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

"Hmph, Brother Qu and I have been friends for many years, exchanging songs and playing the zither and flute, our hearts are in perfect harmony. I swear on my life that although Brother Qu is a member of the Demonic Sect, he is by no means a wicked person!"

Liu Zhengfeng continued to try to persuade him, but good and evil cannot coexist. His words caused Tianmen Daoist and Dingyi Shitai, who had originally intended to help him, to turn away in anger.

At this moment, the crowd was parted, and Liu Zhengfeng's family members were brought forward, led by Zhao Sihai, Zhang Jingchao, and Sima De, three of the Thirteen Protectors. These three had all joined the Songshan Sect later; originally, they were just villains in the martial arts world, specializing in petty theft and other shady dealings for Zuo Lengchan.

"Father! Save me!"

Zhao Sihai held his broadsword to Liu Zhengfeng's eldest son's neck and sneered, "Liu Zhengfeng, will you kill Qu Yang or not?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

The crowd shook their heads slightly. Even though Liu Zhengfeng was known for his chivalry, his collusion with the evil cult was still chilling.

Fei Bin's expression turned fierce, and he could no longer suppress his smug smile: "The collusion with the Demonic Sect was Liu Zhengfeng's doing alone. Hengshan Sect disciples, please come to the left. All other martial arts practitioners, please come to the left as well. Those who remain are just as stubborn as Liu Zhengfeng, colluding with the Demonic Sect. The Five Mountains Sword Sect will not let them off easily!"

In just a moment, Abbess Dingyi had led her people to stand on the left. With her taking the lead, everyone else followed suit. Occasionally, those who had received favors would simply bow to Liu Zhengfeng as a way of repaying their kindness.

Ning Zhongze hesitated. Her senior brother was away chasing after that damned villain; now it was her turn to make the decision. But Lu Ming was the young sect leader, and as his mistress, she had to obey his orders. She looked up, her eyes serious, and said, "Ming'er, what do you think?"

Qu Feiyan also looked at him nervously, and even Liu Jing bit her red lips tightly, feeling extremely bitter. How could her father be so stubborn, leading the family into such a desperate situation? Just a few days ago, he had said he wanted to marry Lu Ming, but now it was probably just a regretful thought.

The Huashan Sect disciples also looked at Lu Ming. Whether in terms of martial arts or character, this junior brother was excellent as the young sect leader. Even Linghu Chong's top lackey, Lu Dayou, had betrayed them; no one else would say anything.

Lu Ming looked at Liu Zhengfeng with a deep frown: "Uncle Liu, everyone has their own ambitions. I have also heard about the deeds of Qu Yang of the Demonic Sect. He is indeed an outlier in the Demonic Sect. He has never participated in external wars and is devoted to music. Although he is an elder of the Demonic Sect, he is more upright than many self-proclaimed righteous people."

"The other day you mentioned that you wanted me to take care of Senior Sister Liu and your wife, and even gave Senior Sister Liu to me as a concubine. I was a little suspicious at the time. Now that I think about it, it is indeed understandable. You got to know each other through music and developed feelings for each other. Some people in the Songshan Sect could only destroy you because they couldn't have you."

"Oh, what a tragic couple!"

Upon hearing this, the sadness vanished instantly, and everyone began whispering amongst themselves again, never expecting such a shocking piece of gossip!

Madam Liu stared at her husband in disbelief. No wonder they had always treated each other with utmost respect and had not consummated their marriage for ten years. It turned out that her husband had fallen in love with another man!

The members of the Songshan Sect turned ashen-faced. Who the hell likes men?!

Liu Zhengfeng's face darkened, and he clenched his teeth. When did he ever say that Lu Ming would take care of his wife and daughter? Besides, he and Qu Yang were close friends in music, not in such a sordid homosexual relationship!

Lu Ming said with righteous indignation, "I promise you. Since Senior Sister Liu is my concubine, I will naturally protect her. As for Madam Liu, she is an elder, and I will take care of her until she passes away."

Liu Zhengfeng gritted his teeth, determined to protect as many as he could: "Alright, thank you for your kindness, Young Master. I am deeply grateful!"

Lu Ming then turned to Fei Bin, and then to Madam Liu: "Old Fei, what do you think?"

Fei Bin gritted his teeth, yet was also extremely wary: "Fine, I'll give your Huashan Sect some face. Junior Brother Zhao, release Madam Liu."

