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

As the saying goes, "wine is the matchmaker for lust." Yun Changkong was not a man of integrity who could remain unmoved even with a woman in his lap. When he heard Ren Yingying teasing him about Tian Boguang, he also became playful. Especially when he pulled Ren Yingying into his arms, the elastic and soft touch made Yun Changkong's heart flutter even more, so he put Ren Yingying on the bed.

"What...what are you going to do?" Ren Yingying exclaimed in great surprise. She wanted to resist, but felt powerless.

Ren Yingying, a virgin, was overcome with lust and could not resist such methods. Although her face was flushed and her heart was pounding, she remained sane. The thought of surrendering herself to him like this filled her with an indescribable sorrow, and crystal tears involuntarily slid down her face: "If I do such a thing without knowing why, how can I face anyone in the future? How can I face Phoenix?"

Yun Changkong, intrigued, wanted to see Ren Yingying's reaction. He saw her cheeks flushed, her face streaked with tears, yet her eyes remained tightly closed. Although there was no sign of disgust or resistance on her face, she also lacked the shy and timid demeanor of a woman. Instead, she seemed to be resigned to her fate. Yun Changkong couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking, "She is extremely shy to begin with. I took her out of spite. This is even more hateful than Tian Boguang!"

Suddenly, he felt a sense of panic. He felt that if he took Ren Yingying, his death would be imminent.

Yun Changkong had complete faith in his own mind. He immediately reversed his divine power, and a cool energy flowed through his entire body, greatly reducing the feeling of heat. He straightened up, walked to the table, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it all in one gulp.

Ren Yingying thought she was about to lose her innocence, but suddenly she noticed that Yun Changkong had stopped making any further moves. She glanced at him and saw him sitting at the table. Biting her lip, she whispered, "Didn't you want it? Why aren't you continuing?"

Yun Changkong said without turning his head: "Although I said I want to be Tian Boguang, there is a premise, which is that I will not want to live if I cannot get her, rather than learning to be Tian Boguang every time I see a woman!"

"It's also your fault for being so beautiful, yet you looked down on me because of it, which fueled my competitive spirit. I did something, but you're still unhappy. I don't want you to hate me for the rest of your life."

Hearing this, Ren Yingying didn't know whether to be happy or sad. She wiped away her tears and said, "I came to you for important business. I was just joking with you, not for this."

Yun Changkong turned his head and saw Ren Yingying staring at him, her eyes red and glistening with tears. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Has anyone ever told you that girls shouldn't cry?"

Ren Yingying snorted, feeling her strength return, and jumped off the bed, saying, "I can cry if I want to cry, and laugh if I want to laugh. Why can't I cry?"

Yun Changkong said, "Women are naturally gentle, so they must learn to be strong, and even stronger than men, in order to survive better in this world."

"If I were to do what Tian Boguang did today, even if you were filled with shame and rage, you could not seek death. You must do everything in your power to tear me to pieces; that is the true spirit of the Holy Maiden."

Ren Yingying's heart trembled as she listened. She sat down in the chair next to him and whispered, "Do you really think that way?"

Yun Changkong gazed at her and slowly said, "Yes, because men are all untrustworthy. Even if you love someone to death, you may one day find that you have nothing to rely on, including the lover you give your heart to. In any situation, you can only rely on yourself."

If one is inherently "love-obsessed" and not strong enough, one is easily manipulated and exploited by others who take advantage of their personality.

Yun Changkong knew perfectly well that this was how Linghu Chong had Ren Yingying under his thumb. This kid was so distraught and speechless when facing Yue Lingshan, but he had plenty of ways to manipulate Ren Yingying. Pretending to be injured and acting pitiful was something he could do with ease.

He used to read *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* from Linghu Chong's perspective and thought he was quite shrewd. But when he got involved, he felt that Linghu Chong really didn't deserve Ren Yingying's kindness and was just like him—a scumbag.

He knows he's a scumbag, and everyone criticizes him for being lecherous and shameless, yet Linghu Chong is praised for his loyalty and righteousness, which is quite unsettling at times.

Ren Yingying spat and said, "What do you mean by 'easily controlled'? Do you think that every girl you meet is powerless to resist?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "People, never be too confident. I almost fell for your trick today and died without even knowing how!"

Ren Yingying was taken aback, then suddenly reached out and grabbed the soft flesh of his waist. Yun Changkong said, "What are you doing?"

