Martial Arts: After ten years of sword-drawing, the Sword God must bow his head when he sees me

Chapter 166 Unavoidable, Inescapable
As she spoke, Zhang Sanniang said, "Thirty years ago, the Azure Dragon Society was besieged by various forces, including the Divine Sword Manor. This time, the Azure Dragon Society has made a comeback, and its first target is the Divine Sword Manor. In other words, it is to take revenge on the top forces that besieged the Azure Dragon Society back then?"

Shen Ping'an nodded and said, "It should be!"

Zhang San Niang asked, "Does Young Master Shen know who the Azure Dragon Society's next target will be?"

Shen Pingan shook his head and said, "It's not clear yet."

Back then, the forces that besieged the Azure Dragon Society included five top-tier forces: Cihang Jingzhai, Yuanyue Gate, Northern Shaolin, Wandu Gate, and Shenjian Villa, as well as twenty first-rank forces.

With such a large number of members, even Shen Ping'an found it difficult to guess the Azure Dragon Society's next target.

Zhang San Niang murmured, "Decades ago, Ren Tianxing, the leader of the Round Moon Sect, was defeated by Master Zhang and then disappeared with the Round Moon Sect's treasured sword, the Round Moon Curved Blade, and a group of elders."

"It was after Ren Tianxing and the others disappeared that the Round Moon Sect was destroyed by the forces led by the Southern Shaolin Temple."

"Although the Northern Shaolin Temple is a top-tier power with an extraordinary foundation that far surpasses other top-tier powers, the Azure Dragon Society should not target the Northern Shaolin Temple, which is a tough nut to crack, first."

"If that's the case, then only Cihang Jingzhai and Wandumen remain as top-tier forces."

Thinking of this, Zhang Sanniang suddenly frowned: "However, the imperial court was also involved in the siege of the Azure Dragon Society back then. Now that the Azure Dragon Society has made a comeback, the imperial court will not let it go so easily."

Immediately, Zhang San Niang looked at Shen Ping An, wanting to see how he viewed the matter.

After a moment's thought, Shen Ping'an said, "The destruction of Shenjian Manor can still be concealed, but if Cihang Jingzhai and Wandumen are destroyed one after another, the target will be too obvious."

"At that time, the imperial court and the Northern Shaolin Temple will also be unable to sit idly by."

Yaoyue asked, "You mean, the Azure Dragon Society's targets also include the imperial court?"

Not only Yaoyue, but even Zhang Sanniang looked surprised.

For hundreds of years, the martial arts world and the imperial court have seemed to be clearly separate, but in reality, they are intricately intertwined.

Even so, no martial arts force has ever dared to extend its reach to the imperial court.

It's not just because the imperial court has too deep a foundation, but also because there's no need for it.

After all, the world of martial arts is vast enough for these top powers to navigate.

Unless some force can unify the martial arts world, perhaps the idea of ​​challenging the imperial court will arise.

Unfortunately, no one in the Ming Dynasty has been able to do this for hundreds of years.

Therefore, it is surprising that the Azure Dragon Society dares to set its sights on the imperial court.

Shen Ping'an shook his head and said, "Those sitting in the imperial court aren't fools. How could they allow someone in the martial arts world to dominate?"

"This is why, thirty years ago, when the Azure Dragon Society was at its peak, the imperial court took the initiative to unite with the martial arts world to deal with it."

"The goal is to nip this danger in the bud."

"With the Azure Dragon Society making a comeback and eliminating all the forces that once besieged it, how can the people in the court feel at ease?"

"Since the Azure Dragon Society has chosen to re-emerge in the martial world, it will inevitably run into the imperial court sooner or later. This situation is unavoidable and cannot be bypassed."

Ultimately, the imperial court was the most powerful force in the martial arts world within the Ming Dynasty.

It's just that, compared to ordinary top-tier forces, it has a larger sphere of influence and manages more detailed and numerous matters.

But in essence, not much has changed.

How can I allow others to sleep soundly on my bed?

The imperial court prefers a stable balance of power among the top factions in the martial arts world, while smaller factions and martial artists engage in constant infighting.

Once the balance between the various forces in the martial arts world is disrupted, the imperial court will inevitably step in to consolidate its position.

Beside her, after calming down a bit, Yaoyue suddenly looked at Shen Ping'an.

"So you mean the Azure Dragon Society's next target might be the imperial court or the Northern Shaolin Temple?"

Shen Ping'an nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"If it were me, given the circumstances, I might eliminate the imperial court or the Northern Shaolin Temple simultaneously and in the shortest possible time."

"Otherwise, once the imperial court and the Northern Shaolin Temple unite, they will become a behemoth."

