Zongwu: The Rise of the Little People

Southern suburbs of Luoyang.

More than 20 miles out of the city, on a low mountain, there is a large Zen temple.

There are hundreds of buildings in the temple, which looks like a small city. Many of the buildings are covered with tri-color glazed tiles, which look as bright as new and full of brilliance.

In the middle, there are seven large halls and a bronze hall that is three meters wide, deep and one and a half meters high.

Outside the bronze palace, there is a hundred-foot square with white stone carved railings, gilded and silver-plated, which is extremely luxurious.

The night is deep.

Jingnian Zen Temple.

The main hall was brightly lit and Buddhist mantras were chanted non-stop.

Almost all the high-ranking Buddhist leaders of the Sui Dynasty gathered here.

The central figure, Fan Qinghui, looked solemn and spoke slowly:

"The latest news we received is that 'Young Master Yu Jian' has advanced to the supreme grandmaster level. This must be due to the evil emperor's relic!"

"'Master Yujian' is both an enemy and a friend to the Demon Sect. The evil emperor's relic must not remain in his hands."

Then, she clasped her hands together, looked at the four old monks, and said;

"This time, I have to trouble the four masters again!"

"Amitabha!"

Hearing this, the four old monks chanted the Buddha's name together.

Daoxuan of the Zen sect, Zhihui of the Tiantai sect, Dixin of the Huayan sect, and Jiaxiang of the Three Treatises sect were known as the Four Great Holy Monks by the Buddhist community of the Sui Dynasty. They had profound cultivation and were highly respected for their moral character.

All four of them possessed the combat power of a supreme grandmaster, plus they possessed a set of combined attack techniques. The once brilliant Evil King Shi Zhixuan was forced to flee in panic.

Emperor Xin put his hands together and said, "The evil emperor's relic is an evil thing from the demon sect. If one is born, more supreme grandmasters can be created. We must act as soon as possible to suppress it!"

The other three also put their hands together to show their approval.

Fan Qinghui nodded and turned his gaze to the abbot of Jingnian Zen Temple, Liaokong.

"Brother Liaokong, Zhu Yuyan is being kept by Zhao Xu, so Shi Zhixuan must be hiding in the dark. I'm afraid we need your help this time!"

Liao Kong practiced silent meditation for many years. He did not speak a word, but just put his hands together.

Having received the greatest support, Fan Qinghui breathed a sigh of relief and continued:

"The Buddhist support from the Great Song Dynasty has arrived. Brother Ning will also help when he arrives..."

……

Ever since the Evil Emperor Xiang Yutian invented the method of extracting essence, the treasure house of the Evil Emperor's relics is like having a key.

With the energy inside, I wonder how many masters can be produced.

From the Buddhist perspective, it naturally cannot be allowed to fall into the hands of others.

What's more, Zhao Xu's relationship with the people in the Demon Sect is unclear, and the fact that he can use the magic trick has already spread.

In Zhao Xu's mind, his opponent in exposing the evil emperor's relics to the world has never been Zhu Yuyan and others.

The power of Buddhism and people like Ning Daoqi are the real obstacles he has to face.

The battle at Manqingyuan was just the battle he needed to consolidate his surging strength.

Now, the power of Buddhism has gathered in Luoyang.

Zhu Yuyan is not in peak condition at the moment and her whereabouts have been exposed. She is actually in danger.

If she leaves Zhao Xu's side, her old rival will definitely not mind taking action to eliminate this threat.

The morning star rises in the east.

Zhao Xu quietly left the room.

A black shadow flashed.

Lightning and flint, above the Luo River.

Two figures stopped on the water.

Zhao Xu looked at Shi Zhixuan and said with a smile:

"It seems that the evil king can't wait any longer!"

Shi Zhixuan's voice was cold:

"Those bald monks in Buddhism will attack you in a few days."

"You're not worried at all?"

Zhao Xu thought for a moment, then, as if he had made up his mind, he said:

"Well, I will fulfill my promise in the next two days so that the evil king won't worry."

"Evil King, come find me again tomorrow night!"

