Sword Roaring in the Sky

Chapter 271 The Convergence of the Three Teachings
Just as Zhang Qingxi had reminded us, some things are secrets that only one person can know, and cannot be told even to close friends, fellow disciples, or even one's master.

Some martial arts are inherently related to the Songyang Sect, such as the Immortal Hammer. Some martial arts are not exclusive secrets, such as the Golden Sutra of the Sun. Some martial arts require the help of elders of the Songyang Sect to deduce them, such as the Withered and Flourishing Blade. None of these are exclusive secrets, and offering them to the sect would actually bring greater benefits to oneself.

However, the Divine Staff Technique is neither a martial art of the Songyang School nor does it require the deduction of elders. The Ma family has long since forgotten it, so it is naturally a secret unique to the Sun family, which can be passed down to future generations.

Therefore, Sun Yanwan did not mention this matter to Ba Tianmo or Wuying Hou. Just as Wuying Hou would not share Tianmei Wuying with Ba Tianmo, Ba Tianmo also did not want to share Sixiang Yuangong.

Sun Yanwan enjoyed herself at Tianwanglou for three days!

Three days later, Shi Si still forced him to set off.

As he left Tianwang Tower, he kept turning back, thinking to himself, "One day, I'll buy this Tianwang Tower and go up there with Diao'er, Little Butterfly, and Little Nanmeng to have some fun."

"Oh no!"

“This is Longhu Road, the old lair of the Shi family. If we really buy it, Aunt Shi probably won’t let Little Mink go up here.”

On the way back to Songyang Mountain.

Sun Yanwan diligently practiced the staff technique, comparing it with the Golden Tendon Jade Bone Fist, the Immortal Hammer, and the Human Immortal Fist, eventually cultivating the last few meridians to the level of divine prowess.

He cultivated all twenty-four meridians in his body to the level of divine prowess!

Sun Yanwan tried her strength...

Well, if this happened on Earth, it would be criticized as unscientific!

In historical fiction, he might be considered the number one warrior in some dynasties, but in others he might only be considered third-rate. After all, wielding an 800-pound hammer and a 400-pound phoenix-wing halberd is simply too much for a human.

With his current strength and combined with his supernatural staff technique, Sun Yanwan suddenly felt that she should be quite capable of fighting as well.

The convoy slowly made its way to the foot of Songyang Mountain. Sun Yanwan first took Shi Si to pay respects to her grandmaster. Shi Si said she didn't want to go up Lingjian Peak, but Zhang Yuanqiao didn't mind and also came to Du'e Temple on Dasongyang Peak.

Sun Yanwan recounted most of the events that had occurred along the way.

Some private matters, of course, will not be mentioned.

Zhang Yuanqiao was very pleased. His disciple hadn't been away for long and had already advanced to the Innate Realm. It was just that his hair hadn't fully grown in yet, making him look a bit bald, which was unsightly. The Grandmaster chuckled and said, "Now that you've advanced to the Innate Realm, as long as you're careful, you shouldn't be in any danger traveling the world. I won't restrict you anymore."

"From now on, you are free to choose whether you want to stay in Songyang Mountain, return to the old Taiyi Temple, or go to Black Dragon City!"

Wang Xuangui said calmly, "Although not all of our disciples in the Songyang Sect are monks, and the Xuanhuang Dao lineage does not prohibit marriage, there are still many Daoists on the mountain. It is not appropriate to keep people in the temple. I will give you a piece of land, and we can go down the mountain to build a manor."

Wang Xuangui was also helpless. Taiyi Temple was indeed a Taoist temple, but ever since Sun Yanwan came, she has been raising Sun Lingdie, Nan Menggong, or Yang Diao'er. A proper Taoist temple is almost turning into a secular family.

Sun Yanwan was the rightful heir to the Taiyi Temple and had also joined the Xuanhuang Dao, holding the status of a Celestial Master. Even Wang Xuangui couldn't say anything to him, so he could only compromise and choose a good piece of land for him to build a manor.

Sun Yanwan bid farewell to her master, thanked her eldest uncle, and, carrying gifts, paid her respects to each of the mountain peaks. After visiting all the peaks, she finally led Shi Si down the mountain.

