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

Yue Lingshan recognized her father's voice and said happily, "Father, come quickly!"

Yun Changkong and Lan Fenghuang turned to look and saw a middle-aged scholar and a middle-aged beautiful woman entering side by side.

Yun Changkong's eyes lit up immediately. The scholar was tall and slender with fair skin, dressed in a blue robe; it was none other than Yue Buqun. Yun Changkong seemed not to see him, only noticing that the beautiful woman was simply dressed, yet her expression was dignified and her beauty exceptional.

She was tall and slender, dressed in a simple dress, with eyebrows like green mountains, eyes like clear water, delicate pink face, and red lips that reflected the sun. She was pretty and dignified, yet exuded a heroic spirit.

Yun Changkong naturally guessed who the beautiful woman was, thinking to himself, "As expected, someone who can make even a well-informed elder of the Demonic Sect lose his lust must be truly something!"

When the beautiful woman saw the snake in Yue Lingshan's hand, her expression changed drastically. She stared intently at Lan Fenghuang, her gaze shifting several times.

Yue Buqun said sternly, "Shan'er, I told you long ago that your martial arts skills are not worth relying on. Now that you've suffered enough, do you believe me?"

Lan Fenghuang suddenly chuckled and said, "You are Mr. Yue, the head of the Huashan Sect. You do have some discerning eyes."

Yue Buqun cupped his hands and said, "My daughter is ignorant and foolish. Please pay respects to your esteemed sect leader, Master Lan, and inquire about his well-being."

Lan Fenghuang's big, round eyes darted around a few times, her face full of surprise, as she asked, "Why do you call me 'old man'? Am I really that old?"
Yue Buqun was immediately taken aback and said, "Miss...you...you are the Five Immortals Sect...Leader Lan..."

He knew that the Five Immortals Sect was an extremely vicious and ruthless sect. Not only were they skilled in poisoning, but they were also very difficult to deal with. If he made enemies with them, they would fight to the death even if it meant the destruction of the entire sect. He couldn't rely solely on his true martial arts skills to fight such an evil sect, so he immediately scolded his daughter and was very polite to Lan Fenghuang.

Unexpectedly, this young woman in her early twenties was actually the leader of a well-known sect, which was quite astonishing.

Yue Buqun cupped his hands and said, "So it is Sect Leader Lan who has personally graced us with his presence. I have been very disrespectful. May I ask what advice Sect Leader Lan may have for us?"

Lan Fenghuang laughed and said, "I'm illiterate, what can I teach you? Unless you teach me. I just wanted to play with your daughter because she's beautiful."

With that, she flicked her sleeve, and the venomous snake in Yue Lingshan's hand disappeared.

Not only did the crowd not know where her snake had gone, but Yun Changkong, who had been intimate with Lan Fenghuang, also had no idea where her venom was hidden.

Of course, it should be hidden in her complicated clothes, but that's Lan Fenghuang's livelihood, so he won't dig too deep.

This is the biggest advantage of Yun Changkong.

He is willing to give women space.

The middle-aged woman was displeased by Lan Fenghuang's frivolous words and whispered, "Ignore her." She slowly walked towards Yun Changkong and saw him pressing one palm on Linghu Chong's Baihui acupoint and the other on his Mingmen acupoint. Linghu Chong was sweating profusely and his body was steaming with heat. She knew that he was healing his disciple.

Yue Buqun's eyes were also fixed on Yun Changkong.

After a while, Yun Changkong raised his palm, and Lan Fenghuang hurriedly stepped forward and used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Yun Changkong's forehead.

Since Yun Changkong mastered the "Arhat Subduing Demon Skill," he had never sweated a drop of sweat while practicing his skills in battle. However, when he saw that half of his handkerchief was soaked, he was greatly shocked.

Yue Buqun knew that using his inner energy to help others heal was a great drain on his internal strength, and he would never do it unless he had a special relationship with someone special.

Just like when Linghu Chong was injected with six streams of true energy by the Six Immortals of Peach Valley, Yue Buqun was unwilling to take the risk of dispelling the true energy for Linghu Chong. It wasn't until Linghu Chong met the monk Bujie that Yue Buqun was able to use his internal energy to treat his "son-in-law," but he couldn't find a way to cure him. Instead, he ended up losing all his internal energy. Whenever he tried to circulate his qi, his blood would surge and he would easily faint.

The beautiful woman bowed respectfully to Yun Changkong and said kindly, "My young apprentice has troubled the young hero so much; my husband and I are extremely grateful."

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Madam, you flatter me. Are you the 'Jade Goddess Swordswoman' Ning?"