Ren Yingying pinched him hard, and Yun Changkong gasped in pain. She sneered, "You were the one who took liberties with me, and you even fell for my trick. This is your punishment."

"Punishment?" Yun Changkong feigned composure and said, "Isn't this a reward?" Sweet words came out of his mouth without hesitation.

Ren Yingying chuckled and said, "That's the right way to think. You'd better behave yourself in front of me, or you'll suffer later."

Yun Changkong smelled her faint fragrance and saw her charming smile, and his mind went blank. He said seriously, "Miss Ren, just say what you want. Is it interesting to keep doing this?"

Seeing his smile vanish, Ren Yingying's eyes flashed with anger as she said, "I can do whatever I want, what business is it of yours whether it's interesting or not?"

Yun Changkong ignored her rudeness and immediately got up to leave.

Ren Yingying shouted, "Stop right there!"

Yun Changkong stopped and said, "What, Miss Ren, do you really consider me your subordinate?"

Ren Yingying said, "I told you, I have important business to attend to. Don't you want to know why Dongfang Bubai wants to challenge you to a duel?"

Although Yun Changkong was frivolous and playful, he was not ambiguous when it came to important matters. He said, "What's so hard to guess? It's nothing more than your sect's elders returning to Blackwood Cliff to report to Dongfang Bubai that I killed Qin Weibang, forcibly occupied Plum Manor, and was going to reveal the secrets of the Sunflower Manual, or something like that."

A flicker of disbelief crossed Ren Yingying's eyes as she said, "You even know this? Who was following whom?"

Yun Changkong turned his head and saw her looking at him, as if asking a question. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "Is it that hard to guess? I know Dongfang Bubai's background better than you do. Besides this explanation, what else could possibly be more likely than her playing with Yang Lianting?"

Ren Yingying spat and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm here to tell you that this whole thing was arranged by my father, but Dongfang Bubai choosing the date at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival was his decision. If you think we used you, you can simply not go. Don't end up being defeated and dying, only to think that I used you!"

Yun Changkong stared at Pen Yingying for a moment, then suddenly asked, "If I were to be defeated and die in battle, what would you do?"

Ren Yingying's eyes blazed with fury as she roared, "How could you die? My father and Uncle Xiang will both be there..."

Yun Changkong waved his hand and said, "When I fight Dongfang Bubai, I will not allow anyone else to interfere. If I need help from others, it will be meaningless even if I win."

Therefore, I would rather die at their hands. So I just want to ask, if I were to be defeated and die, what would you do? Or rather, how would you feel if you heard me say I was going to die?

Ren Yingying looked at him thoughtfully, then suddenly asked, "Yun Changkong, you have many women, who do you like the most? Do you still remember how you felt back then?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Changkong suddenly recalled the white figure dancing gracefully by the clear spring at the foot of Wudang Mountain. Overwhelmed with emotion, he smiled and said, "How could I not remember? I would never forget it, not even in several lifetimes."

She was the first person who made me realize that I, Yun Changkong, was actually someone of importance. She was also the first person who made me understand that love could truly make someone abandon all pride and reserve.

Upon hearing this, Ren Yingying's face gradually turned cold and stern. She said calmly, "I understand now. No wonder you went to great lengths to get Linghu Chong to take back Yue Lingshan. You were actually resentful that I had gathered the heroes at Wubagang for his sake, and you were taking revenge on me!"

Yun Changkong smiled faintly: "A woman as intelligent and beautiful as you, any man who sees you, even if he doesn't have any fantasies, would not have the heart to harm you, including Zuo Lengchan, your father's unparalleled enemy."

There's a Buddhist saying, "The sacred mountain resides only in your heart." I don't know if it's a coincidence, but Linghu Chong was instantly attracted to you, but when you clash with Yue Lingshan, you'll be utterly defeated.

Even though Linghu Chong and you have fallen deeply in love, whenever Yue Lingshan appears, he becomes completely captivated, his gaze following her, his entire focus on her, leaving you aside.

This will never change, which is why I say that he was not good enough for you, yet he is.

"It's simply because he doesn't deserve your devotion and affection. Yet you are too perfect in appearance, intelligence, and martial arts; no one in your generation can match you. So, having a flaw in your love life is a blessing in disguise. That's why you said I was bothered by your feelings for Linghu Chong; perhaps there was some resentment, a small flaw in my nature. But to say I'd take revenge on you for that, I'm not that wicked or evil!"

