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Although it was unclear why he was there, Chuan Ying still took the opportunity to tease the people of the Tang Dynasty.
"My lord, you misunderstand. This person is not a cultivator from our Great Tang Dynasty."
Shangguan Wan'er's face darkened; she wondered how this joyful monk had managed to sneak into the Daming Palace.
What's even more hateful is that he dared to be disrespectful to Shan Wanjing, an important person whom he had painstakingly recruited!
"Move! Capture this mad monk!"
At a command, the Tang Dynasty retainers who were originally on guard against the falcon immediately rushed towards the Joyful Monk.
The monk appeared to be insane and repeatedly made a fool of himself.
However, as a protector of the Yuan Dynasty, his strength was unfathomable.
The guards had just approached, but had not yet made a move.
The air suddenly trembled, and an invisible pressure spread out.
In an instant, the clothes of several worshippers burst open, and they died bleeding from their seven orifices.
"My beauty, don't run away!"
The monk, oblivious to the bloodshed, continued to chase Shan Wanjing like a cat playing with a mouse.
"Impressive skill..."
Chuan Ying's eyes sharpened, realizing that this mad monk's strength was no less than his own.
Shangguan Wan'er's face grew increasingly grim; the monk Huanxi not only intended to abduct Shan Wanjing.
He even publicly beheaded several Tang Dynasty retainers at the Daming Palace!
Although not a national treasure, it still represents the dignity of the Tang Dynasty!
This move was tantamount to slapping Empress Wu Zetian in the face!
"How dare you! Seize this madman for me!"
Wu Zetian, who had been observing coldly, finally couldn't hold back any longer and stepped out of the hall to shout angrily.
"The Yellow Heaven is Boundless!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a Taoist priest flew out of the hall.
His palms flew up and down, unleashing a terrifying force that struck the Joyful Monk.
"Another early-stage mythologist? The Tang Dynasty still has some foundation..."
Chuan Ying saw through the Taoist's cultivation level at a glance, but didn't care at all.
No matter how strong they are, they can't surpass the seven leaders of the Azure Dragon Society, especially that one Grand Leader.
"Let this humble monk have a go at you!"
A tall, thin monk suddenly appeared behind the monk Huanxi.
As the monk's robe billowed, true essence rapidly gathered on both sides.
With palms overlapping, the dragon and elephant roared in unison, unleashing a thunderous force towards the Taoist priest.
The duel between two unparalleled masters was an astonishing spectacle.
Although the Taoist priest tried his best to control his strength, the aftershocks of the fierce battle still collapsed several palaces in the vicinity.
"This is outrageous..."
Wu Zetian's face was ashen, never expecting the Yuan Dynasty to be so brazen.
Not only did they commit the crime openly, but they also destroyed her palace.
Do they really think the Tang Dynasty has no one left?
"All guardians and retainers, act immediately! Capture these two mad monks!"
"We obey your command!"
The long-hidden guardians of the nation have all made their appearance.
Among them was Xie Tiao, the evil emperor who had just infiltrated the Daming Palace.
"Haha! This is really..."
Chuan Ying couldn't help but chuckle, never expecting Xie Tiao to walk right into their trap.
"Amitabha!"
The Dragon Elephant Monk suddenly joined forces with the Joyful Monk to defeat the Taoist priest.
He then chanted the Buddha's name and stood suspended in mid-air.
"It's a misunderstanding, Your Majesty! My junior brother practices the Joyful Meditation."
"If I don't practice for a day, I feel unwell all over."
"Today, while passing by the Daming Palace, he happened to be caught in a trance of his meditation addiction, which led to this grave mistake."
"This humble monk intervened solely to clear up the misunderstanding."
"I apologize to Your Majesty and hope for your forgiveness."
The joyful monk also feigned fear and bowed deeply in respect:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This humble monk was momentarily confused and offended Your Majesty's majesty."
"If Your Majesty will show mercy, my Khan will certainly compensate the Tang Dynasty for its losses."
Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian turned pale with anger.
You killed someone, destroyed a temple, and think you can just brush it off with a flimsy apology?
However, if this leads to war with the Yuan Dynasty, it would only benefit the Qin Dynasty and other powers.
Just as he was hesitating, Chuan Ying suddenly spoke:
"Xie Tiao, how long do you intend to keep running away?"
