Chapter 386: Zhu Wushi: True Person Sanfeng, Please Grant Me Your Guidance

As soon as Shangguan Haitang appeared, the expressions of the martial arts practitioners from the Six Great Sects changed slightly.

Although the Jianghu and the Imperial Court are clearly demarcated, who doesn't recognize the Imperial Court's force, Hulong Villa?

Ever since the Yongle Emperor established Hulong Villa, the claws and teeth of this Imperial Court have spread to almost every corner of the Jianghu.

Almost every sect and faction has some secret leverage held in the hands of Hulong Villa.

And as one of the Four Great Secret Agents of Hulong Villa, Shangguan Haitang's reputation had long been widespread in the Jianghu; she even held the title of "Female Zhuge," capable of devising strategies and securing victory from a thousand miles away.

"Hulong Villa!" Miejue's expression shifted, her face full of apprehension.

"This is a matter for our Six Great Sects; why is the Imperial Court interfering?" said Headmaster Xian Yutong of the Mount Hua Sect, though his tone was much lower and softer.

"Headmaster Xian, that is where you are mistaken. All under heaven belongs to the Emperor; the stability of the Jianghu relates to the peace of the common people. If your Jianghu sects fight amongst yourselves and affect the people of Great Ming, how could the Imperial Court not intervene?" said Shangguan Haitang.

Upon hearing this, Xian Yutong shut his mouth and said nothing more.

His Mount Hua Sect dared not go head-to-head with the Imperial Court...

"Young Master Shangguan, it is an honor for the Wudang Sect that your Hulong Villa could come to us. Please forgive this old man for his poor hospitality; may I ask why Young Master Shangguan has come?" asked Zhang Sanfeng.

If it involves the Imperial Court, then I fear today's matter will not be easily resolved.

Moreover, there is an unknown past between Zhang Sanfeng and the Imperial Court!

Back when the Hongwu Emperor was on the throne, he once demanded that the Wudang Sect join the Imperial Court, even sending several Grandmasters to Wudang to challenge them, but unfortunately, the matter was never completed.

Ultimately, there was only one reason: Zhang Sanfeng's strength was no longer under the control of the Imperial Court.

As the ancestor of Great Ming, the Hongwu Emperor naturally would not allow anyone who could not be controlled to exist.

Later, Zhang Sanfeng outlived the Hongwu Emperor, and the Yongle Emperor ascended the throne, temporarily relaxing the recruitment of the Wudang Sect.

But Zhang Sanfeng knew clearly that this was only temporary; as long as he did not die, he would always be a thorn in the side of the Imperial Court.

A Land Immortal—who wouldn't be afraid?

To say something treasonous, entering the Imperial Palace to kill someone would be as easy as reaching into one's pocket; it would be effortless.

"Young Master Shangguan?"

"In this old man's view, this Shangguan Haitang of Hulong Villa is clearly a beautiful woman disguised as a man," said Li Chungang.

"Damn, Old Li, why are you so knowledgeable about this? Is your eye that sharp?" said Ye Fan.

"Experience, nothing more than familiarity!" Li Chungang laughed.

"Tch, you old lecher!" Wang Wu retorted.

"Agreed!" Morgana nodded.

"Hehe, things seem to be getting more and more interesting," said Bai Qian.

"Goddess Bai Qian, even if it's interesting, it doesn't have much to do with us. In this game, True Person Sanfeng is the protagonist; we have to let him show off. Besides, with True Person Sanfeng's strength, who could stop him?" said Ye Fan.

"Indeed! Even my three hundred years of internal energy might not be enough to go up against True Person Sanfeng," said the Bad Commander.

"Not necessarily; there are quite a few people hidden in the shadows. Some of them have strength not below that of Sanfeng," said Xuanzang.

"What? Xuan Ge, you can't be serious? Han Paopao didn't come, right? Don't tell me another hell-level dungeon is opening?" said Ye Fan.

Originally, Han Li had also prepared to offer birthday greetings, but after much persuasion, he was stopped by Ye Fan.

Han Li was preparing to sneak into the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land, so he didn't insist.

"It shouldn't be, it shouldn't be," said Xuanzang.

