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

The officer stabbed one man with his scabbard and then fell to the ground himself. The nuns of the Hengshan Sect and the group of men in black were somewhat stunned, not knowing whether it was a coincidence or not!

The officer struggled to his feet and exclaimed in surprise, "Ah, you fell too! Let's straighten up and fight again!"

Yi He was extremely quick-witted; she grabbed the man and threw him backward, intending to take a hostage first.
At that moment, another man swung his knife down to slash at Yihe, but the officer cursed and said, "Damn it, this little thief is really resisting arrest." He raised his knife and stabbed again.

Before the man could react, he collapsed to the ground again.

In an instant, a man raised his arm high and brought down a bronze rod in his hand, but everything went black before his eyes, and he heard two "thud" sounds. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw his two companions also fall to the ground.

Abbess Dingjing was filled with admiration, thinking to herself, "Who is this person? He is truly remarkable."

The three heroes of Hebei were also secretly shocked, never expecting that such a person would appear in the imperial court.

In shock, the officer swayed as if he couldn't even stand, his scabbard pointing east and west, his movements completely disorganized, yet he still managed to knock down four men.

The three heroes of northern Hebei exchanged a glance, shouted, and leaped forward, determined to kill the officer.

But the officer shouted, "Powerful, formidable, what a vicious thief!" He dragged his feet through the mud and books, and although the three men attacked swiftly, they all missed.

The others drew their weapons, and the officer rushed out from the crowd, but in that instant, he knocked down five more men.
The three heroes of Jibei were all shocked, feeling that this person's martial arts were unfathomable, and immediately had the idea of ​​retreating.

However, the officer fell to the ground with a thud, and the scabbard bounced up and struck his forehead. His eyes rolled back, and he seemed to have fainted.

Such a bizarre situation was something that no one had ever seen in their lives, and they were all dumbfounded!
Yi He and Yi Qing rushed forward, calling out, "General, what's wrong with you?" The officer's eyes were tightly closed, as if he couldn't wake up.

Seeing that he was not moving, Yilin was alarmed and said, "Could he be dead?"

Yun Changkong knew he was faking it, and seeing this, he smiled wryly, but wondered why he was there. It was truly strange.

After all, he remembered that the original Linghu Chong was imprisoned at the bottom of West Lake for more than two months. Now, only twenty-odd days have passed, so how could he be here again, disguised as a military officer?

But these are all minor details. This kid has such powerful internal strength after only twenty days of absence, which is truly astonishing!
This officer was none other than Linghu Chong. He was imprisoned at the bottom of West Lake. Xiang Wentian went to see him and told him that the "Star Absorbing Technique" was engraved in the cage, which could neutralize his foreign internal energy and save his life.

Although Linghu Chong disregarded life and death, since he could live, why should he think about dying? He immediately began to practice according to the method.

The Star Absorbing Technique is completely different from other internal martial arts. Other internal martial arts emphasize a full dantian, and the more abundant the dantian qi, the deeper the internal strength. However, the Star Absorbing Technique requires the dantian to be as hollow as bamboo and as empty as a valley.

Because Linghu Chong had too much internal energy, he immediately expelled the foreign internal energy left in his body by the Six Immortals of Peach Valley and Monk Bujie from his dantian.

It was the internal energy that Yun Changkong and Master Fang Sheng of Shaolin Temple injected into him. It only took more than ten days to disperse it into the Ren Meridian, Du Meridian, Yangwei Meridian, Yinwei Meridian, Yangqiao Meridian, Yinqiao Meridian, and even the Chong Meridian, Dai Meridian, and other extraordinary meridians.

Xiang Wentian then rescued him and met with Ren Woxing. Ren Woxing then revealed his true intentions, saying that the Star Absorbing Technique had flaws and that in order to avoid being harmed by the backlash, he had to join his Sun Moon Cult.

Linghu Chong believed that the Star Absorbing Skill was meant to absorb the power of others for one's own use. He would never have used it if he hadn't been forced into this situation. As for the foreign internal energy within him that he couldn't eliminate, that was to be expected; he had been given a second chance at life. How could he be so afraid of death as to do something so contrary to his own wishes? Naturally, he was unwilling.

As a result, Ren Woxing then threatened the Huashan Sect, saying that if they did not join the Sun Moon Sect, he would destroy the Huashan Sect.

Linghu Chong, a man of unyielding spirit, immediately parted ways with Ren Woxing on bad terms.

