World: The World of " The Demonic Cult Leader of the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber"!
Crossing Mode: Replaces Horned Cesium Cheng Kun, Complete Replacement Mode (To explain, "complete replacement" means completely replacing the Horned Cesium Cheng Kun; Cheng Kun is gone, replaced by Ling Yi. This is one of the functions of the level 9 Passive Transmigration Aura.)
Seal: Completely sealed...
Aura: Passive Negative Favorability Aura lv1 (0/10w), maximum Affection is 100. The Affection of everyone who comes into contact with the host automatically decreases by 50. The longer they stay by the host's side, the more their Affection decreases. When the target's Affection reaches -50, the host can Copy the target's strength. When the target's Affection reaches -100, the host can Copy the target's strength tenfold, and so on. The aura will automatically integrate the Copy Cultivation Method Fusion.
At this moment, Ling Yi was in the main hall of a manor, looking at the little girl who was only eleven or twelve years old on the main seat, and he admired her.
This girl was extremely beautiful, with rosy lips and white teeth. Although she was not very old, she already possessed the unique aura of someone in a superior position.
This... is Minmin Temür, whose Han name is Zhao Min, the daughter of Prince of Ruyang Chaghan Temür, and the famous Princess Shaomin in the Heavenly Sword World and Dragon Saber.
At this moment, a number Levitation above Xiao Zhao Min's head: -60. This is Xiao Zhao Min's current Affection for him, a negative Affection.
In other words, Zhao Min didn't like him much to begin with, and the aura effect of reducing his favorability by 50 upon meeting him resulted in a -60 Affection.
This number can already be described as "extreme disgust".
But Zhao Min showed no sign of it, still smiling as she chatted with Ling Yi.
This level of composure is something many adults can't match.
"Now all the major sects have our pawns. When the conflict escalates, it will be the time for the Ming Cult to be destroyed. We must thank Mr. Ling Yi for his hard work. Minmin will remember this merit for now. When your identity is restored in the future, you will be able to enjoy wealth and honor for the rest of your life."
Ling Yi composed himself, adopted an extremely respectful expression, and bowed slightly, saying, "It is all thanks to the Princess's meticulous planning that such a flawless strategy was achieved."
"There's no need for that. We've known each other for three years. Strictly speaking, Minmin should still call you the Final Master."
"I dare not accept such praise. It is Ling Yi's honor to serve the Princess."
"You're too kind, sir!"
Zhao Min paused, then said, " Minmin has something she needs Mr. Ling Yi's help to plan."
"Princess, just give the order. If Ling Yi's within my power, I certainly won't refuse."
Zhao Min was quite dissatisfied with Ling Yi's words. "Within one's power?" That was too much of a stretch.
This Ling Yi is treacherous, cunning, and full of tricks; he can only be used as a pawn, not a confidant.
However, Zhao Min now needs someone like Ling Yi.
Although Ah Da and Ah Er are both skilled in martial arts, they are far inferior to Ling Yi in terms of wisdom and strategy, making them unsuitable for important tasks.
Although Master Ku was loyal, he was mute and unlikely to achieve much.
The Xuanming Elders were introduced by her elder brother, and Zhao Min didn't fully trust them.
Only Ling Yi is top-tier in both strength and mental fortitude.
Unfortunately, this person is cunning and unpredictable, making loyalty difficult to attain.
"My father has already given me this Green Willow Manor; you should know what that means."
"Yes, this is the prince's recognition of the princess, and it also means that the princess has the right to command a private army."
Zhao Min nodded approvingly. Among those around her, only Ling Yi could see through these things at a glance. Having no one else to rely on was a major headache for Zhao Min.
"We have no one else to rely on. I wonder if Mr. Ling Yi has any brilliant plan to resolve this matter?"
"Princess, why don't you follow the example of those in the Jianghu and set up a tournament here at the Green Willow Manor with a hefty reward, widely issuing invitations to heroes, raising the banner of 'Jianghu Competition, the World's Finest,' and you're sure to discover many masters in this way."
"At that time, we will offer substantial rewards to attract talented individuals and recruit skilled workers."
Zhao Min's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Mr. Ling Yi is indeed exceptionally resourceful. He came up with such a method in such a short time. Minmin admires him."
"However... I'm afraid my identity is somewhat inappropriate."
"For now, we can only ask the princess to bear with this. She needs to remain in seclusion behind the scenes until she gains power and then raises her voice. Even if some people are dissatisfied, they will not dare to say anything."
"Furthermore, I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should."
"Mr. Ling Yi, there's no need to be so polite. Please speak freely."
Ling Yi paused for a moment, then said, "All your previous scheming was still a bit narrow-minded."
Zhao Min was displeased at those words, but she remained outwardly calm, staring at Ling Yi Ling Yi to see what he would say.
" The Jianghu Jianghu to those who live in Jianghu. No matter how much the princess schemes, at most she can only bring about the destruction of the Ming Cult, which has little significance for her grand plan."
Zhao Min's face was now Bing Shuang, her anger undisguised. Ling Yi's words completely negated all her previous painstaking plans, how could the proud and arrogant Zhao Min not be furious?
Although Ling Yi replaced Cheng Kun, he is not Cheng Kun after all; he is here to cause trouble. How could he let the plot proceed as planned?
Ling Yi rarely uses his brain, but that doesn't mean he can't. Ling Yi is determined to perform well in this world, so as not to be Taunt Yin Wanqing every time.
