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

Chapter 152 Re-entering the Martial World
Yun Changkong seemed to be in an endless void, yet there wasn't a single ray of light to be seen around him; it was pitch black. But suddenly, a beam of light shot into the sky, as if it were destroying the universe.

The "jade pendant" in his mind was a small pebble that was ejected during the explosion.

It floated on and on for an unknown amount of time. Countless points of light appeared in the endless space and time. Later, a sphere resembling the image of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" appeared, and the "Jade Jade" crashed into it.

Yun Changkong then gained the memory of one person, and some fragments flashed by in a hurry: Zhao Min, the Purple-Robed Dragon King, Zhou Zhiruo, Xiao Zhao...

Who am I?
Yun Changkong thought to himself, "I am Yun Changkong," because he had half of his life's memories from childhood to adulthood in his mind. However, there were some memory fragments in his mind that were beginning to fade. Just as he was about to think about them carefully...

Yun Changkong felt a chill. He opened his eyes and saw that the night was dark and moonless, with large raindrops falling on him.

Yun Changkong was stunned. He was resting in the house with Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo and the other women. Why was the rain falling on him?
He leaped to his feet and looked around. He found himself lying on a large blue stone. In the distance, the shadows of trees seemed like lurking demons, and the mountains resembled crouching female beasts. Strange noises echoed through the jungle.

Yun Changkong immediately realized that he was in the middle of a desolate mountain, and upon closer inspection, he found that he was naked except for a pair of shorts.

He took a deep breath and felt his internal energy flowing freely, which calmed him down.

How is this going?

How did I end up here?

Where is this?
Yun Changkong thought for a long time but still had no answer. Fortunately, he not only had the experience of time travel, but was also a person who could endure loneliness. He was never afraid of loss or being alone.

Moreover, he knew that everything in this world had a cause and effect. A cause here will inevitably lead to an effect there; this was a natural phenomenon. His immediate priority was to leave the mountain and understand everything.

Yun Changkong wandered aimlessly through the jungle in the pouring rain. Night gradually fell, and the rain stopped!
As dawn broke, one could see distant, verdant mountains and solitary peaks rising majestically, seemingly reaching the sky. White clouds swirled around the mountains, and ancient pines lined the paths, bringing a sense of exhilaration.

Yun Changkong wondered, "Where am I?"

In the distance, he saw a town with people coming and going. He noticed that the people's clothes were not much different from those during the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber era. Just as he was about to ask where this was, the people there avoided him as soon as he stepped forward.

Yun Changkong was quite puzzled. He quickly stepped forward, grabbed a coachman, and asked, "Brother, where is this?"

The driver looked him up and down and laughed, "Ha, this is Hengyang, ha."

His accent was very strong, and Yun Changkong could hear him clearly.

He knew that Hengyang was an important town in southern Hunan, very close to Mount Heng. Seeing the man's strange gaze, he looked down and realized he wasn't wearing any clothes, only a pair of shorts.

He possessed profound internal strength and couldn't feel the cold, which is why he didn't pay attention. No wonder others avoided him like the plague.

He was even more confused. He was clearly on Peach Blossom Island in the East China Sea, so how did he end up in Hengyang, Hunan after sleeping?
What kind of power is this?

He looked around blankly, which attracted the attention of passersby.

Such a handsome young man, why isn't he wearing clothes? He looks dazed, is he crazy?
Some people think that young people are feeling sad, mostly because they are troubled by love!
As the saying goes, "Parting is always painful for those who are deeply in love."
Seeing his pitiful state, the driver took out a long robe from the carriage and said, "Ha, here, take this!"

"Thank you!" Yun Changkong had nothing on him, so he accepted the clothes and put them on. He listlessly entered the south gate and saw five streets and ten alleys, with pine trees and willows lining the gates.

In addition, it is early spring, and the Jiangnan region is often rainy. With the rain stopping, there are more people, travelers, merchants, and shops in the city, making it bustling and lively.

When Yun Changkong was in the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, there was constant warfare, and there was no peaceful scene like this. At this moment, he also felt a little hungry. Looking at the fragrant and hot snacks on the street stalls, Yun Changkong wanted to take some. With his martial arts skills, it would be easy for him to steal or rob.

