Sword Roaring in the Sky

Chapter 266 Leaving a Resounding Reputation in the Long River of Martial Arts

On the way back, Sun Yanwan pondered to herself, "I wonder what the relationship is between Ba Tianmo and Wuying Hou? If the two have been colluding for a long time, this matter will be troublesome."

"Well, even if they didn't collude before, they probably will now, which would be a big problem."

Sun Yanwan wasn't bothered by not being able to kill Ma Junwu. This time, Ma Junwu could still withstand more than ten of his Xuanbing Baojian palm strikes and fight fiercely for twenty or thirty moves. But next time they met, Sun Yanwan wouldn't even need to improve his skills. He could kill Ma Junwu within ten moves simply by changing his power.

Through this encounter, Sun Yanwan has learned about Ma Junwu's background and the weaknesses in his martial arts.

The execution elder's mood was different again. Ma Junwu had been severely injured and would not cause trouble at the Dayi branch for a while, so the Northern Beggars' Gang could focus all its efforts on dealing with Ba Tianmo.

After all, Ma Junwu was just a minor ailment, while Ba Tianmo was the greatest enemy of the Northern Beggars' Gang.

This man possesses unparalleled martial arts skills and has intricate connections with the Beggars' Clan. If he were to kill Hong Shentong and rally support, the Northern Beggars' Clan might very well fall apart.

Back at the Shi family home, Sun Yanwan didn't say a word, and didn't even mention the matter to Shi Si.

The execution elder, acting as the "murderer," returned Aheng's body. The Shi family did not make things difficult for this elder of the Northern Beggars' Gang; they simply collected the body and chose a date for burial.

After the execution elder left, the Northern Beggars' Gang rarely sent any messages. Sun Yanwan had stayed at the Shi family for long enough, so she bid farewell to Shi Zhaozhi. This patriarch of the Shi family, a veteran grandmaster, happily tried to persuade her to stay twice. Seeing that Sun Yanwan was indeed leaving, he prepared a large number of gifts, not only for the Seven Friends of Songyang, but also for the second-generation disciples and other well-known figures. He arranged twenty large carriages, and also assigned ten maids, five cooks, and nearly a hundred strong servants to accompany her on the journey.

When Sun Yanwan left the Shi family with Shi Si, the caravan had become extremely large.

After traveling only half a day from Taiqing Town, two people blocked their way ahead.

Sun Yanwan received the report and went out alone. She met two acquaintances: one was Wuying Hou, and the other was the old beggar who had given her the supernatural staff technique.

Sun Yanwan took a deep breath, about to shout, "Master Aunt, save me!"

The old beggar smiled slightly and said, "Since we parted that day, the top scholar's demeanor is still faintly visible, and he is even more outstanding than before."

Sun Yanwan thought to herself, "You knew my identity back then, but you just pretended not to know me and even gave me a few pages of staff techniques to try and establish a relationship?"

However, there's no need to say such unromantic things; everyone knows what's going on.

The old beggar said, "I know you have a grudge against Wuyinghou, and I have already persuaded him to put the grudge aside for the time being. I have come to find you this time for something that will benefit all three of us."

Sun Yanwan was greatly surprised and asked, "What could be beneficial to all three of us?" He didn't believe that the three of them had any common interests.

Wuyinghou said calmly, "I didn't know Brother Ba before, it was because of you that we became friends."

“We are different from you. We don’t come from good backgrounds, and our sects don’t have top-quality martial arts manuals. We can only fight for ourselves.”

“I have collected many martial arts techniques and created the Shadowless Sword Technique. Brother Ba has also collected many martial arts techniques and created one. However, the martial arts created by the two of us can only allow us to enter the Grandmaster realm. It is absolutely impossible for us to go to a higher level.”

"We hit it off immediately and exchanged martial arts techniques for several days. We both felt that we had made great progress, but there were still some areas that could not be perfected."

