A man in the martial world, a reincarnated sword immortal.

Chapter 100 From this day forward, the Free and Unfettered Sect will be merged into the Ming Cult!

"Xiaoyaozi stole the scriptures from my valley—"

"Who do you think I am?!"

Zhong Yuan stood there, his eyes gleaming.

These words immediately stunned Wu Yazi.

Then, Wu Yazi chuckled softly.

"Hehehe~~~"

"You little rascal, you're really good at making things up."

"His ability to boast and talk nonsense is truly remarkable."

"But since you know that my master is Xiaoyaozi."

"Then it must have a deep connection with my Free and Unfettered Sect."

At this time.

Zhong Yuan interrupted Wu Yazi directly.

"Wu Yazi, I know you don't believe me, but have you ever heard of the Valley of Immortality?"

"Xiaoyaozi stole the scriptures from the Valley of Immortality and drank from the Spring of Immortality, which is why he became so different from the people of the martial arts world."

,

"Now, I have come into this world to retrieve the scriptures that were stolen by Xiaoyaozi."

"Secondly, it's also to find out how the inheritance stolen by Xiaoyaozi will develop."

"Now it seems that's no different."

"You, Wu Yazi, possess the [Northern Darkness Divine Skill] and the [Lesser Formless Skill]. In the Langhuan Blessed Land of Wuliang Mountain in Dali, you have collected almost all the martial arts classics from various schools, except for One Finger Divine Skill, Six Meridian Divine Sword, Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, and Yi Jin Jing."

"In the world of martial arts, no other sect possesses so many classic martial arts texts."

"Your Free and Unfettered Sect has achieved this, but unfortunately, you only saw the form and not the spirit."

"From Xiaoyaozi down, whether it's you, or Tianshan Tong, or Li Qiushui."

"They are all just ordinary people, as mundane as can be."

"I cannot sever the seven emotions and six desires."

"How can I inquire about the Dao of Immortality?"

"It can be said that your Xiaoyao Sect has not suffered any injustice in getting to where you are today."

"After you die, Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui will both go with you."

"The Free and Unfettered Sect will be completely without successors."

"All those superior martial arts techniques will be lost in the long river of time."

"This is Xiaoyaozi's retribution."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yazi's expression changed repeatedly, and he stared intently at Zhong Yuan.

Even though he hadn't believed Zhong Yuan's story before, he now had to be somewhat convinced.

Because Zhong Yuan mentioned the Valley of Immortality!

The Fountain of Youth has been mentioned!

Even that scripture!

He slowly said to Zhong Yuan, "You—you are the person from that valley—"

"No!"

"impossible!"

"How could you possibly be from that valley—"

"Master said that although the people in that valley remain forever young, they will die of old age in a short time once they leave the valley."

"How could you possibly—"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan felt much more at ease. Before coming here, he had originally planned to have his father absorb Wu Yazi's essence directly.

But even then, Dad might not agree.

Therefore, he came up with a second plan: to use the Water and Fire Pearl to dissipate Wuyazi's power!

However, getting Wu Yazi to willingly give up his cultivation was not an easy task.

Then, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he thought of using the story of the Valley of Immortality to deceive Wuyazi.

If Wuyazi didn't know about the Valley of Immortality and Longevity, then the only option was to forcibly take Wuyazi's possession.

But now that Wuyazi knows about the Valley of Immortality, things are much easier.

"How could Xiaoyaozi possibly understand what the true meaning of the word 'immortal' really is?"

Zhong Yuan remained calm and composed.

That image and demeanor, when seen by Wu Yazi, immediately made him more certain that Zhong Yuan might indeed have come from the Valley of Immortality and Longevity.

Moreover, this person just mentioned the martial arts manual in the Langhuan Jade Cave of Wuliang Mountain in Dali.

No one else knew about this except Li Qiushui and him.

Even the fact that he possessed the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] and the [Lesser Formless Art] was known.

This person knows it perfectly well.

But—if this person is truly my master—

How should he face this?

My master has been missing for many years, and we still don't know where he is.

If this person were to capture Xingzang, would Master be a match for him?

Although his master's skills were far superior to his, his cultivation level was far above that of his master.

But if this person really did come from the Valley of Immortality.

That's the kind of person who's absolutely terrifying.

It should be noted that back then, when he and Li Qiushui were living in seclusion in Langhuan Jade Cave in Wuliang Mountain, Dali, they had also secretly searched for traces of the Valley of Immortality.

However, in the end, they gained nothing.

Master also mentioned that only those with the right destiny can enter the Valley of Immortality and Longevity.

Time passes.

He even thought that the Valley of Immortality and Longevity did not exist.

After all, in those years, he had traveled almost all over Wuliang Mountain in Dali, but he still couldn't find the Valley of Immortality.

now.

Wu Yazi felt a little uneasy.

He composed himself, looked at Zhong Yuan, and slowly said, "Just now, I heard my disciple Su Xinghe transmit a message to me, saying that someone killed Ding Chunqiu and brought Ding Chunqiu's head to see me."

