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Jing Hongchen As soon as Jing Hongchen said this, Long Zhanye was stunned on the spot.
He had also guessed the impact on Jing Hongchen after the two explosions of the Mingde Hall.
But I didn't expect that Xu Tianran would be liquidated after the war?
The lights in the hall were burning quietly, and everyone's eyes were like intertwined thin lines, gathering the figure of Jing Hongchen in it.
Everyone Elder frowned, some lowered their heads and groaned, some whispered to each other, and most of them looked at Du Busi silently, waiting for him to speak.
Du Busi He was silent for a moment, then slowly said:
"Hall Master Hongchen naturally knows that. Nowadays, Sun Moon Royal Family and everyone up and down don't know that I, Body Sect, is still alive in the world, nor do they know that I am still alive."
"What we are waiting for is an opportunity - but not just an opportunity to assassinate Xu Tianran."
"Kill Xu Tianran, and there will be a second Xu Tianran. Someone will always sit on that dragon throne. No matter who sits on it, his ambition will not be smaller than the last one."
Jing Hongchen Hearing this, his eyebrows moved slightly, and the calmness that always hung on his face seemed to have been lightly scratched by something.
"What does this mean? Is it because you want to destroy me, Sun Moon Empire?!"
Du Busi shook his head, his expression unchanged. "The power of the world, if it unites for a long time, it will divide, and if it divides for a long time, it will unite."
"Sun Moon Empire unifying the continent is not a bad thing, but Xu Tianran's methods have crossed that line."
"The killings he caused are too severe. If he is allowed to continue his invasion like this, even the three Empire people may not be able to escape his clutches."
"The reason why I, Body Sect, has been holding back so far is because we have other agendas. As for the assassination of Xu Tianran..."
"I think Hall Master Hongchen should find someone else."
"For example, Shrek, they are very capable of sneak attacks, and their strength is much stronger than our Body Sect."
Jing Hongchen obviously did not expect such an answer, and there was a layer of confusion in his old eyes.
Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, who were standing behind him, did not speak, but similar questions could be read from the glances they exchanged.
Meng Hongchen's brows furrowed slightly, while Xiao Hongchen tilted his head slightly.
They originally thought that Body Sect was currently trapped in the mountain gate.
Any opportunity to weaken Sun Moon Empire would be accepted without hesitation, but he did not expect that the other party would not only reject it, but also reject it so decisively.
Long Zhanye took over, his voice steady and clear. "How can senior brother be so sure that Xu Tianran will liquidate you Hongchen Family after the war?"
Jing Hongchen Hearing this, he was silent for a while, and then sighed slowly, with a chill:
"He even dared to kill his own brothers, what else would he not dare to do? I even suspect that the late king was killed by him, but I just have no evidence!"
"As for the current Holy Spirit Cult, it is just a chess piece in his hands. After the mainland is truly unified, who can be left alone?"
"If we don't take precautions now, I'm afraid by then..."
He didn't finish the sentence, but everyone present knew the unspoken part.
Long Zhanye changed the subject. "I promised my master Kong Deming not to be an enemy of Sun Moon."
"But if Sun Moon Empire's army steps into my sect, I will naturally resist!"
"At this moment, I don't think Sun Moon Empire is a real threat."
"Instead, it's Shrek--"
"Their roots in this continent are too deep, and their disciples are scattered everywhere."
"In the next war, if Shrek climbs high and shouts, he can still call on the other strong Empire to fight against foreign enemies."
Jing Hongchen stood in the hall, facing this group of the Body Sect people who regarded Shrek instead of the Sun Moon Empire as their primary target.
A scrutinizing look began to appear in his silence.
He obviously did not expect Body Sect's attitude to be like this.
When he spoke, his tone was darker than before:
"Paper bags cannot withstand fire."
"It won't be long before your lies are exposed."
"At that time, how can you resist Sun Moon Empire? It's up to you -"
"These Elder, these disciples?"
Long Zhanye did not evade. "Of course not."
"We cannot accept the plan to assassinate Xu Tianran mentioned by senior brother."
"But cooperation is fine."
At that moment, Jing Hongchen's eyes lit up:
"What?"
Long Zhanye continued, "We Body Sect have the ability to prevent all of this from happening."
"Shrek is not the only one in this world who can turn the tide."
"If senior brother is willing to cooperate, you can join me Body Sect. In times of crisis, I, Body Sect, can protect you."
Before they finished speaking, Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but speak.
Meng Hongchen's voice was offended and angry. "Grand Martial Uncle, if we join Body Sect, wouldn't we become traitors?"
