Most importantly, none of these guys are simple!
In this situation, although the South is less developed than the North, and its population is also smaller, it's not impossible for the South to unify and eventually unify the North!
On the contrary, given the current context, it is indeed quite possible. Otherwise, Shi Long wouldn't have been having such a headache lately.
Therefore, Shi Long's choice at this moment was not only a matter of concern for him, but also for the feudal lords in the north.
“Well then, if my niece Wan can persuade the Song Clan to let Tian Dao come out of seclusion, then my joining forces with Xiao Xian will be a natural progression. Otherwise, even I can't persuade so many gangs,” Shi Long said with a shake of his head and a smile.
Snap!
“Oh, Uncle, why don’t you hear the conditions the Holy Sect offers me first? As long as you’re willing, you can name your price. If it’s martial arts, with the help of my Holy Sect, becoming a Grandmaster is still possible. If it’s a career in government, a hereditary dukedom is also possible,” Wanwan said with a smile.
Snap!
Grandmaster? The fact that they dare to promise such a condition can only mean that the Yin Kui Sect has gained considerable benefits from those extraterrestrial visitors!
Moreover, this also indicates that the Yin Kui faction's patience is nearing its limit. They might resort to violence if the other side disagrees.
After thinking for a moment, Shi Long said, "Niece Wan, as you know, the current situation is quite special. Although I am inclined to side with your Demonic Sect and am indifferent to surrender, the lords in the north are unwilling for me to surrender."
"Fei Xuan, the contemporary traveling master of Cihang Jingzhai, has been directly contacting me multiple times. In addition, there are the four great monks of Buddhism, Master Liaokong of Jingnian Zen Temple, and Master Ning, one of the three great masters in the world. So many experts have all arrived in Yangzhou City."
"There are so many experts, I can't defeat any of them. If I surrender, I might be converted by those monks. As long as you, my niece, can solve the problem with Buddhism, then I'll be fine too," Shi Long said sincerely.
As he spoke, his tone was full of ups and downs, brimming with a range of emotions of resentment. It seemed as if what he said was the truth.
Snap!
Upon hearing this, Wanwan shook her head immediately. If she could handle the Buddhist sect, why would she need to come to you? She could just crush them!
Then, he said calmly, "Oh, so you're saying Uncle doesn't want to join my Holy Sect?"
As she spoke, her expression was still quite sorrowful. Then, before Shi Long could speak, she continued, "Since that's the case, then I, your niece, will have to take my leave now. By the way, if Uncle has any thoughts within three days, he can come and see me again!"
After saying that, he placed another piece. Then, he lightly slapped the table, and his whole body flew up, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
No more than three breaths had passed since Wanwan left when Shi Long roared. An astonishing aura followed, and an invisible gust of wind swept out in all directions.
At the same time, all the chess pieces on the board turned to ashes. Looking at the chessboard, Shi Long couldn't help but sigh, "So strong. In my mind, I had already tried to overestimate her. But the truth is, I still underestimated her."
"Whether it's their spiritual realm or their mastery of true qi, they are in no way inferior to me. Their only advantage is probably their combat experience and their relatively strong true qi." Looking at the chess pieces on the chessboard that had turned to ashes, Shi Long said calmly.
At the same time, a figure appeared behind Wanwan, who had just left. This person looked quite handsome.
He was a middle-aged man with a beard. His every move exuded a sense of vicissitude. But the moment he opened his mouth, his true nature was revealed.
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Chapter 76: The Demoness
"Wanwan, why didn't you make a move just now? And why did you imply that I should just leave? If the two of us joined forces, we could have just killed him!"
The speaker was named Bian Bufu, a scoundrel. He was one of the powerful elders of the Yin Kui Sect and the junior brother of the Yin Empress. His strength was also passable.
As for this uncle who constantly wants her Crimson Pill, Wanwan has always wanted to find an opportunity to kill him. Unfortunately, he's quite shrewd, and she hasn't found such an opportunity yet.
Upon hearing this, Wanwan replied without turning her head, "Wanwan also wants to, but this person is too strong, and Wanwan is no match for him at all. Even if we join forces with Uncle Bian, we cannot defeat him in a short time."
With that, she left even faster. What Wanwan didn't mention was that, besides Shi Long, there were other people hiding in the hall. If they had fought on the spot, one of them might have been killed.
At the same time, Shi Long, who was inside the hall, stood up, walked around, and then said with a smile, "Who is it? Why aren't you coming out?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a hearty laugh rang out.
"Haha, Master Shi, we've come to see you."
"Yes, we heard that Yangzhou was besieged and the situation was very critical, so we came here."
The speakers were two young men. They were the Twin Dragons, who had risen rapidly in popularity recently. Their names were quite renowned throughout the martial arts world.
Unlike the original story, the twin dragons were discovered by Shi Long by chance after Lin Yang and the others had left.
After discovering the twin dragons' talents, and recalling Lin Yang's words, he personally took them as disciples and taught them the Longevity Technique. As a result, the two successfully cultivated the Longevity Technique.
It must be said that the protagonist is the protagonist. Even without Fu Junzhuo, the two still managed to cultivate the Longevity Technique after acquiring the Stone Dragon, thus beginning their legendary journey.
Even Shi Long benefited greatly from their cultivation, gaining insights into many principles. Therefore, he became even closer to them, sharing his knowledge without reservation.
It was precisely because of this that a deep friendship was formed. For the twin dragons, their master, Shi Long, was like a father, allowing them to experience the long-lost fatherly love.
In other words, Shi Long replaced Fu Junzhuo's role in the original story. He was the one who helped Shuang Long lay the foundation and gave them their first pot of gold.
Therefore, the current Twin Dragons is much better than the original story.
At least with such a powerful master, Shen Luoyan dared not toy with the two of them as she did in the original story. Xiang Yushan, too, dared not be used as he pleased.
"Haha, good lads, I see that your true energy is flowing continuously, and your blood and qi are incredibly abundant. Come on, take my punch first, and let's see how your martial arts have improved since I last saw you!" Shi Long said excitedly, sensing the strength of the two men.
As he spoke, he slowly raised his right hand, and streams of internal energy instantly gathered, filling the entire courtyard with a domineering and powerful aura. The surrounding flowers, plants, and trees were also blown about by this gust of wind.
However, although the punch was very powerful, the movement was slow and lacked any killing intent. Clearly, Shi Long's purpose was merely to test the two of them.
“Alright, since Master wants to see it, then Xiao Ling (Xiao Zhong) and I will be so presumptuous.” Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling clasped their hands in a fist salute.
Then, Kou Zhong soared into the air like an eagle, rising more than ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) into the sky. With a low roar, streams of true energy instantly coated the surface of his fist. The surrounding true energy surged like waves, creating a tremendous roar.
At the same time, Xu Ziling spread his hands and slowly drew a circle. As he drew the circle, his entire aura vanished. He was clearly standing there, visible to the naked eye, but completely absent from spiritual perception.
Then, Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong exchanged a knowing glance and nodded. Although they didn't say anything, they confirmed their strategy from each other's eyes.