Chapter 88 I’m just me
Relying on unspoken understanding and the same determination, Chang Qingshan and Duke Yan used their ultimate moves to hit Zhu Chengwu at the same time.

Boom~
The endless roar shook the entire city of Xuzhou.

A huge deep pit suddenly appeared where Zhu Chengwu was. Endless dust rose with the wind, blocking the sight of countless people!

It also makes countless people feel as if their hearts are being controlled and grabbed by others.

"Brother Wu!"

Zhao Yuguang, who followed closely behind Chang Qingshan, had a hint of regret in his eyes.

The eyes looking towards Chang Qingshan were full of coldness and viciousness.

But then, Zhao Yuguang shifted his gaze to the place where the dust was flying.

It is more important now to determine Zhu Chengwu’s life, death and condition.

Not only Zhao Yuguang, but all the people who were paying attention to the first two and now combined Grandmaster Battles wanted to confirm Zhu Chengwu's condition.

"Hmm~~"

But in the end, the three masters Zhao Yuguang, Chang Qingshan and Duke Yan were the first to determine Zhu Chengwu's condition.

After all, the Grandmaster has a keen sense of perception.

After probing their spiritual senses into the deep pit, among the three, Zhao Yuguang's tense and cold expression eased, but Chang Qingshan's eyes became solemn as he observed the location of the deep pit, and Duke Yan's inquiring eyes turned into shock!
Chirp~~

A figure, accompanied by streaks of fiery red light, rose into the sky from a deep pit filled with endless dust.

Everyone looked carefully and wondered who else could it be but Zhu Chengwu?
It turned out that before the Marquis of Northwest and the Duke of Yan hit Zhu Chengwu with their ultimate moves, Zhu Chengwu forced himself to complete the Great Sun Divine Power at the last moment.

He used the Great Sun Divine Power to barely block the tacit joint attack of the two.

“The two masters are willing to pay a price, use secret techniques to increase their strength, and then join forces to attack!
Chengwu is lucky!

But the two masters, Duke of Yan and Marquis of Xibei, are far from enough!
In order to completely break through Chengwu's Great Sun Divine Gang, the full force of the three masters is the most basic standard! "

Zhu Chengwu stood in mid-air, scanning the entire audience with a defiant look.

The tone was gentle, but the message revealed in the words was full of dominance.

Three Grandmasters?

It is not such an easy goal to achieve.

Don’t think that there are three masters in Xuzhou city at the same time.

But it is not mentioned that these three masters belong to different camps.

It's almost impossible to join forces.

Even the current situation of so many masters gathering in Xuzhou city is very special.

Zhu Chengwu was assassinated!
Under Zhao Yuguang's manipulation, Xuzhou City has become the center of the vortex of the Ming Dynasty court.

To a certain extent, the development of events in Xuzhou City has already involved the issue of succession to the behemoth Ming Dynasty.

This is what will attract the three masters to come together.

And even in this extremely special situation, if it weren't for the sudden decision of Duke Yan, who persuaded the Crown Prince to invite Marquis of the Northwest, it would have been difficult for Xuzhou City to gather three masters.

Before today, after Xuzhou Hou Zhu Xingyun rebelled, in the past few decades, when had there been two or more masters appearing at the same time in Xuzhou City?

At most, it was just a master passing by on business!
Moreover, the stay in Xuzhou City was very short.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that there are more than 20 masters coexisting in the Ming Dynasty.

But every master is the ultimate foundation and final support of a major force.

Which master does not hold a high position?

Such big shots usually don't meet each other and live in a fixed place.

Unless there are special circumstances, there will be no convergence.

Just like in Zhu Chengwu’s previous life, the heads of more than 200 countries would not meet easily.

Not to mention asking top figures like them, the nuclear deterrents of the six dynasties, to personally fight in the battlefield, or even join forces against the enemy!

