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But once she arrived, she discovered that things were far more complicated than she had imagined.
With her abilities, she couldn't possibly snatch a Silver Heavenly Secret Token, let alone a Gold Heavenly Secret Token, which had already been driven up to an astronomical price; she wouldn't even dare to dream of it.
With the conclusion of the previous "Heavenly Secrets Monthly Review," this time even more martial arts figures have arrived, among whom are countless unparalleled masters.
Ye Hongyu estimated that even if the Xiling Sect Leader came in person, he might not be 100% sure of getting the Silver Heavenly Secret Token, let alone her.
Just as she was deep in thought, the beaded curtain at the door suddenly moved without any wind and slowly parted.
An elderly man with white hair walked in.
Ye Hongyu was about to get angry when she saw who it was and immediately froze, asking in surprise, "Wei Guangming?"
She grew up in the Xiling Temple and had met Wei Guangming once when she was a child.
Although she didn't know exactly what taboo Wei Guangming had broken, she had heard quite a bit about how he was imprisoned in the secluded pavilion.
She never expected to see Wei Guangming here again.
After hesitating for a moment, Ye Hongyu stood up, bowed respectfully, and said, "Ye Hongyu, a junior of the Xiling Temple, greets the High Priest of Light."
Wei Guangming scrutinized her for a while, then nodded and said, "The younger generation is truly formidable."
"What brings the High Priest of Light here?"
Ye Hongyu asked cautiously.
Wei Guangming said, "Don't worry, I won't interfere with your business. My presence here has nothing to do with the temple."
Ye Hongyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as I was about to ask more questions, a commotion suddenly came from the entrance of the hall.
"Zhang Sanfeng is here! Zhang Sanfeng is here!"
The hall erupted in commotion, and Ye Hongyu immediately understood what had happened, her heart leaping in surprise.
Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of Wudang, was undoubtedly a top figure in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty, and the entire Taoist community held him in high esteem.
Even Wei Guangming showed a surprised expression, looking towards the doorway.
Chapter 100 Can Be Buddha or Demon
At the entrance of Dengtian Pavilion, a group of Taoist priests slowly walked in. The leader had a kind face, wore a tattered Taoist robe, and exuded an unfathomable aura.
"This is Zhang Sanfeng? He's truly remarkable."
A glint of admiration flashed in Wei Guangming's eyes.
In the fifth private room on the east side of the fourteenth floor, Lu Xiaofeng, Hua Manlou, and others reacted even more intensely.
Only those in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty truly understand how important Zhang Sanfeng's status is.
To outsiders, Shaolin was considered the most righteous sect in the Ming Dynasty's martial arts world, followed by Wudang.
But in the minds of people in the martial arts world, Zhang Sanfeng alone could destroy the entire Shaolin Temple.
This shows Zhang Sanfeng's status in the hearts of people in the martial arts world.
"Good heavens, Master Zhang hasn't been out of the martial world for at least several decades, and he's actually come to the Ascending Heaven Pavilion today?"
Sikong Zhaixing said exaggeratedly.
"I've always heard of Master Zhang's great reputation, and today I finally met him. He truly lives up to his name."
Xie Xiaofeng said with a serious expression.
"Judging from Zhang Zhenren's aura, he has reached the realm of returning to simplicity and is no less than Tianjian Wuming."
"It seems that the number one master in the Ming Dynasty is none other than Master Zhang."
Yan Shisan stroked his chin and said meaningfully.
"Although Wuming is strong, he can't be considered the number one martial arts master in the Han Dynasty. How can you be so sure that Master Zhang is the number one in the Ming Dynasty?"
Ximen Chuixue asked coldly.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the private room changed.
Lu Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "I really can't think of anyone in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty who can compare with Master Zhang. If someone really could, the world would be in chaos."
Hua Manlou, Sikong Zhaixing, and others nodded in agreement.
They simply cannot imagine who could surpass Zhang Sanfeng.
Just then, a terrifying aura emanated from the doorway.
A chilling killing intent enveloped the entire Ascending Heaven Pavilion, causing everyone to involuntarily shiver and turn their gazes toward the entrance.
Those martial arts practitioners who arrived first were all sweating profusely, wondering who possessed such a strong killing intent, even more domineering than Dugu Qiubai.
"Liu Songtao! It's Liu Songtao who has appeared!"
The old monk standing at the door, dressed in tattered robes, exuded a chilling murderous aura that drove everyone in the martial arts world mad.
The news of Liu Songtao's reappearance in the martial arts world had already spread like wildfire throughout the city. Some people speculated that he had come out of seclusion for the sake of the Celestial Mystery Immortal and might even come to Snow Moon City.
But when everyone actually saw him appear at the Dengtian Pavilion, they were still shocked.
This person is a top ten sword immortal on the Nine Provinces Sword Immortal Ranking, only one step away from becoming a terrestrial celestial being. He managed to close the Heavenly Gate for thirty years with just himself and his sword.
Especially since Zhang Sanfeng hadn't even gone upstairs yet, these two unparalleled masters bumped into each other in the lobby, making everyone both nervous and excited.