However, he was genuinely wary of Ren Woxing's potential attack on his sect. Knowing that his master and mistress were heading to Fujian, he wanted to inform them so they could be on guard. But fearing they would be recognized on the way and cause unnecessary trouble, he decided to disguise himself. As a result, he encountered Wu Tiande, who had just been promoted from a guerrilla commander in Cangzhou, Hebei to a military commander in Quanzhou, Fujian.

This military officer, who had always been arrogant and domineering, had a run of bad luck. He ran into Linghu Chong, and not only was his official document bearing the seal of "Minister of War," but his appointment order from the Ministry of War was also taken away. The hundreds of taels of silver and gold ingots he had amassed along the way were all accepted by Linghu Chong with a smile. Even his full beard, a symbol of his imposing presence, was shaved off by Linghu Chong and pasted onto his own face.

Linghu Chong had a carefree journey south, only to encounter this group of "demonic cult members" and Hengshan disciples. Although he had been expelled from the Huashan Sect, he still considered himself a Huashan disciple and naturally couldn't stand idly by. However, in order to conceal his identity, he naturally played the fool.

However, he has now converted some of the internal energy of the Six Immortals of Peach Valley, Monk Bujie, Yun Changkong, and Master Fang Sheng into his own, making his internal strength far surpass that of contemporary masters. In addition, the "Nine Swords of Dugu," which is unparalleled throughout history, emphasizes the intent of the sword rather than its techniques. While it can be executed with elegance and grace, even if it appears clumsy and awkward, it is still incredibly powerful and capable of defeating enemies.

Therefore, although Linghu Chong was not good at acupoint striking and could not accurately identify acupoints during a fierce battle, his exquisite swordsmanship combined with his profound internal strength, even if it did not hit vital points, would still strike the side of acupoints, and the enemy would generally not be able to withstand it.

Seeing that they couldn't get away with it, the three heroes of northern Hebei exchanged glances.

The eldest brother shouted, "Master Dingjing, since we have a master to help us, we don't need to fight anymore. Do you want the antidote for these hidden weapons?"

Several Hengshan disciples were eventually hit by the hidden weapons. Abbess Dingjing said, "If the antidote works, we will release them!"

The old man said, "Master Dingjing is a woman of her word. Farewell!" He handed the antidote to the nun and waved his hand. The crowd lifted the injured man, and in an instant, not a single person was left.

Suddenly, Linghu Chong cried out, "Ouch, ouch!" He rubbed his forehead, looking quite comical. He then deliberately put on a fierce expression, brandished his single-edged sword, and shouted sharply, "Where are these petty thieves?"

Yi He said, "General, you are really strange. You just attacked randomly, but you managed to make them roll around like gourds. They were all scared away."

Linghu Chong laughed and said, "That's right. When this general takes action, it's naturally different from others. The bandits are routed at the mere sight of him. Ouch..." He reached up and touched his forehead, and immediately made a bitter face.

Master Dingjing sheathed her longsword, clasped her hands together, and said, "This old nun, Dingjing of Hengshan, would like to ask the young hero's honorable name!"

The Hengshan disciples were unaware of Linghu Chong's true abilities, but Abbess Dingjing, as a senior master with extensive experience, had already discerned from the sidelines that Linghu Chong's martial arts were unfathomably high and that he was definitely not just a general. It was just a pity that she couldn't see his true lineage.

Linghu Chong was startled. It turned out that the old nun had such sharp eyes that she already knew he was a young man and an imposter general.

Before he made his move, he smeared grass juice and mud on his face, intentionally making himself look ugly. However, he dared not be disrespectful in front of his elders, so he bowed and clasped his hands in a respectful manner, saying, "Teacher, you are too kind. My surname is Wu, and my official name is Tiande. I am appointed as the Assistant Commander of Quanzhou, and I will be going to take up my post now!"

Master Dingjing guessed that he was unwilling to show his true face. Could he be a remarkable wandering eccentric? But seeing his polite manners, she felt a good impression of him and said, "Today, my Hengshan Sect has encountered a great calamity and was saved by the general's help. We are deeply grateful and do not know how to repay your kindness. The general's martial arts are profound, but this humble nun cannot discern the master's lineage or sect. I admire you very much."

Linghu Chong laughed heartily and said, "Teacher, you flatter me too much. But to be honest, my martial arts are indeed quite good. I can strike snowflakes from above, strike old tree roots from below, and strike a black tiger pluck its heart from the middle. Ouch, ouch..." He cried out in pain.

