At this moment, Su Han was actually thinking about Zhang Sanfeng's identity. The Taoist master, Zhang Sanfeng, the other party's identity was undoubtedly confirmed... but the key question was, which world's Zhang Sanfeng was this?
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber? Or perhaps some mythological fantasy world?
"Wait, this old man Zhang Sanfeng's face looks familiar." Su Han suddenly realized something; he recalled a certain version of the TV series "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" in his mind. He immediately understood.
"This is interesting. I remember that The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a sequel to The Legend of the Condor Heroes, right? They belong to the same world."
Su Han was intrigued and muttered to himself, "However, Huang Rong and Zhang Sanfeng, who have now joined the council, may have experienced some similar histories... but they should be beings from parallel worlds?"
Only the concept of parallel universes can explain this situation.
Ripples spread through the void, and Ying Zheng and Huang Rong appeared one by one.
Huang Rong looked somewhat languid, and was about to say something when she noticed that the number of people in front of her was off. She immediately swallowed hard. "What's going on here? Why are there so many extra people?"
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes, his eyes filled with curiosity.
"A new member has joined," Madara Uchiha said succinctly.
Ash was disappointed for a long time, then suddenly realized something and his eyes lit up, "That's right... Can I leave this world and go back to reality to get my Pokémon?"
"...What are Pokémon?" Huang Rong asked, somewhat puzzled, but still explained, "If you want to leave, just think about leaving... However, when you made the deal with the council chairman, did you consider your future?"
"See the future? What's that?" Ash asked, somewhat puzzled, but he quickly dismissed the question. "We'll talk about that later. I need to go back now!"
As Ash disappeared in a flurry, the Hall of Mist fell into a brief silence.
"He's just a kid." Tony Stark touched his nose, but his eyes kept glancing at Su Han, clearly afraid that Su Han would take his anger out on Xiao Zhi because of this.
Although Ash was not related to him, his heroic nature made him unable to bear watching a 10-year-old child suffer misfortune.
“I know,” Su Han said indifferently. “Having come here, I have come to know all of you.”
Madara Uchiha remained silent.
He remembered the Naruto anime that Su Han had sent him… Su Han didn’t just know anything about them; he knew them inside and out.
“By the way, Miss Huang Rong, and Mr. Ying Zheng,” Tony Stark suddenly spoke up, “I think you and Mr. Zhang Sanfeng must have a lot to talk about.”
"Hmm?" Ying Zheng frowned, his gaze sharpening as he stared at Zhang Sanfeng. He keenly sensed the hidden meaning in Tony Stark's words.
“Ying Zheng…and Huang Rong,” Zhang Sanfeng’s gaze was unfocused as he fell into memories. After a long while, he said softly, “These are such familiar names.”
Zhang Sanfeng had lived too long; he was a wise and shrewd man. He already realized something from Tony Stark's attitude towards him.
Is Ying Zheng... the First Emperor of Qin in Chinese history? Is Huang Rong... the extraordinary woman who died for the Song Dynasty alongside Guo Jing, the leader of the Beggars' Sect?
He suddenly remembered Tony Stark's words about the interdimensional world, and his mind reeled. In that moment, he confirmed that this misty palace was the abode of the gods, and only the gods could manipulate time at will, allowing people from ancient times to gather together.
After a moment's thought, Ying Zheng realized that Zhang Sanfeng must be from a later era. He asked softly, "Which era do you live in?"
"The Yuan Dynasty!" Zhang Sanfeng said, emphasizing each word.
"One of only two dynasties not dominated by the Yellow Emperor and Yan Emperor." Ying Zheng's tone was cryptic. He recalled the five thousand years of Chinese history he had once read.
"Yes," Zhang Sanfeng said with a hint of sadness. He shook his head, forced himself to be cheerful, and then turned his gaze to Huang Rong, saying very seriously, "Leader of the Beggars' Sect, Senior Huang Rong. I never expected to meet you here!"
"No... I should say I never expected to meet someone so young."
Zhang Sanfeng could roughly guess from Huang Rong's clear, melodious voice that she was still very young.
"You...know me?" Huang Rong was somewhat taken aback.
It's not that Huang Rong is being self-deprecating. She's not a monarch like Qin Shi Huang, who unified a country and is extremely well-known, nor is she someone like Zhang Sanfeng, who is clearly from a later era. Why should anyone remember her name?
“Of course,” Zhang Sanfeng said, still showing great respect for Huang Rong, even though she was young. “I once followed Yang Guo, the Condor Hero, and practiced for a period of time. And you and Master Guo also had the kindness of educating Yang Guo.”
"At the end of the Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty army invaded Xiangyang City! You and Hero Guo defended Xiangyang City for decades... In the end, Xiangyang City fell, and you and Hero Guo sacrificed your lives for the city..."
A flash of reminiscence crossed Zhang Sanfeng's eyes. He said with deep emotion, "Your actions are truly those of the greatest heroes, serving the country and its people. Even now, I still admire you greatly."
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Chapter 24 Huang Rong's Shock! A Well-Deserved Martial Arts Master
Huang Rong was completely dumbfounded. The amount of information revealed in Zhang Sanfeng's words was simply too much.
"You mean... Guo Jing and I died together in Xiangyang?" Although Huang Rong was asking Zhang Sanfeng, she was looking in Su Han's direction.
“That’s true,” Su Han said calmly.
Clenching her fists, Huang Rong took a few deep breaths to calm herself down. She said calmly, "But that should be the original history... I haven't even met Guo Jing yet. Instead, I've chosen to return to Peach Blossom Island! The future shouldn't end like this again."
"Hmm?" Zhang Sanfeng's eyelids twitched. He looked at Huang Rong thoughtfully, then glanced at Su Han sitting on the high platform.
Of course, he only glanced at Su Han before quickly looking away.
If, in his perception, the mist surrounding everyone was terrifying... then the mist enveloping Su Han could no longer be described as terrifying.
After just a couple more glances, Zhang Sanfeng felt like he was about to suffocate. Compared to Huang Rong, his martial arts cultivation was far superior, and therefore his senses were far too acute.
"Zhang Sanfeng... Mr.? I hope it's alright if I call you that." Huang Rong opened her mouth, but if Zhang Sanfeng hadn't said he was a junior, Huang Rong probably would have called him Old Master Zhang directly.
“Of course it is!” Zhang Sanfeng’s voice was gentle.
"You can exchange the martial arts secrets you possess with the council chairman for your future." Huang Rong was eager to see the plot of Zhang Sanfeng's world. After all, it was almost certain that Zhang Sanfeng's world was her future.
"Hmm?" Zhang Sanfeng was a little puzzled. After asking a couple more questions, he had a sudden thought and then condensed several cards. "It can actually be done."
Zhang Sanfeng was quite amazed. After a moment's thought, he took out Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Sword from the cards and presented them to Su Han.