At this moment, Liu Songtao also saw Zhang Sanfeng. For the first time, the usually invincible Zhang Sanfeng showed a serious expression.
"Are you a demon or a Buddha?"
Zhang Sanfeng gently stroked his long beard and asked meaningfully.
Liu Songtao pondered for a moment, then said loudly, "Heaven and earth are useless, I look down on them. The sun and moon are useless, they cannot coexist. Kunlun is useless, it won't come to me. Compassion is useless, it's hypocrisy. Purity is useless, it leaves one empty-handed. The great river is useless, it flows away and never returns..."
After singing this "useless song," Liu Songtao's terrifying murderous aura disappeared, replaced by a golden halo, a quality found only in highly enlightened monks in Buddhist scriptures.
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng smiled slightly and was about to address Liu Songtao as a fellow Daoist when he noticed Liu Songtao's expression suddenly change.
"What's the use of Chan meditation? How can you become a Buddha?"
He laughed loudly, exuding an aura of arrogance once again. He was half Buddha and half demon, his mind capable of switching between the two in an instant.
Even when facing the renowned Zhang Sanfeng, Liu Songtao showed no fear whatsoever.
Inside the Dengtian Pavilion, the atmosphere was thoroughly heated up by the arrival of Zhang Sanfeng and Liu Songtao.
Following that, more and more renowned martial arts masters arrived, making the scene increasingly exciting.
"My God! Abbot Fangzheng of the Shaolin School of the Ming Dynasty has actually come in person!"
With a gasp, a group of monks wearing robes walked in.
Leading the group was an elderly man with white eyebrows and a kind face; he was none other than Fang Zheng, the current head of the Shaolin School of the Ming Dynasty.
As the leader of the righteous path of the Ming Dynasty, Fang Zheng's prestige in the martial arts world is self-evident.
It is said that he has mastered the Yi Jin Jing, a skill that no one in the Shaolin School has been able to achieve in a hundred years, and his cultivation level is second only to Zhang Zhenren of Wudang.
Upon seeing the leader of the righteous path of the Ming Dynasty in person, even the experts in the private room became serious.
In the sixth private room on the west side of the fifteenth floor, Wuxin's eyes gleamed with a faint golden light. He used a secret technique of the Rakshasa Hall to stare at Fang Zheng and whispered:
"As expected of the head of the Shaolin Sect of the Ming Dynasty, his aura is as deep as the sea. He is at least at the half-step Divine Travel Realm."
Lei Wujie looked up and said, "I thought Master Fangzheng was so amazing, but he's only at the half-step Divine Realm. I'm afraid he can't even squeeze into the Top Ranking."
"There are indeed many martial arts masters in the Ming Dynasty."
"Although Master Fangzheng is famous, if he has not reached the Divine Realm, he may not be ranked high even if he is on the list."
Xiao Se said slowly.
Ji Ruofeng said, "Our Beili has only a history of two hundred years. Only those who travel to the Mysterious Realm can be listed. The history of the Ming Dynasty's martial arts world is much longer. I'm afraid it's not Fang Zheng's turn to be listed."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the private room nodded in agreement.
Although Fang Zheng was extremely famous and could be considered one of the top masters in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty, this was only on the surface.
The Celestial Immortal holds the secrets of the world, and his list of unparalleled masters includes all the reclusive masters.
Don't say that Fang Zheng is just a top expert on the surface. Even if he were the number one expert on the surface, it wouldn't be impossible for him not to be on the list.
"And now an even more formidable one has arrived!"
Just then, Wuxin suddenly spoke up.
Everyone immediately looked over and saw a group of people walking in at the entrance of the Dengtian Pavilion. Their faces were familiar.
They were several secret agents from the Ming Dynasty's Dragon Guard Manor.
However, this time the person walking in the middle was not Duan Tianya, the top secret agent of the Heavenly Rank, but a middle-aged man with an extraordinary demeanor.
Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, Shangguan Haitang, and others surrounded him, their attitudes respectful.
Judging from this, this person's identity is already clear.
"Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi of the Dragon Guard Manor never expected that such an important figure would also come to the Ascending Heaven Pavilion in person."
Xiao Se said in surprise.
"Zhu Wushi is known as the number one expert of the Ming Dynasty royal family. He truly lives up to his reputation. His aura is even stronger than that of Master Fangzheng."
Wu Xin said with a solemn expression.
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, and their anticipation for the Ming Dynasty's championship rankings grew even stronger.
As one Ming Dynasty master after another arrived, masters of the Song Dynasty martial arts world also began to arrive.
Hong Qigong, the second leader of the Beggars' Sect!
Huang Yaoshi, the master of Peach Blossom Island!
Master Yideng of the Duan family in Dali!
Ouyang Feng, the owner of White Camel Mountain Manor!
The appearance of these four people immediately caused a stir among the heroes of the Song Dynasty.
Not only because of their fame, but also because they were all the Five Masters of the Huashan Sword Tournament back then.