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Yue Buqun snorted coldly and said, "Unify the martial world? I'm afraid your Great Qing's ambitions go beyond just the martial world, don't they?"
Zheng Qiankun remained noncommittal, simply waving his hand lightly, as the army behind him slowly advanced, pressing forward step by step.
Upon seeing this, the members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect drew their swords and prepared to fight.
Just then, a melodious piano tune suddenly rang out, breaking the tense atmosphere.
A man and a woman flew towards them; the man played the flute and the woman played the zither.
"Chong'er!"
As the man approached, Ning Zhongze, who was beside Yue Buqun, couldn't help but let out a shout. She looked at the newcomer with a motherly gaze, her face full of excitement.
"Junior sister!"
Yue Buqun deliberately tugged at Ning Zhongze's sleeve, reminding her, "That brat Linghu Chong has long been colluding with the Demonic Sect. Now he's joining forces with outsiders to harass our Five Mountains Sword Sect. How can you still be so concerned about him?"
“Senior brother! But he is Chong’er, the child we raised since he was a child!” Ning Zhongze argued, “How can I not be moved when I see him?”
Linghu Chong was quite polite when he met Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze.
He walked straight to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze and knelt on one knee: "Disciple greets Master and Mistress."
"Humph!"
Yue Buqun gave a cold laugh and turned away, not giving Linghu Chong a friendly look.
Ning Zhongze, however, looked at Linghu Chong with a motherly gaze and said, "Chong'er, there's no need for formalities, please get up quickly."
Linghu Chong stood up.
Ning Zhongze looked Linghu Chong up and down and said, "Chong'er, you've lost weight."
“Master’s wife…” Linghu Chong treated Ning Zhongze like a mother. Seeing how Ning Zhongze cared for him so much over the years, he said emotionally, “Master’s wife, I’ve come this time to persuade you to submit to General Zheng.”
"what?!"
After Linghu Chong finished speaking, Ning Zhongze was struck dumb, staring at him in disbelief.
Yue Buqun coldly rebuked Linghu Chong: "You traitor! First you colluded with the Demonic Sect to be enemies with my Five Mountains Sword Sect, and now you're colluding with outsiders to destroy my fellow martial artists."
Linghu Chong, do you have any shame at all?
Upon hearing this, Linghu Chong's expression changed slightly, but he immediately said firmly, "Master, Mistress, everything I have done is for the long-term peace and tranquility of the martial arts world."
The Great Qing Kingdom is not an outsider; their arrival may well be the key to the rebirth of the martial arts world.
He turned to Zheng Qiankun and continued, "General Zheng, I am willing to act as an intermediary to persuade the Five Mountains Sword Sects to submit to Daqing. But before that,..."
I hope Daqing can show sufficient sincerity and respect, granting the Five Mountains Sword Sects the status and autonomy they deserve.
Zheng Qiankun nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Young Master Linghu is right. Our Great Qing has always respected all sects and factions. If the Five Mountains Sword Sect is willing to submit, we will certainly give them enough respect and freedom."
In matters of martial arts, the solution should be to stop violence with violence, not to stop fighting with violence.
After saying this, Zheng Qiankun turned around and made a gesture to the army behind him. The army immediately stopped advancing, and the atmosphere eased considerably.
Seeing this, Linghu Chong felt somewhat relieved. He turned to face the people of the Five Mountains Sword Sect and said sincerely, "Seniors, fellow disciples, I know you have doubts about Daqing, but please believe me and believe your own eyes."
General Zheng and the Emperor of Daqing genuinely hoped for a peaceful unification of the martial arts world, reducing unnecessary fighting and sacrifice.
Zuo Lengchan pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "Linghu Chong, you have always been loyal and righteous, so we naturally trust you. However, this matter concerns the future of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, and we cannot make a decision lightly. Could we perhaps speak with the Emperor of Daqing in person before making a final decision?"
Zheng Qiankun chuckled lightly and said coldly, "Do you think you can just see the Emperor of Daqing as you please? Are you willing to submit or not? If not, my iron cavalry will crush your Five Mountains Sword Sect in an instant."
As you know, in the martial arts world right now, apart from your small Five Mountains Sword Sect, which is still putting up a stubborn resistance.
The Black Cliff, Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, and Kongtong sects have all submitted. Those who know what's good for them should kneel down and surrender!
"Zheng Qiankun, you've gone too far!" Zuo Lengchan roared in fury.
As the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance for many years, he had never suffered such neglect and humiliation.
As soon as Zheng Qiankun finished speaking, he flew directly towards Zheng Qiankun.
Then, a palm strike of icy true energy, honed over many years, came directly towards Zheng Qiankun.
"Li Di, make your move!"
Zheng Qiankun remained calm and gently issued an order.
Suddenly, a dark figure rose into the air from the midst of the army and then descended from the sky.
In an instant, it landed in front of Zuo Lengchan.
Not only did it instantly dissipate Zuo Lengchan's icy true energy, it also kicked Zuo Lengchan so hard he rolled over like a donkey.
Although not seriously injured, he lost face and dignity as a result.
Zuo Lengchan felt a burning sensation on his face, and he felt an urge to disappear into the ground and escape.
