"As long as you ringleaders commit suicide and disband the Justice Hall, the rest of the disciples can survive."
Pei Xuanjing's indifferent words sounded in Ma Wuji's ears, causing him to tremble as if he could visualize his own death.
When he saw the disciples, the desperate look in their eyes changed to one of strange hope after hearing those words. A chill rose spontaneously in Ma Wuji's heart.
Hiss!
Many of the martial artists onlookers filled with apprehension when they looked at Pei Xuanjing.
Pei Xuanjing was obviously intent on killing and intimidating!
If it had been before, Pei Xuanjing, despite his individual strength, could certainly kill Ma Wuji and his men. However, if the thousands of disciples decided to flee, he would have no chance of retaining all of them.
But after Yu Zhenzi and the others appeared, they were confident enough to annihilate the Justice Hall.
Despite having the power to easily crush the Justice Hall, they did it through such methods, which was terrifying.
Everyone knew that Pei Xuanjing's method was an open scheme. But even if everyone knew this was a plot, they were helpless to break it.
"You have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to decide. Once the incense is finished, it means that you, the disciples of Justice Hall, are united as one. I, Pei, will regret it, but I'll be left with no choice but to send you off."
Pei Xuanjing dropped this sentence, and someone immediately lit an incense stick.
As the incense slowly burned, they waited quietly, waiting for the reaction of the Justice Hall members.
In the end, Pei Xuanjing belonged to the strong. The lives of the Justice Hall members were within his thoughts under such circumstances.
Even if he slaughtered them all, most people, besides denouncing his brutality, wouldn't genuinely stand up for the Justice Hall. Especially since the Justice Hall was obviously in league with the Six Gates.
"Leader! "
No one wants to die, especially when there is a chance to survive.
Pei Xuanjing's domineering attitude just now gave them no way out. They could only grit their teeth and stand with the leader.
But now that Pei Xuanjing has made a promise to only punish the ringleaders, it means they have a chance to survive. How could one not seize it?
"Do you want me, the leader, to commit suicide?" Ma Wuji's heart was burning with anger, and he looked at the person who had spoken with cold eyes. A pack of heartless bastards, he'd been good to these people all along, and now they wanted him to die.
"…" The person who was looked at by Ma Wuji's ferocious gaze immediately fell silent and lowered his head.
"Is it as Pei Xuanjing said, leader, do you want to drag us all to death?" A voice rose in dissatisfaction.
"Who else? Step forward!" Zhang Xiaoyao, his face like ice, suppressed the person with a palm and said coldly.
He never expected these people to dare to rebel against his decision. How ridiculous!
Seeing the person being suppressed, the other members of the Justice Hall looked devastated. Still, there was nothing they could do, so they had to hang their heads in dismay.
As members of Justice Hall, not only do their lives hang in the balance, but the lives of their family members are also at the mercy of the leaders.
Watching Ma Wuji and others intimidate the disciples of Justice Hall with their momentum, Pei Xuanjing, a smile appeared on his face.
He understood that at this point, although the authority of the other side had suppressed the dissatisfaction of these disciples, it had also eliminated any chance of these disciples siding with them.
The time of an incense stick was over in an instant.
Pei Xuanjing looked at the ashes of the burned incense and said coldly, "The incense is finished. It seems you are unwilling to commit suicide and are determined to drag everyone down with you."
Pei Xuanjing's plan was half successful. He originally assumed that these disciples could pressure Ma Wuji and the others into suicide.
What he overlooked was that in this place, it was those in power who commanded respect. Ma Wuji and the others had absolute suppression over these disciples.
Even if the disciples were dissatisfied, they could hardly resist Ma Wuji and the others' suppression.
"Pei Xuanjing, we, the Justice Hall, are united as one. As the leader, I don't believe you dare to risk universal condemnation and slaughter the thousands of disciples of our Justice Hall." Ma Wuji's eyes flashed with madness, but he was very sober.
Remember, even those killers from the underworld have never done such brutal and vicious things.
If they did, even the right would become the wrong, giving them a notorious reputation throughout the martial world.
More importantly, ants could even bite an elephant to death. The thousands of disciples were a very powerful force. They might give them a chance to survive.
In their view, these disciples were like amulets, the key to surviving this crisis.
The many disciples of the Justice Hall were filled with despair, but they were helpless.
