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

Yun Changkong's words were direct and to the point, which made Liu Zhengfeng's heart tremble. However, he was no ordinary person. He smiled and said, "Master Dingyi, Mr. He said that the nameless hero has extraordinary courage and is rarely seen in the world. Today, I have seen that he is indeed worthy of the reputation. Please sit down."

As Yun Changkong walked alongside him, he said, "How can such meager courage compare to Master Liu's unwavering loyalty and iron will?"

Your name is renowned throughout the martial world, and your reputation surpasses even that of Master Mo. That's why I dared to come uninvited. Meeting you today, I'm sure my visit was worthwhile!

Liu Zhengfeng didn't care about his harsh words. Instead, he carefully observed Yun Changkong and wondered how he, who was only about twenty years old, could have such profound skills.

When Yilin arrived at the mansion, in front of her master and martial arts elders like Liu Zhengfeng, she told them the whole story of how she was kidnapped by Tian Boguang, how she was first rescued by Linghu Chong who was pretending to be Lao Denuo, and how she was later defeated by a self-proclaimed nameless hero.

Yilin possessed an astonishingly good memory; she could even perfectly recount the conversations between the group. Therefore, the entire fight was vividly etched in her mind.

Everyone remained silent. In the eyes of martial arts masters like Liu Zhengfeng, Master Dingyi, and He Sanqi, Linghu Chong was ultimately a junior. Although he had a chivalrous spirit, his martial arts skills were nothing special. However, the methods displayed by this nameless individual were truly too peculiar.

Whether it was his effortless triumph that drove Tian Boguang to suicide, or his ability to force the wine out of his fingers and sever Tian Boguang's tendons, both were extraordinary feats rarely seen in the martial arts world.

Now, seeing such a master with unparalleled martial arts skills, yet so young! And so mysterious, I wonder what brought him here!
Liu Zhengfeng was filled with doubts. While pondering, he went into the inner room, poured a cup of fragrant tea, and presented it to Yun Changkong with both hands.

Yun Changkong took the cup and drank a sip.

Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang exchanged a glance and understood.

This person must have meant no harm, otherwise why would they dare to drink my tea so easily?

Liu Zhengfeng gave a thumbs-up and said, "The nameless hero is indeed extraordinary. Aren't you afraid that I, Liu, will poison your tea?"

Yun Changkong's eyes flashed like lightning, shooting towards Liu Zhengfeng's face.

Liu Zhengfeng felt uneasy, as if he had a thorn in his side.

Suddenly, Yun Changkong said with great emotion, "Even if you knew you were going to die, your will remained unchanged. How could you do such a despicable thing? I trust you."

Liu Zhengfeng clasped his hands in a salute and asked, "Nameless Hero, how did you learn about what Brother Qu said?"

"Does it matter?" Yun Changkong said casually, "I only found out about this by overhearing the Songshan Sect's conspiracy!"

"Impressive!" Liu Zhengfeng was even more astonished: "Such a big thing was overheard by you, and the Songshan Sect was completely unaware. It's truly admirable!"

Yun Changkong said, "Zuo Lengchan's heart is like a snake and his actions are like a tiger and wolf. This time, he not only wants you, Liu Zhengfeng, to be disgraced and your whole family to die, but he also wants to kill every single disciple who is loyal to you, so that your Hengshan Sect will never recover!"

Liu Zhengfeng glanced at Qu Yang and said, "As the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, Alliance Leader Zuo has always upheld the principle of impartiality. Even if my association with Brother Qu violates the distinction between righteous and demonic, what does it have to do with my family? Alliance Leader Zuo would never be so petty and ruthless. You are probably exaggerating!"

Before the Songshan Sect launched its attack on Liu Zhengfeng, apart from intelligent individuals like Yue Buqun and Master Mo Da who knew his wolfish ambitions, the others in the Five Mountains Sect only perceived Zuo Lengchan as extremely cunning and possessing unparalleled martial arts skills.