Sun Yanwan found it utterly absurd and said, "Do you have your eye on the martial arts of the Songyang Sect? That's absolutely impossible. Even if you force me to reveal it, my master and my seven senior uncles and aunts will not let you off the hook."

Wuyinghou sneered and said, "If I were to take a fancy to Songyang martial arts, I would simply go to their door to become their disciple and the eighth friend of Songyang. Do you believe that old bastard Wang Xuangui would gladly agree?"

Sun Yanwan hesitated for a moment. He genuinely thought his senior uncle might agree. After all, a veteran grandmaster was coming to join them. Regardless of his previous status, he would be a member of the Songyang Sect, which would greatly enhance the sect's foundation. Wang Xuangui had a hundred ways to take advantage of any grandmaster who came to join him.

Wuyinghou said proudly, "Brother Ba and I have heard that you created the Immortal Hammer and the Human Immortal Fist, as well as the Taiyi Azure Spirit Fan. You are a genius who created martial arts. We were attracted by your brilliant mind, so we came to seek cooperation."

“Sun Yanwan! You will surely become a grandmaster in the future, and it would not be surprising if you even reach the pinnacle of martial arts.”

“I, Lord Wuying, have rarely admired anyone in my life, but your intelligence and talent are something even I, Lord Wuying, cannot match.”

"Didn't you ever think that by simply copying others' techniques and using Master Feng's martial arts to reach the pinnacle, people would only say that Master Feng is amazing? But if you create your own martial arts, you will be remembered for generations and leave a splendid reputation in the long history of martial arts."

Sun Yanwan thought to herself, "I don't have that need."

Seeing him hesitate, Ba Tianmo said, "Wu Yinghou and I are willing to give you all the martial arts we have collected in our lives, and even the martial arts we created ourselves. You don't need to provide any martial arts."

Wuyinghou took Ma Junwu as his disciple, and because of this relationship, he got in touch with Batianmo.

Both had heard of each other's reputation and knew that, like themselves, their martial arts skills were not advanced enough, so they had to collect martial arts techniques and create their own new moves.

After a brief conversation, they felt an instant connection and developed a mutual admiration. However, after several days of discussion, they realized that their martial arts philosophies clashed and were irreconcilable.

Wuyinghou casually remarked, "We two are too old, and our thinking has become rigid. If there were a young person, they could offer fresh perspectives."

Ba Tianmo was initially deeply disappointed, but these words reminded him, and he exclaimed, "Why don't we bring Sun Yanwan over? He's right here on Longhu Road."

Although Wuyinghou had a grudge against Sun Yanwan, these grudges were insignificant on the path of seeking the pinnacle of martial arts. Moreover, they were no longer studying martial arts together, so there was no need to settle scores now.

After pondering for a long time, he readily agreed and followed Ba Tianmo.

At this moment, Shi Si used her lightness skill to arrive. She stood side by side with Sun Yanwan and thought to herself, "Even if Yanwan and I join forces, we are not afraid of two grandmasters. At worst, we can always escape."

Shi Si's Lotus Step Divine Footwork and Sun Yanwan's Wind Riding Technique are both top-notch lightness skills in the world. The difference in martial arts between the Innate Realm and the Grandmaster Realm is not small, but the difference in lightness skills is not significant. Even though Wuying Hou is also known for his lightness skills, he may not be able to catch up with the two of them.

As long as they fight and retreat, supporting each other, they can hold out until they reclaim Songyang Mountain.

After listening for a while, Shi Si suddenly said, "I think this is feasible."

Sun Yanwan was greatly surprised and asked, "Do I really have to create my own martial arts?"

Shi Si said, "Even if you return to the Songyang Sect, Grandmaster Zhang Yuanqiao will let you observe the martial arts of other sects."

"You have now advanced to the Innate Realm, and it is time for you to learn from the strengths of others."

"Even if you don't create your own martial arts, there are endless benefits to observing more martial arts techniques."

Sun Yanwan thought about it for a moment, and realized that her master had indeed said that he could only study the Nameless Sword Scripture after he had advanced to the Innate Realm.

(End of this chapter)