I am unable to fulfill my duty to the Three Pure Ones, but the salvation of the common people brings me solace."
Li Yuanzhong recited a verse, then he and Zhenyangzi gathered their strength, preparing to make their move.
The same was true for Shen Xing and the other two; their bodies radiated golden light created by their Indestructible Will.
The manager, caught in the middle, was so terrified he couldn't even walk in a straight line and scrambled away.
The two sides were on the verge of a major confrontation, their momentum reaching its peak!
But at that moment, a loud, pounding sound, like a heartbeat, suddenly came from the center of Chaohu Lake!
A giant, round, semi-transparent egg could be vaguely seen in the center of the lake!
It beats like a heart, its surface undulating, as if something is trying to break free!
A moment of silence fell over the arena. Li Yuanzhong then whispered, "Someone is concentrating their mental image... It's Shen Siyang!"
Zhenyangzi then looked at Fan Chengbin and said knowingly:
"So that's why the Governor of Yunnan and Guizhou arrived so early—he's here to 'protect the way'!"
The final stage of Jin Xiansheng was quite a spectacle, and the Cultivator could not move. Of course, they needed to be protected by their teachers, relatives, and friends to prevent any unforeseen events.
"If Qinglong breaks through, the Shen family will have four Grandmaster level combatants!"
Zhenyangzi wanted to stop it, but how could Shen Xing allow it!
He raised his hand and gripped it, and a Twelve-Foot Spear flew through the air and landed in his palm.
The spear gleamed with a precious light, yet it sent a chill down everyone's spine, instilling a strong sense of crisis... This was at least Upper-Upper Fourth Rank, or even Third Rank!
Shen Xing brandished his spear and shouted, "I, Shen, will lead the attack, and you two will provide support! Let's deal with that blind bastard first!"
Such words not only show that he is taking the damage, reassuring his teammates, but also shake the enemy's morale.
When Zhenyangzi captured the werewolf, he lost an eyeball. This organ has an extremely complex structure and has not yet healed, which will definitely affect his combat effectiveness.
Zhenyangzi didn't care at all, but kept glancing at the semi-transparent giant egg in the center of the lake, clearly not wanting the Azure Dragon to break through.
Both sides had their own concerns, and the standoff lasted for a while.
But in that very short time, more news came from outside.
Li Yuanzhong's hairpin trembled three times, "two long and one short," a pre-arranged signal between his disciples, indicating that the matter had been accomplished.
The steward who had just escaped rushed back and informed his master that the factory had been destroyed.
Upon hearing the news, Su Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief; she had no desire to risk her life for the Shen family.
Moreover, Shen Xing had a powerful magical artifact protecting him, while I had nothing. I was stabbed by Li Yuanzhong's flying sword and had to recover from the injury for a long time.
Fan Chengbin also transmitted his voice, saying, "Brother Shen, things have come to this point, let's call it a day and settle the score after my nephew breaks through."
After a moment's consideration, Shen Xing realized there was no need to fight over this momentary anger, so he addressed Li Yuanzhong loudly:
"True Master Li, for the sake of our years of friendship, I'll admit defeat today. You should leave now."
Li Yuanzhong and Zhenyangzi came here to stall these people so that Lu Li could destroy the factory.
Having achieved their goal, the two didn't linger and immediately left.
Zhenyangzi looked at the giant egg, feeling slightly unwilling... but then he thought that with Lu Li on his side, it was uncertain who would benefit from dragging it out, so he didn't take the risk.