Wang Hao was truly satisfied with Yamato and Liu Zhengfeng. Although there was an irreconcilable hatred and grudge between them, the two had at least performed well at this stage, leaving him with no excuse to eliminate them.
As soon as he came out, they had prepared hot water for him to wash and take a bath, and even provided him with an exquisite brocade robe, made of better materials than what he had worn before, and with a very high-class style.
They say that Buddha needs gold plating and horses need saddles to look good; changing into a set of high-class clothes instantly makes one look even more handsome.
This vest design was originally created based on the image of the heartthrob Wu Yanzu, whose looks are at least a nine out of ten. Now, paired with this exquisite ancient costume, his looks have immediately soared to a ten out of ten.
Since he had accepted a gift, and the other party had been so sensible, Wang Hao really felt embarrassed to have the idea of eliminating them again.
"Sect Leader Mo, I have a deal to make. Would you be interested?"
Wang Hao, sitting imposingly in the main seat, glanced at Mo Da, who stood respectfully beside him, sighed inwardly, and uttered the words he had already prepared.
Of course, although he wanted to talk about a deal, Wang Hao revealed a murderous intent, acting as if he was just waiting for the other party to refuse and anger him, so that he would have an excuse to wipe out the entire family.
"..."
Seeing Wang Hao's attitude, Mo Da was utterly speechless.
Even if I had no interest, I'd have to become a little interested now that you're acting like this!
" Young Master Zhu, please speak!"
Mo Da, being quite pragmatic, readily agreed, as the most important thing now was to get rid of this old man to prevent him from accidentally causing further trouble for their Mount Heng Sword Sect.
Their Mount Heng Sword Sect can't afford any more setbacks!
"You should know that I have already obtained the treasure of the A Deadly Secret Manual and have had contact with Ding Dian, so the Divine Illumination Scripture is also in my possession. Are you interested in this Innate skill?"
Wang Hao looked at Mo Da beside him with amusement and revealed his bargaining chip.
He went to kill Ling Situi under the guise of Zhu Yanzu that day; his true form was only briefly revealed at Tianning Temple.
He had specifically asked about it that day, but Xuancheng, intending to make him and Ling Situi both suffer heavy losses, did not reveal much information, including the secret of his ability to transform.
So even if a few of Ling Situi's men escaped that day and spread the news, the only identity and appearance they revealed was that of Zhu Yanzu, so they could start plotting.
Upon hearing this, Mo Da's breathing became much heavier, clearly showing his great interest in the Divine Illumination Scripture.
Although the Divine Illumination Scripture is not well-known in the martial arts world, Mei Niansheng, the previous generation cultivator of the Divine Illumination Scripture, had some connection with his master Wang Lingbo, and naturally knew some of the power of the Divine Illumination Scripture.
Moreover, Mei Niansheng was a top-tier expert at the Half-step Innate, and he was able to reach this level entirely with the help of the Divine Illumination Scripture.
Therefore, the Divine Illumination Scripture is at least Half-step Innate skill, but now, judging from Wang Hao's words, the Divine Illumination Scripture is actually a true Innate skill.
This is quite remarkable, and most importantly, it's a purely internal skill.
Although the Mount Heng Sword Sect is known for its exquisite sword techniques, which are unparalleled in the world, its internal strength is mediocre, which is a major weakness that hinders the development of the Mount Heng Sword Sect.
If this weakness can be overcome, it may not be able to reach the same level as Shaolin and Wudang Sect, but it will certainly be able to become the number one of the Five Sacred Mountains.
Having finally suppressed his turbulent emotions, Mo Da said in a deep voice, "I wonder what Young Master Young Master Zhu wants from me?"
Mo Da did not immediately agree to Wang Hao's words, otherwise it would be a disaster if Wang Hao asked him to lead the Mount Heng Sword Sect to fight against Shaolin, Wudang Sect, and even the Confucian School.
"Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."
