Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 562 The Number One Person in Dongling County?
Cangjiang River.

Jiang Ning landed on the shore and couldn't help but look back at the three-story boat sailing down the river behind him.

As he crossed the river, he overheard the conversation on the boat.

"The Eagle Soars Over the Desert. Yanghu," he murmured.

He already knew in his heart where the owner of the boat had gone; his destination was Yanghu Lake.

"There's no rush. Zeshan Prefecture is crisscrossed by rivers and lakes. With my water escape technique, it won't take me long to get to Yanghu!"

After a moment's thought, he stopped dwelling on the incident and continued rushing towards the direction of Sunset Valley.

Once they had run more than a hundred feet away and entered the mountains and forests, their speed no longer slowed down.

That night.

Above Sunset Valley.

Silver sunlight bathed the earth, and the valley was desolate.

If someone with a keen sense of smell were above the valley at that moment, they would be able to smell the faint scent of blood lingering in the air.

If a sharp-eyed person is positioned above the valley, they can see shadowy figures lurking in the shaded areas, as if countless people are hiding within.

at this time.

A figure descended from the valley like a ghost.

In the shadows, Zhao Yulong's gaze sharpened, and he saw the clear face, immediately letting out a sigh of relief.

The visitor was Jiang Ning, who had come as agreed.

At this moment, Jiang Ning's gaze swept over Sunset Valley.

The person hiding in the valley came into his view with perfect clarity.

Including myself, there are a total of 578 people.

These 578 people represent almost 90% of the current workforce of the Dongling City Patrol Office.

To deal with the Divine Sword Manor, this operation can be described as a full-scale effort.

The weakest of these people is at least at the eighth rank of martial arts.

Seeing that all these people had come because of him, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

A year ago, I was just an insignificant nobody in Luoshui County.

Faced with the threat from the Cao family, he became a disciple of the Canglang Martial Arts School.

Now, any few of these people could be chosen to destroy the Cao family.

Then, he flashed and appeared beside Zhao Yulong.

"Lord Zhao, Lord Su!" Jiang Ning bowed to the two.

This time, the inspection office dispatched two officials, one chief and one deputy chief.

The chief prefect is Zhao Yulong, and the deputy prefect is Su Zhi.

As for the remaining deputy prefect, he remained stationed in Dongling City to stabilize the situation.

This time, it's completely different from the last time.

It's no longer Jiangning fighting alone.

Instead, it had the strong support of the Inspectorate and the full assistance of Bai Luoyu.

Jiang Ning then cupped his hands in greeting to Bai Luoyu.

at this time.

With gentle eyes and a polite demeanor, Su Zhi said, "You're too kind, Inspector Jiang!"

Looking at Jiang Ning standing before her now, she couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

When she first met Jiang Ning, she thought highly of him and believed that he would achieve great things in the future.

But she didn't expect that her previous predictions would come true so quickly.

In her eyes, Jiangning is now a place that is far beyond her reach.

"Inspector Jiang, shall we depart now?" Zhao Yulong asked.

Jiang Ning glanced in the direction of the Divine Sword Manor.

Let's go!

He had already arrived around Sunset Valley in the afternoon.

They also thoroughly investigated the surrounding area to prevent the operation from leaking out and to ensure that Shenjian Manor was prepared.

What he feared was not that the Divine Sword Manor would make preparations in advance, causing the plan to fail.

Instead, they were worried that the Divine Sword Manor would sense a crisis and move away its savings accumulated over a hundred years ahead of schedule.

No matter how much is lost, it is a huge loss for him.

Currently, he only has about twenty Crimson Flame Blood Crystals on him.

With his current energy expenditure, those twenty-odd Crimson Flame Blood Crystals won't last long before they're all used up.

At that point, he will face a shortage of resources, making any subsequent personnel changes a distant prospect.

Now, Shenjian Manor and Mitianmen are the two directions he can rely on.

Therefore, in order to prevent accidents, he had already eliminated potential hazards on the road before Zhao Yulong and the others arrived at Luoxia Valley.

They also used their Heavenly Eye to spy on the Divine Sword Manor, and found that the treasure vault was intact.

By this time, it was completely dark, and the staff had rested and prepared, making it the perfect opportunity for him to make his move.

next moment.

From the valley, figures emerged one after another, more than five hundred people walking in the darkness, their momentum overwhelming.

the other side.

Excalibur Villa.

The manor was still brightly lit.

In a large hall at the very center of the manor.

"Still no news from the old master?" The man sitting upright in the grand chair frowned deeply. This man was Shangguan Jincheng, the current head of the Divine Sword Manor.
"Brother, there's still no news from Third Master!" the man on the left replied.

