Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 445 : The Clay Bodhisattva Has Difficulty Crossing the River Alone

Actually, Ye Feng's thinking was quite simple. Once an agreement was reached with the Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, his side would then dispatch people to vigorously propagate the news. By then, he would appear before the public as someone who had been forced into a corner, and for the sake of the common people and the development of the Martial Academy, he would bravely risk his life by personally going to the Buddhist Sect. Thus, he would occupy the high ground in the court of public opinion.

The benefit of this was that, at that time, he would certainly gain the support of the ordinary citizens within the country. When that time came, he believed that the Divine Path Heavenly Edict Scroll would surely acquire a massive amount of Source of Luck. This also meant that Ye Feng's strength was bound to skyrocket once again.

Once he had cultivated the Technique of the Three Thousand Acupoints and broken through to two thousand, entering the Intermediate Realm, Ye Feng believed that corresponding Heritage Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills would emerge. By that time, his combat power would naturally soar, and his spiritual power, he believed, would also be greatly enhanced.

By then, Ye Feng had absolute confidence that, even if he faced a legendary High-level Powerhouse of the Sacred Realm, he would not fear them at all—unless he encountered a real Ancient Daoist Cultivator who had reached the Golden Core, in which case, he believed he could suppress anyone else.

However, speaking of the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, it was not very likely that they would have Cultivators; even if they did, they would only be touching the threshold and could not be considered genuine Ancient Daoist Cultivators.

While Ye Feng and others were discussing the matter, inside, they quickly received replies from several leaders of the Ancient Martial World. Shortly thereafter, the three Deputy Sect Masters walked out from the guest room next door.

"What's the result, have you negotiated a satisfactory agreement?" Ye Feng asked coldly from the head seat.

After the three of them sat down and drank a cup of tea, one Deputy Sect Master said, "After our final discussion, the Ancient Martial World agrees to the conditions proposed by you, Lord Ye Feng. However, we also have corresponding conditions on our side."

"Let's hear them," Ye Feng said with a slight smile, knowing that given the current situation, the Ancient Martial World had no choice but to agree. After all, they were well aware that even if the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts joined forces, they might not be able to suppress this rising God of Slaughter.

"The condition proposed by the Nine Great Sects is that if Lord Ye Feng can pass through three challenges, then we will naturally present the Heritage Treasures of our respective sects. However, if Lord Ye Feng fails, the position of Martial Academy Principal must be relinquished. In addition, Lord Ye Feng must also consent to being confined within the Buddhist Sect for thirty years, during which time you must not take a single step out of the Buddhist Sect!"

After the Deputy Sect Master of the Buddhist Sect finished speaking, he looked up at Ye Feng and asked, "What do you think, Lord Ye Feng?"

"How dare you threaten to imprison my master, you have some nerve! Aren't you afraid that the whole world will invade your Buddhist Sect and raze it to the ground?" Sima Zhantian immediately bellowed with bulging eyes.

Ye Feng abruptly waved his hand, saying, "No problem, I accept this condition!"

"Good, in that case, let us draft the agreement now. Once both sides have stamped and signed it, we will immediately make it public, informing the entire Martial Arts World of Xuanyuan Nation!" the three Deputy Sect Masters said with great joy.

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Of course, before signing the agreement, it's necessary for me to know what these three challenges are that you speak of?"

The Deputy Mansion Lord of the Holy Mansion of Confucian Sect said in a deep voice, "Of course, we can tell you. In fact, we will also include it in the agreement to prevent criticisms from the Martial Arts World for any perceived unfairness."

"The three challenges are as follows: the first challenge is the Seven Stars Heaven-slaying Grand Formation of the Tang Sect; the second challenge is the 81 Vajra Arhat Formation of the Buddhist Sect; and as for the third challenge, it will be jointly conducted by a supreme elder of both the Holy Mansion of Confucian Sect and the Buddhist Sect. At that time, Lord Ye Feng must pass through three challenges, of course, within three days!"

Ye Feng immediately said, "Then it's settled. Now it's the cold winter, and soon it will be the new year. Let's set the date for the second day of February, the day of the Dragon Raising its Head. I will personally go to the Buddhist Sect at that time!"

"Alright, if that's the case, let's both press our hand seals now and establish the covenant!" The three Deputy Sect Masters immediately stood up.

Afterward, both parties quickly signed the covenant, and then the three Deputy Sect Masters, carrying a copy of the covenant, left the Northern Cloud Residence and returned to the Sects of Ancient Martial Arts.

The snow kept falling more heavily, having already fallen for two days and nights; the ground was already covered with a thick layer of snow. Xiao Chuanqi suddenly said, "Master, observing the confidence of those three, it is clear they are fully prepared. What you are doing is truly risky, Master."

Sima Zhantian said, "Master, when the time comes, let us lead the army and assemble directly at the foot of the Buddhist Sect. If anything goes even slightly wrong, we will charge into the Buddhist Sect and take the opportunity to wipe out these so-called Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts in one fell swoop."

Ye Feng shook his head with a faint smile upon hearing this and said, "Don't worry, if I have agreed to it, then I am confident. When have you ever seen me undertake something without assurance?"

Seeing that their master had made up his mind, and now that the covenant had been signed, Xiao Chuan and Sima Zhantian naturally refrained from saying anything further.

After pondering for a moment, Ye Feng immediately instructed them to spread the news, and to do so nationwide, so that people all over the country would be aware.

Upon receiving the command, they immediately set to work, and in less than half a day, the news of his impending visit to the Buddhist Sect to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament spread throughout the nation.

"Damn it, these Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, have they no shame at all? It was they who broke their promises first, refusing to hand over resources and cultivation methods and martial techniques after His Highness Northern King won and became the Martial Academy Principal. It was out of necessity that His Highness took action against the Flora Sect and the Underworld Sect. Now, these Nine Great Sects have actually joined forces against His Highness Northern King, their conscience is truly rotten to the core!"

