roccoschili Chapter 95 Eradicate Shaolin!
Chapter 95 Eradicate Shaolin!
Chapter 95 Eradicate Shaolin!
Tens of thousands of imperial guards and constables followed Cao Zhengchun and his entourage to the outside of Shaolin Temple.
The site of the once magnificent Shaolin Temple, with its golden palaces and towering halls, has been transformed into a massive, deep pit.
The pit was several meters deep and tens of meters wide, encompassing an area of over a hundred meters around the Shaolin Temple.
In the center of the pit, besides sand and gravel, there are also broken green tiles and red eaves, proving that it was once the site of the Shaolin Temple.
But the once-glorious Shaolin Temple is now just ruins.
Amidst the ruins, there were dried bloodstains and charred remains.
After more than 300 rounds of carpet bombing by artillery, not only were there no intact corpses, but not even any large pieces of flesh were left.
Despite the devastation before him, Cao Zhengchun remained vigilant and instead spoke up to warn the people behind him.
"Search! Be vigilant, there might be an ambush!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
Under Cao Zhengchun's orders, tens of thousands of imperial guards launched a thorough search of Shaolin Temple.
Cao Zhengchun and the others were also busy searching for the whereabouts of the Shaolin Temple members.
Logically speaking, even Bodhidharma would have been blown to pieces by more than three hundred rounds of artillery bombardment.
But who knows if there might be a secret chamber beneath Shaolin Temple, like the number one manor in the world?
In any case, it's best to be cautious.
Just as Cao Zhengchun thought, there was indeed a secret room underground in Shaolin Temple.
However, not many people knew about this secret room. Only a few well-known figures, such as Master Du'e, Abbot Xuanci, Master Fangzheng, and the Sweeper Monk, had hidden inside.
But at this moment, none of them were in good condition.
They suffered serious internal injuries in the initial shelling.
Although they managed to hide in a secret chamber, the relentless bombardment, even just the aftershocks of the shockwaves, severely injured them once again.
So even after the shelling ended, they did not make any rash moves, but instead prepared to stay in this secret room until they were completely safe.
And you can also take this time to properly heal your injuries.
"These corrupt officials of the imperial court have ruined Shaolin Temple; this debt cannot be left unpaid!"
"Once we recover from our injuries, we will make the imperial court pay the price!"
Master Fangzheng was so angry he wanted to rush into the Forbidden City and kill Zhu Houzhao to avenge the bombardment of Shaolin Temple.
Shaolin Temple may not be able to fight against imperial power, but they can fight against the emperor himself!
Even within the emperor's three-foot radius, he is not invincible.
With so many unparalleled masters in their Shaolin Temple, wouldn't it be a piece of cake for them to infiltrate the Forbidden City and kill Zhu Houzhao?
It just so happens that Zhu Houzhao has no heir. After killing Zhu Houzhao, they can support an emperor who is close to Shaolin Temple to ascend the throne and continue to maintain Shaolin Temple's superior status in the Ming Dynasty!
There are quite a few people in Shaolin Temple who share this idea.
Even now, they still believe that killing an emperor who has long lived in the deep palace is a very simple matter, given their superior martial prowess.
Just then, the Shaolin monks in the secret room all smelled a strange fragrance.
The strange, sticky fragrance made Abbot Xuanci feel dizzy as soon as he smelled it.
Immediately, alarm bells rang in Abbot Xuanci's mind. He suddenly channeled his inner energy, slammed open the stone door above his head, and leaped out of the underground chamber.
"What a vicious method! They actually poured poison gas into the sealed room!"
After being forced out of the secret chamber by the poisonous smoke, Abbot Xuanci immediately and quickly assessed the surrounding situation, while using his internal energy to forcefully suppress the dizziness and nausea in his mind.
Behind Abbot Xuanci, Master Fangzheng, Monk Kongjian, Master Du'e, the Sweeping Monk, and others followed closely behind, leaping out of the underground secret chamber.
Standing with Abbot Xuanci, they saw the situation they were facing and their hearts sank to the bottom.
At this moment, they were in the very center of the large pit, and the entire pit was surrounded by guards and constables who were on high alert.
A sinister smile flashed across Cao Zhengchun's face: "As expected, you bald monks are still alive!"
"I'll ask you one more time: Does His Majesty now have the authority to collect taxes from your Shaolin Temple?!"
"You—uh-huh!"
Upon hearing this, Master Fangzheng was overcome with rage and let out a muffled groan, swallowing the blood in his mouth with difficulty.
Looking at the Shaolin Temple reduced to ruins, it would be a lie to say that Abbot Fangzheng did not regret it.
If they had known this would be the outcome, they should have paid the tax grain long ago when the imperial court came to collect taxes!
But back then, who knew the imperial court had such capabilities?
Now that Shaolin Temple is in ruins, they are filled with regret, but what's the use now?
"Do not get angry, recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra!"
Abbot Xuanci's face was gloomy. He could tell that Cao Zhengchun's question was unnecessary and was just an attempt to provoke them.
At the same time, he also realized that this matter would not end well.
A fierce glint flashed in Abbot Xuanci's eyes: "Everyone, let's work together and break through in one direction!"
"Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. Whoever succeeds in breaking through must find a chance to sneak into the palace, take that scoundrel emperor's head, and avenge the thousand people of Shaolin Temple!"
"Yes, Abbot!"
The other monks were also seething with anger, hating Zhu Houzhao to the core.
"kill!"
Abbot Xuanci was the first to move, rushing towards the direction where Shen Lian was.
It seems that Abbot Xuanci has already regarded Shen Lian as an easy target.
