The Beggar Sect Leader and the Name of Madman

Yu Tunzhou entered the dungeon.

As the footsteps echoed into the depths of the dungeon, Hua Nongying saw that familiar figure again, and her face turned pale.

She was unaware of what was happening outside, but she could sense that the Blood God's aura had dissipated. Still, she held onto a sliver of hope until Yu Tunzhou entered the dungeon.

Sorry, I'm early.

With practiced ease, Yu Tunzhou flicked his finger, using his inner energy to knock Ji Zhaole, who then began to berate the treacherous officials.

"What happened?" Hua Nongying suddenly rushed to the front of the cell, gritting her teeth and shouting, "Who made this move? Was it that person from the Heavenly Demon Sect? Is he using Helian Tu to plot against the Blood God?"

Yu Tunzhou was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "No rush, answer my question first."

Offense and defense shift!

Soon, Yu Tunzhou learned the details of what happened that day from Hua Nongying.

That day, Hua Nongying and Sun Xiongman did not see the Eight Sceneries Palace. They were stopped by Shen You before they could reach the deepest part of it.

When they saw Shen You, they were both shocked, wondering when he had entered the inheritance ground.

Moreover, Shen You had suffered considerable injuries at the time.

After that, Shen You forcibly led them away from the inheritance site and ordered them to guard the entrance. The two of them guarded the entrance for a whole week, but no one came out.

In the end, she and Sun Xiongman parted ways.

Yu Tunzhou speculated that the energy might have escaped into the outside world due to the impact of several forces within the Eight Sceneries Palace.

However, the fact that Feng Yanleng and the others hadn't emerged from the inheritance site was somewhat unexpected. Could there be another sect within it?

Thinking of the power that appeared behind Feng Yanleng, Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, "This person's background is not simple either. I wonder which powerful figure is standing behind him."

I wonder if Yuyang and the others are doing well now.

Having obtained the information he wanted to know, Yu Tunzhou got up and prepared to leave.

Hua Nongying immediately grabbed his sleeve and gritted her teeth, saying, "You still haven't told me the answer!"

Yu Tunzhou casually said, "You guessed right, Helian Tu did indeed have designs on your Blood God. Fortunately, I intervened in time, preventing Helian Tu from succeeding."

"You?"

Hua Nongying found it absurd. Regardless of whether Yu Tunzhou had the ability, how could he possibly assist the Blood God!

"Don't believe me?" Yu Tunzhou shook his head and sighed, "You really are a snob. You deserve to be a prisoner now."

Hua Nongying felt a lump in her throat, unable to suppress it.

Hua Nongying suddenly said coldly, "Yu Tunzhou, you first offended the Supreme Origin Sect, and now you've offended Yellow Springs Mountain and my Blood River Dao. In less than a year since leaving Luofu Grotto-Heaven, you've already offended more than half of the Six Paths of Evil and Demons. In the future, when you travel the world, remember to keep your head in your pocket and watch your eyes!"

"You forgot the Incense-Smelling Cult," Yu Tunzhou kindly reminded him. "By the way, which one of them slipped through the net?"

Hua Nongying glared angrily.

"How can one call oneself a hero if one doesn't stir up trouble?" Yu Tunzhou grinned, revealing his teeth. "I am not a hero, but I do not intend to live an ordinary life either."

Hua Nongying sneered, "Be careful, one day the weather might change unexpectedly!"

"It's just that the world's affairs are all governed by people of our generation."

Yu Tunzhou laughed loudly, uttered those words, and strode away from the dungeon.

He walked out of the headquarters of the Gold-Wielding Guard and onto the street.

The night wind blowing from afar carried the scorching scent of thunder and fire.

The Gold-Wielding Guard and local martial artists responsible for maintaining order along the streets, after receiving instructions, loudly announced to the people of the county town that everything would return to normal the next day, and merchants could all open their businesses as usual.

After thinking for a moment, he went to the Three Harmonies Martial Arts School to inform the disciples of Hero Yu of the information he had gathered. According to his guess, Yuyang should be with Feng Yanleng now.

