Peerless Taoist

This was not because the generals of the Qin army were arrogant, but because this was a great opportunity for them to attack.    

On one hand, as the person in charge of the Heavenly Network, Chu Tianxiong had already built a tight intelligence network in the Great Zhou Empire. On the other hand, he had conspired to rebel many people. As long as the Qin army arrived, they could work together from the inside and the outside.    

On the other hand, the news from the Heavenly Network also stated that the Zhou army was extremely weak. Many of their experts were not in the army, and they were nowhere to be found.    

When Lu Yu first received this news, he did not believe it either. However, from the looks of it now, the elite generals of the Zhou army were probably gathered in Gaoyuan City, or even in Phoenix Cry Palace.    

The two of them walked into the palace. There were some generals walking back and forth in Phoenix Cry Palace, but their footsteps were steady, as if they had a goal in mind. With just a glance at the two of them, they immediately left.    

Walking along the long corridor of Phoenix Cry Palace, they reached the end. The civil servant who was leading the way suddenly stopped and said respectfully, "My honored guests, Saint Jiang is inside. He is waiting for you. I will take my leave first."    

Ji Mingzhong nodded and pushed open the door, indicating for Lu Yu to leave first.    

Lu Yu walked into the door and immediately saw an old man sitting calmly on a large armchair. In front of him was a table with a chessboard on it. There were still some incomplete pieces on it.    

The old man had a solemn and dignified expression. Although his head was full of silver hair, there was not the slightest hint of decay or decay. Behind him, there was a sharp and unparalleled killing intent.    

The War Saint, Jiang Shang!    

This was the legendary Great Zhou Grand Preceptor, the War Saint that countless generals respected. He was once conferred the title of Duke by Great Yu, and after that, he retired and lived in seclusion in Kunlun. Although he was in the Great Zhou Dynasty these years, all the generals in the world, no matter where they were, still had great respect for this old man.    

Jiang Shang had once written the Six韬, which was profound, logical, and could be said to be a treasure of the art of war. It was studied and studied by countless generals, and it could be said to be the teacher of all the generals.    

Lu Yu had also studied the Six韬 in the past. In a sense, Jiang Shang could be considered half his Master.    

"Senior."    

Lu Yu went forward and bowed. Although he was a respected person, he did not lack etiquette. The old man in front of him not only had a profound morality, but he had also left behind countless treasures that had made great contributions to the heavens, and he was worthy of Lu Yu's bow.    

"You are here. Take a seat." Jiang Shang smiled faintly.    

Lu Yu sat opposite Jiang Shang, but Ji Ming Zhong did not take a seat. Instead, he stood beside Lu Yu and quietly watched the meeting that could be recorded in history.    

On one side was the War Saint, who had a great reputation and was the teacher of all the generals. On the other side was a young emperor who had risen in a few short years and had seized half of the heavens.    

The two of them had met for the first time, but it was as if they were old friends, without the slightest bit of unfamiliarity.    

"Hehe, as expected, His Majesty the Qin Emperor is a talented person. Back then, in the Battle of the Imperial Capital, you fought with Tang Jun, and it could be said that you have established a great reputation. After I studied it, I also realized how exquisite it was. His Majesty the Qin Emperor is a young genius, and he really lives up to his reputation."    

Jiang Shang did not seem to have any airs, and he looked like an old neighbor. His voice was clear and powerful, and he exuded a gentle aura.    

Ji Mingzhong stood at the side, feeling shocked in his heart. He did not expect that the usually strict Saint Jiang would actually have such a high evaluation of Lu Yu.    

In the Battle of the Imperial Capital, Lu Yu had led the Hidden Dragon Army to invade half of the Imperial Capital Region alone, completely defeating Tang Jun, forcing Tang Jun to sign a truce agreement. It could be said that his name had shaken the heavens and was passed down in history.    

"Thank you for your praise, Saint Jiang." Lu Yu cupped his hands.    

