Gao Wu: Ten years of sparring experience, one move and the world knows him.

Chapter 129: Convincing people with virtue
The girl's talent in swordsmanship must be exceptional; otherwise, she wouldn't have been chosen by the Emei Sword Sect to study sword control techniques at Hidden Sword Peak.

Seeing her spirituality, Zhao Rui was delighted and silently protected her.

The vast Qingcheng Sword Sect was bustling with passing disciples who hurried by, busy with reception arrangements.

No one seemed to have the leisure to walk this way.

The few Qingcheng disciples who noticed him, upon seeing that it was Zhao Rui, all bowed respectfully from a distance and took a detour.

Now, since the old sect leader passed away, Zhao Rui has become a god-like figure in Qingcheng Mountain, even surpassing Uncle Yun Hao.

When Zhao Rui came out of the Crystal Cave yesterday and met Zhang Zheng and other "classmates" and fellow Daoists again, they were initially at a loss and did not know how to get along with Zhao Rui.

Fortunately, Zhao Rui was not the kind of person who liked to divide people into different classes or to bully others.

Maintain a normal attitude towards others.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Even so, some people who don't know him well still see him with awe and reverence.

In the pavilion in the square, Bai Xuening was still concentrating on comprehending the sword intent.

The streams of true energy were like sharp swords swirling around her, sometimes soaring and circling, sometimes hissing in the low sky.

Like ten thousand swords returning to their origin, or a flock of birds paying homage to a phoenix, they danced freely around Bai Xuening.

Enlightenment can take varying lengths; some people awaken in an instant and grasp the true essence of the Dharma, a process known as sudden enlightenment!

Some people need to spend a lot of time understanding and experiencing before they can form their own understanding; this is called gradual cultivation.

Bai Xuening possesses both qualities; her long-term sword-wielding training combined with Zhao Rui's instantaneous infusion of sword intent has given her her current enlightenment.

The sword intent grew increasingly intense!

The true energy formed scattered vortexes on the ground like a tornado.

This is what sword intent enlightenment should look like, unlike Zhao Rui, who took shortcuts through the system and mastered the great sword intent in one go.

"Qingcheng has suffered a great calamity, but it has also served as a reminder to all our sects: what is the origin of these suddenly appearing evil and heretical sects?"

Just then, a group of people slowly strolled towards them from a distance, including monks, Taoists, laymen, and officials.

Upon hearing the sound, Zhao Rui looked over and saw that it was the leaders from various sects who had come to offer their condolences. Accompanied by Master Yu of the Qingcheng Sword Sect, they were touring Qingcheng.

"The imperial court has not yet reached a conclusion and is conducting a secret investigation. At this time, we still need to rely on all the sects; we must all work together."

Upon hearing this, an official from the Sichuan Martial Arts Association shook his head and said in a deep voice.

After hearing this person's words, Master Yu couldn't help but glance at the people from Emei.

Others may not know, but you should know best, right? After all, the old sect leader went out with people from your Emei sect, and not only was he seriously injured, but he also brought about the annihilation of his entire sect.

Unfortunately, the middle-aged nun who led the group kept her eyes straight ahead, pretending not to know anything, and only put her palms together and chanted Buddhist mantras, appearing solemn and dignified.

"There seems to be the sound of sword energy cutting through the air ahead!"

"Master Yu, on such a day, has anyone from your faction been permitted to use weapons without authorization?"

Suddenly, a burly man beside him, with sharp eyebrows and narrowed eyes, spoke in a cold voice.

This person was none other than Lin Han, the Daoist who had previously paid his respects on behalf of the Kongtong Sect Leader.

"That's not true! All the disciples are busy with internal and external affairs..."

Master Yu was taken aback, then spoke frankly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Daoist Lin Han's figure blurred, and he had already darted about ten feet away, heading towards the pavilion in front.

"Friend Lin, your skill is truly impressive!"

Everyone was startled and listened intently. They could indeed hear a faint sound of sword energy cutting through the air, and they couldn't help but admire it.

"Shall we go and take a look?"

Yu Zhengnan hadn't expected that Lin Han would act so readily in front of him, his "master," without paying any attention to his attitude. At this moment, he had no choice but to say, "Thank you all for your trouble!"

Upon hearing this, everyone set off and followed.

On the Qingcheng Sword Sect's plaza, Lin Han's figure, like a sharp sword, rushed straight towards the direction of the sound. Just as he reached the pavilion and was about to fly in to take a look, he saw a young man dressed in Qingcheng disciple's attire step out.

It barely blocked his way.

"Please move to another location! This area is temporarily closed."

The person who came was naturally Zhao Rui. He had seen someone coming early in the morning, so he took several dozen steps forward and blocked the outside of the pavilion.

"Was that sound of sword energy piercing the air just now yours?"

"On such a day, how could a disciple of Qingcheng dare to wield swords and spears?"

Lin Han peered through Zhao Rui's back, his gaze lingering on him.

"Could it be... that remnants of the demonic path have not yet been eliminated?"

Hearing his words, Zhao Rui raised an eyebrow. He couldn't help but feel that anyone who said such things was a bad guy.

