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"A passing master taught me," Song Qingyun fabricated a story about a mysterious figure, knowing that no one would believe in the existence of immortals. "He saw that I had good potential and, out of a desire to nurture talent, taught me a form of Inner Power and a finger technique, but he did not require me to become his disciple."
"This senior truly has an open mind," Zhang Zhuquan praised. To impart profound martial arts without any sectarian bias and not insist on taking someone as a disciple—who in the martial world could do such a thing? When his own master took Zhang Wuyou to Shaolin Temple to seek half of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, they couldn't even manage to exchange it for the other half. Compared to the senior mentioned by Azure Wind Antelope, the difference was clear.
The other three nodded in agreement, with Mo Family Swamp expressing curiosity: "Azure Wind Antelope, what are those two martial arts you practice? They seem more profound than our Wudang's Inner Power, allowing you to surpass our elder in just a few short years."
"The finger technique is called One Yang Finger," Song Qingyun replied.
"One Yang Finger?" Yu Muzhou exclaimed in surprise.
"Second brother, do you know about One Yang Finger?" Song Manlou asked.
Yu Muzhou, who was deeply fascinated by martial arts, nodded and said, "I've heard that the Dali Duan Clan's ultimate skill is One Yang Finger. Once, One Lamp Master became one of the Five Absolutes using this technique. Unfortunately, after the Mongolians took over Central Plains, the Dali Kingdom was destroyed as well. The Duan Family either died in battle or disappeared without a trace, and this ultimate skill was lost. I suspect that mysterious senior might be from the Duan Family."
Song Qingyun thought to himself: Not from the Duan Family, but from Deity.
Mo Family Swamp enviously patted Song Qingyun on the shoulder: "You are truly lucky; you managed to learn an ultimate skill that was lost a century ago. By the way, what about the other martial art? Is it also mysterious?"
"The Inner Power is called Wuxiang Gong," Song Qingyun began reciting its principles when Yu Muzhou interrupted him.
"This Inner Power's principles were taught to you by that senior; how can we know them?"
Song Qingyun replied, "It's fine. The senior told me I could handle it as I wished. I also shared this technique with Grandmaster, who said it was exquisite and would greatly help him, giving him more confidence in advancing five levels."
Upon hearing that Zhang Sanfeng had also learned from this technique, the four listened attentively—after all, they were very interested in such profound skills. Just look at Azure Wind Antelope; he had become more formidable than them at a younger age simply by learning this technique. If they didn't quickly improve their own strength, how could they face Azure Wind Antelope as his Shishu?
After memorizing the martial arts techniques in one breath, the four of them gained insights and fell into deep thought. Song Qingyun did not disturb them and sat quietly in a corner, practicing his cultivation. Helping others dispel toxins while exhausting his inner strength surprisingly led to a subtle increase in his own power.
After that night, Song Qingyun settled in Wan'an Temple. Each time he helped someone recover from poison, he was shielded by the Wudang Four Heroes and members of the Six Sects, and the guards didn’t even notice the extra person among them. By the time Zhang Wuyou arrived in the capital to find Wan'an Temple, Song Qingyun had already helped everyone eliminate their toxins. The members of the Six Sects pretended not to have regained their inner strength while enduring Zhao Meng’s presence. Those who were on hunger strike received food secretly from Song Qingyun at night, ensuring they didn’t become too weak. They had all agreed to escape from Wan'an Temple together.
This plan was precisely what Fan Yao had devised to obtain the antidote for the Ten Fragrant Softening Powder from the Xuanming Elders. However, when Fan Yao proudly arrived at Wan'an Temple to bestow favors upon the Six Sects, he found it completely deserted; everyone had escaped!
The demonic sect's attempt to win over the Six Sects failed, and their relationship remained unchanged. The demonic sect's army could not count on support from the Six Sects due to their poor reputation in the martial world, and ordinary citizens were unwilling to back them. This made it extremely difficult for the demonic sect's anti-Yuan army, while other factions supported by the Six Sects began to rise.
Zhang Wuyou was unaware of all this; he had been led away by Zhao Meng, experiencing events such as the Butterfly Island incident, the arrival of people from Persia, and returning to Persia... Zhang Wuyou brought Xie Xun back to Central Plains. Then came a series of events: Xie Xun was captured by Cheng Kun at Shaolin Temple; Zhang Wuyou married Yin Li, but Zhao Meng intervened, causing Zhang Wuyou to abandon his bride and follow Zhao Meng; Shaolin convened the Lion Slaying Conference...
Due to his entanglement with Zhao Meng, Zhang Wuyou's reputation plummeted in the martial world. The Six Sects mocked the demonic sect: their leader was entangled with a princess from Mongolia while still claiming to oppose the Yuan? As a result, many lower-ranking members of the demonic sect and non-demonic generals lost faith in them and defected to other rebel armies. The demonic sect suffered heavy losses; many mid-level members were extremely dissatisfied with Zhang Wuyou as their leader, but it was only due to pressure from higher-ups that discontent did not explode. The higher-ups of the demonic sect had connections with Zhang Wuyou: Five Scatterers and Wei Yixiao owed him their lives; Yang Xiao was involved because of Yang Buhui; Yin Zheng was even Zhang Wuyou's maternal grandfather... Whether out of gratitude or self-interest, they naturally supported Zhang Wuyou as their leader.