"You don't have to be modest. Since you're here, let's play a game of chess. I have been sitting here for a long time, but there are very few people who can be my opponent. I wonder if His Majesty the Qin Emperor would be willing to show me some face?"    

"Please advise me."    

Lu Yu did not refuse. He sat in front of Jiang Shang and began to play.    

"Clap!"    

"Clap!"    

The two of them began to place their pieces. The pieces on the chessboard made a clear sound.    

In a moment, there were only crisp sounds left on the chessboard. The two of them had clear thoughts, as if they had rehearsed it countless times in their minds.    

Ji Mingzhong was beside him. He suddenly felt a king-like aura from the game, as if he was a king who had ascended to the heavens, commanding thousands of soldiers to charge towards the battlefield!    

Jiang Shang's aura also changed abruptly. He was like an old general who was defending the city, taking step by step.    

"Pah!"    

"Pah!"    

Although the two of them were only playing chess on the chessboard, Ji Mingzhong could clearly feel the sound of metal clashing. Both sides were using the chessboard as a battlefield to fight.    

This was an indescribable feeling. Ji Mingzhong was extremely shocked. He used his Spiritual Sense to observe with all his strength, but he could only see half of the truth.    

After a while, the two of them were playing chess faster and faster. Every time a piece was placed, it represented the beginning of a strategy. Blade light and sword shadows, sounds of killing, they were completely immersed in the attack of the game of chess.    

This was an extremely intense battle.    

As the pieces fell one after another, the swords were drawn, and the attacks and defenses were unceasing. It had already reached the climax.    

However, what shocked Ji Mingzhong was that Lu Yu had already gradually gained the initiative, and he had already taken the initiative from the beginning.    

In comparison, although Jiang Shang's chess skills were also exquisite, he could only defend and could not break through Lu Yu's attack.    

How was this possible? Ji Mingzhong roared in his heart. He admitted that Lu Yu's strength had exceeded his expectations, but the game was like a battlefield. If it was about the game of chess, Ji Mingzhong could not imagine that the god-like figure of the Great Zhou Army would be suppressed like this.    

"Clap!"    

Lu Yu placed his last piece and cupped his hands, "I accept your offer."    

Looking at the chessboard again, Jiang Shang's white chess piece had lost in the end.    

Jiang Shang revealed a smile. He picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip. His gaze towards Lu Yu was filled with admiration, "Your way of attacking is really domineering. If you were to lead the Heaven Realm, you might be able to find a sliver of hope in the great calamity of the world."    

At this point, Jiang Shang had still exposed the secret.    

When Lu Yu saw Jiang Shang, although he did not say it outright, he had already expressed his intention to recruit him.    

Jiang Shang also wanted to test Lu Yu. Although it seemed like they were playing chess, in reality, they were also testing each other. Lu Yu had displayed his powerful soul power, and it even far surpassed that of the sage. This was why he could win in the intense chess game.    

"Does Saint Jiang agree with me?" Lu Yu asked.    

Jiang Shang shook his head, "I am an old man, and I don't have much to help the Qin Emperor. But if that day comes, I will still do my best to help him."    

"Thank you." Lu Yu cupped his hands.    

Since Jiang Shang did not openly say that he was going to join Great Qin, this was already his attitude. However, Lu Yu did not force it. If he really was a subordinate that he could turn over with just a few words, Lu Yu would not dare to use him.    

"It should be me thanking you. Thank you for helping that child Junhao. He was able to escape the danger. Regardless of personal or public, I have no reason to reject His Majesty the Qin Emperor."    

Jiang Shang took out a token and gave it to Lu Yu:    

"I already know why you came here. With this token, you can enter and exit the Kunlun Secret Realm by yourself. However, although you have monstrous magical power, you must still be careful. You must not let your guard down."    

Lu Yu asked, "What exactly is inside the Kunlun Secret Realm?"