"Senior brother... what kind of kung fu is that?" Ning Zhongze was stunned by what he saw. "How come the Alliance Leader Zuo fell down before I could even see clearly?"
"I...I didn't...see it clearly either." Yue Buqun was also frightened by Li Di's sudden display of skill and stammered, unable to speak.
Linghu Chong then turned to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze and said, "Master, Mistress, you are no match for the Daqing army. Surrender!"
Join the Great Qing Iron Cavalry, go to see His Majesty the Emperor of Great Qing, and serve His Majesty the Emperor of Great Qing!
"This..." Yue Buqun pondered silently, waiting for the other leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect to express their opinions.
After all, with his meticulous mind, he naturally knew that he couldn't be the first to stick his neck out at this time.
Otherwise, if you regret it later, he'll be the first person you go to!
Under Linghu Chong's persuasion, the leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sects looked at each other, and the atmosphere became deadlocked for a moment.
Just then, a deep and powerful voice rang out from the crowd, breaking the silence.
"Leader Zuo, Nephew Linghu is right. If the Great Qing Kingdom can stop the fighting with force and ensure peace and tranquility in the martial arts world, why wouldn't we do it?"
The speaker was none other than Master Mo Da, the head of the Hengshan School. He held a huqin (a two-stringed bowed instrument) in his hand, and his eyes gleamed with a profound light.
Upon hearing this, Daoist Tianmen nodded slowly and said, "Indeed, in recent years, there has been constant strife in the martial arts world and the people have suffered. If we can take this opportunity to achieve true peace, it would be a good thing."
Master Dingxian sighed softly, put her hands together, and said, "Amitabha, this old monk is also willing to do his part for peace in the martial arts world."
Seeing the three sect leaders express their opinions one after another, Yue Buqun, though unwilling, had no choice but to reluctantly nod in agreement due to the circumstances.
He knew that the Five Mountains Sword Sect alone was no match for the Daqing army, and continued resistance would only increase casualties.
"In that case, our Five Mountains Sword Sect is willing to submit to the Great Qing, but we hope that the Emperor of the Great Qing will keep his promise and give our sect the respect and status it deserves," Yue Buqun said in a deep voice, looking firmly at Zheng Qiankun.
Zheng Qiankun smiled slightly and said, "Sect Leader Yue, rest assured, the Emperor of Daqing is a man of his word and will never break his promise. From now on, Daqing will be the solid backing of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, and together we will protect the peace of this land."
With the Five Mountains Sword Sects surrendering, Zheng Qiankun immediately ordered the army to retreat as a sign of sincerity.
At the summit of Mount Hua, the tense atmosphere finally eased, and disciples from various sects laid down their weapons, their faces showing a long-lost sense of relaxation and relief.
Thus, under the leadership of Zheng Qiankun and others, the Daqing Iron Army completed its unification with overwhelming speed and speed.
Following Li Chengtian's instructions, Zheng Qiankun led the masters he had subdued (Li, Wang, Zhao) who roamed the world of martial arts back to China to meet Li Chengtian.
……
Time returns to the world of the white horse.
At this time, Li Chengtian, Mingyue Xin, Baili Dongjun, and Xiao Ruofeng were still on their way from Qiandong City to Tianqi City.
Along the way, besides enjoying the breathtaking scenery...
Li Chengtian was also intentionally or unintentionally instructing Baili Dongjun and Xiao Ruofeng on some sword techniques and martial arts.
In the two weeks that Xiao Ruofeng had spent with Li Chengtian, his attitude towards Li Chengtian had changed considerably from the bottom of his heart.
He had a vague feeling that even if his teacher came, he might not be able to defeat Li Chengtian.
Because Li Chengtian's strength was simply too great, like that of a celestial being.
Unfathomable!
……
Outside Tianqi City.
Looking north towards Tianqi City, the capital of the world and the most prosperous city in the world.
A slight smile appeared on Li Chengtian's lips.
Mingyue Xin stood beside Li Chengtian, arms crossed, pouting, and said, "Your Majesty! This is the capital of Beili. Compared to our capital, Daqing, it's not much!"
"Oh?" Mingyue Xin's words instantly piqued Baili Dongjun's curiosity. "Miss Mingyue Xin, is the capital of your Great Qing Kingdom larger and more prosperous than Tianqi City?"
His eyes shone as he spoke, and he secretly vowed to visit the capital city of Daqing, a place he aspired to travel the world and make a name for himself.
Mingyue raised her eyebrows smugly, a proud smile playing on her lips: "Of course. Our capital of Daqing is called Chang'an, a city of great prosperity. It is vast in scale and far more prosperous than Tianqi City."
The streets there were wide, bustling with merchants, and overflowing with rare and precious treasures—it was truly a paradise on earth.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng couldn't help but cast a curious glance. Although he was the ninth prince of Beili, he also longed for the legendary Daqing Kingdom.
He said softly, "The name 'Chang'an in its golden age' is enough to tell you it's extraordinary. I really hope to have the opportunity to witness its splendor firsthand."
Li Chengtian smiled slightly, his gaze lingering on the city gate of Tianqi City, and said calmly, "Chang'an in its heyday certainly has its unique features, but every city has its own unique charm."
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As the political and cultural center of Beili, Tianqi City possesses a profound historical foundation and cultural heritage, and should not be underestimated.