Song Qingyun participated in Shaolin's Lion Slaying Conference and earned recognition as the top martial artist. The Yellow-Clad Woman emerged seeking attention but was easily defeated by Song Qingyun and fled down the mountain in disgrace. Naturally, Song Qingyun would not kill Xie Xun; he held no grudge against Wudang and considered Xie Xun as Zhang Wuyou's adoptive father. While contemplating how to deal with him, Xie Xun overheard Cheng Kun's voice nearby. Thus, Xie Xun took care of Cheng Kun himself and then vanished into the Buddhist Sect.
Zhao Meng was furious at Song Qingyun's rising fame and could not bear his accolades. She sneaked up behind him for a surprise attack. With Song Qingyun’s skills, he easily evaded her assault, which consequently exposed Zhao Meng. Many heroes condemned Zhao Meng’s demonic sect for colluding together to harm the foremost martial artist of Central Plains, demanding that they hand over Zhao Meng for her execution. The higher-ups of the demonic sect were already displeased with Zhao Meng for seducing their leader and decided to comply with public sentiment by handing her over. However, Zhang Wuyou firmly opposed this and protected Zhao Meng. The crowd was utterly disappointed in Zhang Wuyou; how could he protect that woman when she intended harm against his senior brother? He seemed blinded by lust, disregarding national duty and sect loyalty—how had he become such a despicable person? They felt they had failed their deceased brother for not guiding his son properly!
Just then, Zhang Zhuquan rushed up the mountain to inform everyone that Yuan soldiers were gathering below, intending to capture them all at once. The heroes were outraged and glared at Zhao Meng; they hadn’t forgotten she was a princess of the Yuan Dynasty—she might very well be in league with those soldiers orchestrating this ambush plan. At this moment, even higher-ups of the demonic sect wished they could kill Zhao Meng themselves; she could only cling tightly to Zhang Wuyou. He had always been with her and believed she wasn’t behind orchestrating an attack by Yuan soldiers against them, but no one would listen to his explanations. To protect Zhao Meng, relying on his superior martial arts skills, Zhang Wuyou carried her away as they escaped together. From then on, both higher-ups of the demonic sect and many others were thoroughly disappointed in him.
Given the current crisis, Extinction Master secretly approached Shaolin’s leader and arranged for Sword Resting and Dragon-Slaying Saber to clash against each other so that he could obtain secret manuals from within. The Martial Arts Manual naturally belonged to Emei while Martial Emperor's Legacy was entrusted by Shaolin’s leader to capable individuals who could utilize its military strategies to help martial heroes escape this crisis.
Secondly, Shaolin’s leader announced secrets regarding Dragon-Slaying Saber and revealed Martial Emperor's Legacy. Everyone was stunned; what they had fought over was merely a military book? Martial Emperor's Legacy was given by Shaolin’s leader to a certain leader of an anti-Yuan faction attending Lion Slaying Conference—this person possessed considerable military talent and led heroes in repelling an attacking Yuan Army.
After Lion Slaying Conference, Zhang Wuyou’s actions brought even worse consequences for the demonic sect; their army faltered severely. Even if Zhu Yuanzhang were talented enough, choosing the wrong side meant his ambitions could never be realized. Ultimately, that faction which obtained Martial Emperor's Legacy drove away Yuan Army and defeated Ming forces along with Chen Youliang and others, establishing a new nation named "Shun."
After taking Zhao Meng away, Zhang Wuyou did not have an easy time. Zhao Meng was consumed by thoughts of revenge, particularly wanting to kill Song Qingyun. Despite Zhang Wuyou's earnest attempts to dissuade her, he found himself exhausted both physically and mentally. Ultimately, Zhao Meng left on her own, and feeling that he had no place in the Central Plains, Zhang Wuyou returned to Ice and Fire Island. However, his luck was not entirely bad; Yin Li was genuinely devoted to him, even after he had abandoned her at the altar. Though Yin Li despised Zhang Wuyou, she could not let go of her love for him and chose to accompany him to Ice and Fire Island. In that secluded place where no one disturbed them, the two awkwardly spent their lives together.
The Extinction Master was not dead, and naturally would not allow Zhou Yaoqin to pursue Zhang Wuyou. Zhou Yaoqin had not spent much time with Zhang Wuyou, so any initial feelings she had did not deepen. After hearing about Zhang Wuyou's close interactions with Zhao Meng, those feelings were easily extinguished. At the Lion Slaying Conference, witnessing Zhang Wuyou disregard national righteousness and brotherhood to speak for Zhao Meng and flee with her filled Zhou Yaoqin with nothing but disdain for him. The Extinction Master obtained the Nine Yin Manual and carefully taught it to Zhou Yaoqin. This time, she did not rush for quick success but instead took steady steps in her cultivation. Ten years later, when her internal strength reached great heights, the Extinction Master happily passed on the position of Emei Sect Leader to Zhou Yaoqin. No matter how dissatisfied Ding Minjun was, she could do nothing about it; she simply could not defeat Zhou Yaoqin.
After becoming the greatest martial artist in the world, Song Qingyun did not become complacent. He was well aware of his own capabilities and aimed for greater achievements beyond this point. Upon returning to Wudang Mountain, Song Qingyun rarely descended; he either diligently practiced or discussed martial arts with Zhang Sanfeng. Ten years later, Zhang Sanfeng advanced first to a higher realm, appearing rejuvenated as if he were only in his thirties. Five years later, Song Qingyun also broke through that barrier and achieved a higher state. He and Zhang Sanfeng were known as the two great masters of Wudang, earning imperial recognition and titles. Devoted solely to martial arts, Song Qingyun did not become the leader of Wudang; however, with both him and Zhang Sanfeng present, Wudang thrived for over three hundred years, surpassing Shaolin to become the foremost sect in the land.
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