Starting From The Equal Opportunity To Become A Saint

Chapter 101: Compromise, Temptation!

Military Participation Department.

Inside the confinement room.

Seeing the Mingjian Zhenren, whose cultivation and reputation were not inferior to theirs, being interrogated and tortured to death by Yang Sisi and others in public.

Wu Xing, Zhi Ming, Zhi Xin, and other monks from the Dali Temple couldn't help but shudder and tremble!

Too cruel!

These people actually dared to use deadly force!!

What do they want? Are they really planning to go to war with Longhu Mountain?!

They're insane!

At this moment, this group of monks, who had been indulging themselves since the catastrophe, believing in the supremacy of martial arts and the law of the jungle, even began to doubt whether they were the lawless and vengeful people of the martial world, or if the military participants in Luozhou City were the lawless and vengeful people of the martial world?

Why did they feel that the methods of these people were even more unscrupulous and ruthless than their own disciples of the sect, and had no bottom line?!

It would be one thing to snatch their sect's techniques, but they also resorted to torture and killing!

What's even more outrageous is that when these military participants were doing these things, they still had the audacity to claim righteousness. Even if they killed all of their disciples of the sect, the people outside would still applaud!

Is there no justice left?

Is there no rule of law left?!

Wu Xing, Zhi Ming, Zhi Xin, and others looked at each other, and a hint of regret and fear flashed in their eyes.

You tell me, why did they have to provoke this group of troublemakers for no reason?

Now it's good.

Originally, they only lost some of the sect's secret teachings, although the loss was not small, it wouldn't have affected them too much.

But now, it's no longer just a matter of losing some of the sect's secret teachings, but whether their sect leaders, elders, and inner disciples can survive and return alive!

If Wu Xing, Zhi Ming, and the other four Grandmaster-level elders were all lost in Luozhou City this time, it would be a devastating blow to their Dali Temple!

"It's all that idiot Zhi Shan's fault!"

Involuntarily, everyone directed their resentment and hatred towards the only one who hadn't been imprisoned in the military participation department, Zhi Shan.

Especially when they heard Yang Sisi mention that Zhi Shan had been released by Liu Zimo and had returned to the Dali Temple several hours ago, they felt even more unbalanced in their hearts.

They all came to Luozhou City to seek justice for Zhi Shan, didn't they?

Legally speaking, they could at most be considered accomplices, right?

Why is it that now, all these accomplices are in jail and facing torture and death?

And the mastermind behind it all, Zhi Shan, can just leave as if nothing happened?

In this situation, who would believe that there was no collusion between Zhi Shan and Liu Zimo or the military participation department in Luozhou?!

In the midst of these doubts and unease among the monks, Yang Sisi brought out Jing Shan and Jing De, two Golden Body realm disciples of Longhu Mountain, and interrogated them one by one.

The same process, the same methods.

In less than three minutes, the two Taoist priests, Jing Shan and Jing De, confessed all the secret techniques they knew.

Afterwards, they, like Zhao Beixuan just now, died directly because of excessive blood loss and lack of timely rescue!

The brutal and bloody scene made the more than twenty big monks around involuntarily recite "Amitabha Buddha" in a pale face.

"Alright, masters!"

Yang Sisi waved her hand to signal the nearby guards to drag away the three lifeless bodies, and then looked around, loudly saying to Wuxing and the others,

"You are all monks, disciples of the Buddhist sect, and are unlikely to kill or harm lives easily, unlike those wild Taoists from Longhu Mountain who like to play tricks."

"So, Advisor Liu has already mentioned at the beginning that if you masters are willing to cooperate, it's best not to resort to violence, and harmony brings wealth!"

"Let's all sit together, have some tea, chat, and reveal all the cultivation techniques and secret arts you know. It's good for you, good for me, and good for everyone. It's a harmonious atmosphere. Why not?"

At this point, Yang Sisi's originally amiable face suddenly changed, and she stared sharply at Wuxing and the others,

"But it seems that some people don't appreciate Advisor Liu's kindness and good intentions at all!"

"Since you were brought in, some people have been unwilling to cooperate, insisting on challenging our bottom line of patience and forcing us to resort to some extra measures!"

"You all saw the fate of Zhao Beixuan just now, as well as the other two Taoists from Longhu Mountain, right?"

"High cultivation level, tough talk, and deep background, right?"