"Ah," Pei Xuanjing sighed lightly, his voice echoing down Long Street: "Although you wish to pull everyone down with you, I am not a lover of slaughter. Just as I said before, only the ringleaders will be punished. The rest of the disciples of the Justice Hall, surrender, and you might live."
He took a step forward, his True Qi tluctuating, his Blood Qi boiling, and a formidable aura slowly rising. The fierce aura aimed directly at Ma Wuji and Zhang Xiaoyao, and the terrifying killing intent enveloped them.
Meanwhile, Yu Zhenzi and others each made their move, directly going towards the experts of Justice Hall.
Upon hearing Pei Xuanjing's words, the disciples of Justice Hall, who originally had despair on their faces, saw a glimmer of hope. The moment Pei Xuanjing and his troops took action, they chose not to act in perfect tacit understanding.
Pei Xuanjing saw this through the corner of his eye with a smile on his face.
Ma Wuji and the others' faces changed dramatically. With great anger, they shouted, "You all don't make a move, are you prepared to die with your entire family! "
At this moment, faced with life and death, they could not cover up anything anymore. They openly threatened with the families of the disciples —this was at the root of their control of these disciples.
Pei Xuanjing slapped his hand out, blocking Ma Wuji's threats, and said coldly: "Worry about yourselves first!"
Under the pressure of his palm, wind and thunder were born, like divine punishment. Ma Wuji and Zhang Xiaoyao could hardly speak out of sheer terror. They could only use all their strength to resist, but in the end it was all in vain.
Whether it was Ma Wuji or Zhang Xiaoyao, they were both masters who had made a name in the martial arts world for hundreds of years, not far from the supreme martial artist.
However, it's a pity that they met Pei Xuanjing today, the previous combined force of nine of them were no match for Pei Xuanjing, let alone only the two of them. Even though their strength was powerful, they still had no power to fight back.
After several rounds of fighting, Pei Xuanjing did not even use his Shenxiao Sword, but killed the two with just one slap.
The street was dead quiet.
Everyone watched as the once famous masters of Justice Hall lay dead on the ground, and their expressions varied.
They were well-known strong men in the martial arts world not so long ago, but now they lie like dead dogs. it was enough to make people feel sad.
Looking at the young man standing tall, his face deeply imprinted in the mind of everyone present.
From today on, no one dares to question the strength of Slayer Taoist, Pei Xuanjing.
"From today on, there is no Justice Hall in the martial arts world." Pei Xuanjing's words reached everyone's ears.
The faces of the surviving former disciples of Justice Hall changed unpredictably. They felt both joy and sorrow, each had a different look.
Pei Xuanjing didn't care about their thoughts, he slew away his sleeve and strode into Justice Hall.
Now, it was time for him to reap the fruits of victory.
Several hours later, Pei Xuanjing was sitting high in a hall within Justice Hall. On the table in front of him were the martial arts skills treasured by Justice Hall.
"The Semi-extinct Wuji Fist Skill (Incomplete), refining it can get 50,000
Taoyun."
"The superior martial arts 'Xiaoyao Palm', refining it can get 45,000 Taoyun."
"The superior martial arts …"
Satisfaction surfaced on Pei Xuanjing's face. This time, not to mention anything else, the Taoyun provided by these martial arts alone is quite a lot. If all these Taoyun were refined, it would be enough for him to carry out several simulations.
"Master, everything has been arranged. Besides, according to the guidance of the disciples who submitted to Justice Hall, we broke into a secret room of Justice Hall and obtained countless gold, silver, jewelry, and elixirs. This is the list of inventory." Yu Zhenzi gave A booklet to Pei Xuanjing.
After Pei Xuanjing took it and glanced at it, he put the list down. His fingers lightly tapped the table, seemingly pondering something.
After a while, he slowly asked, "Is this all?"
"Yes!" Yu Zhenzi answered.
Pei Xuanjing silently looked at Yu Zhenzi without speaking, just staring at him coldly until Yu Zhenzi felt his hair stand on end. Then he chuckled and said,
"Alright. Split these seizures in two. Five percent is to be sent back to Shenxiao Mountain, as money for rebuilding the Shenxiao Sect in the future. The other five percent is to be given to everyone who came today."
He knew there must be something fishy about this list, but he doesn't want to delve into it. After a brief warning, he chose to overlook it.
As for these treasures, Pei Xuanjing didn't care about them at all, but he had to take them because he was the leader. If he didn't take them, others would not qualify to do so.
