Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 413 A Chain of Hatred, A Feint to the East and a Strike in the West

(The previous chapter was blocked, and this chapter has also been modified, changing the names to Fulong Faction and Jianghu Faction respectively.)
Although the reincarnation method of the Jianghu sect is said to be the strongest and most complete in the Yuan Kingdom at present, it is impossible for the reincarnated person to completely inherit everything from the previous life.

Even everything related to the soul.

That which can do this is not called reincarnation, it's called possession!
The method of reincarnation is actually just transferring one person's memories into another person.

In essence, this is not actually called reincarnation.

They are not the same person at all.

Moreover, there will be considerable damage during this transfer process.

Many unimportant things and details will disappear during the transfer process; only the most important things will be fully inherited.

It's like someone watching a 5D movie that's a compilation of another person's entire life.

He memorized all the plot points of the movie.

But will he become the main character in this movie?

of course not!

However, he was certainly also affected by the plot of the movie.

After all, a newborn baby is a blank slate, with no knowledge of themselves, the world, or anything else.

At this point, if the memories are completely instilled into the other person, the effect of this reincarnation method can be maximized, making the infant completely believe that he is the person in his memories.

This is the fundamental principle of the method of reincarnation.

However, during the process of a martial artist breaking through to the Grandmaster level, the three flowers converge, undergoing an ultimate transformation.

Its soul also underwent a qualitative leap in this transformation.

Because of this inherent nature, the soul of an infant can be said to have already completed a small part of the transformation into a grandmaster.

Combined with the memories of a Grandmaster, the probability of this reincarnated being breaking through to the Grandmaster level can be greatly increased.

Ba Shiba was naturally unwilling to accept this.

He also wants to break through to the Grandmaster level.

Therefore, they wanted to regain the support of the Yuan Dynasty's royal family.

Unfortunately, times have changed.

The current royal family is completely different from the people of the past.

Although they respect this reincarnation of Bhashipa, getting them to support Bhashipa involves many interests.

In the end, Bashiba only received a small portion of the support.

Bashiba saw the start of this war as an opportunity to improve his status by making contributions.

But Pang Ban also saw this opportunity.

He wanted to use this to solidify his position as the imperial advisor.

At the same time, the Fulong faction and the Golden Wheel Monk, supported by the current Yuan Emperor, also set their sights on this opportunity.

They not only want to overthrow the current Grand Preceptor Pang Ban, but also want to take revenge on Ba Shi Ba.

As the commander-in-chief of the Yuan army, the marshal enjoyed the protection of three "national advisors".

One of them was the former national teacher, Ba Shi Ba.

One is the current Imperial Advisor, Pang Ban.

One is the future National Preceptor, the Golden Wheel Dharma King.

These three groups are filled with hatred and are enemies of each other, while each has its own power and supporters.

Ba Shiba wanted to seize the position of Imperial Preceptor to obtain resources to support his cultivation to the level of Grandmaster. At the same time, he had not forgotten what had happened to the Fulong Sect before.

His supporters are a small group of people who remember the past deeds of Basipa. Although these people are few, they are mostly still in high positions, so their power is not weak.

Pang Ban, on the other hand, wanted to hold onto his position as the Imperial Preceptor, not only for his own sake but also for the sake of the Demon Master's Palace.

Having served as the Imperial Preceptor for many years, he has countless followers and allies, and also has the Grandmaster Meng Chixing as his backer.

As for the Golden Wheel Monk, he belongs to the new generation and embodies the hopes of the Dragon Supporting Sect. Now, he has gained the emperor's favor.

You see, the emperor had long wanted to replace the imperial advisor. And he was the one the emperor had put forward to challenge Pang Ban.

As for Ba Shiba... the Fulong faction also hated this traitor with a passion.

The relationship between the three can be described as a fairly balanced triangle of hatred.

Over the past period, the three individuals and the forces behind them have caused quite a stir in the imperial court.

Now, this battlefield in Xiangyang is also the battlefield between the three of them.

The marshal wished he could turn back time to a quarter of an hour earlier, then pick up a stick and beat himself unconscious with a single blow.

What do you want to do after you wake up?
Is this bed not soft enough?

As expected, I've made a mess of things when I woke up.
The trouble mentioned here is not just the words spoken in a moment of haste.

More importantly, he could clearly hear who was stronger and who was weaker in the battle outside.

Just as Pang Ban said.

Although the Golden Wheel Monk was a talented man, he was still young.

