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This central figure is not the Marquis of Jinyi, nor the Judge of the Iron Pen, but a powerful individual with absolute strength and intelligence.
As for whether Ding Peng will take over?
Twelve top-tier assassins, with mysterious identities and ruthless nature.
At this point, Ding Peng's ambitions were such that it would be foolish for him not to take over.
Moreover, Ding Peng is now openly the successor of the Divine Blade Slash, and secretly also inherits the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, so there is no need to worry about his identity being exposed.
"Is the young master preparing to activate the Zodiac Killer?"
"A knife left idle in its sheath will inevitably rust."
Moreover, the situation has been very volatile lately, with signs of unrest in both the Ming and Song dynasties. I am also preparing to return to the Wu Tang Empire, where there will surely be no shortage of troublemakers.
Tiger whiskers are not easy to pluck; it's time to draw this long-hidden sword.
Also, beware of Jin Jiuling, the Marquis of Jinyi.
This person is quite ambitious and is probably unwilling to be a pawn of the Zhang family. He already has the intention to devour his master!
Jin Jiuling's strength wasn't particularly impressive, but his methods were far from simple. He had bribed people around Ji Yaohua and Gongsun Da Niang, and even Ghost Street was no exception.
After all, as a top-ranking constable, it wouldn't be too difficult for him to find dirt on those in the martial arts world.
"My subordinate understands!"
Ghost Yama never expected Jin Jiuling to be so fearless, actually preparing to betray the Zhang family?
However, considering the fickle nature of human nature, coupled with Jin Jiuling's considerable strength and status as the best candidate for the next God of Catchers, it's understandable that he would want to leave the Zhang family.
However, betrayal is unforgivable.
Moreover, based on what Zhang Xiaoshan said, Jin Jiuling is definitely not a kind person.
Betraying the Zhang family could very well be a fatal blow.
Even Granny Urgent and Ghost Shadow couldn't help but become secretly wary. They never expected that the Brocade-Clad Marquis among the Twelve Zodiac Killers would actually be Jin Jiuling, the most outstanding detective of the Six Doors!
However, they were more curious as to why Zhang Xiaoshan, knowing Jin Jiuling's secret, didn't just kill him directly instead of keeping him alive until now.
Chapter 426 The Twelve Zodiac Leaders—Demonic Buddha Ding Peng
Snapped!
"In the martial arts world, two demonic blades are now widely rumored."
One of them is the legendary weapon of the former Demonic Sect—the Crescent Moon Saber. When the saber is drawn, even ghosts and gods tremble in fear.
Especially recently, many renowned figures in the martial arts world have died under this curved blade.
Even the most renowned martial arts masters could rarely dodge that fleeting, hellish strike, reminiscent of the resurgence of the former demonic cult.
The other is a demonic sword brought from Japan by the young master of the Zhang family. It was originally a peerless divine weapon forged by the young master for the Japanese female sword saint by his side.
Unfortunately, on the day the sword was completed, strange phenomena appeared in the sky, and the martial arts world of Japan rose up in rebellion.
After all, this is a tiny island nation. Where else could such a precious sword have appeared? It can be called the number one sword in Japan. Just like the Buddha's Palm technique we mentioned before, once it appears in the world, everyone will surely rush to seize it.
And so, a peerless treasured sword was transformed into a peerless demonic sword amidst the carnage and struggle!
The Great Ming Dynasty's Yanjing!
As soon as the storyteller in the brothel finished his tale, the entire audience cheered.
Ding Peng, accompanied by his wife Qingqing, listened with great interest, after all, his name was on the document.
As for other things?
It's none of your business, hang it high!
Moreover, this place sometimes tells stories of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, sometimes recounts unofficial histories of the martial arts world, and sometimes discusses important matters of the imperial court; it covers everything.
Therefore, Qingqing, who was new to the martial arts world, undoubtedly loved listening to those anecdotes about the martial arts world.
"But do you all think this peerless sword is just going to be destroyed like this?"
Wrong, dead wrong!
If an ordinary person were to obtain this demonic sword, they probably wouldn't even dare to take it.