"Princess, there's no need to be angry. Please hear Ling Yi's question."
"Explain!"
Even if the Ming Cult is destroyed, so what?
"Those rebel armies that harass my Great Yuan are led by the Ming Cult. If the Ming Cult is destroyed, those rebel armies will immediately fall apart like a heap of sand and will no longer pose a threat to my Great Yuan."
Ling Yi shook her head. "Princess, do you really think those ignorant and reckless Reckless Man of the Ming Cult could command tens of thousands of rebel troops?"
Zhao Min frowned, pondering Ling Yi's words.
"The rebels have gained momentum and have long shown a tendency to break away from the Ming Cult. If it weren't for the fact that most of the rebel generals were members of the Ming Cult, they probably wouldn't even identify themselves as members of the Ming Cult anymore."
"Or rather, the Ming Cult is now the last chain, the last shackle, for those rebels. Only when this last shackle disappears can the rebels truly be called an army."
"Instead of... like now, where we already have tens of thousands of troops, yet we still insist on talking about Jianghu code and following those meaningless Ming Cult rules."
Zhao Min was shocked and looked at Ling Yi in disbelief. Ling Yi's words were like a resounding bell, striking her brain directly.
"Go on," Zhao Min said, her eyes gleaming as she stared intently at Ling Yi, as if she had seen a priceless treasure.
"Princess, please hear my second question."
Before Zhao Min could speak, Ling Yi continued, "What are the princess's ambitions?"
Upon hearing this question, Zhao Min fell into deep thought. Ling Yi, unhurried, picked up his teacup and Youyou took a sip of tea.
After a long pause, Zhao Min finally asked, "What aspirations do you hope I will pursue, sir?"
Ling Yi laughed heartily and exclaimed, "Princess Zhao Min is indeed exceptionally intelligent!"
" The State of Yuan appears powerful, but it is already fraught with crises and on the verge of collapse, ready to vanish into thin air at any moment."
"With the Mongolia army of thousands to the north and the Ming army lurking in the south, the Southern Song, though weak and feeble, still had hundreds of thousands of troops."
" The Central Plains have long suffered under the Yuan and Song dynasties. The Song dynasty imposed heavy taxes and levies, and its government was corrupt. The State of Yuan, however, considered itself superior and never treated the Han people as human beings."
"The people are living in misery and hardship. If they don't rebel, where will they find a way to survive?"
Zhao Min stood up, her brows furrowed, and paced back and forth with her hands behind her back.
Little did she know that her action was absolutely adorable in Ling Yi's eyes, making him swoon.
Isn't it so cute?
"I am aware of all these questions. I wonder what aspirations you, sir, have for me, Zhao Min?"
Zhao Min approached Ling Yi Ling Yi, looked up at him, and asked earnestly.
"Unify the Song and Yuan dynasties, and become the second female emperor in history, Wu Zetian."
"Boom!"
Ling Yi's words struck Zhao Min like a Thunder. She looked at Ling Yi, but was so shocked that she was completely speechless.
"Only through unification can we, with supreme power, abandon racial hatred and prejudices; only through unification can we change the current chaotic situation and restore the Central Plains to the glory of the Han-Tang, where all nations paid tribute."
"Princess, are you capable of upholding such ambitions?"
Zhao Min gave a wry smile and said, "I'm afraid I can't do it."
"Does the princess harbor any aspirations?"
Zhao Min nodded. She was also well-versed in the history of the Han Dynasty and naturally admired Wu Zetian immensely. What woman wouldn't want to be an empress?
"If the princess has such aspirations, I will do my utmost."
Zhao Min shook her head and said, " Ling Yi, what you say and what I hear are all like fairy tales. Even if I wanted to, what could I do? Are you so confident that you are Jiang Shang or Liu Bowen?"
"Then, let's see how I plan this."
Although this bluff Intimidation Zhao Min, Zhao Min didn't believe he had the ability to help Zhao Min achieve this.
Most importantly, Zhao Min doesn't trust Ling Yi; in fact, she's even more wary of Ling Yi.
This guy's ambition was so great that it terrified her.
At this moment, Zhao Min's Affection towards him had dropped to -100. This shows that Ling Yi's words may have stirred Zhao Min's ambition, but they made her even less fond of him.
Ling Yi also received feedback from the halo, but Zhao Min's strength was extremely low at the moment, so even with a tenfold feedback, this increase in strength was meaningless to Ling Yi.
Zhao Min thought for a moment and said, "You can do it in my name, but..."
"Understood!"
So what if they could become pawns at any time? Who knows who's whose pawn?
That little girl has a black heart too.
"Go down!"
"Your subordinate takes his leave!"
After leaving the main hall, Ling Yi headed straight out of the manor and happened to see the Xuanming Elders coming towards him. Most importantly, the numbers above their heads were -100 and -110, respectively.
In an instant, two powerful forces were fed back into Ling Yi.
These two were First-Rate top-tier Martial Practitioner, on par with the Four Great Protectors of the Ming Cult. They could even exchange a few blows with Zhang Sanfeng, though he was badly beaten.
Cheng Kun, now known as Ling Yi, is Peerless Grade master, a level above the Xuanming Elders. However, the tenfold feedback from these two has amplified Ling Yi's strength several times over.
Although he hasn't reached the Transcendent Grade of Master like Zhang Sanfeng, he can already be considered invincible in this era.
Especially the Icy True Qi of the Xuanming Elders, this kind of True Qi with attributes is extremely difficult to cultivate.