One person: I am Li Buren, I cannot bear to do anything!

A giant wolf, seven or eight meters tall, pounced from outside the range of the chaotic gold.

Wang Bing, who was standing at the very front, was the first to be hit and was sent flying several meters away by the giant wolf's spirit.

The remaining Wang family retainers and church followers were scattered and broken apart after being pinned to the spot by the chaotic gold clapper.

He hastily stood up and looked at the newcomer; the leader of the retainers' eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"Feng Zhenghao?!"

"Damn it, you've let the patriarch down! You ungrateful dog!"

Feng Zhenghao looked serious and pushed up his glasses.

"You can't tame a wolf, let alone someone like the Feng family. Do you really think we're dogs?"

Behind Feng Zhenghao, the elite forces of the Tianxia Society were all mobilized.

Many of the Feng family's top experts were present, and in an instant, more than ten spirits several meters tall emerged to protect Li Buren.

"So you've been playing games all along; you weren't truly sincere about pledging allegiance to the Wang family."

"You're not even as good as your grandfather, you ungrateful dog!"

"Feng family, Tianxia Association, prepare for war against the royal family!"

The Wang family's retainers were furious.

"But what's the point of saving him?"

"The current saint of the sanctuary has his sights set on you. Now that you've escaped from us, prepare to face him. Believe me, that's worse than death!"

The disciples of the sanctuary laughed in anger, staring at Feng Zhenghao and speaking coldly.

Feng Zhenghao said nothing more and took Li Buren back to Wudang.

"It seems the falling out happened sooner than I expected..."

...

Wudang Mountain

Zhou Meng, his three advisors, and the leaders of other sects within the Quanzhen School gathered together.

Everyone's face was grim, filled with anger and worry.

"Can't bear to see him suffer, what can you do?"

Zhou Meng spoke in a deep voice, breaking the silence.

"Senior Brother Li was seriously injured this time. He has already been examined by the doctors who came to see him. Fortunately, his foundation was not damaged."

"In addition, Senior Brother Li has a strong life force and cultivation level, so he will recover in a few days."

The atmosphere relaxed a little.

However, Zhou Meng and the other sect leaders still looked extremely grim.

"The Holy Temple and the Tantric sect are already eyeing and bullying the True Martial Daoist Temple from overseas, and now even the Wang family dares to get involved?!"

Elder Hong, one of the three elders of Wudang, shouted angrily in a low voice.

"Then let's fight!"

Another elder, with an even more volatile temper, slammed his fist on the table and made his decision.

"We've always been too kind."

"After practicing Tai Chi for so long, these wolves in sheep's clothing really think that all Wudang people know is Tai Chi."

"Since that's the case, let's show them what it means to use minimal force to achieve maximum effect!"

All three elders expressed their stance; they have always been strong-willed.

Now that Li has been ambushed and seriously injured, they are all furious.

Zhou Meng was the calmest among them. His expression was the most solemn, but he did not speak. Instead, he bowed to Feng Zhenghao and his group beside him.

"I really have to thank Chairman Feng this time."

"If it weren't for President Feng's intervention, I'm afraid I would have been in grave danger this time..."

Feng Zhenghao waved his hand, his face equally solemn.

After Feng Zhenghao recounted Li Buren's earlier words about working together to deal with the Wang family, he sighed.

"This time, I only found out about their plan to ambush Li Buren by pretending to be friendly with the Wang family."

"The situation was critical at the time, so I had no choice but to expose myself in advance and forcibly save Master Li."

"But after this, the Wang family will inevitably be wary of Wudang and my Tianxia Society, and the covert struggle will turn into an open conflict."

Zhou Meng shook his head.

At this critical juncture, Wudang faces internal threats from the Zhenwu Daoist Temple and external threats from numerous enemies.

"If we really take action, it will be a matter of ripples that affect the whole situation. Who in Wudang is capable of shouldering the burden now?"

Just as everyone was sighing in despair, a tall figure staggered up the mountain.

The person who arrived was none other than Li Buren.

"Senior brother, Master and the others said you're not allowed to go down the mountain; you haven't fully recovered from your injuries yet!"

Behind him, two Wudang disciples ran and shouted as they followed Li Buren.

Although Li Buren was unsteady on his feet and his leg injury had not yet healed, he still walked a few steps quickly and walked ahead of the group.

Li Buren didn't speak, but walked straight up to Zhou Meng.

"Smack, thud."

Li couldn't bear it any longer. He slapped his clothes with both hands, knelt down on one knee with a short, forceful motion, and bowed with both hands.

"I, Li Buren, am aware that I am not qualified enough and have little experience in the world, and am not qualified to be the pillar of Wudang."

"But there is the safety of my sect at stake, and also my personal grudges. I cannot bear it, and I am unwilling to bear it."

"I am willing to be the standard-bearer of Wudang, charging ahead in battle to establish Wudang's prestige and deter the villains from beyond the borders!"

Not only Zhou Meng, but also the other three elders and Feng Zhenghao were all taken aback by Li Buren's determination.

A little bird outside the door started chirping loudly.

Seeing that such an important scene could not be disrupted by a little bird, Wang Ye immediately got up and prepared to go out and teach the little bird a lesson.

After regaining his senses, Zhou Meng quickly stepped forward to help Li Buren up.

But Li Buren buried his head even deeper, his tone resolute.

"Please grant me permission, Your Excellency. If you do not, I will not rise!"

"this..."

Seeing Li's resolute refusal, Zhou Meng was also in a dilemma.

"I cannot bear it. You are a promising talent who has the potential to inherit the True Martial Daoist Canon. I also know that you have the ability to raise the banner and establish the prestige of Wudang."

"But if you suffer losses by confronting them head-on, wouldn't that be a net loss?"

"I think we should avoid confrontation for now. You should deal with the Zhenwu Daozang first, and then we'll..."

Zhou Meng thought for a moment, then carefully chose his words and spoke slowly.

"Anything else?"

Li Buren's voice suddenly rose a few decibels, anger already rising within him.

"Should I wait until I've repaid all your deepest debts of gratitude, and until my friends and family, both dead and alive, seek revenge?"

"The world is never short of geniuses, but those who die are worthless!"

"I, Li Buren, am willing to die on the path to enlightenment, and I am willing to die on the sword I drew to protect my teachers and friends."

"But I refuse to live under the protective umbrella that others have built for me with their blood and tears!"

The three elders of Wudang were also taken aback, and thought about explaining.

"I can't bear it, don't think like that. The Daoist Canon belongs to Wudang. Even without you, we will still protect it."

"It's just that the Daoist Canon chose you, it's alright..."

Li couldn't bear it, so he shook his head and looked up at him.

"Since the Daoist Canon has chosen me, I now have a karmic connection with it."

"My connection with the Daoist canon is the cause, and they are the cause of the evil consequences. I should bear these evil consequences myself."

"If I truly die in their ambush, then I am destined to be an immortal. Even if I survive under your protection, what enlightenment can I possibly gain?!"

...

After a brief silence, Zhou Meng sighed.

"As you wish."

"But do you have a plan?"

Li Buren nodded, "I've been thinking about these issues the whole time I've been recuperating these past few days."

"We first need to figure out what they are seeking and why they are so fanatical about the Zhenwu Daozang."

"Only by knowing their purpose can we know how to deal with them."

"Secondly, it is about establishing authority."

"If you keep tolerating and avoiding them, they will relentlessly pursue you like hyenas that smell blood."

My plan can be summed up in one sentence.

"A single punch can prevent a hundred more!"