Chapter 158: Ming Champion
Zhu Yuanzhang said, "When we invaded Yingtian, we designated Xuanwu Lake as the place where the Fish Scale Atlas was stored. Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen thoroughly checked Xuanwu Lake to make sure it was safe. They found an old turtle at the bottom of the lake that had lived for many years. Liu Bowen said that there was a fragment of a sacred artifact in the stomach of the old turtle, which was the [Zeguo Battle Map]."
"..."
Zhu Biao was puzzled: "Then Father, why are you......"
"Why don't you get it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "We don't have any use for this thing. The [Zeguo Battle Map] is a magical weapon that can only be used by sorcerers. Besides, there are only fragments, so I am even less interested. Leave it at the bottom of the lake, maybe we can catch a big fish."
Zhu Biao suddenly realized.
Zhao Wumian understood that this was to use the fragments to lure out the future master of the battle map.
"fair enough."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "There is a piece in the capital. If anyone uses the battle map to cause chaos in the future, this fragment will be of great use. There is no rush for this matter. Biao'er, give the [Eight Formation Diagram] to Wumian. He can protect it now."
Zhu Biao immediately asked Yunqi to get it, and Yunqi returned quickly.
Zhu Biao presented it solemnly, and Zhao Wumian accepted it calmly.
When the Eight Diagrams returned to his hands, he could clearly feel the excitement emanating from the diagram.
Zhao Wumian gently stroked the formation diagram, and the Eight Formations Diagram glowed slightly. The mirror surface was as crystal clear as jade, reflecting the sky of the universe.
Zhu Biao said enviously: "The unity of man and instrument is truly miraculous."
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows: "Want it?"
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment. This was not something he could get just because he wanted it. However, before he could say anything, Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand and a pair of weapons flew out from the Jiuwu Flying Dragon Hall. They were black and white tokens.
When the token appeared, the entire space began to distort violently!
As soon as Zhao Wumian got the Eight Diagrams, the formation unfolded unconsciously. He could clearly feel the instability of the magnetic field within the formation, and the eight divine powers of heaven, earth, mountain, marsh, wind, thunder, water, and fire began to become chaotic unconsciously.
"This is……"
Zhu Biao was shocked: "The aura above is similar to the [Seven Killing Iron Hands], but it is completely different..."
[Seven Killing Iron Fists] was the weapon used by Zhu Yuanzhang when he was young. It was also a top-grade earth-grade weapon forged by skilled craftsmen under the order of Emperor Shenzong of Song Dynasty. It was forged from cold iron from Tianshan Mountain and was specially designed to match the domineering fist power of "Emperor Extreme Shocking World Skill".
With boxing gloves in hand, they can split mountains and crack the earth.
After the fall of the Song Dynasty, this item fell into the hands of a Yuan general and eventually came into the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang.
But Zhu Yuanzhang only used it a few times. Even when he personally led the charge into battle, he was well protected by Xu Da, Tang He and others. Later, as his skills grew more powerful, he looked down on this thing that bound his hands and kept it in the treasury, gathering dust.
Zhu Biao knew about this weapon and had played with it when he was a child.
The aura is still there, but the appearance and power are completely different.
"This is the [Yin Yang Order]."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It is specially prepared for you. Your personality is not suitable for practicing the "Emperor's Ultimate Shocking Skill"..."
Zhu Biao couldn't help feeling sad when he heard this.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Conquering the world is different from ruling the world. You don't have to be like me in everything. Besides, being always tough is not a good thing. The deeper you practice, the more you understand the importance of combining toughness and softness. The "Ming Shenwu Canon" is suitable for you, and you have not fallen behind in your practice. I am very pleased."
Zhu Yuanzhang turned to the tokens after he finished speaking, and changed his tone, sighing: "That prodigal thing Zhao Xu used countless precious materials to refine a pair of earth-level boxing gloves, which is really useless! I started to refine it again several years ago, and recently I got his black bone. After absorbing the true energy, it still has the charm. I simply integrated the black bone into it, and got these two tokens, which can be regarded as the essence of those fine gold and cold iron. The two tokens are one yin and one yang, which complement and restrain each other. The Yin token can absorb any true energy in the world, and the Yang token can transform and release infinite power. The combination of the two tokens can confuse yin and yang and reverse the world! Today is the right time, so I'll leave it to you."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and the token flew towards Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao took it in a daze, feeling the tremendous power surging in the two orders. His heart was shaken. He was grateful for his father's hard work and shocked by the power of these magic weapons.
