Chapter 31: Eradicating the Tyrant, Executing Ying Zheng
Shu He County.
Mohist Stronghold.
“Greetings, Grand Master!”
Gao Jianli, Da Tie Chui, and Dao Zhi bowed respectfully to Grand Master Yan Dan.
“No need for formalities, the three commanders!”
Yan Dan’s voice was gentle as he presented the information gathered by the Mohist disciples: “This is the latest intelligence regarding the tyrant Ying Zheng and the Martial God in Shu He County!”
“Grand Master, I heard on my way here that the Martial God froze Shu He with a single sword strike and executed Zhao Gao, like an immortal deity. Is it true?”
Gao Jianli asked as he received the intelligence.
The legends of the Martial God were truly terrifying.
Even though he had heard many people assert it with conviction, he still found it hard to believe.
Moreover, in this world, rumors were often exaggerated.
He only believed about 20% of the information from the Jianghu.
“It’s true. I estimate the Martial God has already reached the legendary Earthly Immortal Realm, and it’s best not to provoke him for now!”
Yan Dan’s expression was solemn. The image of Tian Meng being impaled by a sword before his eyes filled him with fear.
“What? That tyrant Ying Zheng has obtained an elixir of immortality and regained his youth?”
Suddenly, Gao Jianli exclaimed, veins popping on his arm. He hated Ying Zheng to the core.
His two good friends, Kuang Xiu and Jing Ke, had both died at the hands of Ying Zheng.
He was sworn to never coexist with Ying Zheng.
“How did Ying Zheng get the elixir of immortality? Did the Martial God give him the Dragon Core? Or the Three Revolutions Fortune Pill?”
Dao Zhi stroked his chin with his thumb and forefinger, puzzled.
In his opinion, a god-like figure like the Martial God would not care about worldly power. The Dragon Core was much more valuable and he wouldn’t give it to Ying Zheng.
“Have you heard that Ying Zheng has found his eldest son, Zhao Wu?” Yan Dan asked.
“Of course, the entire Shu He County is talking about it. Zhao Wu, the richest man in Shu He County, is Ying Zheng’s long-lost son!”
Da Tie Chui, carrying his Thunder God Hammer, boomed, “Just a playboy. I heard Ying Zheng met him while he was playing with women at the Flying Immortal Pavilion!”
“If I ever meet such a pretty boy who exploits the people, I’ll smash him to bits with my hammer!”
“Zhao Wu is just a clown who indulges in pleasure. He’s not worth worrying about!”
Yan Dan said, “But we shouldn’t act against him now!”
“Why? Just because he’s the son of the tyrant Ying Zheng?” Da Tie Chui asked, puzzled.
“You’re stupid. We’re not afraid of Ying Zheng, so why would we be afraid to act against Zhao Wu just because he’s Ying Zheng’s son!”
Dao Zhi looked at him with disdain, making Da Tie Chui feel embarrassed.
At this moment, Gao Jianli seemed to have realized something, his eyes solemn:
“Is Zhao Wu related to the Martial God?”
Da Tie Chui and Dao Zhi were shocked: “How is that possible? How could someone like Zhao Wu be related to the Martial God?”
They looked at Yan Dan, hoping for a denial.
However, Yan Dan confirmed, “According to the information gathered by the Mohist disciples, Xia Yu Fang did not die when she jumped off the cliff because the Martial God saved her.”
“Although the Martial God did not formally take Zhao Wu as a disciple, he did give him guidance. Ying Zheng’s ability to obtain the elixir of immortality is likely due to Zhao Wu!”
“Moreover, the Martial God killed Zhao Gao because Zhao Gao sent Yan Ri to assassinate Zhao Wu, enraging the Martial God!”
“Damn! That pretty boy is too lucky. He met the Martial God before he was even born!”
Dao Zhi was filled with envy and jealousy.
The Martial God was a legendary figure who had transcended the Heaven-Human Realm to become an Earthly Immortal.
Even old antiques like Master Guigu and Bei Mingzi were only at the Heaven-Human Realm.
To be able to become their disciple, no, even just to receive their guidance, would be a blessing. How much more so for someone like the Martial God.
“What’s the use of luck? He’s a big name in Shu He County, but no one has heard of him having any martial arts skills. He spends his days drinking, partying, and playing with women. His body is probably already hollowed out. What martial arts can he practice?”
Da Tie Chui scoffed, “No wonder the Martial God didn’t accept him as a disciple. He’s just a pile of mud, good for nothing!”