Nothing, not even the grand Tang Dynasty offerings or the Daming Palace, can compare to the important task assigned by the Great Dragon Head.
Now that Xie Tiao has appeared, it will be difficult for him to escape.
"this......"
Only then did the people of the Tang Dynasty realize that something was wrong.
"I......"
Wu Zetian nearly burst into a tirade of curses.
Is Xie Tiao stupid? Shangguan Wan'er just swore he wasn't there.
Did they walk right into the trap?
Seeing the meaningful smiles of the two monks, Wu Zetian immediately realized she had fallen into a trap.
Chuan Ying tracked Xie Tiao to the Daming Palace, but Shangguan Wan'er vehemently denied that he was in the palace.
During the standoff, the two monks, Long and Xiang, who had been lying in wait, suddenly appeared, forcing Xie Tiao to reveal himself.
Xie Tiao was now in a dilemma.
Chapter 128 Background
If we were to retreat now, it would not only damage the reputation of the Tang Dynasty, but also make it difficult to explain to the Azure Dragon Society.
But if they stay, they will inevitably have to fight Chuan Ying.
Regardless of the outcome, Chuan Ying's background with the Azure Dragon Society alone makes him extremely difficult to deal with.
Everyone in the room fell silent, even the resourceful Shangguan Wan'er and the wise and decisive Wu Zetian were at a loss for what to do.
Do not be afraid of him!
Ripples spread across the void, and the "Heavenly Demon" Cang Qu slowly revealed his form.
The moment he appeared, the expressions of the Dragon Elephant Monk and the Joyful Monk changed drastically, and their previous arrogance vanished.
An invisible pressure surged toward Chuanying from all directions.
"A mere mythical realm cultivator dares to act so presumptuously in the Daming Palace."
"Does the Azure Dragon Society really think it's the last remaining power in the world?"
Chuan Ying felt as if he had fallen into a deep sea, his body bound by an invisible force, unable to move at all.
In an instant, it felt as if my internal organs were about to be crushed.
My clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and I felt like I was seriously ill.
The power of the "Heavenly Demon" is indeed well-deserved.
Fortunately, the oppressive aura vanished quickly, and Cang Qu said coldly:
"Kid, now you know what to do?"
"Why haven't you yet apologized to His Majesty?"
Chuan Ying sneered inwardly; Cang Qu's intervention actually put his mind at ease.
The two were indeed worlds apart in strength; it would be easy for the other to take his life.
But the key point is:
Why did Cang Qu's oppressive aura disappear in an instant?
Clearly, it wasn't out of concern for him, but rather out of fear of the Azure Dragon Society behind him.
Although he was tough on the surface, if he was truly fearless, why didn't he just crush him?
At worst, it could seriously injure him.
But the result was nothing more than leaving him drenched in sweat.
The second point is particularly crucial:
Before Cang Qu made his move, many people in the martial arts world, including Chuan Ying, speculated about his true strength.
The name "Heavenly Demon" evokes a range of thoughts and feelings.
But this move, in turn, revealed his true colors.
Chuan Ying had already discerned that the gap between Cang Qu and Da Longshou and Ximen Yu was far greater than the gap between himself and Cang Qu.
After all, he had personally faced Ximen Yu.
The deaths of Han Gongdu and the other two still seem unbelievable to this day.
Ximen Yu's imposing presence was far beyond what Cang Qu could match.
At this moment, Cang Qu actually dared to utter such arrogant words, referring to himself as a "boy"?
Do I have to apologize myself?
Even questioning the Azure Dragon Society?
"Cang Qu, I'd like to ask you, who gave you the audacity to look down on the Azure Dragon Society?"
Chuan Ying wiped the sweat from his brow and gave a cold laugh.
Cang Qu was furious. He had never been insulted like this since he became famous.
Having roamed the martial world for many years, no one had ever dared to speak to him like that.
Consumed by rage, he no longer cared about the Azure Dragon Society or Ximen Yu.
His aura suddenly exploded!
Even if we can't take his life, we should teach this kid a lesson!
This time, he attacked in anger, holding almost no back.
Even highly skilled monks like the Dragon Elephant Monk and the Joyful Monk were present within the entire hall.
I also felt my heart pounding wildly, as if it were about to burst out of my chest at any moment.
"The 'Heavenly Demon' actually possesses such power?"