After that, he walked along the street, just strolling around casually.

He did not intend to stay in Twin Rivers Commandery for long.

Next, he planned to go to the Five Thunder Temple to see if he could take this opportunity to learn the Thunder Method.

It was nearing dawn, and some shopkeepers and vendors on the street were already busy packing up.

For them, the earth-shattering lightning tribulation of last night was heard and feared, but after waking up, life still had to go on.

Compared to these Gods and Devils battles between gods and demons, the losses caused by the business being shut down yesterday were more painful for them.

Because if you work one less day, you might go hungry for a day.

I don't know how long I walked.

Yu Tunzhou walked to the breakfast stall with the coarse cloth shed again.

The owner was still the same old man, hunched over, busily preparing for the upcoming morning market.

The flames in the stove licked the bottom of the pot, sending up plumes of white steam that cast shimmering shadows on the wrinkles on the old man's face.

Yu Tunzhou walked into the stall, and the old man said apologetically, "Young hero, I'm sorry, we only have sesame porridge right now."

Yu Tunzhou laughed and said, "Then let's have a bowl of sesame porridge."

"Alright, a bowl of sesame porridge!" the old man called out at the top of his lungs, then turned to serve the porridge.

Watching his busy figure, Yu Tunzhou suddenly asked, "Shopkeeper, do you know what's happened these past two days?"

The old man, busy serving porridge, turned back and chuckled, "Grand Purity. I heard some big bandit attacked the city, but it's alright, someone above us is holding the fort. Those officials and local powerful Aristocratic Clan are much more worried than us ordinary folks."

Yu Tunzhou smiled knowingly, yet also felt a pang of sadness.

That makes sense; even if the sky falls, there's always someone tall enough to hold it up.

For ordinary people, no matter how worried or panicked they are, it won't change the course of the battle, so they might as well relax and live their lives peacefully.

But what if one day, even the tallest people can't hold on?

A year ago in the Northern Dark Continent, Dingtian died.

A steaming bowl of sesame porridge was quickly placed in front of him.

Before Yu Tunzhou could even reach out, a large hand deftly snatched the bowl of porridge away.

Yu Tunzhou looked up in astonishment, then suddenly swallowed hard and asked instinctively, "You're done fighting already, sir?"

Sitting opposite him was none other than the unkempt Old Gang Leader Su!

Wasn't this guy fighting the Heavenly Demon Kou Ziling all the way to the depths of the Void?

The old man didn't use a spoon; he simply turned the bowl and sipped his porridge from the side.

Yu Tunzhou muttered to himself, "Good heavens, he's a master from the capital—you, a Dharma Aspect monk, are you afraid of getting burned?"

Hearing Yu Tunzhou's question, and pondering the saying "He who eats another's food is bound to do so," the old gang leader chuckled and said, "With only ten moves, how long can you fight? Do you expect us to fight for ten days?"

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but ask, "Who won?"

The old gang leader rolled his eyes. Where did Little Mo find this disciple? He's not clever at all.

Kou Ziling said he could kill him in ten moves, and now the old man is sitting right across from him. Is there any need to ask who won?

It's obvious he won!

Yu Tunzhou then remembered the "bold words" of that Heavenly Demon.

From this perspective, it's clear that Kou Ziling failed, but it's impossible to definitively say who won or lost.

Yu Tunzhou carefully examined Old Gang Leader Su, his expression gradually becoming serious.

This person's aura became noticeably unstable, as if it were difficult to control.

This was simply unimaginable for Old Gang Leader Su, who had already attained the Dharma Aspect Form!

He was shocked. Kou Ziling had really seriously injured this person within a few moves?!

Although Kou Ziling was ranked ahead of Old Gang Leader Su on the Heaven Ranking, a battle between Dharma Aspect, without a sneak attack or encirclement, could not possibly be won quickly. According to records, it was not uncommon for such battles to last for months.

He couldn't help but ask, "Old Master, Kou Ziling really have the confidence to kill Dharma Aspect in ten moves?"