Yun Changkong naturally knew all this, and sneered, "You don't even believe this? I haven't even told you about those clever and cruel methods yet, so you probably won't believe it even more!"

Qu Yang's understanding of Zuo Lengchan far surpassed that of his ally Liu Zhengfeng, though they rarely spoke of it. At this moment, Qu Yang said, "Great Hero Yun, please enlighten us. We are all ears!"

Yun Changkong's eyes flashed, and he said to Liu Zhengfeng, "You've spent your whole life wandering the martial world, yet you don't understand your senior brother, Master Mo, and you understand Zuo Lengchan even less."

"Heh, your death is nothing, but the fact that the Hengshan Sect has been wiped out of the martial arts world without anyone knowing is truly a tragedy. How can you face your master in the afterlife after you're gone?"

This last sentence was extremely powerful, causing Liu Zhengfeng to frown deeply: "What exactly do you mean, sir? Please enlighten me!"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Zuo Lengchan wants the Five Mountains Alliance to stand alongside Shaolin and Wudang. You have become friends with Qu Yang and have become arrogant. He already knows this. He doesn't say anything, but he is happy and is just waiting for the right opportunity to make trouble."

"Hey, now that you've retired from the martial world and are inviting heroes from all over, this is a golden opportunity. They'll seize your entire family and disciples first, and the heroes will be furious. They'll use your association with Dongfang Bubai as a pretext to launch an attack that could harm the martial arts world."

"Nonsense!" Liu Zhengfeng raised his eyebrows and said, "I've never even seen Dongfang Bubai, how could I say such a thing!"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Of course you wouldn't recognize him, and you would be just as indignant as you are now. They would then ask if you recognize Qu Yang, and at that moment, your reaction would be completely different from not recognizing Dongfang Bubai."

So, these heroes are seasoned veterans of the martial world, and with their keen insight, even if you don't say it, your friendship with Qu Yang is already a fact.

Then they'll feign retreat, letting you kill Qu Yang to show your loyalty, and then they'll forgive and forget!

Yun Changkong took a sip of tea and continued, "You, Liu Zhengfeng, are a hero and a man of great generosity. How could you kill your friend just to protect yourself? This move was exactly what they expected."

Of course, if you are afraid of death and willing to kill your friends, then the heroes will see that the dignified Master Liu is actually someone who kills his friends to protect himself.

So, if one day someone threatens to kill those who came for you, would you betray them even once, or would you still betray your friends?

Liu Zhengfeng looked at Yun Changkong and suddenly frowned, saying, "Although Liu Zhengfeng is unworthy, he would never kill a friend to protect himself, whether it is Brother Qu, his best friend, or anyone who came to congratulate me!"

"Third Master Liu, I know you have guts." Yun Changkong sneered slightly, "The Songshan Sect knows too. But the Demonic Sect and the righteous sects have a long-standing feud, and countless people have died because of it."

You and Qu Yang are of one mind, but others see it differently. They will say that Qu Yang is pandering to you, harboring malicious intentions, and that you've misplaced your loyalty. If you don't kill Qu Yang, then you're cutting yourself off from the righteous path of the martial world and joining the demonic sect. Therefore, you must eliminate him completely!

First, they kill your family members, forcing them to beg for mercy. Then they force your wife and children to say that you, Liu Zhengfeng, as a husband and father, deserve to be killed. What should they do then?
You are skilled in martial arts and indifferent to life and death, but what about them?

Your wife and adult children, having been taught by your words and deeds, may be unyielding even unto death, but what about your children who are not yet adults?

If you were to cut off his nose and gouge out his eyes first, wouldn't the child be scared?
Once your son says that you, Liu Zhengfeng, deserve to die, haha, not only will no one speak up for you, but your whole family will probably feel ashamed.

As the saying goes, "Like father, like son," so your sons are all spineless. Like father, like son. You, Liu Zhengfeng, will not only lose your family and your reputation, but you will also be ruined!