Seeing his behavior, several female disciples of Hengshan couldn't help but giggle.

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "There's a reason why Linghu Chong can win over girls. If I were asked to play the clown, I would never be able to do it."

Master Dingjing knew that Linghu Chong was pretending, but his martial arts skills were so profound that they could only be described as "unfathomable" that she could not expose him. So she said, "Since the general is not revealing his true abilities, this humble nun can only offer a stick of incense every morning and evening to pray for the general's good health and all the best."

Linghu Chong clasped his hands and said, "Then thank you very much, Master. But most importantly, please ask the Bodhisattva to bless me with a promotion and wealth."

All the nuns found it hilarious.

Linghu Chong then said, "I also wish Master Dingjing and all the nuns a safe journey, that you may turn misfortune into good fortune, and that everything goes smoothly and as you wish. Please, haha..." With a loud laugh, he bowed deeply to Master Dingjing and strode away.

As the Hengshan disciples watched his figure disappear, they surrounded Master Dingjing, chattering and asking, "Senior Aunt, who is this person?"

"Is he really crazy, or is he pretending?"

"Was he highly skilled in martial arts, or was he just lucky and accidentally hit the enemy?"

"Master, he doesn't look like a general to me, and he doesn't seem very old either, is that right?"

Even Yilin was quite surprised and asked Yun Changkong, "Big brother, is this person just pretending?"

Yun Changkong glanced at her and laughed, "You don't even recognize other people, but you've forgotten your savior?"

Yilin looked surprised and doubtful, then suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my, is he Senior Brother Linghu?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Do you want to go after him?"

Yilin shook her head and said, "No, no, I'm going to tell my master what I just heard."

Yun Changkong nodded silently, thinking that this little nun wasn't love-struck and knew what was important. He then said, "Then go!"

Yilin asked, "And what about you?"

Yun Changkong said, "I'll go to Twenty-Eight Shops first and take a look."

Yilin wanted to say something to persuade him to stay, but she didn't dare.

Yun Changkong had just turned around and taken a few steps when Yilin rushed forward, grabbed his sleeve, and said, "Will you come with me?"

Seeing her bright eyes, Yun Changkong shook his head and said, "Not good!"

Yilin was taken aback, closed her eyes slightly, and whispered, "Why?"

Yun Changkong said, "If I were here, what you were going to say to Abbess Dingjing would inevitably cause her to worry."

Yi Lin opened her bright eyes wide and asked, "Why are you being so suspicious?"

Yun Changkong knew his reputation in the martial arts world was poor, and Master Dingjing was somewhat stubborn and self-willed, so he couldn't help but feel that Yun Changkong harbored ulterior motives. He didn't want to explain too much, so he said, "The Twenty-Eight Shops might have gathered a lot of experts. I'll go check the situation first. It's inconvenient to bring you along."

Upon hearing this, Yilin silently released her hand and nodded, saying, "Alright then."

Yun Changkong said, "Go find your senior master quickly and listen to him."

"Oh!" Yilin walked towards the Hengshan Sect disciples at the foot of the mountain, turning back every few steps.

At this moment, Abbess Dingjing saw that the medicine was effective, so she immediately released the pressure points of the demonic sect members and told them to leave. She said, "Everyone, go sit down and rest under that tree over there."

She sat down alone on a large rock, closed her eyes and pondered. She felt that the events of the day were too sudden, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings of worry and joy.

They were pleased that the general's martial arts were so divine that he was a friend of the Hengshan Sect, but they were also afraid of this matter.

The Hengshan Sect came from the south, their whereabouts were very secretive, they traveled by night and stayed by day. How could the Demonic Cult have learned of their whereabouts and ambushed them here?
Moreover, the ambush location is wrong!
Why didn't they find a strategically advantageous ambush location in Xianxia Ridge? These questions left even the seasoned nun Dingjing completely baffled.

Suddenly, a delicate voice called out, "Senior Uncle, Senior Uncle!"

"Yilin!" The Hengshan disciples all rushed forward to greet her.

Abbess Dingjing asked, "Yilin, what are you doing here?"

Yilin knelt on the ground and said, "Master Uncle, I have something important to report."

"Stand up and speak."

"Yes."

Yilin then recounted everything between herself and Yun Changkong.

Yilin is extremely naive. She had previously told everyone about her affair with Tian Boguang, and this time she made no attempt to hide anything.