"But what was the result?"

"He still revealed everything he knew, and even lost his life for it."

"Why bother? Why?"

"Since you have to reveal what you know no matter what, why not choose a relatively comfortable and life-saving posture?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the silence in the prison cell was instant.

Although most martial artists were fearless in the face of death, when they truly encountered a life-or-death crisis, they also had the courage and determination to fight to the death.

But the current situation was completely different!

Not only were their cultivation suppressed, leaving them completely defenseless, but under the supervision of these military personnel, they didn't even have the opportunity to end their own lives!

Unable to live, unable to die.

All their courage and dignity were completely worn away by the various punishments before their eyes!

And the death of Mingjian Zhenren from Longhu Mountain was the final straw that broke their spirits.

These military personnel were truly brutal!

Even the martial artists at the Grandmaster realm were killed without hesitation, showing no mercy. Who could bear it?!

"Amitabha Buddha!"

"Enough! Enough!"

Wuxing chanted a Buddhist mantra, looking at the four Grandmaster-level senior brothers beside him, as well as the sixteen inner disciples he insisted on bringing, and couldn't help but sigh softly, taking the lead to speak,

"Senior brothers, and all the junior disciples, don't grit your teeth and resist anymore. Cooperate seriously with the officers in front of you for the interrogation!"

"As long as the green mountains remain, there will be firewood to burn!"

"Although the inheritance of martial arts is important, it's not worth sacrificing the lives of the pillars of our sect!"

Upon hearing the headmaster's words, all the disciples of the Buddhist sect present couldn't help but feel relieved. If even the headmaster gave the order to cooperate with the investigation and questioning, what reason did they have to risk their lives any longer?

Even if someone were to come forward and settle the score afterwards at Dalin Temple, the headmaster would be there to shield them, preventing the fire from reaching their heads.

"That's right! Master Wuxing is the most reasonable!" Upon hearing Wuxing's words, Yang Sisi couldn't help but applaud and praise, "Those who recognize the truth are the heroes. If you all had cooperated earlier, you might have been released from this confinement room long ago!"

After that, everything became much simpler. The twenty-one monks were interrogated separately, and important figures like Wuxing and Zhiming were personally questioned by Yang Sisi.

To ensure that they wouldn't lie or use flawed and incomplete martial arts manuals to deceive, Yang Sisi even invited several individuals who were skilled in interrogation and detecting lies to be present.

Half an hour later, Yang Sisi left the confinement room with a thick stack of interrogation reports and hurried to the villa in the eastern suburbs to report the situation to Liu Zimo.

"The small portion on top is the martial arts techniques and spiritual secret arts that Zhao Beixuan confessed from Longhu Mountain."

"Furthermore, we learned from Zhao Beixuan that there are at least three Grandmaster-level martial artists in Longhu Mountain!"

"Among them, their sect leader Zhang Zhenren is highly likely to have already broken through to the peak of the Grandmaster level, and not just an ordinary Grandmaster, but someone who has achieved mastery in both spiritual and martial cultivation!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zimo nodded slightly, not feeling too surprised. If even the Sage Zhiguan of Dalin Temple seemed to have surpassed the Grandmaster level, then it was natural that Zhang Zhenren of Longhu Mountain, who was on par with the Sage Zhiguan, wouldn't be too weak.

In the previous life, Zhang Zhenren had never broken through to the Saint level and had not become the fourth Martial Saint recognized by the Federation. It was clear that he had intentionally concealed his true strength.

How could someone who had already elevated both their martial arts and soul cultivation to the peak of the Grandmaster level during the early stages of the Cataclysm not be able to break through to the Saint level thirty years later?

These sect leaders and Grandmasters of the major sects were all extremely cunning!

However, no matter how they hid their strength or how high their cultivation level was, it didn't matter anymore.

No matter how they hid, they wouldn't be higher than himself, who had already achieved mastery in martial arts!

If they didn't listen and tried to make any small moves, Liu Zimo wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson at any moment!

After achieving mastery in martial arts, transcending boundaries, Liu Zimo unconsciously developed a superior and detached mentality, not out of arrogance or looking down on others, but out of an invincible self-confidence in having everything under control.

"How did the monks of Dalin Temple perform? Did they cooperate and confess?" While flipping through the martial arts inheritance of Longhu Mountain, Liu Zimo asked Yang Sisi softly.