Wang Hao naturally saw Mo Da's hesitation and said with a smile, "As you can see, I am very interested in martial arts manuals. To be precise, our Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult Sect is very interested in martial arts manuals. In order to complete the task assigned by that guy, the Great Heavenly Demon, I had no choice but to come out and run around."
Although I have gained some things from your Mount Hengshan Sect, it is far from enough. I need more, and as the overlord of the martial arts world in Jiangnan, your Mount Hengshan Sect must have intelligence on all the various forces."
Wang Hao stopped there, because he had already conveyed his meaning, and he believed that Mo Da was a smart man who would understand.
Simply put, he wanted the Mount Heng Sword Sect to lead the way so he could gather all the martial arts techniques from various factions in the Jiangnan region.
While Mo Da was still pondering, Liu Zhengfeng, who had remained silent, gave Ambassador Mo Da a wink, signaling for Mo Da to agree.
Although Mo Da was unaware of his junior brother's intentions, he still chose to trust him unconditionally.
"Young Master Young Master Zhu, I agree to this matter. However, I hope you can understand the current situation of my Mount Heng Sword Sect. We really cannot afford to make too many enemies, so we can only provide Young Master Zhu with secret assistance."
Mo Da was not stupid. Although he agreed to lead the way for Wang Hao, he was not foolish enough to let his disciples expose their identities, otherwise he would become the public enemy of the entire Jiangnan martial arts world.
If that were to happen, their Mount Heng Sword Sect would be completely finished.
"That's enough. This is the Divine Illumination Scripture. Keep it safe!"
Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction and, without any hesitation, took out a copy of the manuscript he had already made. It contained the cultivation method of the Divine Illumination Scripture.
He wasn't afraid that Mo Da would use tricks in this regard; in fact, he was somewhat looking forward to the guy pulling some clever tricks, so that he would have an excuse to turn around and completely wipe out the Mount Heng Sword Sect to prevent future troubles.
After all, he doesn't have the habit of keeping enemies around; who knows, he might get ambushed someday!
So it's better to put the enemy in their coffin.
"Thank you very much, Young Master Young Master Zhu. I will certainly do my utmost to assist you in this matter!"
After quickly glancing at the cultivation methods written on the paper, Mo Da was so excited that his old face turned red.
He was, after all, a Grandmaster- level expert, and his eyesight was naturally excellent. Although he couldn't be sure whether the Divine Illumination Scripture was Innate supreme skill, he understood that these cultivation methods were countless times more exquisite than the supreme internal energy techniques of their Mount Heng Sword Sect.
"Next, you fellow disciples should discuss and come up with a plan. I'll be waiting for you in the town at the foot of the mountain. Oh, and mark those martial arts figures who have committed evil deeds. It would be best if you could get me a detailed report."
After saying that, Wang Hao got up and started walking down the mountain.
Ultimately, he wanted information about those villains so he could eliminate them. Although he couldn't turn the tide of this era, eliminating those villains within his power was no problem.
"Junior brother, what are your plans?"
After seeing Wang Hao off at the mountain gate, Mo Da looked around and, seeing that there was no one around, asked in a low voice with a solemn expression.
Although he had previously chosen to unconditionally trust Liu Zhengfeng, it was because he had a sufficient understanding of this junior brother.
He understood that although his martial arts talent surpassed that of his junior brother, he was far inferior in interpersonal skills, especially in sect management.
Liu Zhengfeng must have had some considerations when he asked him to agree, but he really couldn't figure out what those considerations were.
"Senior brother must know something about what's going on in the sect. We've secretly sent spies to various forces in Jiangnan, and the other side must have sent spies in return. So the news of Master's and all the senior uncles and senior masters' deaths can't be kept secret for long."
Once the news leaks, do you think those ambitious guys will let this opportunity slip by?
This time, we can also take advantage of that man surnamed Zhu to severely damage the enemy, thus buying ourselves some breathing room.