Just like Zhu Chengwu's previous life, the aircraft carriers and nuclear weapons of the five gangsters were tit-for-tat most of the time, but they were all threats, deterrence, and verbal battles, and they almost never fought face to face.

Even if there are conflicts among the five gangsters, they would only send out ordinary forces or their younger brothers, and the fights would be limited.

I won’t use all my strength!

Because once such forces come into conflict, you can't stop just because you want to!

It is easy to pour out water, but it is very difficult to get it back!

As grandmasters, once they fall out and confront each other head-on, it will almost be a life-and-death battle between the two major forces!

Just like now!

No matter what the outcome of today’s Grandmaster Battle is?
It is difficult for the Fu'an Marquis's Mansion, the Zhao family, the Yan Guogong Mansion, and the Xibei Marquis's Mansion to live in peace, even if it is to maintain superficial peace.

Next, the friction between the Fu'an Marquis' Mansion, the Zhao family, the Yan Guogong Mansion, and the Northwest Marquis' Mansion will inevitably intensify sharply, and the forces that rely on them will inevitably be beaten to a pulp.

The so-called master humiliates his ministers to death!
That's the truth.

Moreover, it would be difficult for Zhu Chengwu, Zhao Yuguang, Chang Qingshan, and Zhu Chengyi himself to completely suppress such a struggle.

Unless one of them completely admits defeat and surrenders.

But the consequence of this is that the affiliated forces become disunited and the followers have different ideas.

After all, people follow you because they want to rely on you for support, to get safety, security and benefits.

Instead of suffering along with you!

Otherwise, why should we rely on your name, listen to your orders, and give you money, resources and people?

Others have paid so much, so they should get something in return. This is fair and lasting.

"Three Grandmasters, how shameless of you!"

Duke Yan Zhu Chengyi looked at Zhu Chengwu, whose image had changed drastically, with an unpleasant expression.

Duke Yan admitted that he had underestimated his cousin Zhu Chengwu, but among the three masters, Duke Yan believed that not only had Zhu Chengwu's image changed, he might even have gone crazy!

Otherwise, how could a mere master dare to say such crazy words?

Duke Yan admitted that Zhu Chengwu was very strong, but he did not think that Zhu Chengwu was strong enough to require the joint efforts of three masters.

It is generally recognized by the Jianghu and the court that 3-5 ordinary grandmasters can barely compete with a top grandmaster, or what is commonly known as a grand grandmaster!
Zhu Chengwu said that only the three masters could fully attack to completely break his Great Sun Divine Gang.

Zhu Chengwu thinks he is as powerful as a grandmaster!

In the Duke of Yan's memory, there has never been any secret or forbidden technique that could achieve such a huge improvement.

"Whether it's bragging or not, you will know if you try it.
It would take the combined efforts of the three masters to break through Chengwu's Great Sun Divine Gang. This was also Chengwu's deduction and has never been confirmed!

There happen to be two masters here!
Chengwu also just completed the Lotus Fire Mystic Technique!

Today, let the world see Chengwu’s mysterious Lotus Fire Mystic Art, and let the world know me, Zhu Chengwu!
He is not the second Zhu Chengwu to anyone else!

Zhu Chengwu is not so-and-so’s son!

But he is the one and only Zhu Chengwu who is devoted to martial arts!

Grandpa, don't interfere!
Duke of Yan, Marquis of Xibei, come! Fight! "

Zhu Chengwu's tone was as gentle and polite as ever, but the content of his words became more and more domineering.

At the same time, Zhu Chengwu glanced at the Marquis of Xibei and the Duke of Yan, and at all the warriors who were looking at him.

After saying this, Zhu Chengwu was going to fight one against two, confronting two true masters with great reputations head-on.

After hearing Zhu Chengwu's domineering words, countless people in Xuzhou City became excited and their hearts were filled with anxiety, wishing they could take his place.

The invincible master, dominates the world!
This is the dream of countless warriors!
And now the person who makes this dream come true is right before their eyes.

