Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

Chapter 102 Rebellion

The Kunlun Mountains are majestic and magnificent, with numerous peaks.

There is a mountain peak that stands alone, piercing the clouds. Its original name has been lost to history, but for hundreds of years, it has been known by a sensational name: "Sacred Fire Peak".

The Ming Cult has been operating here for hundreds of years. With its perilous cliffs and natural defenses, it is truly an impregnable fortress. It is precisely because of this that they have been able to extend their powerful tentacles into the martial arts world and the entire nation, dominating the winds and clouds.

Several people were gathered in a cave at the foot of Sacred Flame Peak. Granny Jin Hua held a tree branch in her hand, drawing lines as she spoke. Yun Changkong, Zhao Min, and Xiao Zhao listened silently.

Granny Jinhua told the group about the terrain, and how to reach Bright Summit, they had to cross the treacherous Seven Peaks and Thirteen Cliffs, and be guarded by countless soldiers.

So Zhao Min remained silent.

She was reluctant to be separated from Yun Changkong for even a moment, but after hearing his story, she knew that if she went, she would be a burden.

Xiao Zhao is the same.

After a while, Zhao Min broke the silence and said softly, "Brother Yun, it would be good if we waited until all the heroes gathered and wiped out the Demonic Sect in one fell swoop before we went there!"

After she finished speaking, she sighed and said, "It's a pity that you don't want these anti-Yuan forces to suffer any damage. Alas, you have to take this risk."

Granny Jin Hua said, "Don't worry, with his martial arts skills and my familiarity with Bright Peak, there is absolutely no danger!"

Yun Changkong knew that Granny Jin Hua was comforting Zhao Min, and smiled slightly.

Xiao Zhao said softly, "I think it's better to be safe than sorry. No matter how skilled Master Yun is, he can't fight against a crowd. The Ming Cult members are ruthless. If they find someone has invaded, they will definitely deal with it by any means necessary. We should think this through carefully!"

She and Zhao Min had only heard of Bright Peak, but seeing it with their own eyes today, they realized that even a master of light-footed skills would need at least a day to climb it, and they would have to avoid the guards. The difficulty and danger were unimaginable. How could she not worry about her mother?

Yun Changkong said, "Don't worry. There will definitely be dangers on Bright Peak this time, but my mother-in-law and I are determined to leave, and the Ming Cult can't stop us."

Zhao Min smiled and said, "How about this, you and Grandma go up to Bright Peak, and Xiao Zhao and I will go up to the mountainside to wait. If anything happens, we can be there to help you. Are you really sure you can leave Xiao Zhao and me at the foot of the mountain?"

She was naturally bold and always felt that if she came to Bright Summit, she would regret it if she didn't visit it at least once.

Yun Changkong was in a dilemma. From the bottom of his heart, he was very willing to take Zhao Min with him. The mountain was so high and there were guards. It was definitely not something that could be climbed in a short time.

But this matter concerns Granny Jinhua and her daughter, so it's not easy for her to make a decision on her own.

Then Granny Jin Hua said, "This place is extremely secluded. When I first left the sect and went up to Bright Peak, my late husband was waiting for me here. As long as you don't cause trouble, they won't find out."

Zhao Min knew that she didn't want her and Xiao Zhao to go up the mountain, so she said coquettishly, "Alright, in that case, we won't go. But Brother Yun, you must take care. We still have to go out to sea together to find Xie Xun and steal the Dragon-Slaying Saber!"

Granny Jin Hua said, "If this succeeds, I will help you find Xie Xun."

Yun Changkong was secretly pleased: "This old woman still has some conscience towards me." He chuckled: "Thank you for your kindness, but I have no intention of going out to sea to find Xie Xun."

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

Zhao Min asked in surprise, "Didn't you say you wanted to quell the conflict?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Then there's no need to bother going out to sea."

Xiao Zhao smiled and said, "Are you trying to get a fake Dragon Slayer Sword?"

"Indeed!" Yun Changkong nodded and said, "Everyone covets the Dragon-Slaying Saber, but very few have actually seen it. To be precise, those who have seen it are either dead, mentally impaired, or crippled. Or they are all righteous people."

The sea is merciless, and the waves are boundless; why take the risk for a mere knife? If anything goes wrong, I will regret it for the rest of my life.

