A man stands before the heavens, his sword emerges from the Emei Mountains.

Chapter 100 Jealousy, Seed

A crescent moon hung on the edge of the night sky, casting a soft glow. The silvery light did not provide much visibility, but for Chen Yu and Miejue, who had refined their Qiao Meridians, unless they were in a dense forest, their vision was already far-reaching in open areas. This was because they had both opened the "Qingming" acupoint of their Qiao Meridians.

Once this acupoint is opened, one can see far as if it were near, and see small as if it were large.

Yang Xiao's lightness skill is not as good as Wei Yixiao's, but it is not inferior to Miejue and Chen Yu at present. Once there is even a little spatial distance, it is extremely difficult to catch up.

After finally arriving outside Hengyang City, Yang Xiao disappeared into the rugged mountains, leaving the two with no choice but to give up.

"I underestimated the martial arts of that demon Yang Xiao."

Despite her discouragement, Miejue had exchanged blows with Yang Xiao once, and his technique of deflecting force was unbelievable. After that, she pursued him relentlessly. Judging from the cultivation levels displayed by their figures, Miejue realized that if she did not use the Heaven-Slaying Sword, she had no confidence in defeating Yang Xiao. However, she still had the Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian to cultivate, and as Yu'er had said, she could even exchange it with Wudang for the Nine Yang Divine Skill. As long as she practiced diligently, her future cultivation level would be limitless, and she would eventually be able to defeat Yang Xiao.

Chen Yu had a different understanding. This was the first time he had directly fought Yang Xiao. The pressure from Yang Xiao's extremely high martial arts skills was overwhelming. Moreover, Chen Yu was certain that Yang Xiao knew the "Finger Flicking Divine Skill". The two moves he made with his master, where he attacked with both hands simultaneously, each using different techniques and routines, seemed extremely similar to the "Ambidextrous Fighting" technique. He was diverting his master's "Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere" Nine Yang Palm power, which must be the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" divine skill.

During the Battle of Bright Peak in the novel *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, it was mentioned that Yang Xiao had apparently mastered the Ming Cult's supreme martial art to the second level. His current state is unknown, but Yang Xiao's extensive experience from countless battles allowed him to fully unleash the power of the *Great Shift of the Universe*, a feat unmatched by Zhang Wuji.

As he was thinking this, Miejue's voice rang out again, "Yang Xiao's quick wit and ruthless methods are beyond my comprehension. In the battle on the long street, he used a feint to attack Yu'er, forcing us to be unable to pursue the other members of the Demonic Sect. He also threw a little girl to stop me and Yu'er. I am not as good as him."

"As a member of the Demonic Sect, he is capable of all sorts of tricks. Yang Xiao guessed that Master would take the girl, which is why he did this. Master, there is no need to be angry. Learn from your mistakes."

"Yes, Yu'er is right."

The light and shadow flickered in the distant forest. Chen Yu and Miejue suddenly stopped, only to see Elder Ape, who moved like a bullet, leaping and tumbling, and approaching in the blink of an eye.

"senior."

"Haha." Elder Ape's hearty laughter lasted for a moment, then his voice continued, "When the senior brothers learned that Sect Leader Miejue had entered Hengyang, they came out of the mountain gate to meet him, but they encountered a fight instead. Such a unique encounter between the two sect leaders is quite rare. Elder Ape of Hengshan greets the Abbess."

Miejue already knew the general situation of the Hengshan Sect from Chen Yu. He felt relieved to hear Elder Yuan say this. He got along well with Yin Liting of the Wudang Sect, who was more refined and bowed at every turn.

In fact, isn't this just a case of loving the house because of its owner?

Chen Yu and Elder Yuan were like close friends despite their age difference, and the Hengshan Sect had also ambushed Wei Yixiao in Qiantang, which further increased Miejue's goodwill towards him.

"You're too kind, sir. This humble nun is very polite."