At this moment, Zhu Chengwu is the dream and idol of all warriors in Xuzhou City!

“Lotus Fire Secret Technique?
Marquis Fu'an is not only capable, but also good at scheming!

If I am not mistaken, the item on Marquis Fuan’s chest is a high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth - the Earth Core Fire Lotus! "

The Marquis of Xibei suddenly spoke up, interrupting Zhu Chengwu's high morale to fight.

His eyes were fixed on Zhu Chengwu's chest, whose appearance had changed drastically.

As Zhu Chengwu pushed the "Lotus Fire God" secret technique to a higher level, his entire image and appearance underwent earth-shaking changes.

His black hair turned red and yellow, and the protective aura composed of fire and earth elements around his body was faintly visible, with thin strips of fiery red fire elemental energy and ochre-colored earth elemental energy surrounding it.

The most special thing is that on Zhu Chengwu’s chest, there is a fiery red lotus that seems to be in another time and space. It coincides with Zhu Chengwu’s heart, but they do not affect or interfere with each other, and they keep rotating and glowing.

"Xibei Hou has good eyesight!"

Zhu Chengwu, who was eager to try, was stunned but did not deny it.

In the past, Zhu Chengwu had been careful to conceal the news of the "Earth's Fire Lotus" because the "Earth's Fire Lotus" had not yet reached Zhu Chengwu's hands, and Zhu Chengwu was not sure how much the "Earth's Fire Lotus" could improve him, and whether he could keep the "Earth's Fire Lotus".

But it’s different now!

Now the "Earth Core Fire Lotus" is in Zhu Chengwu's hands.

The "Lotus Fire God" secret technique based on the "Earth Core Fire Lotus" can enable Zhu Chengwu to possess combat power that surpasses that of ordinary masters.

Zhu Chengwu is fearless!
So what if others knew that the "Earth Core Fire Lotus" was in Zhu Chengwu's hands?

Is there anyone who dares to snatch things from Zhu Chengwu, whose combat power is even higher than that of an ordinary grandmaster?

What if Cui knew that what he gave to Zhu Chengwu was not an ordinary rare treasure "Fire Lotus" but a high-level rare treasure "Earth Core Fire Lotus" which was about ten times more valuable?

Can they snatch the "Earth Core Fire Lotus" back?

If they really had that power, they would not have handed over the "Earth Core Fire Lotus", which they considered to be a rare treasure in the world, under Zhu Chengwu's coercion!

Ordinary treasures from heaven and earth are equally precious!
“Good luck to the Cui family of Jiangnan!
I was able to discover a high-level rare treasure from heaven and earth - the Earth Core Fire Lotus!

However, Marquis Fu'an was even luckier, as he was able to trick the Earth Core Fire Lotus from Cui!

I just wonder what the Jiangnan Cui family would think if they knew that the fire lotus they gave to Marquis Fu'an was actually the Earth Core Fire Lotus..."

Although war is a treacherous path!

However, Zhu Chengwu was extremely displeased with Chang Qingshan's tactics of creating discord everywhere.

Zhu Chengwu was not unhappy with Chang Qingshan's attempt to sow discord between him and Cui.

Just the Cui family of Jiangnan!

Now that the facts have been established, they can only swallow their anger and there is no way they can resist.

The reason why Zhu Chengwu dislikes it is that conspiracy, calculation and rhetoric have never been Zhu Chengwu's forte.

When there is no conflict of interest, Zhu Chengwu will admire those who are good at conspiracy, calculation, and rhetoric!
But once such people stand against Zhu Chengwu and use their methods against him, Zhu Chengwu will feel uncomfortable and unhappy.

"Marquis of the Northwest is indeed worthy of being the Marquis of the Northwest!

A keen eye!

I guessed the truth right away!
Yes, this high-level rare treasure was indeed first discovered by Cui, and it had been secretly collected by Cui before!

Cui got the treasure without realizing it and always thought it was just an ordinary rare treasure in the world.