The martial art he primarily practiced was the supreme protective skill of the Vajra Sect, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill.

The so-called Vajrayana school does not refer to a particular sect or force, but rather to a philosophy about spiritual practice.

It's like some people think that weapons are external things, while fists and feet are the true self, so practicing fist and foot skills is the right path. But others think, why not use weapons when you have them? Using weapons is better than fist and foot skills.

The two can be divided into the fist and foot style and the weapon style.

The Vajrayana school is also a philosophy of practice. They believe that all sentient beings possess wisdom and can attain Buddhahood through self-cultivation.

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung Fu is a manifestation of this philosophy.

This technique is a miraculous one that everyone in the world can cultivate, and as long as one persists in cultivating it, everyone has the potential to reach the thirteenth level.

However, the time required for cultivation varies depending on a person's aptitude.

A genius may take decades or even centuries.

Those who are mediocre would probably need more than a thousand years to cultivate to the thirteenth level.

Although this timing is completely illogical and no one could possibly do it.

However, this technique is indeed a theoretically feasible path to enlightenment.

If you were to use other cultivation methods, and your aptitude wasn't good enough, you might not even be able to get started, let alone theoretically succeed.

In comparison, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is already quite powerful.

The Golden Wheel Monk is a person of exceptional talent. He is only over sixty years old this year, yet he has already cultivated to the ninth level.

This is already quite incredible.

Before him, only one eminent monk had cultivated this technique to the ninth level. Then, when he was breaking through to the tenth level, he went mad for some unknown reason, went insane for seven days and seven nights, and died.

In other words, the Golden Wheel Monk can be said to be the most advanced person in history in this skill.

This technique is an external training method, specifically designed to enhance strength. It differs slightly from the Central Plains system, and the ninth level is equivalent to a Second Flower Grandmaster.

Only by cultivating to the tenth level can one rival the Three Flowers Grandmaster.

Guo Jing, who guarded Xiangyang City, was not only a Three-Flower Grandmaster, but also one of the most powerful Three-Flower Grandmasters in terms of combat strength.

How can the current Golden Wheel Dharma King compare to him?
Moreover, even if the two sides were of equal strength, Guo Jing was a great hero who had experienced countless battles, and his rich combat experience was unmatched by few in the world.

While the Golden Wheel Monk was the strongest, he probably fought only a handful of times.

Combat experience is so scarce.

Even if the two sides were of equal strength, the Golden Wheel Monk would definitely not be a match for Guo Jing.

This resulted in the person outside the tent using powerful palm strikes gaining a clear advantage, causing the Golden Wheel Monk to groan in pain from time to time.

However, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is, after all, a supreme secret technique, and it has its own profound mysteries. Its wonder lies in the fact that it is an external training method, primarily cultivating strength rather than defense. Yet, its enhancement of physical defense is equivalent to that of external training masters who specialize in defense.

In terms of strength, it can reach the top level of the Second Flower Grandmaster.

Moreover, they are also very strong in terms of endurance.

That is why the Golden Wheel Monk was able to fight dozens of times without being defeated.

Pang Ban suddenly said, "Why don't we go out and take a look?"

"Hmm?" The marshal instantly caught Pang Ban's sinister intentions. He clearly wanted to see the Golden Wheel Monk make a fool of himself and embarrass him.

Ba Shiba smiled and said, "The Grand Preceptor is absolutely right. There is still a barrier inside the tent. If the Golden Wheel Monk is defeated, wouldn't we be able to let Guo Jing escape with this barrier?"

Both men had made their decisions, and the marshal dared not object.

He had no choice but to go with the two men to the front of the tent, lift the curtain, and watch.

Not far away, two figures were locked in fierce combat, separated by more than ten feet.

The Golden Wheel Monk possessed terrifying power, and his weapon consisted of five precious wheels made of gold, silver, copper, iron, and tin, which he manipulated to tumble and spin.

The person opposite him, however, only responded with both palms.

As the palm struck, a faint roar could be heard. The palm force was incredibly powerful, yet it was also controlled with ease.

Torches were naturally lit in the military camp.

However, the two used their light-footed skills to exchange blows.

Even with the firelight illuminating the scene, it was still difficult to see clearly.

However, that only applies to ordinary people.

Pang Ban and Ba Shi Ba, however, were both able to see people in the pitch-black night as if it were daytime, not to mention the help of firelight.

Upon closer inspection, I suddenly realized that I had made a mistake.