Whatever sword I hold in my hand, if it's called the Dragon-Slaying Sword, then it's the Dragon-Slaying Sword. Anyone who disagrees can come up and test its sharpness!

His expression was gentle, and his words were calm, but for some reason, the meaning behind his words made Granny Jin Hua's heart skip a beat.

Yun Changkong naturally knew that in the original story, Xie Xun was found by Granny Jin Hua, but times had changed.

In the original storyline, she didn't encounter any major storms when she went out to sea. How could she know that just because she went out to sea, she wouldn't encounter a tsunami?
In his eyes, the Dragon-Slaying Saber was nothing more than a sword.

That's it!

As for Abbess Miejue and the others who know the secret of the Dragon-Slaying Saber, what can they do if they say they are holding a fake saber?
Zhao Min gritted her teeth, revealing a look of grief and indignation, and said, "Are you crazy? You gave your sword to Situ Qianzhong, which may persuade some fools who are blinded by hatred to change their ways, but some people will also think that you, Yun Changkong, have not left the martial world for four years because you went to find Xie Xun and steal the Dragon-Slaying Saber. If you do this, aren't you making yourself the target of everyone's criticism?"

Yun Changkong sighed softly.

He had thought this through carefully and intentionally wanted the news to spread, to intimidate the world. That's why he gave his own sword to Situ Qianzhong. He wanted everyone to think he had seized the Dragon-Slaying Saber, so those who greedily wanted it could have it.

Back then, when Wang Chongyang seized the Nine Yin Manual, no one said, "Let me see it and verify its authenticity."

That's just asking for trouble!
Xiao Zhao suddenly chuckled and said, "Miss Zhao, don't underestimate people. How do you know that this wasn't something that Master Yun did intentionally?"

Zhao Min understood perfectly well, and sneered, "You, just to prevent these people from killing each other, you put yourself in such a dangerous situation. What kindness or loyalty have they shown you? Is it worth it?"

Yun Changkong gazed at her and said, “Minmin, you understand. I am a Han Chinese. Since I know this is a conspiracy, and the Ming Cult is incredibly powerful, even if the righteous sects of the martial arts world can defeat them, they will be severely weakened. Your father and brothers are eyeing this opportunity, hoping to stir up a bloody storm in the martial arts world so they can take advantage of the situation and reap the benefits.”

I cannot stop people's greed, but once the righteous sects of the martial arts world clash with the Ming Cult, those cunning, domineering, ruthless, and highly skilled figures may not die, but their disciples and followers will certainly die in large numbers.

They were merely following orders, lacking any autonomy. Their fervent passion should have been poured into the cause of overthrowing the Yuan dynasty, not used as pawns in conspiracies.

Granny Jin Hua said quietly, "There are many masters from various sects in the martial arts world, why do you have to make this sacrifice?"

"Do you know that if this happens, some people will say that Yun Changkong, though a mere infant, is highly skilled in martial arts and intimidates others, harboring treacherous ambitions? Have you considered the possibility that they might turn their attacks on you personally?"

Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "I have always regarded praise and criticism as insignificant as dust, and I have never cared about them. I also understand that the power to subdue the masses cannot last long."

If this happens, and everyone turns their attention to me, it means that both sides will pool their resources to deal with me!
As long as the righteous faction and the Ming Cult don't fight each other, it means that the lives of thousands of patriots can be saved. This risk is worth taking!

Granny Jin Hua and Xiao Zhao remained silent.
Zhao Min's mind was in turmoil.

Her heart was deeply attached to Yun Changkong, and she had been immersed in joy and happiness along the way. But now, after hearing his words, she realized that he was ultimately a Han Chinese, and that he and her father and brothers were fundamentally incompatible. Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a surge of sorrow and wanted to burst into tears.

Zhao Min slowly got up and walked out of the cave.

Yun Changkong exclaimed, "Minmin..."

Zhao Min shook her head and said, "Given the current situation in the martial arts world, fighting would only add to the casualties. Your considerations are all correct, but I am ultimately a Mongol. If you save their lives, wouldn't that also add to the casualties of my Mongols? I want to have some peace and quiet."

Yun Changkong sighed as he saw her slowly emerge from the cave.

