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#248 - The scheming boy's lofty ambition

"From what I observed of your martial arts earlier, it seems to carry traces of our Ming Cult's supreme skill, the 'Great Shift of the Universe.' I wonder, sir, if you could explain this to us."

Inside a quiet tavern room, Liang Yue was sitting across from the Ming Cult members, with Xiao Nana beside him, who was already dressed up but still seemed a bit reserved.

After a few rounds of tea and some pleasantries, everyone naturally began to discuss serious matters.

As soon as Zhang Wuji said this, it immediately drew the attention of all the Ming Cult members present, their faces filled with curiosity and vigilance.

Some of the Five Elements Flag Leaders with weaker resolve had even quietly gripped their weapons.

"Certainly. I am Liang Yue. By chance, I met Miss Yang Buhui and exchanged a few words with her. Hehe~ I then followed her all the way to Bright Peak."

As he spoke, Liang Yue turned to look at Yang Buhui, who was already drooping her head under the gaze of a group of elders, her face flushed with embarrassment, and then continued.

"After circling Bright Peak, I found a place with the words 'Forbidden Area' written on it, next to a cave. Curious, I went inside.

Unexpectedly, the cave contained a hidden world, and I even found the remains of Leader Yang, and subsequently obtained the 'Great Shift of the Universe' manual."

Upon hearing Liang Yue's words, Zhang Wuji and Xiao Zhao exchanged glances immediately, their faces filled with surprise.

"Brother Liang, are you saying that you learned our cult's 'Great Shift of the Universe' manual before I did?"

"That's right! It's truly a coincidence. However, after learning it, I pushed the stone slabs containing the manual back to their original place.

After coming out of that forbidden area, I was wondering how to inform the Ming Cult members about the contents of Leader Yang's last words when, as it turned out, Cheng Kun,

Zhang Cult Leader, and this Miss Xiao Zhao all entered that forbidden area one after another."

As he spoke, Liang Yue couldn't help but chuckle, then stroked his smooth chin and continued with a smile.

"Perhaps~ your cult's forbidden area is a little too conspicuous. After all, such large characters are carved on the stone; anyone would be curious... After returning to the forbidden area with you,

I also learned about the cause of Leader Yang's death from Cheng Kun's mouth. Having received kindness, I had to repay it, so I captured Cheng Kun."

"So, the villain Cheng Kun was killed by Young Hero Liang?"

The Green Wing Bat King Wei Yixiao, dressed in black, now had a look of enlightenment on his face, and the White Browed Eagle King and Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded in understanding.

"Looks like you've found his body?"

Seeing this, Liang Yue was immediately a little surprised and said.

"Of course, we found it. After all, the smell of blood was so strong; Bat King is best at this!"

Xiao Zhao, who looked like Miss Qiu Nu, smiled as she took care of Nana's eating and drinking.

"Oh~ that's right! However, since I have received the Ming Cult's kindness, I must repay this favor. Cheng Kun alone is not enough to offset the value of the 'Great Shift of the Universe.'

Therefore, if Leader Zhang has any requests, I will do my best."

As he spoke, Liang Yue stood up from his seat and solemnly cupped his fist at Zhang Wuji and the Ming Cult members opposite him.

"The 'Great Shift of the Universe' is our Ming Cult's supreme art, so~ I, as the Ming Cult Leader, hope that Brother Liang can promise me that you will not pass this art on to anyone in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji's eyes flickered a few times, and he immediately made a request to Liang Yue.

"That's natural. I can promise now that in this world, I, Liang Yue, will not pass on the cultivation method of the 'Great Shift of the Universe' to anyone, nor will I leave any words or phrases to posterity."

"This is just something I should do, not a request. Leader Zhang, what else is there? Just say it!"

"This~ I do want to ask Brother Liang to help me with something, and that is~ to help me rescue the masters of the Six Major Sects who were captured by Zhao Min's scheme."

"Oh? Leader Zhang is truly~ benevolent and kind. The Six Major Sects besieged Bright Peak together, causing no small losses to your Ming Cult. Hehehe~ But to do great things, resentment shouldn't be taken too seriously.

I can't do that. Besides, I came to Dadu this time to make trouble for the Yuan Mongols. Helping Leader Zhang rescue the masters of the Six Major Sects is naturally no problem."

"That's great! With Brother Liang's strong assistance, I believe we will be able to successfully rescue the martial arts comrades of the Six Major Sects. After that, our Ming Cult

will inevitably unite all the heroes and heroines in the world who are determined to resist the Yuan Mongols, overthrow their Yuan Mongol rule in one fell swoop, and rebuild our Han people's territory!"

"..."

Looking at the Cult Leader Zhang in front of him, whose eyes were full of burning light and whose face was full of ambition, Liang Yue couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart.

According to the original plot's character design, Zhang Wuji should have been a simple-minded, pure, kind-hearted, and even a bit indecisive person.

Xiao Zhao was taken back to Persia by the Three Wind, Cloud, and Moon Envoys to be a saint because of his hesitation.

Zhao Min was also heartbroken by his simple mind and could no longer return to the past.

Even the senior figures of the Ming Cult became estranged because he chose to be with Zhao Min, that treacherous and cunning Mongolian princess, and finally the power fell to Zhu Yuanzhang.

But such a character design is obviously a bit unrealistic.

On the contrary, the current Cult Leader Zhang in front of him is a serious schemer.

But considering that his parents were forced to death in front of him when he was a child.

He himself suffered from the pain of cold poison and was tortured for a full seven years.

Then, in the process of growing up, he was also looked down upon, secretly ridiculed, satirized, and even beaten by Song Qingshu and other Wudang disciples and grandchildren.

Children who grow up in this environment will probably be like he is now.

It is unlikely to be simple-minded, but with the guidance of a master like Zhang Sanfeng, it is unlikely to become a bad egg.

The so-called heart of harming others must not be there, but the heart of preventing others must not be without. The Zhang Wuji in front of him is probably in such a state and temperament~

After obtaining the Nine Yang Divine Skill, plus the Great Shift of the Universe, and the later Tai Chi Fist, he gradually became ambitious.

The goal of life, from the initial desire to stand out and avenge his parents, to becoming the leader of the world's largest cult, commanding one side, to the present, even faintly has the idea of competing for the world.

Upon closer inspection, the changes and growth of the characters seem to be the thinking that a normal person should have...

"It turns out that Leader Zhang's ambition is so lofty, I admire it! However, it is by no means easy to realize such a great cause, and the process will inevitably be full of difficulties.

Leader Zhang will probably have a headache in the future, hehehe~ But I can't manage so much, I will only be responsible for killing people and trying my best to eliminate the Yuan Mongol's military power."

"I heard~ that Brother Liang has made a great name for himself before, killing several thousand Yuan Mongol troops alone!"

"Hehe~ Fame and the like are all false. I don't care about these things, I just want to be for the people of the world~"

...

After some discussion, Liang Yue and Zhang Wuji and others quickly formulated a rescue strategy.

The general plan is that Liang Yue and the Ming Cult members go to Wan'an Temple's pagoda to rescue the Six Major Sects, while Leader Zhang will go to Ruo Prince's Mansion alone and then get the antidote to the Ten Fragrance Tendon Softening Powder from Zhao Min.

After experiencing the previous events, Zhao Min knew that Liang Yue really wanted to kill her, and immediately became very frightened and did not dare to stay in front of him for a long time. She should have returned to Ruo Prince's Mansion now.

However, given the temperament of that princess, it is unlikely that she would be frightened by Liang Yue's mere actions.

At this time, she is probably planning a more thorough plan~

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