"Hey, Zuo Lengchan, a man of unparalleled talent, the foremost figure in the Five Sacred Mountains, went to such lengths for you. Even if you die now, you can die in peace, can't you?"

Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang are both renowned figures in the martial arts world. They have spent decades wandering the martial arts world, risking their lives and experiencing countless dangers and hardships.

But upon hearing Yun Changkong's words, his hair stood on end and a chill ran through him!

According to Yun Changkong, the actions of the Songshan Sect are far more terrifying than those of the Demonic Sect!
Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them; they not only want to kill their own family members, but also force their children to rebel against their father!

If a person witnesses their loved ones die tragically before their eyes, and is forced to admit that their enemy was right, then the real culprit is their own father.

Nothing in this world is more poisonous and evil than this!

Yun Changkong thought of the Songshan Sect forcing their disciples to kneel on the ground, criticizing his father, while he himself was laughing loudly!
That's something I utterly despise!

What in this world could be uglier than this?
It's laughable that these people are still talking about upholding the righteousness of the martial arts world!
Yun Changkong had always wanted to rush into the world of Laughing Proud Wanderer and tear off this mask of benevolence and righteousness!

Now, Yun Changkong is all alone and fearless. He will be even more ruthless and vicious than the Songshan Sect! He will make them admit Zuo Lengchan's wrongdoing, and if they do not comply, he will kill them all.

Therefore, Liu Zhengfeng's role is indispensable.

Because he also wanted to raise the banner of righteousness and play the role of the Songshan faction.

If you rely solely on overwhelming force, there's no fun in it at all.

Liu Zhengfeng forced himself to calm down, sighed, and said, "No wonder Brother Mo is in Hengshan City but hasn't come to my residence. No wonder Alliance Leader Zuo hasn't responded to my long letter yet!"

Yun Changkong chuckled lightly: "What do you expect Master Mo to do? If he dares to show up, the Songshan Sect can force him to clean house. If he complies, hehe, brothers will turn against each other, and the great slaughter of the Huashan Sword Qi Competition will be staged again. You can see the fate of the Huashan Sect now."

If you don't comply, like you, you'll be considered to have your heart turned to the demonic sect, unable to distinguish right from wrong. That would be perfect for sending you and your fellow disciples to the Western Paradise, supporting a Hengshan agent who obeys the Songshan Sect!

Liu Zhengfeng exclaimed in surprise, "You're saying that some of my fellow disciples have already defected to the Songshan Sect?"

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "Even if you don't have it now, as long as you reveal your true colors, everyone will be in danger. It's not too late to join the Songshan Sect to protect yourselves."

Zuo Lengchan is treacherous and ruthless. His attack on you is just the beginning. Next, he'll take your Hengshan Sect members and go after the Huashan Sect! Don't you think the Huashan Sect is terrified?

In the original storyline, after the Songshan Sect killed Liu Zhengfeng, they brought along experts from the Hengshan Sect to take over the position of leader of the Huashan Sect. Wasn't this a form of intimidation? If I can destroy Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan Sect, can't I destroy your Gentleman Sword Sect and support the Sword Sect?

All the doubts in Liu Zhengfeng's mind were now resolved.

Only then did he understand why Qu Yang, knowing his character, still painstakingly tried to persuade him not to recognize him.

Qu Yang, an outsider, had already seen the danger involved, but he couldn't bring himself to speak ill of the righteous sects. It was laughable that he hadn't listened to their advice; his death would be a fitting end. But implicating his family and sect was not what he wanted.

After this conversation, Liu Zhengfeng finally calmed down, let out a long breath, and asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "My association with Brother Qu is indeed a taboo in the martial arts world. Why are you helping me so much? Please tell me!"

"This?" Yun Changkong saw the doubt in his heart and said, "There are three reasons. First, I hate those who hold a little power but make things difficult for those weaker than themselves."

Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, is just like that!
If such a hypocritical and vicious person were to stand in the martial world cloaked in the guise of righteousness and make accusations everywhere, I would be doing a disservice to my divine skills of subduing demons and monsters!
There is a choice in the martial arts world, a humble yet extravagant hope: to withdraw from the conflicts and enjoy peace.

But people like Zuo Lengchan, for the sake of his dream of uniting the Five Mountains and the Sects, have to create bloodshed and cause countless deaths!

It's utterly outrageous that a hypocrite can claim justice simply by putting on a good disguise!
The world of martial arts is murky these days, yet the dazzling light shines from some villains and demons. Why is that?
It's not that they did the right thing.

It's not that they're evil, it's that they're so open about it!

Their evil and killings need no cries for justice!
Therefore, what I hate most is not ruthlessness or arrogance, but the bloody massacres and despicable acts that hide behind great benevolence and righteousness.

They're clearly full of wolves' hearts, yet they put on a compassionate face, pretending to represent some kind of chivalrous code. Ha! So whatever they want to do, I must make sure they can't do it. Do you understand?

Throughout the entire novel *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, most of the killings stemmed from Zuo Lengchan's schemes. Liu Zhengfeng merely wanted to withdraw from the martial world—a humble choice made solely by himself. Yet, Zuo Lengchan ordered the murder of his entire family and forced his son to rebel against him, claiming his father deserved to die!

He also tried to interfere with the affairs of the Huashan Sect, but his plan was thwarted by Linghu Chong and the Six Immortals of Peach Valley. He also had underworld experts disguise themselves and use the "Evil-Repelling Sword Manual" to intercept Yue Buqun and his wife from the Huashan Sect.

Yue Buqun was captured and made a different choice from Liu Zhengfeng. He surrendered and allowed them to search him, but what did he get in return?
It's not about letting them go, it's not about believing them, it's just endless humiliation!
If Linghu Chong hadn't mastered the Dugu Nine Swords and defeated all sides, the Huashan Sect would have been destroyed.

As for the Hengshan Sect, on the one hand, he used the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance to send the Hengshan Sect to Fuzhou to stop the Demonic Sect from seizing the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, but on the way, he disguised himself as a member of the Demonic Sect and killed a group of nuns from the Hengshan Sect. Master Dingjing and many disciples died because of this.

The Taishan Sect fared even worse. This guy used beautiful women and gold as bait to incite fellow disciples of the Taishan Sect to fight each other and commit all sorts of heinous crimes, all while claiming to uphold the righteousness of the martial arts world.

Yun Changkong was extremely unhappy.

This is the real demon!
If we don't subdue this demon, who will we subdue?

We can't keep suppressing our inner demons without ever subduing external demons!
Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang were secretly alarmed upon hearing this.

Yun Changkong was indeed sharp-eyed, knowledgeable, and thought-provoking. He was already handsome and outstanding, but the more you got to know him, the more mysterious and unpredictable he seemed, like a divine dragon hidden in the ancient moon and clouds, which made people admire him greatly!

Liu Zhengfeng clasped his hands and said, "If there is one, there must be two. Liu Zhengfeng is all ears!"

Yun Changkong nodded and smiled, "The second thing is that I admire your toughness. Although your actions are incomprehensible to many people, you could say you're crazy!"
But whether one is human or dog is a matter of a single thought.

"But you had a backbone of your own, and you died a human being instead of becoming a dog of the Songshan Sect. I admire you and am willing to lend you a hand!"

Yun Changkong knew that when people's hobbies ran deep, they would often reach a level of incomprehensibility, just like Liu Zhengfeng in the original story.

His entire family was murdered, yet he refused to yield, even unto death. Many said he was insane, unable to distinguish right from wrong. This is something many people cannot understand.

However, they underestimated Liu Zhengfeng. His predicament could not be resolved simply by complying with the conditions set by the Songshan Sect.

It's a very simple principle: if you can kill your friends to protect yourself if your family member's life is in danger today, then if someone else arrests your family member and forces you to kill your friends, will you continue to kill them?