On the day of the 19th lunar eclipse, the demonic nature is fully formed. Those who wield the demonic sword will inevitably be controlled by the demonic nature within the sword, becoming ruthless puppets who kill without blinking an eye.
But the Zhang family is different. As you all know, the Zhang family's business dealings with the Persian Zoroastrians have always been incredibly profitable. Why can't other maritime merchants do the same?
"Old Hu, is there some secret deal going on?"
The crowd below immediately started to speculate and make guesses, even Ding Peng and Qingqing looked curious.
The senior monk had said something similar before, but Ding Peng hadn't paid any attention to it.
First, he didn't believe he couldn't overcome his demonic nature; second, he felt the monk's words were unreliable.
"This matter was revealed by a wealthy Persian merchant."
It is said that both Persian Zoroastrianism and Zoroastrianism in China venerate a treasure—the Sacred Flame Token, which contains a Zoroastrian sect's signature martial art. Young Master Zhang commented—
The pinnacle of unorthodox and heretical paths is clearly visible!
The Zhang family has a monk named Mingchen, a highly virtuous monk in the Nine Provinces, who is said to have been a disciple of the Divine Nun of the South Sea…”
A captivating and intriguing story, especially one involving divine weapons, beautiful women, love, and legends, is undoubtedly the most appealing to those who love stories.
Even Ding Peng was captivated by the listening.
How to resolve malevolent energy and suppress demonic nature using Buddhist teachings?
Ding Peng would never have believed such a thing before, but the monk's reminder and the storyteller's convincingly realistic tales made him begin to have some doubts.
Even Qingqing thought of the demonic power of the Crescent Moon Blade.
If it can really be suppressed, it would be a good thing for Ding Peng.
"Husband, shall we try our luck with the Zhang family?"
“I know, but I want to control the magic blade myself, rather than relying on external forces.”
Only by mastering the Demon Blade myself can I break through to a new realm; otherwise, I will stagnate and be unable to take that crucial step.
"Master!"
Seeing Ding Peng's stubborn gaze, Qingqing could only feel helpless and wish him success in controlling the demonic nature of the demonic blade.
After the two left the brothel, Ding Peng suddenly sensed something and saw a tall, imposing monk watching him from a high place in the distance.
If his skill hadn't reached an unparalleled level, he wouldn't have been able to detect that spiritually enhanced gaze at all.
Even at a distance of hundreds of feet, amidst crowds and tall buildings, one might not be able to spot the other.
But Ding Peng knew that this was what was called a master's sense of feeling, intention, and aura!
After delivering Qingqing to Yuanyue Manor, Ding Peng went to the agreed-upon location on the back mountain.
At this moment, on the back mountain, Xingyin, who held the new Vajra Zen Staff, was even more imposing, giving Ding Peng a feeling of awe and unfathomable depth.
Ding Peng was puzzled that such an invincible master would willingly serve as a dog for the Zhang family.
"Greetings, Master. What brings you here?"
"Ding Peng, I didn't want to come looking for you either, after all, I also need to go into seclusion to comprehend my cultivation level."
But this decision you made on short notice is actually a good thing for you, or rather, it's what you want most right now: an organization even more terrifying than the Demonic Cult, and a sharper demonic blade in your hands.”
"An organization even more terrifying than the Demonic Cult?"
Upon hearing this, Ding Peng felt a chill run down his spine.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Ding Peng knew all too well that the more the Zhang family gave him, the harder it would be for him to escape their control.
Using both kindness and severity, that was Zhang Xiaoshan's method.
Moreover, it's an organization even more terrifying than the Demonic Cult. Just how many trump cards does the Zhang family still have?
"Please enlighten me, Master."
"The earliest weapon in the young master's possession was the Blood Droplet;
However, in addition to the Blood Droplets, the young master later formed a very special Blood Spikes; a highly secretive organization, but composed entirely of elite assassins—the Twelve Zodiacs.
The twelve zodiac animals have special identities, and since there is no master among them who can command respect, they have always remained hidden in their sheaths.
