Previously on Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!...
The Six Great Sects ascend Bright Peak to confront the demons. Meanwhile, Han Miaozhen is captured alive, and Chen Jie uses the Qiankun Great Method, causing a spectacular display of power. Amidst the tense atmosphere, romantic glances are exchanged between Yin Liting and Ji Xiaohong, much to the amusement of their peers.
Tang Feng, the Second Master of the Tang Sect, expressed his confusion: "How strange! That Fire Feather distinctly belongs to Han Miaozhen, one of the Demon Sect's Four Great Dharma Kings, also known as the Undying Bird. Why would Han Miaozhen engage in combat with someone who wields the Qiankun Great Method?"
The assembled crowd murmured in bewilderment. Mo Shenggu offered a theory: "It must be an internal conflict. The Demon Sect is known for its internal divisions; such strife is not uncommon."
Nodding lightly, the others acknowledged the truth of this statement. Indeed, ever since Han Shantong's demise, the sect's internal discord had become an open secret.
Elder Hua of the Kunlun Sect then interjected, "What strikes me as peculiar is that even if it's an internal squabble, why would they unleash this Cultivation Technique towards the heavens? Doesn't that seem unusual to you all?"
Song Yuanqiao narrowed his eyes, contemplating the implication. "Instead of striking an opponent, they released it skyward. Could it be a signal to someone?"
A ripple of surprise went through the crowd. "Perhaps to signal the Five Elements Flag of the Mountain Gate Six Passes?" one individual ventured.
"That seems unlikely," Song Yuanqiao responded. "The Five Elements Flag is currently engaged with the imperial court and has no capacity to oversee matters on this mountain. This situation is suspicious; it would be wise for everyone to exercise caution."
Agreement echoed through the gathering; caution was indeed paramount under the circumstances.
As the group deliberated, Tang Feng of the Tang Sect proposed, "Should we investigate that direction? We might uncover something unexpected, or at the very least, capturing Han Miaozhen, one of the Demon Sect's Four Great Dharma Kings, would be a considerable accomplishment."
Glancing at each other, the various leaders considered the suggestion. Master Kong Wen of Shaolin looked towards Song Yuanqiao and Master Jue Mie of the Emei Sect.
"Hero Song and Master, what are your thoughts on our course of action?"
Master Jue Mie deferred, "Hero Song, please share your opinion first."
Song Yuanqiao stated his priority: "Our primary objective this time is to apprehend the Little Ming King. Capturing the leader is paramount; all other matters should be secondary. I propose we proceed directly to the Ming King Hall to ascertain if the Little Ming King can be captured. If not, we can explore other opportunities."
A period of silence followed Song Yuanqiao's declaration. After a significant pause, Master Jue Mie voiced his agreement: "Hmm, I concur with Hero Song's assessment. Our focus must remain on the Little Ming King; other concerns are trivial. Securing the leader comes before anything else."
Master Kong Wen inquired, "What do the other esteemed individuals think?"
Tang Feng declared, "I, too, agree with Hero Song's counsel."
Chang Xuzi from Kunlun and Zuo Buqun from the Five Mountains Sword Alliance also openly supported Song Yuanqiao's viewpoint. Their orders, after all, were to capture the Little Ming King, making it an inopportune time for unrelated pursuits.
With a unified conclusion, the group fell silent. Master Kong Wen then proclaimed, "Amitabha Buddha. Since everyone has reached a consensus, let us abandon other considerations and proceed directly to the Ming King Hall."
Accepting Kong Wen's suggestion, the assembled heroes turned and made their way towards the Ming King Hall of the Zoroastrian Sect.
Ming King Hall:
Within the hall, the Little Ming King, Han Lin'er, sat in a state of melancholy. His gaze was fixed upon the imposing Ming King's Throne, his mind lost in reverie, recalling the past glory of his lineage. He remembered his father occupying that very seat, with the Masters positioned to his left, the Four Great Dharma Kings arrayed below, the Twelve Elders in their appointed places, and the Five Elements Flag standing united against all adversaries, alongside the leaders of various subordinate factions.
Back then, a single command from his father could mobilize tens of thousands within the Holy Sect. Those were undoubtedly the zenith years of the Holy Sect.
But that zenith had long since passed. The Zoroastrian Sect, now under his stewardship, lay fragmented. Despite his master's strenuous efforts to preserve this legacy, success seemed elusive.
Figures like Du Zundao challenged authority without consequence, and many elders, though aware, remained silent. Even Mr. Guan tacitly approved of their defiance.
The sect teetered on the brink of collapse, its once-great leader now disregarded by all. Han Lin'er was consumed by grief, pondering his helplessness.
Compounding his despair, the imperial army launched its assault, internal strife plagued the Zoroastrian Sect, his master's whereabouts were unknown—possibly deceased—and his sister, along with Caidie, had disappeared into the Ruins with no word. He, the titular Ming King, was incapable of rallying his followers to repel the invaders or resolving the sect's internal turmoil, a stark testament to his ineffectiveness.
Reflecting on these dire circumstances, the Little Ming King felt an overwhelming sense of futility.
With no loyal officials within or strong allies without, he was left to await his demise, unable to even find a path to descend the mountain and flee. For a Ming King to fall to such a state truly highlighted his utter incompetence.
The thought spurred the young Ming King to contemplate hanging himself within the grand hall, thus embracing his destined end as the Ming King.
As these grim thoughts consumed him, the young Ming King suddenly observed numerous Fire Feathers ascending into the sky from the direction of the Liu Residence. Above them, a colossal Yin Yang Diagram manifested.
"Qiankun Great Method!"
The sight caused the young Ming King to leap to his feet, his face a mask of astonishment. He identified the technique as the Qiankun Great Method. Although he couldn't wield it himself, as the son of the Ming King, he had witnessed this sacred skill of the Zoroastrian Sect before. This recognition filled him with shock and a surge of anticipation.
"Who has learned the Qiankun Great Method?"
Following his initial excitement, a wave of unease washed over him as a dreadful possibility dawned: Du Zundao had been stationed at the Ruins for a long time; could it be that he had obtained the Returning Ruins Technique?
Despite his growing panic, another possibility soon came to mind: it was unlikely to be Du Zundao. It was common knowledge that the other Fire Feather user, Han Miaozhen, employed this signature Kung Fu. Given Du Zundao and Han Miaozhen's close alliance, how could Du Zundao possibly act against her?
