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

Xiang Wentian and Ren Yingying were both taken aback. Upon closer inspection, Ren Woxing did not seem to be out of his mind. It turned out that both Xiang Wentian and Ren Yingying only knew one side of the story.

They knew the *Sunflower Manual* was the supreme martial art, the most treasured skill of the Sun Moon Cult, but they didn't know that its key principles stated, "To practice this divine skill, one must castrate oneself. Refine elixirs and take medicine to harmonize internal and external strength."

As the former leader of the cult, Ren Woxing was well aware of this, which is why he didn't have good intentions when he passed the "Sunflower Manual" to Dongfang Bubai. In fact, he wanted to keep Dongfang Bubai in check so that he could study and improve the flaws of the "Star Absorbing Technique." However, he still couldn't stop Dongfang Bubai from making trouble. Now, hearing that Dongfang Bubai favored a man so much, he understood that Dongfang Bubai must have castrated himself to practice swordsmanship, which was why his temperament had changed so drastically. Therefore, while he resented Dongfang Bubai's betrayal, he also felt a bit smug.

Seeing her father's strange behavior, Ren Yingying couldn't help but shudder, thinking, "Did Father get sick from being locked up for twelve years?" She said, "Father, Dongfang Bubai harmed you, what are you so proud of?"

Ren Woxing's laughter abruptly stopped, and he said in a gloomy voice, "You don't need to ask about this matter anymore. Hehe, but I, Ren, have finally seen the day when that treacherous Dongfang Bubai will be punished."

He was a peerless hero, so naturally he wouldn't reveal the details of the matter. He suddenly gave a cold laugh and said, "Brother Yun, would you like to hear what I've been pondering all these years?"

Yun Changkong was slightly taken aback, knowing that there was a reason for his words, and said, "Since you are so interested, I am all ears."

Ren Woxing let out a chilling chuckle and said, "To be honest, it's not so much about being anxious and worried, but rather about how I've managed to survive all these years."

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "It must have been very tiring." Since it was none of his business, he was quite relaxed.

Ren Yingying felt a pang of pain in her heart.

Ren Woxing said, "You must not know what it was like. I possess unparalleled martial arts skills, yet I was chained to an iron wall with steel chains, never seeing the light of day. I also had to deal with that treacherous traitor, Hei Baizi. I was in utter despair, with no hope left. When I was about to take my own life, do you know what power kept me alive?"

His voice was sharp and agitated, and his eyes suddenly became bloodshot. He continued in a stern voice, "That is hatred. Only hatred can give me hope for life. Isn't all of this thanks to a heartless, hypocritical bastard like Dongfang Bubai? I will never let him go. I will torture him to death, tearing his tendons and bones apart."

Suddenly, a dark cloud swept by, obscuring the moon, and the world turned gloomy. A chilling murderous aura seemed to permeate the entire earth.

When Ren Yingying and Xiang Wentian heard his extremely resentful voice, they couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines, knowing that he harbored immense hatred and that the Sun Moon Sect would suffer another terrible disaster in the future.

Yun Changkong's heart was also shaken, and he thought to himself, "That's right. He harbors such great hatred, it's no wonder that he will want to unify the martial arts world and eliminate all his enemies in the future."

Suddenly, Ren Yingying said, "Twelve years ago, Dongfang Bubai announced to the world that his father had passed away while away from home, leaving a will that he should succeed him as the leader of the sect. It turns out that he has been imprisoning you at the bottom of West Lake all this time. How despicable!"

Ren Woxing smiled faintly: "Father is going to contact the elders in the sect. As soon as the time is right, I will storm Blackwood Cliff and kill Dongfang Bubai with my own hands."

Ren Yingying said, "Father, you don't need to be sad. Your daughter will follow you and help you take revenge."

Xiang Wentian interjected, "Your subordinate swears to die to help the sect leader avenge himself."

Ren Woxing clasped his hands in a fist and said sincerely, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Xiang."

Xiang Wentian said, "The young lady is incredibly intelligent and has a much clearer mind. With her help, things will be much easier."

Ren Yingying smiled and said, "That's not necessarily true. But two heads are better than one. If we discuss it together, we might come up with a more comprehensive plan."

Ren Woxing said, "Of course, Yingying, feel free to speak your mind."

Ren Yingying glanced at Yun Changkong and said, "Father has escaped, but where is Young Master Linghu?"

Xiang Wentian said, "In order to conceal the news of the sect leader's escape, we have no choice but to lock him at the bottom of West Lake. We will rescue him after we have made a plan."

Ren Woxing said, "This kid is injured, and my Star Absorbing Technique is exactly what's causing his symptoms, so he's not at a disadvantage!"

Ren Yingying nodded slightly: "I think Dongfang Bubai is cunning and treacherous, but the news of Father's escape has not yet spread. Let's first contact a few elders who are dissatisfied with Yang Lianting's perverse actions. The people in the sect are not at peace. Father can use both kindness and force to win them over. Then, we can find a suitable opportunity, with the help of the elders of the Divine Sect, sneak up to Blackwood Cliff and catch Dongfang Bubai off guard. There is no need to launch a large-scale attack on Blackwood Cliff!"

