The Villain's Counterattack

Under Sikong Xuan's instruction, the Wuliang Sword Sect was surrounded, but the guests were released. As a result, the story of the Prince of Zhennan in Dali showing off his power in the Wuliang Sword Sect and defeating Zuo Zimu with a purple aura became a hot topic. As for Murong Fu's existence, it was ignored by many people.

However, anyone who is interested can find out that when the Shennong Gang besieged the Wuliang Sword Sect, they did not kill them indiscriminately, but simply trapped them with poison. No one knows how much the Prince of Zhennan and Gusu Murong Fu played a role, but it was no secret that the two of them were guests of the Shennong Gang.

In Dali City, Yue Lao San, the Crocodile God of the South China Sea, reported the news he had gathered to Duan Yanqing. Not far away, Ma Dayuan heard the purple aura rising to his face and almost cried out in shock, muttering to himself, "Purple Cloud Divine Art! How could there be a Purple Cloud Divine Art?! Wasn't this divine art created by the founder of the Huashan Sect?"

He carefully recalled the information he had obtained from the previous worlds. In the world of Smiling Proud Wanderer, there was the top master Huashan Yue Buqun. Huashan also existed in the world of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, but there was no famous master. In the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, the Huashan Sect had not yet appeared, and only the Quanzhen Sect was famous throughout the world.

At this moment, even the Quanzhen Sect had not appeared. This sect appeared after the Jin Dynasty. At this time, the real powerful country was the Liao Dynasty, and the Jurchens were still just a tribe. However, based on my shallow historical knowledge, it seems that Wanyan Aguda had already been born. I wonder if he had become powerful.

This may be a breakthrough point!

For some reason, when I think of the Jurchens of the Jin Dynasty, there is always a flash of inspiration that seems to remind me of something. In the previous worlds, the era of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer was the latest, and the worlds of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and even this Tianlong world were all pushed forward, so I still know some of the historical development context.

Let’s not talk about The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, but the history of the world of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber and The Legend of the Condor Heroes is definitely abnormal. There must be Lin Bufan’s support in this, but I never found his true body until my death. Of course, the factor that he had left was part of it, but more importantly, I went in the wrong direction.

The history of this world has not changed much, but he doesn't believe that Lin Bufan really will do nothing. After all, he has a criminal record. If he wants to change history, the best way is to wipe out the Jin Dynasty in its cradle.

It seems that I need to escape as soon as possible and head to the extremely cold area in the northeast to have a look, hoping to find some clues.

But before that, there is definitely something wrong with Duan Yu who has practiced the "Purple Cloud Magic Art". Do you want to give it a try?

Ma Dayuan kept weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Duan Yanqing had always kept him under his nose and had never concealed any information from him. In addition, with his memory as the deputy leader of the Beggars' Sect, he knew a lot about the Duan family of Dali.

However, the behavior of the Prince of Zhennan in Dali was inconsistent. He changed from a young man from an aristocratic family who hated martial arts to a first-class martial arts master. What he learned was not the direct teaching of the Duan family in Dali. Everything was strange. If he was also possessed by Lin Bufan halfway like Ma Dayuan, then everything would make sense.

From this point of view, this reputation is definitely problematic and worth a try! However, if he wants to ask the gods to kill Lin Bufan, at least he must make him appear in his sight. Now his ability can only rely on the power of the four evil men.

I have to say that they are really my lucky stars. They took the blame for me when I was in bad luck, and now they have brought me so much information and helped me locate Lin Bufan. I should really thank them.

The four evil men, the good guys!

"If I help you to come up with a plan to deal with the Dali royal family, can you let me go back to the Beggars' Sect?" Ma Dayuan shocked the three villains as soon as he opened his mouth. Duan Yanqing stared at him closely, but Ma Dayuan was not afraid. Instead, he looked at him fearlessly.

"Do you think it's possible?"

In response to Duan Yanqing's question, Ma Dayuan replied confidently, "Prince Yanqing is of noble birth. If it weren't for the sudden disaster, the throne of Emperor Dali would have been yours. However, fate has cast you into this situation today. You have your reasons for wanting to be restored to power, and I can only admire Prince Yanqing's perseverance. However, I must admit that your ascension to the throne is as difficult as ascending to heaven!"

Duan Yanqing fell silent after hearing this. Ma Dayuan continued, "You face numerous obstacles in your ascension to power. You know the biggest obstacle is the Dali royal family! This is also the fundamental reason why you have always had trouble with Emperor Baoding and Prince Zhennan. But..."

"You're wrong. The usurping Emperor Baoding and the Prince of Zhennan are indeed the biggest obstacles to your ascension, but that doesn't mean you have no enemies besides them. It can be said that the entire Dali Duan royal family will not allow you to ascend to the throne." Ma Dayuan said word by word, "Because you are no longer the former Crown Prince Yanqing, but the leader of the Four Evils, the wicked Duan Yanqing!"

Duan Yanqing was shocked upon hearing this, and stared at Ma Dayuan fiercely with his eyes like lightning. Ma Dayuan suddenly didn't notice, or perhaps didn't care at all, and continued, "The second reason why you can't take the throne is the Great Song Dynasty court, or rather the Great Song Dynasty martial arts world. Don't underestimate the Great Song Dynasty martial arts world. Without the support of the Tianlong Temple, the Shaolin Temple alone could destroy the Dali Kingdom. If the Beggars' Sect is also involved, haha."