Yue Buqun said that he could help kill Qu Yang, as long as Liu Zhengfeng agreed.

Liu Zhengfeng said, "I agree to kill Qu Yang today, but what if someone asks me to kill your Senior Brother Yue tomorrow?"
Yue Buqun could only accuse him of feigning loyalty and harboring ulterior motives, but Yun Changkong, with his God-like perspective, clearly understood the truth.

At that moment, Liu Zhengfeng understood that the conditions given by the Songshan Sect for killing Qu Yang, seemingly a choice, were actually meant to make him do something unjust so that he would be ruined.

Just like later forcing Liu Zhengfeng's son to rebel against his father and saying he deserved to be killed, it was all to make his family a laughing stock in the martial arts world.

When he saw his son say that he deserved to die, Liu Zhengfeng reluctantly admitted, "You guys won!" He wanted to commit suicide, which was more painful than death.

If Liu Zhengfeng had agreed to the Songshan Sect's conditions and killed his friend, he would have been branded as unjust, disgraced, and despised by everyone. The Songshan Sect could then use their underworld connections to kill him, just as they had done with Yue Buqun!
If Yue Buqun knew that even if he yielded, people would still want to touch his wife, he definitely wouldn't give in!

Yun Changkong understood everything, which is why he admired Liu Zhengfeng's toughness!

It's understandable that people have different beliefs and ideologies, and therefore conflicts arise.

But to use family members and their lives as leverage is despicable!

Becoming a traitor for the safety of oneself and one's family may not be worthy of condemnation, but it cannot change the fact that one is an unjust traitor. This is an irrefutable truth throughout history.

Whether it's a power struggle in the imperial court or a battle for supremacy in the martial world, betrayal, regardless of the reason, will earn one the label of traitor and severe consequences. No one will ever openly say that it was for the safety of their family, that becoming a traitor is understandable, and that they will not be punished.

Yun Changkong had imagined countless times what it would be like if he were Liu Zhengfeng: would he live like a dog kneeling on his knees, or die like a human standing up?
He understood when he faced Yin Wushou.

Faced with the threat of death, I chose to humble myself and act subserviently.

Whether it's worth it or not is a matter of opinion. It involves concepts and ideas, but we cannot deny this kind of courage and determination to face death.

It is precisely because others possess what I lack that I admire Yun Changkong so much.

Liu Zhengfeng didn't understand Yun Changkong's foresight advantage, nor did he understand his high regard for him. But seeing his serious expression, which didn't seem like a lie, he sighed and said, "I've always been stubborn since I was a child. Although I studied under the same master, Brother Mo, we didn't get along. Actually, there's nothing else to it, it's just that our personalities don't match."

“Not bad!” Yun Changkong nodded and said, “Mr. Mo is tactful and has no idol baggage. You two are not the same kind of people.”

The third reason I'm helping you is out of personal motives. I want to create a martial arts technique and would like to ask for your assistance.

Liu Zhengfeng said with a wry smile, "How could Liu Zhengfeng's meager skills be worth such a lot?"

As someone who personally witnessed Yun Changkong's treatment of Tian Boguang, Qu Yang had long admired Yun Changkong's martial arts skills to the point of prostration. He said, "Your martial arts skills are so high that they are rarely seen in the world. Our trivial skills are really not worth a laugh."

Yun Changkong shook his head and said, "You two don't need to belittle yourselves. The way of martial arts is ever-changing and not limited to one style."

There are those with unparalleled internal strength, amazing fist and foot techniques, and unmatched weapon skills, but I recall a martial arts master from back then who used the sound of the flute to simulate the vast ocean with calm waves and surging tides, attacking the minds of others and stirring up their inner demons.

To withstand equally matched opponents, one must remain focused and determined, seizing opportunities and exploiting weaknesses to hold one's ground. This is truly unique and astonishing.

Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng's love for music reached an incredible level; I was both amazed and impressed.