"Brother, could something have happened to Third Master?" asked a lady sitting on the right.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jincheng, who was sitting upright in the armchair, pondered for a moment, and then slowly shook his head.

"Not too possible!"

"Who is the old lord? It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the strongest person in Dongling County today!"

"Even if we encounter a truly formidable enemy, the old master can easily retreat, even if he cannot win!"

“In Dongling County today, who can threaten the old master’s life?”

The words fell.

The lady on the left spoke up again: "But there's been no news from the old master for two days, this is very strange!"

“Something’s not right!!” Shangguan Jincheng nodded slowly.

at this time.

He suddenly stood up and looked out of the hall.

A man rushed in with hurried steps.

"What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and disrespectful?" Shangguan Jincheng scolded.

"Master, something terrible has happened! The Inspectorate has surrounded the exit of the manor!"

"Have you seen the people from the Inspectorate clearly?" Shangguan Jincheng frowned, his heart sinking.

The three siblings were just discussing the fact that the old master of the manor had not been heard from for two days when they suddenly heard that the manor was surrounded by the people from the patrol office.

This moment made him feel uneasy.

No one knew better than him where the old manor lord had gone.

We went to Dongling City.

While no news came from Dongling City, the patrolmen quietly surrounded Shenjian Manor.

If the old master of the manor were still in Dongling City, how could he have allowed the people from the patrol office to be mobilized and surround the manor?

Because he had these thoughts in mind, he made sure to the person reporting the incident that the truth and accuracy of the event were confirmed.

"Patriarch, I've seen it clearly! The leader is Zhao Yulong, I absolutely cannot be mistaken! And there are quite a few of them!"

"How many people are there?" Shangguan Jincheng asked again.

“No fewer than several hundred people!” the man said.

"Second brother, fourth sister!" Shangguan Jincheng immediately spoke up.

"Brother, just give the order!" the two said at the same time.

"Second brother, go and ring the alarm bell five times!" Shangguan Jincheng said.

"Five rings??" Shangguan Jinshi looked at the current head of the Shangguan family with surprise and disbelief: "Brother, are we really going to ring it five times? This is the number of times the Shangguan family will ring it when it is in a life-or-death situation."

"If he's not mistaken, tonight might be the moment of life or death for the Shangguan family," Shangguan Jincheng said gravely.

The words fell.

The person who came to deliver the message immediately felt two pairs of eyes fall on him, and felt immense pressure all over his body.

"I am absolutely certain that the leader is Zhao Yulong!"

Hearing this affirmation, Shangguan Jincheng nodded slightly, then looked at the woman on his right. "Fourth Sister, go and ask Father to come out of the pass with his sword, and then go and inform that manor lord."

“Yes, elder brother!” Shangguan Jincheng’s wife on his right replied.

"Let's go, lead the way!" Shangguan Jincheng said calmly after giving the two instructions.

the other side.

The entrance of the villa.

Zhao Yulong stared quietly at the open door in front of him.

Divine Sword Manor is nestled against a solitary peak.

Behind the villa, the solitary peaks and cliffs are as sharp as knives.

Therefore, the entire resort has only three exits and one main road.

He was currently positioned on the main road of the mountain resort.

Looking at the red walls and white tiles in front of him, and the towering walls, Zhao Yulong remained calm.

He wasn't in a hurry at the moment, because Jiang Ning had already gone in first.

All he had to do was wait for Jiangning's signal.

After a while.

Accompanied by a flurry of footsteps, Shangguan Jincheng appeared before him with a group of people.

"Lord Zhao, it seems inappropriate for you to bring men to surround my Divine Sword Manor in the middle of the night!" Shangguan Jincheng said with an unfriendly expression after appearing.

As he spoke, his gaze swept across the surroundings, and a chill ran through him.

“I think it’s a good idea!” Zhao Yulong said calmly.

Then, he took out a book and threw it at Shangguan Jincheng.

"Patriarch Shangguan, hand these people over and come with me to Dongling City for a proper interrogation."

Shangguan Jincheng opened the first page of the book, and his face immediately darkened.

Because his name, as well as the name of the manor lord, were prominently displayed on the first page.

He suppressed his displeasure and quickly turned the pages.

The thin five pages contained hundreds of names, many of which he knew very well and held prominent positions in the Divine Sword Manor.

"Zhao Yulong, what do you mean by this?" Shangguan Jincheng closed the book, his face ashen.

"The meaning is very simple!" Zhao Yulong said, "According to the investigation, many people in your manor have violated the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty, including you, Patriarch Shangguan. You need to come back to Dongling City with me for a thorough investigation! If you are innocent, you will be allowed to leave!"

"Zhao Yulong, you'd better think this through. What will the consequences be?" Shangguan Jincheng said coldly.

