Wang Chong had memorized many martial arts techniques, but none of them could compare to the Art of God and Demon Obliteration created by So Jung-son Old Marshal Su!
In this reincarnation, Wang Chong's greatest wish on the path of martial arts was to obtain the Art of God and Demon Obliteration, the number one technique in terms of lethality, and accomplish what he was unable to accomplish in his previous life.
However, it was easier said than done!
To obtain the recognition of Old Marshal Su, he had to go through many trials, and it was not an easy task. Character, talent, and strength were all indispensable. Even if he had all of them, he might not be able to succeed.
Even during the previous dynasty, when the late emperor asked for a prince to be under the name of So Jung-son, to be his disciple and inherit his secret art, he was rejected.
The difficulty was unimaginable.
Moreover, the gates of the Su Residence were closed all year round, and one could not even enter, so it was even more impossible.
However, Wang Chong knew of a chance, and it might be the only chance to get in touch with this unparalleled old marshal of the Tang Dynasty.
In his previous life, when he was homeless and homeless, Wang Chong met an old servant of the Su Family by chance and heard about it.
It turned out that it was different from what many people imagined. So Jung-son did not accept disciples. On the contrary, in the last ten years of his life, he had been trying to find a qualified successor, and he even did it himself.
If not for that old servant, many people would not have known that in the west of the capital, under the thousand-year-old locust tree, there was a stern, white-haired old man who appeared punctually with a chessboard every day. He was the famous war god So Jung-son.
So Jung-son had appeared there for ten years, but no one had noticed him. Even those who had played chess with him did not know his true identity until they died.
If Wang Chong wanted to get in touch with So Jung-son, this was his only chance!
"To the Ghost Tree District in the west of the city!"
On the street, Wang Chong hailed a carriage and went straight to the west of the city.
…
The Ghost Tree District in the west of the city was densely packed with people. Many old people and children were playing here. According to the words of the other world, this was actually a public square.
Wang Chong got off the carriage and went straight to the old locust tree.
"I wonder which one is So Jung-son …"
Wang Chong thought to himself.
There were many people playing chess in the square. It was not easy to find So Jung-son. Most importantly, Wang Chong had never seen him before.
Even during that great turmoil, when the foreign cavalry invaded the capital, Wang Chong was very far away and couldn't see it clearly.
"Fortunately, I asked a few more questions back then."
Wang Chong secretly rejoiced.
Back then, out of respect for the old marshal and out of benefits, Wang Chong had asked a few more questions. Thus, he knew that So Jung-son's chessboard was different from others. His chessboard was gold-plated, which was the best way to identify him.
However, when Wang Chong walked around the Ghost Tree District, he couldn't help but be stunned.
"… He's actually not here!"
On the east side of the thousand-year-old locust tree, Wang Chong immediately saw a stone table with a golden chessboard on it. Although the chessboard was there, the person was not. Only a four to five-year-old child was there, yawning in boredom.
"Little guy, where's the old man playing chess here?"
"I don't know. He only said that someone was coming and told me to give him this chess piece. He will only appear after I pass it. "
The child was chubby and looked very cute. Hearing someone's question, he opened his eyes. As he spoke, his chubby little hand handed over a black chess piece. The chess piece was covered in sweat.
Wang Chong looked at the black chess piece that was covered in sweat and was stunned for a moment before understanding. This was a small test, and the content of the test was to play chess.
There was only one chess piece, so one could only place it once.
If the fruit was placed correctly, Old Marshal Su would naturally appear. If it was placed wrongly, it would be equivalent to being eliminated, and Old Marshal Su would naturally not appear.
Wang Chong understood the other party's meaning, and his mind instantly became clear.
"Little guy, this silver ingot is for you."
Wang Chong stuffed the silver ingot over and took the black chess piece from the child's hand. Then, he quickly began to observe. The chessboard was crisscrossed, but there weren't many chess pieces.
The black and white chess pieces were all gathered in one corner. It looked as if two armies were fighting for a high ground.
"This is a localized chess game."
Wang Chong took a look and couldn't help but laugh. This was a standard "iron chess game". Obviously, Old Marshal Su wanted to test the other party's ability to lead troops in battle.
What the Tang dynasty needed was not one or two martial artists, but a general who could lead troops in battle. So Jung-son, as a legendary general of the Tang dynasty, obviously hoped that his successor would have a certain level of military ability.
Perhaps it was because he was approaching the end of his lifespan, or perhaps he was worried that there would be no one to inherit his unique skill, So Jung-son didn't have too many difficulties in this aspect.
In this iron chess game, as long as the black side placed a chess piece in the center northwest corner of the white chess pieces, they could change their situation, delay a little, and successfully pass the first test.
However, all of this was different for Wang Chong.
In his previous life, as the Grand Marshal of the Central Plains, Wang Chong wasn't chosen by the elders because of his martial arts. On the contrary, in his previous life, Wang Chong started too late and missed the optimal Foundation Establishment period. Even if he tried his best to catch up, he still wasn't outstanding.