"Well done!"
Shen Lian drew his Embroidered Spring Blade and, instead of advancing, retreated, thus creating an encirclement.
As soon as Abbot Xuanci and his entourage entered, they were attacked from all sides by the fearless Imperial Guards.
Shen Lian remained calm and composed, seeking neither merit nor fault, carefully dealing with the attacks from the group.
"court death!"
With a roar, Cao Zhengchun charged ahead, heading straight for Abbot Xuanci to support Shen Lian.
"All rivers flow into the sea!"
Cao Zhengchun pushed out with both palms, unleashing a powerful palm strike that aimed at Abbot Xuanci.
Abbot Xuanci's expression darkened slightly as he raised his palm in response.
Just as Master Fangzheng was about to help, a steel spear imbued with unparalleled power pierced towards his back.
"A stunning shot!"
Master Fangzheng hastily responded, and several more sharp Embroidered Spring Blades appeared around him, each one aimed at his vital points!
With his Vajra Indestructible Body empowered, the monk Kongjian, in combination with the Shaolin Nine Yang Skill and Dragon Claw Hand, broke through the overwhelming attacks from all sides.
Taking this opportunity, just as the monk Kongjian was about to escape, a burst of energy suddenly descended from the sky, pressing him back into the crowd.
Absorption Technique!
Zhu Wushi, with his invincible presence, joined the battle, forcing the monk Kongjian to retreat repeatedly.
The battlefield situation changes rapidly!
In the blink of an eye, the Shaolin monks were already engaged in a fierce battle with the imperial guards led by Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, and others.
The monks who survived at Shaolin Temple were all highly skilled in martial arts; even dozens of ordinary people couldn't get close to them.
But they were first bombarded by more than 300 rounds of artillery fire and were seriously injured.
They were later poisoned by the smoke released by Cao Zhengchun, which interfered with their internal strength and sanity.
At this moment, they were caught in a chaotic battle involving tens of thousands of people, with Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, Zhu Wushi, Zhuge Zhengwo, and others providing support.
After a period of fierce fighting, Master Fangzheng was the first to succumb to the overwhelming onslaught and revealed a weakness.
"what!"
Countless embroidered spring knives from the imperial guards fell upon Abbot Fangzheng's body, slowly slicing him to death.
"Heaven has no eyes!"
Master Fangzheng let out a final, unwilling roar, and died with resentment in his heart. He was immediately sliced into fine pieces by thousands of embroidered spring knives!
"The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth!"
Zhu Wushi made his move and clashed with the monk Kongjian. Suddenly, dozens of steel blades appeared before Kongjian's eyes and struck him simultaneously.
"what!"
The monk Kongjian cried out in pain as he was stabbed dozens of times and cut into dozens of pieces on the spot, beyond any hope of survival.
On the other side, while Yu Huatian and Master Baocan were locked in combat, Guihai Yidao seized the opportunity and unleashed a slash when Master Baocan was unable to dodge.
The Ruthless Blade Slash!
As the blade flashed, Master Baocan's pupils dilated, and he watched as his lower body left him.
The next moment, the guards unleashed a barrage of blows upon Master Baocan, piercing his heart with countless blades and leaving him without a complete corpse.
"All rivers flow into the sea!"
Cao Zhengchun unleashed his palm strike, relentlessly pursuing Abbot Xuanci.
Abbot Xuanci remained calm and composed, responding with the Vajra Palm technique.
At the same time, he also pushed his Shaolin Vajra Indestructible Skill to its limit.
Abbot Xuanci fought and retreated, engaging Cao Zhengchun in battle while sweeping away the surrounding guards, temporarily holding his own.
But the next moment, a person radiating golden light suddenly rammed into Abbot Xuanci's back, causing him to stagger backward and cough up blood.
Abbot Xuanci was shocked: "What kind of martial art is this? How can it be so tough?!"
Cheng Shifei, his entire body gleaming with golden light, grinned and said, "This is the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, but if you don't like it, I can also use the Shaolin Prajna Palm!"
Having said that, Cheng Shifei suddenly rushed towards Abbot Xuanci.
Abbot Xuanci was quite wary of Cheng Shifei's strange martial arts skills.
He dared not be presumptuous; his body rippled with energy, and he used his robe to brush against objects, clearly employing the Demon-Subduing Technique of the Robe.
At the same time, Abbot Xuanci also used the Shaolin Prajna Palm, which clashed with Cheng Shifei's four palms.
"Clang!"
Although it was just bare palms touching, it produced a metallic clang.
Abbot Xuanci felt as if his hands were striking metal or stone, the pain making his hands numb.
Just as Abbot Xuanci was about to fight again, he suddenly heard a whooshing sound behind him. Cao Zhengchun, with fifty years of experience in the Heavenly Gang Child Skill, attacked Abbot Xuanci.
Abbot Xuanci was no longer a novice. In his haste, he was struck in the vital spot by Cao Zhengchun's punch and forced to retreat with serious injuries.
Just then, Duan Tianya appeared like a ghost and beheaded Abbot Xuanci with a single sword strike!
Master Du'e, Master Du'jie, and Master Du'nan were entangled by the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and eight others: Wuqing, Tieshou, Lengxue, and Zhuiming.
The eight worked together seamlessly, using all their skills to drag Master Du'e, Master Du'jie, and Master Du'nan to their deaths.
Meanwhile, the most powerful Sweeper Monk was locked in a fierce battle with Zhuge Zhengwo.
Just as Zhuge Zhengwo was about to be defeated, Zhu Wushi suddenly rushed out and used his energy absorption technique to fight the Sweeper Monk!