Ren Yingying's face was pale. She felt a bit resentful towards Yun Changkong's frivolous and indifferent attitude, and she also felt contempt for Yue Lingshan, thinking that she was not worthy of Linghu Chong's love for her. Therefore, she couldn't help but feel a protective instinct towards Linghu Chong.

Hearing Yun Changkong's words, she understood that he was revealing the direction of the matter from the perspective of someone from beyond the heavens. Ren Yingying forced a smile and said in a weak voice, "If I don't live past the Dragon Boat Festival, would you be willing to accompany me on my final journey?"

Her eyes were full of expectation, and her expression carried a hint of longing.

Yun Changkong remained indifferent, clasped his hands together, and said calmly, "Amitabha, what is the purpose of this world? To observe the wind and the moon."

"The poison from your Three Corpse Brain God Pill can definitely be cured. Although your father has escaped, the aftereffects of the Star Absorbing Technique have already severely damaged his vitality. If he doesn't calm his mind and recuperate as soon as possible, he may suffer future problems."

He abruptly changed the subject, taking out a yellowed scroll of scripture from his sleeve. He lightly held it up between two fingers, presenting it to Ren Yingying, and said calmly, "This is the *Purifying the Mind and Subduing Demons Sutra*, passed down by a highly virtuous monk. Please give it to your father and have him study it carefully."

"Thank you!" Ren Yingying snapped out of her daze, her heart pounding. She curtsied, her expression filled with excitement and gratitude, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Why are you so good to me? I..."

Yun Changkong said, "Your father is willing to become sworn brothers with me, which means he thinks highly of me. As for you, I've taken advantage of you quite a bit, and you haven't been too angry. It's fate."

Since I was aware of the drawbacks and flaws of the Star Absorbing Technique but ignored them, causing you to lose your father right after gaining him, I still feel uneasy.

You must have him recite this scripture for three hours every day in the meditation room for five years. Only in this way can his spirit return to its proper place. If even one thought wanders elsewhere, all previous efforts will be in vain, and he will be close to death.

Seeing this, Ren Yingying quickly accepted the gift with both hands and said, "If it can really cure my father's illness, I... I will be eternally grateful."

Yun Changkong turned around, then suddenly looked back and said, "Your father is stubborn and self-willed, thinking that his martial arts are unparalleled. Little does he know that when Bodhidharma of Shaolin Temple taught martial arts, it was only to help his disciples strengthen their muscles and bones so that they would have the energy to study Buddhism. However, most of the disciples of our temple are people who have neglected the essentials and pursued the trivial, which is very different from the purpose of Buddhism. Therefore, although Shaolin Temple is the pinnacle of the martial arts world and has a lot of first-class masters, it is difficult to produce martial arts masters who have reached the pinnacle."

The Quanzhen Sect's Master Chongyang accepted the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, but he didn't like Changchunzi, who had the highest martial arts skills, because Changchunzi's pursuit of martial arts was more important than his pursuit of Taoism.

It's not that the two masters didn't care about martial arts, but rather that when martial arts reached a very high level, their internal strength became profound. Because of the balance of Yin and Yang, it's easy to develop inner demons. If one is not careful, one will suffer from qi deviation and become possessed by demons. Therefore, cultivating one's state of mind is even more important.

Dongfang Bubai's ability to become the world's number one was largely due to his refusal to leave Blackwood Cliff. As a result, your father's current cultivation level, if he continues to practice recklessly, will inevitably lead him to one day bring disaster upon himself.

Although I have never seen the Star Absorbing Skill, this is merely my deduction and conjecture, but I hope that you will tell him that it is the reason why the former leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect practiced the Northern Darkness Divine Art, but never absorbed the internal energy of others, relying solely on self-cultivation.”

Although Yun Changkong had never cultivated the Star Absorbing Technique, his cultivation was profound and he was knowledgeable. He naturally knew why there would be a backlash. It was because the internal energy he absorbed was not balanced in yin and yang. If the yin and yang could not be balanced, then death would be inevitable.

If one's internal strength is shallow, it is naturally easy to neutralize. However, the deeper one's internal strength, the more difficult it is to neutralize. In terms of internal strength alone, Ren Woxing could be considered the best in the world. However, his internal strength was not pure enough. When he encountered Fang Zheng's gentle and pure Yi Jin Jing internal strength, he would be at a disadvantage.

