Just as everyone was still discussing, a wild laugh came from outside the palace.
"Hahahaha, I, Tiancan, have arrived! Are you, the Ming Dynasty royal family, ready to welcome me?!" An invisible sound wave struck from afar, a demonic sound technique powerful enough to incite evil thoughts, immediately alarming the people in the imperial study.
"Oh no! This is Tiancan's sonic attack!"
"The Dragon Alliance Leader misjudged Tian Can's intentions. He definitely didn't refine the Thousand-Year Ginseng King; instead, he charged straight over!" Zhu Wushi exclaimed in surprise.
In fact, Tiancan's acquisition of the Korean Ginseng King was not originally intended to break through to the Grandmaster realm.
Rather, it was to draw attention and facilitate their evil act of forcibly breaking into the Ming Dynasty palace.
Of course, the thousand-year-old ginseng king also has its uses.
As long as the medicinal power isn't used to enhance one's strength, it can heal various bodily injuries and even has the exaggerated effect of extending lifespan by a thousand years.
Inside the imperial study, Zhu Houzhao looked panicked.
He hadn't expected that all the experts' guesses would be wrong.
This top expert of the heretical path truly lives up to his reputation as a heretical individual.
His way of doing things is unpredictable.
"Imperial Uncle, Young Master Zhang, the safety of Princess Yunluo, and the dignity of the Ming Dynasty are all in your hands!" Zhu Houzhao pleaded.
"Your Majesty, I have not yet agreed whether to lend a hand," Zhang Bairen said directly.
Although, there would be benefits in lending a helping hand.
However, Zhang Bairen wanted even more benefits.
The Ming Empire in the world of martial arts has existed for over a thousand years. As one of the strongest nations in the world, this millennium-old empire undoubtedly possesses countless treasures.
At this moment, seeing Tiancan's attack approaching, Zhang Bairen prepared to take advantage of the chaos.
One treasure from the imperial treasury is far from enough!
Indeed, after hearing Tian Can's sonic attack, Zhang Bairen was confident that he could defeat this top master of the evil path.
As long as Tian Can hasn't broken through to the Grandmaster realm, he won't be too difficult to defeat.
Although his Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill is very mysterious and powerful.
However, Zhang Bairen's true strength is not merely the destructive power of a Grandmaster.
This could be a one-sided victory.
“Young Master Zhang, there are only three Grandmaster-level experts in the Imperial City right now: you, your Imperial Uncle, and Eunuch Cao.”
As for Tiancan, although he is at the Grandmaster Great Perfection realm, as long as you make a move, I will have the opportunity to mobilize the martial arts army in time to cooperate with you in a siege.
"I can guarantee that as long as you are willing to take action, the reward is negotiable," Zhu Houzhao said hastily.
"Three treasures, and any promise His Majesty may make."
"As long as Your Majesty agrees, I can immediately take action against that arrogant and domineering top expert of the evil path." Zhang Bairen held up three fingers, making a temporary price increase.
Three treasures? One promise?
Good! As long as Young Master Zhang defeats Tian Can and preserves the dignity of the royal family, I can agree to your conditions.
"Even if the price is raised again, I will carefully consider it!" Zhu Houzhao promised.
Zhu Wushi didn't say much. In the current situation, having more help would make him safer.
Moreover, the treasures in the vault were never really his concern.
He wouldn't feel the slightest heartache even if he gave away a lot.
"Zhang Bairen, let's make a move."
"We can't let Tiancan continue to be so arrogant," Zhu Wushi said.
"Divine Lord, leave this battle to me."
"Let me show you what it means for new talents to emerge in every generation!" Zhang Bairen, holding a jade fan, turned and left the imperial study.
Shangguan Haitang's eyes were full of worry, but she dared not speak up to dissuade him.
As for Iron-Blooded Marquis, he couldn't wait for someone to take the initiative.