Qu Yang said, "There is such a wonderful piece of music in the world? It must be by a famous music master. Please, sir, introduce us."

Liu Zhengfeng nodded and said, "Yes, we must pay him a visit."

Yun Changkong paused for a moment, then said, "He is no ordinary person of this era. It would be difficult for you to pay him a visit. That is why I also want to 'integrate sound with martial arts'."

Your musical talent is unparalleled in this world. Your creation of the "Swordsman" qin and xiao duet boasts that it is unmatched by any other famous piece in the world, even incorporating the ancient masterpiece "Guangling San." I would like to hear it and see if I can gain any inspiration from it!

Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng exchanged a glance, then Qu Yang said in surprise, "Brother Liu and I are devoted to music. After several years of effort, we created a piece called 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.' We are confident that the wonder of this piece is unprecedented in history. But we always thought it was a secret. It turns out that Young Hero Yun also knows about it. Alas, it seems that what you said is true!"

Liu Zhengfeng sighed, "If I, Liu, could retire from this life of crime, this pleasure could be appreciated by a great hero, which would be a great honor for both of us!"

Yun Changkong smiled slightly and said, "Don't say that. If your Golden Basin Washing Hands Ceremony can make the Songshan Sect's many plans go to waste, then the scene will be extremely interesting."

Liu Zhengfeng said "Oh," and asked, "I merely invited some well-known figures in the martial arts world to participate; how could it be so interesting?"

Yun Changkong shook his head and laughed, "The Songshan Sect attacked you because of your association with Qu Yang, accusing you of joining the Demonic Sect. If you had simply said you didn't know Qu Yang, even with evidence and witnesses, you would have calmly denied it. Do you think they could force you to admit it when they have a large army pressing in and are so aggressive?"

Liu Zhengfeng said, "This is clearly lying. Most martial arts figures are honest and straightforward, and they despise liars. If they see through my lies, Liu Zhengfeng... sigh!"

Yun Changkong shook his head and laughed, "That's the interesting part. You haven't even figured out what the martial world is like. Do you really think your friends will stand up for you?"

Aside from Abbess Dingyi, who can help you, as for others... well... besides, you were already planning to retire from the martial world and no longer concern yourself with its affairs. And now you've bought an official position; everyone already despises you! What harm is there in lying a little? A man's wit is truly courageous!

Liu Zhengfeng slowly got up, paced back and forth, seemingly unable to make a decision.

Yun Changkong stood up and said, "You can think about my suggestion. If you wait until the actual day, and the Songshan Sect really does act in this way, then your chivalry will be unreliable. It won't be too late then."

He smiled and clasped his hands in greeting to Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng, saying, "Farewell, gentlemen!" Then he turned and left.

Liu Zhengfeng's lips trembled; he hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Qu Yang sighed: "Brother Liu, do whatever you want."

Yun Changkong said, "Third Master Liu, I have a date with Yu Canghai tomorrow at noon! There's nowhere to sleep in Hengshan City, and it's raining outside. Prepare a room for me!"

Liu Zhengfeng quickly replied, "Okay!"

He looked at Qu Yang and said, "Brother Qu, please wait here for a moment." He then led Yun Changkong out of the inner room.

The two walked along the corridor to a courtyard. As soon as they entered, they saw that the courtyard was neatly arranged and planted with many flowers and trees. Before they even entered the house, the lights were on inside.

Liu Zhengfeng was quite surprised. This was the residence of an honored guest, and it had been uninhabited all this time!

Then a delicate female voice came from inside the room, saying, "Miss Qu, Miss Liu, I have to go."

Another woman chided, "Sister Yilin, don't be in such a hurry, let's play a little longer."

Yun Changkong heard it clearly; it was Qu Feiyan.

Yilin said, "My master told me to accompany you to find your parents, so it's not good for me to run around the Liu residence. If Uncle Liu finds out and tells my master, he'll blame me."