The man's palm technique, his attire, and even his face were very similar to Guo Jing's.

But the clothes on their bodies can be changed, their faces can be disguised, and even their palm techniques can be simulated.

Only true strength cannot be imitated!
This person's strength is still somewhat inferior to Guo Jing's.

He is definitely not Guo Jing!
Although they both realized this, they tacitly kept quiet, showing no intention of pointing it out. Instead, they exchanged a glance, confirming each other's thoughts.

It's very simple: why is there a fake Guo Jing? What is the purpose of this fake Guo Jing appearing here? And where is the real Guo Jing?

The two got the answer almost instantly.

Make a sound in the east and attack in the west!

This fake Guo Jing is probably just bait used to attract their attention.

The real Guo Jing should be in this military camp right now!
Since that's the case, let the Golden Wheel Monk continue to stall for time regarding this fake Guo Jing.

No, it should be said that this fake Guo Jing should continue to drag the Golden Wheel Monk along.

In this way, they can calmly search for the real Guo Jing.

"The night wind is cold. Since the Golden Wheel Monk and his opponent are evenly matched, it will probably take some time before a victor emerges. Marshal, you should go back and rest for now," Pang Ban said.

The marshal was filled with questions.

What does it mean to be locked in a stalemate?

Isn't this a complete beating from the other side?
Ba Shiba also said, "Yes, Marshal, you should go back and rest first, lest you catch a cold."

The marshal was no fool; he immediately sensed something amiss.

But he dared not object to their judgment and could only nod in agreement.

The two then escorted the marshal back to his tent, instructed the guards to protect him, and then left the marshal's tent together.

"Where does the Imperial Advisor intend to search?"

"Where is the revered monk planning to search next?"

"I'm going to go take a look to the east."

"Great minds think alike. I also want to go and see the east. Why don't we go together?"

"I've misunderstood, Imperial Advisor. I'm going to the west."

"Haha, I was just thinking of going to the west too."

Ba Shiba understood that, in any case, Pang Ban was determined to cling to him.

This method is truly treacherous.

Because Pang Ban is now the Imperial Preceptor, although he faces threats, he still has a huge advantage over him and the Golden Wheel Monk.

As long as they can prevent him and the Golden Wheel Monk from making meritorious contributions, there is no way they can be promoted to the position of National Preceptor.

This naturally preserved Pang Ban's current position.

If the two were separated, and he were to find and capture Guo Jing, he would have performed a great service.

But as long as the two are together, it will naturally be advantageous for Pang Ban if he doesn't find it.

Having found it, Pang Ban had gained the upper hand.

To be fair, since the two of them took it down together, the credit should be split in half, with Pang Ban receiving half.

Without conscience, he could even commit destruction.

Make it so that no one can catch Guo Jing.

Naturally, no one performed any meritorious service.

Although this method is insidious, it is indeed effective.

Ba Shiba had no choice but to let Pang Ban follow him.

Both of them were highly skilled. Although the military camp was large, they moved quickly and soon found several places.

During this time, Ba Shiba naturally tried to urge Pang Ban to leave, but Pang Ban was like a leech, sticking to him closely.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly, a loud explosion came from afar, and incredibly bright flames erupted in the darkness.

The two exchanged a glance and immediately headed off.

But just halfway there, Pang Ban suddenly felt something was wrong.

"This explosion appears to have been caused by a grenades. And grenades seem to be able to pre-determine the location and time of their explosion..."

Ba Shiba was taken aback, then suddenly understood: "Could this also be a diversionary tactic? Is Guo Jing's target the Marshal?"

"Yes, the Golden Wheel Monk is no match for Guo Jing! And we're not here right now. If Guo Jing were to storm the Marshal's tent, the Marshal's life would be in grave danger!"

"In that case, let's go back and rescue the marshal!"

After Ba Shiba finished speaking, he stared at Pang Ban.

If Pang Ban refuses, then he will be certain that this is a conspiracy by the other party.

However, Pang Ban nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, let's go back now."

Ba Shiba was taken aback.

For a moment, he couldn't tell whether Pang Ban genuinely believed this or was trying to stop him through this method.

But after thinking about it, Ba Shiba realized that if he couldn't capture Guo Jing, he could only say that he had neither made any merit nor any demerit.

After all, his real duty was to protect the marshal.

However, if the marshal has a problem, that is, if he fails to fulfill his duties at all, it is a serious crime!

With this in mind, Bashiba decided to go back to ensure the marshal's safety!

(End of this chapter)