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Wudang Six Heroes Yin Liting turned out to be the great-grandson-in-law of Yang Guo, leaving everyone astonished. No wonder Wudang dared to resist the pressure from so many Sect factions; it turns out they had such a powerful backing.
Yin Liting proudly straightened his chest. He had delivered a message for Bai Tang and formed a bond with Yang Yuchang. Zhang San had instructed all disciples to take care of the descendants of Yang Guo, often sending disciples to deliver items to Zhongnan Mountain. Yin Liting and Yang Yuchang met at least two or three times a year, gradually developing feelings for each other, and finally got engaged earlier this year, planning to marry after six months of preparation. Due to his relationship with Yang Yuchang, Yin Liting practiced the "Muscle Transformation and Bone Strengthening" section from the Nine Yin Manual, and combined with the enhancement effects of the millennium-old ice in the ancient tomb on internal cultivation, Yin Liting had already reached the Great Completion stage of Pure Yang Internal Power over a year ago, with his internal strength nearly matching that of his two senior brothers, Song Yuanqiao and Yu Lianzhou.
“Yang the Hero inherited the legacy of Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai Senior, which included a sword called the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, known as Yang the Hero's famous sword. Later, as Yang the Hero became so skilled that he could easily injure others even with a wooden sword, he stopped using the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword. To prevent it from gathering dust, Yang the Hero gifted the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword to Guo Jing (Guo Daxia) and his wife Huang Rong (Huang Nüxia). For what happened afterward, I have invited someone more qualified to tell.”
As soon as Yin Liting finished speaking, everyone saw Zhang Songxi accompanying a man who walked out. The man appeared to be around thirty-five or thirty-six years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, looking quite honest. His gaze was deep, and his steps were light, indicating his impressive internal power.
“Everyone,” Zhang Songxi loudly introduced the man to everyone, “this is Guo Shouzhuo, brother of Guo Daxia and Huang Nüxia's great-grandson. I personally invited him from Peach Blossom Island.”
Guo Shouzhuo performed a respectful bow: “Greetings to all heroes.”
Everyone quickly returned the greeting; just based on Guo Shouzhuo's identity, they dared not be impolite. Guo Jing and Huang Rong were legendary figures in the martial world, highly respected by all. Not only did Guo Jing and Huang Rong defend Xiangyang against the Mongolian, but they also overthrew the corrupt rule of the Southern Song, allowing people to live well-fed and warmly clothed. What made them most respected was that they were not power-hungry; they even pushed aside an easily attainable throne, emulating ancient sages like Yao and Shun by selecting a capable person to govern the Nation, establishing a system for selection. Although after their deaths, the Murong clan abolished this system and declared themselves emperors, their achievements are recorded in history. In the hearts of the people, they are new sages on par with Yao and Shun; thus, the status of the Guo Family is as unique as that of Confucius’s family—an uncrowned king in the hearts of the people.
“Brother Guo, please tell everyone about the origins of the Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Leaning Sword!” said Zhang Songxi.
Guo Shouzhuo nodded and said loudly: “Everyone, this Dragon-Slaying Saber and Leaning Sword were forged from splitting the sword gifted by great hero Yang Guo before my great-grandmother passed away—the famed Xuan Tie Heavy Sword. The reason it is called ‘Dragon-Slaying’ is because my great-grandmother placed General Yue Fei's military book, titled "Martial Emperor's Legacy", inside the Dragon-Slaying Saber. She anticipated that after her and my great-grandfather's passing, someone would restore imperial rule; thus she left behind instructions for her descendants: if an emperor is competent, then all is well; if an emperor is as foolish as during the time of the Southern Song, leading to corrupt officials in power and suffering among the people, then descendants of the Guo Family should take out the military strategies from within this saber and hand them over to capable individuals to overthrow tyranny…”
Regarding what was hidden within the Leaning Sword, which contained a martial arts secret manual, was not mentioned by Guo Shouzhuo. After all, the Emei Sect was established by his grand-aunt and had ties with the Guo Family. Moreover, copies of "Nine Yin Manual" and "Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms" secret manuals were kept on Peach Blossom Island and were even more detailed than what was in the Leaning Sword.
“My father roamed around with the Dragon-Slaying Saber when he was young; unfortunately, he lost it midway. Our family searched for decades without success until it was found by Zhang Fourth Senior Brother from Wudang. Only then did I learn that it had reappeared in Jianghu and caused quite a stir.” sighed Guo Shouzhuo. “I also learned that it was stolen by the Mongolians; now releasing it aims to create chaos in the Central Plains Martial Arts World. As for that phrase ‘The supreme martial arts world commands respect; slay dragons with this treasured blade; none dare disobey its call,’ it also originated from Mongolia's Ru Yang Wang Fu.”