Xiao Zhao smiled and said, "Master Yun is thinking of the well-being of the martial arts world, but what Miss Zhao said is not without reason. This is something that must be experienced. You can't just think about being a great hero and not let others think about what to do next."

Yun Changkong blushed slightly and said, "Don't make fun of me. I'm hardly a great hero."

Xiao Zhao smiled slightly and shook her head, saying, "Young master, you are mistaken. My father once said that a true man should face difficulties head-on and persevere despite them. To do what one knows to be impossible is the true nature of a man!"

Young master, your actions are truly heroic. If the truth comes out, you will surely be admired by all.

If all martial artists were like you, there would be far less conflict in the martial world, and the Mongols would be easily driven away.

Yun Changkong felt a little embarrassed when she praised him like that, and said, "You flatter me, young lady. In my life, I have not sought fame or fortune, but only peace of mind."

"However, in the Battle of Hanshui, I killed many people who shouldn't have been killed. This is a grave sin that should be rectified immediately!"

Granny Jin Hua was taken aback and said, "They wanted to kill you, so what's wrong with you killing them?"

Yun Changkong said, "The ones who want to kill me are Fan Yao, Li Tianyuan, and some people who want to become famous!"
However, most of those who were killed, drowned, or burned on the Han River were simply following orders and had no say in the matter. I could have spared them and only executed the leaders, but on a whim, I indiscriminately slaughtered them!
Alas, these past few years I have lived a secluded life, enjoying the pleasures of a hermit. But when I met Situ Qianzhong, he was mad and his martial arts skills were far inferior to mine, yet he dared to speak out for justice, only hoping to prevent the suffering of the people.

"And I, possessing the legacy of a Shaolin monk and the teachings of Master Chongyang, in the face of this situation, if I do not seek to temper their spirits and resolve the conflict, but only care about my own comfort, I would truly be letting down all my skills and this destiny!"

Although Yun Changkong did not become a monk, he had long studied Buddhist scriptures and was deeply influenced by the Buddhist principles of "awakening to the truth, benefiting all beings, and practicing compassion and altruism." In addition, he was broad-minded, upright, and honest. When he saw the line "The most heroic is Guo Daxia, who defended Xiangyang and is praised throughout the world!" in Lianhuanlou, he was deeply moved!

Why has Guo Jing's reputation as a chivalrous hero endured for over a century?
Furthermore, the fact that Situ Qianzhong, an old man, dared to expose a conspiracy for the sake of the martial arts world greatly stimulated Yun Changkong with his heroic spirit and chivalry, which disregarded his own life.

Therefore, these words were full of emotion and extremely sincere.

Granny Jin Hua and Xiao Zhao were deeply moved upon hearing this.

They felt that they were not only inferior to their opponent in martial arts, but also that their personalities were worlds apart from his.

And he was indeed a man of great courage, just like his deceased husband and father!

Granny Jin Hua sighed deeply and said, "Yun Changkong, Yun Changkong, Situ Qianzhong calls you a great hero, and you truly deserve it. But I am about to lead you to do something despicable..."

Yun Changkong waved his hand and said, "The Great Shift of the Universe is a Persian martial art. If you make a copy, it will save both sides from entanglement. It's not despicable."

Granny Jin Hua said, "I have also read Buddhist scriptures. High-ranking monks in Buddhism, in order to attain enlightenment, must uphold the Mahayana precepts, known as the Ten Forbearances."

Yun Changkong was not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also well-versed in Buddhist scriptures. He said, "That's right. You don't need to achieve all ten of the Ten Forbearances. Even just one of them is enough to attain enlightenment!"

Granny Jin Hua said, "That's why you cut off your own flesh to feed the eagle and threw yourself into the clutches of a hungry tiger. You're amazing, truly amazing!"

Yun Changkong laughed heartily, straightened up, and said, "Nothing in this world is without its difficulties; let's proceed and see what happens!"

He made up his mind, felt a surge of joy, and walked out of the cave.

Zhao Min was sitting on a large rock in the bushes, stunned and weeping. Yun Changkong took out a snow-white handkerchief from his bosom, went over to wipe her tears, and sat down next to her.

Zhao Min remained motionless and said nothing.
Yun Changkong didn't say anything either.

As the sun sank westward, the treetops were tinged with a blood-red hue, and the twilight shifted from bright to dark, causing the expressions on the two people's faces to change accordingly.

