Chapter 20

Some people with weak wills immediately panicked. They had just pledged their loyalty to Dongfang Bubai, and now they were unsure if Ren Woxing would let them off. These people immediately started thinking about how to curry favor with Ren Woxing.

It's not surprising that they thought this way. After all, a Grandmaster-level expert is truly terrifying. Why is the Sun Moon Cult a first-rate force? Zhou Tianli is so old now, yet no one in this evil cult opposes him or tries to seize his position as the leader. That's because Zhou Tianli is a Grandmaster-level expert.

The Grandmaster realm and the Innate realm are two completely different levels.

What is a Grandmaster?

A Grandmaster is someone who has unified their martial arts, combining internal energy with martial techniques.

Generally, there are three situations for the Grandmaster realm.

1. Completely combining internal energy with martial techniques, with the techniques being the main focus. As the techniques improve, the internal energy also improves. For example, Shangguan Jinhong of the Money Gang, Lang Fanyun of the Angry Dragon Gang, and the Dragon-Phoenix Gold Ring and Raining Sword are famous throughout the world.

2. Also completely combining internal energy with martial techniques, but with the internal energy being the main focus. As the internal energy improves, the techniques also improve. For example, the great hero Yan Nantian of the Great Ming Empire, whose Bridal Veil Divine Skill makes his swordsmanship more powerful. Another example is Zhu Yuyan of the Yin Kui Sect of the Great Sui Empire, whose entire martial arts come from the Heavenly Demon Skill. Most Grandmasters of this type have a Heaven-level internal energy technique.

3. Also completely combining internal energy with martial techniques, but with no distinction between the two. Both improve together. For example, most of the monks in Shaolin Temple are like this, as are most of the Wudang Sect. Even Zhou Tianli is like this.

There is no hierarchy among these three types; it all depends on one's own abilities.

Now, Ren Woxing has actually become a Grandmaster-level expert, the second Grandmaster in the Sun Moon Cult. Although Ren Woxing, as a new Grandmaster, is no match for the veteran Grandmaster Zhou Tianli, even if Zhou Tianli is nearly dead, it is still the case.

However, Zhou Tianli probably won't fight to the death with Ren Woxing for Dongfang Bubai. After all, Ren Woxing is a high-ranking official in the Sun Moon Cult, the Bright Left Envoy, second only to the leader. Without a significant reason, he won't attack Ren Woxing.

Earlier, Dongfang Bubai said that only the strongest can be the leader. This made it difficult for Zhang Chengfeng and others to help, meaning that Dongfang Bubai would have to face a Grandmaster-level expert alone.

Although Dongfang Bubai is a miracle, they didn't expect much of a miracle. After all, Dongfang Bubai is only at the eighth level of the Innate realm. Thinking about this, Zhang Chengfeng and others, as well as those who had pledged loyalty to Dongfang Bubai, couldn't help but feel a shadow of gloom on their faces.

Everyone slightly suppressed their heavy hearts and looked at Dongfang Bubai, wondering what to do.

When they looked at Dongfang Bubai, they were somewhat stunned. Dongfang Bubai showed no sign of disappointment, not even a hint of nervousness. The slight smile on his lips made him appear even more confident and domineering.

His gaze at Ren Woxing showed no surprise, only a bit of brightness and a hint of disdain.

Everyone felt they might have misunderstood. How could there be disdain? After all, Ren Woxing is now a Grandmaster-level expert. How could Dongfang Bubai disdain him?

However, seeing Dongfang Bubai's demeanor, they felt much more at ease.

At this moment, Ren Woxing also noticed the hint of disdain, and the joy he felt from the shock of the crowd vanished. His eyes looked at Dongfang Bubai with even more anger.

"Right Envoy Dongfang, you are right. The leader's position should indeed be held by the strongest. Although Right Envoy Dongfang is highly skilled, I still want to test you. May I?" Ren Woxing suppressed his anger and said to Dongfang Bubai.

"Hehe, of course!" Dongfang Bubai smiled lightly, lifted his chin slightly, and replied in a relaxed yet steady manner.

"Does everyone have any objections to Left Envoy Ren and Right Envoy Dongfang having a match?" Zhou Tianli spoke up, as everyone expected. Although he favored Dongfang Bubai to succeed him, he wouldn't attack Ren Woxing. Everything still depended on Dongfang Bubai.

Except for Xiang Wentian and some weak-willed people, the others looked at each other. Seeing that Dongfang Bubai had no objections, they could only reluctantly say in unison, "As the leader wishes."

Zhang Chengfeng, Tong Bixiong, and other staunch supporters of Dongfang Bubai exchanged glances. No matter what, they couldn't let Ren Woxing become the leader. If Dongfang Bubai lost, they would attack Ren Woxing. They believed that Zhou Tianli and others wouldn't interfere much.