The beautiful woman smiled slightly and said, "That's just the kind of flattery from my friends in the martial arts world. Ning Zhongze is not worthy of such a title."

Although Ning Zhongze was Yue Buqun's wife, she had a forthright personality, quite different from her husband. Even after marrying Yue Buqun, she always preferred to be called "Heroine Ning." Her title "Jade Maiden Sword" was also well-known throughout the martial arts world.

Looking at Ning Zhongze, Yun Changkong felt that she, like the Purple-Robed Dragon King, had not aged despite the ravages of time, and was still so graceful and charming, as if time had become an adornment.

This mature beauty is something young women can't match or learn; that kind of temperament truly makes men want to cherish her. One can't help but sigh inwardly, "Yue Buqun is a ruthless man!"

It should be known that Ning Zhongze had achieved mastery of Qi cultivation. Although she was middle-aged, her beauty had not diminished. Cong Buqi of the Huashan Sword Sect had been coveting Ning Zhongze's beauty since he was learning swordsmanship at Huashan. So, when he got the chance in front of the Medicine King Temple, he disregarded his dignity and tried to take advantage of her by searching her body.

As for those elders of the Demonic Sect, each of them held high positions and had seen countless beauties. Yet, upon encountering Ning Zhongze, they couldn't resist wanting to have their way with her. While this certainly showed their impure nature, it also demonstrated that Ning Zhongze was truly beautiful.

However, Yue Buqun cut off his wife despite having such a wife, which is tantamount to abandoning her.

Ning Zhongze committed suicide out of shame and indignation. Fortunately, Yue Buqun practiced the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual and died young. If his skill had been deeper, like Dongfang Bubai, he might have killed all his wives and concubines and preferred men.

Yun Changkong clasped his hands and smiled, "Miss Ning is chivalrous and righteous, with a heroic spirit that is highly respected in the martial arts world. I have long admired her, and it is truly an honor to be here today to hear her grace!"

Ning Zhongze said, "How dare I accept such praise from Young Master Yun."

Seeing this, Lan Fenghuang smiled and said, "I have long heard that Mr. Yue's wife is a master swordsman. Today, seeing your beauty, the title 'Jade Goddess Sword' is most fitting!"

Ning Zhongze initially disliked Lan Fenghuang's behavior, but seeing her sincerity, she smiled slightly and said, "Let's not talk about that..."

Suddenly, Linghu Chong mumbled, "Junior Sister, don't go! Why are you getting together with Lin Zi? I... what... is wrong with you!"

Yue Lingshan's face flushed. Yue Buqun and his wife had long known about their disciple's feelings for their daughter, and seeing him still thinking of her even when he fainted showed how deep his love was.

Ning Zhong felt a surge of pity and sighed deeply.

Yun Changkong sighed, "Of the three thousand ailments of life and death, only unrequited love is incurable. I know that unrequited love disturbs my mind, yet it has already entered my soul. Brother Linghu is truly a great lover!" As he spoke, he looked at Yue Lingshan and thought, "This girl's heart is set on Lin Pingzhi. It's inevitable that tragedy will repeat itself. Should I step in and steal her away to save her?"

Yue Lingshan didn't dare to look at him and quickly lowered her head.

At this moment, Linghu Chong suddenly sat up, composed himself, and after seeing the crowd around him, said, "Master, Mistress, you've come too?" After Yun Changkong channeled his true energy into him, the pain in his body lessened considerably, and he regained a lot of strength. He hurriedly got off the table and knelt down on the ground.

Yue Buqun twitched his brows and snorted, "You wretched child, you know perfectly well that the Huashan Sect is in dire straits. Even if this is Pingzhi's relative's house, we are still guests. It's one thing for you to be so unruly at the banquet, but you even drank and gambled with a bunch of hooligans. You've made me forget about my reputation, but that's fine too."

Not only have you caused trouble for Young Hero Yun, but you've also damaged the reputation of our Huashan Sect. Do you even have the demeanor of a Huashan disciple?

Linghu Chong hurriedly said, "Master, I know I was wrong."

"You admit your mistake!" Yue Buqun said coldly, "What's the use of admitting your mistake?"

Xiang Yun Chang Kong clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "When I met you at Hengshan, I originally wanted to ask you for guidance. However, although you possess unparalleled martial arts skills, you are unknown and obviously do not want to get involved in the grudges of the martial world. Now there is no need for that. It would be a great pleasure to see your divine skills spread throughout the world soon."

Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "Sect Leader Yue is too kind. Whether Alliance Leader Zuo will become a legend or a laughing stock in the martial arts world, we can only wait and see."

Yue Buqun said gently, "Your martial arts are not only superb, but your humility is also admirable. It's just a pity that my master and I are too ashamed to stay in Luoyang any longer! Farewell!" With that, he clasped his hands in a fist salute, flicked his sleeves, and left.

He and his wife had no choice but to come after hearing Wang Jiaju's report that Yun Changkong was present, but they didn't want to stay any longer.

"Master, Master!" Linghu Chong knew his master was truly angry. He then turned to his master's wife: "Master's wife, Master's wife, this disciple knows he was wrong."

Ning Zhongze looked disappointed, shook her head, and looked at Yun Changkong, saying, "Young Master Yun, is there any hope for my disciple's injuries?"

Yun Changkong sighed, "You are also a martial arts expert, so you should know that 'the winter solstice is the birth of yang,' and 'the old yin gives birth to the young yang.' This is the principle that when things reach their extremes, they will reverse."

The Du meridian is the "sea of ​​Yang energy," and the Ren meridian is the "sea of ​​Yin energy." However, his true energy was in complete disarray. While others' Ren meridian governs Yin energy, his Yang energy flowed into the Ren meridian, and the same was true for the Du meridian.

Although he had previously suffered from the problem of his internal energy running rampant, it was blocked by the Ren and Du meridians, like a strong gate that prevented it from overflowing and causing disaster. However, he then encountered the monk Bujie, who had profound internal strength but was completely ignorant. His suppression of the Peach Valley Six Immortals' internal energy was tantamount to treating Linghu Chong's meridians as a battlefield.

Although the six streams of true energy seemed to have been subdued, these six streams of yang energy still existed. In addition, Linghu Chong's meridians were in disarray, and he could not generate yin energy to resolve them. Over time, they became rebellious energy.

Just like soldiers who usually obey their general's orders, but who are under immense pressure due to lack of food and water, and might even riot, that's when his life would be over.

Yue Lingshan said, "Didn't you say that you could cure it by cultivating superior internal energy on your own?"

Ning Zhongze asked in surprise, "Can we only cultivate on our own?"

Yun Changkong nodded slightly and said, "Yes, his body is currently filled with chaotic energy. If anyone's internal energy is injected into him, his eight true energies will resist it on their own."

The true qi of the monk Bujie and the six immortals of Taogu was extremely powerful. No matter how strong the internal energy of others was, the two forces would cancel each other out, resulting in a loss of 50-60%. Only 30-40% of the qi could actually enter the body and be used for treatment.

Even if some unparalleled master were willing to exhaust their inner strength to heal him, his current meridians would not be able to withstand such a powerful force. Therefore, he could only rely on extremely superior internal energy to gradually heal and recuperate step by step.

Ning Zhongze asked, "Then what kind of internal energy cultivation technique can cure it?"

Yun Changkong said, "In my opinion, the first one is the Shaolin Temple's Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic)."

"The Yi Jin Jing?" Ning Zhongze was surprised and disappointed. She knew it was the Shaolin Temple's most treasured martial art, so why would it be taught to Linghu Chong?
Yun Changkong nodded and said, "If he wants to heal his injuries, the first step is to embrace the profound and the true."

Lan Fenghuang asked, "What does this mean?"

Yun Changkong said, "You have to hold on to your pure nature and keep your heart pure. If you're still like him now, with a heart as cold as ashes, it's hard for you not to die!" He glanced at Yue Lingshan.

Then Linghu Chong said, "Brother Yun, you shouldn't have saved me." His tone was unusually low.

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "See? He doesn't want to live anymore." Ning Zhongze looked displeased and shouted, "Chong'er, how can a man be so despondent? Young Master Yun, please continue."

Linghu Chong shook his head and said, "No need to trouble yourself. Life and death are the same to me!"

Yue Lingshan said, "Senior Brother, we all want the best for you, but we didn't expect you to be so unreasonable, as if we were the ones who were wrong."

Linghu Chong glanced at her and said, "Even if I were alive, what difference would it make?"

Lan Fenghuang suddenly burst into laughter, and Linghu Chong asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Lan Fenghuang continued to giggle. If it were anyone else, Linghu Chong would have already retorted, but seeing that she was a woman, he adhered to the principle that a good man does not fight with a woman, so he could only endure it.

Lan Fenghuang suddenly stopped laughing and said with great disdain, "I heard that Linghu Chong of the Huashan Sect is a number one figure in the martial arts world. I didn't expect you to be such a coward."

