Chapter 28

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Xiaoming stood at the classroom door, took a deep breath, and firmly gripped the secret letter from his mother.

Amidst the cherry blossoms dancing in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

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"Alright, everyone, let's discuss how we can take down the Wudu Sect," Dongfang Bubai said solemnly.

Immediately, the scene became lively. After one person spoke, another would follow. The Sun Moon Holy Cult and the Wudu Sect were long-time rivals, so everyone was well-informed about the Wudu Sect. Each person also wanted to impress Dongfang Bubai, making the atmosphere very lively.

After about twenty minutes, everyone stopped and waited for Dongfang Bubai's orders.

Dongfang Bubai pondered for a moment, then his eyes fixed, and he said sternly, "Zhao He, Qu Yang, listen to my command."

"We are here!" Zhao He and Qu Yang quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"I order you to lead the 2,000 disciples of the Xuanwu Hall to the Wudu Sect's headquarters first. Once you arrive, do not attack immediately; just intimidate them. However, under no circumstances should you let the Wudu Sect's high-ranking members or main forces escape from your sight."

"We accept the order," Zhao He and Qu Yang replied firmly.

"Ren Woxing, listen to my command," Dongfang Bubai's sharp gaze turned to Ren Woxing.

"I am here."

"This time, you will go with the Xuanwu Hall. You don't need to show yourself normally, but if any Wudu Sect experts attack, you must intimidate them and wait for reinforcements."

"I accept the order," Ren Woxing bowed and loudly replied.

"Ping Yizhi, listen to my command."

"I am here," Ping Yizhi quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Stay at Heimu Cliff and fully focus on making various antidotes. Ping Erzhi will go with the Xuanwu Hall," Dongfang Bubai said seriously.

"I accept the order."

"Fan Song, Shangguan Yun, listen to my command," Dongfang Bubai's gaze turned to a powerful-looking man below Ren Woxing, who was Fan Song.

"We are here," Fan Song and Shangguan Yun bowed.

"I order you to lead the 2,000 disciples of the Zhuque Hall to sweep away the Wudu Sect's peripheral forces and drive all the Wudu Sect members to their headquarters. Then, head to the Wudu Sect's headquarters to join the Xuanwu Hall."

"We accept the order," Fan Song and Shangguan Yun replied with excitement.

"Each hall master must be well-prepared for their duties. Any negligence will be severely punished," Dongfang Bubai said sternly.

"Yes," the four hall masters bowed and replied.

"Zhang Chengfeng."

"I am here."

Dongfang Bubai looked at the eager Zhang Chengfeng and said more gently but still firmly, "After I leave, you will lead the disciples of the Baihu Hall, the remaining three halls, and the hall masters to guard Heimu Cliff."

"Yes... I accept the order," Zhang Chengfeng, though reluctant, did not dare to object and bowed.

"Zhang Chengyun, listen to my command. I order you to quickly handle the affairs of the Qinglong Hall and then join me on the expedition."

"I accept the order."

"Good. In three days, the Xuanwu Hall and the Zhuque Hall will set out first. I will provide support later. Each hall must be well-prepared. This time, I am determined to completely destroy the Wudu Sect," Dongfang Bubai stood up, waved his sleeve, and said with a cold gaze.

"Comply with the orders of the Holy Master," everyone bowed and replied solemnly.

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Afterward, everyone dispersed. In the study, Dongfang Bubai, Dongfang Bai, and Xue Qianxin were present.

"Brother, let me go. I promise I will be obedient," Dongfang Bai clung to Dongfang Bubai's arm, shaking it pitifully.

"Alright, this expedition against the Wudu Sect is not easy. Their poison is something even I dare not underestimate. Your strength is not enough; you cannot go," Dongfang Bubai said calmly but firmly.

"Oh!" Dongfang Bai was reluctant but did not dare to oppose. She knew that once Dongfang Bubai made a decision, no one could change it. So, she pouted and fell silent.

Dongfang Bubai looked at Dongfang Bai's pitiful face. Although he knew she was pretending, he couldn't help but feel a bit soft and amused. He knew that Dongfang Bai was not this cute outside; her ruthlessness was no less than his.

However, Dongfang Bubai enjoyed this feeling. He said gently, "Prepare yourself. When I personally set out, you can follow me."

He paused, seeing Dongfang Bai's face light up, and then said sternly, "But remember to be obedient, understand?"

"Um, um, um," Dongfang Bai nodded repeatedly, chirping, "Brother, you can rest assured. I always listen to you."

"Um," Dongfang Bubai nodded.

At this moment, a maid suddenly entered the study, bowed, and reported, "Holy Master, Hall Master Jia requests an audience."

Dongfang Bubai raised his eyebrows, wondering why Jia Bu was here. Was it about the task to find Cheng Huan and Cheng Shifei?

"Let him in," Dongfang Bubai waved his hand and said sternly.

"Yes," the maid bowed again and retreated.

Dongfang Bai also quickly moved to the side of the desk, her expression serious. She always acted this way in front of others, only showing her playful side to Dongfang Bubai.

Xue Qianxin didn't count, as although she was hostile towards Xue Qianxin, Dongfang Bai still subconsciously considered her one of her own, so she didn't mind being playful in front of her.