Old Gang Leader Su sighed, "These young people nowadays, they all rely on powerful weapons. Pure-hearted people like us from the older generation are becoming increasingly rare."

What is the Pure School?

Old Gang Leader Su sighed, "Naturally, it's about not relying on any divine weapons or magical artifacts, but solely on one's physical body and understanding of the Dao. This is the true path to Tongtian!"

Yu Tunzhou tentatively asked, "This junior knows the location of a divine weapon—"

"Where?" Old Gang Leader Su put down his bowl of porridge and said solemnly, "I absolutely cannot stand by and watch Kou Ziling acquire another divine weapon!"

Yu Tunzhou: "----"

So, did Kou Ziling really possess a divine weapon?

I wonder if it's stronger or weaker than his Vajra Bracelet.

Unfortunately, the two were too far apart on the battlefield at the time, and he could only see the old gang leader's Arhat Dharma Aspect.

Old Gang Leader Su suddenly laughed and said, "Kid, you won't hold a grudge against us for eating a bowl of your porridge, will you?"

Yu Tunzhou turned his head. "Boss, two more bowls of sesame porridge, please."

The old gang leader gave a thumbs up. "Open and honest!"

Immediately afterward, he suddenly asked, "Young Yu, were you there at the Northern Plains Emperor's palace that time?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded.

Old Gang Leader Su's eyes lit up as he sized up Fan Yu Tunzhou, muttering, "Looks like you're really got some luck. Maybe I should just stick with you from now on; it's better than aimlessly trying my luck."

"Try your luck?" Yu Tunzhou asked doubtfully, "What are you looking for?"

"The path to enlightenment is vast and lonely. I wish to find a fellow Daoist to accompany me on this journey and support each other," sighed Old Gang Leader Su.

After a moment of silence, Yu Tunzhou roughly guessed the man's true intentions.

It's fortunate that this person could embellish it like this.

He asked, "Martial Dao for a thousand years, and the highest level has stopped at the Dharma Aspect Realm. Do you have any clues about the path to take the next step forward?"

"Have."

This time, Old Gang Leader Su nodded without hesitation, laughing heartily, "Not just me, but anyone who isn't a piece of trash like Ji Yaoyang who's just built up a reputation through sheer talent, in this world, on the Heaven Ranking, who hasn't seen the glory of those above the Dharma Aspect level?"

"Ji Yaoyang, ranked tenth on the Heaven Ranking?" Yu Tunzhou asked hesitantly, "Can Dharma Aspect be stacked up?"

"Why not? Do you know how many martial artists stuck at the Peak External Scenery have wanted to enter Luofu Grotto-Heaven and challenge that Martial Ancestor over the past thousand years?"

The old gang leader looked at Yu Tunzhou with amusement, "The two percent of Martial Fortune you discarded like worn-out shoes in Luofu Grotto-Heaven is enough for an Outer Realm External Scenery artist who would otherwise have no chance of reaching higher realms to smoothly step into the Dharma Aspect level."

The Yu Tunzhou, speechless.

"You've got some guts, kid." The old gang leader nodded to himself, chuckling. "Back in my day, even if I could have given it up then, I'd regret it for years afterward."

Yu Tunzhou suddenly missed his Junior Brother Li Jingxuan.

Before leaving the grotto, Junior Brother Li mentioned that in the future, when he leaves the grotto and goes out into the world, if he were to boast to anyone, he only needed to casually mention this one thing, and that would be enough to make him invincible and attract admiration from all directions wherever he went.

Now it seems that this guy was right.

Suddenly, Old Gang Leader Su said, "Young Yu, abandoning your Martial Fortune was the right thing to do. Although I wasn't in the cave at the time and couldn't see the whole picture, I could roughly guess that this was the most dangerous ordeal you faced in the cave."

Yu Tunzhou's expression immediately turned serious.

"When I say 'dangerous,' I don't mean life or death, but rather your path in Martial Dao."

"That person is even stripping himself of his Martial Fortune, so how can this path be the right one?" Old Gang Leader Su retorted. "Even if he can gain some initial advantage by doing so, he will have to pay the price in the future."

