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

Yun Changkong chuckled and said, "Guess whether I'll guess or not?"

Ren Yingying's clear, starry eyes were fixed on Yun Changkong's face as she said, "You don't need to guess that. So, what are your thoughts on seeing how Young Master Linghu treats Miss Yue?"

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "Besides calling him a sycophant of the Heavenly God, what else can I think?"

"Licking the Heavenly God?" Ren Yingying frowned slightly and asked, "What do you mean?"

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "This 'licking' means that for love, a person can compromise and make concessions unconditionally and without choice. Believe it or not, Yue Lingshan only needs to give Linghu Chong a look, and he would stick out his neck to be cut off."

Do you think this kind of love, without principles or boundaries, is like a dog?
He was still smugly pleased with himself, being trampled underfoot by Lin Pingzhi, not even daring to be like Tian Boguang. It was such a waste of his martial arts skills; it was utterly outrageous! He had completely disgraced us men.

Ren Yingying sighed, "When it comes to love, it all depends on fate. If you force it, it might just turn into hatred!"

Yun Changkong said, "How could I not understand this principle? Although a forced melon is not sweet, it is still very happy to twist it."

It's better than just suffering in silence, right?

"Ugh, they said this kid lived a carefree life, what a load of bull."

Ren Yingying chuckled softly, then suddenly asked, "Why do you think Young Master Linghu and Miss Yue ended up like this?"

Yun Changkong said, "That's not surprising. Falling in love with someone else is actually very common. It happens all the time. It's just that everyone has their own sense of closeness and distance. When it happens to someone else, they just watch the show and don't care."

However, if someone close to them is abandoned, they will sympathize with the abandoned person and condemn the person who has fallen in love with someone else.

Love originates from human nature, and people have inherent flaws. So once the novelty wears off and the relationship becomes mundane, many people are inclined to give up.

This is similar to the way of martial arts. At the beginning, everyone practices many martial arts, but when they reach a certain level, they will only settle on one that is extremely suitable for them.

Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan grew up together, and Yue Lingshan was already used to his every word and action. Moreover, although this young man seemed unrestrained, he respected Yue Lingshan immensely and never dared to be disrespectful, which is the most taboo thing between a man and a woman.

Besides, he is the senior brother and has always been stronger than Yue Lingshan. Yue Lingshan can't realize her value when she's with him, unlike Lin Pingzhi, who keeps showing that he only got to where he is today because of Yue Lingshan.

Yue Lingshan is just as competitive as you are. Besides, she already felt that Lin Pingzhi was loyal, kind, filial, and beautiful, and she liked him very much. When she met someone with such a tragic background, it was inevitable that she would feel protective of him.

Her actions also revealed a change in Lin Pingzhi, which made Yue Lingshan realize her own value. Anyone can gradually become infatuated with someone who can fulfill their emotional needs, and thus become hopelessly addicted.

Ren Yingying stared at him, a look of sorrow on her face. After a long silence, she suddenly asked, "Are you talking about me and Young Master Linghu?"

Yun Changkong blurted out, "What does this have to do with you?"

As soon as I said it, I suddenly realized, yes, that's how Ren Yingying felt about Linghu Chong in the original story!
Ren Yingying smiled sadly, gazing at the white clouds in the sky. After a long while, she sighed softly, "Actually, you're right. Ever since I first heard Young Master Linghu tell you about what happened to him, I've felt sorry for him."

Why is it that such a devoted and loyal person has to be misunderstood by everyone and suffer an incurable injury?

At that time, I thought to myself, I must cure him. I also considered that I am a woman and he is a man; we are of different kinds, good and evil. If I did this, rumors would spread. But surprisingly, I wasn't afraid. Do you know why?

Yun Changkong said casually, "This is love."

Ren Yingying gave him a deep look and said, "Back then, everyone in the martial arts world said that you and I were in love, and that you, this mysterious expert, were my tool to deal with Dongfang Bubai. Tell me, would I care about being associated with Young Master Linghu?"

Yun Changkong suddenly realized something and sighed, "Dongfang Bubai doesn't handle things, and Yang Lianting is afraid of you, which is why he spread such rumors..."

