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

The man's voice was like a broken gong, piercing the eardrums, and the entire pavilion seemed to tremble slightly, showing his considerable skill.

Yun Changkong knew that his words had been overheard and picked on. He possessed the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" skill, and any hidden weapon was no secret to him. Although he heard the sound of the hidden weapon, he didn't even look at it. With a flick of his sleeve, a flash of light disappeared in an instant.

With a gentle flick of his sleeve, a clanging sound rang out, and a throwing knife shattered into pieces, falling to the ground.

The five elders of the Demonic Sect were shocked: "This boy is indeed worthy of his reputation, and our presence here has not been in vain." Sang San Niang shouted, "Good."

Yun Changkong assumed that the person who made the move was also a member of the Demonic Sect, so he poured himself a cup of wine. However, judging from Sang San Niang's tone, it didn't seem like it. He glanced around and saw that Shangguan Yun and the others were all looking out of the building, some staring intently, others with doubt on their faces. Only then did he peek out the window.

Then, a burly man dressed in white stood on the main road. He was tall and imposing, and standing among the crowd, he was like a tiger descending the mountain, causing everyone to back away.

Yun Changkong took another look and saw that his skin was snow-white, much whiter than some women's. His eyes were mostly white with little black, and the whites of his eyes were bloodshot. He looked like a vicious and cruel tyrant.

Just as he was pondering, he suddenly heard the burly man sneer: "You have quite the nerve, 'What do you mean by calling them extraordinary people and strange talents'? Do you mean that all the extraordinary people and strange talents in the Three Mountains and Five Peaks are just empty names?"

Several elders of the Demonic Sect looked at Yun Changkong with great interest.

But Yun Changkong smiled like a spring breeze, suddenly put down his wine cup, and laughed loudly, "I did drink a little too much, and my words were inappropriate. Please forgive me."

The elders of the Demonic Sect were greatly surprised to see him actually apologize. This was not the arrogant and ruthless Yun Changkong who had treated the Songshan Sect in Hengshan City.

That person is not fit for my teachings!

The burly man seemed taken aback, first pausing in surprise, then asking loudly, "Are you really Yun Changkong?"

Yun Changkong said calmly, "Genuine!"

The burly man put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly: "I heard that the Songshan Sect went to deal with that old bastard Liu Zhengfeng in a big fuss, but before they could even fart, Yun Changkong took them down, resulting in two of the three great bodyguards dying on the spot, and Lu Bai even died of anger on the way."

Ding Mian, Lu Bai, and Fei Bin are all renowned masters with years of experience; they certainly have some real skill. So, Young Master Yun must be a top-tier expert, right? Hehehe, I'd like to learn a few moves from them!

Yun Changkong already felt that he had spoken carelessly from the beginning, and that someone had exploited his weaknesses to plot against him. His rash actions had played right into their hands, so he softened his tone and said something conciliatory.

Seeing that this man was seizing the opportunity, he immediately looked at the burly man and said, "Judging from your imposing manner, you must have quite a background. Let me hear it."

The burly man in white said arrogantly, "If you want to know who I am, you can't just rely on words. Come down here and let me see for myself!"

Yun Changkong couldn't help but think, "Judging from his tone, it seems like he's targeting me? Could it be that Ren Yingying is upset about the rumors and has sent her men to cause me trouble? She's not that stupid, is she?"

After thinking about it, Yun Changkong looked at the elders of the Demonic Sect and asked, "Do you recognize this person?"

The elders exchanged glances. Qin Weibang, a staunch supporter of Dongfang Bubai, was quite different from the others. Without any restraint, he sneered, "Have you ever heard of the 'Twin Bears of the Northern Desert'?"

But Yun Changkong's expression turned serious. He glanced coldly at the burly man and said, "I once heard that there were two men in the northern desert who were powerful between the white mountains and the black waters, and they liked to eat human flesh."

"Haha!" the burly man laughed loudly, "That's right, if anyone doesn't know about the Twin Bears of the Northern Desert, he doesn't need to be in the martial arts world."

"To say that I, White Bear, like to eat human flesh is a misunderstanding. It's only the flesh of a master like you, Young Master Yun, that's truly satisfying to eat!" he said, his white teeth chattering.

His internal strength was profound, and his voice carried far. When he uttered these words, the merchants, vendors, and tourists nearby all changed color, and those who were already eight zhang away hid in their houses.

Two of the women were timid and screamed in terror, running away in a panic.

Upon hearing that this was a man-eating white bear, Yun Changkong thought, "What's the point of practicing martial arts if I don't kill this thief?" But then he thought, "This thief is indeed Ren Yingying's subordinate, and he's coming for me. Elder Qin is so outspoken; he probably hopes I'll clash with Ren Yingying's subordinate."

It seems that the claim that Ren Yingying and I were mutually in love, and their recruitment of me into the Demonic Sect, was not a lie.

He had a thought in his mind, but said calmly, "It would be great if you could give me some guidance, but I need to know whether you came to me on your own initiative or on Ren Yingying's orders?"

