All the heavens, starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 171 It’s almost time
Seeing that the situation was getting out of control and fearing that some martial arts practitioners from Sichuan had infiltrated, Wang Gan quickly slipped away.

However, the impact of what Wang Gan said earlier is far from over.

Wang Gan was marching towards the outskirts of the capital when he suddenly stopped and slowly spoke.
"It's almost time,"

"Everyone come out."

One after another, figures with profound auras emerged from the shadows, each dressed in luxurious attire and possessing an extraordinary bearing.

"Shi Yan, the leader of Wudang Sect; Da Bei, the abbot of Shaolin Temple; the leaders of the seven major sword sects; Wang Shidai, the leader of the Beggars' Sect; 'Water Flying' of the Yangtze River Gang; and 'Eagle Eye Old Seven,' the leader of the Twelve Linked Rings."

Wang Gan recognized some people he knew, and others he didn't.
But he knew that these people all had one identity: the leaders or high-ranking members of powerful sects in the martial arts world!
"Amitabha."

Zen Master Dabei stepped forward and clasped his hands together in prayer.

“Young Master Tianji, your public disclosure of martial arts secrets and your commitment to education for all are commendable, but they are truly a path to chaos.”

Wudang Sect Leader Shi Yan also said coldly,

"Indeed! Nowadays, there is constant strife in the martial world, and many evil and demonic people are becoming increasingly ruthless and powerful because of the contents of your Heavenly Secret Report!"

"Young Master Tianji...you are aiding and abetting evil!"

Wang Gan chuckled lightly.
"is it?"

"According to you, Zhong Wugu of Wudang, the Five Arhats of Shaolin Temple, Guan Tianwu of Yandang Sect, and Liu Qingqing, the wife of the Diancang Sect Leader, are they righteous or evil?"

The expressions on everyone's faces changed slightly.

These people were the traitors they touted as disciples who had gone astray, and many of them were killed.

Wang Gan's meaning was very clear: your prestigious sects are not without their own filth and evil, so what right do you have to call others heretical?

"Abbot, why waste your breath on him?!"

"That's right! Why waste words with this devil? Let's all charge forward side by side!"

The names Wang Gan mentioned immediately provoked these prestigious sects, who all shouted in anger.

But no one dared to go first.

Because Wang Gan's martial arts skills are so high that they are unfathomable, if he is not among the top ten in the weapon rankings, then whoever goes first will probably be sent to their death.

"Amitabha Buddha, Mr. Wang..."

“It’s not that we can’t talk. As long as you agree not to reveal those martial arts secrets anymore, we will still support your ‘Tianwu Class’ and even cooperate with Tianji Tower to research martial arts.”

The Great Compassion Zen Master stated that he could also talk about it and that he could also run a school.

It's just best not to let the lackeys benefit.

After all, for these powerful sects, it's more painful for them to see their lowly lackeys benefit than for their own interests to be harmed.

As for the 'martial arts training class', that's a school with entry requirements. It's not a problem for powerful sects; they can easily send their own disciples there for further training.

“Really…”

Wang Gan suddenly looked at the wooden Taoist beside him.
"What do you think, Master Mu?"

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Mu Daoren, the fourth-ranked person on the Weapon Ranking.

Strictly speaking, it was Mu Daoren who gave them the confidence to gather together, since the difference between first and fourth place wasn't too great.

In their minds, if Master Mu took the lead, they could swarm him and still have a fighting chance against Young Master Tianji.

"I think"

“Young Master Tianji is right.”

The wooden Taoist spoke calmly.
"If a sect is rife with corruption and internal strife, then it is not qualified to be called the righteous path,"

"Moreover, whether those traitors are truly heretics or not should be debated face to face to demonstrate the righteousness and integrity of our righteous path."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's expression changed.

Because they noticed that a large number of people had quietly gathered around them, surrounding them completely.

Upon closer inspection, they were all 'traitors' who had already died in their sect!
"Wooden Taoist, what are you doing?!"

Wudang Sect Leader Shi Yan's expression changed, and he stared intently at Mu Daoren.

"Don't forget, you're from the Wudang Sect!"