After a long while, night fell.

"Brother Yun!"

Zhao Min opened her mouth and said softly, "Tell me, is our Great Yuan really doomed?"

Yun Changkong replied, "Yes!"

Zhao Min turned to look at her lover, her eyes filled with a complex and unreadable expression, and said, "Are you so sure?"

Yun Changkong pondered and said, “You are smarter than me, you should understand that you Mongols treat us Han people like cattle and horses and oppress us at will!”
Where there is oppression, there will be resistance.

If your Mongols were also of one mind, perhaps it would be a different story, but your Mongols sowed the seeds of disaster starting with your idol Genghis Khan.

They treated the succession to the throne as a child's game.

When the father died and the son succeeded him, you made a complete mess of things, splitting the country into several khanates.

Later, the succession changed to a system of succession from brother to brother, and from uncle to nephew.

Haha, regarding this kind of question, someone in the Han Dynasty once advised an empress dowager who wanted her youngest son to be the crown prince: If she didn't establish her eldest son as heir and instead passed the throne to her younger brother, it would inevitably lead to fratricide, constant chaos, and internal strife within the royal family, jeopardizing national stability.

The unclear succession has led to the fact that your Mongol Golden Family all have the idea of ​​coveting the throne. You Mongols believe in the supremacy of the strong, just like we Han Chinese establish the virtuous and capable.

But what defines strength? What defines virtue?

Does it need to be proven?

How can this be proven?
That led to infighting, resulting in the Mongol royal family killing each other, powerful ministers gaining influence, and further infighting between the ruler and his subjects. The nation's strength had already declined; how could it possibly maintain its rule? Just wait, Mongolia will split again!

At this point, Chang Kong looked at Zhao Min and said in a deep voice, "As you said, your father seems to be the Grand Marshal of the army, but he also has enemies and obstacles. He is useful if he can quell rebellions, but what will happen if he can't? I'm afraid the ending will be..." He hesitated for a moment.

Surprisingly, Zhao Min didn't ask any questions. She just stared at the sky, and as she stared, tears welled up and dripped down her cheeks.

Yun Changkong sighed, not wiping away her tears, but gazing at the distant mountains, and said slowly, "Minmin, do you still remember? You kept asking me how I knew everything about you!"

Zhao Min said with a bitter expression, "I guess you were spying on me all along!"

"Yes!" Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "I fell for you a long time ago."

Zhao Min was secretly delighted and said, "How early? It can't be earlier than me, otherwise you wouldn't be so fierce to me!"

Yun Changkong laughed heartily, hesitated for a moment, looked at Zhao Min, and said, "Actually, from the first time I learned about Zhao Min, I thought to myself, if I could have a girl like her as my wife, I don't know how happy I would be."

Zhao Min saw Chang Kong's handsome eyes fixed on her and said softly, "You don't need to try to make me happy. You're right, there are some treacherous people in Mongolia who have brought disaster to the country and ruined the land. I also know that no dynasty lasts forever. I shouldn't be sad."

But, alas, when I think of my father, brothers, and mother, alas, I just…

Yun Changkong smiled slightly, took Zhao Min's slender hand, and said gently, "Silly girl, I'm not lying to you, it's all the truth!"
Besides, it's a child's duty to care for their parents. I will handle this matter properly from now on and will definitely provide an explanation. I won't let you just have the name of eloping.

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Min felt an overwhelming sense of happiness wash over her. A charming blush rose to her cheeks, making her even more radiant in the moonlight.

"But it's difficult and dangerous!" Zhao Min's voice was soft and ethereal. Yun Changkong stared intently at her and said softly, "Minmin, do you know, I'm actually never afraid of danger, because I've had a hero's dream since I was little!"

Zhao Min said, "What do you mean by 'dream'? You are the greatest hero in the world."

Chang Kong smiled and said, "Why do I call it a dream? It's because I know that the appearance of heroes is always accompanied by turmoil and misfortune."

But I don't have that ability myself, and heroes usually don't have good endings, so I admire heroes, but I don't want to be one.

But the thrilling chivalrous deeds of those heroic figures, the unparalleled martial arts skills they passed down, their fame truly resounded in my ears, and I couldn't help but feel a longing for them.