"Thank you, Master." A smile appeared on Yu Zhenzi's face, and he thanked him immediately.
He was well aware of the fudging in this list. When Pei Xuanjing stared at him just now, his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He didn't expect that Pei Xuanjing would overlook it so easily.
Furthermore, he was very surprised by Pei Xuanjing's generous reward. In the past, when they worked under the Lord of Shenxiao Gate, they could only get thirty percent.
Pei Xuanjing waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me. Just do your job at ease in the future, you won't miss out on these things."
Yu Zhenzi thanked him again and slowly stepped down.
Just as he was about to walk out of the hall, he heard Pei Xuanjing's voice, "Pang Hong, you go with Taoist Friend Yu Zhenzi!"
One must be authentic in their use of names, it is not to be lent to others.
He didn't care about those things, but he couldn't let others take them.
Therefore, letting Pang Hong participate can cultivate him into his own spokesperson for dealing with these matters, and at the same time warn Yu Zhenzi.
"Yes, teacher." Pang Hong, who was sitting quietly on the side, stood up and respectfully replied after hearing Pei Xuanjing's instructions.
Then he looked at Yu Zhenzi and said, "Senior, please give me some guidance."
Yu Zhenzi, upon hearing Pei Xuanjing's words, shivered, then brought a gentle smile on his face, "It's my pleasure."
Looking at the two's departing backs, Pei Xuanjing lightly smiled, with such an obvious move, he believes Yu Zhenzi should understand his intention..
Pei Xuanjing withdrew his gaze and began to study a set of martial arts skills.
However, before long, Bai Xiaosheng mysteriously appeared out of nowhere and entered the hall where he was.
"I didn't expect you to come here at this time." Pei Xuanjing made a welcoming gesture, inviting Bai Xiaosheng to sit down.
According to Pei Xuanjing's idea, his affairs are much less critical than the matters in Tiandu. The other party certainly needs to personally go to Tiandu to stay vigilant of the situation.
"Do you think my appearance in Tiandu given its current situation might produce a reaction contrary to what we desire?" Bai Xiaosheng asked with a light chuckle.
Although he has always maintained a low profile in the jianghu, many still recognize him.
Even though people like Zhao Baiyang might have guessed that he has an insight into their plans, without any proof, they can't confirm their suspicions.
However, if he appears in Tiandu, without a doubt, Zhao Baiyang would confirm his conjectures.
Moreover, logically speaking, it would make more sense for him to be at Justice Hall.
After all, such a grand martial arts ceremony, it would be normal for Bai Xiaosheng to appear here. in contrast, his absence would seem strange.
Pei Xuanjing nodded, then asked, "So, they've already made their move?"
"Yes, according to the news from the messenger eagle, they've already invaded the Imperial City," Bai Xiaosheng reports.
"Even without Lawlessness, Tiandu is fraught with dangers; surely there must still be quite many skilled martial artists there!" Pei Xuanjing said curiously.
According to his life simulation, Zhao Baiyang's operation this time should not fail.
However, many events on his journey have deviated from his life simulation due to various reasons.
Seemingly unfazed, Bai Xiaosheng confidently said, "According to my information, Zhao Baiyang has gathered three top-tier jianghu masters. Caught unawares, there are hardly a few people in the Imperial City who can stop them."
No one knows better than Bai Xiaosheng how powerful these top-tier martial artists from jianghu are. With Zhao Baiyang, the Sky Demon Sect's Master, and the Ghost Emperor of Fengdu all on the same side, their plan should proceed without hitch as long as they don't betray each other.
Although the Great Ming imperial court has numerous martial arts masters, only a few match the calibre of the top-tier jianghu masters. They aren't all based in Tiandu, as the expansive Great Ming territory also needs skilled masters for other roles.
According to Bai Xiaosheng's estimation, after Lawlessness left, the number of supreme-level masters stationed in Tiandu does not exceed three.
"Hopefully so!" Pei Xuanjing responded.
Having inadvertently helped them eliminate many obstacles, if they still fail, then they have no one to blame but themselves.
Just as the two were discussing, the rebellion within Tiandu was soon to be quelled.