Liu Zhengfeng explained in detail to his senior brother Mo Da, his expression carrying a chilling coldness, and even revealing a murderous intent.
The Mount Heng Sword Sect is currently at its weakest point and cannot afford to make any mistakes. Therefore, while recovering its own strength, it must also weaken the surrounding enemies.
It just so happens that Wang Hao proposed that deal; their cooperation would be a win-win situation, with both sides getting what they need. Why not?
He didn't believe that the forces in Jiangnan would obediently hand over their unique skills. There would definitely be a battle, even a massacre, which would be the best opportunity to weaken those forces.
"Our Mount Heng Sword Sect really can't afford any more trouble!"
Mo Da suddenly realized, and a cold glint flashed in his old eyes, revealing a chilling killing intent.
"I'll leave this matter entirely to you, junior brother. But remember, you must not expose this, nor anger that Zhu fellow. I've figured it out; that villain still harbors murderous intent towards us and is just waiting for an excuse to strike!"
He wasn't stupid; he naturally sensed Wang Hao's murderous intent. Clearly, Wang Hao was also planning to attack them!
It was only because of the previous deal with his master and the dignity of being a strong person that he did not break his promise!
This was a chance to catch their breath that their master had bought for them before he died, and they certainly couldn't let it go to waste!
"Don't worry, senior brother, I know what to do!"
Liu Zhengfeng felt a chill run down his spine, and a large patch of cold sweat seeped from his back, instantly banishing the thought that had just arisen.
He had just been thinking of tampering with the intelligence he was giving Wang Hao, hoping to use Wang Hao to eliminate those hostile forces.
However, it was only after Mo Da's reminder that they realized how dangerous Wang Hao was. If the other party discovered that he was using people as weapons, he would be furious, and then their Mount Heng Sword Sect would be finished.
"Could that guy surnamed Zhu have deliberately lured me into doing this?"
Liu Zhengfeng suddenly had a chilling thought: if Wang Hao really brought this up on purpose, then it was a huge trap.
Thankfully, my senior brother reminded me, otherwise I would have been in serious trouble.
With this idea in mind, Liu Zhengfeng completely abandoned those petty thoughts and prepared to do everything in his power to help Wang Hao handle this matter, never giving him an excuse to turn around and make a move.
"Junior brother! Later, come here and copy a copy of the Divine Illumination Scripture for me. Keep a close eye on your fellow junior brothers and disciples, and select a few to inherit its teachings!"
Suddenly, Mo Da spoke up as if he had thought of something, and then slowly walked up the mountain.
Having suffered such a great calamity, the Mount Heng Sword Sect must do everything in its power to recover and become stronger, and the Divine Illumination Scripture is an opportunity for that.
However, it is not enough for him to cultivate alone, after all, one person cannot support a sect, and his junior brother Liu Zhengfeng is a good candidate.
And that's far from enough. He must carefully observe the disciples within the sect and select some trustworthy junior disciples to practice the Divine Illumination Scripture.
"Sect Leader, Senior Brother!"
Liu Zhengfeng was taken aback at first, then looked at his senior brother Mo Da with a complicated expression. He realized that he was really not as good as this senior brother.
Although he had never read the Divine Illumination Scripture, judging from his senior brother Mo Da's earlier ecstatic expression, that divine skill must be extraordinary, and it was very likely the Innate skill that the man surnamed Zhu had mentioned.
Such divine skills are usually labeled as exclusive to the sect leader within a sect, such as the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic of Shaolin Temple, the Taiji Divine Art of the Wudang Sect, and even the Purple Cloud Divine Art of the Mount Hua Sect.
These are skills that only the sect leader or the designated successor to the sect leader are qualified to cultivate.
He even agreed with this point; if he had obtained the Divine Illumination Scripture, he wouldn't have had the courage to share it.
But my senior brother did it!
In terms of sheer courage and magnanimity, I am no match for him!
It seems that Master made the right choice in letting Senior Brother inherit the position of sect leader!