"After interrogating Zhao Beixuan in front of them, they all became obedient," Yang Sisi replied respectfully.

"That Master Wuxing is very reasonable. Seeing that it was impossible to resist, he took the initiative to order all the disciples to cooperate."

"Take a look, these are the martial arts secrets they confessed from Dalin Temple. There are as many as thirty-two sets!"

As she spoke, Yang Sisi's excitement couldn't be concealed in her tone.

Clearly, even she hadn't expected to seize so many martial arts secrets from this group of monks from Dalin Temple.

"Not bad!" Liu Zimo nodded in approval upon hearing this, softly saying, "However, these are far from all of Dalin Temple's secrets!"

"As a martial arts sect with a thousand years of heritage, Dalin Temple is renowned for its seventy-two supreme techniques, thirty-six secret arts, and various combined battle formations!"

"Just these martial arts and secret techniques are extremely difficult to learn. Even their hosts and elders cannot fully practice them!"

Yang Sisi nodded in understanding.

She had already gained some understanding of this information during the interrogation process, and she was also very regretful that she couldn't capture all the unique skills of the Dalin Temple at once.

"Advisor Liu, we have finished interrogating those monks, and they have all been very cooperative. They have no evil deeds on them. I don't know how to deal with them next."

Yang Sisi asked Liu Zimo for advice.

"No need to do anything."

Liu Zimo waved his hand lightly and said calmly,

"Treat them well, provide good food and drinks, and give them a good reception. Also, take the opportunity to promote the settlement policy of our Luozhou City, so that they can fully experience the enthusiasm of our military and civilians in Luozhou!"

"Especially those sixteen little monks at the peak of the Iron Bone Realm, take them separately to visit the military resources department and focus on introducing the effects and exchange methods of the 'Breaking Realm Pill' to them."

"If anyone is willing to join the military department directly, publicly give them a 'Breaking Realm Pill' and let them take it on the spot to break through and reach the Golden Body Realm."

Yang Sisi's eyes brightened, instantly understanding Liu Zimo's intentions.

Advisor Liu was interested in those sixteen inexperienced little monks and wanted to lure them to the military department to keep them permanently!

Normal Iron Bone Realm warriors, not many can resist the temptation of the 'Breaking Realm Pill'.

If nothing unexpected happens, at least half of those sixteen peak Iron Bone Realm little monks will choose to stay in the military department!

"Alright, go and do it. Send all these martial arts and secret techniques to the military arsenal, register them, and provide them for the cultivation of the entire city's military and civilians!"

Liu Zimo handed the documents back to Yang Sisi and instructed,

"At the same time, also test the intentions of those old monks. If anyone is willing to stay in Luozhou City, I can guarantee their safety. They don't need to worry about the Dalin Temple seeking revenge on them later."

Yang Sisi took the documents and nodded vigorously, then quickly left.

A moment later.

Just over ten minutes later, Liu Zimo saw a golden light rising into the sky from the direction of the military department.

Immediately after, he heard relevant notifications in his ear:

[Your good brother, Monk Kongwen, has swallowed a top-grade 'Breaking Realm Pill', solidifying his foundation, and his blood and energy have soared! Triggered the 'Heaven Stealing' innate talent, sharing half of the blood and energy increase, martial foundation +5, blood and energy +15,000.]

[Your good brother, Monk Kongwen, has erupted with his aura, breaking through to the initial stage of the Golden Body Realm! Triggered the 'Heaven Stealing' innate talent, sharing half of the cultivation increase, martial cultivation +15, spiritual power +5, lifespan +20.]

It worked!

Yang Sisi's efficiency in handling matters was indeed remarkable.

She managed to convince one of the little monks to take the 'Breaking Realm Pill' so quickly!

With the stimulation of the first breakthrough into the Golden Body Realm, Liu Zimo believed that the second and third would soon follow!

Whether they genuinely joined or deceived him to obtain the 'Breaking Realm Pill' was not important to Liu Zimo.

What was important was that he had already harvested a wave of opportunities from these "good brothers"!

Moreover, as long as they consumed his 'Breaking Realm Pill' and signed the document agreeing to join the military department, they would have no chance to go back on their word.

Even if the Wise Sage himself came in person, they would have to obediently serve in Luozhou City for ten years!

(End of this chapter)