The wooden Taoist sneered.
"I am a member of the Wudang Sect. Do you consider me a member of Wudang?"

"Just because I got married and had children, you took away my and my disciple's positions as sect leaders." "In terms of seniority and strength, I was originally the number one in the Wudang Sect!"

"I've contributed my strength and shed my blood for Wudang, so why can't I be the sect leader?!"

Shi Yan sighed deeply.

"Everyone has contributed to Wudang, so we can discuss the position of sect leader."

The wooden Taoist drew his long sword, his killing intent palpable.

"I don't want to play with you guys anymore,"

"I'll do it myself, I'll create a new Wudang!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone shouted for battle and started fighting.

In an instant, energy surged everywhere, and dust flew up!
However, those on Master Dabei's side lost all spirit the moment Mu Daoren betrayed them.
After all, their strongest fighters had turned against them, so they were even less likely to be able to deal with Young Master Tianji. They quickly fell into a disadvantageous position and were wiped out by the people from the Ghost Manor under the Wood Daoist.

As for Shi Yan and Zen Master Da Bei, although their martial arts skills are among the top ten on the weapon ranking list, even if they join forces, they are far from being a match for Mu Daoren.

Mu Daoren's martial arts skills were so high that Lu Xiaofeng called him the only person who could possibly surpass Ximen Chuixue in swordsmanship. It should be noted that at that time, Ximen Chuixue had already killed Dugu Yihe and Ye Gucheng, becoming a true 'Sword God'.

Therefore, Wang Gancai ranked Mu Daoren fourth on the weapon ranking list.

One of them was pierced through the heart by the wooden Taoist's sword, and the other had his head shattered by the Wudang palm strike.

"you"

Shi Yan's eyes widened, her head caved in, and blood flowed from her seven orifices as she died.

Master Mu wiped his hands and said calmly.

"Next time you go out to negotiate, remember to bring your purple-gold crown."

The battle gradually subsided, but then an uninvited guest arrived.

"It seems I'm still a step late."

Lu Xiaofeng appeared, looked at the corpses scattered on the ground, and sighed deeply.

The Wood Daoist said calmly,

"Even if you had arrived earlier, the outcome wouldn't have changed."

Looking at the dead bodies on the ground, Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but sigh.

"With a single sword strike, he killed the Great Compassionate Zen Master, who was ranked ninth."

"It seems Wang Gan's ranking of you as fourth on the weapons list is absolutely accurate."

The Wood Taoist neither agreed nor disagreed.
How did you know something bad was going to happen here?

Lu Xiaofeng sighed softly.
"Because when Dugu Yihe used your Wudang Tai Chi sword technique, your Wudang leaders didn't say anything at all, so it seems they've already made a decision."

"And it's such a coincidence."

"Even if you were provoked by Wang Gan's remarks, your sects wouldn't all disappear together."

The infighting among powerful sects is no less than that between the righteous and the evil paths; mutual disdain among sects is inevitable.
The fact that they left at the same time can only mean one thing: they had something planned!

"I also have to thank Wang Gan. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to find the opportunity to bring these major sect leaders together."

The wooden Taoist's tone was meaningful.
Lu Xiaofeng gave Mu Daoren a deep look.
"You mean, even without Wang Gan, you would still carry out this plan, right?"

"The legendary Ghost Manor, which only accepts the dead, was actually opened by the Wudang Wood Taoist!"

The corners of Mu Daoren's mouth curled up.
"What, you, Lu Xiaofeng, are you trying to act on behalf of Heaven?"

Lu Xiaofeng shook his head.
"I don't understand the world anymore. I like to meddle in other people's business, but I won't meddle in things I don't understand."

"At least, people like you and Wang Gan are still willing to follow the rules."

Lu Xiaofeng knew that if even experts of Wang Gan's and Mu Daoren's caliber were unwilling to follow the rules, then even more people would die in the martial arts world.

As for the others... as Wang Gan said, who can say they are completely innocent once they step into this world?
It's simply a matter of the victor taking all and the loser being condemned.

"correct."

Lu Xiaofeng glanced around, somewhat puzzled.

Where did Wang Gan go?

(End of this chapter)