Zhao Min felt that what he said was too profound. It was something that most people could not understand. Only those with profound thoughts, independent opinions, and independent thinking could reach such a level of intellectual attainment.

Zhao Min smiled and said, "You don't need to admire or yearn for anyone. The fact that you took the Dragon-Slaying Saber upon yourself makes you the greatest hero!"

Yun Changkong gazed at her and slowly said, "If this is to be considered a heroic deed, then it is you who made it happen."

"Me?" Zhao Min's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. "I'm that powerful?"

Yun Changkong laughed heartily, then suddenly said softly, "That day you told me that Zhang Wuji was nothing special. Just that one sentence made me see the light and understand everything."

I thought to myself, Yun Changkong, possessing the ultimate skills of Shaolin, the unparalleled arts of Quanzhen, and the divine skills of the Beggars' Sect. I regard all the heroes of the world as nothing. What in the world is difficult for me? What is there to fear? Why should I place my hopes on others?

Zhao Min was somewhat confused. She was usually clever and quick-witted, but today she seemed rather clumsy and awkward. She said, "This humble woman is dull-witted, please enlighten me, my husband!"

Yun Changkong shook his head and said, "This matter is a secret in my heart, and cannot be spoken of openly!"

Zhao Min felt a tickle in her heart upon hearing this, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Why are you still so wary of me? I only want to share some of the burden on your shoulders."

Her eyes were like shimmering water, and Yun Changkong saw this and felt pity for her. Suddenly, he realized a truth.

"Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman. It's not that heroes are weak, but that beautiful women use all sorts of tricks that are hard to resist!"

Suddenly, Granny Jin Hua said, "It's time to go!"

"it is good!"

Yun Changkong breathed a sigh of relief. He had told Abbess Miejue that he wanted to marry Zhou Zhiruo because she had arranged a honey trap for Zhang Wuji. He wanted to test whether he was worthy, which led to this farce.

If he dislikes Zhou Zhiruo, then why doesn't he compare her to Zhao Min?

Sometimes, the timing of a person's appearance is really important!

Yun Changkong may not be superior to Zhang Wuji in every aspect, but his order of appearance far surpasses Zhang Wuji's.

While Zhang Wuji was reduced to a meal for others, his life hanging in the balance, Yun Changkong had already taken on the Eagle Sect single-handedly, drawing the attention of the world.

He is handsome, kind, and righteous, with a heart that can endure humiliation and disgrace. What young girl in love could resist him?
Zhao Min and Yun Changkong had a very pleasant conversation, but when she remembered that he still had to go to Bright Peak that night, she had no choice but to give up.

Yun Changkong led Zhao Min into the cave, where, illuminated by the firelight, Xiao Zhao's eyes looked so melancholy.

As the group ate, Yun Changkong noticed Xiao Zhao sitting to the side, glancing at him occasionally with her brows furrowed, looking thoughtful.

Zhao Min, unable to resist a playful urge, laughed and said, "Xiao Zhao, why are you staring at my husband? Could it be that you've fallen for him too?"

Granny Jin Hua glared at her with her beautiful eyes, raised her hand to strike, but then suddenly lowered it halfway and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense!"

Zhao Min laughed and said, "Why are you being so fierce?"

Xiao Zhao slowly said, "Lord Yun's prestige shakes the world, and I only have awe for him. How could I have any other thoughts?"

Yun Changkong sensed something was wrong, but he didn't know why. In any case, it shouldn't be that his affair with Granny Jinhua had been exposed, since he hadn't shown any intimacy with Granny Jinhua along the way.

……

The starlight was dim. Yun Changkong and Granny Jinhua, dressed in night clothes, bid farewell to the two women and headed towards Sacred Flame Peak.

Zhao Min and Xiao Zhao watched as the two figures disappeared into the forest like wisps of smoke, but the moonlight cast a shadow on their furrowed brows.

Who knows what kind of trouble might arise?
Both women were highly learned and knew all too well which kind of victory came without a price to pay.

The two women were stunned for a moment, then Xiao Zhao suddenly said, "Miss Zhao, I have a favor to ask of you!"

Zhao Min asked, "What?"

Xiao Zhao sighed, "What exactly is the relationship between my mother and Master Yun?"