"Even Chen Yu has never shown me such great courtesy. I cannot accept it."

Extinction smiled slightly.

"Let's go and talk as we walk. I overheard some information while following the man wielding the spiked club."

"it is good."

The three of them walked together. Elder Ape said, "I followed them to the riverbank. The two were resting and inadvertently mentioned your ancestor, young man."

"What do you mean?" Chen Yu asked hurriedly.

"The conversation started with the sword. My burly companion said that you're using a sword made with nine-times-forged craftsmanship, a skill that your ancestors passed down through generations."

Chen Yu suddenly realized that the one wielding the spiked club was Zhuang Zheng, and the other person was Wu Jingcao, the deputy flag bearer. It was Wu Jingcao who reforged the Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Heaven-Reliant Sword in the world of Yitian. He had fought with Wu Jingcao before, so it was reasonable for Wu Jingcao to see the quality of the Longquan Sword.

"Anything else?"

Elder Yuan said, "That big man also said that he had learned blacksmithing skills from an anonymous craftsman in Guanzhou, and that the craftsman also knew the Nine Forging Techniques. I chased after him all the way and could tell that he was skilled in martial arts. He had no chance of winning against two opponents, so I didn't want to alert him. I came back and told you this information, boy."

Miejue's heart skipped a beat. He wondered if the person the Han man had mentioned who lived in seclusion in Guanzhou was the same person who forged the Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Heaven-Reliant Sword in Xiangyang with Yu'er's ancestor, living in seclusion in the city for generations.

Chen Yu let out a slight sigh. After going around in circles, the clues led to Guanzhou. The sword was a gift from Su Baichuan, so the other party must know this person.

"Master, this sword was a gift from Uncle Su."

Extinction nodded, "After we wipe out the Five Poisons Sect, Yu'er will go to Guanzhou."

"clear."

The moon walked in the sky, and people walked in the silvery dust. Soon after, Gao Muyang, Lan Caidie, Yu Lianzhou, Yin Liting, Master Ji, Song Qingshu, and other members of the Five Talents of Hengshan arrived one after another.

After this incident, the relationship between the Hengshan Sect and the Emei and Wudang Sects became seamless, naturally integrated, and surprisingly harmonious.

The Six Heroes of Wudang often traveled the martial world, doing things to punish evil and uphold justice, but their footprints rarely reached areas like Hengyang and Guizhou. They only knew the name of the Hengshan Sect. However, in the fight and chase that began at dusk and ended at night, whether it was Shao Xishan's internal strength that allowed him to withstand Yang Xiao's palm strike, or the lightness skills displayed by Yuan Gong, Gao Muyang, Lan Caidie, and others, Yu Lianzhou and Yin Liting were impressed.

Of course, the biggest shock came from Chen Yu.

Looking out from inside the city, the moonlight transformed Hengshan into a verdant emerald. Bu Hui used a wooden stick to prop open the window, gazing at the rows of houses. On this side of the street, outer disciples of the Hengshan Sect were tidying up the site.

When Chen Yu and the others arrived, the outer disciple who had first fought with Zhuang Zheng and Wu Jingcao stepped forward, first bowing to Shao Xishan, and then said, "We were having tea in the teahouse when those two burly men were inside. We inadvertently started talking about the Maitreya Sect and the White Lotus Sect's rebellion, saying that it was right to resist the Tartars, but to build an army under the guise of saving the world and bringing peace to the world, and then having them all join the army, and then engaging in brute force and robbery, isn't that still the behavior of the Tartars? Those two said it was bullshit, and then we argued and then started fighting."

Elder Ape laughed and scolded, "The law is equal, without high or low. Even I can't understand the rhetoric of those sects, so what nonsense can you spout?"

Hengshan Sect Leader Shao Xishan said, "Heaven and earth are like a furnace, creation is the craftsman, yin and yang are the carbon, and all things are the copper. When the world is in chaos and heroes rise up, it is like being tempered in a furnace. One day, a true path to saving the world and helping the people will be forged. When that time comes, if someone raises their arms and calls out, ordinary people will have a way to survive."