Isn't this just setting a charge in advance?
"Whether I am a remnant or not is none of your business. As a distinguished guest, please abide by the rules of Qingcheng Mountain. Thank you for your cooperation!"

Zhao Rui couldn't be bothered with people who were quick to label others; it was just annoying.

This is Qingcheng, and it's not his place to label us as an outsider!

Hearing Zhao Rui's words, Lin Han's eyes narrowed slightly. No one in Kongtong would dare to speak to him like that.

Now that Qingcheng is weak, a mere disciple dares to block his path. If he doesn't establish his authority now, when will he?
He sneered, "Once I capture you, I'll hand you over to Master Yu for disposal."

After saying that, he stretched out a hand and grabbed at Zhao Rui's neck with lightning speed.

Clearly, they didn't take Zhao Rui seriously.

"Master Lin, stop immediately!"

Yu Zhengnan, who followed behind, panicked and hurriedly shouted that he had already seen who was standing opposite Lin Han.

"stop?"

Lin Han sneered inwardly. Since he had established his authority, he would naturally know his limits, but stopping was impossible. Even a mere Daoist disciple from the Qingcheng Sword Sect dared to stop him.

If word gets out, how will he save face?

Lin Han not only didn't stop, but actually increased his speed. The young Taoist in front of him seemed to be frightened and didn't move at all.

He felt increasingly contemptuous. If this was all the Qingcheng disciples were capable of, it seemed he would have to reassess the Qingcheng Sword Sect's standing in the martial arts world.

However, just as his palm was about to touch the other person's neck, the young Taoist moved.

His hand suddenly stretched forward, moving so fast that it appeared under Lin Han's ribs in the blink of an eye.

Lin Han was shocked and hurriedly turned to dodge.

He couldn't possibly hold on any longer.

This means that the move has been neutralized.

Lin Han's face darkened. In front of so many experts from various sects, he couldn't even defeat a Qingcheng disciple in one move.

If word gets out, how will he compete for the position of the next sect leader of Kongtong?

He immediately unleashed his full power, using the Seven Injury Fist, a unique skill of the Kongtong School, to strike Zhao Rui.

He suddenly increased his strength from three-tenths to fifty percent, determined to teach Qingcheng a lesson.

Zhao Rui didn't expect that after his first attack failed, he would continue. Even a clay figure has some temper, so he immediately unleashed his Seven Star Palm power and struck out.

The two men's fists and palms clashed, and a burst of energy immediately spread out, causing their robes to flutter loudly.

Just then, the others who had followed arrived, and Master Yu anxiously shouted:

"Stop! He's a distinguished guest of Kongtong! Don't hurt him!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, the leaders of the various factions beside Master Yu all looked at him in astonishment.

Lin Han, who was locked in a stalemate, was even more furious and embarrassed. He said angrily, "You Qingcheng people look down on me like this!"

He was about to unleash his full power to fight Zhao Rui to the death.

Before he could exert any force, Zhao Rui unleashed his power, his body retreating rapidly, and he landed gracefully on the ground some distance away.

His figure blocked the entrance to the pavilion where everyone was going. "Master Yu, I'm leaving it to you! We can't go in for now."

Upon seeing the manager arrive, Zhao Rui immediately withdrew from the battlefield and quietly stood guard at the entrance of the pavilion.

Although Master Yu didn't know what was going on, since Zhao Rui said they couldn't go in, there must be something wrong.

He immediately walked apologetically to Lin Han Daoist, whose face was still flushed, and bowed, saying, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. This person is, is, an honorary elder of my Qingcheng."

"Yes, that's right, honorary elder!"

Master Yu was extremely impressed with the position he had come up with on a whim.

"Honorary Elder?"

Does such a position exist?

"Amitabha, it was a misunderstanding. Master Lin was just worried that Qingcheng's strength was now weak and that it might be taken advantage of by bad people."

The bald man from Shaolin immediately began chanting Buddhist mantras to defend Lin Han.

Lin Han had already lost face after failing to defeat Zhao Rui in two moves. Seeing that the bald Shaolin monk had given him an easy way out, his face darkened and he said coldly, "So the Qingcheng Sword Sect is this powerful. I have only acted like a villain in vain."

"Not at all, not at all. I should thank Master Lin for his righteous help. This was all a misunderstanding!"

Master Yu smiled ingratiatingly and spoke cautiously.

Given the current state of the Qingcheng Sword Sect, how can it possibly stand up straight?

"It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. Master Yu, I wonder who is making those sword aura sounds coming from the pavilion ahead? They're getting stronger and stronger."

"Could it be that your sect has produced another genius like Daoist Yunhao? This is truly cause for celebration."

The old master of the Hundred Fists Sect, acting as a peacemaker, changed the subject and asked.

"Please forgive me for not being able to tell you this. Gentlemen, the Jade Night Pill Pavilion is just ahead. Let's go take a look!"

Master Yu quickly changed the subject and said...

"Such sharp sword energy is quite similar to the sword intent of my Emei Sect. Have any Qingcheng disciples ever visited the Emei Sect's mountain gate?"