The Hengshan disciples exchanged bewildered glances, while Abbess Dingjing was so enraged that her face turned deathly pale. She roared, "You scoundrel, how dare you!"

Yilin said, "Yes, they are very bad. They are clearly acting on orders from the Songshan Sect, but they are impersonating the Demonic Sect!"

Abbess Dingjing angrily said, "I was talking about Yun Changkong." Yilin was stunned.

Abbess Dingjing said, "You actually believe what this boy is saying to deceive you?"

Yilin felt as if she were dreaming. Her throat tightened, and she almost burst into tears. She said, "Brother Yun, he didn't lie to me. He wouldn't lie to me!"

Master Dingjing said, "The martial world is full of cunning and treacherous people, and all sorts of tricks are out there. You young people are inexperienced and easily fooled. Take Linghu Chong for example, he's clearly a scoundrel, but you keep calling him Senior Brother Linghu!"

Yilin said, "Senior Brother Linghu is a chivalrous and righteous man..."

Master Dingjing said, "Master Yue sent a letter throughout the world, saying that Linghu Chong was colluding with people from the Demonic Sect and expelled him from the sect. How could we possibly wrong him? Linghu Chong saved you before, and he will most likely use this small favor to plot against us."

Yilin said anxiously, "There must be some misunderstanding. Senior Brother Linghu would never be so rebellious. He just now..."

Master Dingjing shouted, "You still call him Senior Brother Linghu?"
How can you be so stubborn at such a young age? He disobeyed his master's orders and colluded with the demoness of the evil sect, which is why he was expelled from the sect.

This person is most likely a cunning and wicked villain, putting on an act to deceive you children.

Yilin wanted to explain that it was Senior Brother Linghu who had helped her earlier, but he was indeed putting on an act, so cunning, wouldn't that make perfect sense? Thinking this, she dared not say anything more.

Master Dingjing said, "As for Yun Changkong, he is even more terrifying than Linghu Chong. To this day, no one knows his background. Back then, he saved Liu Zhengfeng's family and then demanded their property and daughter. He seems to be kind to you and help us, but what good intentions could he possibly have?"

She knew that Yun Changkong was only after her disciple's beauty, but she couldn't say anything about it.

Yilin was terrified of Master Dingjing and dared not say anything more. She said, "Then, Master Aunt, those people's words couldn't be that Brother Yun conspired with someone, could they? Let's go and see that gorge, and you'll understand."

Abbess Dingjing said, "Good!"

She immediately led her disciples south. When they reached a narrow passage that could only accommodate one person at a time, she was suddenly alarmed: "Yes, if they were to ambush my Hengshan Sect here, my disciples would be in great danger!" She hurriedly ran up the high slope and saw that the imprint of the Zen staff stuck in the ground on the mountain path was a full foot long.

He was secretly horrified. The mountain was as hard as iron. Just as Yilin had said, he had just casually stuck his finger in, and it went in a foot deep. His internal strength was simply immeasurable.

And considering this general is equally young and equally unfathomable, the fact that both of them are here suggests that a bloody battle is bound to ensue.
As Yilin and the others went up the slope, they saw that Abbess Dingjing was silent and had a stern expression. Yilin did not know what she was thinking and thought she was angry with Yun Changkong. She wanted to say a few nice words on his behalf, but when she opened her mouth, she did not know how to start.

When Dingjing saw his disciple come up, he immediately ordered someone to bring him a pen, inkstone, and a thin silk cloth. He wrote a letter and said, "Yizhi, bring the carrier pigeon."

The disciple, Yizhi, carried a bamboo cage containing carrier pigeons. She took one out. Abbess Dingjing rolled the thin silk letter into a thin strip, stuffed it into a small bamboo tube, put the lid on, poured sealing wax on it, tied it to the pigeon's left leg with wire, silently prayed, and then threw the carrier pigeon into the air.

The pigeon flapped its wings and flew north, gradually rising higher and farther away, until it became a tiny black dot in an instant.

Master Dingxian remained unmoved. She now understood everything. Why the Hengshan Sect's whereabouts were so secretive and still under the enemy's control was because it was the Songshan Sect.

It was Zuo Lengchan who ordered them to go to Fujian to provide reinforcements.

It was Zuo Lengchan who eliminated them.

Ding Jing knew she had to inform her junior sister, the sect leader, about this so she could be prepared.

