Chapter 70

"Your Majesty, I can agree to this. Once I have the power, I will naturally destroy the Ming Dynasty court as well," Dongfang Bubai said coldly, not forgetting that he had been injured.

"Good, with this, I believe our cooperation will go smoothly," Wan Sanshen said, seemingly very sincere.

Dongfang Bubai also nodded seriously, indicating his agreement, but only they themselves knew their true thoughts.

Subsequently, the two discussed how to cooperate. Essentially, Wan Sanshen would use his vast financial, material, and human resources to help the Sun Moon Cult enhance its strength, such as providing spiritual medicines, establishing an intelligence system, recommending talents, gathering enemy information, and buying off enemy personnel, among other things.

Of course, Wan Sanshen would not pay without receiving anything in return. The Sun Moon Cult would also need to contribute money and effort. However, Wan Sanshen would not profit from the Sun Moon Cult, charging only at cost or the lowest price, which was undoubtedly a huge benefit for the Sun Moon Cult.

Soon, Dongfang Bubai and Wan Sanshen had made a verbal agreement. The rest would require both sides to dispatch personnel to implement it, but it would be done secretly.

After all, if the Ming Dynasty court discovered it, the Sun Moon Cult would not care, but Wan Sanshen would likely face the full force of the Ming Dynasty court's suppression. With his numerous industries, he would undoubtedly suffer significant losses.

On the way back to Blackwood Cliff, Dongfang Bubai's mind raced. He believed most of what Wan Sanshen said, but he could not completely trust him.

Of course, Wan Sanshen's intention to invest in him to destroy the Ming Dynasty court, Dongfang Bubai believed. However, he would not only invest in him; he must be cautious.

The best defense was strength. As long as Dongfang Bubai was strong enough, Wan Sanshen would remain obedient.

On Wan Sanshen's side, with the assistance of the Four Ghosts of Western Hunan, they quickly arrived at a rather secluded residence.

Wan Sanshen walked into a room where a middle-aged man in his forties was already waiting. The man did not seem to know martial arts, but his eyes shone with wisdom.

"Master, what did Dongfang Bubai say?" As soon as Wan Sanshen entered the room, the man stood up and bowed, clearly a trusted confidant.

"Hmm, Dongfang Bubai is unpredictable. I have told him everything," Wan Sanshen nodded and said solemnly.

"Everything? This...!" The middle-aged man was somewhat surprised. According to their initial plan, they were only supposed to reveal a little.

"Don't worry. With Dongfang Bubai's domineering personality, he will not let the Ming Dynasty court off if he has the power. So there's no need to fear he will go back on his word. Moreover, if I didn't tell him everything, Dongfang Bubai wouldn't trust me. Only complete sincerity can make him cooperate with us," Wan Sanshen said seriously.

"Yes, among the world-class figures we can connect with, only Dongfang Bubai has the greatest potential. As long as our cooperation deepens, Dongfang Bubai can not only help us take revenge but will also be our greatest protector," the middle-aged man nodded, his expression heavy.

"Yes, this is ultimately a world of the strong. We can only rely on the strong to take revenge and protect our vast industries," Wan Sanshen sighed, his expression somewhat melancholy.

This world is a world of the strong. Although he had friends all over the world, this could not help him take revenge or ensure the safety of his industries. Only a true strong person could help him take revenge and protect his industries.

For this true strong person, Wan Sanshen chose Dongfang Bubai, though not just Dongfang Bubai. Dongfang Bubai was his best choice.

"Alright, this is decided. However, Dongfang Bubai's appetite and ambition are too great. He might think of swallowing us, so we need to have a backup plan," Wan Sanshen put aside his melancholy, his eyes filled with wisdom and decisiveness.

"Yes, I understand. I will secretly prepare a backup plan," the middle-aged man's expression turned serious, and he bowed in response.

...

Time passed quickly, and two years went by in the blink of an eye. Overall, the world remained relatively peaceful. The four countries had mutual concerns and did not go to war. Various major forces within each country had friction but did not engage in life-and-death struggles.

Since Dongfang Bubai and Wan Sanshen agreed to cooperate, the Sun Moon Cult had been developing at an unprecedented speed. The entire Yunnan Province was gradually becoming a fortress, and it was expanding outward.

At Blackwood Cliff, in the grand hall.

Dongfang Bubai sat on the throne, his gaze stern as he looked at the people below.

At the bottom of the ninety-nine white marble steps, the two pavilion masters, the five hall masters and their deputies, and the five temple masters were all present. This had not happened in a long time.

Usually, they would not gather together, but now they were all here, and their faces were serious, indicating that something significant had happened.