Ren Yingying said, "None of that matters. Before I met you, I was extremely curious about you. I wondered what kind of person you were that could cause such a sensation in the martial arts world, and that even someone like Zuo Lengchan wouldn't dare to provoke you. So before we met, everything about you, down to the smallest detail, was on my desk."

Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "Didn't expect you to be such a frivolous and shameless person?"

Ren Yingying shook her head and said, "Actually, you're wrong. If you were really that kind of person in my heart, I wouldn't have thought of meeting you, and there wouldn't have been the incident of Phoenix capturing you and sending you to me."

Yun Changkong understood immediately and nodded, saying, "That's true. Why would Miss Ren be interested in meeting a lecherous and shameless person? It's a pity you've been deceived by me. I am indeed that kind of person, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten close to Phoenix the moment I saw her."

Ren Yingying rested her head on his shoulder and said calmly, "You didn't deceive me. I just didn't expect Lan Fenghuang to be so bold!"

Yun Changkong laughed heartily: "Her boldness and enthusiasm are a perfect match for your pride and shyness."

Ren Yingying seemed not to hear, and muttered to herself, "When Dongfang Bubai summoned me back to Blackwood Cliff, he asked me, 'Yingying, who is that great master Yun who killed the three great protectors of Songshan Sect in front of thousands of heroes in Hengshan City?'"
At that time, I had no idea how to answer. I said that I had only met you by chance and that we were just friends through music. He smiled sinisterly, a smile that was extremely creepy. He said, "Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng were friends through music, but they betrayed our sect. Yingying, you are the daughter of the sect leader. Your uncle watched you grow up. In the future, I will pass on the position of sect leader to you. You cannot forget the foundation of our ancestors because of a man. Here, your uncle has specially refined a pill for you to help you calm your mind and clear your thoughts."

I know this is the Three Corpse Brain God Pill used by the cult to control its leaders. That man surnamed Yang even said in a sarcastic tone, "Holy Maiden, the cult leader spent seven days of arduous work to create this pill for you. The cult leader's treatment of you is truly boundless; I am truly envious."

At that moment, I wished I could draw my weapon and fight him to the death, and I also wished I could kill myself to end it all. How could I bear such humiliation?

But then I thought, no matter what, I have to finish what I haven't done. I saved Young Master Linghu's life, and the gathering at Five Tyrants Hill is all over the martial arts world; you must know about it. I also want to see your reaction. I can't just die like this. So I took that pill. Dongfang Bubai said, "Yingying, I also want to meet that great master Yun who dared to challenge me. This time, bring him up to Blackwood Cliff so I can meet him."

Yun Changkong sighed and said, "But you didn't let me see him!"

Ren Yingying raised her head, turned to the side, rested her chin on her slender hand, and smiled at him, "If I asked you to go see him, would you go?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Changkong was filled with thoughts. After a long silence, he sighed, "I don't know. Maybe it will, maybe it won't."

Ren Yingying frowned slightly, then suddenly turned her head away and said coldly, "Do you know that I'm not happy with what you're saying?"

Yun Changkong said, "If you're unhappy, there's nothing I can do."
"I don't want to lie to you. If it were a one-on-one fight with Dongfang Bubai, no matter how skilled he is, it wouldn't be difficult for me to escape unscathed. But if he's prepared for battle, and he's on Blackwood Cliff, there's no way to escape. I wouldn't risk my life for you!"

Ren Yingying turned to look at him, bit her lip, and said in a trembling voice, "Even if, even if that happened, you wouldn't risk your life for me?"

Yun Changkong reached out and patted her head, smiling, "I still can't answer that question right now, and perhaps the answer is still the same."

Ren Yingying's large, bright eyes, like two crystal grapes, seemed ready to burst with moisture. She stared at him for a long while, then suddenly smiled and said, "You're always so rational, so sometimes I wish you could be a little impulsive." Yun Changkong smiled and said, "I've been impulsive before, haven't I? Last night, for example!"

Ren Yingying tilted her head and looked at him for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "I know you are different from others. You are the most outstanding man in the world. I didn't understand before how you could be so genuine and pure, so good and so evil at such a young age. You were extremely ruthless to Tian Boguang and the Songshan Sect, and you belittled those highly renowned martial arts masters. Yet you were extremely kind to ordinary people who were unknown."