But then a woman said, "Sister Yilin, it's alright. This courtyard is quiet. Feifei and I have been playing here all along. My father won't come. He doesn't even know that Feifei and I are friends."

Liu Zhengfeng looked embarrassed. He recognized his daughter Liu Jing's voice and was about to speak when Yun Changkong raised his hand to signal for silence.

But then Liu Jing said, "Sister Yilin, you are so young and beautiful, why don't you leave the monastic life and get married?"

Qu Feiyan said, "Sister Liu, speaking of this, I also feel sorry for Sister Yilin. She insists on being happy in this sect, but she can't calm herself down. My grandfather said that she has already been moved by worldly desires."

Yilin said, "Miss Qu, you're spouting these pointless words again."

Qu Feiyan laughed and said, "What nonsense! My grandfather said you can't let go of anything in your heart, so you can't be a nun. He also said you're a sentimental person and you have to return to secular life and get married. Hehe."

Liu Zhengfeng and Yun Changkong couldn't see her face, but they imagined it must be full of smiles.

Yi Lin's voice was filled with sorrow as she said, "Miss Qu, you... you mustn't be joking with me."

Qu Feiyan said, "Sister Yilin, when my grandfather saw that nameless hero, he said that this person punished Tian Boguang all for your sake! But Linghu Chong was injured because of you. These are all top-notch young talents of our time. If they all fall for you, you will have a hard time in the future. Sister, is what my grandfather said right?"

Yilin whispered, “I have entered the Buddhist order, and my heart has been pledged to the Bodhisattva. If I have such thoughts, I will surely fall into the eighteenth level of hell and never be able to be reborn. I will never return to secular life.” These words were spoken with utmost sincerity.

Then Liu Jing said, "Sister Yilin, what are you saying? As long as you return to secular life, marry a husband who is loving and caring, and have children to carry on the family line, you will not be bullied."

Qu Feiyan said, "Yes, according to you, you've decided to cultivate and won't get married. I'm just afraid you can't bear the sound of rain hitting the cold window or the wind blowing through the cold blankets; you'll still be thinking of your lover then!"

Yilin said, "Miss Qu, how can you say such things at such a young age? I grew up in Baiyun Nunnery and am very virtuous. I would never think about any lover!"

Yun Changkong was deeply moved by these lovely words.

If we're talking about the world of Swordsman, it's full of cold-blooded harm, scheming, and bloodshed. The only warmth it offers is from Yilin.

At the tender age of her youth, her beauty even impressed Qu Feiyan, who was also a beauty herself. Her infatuation was a love that had never been spoken, nor could it be spoken, simply because she had entered the Buddhist order at a young age.

Her devotion was selfless and without complaint.

This compassionate tolerance also hides the heart of a young girl in the throes of first love.

But for her, love was like incense burning endlessly before the Buddha; the thicker it accumulated, the more it burned through her heart.

Because Yue Lingshan and Ren Yingying both entered Linghu Chong's heart, but she was always just a little sister.

Yilin was born at the wrong time; it was her destiny.

In fact, the same applies to Yun Changkong.

How fortunate we were to meet each other, yet how helpless we are that we cannot give each other an ending. Unless we can unravel the mystery of time travel ourselves.

Thinking of this, Yun Changkong couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions!

In this world of martial arts, who has truly lived up to the title of "the laughing man"?

Even the main characters have their own sweet and bitter moments, and their own reasons and helplessness in not being able to shed tears.

In this vast martial arts world, among the powerful figures with superb martial arts skills and boundless power, who can truly reign supreme?
It's all just turning half a lifetime of regrets into strong liquor, treating it as nectar, drinking it deeply, and getting drunk on one's own obsessions.

In this state of drunkenness and wild imagination, singing out a bit of joy is just a way of self-deception.

Thinking about it, I couldn't help but sigh.

"who!"

Suddenly, a sharp shout rang out, the door swung open, a flash of cold light appeared, and a long sword was pressed against his neck. (End of Chapter)