"Good!" Ren Woxing laughed, "The matter was accomplished in secrecy. As expected of my daughter, Ren Woxing's daughter. Let's do it this way!"

"Hehe..." Yun Changkong couldn't help but laugh when he heard the last sentence.

Ren Woxing's face darkened, and he shouted sharply, "What are you laughing at?" Yun Changkong said, "This plan is flawless, but what can you do after meeting Dongfang Bubai? Mr. Ren, how confident do you think you are, or rather, how much better are you than Dongfang Bubai in terms of martial arts?"

Ren Woxing said proudly, "I am not afraid of Dongfang Bubai."

After Ren Woxing cultivated the "Star Absorbing Technique," he absorbed the internal energy of more than ten masters, both righteous and evil. The strength of his internal energy was unmatched in the world. However, the "Star Absorbing Technique" had a flaw: the true energy he absorbed was too mixed and could not be integrated. Moreover, it often caused trouble in his body, so he needed to use his internal energy to suppress it. More than ten years ago, he failed to defeat Zuo Lengchan, which also gave Dongfang Bubai an opportunity!
However, during his twelve years in prison, free from distractions and with his mind focused, he finally figured out the proper method to integrate the internal energy of different schools within his body. Only then did he avoid the danger of suffering a backlash when practicing the "Star Absorbing Technique," and his power far surpassed what he had before.

Therefore, even though he guessed that Dongfang Bubai had cultivated the Sunflower Manual, he was not afraid!

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "In the past, Master Ren was a powerful figure in the martial arts world. Who was he afraid of? Whether you are afraid or not is one thing, whether you can defeat him is another. If something were to happen to you, wouldn't you think of your daughter?"

In the past, just this one sentence would have enraged Ren Woxing, but upon hearing Ren Yingying's words, he could only suppress his anger and snort: "If it were a one-on-one fight, even if I were no match for him, with Brother Xiang's help, what could Dongfang Bubai do?"

Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "Forgive my bluntness, but even if there were two more of you, let alone the Right Envoy, they might not be able to defeat Dongfang Bubai alone!"

Ren Yingying and Xiang Wentian were both shocked. Ren Woxing never expected Yun Changkong to say such a thing. He suddenly burst into wild laughter, which shook the sky and even caused the leaves to fall to the ground.

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "What are you laughing at?"

Ren Woxing slowly withdrew his fingers from his sleeve and said coldly, "Well, young man, you are indeed arrogant. The old man and Brother Xiang are no match for Dongfang Bubai, but you dare to challenge Dongfang Bubai all by yourself. How impressive! Let me test your abilities and see just how capable you really are."

He knew that Yun Changkong wanted to join forces against Dongfang Bubai, but he refused because he didn't know the details.

This is not just about Yun Changkong.

In the original story, Linghu Chong wanted to help Ren Woxing, but Ren Woxing refused because he didn't want to join the Sun Moon Cult.

Linghu Chong later rushed to help, thanks to Ren Yingying. It was fortunate that Linghu Chong went; otherwise, the Ren family father and daughter, Xiang Wentian, and the others would have all died at Dongfang Bubai's hands.

But Yun Changkong said that he and Xiang Wentian were no match for each other, yet he himself wanted to challenge Dongfang Bubai. This was the greatest insult imaginable.

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "That's not necessary. Even if I beat you, I might not be able to defeat Dongfang Bubai!"

Upon hearing this, Ren Yingying frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "Oh no!"

Sure enough, Ren Woxing raised his thick eyebrows slightly, let out a strange howl, and suddenly lunged forward, his five fingers like hooks, grabbing down at Yun Changkong's head.

Yun Changkong's left hand suddenly flew out and struck the opponent's "wrist pulse" acupoint, while his right palm seemed to strike but did not.

As the saying goes, "A true expert can tell a lot just by showing his hand."

Yun Changkong's arm flip and hook didn't seem particularly magical, but it contained many variations. His move was as fast and accurate as the wind, and his right palm seemed to be striking but wasn't, pushing outwards at an angle, in order to prevent Xiang Wentian from making a sudden move.

Ren Woxing and Xiang Wentian were both well-traveled and knowledgeable individuals. With just one move, they were both deeply moved, thinking, "There is no such thing as a great reputation without merit!"

Ren Woxing knew that if he did not withdraw his attack, his wrist would be in danger. So he let out a sharp cry, his right hand with two fingers like a halberd, flying to strike Yun Changkong's waist, while his left hand concentrated its strength to chop at Yun Changkong's left shoulder.

His two moves were extremely powerful, creating a strong gust of wind.

Ren Yingying was startled, fearing that the two would really get into a fight, and shouted, "Stop!" In her nervousness, her voice even went off-key.

Yun Changkong took two steps to the side and shouted, "Wait!"

Ren Yingying flew over, and Ren Woxing hurriedly withdrew his palm, shouting, "Yingying, get out of the way! How can I tolerate this brat looking down on me like this?"

Yun Changkong said in a deep voice, "Mr. Ren, I didn't mean to belittle you. You are filled with hatred at the moment, but why not calm down and think about whether the Sunflower Manual is truly overrated or just overconfident? You can't expect Dongfang Bubai to have held the Sunflower Manual for over a decade, and you still view him with outdated perspectives, can you?" (End of Chapter)