Chapter 380: Hulong Villa, Emperor Yongle

"Could the Group Owner be a cute girl? Damn, I'm getting more and more excited!"

Various thoughts flashed through Ye Fan's mind, but on the surface, he remained steady as a rock, leaving not a single flaw.

Likewise, the Demon Queen Morgana appeared calm and collected, but many thoughts flashed through her mind as well, and she thought to herself:

"Damn, I wasn't hallucinating just now, right? Yingying clearly subconsciously answered Wang Laoliu's question as if she were the Group Owner."

"Could it be that this Yan Shuangying is truly the Group Owner herself? And not some descendant of an ancestor at all?

But what is she after? Why hide her identity?"

As Morgana pondered, she couldn't help but look at Xuanzang, and Xuanzang also glanced at Morgana; everything was understood without a word.

Xuanzang had long suspected Yan Shuangying's identity, and now it was further confirmed; they were getting closer and closer to the truth.

However, the only good thing was that Yan Shuangying seemed not very bright; she hadn't managed to fleece anyone for so long after joining the group.

Yan Shuangying felt the atmosphere had become inexplicably subtle, and everyone had stopped talking.

Huang Rong, Bibi Dong, and Yan Fei exchanged glances; without needing to communicate, they understood the meaning behind it.

Although Bai Qian had joined the group late, she was naturally intelligent and full of schemes, so she also sensed something unusual.

As for Yuwen Tuo, it went without saying; he understood everything perfectly.

At this moment, although the group members combined had eight hundred schemes, everyone tacitly chose not to point it out.

"Now that we're full, Xuan Ge, are we heading to Wudang Mountain now?" Ye Fan asked.

"That's right, it's been a long time since this old man has seen True Person Zhang," Li Chungang said.

"For this centennial banquet, I've prepared a fine gift for True Person Zhang," Zhizunbao said.

"Six-six-six," Feng Baobao said, giving a thumbs-up in approval.

"Yingying, have you prepared a gift?" Wang Wu asked.

Yan Shuangying looked composed and said calmly:

"Yes, according to the ancestor's instructions, I have also prepared a gift."

"What kind of gift? Why don't you let us take a look first?" Morgana said.

"It's nothing, you'll naturally know when the time comes," Yan Shuangying said.

"Tch, Yingying, you're stingy!" Wang Wu rolled her eyes.

"Xuan Ge, what gift have you prepared?" Ye Fan asked.

"Me? I really don't have any priceless treasures on me, and I haven't decided yet; I'll just let fate decide," Xuanzang said.

"Ye Fan, don't ask Xuanzang; what have you prepared yourself?" Morgana said.

"Me? I have many dharma treasures on me, but I'm sure True Person Sanfeng won't have any use for them. I've decided to gift the Dao Scripture I obtained previously to True Person Sanfeng; I believe that if the Dao Scripture and Taiji are fused, they will surely erupt with even more powerful strength," Ye Fan said.

"That's not bad," Xuanzang praised.

This Dao Scripture was the supreme cultivation technique of the Eastern Wasteland's Human Race; although it was only the Wheel and Sea volume, the Daoist principles it expounded were extremely clear.

And Taiji itself was the carrier and embodiment of the Dao—one yin and one yang, one hard and one soft.

When the two met, by drawing parallels and verifying each other, they might just break through the Martial Dao Ultimate!

"Little Ye, I've been pretty good to you, haven't I? You used my signature technique, and I didn't say anything. How about sharing that Dao Scripture?" Li Chungang said.

"Sword God Li, this Dao Scripture was something I traded my life for; how could I share it so easily?

We are all group members and friends; if you really want it, add some points, and I'll give it to you," Ye Fan said earnestly.

"..."

Li Chungang was speechless; this kid really wouldn't get up early without a profit.

"Forget it, it seems the timing isn't right yet," Li Chungang said.

"Ye Laoliu is quite shrewd!" Morgana laughed.

"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, Queen," Ye Fan said, cupping his hands and laughing.