Having been struck by Zuo Lengchan's extremely yin and cold icy true energy, he was nearly frozen to death. To put it bluntly, his yin and yang balance was not up to par. Yun Changkong, on the other hand, cultivated the "Arhat Subduing Demon Skill," which is most adept at balancing yin and yang, so his words were all from the bottom of his heart.

If Ren Woxing had spent his days chanting scriptures, even in three years, let alone five, the violent energy in his heart would have diminished considerably. He wouldn't have gone down the mountain to fight with others, wouldn't have absorbed internal energy, and wouldn't have thought about unifying the martial arts world. Perhaps he could have changed the original story's ending of dying. This would certainly be a blessing for Ren Yingying and also a blessing for the martial arts world.

Ren Yingying was stirred by Yun Changkong's magnanimity, her heart burning with emotion. As she watched Yun Changkong open the door, she couldn't contain herself and suddenly stepped forward to grab his hand, saying, "I don't want you to leave!"

Yun Changkong sighed and said, "I have things I need to do."

Ren Yingying's eyes welled up with tears as she said, "Chang Kong, I like you so much."

Yun Changkong sighed, "Miss Ren..."

"Don't call me 'Miss'!" Ren Yingying blushed and whispered, "I want to hear you call me Yingying."

Yun Changkong understood perfectly what it meant for her to make him call her Yingying, and said, "Actually, I feel quite inferior in front of you!" Ren Yingying spat, "You feel inferior? I think you're confident and despicable!"

Yun Changkong was both amused and exasperated, and said, "Alright, Yingying, you can think of me however you want."

But I'm telling the truth. The reason I feel inferior is because I know you're a devoted woman, someone who's committed to someone unconditionally, someone you'd die for. And me? I'm sentimental and afraid of death, not to mention that I have no future. So, my joking around with you was already an act of abandoning my moral principles for my own selfish desires. If we really became lovers, it might become my inner demon.

Ren Ying's pretty face flushed red, and she bit her lip as she said, "Then what about Phoenix? What about the little nun? You and they will have a future, and they won't be your inner demons anymore?"

Yun Changkong turned to her and smiled, "Why do you want to compare yourself to them? You are different from them."

Ren Yingying asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

Yun Changkong remained silent for a long time before saying, "This cannot be explained in just a few words!" He then stepped outside.

Ren Yingying saw his robe sleeves fluttering in the wind, his back view lonely and distant, as if all worldly affairs were irrelevant to him. Her heart trembled, and she felt as if she might never see him again. She raised her eyebrows and said, "I was just joking, and you got angry?"

Yun Changkong suddenly stopped and said, "If we meet again after we part, I will definitely ride on a seven-colored auspicious cloud so that you can recognize me at a glance in the crowd."

Ren Yingying was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"

Yun Changkong suddenly shifted his gaze to the roof on the left and said calmly, "With your patience, it's time for you to come out, isn't it?"

"Haha..." A loud laugh rang out, and a yellow shadow flashed by.
Ren Yingying was startled. Her beautiful eyes darted around, and she saw a man in yellow robes with a cold face, black hair, and a broadsword at his waist in the pavilion in the courtyard. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Zuo Lengchan, how did you know about this place?"

Zuo Lengchan slightly opened his narrow eyes and said in a low voice, "Holy Maiden, there is no need to panic. If I wanted to kill you, how could you have gotten here?"

Ren Yingying was now calm and said smugly, "I don't know what fear is. Even if you make a move, no one will say you are bullying a junior."

Zuo Lengchan looked at Yun Changkong, took out a flask of wine, and said, "Brother Yun, would you like to have a drink?"

Yun Changkong walked slowly towards the pavilion and laughed, "If I had really been out of my mind just now, I probably wouldn't have been drinking, but rather launching an attack, right?"

Upon hearing this, Ren Yingying blushed deeply with embarrassment and cursed, "Despicable! A grandmaster like you is eavesdropping!"

Zuo Lengchan said calmly, "If you hadn't overheard our sect's plans several times along the way, how would I have had the opportunity to meet Brother Yun?"

Brother Yun, I'm letting her off the hook out of respect for you, but you've wronged me!

You see, when someone eavesdrops, if they hear something crucial, their breathing will inevitably become heavier or lighter, and even a slight change in direction will be noticeable. This was true of Ren Yingying eavesdropping on the Songshan Sect's plot, and it was also true of Zuo Lengchan eavesdropping. Such eavesdropping wouldn't escape the notice of someone with profound skill.