“Da Tie Chui is right. He couldn’t even grasp such a rare opportunity. He’s truly a piece of rotten wood!”
Gao Jianli shook his head. If he had such an opportunity, he might have already become a Heaven-Human Realm swordsman!
“Zhao Wu is just a lucky guy. We don’t need to care about him. What I want to talk about today is the tyrant Ying Zheng.”
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Yan Dan looked at Gao Jianli and the others, his voice heavy.
Everyone focused, putting aside their thoughts, and listened carefully.
“Whether Ying Zheng obtained the Dragon Core or the Three Revolutions Fortune Pill, he won’t die anytime soon.”
Yan Dan said, “Moreover, due to the appearance of the Great Dao Golden List, even if he didn’t obtain the Dragon Core and immortality this time, and only gained a hundred years of life from the Three Revolutions Fortune Pill, he’s likely to obtain an elixir of immortality in the future. So we can’t wait for him to die naturally!”
Gao Jianli’s spirit lifted, and he asked abruptly, “Grand Master, do you want to assassinate Ying Zheng?”
“Assassinate Ying Zheng? Great! My Thunder God Hammer has been itching for a fight. I dream of smashing Ying Zheng to bits every day!”
Da Tie Chui swung his Thunder God Hammer, the wind howling, his power astonishing.
“That’s right!”
Yan Dan nodded, “Ying Zheng’s visit to Shu He County is the best opportunity for us to assassinate him.”
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“But Grand Master, if the Martial God intervenes, our chances of success are probably not high!”
Although Gao Jianli really wanted to kill Ying Zheng, he knew his limits.
Although he had not seen the Martial God in action, the Martial God was rumored to be god-like, and even Grand Master Yan Dan said he might have reached the Earthly Immortal Realm.
Even though he was confident in his own strength, he knew he was no match for the Martial God.
“So what about the Martial God? If he dares to aid the tyrant Ying Zheng, I’ll let him know the power of the Thunder God Hammer!”
Da Tie Chui raised his hammer, unwilling to be outdone.
A man only dies once.
He, Da Tie Chui, feared nothing.
Even if it was a god…
He would dare to fight.
“Based on the Martial God’s actions when he killed Zhao Gao and Tian Meng, the Martial God is probably a high and mighty figure who looks down on all living beings, considering himself a deity!”
“He’s not Ying Zheng’s bodyguard. He probably won’t interfere in Ying Zheng’s affairs.”
“As for Zhao Wu, a lucky playboy, a piece of rotten wood. Even if the Martial God is mindful of their past relationship, he has probably used up all his goodwill by killing Zhao Gao and giving Ying Zheng the elixir!”
“As long as we don’t act against Zhao Wu, the Martial God shouldn’t bother with us,”
Yan Dan analyzed.
If he were the Martial God, he would have kicked someone like Zhao Wu, who had no ambition, was unmotivated, and indulged in pleasure, to the curb long ago. He wouldn’t even bother with him.
“Hmm, Grand Master is right.”
Gao Jianli nodded: “Moreover, assassinating Ying Zheng is inherently a high-risk endeavor. This opportunity is rare, and the risk is worth taking.”
“When do we act? Why don’t we go kill him now and smash Ying Zheng with one hammer?” Da Tie Chui asked excitedly, eager to try.
“No, we can’t act in Shu He County. The chances of provoking the Martial God here are too high. We’ll ambush Ying Zheng on his way back to Xianyang!”
Yan Dan shook his head and said.
“There’s a place called Dragon Fall Valley on the way to Xianyang, a place that’s perfect for Ying Zheng to be buried!”
Gao Jianli thought for a moment and suggested.
“Dragon Fall Valley…”
Yan Dan pondered for a moment and nodded, “Alright, Dragon Fall Valley it is. For the sake of the people, we must succeed this time. We cannot fail. We must eradicate the tyrant Ying Zheng!”
“Eradicate the tyrant, execute Ying Zheng!”
Da Tie Chui raised his Thunder God Hammer, his fighting spirit soaring.
“Let’s go, we’ll go to Dragon Fall Valley to set up the ambush first!”
Yan Dan gave the order, and led the Mohist experts and disciples to Dragon Fall Valley overnight.
Gao Jianli gripped the Water-Cold Sword, ranked 19th on the Divine Sword List, his eyes filled with coldness:
“Kuang Xiu, Jing Ke, rest assured, I will definitely cut off the tyrant’s head tomorrow and offer it as a sacrifice to your souls in heaven!”
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