262: Chapter 200: The Stirring of Wind and Clouds (Thanks to the alliance leader ‘Twelve Zero Five’ for the reward) 262: Chapter 200: The Stirring of Wind and Clouds (Thanks to the alliance leader ‘Twelve Zero Five’ for the reward) Tian Jizi looked at the men and women, young and old, in the conference room and began to speak, “You’re asking for my opinion?”
“Now that Xingxiao has united so many sects and countries, surely many powerful figures from Mirror World will also attend this meeting.”
“That’s why I suggest, just blow up the conference site and wipe them all out in one go.”
Watching the modern-world people getting excited, Tian Jizi smiled faintly, “Alright, alright, I’m joking.”
“Of course, we must attend this conference; we cannot be excluded…”
Suddenly, Tian Jizi’s phone vibrated.
He checked the phone and burst into laughter, “Before the conference starts, it’s difficult for us to influence the sects from Mirror World.”
“But on this side, in the modern world, we still have many ways to influence the nations.”
“Before the conference begins, I suggest we continue to wage a media war against Da Guangming Temple to weaken their voice in the modern world.”
He picked up the phone, and on it was Bai Yiyi’s video, “This was done quite well.”
In the next moment, Tian Jizi’s face turned serious again, “But these are just gilding the lily.”
“Based on my understanding of Mirror World, you’d better be prepared for the possibility of martial negotiations during the meeting.”
“The integration of both worlds has changed the way things are, it’s no longer the era where you could just hold meetings and talk things out as you used to.”
“Such events, according to Mirror World terms, are martial arts conferences, heroes’ assemblies, and it’s impossible to proceed without determining the strong from the weak first.”
“Sufficiently powerful force is what will make others at the conference listen to us quietly and give us enough authority to speak.”
“You all should carefully select the members to attend the conference.”
…
In a small modern-world country.
Xia Jianlong was kneeling in the courtyard with a defiant expression.
He looked up at the imposing figure in front of him and said, “Dad…”
“I don’t have such a son,” the other coldly said, “You’ve brought nothing but shame to the Divine Dragon Gang.”
On the living room TV screen, a variety show featuring Xia Jianlong was playing.
Watching Xia Jianlong on the program, the Divine Dragon Gang Leader’s anger rose, “I sent you to the modern world for the development of the Divine Dragon Gang, not to embarrass yourself like this.”
“You got your hair shaved off on the fighting stage and you’re not ashamed?
Instead of practicing diligently to enhance your martial skills and redeem yourself…”
“You’re wasting your days on all this nonsense…”
Xia Jianlong replied helplessly, “Dad, how can you say it’s nonsense?”
“Do you know how many followers I have online?”
“It’s through these things that I’ve managed to get many modern-world countries to accept us, willing to collaborate with the Divine Dragon Gang, to hire and train martial artists.”
“Do you know Zhou Tian Sect’s Ma Hong?
He calls me every day, just wanting to hang out with me.”
The Divine Dragon Gang Leader showed a look of disdain, “A laughingstock like Ma Hong, remember not to associate with him.”
“Of course I wouldn’t bother with such people,” Xia Jianlong quickly crawled a few steps forward, arriving in front of the Divine Dragon Gang Leader, and pulled out his phone, saying, “Dad, take a look at this.”
“This shows Da Guangming Temple’s losses in White Eagle Country before and after Bai Yiyi’s recent video was uploaded.”
“See how many followers they’ve lost?
How much they’ve lost in advertisements and endorsements?
That’s all money.”
“And there are many companies that had announced partnerships with Da Guangming Temple, their stocks are nearly hitting the limit down…”
The Divine Dragon Gang Leader frowned slightly, “Stocks?”
After Xia Jianlong explained, the Divine Dragon Gang Leader spoke thoughtfully, “Just this…
video, caused Da Guangming Temple to lose so much?”
“Yes,” Xia Jianlong hurriedly said, “Dad, the times have changed.”
“The future lies in the integration of the two worlds.
The days that relied solely on fighting and killing are over.
From now on, our Divine Dragon Gang must also learn the ways of the present world to survive.”