Was there only a military book inside the Dragon-Slaying Saber!? Instantly, everyone's enthusiasm in Jianghu was doused. Damn it! If they wanted military books, what use would that be? If it were a martial arts secret manual, they might have fought for it; but a military book was simply wasting their time and resources! Thinking about how many had died fighting over possession of the Dragon-Slaying Saber, those present felt a sense of sorrow akin to rabbits mourning foxes—what a pity!
“Damn those Mongolians for playing us like fools! If I encounter them, I will definitely chop them into pieces!” shouted Xihuazi, as many heroes echoed their agreement loudly.
“Right! Kill all Mongolians!”
“I’ve decided to go into Mongolia’s territory to cause trouble at Ru Yang Wang Fu; who’s coming with me?”
“Count me in!”
"Count me in!"
"I, I'll go!"
"......"
Amid the noise, a voice filled with hatred shouted, "I don't care about the Dragon-Slaying Saber, but Xie Xun killed my brother, and I must know his whereabouts!"
At this moment, it was as if a dam had burst, and voices calling for the condemnation of Xie Xun rose one after another.
"That's right, hand over the whereabouts of the villain Xie Xun."
"My father Yanling Flying Dagger Qiu the Hero was injured by Xie Xun, and I want to avenge him!"
"I want to avenge my husband Yin Yang Judge Qin Dapeng!"
"......"
Bai Tang softly called out, "Zhang Wuxia, sometimes it's better to confront past grievances directly rather than hiding away. Since Xie Xun still wants to seek revenge on Cheng Kun, he will inevitably return to the Central Plains."
"But..." Zhang Cui Shan looked at the agitated crowd, hesitating.
Bai Tang: "The matter of the Dragon-Slaying Saber has been resolved; most people in the martial world will no longer hunt him down. Those now searching for him are his enemies. If one has done wrong, they must face it. By protecting Xie Xun, have you considered how unfair it is to those who have lost loved ones?"
Yin Susu could not bear to see her husband questioned by a young girl. Even though Bai Tang had saved her son, she was completely unaware of Bai Tang's identity. Seeing Bai Tang pointing fingers at her husband made her very unhappy, and she directly confronted Bai Tang.
"What others do is none of our business. Third Brother is a sworn brother of Fifth Brother; should Bai Gu Niang make Fifth Brother into someone who betrays his brothers without mercy?"
"Madam Zhang has misunderstood. What I mean is, why not bring Xie Xun back to the Central Plains, allowing him to face his enemies and those seeking revenge on him?"
"Are you really going to let Third Brother go to his death?"
"I can guarantee that Xie Xun will not die."
"On what basis do you guarantee that?"
Bai Tang was furious; she had never found Yin Susu so annoying before.
Bai Tang coldly replied, "Just based on my equal standing with Zhang Zhenren and my higher status than you! How dare you disrespect your elders? Is this the upbringing of the Eagle Cult?"
"You dare to slander my Eagle Cult? Who do you think you are to act like an elder?"
"Shut up!" Song Yuanqiao shouted angrily. He had thought that Fifth Sister-in-law was quite good, but now she dared to confront Bai Gu Niang. Indeed, a witch is still a witch. Fifth Brother should discipline his wife properly; it's truly embarrassing for Wudang.
"Fifth Brother, control your wife!"
Zhang Cui Shan felt a chill run down his back. He noticed that ever since his wife confronted Bai Tang, the other brothers no longer looked favorably upon her. Could it be that Bai Tang really had some extraordinary status? Zhang Cui Shan tugged at his wife's sleeve, using his eyes to signal her to stop. If Yin Susu didn't quiet down, he feared the brothers would force him to kick her off Wudang Mountain.
"Eldest Brother, I cannot be unjust to my friends," Zhang Cui Shan said.
Song Yuanqiao replied, "We haven't revealed Xie Xun's whereabouts. Bai Gu Niang's suggestion is a good solution; you two can bring him back to the Central Plains, allowing Xie Xun to seek revenge on Cheng Kun and resolve his grievances with others."
"But Elder Brother will die!"
"He won't." Zhang Songxi said, "The Dragon-Slaying Saber is ineffective; most people won't pursue Xie Xun. Only a few who have grudges against him want him dead. We can divert that hatred!"
"How do we divert it?" Zhang Cui Shan asked in confusion.
Zhang Songxi smiled and said, "Just watch me."
Zhang Songxi stepped forward a few paces and raised his voice, "Everyone, quiet down. You want revenge, but do you know who your true enemy is?"
"Isn't it Xie Xun?" someone in the crowd shouted.
"Not entirely!" Zhang Songxi replied. "The real mastermind behind this is Cheng Kun."
"Cheng Kun? Who is that?"
"I remember now. Every time Xie Xun kills someone, he writes 'Murderer Cheng Kun' in a few words. Is that the same Cheng Kun?"