"If the imperial court were to invite the Yihua Palace or the Baitu Sect again, could the forces behind you refuse?"

Zhang San Niang and Yao Yue thought about it for a while, and finally both gently shook their heads.

Although the imperial court does not usually have much involvement or connection with top-level powers.

But in the open, they are the masters of the Great Ming Dynasty. A single Divine Sword Manor can house four experts at the Celestial Realm.

How many experts at the Celestial Realm are there in the Northern Shaolin Temple and the Imperial Palace?

Just thinking about it gave the two women a chilling feeling.

Moreover, the imperial court also controls a large army.

If they become enemies, neither the Yihua Palace nor the Baitu Sect can withstand the consequences.

Therefore, once the imperial court intervenes, even the forces behind Yaoyue and Zhang Sanniang cannot refuse.

But the two women understood Shen Ping'an's meaning.

Zhang Sanniang sighed softly and said, "Indeed, if the imperial court cannot resolve this, the variables are too great."

After a moment, once she had calmed down, Yaoyue looked at Shen Ping'an and said, "I didn't expect you to explain it in such detail."

Given Shen Ping'an's past behavior, even if he knew about the Azure Dragon Society, he wouldn't have revealed every detail like he does now.

Shen Ping'an picked up the wine pot, took a sip, and chuckled, "The relationship is different now, so the things we can say and do are naturally different too."

As he spoke, Shen Ping'an handed the wine pot to Yaoyue.

Hearing Shen Ping'an's words, the two women were stunned for a moment, but their expressions softened one after another.

Especially Yaoyue.

In a flash, he immediately understood the meaning behind Shen Ping'an's words.

People's hearts are unfathomable. If there is not enough trust, and you are not on guard when you go out, you will die without even knowing how.

Moreover, in her heart, Yaoyue knew that her intention to get close to Shen Ping'an was far too obvious.

It's understandable that Shen Ping'an was wary.

not to mention.
After tilting her head back and taking a sip of wine, Yaoyue looked at Shen Ping'an, whose handsome face was glowing with a mysterious allure under the moonlight.

A man like Shen Ping'an needs to be careful to protect himself when he's out and about.

Both the medicinal wine Shen Ping'an brought out today and his remarks at this moment are enough to show the change in the relationship between the two women and Shen Ping'an.

This brought a touch of joy to both Yaoyue and Zhang Sanniang.

The night is alluring.

But unlike before, Shen Ping'an was now appreciating the alluring night view.

But in Zhang San Niang and Yao Yue's eyes, Shen Ping An was even more alluring and captivating at this moment.

Such a beautiful day, with fine wine in hand, should have been a time for the two women to smile with joy. However, if they weren't careful, they would notice each other out of the corner of their eyes.

This made both women feel like they were spoiling the mood.

Just then, Shen Ping'an suddenly spoke up: "You two have been listening for so long, do you still want to continue?"

The sudden words caused Yaoyue and Zhang Sanniang, who were standing nearby, to pause for a moment in surprise.

Before the two women could react, two figures appeared in the garden as if they had teleported.

Who else could it be but Gongzi Yu and Bai Xiaosheng?
At this moment, Gongzi Yu was not wearing a mask, and his aged face gave off a somewhat kind feeling under the moonlight.

Upon reaching Shen Ping'an's side, Gongzi Yu and Bai Xiaosheng sat down on the ground without any regard for their image. Only then did Yaoyue and Zhang Sanniang notice that the two were holding a wine cup and a wine pot, respectively.

Gongzi Yu placed the wine jar on the ground and looked at Shen Ping'an with a smile.

"If I hadn't overheard so much, how could I have known that Brother Shen was so insightful, able to guess my next plan based on just a few minor details?"

Finally, Gongzi Yu glanced at Yaoyue and Zhang Sanniang, then smiled and said, "On such a fine day, I was worried that my sudden appearance might disturb Brother Shen and the two beauties' enjoyment."

If it were anyone else who dared to make such a joke, whether it was Zhang San Niang or Yao Yue, they would probably be furious by now.

However, the person Gongzi Yu was contacting them with was Shen Ping'an. The two women not only didn't find anything wrong with it, but actually found his words quite pleasing to the ear.

After handing the wine pot to Zhang San Niang, Shen Ping'an said softly, "You're a little later than I expected."

Gongzi Yu used his true energy to guide the wine from the wine pot into the wine cup, then picked up a cup and handed it to Shen Ping'an before saying, "Although Shenjian Manor has been destroyed, just as you said, we cannot let other forces in the martial arts world and the imperial court know that it was our Azure Dragon Society that did it, so we will have to put on a show afterward."

(End of this chapter)