Xiao Hongchen also said something more directly than his sister, "I, Hongchen Family, will be loyal to my country for generations and will never be a traitor!"
Jing Hongchen raised his hand, signaling the two of them to stop talking.
His eyes fell on Du Busi, then moved to Long Zhanye: "Having a Limit Douluo in charge can really turn the tide!"
"But I must remind you that you are too confident. You have no idea about the true background of the Sun Moon Empire!"
Long Zhanye did not rush to refute, but slowly raised the corners of his mouth. "Senior brother seems to have missed something."
Jing Hongchen Hearing this, his eyes suddenly condensed.
His eyes, which had been slightly relaxed, regained focus, and his whole aura became a little darker.
He looked at Long Zhanye and waited quietly for him to continue.
Long Zhanye spoke slowly, "Now Zhongli Wu has founded a country and proclaimed himself emperor."
"If it is true what senior brother said, Xu Tianran's magnanimity must be dissatisfied with what Zhongli Wu has done, and both parties will only be at odds with each other."
"Although West Star Luo Empire is based on Holy Spirit Cult, it is now gradually out of the control of the Sun Moon Empire. Xu Tianran can cooperate with Holy Spirit Cult, and I, Body Sect, can do the same."
"If I guess correctly, the reason why Holy Spirit Cult obeys Sun Moon Empire's orders is not to establish Evil Soul Master as the orthodox one after unifying the world?"
"Now that Zhongli Wu has founded a country and proclaimed himself emperor, it shows that he also has the determination to unify the world. There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. Holy Spirit Cult and Sun Moon Empire will definitely have a battle."
"Just imagine, if Sun Moon Empire launches a war against the other two countries again, will Zhongli Wu still listen to him as before?"
"Without Holy Spirit Cult's full support, can Sun Moon Empire alone still be able to win over Star Luo Empire and Douling Empire?"
Jing Hongchen was stunned for a moment.
He did miss a point in his calculation. He missed that Zhongli Wu has become emperor.
Excluding Holy Spirit Cult, which was once closely tied to the Sun Moon Empire, a gap has now opened.
He recalculated this variable from beginning to end and found that no matter how he calculated it, the gap was too big to be ignored.
Holy Spirit Cult is no longer willing to serve as the blade of Xu Tianran. It already has its own territory and throne, as well as its own ambitions and plans.
Whether Zhongli Wu will continue to work for Xu Tianran can no longer be determined by the false title of "National Master".
He nodded slightly, with a hint of calmness in his tone. "Junior brother is indeed thoughtful. I have never thought about this."
He paused, and then said with some dissatisfaction, "There are two reasons why I did not choose to cooperate with Shrek..."
"The first is that those guys at Shrek have evil minds. They always think of plotting against others."
"The former exchange student Huo Yuhao made me, Mingde Hall, into a mess and stole Mingde Hall's top secret."
"Who wants to work with a bunch of thieves?"
"The second thing is that Body Sect is located in the Heaven Dou Empire, and I am now working in the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Besides, with your junior brother, our communication and cooperation are far more convenient than with Shrek."
"As for me joining Body Sect, it is not impossible. If Body Sect can protect dozens of people from my Hongchen Family..."
"I will join the sect in my own name. After the war, I will leave or follow according to the sect master's words."
There was a low discussion in the hall again, and several Elders exchanged glances. Some frowned slightly, while others shook their heads slightly.
In their view, Jing Hongchen's move was just to find a temporary roof over his head in troubled times, rather than sincerely seeking refuge with the Body Sect.
He needs a shelter during the war. Once the limelight passes, he will leave quietly like the ebbing tide and will no longer have anything to do with this sect.
Whether such an ally is trustworthy, worthy of acceptance, and whether it will bring unpredictable hidden dangers to the Body Sect are all unresolved questions.
But Long Zhanye had other considerations in mind. He was not completely ignorant of Jing Hongchen's temperament.
Although there is no deep friendship between the two, they are not completely unrelated.
He knew that although this man had been in a high position for a long time and had been immersed in power and interests for most of his life, he had never done anything truly immoral.
He is cautious, calculating, and accustomed to leaving a way out for himself, but he is not the kind of person who would stab someone in the back.
What Body Sect lacks most today is not Spirit Master, but people who can push Soul Tool Technology forward.
The value of a Level 9 Soul Engineer is even more precious than a Super Douluo at some moments.
One Super Douluo cannot protect a city, but one Level 9 Soul Engineer can defend a city!
