Starting From The Equal Opportunity To Become A Saint

Chapter 96: Negotiations Break Down, Suppression with a Single Hand!

Perhaps because he had reached a critical moment in his deduction, Zhao Hongzhang had not awakened from his meditation for three days.

He neither ate nor drank, nor did he relieve himself.

He lay on the sofa recliner, as if sleeping, comfortably and leisurely.

Worried that something might happen to him, Sun Hao, who was responsible for guarding him, had come to report to Liu Zimo twice, asking if they should wake up Zhao Hongzhang in advance.

"No need!"

Liu Zimo once again lightly scanned his nephew's current physical condition with his divine sense, shaking his head slightly.

"Your nephew's aura is stable now, there's no need to disturb him prematurely."

"If he still hasn't awakened on his own within five days, we can try to wake him up then!"

His nephew, who was now at the initial stage of the Copper Skin Realm, had long practiced the Guiding Breath Technique to the point where it had become an instinctive breath.

Even without eating or drinking, just relying on the spiritual energy absorbed from the air through the Guiding Breath Technique, his body could maintain a healthy and intact state for a week.

Therefore, seven days was the limit.

If the time in meditation exceeded seven days and he still hadn't awakened on his own, even if it would worry him, Liu Zimo would try to forcibly wake him up through external stimulation.

"So, martial cultivation is the capital of revolution. Insufficient cultivation, even if one is in seclusion for research, will still be limited by time."

Seeing Sun Hao return to the basement again, Liu Zimo couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"If my nephew had the cultivation strength of the Golden Body Realm now, let alone seclusion for seven days, even if he didn't eat or drink for a year, there would be no problem!"

"So, I must transfer my nephew to the Spiritual Energy Sanctuary as soon as possible."

"The concentration of spiritual energy in the Spiritual Energy Sanctuary is ten times that of here. If my nephew is in it, not only can he quickly improve his martial cultivation, but even the time spent in seclusion will be extended several times due to the abundant supply of spiritual energy."

Liu Zimo calculated in his mind, planning to take his nephew to the underground cave outside the city after this meditation session ended.

In these three days, with the efforts of his father and younger brother, several spiritual fields had been added to the underground cave, and even wooden houses for people to live in had been completed.

In addition, Liu Zimo had been continuously transporting various living supplies such as rice, flour, and oil into it during this time. Even if they stayed inside for a year without coming out, their lives would not be affected in the slightest.

It is worth mentioning that in these three days in the Spiritual Energy Sanctuary, due to the continuous supply of the spiritual spring, coupled with the ten times higher concentration of spiritual energy than the outside world, both his father and younger brother had made significant progress and improvement in their martial cultivation.

His father successfully broke through to the mid-stage of the Copper Skin Realm, while his younger brother also broke through to the peak of the Copper Skin Realm in one fell swoop.

Just now, Liu Zimo went to the military supplies warehouse and withdrew ten pounds of frozen and preserved group-level King Kong tenderloin, as well as half a pound of corresponding King Kong beast gallbladder, ready to be sent to Liu Zihao later.

With the assistance of these ten pounds of group-level King Kong tenderloin, Liu Zihao would soon be able to break through and advance to the Iron Bone Realm!

"Advisor Liu!"

At this moment, Yang Sisi's figure flashed and quietly appeared in front of Liu Zimo, bowing and reporting:

"The monks from Dalin Temple have arrived. They are currently outside the eastern defense line, ready to enter the city."

"According to the report from the guards defending the city, there are a total of twenty-two monks coming this time, and the leader seems to be Wuxing, the abbot of Dalin Temple!"

"Advisor Liu, even the abbot of Dalin Temple has come. It seems that they are not coming with good intentions. Should we make some preparations in advance?"

Liu Zimo raised an eyebrow, instantly becoming interested.

Compared to Yang Sisi's worried expression, Liu Zimo was overjoyed in his heart.

After waiting for so many days, I finally managed to get these leeks!

A total of twenty-two people, even the current head of Dalin Temple has been lured out, not bad!

I have to say, Master Zhishan is quite capable and has not disappointed his eager expectations.

After going back once, he actually managed to bring so many reinforcements, even inviting the head of Dalin Temple!

He is indeed a good comrade!

"Don't worry, they won't cause any trouble on our turf!"

"And besides, they are guests, how can we not welcome them?"

"Let's go, come with me to meet these masters who have come from afar!"