Yun Changkong sat opposite Zuo Lengchan and smiled slightly, saying, "You only want to unite the Five Mountains Sects. What are those nuns getting in the way? I really can't stand by and watch you deal with them!"

Zuo Lengchan's cold face remained expressionless, but when he opened his narrow eyes, a glint of light flashed, as if he had become angry.

Yun Changkong stared intently at Zuo Lengchan, his gaze unwavering and fearless.

After a long standoff, Zuo Lengchan suddenly smiled and said, "Miss Ren, could you please bring two cups?"

Ren Yingying snorted, turned around and went back into the house. She took out three cups and placed them on the stone table. Zuo Lengchan opened the wine pot and poured three cups. Yun Changkong saw the reddish-brown color and a fragrance wafted over, and held his breath.

Ren Yingying picked up a cup and drank it all in one gulp.

In the blink of an eye, he suddenly noticed that Yun Changkong was staring intently at him, looking quite nervous. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "This wine is sweet and sour, with a unique and aloof quality. Could it be Fujian Daughter Red wine brewed with glutinous rice and mountain spring water?"

Zuo Lengchan smiled and said, "What spirit! What insight!" He then picked up his cup of wine and said to Yun Changkong, "Please!" He also drank it all in one gulp.

"Please!" Yun Changkong also drank it down: "Brother Zuo, can you now state your purpose?"

Zuo Lengchan put down his wine cup, stood up, looked at the vast night sky, and said, "Brother Yun is a free spirit who dislikes power and position, but I am not like that. When my Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Demonic Sect fought against Mount Hua, many of our predecessors passed away, and many exquisite sword techniques were lost."

When Zuo was twenty-four, he had already learned fifteen sword techniques of the Songshan School. When he was twenty-nine, he learned one more. The last sword technique was learned by Zuo after his master passed away, based on the sword manual passed down by the surviving elders of the school.

I have been entrusted with the mission of my late master to carry forward the Songshan School and lead all others. I will never forget this mission.

However, my Five Mountains Sword Sect is not as profound as Shaolin and Wudang, and it is even inferior to Emei and Kunlun.

Over the past decades, I have devoted myself to refining the seventeen sword techniques of my Songshan School, eliminating the less ruthless moves and the less elegant postures, making each of these seventeen sword techniques flawless.

Upon hearing this, Ren Yingying nodded and said, "My father also said that Master Zuo is an extraordinary figure in the martial arts world and his lifelong rival."

It's important to understand that for a prestigious sect like the Songshan Sect, which has been established for hundreds of years, every move in their martial arts has been refined through countless trials. Even slightly altering a single move is extremely difficult, let alone the Seventeen Forms of Swordplay. It would be impossible to accomplish this without both exceptional martial arts skills and extraordinary intelligence and knowledge.

As for someone as arrogant as Ren Woxing, he verbally belittled Zuo Lengchan, but in his heart he regarded him as his greatest enemy.

In the original story, Zuo Lengchan was killed by Linghu Chong in the secret cave of Siguo Cliff. Ren Woxing was very disappointed and regretful because he did not see Zuo Lengchan kneel down.

A hint of helplessness flashed across Yun Changkong's brow as he sighed, "It's about the honor and disgrace of the family again. Alas, you are actually quite similar to one of my wives."

Ren Yingying and Zuo Lengchan were both taken aback.

Ren Yingying's face turned pale, and she stared at Yun Changkong, her body trembling.

Zuo Lengchan was taken aback and took two steps back, looking at Yun Changkong, thinking to himself, "This kid is lawless and even loves nuns. Could he also have homosexual tendencies?"

Upon seeing their expressions, Yun Changkong immediately understood and hurriedly said, "What are you thinking? I only love women. I'm talking about my wife, who once bore the mission of leading the martial arts world!"

Seeing his unusually flustered state, Ren Yingying covered her mouth and laughed, "It's all your fault for being so uncivilized and causing misunderstandings."

Zuo Lengchan also breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled dryly, "So that's how it is. Brother Yun is indeed remarkable. No wonder even the little nun from the Hengshan Sect has been tempted by worldly desires."

Ren Yingying snorted.

Yun Changkong said, "Brother Zuo, just state your purpose!"

Zuo Lengchan closed his eyes for a moment, then suddenly opened them and laughed: "I still remember the meeting with Brother Yun that day. But my desire to unite the Five Mountains Sects is not to destroy the other four sects, but to gain a reputation and prestige. This is the same reason why Shaolin Temple and Quanzhen Sect were once hailed as the orthodox schools of martial arts in the world."