Because I am currently penniless.

He used to be broke, but there was so much ill-gotten wealth in the world, whether from government officials or wealthy merchants, that he could access at any time without worrying about money.

But they didn't want to bully these ordinary people. They immediately thought of finding a rich and unscrupulous landlord to extort money from them.
As he was walking, he suddenly heard a series of light footsteps behind him. He knew that these were martial arts practitioners. He turned around and saw a young nun in black robes and a man approaching from behind.

Yun Changkong was suddenly struck by her beauty. The little nun was bald, but her eyes were like pools of autumn water, her pupils like dots of ink. Her pretty face was delicate and pure, milky white as jade. It must have been from running that her cheeks had a rosy glow, like the pale morning sun.

Yun Changkong felt his hunger vanish instantly, and he couldn't help but recall a sentence he had heard in his previous life.

A woman who is beautiful even with a shaved head is truly beautiful.

Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo, the Purple-Robed Dragon King, and Xiao Zhao were the most beautiful women Yun Changkong had ever seen, but he had never seen what they looked like with shaved heads.

Despite her bald head, this young nun was still exceptionally beautiful and radiant, seemingly untouched by worldly concerns; she was truly a stunning beauty.

But she actually became a nun.

Yun Changkong couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

In that fleeting glimpse, the nun had already run past him and disappeared into the surging crowd.

At this moment, Yun Changkong felt a sense of loss, melancholy, and loneliness welling up in his heart.

When he saw the stunningly beautiful nun, he naturally thought of the passionate Zhao Min, the calm and serene Zhou Zhiruo, the elegant and wild Purple-Robed Dragon King, and the innocent and beautiful Xiao Zhao, all of whom seemed to have vanished with the wind.

Yun Changkong deeply understands the principle that people gather when fate brings them together and people leave when fate separates them. He is also someone who can take love seriously and let it go easily. However, women like Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo, and the Purple-Robed Dragon King and his daughter are extraordinary women created by the Creator.

No matter how profound Yun Changkong's cultivation was, he was still just a mortal. How could he truly leave no trace?

Moreover, when one is in the martial world, one is not in control of one's own destiny; but even when one is not in the martial world, one is still not in control of one's own destiny.

Can anyone tell me why we came here?
Where is this?
To which world does it belong?
Yun Changkong walked forward in a daze when suddenly a woman screamed from ahead, followed by a man's loud laughter.

Yun Changkong could tell that this person possessed extraordinary internal strength. He looked up and saw a great commotion in the street. He could faintly hear someone saying, "What a sin! Bullying a nun!"

He squeezed through the crowd and saw a richly dressed man with a lewd grin surrounding a young nun.

The little nun kept her head down, struggling to break free but unable to, and her face was not clearly visible at that moment.

But from this action, one can sense her anxiety and see that she is the beautiful young nun we just saw.

She kept trying to get out, but wherever she went, the man blocked her way with incredible speed.

The man spread his arms and laughed, "Little nun, why are you in such a hurry? Why don't you keep this old man company and have some fun? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

The little nun said, "I'm not playing with you."

The man laughed and said, "Alright, then we won't play!"

He shouted, "Get out of the way!" He drew a single-edged sword, which gleamed brightly, and his eyes flashed with a fierce light. Everyone was startled and hurriedly made way for him.

The man pulled the young nun forward a few steps, sheathed his sword, laughed heartily, and rubbed his chin, clicking his tongue, "Beautiful! Beautiful!"

The young nun pointed at the man and asked, "What exactly do you want to do?"
The man laughed and said, "What are you doing? Look, this is the famous Huiyan Tower in Hengyang City. I'm telling you, little nun, you have a face that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky. This Huiyan Tower was built just for you. That's all. Come up with me and get drunk. Let's have some fun." Yun Changkong, who arrived later, turned his head to look when he heard "Huiyan Tower".