"That's right!" Zhang Songxi said. "Cheng Kun is Xie Xun's master. When he was young, he fell in love with his childhood sister disciple but was thwarted by Sun Peak, the thirty-third leader of Ming Jiao, who took her away. Cheng Kun was unwilling to accept this and had an affair with Consort Yang. One time, while practicing Qian Kun Da Nuo Yi Shen Gong, Sun Peak discovered their affair and was so agitated that he lost control and died. His wife, feeling deep remorse, committed suicide. Cheng Kun was devastated and vowed to destroy Ming Jiao. Xie Xun was the first step in his revenge plan; he killed dozens of Xie Xun's family members and brutally murdered Xie Xun's young son, driving Xie Xun into madness as he began killing people in the martial arts world, becoming a public enemy. Each time he killed someone, he wrote 'Murderer Cheng Kun' to force him to reveal himself. However, because this method is too simple and easy to imitate, it becomes very difficult to determine which killings were truly done by Xie Xun and which were committed by others impersonating him."
"Who would impersonate Xie Xun to kill?" Xihuazi scoffed.
Zhang Songxi replied, "Those who don't want others to know they committed murder will frame others for their crimes. There's also the possibility that the murderer is Cheng Kun himself, stirring up chaos while tarnishing both Xie Xun's and Ming Jiao's reputations while slaughtering people from our Central Plains Martial Arts World to create disorder in the martial arts community for his master."
"What reputation does Ming Jiao have?" Xihuazi muttered.
Zhang Songxi wanted to nod in agreement but held back.
"Earlier, Bai Gu Niang and the three great monks from Shaolin came to Wudang but were persuaded to leave by her. Besides knowing the origins of the Dragon-Slaying Saber, they should also be aware of Master Kongjian's death; Xie Xun is not the main culprit."
"What? If Master Kongjian wasn't killed by Xie Xun, then who was?" people in the crowd shouted.
Zhang Songxi said, "Of course it was Cheng Kun. The reason why Xie Xun has been unable to find Cheng Kun is that he has hidden himself within Shaolin, deceiving Master Kongjian into taking him as a disciple under the Dharma name Yuan Zhen. Cheng Kun also tricked Master Kongjian into mediating the feud between him and Xie Xun, leading the master to suffer thirteen palm strikes from Xie Xun. However, Cheng Kun's intention was to make it look bad for both Xie Xun and Shaolin. After severely injuring Master Kongjian with Seven Injuries Fist, Cheng Kun avoided confrontation, causing Master Kongjian to die with resentment. The three great monks from Shaolin are already on their way back to Shaolin to deal with this wayward disciple."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry to Shaolin! Once Cheng Kun is dead, we can take our revenge!" someone shouted.
Another person said in confusion, "But I’m not clear whether it was Xie Xun or Cheng Kun who killed my brother!"
"Who cares who he is! Anyway, Xie Xun is somewhere unknown now, let's just kill one to avenge half of our grudge," said another person.
Outside the Purple Cloud Palace, more than half of the people had left, most of whom had no enmity with Xie Xun; they came for the Dragon-Slaying Saber. Once they realized that the Dragon-Slaying Saber wasn't as miraculous as they thought, they were eager to leave.
The people inside the main hall did not leave; their attention was focused on why Cheng Kun was causing trouble in the Central Plains Martial Arts World.
"Zhang the Fourth Hero, who is your master behind you, Cheng Kun?" asked Jing Xuan Shi Tai.
Zhang Songxi had a better attitude towards Jing Xuan Shi Tai than others because Emei was the most sincere among those who came to celebrate Zhang Sanfeng's birthday. They presented a gift of sixteen precious jade pieces and a large red satin robe. The robe was embroidered with a hundred different "longevity" characters using gold thread, crafted by ten female disciples of Emei. Compared to the so-called longevity peaches and noodles that others casually bought from the foot of the mountain, it was worth a hundred times more. Emei gave face to Wudang, and naturally, Wudang had to return the favor.
"Cheng Kun has long since allied with the Mongolian, becoming an advisor to Ru Yang Wang Fu!" said Zhang Songxi.
"Bastard!"
"Traitor!"
The heroes collectively cursed at Cheng Kun, while Xie Xun was nearly forgotten. Seeing this scene, Zhang Cui Shan and Yin Susu were dumbfounded, mentally giving a thumbs up to Zhang Songxi. Even if they brought Xie Xun back to the Central Plains, how many would come looking for revenge?
Thus, most of the remaining people were persuaded by Zhang Songxi to leave, leaving only the Emei Sect and those who were sure they had grievances against Xie Xun. After discussing for a while, Zhang Cui Shan and Yin Susu promised those who hated Xie Xun that they would bring him back to the Central Plains, but their only requirement was that he must seek revenge against Cheng Kun first before they could take their revenge on him. They made this decision thinking that Bai Tang would not let Xie Xun die, and since her master and fellow disciples trusted her so much, they decided to give her a chance. All of Xie Xun's enemies agreed; although they hated him for killing their loved ones, after hearing about his plight, they felt some sympathy for him and shifted part of their hatred onto the instigator, Cheng Kun.
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