Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1781 - 414: Harvest and the Crazy Little Ming King
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Chen Jie successfully subdued Du Xiong, thereby integrating another formidable warrior into his ranks.
As Chen Jie's endeavor is still in its nascent stages, the recruitment of promising individuals for his utilization is paramount.
In contrast to seasoned veterans like Chen Long, Mei Tu, and Monkey, Du Xiong, fortunately, possesses a youthful spirit and a disposition that is not inherently wicked, merely exhibiting a touch of naivety.
For a spirit like his, Chen Jie possesses abundant methods to influence his thinking, unlike the three veteran martial artists whose advanced years and entrenched viewpoints render them exceedingly difficult to sway.
Consequently, Du Xiong emerges as a prime candidate for indoctrination.
Thus, Chen Jie opted for Du Xiong, convinced that a period of association with him would inevitably forge Du Xiong into an unwavering follower.
Furthermore, his innate talent is truly exceptional; he is two years younger than Chen Jie, comparable in age to Xiao Hu, and his martial prowess has already ascended to the Dragon Peak. He has also mastered one of the Shaolin Four Extremes, the Golden Bell Shield.
Indeed, his potential likely surpasses that of Xiao Hu.
Chen Jie mused, his satisfaction with Du Xiong growing with each thought.
On this particular expedition, the most significant martial arts accomplishment was not merely the advancement of his Martial Arts Cultivation to the highly sought-after Melt God Realm, thus positioning him among the elite of the world's martial hierarchy.
In addition, he acquired the Divine Technique, Qiankun Great Method; this Heaven and Earth Transposition is undeniably a supreme martial arts skill.
These two acquisitions alone represent a substantial gain for Chen Jie.
Beyond these, Chen Jie also reaped numerous other valuable assets, including medicinal herbs. He procured many precious herbs within the Ruins, which, when combined, he believes can be refined into a batch of Melting Furnace Pills.
With this collection of Melting Furnace Pills, Chen Jie will be able to nurture one or two powerful individuals in the Molten Furnace Realm, such as Xiao Hu, thereby bolstering their combat capabilities.
Apart from these material and martial gains, Chen Jie also made significant advancements in his personal connections. He successfully rescued Little Ming King, Liu Futong, a prominent figure within the Zoroastrian Sect. Liu Futong was so impressed that he even considered appointing Chen Jie to the esteemed position of Dharma King within the sect.
While Chen Jie may not actively covet such a title, establishing this personal bond guarantees him substantial future advantages on a moral and strategic level.
Additionally, he managed to subjugate four elders: Chen Long, Mei Tu, Monkey, and Chou Niu. Regrettably, due to his burgeoning association with Liu Futong, he is unable to openly employ these individuals as subordinates, considering Liu Futong's status as a Heavenly List Strong Person eclipses the standing of these Four Elders.
Naturally, alongside these benefits, Chen Jie also encountered certain complications. He thwarted the ambitions of the Zoroastrian Sect's Dharma King, Du Zundao, also known as Descending Mountain Tiger. This act inevitably incurred the enmity of Descending Mountain Tiger, necessitating future vigilance against his potential retaliation.
Next, there is Han Miaozhen, an old adversary. However, at her current cultivation level, she no longer poses a significant threat to him.
Beyond these figures loom the Six Great Sects, presenting a complex tableau of both gains and losses.
The positive outcome was Chen Jie earning the favor of the Six Great Sects and the Three Great Sects.
Particularly noteworthy is Emei’s Master Jue Mie, who has become an ardent admirer, alongside Shao and Wudang.
Furthermore, Wudang’s Master Zhang desires an audience with him; forging a strong relationship with Master Zhang could undoubtedly pave a smoother path for Chen Jie's future endeavors.
Regarding Shaolin, even though Master Kudu of Shaolin is now Zhu Chongba’s instructor, and Shaolin potentially holds the key to becoming Zhu Chongba’s stronghold, major forces within the Jianghu are hesitant to place all their faith in a single entity. Therefore, maintaining a cordial relationship with Shaolin might still yield some measure of support.
These alliances with the Three Great Sects represent valuable assets for Chen Jie.
However, interactions with the Tang Sect, Kunlun Sect, and the Five Mountains Sword Alliance have been less amicable.
The Kunlun Sect, it goes without saying, is essentially King Qi’s base of operations, and virtually his pawn. Chen Jie's relationship with King Qi is unequivocally adversarial.
In addition to Kunlun, the Tang Sect and the Five Mountains Sword Alliance harbor profound animosity towards him, stemming from his personal elimination of their respective sect leaders – a grievance of considerable magnitude!
Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the dynamic between the Tang Sect and the Five Mountains Sword Alliance might experience subtle shifts. For instance, the Tang Sect's hatred is direct, while within the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, perhaps only the Huashan Sect truly harbors such animosity. The remaining factions might not be inclined to avenge the hypocritical Zuo Buqun.
Consequently, the true adversaries are likely two and a half in number, though they do not appear to pose an immediate existential threat.
Tucked away in Shu, the Tang Sect possessed a naturally fortified position, yet this seclusion hindered its expansion. Compounding their troubles, the Second Master of the Tang Sect met his demise, and the current Master seldom ventured into the wider world. Ming Yuzhen, a formidable figure, now stood poised to seize control of the Tang Sect following the Second Master's death. His ascension would undoubtedly transform the sect into his personal power base, making him hesitant to recklessly expend his forces. Furthermore, Huangzhou Prefecture, Chen Jie's current location, was geographically separated from Shu by impassable mountains. With the influential Peng Yingyu acting as a buffer, Ming Yuzhen would find it difficult to launch an attack on Huangzhou Prefecture simply to avenge the fallen Second Master of the Tang Sect. The Emei Sect also held sway within Shu, presenting Ming Yuzhen with further complications in consolidating his power over the entire region. Venturing beyond Shu would forfeit their mountain stronghold's advantages, potentially weakening the Tang Sect's overall influence. Chen Jie's analysis concluded that Ming Yuzhen, despite his boldness, would likely refrain from a desperate invasion beyond Shu, at least for the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Tang Sect posed no imminent threat.