The threat was obvious, but Duan Yanqing had to admit that if Shaolin and the Beggars' Sect joined forces, even with the support of Tianlong Temple, the Dali Kingdom would most likely not be able to withstand the impact. Unfortunately, he had kidnapped the deputy leader of the Beggars' Sect and was discovered on the way.

Not only that, he also passed the news that Ma Dayuan was in his hands to Xixia Yipintang. This method of inviting a wolf into the house undoubtedly spread the news that he controlled Ma Dayuan's life and death, which was definitely an offense to the Beggar Gang. Unless he was willing to send him back, he would inevitably become enemies with them.

Perhaps this was the reason why Ma Dayuan persuaded him. After all, holding him in his hands or killing him would be detrimental to his own cause. Thinking of this, Duan Yanqing's eyes when he looked at Ma Dayuan suddenly became different. This guy was really patient. It took him such a long time to persuade him.

"The third place that won't let you ascend is Xixia Yipintang." As soon as Ma Dayuan finished speaking, Ye Erniang and Yue Laosan exclaimed at the same time: "Impossible!"

Ma Dayuan glanced at them and chuckled, "Saying they are the third is really putting them in too high a position. The third should be a Dali national. But if you insist on inviting the wolf into the house and use the power of the Xixia Yipintang to seize the Dali government, who will truly be in power then, the isolated Prince Yanqing or the powerful Xixia Yipintang?"

This time, not only Duan Yanqing, but also Ye Erniang and Yue Laosan were silent. If the unpopular Duan Dada really used the Xixia Yipintang to seize the Dali throne, could he really wrest power from this vicious wolf of Xixia Yipintang? By then, he would become a puppet, or even worse, the puppet might be designated by others. Duan Dada, because of his powerful martial arts, would have no choice but to be eliminated.

"Master, have you taught me anything?" Duan Yanqing was silent for a moment, then said hoarsely, "I am determined to obtain the throne. I cannot give it up!"

Ma Dayuan lowered his head in thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Dark Emperor, the official emperor, are you willing to accept it?"

Duan Yanqing thought, "I'd like to hear the details!"

"During the turmoil that year, except for Prince Yanqing, all the direct descendants of the Duan family were killed or injured. In the end, only the brothers Duan Zhengming from the side branch could take the throne. Let's not talk about the playboy Duan Zhengchun. Emperor Baoding can be called a wise ruler and his behavior is admirable." When Ma Dayuan said this, Duan Yanqing became even more silent.

"But God is fair. Emperor Baoding ascended the throne but had no children. The Prince of Zhennan married the daughter of the Baiyi tribe leader, so he had no concubines and only one son. This son is destined to become the Emperor of Dali." At this point, Ma Dayuan suddenly said, "If you can become the father of the Prince of Zhennan's son, as a direct descendant of the Dali Duan family, you can become the Supreme Emperor after he ascends the throne. In this capacity, you can rule the country and be included in the ancestral temple. Is there any hope?"

"Is the father's status honored by his son?" Duan Yanqing couldn't help but laugh. This method was very much in the style of the Central Plains people, but it was not a bad idea if it was done properly. However, it was not necessarily easy to make Duan Yu recognize him as his father and not hand over the power to him. But it was better than relying on the Xixia Yipintang to restore the country.

"It's better to give it a try than to do nothing. Please tell me how to do it, sir."

"Immediately proceed to the Shennong Gang and place them under strict surveillance. Once the Prince of Zhennan and Young Master Murong are separated, immediately abduct him." Ma Dayuan said calmly, "I'm not underestimating you. Even the combined forces of the Four Evil Ones might not be a match for Young Master Murong. Qiao Feng in the north and Murong Feng in the south are both among the best martial artists in the entire Central Plains. Leader Qiao deserves great credit for the Beggar Gang's current success. The Murong family's business operations cover the entire Song Dynasty, and they even have operations in Dali, Xixia, Tubo, and Liao. Murong Fu is the primary contributor."

"In this world, the strong are ultimately respected! If the prince had the strength of these two, he could sweep away the Duan clan of Dali and overwhelm the Tianlong Temple. Add to that the royal status, and you would have a lot less trouble. Unfortunately, you don't have it!"

Duan Yanqing: Although what you said is true and you are giving me advice, why do I have the urge to beat you up? And why are you saying this now, you bastard? The Xixia Yipintang troops will be here in ten days or half a month. How can I protect you then?

Ma Dayuan: "Is there any difference between you and the Xixia Yipintang kidnapping me? As long as I don't have the Beggars' Sect in my heart and I'm not afraid of death, nothing can threaten me. It can also protect me as I wander around looking for that damn Lin Bufan. First, let's try Duan Yu's Zixia magic. I hope you won't let me down!" Ma Dayuan's mouth curled up in a mocking arc, and his whole person suddenly looked much gloomier, which made the three evil men a little unacceptable for a moment.

Duan Yanqing, Ye Erniang, and Yue Laosan: Could it be that Ma Dayuan is also a villain at heart?