Zhao Baiyang, coated with blood; the Diamond Sect's Master looking as though he'd been bathing in blood, appearing like a demonic Buddha; Xue Wuheng of the Sky Demon Sect, radiating an overwhelming demonic energy; the Ghost Emperor of Fengdu, exuding a chilling aura…
They had already killed countless skilled fighters and arrived outside the Imperial Garden, where they had the emperor surrounded.
"Inept ruler, today is the day of your beheading!" Zhao Baiyang roared, releasing an endless murderous intent and charged towards the emperor.
On the eighth of September, Pei Xuanjing ascended to Justice Hall. With a single force, he dominated nine first-grade masters, including Ma Wuji the Hall Master, suppressing them with ease in two moves.
The chief Capturer of the Six Gates, Lawlessness, battled Pei Xuanjing. His renowned Divine Saber was broken under Pei Xuanjing's sword technique, leaving him severely injured and on death's door. If not for the intervention of Wang Boan, he would have undoubtedly been killed.
Directly afterwards, using an open scheme, he disposed of the senior members of Justice Hall in a lightning move, dispatched the apprentices of Justice Hall, and took possession of the hall.
Also on the eighth of September, Zhao Baiyang, the leader of the Mire Sect, allied with the Ghost Emperor of Fengdu, the Master of the Diamond Gate, and Xue Wuheng, the Sky Demon Sect's Master, who had not been involved in jianghu for a long time, sneaked into Tiandu, intruded into the Imperial City, and attempted to assassinate the emperor.
A day of fierce battles resulted in chaos in Tiandu.
In a bitter and brutal standoff, countless individuals were killed or injured. Zhao Baiyang and others, four great martial artists, broke through the siege and intruded into the Imperial Garden, but were stopped by the imperial family's elite forces.
A stunning battle ensued among these elite martial artists. In the end, two of the imperial family's top martial artists were killed, and the Diamond Sect's Master was severely injured and almost died. The Mire Sect's Master, Zhao
Baiyang, Xue Wuheng of the Sky Demon Sect, and the Ghost Emperor of Fengdu were also injured. Countless major factions lost their best and brightest.
On the ninth of September, the Great Ming imperial court publicly announced that the emperor was only injured, not critically, and would recover after a period of recuperation.
At the same time, the Great Ming First Assistant and the Minister of War put aside their previous disputes. The two jointly stabilized the court and issued edicts in all directions, declaring the Mire Sect, Sky Demon Sect, underworld, and Diamond Gate organizations to be rebellious against the court and ordered the Six Gates, Brocade Guards, and the Two Factories to dispatch their experts, join the local guards to roundup and exterminate the rebels.
Suddenly, there was a serious tribunal within the jianghu. Countless organizations entangled with the factions were uprooted, and martial artists were captured or killed.
On the nineteenth of September, Pei Xuanjing arrived at the North Pole Association and challenged its head, Murong Hua. He defeated Murong Hua in three moves.
On the twenty-sixth of September, Pei Xuanjing ascended to the Canglan Sword Sect and triumphed over the head of the Canglan Sword Sect with his exceptional swordsmanship.
On the seventh of October, Pei Xuanjing ascended to Taiyuan Wang's family and challenged the head of the Taiyuan Wang family. Three days later, Pei Xuanjing left Taiyuan Wang's estate, which then announced news of their own defeat.
On the twenty-first of October, Pei Xuanjing challenged the heads of both Boling and Qinghe Cui families. Even their combined forces could not beat him.
On the third of November, Pei Xuanjing…
On the sixteenth of November, Pei Xuanjing…
The two fought fiercely, and the Demonic Sword inheritor was defeated, barely escaping.
On the thirteenth of December, after defeating a rival competitor, Pei Xuanjing spread words throughout the realm, expressing his intention to ascend to Dragon Tiger Mountain on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month to challenge the top-ranked person on the jianghu supreme list, the current Heavenly Master.
Upon the release of this news, the whole world was shocked!
In the past three months, Pei Xuanjing's footprints have almost covered half of the jianghu world, defeated countless famous masters, and once again ascended to the top of the Fengyun list. Everyone acknowledged that Pei Xuanjing has the strength of a jianghu supreme.
Many speculated that the reason why Pei Xuanjing kept challenging masters was to accumulate momentum, use continuous victories to gather an unstoppable force, and finally choose to challenge a real jianghu supreme strongman.
And the news from Pei Xuanjing confirmed this speculation.
But what no one expected was that Pei Xuanjing actually chose the Heavenly Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, the first person on the jianghu supreme list..