Zhao Sihai's eyes lingered on Madam Liu's figure, and he planned to kidnap her and enjoy her later. He hesitated for a moment, then met Fei Bin's sinister gaze, and immediately shivered, ordering his men to release Madam Liu.

"mother!"

Liu Jing quickly pulled her mother aside, feeling extremely grateful to Lu Ming.

[To fulfill Liu Jing's wish and meet the conditions, a "Heart to Heart" jade pendant will be awarded (Note: This should not be given out indiscriminately to individuals)]

Are you satisfied so easily?

Lu Ming was surprised. Liu Jing was like a freebie; she couldn't compare to Yue Lingshan, but she wasn't much worse off.

As the Huashan Sect members arrived on the left, Liu Zhengfeng was left with only his two unwavering disciples, Xiang Danian and Mi Youwei.

"kill!"

Zhao Sihai swiftly slit the throat of Liu Zhengfeng's eldest son; having lost his beautiful prey, he was now furious.

Liu Zhengfeng closed his eyes tightly, drew his sword, and committed suicide. With his death, everything should end.

"Wait a minute!"

Clang!

The plum blossom dart struck his wrist pressure point precisely, causing him to lose his balance and his longsword to fall to the ground.

A handsome man in flowing white robes flew into the courtyard, but his throat and the unconcealed mounds betrayed his true identity as a woman.

Lu Ming's expression was strange. This person was also an acquaintance. He was Shangguan Haitang, the number one secret agent of the Xuan class, whom he had met in Baoding Prefecture!

Fei Bin's face was grim. Just as he was about to speak, another burly figure with a domineering air appeared before him. He immediately recognized him—it was his senior brother, Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Songshan Sect and the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance!

Yue Buqun followed Zuo Lengchan in, but he simply returned to the Huashan Sect's side, facing Zuo Lengchan from a distance.

Shangguan Haitang glanced at the massacre of the Liu family members, her face turning grim. She took out her token: "Is the Songshan Sect going to interfere with the Dragon Guard Manor's operations?"

Zuo Lengchan shook his head and gestured with his right hand in invitation: "Miss Shangguan, please."

"Liu Zhengfeng is a military officer of the imperial court, and he is about to go to the border to join the army and serve in resisting foreign enemies. Let's set aside any past grievances you may have with him for now. From now on, he is a member of the Dragon Guard Manor. None of you should attempt to assassinate an official of the imperial court. Your personal life is a small matter; it would be a greater regret to implicate your sect's leaders!"

Turning to the still somewhat bewildered man, she said, "Liu Zhengfeng, now retire from your life of crime and return to the capital with me."

Liu Zhengfeng was still somewhat dazed and had not yet recovered from the grief of his eldest and youngest sons' tragic deaths. It was only after washing his hands in the golden basin that he came to his senses.

"grown ups!"

Shangguan Haitang waved her hand, staring at Zuo Lengchan, who posed a considerable threat to her, and suppressed Liu Zhengfeng's urge to speak of revenge. She couldn't possibly start a war with the Songshan Sect for Liu Zhengfeng's sake; she was only there to pick him up.

Even the Wudang Sect sent people, and although they didn't utter a word, no one dared to ignore them from beginning to end. Even the Songshan Sect could only pretend not to see them, emphasizing that this was an internal matter of the Five Mountains Sword Sects, lest these big shots interfere.

The trees wished to be still, but the wind would not cease; an eerie silence prevailed between the two factions.

A deep, undisguised aura wafted from outside, and a figure leaped over the courtyard wall.

With a broad back, thick waist, and mantis-like legs, his square face was covered in stubble, and his thick eyebrows and large eyes exuded an air of righteousness. He glanced around at the crowd and said in a gloomy tone, "I am Qiao Feng. May I ask which of you is Lu Ming of the Huashan Sect?"

hiss!

"That looks like Qiao Feng, the leader of the Southern Beggars' Clan!"

"Why is he not fighting off foreign enemies, but instead running off to this remote place in the south?"

"Could it be that the Sword Demon of Mount Hua killed someone from the Beggars' Sect, and now they've come seeking revenge?"

In an instant, everyone turned to look at Lu Ming, who was surrounded by beauties. Like a star surrounded by the moon, his handsome appearance made countless men so jealous that they wished he would fight Qiao Feng to the death right now!