In fact, Xuanzang also felt it was strange; the person hiding in the dark was definitely a Land Immortal, perhaps even stronger, with internal energy surpassing that of Zhang Sanfeng.

In the Great Ming Jianghu, there are absolutely no martial arts experts this strong.

And as Xuanzang probed, this person did not seem to belong to the background of this world, but rather like someone from a high-martial world.

"It seems the fusion of this world is far from as simple as it looked at the time."

Xuanzang thought to himself, fearing that there were many changes at that time that even the Bad Commander and Yan Fei did not know about.

Your Highness, Shangguan Haitang began, saying:

"True Person Sanfeng, the righteous path and the Demon Dao are actually not important to the Imperial Court. You and I both know that whether it is the righteous path or the evil path, they are not worth mentioning in the face of the rolling momentum of the Imperial Court.

Now that you are being ostracized by the righteous martial arts path, our Imperial Court cannot just stand by and watch.

Why not go with the flow and join the Imperial Court? As long as you agree, Wudang will henceforth be the state-protecting sect of the Imperial Court, and you will be the State Preceptor of Great Ming, with a status so noble that you will be admired by future generations!" said Shangguan Haitang.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.

No one had expected that the Imperial Court would offer such generous conditions!

Great Ming State Preceptor, Wudang, state-protecting sect!

What a high status this was; let alone the disciples of the Wudang Sect, even the righteous and demonic paths were tempted.

If he joined the Imperial Court, Zhang Sanfeng was destined to go down in history!

As for being reviled for ten thousand years as Miejue and others said, that was simply impossible.

History is written by historians; if Wudang joins the Imperial Court, then from now on, what would the other Five Great Sects have to compare with Wudang?

Miejue's expression was ugly; she had not expected the Imperial Court to extend such a large olive branch to Wudang. Why didn't they recruit her Emei? How hateful!

Thinking of this, Miejue became angrier the more she thought about it!

Zhang Sanfeng's expression was calm; he was not moved by these huge benefits, only saying:

"Many thanks for the Imperial Court's kindness, but the Wudang Sect does not wish to be tainted by the red dust and increase unnecessary trouble; we only wish to cultivate in peace in the mountains."

Zhang Sanfeng understood better than anyone that the Imperial Court was giving such a great favor because of him.

If one day he were no longer here, these favors would naturally disappear as well.

At that time, Wudang disciples would only become the blades and hounds of the Imperial Court, which was something he did not want to see.

"Why not reconsider, True Person Zhang? As long as you agree, then all the problems before you will not be problems. Your reputation and your disciples can all be preserved; you can become an official in the Imperial Court and bring honor to your ancestors!" said Shangguan Haitang.

"Ding, triggered a private choice mission: One, join the Imperial Court, bring honor to your ancestors, strengthen Wudang, and receive 5,000 points.

Two, refuse to join, remain alone, anger the Imperial Court, receive 5,000 points, and receive one Blind Box draw."

At this moment, the Chat Group voice sounded.

Two mission choices, the points were the same, but refusing to join offered an extra Blind Box draw.

A Blind Box draw is random; it is not certain one can draw a good treasure.

But Zhang Sanfeng had already made up his mind; some things must be insisted upon, so he said:

"Young Master Shangguan, no need to say more. Those of Wudang are all people outside the secular world, not seeking fame or profit."

As the words fell, Zhang Sanfeng obtained five thousand points and one Blind Box draw opportunity.

But this was not the time to consider points.

Shangguan Haitang's expression changed; she had not expected Zhang Sanfeng's attitude to be so resolute, and for a moment, she did not know what to do.

Such a person was completely beyond the reach of mere profit.

Thus, the Iron-Gall Divine Marquis Zhu Wushi, who was behind, stepped forward and said word by word:

"True Person Sanfeng, the imperial court has already shown its greatest goodwill. By refusing like this, you truly do not give the imperial court face."

"I have long heard that in the Great Ming jianghu, your martial arts are divine and masterful, the best under heaven."

"Today, this prince wishes to ask for some pointers and see the strength of your 'best under heaven' status!"

Zhu Wushi was expressionless, yet he projected a majesty that was awe-inspiring without anger!

He was also thinking, if he could absorb the cultivation of a Zhang Sanfeng, he wondered how many realms he could improve.

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