The nun leading the Emei group narrowed her eyes slightly and continued, "Perhaps we should go and take a look. Surely, in this bright and clear world, the Qingcheng Sword Sect wouldn't have anything that's not to be seen?"

“Master, you are mistaken. Qingcheng has its own wonderful methods and will not covet your Emei techniques.”

"In that case, let's go together."

Before the Emei nuns arrived, they had already been instructed by Jing to check on the situation in Qingcheng.

When the demon invaded, how could Qingcheng alone withstand it?

This matter cannot but raise suspicions.

However, Qingcheng had not invited Emei to the mountain before, and the people of Emei could not come directly.

This is a good opportunity, and judging from the sneaky behavior of the people from Qingcheng, there must be something fishy going on.

Lin Han was still resentful about being humiliated by Zhao Rui, so when he heard the Emei nun make such a suggestion, he immediately chimed in, "That's only right. Does the Qingcheng Sword Sect think that by killing the demon, they can disregard all other sects?"

With this serious accusation, Yu Zhengnan's already troubled face became even more bitter.

Zhao Rui, who was listening from the side, was furious. These people from the Kongtong Sect were really scoundrels, always throwing around accusations.

Just as he was about to make a few sarcastic remarks, his ears twitched, and he immediately said, "Master Yu, let them come over."

After saying that, he turned to the side.

Yu Zhengnan was taken aback, but without hesitation, he immediately stepped aside and gestured for everyone to come over.

The Emei nun hesitated slightly, but then stepped towards the pavilion.

Before even reaching the corridor, light footsteps could be heard from inside, followed by a beautiful young woman dressed in the attire of the Emei Sword Sect walking out slowly.

"Uncle-Master! I emitted the sword energy!"

The girl was Bai Xuening. She had just finished comprehending the mystery and came out after hearing the commotion.

"Xue Ning? You..."

The Emei nun's exclamation startled the others who had followed. After searching for a while, they realized the person inside was from Emei.
"I just comprehended the sword intent, and this Taoist priest from Qingcheng protected me."

Bai Xuening briefly recounted the events.

Upon hearing this, the Emei nun's brows immediately lit up with joy, and she couldn't help but ask, "You've grasped the essence of swordsmanship?"

"Yes, I've got it!"

"That's wonderful! Amitabha Buddha, may God bless Emei!"

The nun from Emei was overjoyed and couldn't help but chant Buddhist mantras.

Their conversation further proved that it was a misunderstanding.

Lin Han's face was as black as a carbon ball.

Just then, Zhao Rui sneered, "Master, as the saying goes, those who obstruct the path are mortal enemies. I wonder if Emei should demand an explanation for what this Kongtong brother did just now?"

"you……"

Lin Han didn't expect Zhao Rui to put such a big label on him. If Emei or this young girl took it seriously, wouldn't that be an enemy who obstructs the path?
“Master, please don’t listen to his nonsense. I had no such intention. This was purely an accident.”

Lin Han hurriedly explained to the Emei nun.

"Please, Martial Uncle, do justice for your disciple!"

Bai Xuening had already heard Zhao Rui recount what had happened through telepathy, and she had no good feelings towards this Kongtong disciple who had almost interrupted her enlightenment. She immediately spoke to the Emei nun.

"Xue Ning!"

The nun frowned and glanced at Bai Xuening, signaling her not to cause any more trouble.

Then he turned and put his palms together, saying to Lin Han:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please be at ease. This humble nun also knows the reason behind it, but it has nothing to do with you."

Clearly, she didn't want to antagonize the Kongtong Sect over this matter.

"Master, you have shown me great wisdom and discernment; I am deeply grateful!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Han's expression immediately relaxed, and he quickly thanked the Emei nun.

"Tsk tsk, Master is really good at enduring things. If Master Liaojing knew about this, wouldn't she be so angry that she would chop you up with the Autumn Water Sky Sword!"

Zhao Rui sneered from the side.

"Kid, stop trying to sow discord! If you've got the guts, let's settle this with a fistfight!"

Lin Han was furious and singled out Zhao Rui, wanting to challenge him to a duel.

Zhao Rui was overjoyed; there was such a good thing.

He immediately replied, "Really? No regrets?"

"If I go back on my word, I will never set foot on Mount Qingcheng again in this lifetime!" Lin Han said coldly.

"No, if you don't come, how will we collect admission fees! Here's the deal: if you lose, from now on, no disciple of the Kongtong Sect will be allowed to carry any weapons when visiting Qingcheng Mountain!"

"This……"

"Oh, so your opinion doesn't count? How about we try something else?"

"Alright, I'll decide at a glance. Kid, let's see what you're capable of."

Lin Han felt that every word Zhao Rui said was piercing his heart.

Having practiced martial arts for so many years, I have never suffered such "injustice".

"Master Yu, please prepare the venue!"

Lin Han said coldly to Yu Zhengnan.

Yu Zhengnan looked at Zhao Rui, somewhat at a loss.

"Go ahead, guests are always welcome, and our Qingcheng Sword Sect has always won people over with virtue!"

Zhao Rui smiled faintly.

(End of this chapter)