Dongfang Bubai's cold and stern gaze slowly swept over the crowd, and his domineering and unyielding voice echoed in the vast hall:

"Everyone is clear on why I have summoned you. The time has come. Follow the plan, and no one is to slack off. Otherwise, there will be severe punishment."

"Comply with the Master's order!!" The fifteen people responded solemnly, and a powerful aura immediately filled the hall. Most of their faces showed excitement and enthusiasm.

"He Qi, you will leave with Xia Xueyi after this. No need to report back to me," Dongfang Bubai said without changing his gaze.

"Understood, Master." He Qi bowed in response from his place.

"Hmm." Dongfang Bubai nodded slightly, and with a wave of his sleeve, a proud and domineering aura filled the entire hall: "The rest of you, prepare and set out. In two months, once I have completed my task, it will be the time for our cult to unify the southwest."

The crowd responded loudly, their eyes filled with a fiery passion, even Yan Shisan and Gu Santong were no exception.

After the crowd left, Dongfang Bubai remained seated on the throne, unmoving. Two years had passed, and Dongfang Bubai's appearance had not changed; he still looked flawless.

However, his aura had become even more profound and unfathomable, making it impossible to look at him directly.

In the past two years, he had not yet broken through to the Grandmaster level. After all, integrating the characteristics of several martial arts and creating a new one was still too difficult, even with Dongfang Bubai's unparalleled talent and the resources of the Sun Moon Cult, it was still lacking.

However, Dongfang Bubai's strength had improved significantly, and he had a premonition that in two months, this martial art would truly come to fruition, and he would officially reach the Grandmaster level.

Therefore, for the next two months, Dongfang Bubai would remain in Blackwood Cliff in seclusion, and it would be a life-or-death seclusion.

During this time, the other high-ranking members of the Sun Moon Cult would begin to act, implementing the grand plan of the Sun Moon Cult.

Although he would not personally participate in this plan for the time being, Dongfang Bubai was not worried. With the current strength of Yan Shisan, Gu Santong, and others, even if the situation became complicated, they would be able to hold out until Dongfang Bubai emerged from seclusion.

In the past two years, with the vast resources of the Sun Moon Cult, Yan Shisan and others had not stagnated. Of the five temple masters, three had reached the Eighth Level of the Innate Realm, excluding Ping Yizhi and Wudu Laozu.

Of the five hall masters, four had reached the Ninth Level of the Innate Realm, excluding Ren Woxing. Zhang Chengyun and Lan Ping, the two deputy hall masters, were also at the Ninth Level of the Innate Realm, while the other three deputy hall masters were at the Eighth Level of the Innate Realm.

After receiving the Power Absorption Technique from Gu Santong, Ren Woxing had made rapid progress over the past two years, absorbing countless enemies of the Sun Moon Cult, and had reached the upper echelons of the Grandmaster level.

After mastering the Fourteenth Sword, Yan Shisan had also reached the level of a world-class Grandmaster.

Gu Santong, over the past two years, had been cured of his internal injuries by Ping Yizhi. His beloved Su Xin had been revived, and with Wan Sanshen's help, he had found his son, now called Gu Shifei, who was in good spirits, leading to rapid progress.

He was now a world-class Grandmaster, and in his transformed state, no one except those at the Heaven Rank could match him, making him the top expert under Dongfang Bubai, even slightly surpassing Yan Shisan.

With the strength of these people, they were sufficient to control the entire plan.

After carefully reviewing the entire plan, a fiery passion flashed in Dongfang Bubai's eyes. He looked at the sky outside the hall entrance and smiled confidently and domineeringly. In two months, it would be the time for him to officially dominate the southwest.

Then, Dongfang Bubai flashed into his room in the backyard, where Dongfang Bai, Xue Qianxun, and Lin Shiyin were already waiting.

Two years had passed, and the three women had become even more beautiful and mature. Dongfang Bai, with her charming and adorable demeanor, had reached the Eighth Level of the Innate Realm and was listed on the Genius List, known throughout the world.

Xue Qianxun, with her captivating beauty and a touch of heroism, had reached the Fifth Level of the Innate Realm.

Lin Shiyin, the most elegant and refined, was even more stunningly beautiful. After two years of internal cultivation, although resources were not lacking, she was not particularly fond of martial arts and was still at the Later Heaven Realm.

As soon as Dongfang Bubai entered the room, the three women stood up and greeted him, each addressing him.

After making them sit down, Dongfang Bubai directly announced his seclusion.

The three women did not show any surprise. Dongfang Bubai often went into seclusion, and this time was just longer, nothing unusual.

Afterward, they had a meal together, and Dongfang Bubai let them leave.

He then entered the training room and officially began his seclusion. The next time he emerged would be when he had completed his task.

...

(The second chapter will be a bit later.)

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