If we can take advantage of Jing Hongchen's years of accumulated experience and understanding of the Soul Tool system.
Body Sect's Soul Tool research and development capabilities will take a big step forward, enough to make a difference in the confidence of the entire sect.
Du Busi never spoke. He was sitting in the main seat and could not tell whether he agreed or disagreed.
His silence was a gesture in itself, as if leaving an undecided space for Long Zhanye to fill.
Long Zhanye didn't let him wait too long. In that moment of silence, he took the lead in making a decision. "Okay, that's it."
"Brother, if you join Body Sect in your own name, then swear here!!"
Jing Hongchen did not hesitate. He raised his right hand and pointed three fingers toward the sky:
"I, Jing Hongchen, from now on, along with my grandson Xiao Hongchen and granddaughter Meng Hongchen, join Body Sect in my own name."
"If there is any betrayal of the sect, I would like to ask the heavens to send down divine punishment--!"
The oath fell in the palace, and the ripples had not dispersed, but they had already begun to spread outward.
The lights in the hall seemed to be shaking during this period. I don't know if it was the wind leaking in through the crack in the door, or something else.
However, even so, the faces of several Elder still did not completely relax.
Body Sect has never easily accepted outsiders. The Spirit Master in this sect are all related to their own Martial Soul and bloodline. It is rare for people with foreign surnames to join the sect.
What's more, Jing Hongchen doesn't even have Body Martial Soul. Putting him into the sect will inevitably make people suspicious.
The concerns of those Elders are not unreasonable, but in this chaotic world, many originally clear boundaries have become blurred.
Long Zhanye did not rush to refute those looks, nor did he comfort them one by one with more words.
He just nodded, his tone calm but with an unchangeable determination:
"Today Body Sect is at the point where it is most in need of talents."
"I'm afraid everyone present knows what it means to us that a Level 9 Soul Engineer joins the sect."
"It's not that we have enough defense at the moment, but we don't have enough trump cards. One more card will give us more room for turnover."
As soon as these words came out, the other Elder fell silent, but Du Busi seemed very satisfied and nodded.
Jing Hongchen Seeing that everything was settled, he no longer stayed for long. He slightly cupped his hands and glanced at everyone in the hall.
His tone was concise and sharp. "Now Xu Tianran has made me the Lord of Heaven Dou City. I have the final say in this occupied Heaven Dou Empire territory.
"From today on, I am a member of the sect. If there is any change in the Heaven Dou Empire, I will come back and report it as soon as possible."
"Dear Elder, sect master, Jing Hongchen should not stay for a long time. Please take your leave."
When he turned around and was about to leave, Long Zhanye suddenly stopped him:
"Wait a minute."
The three of them turned back at the same time. Xiao Hongchen's eyes had a sharp look that he had not yet taken back, while Meng Hongchen turned his face slightly.
Long Zhanye said, "Master's nephew, I haven't seen him for a few years, his cultivation has greatly improved, he is indeed a genius of the Sun Moon Empire."
"We will go on a trip tomorrow. If senior brother doesn't mind, please stay with Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen and become stronger together with us."
Jing Hongchen hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at his grandson and granddaughter.
Xiao Hongchen was the first to nod, calmly and decisively, and his whole body leaned forward slightly, as if he had been waiting for these words.
Meng Hongchen paused for a moment, then nodded without any extra words or looking at Jing Hongchen again.
Jing Hongchen looked away, his tone was as gentle as if a heavy burden had been lifted:
"Okay, just follow Young Sect Master."
After he left, the palace door closed, and the heavy wooden door made a dull sound, blocking out the night wind and starlight.
There was only an undercurrent in the hall that had not dissipated, like a whirlpool that was still slowly turning under the water.
Several Elder couldn't hold back, and started to speak regardless of Hongchen Siblings being still present.
Although the voice was lowered a bit, one could still hear the suppressed worry and dissatisfaction in it:
"Young Sect Master, what do you mean? Bring a foreigner into our Body Sect, in case he is a spy..."
Long Zhanye did not answer immediately. He turned his face sideways and motioned to the disciples on the side to take Hongchen Siblings down to rest.
The two people followed the disciple through the side door, and their footsteps gradually faded away in the corridor until they completely disappeared.
After only one of his own was left in the palace, Long Zhanye turned to several Elder:
"I just noticed that Jing Hongchen's sperm Divine Power fluctuated. It doesn't look like he was lying."
"Besides, his grandchildren are in our hands now, so we don't expect him to be able to do anything. With hostages in hand, what are we afraid of?"