"I'm not very familiar with these minor figures in Jiangnan. You can arrange the itinerary from now on, but it would be best if you could travel all over the Jiangnan martial arts world within a month."
Liu Zhengfeng truly lives up to his reputation as a well-known character in the original novel. He is not only highly talented in music and martial arts, but also exceptionally capable in handling affairs.
Not Tokiomi after Wang Hao arrived at the largest town at the foot of the Mount Heng Sword Sect, Liu Zhengfeng, dressed in gray and wearing a bamboo hat, came looking for him.
Without wasting any words, Wang Hao stated his requirements directly.
He really didn't know much about the martial arts world in Jiangnan, or rather, he didn't have a detailed understanding of the martial arts world in the Central Plains.
Although he had read Old Master Jin's original novel, the Smiling, Proud Wanderer the Smiling, Proud Wanderer *, and even watched several versions of the TV series, as Xiao Mengmeng said before, TV series are just a Projection of fate. Not to mention the authenticity they show, the content they present is not much.
The entire story revolves around the feud between the Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Sun Moon Holy Cult, with the protagonist Linghu Chong occupying the majority of the screen time. Even the other four major sword sects among the Five Mountains Sword Sect, excluding the Mount Hua Sect, have relatively little screen time.
Not to mention introducing other martial arts forces. Even though he had gathered a lot of intelligence in the Blood Robe Tower, most of that intelligence was about the imperial court, and the information about martial arts forces was only about the Five Mountains Sword Sect.
Therefore, if one wants to sweep through the martial arts world of Jiangnan and seize its martial arts manuals, the only option is to ask the Mount Heng Sword Sect, the overlord of the Jiangnan martial arts world, to lead the way.
Liu Zhengfeng was indeed a remarkable figure. He seemed to have anticipated Wang Hao's thoughts. He took off a large bundle from his back, placed it on the table next to Wang Hao, and untied it to reveal the books inside.
" Young Master Zhu, this is a record of intelligence from the Mount Heng Sword Sect on the major forces in the Jiangnan martial arts world. I have already roughly compiled it. This is a record of the martial arts possessed by each force, and it has been sorted according to the level of the martial arts."
This is specific intelligence on each faction, and this document records the evil deeds committed by each faction. Although it's impossible to ascertain all the events, most of them are documented.
As he finished speaking, Liu Zhengfeng's expression was filled with genuine pride!
Although their Mount Heng Sword Sect is not as transcendent as Shaolin Wudang Sect, it is still a dominant force in its own right, at least in the Jiangnan martial arts world where it is Invincible.
This Invincible refers not only to his own formidable strength, but also to the vast power he commands, which extends almost throughout the Jiangnan region, making his intelligence gathering capabilities the most comprehensive.
I dare not say more, but the Mount Heng Sword Sect knows at least 80% of the secrets of the Jiangnan martial arts world.
"Is the highest level of martial arts only at the Grandmaster level?"
Wang Hao first picked up the roster of martial arts techniques from various forces that Liu Zhengfeng had personally compiled. After opening the first page and seeing that the highest level of martial arts techniques listed was only at the Grandmaster level, he couldn't help but sigh.
Although I had expected it, I was still somewhat disappointed when I actually saw it.
At the same time, one can't help but sigh that Jin Yong's martial arts novels are indeed getting weaker and weaker with the development of the times. The strongest period was the era of Sword of the Yue Maiden, when Yue Maiden A Qing was able to break through an elite army of thousands of people without getting hurt with just a bamboo stick.
Next came the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils era, a time when powerful figures emerged one after another, including many at the Innate level, and Innate martial arts techniques were being developed one after another.
The subsequent Condor Trilogy was also very good; at least the Five Greats all reached the Innate Realm in their later stages.
However, by the time they reached the Smiling, Proud Wanderer era, they had immediately become a level weaker, with even small fry like the Five Mountains Sword Sect able to dominate a region.
By the time of the Deer and the Cauldron, even internal energy was almost extinct.
Currently, apart from the Five Divine Swords of the Mount Heng Sword Sect, the entire Jiangnan martial arts world cannot gather a single Innate martial art, and there isn't even a single person at the Half-step Innate.