Subsequently, the group left Peach Blossom Island and headed toward the Great Ming Dynasty, Wudang Sect.

In the Great Ming pugilistic world, as True Person Zhang's centennial banquet was announced to the world, the once-calm martial arts world began to ripple, with various conspiracies and schemes surging in the shadows.

Hulong Villa, the number one power in the Great Ming Dynasty imperial court, stood above all institutions of the Imperial Palace.

Neither the Eastern Depot, the Western Depot, nor the Embroidered Uniform Guards held a status as prestigious as Hulong Villa.

Hulong Villa, Hall of Uprightness and Brightness.

A middle-aged man with a dignified face and restrained aura stood in the front, his hands behind his back.

This middle-aged man wore a black brocade robe and appeared stern; although he did not say a word, he made people feel an awe-inspiring presence without anger.

He was none other than the master of Hulong Villa, the Iron-Gall Divine Marquis Zhu Wushi.

Before him stood three young people with distinct temperaments!

They were three of the Four Great Secret Agents of Hulong Villa: Heavenly Rank First Duan Tianya, Earthly Rank First Guihai Yidao, and Mysterious Rank First Shangguan Haitang.

As for Yellow Rank First, an accident had occurred, and there was currently no candidate.

"Greetings, Foster Father," the three said in unison.

"No need for formalities. True Person Zhang's centennial banquet on Wudang Mountain is about to begin; you have heard this news," Zhu Wushi said.

"We have heard it," the three said in unison.

"Foster Father, True Person Zhang is a titan of the martial arts world, but after all, he is a martial artist; this shouldn't have anything to do with us, should it?" Shangguan Haitang said.

"With True Person Zhang's reputation, martial artists from all over the world will gather at Wudang Mountain, and there may even be people from outside the Great Ming Dynasty sneaking in, affecting the stability of the Great Ming.

How can this not have anything to do with Hulong Villa?" Zhu Wushi said.

"Foster Father, what would you like us to do? We will follow your orders," Duan said.

"The three of you shall go to Wudang Mountain to offer birthday congratulations in the name of Hulong Villa; with you there, perhaps you can deter those who seek to fish in troubled waters," Zhu Wushi said.

"Yes, Godfather," Shangguan Haitang and Duan Tianya said, cupping their fists.

"You may go," Zhu Wushi waved his hand.

Hearing this, the three left the great hall, leaving only Zhu Wushi standing in place, lost in thought.

Zhu Wushi's worries were not without reason; with the return of Zhang Sanfeng's fifth disciple, Zhang Cuishan, news regarding the Golden Lion King Xie Xun would inevitably be exposed.

In the martial arts world, who would not want to obtain the Dragon-Slaying Saber?

Regarding the legend of the Dragon-Slaying Saber, it is rumored that it hides a heaven-shaking secret; obtaining it could allow one to become a Land Immortal or possess wealth that rivals a nation.

Therefore, most of those going to offer birthday congratulations to Zhang Sanfeng were essentially coming for the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

Clang!

Suddenly, a golden dragon head in the great hall spat out a scroll.

Zhu Wushi hurriedly picked up the scroll and opened it; upon seeing the contents, his expression changed drastically.

The content of the scroll was brief, its general meaning being to bring Wudang Mountain under the control of the imperial court.

And the master who issued this confidential scroll content was none other than the current Son of Heaven of the Great Ming, the Great Emperor Yongle!

Zhu Wushi gasped; although he was a member of the royal family and possessed Absolute martial arts, he dared not have even the slightest thought of disobedience when facing the Great Emperor Yongle—in short, it was the suppression of bloodline.

Taking advantage of Zhang Sanfeng's centenary banquet to strike, Zhu Wushi also understood the Great Emperor Yongle's intention, which was to use this opportunity to subdue the entire martial arts world and thoroughly control the civilian martial arts forces.

"It seems that this time, I, this Prince, must make a move and meet this titan of the martial arts world, the hundred-year-old True Person."

A gleam of light flashed in the depths of Zhu Wushi's eyes, and the True Qi within his body could no longer be suppressed.

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