It’s actually the heavenly level!
"..."
Zhao Wumian felt jealous.
It's like eating a whole box of lemons.
It is true that it is better to be well-born than to be well-born.
So what if God is jealous of talented people? To get the magic weapon, don’t you have to fight to the death? Look at others, they have everything without any effort!
No wonder Zhu Yuanzhang looked down on the Heavenly Book, because he could refine it himself, and the power he refined was not only powerful, but also had no restrictions, and his son could use it right away...
"My dear father, thank you very much."
"okay."
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and said, "It's almost done, and we have to prepare for the breakthrough. You can handle state affairs during this period. The army in the southwest is coming back. You can decide how to reward and comfort the army. The grain transportation in the northwest is almost done. In short, consult with the ministers."
Zhu Biao said seriously: "Yes, I understand."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and looked at Zhao Wumian: "Don't leave the capital during this period of time. Wait until the storm has passed. We are waiting to see your skills in the palace. You have already boasted. If the final result is not as good as Qi Yao, you can wait for the reward!"
Zhao Wumian smiled and said, "I will definitely live up to your expectations."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his sleeves and disappeared on the spot, and the door of the Nine Five Flying Dragon Hall closed again.
Both men breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhu Biao took Zhao Wumian back to Wenhua Palace, and then he relaxed: "Father's power is getting stronger and stronger."
Zhao Wumian said: "That is for outsiders, Your Highness does not need to be restrained."
Zhu Biao looked at the two orders in his hand, nodded, and smiled: "That's right... Just tell me what reward you want!"
Zhao Wumian didn't hesitate and took out a piece of paper: "These are the ones above. If the merits are not enough, just record them first."
"..."
Zhu Biao had a strange look on his face. After taking it and taking a look, he thought, very good. He was no longer treating himself as an outsider.
Purple golden sand, angelica grass, white golden bamboo, sky whale bone...
They are all priceless and rare items that cannot be bought even with money.
Zhu Biao has also been studying the "Weapons Catalog" these days. Although there is no method to make Yanjia in it, some materials of the mechanical beast and Yanjia are interchangeable. It is obvious that he wants to make Yanjia. Combined with his previous statement that Taibaixing was abandoned in the northwest and the merman Bai Liuli is about to leave, the purpose becomes clear.
Zhu Biao asked, "You want to repair the Yanjia and give it to Liuli?"
Zhao Wumian nodded: "Let her go by herself, I'm really worried."
Zhu Biao gestured to Yunqi without saying a word, and Yunqi took the list of materials and went to the treasury to pick up the goods.
Zhao Wumian didn't say anything more and kept the kindness in his heart.
The official document was still on the way. The matter of promotion would be announced to the world once the document arrived. There was no rush at the moment. Zhu Biao knew what he was anxious about, so he did not keep him any longer and let him go home directly.
Shen Weiyang and Bai Liuli had already been waiting under the archway of Jinghu Villa.
Zhao Wumian exchanged a few pleasantries with the two and then entered Jingxin Pavilion with a pile of materials.
It was half a month later when I came out again.
During the past half month, Zhao Wumian worked day and night to repair the Yanjia.
When he came out, he was covered in dust and his eyes were bloodshot. Instead, Yanjia Taibaixing had returned to normal.
The parts inside it that were shattered by Guo Wuwei have been replaced with new ones. He is wearing golden armor with gorgeous patterns and awe-inspiring appearance. The earth-level magic weapon [Phantom Gold Sword] in his hand is more spiritual and shining with golden light. Seeing his appearance, Zhao Qi and Shen Weiyang were full of heartache, and Bai Liuli burst into tears.
Even Wang Pu couldn't help but be moved. This kid really treated Bai Liuli as a family member, not a "strange beast".