Seeing this scene, Wang Hao felt a sense of mission for no apparent reason. Martial arts, a unique aspect of Huaxia, should not be allowed to perish. As a transmigrator with superhuman abilities, Wang Hao felt obligated to take on the responsibility of reviving Huaxia civilization.
Liu Zhengfeng was unaware of what Wang Hao was thinking, and was utterly speechless after hearing Wang Hao's sigh.
You really think Innate martial arts are as Big White?
It's already quite impressive that the martial arts world of Jiangnan has those Grandmaster- level martial arts. Even their Mount Heng Sword Sect only has one Mount Heng Five Divine Swords that has reached the Half-step Innate level.
Even with this, it was difficult to achieve the highest level of Five Swords as One, and only a variant of the Five Divine Swords Sword Formation was created.
However, he didn't dare to voice this complaint, firstly because of Wang Hao's formidable strength, and secondly because he had no way to refute it.
After all, what right did someone so powerful who could casually produce Divine Illumination Scripture the Innate Illumination Scripture have to offer unsolicited advice on this matter?
"Huh? Why is the Beggars' Sect' Sect ranked first among the evil forces?"
After losing interest in martial arts, Wang Hao picked up the roster of the criminal gangs, but he was surprised to see that the Beggars' Sect was ranked first and had become the leader of the gang.
The Beggars' Sect may be viewed differently in other worlds, but in Old Master Jin's works, it is full of positive energy. Although there may be some sordid elements within it, it is generally a representative of righteousness.
They even rivaled the Shaolin Temple during the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils era and were hailed as the number one gang in the world!
He simply couldn't understand why the Beggars' Sect' Sect was designated as the leader of all evil.
However, he didn't believe that Liu Zhengfeng or even the Mount Heng Sword Sect would cause trouble in this regard. After seeing Liu Zhengfeng's attitude, he knew that Liu was a smart person and had probably seen through his previous malice, so he wouldn't play any tricks.
Then the problem must lie with the current Beggars' Sect' Sect!
" Young Master Zhu, please do not be misled by the Beggars' Sect's past glory. The Beggars' Sect is now utterly corrupt, a wicked force of thieves and prostitutes. They are merely good at pretending on the surface; the evil deeds they commit in secret are appalling..."
Liu Zhengfeng shook his head with a wry smile, explaining as he rummaged through his bundle and pulled out a book with the words "Beggars' Sect' Sect" written on the cover, handing it to Wang Hao.
This book contains intelligence about the Beggars' Sect ' Sect, and it is the thickest of all the books in the bundle, clearly containing far more information than other factions.
The Mount Heng Sword Sect takes the Beggars' Sect ' Sect's deeds very seriously, after all, the Beggars' Sect ' Sect's headquarters are located in the Jiangnan region!
Their Mount Heng Sword Sect was established during the turbulent era of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. After the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms shone brightly in the hands of a disciple named Song Qingshu from the Wudang Sect during the late Yuan Dynasty, their founder deliberately collected information about the Beggars' Sect Clan.
That era was not far removed from the end of the Song Dynasty, and there were even extraordinary figures like Zhang Sanfeng who survived the end of the Song Dynasty. Therefore, some of the glorious deeds of the Beggars' Sect' Sect were still passed down, especially in the Xiangyang area, where there were many stories about the Beggars' Sect's heroic deeds in resisting foreign invasion and facing national crisis at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty.
The Beggars' Sect' Sect of that era was indeed a glorious and righteous force, whose brilliance and honor were unmatched by any other sect or power, not even Shaolin.
Unfortunately, after hundreds of years of development, the Beggars' Sect has not only weakened greatly in terms of influence, but its essence has also become corrupt, turning into a den of filth and evil.
Wang Hao didn't say much. He took the intelligence booklet from Liu Zhengfeng and began to read it. The more he read, the colder his expression became. In the end, he even revealed a chilling killing intent that made Liu Zhengfeng shudder.
"Back in the late Song Dynasty, the Beggars' Sect was the representative of the righteous path in the Central Plains martial arts world. Who would have thought that it would fall to such a state now? If that's the case, then there's no need for it to exist anymore."
Wang Hao couldn't bear to read half of the book any longer. He exhaled sharply and uttered a chillingly murderous statement, having already sentenced the Beggars' Sect to death in his heart!