This is an arcade building spanning the street, with a very large entrance hall. The words "Huiyan Tower" are written on the lintel. There are many seats downstairs, and the second floor has emerald green curtains, which makes it look quite grand. I thought to myself, "Huiyan Tower, little nun, lecherous thief, could this be the Laughing at the World, the place where Linghu Chong will fight Tian Boguang?"

Then the nun mumbled, "Amitabha, nuns do not eat meat or drink alcohol; this is the rule of my Baiyun Nunnery."

The man said, "Your Baiyun Temple has so many rules, do you really abide by them all? I'll make you break them big time later. All those rules and regulations are just a lie. Your master often sneaks away to drink and eat dog meat."

The young nun trembled, staring at the man with her eyes wide open. She was initially terrified, but now she put on a serious face and said, "You're talking nonsense. My master never hides away to secretly drink alcohol and eat dog meat."

As soon as she said this, the onlookers burst into laughter. Yun Changkong, who was initially quite disappointed, also smiled. This little nun was so cute; she must be Yilin.

The man laughed and suddenly grabbed the nun's collar, saying, "Come on, come upstairs with me. If you don't come upstairs, I'll strip you naked in front of everyone."

As soon as these words came out,
The little nun's face suddenly turned deathly pale, tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked like she was about to burst into tears. Her appearance was both pitiful and adorable.

The onlookers all felt sympathy for the man, but seeing his fierce appearance and the knife at his waist, they dared not step forward.

Yun Changkong had extremely high standards for beauty. When he saw her with tears welling up in her eyes, looking pitiful, he felt his heart flutter.

A sense of chivalry arose in his heart, and he could no longer tolerate her being bullied like this. He slowly walked over and said, "Aren't you afraid of retribution for committing such an evil deed against a Buddhist disciple in broad daylight?"

The man glanced at him and sneered, "Where did this rascal come from, daring to meddle in Master Tian's business? Are you tired of living?"

Yun Changkong was handsome, possessed profound internal strength, and had fair skin; it wouldn't be wrong to call him a pretty boy.

The young nun was filled with trepidation, but she was intimidated by the man.

This was because the man was Tian Boguang, the "Lone Ranger." He was a notorious lone bandit who was feared by everyone in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. He was extremely skilled in martial arts, cunning, and elusive. He was also incredibly cruel, committing all sorts of evil deeds, including rape, kidnapping, and plunder.

He was repeatedly hunted down by heroes of the martial arts world, but he remained hidden. Once the pursuers dispersed, he would deal with them one by one, either by ambush or by poison. Countless heroes lost their lives at his hands.

Tian Boguang was extremely lewd and lustful. Women with even a little bit of beauty rarely survived his clutches. As a result, people in the martial arts world hated him, and women were terrified of him.

This young nun was Yilin, a disciple of the Hengshan Sect. She was being chased relentlessly and had no choice but to remain still. She simply stared blankly at the righteous young hero who had intervened, her heart pounding wildly.

"Surname Tian?" Yun Changkong's mind raced. "I guessed right, but wait a minute, where's Linghu Chong? Didn't he save this little nun? Why is she the only one here? Could it be that he hasn't gone upstairs yet?"

Thinking of this, Yun Changkong glanced around and met the eyes of the little nun.

Her large, dark eyes revealed concern, pain, and tension, and her body was trembling slightly.

When Yun Changkong saw her tear-streaked cheeks and fearful expression, he was taken aback: "Could she have been bullied? Why isn't Linghu Chong here?" He was about to ask her for clarification.

Then they saw Tian Boguang approaching with a fierce look in his eyes.

The young nun suddenly whispered urgently, "You must run away quickly! He is Tian Boguang, and he even killed Lao Erge of the Huashan Sect!" As she spoke, tears streamed down her cheeks.

Yun Changkong was a little confused again. What, Brother Lao?

Could this not be the world of Swordsman?
What does this have to do with Laudenau?
Seeing Tian Boguang walking towards her step by step, Yilin's heart was pounding with anxiety. She stepped forward and blocked his way, saying, "I'll go upstairs with you, just let him go!"

