Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 561 The Sweeping Monk Attacks

after a while.

Within Songzhou, the capital city, and the imperial palace.

Guo Zhen, the commander of the Imperial Guard, rushed nervously to Zhu Ying's side.

"Your Highness!"

"I have urgent business to report!"

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Ying, seated on the dragon throne, remained expressionless and said, "Speak, what is it?"

Guo Zhen immediately spoke up: "Your Highness, I have just received a secret letter from the Iron-Blooded Marquis of the Ming Dynasty."

"A secret letter from the Iron-Blooded Marquis? What did he say?"

A few days ago.

Zhu Ying once visited this Hulong Manor with Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao. After Zhu Yuanzhang revealed his identity to Zhu Wushi, Zhu Wushi immediately pledged his allegiance to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Furthermore, Zhu Wushi even told Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Ying, and others that he would not only pledge allegiance to the Ming Empire himself, but would also persuade the Ming emperor to do the same.

Therefore, when Guo Zhen heard that the secret letter came from Zhu Wushi, Zhu Ying assumed that Zhu Wushi had successfully persuaded him.

"Your Majesty, the contents of Zhu Wushi's letter state that the Ming emperor does not wish to submit to our Great Ming Empire, and is even prepared to resist stubbornly!"

Guo Zhen told Zhu Ying everything that Zhu Ying had written in the letter.

Obviously.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying's face immediately showed anger.

"what?"

"This Ming emperor really has backbone; he actually dares to refuse?"

After Zhu Ying finished speaking, Guo Zhen said to Zhu Ying, "Your Highness, Zhu Wushi also said in his letter that he hopes to act as an inside agent and wait for Your Highness to lead your army to arrive in the capital of Ming."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying immediately guessed Zhu Wushi's intention. He said calmly, "Hmph, Zhu Wushi is still wary of the strength of my Great Ming Empire."

"Reply to Zhu Wushi. Ten days from now, my army will officially attack the Ming Dynasty!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Guo Zhen, the commander of the Imperial Guard, immediately replied.

Then Zhu Ying said to Guo Zhen, "Also, call Lan Yu and the others over. Since we've come up with the matter of attacking the Ming Dynasty, we should naturally make preparations in advance."

Your humble servant obeys.

Before long, several generals of the Ming Empire arrived before Zhu Ying.

"This humble general pays his respects to Your Highness the Imperial Grandson. May Your Highness live ten thousand years."

"Be flat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Ying walked up to the generals with a relaxed expression and said to them in a calm tone, "Now our Great Ming Empire has conquered the Jin and Song kingdoms."

"I believe it is time to continue our expansion. Our next target is the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Ying continued, "Now that the Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi of the Ming Dynasty has surrendered to me, this will inevitably greatly weaken the Ming Dynasty. I will only give you 10 days to prepare for war. After 10 days, we will officially launch an attack on the Ming Dynasty."

As Zhu Ying finished speaking, the faces of these generals naturally showed excitement and exhilaration.

Especially blue jade!

Lan Yu said confidently, "Your Highness, please rest assured, we will surely be able to sweep through the Ming Dynasty. I believe that it will only take half a month to destroy the entire Ming Dynasty."

Seeing this, Zhu Ying nodded and said loudly, "Very well! In that case, I will give you half a month. After half a month, you will surely break through the capital of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" In an instant, all the generals shouted to Zhu Ying in unison.

However, just as Zhu Ying was about to dismiss these generals, Liu Lei, the commander of the royal guards, suddenly rushed up to Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying was somewhat puzzled when he saw Liu Lei's flustered state.

Zhu Ying immediately asked, "What happened? Why are you in such a panic?"

Liu Lei immediately rushed to Zhu Ying and said in a very nervous tone, "Your Highness, a martial arts master has arrived outside the capital of the Song Kingdom."

"I believe this person's cultivation level is probably even higher than that of the Divine Power Realm."

Liu Lei had also practiced this martial art, so he could sense how terrifying this person's martial arts strength was.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying showed a surprised expression.

"What did you just say? This person's realm is even higher than the Divine Power Realm?"

In fact, Zhu Ying already knew that there were still a few experts at the half-step Gang Qi realm within this martial arts world.

He never expected that these half-step Qi Refining Realm experts would actually come to their deaths.

