The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

Memories flashed through my mind like lightning.

Tianmen Daoist took a deep breath.

Since we agreed last night, the die is cast today, and there's no turning back.

Moreover, the Taishan martial arts techniques that the old Taoist priest just revealed have already explained what he wanted to express.

With this in mind, the Taoist Tianmen had no more hesitation.

Under the astonished gazes of the entire hall, he walked up to Chen Qianyang and performed a standard Taoist kowtow:

"Senior Brother Tian Shu! It's been many years since we last met, and you still look as dashing as ever!"

That cry of "Senior Brother" was like a thunderclap in a dry land.

Fei Bin's mouth dropped open: "Tian...Tianmen Daoist Brother! You...what did you call him?! Senior Brother?!"

"This is my senior brother from the Taishan Sect, who traveled the world and lived in seclusion in his early years. His Daoist name is Tian Shu."

Tianmen Daoist straightened up, his expression unchanged: "My senior brother has devoted his life to the way of the sword, indifferent to fame and fortune, and has long since withdrawn from worldly affairs. I never expected to meet you here today; it is truly a great fortune for our Mount Tai Sect! And a blessing for all the fellow practitioners of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects!"

A glint flashed in Yue Buqun's eyes, and he unconsciously stopped tapping his folding fan.

He had observed carefully just now; Tianmen's expression changed drastically, clearly indicating that he had something to hide.

As for giving it to his senior brother...

Never mind, as long as I can suppress the Songshan Sect, it will be to my advantage.

In the blink of an eye, Yue Buqun had weighed the pros and cons.

He stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Chen Qianyang, and said sincerely, "So it is a reclusive senior master from the Mount Tai Sect who has graced us with his presence. I, Yue, was unaware of your previous humility! Senior, your righteous assistance has relieved Mount Hua from its perilous situation. Yue and the entire Mount Hua sect are deeply grateful!"

Master Dingyi chanted a Buddhist prayer, her expression softening: "Amitabha. Since he is a highly respected senior of the Mount Tai Sect, his character is naturally exemplary in the martial arts world. Now it seems there must be a misunderstanding."

She deeply believed her disciple's words and was dissatisfied with the Songshan Sect's domineering behavior; her stance had long since changed.

Liu Zhengfeng, as the host, smiled and bowed to Chen Qianyang.

In the blink of an eye, among the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects, the four sects of Mount Tai, Mount Hua, Mount Heng, and Mount Heng have formed a tacit alliance due to the sudden appearance of the "Celestial Pivot Taoist".

Fei Bin's face finally turned ashen. He had an absolute advantage, but now, because of the sudden appearance of the old Taoist priest, the four factions had joined forces to deal with him.

As for the Diancang Sect members, they had long since disappeared.

"Even if... even if you are a senior member of the Mount Tai Sect," Fei Bin tried to maintain his composure, but his voice had already lost its strength, "you can't distort the truth! Many people witnessed Linghu Chong and Tian Boguang chatting happily! And that Blackwood Token..."

"Tian Boguang?" Chen Qianyang interrupted him.

He slowly reached into his robes, then casually tossed a cloth bag onto Fei Bin's feet with a "thud."

"Rolling around..."

The ties came undone, and a human head rolled out, its face covered in a thick beard, its eyes wide open in terror, its expression frozen in the moment of death.

It was none other than the infamous "Lone Wanderer" Tian Boguang!

"Ah—!" Yilin screamed in fright and tightly closed her eyes.

A chorus of gasps and gasps filled the hall.

A storm of emotions swept through everyone's hearts.

Tian Boguang possessed unparalleled lightness skills and ruthless swordsmanship, causing havoc for many years. Countless righteous masters failed to defeat him.

And now, he's just dead like this?

"You...you really killed him?" Fei Bin's voice was hoarse.

"This lecherous scoundrel has committed many evil deeds and uttered wild words," Chen Qianyang said calmly. "I had no choice but to send him down to repent before the victims he harmed. However..."

He deliberately dragged out his words.

"Before he died, in his desperate attempt to survive, this fellow revealed quite a few interesting 'secrets of the martial world' to me. He said... in this martial world, some self-proclaimed righteous figures do things behind the scenes that are even more despicable and vile than this lecherous thief. He mentioned something about Hengshan..."

"Shut up!" Fei Bin interrupted Chen Qianyang sharply.

How much does this old Taoist know? What exactly did Tian Boguang say?

If that lecherous thief really confessed to tricking Liu Zhengfeng into buying an official position, why doesn't this old Taoist priest say it now?

Could it be...?

The Taoist priest chuckled and even seemed to wink at Fei Bin.

Fei Bin suddenly felt that perhaps this seemingly upright old Taoist priest was not as righteous as he appeared.

He made up his mind, but still feigned surprise: "How can we believe what this lecherous scoundrel says?"

"Whether you believe it or not is for others to judge, isn't it, Master Fei?" Chen Qianyang stepped forward, his aura imposing. "Now, the head of the lecherous thief Tian Boguang is here, killed by my own hands. If Linghu Chong colluded with him, why would he fight him to the death and be seriously injured? Or does Master Fei believe that I, the one who killed Tian Boguang, am also involved with the Demonic Sect? And that you also need to use the Five Mountains Flag to capture and interrogate me?"

Fei Bin remained silent.

Tianmen Daoist said, "Junior Brother Fei! My Senior Brother Tian Shu is a chivalrous and righteous man who eliminates harm for the people. He is a model of the righteous path in the martial world! Would such a senior master speak such nonsense? Junior Brother Fei, are you acting so recklessly because you are acting on the orders of Alliance Leader Zuo, or are you trying to disrupt the overall situation of the Five Mountains Alliance? Do you really think that my Mount Tai Sect is without anyone to bully us at will?"

Master Dingyi also said, "Junior Brother Fei, the facts are clear. Nephew Linghu was injured while trying to kill the lecherous scoundrel, and his determination is commendable. Now that Tian Boguang has been executed, this matter should be concluded. Let's not dwell on it any longer."

"That's right!" Liu Zhengfeng chimed in.

Fei Bin looked around the main hall and saw the four schools of Taishan, Huashan, Hengshan, and Hengshan.

He already knew that what he was doing today was impossible.

"Alright! Alright! Alright! In that case, let's go!"

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer and led a group of Songshan disciples out of the main hall of the Liu residence.

As the Songshan Sect members left, the tense atmosphere in the main hall finally eased.

Yue Buqun also felt a great weight lifted from his heart.

He turned and bowed deeply to Chen Qianyang again: "If it weren't for your timely appearance and intervention today, Senior, our Huashan Sect would have been in grave danger. We will never forget your great kindness, Senior. However... we have completely offended the Left Alliance Leader of Songshan, which may bring you endless trouble. I am truly uneasy about this."

Chen Qianyang chuckled inwardly, wondering what his master would think if he knew that the person in front of him was the unfilial disciple he considered a traitor.

"Trouble?" Chen Qianyang chuckled. "In this life, I've lived a life of swift retribution and vengeance, and I fear no trouble whatsoever!"

After speaking, he ignored the gazes cast by the other figures and strode out of the hall.

As he passed Yang Guo, his steps paused almost imperceptibly.

Yang Guo was staring at him with wide eyes, his face filled with admiration and excitement.

The old Taoist priest seemed somewhat familiar to him.

Chen Qianyang sniffed, but didn't turn around. He carried his broadsword and disappeared into the continuous rain outside the door in an instant.

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