"Yes, the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, back when the country was in peril last century, they hid away and did nothing, just looking out for their own interests and allowing us common folk to suffer. Now, at long last, His Highness Northern King is willing to stand up for the welfare of our common people, and the Nine Great Sects are actually obstructing him, even holding a Martial Forest Congress to condemn His Highness Northern King. It's infuriating!"

Suddenly, every street and alley across the country, including various channels of dissemination, were discussing the upcoming Martial Forest Congress in February, and without surprise, the voice of the people was in favor of Ye Feng, who could now be said to represent the common people.

As for the high-level officials in the capital, especially the few Sect Leaders of the Utility Pavilion, they all kept silent, obviously waiting and hoping that after the second day of February, it wouldn't be a dragon lifting its head but rather a trapped or locked dragon, completely locking Ye Feng, this evil dragon, inside the Buddhist Sect.

Today is Laba Festival, and the snow has finally stopped. Almost all the high-level individuals in the capital were celebrating, and of course, the Aristocratic Clan Gates were also waiting and did not take any action; thus, the entire capital was immersed in a festive and lively atmosphere.

Of course, the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts also seemed to be in a peaceful and serene state, even the Flora Sect and Underworld Sect, which were almost exterminated, had now regained a lively atmosphere. The sect disciples who had previously fled had all returned to support their sects once again.

As for the unknown Four Great Ancient Clans, there seemed to be no movement. Of course, regarding these Four Great Ancient Clans, unless they revealed themselves, ordinary people, even those from the Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, would have no way to find them.

Until now, the Four Great Ancient Clans remained quite mysterious, but at this moment, the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan was holding a meeting of the highest standard, which traditionally was only attended by the five Clan Elders and the Clan Chief.

However, Hong Tiandu and two of the elders were now present in the meeting room; these two elders were naturally the ones who had clashed with Ye Feng and others in the Heavenly Movement Mountain Range.

"Are you truly certain that the woman named Hong Qingyan displayed our Hong Family's long-lost Wings of Light?" In the meeting room of the Ancient Tower, the Grand Elder sat in the seat of honor, his face obscured by a swirl of white mist, hardly allowing outsiders to see him clearly, and of course, no one knew exactly how old he was.

Nonetheless, the entire Hong Family knew that this elder had existed three hundred years ago, so at the very least, he was three hundred years old by now, which could be called a monster of old.

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Hong Tiandu bowed and said, "Grand Clan Elder, the technique displayed by that woman is undoubtedly our Hong Family's Wings of Light. Additionally, we have cleared up the woman's background; she was originally an orphan from the Jiangdu orphanage, only to be later adopted by a minor family in Jiangdu."

"Jiangdu, an orphan from the orphanage?" Instantaneously, the five Clan Elders fell into deep thought.

When the Hong Family Clan Chief heard this, his pupils shrank suddenly, but they quickly returned to normal, and not even his expression changed in the slightest.

Obviously, the Clan Chief of the Hong Family probably knew something or remembered some past events, but he did not show it and did not mention it in public.

"Looking at it this way, this woman named Hong Qingyan is undoubtedly a descendant of our Ancient Clan's Hong Family, but why did she end up in the Mortal World? Moreover, she possesses the Bloodline Inheritance of the Wings of Light; she must definitely be of the Direct Lineage without any doubt!" a Clan Elder said thoughtfully.

The two standing elders bowed and asked, "We wish to ask the elders, how should this matter be resolved? Should we immediately send someone to bring Hong Qingyan back to the clan?"

"No way!" The third-ranked elder immediately waved his hand to interrupt, "Since this woman possesses the Bloodline of the Wings of Light, her talent for cultivation is naturally extraordinary, and her future achievements will be limitless. At this time, we absolutely cannot act rashly, and we must not hurt her in any way. Otherwise, if she becomes alienated, it will be impossible for her to return to the family, and it would certainly be a great loss for our Ancient Clan's Hong Family!"

After hearing this, many elders nodded in agreement, clearly approving of this view. The Grand Elder suddenly said, "Clan Chief, go and investigate right away to see who from our Direct Lineage has lost their descendants outside in these past thirty years."

The Clan Chief then replied, "Grand Elder, I'm afraid such an investigation may not yield any results."

"Why is that?" the Grand Elder asked.

The Leader of the Hong Clan explained, "The Inheritance of the Wings of Light is extremely special and does not manifest in every generation. Sometimes it may even remain dormant in the bloodline for several generations, only to reveal itself under special circumstances. Last century, our Hong Family experienced a catastrophe in which many descendants from the Direct Lineage were lost in the Mortal World, so it's possible that it could be one of their descendants."

"Hmm, that makes sense!" several elders nodded slightly, lamenting, "If it's as you say, then it might not be possible to find out, after all, it could be as far back as last century or even several hundred years ago. So what should we do now?"

The Clan Chief of the Hong Family thought for a moment before saying, "I think we should send an elder, preferably a female elder, to the capital to speak privately with that woman first, to see what her thoughts are, and then make a decision. If the woman agrees to return to the family, then there's no need for a major upheaval."

"Good idea, let us send a prudent female elder with an excellent temperament to negotiate with her in private. Oh, and it would be best not to let that Ye Feng fellow know about this at this time," the Grand Elder made the decision right away.

At this moment, Hong Tiandu said with a cold snort, "It's said that lad Ye Feng has already made an alliance with the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts to participate in the Martial Forest Congress. I believe that by now, Ye Feng is like a clay Bodhisattva crossing the river, barely able to save himself, and does not have the bandwidth to care about anyone else."