A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

On this day, the entire Huashan Sect was filled with joy. The character for "happiness" was pasted on the doors and windows, and bright red satin was hung under the eaves.

Many of the supplies were later delivered up the mountain by Hua Manlou's people. This was not enough to repay the kindness of treating his eye disease; he only considered it as doing his part for his friend.

Lu Ming changed into a bright red robe early on, and he dragged Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou to be his groomsmen, ostensibly to bring good luck.

Xue Bing also went to help; she even helped embroider Yue Lingshan's wedding dress. The mandarin ducks on it were lifelike, and the dress made Yue Lingshan look even more charming.

"Master Tianmen of the Taishan Sect wishes the newlyweds a long and happy life together, and that their hearts be forever united!"

"The Hengshan Sect, Master Dingyi wishes the newlyweds a match made in heaven and a blissful life together!"

"Vice Sect Leader Liu of the Hengshan Sect wishes the newlyweds a harmonious marriage and many children!"

All the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects except for the Songshan Sect came, as did the Southern Shaolin and Southern Wudang Sects. Previously, the Huashan Sect wasn't even qualified to invite them; it was only after Lu Ming's rise to fame and demonstrated his strength in Baoding Prefecture that they finally gave him the honor to come.

In addition, many escort agencies and merchants who cooperated with the Huashan Sect came, and even the Hua family sent people to deliver congratulatory gifts.

Just as the auspicious time was approaching, a domineering laugh suddenly came from outside.

"Sect Leader Yue, it's been a long time! On this joyous occasion of your daughter's wedding, I, Zuo, have come to present a generous gift!"

The sound was as resounding as a bell, and eight strong Songshan Sect disciples appeared carrying a huge palanquin. Zuo Lengchan, with his square face and an aura of quiet authority, sat atop it.

Using his lightness skill, he spread his wings like an eagle, creating a burst of energy that caused weaker guests to stagger and fall to the ground.

The person is not good!

Yue Buqun's expression was solemn. He stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "So it's Senior Brother Zuo who has arrived. It's an honor. Guests are always welcome. Please, Senior Brother Zuo!"

Zuo Lengchan stood with his hands behind his back, his face cold and unsmiling: "I heard that some remnants of the Sword Sect wiped out an entire family and framed the Huashan Sect. I was heartbroken when I heard this, so I sent two junior brothers to investigate, but they were killed by the disciples of Sect Leader Yue."

Before Yue Buqun could explain, he continued, "Youthful arrogance and inexperience are understandable to me, the Alliance Leader. Today, upon learning that a Sword Sect Master has come to challenge Sect Leader Yue due to past grievances, I brought him up the mountain. The conflict between sword and qi is ultimately an internal affair of the Huashan Sect, and it is inappropriate for me, the Alliance Leader, to interfere. Junior Brother Feng, please proceed!"

The disciples of the Songshan Sect parted, and a middle-aged scholar wearing a square headscarf and carrying a long sword slowly stepped forward. He nodded to Zuo Lengchan, then looked at Yue Buqun.

"Yue Buqun, back in the Sword Qi Battle, it was agreed that the most capable would prevail. You've practiced your worthless internal energy your whole life, and in the end, you've achieved nothing. My two junior brothers were useless; it was their fate to die at the hands of your disciple. Today, as the Sect Master of the Sword Sect, I challenge you. The winner will be the true successor of the Huashan Sect. Do you dare accept the challenge?!"

The crowd began to whisper among themselves, thinking it was extremely unlucky that someone would come to challenge them on such a joyous day.

Zuo Lengchan chimed in from the side, "Since this martial arts competition will determine the leader of the Huashan Sect, this is an internal matter of the Huashan Sect. As the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, I order everyone to observe the situation quietly. Anyone who interferes in the affairs of another sect will face my wrath!"

This was meant to tell the Hengshan, Hengshan, and Taishan factions to stand aside and not to think about swarming in with their numbers.

Master Dingyi, known for her fiery temper, immediately lashed out at Zuo Lengchan: "Everyone says he's a remnant of the Sword Sect. Of all times to come, he has to do it on the day of a junior's wedding, drawing his sword without permission. Such a person is unworthy to be the leader of the Huashan Sect. Alliance Leader Zuo, you have quite the airs! Without your support, would he dare come to Huashan?!"

The head of the Taishan Sect nodded in agreement, saying, "The nun is right."