No wonder Bai Liuli is so devoted to him.
Zhao Wumian took out the Yanjia Spirit Core, beckoned Bai Liuli, and asked her to drip blood to recognize the master: "Taibai Star has awakened and has its own spiritual intelligence, but it is still in the 'growth' stage. After recognizing the master, your connection will be closer and you can help it grow. I'm not in the East China Sea, it will protect you, don't be afraid."
Don’t be afraid…
Bai Liuli nodded heavily, wiped away her tears, suppressed her sadness, bit her fingertips and dripped water onto the spirit core.
The spirit core emitted a faint golden light and returned to the body. Taibaixing's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he established a connection with Bai Liuli.
Zhao Wumian let out a long sigh, sat down on the chair, and touched Bai Liuli's head: "Finally caught up. After arriving in the East China Sea, be careful to protect yourself. Although the mermaids don't have so many conspiracies, you still have to be prepared. After all, you are my sister, and it is inevitable that someone will target you. If you have any problems, just find the teacher, understand?"
"Ok!"
Bai Liuli held his hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
Zhao Wumian turned to Wang Pu with a serious look: "Senior, I trust you, so I am willing to hand Liuli over to you. Otherwise, I am not the kind of person who can turn my back on you in the capital! If Liuli gets into trouble in the East China Sea... Senior, you can wait and see what happens to the Yujing Association!"
Zhao Wumian was filled with unparalleled murderous intent.
Wang Pu was secretly shocked. If someone in the third realm said this, he would just laugh it off. The foundation of Yujing Association was more profound than the four families and eight sects, so how could it be easily destroyed? But Zhao Wumian said that even those people in Yujing Association who were too arrogant would be terrified and feel like a thorn in their back.
The weight of the [Eight Diagrams] and [Huangshi Heavenly Book] is already extremely important, not to mention that Zhao Wumian himself is a rare genius that is hard to come by in a thousand years.
As long as he is given time to grow, he will surely turn the world upside down!
"rest assured."
Wang Pu said seriously: "I will protect my students."
It's almost time.
Bai Liuli is leaving.
Zhao Qi, Shen Weiyang, Xiaokui, and Ali all came to talk to her and say goodbye. Unexpectedly, the gibbon "Iron Kunlun" was also ready to follow Liuli to the East China Sea and continue to be her follower and protect her.
Zhao Wumian was of course happy to see this. This gibbon was loyal, had a body of steel, and was extremely strong. He had also taken the rare treasure [Ice Chi Grass], which transformed all his strength into ice, making his body stronger than the average gibbon.
As for breathing underwater, it is not a difficult task for the mermaids. Wang Pu and the Chai family can also take root there.
Zhao Wumian was happy and gave it three pieces of tea leaves, then handed all his copies of secret books to Bai Liuli.
"Su Shu", "Lu Ban Shu", "Eight Methods of Imitation", "Zongheng Jue", "Jinghong Treading Snow Step"...
There are also natural treasures that I won’t be able to use later, [Cold Moon Blade], [Meng Ji Robe]…
Wang Pu's eyes twitched as he watched.
Every one of these can stir up a bloody storm in the martial arts world!
Zhao Wumian said, "Watch slowly, learn slowly, and if you don't know, ask a teacher. Don't show off easily, lest you attract others' attention. Put your own safety first, and don't be too kind. Remember everything?"
Bai Liuli said obediently: "Remember it."
"Let's go then."
Zhao Wumian smiled somewhat sadly and said, "If you don't leave now, I won't let you go."
Bai Liuli threw herself on him, hugged him tightly, then boarded the shuttle boat, looking back every few steps.
She had figured it out. She couldn't help much if she stayed at home. Instead, she could become stronger faster if she went to the East Sea. She could even inherit the throne of the Black King, or even the Scale King of the entire mermaid race. By then, she would not only not become a weak point, but she could also help her brother do what he wanted to do, just like Sister Shen.
Bai Liuli cheered up, jumped up and waved: "Dad, brother, sister Shen, take care of yourselves!"