Upon hearing this, both the Demonic Sect elder and the White Bear were taken aback.

Bao Dachu and Sang Sanniang exchanged a quick, mysterious smile.

It should be understood that at that time, Han Chinese aristocratic women kept their maiden names deeply hidden until the betrothal ceremony, when the groom's family performed the "asking the name" ritual. Although the martial arts world was not so strict, it certainly did not casually call out a girl's name.

Yun Changkong actually called out "Ren Yingying" in public, which was extremely rude.

But for Yun Changkong, everyone's name is just something to be called; why are there so many taboos?
However, the white bear sensed the amused gaze from the elder of the Demonic Sect and realized that things were not going well. He knew that the antidote for the "Three Corpse Brain God Pill" would be hard to come by in the future. So he roared and stomped down with a loud bang, which made many pedestrians feel as if an earthquake had struck.

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "Impressive strength! It seems human flesh is very nutritious!"

The polar bear's eyes flashed with ferocity as it roared, "How dare you address the Holy Maiden by her given name! It seems you've really raised your own status. Get down here, or I'll tear you apart!"

Bao Dachu said coldly, "White Bear, Master Yun is a guest invited by my Sun Moon Divine Sect. What do you want to do?"

The polar bear sneered, "Why are you being so long-winded? If he doesn't dare to step in, he should get back into the sea and stop wandering around the martial world. It'll be better for everyone."

Yun Changkong sighed and said, "The affairs of the martial world are treacherous and cunning. If you don't use your brain to think, you'll easily fall into a trap and become someone's weapon."

Of course, animals are brainless and can't understand this. Besides, although Ren Yingying is kind-hearted, she is also too mysterious. So if you come to me on her orders, not only will I get my hands dirty, but people will say that I don't know manners and don't give her face, and I'll just fall into her trap.

But if you've acted on your own initiative, then I must declare beforehand that any casualties are absolutely not due to my intention to be an enemy of Miss Ren. Everyone, be my witnesses!

His words appeared humble, but in reality, they were quite insidious, as even the elders of the Demonic Sect could tell.

This white bear was a simpleton; asking him to use his brain was like trying to drive a sheep up a tree. He raised his thick eyebrows and shouted, "What cunning and deceit! I don't care about any of that. From what I've heard of you in Hengshan City, you're quite a figure. If you just kept your name hidden and stayed out of the martial world, that would be fine. But you dare to call her by the Holy Maiden's maiden name? Don't you have a death wish?"

Yun Changkong sneered twice and said, "Indeed, the world is big but full of wonders. I call Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang by their names, so why can't I call a little woman by her name? You like to curry favor so much just because you want to live a little longer. Too bad, I guess you won't live to see the antidote!"

As he spoke, he pressed his hand on the table and leaped out of the window, landing like a giant bird. Upon seeing Yun Changkong out the window, the white bear rushed to the street corner and shouted, "Come to Yanziji if you dare!"

He was extremely tall and strong, and his strides were also unusually large; each step he took covered more than ten feet.

As soon as Yun Changkong landed, he shouted, "You decide?" His figure blurred as he pounced through the air, slashing down with both palms towards the white bear's head.

Unexpectedly, a strong gust of wind swooped down from the side. Yun Changkong turned his head and saw a black shadow with its five fingers spread wide, aiming straight for his face.

This was the street corner, where he had been hiding for a long time, intending to launch a surprise attack and relieve the polar bear's danger.

The elders of the Demonic Sect couldn't help but feel a chill. They all knew that even top-tier experts like themselves would be caught off guard and become flustered. The weaker ones would either die or lose half their lives.

It's too late to say, then soon!
Yun Changkong's left hand moved like a snake spitting its tongue, flashing like lightning as he swiftly pointed forward. He had created the "Heavenly Gang Subduing Demon Finger," but had not had the chance to use it until today, when it finally appeared in the world.

Its unpredictable changes and formidable power are truly unparalleled, especially in close combat where its power is further amplified.

The man in black, caught off guard, was filled with shock and disbelief. Seeing that he could not dodge, he steeled himself, extended his index and middle fingers, and stabbed them toward Yun Changkong's eye, intending to fight to the death.

Yun Changkong burst into laughter, his finger flashing like lightning. With a crack, the man in black let out a muffled groan as his right index and middle fingers snapped off. Yun Changkong seized the man's right hand in one swift motion. The man in black, who had already endured the pain of the severed fingers, let out a miserable howl upon having his fingers gripped so tightly.

The elders of the Demonic Sect who were watching the battle were all highly skilled in martial arts and could see that the situation just now was indeed dangerous. However, they all exclaimed in amazement at this incredible change.

In that split second, the polar bear roared with laughter and suddenly pounced.

His face was already like that of a living ghost, and his tall stature was enough to make people feel uneasy. At this moment, as he circulated his energy, his joints cracked and popped, and his fierce appearance was truly shocking.