This time, the young master has decided to appoint you as the demon outside the twelve zodiac signs, to lead the twelve zodiac assassins.
After all, this deadly weapon has been hidden for so long that not only will the blade rust, but it will also devour its master. Therefore, the young master wants you to take on the role of leader of the twelve zodiac animals.
In fact, it also shows how much the young master values you.
From choosing you as my successor to now becoming the leader of the twelve zodiac animals, the young master clearly places great hopes on your breakthrough to the Grandmaster level!
It should be noted that the leader of each faction within the Zhang family is qualified to advance to the Grandmaster level.
"The Demon Above the Twelve Zodiac Killers?"
Ding Peng was also shaken upon hearing this.
Unexpectedly, Xingyin brought such a 'surprise' news, which surprised him and made him feel flattered.
He had heard of the twelve zodiac animals before.
These are all top-tier assassins. What does that mean?
Even the Demonic Sect, which was preparing to launch a major offensive, had no more than ten top-tier experts. Yet Zhang Xiaoshan entrusted him with a killer organization composed of twelve top-tier experts, which even Ding Peng found hard to believe.
No wonder they say this is an organization even more terrifying than the Demonic Cult.
The number of top-tier experts alone is nearly twice that of the Demonic Sect, not to mention what is most terrifying about assassins.
To achieve our goal, we'll stop at nothing!
They have even fewer principles than the evil cult.
"Furthermore, the reason I've come here personally is to impart to you a Shaolin secret technique—the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill!"
You inherited the essence, energy, and spirit of the old monk, which is the true qi of the wedding gown. You already possess the realm of indestructible divine power, but you do not know how to use it, so you cannot use it.
"Once I impart the mental cultivation method to you, within a day you will be able to draw out the true qi inherited within your body and immediately achieve mastery!"
Upon hearing this, Ding Peng was even more incredulous.
The indestructible magic power of King Kong!
This is one of the five great Shaolin skills. Ding Peng looked at Xing Yin with an expression that said, "Are you kidding me?"
Even with his current Crescent Moon Blade, he might not be able to break through the invincible defense of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, not to mention that Xingyin meant that he had always hidden such a unique skill within him, but did not know how to use it.
This is like having a treasure mountain but not knowing it.
"This skill was originally the Shaolin Hunyuan Tongzi Gong. Although you are no longer a virgin, you have grafted my internal energy onto you, so you don't need to worry about the limitations of cultivation. Besides, I had already cultivated it to the great perfection level before."
As Xingyin slowly uttered the mental technique, Ding Peng, who had originally only intended to give it a try, began to practice.
As the mental technique was activated, his realm progressed naturally, and in less than a quarter of an hour, a golden light flashed across his body.
An indestructible golden body!
Unbeknownst to him, Ding Peng, who had inherited the Divine Skill of the Wedding Dress, had also reached the realm of indestructibility.
After all, Xingyin had already reached the pinnacle of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, and with the addition of the half-step Grandmaster and the incomparably powerful Wedding Dress True Qi, the Vajra Indestructible Realm was naturally achieved, making it even stronger than Cheng Shifei's 'Vajra Indestructible Body'.
Gu Santong's internal energy was mostly absorbed from masters of various schools in the last 277 chapters.
Xingyin, on the other hand, diligently practiced the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, making rapid progress.
In terms of inheritance, the degree to which the two absorbed the true Qi of the initiation is incomparable. Ding Peng's method is grafting, which is equivalent to the second one's sexual sound before the breakthrough, and is in no way weaker than Gu Santong.
In combat, Cheng Shifei was far inferior to Ding Peng, a martial arts prodigy.
At this moment, Ding Peng, relying solely on his Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, was no less capable than Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis, let alone the Crescent Moon Saber, whose light chilled the world.
"Thank you, Master!"
Wedding Dress Divine Skill! Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill!
Ding Peng had previously thought it was just internal strength, but he never expected that Xingyin had passed on all of Xingyin's 'essence, energy, and spirit' to him.
"This is the Prajna Palm, the Vajra Fist, the Vajra Finger..."