"Very well, let's go to the square." Zhou Tianli stood up and said loudly.

Soon, the group arrived at the huge square outside the hall. Everyone stood on the steps at the entrance of the hall, while Dongfang Bubai and Ren Woxing stood on the square below, about ten meters apart.

"Quick, quick, quick! Right Envoy Dongfang is going to face Left Envoy Ren. The winner will succeed as the leader. How exciting!"

"Indeed! Who do you think will win? I support Right Envoy Dongfang; he is the pride of our Sun Moon Cult!"

"You don't know? I heard that Left Envoy Ren has reached the Grandmaster realm. Although I also support Right Envoy Dongfang, no matter how strong he is, he can't be a match for a Grandmaster-level expert now!"

"Ah! Really? Where did you hear that?"

"I don't know, but someone said it."

"Maybe it's a rumor?"

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Before long, many people appeared around the square, and their numbers kept increasing. These were ordinary cult members, all looking at Dongfang Bubai and Ren Woxing with curiosity and excitement.

On the steps, Zhang Chengfeng and others saw these cult members and their discussions, and their faces changed. How could these ordinary members get the news so quickly and know that Ren Woxing had reached the Grandmaster realm?

Seeing Xiang Wentian's smug expression, they understood. This was Ren Woxing's plan. As soon as the match was confirmed, he had people spread the news among the ordinary members, so everyone would come to watch.

This way, Ren Woxing could defeat Dongfang Bubai in front of the entire cult, establishing his authority and position as the leader.

This also foiled Zhang Chengfeng and others' plan to attack Ren Woxing. After all, attacking him in front of so many people would make the new leader's position illegitimate, and Zhou Tianli might even intervene.

Thinking of this, everyone's faces became even more gloomy, and they kept wondering what to do.

Not just them, but further away, two beautiful figures were also looking at Dongfang Bubai with concern.

One was Xue Qianxin, and the other wore a blue silk dress, with fair and delicate skin. Her large, lovely eyes were lively and charming, and her small chin was slightly raised, exuding a proud and charming aura that was captivating.

Anyone who saw her would have to praise her as a stunning beauty. This stunning beauty was looking at Dongfang Bubai with concern, but after just two seconds, her lovely eyes filled with a fierce look, and she turned to glare at Xue Qianxin.

Her red lips parted, and she scolded, "Xue Qianxin, how did you handle this? Not knowing that Ren Woxing reached the Grandmaster realm is one thing, but not knowing that he had people arranged among the ordinary members! Do you want my brother to..."

This stunning beauty was Dong Bai. After Dongfang Bubai gained power, Dong Bai resumed her female identity. Under Dongfang Bubai's cultivation, the sixteen-year-old Dong Bai had just reached the sixth level of the Innate realm and would definitely reach the seventh level before she turned eighteen, making her a rising star.

Usually, Dong Bai managed and trained some female warriors for Dongfang Bubai.

At this moment, the relationship between Dong Bai and Xue Qianxin was not good, and even Dongfang Bubai didn't know why the two, who had been close since childhood, had become estranged. However, he didn't care much, as their relationship didn't affect him much.

Xue Qianxin knew she was at fault. Usually, she avoided Dong Bai's provocations and didn't confront her, knowing that Dong Bai was more important to Dongfang Bubai and was not simple herself.

So, she usually endured Dong Bai, knowing that Dong Bai wouldn't really do anything to her. Sometimes, when Dong Bai bullied her too much, Dongfang Bubai would scold Dong Bai, which made Xue Qianxin very happy. Even though it was only for a short time, it sometimes made her wish that Dong Bai would bully her more.

Now, Xue Qianxin, knowing she was at fault, remained silent, only looking at Dongfang Bubai with concern, letting Dong Bai scold her.

"Hmph, you wait. I'll settle accounts with you later. Even if my brother protects you, I won't let you off easily." Dong Bai glared at Xue Qianxin again and then looked at Dongfang Bubai with concern. Even with confidence in Dongfang Bubai, she couldn't help but feel worried facing a Grandmaster-level expert.

On the square.

Dongfang Bubai and Ren Woxing didn't speak, as there was nothing to say. Ren Woxing's Grandmaster-level aura was evident, and his eyes looked at Dongfang Bubai fiercely.

Dongfang Bubai still stood calmly, with a slight smile on his lips, his chin slightly raised, exuding confidence, dominance, and disdain.

"Ha!"

After a moment of confrontation, Ren Woxing chose to attack first. With a loud shout, he leaped into the air and charged at Dongfang Bubai. At the same time, a black light, both dazzling and intimidating, appeared on his palm, and he struck at Dongfang Bubai fiercely.

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