The reason why Wang Chong was chosen by the remaining 'elders' in the midst of danger and became the Grand Marshal of the Central Plains was due to his commanding ability.
Thereafter, the army led by Wang Chong proved his worth with his performance. In the few years that Wang Chong led the army, the number of foreign cavalrymen he killed was even more than the number of foreign cavalrymen he killed in the past few decades. He was hailed as the most formidable war god in the history of the Central Plains.
So Jung-son was truly looking for the wrong person to test him with such a chess game. Waiting for death wasn't his style.
Defending passively wasn't his style either.
Da!
Wang Chong placed the black stone on the board. Instead of placing it at the northwest corner of the white stones, he placed it firmly at an unexpected location.
After leaving the Ghost Tree District, Wang Chong strolled around the city before returning home to continue his martial arts training.
It would be grandfather's birthday in a few days.
Since the Wang Clan was a clan of generals and ministers, martial arts was also part of the examination. Wang Chong didn't dare to be careless in the slightest.
Unknowingly, it was already evening. Wang Chong was cultivating the Dragon Bone Art in the backyard when he suddenly heard a commotion.
"Brother-in-law, why are you here?"
A surprised voice sounded in the front courtyard. It was his mother's voice.
"Shu Hua, is Chong-er back? I'm looking for Chong-er? "
"Chong-er? He's cultivating inside. "It was his mother's voice. She didn't seem to mind it at all.
"It's uncle!"
Wang Chong retracted his cultivation and was surprised. He recognized that the agitated voice belonged to his uncle, Li Lin.
However, it was rare for uncle to come to his house. Even if he did, he would usually be with Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang.
However, Wang Chong could only hear his uncle's voice and not his big aunt's. This was the first time such a situation had occurred.
"Let's take a look!"
Wang Chong retracted his cultivation and walked in the direction of the voice.
…
Wang Chong met Big Uncle Li Lin in the main hall.
"Chong-er, do you have the number one sword in the world?"
Upon seeing Wang Chong, Big Uncle Li Lin went straight to the point and his voice rose a few octaves. His face was flushed and he seemed extremely agitated.
Big Uncle Li Lin had a wooden personality and rarely spoke. This was the first time Wang Chong saw him so excited.
"Uncle, did someone look for you?"
Initially, Wang Chong was perplexed as to why Big Uncle Li Lin would look for him. However, upon hearing those words, he immediately guessed something.
"Chong-er, how did you know?"
Li Lin was astonished. However, recalling Wang Chong's previous actions, he immediately understood.
"Chong-er, you must have never imagined that it was General Zhao Fengchen! Commander Sun was also there. "
Li Lin didn't hide anything and told him the whole story. As it turned out, when Li Lin was still in his room, Zhao Fengchen knocked on his door and walked in.
Accompanying him was the commander of the Imperial Army, Chen Huai.
It was one thing for Zhao Fengchen, but Chen Huai was his direct superior. Li Lin had served in the Imperial Army for a long time, but this was the first time an Imperial Army superior had taken the initiative to look for him.
Chen Huai first looked for Li Lin and spoke a bunch of praises for Li Lin's previous performance. He said that he was preparing to transfer him to the West Gate.
Then, he suddenly changed the topic and said that he was willing to pay 42,000 gold taels to buy a sword for him. And the one who sold the sword to him was someone he had never expected — Wang Chong!
At that moment, Li Lin felt as though he was going insane. What kind of sword could be worth 42,000 gold taels? What was even more ridiculous was that the person who sold the sword was his nephew, Wang Chong!
Li Lin was stunned. He couldn't wrap his head around the situation at all. His first reaction was, Is this a joke? Wang Chong is only a fifteen-year-old child, how can he have a sword worth 40,000 gold taels?
"Chong-er, tell me what is going on. Is what they said true? "
Li Lin grabbed Wang Chong's arm and asked anxiously.
"Yes!"
At this moment, Wang Chong relaxed and nodded his head.
"Ssss!"
Li Lin released his arm and returned to his seat. Looking at Wang Chong, he took in a deep breath. It was too shocking! Li Lin widened his eyes in shock as he stared at Wang Chong. It was as though he was meeting him for the first time.
Wang Chong's mind was in turmoil. He was also contemplating the same question. It was within Wang Chong's expectations that Zhao Fengchen would look for Big Uncle Li Lin and have him plead on his behalf.
Wang Chong had expected Zhao Fengchen to look for him personally.
However, this was for the best.
The fact that Zhao Fengchen had taken the initiative to look for Big Uncle Li Lin had cleared up some of the thoughts in Wang Chong's mind.
"Uncle, do you want to be the Grand Marshal?"
Wang Chong suddenly asked.
"What?!"
Li Lin was shocked by Wang Chong's words. He hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Don't spout nonsense. Do you think that the Grand Marshal is someone to joke about?"
Wang Chong smiled and didn't pursue the matter.
"What about the Grand Marshal?"
"This … I don't have that capability!"
Uncle Li Lin said.
Hearing those words, Wang Chong chuckled. Without a doubt, Big Uncle was ambitious. Wang Chong could sense it from his eyes.
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