"You're a womanizer, but everyone else tries their best to hide it, afraid of being accused of being unheroic for indulging in romantic affairs. But you're so frank and honest, as if afraid others won't know you're a womanizer. It wasn't until I heard you say you were from another world that I understood. You've seen the world, which is why your heart is so rich. Tell me, why should someone who has already become a king need to stand out from the crowd?"

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "So, I'm not bad after all. How do I compare to Linghu Chong?"

Ren Yingying looked at him for a while and sighed softly, "I don't know if you're holding a grudge against Young Master Linghu or just find it amusing. Has your so-called 'great fullness appears empty,' or 'endless life,' already taken root in your heart?"

Yun Changkong was stumped by the question. He touched his nose and laughed awkwardly, "Now that you mention it, it might be true. You've only known me for a few months, but I've known your story for over twenty years. When I was fifteen, I read about Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying. Back then, I wondered how many people, like me, wished they could have a lover like Ren Yingying."

But such a beautiful, wealthy, and accomplished woman is the most exquisite woman in the world.

As I've grown older, I've come to realize that for someone like me, with no power, influence, taste, or looks, to win the favor of such a beauty is nothing short of a pipe dream.

Of course, I'm not an isolated case. Many people have come to understand this idea: meeting a beautiful, intelligent, powerful, and devoted woman who only has eyes for them is ultimately just an unattainable dream.

As a result, Linghu Chong's reputation declined year by year.

Because Linghu Chong was truly unworthy of Ren Yingying's love for him. What you see today is still Linghu Chong before he and Ren Yingying became engaged. Even though he couldn't help but kiss Ren Yingying, and even though the two made vows of eternal love and pledged their lives to each other.

Yet he could still forget Ren Yingying because of Yue Lingshan. In order not to make Yue Lingshan lose face, he could shield her from a sword with his own body, claiming it was to repay Yue Lingshan's kindness to him. But how could he not remember Ren Yingying, who was the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, but disguised herself for him and lived among the enemies of the righteous path?

He doesn't know how to cherish himself, but he forgets that the woman who was willing to be imprisoned in Shaolin Temple for ten years to save his life, would she feel heartache if she saw this scene?

What's most hateful about him is that, despite being injured, he became distraught upon seeing Yue Lingshan, completely forgetting Ren Yingying who was worried about him.

After Yue Lingshan left, it wasn't until someone reminded him that he remembered Ren Yingying was still by his side. But what was he then? He didn't know what to do in front of Yue Lingshan, but he felt that there were many ways to coax Yingying. He could rely on his wounds to make Yingying care about him and distract him.

To be honest, I used to see things from Linghu Chong's perspective, and I thought he was quite resourceful. But later I realized that this guy is actually no different from me—just a scumbag.

Yun Changkong was referring to Linghu Chong at the Five Mountains Alliance Conference in the original storyline; he hadn't yet mentioned Linghu Chong who later wanted to blow up Ren Woxing.

Linghu Chong could ruthlessly blow up his father-in-law, Ren Woxing, under the guise of maintaining peace in the martial arts world. But if Yue Buqun were his father-in-law, would he still disregard Yue Lingshan's feelings and kill Yue Buqun?

Linghu Chong, who would do anything for Yue Lingshan, would he care about peace in the martial arts world?
That's probably a joke!
Ren Yingying's cheeks had been burning from listening to this. She bit her lip and said with a smile, "Have you forgotten that I am Ren Yingying?"

Yun Changkong just smiled: "You are Ren Yingying, but you are not Ren Yingying. The purpose of telling you all this, including when I flirted with Yue Lingshan and confessed to Yilin that I wanted to marry her, was not actually the main one. The most important thing was to show these love-struck girls the diversity of men, to 'de-enchant' them, and to make them understand that the person they like may not be so outstanding that they are worth giving up everything for. Obviously, they are hopeless."

Ren Yingying pondered the matter carefully and found it quite reasonable. She knew that Yun Changkong was referring to the original trajectory without him, but now, Ren Yingying would definitely not go down the path of being "love-struck." However, she scoffed, "Who knows what you're thinking? I think you just like being fickle."

Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "That's true. I used to be extremely fond of beautiful women, but later, due to a chance encounter, I learned martial arts. As soon as I debuted, I stood out and gained a great reputation. Everyone in the country knows my name, Yun Changkong. You know, I'm not ugly, I have some brains, and my martial arts are decent. It's no wonder that I win the hearts of women."

Moreover, no woman who isn't exceptionally beautiful or outstanding has the courage to stand before me and utter a single word. But I, a great demon of Buddhism, pursue a mind free from all attachments and carefree existence. Therefore, the arising and extinguishing of emotions are merely a matter of turning my hand. I may seem to be full of affection, yet I am actually heartless. That's why I rarely worry about such things. I feel that "If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; the world is best when it is heartless!"

Ren Yingying looked at Yun Changkong, lost in thought, and murmured, "If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; in this world, it's best to be without feelings. Perhaps this is true. Young Master Linghu, so carefree and unrestrained, is now filled with endless troubles. Isn't it all because of love?"

Yun Changkong nodded slightly: "Therefore, I am very cautious about you. Linghu Chong is a scoundrel and is not worthy of you, and I am even less worthy of you. You compared Phoenix Yilin to me only because they belong to a sect that does not allow marriage, yet they suffer for love. So, if they follow me, even if I am gone one day, perhaps it will make them realize that all men are big pigs and no good. It might not be a bad thing."

Ren Yingying was incredibly clever; she could understand the implied meaning from the melody. She knew he meant that she and Linghu Chong were originally a couple, but because she had broken up their marriage and was no longer around, the harm to her was unimaginable. But when she thought about it this way, she felt that Yun Changkong was incredibly steady and cared for her deeply.

Ren Yingying was happy, but then she thought of something and suddenly said, "You said that Miss Yue's fate was tragic, and Young Master Linghu was so affectionate towards her, but he and I... Hmm, what about Miss Yue?"

Did Lin Pingzhi fall in love with someone else? Or is he dead?

Yun Changkong sighed and slowly said, "Neither. Lin Pingzhi killed Yue Lingshan with his own hands!"

"Huh?" Ren Yingying was shocked: "How could this be? Miss Yue treated him so well, protecting him in every way, and even abandoning her senior brother, how could he do such a thing?"

Yun Changkong sighed, "Love and human nature are inherently unpredictable."

Ren Yingying asked, "So, are you still going to help this Miss Yue escape her tragic fate?"

Yun Changkong said casually, "I've already helped her. I once said that there are no gentlemen in the world, which was actually telling her that her father is not as upright as she thinks, and that she should be more careful."

But you can see it didn't end well. She felt I was insulting her father. I told Linghu Chong that Lin Pingzhi was scheming and not a good match for Yue Lingshan. If it was for his junior sister's sake and he didn't want to regret it later, he should take her away. But this 'Flattery God' insisted on putting on a gentlemanly demeanor. What could I do? If I helped again, they might all think I was a wicked person with ulterior motives. They might unleash the Dugu Nine Swords of the Great Hero Dugu and your father's Star Absorbing Technique. I couldn't withstand that. I still have so many beauties waiting for me. I don't want to die so unjustly."

"Pfft..." Ren Yingying couldn't help but laugh: "Don't give me that. My father said that although Young Master Linghu's swordsmanship is high, his other martial arts are not worth mentioning. Killing him would not be difficult. I don't believe you can't see that."

Yun Changkong, with his thick skin, chuckled and said, "If I were to kill him, your supporters would surely tear me to pieces and accuse me of being shameless enough for ruining Chongying's love for my own selfish desires."

They still dare to kill now! We must resist, we must strongly resist! Tell me, in this situation, do I have to compromise for the sake of my future? If I compromise, people will say I'm their lapdog. What can I do in this dilemma?

Ren Yingying rolled her eyes and sneered, "Then lick me, so what? Is it really that much of a humiliation for you?"

Yun Changkong said, "Why don't you lick me?"

Ren Yingying giggled and said, "Okay, I'll lick it. How do you want me to lick it? I'll do whatever you want!"

Yun Changkong laughed, "Dream on, I'm not going to let you lick it!" He leaped up and disappeared along the rooftop like smoke, covering ten zhang in an instant.

Ren Yingying hurriedly caught up, shouting, "Today I must lick you, so you can keep laughing at me!" (End of Chapter)