As long as the Absorption Technique is well concealed, there might still be an opportunity to pick up the scraps when both sides are severely weakened.
At that time, the opportunity to break through to the Grandmaster level will be presented to you.
Zhu Wushi stared intently at Zhang Bairen's retreating figure before stepping out as well.
Based on the sound wave location, Zhang Bairen jumped onto the roof and quickly headed towards Tian Can's location.
Clearly, this top expert of the evil path had already scouted the location and knew where Princess Yunluo was.
On the rooftop, Zhang Bairen's body, like a phantom, vanished without a trace in a few flashes.
This is the supreme mental cultivation method of the Taoist Heavenly Sect, called Harmony with Light and Dust.
It blends with the light and the dust, and seems to exist in a deep stillness. It can transform into dust and hide invisibly, possessing a basic invisibility effect. It can also shield all one's own aura and, through the blessing of this mental technique, can perform short-distance teleportation.
Zhang Bairen, wielding the technique of "Harmony with the World," moved with ethereal speed, displaying not only no sense of urgency but also a unique, carefree, and elegant demeanor.
It's like taking a leisurely stroll.
Soon, Zhang Bairen arrived at the place where Tiancan was.
Cao Zhengchun, who was in charge of protecting Princess Yunluo, was leading a group of eunuchs from the Eastern Depot to do everything in their power to stop the attacking Tiancan.
Among the crowd, there were a few familiar figures.
For example, the enhanced Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, the four strongest Imperial Guards, as well as the Ming Dynasty's Dragon Guard Clan and the four Imperial Secret Agents, Gong Xi Fa Cai.
These eight people, with their unique formation and combined attack methods, can also participate in the battle from the periphery.
Among them, the person responsible for holding back Tiancan was none other than Cao Zhengchun, the Grand Commander of the Eastern Depot.
Right now, this disreputable Supervisor Cao is bleeding from the corner of his mouth and has bulging eyes, clearly having been seriously injured in the very first exchange.
Although Cao Zhengchun, who cultivated the Heavenly Gang Boy Skill, had reached the Grandmaster level, he was only at the initial stage of Grandmaster and was far inferior to Tian Can, who had reached the Great Perfection of Grandmaster.
"Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill - Heaven and Earth are Ruthless!!" Heavenly Crippled shouted and took a step forward.
In an instant, a huge, purplish-red leg shadow appeared from Tiancan's right leg.
Then, he kicked Cao Zhengchun hard in the body.
This strike, imbued with a ruthless and merciless will, seemed capable of shattering the sky and crushing the earth, demonstrating the domineering power of the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill.
"Diamond Body Protection!" Cao Zhengchun drew circles with both hands, using his profound internal strength to unleash his unique body-protecting divine skill.
However, in the face of Tian Can's leg shadow, Cao Zhengchun's Vajra Body Protection was like a fragile bubble, bursting at the slightest step.
The black-clad archers scattered around, led by their leader Pi Xiaotian, unleashed the Heaven-Sealing, Earth-Locking, Soul-Chasing, Deadly Arrow Formation, but failed to inflict any damage.
The endless arrows from all directions couldn't even break through Tiancan's protective true energy.
"You've done your best to buy us a few minutes." Zhang Bairen held up his folding fan and gently lifted it.
In an instant, a towering sword intent suddenly appeared from Zhang Bairen's body.
Immediately afterwards, the translucent Heavenly Sword enveloped Zhang Bairen's entire body.
"cut!"
With a downward swipe of the folding fan, the giant sword slashed down.
Just as Tian Can was about to kill Cao Zhengchun, he suddenly raised his leg and swept it horizontally, meeting Zhang Bairen's Heavenly Sword attack.
"Demons wreak havoc on the world!!"
With a single kick, the leg strike became even more domineering, as if it were about to completely disrupt the entire world.
This sweeping attack not only created a massive leg shadow, but also instantly swallowed up all the air between the two.
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