Excited, Liu Zimo got up and wanted to go to the east of the city to see what kind of disciples from Dalin Temple had come this time, and whether they could bring him any unexpected surprises.

These days, although everything in Luozhou City has been normal, there have been many hunters who went out of the city to hunt and kill monsters and beasts, and many of them have encountered danger and died.

Among them were a few "good brothers" and "good sisters" who had been bound by Liu Zimo before.

Now, Liu Zimo still had many vacant spots for binding, and he was worried that he couldn't find suitable binding targets.

The arrival of these monks was undoubtedly a timely help, providing food and support when he needed it the most!

"Hmm?"

Just as Liu Zimo got up, he suddenly stopped and glanced towards the east. He smirked and said,

"It seems someone is even more impatient than me. They just entered the city and are already coming to us!"

As he spoke, several extremely powerful master-level auras from the east simultaneously pressed towards the villa area where they were.

To prevent them from disturbing his little uncle who was meditating in the basement, Liu Zimo waved his hand and easily blocked these master-level auras outside the villa.

"So five masters came at once?"

"No wonder Dalin Temple, which has a thousand-year heritage, has such profound strength!"

Feeling the number of masters coming, Liu Zimo couldn't help but silently praise in his heart.

Although most of these masters were only initial-stage masters like Zhishan,

but after all, it was still the early stage of the catastrophe. Being able to advance to the master level at this time showed how outstanding their martial talent was.

As long as these people didn't die, they would definitely be able to smoothly advance to the peak level of grandmasters in the future, and even breaking through to become Martial Saints was not impossible!

"It seems that even in the previous life, although Dalin Temple submitted to the Federation government, they still secretly reserved some strength."

"Otherwise, how could there be only ten grandmasters in the Federation during the thirty years of the apocalypse?"

Just a single Dalin Temple was able to send out five master-level warriors in the early stages of the catastrophe, not to mention the Dalin Temple's Divine Needle, Master Zhiyuan.

From this, it can be foreseen that there must be more masters hidden within Dalin Temple.

If a single Dalin Temple is like this, then Longhu Mountain, which is on par with Dalin Temple, and Wudang Sect, which is slightly inferior, wouldn't they also have more masters?

These sects are all very cunning!

Perhaps among the three holy lands, only the Yuxun Martial Academy is sincere, putting all their strength on the surface.

"Master, are we going to fight?"

At this moment, Ye Feihong, who had been practicing spiritual secret arts upstairs, also sensed that something was wrong. She appeared beside Liu Zimo and Yang Sisi and asked softly.

Seeing the eager expression on the little girl's face, Liu Zimo knew that she was also eager to move and wanted to stretch her muscles.

Liu Zimo collected his thoughts, shook his head and smiled lightly, "Let's go, follow me to welcome our new guests!"

"If they are not honest, we have plenty of ways to deal with them!"

After speaking, Liu Zimo took the lead and walked straight towards the courtyard gate.

Swish! Swish!

Several figures flashed and appeared in front of the villa's main gate.

Different colored monk robes, equally bright bald heads.

Twenty-two monks clasped their hands together, standing in front of the gate with a solemn expression and an imposing aura.

Liu Zimo opened the door to welcome the guests.

Leading Yang Sisi and Xiaofeihong to stand in front of the door, facing them.

At the forefront was Wuxing, the head of Dalin Temple, followed by five elders in the Grandmaster realm, and then sixteen inner disciples at the peak of the Iron Bone realm.

Liu Zimo's gaze swept over each of them, his eyes narrowly avoiding being blinded by the dazzling array of colors.

It was so spectacular!

Purple, red, gold, blue, the four colors gathered together, reflecting each other, the radiant light converged, making the sky even brighter.

This was definitely the first time Liu Zimo had seen such a magnificent scene since awakening his "Stealing Heaven" ability.

Even when he went to the capital city before and saw the Locking Shadow Reflections in the Yuxun Martial Arts Hall, it was far less shocking than what he saw now.

A purple light, five red flames, nine golden lights, six blue lights, mixed together, colorful and magnificent!

Liu Zimo's heart was filled with excitement. Without having the chance to greet or speak to the other party, his mind moved and he locked onto all the Locking Shadows in front of him one by one.

【Binding successful! Your good brother Wuxing is online, currently bindable target (42/60)】

【Binding successful! Your good brother Zhiming is online, currently bindable target (43/60)】

【...】

【Binding successful! Your good brother Kongmu is online, currently bindable target (56/60)】

He directly bound fifteen "good brothers" in one breath, making Liu Zimo feel relieved. When he looked at these bald heads that looked like angry Vajras, he also found them much more pleasing to the eye.

