Wuxia Across the Heavens: I Collect Side Effects

The defection of the Fire-Worker Monk from Shaolin is a century-old disgrace to Shaolin. Back then, he used the Shaolin martial arts he had secretly learned to commit numerous evil deeds in the martial arts world, causing chaos and unrest. Shaolin disciples grit their teeth whenever they mention this matter.

Kongxing's public mention of this clearly indicates that he has concluded that Su Xin is related to Huogong Toutuo.

Little did they know that after the Fire-Worker Monk betrayed Shaolin, he did not disappear without a trace. Instead, he secretly established the Vajra Sect in the Western Regions, and used the Vajra Fist and Vajra Finger techniques he had stolen from Shaolin as the Vajra Sect's unique skills, recruiting many disciples and teaching them martial arts.

Nowadays, these Shaolin martial arts techniques are no longer a secret in the Western Regions.

Upon hearing Kongxing's question, Su Xin's face contorted with an exaggerated expression, his tone a mixture of mockery and surprise: "Fire-Worker Monk? I have absolutely no connection with him! Master, you must know, right? In the Western Regions, you can't help but practice these martial arts! The Vajra Sect is constantly recruiting young people as disciples, forcing them to learn these three martial arts. Over time, the Vajra Fist, Vajra Finger, and Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power have become rampant in the Western Regions!"

His exaggerated tone and feigned surprise, his "How come you don't even know this?" look, made many disciples from various sects in the hall unable to help but chuckle, lowering their heads and covering their mouths to stifle their laughter.

After all, Shaolin has always considered itself a prestigious and righteous sect, regarding its own unique skills as treasures. Yet now Su Xin describes it as something like street merchandise, rampant and harmful in the Western Regions. This contrast is truly ridiculous.

Only the Shaolin monks looked extremely embarrassed, their faces flushed and they were at a loss for what to do.

Kongwen and Kongxing looked ashen-faced, yet they had no way to refute it.

They lived in Shaolin Temple for many years, focusing on cultivating Buddhist teachings and martial arts. They knew very little about the situation in the Western Regions and had no idea that Huogong Toutuo had established the Vajra Sect in the Western Regions, let alone that Shaolin's unique skills had spread throughout the Western Regions.

The people inside the hall chuckled to themselves, their gazes toward the Shaolin monks now tinged with amusement.

Even Zhang Sanfeng, who had maintained a calm demeanor, couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. He thought to himself: This young boy is quite interesting. He speaks frankly and is also a bit mischievous. He's quite a remarkable person.

But as he was laughing, Zhang Sanfeng's expression suddenly hardened, as if he had thought of something of utmost importance. His brows furrowed slightly, and he fell into deep thought.

Back then, the third disciple, Yu Daiyan, was severely injured by someone using the Vajra Finger technique, breaking both his legs. He always believed that it was done by a Shaolin disciple, since the Vajra Finger technique was a Shaolin secret art.

But now that Su Xin has said this, it seems that there are people in the Vajra Sect of the Western Regions who know this martial art and are teaching it everywhere. Could it be that the person who injured the three disciples back then was not a Shaolin disciple, but someone from the Vajra Sect?

Once the thought arises, it can no longer be suppressed.

Zhang Sanfeng sighed inwardly. He never expected that these three Shaolin martial arts techniques would spread so widely in the Western Regions. The truth of what happened back then would probably never be found out again.

If Shaolin has truly been wrongly accused, then it is a considerable misunderstanding.

Standing in the Emei Sect's ranks, Ji Xiaofu looked at Su Xin's mocking expression, her smile growing even gentler, inwardly chiding him:

Su Xin is still as mischievous as ever. Knowing that Shaolin Temple is most wary of this matter, he still deliberately said it to embarrass Shaolin Temple, not afraid of offending the entire Shaolin Temple.

But beneath the playful scolding, what lingered in her heart was an undeniable sense of familiarity and nostalgia.

This is him, always doing whatever he wants.

Master Kongxing could no longer contain himself. He slowly shook his head at Su Xin, his tone stubborn and urgent, his inner energy already circulating quietly: "Amitabha, since young brother is unwilling to reveal his lineage, then this old monk will personally experience the young man's skills and see just how good the Shaolin martial arts that are rampant in the Western Regions really are!"

Upon hearing this, Su Xin's lips curled into a playful smile. His tone was flippant as he deliberately teased, "Master is indeed impatient, but you won't even address me as 'Young Hero'?"

Upon hearing this, Kongxing's eyebrows twitched violently, his face turning pale and then red, a mixture of embarrassment and anger, leaving him speechless for a moment.

He deliberately avoided mentioning the words "young hero" because he wanted to use his status as a Shaolin monk to put Su Xin in his place, but he didn't expect that the young man would see through his rhetoric without showing him any mercy.

The disciples from the surrounding sects could no longer contain themselves upon seeing this, and a murmur of laughter rippled through the air. Some covered their mouths and chuckled, while others whispered amongst themselves, their gazes toward Kongxing filled with a hint of mockery.

It was quite rare to see the usually calm and upright Shaolin Master Kongxing speechless because of a young boy.

When Kongxing's little secret was exposed, he couldn't help but feel a little awkward, and his cheeks flushed slightly. But he was a martial arts fanatic, and the embarrassment in his heart was quickly replaced by his desire to spar with a master.

Having just witnessed Su Xin easily defeat the Five Elders of Kongtong and master the Shaolin martial arts so skillfully, he was already itching to compete with him and explore the profound mystery of this young man's martial arts.

Su Xin looked at Kongxing's slightly embarrassed yet fervent eyes and couldn't help but smile. His tone softened a bit, but it still carried a touch of casualness: "Master, don't be angry, it was just a joke. But let me make this clear beforehand, my main skill is the Thousand Spider Poison Hand. When we fight later, you'd better be careful of my poison, lest you be caught off guard and lose face for Shaolin."

Upon hearing this, Kongxing's expression turned serious. He nodded slightly to Su Xin, his tone now showing more approval: "Young hero, you are indeed upright. Before the duel, you were willing to be frank. Such magnanimity is rare. This old monk has taken precautions; young hero, please feel free to make your move!"

Su Xin's smile deepened, but he was secretly calculating in his heart:

This emptiness is indeed honest; if we were to fight in private, I wouldn't be so frank.

Anyway, the poison of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand will be discovered sooner or later after the fight. Saying it out loud in public now makes me seem upright. More importantly, my strength is now strong enough that even if they are on guard, they may not be my match.

Moreover, he knew in his heart that the Nine Yang Skill was the nemesis of all poisons. Even if Kongxing did not cultivate the complete Nine Yang Divine Skill, he could still be immune to some poisons, making him the natural enemy of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand.

Even if he secretly uses poison, the effect won't be very good. It's better to speak out openly, which can disrupt Kongxing's mind and give him a slight advantage.

Although the Thousand Spider Poison Hand is countered by the Shaolin Nine Yang Skill, this martial art also has its unique advantages. Its poison is hidden and can secretly erode the opponent's internal energy. If used properly, even if it cannot seriously injure Kongxing, it can still make him suffer.

Without further hesitation, Su Xin's aura suddenly changed, his originally gentle temperament instantly turned cold and sinister, and his internal energy circulated rapidly. He directly unleashed the fourth level of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, "Five Poisons Mixed Yuan".

A colorless and odorless poisonous gas emanated from his hands, quietly spreading outwards and slowly drifting towards emptiness along with the air.