Yilin said, "Uncle-Master, Brother Yun isn't lying, is he?" Suddenly, she became shy and lowered her head.

Seeing that Yilin's face was flushed with rosy cheeks, making her even more beautiful, Abbess Dingjing couldn't help but think to herself, "This Yilin is exceptionally beautiful. She has been with Yun Changkong for so long, and he has been able to remain unmoved by her beauty. He is not a despicable person!"

He said sternly, "Yilin, you must not trust people easily. From now on, you are not allowed to mention the names of the Demonic Sect, Dongfang Bibai, Yun Changkong, or Linghu Chong. The waiters in the inn and the tea servers in the teahouse may all be spies, or there may be people watching us all around. You must be careful. I was ordered by my junior sister, the sect leader, to bring you all out, and I must bring you all back safely! Especially you, Yilin." Although he spoke sternly, his affection for her was evident in his words.

Yilin said, "I dare not disobey my master's orders!" Then, changing the subject, she added, "However..."

Ding Jing asked, "But what?"

Yilin wanted to say that Yun Changkong had gone to the Twenty-Eight Shops ahead of time, but seeing how fierce her senior brother was, she didn't dare to say it.

Yun Changkong and Linghu Chong possessed extraordinary skills. The two walked one after the other for over a hundred miles and arrived at Twenty-Eight Post Stations. By then, it was already dawn.

This is a vital transportation hub between Zhejiang and Fujian, and a must-pass place for travelers on Xianxia Ridge. Linghu Chong, dressed in military uniform, went straight to a hotel as soon as he entered the town and shouted, "Bring me wine."

The shopkeeper, seeing that it was a military officer, was exceptionally attentive.

Yun Changkong chose a nearby inn called Xianju Inn, changed his clothes and took a bath, and found a room facing the street to stay overnight. He was extremely tired and fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

I don't know how long I slept, but I was suddenly awakened by shouts. Someone on the street was yelling, "Bandits are robbing the town! Everyone run!"

Someone even banged a gong and shouted, "The bandits of Huanglonggang are coming tonight! They'll kill anyone they see and rob anyone they find! Everyone, hurry and run for your lives!"

Yun Changkong washed his face, and shouts echoed from all directions. He picked up a plate of melon seeds, leaned against the window, and began to crack open the seeds.

All that could be seen on the long street were people carrying bundles and boxes, fleeing south, shouting something unintelligible.

The Zhejiang dialect and Fujian accent are really hard for outsiders to understand. I guessed they were saying something like, "Robbers are coming! Take the valuables and run!" I thought, "The Songshan Sect is doing something here, and to avoid too many people talking, they want to clear the area, so they're using the name of bandits to scare away the people."

Just then, the waiter banged on the door and shouted, "Sir, are you awake? Run for your life!"

Yun Changkong ignored him, wanting to watch the spectacle unfold.

Suddenly someone shouted, "Damn it, with this general here, what are we afraid of, petty thieves?"

Yun Changkong was quite surprised to see this kid at the inn. He waved his hand, and the door opened wide. He laughed and said, "General Wu, come quickly!"

Linghu Chong was taken aback; the voice was very familiar. He peeked in and saw Yun Changkong waving from the window.
Linghu Chong was very surprised, but he touched his belly, shook his body, and said, "How dare you! Now that you know I am here, why don't you quickly pay your respects?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Even if you peel off the skin, I'll still recognize you, like a pig with a green onion stuck in its nose."

Linghu Chong laughed and said, "Brother Yun, you have such a keen eye! What are you doing here?" He quickly walked in and sat down.

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Brother Linghu has escaped the cage and gained divine skills. Last night was truly an eye-opener. It's only a matter of time before you become a legend in the world."

Linghu Chong was exceptionally clever and knew that the person who threw down the monk's staff last night must be Yun Changkong. He laughed and said, "Brother Yun, you flatter me. To be honest, I was also confused last night. I never expected those people to be so incompetent. It's really a strange thing."

Little did he know that after he mastered the "Star Absorbing Technique" passed down by Ren Woxing, he was able to utilize all the true energy left in his body by the Six Immortals of Peach Valley, Monk Bujie, Yun Changkong, Fang Sheng, and others. His internal strength had reached a level that even he himself could not imagine.

With this internal force, the sword technique of "Dugu Nine Swords" can be used, and its power is unparalleled.