I spared Miss Ren out of consideration for you, but what about me?
"I haven't avenged the killing of my three junior brothers, and now you've harmed several of my subordinates. As the sect leader, shouldn't I react and give an explanation?"

Ren Yingying said, "Isn't posting those big notices in Fuzhou enough to explain yourself?"

Zuo Lengchan smiled calmly: "Does he care?"

Ren Yingying thought to herself, "He's really shameless." She imagined Yun Changkong laughing and talking nonchalantly after seeing this.

Zuo Lengchan solemnly said, "You posted imperial edicts in Luoyang in the past, and I posted notices in Fuzhou. This is a matter of give and take."

I could only appease my subordinates temporarily by saying that I hoped they would fight against Dongfang Bubai so that we could reap the benefits.

Brother Keyun, I understand you. You kill those from the righteous sects, those from the demonic sects, and those from unorthodox sects. It's not about status, but about whoever prevents you from living freely; you take their life. Therefore, we are not enemies, and I don't want to break ties with you!

Yun Changkong said casually, "But if I don't know what's good for me, then we'll have to tear off the mask and fight to the death?"

A trace of desolation flashed between Zuo Lengchan's brows as he sighed, "Whether our sect will lead the martial arts world is still unknown, but we have been planning for many years to unite the Five Mountains Sects and rival Shaolin and Wudang. That must not be changed!"
If Brother Yun insists on interfering, then there will be no room for leniency between us in the future.

Of course, your martial arts are unparalleled and you cannot be defeated by one person. If that day really comes, with your methods, my Songshan Sect will suffer heavy casualties at the very least, and may even be wiped out.

But you won't fare any better. If Lan Fenghuang, Yilin, Miss Ren, and the others really suffer any loss, won't you regret it?"

Yun Changkong sneered, "Are you threatening me?"

Zuo Lengchan said, "If I were threatening you, I would have already captured Miss Ren, or the little nun in Wuxiang Nunnery. Which one could escape my grasp?"

Ren Yingying said coldly, "So this is your strategy of starting with politeness and then resorting to force?"

Zuo Lengchan solemnly replied, "You could say that!"

Yun Changkong pondered for a long time and sighed, "It's no wonder. Everyone has their own ambitions. The unification of the Five Sacred Mountains is your obsession and the goal that your Songshan Sect strives for. If you lose this aspiration, you will lose the meaning of life, and you will lose the hearts of the people, making it difficult to lead the team."

Zuo Lengchan clasped his hands and said, "Brother Yun is truly wise."

Yun Changkong continued, "When I first entered the martial world, I also liked fighting and killing. I didn't care what was hateful or despicable, or whether someone deserved to die. If someone made me unhappy, I would kill them."

But later, he grew tired of it. Looking back, he realized he had killed too many people, but what did it matter whether it was right or wrong?

Neither Zuo Lengchan nor Ren Yingying responded. They both sensed a sense of loneliness in Yun Changkong. Zuo Lengchan felt particularly awkward. Was this really a young man?
Ren Yingying understood that Yun Changkong was talking about his past life, and she didn't know what he had experienced.

Yun Changkong seemed to have forgotten the existence of the two people and continued talking to himself: "In this life, the most difficult thing to overcome is the word 'love'. Many martial arts masters have cultivated for a lifetime, but all their mistakes are due to the word 'love'."

Moreover, since ancient times, strength has never been able to overcome wisdom. No matter how invincible one's martial arts are, or how great one's power, there will always be someone who finds a weakness, plots to usurp the throne, and dies. Therefore, I have come to terms with it. I only wish to live a carefree life with a few beautiful women by the clear springs and green bamboos, playing the zither and flute. I have no interest in the affairs of the martial world.

Zuo Lengchan sighed and said, "Sometimes I have thought about giving up. My offspring are incompetent, and my disciples are useless. Even if the Five Mountains Alliance were to truly unite, this foundation might not be able to be preserved. But this matter involves the efforts and hard work of so many people, and it is not something that can be accomplished by Zuo Lengchan alone. I can no longer turn back."

Yun Changkong nodded slightly: "I understand. So, as long as you promise me one thing, I can ignore anything related to your Songshan Sect and even get the Northern Hengshan to agree to the merger of the Five Sacred Mountains, including the Southern Hengshan."

Zuo Lengchan's eyes lit up: "Speak freely!" (End of Chapter)