Chapter 702: SoapChapter 901: I Crown You as the World's Number One

Moreover, if devout men and women sincerely wish to become monks or nuns, the government will not obstruct them.

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Finally, Shaolin could act as the government's representative to manage various sects in the Jianghu.

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As soon as the last word left his mouth, Jie Wàng, who had seemed indifferent and uninterested moments before, immediately looked up at Li Chén.

And Jiewang's reaction was all within Li Chen's expectations. He wasn't worried that Jiewang wouldn't take the bait.

Although Shaolin is highly respected among martial arts schools, if Shaolin were to claim itself as the best in the world, it would undoubtedly be challenged by countless others.

In the martial arts world, which of these schools doesn't have a lineage of hundreds of years They simply don't recognize Shaolin at all.

Now, the court can give Shaolin an officially recognized title, allowing them to manage the martial arts world. Even though they would likely be ridiculed by martial artists, that's just sour grapes.

But for Shaolin, what mattered more was that once this title of "Number One in the World" was confirmed, recruiting disciples and followers would become much easier.

Inheritance and the passing down of the temple's traditions are exactly what Shaolin desperately needs right now as they gradually decline.

Therefore, the third condition Li Chen put forward could be said to have perfectly hit Shaolin's sore spot.

"Your Highness speaks truly" asked Ji Wang, pursuing the matter.

Li Chen said leisurely, "Monks do not tell lies, and this palace even more so, speaks with the weight of gold."

"Then, Master Jiwu almost immediately continued: 'Therefore, on behalf of all Buddhist practitioners in the world, I thank you..."

"Wait."

Li Chen raised his hand to interrupt Jie Wàng's words. He smiled and said, "Master wouldn't think that this palace has no requests, would you"

"All the people and things in this world come and go, to put it bluntly, they are all transactions. Since this palace can satisfy Shaolin's request, then Shaolin should also solve this palace's urgent need."

Ji Wang looked at Li Chen and said, "As this monk has said before, Shaolin will fully support your Highness."

Shaking his head, Li Chen said: "Full support How does that work Are you putting in the effort or just making empty promises If these things aren't made clear, how can this palace deliver the signboard of the world's number one martial arts sect to Shaolin"

Ji Wàng said: "But please, Your Highness, make it clear."

Seeing Jie Wang's expectant face, San Bao, who stood behind Li Chen, twitched the corner of his mouth.

Is it powerful to forget

There are only a handful of Earthly Immortals in the world, practically the pinnacle of human martial arts. If he wants to kill someone, no one in the capital can stop him. This is power.

The oldest senior of the Southern Shaolin Temple, with a word from him, tens of thousands of Buddhist disciples across the country would obey without question. This is power.

Power and influence, what does it matter

Isn't he still being fooled by the Crown Prince

As it has been proven time and again, the authority of royalty is always supreme above all else.

Even if you are capable of fighting, in the eyes of the imperial court, you are nothing more than a useful pawn, not even worthy to appear on stage.

As for those ten thousand monks, facing the imperial army, they were nothing.

"This palace demands three thousand Shaolin monks, to be under the command of the Dongchang." Li Chen said leisurely.

Such a simple request, yet it put Jiewang in a difficult position.

In the Jianghu, whether they are members of established schools or wandering swordsmen, what they hate and despise the most is not necessarily the imperial court, but rather the Dongchang.

The Dongchang Jinyiwei killed the most of these people from the Jianghu.

The Dongchang Jinyiwei scolded the martial artists as "uncultured and vulgar", while the martial artists called the Dongchang Jinyiwei "court dogs". There was nothing but hatred between them.

If Shaolin dared to defy public opinion and pledge three thousand masters to cooperate with the Dongchang, not only would people from all over the world ridicule and despise Shaolin, but there would also be a lot of opposition within Shaolin itself.At the same time, he also knew he absolutely couldn't keep entangling himself with Li Chen like this.If he persists in this, the morale of his army will be shattered.Gritting his teeth, Li Yinhu said...