The status of the Barren Thunder Sect in the Western Zhou Dynasty was about the same as that of the Dahe Longmen and Qingxia Villa in the Eastern Tang Dynasty.
It was rare for such a sect to secretly submit to Chang 'an.
In the Daming Palace, Zhang Dongyun read the letter and handed it to Shen Herong beside him.
Shen Herong read it and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Big Brother. We've come from all over the world."
"Is the relationship between the Barren Thunder Sect and the royal family of the Western Zhou Dynasty very bad?" Zhang Dongyun asked.
Shen Herong nodded. "Based on the information we have, that's right."
After Chang 'an completely dominated the Eastern Tang Dynasty, the Idle Sky Palace led by Shen Herong and Blood Shadow began to spread its influence to the other six dynasties outside the Eastern Tang Dynasty.
Western Zhou and Northern Qi were at war with Chang 'an, so they naturally became the primary targets of the Idle Sky Palace.
"The Barren Thunder Sect has been suppressed by the royal family of the Western Zhou Dynasty all these years." Shen Herong said, "The relationship between the two sides is indeed tense, but we can't completely rule out the possibility that the Barren Thunder Sect is trying to kill each other."
Zhang Dongyun looked calm. "What kind of person is the head of the Barren Thunder Sect?"
"The head of the Barren Thunder Sect is named Zhuo Zui. He's young, less than 40 years old, but he's already reached the eighth realm. He's a very famous martial arts genius in the Western Zhou Dynasty."
Shen Herong said, "Generally speaking, only the descendants of the king in the Western Zhou Dynasty can cultivate as fast as him.
Seven years ago, the previous head of the Barren Thunder Sect passed away and left a will for Zhuo Zui to succeed him.
However, Zhuo Zui has a bad reputation. It's said that some people in the Barren Thunder Sect are dissatisfied with his attitude.
They think that although Zhuo Zui is talented in martial arts, he's not good at handling the affairs of the sect, which is why the Barren Thunder Sect is showing signs of decline in recent years. "
Zhang Dongyun listened quietly. When Shen Herong finished, he asked, "What do you think of this person?"
"It doesn't match the rumors."
Shen Herong smiled and said, "How can a person who only knows how to muddle through life do something like contacting Chang 'an?"
It didn't matter whether the other party really wanted to submit to Chang 'an or secretly colluded with the royal family of Western Zhou to fake a surrender.
To be able to do such a thing, it meant that this person was definitely not as weak as he appeared to be.
"Write back." Zhang Dongyun said, "Tell him to come in person. Otherwise, there's no need to talk."
Shen Herong smiled. "Okay."
It would take some time for news to travel back and forth.
However, when the other party replied again, it seemed to confirm Zhang Dongyun and Shen Herong's previous guess.
The current leader of the Barren Thunder Sect, Zhuo Zui, had personally crossed the border between Western Zhou and Chang 'an and set foot in the territory under the rule of Chang' an.
Invincible City now covered the entire eastern border of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Therefore, when Zhuo Zui secretly crossed the battlefield between the two sides and didn't leave the five eastern counties of Western Zhou, Zhang Dongyun had already seen through him.
Zhang Dongyun didn't point it out. Instead, he had people in Chang 'an secretly guide Zhuo Zui to the city of Chang' an in Longbei County.
As soon as he arrived in Longbei County, the visitor's eyes flickered slightly when he saw the fourth outer city wall that spanned thousands of miles across the plains.
He didn't say a word and followed the person in charge of the guide all the way through the layers of city walls. Finally, he arrived at the Imperial Pivot Hall in the inner city.
Zhang Dongyun's projection of Mr. Dark Cloud quietly watched the visitor come in.
Zhuo Zui was nearly 40 years old, but he still looked young, probably in his twenties or thirties.
He was handsome, but his expression was lazy and showed a little carelessness.
Only when he entered the Imperial Pivot Hall and saw Mr. Dark Cloud did his expression become a little more serious.
But he looked more like a loner than a leader of a sect, so he seemed a little out of place.
"You must be Mr. Dark Cloud."
The man bowed and said, "I'm Zhuo Zui of the Barren Thunder Sect."
"Leader Zhuo, you've hidden your strength well," Mr. Dark Cloud said calmly.
Zhuo Zui smiled. "You flatter me, sir. The strength of King of Tang, Li Xuanxin, is well-known among the martial arts practitioners of the Seven Kingdoms of the Eastern Border. The entire Eastern Tang was destroyed in the city of Chang 'an, so I naturally yearn for Chang' an.
To tell you the truth, the Western Zhou Dynasty's suppression of the Barren Thunder Sect is getting worse and worse. Our sect can't bear the burden, so we hope to seek protection from Chang 'an. If Chang' an has any orders, I and the Barren Thunder Sect will obey. "
His tone was honest and he looked a lot more serious.
But Mr. Dark Cloud was still expressionless. "When I said you've hidden your strength well, I didn't mean your decision this time. I meant that you've successfully deceived many people."
Zhuo Zui's eyes flashed slightly when he heard that.
He raised his head and looked at Mr. Dark Cloud.
Mr. Dark Cloud looked at him quietly.
Zhuo Zui lowered his head slightly. "Chang 'an is indeed Chang' an. You've got a good eye, sir. I was being petty."
After he said that, his entire temperament seemed to change.
He was relaxed and restrained, and he looked deep and capable.
But most importantly, he exuded the aura of a leader and a king that could suppress all in all directions.
The sect master of the Barren Thunder Sect was a level-nine martial expert.
Reaching the Ninth Realm before the age of 40 was extremely rare in the history of the Eastern Border.
In the current world, the only martial arts expert who reached the Ninth Realm before the age of 40 was the current King of Chu, Xiang Qianqiu.