Linghu Chong, who was always fearless, asked, "Where did you get the idea that I'm a coward?" This was the first time someone had ever called him a coward.

Lan Fenghuang said, "Because you like your junior sister, but she doesn't like you and likes someone else, so you feel that living is more terrifying than dying. Actually, you are afraid to face it!"
"Hmph, you seem to be indifferent to life and death, displaying a heroic spirit, but in reality you're nothing but a coward. No wonder your junior sister doesn't want you."

Linghu Chong was stunned.

Seeing this, Yue Lingshan frowned and said, "As a woman, aren't you ashamed to say such a thing!"

Lan Fenghuang smiled slightly: "You Han women are so hypocritical, it's disgusting!" She turned her gaze to Yun Changkong and said, "Brother, don't you think so?"

Yun Changkong smiled slightly and said, "I will certainly take Phoenix's words as golden rules, how could they be wrong?" He then changed the subject and said, "However, a woman's shyness is also a unique beauty. Just like you, Phoenix, are bold yet shy, which is why I am so captivated by you!"

Blue Phoenix giggled, "How could you be so naughty!" and snuggled into his arms.

Ning Zhongze and Yue Lingshan were fully aware of the relationship between the two.

Ning Zhongze thought to himself, "The Five Poisons Sect is a powerful force in the region, and everyone is terrified of it. It is truly an anomaly that its leader was subdued by a man."

Yue Lingshan was already impressed by Lan Fenghuang's beauty, and now seeing her rosy cheeks, she was even more radiant. She couldn't help but think to herself, "This woman actually dares to throw herself into Yun Changkong's arms in front of everyone without any regard for their presence. She is truly shameless."

She thought to herself when she heard Linghu Chong laugh and say, "Brother Yun, you are so lucky to have such a beautiful woman by your side. You must be overjoyed."

Linghu Chong was a free spirit and unconventional person, quite different from Yue Buqun, who considered himself a "gentleman." He did not mean to be frivolous or flirtatious when he said this.

He felt that there was no harm in telling jokes and flattering a strange woman, especially since Yun Changkong had gone to great lengths to save him, so praising his lover was no big deal.

But Madam Yue couldn't help but frown, thinking, "Chong'er has one foot in the grave, his life hanging in the balance, yet he's flirting with this lewd woman. He's truly an incorrigible, frivolous young man. How could he possibly be a good match for Shan'er!"

In fact, Ning Zhongze did not want to marry her daughter to Linghu Chong, so even though she knew where Linghu Chong's illness lay, she did not think of relieving his heartache.

Linghu Chong was a prodigal son, while Madam Yue's husband was a gentleman. Naturally, he would want his daughter's husband's family to be the same.

This is like Yun Changkong; only ruthless women are likely to fall for him because they are essentially the same and can easily see his shining qualities, such as the compassionate heart hidden beneath his ruthlessness.

Kind girls like Yue Lingshan and Yilin, on the other hand, would not take his behavior seriously. They would only think he was ruthless and fearful of him, but would find it difficult to develop feelings of love for him.

Of course, if Yun Changkong were willing to pretend to be kind, that would be easy, but he was unwilling to do so.

He has always been himself!
She considered all women as dispensable and never had any ambition to possess any of them. Therefore, she truly admired Linghu Chong, a man so devoted to love!

In his opinion, if one had the Dugu Nine Swords, and if one really liked it so much that one couldn't let it go, why not just snatch it directly? Why bother with what others say!
This is the biggest difference between him and people like Linghu Chong. Linghu Chong is unconcerned with trivial matters, while he is willing to do anything!
However, Yue Lingshan became even angrier at Linghu Chong's reckless words and exclaimed, "Senior Brother, you really are..."

Lan Fenghuang laughed and said, "What, am I not beautiful? Or do you think your senior brother shouldn't praise other women, but can only praise your beauty!"

Yue Lingshan's face flushed red and then turned pale after being rebuked by her words.

Seeing his junior sister biting her lip, Linghu Chong felt a pang of pity and said, "Junior Sister..."

Yue Lingshan stomped her foot and ran out the door as fast as she could.

Linghu Chong watched her run away, and felt a sharp pain in his chest.

"Senior sister! Wait for me!" Lin Pingzhi also ran out.

Linghu Chong's heartbreak and anger over Yue Lingshan's change of heart, and the grievances he had suffered, suddenly turned into a surge of resentment. He blurted out, "I'm just hopeless, who cares what you do!" and was about to leave.

"Chong'er!" Madam Yue exclaimed angrily, "How could you have become like this!"