"Amitabha!"

Zhishan stood up, chanting the Buddhist mantra loudly, and asked Liu Zimo, "Liu benefactor, after a few days of separation, did you ever think that this humble monk would come to Luozhou City again?"

Liu Zimo blinked and deliberately asked in return, "I wonder what brings the master here. Have you already thought it through and want to settle in our Luozhou City?"

Hoo!

Zhishan heard this and instantly lost his composure.

The boundless anger that had been suppressed for a long time once again surged uncontrollably.

This shameless little brat actually dared to mention settling in Luozhou City with him?

Don't think he doesn't know that the Military Affairs Department of Luozhou City is currently using their Dalin Temple's secret martial arts to deliberately attract foreign martial artists to stay in Luozhou!

This is a serious insult to the reputation and prestige of their Dalin Temple, and it must not be forgiven!

"Amitabha!"

Upon seeing Zhishancai, Liu Zimo's mind became unsettled, and he even wanted to rush up and fight him. Wuxing couldn't help but speak up and stop him, saying, "Senior Zhishan, let me handle this!"

With a shockwave of sound, Zhishan, who had lost his rationality due to anger, was instantly awakened.

Realizing his own loss of composure, Zhishan quickly chanted Buddhist mantras, calming his mind. After bowing to Wuxing, he silently returned to Wuxing's side.

"I am Wuxing, the current abbot of Dalin Temple. I have seen Liu Zimo!"

Wuxing walked to the opposite side of Liu Zimo, introducing himself and formally bowing to Liu Zimo.

"I believe Liu Zimo already knows the purpose of my visit. I hope that Liu Zimo can do us a favor and hand over all the secret martial arts of Dalin Temple, as well as retrieve the leaked parts of our techniques."

"Furthermore, as compensation for leaking the secret martial arts of Dalin Temple, your side needs to provide sixteen 'Boundary Breaking Pills' as a gesture of sincerity."

Wuxing got straight to the point, clearly not wanting to get entangled with Liu Zimo.

Coincidentally, Liu Zimo had the same intention.

After hearing Wuxing's request, he immediately refused without hesitation, saying, "Abbot Wuxing, please don't joke!"

"If your temple wants to bring disciples to settle in our Luozhou City, we would warmly welcome it."

"However, if your temple wants to interfere with the military affairs of our Luozhou City by force, you have the wrong idea and have come to the wrong place!"

"I will say it again, any strategic qualifications confiscated from the military and civilians in Luozhou City, including but not limited to martial arts techniques, can be disposed of by the Luozhou Military Department. No outsider has the right to interfere!"

"Therefore, Abbot Wuxing, please go back. Your request is something we cannot agree to!"

Upon hearing this, Wuxing's face instantly became extremely gloomy.

He didn't expect that even if all five of their grandmasters came together, the other party's attitude would still be so firm, refusing to make any compromises!

Who gave him such courage?

Did he really think that people from the Buddhist sect would not be angry and would not wield their swords?!

"Liu Zimo, I advise you to think twice!" Wuxing suppressed his anger and spoke again, "The secret martial arts of Dalin Temple absolutely cannot be lost!"

"If anyone dares to offend and cross this bottom line, the thousands of disciples of Dalin Temple are willing to fight to the death to defend it!"

After saying this, the five grandmasters behind Wuxing stepped forward at the same time, unabashedly releasing their grandmaster's will, pressing towards Liu Zimo.

Liu Zimo, however, lightly laughed without caring, raising his right hand and instantly suppressing all five strands of the grandmasters' will.

"It's a coincidence. The military might of my Luozhou City is also not to be trifled with. If anyone dares to touch this red line, my butcher's knife won't hesitate to shed blood!"

"Abbot Wuxing, are you sure you want to tear your face here with me and leave all your disciples here?" Liu Zimo clenched his right fist, directly crushing the suppressed grandmasters' will!

Plop! Plop!

The five Buddhist grandmasters all spat out blood and retreated, their faces filled with disbelief and fear, looking up at Liu Zimo in extreme trepidation.

How could he be so strong?!

Their five grandmasters couldn't even withstand a single palm from the other party. How... how was this possible?!

Even if their senior brother Zhizhuan personally made a move, it wouldn't be so easy for him to suppress all of them at the same time?!

(End of this chapter)