"Now, we can talk," Mr. Dark Cloud said calmly.
Zhuo Zui cupped his fists and bowed. "I didn't mean to deceive you, sir. I hope you can forgive me."
Mr. Dark Cloud nodded. "Ninth Realm martial arts practitioners condense the aura of the giant net and won't easily acknowledge or lower their heads. With your cultivation, the Barren Thunder Sect is the number one martial arts sect in Western Zhou. It won't be easy for the royal family of Western Zhou to control you."
Zhuo Zui said, "But I don't just want to live in Western Zhou.
What I want is to overthrow the rule of the Ji family in Western Zhou. But it's difficult for me and the Barren Thunder Sect to do that alone. "
Mr. Dark Cloud looked at him quietly and didn't say anything.
Zhuo Zui continued, "I was lucky enough to reach the Ninth Realm. But I don't think I'm strong enough to defeat the King of Zhou, so I submitted to the Chang 'an."
Mr. Dark Cloud said, "You've endured for so many years. You don't look like someone who lacks confidence in yourself. Why don't you continue to persevere and hold your head high with your own strength?"
Zhuo Zui was silent for a moment. Slowly, he said, "I can wait if I want to save someone, but I'm afraid I can't."
"Save who?" Mr. Dark Cloud's expression was still calm.
Zhuo Zui raised his head again and looked at him.
Mr. Dark Cloud's expression was calm, but his eyes seemed to be able to see into Zhuo Zui's heart.
"This is a personal matter. Can you not ask?" Zhuo Zui said with difficulty.
"No." Mr. Dark Cloud rejected him coldly.
Zhuo Zui felt some anger rise in his heart, but he immediately suppressed it.
"I want to save … my father!" Zhuo Zui exhaled deeply.
"Where is your father?" Mr. Dark Cloud continued to ask.
Zhuo Zui said, "In the Imperial Prison of Western Zhou. They know that there was a child, but they don't know that the child is me. But they've been torturing my father all these years. He … won't be able to hold on for much longer. I can't wait any longer."
Mr. Dark Cloud raised his eyebrows. "Who is your father?"
Zhuo Zui was silent for a moment.
But since he had already spoken, he answered, "My mother was the former Empress of Western Zhou. She passed away many years ago."
Mr. Dark Cloud nodded slightly. "I'm very satisfied with your honesty. This is the basis for our continued discussion.
The Western Zhou Dynasty offended His Majesty, and they are destined to pay the price.
As for the price, it depends on whether or not they are sincere in their repentance.
His Majesty is tolerant. As long as they are sincere in pledging allegiance to Chang 'an, he will accept anyone.
This includes you and the Barren Thunder Sect, as well as the Western Zhou Royal Family.
Do you understand? "
"This one understands."
Zhuo Zui's expression was completely calm. "The Barren Thunder Sect and I are willing to prove that we are more loyal to Chang 'an than the Western Zhou Royal Family. We are willing to sacrifice our lives for Chang' an, and we only hope to suppress Western Zhou."
Mr. Dark Cloud nodded. "Those who have done well will be rewarded, and those who have done wrong will be punished. This is the rule set by His Majesty.
If you and the Barren Thunder Sect make enough contributions, His Majesty and I will not be stingy with our rewards.
Next, let this old man see your performance. "
"Please rest assured, sir." Zhuo Zui bowed and left.
In the Daming Palace, Zhang Dongyun rested his chin on his hand.
It was all true …
He did not expect there to be such a big gossip in the Western Zhou Royal Family.
The queen of Zhou Dynasty had made Zhou Dynasty a cuckold.
The fruit of their love was Zhuo Zui.
It was no wonder that Zhou Dynasty had imprisoned his father and tortured him for so many years.
However, it was really difficult for Zhuo Zui to endure for so many years.
He knew that his father was suffering, but in order to save him, he had to hide his identity and pretend that nothing had happened. He could only cultivate desperately in secret.
Zhang Dongyun shook his head slightly and sighed.
Just as he was sighing, more news came from the Idle Sky Hall.
This time, the news did not come from Western Zhou, but from the Western Chu Dynasty in the southwest.
After a period of preparation and planning, a large army of the Western Chu Dynasty invaded Tonglu County in the southwest of the old Tang Dynasty.
In addition to the Western Chu army, there was also Elder Liang Shi of the Ape Fairy Mountain, a famous martial arts sect in Western Chu. He led his disciples and moved with the army.
When Tonglu County sent the message to Chang 'an, the local resistance had already begun.
The ancestral home of the Zhao Clan, one of the Six Great Clans of the Eastern Tang, was in the area around Tonglu County.
They had been enemies for many years with the Ape Fairy Mountain of the neighboring Western Chu.
Unfortunately, the Ape Fairy Mountain had the support of the Western Chu army and the help of the Western Chu army's marshal, Chang He, who was at the Eighth Realm. They were able to break through Tonglu County with ease.
The members of the Zhao Clan suffered heavy casualties.
The Clan Leader, Zhao Zhan, was also injured.
Fortunately, the Idle Sky Hall had scouted the surrounding Six Great Clans and detected the movement of the Western Chu army.
Therefore, the Abbot of Fuzhen Guan Monastery, Daoist Zhichen, and other experts came to Tonglu County's aid in time, and Zhao Zhan was able to survive.
However, when Daoist Zhichen was fighting with the Eighth Realm West Chu's marshal, Chang He, a spear suddenly shot out diagonally. Its target was Daoist Zhichen's physical body, which was enveloped by the Rainbow Illusion Cloud.
This spear was superior to Chang He in terms of power, speed, technique, and killing intent.
Xiang Qianshan, the Eighth Realm West Chu imperial family expert and the Chu King's brother, suddenly attacked and pointed his spear at Daoist Zhichen's vitals.
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