"Lackeys of the imperial court!!" Just then, someone whispered behind Shangguan Jincheng.

"Hmm?" Zhao Yulong's calm expression suddenly changed, his eyes became sharp, and his aura surged, as if his body was covered with sharp sword light.

not good! !
Shangguan Jincheng was immediately alarmed.

The Grandmaster cannot be insulted!
For a member of the clan to publicly humiliate Zhao Yulong, a grandmaster, is tantamount to slapping Zhao Yulong in the face.

Such behavior is something that even he, as the head of the Shangguan family and the nominal second-in-command of the Divine Sword Manor, would not dare to humiliate a Grandmaster in this way, let alone the members of the clan.

next moment.

Zhao Yulong made a move.

Shangguan Jincheng suddenly felt as if a mountain collapsing and a tsunami was crashing down on him. His eyes narrowed slightly due to the stimulation of the energy.

"Lord Zhao, please be merciful," Shangguan Jincheng said.

He felt as if a mountain had struck him, its force unstoppable and its power irresistible, as Zhao Yulong had pushed him aside.

He was sent flying instantly, his blood and qi surging, and his internal organs displaced.

But at this moment he couldn't care less about himself and looked in the direction where Zhao Yulong was.

If Zhao Yulong were to go on a killing spree, none of the people at the entrance of the manor would be spared.

Having personally experienced Zhao Yulong's strength, he knew that Zhao Yulong's strength had increased significantly compared to before.

He is far superior to ordinary masters.

In the entire Divine Sword Manor, only two people could stop Zhao Yulong.

One of them is Shangguan Guyun, the previous head of the manor.

One of them is Sun Ming, the current owner of Shenjian Manor.

These two are the only two Grandmasters of Divine Sword Manor.

Now that Shangguan Guyun is not in the manor, only Sun Ming can stop him.

at the same time.

Zhao Yulong moved with lightning speed, and in a flash, he appeared in front of a young man.

Seeing the boy's terrified face, Zhao Yulong raised his hand and pulled him away.

The boy's vision went black, and he fainted instantly.

At that moment, everyone could see the teeth flying out of the boy's mouth and his distorted face.

thump—

at this time.

A magnificent bell rang out from the manor, its sound so powerful and resonant that it seemed to touch everyone's ears, deafening and awe-inspiring.

Zhao Yulong stopped and looked into the villa.

The people around them all retreated several feet away.

As for those who were sent flying by Zhao Yulong's slap, no one had the time or inclination to care.

thump—

Another bell rang.

“Two sounds!” Zhao Yulong murmured.

thump—

Before the first sound had faded, another rang out.

Three times!

thump—

“Four shots!” Zhao Yulong said.

thump—

"Five shots!" Zhao Yulong smiled faintly.

He glanced at Shangguan Jincheng, who had regained his footing.

"Patriarch Shangguan, shouldn't your father be out by now?" Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jincheng felt a chill run down his spine.

"Lord Zhao, how have you been?" A calm and unhurried voice suddenly came from inside the manor behind him.

"Sun Ming, you're too late!" Zhao Yulong looked towards the direction of the villa, where a middle-aged man in a blue robe had already come into his sight.

“It’s not too late!” Sun Ming glanced around and shook his head with a warm expression.

His words revealed a genuine sense of confidence.

"You're very confident!" Zhao Yulong said.

Sun Ming flashed and appeared three zhang in front of Zhao Yulong.

"Lord Zhao, how about I give you face and return to Dongling City?" Sun Ming said calmly.

Looking at Sun Ming at this moment, Zhao Yulong's heart became more serious.

He could sense that Sun Ming's confidence came from the heart.

Moreover, his words and glances revealed a strong sense of confidence.

He didn't think Sun Ming was a brainless person.

How could someone who is not a member of the same family become the head of the Divine Sword Manor, breaking the rules of the past, be brainless?

"You've broken through?" Zhao Yulong asked.

Sun Ming smiled calmly and nodded, then slowly took a step forward.

In an instant.

A sharp aura burst forth from his body, each strand of which was as powerful as a sharp sword.

Looking at Sun Ming at this moment, Zhao Yulong narrowed his eyes slightly.

To ordinary people, Sun Ming was no different at this moment.

But in his eyes at this moment, Sun Mingzhou was radiating a dazzling and blinding sword intent.

The sword intent shone like light, reflected in his pupils.

This made him feel a little frightened.

The number one person in Dongling County!
Such a thought flashed through his mind in an instant.

"Sword intent has reached its peak, transcending the boundaries of heaven and man!" Zhao Yulong slowly uttered four large characters.

Sun Ming nodded: "In that case, would Lord Zhao be so lenient?"

He asked again.

(End of this chapter)