It turns out that the young nun Yilin slipped and fell yesterday evening because the road was slippery after the rain. When she went to wash her hands, she was captured by Tian Boguang and taken to a cave, but was rescued by Linghu Chong, the eldest disciple of the Huashan Sect.

It was dark at the time, and Yilin couldn't see the other person's face clearly. Linghu Chong then introduced himself as Lao Denuo, and Yilin believed him. She ran all the way here from night and saw Tian Boguang, but she didn't see "Lao Denuo". Naturally, she thought that he had been killed by Tian Boguang.

She thought that even the famous Lao Erge of the Huashan Sect was no match for Tian Boguang, and this young hero had some skill. Naturally, Yilin didn't want him to die for her sake.

Upon hearing the little nun's words, Tian Boguang laughed triumphantly, tilting his head back: "Kid, I'll spare your life for the sake of this beauty. Now get lost!"

Yun Changkong chuckled and said, "Your surname is Tian, ​​and you act so arrogantly and shamelessly, could you be Tian Boguang?"

Tian Boguang glanced at him sideways: "It is indeed your master!"
"Kid, I'll give you two choices. First, I'll kill you right here; second, say you'll never dare to play the hero again, and I'll spare your life."

Yun Changkong chuckled, nodded, and said, "I've seen plenty of heroes and outlaws in the martial world. Heh! Someone like you, a disgrace to the martial world, is not worthy of my help to save you."

However, I haven't heard anything like this in a long time. For this reason, I'll give you two options: First, immediately kowtow to this young nun and apologize, then hand over all the money you have.”

It should be known that Yun Changkong shocked the martial arts world as soon as he debuted in the world of Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, but no one knew his master's lineage or where his incredible martial arts skills came from.

He was a lone wolf, ruthless in matters of life and death, but his extraordinary skills also made him a target of covetousness.

They stopped engaging him in normal martial arts duels and instead resorted to attacks and schemes, which led him to disguise himself and hide his tracks whenever he traveled the martial arts world!

Only after going into seclusion did I experience some peaceful days.

So when he learned that it was Tian Boguang, he didn't want to kill him in front of everyone, so as not to cause a sensation and put himself in the aftermath of becoming famous overnight.

Because Tian Boguang is a truly skilled and renowned martial arts master. If others can't do it, and I do it myself, I'll definitely become a target for others!

Upon hearing this, Tian Boguang's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He glanced at the clouds and sky, and said with a sneer, "Friend, you are so young, yet so arrogant. What is your name, who is your teacher, and which school do you belong to?"

Yun Changkong, with his sword-like eyebrows, said in a deep voice, "You're not qualified to ask me. Just tell me whether or not the money will be given?"

Tian Boguang hadn't taken Yun Changkong seriously before, but now he felt a sense of pressure. He felt that this man must have amazing skills to speak so arrogantly. However, he had been famous in the martial arts world for a long time and had been a master of martial arts. How could he be silenced by Yun Changkong? He put his hand on the hilt of his sword and said, "I'd like to hear what the second path is."

Yun Changkong's eyes flashed with cold light as he said coldly, "Then today is your end. You'll keep your head!"

"Insanity!"

With a soft clang, Tian Boguang drew his single-edged sword, its sharp edge gleaming, and slashed towards Yun Changkong's chest.

Tian Boguang's swift blade was renowned in the martial arts world. It was as fast as lightning, its sharp whistling cutting through the air, its light swirling around, truly extraordinary.

Even the young nun Yilin couldn't discern the wondrous swordsmanship he used. Her expression was extremely tense, and she stammered, "Little..."

Yun Changkong remained calm, gazing at a distant corner as if deep in thought. Before she could utter the word "thought," Yun Changkong clasped his hands together, trapping Tian Boguang's single-edged sword between them.

Tian Boguang had roamed the world and met countless masters, but he never imagined that this scene would unfold.

Yun Changkong seemed to have figured it out. He pushed forward with both palms along the blade, and Tian Boguang felt a slight tremor in his internal organs. He quickly dissipated the force and moved away. Then, he swung his single sword and firmly guarded the gate.

In the blink of an eye, he had already composed himself and assumed a defensive stance.

(End of this chapter)