Linghu Chong walked to the door, turned around, his lips trembling slightly, tears silently streaming down his face. His voice trembled as he said, "Master's wife, this disciple is beyond saving. Master and junior sister have both misunderstood me... I..."

Madam Yue asked Yun Changkong, "Young Master Yun, besides the Yi Jin Jing, is there any other martial art that can save him?"

Yun Changkong said, "There are many divine skills in the world. To save Linghu Chong, the core essence is to have the ability to reverse the flow of qi. First, make the qi flow in reverse so that you won't die before you succeed."

The second step is the most difficult. It requires the different kinds of true energy in the body to generate each other in opposite directions, and to achieve the harmony of yin and yang. This is achieved through the four key words: 'condense, transform, fuse, and generate'!

The key lies in the method of gathering and returning to the origin. It involves compressing and condensing the unique true energy in the body to the extreme in the dantian, and transforming it by replacing the yang energy in the yin meridians with yin energy, thus converting yin meridians into yang.

The key to integration lies in the ability to subtly control the body's vital energy, whether it is yin turning into yang or yang turning into yin, and to nourish the meridians.

The purpose of life is to inspire vitality and ensure the continuous cycle of life!

"The Unrestrained Monk and the Six Immortals of Peach Valley—though these eight streams of true energy don't represent their entire internal force, at least five or six tenths of it resides within Linghu Chong. If he can truly integrate and master them, tsk tsk, using this as fertile ground, and relying on his own talents, opportunities, and insights, his future prospects will be limitless!"

Although Linghu Chong was utterly bored, he became somewhat excited upon hearing Yun Changkong's words.

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhongze was even more impressed and said, "After listening to your words, I have grasped the essence of martial arts. I am completely convinced."

She had a deep admiration for Yun Changkong.

I never expected that someone so young would not only possess such superb martial arts skills, but also such unparalleled knowledge. I wonder which master trained him.

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "The way of martial arts is as vast as the ocean, how could I possibly deserve such praise?"

Ning Zhongze laughed and said, "Then besides the Yi Jin Jing, what other methods can we rely on?"

Yun Changkong sighed: "There is another technique, and that is the Star Absorbing Technique!"

Linghu Chong was taken aback, while Ning Zhongze was astonished: "This..."

She knew that Ren Woxing was famous throughout the martial arts world for his Star Absorbing Skill.

Yun Changkong's tone was also very serious as he said, "The Star Absorbing Technique is inherited from the Northern Darkness Divine Art of the Free and Unfettered Sect. It can absorb the power of others. However, this technique is harmful to others and beneficial to oneself, so it is inevitably based on a weak foundation. To learn this technique, one must dissipate one's own internal energy. Therefore, if one has this method of dissipating power, it can also dissolve his true energy."

However, the path to internal strength lies in gradual progress. While this method may offer quick results, it also has endless drawbacks. Ultimately, one must learn the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic)!

Ning Zhongze paused for a moment, then suddenly curtsied and said, "Young Master Yun, thank you for your guidance. Our sect truly does not know how to repay you."

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "It's only right, there's no need to talk about repaying or not."

Ning Zhongze, with her cheerful personality, smiled and said, "Chong'er, let's go!"

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "Madam Yue, I have something to say to your disciple."

Linghu Chong said, "This disciple will return shortly."

Madam Yue said, "You are injured, so you should go back and rest as soon as possible. Don't get into any more arguments with others."

Linghu Chong replied, "Yes."

After his master's wife left, Linghu Chong clasped his hands and said, "Brother Yun, thank you for your help. I have been very impolite."

Yun Changkong shook his head and said, "No need to thank me. I heard from your junior sister that you blinded fifteen top-tier masters with a single sword strike. Your swordsmanship is so superb that I am ashamed to admit my inferiority. I am eager to witness your skill. Well then, if you are good, I can truly be good too!"

Lan Fenghuang chuckled and said, "Yes, what kind of swordsmanship do you practice? I doubt even the Huashan Sect's swordsmanship is this good."

Linghu Chong said with a wry smile, "Looking back now, it was really a stroke of luck. I was scared half to death at the time, and I didn't dare to fight them. I had to risk my life to succeed in one strike."

Lan Fenghuang stuck out her tongue and said, "You people are so humble the more capable you are. I just don't believe that anyone could risk their life to blind fifteen pairs of eyes, let alone fifteen top-notch experts!"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Brother Linghu, let's find a place to eat and chat."

Linghu Chong laughed and said, "I am penniless. If Brother Yun would be so kind as to invite me to dinner, that would be wonderful." (End of Chapter)