Soon, Jia Bu entered and bowed respectfully to Dongfang Bubai, "I pay my respects to the Holy Master."

"Hall Master Jia, no need for formalities," Dongfang Bubai's right hand moved slightly forward as he spoke.

Jia Bu straightened up and saw Dongfang Bai, then quickly bowed to her as a greeting. The high-ranking members of the Sun Moon Holy Cult all knew Dongfang Bai and understood that she was the one Dongfang Bubai cared about the most, so they did not dare to be negligent.

Dongfang Bai also bowed in return.

Then, Jia Bu looked at Dongfang Bubai, then at Dongfang Bai and Xue Qianxin, hesitating to speak.

Seeing this, Dongfang Bubai waved his hand at Dongfang Bai and Xue Qianxin, "You two go out first."

"Yes," Dongfang Bai and Xue Qianxin, though curious, obediently left the study.

At this point, Jia Bu revealed a troubled expression and bowed, "Holy Master, not long ago, you ordered me to secretly find Cheng Huan and Cheng Shifei. However, I have no idea where to start. Please forgive me."

"Hmm!" Hearing this, Dongfang Bubai was also a bit at a loss. In the original story, he had forgotten where these two were, and he had only hoped that Jia Bu and the Shadow Intelligence Organization would find them.

But now, he realized that it was indeed difficult for Jia Bu and the Shadow Intelligence Organization. Although the Ming Dynasty was the second weakest of the four countries, its territory was vast, and the number of forces within it was countless.

Given the current strength of the Sun Moon Holy Cult, it was indeed a daunting task.

After a moment of thought, Dongfang Bubai said, "This is indeed a difficult task. You don't need to rush. Start from the areas influenced by the Sun Moon Holy Cult and gradually move towards Jinling City."

"Yes, I will comply with your orders," Jia Bu replied respectfully and then left with the command.

After a while, Dongfang Bubai returned to his room to practice his internal skills. Unless he was in seclusion, he usually practiced in his room.

After practicing his internal skills and refining the White Peak Sword, Dongfang Bubai lay down and slept for a while. After a night of deep thought, he was indeed a bit tired.

The next day, the Sun Moon Holy Cult, which had just calmed down, became even busier. Each hall and hall master was preparing for the expedition against the Wudu Sect.

Dongfang Bubai, as usual, handled official business in the morning, practiced his palm techniques, sword skills, and lightness skills in the afternoon, and practiced his internal skills in the evening.

Three days later, Dongfang Bubai sent off the disciples of the two halls and began preparing for the expedition. This was his first large-scale action as the Holy Master of the Sun Moon Holy Cult, and he could not afford to fail.

Even if failure would not threaten his position as Holy Master, it would severely damage his authority, which he could not allow.

Nothing in the martial world could be kept secret for long. At first, it was fine, as the Sun Moon Holy Cult had just changed Holy Masters, and large-scale mobilization of disciples was not unusual. However, within three days, everyone realized something was wrong.

The two forces of the Sun Moon Holy Cult were heading straight for the Wudu Sect's stronghold, while another force was encircling the Wudu Sect's peripheral forces, seemingly to eliminate them.

This made everyone in Yunnan and the surrounding areas realize that something big was about to happen. Dongfang Bubai had just ascended to the position of Holy Master, and it seemed he was going to use the Wudu Sect to establish his authority.

In the bustling Yunlai Inn in Cangwu City, the guests were now mostly discussing one thing.

It was the fourth day since the Zhuque Hall and the Xuanwu Hall had set out against the Wudu Sect.

"Hey, have you heard? Dongfang Bubai of the Sun Moon Holy Cult is going to war with the Wudu Sect!" a large man shouted excitedly.

"Yes, yes, I've heard. This time, the Sun Moon Holy Cult is making a big move. I heard that even the vanguard force already has over 4,000 people. This is a sign that they are determined to settle the score with the Wudu Sect!" another person replied excitedly.

"Right, right, right. I heard that the vanguard force is led by the Zhuque Hall and the Xuanwu Hall, with Fan Song, the former top ten elder and now hall master, and Zhao He, the Flying Demon, leading. This time, it looks like they are going to fight to the death," the first large man added, somewhat proudly.

"Zhuque Hall? Xuanwu Hall? What do these mean?" someone asked, confused.

"Me neither, I don't know. Can you explain it to us?" another person chimed in.

"Yes, yes!"

"Explain, quickly explain."

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In the midst of the crowd's urging, the large man became even more pleased, cleared his throat, and shouted, "The Zhuque Hall and the Xuanwu Hall are two of the four newly established halls of the Sun Moon Holy Cult. Speaking of these four halls..."

"Dongfang Bubai, this time, there might be a chance to meet him," a young man in black, with black hair, sat at a table in the corner, listening carefully to the large man's boasting, and muttered coldly to himself.

This man was very peculiar, holding a very ornate sword, with a cold and somewhat dark aura. He should have been a noticeable presence wherever he went, but now, no one was looking at him, as if he did not exist.

(Chapter 2)

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Everyone's urging made the large man even more pleased. He cleared his throat and shouted, "The Zhuque Hall and the Xuanwu Hall are two of the four newly established halls of the Sun Moon Holy Cult. Speaking of these four halls..."