The land that Wang Xuangui allocated to him already had a small estate, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, in an excellent environment.

This place originally belonged to a third-generation disciple of the Songyang Sect. However, when this senior brother was over thirty years old, he felt that his martial arts progress was difficult, so he applied to his sect to go elsewhere to build a Taoist temple. He has been away from Songyang for more than ten years. Now he has built a great Taoist temple with flourishing incense offerings and has long since returned this estate to his sect.

Thanks to the large number of people Sun Yanwan brought, including members of the Tianma Gang and servants sent by the Shi family, the manor was tidied up in just a few days. They began purchasing timber and bricks in preparation for renovations. After settling Shi Si in, Sun Yanwan made an excuse to slip back to Lingjian Peak.

As he stood in front of the Taiyi Temple, he suddenly sensed a powerful demonic aura approaching!

Sun Yanwan was horrified and hurriedly jumped into Taiyi Temple, only to find a father and daughter drinking tea.

Yang Diao'er was dressed in a simple blue dress, looking like a good daughter from an ordinary family.

Yang Wuji, sitting upright beside him, also had a kind expression on his face, seemingly enjoying this leisurely life.

Sun Yanwan was almost scared to death. Just as she was about to shout, Yang Wuji's voice floated in her ear and said, "No need to shout. Zhang Yuanqiao already knew I was coming."

"Besides, even if you alarm all seven of the Songyang Friends, I could slap you to death before they even arrive."

Sun Yanwan said awkwardly, "This junior greets Sect Leader Yang!"

Yang Wuji sneered and said, "I've only come to see my daughter. You, this eyesore, can go back to Zhang Yuanqiao's side."

Sun Yanwan, quick-witted, thought to herself, "Is she afraid I'll eat your daughter?"

"However, with someone in Songyang Mountain, how can you possibly defend yourself?"

"Do you think you, the leader of a demonic sect, can stay in our Songyang Sect and never leave?"

Yang Wuji seemed to know what he was thinking and said, "The war between Northern Yan, Southern Xia and Boshi Kingdom has now reached a critical moment. Boshi Kingdom's army, which landed at Black Dragon City and launched a surprise attack on Northern Yan, has now arrived on the battlefield."

"If Bo Shi wins this battle, the people of Bo Shi will pour into Northern Yan in an endless stream, forcing the people of Northern Yan to convert to the Sun God religion. The people of Bo Shi are insatiable. Once they have completely annexed Northern Yan, they will not be satisfied and will surely threaten Da Lang, causing widespread suffering."

"Our Demonic Sect is about to send a surprise force to help the Northern Yan people intercept the surprise force that landed at Black Dragon City."

"Neither I nor the Peacock King can be in two places at once, so we can only send King Harsha over there."

Sun Yanwan was startled, thinking to herself, "Wasn't King Harsha killed by my teacher? I've never heard of the Demonic Church using corpse manipulation techniques, so how could they send King Harsha there?"

Yang Wuji said calmly, "I have already explained this to Zhang Yuanqiao and Wang Xuangui in their letters."

"I'll temporarily lend you to my Demonic Cult to serve as King Harsha for a few months."

Sun Yanwan said awkwardly, "I don't know any martial arts from the Demonic Sect!"

Yang Wuji said calmly, "Diao'er knows the martial arts of the Demonic Sect."

Sun Yanwan looked distressed and said, "I have a grudge against the people of Northern Yan. I'm afraid that if I go to Northern Yan, I will be killed by the combined forces of the experts from the Northern Yan Royal Court and Longzang Temple."

Yang Wuji replied, "Don't worry, my Demonic Sect has a master of disguise whose skills far surpass those of Shaochan Temple. We have already made another human skin mask for you, so you don't have to worry about being recognized by the Northern Yan people."

Sun Yanwan was about to stammer a bit when Yang Wuji dropped another bombshell: "Moreover, Da Ku and Kong Chan of Shao Chan Temple have also agreed to this matter."

"This time, Shaochan Temple will also send fifty lay disciples to serve as your personal guards."

(End of this chapter)