Zhao Qi and Shen Weiyang followed suit and waved. Zhao Wumian said, "Write to me if you have anything to say."
"Ok!"
Bai Liuli returned to the boat, and the boat slowly sank and disappeared into the Longjiang River.
Zhao Qi looked at the river, his eyes reddened. "I've missed you so much since I left. Sigh... But it's true. Going back to the mermaid tribe to be a prince, and not being confined in the Mirror Lake, is a good thing anyway. Besides, it's not like we'll never see each other again... It's just that I left too early, and I can't catch up with your engagement."
As soon as these words were spoken, the sadness of parting was immediately diluted.
Shen Weiyang blushed, blinked her sea-blue eyes, and looked at Zhao Wumian boldly.
Zhao Wumian also smiled, put his arm around her waist, and said, "The decree for conferring the title of Marquis is coming soon, double happiness. It's almost the twelfth lunar month, and I don't want to move before the New Year. I can also seize the time to study the Heavenly Book and create a higher-level technique, so that I can send those bastards to the west as soon as possible!"
Just do it.
Upon learning that Zhao Wumian had come out of seclusion, Yun Qi came with the edict that had been prepared long ago to confer the title. Not only was he given a title of nobility and rewards, he was also granted a mansion not far from Jinghu Villa. It was originally a rebuilt mansion of the former Yuan Huai King Toghon Temur, and it was quite magnificent.
The best part is that there is a renovated hot spring in the mansion, which is perfect for wintering.
When the imperial edict came out, the eighteen-year-old marquis shocked the court and the whole country!
The title of nobility is composed of two excellent words: "Wu Jing".
All the civil and military officials in the court were amazed at Zhao Wumian's favor, but after learning about his achievements, the few remaining discordant voices disappeared - planning and even assisting Duke Cao to kill Wang Baobao, the pillar of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and cutting off the last lifeline of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, was a huge achievement!
It is only right that he should be conferred a title of nobility.
An expected title began to circulate—"Marquis of the Great Ming Champion"!
The three names Zhao Wumian once again resounded throughout the Central Plains.
But he himself didn't care about it. After everything was done, Zhao Wumian entered the Xiri Cave and opened the Yellow Stone Heavenly Book.
I have been busy these days and have not dared to be distracted. Now I can immerse myself in it wholeheartedly.
Zhao Wumian suppressed his excitement, opened the heavenly book and placed it on the stone platform, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, held his breath and concentrated, then opened his eyes and began to concentrate on reading the words in the heavenly book.
His consciousness couldn't help but follow the guidance of the characters, sinking into them and wandering in the sea of stars.
Various profound inheritances such as "The Art of Transforming Heaven into a Dragon", "The Heavenly Qi", "The Heaven and Earth as Soldiers", "The Art of Vertical and Horizontal", and "The Book of Lu Ban" flashed through his mind.
Refining the body, refining the qi, refining the spirit...
Martial arts, magic...
He seemed to have seen the creation of the world, the birth of the energy of heaven and earth from chaos, and then the eight great powers of yin and yang, the five elements, and the creation of all things in the world...
at the same time.
A feeling naturally emerged in my mind.
"Original energy is born in chaos, within light and outside darkness. Between light and darkness, a void is born. Within the void, nothingness is born. Nothingness changes and yin and yang, five elements and eight qi are clearly distinguished. The eight qi are in chaos, giving birth to the void and establishing a hole. Because of the hole, nothingness is established. Because of nothingness, existence is born. Because of existence, emptiness is born. By observing the changes of emptiness, one can create nature from nothingness and renew all things..."
Zhao Wumian stared at the heavenly book without blinking.
There was a gleam of gold in his eyes.
In his body, the four most profound skills, "The Art of Transforming Heaven into a Dragon", "The Art of Heavenly Qi", "The Art of Planting Demons" and "The Art of Vertical and Horizontal", were running one after another. Dragon scales appeared on his body, his body was filled with Heavenly Qi, the tree of consciousness in the Niwan Palace began to grow, and the vertical and horizontal qi circulated throughout his body.
Attracted by this aura, a special kind of true qi began to quietly form within the Dantian meridians!
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(End of this chapter)