Commander Liu Lei continued in a flustered tone, "Your Highness, everything I have said is true. Please come to the capital in person."

Zhu Ying nodded and immediately said to everyone, "Since he is a half-step Qi Refining expert, then I will personally go and exchange a few blows with him."

After Zhu Ying finished speaking, he seemed to remember something, and immediately turned to Liu Lei and Guo Zhen and said, "You two should quickly inform the Emperor and Father about this matter, and also send people to protect them."

"We absolutely cannot let either of them get hurt."

"If my grandfather and father were to be harmed even a single hair, I will hold both of you accountable."

Zhu Ying knew very well that since this was a half-step Qi Refining expert, his strength must be enough to harm Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

Therefore, Zhu Ying immediately dispatched Guo Zhen and Liu Lei to protect him.

They both answered in unison, "Yes, sir."

Soon after, Zhu Ying made all the arrangements and arrived at the capital city of Songzhou.

And at this moment,

Beneath the capital city, a monk in monastic robes is sweeping fallen leaves with a worn-out broom.

Although he looks quite ordinary.

However, the true energy emanating from this person was quite strong.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Ying immediately guessed the monk's identity.

Zhu Ying stood atop the city wall and shouted at the monk, "If I'm not mistaken, you are the sweeping monk of Shaolin Temple, aren't you?"

Upon seeing that Zhu Ying recognized him, the latter immediately said, "It is indeed I, the monk."

"You must be the so-called grandson of the Ming emperor, right?" After Zhu Ying recognized him, the sweeping monk no longer concealed his identity.

They even inquired about Zhu Ying's name.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Ying calmly said, "I am indeed the grandson of the Ming Emperor. May I ask what brings you to my Great Ming Empire?"

The sweeping monk did not immediately answer Zhu Ying's question. Instead, he took his worn-out broom and began sweeping fallen leaves from the ground.

After he had completely cleared away the fallen leaves, he slowly said to Zhu Ying, "Amitabha, I have come here to ask you a few questions."

Zhu Ying said with a disdainful look, "I know what question you want to ask. Isn't it that you want to know why I massacred Shaolin Temple?"

"I can answer you now. I will not only massacre the Shaolin Temple, but I will also massacre all the martial arts sects in the world. What do you say?" After Zhu Ying finished speaking, the Sweeper Monk's face revealed a very strong hatred.

He never expected that this so-called grandson of the Ming emperor would be so ruthless!

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Just as Zhu Ying was talking to the sweeping monk...

Liu Lei, the commander of the guards, also hurriedly came to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

"Your Majesty and Your Highness the Crown Prince, a martial arts master has come to provoke us outside the capital. Your Highness has ordered me to come and protect Your Majesty and Your Highness the Crown Prince."

As soon as Liu Lei finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao exchanged a glance.

Then Zhu Biao, with a serious expression, pressed Liu Lei for an answer: "What did you just say? Zhu Ying asked you to protect me and my father?"

Upon seeing this, Liu Lei quickly nodded and replied, "Your Highness, these are indeed His Highness the Imperial Grandson's words."

After hearing this, Zhu Biao immediately turned to Zhu Yuanzhang beside him and said, "Father, since Xiong Ying sent Wang Wei to protect us, it seems that this martial arts master's strength is extraordinary."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face showed a hint of tension, and he said seriously, "Xiong Ying is well aware of our strength. Since he sent Wang Wei to guard us, it means that this martial arts master's strength is far above the Grandmaster level."

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Liu Lei spoke up again: "Your Majesty, I believe that this martial arts master's realm is at least at the peak of the Divine Power Realm."

"What? Peak Divine Power Realm?"

Upon hearing Liu Lei's reply, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression naturally became even more tense.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly turned to Zhu Biao beside him and said, "No, we must go and see for ourselves. If Xiong Ying is no match for this man, we can lend a hand."

In the past, Zhu Biao would naturally have rejected Zhu Yuanzhang's suggestion. But now, Zhu Biao not only did not refuse, but even nodded immediately and said, "Father is right. This person's strength is extraordinary. If necessary, we must take action."

Clearly, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were extremely wary of this sweeping monk.

And on the city walls of this capital.

Zhu Ying's expression, however, was quite relaxed.