"Now I understand, you do have that ability."

Zhong Yuan said calmly, "Ding Chunqiu is your disciple, yet he's involved with Li Qiushui. He not only slept with Li Qiushui, but also made you and Li Qiushui's daughter, Li Qingluo, call him 'father.'"

"Such a person who betrays his master and ancestors is truly a disgrace to the family."

"I killed him for you without a second thought."

"You should be thanking me."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yazi's face turned pale and then red.

That's too blunt.

He was truly ashamed.

After a while, he slowly said, "I really should thank you."

"However, all of this started because of me."

He stared intently at Zhong Yuan.

"Since you come from the Valley of Immortality and Longevity, you must have a past connection with my master."

"He also killed that villain Ding Chunqiu."

"This is enough to show that your skill is no less than mine, and may even be greater than mine."

"What use are these seventy years of internal energy I've accumulated to you?"

Zhong Yuan said calmly, "Xiaoyaozi stole the scriptures of the Valley of Immortality and Longevity."

"You should know what taboos you've broken."

"Since Xiaoyaozi has revealed the secrets of heaven, the legacy of the Xiaoyao Sect should not be left behind."

"But I am not a bloodthirsty person."

"Right now, I'm just withdrawing your power."

"Once I find the right person, I will pass on all these skills to them."

"This can be considered a rectification of the original cause."

"alright."

"Enough with the small talk."

"If you take the initiative, I won't do anything."

"Pour all your power into this pearl."

immediately.

Zhong Yuan took out the Water-Fire Pearl, which floated up into the air.

In this dark room, red and blue lights flickered on and off.

When Wu Yazi saw the [Water and Fire Pearl], a look of surprise immediately appeared in his eyes.

He sighed softly and looked at Zhong Yuan.

"What an amazing treasure!"

"Now, I'm about 70-80% convinced that you really are from the Valley of Immortality."

"I am old and crippled. I have been in this cave for thirty years and have not accomplished anything."

"Now that things have come to this point..."

"There's nothing left to miss."

"I can promise you that I will pour all my seventy years of cultivation into this pearl."

"But please make sure you pass on the Free and Unfettered Sect."

Zhong Yuan nodded slightly.

"I will choose my successor myself; you don't need to worry about that."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yazi's eyes were filled with nothing but relief.

He raised his hand and immediately unleashed both palms, pouring all his seventy years of internal energy into the water-fire pearl.

About half an incense stick later.

Wu Yazi's arms fell limply to the ground.

The Water and Fire Pearl remained mysterious, radiating two different kinds of luster.

Zhong Yuan raised his hand and retrieved the [Water and Fire Pearl], putting it away.

Wu Yazi's once handsome face was now deeply lined with wrinkles, and his long beard had turned white.

It was as if more than thirty years had vanished in this short period of time.

Time has finally left its mark on him.

At this moment, he forcefully removed a gemstone ring from his left hand and said weakly to Zhong Yuan, "This is—the ring of our sect leader—"

"You can take it too—"

"If you see me again someday—Master—please tell him—Old Master—that your disciple has been unfilial—and has failed him—"

Before the words had even finished,

Wu Yazi had already died, his head hanging down.

There was no hope left.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuan stepped forward and put the gemstone ring on his hand.

The Xiaoyao Sect later became part of his Ming Cult.

Immediately.

He turned around immediately, leaped up, and jumped out of the hole above.

After stepping outside the house.

Su Xinghe, Bao Butong, who had been injured by Ding Chunqiu, and others were all standing to the side.

Duan Yu, along with his retainers, was also waiting nearby.

Zhong Lieyang and Duan Yu stood side by side.

Seeing Zhong Yuan come out, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he knew that in the martial arts world today, there were probably no more than two people who could do anything to his son.

but.

There's something rather strange about this valley.

Therefore, he was somewhat worried when he saw that his son hadn't come out for a long time.

Seeing that Zhong Yuan had come out unharmed, they naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

at this time.

When Su Xinghe saw Zhong Yuan come out, he immediately walked over, knelt down before Zhong Yuan, kowtowed, and respectfully shouted.

"Su Xinghe, the unworthy disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sect, pays respects to the new sect leader!"

The group of strange people behind Su Xinghe, who were the same people who had gone up the mountain with Bao Butong and the others, also knelt down and kowtowed upon seeing this.

This left Duan Yu and the others stunned on the spot.

Even Lao Zhong was somewhat puzzled.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuan remained calm and said simply, "Get up."

Upon hearing this, Su Xinghe hurriedly stood up and said directly, "Sect Leader."

"Master—"

Zhong Yuan said, "Wu Yazi has already passed away."

Upon hearing this, Su Xinghe sighed wistfully, then bowed again to Zhong Yuan and said, "The sect leader has now taken charge of the Free and Unfettered Sect!"