Yue Buqun's expression was grave. No one knew the Sword Sect's strength better than him. Their swordsmanship was sharp and unpredictable; as the Sword Sect's leader, their internal strength was undoubtedly formidable. This battle was being fought in front of everyone; if they were defeated, he would face a difficult situation.

Just as he was about to speak, Linghu Chong jumped out and said, "Senior Uncle Feng, is that right? I am Linghu Chong, the eldest disciple of the Huashan Sect. Please enlighten me, Senior Uncle!"

Does this person not understand what day it is today?

If blood comes out, wouldn't that be bad luck?

Yue Buqun was displeased. His eldest disciple was good in every way, except he was brainless. They could have easily resolved the issue in a few words and fought another day, but he insisted on accepting the challenge. Now, they had no choice but to fight.

Feng Buping sized Linghu Chong up and down, stroked his beard, and sneered, "Yue Buqun, your eldest disciple isn't any better. His internal energy cultivation is lacking. Is it that you don't know how to teach, or is your disciple just too stupid? Very well, let this old man teach you the Huashan Sword Technique!"

The sword was drawn, and the same Huashan sword technique was used from the start, but instead of the steady sword control with qi, the steadyness was transformed into sharpness.

Linghu Chong never expected his senior to preemptively strike, so he immediately drew his sword to meet the attack. Having lost the initiative, he was constantly on the defensive, and soon his once fine clothes were torn to shreds, covered in wounds, and bleeding profusely, making him look utterly miserable.

Everyone shook their heads in disbelief. They hadn't expected the eldest disciple of the Huashan Sect to be so weak, completely unworthy of his deserved reputation.

Yue Buqun had been considering shamelessly seeking out Feng Qingyang to learn the Dugu Nine Swords, hoping it would be helpful in dealing with Zuo Lengchan at the Five Mountains Alliance Conference. However, his eldest disciple's dismal performance instantly extinguished that idea.

Just as Linghu Chong was considering whether to use the Dugu Nine Swords to retaliate, he felt a pain in his chest and was kicked away in a humiliating manner.

We lost!

Linghu Chong never expected to lose so badly. He had never heard the saying "hesitation leads to defeat," otherwise he wouldn't have been so indecisive.

Lu Ming handed a bottle of medicine to Lu Dayou, asking him to help Linghu Chong up to apply the medicine.

Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou exchanged a glance, thinking of helping each other, but since they were not members of the Huashan Sect, their actions were somewhat illegitimate.

"I never imagined the Sword Sect was so powerful!"

"Hey, what if the Sword Sect wins? Won't we have to pay the fees again?"

"I think Yue Buqun is hesitant to make a move because he probably knows he can't win."

Ning Zhongze's eyebrows shot up upon hearing this. She valued the reputation of the Huashan Sect above all else, and immediately drew her sword, ready to step forward: "Senior brother? Tomorrow is the groom's turn, so it's inconvenient for him to fight. I'll test his skills."

Yue Buqun hesitated for a moment, then nodded. He was too cautious; he wouldn't act without absolute certainty. Hesitating and looking back would make a defeat truly difficult to recover from.

Before Ning Zhongze could step forward, Lu Ming preemptively pressed his hand on the hilt of her sword: "Master and Mistress, let your disciple do it. How can a disciple who can't even beat someone have the nerve to challenge someone?"

Ning Zhongze asked with concern, "But it's not convenient for you to use force today."

"It's alright, people of the martial world don't stand on ceremony. My martial arts skills were taught by my master and mistress, and the Huashan Sect will not allow anyone else to touch them."

Lu Ming's figure flashed, and no one saw how he appeared; it was as if he appeared in the blink of an eye.

Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but rub his eyes: "This guy's lightness skill has improved again, it's unbelievable, I've never seen him practice martial arts."

Hua Manlou looked somewhat comical with his hood up. His previously blind eyes had regained focus, and he could now see clearly without the soreness and tears: "Brother Lu, you are exceptionally talented, aren't you? Haven't I seen you practice martial arts? Aren't you a highly skilled martial arts master now?"

"Haha, that's true, I am a genius!"

As Lu Ming appeared, Zuo Lengchan clenched his right hand behind his back, observing intently. He wanted to see just how strong the person who could cripple his junior brother Ding Mian in one move truly was. If he was too strong, he would have to find a way to eliminate him, lest it affect his plan to annex the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

The female disciples of Hengshan Sect were overjoyed, as they were about to see Lu Ming, who had fought alongside them before, again.

Wow, if only they were brides! Lu Ming is so handsome! Who wouldn't be tempted by him?