The power of this "Star Absorbing Technique" lies in its ability to absorb the enemy's internal energy without their knowledge, thereby increasing one's own cultivation level without their awareness.

Linghu Chong made several moves last night, intending to strike first, then block the enemy's attack, and finally strike their leg to knock them to the ground. However, he was surprised that his opponent had no chance to defend or retaliate and was able to defeat him with a single move. He was quite puzzled.

Yun Changkong knew that Linghu Chong's internal strength was now unmatched in the world, and with the Dugu Nine Swords, which was good at attacking people's weaknesses, only a first-class master could withstand a single move from him. He did not reveal this to anyone.

"That's it!" Linghu Chong looked at Yun Changkong and asked, "Brother Yun, what's going on between you and that Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect?"

Yun Changkong was stunned, not knowing where to begin, so he asked, "What do you mean?"

Linghu Chong stammered, "To be honest, Brother Yun, Ren Woxing, the father of the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, has reappeared in the martial world and said some things, so I wanted to ask you about it."

Yun Changkong said, "Could it be that they want you to marry her daughter and join the Sun Moon Cult?"

Linghu Chong was taken aback and said, "Absolutely not!"

Yun Changkong said, "Then why did you ask about this? Do you have feelings for the Holy Maiden?"

Linghu Chong shook his head and said, "No, no, it was the Holy Maiden who saved my life. Her father asked me to serve him, but I refused. I felt a little embarrassed, so I wanted to tell her that I saw you two at Plum Manor and thought you were in love!"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "If we don't get along, it will be easier for you to make your move, won't it?"

Linghu Chong blushed and said embarrassedly, "Absolutely not, absolutely not, I..."

Yun Changkong smiled slightly and said, "What, still thinking about Junior Sister?"

Linghu Chong was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak, but he felt extremely sad.

When he was imprisoned, the thought of Yue Lingshan filled him with sadness and despair. He had originally wanted to escape, but then he thought, what would be the point of living if his junior sister had already married junior brother Lin? It would be better to remain imprisoned in this dark dungeon for the rest of his life, knowing nothing at all.

I felt a surge of excitement and warmth in my chest when I came to Fuzhou to see Yue Lingshan.

Seeing this, Yun Changkong thought to himself, "This guy is a real romantic, his white moonlight is incredibly strong!" He said, "Why are you so sad? With your current martial arts skills, if you really can't let go, just take her as your wife. Even if your master and mistress come together, they won't be able to stop you."

Linghu Chong exclaimed in shock, "How can this be!"

Yun Changkong said, "Why not? If you like it so much, then take it. Don't regret it later!"

Linghu Chong knew that Yun Changkong was lawless and even more unruly than himself, so he knew that it would be pointless to talk to him about his feelings. He quickly changed the subject and asked with a smile, "Brother Yun, what brings you here?"

Yun Changkong said, "The Songshan Sect wants to deal with the Hengshan Sect..."

Linghu Chong was more concerned about this matter than anyone else, and asked urgently, "Is it the Songshan Sect?"

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "You really think they're the Demonic Sect, which is why you showed them mercy?"

Linghu Chong was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Master Ren said he has extraordinary abilities, and this person truly deserves those four words!"

Last night, Linghu Chong thought those people were really members of the Demonic Sect, and out of respect for Xiang Wentian and Ren Yingying, he didn't use his full strength. He never expected that Yun Changkong could also guess it.

Linghu Chong asked in bewilderment, "Didn't the Songshan Sect want to merge the Five Mountains Alliance? They've already killed people, so what's the point of merging them?"

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "The purpose of this group from Xianxia Ridge is not actually to kill people, don't you understand!"

Linghu Chong suddenly slapped his thigh: "That's it! They want to put pressure on the Hengshan Sect so that they will agree to the merger."

Yun Changkong nodded and smiled.

He knew that Zuo Lengchan was extremely shrewd and resourceful. How could he not have imagined that the three heroes of Jibei might not truly obey him? He intended to use them to create a crisis for the Hengshan Sect first, and then find someone to negotiate with.

If all else fails, then we'll resort to drastic measures.

Linghu Chong pondered for a moment, then said, "So the unusual behavior of these twenty-eight inns..." His face suddenly darkened with indignation, "They actually had to pretend to be bandits to get things done, really..."

Suddenly, both of them looked south. Yun Changkong and Linghu Chong, both possessing profound internal energy and astonishing hearing, faintly heard the sound of horses' hooves approaching from the south. (End of Chapter)