"Take Ji Yaoyang as an example. He once dominated an era, but in the end, he was too eager for quick success and instant benefits. He relied on the imperial fortune to enter the Dharma Aspect, but for hundreds of years afterward, he made no progress whatsoever."

"I don't know how high the potential for achievement is if one forges their path through destiny, but I do know that this path has extremely high limitations and contradicts the True Intention of Martial Dao, so we will not take it."

Yu Tunzhou nodded slightly, indicating that he had learned something.

"Alright, I won't ramble on anymore. Young people, you have to walk your own path."

Old Gang Leader Su stood up with a flourish.

Yu Tunzhou stood up to see him off, but was pressed down by this man.

"Do I need you to deliver this to me?"

Before leaving, Old Gang Leader Su suddenly said, "Kid, I forgot to remind you, another strange change is about to occur in this world."

Yu Tunzhou looks stunned.

The Ancient Method are about to be unsealed.

The old man walked away with his hands behind his back, casually saying, "Those Immortals and Gods are returning. You possess Heavenly Court Fragment; be careful when you enter the Heavenly Court ruins again."

Yu Tunzhou was shaken.

The world has undergone a cataclysmic change, and Ancient Method have been unleashed?!

Old Gang Leader Su disappeared into the street in just a few steps.

Yu Tunzhou, however, sat there for a long time, discussing with Huntian in the Niwan Palace.

Once the Ancient Method are unleashed, they will have an impact on all aspects of life!

After a long while, he got up, paid the bill, found Qi Anmei, said goodbye, and left.

Upon hearing that Yu Tunzhou was planning to stay at the Five Thunder Temple for a while, Qi Anmei told him to wait for news from him at the temple.

The current predicament in Twin Rivers Commandery requires immediate action, especially considering the matter of Commandery Prince Qingyang being involved with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons.

They were unsure how the imperial court would rule.

Whether it's good or bad, Qi Anmei will convey it to him as soon as possible.

Even if the imperial court orders him to capture the Yu Tunzhou, he will send someone to notify him in advance so that he can prepare and flee.

Qi Anmei knew that this matter had violated many taboos. Once it reached the imperial court, anything was possible. In the end, it would depend on whether their "backer" was willing to take action!

After making an appointment with Qi Anmei, Yu Tunzhou went to the Five Thunder Temple with Daoist Chen.

The Five Thunder Temple is Ancient Method.

He could glean some clues about the signs of the strange changes in the world from the disciples of the Five Thunder Temple.

Two weeks later.

The Divine Capital.

In a quiet mansion beneath the imperial city.

Ji Tianfang stood with his hands behind his back, with Feng Xu standing beside him.

Upon hearing the phrase, "Whether the world is in chaos or not, it's up to the Old Wang to decide," an old man immediately frowned.

Feng Xu hurriedly explained, "This lad is talking nonsense, Your Old Wang, please don't—"

Unexpectedly, the old man shook his head, his tone seemingly reproachful. "This unlucky child, how could he speak such blunt truths in public? He should have just said it to my face another day. If I were happy, I might even teach him a couple of boxing moves!"

Feng Xu was speechless.

After a moment, he smiled wryly and said, "That was indeed inappropriate. Although the royal family hasn't said anything, it's clear they're quite dissatisfied."

The old man sneered, "Dissatisfied?"

"Since they've said it, let them ride it."

How dare Ji Zhaole, a mere newly appointed prince, associate with Six Paths of Evil and Demons, and even attempt to undermine his family's prestige?

He hadn't even uttered a word of reproach, and now, after just a few honest words, the royal family had already backed down?

If the royal family truly cannot rule because of this, then he really wants to see if Ji Tianfang truly has the final say in this world.

Feng Xu frowned deeply, wondering if the royal family was truly secretly colluding with the Six Paths of Evil and Demons.

Ji Tianfang, too lazy to bother with those troublesome matters and letting certain people fend for themselves, asked indifferently, "How are the preparations going at the Four Seas Eternal Dragon Gate?"