Zhao Min was taken aback, her face flushed and hot!
Yun Changkong told her the details of his relationship with the Purple-Robed Dragon King, and made no attempt to conceal their physical intimacy. However, at that time, he was possessed by a demon and his mind was not in order, so it was hardly a mistake.

Moreover, Zhao Min was deeply in love with Yun Changkong, and the thought of marrying him made her so happy that her heart was about to burst. She didn't care about this unintentional mistake at all.

But Xiao Zhao's question reminded Zhao Min of something, and she felt shy and found it difficult to answer.

However, once Xiao Zhao opened her mouth, her eyes never left her face.

Xiao Zhao took in the awkward expression on Zhao Min's face, and a pang of sorrow shot through her chest: "So she really did have something going on with Yun Changkong." She bit her lower lip, almost bursting into tears.

Seeing Xiao Zhao's red eyes, Zhao Min felt a pang of panic and a touch of bitterness. Did she really want her lover to be taken by another woman? But seeing Xiao Zhao cry, she felt sorry for her and quickly said, "Don't think such things. There's nothing between them!"

Xiao Zhao said angrily, "Do you think I'm stupid? Yun Changkong traveled thousands of miles, wearing a mask, just to prevent people from knowing who he is. With his great reputation and prestige, why would he go to such lengths for a mere Qiankun Great Shift?"
Why did my mother tell me again that Yun Changkong has married me and that I should control my desires and not have any contact with him?

Xiao Zhao became more and more emotional as she spoke, and finally couldn't stop the tears from rolling down her cheeks. She quickly reached out her sleeve to wipe them away.

You must understand that love comes and goes without warning.

Yun Changkong practiced Buddhist internal energy cultivation, which required him to abandon the seven emotions and six desires, to not have any love or anger. However, these emotions and desires are innate and cannot be eliminated by anyone. Therefore, he flirted with the woman in yellow as soon as he saw her.

Later, he treated Zhou Zhiruo and Zhao Min differently from how he treated others.

He was deeply moved by Zhao Min's unrequited love and his unending longing for her led him to develop feelings for her.

Xiao Zhao was in the prime of her life and had never been in contact with a young man before. But Yun Changkong's sudden appearance was as swift as lightning.

His divine appearance, both heroic and stern, yet also kind and approachable, with a gentle and playful quality, has long been integrated with his personality.

This feeling of wonder lingered in Xiao Zhao's mind, and without realizing it, she kept asking Granny Jin Hua about him.

Granny Jin Hua, being an experienced woman, saw that her daughter seemed to have developed feelings for Yun Changkong. How could this be allowed?
Naturally, they had to stop him, telling their daughter that Yun Changkong was a dissolute and irresponsible man, and that he was just no good, and so on.
However, Xiao Zhao and Yun Changkong had traveled thousands of miles together, and she had never seen Yun Changkong be a philanderer or a libertine. On the contrary, he had always taken care of the three women. He had never even uttered a single teasing remark to her. So where was the philandering and dissolute behavior her mother had described?

Once a seed of doubt was planted in her mind, combined with Yun Changkong's treatment of the Du family couple and the Three Swords of Xiliang, and his willingness to take responsibility for the Dragon-Slaying Saber, how could he be so irresponsible with such boldness and chivalry?
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that everything Yun Changkong did was for her and her mother to obtain the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth manual. Combined with her mother's admonitions, she felt that the two of them were having an affair.

Zhao Min had no choice but to tell Xiao Zhao about the twists and turns between Yun Changkong and Granny Jinhua.

When Xiao Zhao learned the truth, she felt a mixture of joy and sorrow, heartache and self-pity.

……

The sky was filled with stars, and the Kunlun Mountains stood majestically. Yun Changkong's internal strength was unparalleled in the martial arts world, and Granny Jin Hua's lightness skill was superb. The two of them moved like the wind, landing as easily as falling leaves, and ordinary people would not even notice them.

Granny Jin Hua was returning to familiar territory, and the many Ming Cult outposts throughout the region were practically useless to her.

The two could see figures lying in wait everywhere. However, the sentries could not detect them. But the terrain was treacherous, and the two kept leaping, sometimes high, sometimes low, sometimes near, sometimes far, climbing higher and higher. After running for two hours, they saw ice and snow mist, and the white snow was shimmering with a silvery luster under the moonlight. The wind was howling.