In fact, Zhu Ying already knew that the Sweeping Monk's realm was half-step Gang Qi realm.

If Zhu Ying were still at the peak of the Divine Power Realm, dealing with the Sweeper Monk in front of him would still be somewhat difficult. However, Zhu Ying has now successfully broken through to the Qi Condensation Realm.

Therefore, Zhu Ying's strength is naturally far superior to that of the sweeping monk who is at the half-step Gangqi realm.

at this moment

Zhu Ying completely disregarded this sweeping monk.

Zhu Ying continued to shout, his voice icy as he addressed the sweeping monk: "I'm giving you a choice: from this moment forward, immediately pledge allegiance to me."

"Perhaps I'll spare your life. But if you refuse, then I'm sorry, the Shaolin Temple will truly have to disappear from this world."

Zhu Ying's meaning was clear: he wanted to kill this sweeping monk.

At this moment, the Sweeping Monk could no longer hold back. He took the lead in activating his internal energy, and immediately soared into the air, flying into the void.

At the same time, a large amount of true energy immediately appeared on the Sweeper Monk's body.

For a moment, golden light shone everywhere.

Seeing this, Zhu Ying also leaped lightly and appeared in the void.

The two masters are about to engage in a fierce battle.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, under the protection of the Imperial Guards and the royal guards, appeared on the city wall.

When the two of them saw the sweeping monk, they immediately felt an extremely powerful true energy surging out from his body.

Zhu Biao spoke first: "Father, this person's realm is indeed higher than the peak of the Divine Power Realm. It seems that he is a master of the half-step Qi Refining Realm."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately shouted to Zhu Ying in the void, "Xiong Ying, be careful, don't get hurt."

Zhu Ying did not respond to Zhu Yuanzhang; his gaze was fixed on the sweeping monk.

Zhu Ying gave the sweeping monk one last chance.

"Although you claim to be a half-step Qi Refining Realm expert, to be honest, you are still far from my strength. I'll give you one last chance. Surrender to me now, or I will surely pulverize you and send you to meet Buddha ahead of time."

Faced with Zhu Ying's threats, the sweeping monk said with even greater dissatisfaction, "Amitabha, well said, benefactor, you have gone astray and are beyond saving."

"Today, this humble monk will grant you liberation."

As soon as the Sweeper Monk finished speaking, he made the first move.

With his first move, the Sweeper Monk unleashed the Shaolin's ultimate martial art, the Vajra Finger.

The sweeping monk swiftly gathered his inner energy at his fingertips, and a golden light shot directly towards Zhu Ying.

On the city wall, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were filled with anxiety for Zhu Ying after witnessing this scene.

However, Zhu Ying was already a master of the Qi Refining Realm, so the Sweeper Monk's attack would not harm him.

Even at this moment, Zhu Ying did not dodge at all.

Instead, he simply waved his hand.

In an instant, a dense aura emanated from Zhu Ying's body, which then formed an indestructible protective shield in front of him.

"Bang bang bang!"

As the true energy of the Vajra Finger technique used by the Sweeping Monk collided with the protective barrier, a huge aftershock was immediately generated.

At this moment, it seemed as if the heavens and earth were trembling.

Panic was evident on everyone's faces, and many people even fled back to their homes.

The sky began to darken with clouds, and thunder rumbled.

However, Zhu Ying was completely unharmed.

The protective aura he released successfully blocked the powerful Vajra Finger technique used by the sweeping monk.

At this time.

Zhu Ying looked at the sweeping monk in front of him with an icy tone.

"You've got guts, kid. You actually dared to fight me. In that case, I won't hold back."

Clearly, Zhu Ying had decided not to give this sweeping monk another chance.

The next second, Zhu Ying unleashed the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Since Zhu Ying had already progressed from the Divine Power Realm to the Qi Condensation Realm, the power of his Six Meridian Divine Sword was naturally much stronger than when he was in the Divine Power Realm.

In the blink of an eye.

The six streams of qi instantly formed the shape of a sword, which pierced directly at the sweeping monk.

Upon seeing this, the sweeping monk became serious.

He knew very well that Zhu Ying's Six Meridian Divine Sword was extremely powerful, and that a slight mistake could mean his death. Therefore, at this moment, the Sweeper Monk was also going all out. (End of Chapter)