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, the scheduled time for the Cai Sea has been delayed."

Speaking of this, Feng Xu couldn't help but think that, in tracing back the changes at the Cai Sea Dragon Palace, part of the credit should go to Yu Tunzhou.

As for the big head, it's the Incense-Smelling Cult.

This kid has been out of the cave for less than half a year, but he has already left quite a few footprints, participating in and stirring up several storms.

"----As expected, it will probably be in the second half of this year."

Feng Xu said slowly.

"Did you invite this kid?" Ji Tianfang's implication was quite clear.

Feng Xu couldn't help but laugh, "In the latest Dragon and Tiger Ranking, which hasn't been released yet, Yu Tunzhou has already risen to fourth place. The news sent by Caihe County is of great importance, involving Dao Path Phenomenon. This alone has placed him behind Feng Yanleng, Deng Canglan, and An Ruyu."

If Yu Tunzhou's talent in the eyes of the world was largely due to Lu Huaiqing's high regard for him and the legacy of Great Hero Mo, then...

Since the emergence of the Dao Path Phenomenon, even without a master or background, Yu Tunzhou has been able to undisputedly join the ranks of the world's top geniuses, no less than Feng Yanleng and the others!

All of the top ten on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking and Tiger Ranking are qualified to participate in the Eternal Dragon Gate.

"Oh?" Ji Tianfang seemed to remember something, and asked with great interest, "What title did the Star Palace come up with for him? Was it still 'Luofu Dao Seed '?"

Feng Xu Xupi nodded. "The new title has not yet been decided."

The Old Wang suddenly chuckled and said, "Then please convey my message to the Star Palace: I'll pass on my old title to this lad."

Feng Xu opened his mouth, unsure what to say for a moment, and finally said with a wry smile, "Your Old Wang, we're not on good terms, are we?"

He was dubbed a "Madman" by various parties because of his consistent style of doing things.

It wasn't until later, when he single-handedly stabilized the political situation, that he was revered by all sides as "the One-Nation Individual."

For Yu Tunzhou, the title "[Madman]" is clearly not very fitting.

"What's wrong with Liao?" Ji Tianfang clicked his tongue. "Even if I, an old man, deliberately cause trouble for the royal family, I can't imagine whether the world will be in chaos or not. I decide." Such arrogant words, "When this kid reaches my level, who knows how arrogant he'll be."

Feng Xu was speechless for a moment.

Although the Old Wang didn't care, his words caused quite a stir.

Even the overstepping of authority by Qi Anmei and others in this incident pales in comparison to the undercurrents it stirred up.

He even suspected that Lu Huaiqing had taught Yu Tunzhou this phrase, intending to sow discord between the royal family and Ji Hai of Anguo.

"Furthermore, there's the matter of questioning the Martial Ancestor, scattering martial arts with a single punch, killing the Jin Household's candidate patriarch in front of the Jin Household's External Scenery, or even detaining and capturing a prince appointed by the imperial court—"

As the Old Wang spoke, his smile deepened, and he said meaningfully, "Which of these things doesn't deserve the reputation of being 'arrogant'?"

"Alright, that's settled then. Actually, I'm quite satisfied with this title, it's just a pity that Wind-Wearing Head is a girl, which is a good thing for this kid."

Feng Xu gradually lost in thought, and finally felt a pang of emotion.

It seems that in just one year, that inexperienced young man has already established himself in the world.

Both their strength and the courage they have shown along the way are enough to make these older generations take notice.

He was no longer the candidate for number one on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking who was forcibly promoted by the Star Palace.

It's actually the genuine fourth place on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking.

As for whether they can take the lead in this generation...

We'll have to see what happens next.

As far as Feng Xu knew, none of the young people of this generation were easy to deal with.

Especially with the recent changes in the world of currency, and signs of a revival of Ancient Method, those ancestral courts will inevitably rise rapidly as a result.

Who among this generation can stand at the forefront of the wave and lead the way? Their journey to the Eternal Dragon Gate soon will be enough to give them a glimpse into the future landscape!