Yun Changkong asked, "How much longer until we can go up?"

Grandma Jin Hua pointed to a mountain peak on the right: "Just go up to the top."

Seeing the towering, majestic peak reaching into the clouds, Yun Changkong sighed, "Amazing!"

The two hurried towards the mountain peak and reached its base in no time. They continued upwards, and it took them more than two hours to climb, by which time it was almost dawn.

Chang Kong said, "We can't go any further."

Granny Jin Hua nodded, her gaze wandering aimlessly, and suddenly said, "Come with me."

The two entered a cave, meditated, circulated their energy, and recovered their strength.

To avoid being discovered, it's not something that can be climbed in a single day.

That evening, the two ate some dry food and drank some water, then set off again, entering a tunnel inside a mountain. After walking for more than half an hour, they came out and started climbing the mountain again.

After passing through five tunnels and turning left and right, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a large, undulating mansion amidst the swirling clouds and mist.

Granny Jin Hua said, "This is Bright Summit!"

For the first time, Yun Changkong saw the Ming Cult headquarters, which had caused a great uproar in the martial arts world and resulted in rivers of blood.

He was somewhat stunned; it wasn't that he hadn't seen such grandeur before.

Instead, the place is decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, with upturned eaves and corners, which must have taken a lot of resources and manpower. In the original story, it was burned to the ground by the Beggars' Sect.

Tsk tsk, Chang Kong felt a little sorry for him.

Suddenly, the sound of bird feathers slicing through the air swept overhead.

Yun Changkong casually picked up a rock, flicked his wrist, and swiftly struck a bird.

With a swish, a snow-feathered, healthy pigeon landed easily.

Granny Jin Hua leaped up, caught the pigeon in her hand, parted its feathers to examine it, and exclaimed, "It's extremely urgent!"

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "I've heard a lot about carrier pigeons in the martial arts world in my past life, and today I've actually encountered one!"

The two hid behind a rockery.
Under the wing of the healthy pigeon, there was a bamboo tube about an inch long. The tube was painted with the image of flames flying. When she crushed it, a roll of white paper appeared.

Upon unfolding it, one sees the following text: "Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Huashan, Kongtong, and the Beggars' Sect are rushing to Kunlun Mountain, along with countless other heroes of the martial world. This is a respectful reply."

Below it was not a name, but a flame pattern was written.

Granny Jin Hua said quietly, "The survival of this sect, which has been passed down for thirty-three generations, is actually in your hands."

Chang Kong didn't mince words: "Then you should thank me properly!"

Granny Jin Hua glared at him and drifted away.

Chang Kong hurriedly followed, but the two were so skilled in lightness that they moved without touching the ground, like a wisp of smoke, without making a sound.

Granny Jin Hua floated toward a house.

Suddenly, a laugh was heard, and two maid-like girls gracefully walked down the corridor. One of them said, "Sister, Miss is in a terrible mood today. You must be careful."

Another said, "Although the young lady is usually a bit fierce, I don't know why she's acting like this today..."

Granny Jin Hua followed behind her two maids, turning several corners before the two maids entered a secluded courtyard. The courtyard was filled with the subtle fragrance of flowers, and a light shone from the window of the west wing.

The two hid behind a flowering tree and heard a woman's voice say, "Father, after all you've said, shouldn't we avenge Mother this time?"

A man said, "Bu Hui, you should rest!"

With a creak, the door opened wide, and a middle-aged scholar dressed in a white coarse cloth robe stepped out.

Neither Yun Changkong nor Granny Jinhua looked over, lest he notice.

Then the girl said, "Father, I won't see you off."

The middle-aged scholar grunted in agreement and left the courtyard.

Granny Jin Hua coldly said, "Yang Xiao, his heart is despicable!"

Chang Kong asked, "What?"

Granny Jin Hua said, "This was the former residence of the Yang Sect Leader and his wife. Yang Xiao actually allowed his daughter to live here, which is outrageous!"

Chang Kong smiled and said, "It's all the same. How many members of the Ming Cult are not traitors?"

Granny Jin Hua suddenly pinched Yun Changkong's waist, causing him to leap up as lightly as a feather and land silently on the roof.

(End of this chapter)