"My uncle's words of admonition are correct."

"Look at all that's been smashed, pay for it if necessary."

"OK."

"Go down."

Several outer disciples of the Hengshan Sect left. Miejue thought this was a lesson, and that the Emei Sect must strictly enforce discipline when expelling the Tartars in the future.

Chen Yu was unsurprised. Current uprisings, such as those of the Maitreya Sect and the White Lotus Sect, all proclaimed similar slogans like "all dharma is equal, without high or low." In reality, those who had been robbed and bullied in the past, once powerful and influential, often ended up robbing and oppressing others. Equality was just an empty slogan. However, the Hengshan Sect Leader's words did catch Chen Yu's eye; they were extremely philosophical and far-sighted, befitting someone with an artistic background.

Furthermore, the appearance of Wei Yixiao and Yang Xiao in Hengyang was not surprising, but Zhuang Zheng and Yang Xiao were at odds and clearly not on the same side. What was he doing in Hengyang? Could it be that he was going to Bashu and had something to do with Ming Yuzhen, who was a member of the Ruijin Banner? Chen Yu pondered these thoughts as he entered the inn and went to the room of Bu Hui and the others.

"Big brother is here."

"Hmm, were you terrified just now?" Chen Yu said with a sigh. Yang Xiao never imagined that he would capture his own daughter and throw her at Miejue. With this throw, he probably also ended the father-daughter relationship.

"I'm not that scared." Having experienced being captured by Wei Yixiao in Dongting Lake, Bu Hui has become a bit bolder.

"You are very strong."

"My mother also said that one must be strong."

"You've already done it, that's great."

No regrets, only joy.

Footsteps echoed through the inn as Yu Lianzhou, Yin Liting, and Song Qingshu entered their guest room.

Shao Xishan invited everyone to Hengshan Sect, and the three of them packed their bags.

Yin Liting said, "Having come from Dongting Lake, I did not see Junior Brother Chen Yu practicing his skills, so I assumed his cultivation was still shallow. Who knew he would be so outstanding? In terms of swordsmanship, I am far inferior."

Yu Lianzhou sighed, "I did see Junior Brother Chen make a move in Hanyang, but those Tartars were just ordinary fighters, and I couldn't tell Junior Brother Chen's true cultivation level. Just now, his lightness skill, internal strength, and swordsmanship were all outstanding. Master has taken on a good disciple, and the Emei Sect has a worthy successor."

"Among the rising generation today, Junior Brother Chen should undoubtedly be the number one."

As if it were just a casual conversation, Yu Lianzhou and Yin Liting's talk came from the heart and was natural. On the surface, Song Qingshu was calm and composed, but in his heart, he felt quite uneasy.

He never imagined that Chen Yu's cultivation level would be above his own, but in their recent encounter, Chen Yu's skill in all aspects was beyond his reach.

"Second Brother, how do you think Junior Brother Chen cultivates?"

Yu Lianzhou smiled and said, "Sixth Brother should get closer to Junior Brother Chen. With the Abbess's best efforts and Junior Brother Chen's outstanding talent, it's only natural that he has achieved such accomplishments."

What was said in jest was taken seriously by Song Qingshu. He suddenly thought, "If my grandmaster, father, and several uncles had used the internal energy they had channeled into Junior Brother Wuji to help me improve my cultivation, or if my uncles hadn't been worrying about Junior Brother Wuji all these years, running around searching for precious medicines and famous doctors, but instead had been teaching me cultivation techniques, with my talent, I would have already opened up at least half of my meridians and had skills no less than my sixth and seventh uncles."

"Let's go, Qingshu. You're not much older than Junior Brother Chen, so stay in touch." Yu Lianzhou said casually.

"Don't worry, Second Uncle." Song Qingshu smiled gently and modestly.

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