After saying that, he turned around and left.

"If there's enough time, I'll help you after I recover!"

Before he had gone far, he heard Shi Zhixuan's promise. Zhao Xu smiled and raised his right hand high.

The next few days.

The news of the battle at Manqingyuan spread.

The supreme grandmaster.

Zhao Xu is no longer a rising star, but a sun hanging high in the sky.

Today, he is so dazzling that the younger and even older generation warriors are unable to recover.

Although Zhao Xu chose to stay in seclusion and refuse visitors.

However, the Pegasus Ranch is still very busy and has a constant stream of visitors.

Even if these people cannot meet the real owner, they still have to give gifts to show their gratitude.

The chief steward, Shang Zhen, received so many gifts.

Zhao Xu only cared about the apology sent by the Yuwen clan and didn't care about anything else.

These days, he focused on Lu Miaozi and Shi Zhixuan. The two of them successfully obtained Yuan Jing and went into seclusion.

What’s interesting is that Lu Miaozi only used half of his essence, so there was only half of his essence left in the Evil Emperor’s relic.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Xu looked around at the people around him and could only say that everything was God's will.

Zhu Yuyan is obviously the most suitable person to use right now.

Let her use it in combination with the Sun Magic Technique to maximize the benefits and add a master to our side.

What I couldn't get by using force or trickery is now delivered to my lips automatically.

When Zhao Xu handed the things to her, Zhu Yuyan was stunned for a long time, and at the same time a warm feeling flowed through her heart.

In this way, Zhao Xu was fair and did not leave out Lu Miaozi, Zhu Yuyan and Shi Zhixuan.

The full moon in the middle of the month.

Tianjin Xiaoyue is the first of the eight scenic spots in Luoyang.

Privileged people have their own way of appreciating the beautiful scenery.

As the night deepened, the restaurants, markets and streets were no longer bustling with people; they were empty and the whole city of Luoyang returned to peace.

The moon is bright in the sky, and the Tianjin Bridge floats quietly on the Luo River.

From here, to the north, you can see the imperial city and the palace city, with their towering palaces and pavilions; to the south, you can see the neighborhoods and streets, which are arranged like chess pieces.

Zhao Xu, Shang Xiuxun and Dugu Feng walked up the bridge and looked out from the pavilion. The moon could be seen in the clear water all around.

The breeze blows, the waves sparkle, and the full moon is wrinkled.

The midnight bell rang from afar, loud and melodious.

Elegant and quiet, such an artistic conception is worthy of the name "Tianjin Xiaoyue".

The three of them were immersed in this.

a long time.

Zhao Xu sensed something.

His expression slightly changed, the corners of his mouth raised, and he said softly:

"Xiu Xun, Xiao Fenghuang, there are guests coming to see me, you go back first!"

When Zhao Xu spoke, a flash of worry flashed across the two girls' eyes. Without saying anything more, they went straight back.

Until they disappeared from sight.

Zhao Xu turned around and stood by the bridge, looking at the quietly flowing Luo River.

In the distance, a small boat, without a pole, was coming quickly and suddenly stopped when it approached Tianjin Bridge.

A breeze blew by, and an old man floated down and landed on the Tianjin Bridge.

The old man wore a tall hat and a wide belt, had an elegant face, a tall stature, and a natural and otherworldly air.

"'Sanren' Ning Daoqi!" Zhao Xu knew the other party's identity as soon as he saw him.

Ning Daoqi nodded and said:

"Ning Mou meets Master Zhao!"

Zhao Xu stared for a moment and sighed softly:

"Well, let me first experience the power of the Taoist priest's 'Sandhand Eight Pounces' today!"

In Zhao Xu's heart, Ning Daoqi was originally ranked at the back, but things in the world may not always go as one wishes.

The purpose was clear, and both sides didn't waste too much time talking and just started to act.

Cultivation is not only about improving martial arts skills, but also a journey of cultivating the mind.

Especially for high-level warriors, once they have a firm belief in their hearts, it is difficult to change.

The moon is like frost.

The void suddenly trembled!