“Like this Interworld Conference organized by the Xingxiao Sect, we must attend.”
…
On a grassy lawn.
A figure was practising a set of boxing techniques.
With every punch the figure executed, the grassy lawn within a radius of a hundred meters would rise and fall in unison, like waves in the sea.
Mu Tianjiao watched this scene, thinking to herself, “Master’s martial arts have improved so rapidly.
Could the method of cultivating both Taoism and martial arts be so powerful?”
After the Xingxiao Sect Leader stopped practising the boxing technique, Mu Tianjiao hurriedly approached and curiously asked, “Master, have you completed the ‘Combat Succession’?
Do you plan to cultivate in the order of Combat Succession, then Martial Master, and finally Martial Saint?”
Xingxiao nodded slightly, “Ever since I contemplated the way of cultivating both Taoism and martial arts, I have gradually broken through the limitations of the Heavenly Master succession.”
“By the time the conference opens in two months, no one, whether from the Mirror World or the present world, will be my opponent.”
“I will lead the development plan for the two worlds, and I’ll bring real peace to everyone.”
Unable to contain her curiosity, Mu Tianjiao asked, “What about the great changes in the world?
The catastrophe that’s supposed to happen in five months…”
The image of Lin Xing flashed through Xingxiao’s mind as he said indifferently, “The two nodes at Taiqing Sect and Da Guangming Mountain have concluded just as I anticipated.”
“This catastrophe will no longer pose a threat to the people.”
“Just wait for the day when the gears of fate churn, and I will end it once and for all…”
A moment later, Mu Tianjiao brought up the matter regarding the Bright Temple.
Xingxiao nodded and said, “Bai Yiyi’s video?
It wouldn’t hurt to reduce the Bright Temple’s influence in the present world.”
“It would prevent the Great Bright Buddha from garnering too much support in the present world, affecting the conference in two months.”
…
At the fixed gateway training grounds.
Wei Zhi, who had always been involved in the exploration team’s training, sighed and complained to the elder in front of him, “Su Ju, the two coaches you brought in from the Divine Dragon Gang got into car races in West Sea City yesterday, crashing into six cars in just one day…”
Su Ju frowned and said, “Our friends from the Mirror World have just learned to drive; it’s natural for them to get a bit excited.
And since they’re not familiar with our traffic rules here, some bumps are inevitable.”
“Don’t worry; I’ve already arranged for someone to communicate with the car owners involved.
The bureau will compensate for the damages.”
Wei Zhi said helplessly, “It’s not about the money.
These experts from the Divine Dragon Gang stay in five-star hotels every day and the kitchen even prepares special meals for them—this alone has upset the balance among our people.”
“And three days ago, they even beat up some of my team members…”
Su Ju impatiently said, “I’ve had people inquire.
It’s common for masters in the Mirror World to use discipline with their disciples that includes both beating and scolding.
You must respect their customs.”
“I think the members of the exploration team are too spoiled.
They spend all day online, thinking of becoming internet celebrities, don’t they?”
“Tell them to hand in all their social media accounts from now on.
The bureau will manage them.”
“Let them focus on their martial arts training, instead of constantly trying to gain followers and become stars…”
Just then, an official hurriedly approached Su Ju and whispered, “Hui Ling has come to protest.
She says someone on our side is spreading rumors and slandering the Bright Temple.
If we don’t take down the video and issue an apology, she threatens to cut off cooperation.”
Su Ju’s face changed as he quickly left, “Where is Hui Ling?
I’ll go and speak with her personally.”
As Su Ju rushed off, a female exploration team member approached Wei Zhi, angrily saying, “Captain, did you hear?
Su Ju’s daughter is into northern real estate finance and had many projects originally slated for relocation.”
“But now, they’re partnering with the Divine Dragon Gang, the Bright Temple, and the Sky Sun Sect to develop some zone, and her daughter’s lands are all included in the development area.
That’s why he’s been so supportive of those from the Mirror World…”
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Thank you, ‘Jo Taro who refuses to be human,’ for presenting Lin Xing with an Oscar trophy.