After being discovered by Chengwu, he was exchanged for some price!
Chengwu didn’t tell Cui the truth!

But so what?
If Chengwu can find out the information, others will be able to find out sooner or later!

And with the Cui family's power, they can't protect this high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth!
And apart from Chengwu, no other non-grandmaster can utilize the power of the Earth Core Fire Lotus, a high-level rare treasure of the world.

As for the Grandmasters, they may not be as easy to talk to as Chengwu and agree to their many requests!
Marquis Xibei, you are also a master, you can ask yourself!
Chengwu and Cui, this is a deal that benefits both parties!"

As I said, since Zhu Chengwu is not good at conspiracy and rhetoric, he will lay everything out in the open.

In this world, no matter how powerful a conspiracy or plan is, there will always be flaws and everyone is afraid of being discovered.

But the conspiracy and the facts have no flaws, and there is no need to worry about being discovered!
Zhu Chengwu's answer made Chang Qingshan frown slightly.

Chang Qingshan had never expected that Zhu Chengwu would so openly admit in front of all the people in Xuzhou City that the "Earth Core Fire Lotus" in his hand was the one given to him by Cui, and that he thought it was the "Fire Lotus", a rare treasure from heaven and earth.

Zhu Chengwu openly announced to the public this slightly deceptive act of taking advantage of the fact that the Cui family was a rural tribe and lacked knowledge, using the price of exchanging the "Fire Lotus" to exchange for the "Earth Core Fire Lotus"?

What about the pride of a warrior?
What about the face of the royal Zhu family?

What was Zhu Chengwu thinking that he could just say everything without any reservation?
In fact, as long as Zhu Chengwu conceals something, Chang Qingshan can set the pace.

After all, it's all such a coincidence!
Jiangnan Cui just handed Zhu Chengwu a "Fire Lotus", and Zhu Chengwu took out a similar but more precious "Earth Core Fire Lotus".

Even if Zhu Chengwu denies it again!

Anyone with a discerning eye can tell what’s going on!

Moreover, the more Zhu Chengwu denies, the more people will get the impression that he is a person who dares to do things but not to take responsibility, and who makes a living by cheating.

Although such an impression will not have any impact on the warrior Zhu Chengwu's own strength.

But such a bad impression was a huge stain for Zhu Chengwu, the legitimate son of King Ming, who aspired to compete for that position.

No one wants their leader to be someone who dares to do things but not to take responsibility and who likes to deceive his subordinates.

But now Zhu Chengwu's honesty caused the Northwest Marquis' plan to suffer a Waterloo from the very beginning.

Chang Qingshan even felt that Zhu Chengwu's honesty would greatly increase the trust of other forces in Zhu Chengwu.

What's more, what Zhu Chengwu said makes sense. Perhaps even those members of the Cui family who were deceived by Zhu Chengwu and who were a little more rational could forgive and understand Zhu Chengwu.

After all, they could not secure high-level treasures from heaven and earth, and if they tried their best, the entire clan might be wiped out.

This time, Chang Qingshan failed to sow discord, but instead increased Zhu Chengwu's prestige.

"Does Marquis Fu'an think so?
I just don’t know if the Cui family also agrees with Marquis Fu’an’s explanation!
Can Madam Shuyun, the wife of Marquis Fu'an, forgive Marquis Fu'an's deception?
If Madam Shuyun cannot forgive and understand Marquis Fu'an, there will be trouble.

After all, if Marquis Fu'an succeeded to the throne, Madam Shuyun would be the queen!
The king and queen are at odds with each other, which is a big taboo in the court!"

Although Zhu Chengwu's honesty caused Chang Qingshan to suffer a Waterloo at the very start.

But Chang Qingshan is not someone who would give up so easily.

Moreover, even the rational people in the Cui family might understand and forgive Marquis Fu'an's deception.

But in a large clan, it is impossible for everyone to be rational!
There is always that irrational part!
Women are often the representatives of irrationality.

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