Chapter 156

Mentioning these two names.

Not only among the many warriors of Jiuzhou.

Even some elderly senior masters.

Might also not know clearly.

But as for the story of the two.

Surely all people of Jiuzhou have heard at least a little.

That story is none other than the origin of the famous Buddhist saying, "Bodhi has no tree!"

The two of them were precisely the protagonists of that story!

But unfortunately,

They encountered the Qinglong Society.

Facing that terrifying, overwhelming force.

Not to mention turning the tide.

They nearly perished right there.

If not for the three Land Immortals of Yunzhou Shaolin sacrificing their lives to grant them a fleeting chance to escape,

Their names would have remained forever confined to legend!

Upon suddenly hearing this news,

All people of Jiuzhou were utterly stunned.

Their eyes filled with shock and horror.

They gained a new understanding of the Qinglong Society's terror.

Perhaps having grown accustomed to these repeated shocks,

After a momentary numbness, the people collectively snapped back to awareness.

They began whispering among themselves.

The desire within their hearts, already stirred by Master Changsheng, to join the Qinglong Society,

Now became utterly uncontrollable!

Among them,

Many fresh-faced novices just entering the martial world.

Had already gathered companions and openly searched for news of the Qinglong Society.

Hoping to join at the very first opportunity.

Even the once beloved little miss,

Suddenly became unappealing!!

While the people were still discussing the fall of Yunzhou Shaolin,

The Qinglong Society once again appeared before the world's eyes.

But this time,

The commotion and impact they caused,

Were even more shocking to the people of Jiuzhou!

Because the target they struck,

Was none other than the Tang Dynasty, the third most powerful of the Eight Imperial Dynasties!

Although Yunzhou Shaolin was also a top-tier force on Jiuzhou Continent,

Especially after news of Shenxiu and Hui Neng spread,

Yunzhou Shaolin's status had subtly risen.

But no matter what,

Yunzhou Shaolin could not compare to the Eight Imperial Dynasties!

Let alone the Tang Dynasty, ranked third among them!

Thus, it is clear,

How terrifying the Qinglong Society's latest move was to the people of Jiuzhou!

But this was not the most important point.

What terrified them most was,

The Qinglong Society's attack on the Tang Dynasty had succeeded!

And it had been a sweeping annihilation, just like against Yunzhou Shaolin!!

Although this was partly due to the Tang Dynasty's lack of preparedness

And its failure to deploy its hidden depths,

It did not diminish in the slightest the immense power the Qinglong Society displayed!

But this in no way affects the powerful display put on by the Qinglong Society!

An imperial dynasty is not comparable to any sect or faction!

An Imperial Dynasty is not something any Zong Sect faction can compare to!

With so many top-tier forces on Jiuzhou,

How could there not be a few ambitious, foolish ones?!!

Inside Fengxuan Pavilion,

Wu Zetian was no longer her usual languid self.

Wu Zetian no longer wore her usual languid manner.

She straightened her back, her pretty face frosted with cold as she stared at Yuan Tiangang.

The killing intent in her phoenix eyes was so dense it nearly solidified into something tangible!

A long while passed.

Only then did she clear her cold voice, her red lips parting slightly.

"How many of the Bu Liang Ren were lost?"

"Besides the Bu Liang Ren, how many others were implicated?"

Hearing this.

Yuan Tiangang pondered slightly.

He cast a sidelong glance, calculating in his heart for a few moments, then slowly spoke.

"More than half of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits are dead, and all of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends have perished."

"Beyond these, those affected were mostly court officials."

"The death toll is roughly a little over one-third."

Having said this much.

Yuan Tiangang could not help but fall somewhat silent.

The reason the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits had relatively fewer deaths.

Was not because they were powerful.

It was mainly because a portion of them had been dispatched by him.

Either carrying out missions or serving as undercover agents.

They could be considered to have escaped this calamity.

Otherwise.

He did not doubt in the slightest that the Qinglong Society would have slaughtered them to the last man!!

What he did not know was.

The Qinglong Society's intelligence was far more formidable than he had imagined!

The reason they had not been touched.

Was mainly because they were too scattered.

To truly kill them off would require dispatching no small number of personnel.

In this way.

It would somewhat not align with the Qinglong Society's efficiency in handling matters.