The information recorded in this book is utterly heinous, the most infuriating of which is the human trafficking.
He never imagined that the Beggars' Sect' Beggars' Sect would become the largest human trafficking organization, with its members abducting and trafficking children everywhere. Some were sold to families who couldn't have children, while others were deliberately and cruelly crippled to become beggar children, gaining sympathy from others and begging for money.
"Mr. Liu, could you represent your faction and make another deal with me?"
Suppressing his killing intent slightly, Wang Hao glanced at Liu Zhengfeng standing beside him and suddenly had an idea, but he needed the strong assistance of the Mount Heng Sword Sect to complete it.
"Please, young master, advance!"
Liu Zhengfeng was taken aback at first, but after realizing what was happening, he gestured for Wang Hao to speak first.
Although he roughly understood that the person in front of him was a man of principle, since he was going to make a deal, he would definitely offer enough bargaining chips, such as the Divine Illumination Scripture from before.
The exchange will certainly offer substantial incentives this time, but the matters to be handled will likely be far from simple.
Therefore, one should not rashly agree, lest one repeat the mistakes of one's own master and bring great disaster upon the sect.
"I must eradicate this cancerous scourge of the Beggars' Sect ' Sect. However, I am the only one who has come to Jiangnan this time. Defeating the Beggars' Sect' Sect is not difficult for me, but wiping them out completely is a bit of a problem. Therefore, I need your Mount Heng Sword Sect to send someone to assist me."
Don't rush to refuse; let me hear my offer before making a decision!
Seeing that Liu Zhengfeng was about to refuse, Wang Hao leisurely said, "If I know correctly, your Mount Heng Sword Sect's lineage should have experienced a break several decades ago. And I happen to have a copy of all the sword techniques of your Mount Heng Sword Sect from that time. As long as you help me complete this task, then this lineage will be yours."
That's right, Wang Hao planned to use the Five Mountains Swordsmanship he obtained from the Cliff of Reflection as a bargaining chip in a transaction. Although that thing was of little use to him, it was a different story for the Mount Heng Sword Sect.
After copying and studying all the martial arts manuals of the Mount Heng Sword Sect, he realized that the original sword techniques of the Mount Heng Sword Sect had been fatally incomplete, and that the current sword techniques manuals were all completed based on the incomplete versions.
Although it is no less exquisite than the original, obtaining the original would allow Mount Hengshan Swordsmanship to advance even further.
More importantly, several sword techniques of the Mount Heng Sword Sect have been lost, leaving only some severely incomplete sword moves in the forbidden area. These sword techniques are no less powerful than the Returning Wind, Falling Wild Goose Swordsmanship.
Coincidentally, these sword techniques are recorded in the Five Mountains Swordsmanship at the Cliff of Reflection. As long as we obtain this inheritance, it is only a matter of time before the Mount Heng Sword Sect completely completes the lost inheritance.
" Young Master Zhu's statement true?"
Liu Zhengfeng, who had initially been hesitant, immediately began to breathe heavily, and his face flushed with excitement.
It wasn't that he lacked willpower, but rather that the temptations Wang Hao offered were too great, so great that he simply couldn't find a reason to refuse.
"Snort!"
Wang Hao didn't explain, but instead gave a cold snort and used a sonic attack.
He was, after all, the stronger party, and wouldn't tolerate the offense and suspicion of someone as weak as Liu Zhengfeng. If he showed a friendly side, it might give rise to some inappropriate thoughts in this person.
After all, it's not easy to be a good person these days!
It's important to know that the eras depicted in Old Master Jin's novels, such as *The Smiling, the Smiling, Proud Wanderer and A Deadly Secret, are extremely dark, where one could easily be plotted against. In this respect, they are almost comparable to the novels in Gu Long's series.
Therefore, Wang Hao had no choice but to be cautious!
This cold snort made Liu Zhengfeng feel dizzy and lightheaded. He couldn't help but feel a mouthful of blood rise to his throat, but he forced it down. He was filled with horror.
"Please forgive me, Young Master Zhu, but I am not doubting your words. It's just that the stakes in this matter are far too high for my Mount Heng Sword Sect!"
Swallowing the blood from his throat, Liu Zhengfeng quickly lowered his posture and apologized.