Please—

Zhong Yuan said, "From this day forward, the Xiaoyao Sect will be merged into the Ming Cult. Su Xinghe, you will be the leader of the Earthly Branch of the Ming Cult, and all eight of your disciples will belong to the Earthly Branch of the Ming Cult."

Wow!

These words were spoken.

Su Xinghe froze on the spot. He looked up in surprise, a look of confusion on his old face.

"Sect Leader————"

"Has Master heard of this matter—"

Zhong Yuan, however, said without batting an eye, "This matter was naturally agreed to by Wu Yazi."

"Otherwise, how could I have obtained this sect leader's ring?"

"The Xiaoyao Sect is now in a weakened state, and Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui have betrayed the sect and become enemies with each other."

"The Xiaoyao Sect is now just an empty shell. If it weren't for me, Wuyazi could wait another thirty years and still not find a successor who suits his taste."

"To be both good-looking and quick-witted, where in the world of martial arts can you find such a coincidence?"

"My taking control of the Ming Cult and the Xiaoyao Sect submitting to the Ming Cult is the best solution."

"It will also ensure the continuation of the Free and Unfettered Sect and give you a powerful backer."

Upon hearing this, Su Xinghe's eyes immediately reddened, and he bowed towards the cave.

"This disciple is unfilial, and I trouble my master to worry about me."

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan immediately said, "Your disciples have all been affected by the Dissolving Power Technique."

"If this isn't resolved soon, I'm afraid I'll lose my life."

"Tell me the method of detoxification, and I will detoxify them first."

Seeing this, Su Xinghe had no doubts, after all, Zhong Yuan had only been inside for a short time.

It's already quite good that I've received my master's skills; I certainly don't have time to learn the sect's methods of acupressure and qi circulation, or how to dispel cold toxins.

So he began to explain everything to Zhong Yuan one by one.

Zhong Yuan understood these techniques after hearing them only once and memorized them.

These techniques can be used to detoxify or to injure the enemy.

Zhong Yuan felt that this technique was indeed extremely exquisite.

If only I could read through all the martial arts techniques carved on the stone in Lingjiu Palace.

That would naturally be of great benefit to him.

Without delay, he went straight forward and detoxified Bao Butong, Feng Bo'e, and others.

After the four different people were given the antidote.

The four of them gratefully clasped their hands in a fist salute to Zhong Yuan.

Bao Butong said, "Master Zhong."

"I, Lao Bao, owe you my life."

"In the future, if there's anything I, Lao Bao, can help you with..."

"Go ahead and speak."

Feng Bo'e, Deng Baichuan, and Gongye Qian also cupped their hands and said, "Master Zhong, we are deeply grateful. If you ever need our help in the future, no matter where we are, we will definitely come to your aid as soon as we receive news."

Zhong Yuan nodded slightly.

"We can meet anywhere in the world."

"There will be an opportunity someday."

"The four of you can still visit Bright Summit."

Immediately.

Zhong Yuan then detoxified each of Su Xinghe's disciples, the Eight Friends of Hangu.

With Zhong Yuan's current internal strength, as long as the method is correct, detoxification is a piece of cake.

The Eight Friends of Hangu Pass naturally expressed their gratitude to Zhong Yuan once again.

Zhong Yuan then said, "From now on, we are all one family, all brothers of the Ming Cult."

Xue Muhua, one of the Eight Friends of Hangu Pass, bowed and replied, "How can we address the Sect Leader as brothers?"

"This is truly an insult to us."

Seeing this, Zhong Yuan had no choice but to accept it; these people had been bound by rules since childhood.

It won't change in a short time.

But these people are all talented individuals, proficient in various miscellaneous skills and techniques.

Xue Muhua, in particular, was skilled in medicine and was known in the martial arts world as "the enemy of the King of Hell".

From then on, the Ming Cult would not lack healers.

This trip was definitely worthwhile.

Zhong Yuan didn't linger and had Su Xinghe and the others bury Wu Yazi.

He then led Su Xinghe and the others away from Leigu Mountain and headed towards Guangming Peak.

Duan Yu wanted to visit Bright Peak, and Zhong Yuan did not refuse.

Several days later.

Zhong Yuan has already led Su Xinghe and the others back to Bright Peak.

Zhong Yuan specially summoned the Ming Cult's senior members and introduced Su Xinghe and others to the new members.

They arranged for Su Xinghe and the others to stay at Bright Peak.

Duan Yu and Xiao Feng hit it off immediately and started drinking heavily with Zhong Yuan.

That night.

Inside the secret passage at Bright Summit.

Zhong Yuan took out the [Water and Fire Pearl], and Old Zhong sat opposite Zhong Yuan.

Zhong Yuan remained calm and said to Old Zhong, "Father!"

"All of Wu Yazi's seventy years of internal energy has been contained within this [Water and Fire Pearl]."

"Now, let's join forces to refine the power we've accumulated over these seventy years."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lieyang's face showed a hint of confidence.

"good!"

"Then let's give it a try."