Yun Changkong smiled slightly, his body spun around, and his right arm suddenly exerted force.

The man in black, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder, hurtled towards the charging white bear like a human cannonball.

The white bear had no choice but to stop and catch the person. Even though he had profound skills in both internal and external martial arts, when he caught the person, he suddenly felt as if he had been hit by a giant tree. He felt as if his arms had been struck by lightning, and his internal organs seemed to have shifted.

puff--

The polar bear spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered backward. He was incredibly strong, and although he managed to keep his balance, he was in excruciating pain in his chest. He struggled to stand up, but found that all his strength seemed to have been drained away. His knees buckled, and he collapsed heavily to the ground, unable to get up again.

The man in black was deflected by the white bear's counterforce, and like a kite, he was sent flying diagonally, crashing heavily onto the rooftop at the street corner.

His hat had fallen off, revealing a bald head, triangular eyes, a toad-like mouth, and an unusually dark complexion, as if ink had been splashed on it. Blood was streaming from his mouth, indicating that he was also seriously injured.

Yun Changkong landed lightly, his toes barely touching the ground, his body remaining motionless, like a pine tree standing tall.

Although the three exchanged only a few moves, it happened in the blink of an eye, and it was fierce and extremely intense.

The five elders of the Demonic Sect felt a chill run down their spines upon seeing this scene, for they knew that the "Two Bears of the Northern Desert" were renowned for their incredible martial arts skills, yet they were like three-year-old children in Yun Changkong's hands.

Moreover, Yun Changkong not only demonstrated his superb martial arts skills, but also showed extraordinary tactical wisdom, which is not like someone who is new to the martial arts world.

Because this series of movements was fluid and seamless, as fast as lightning and as fierce as thunder, it not only neutralized the sneak attack but also cleverly collided the two opponents together, which could not be achieved simply by having superior martial arts skills.

This is combat experience honed through countless battles, so the five elders who previously thought they could capture Yun Changkong by joining forces now felt it was impossible, and their palms turned cold.

The black bear slowly raised its head, its eyes sinister, its voice hoarse like the scraping of rust, and said slowly, "Young master, you truly live up to your reputation. I am convinced."

The white bear sighed and said, "Sir, you are such a hero that my brother and I have never seen anyone like you in our lives. Thank you for your mercy. We shall meet again."

Yun Changkong sneered, "It's good that you're convinced. As for showing mercy, there's no need to thank me. Heaven cherishes life, and I don't like killing people. The three of us fought, and I didn't even have time to eat. You must be hungry too. How can I not treat you to a good meal before you continue your journey? That's not how a human being should act!"

Both the polar bear and the black bear were startled: "Eat? Have a hearty meal?"

The black bear sensed something was wrong and asked, "What do you mean?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "In my life, I, Yun Changkong, have seen many inhuman and vicious people, but I have never seen anyone who eats people. It is not easy for us to meet, so please let this young man broaden his horizons, you two masters."

Even though the two bears of the northern desert were fearless, their scalps tingled and they broke out in a cold sweat. They exhaled a deep breath and realized that this seemingly gentle and kind person was actually incredibly arrogant, actually asking them to eat people in public for him to see.
Who exactly is behind this evil and heretical path?

Yun Changkong smiled slightly, then said, "I would like to ask, which of you two has the biggest appetite? How many people do you eat at once? White Bear, would you be enough to eat Black Bear? His martial arts are excellent, so his meat must be of high quality. Please, eat him, and I will let you go!"

The white bear suddenly raised its eyes and snorted fiercely, "Let me tell you, Brother Yun, I may not have your amazing skills, but I do have a tough backbone."

Yun Changkong's eyes flashed with divine light, and he shouted in a stern voice, "Is this true?"

The black bear rolled its eyes and said coldly, "Rumors say that Yun Changkong is ruthless, and seeing him today, it's clear that they're not unfounded!"

Yun Changkong laughed heartily and said, "Very good, very good. You've got some skill in using both soft and hard tactics! I like it. Let me test you and see if you're as tough as you claim!"

Yun Changkong's personality is a mixture of kindness and steadiness, as well as ruthlessness and impulsiveness, making him unpredictable. How could he possibly subdue the man-eating demon he is now facing?

At that moment, he suddenly raised his right arm, pointed his fingers like a halberd, and pointed at the black bear.

With a hissing sound, the black bear felt a red-hot iron rod stirring inside him. Sweating profusely, he stammered, "You..."

Yun Changkong interrupted, "If you have any manly spirit, then commit suicide. That way, death will end everything. I will feed you to the dogs and perform a ritual to help the victims pass on, so they won't have to seek revenge on you."

Seeing his brother suffer, Bai Xiong could no longer bear it and shouted, "Yun Changkong, kill me if you want! What kind of hero are you, relying on your skills to bully others?"

"Humans?" Yun Changkong said sternly, "Where are the people? I, Yun, am here to rid the world of demons!" (End of Chapter)