I manage female characters in all the heavens.

After all, among the Five Mountains Sword Sects, apart from the Huashan Sect, she was closest to the Hengshan Sect, and she never hid her nepotism from others.

A hint of surprise and reluctance appeared in Liu Zhengfeng's eyes, but then he thought that his daughter's future was indeed much better than staying in Hengshan, as she could become a disciple of Master Yue.

Moreover, the Huashan Sect is currently at its zenith; following them will lead to limitless future prospects.

Yue Buqun naturally wouldn't refuse: "Since Shan'er has spoken, then it's settled. From today onwards, Liu Jing and Qu Feiyan are official disciples of the Huashan Sect."

The formal apprenticeship ceremony will be held after we return to Mount Hua, and the apprenticeship title will be set for now.

Liu Jing and Qu Feiyan immediately knelt down to pay their respects to their master, and then respectfully bowed to "Yue Lingshan" as their senior sister.

Yue Buqun immediately announced that he would take the two women under his wing as his personal disciples.

In the following days, Yue Buqun stayed at the Hengshan Sect for three days, arranging various affairs of the Hengshan Sect.

He then led his men northward to the Taishan Sect.

Compared to the smooth process of subduing the Hengshan Sect, the process of subduing the Taishan Sect was more tortuous.

The Taoist of Tianmen was of a strong and unyielding character, and resolutely opposed the unification of the Five Sacred Mountains.

Yue Buqun tried to persuade people with reason and force, and even had Linghu Chong fight him and win, but he could not shake Linghu Chong's will.

Until the elders within the Taishan Sect, who had originally supported the merger, launched an internal coup under cover of night, placed Tianmen Daoist under house arrest, and announced that the Taishan Sect had accepted the merger.

Although Yue Buqun despised the elders' actions, he acquiesced to the fait accompli for the sake of the overall situation.

He did not pursue the responsibility of the elders too much, but only asked them to treat Tianmen Daoist well and take him to Mount Song.

Of course, he already had a plan in mind to gradually kill and replace these traitors, and it was just a matter of time before he could implement it.

The subjugation of the Hengshan Sect went much more smoothly.

After witnessing the strength of the Huashan Sect, Abbess Dingxian, Abbess Dingjing, and Abbess Dingyi understood that the unification of the Five Mountains Sects was an inevitable trend and that resistance would be futile.

After Yue Buqun promised to preserve the Hengshan School's heritage and a certain degree of independence, the three nuns finally nodded in agreement.

After more than two months, Yue Buqun finally led his large entourage to the foot of Mount Song.

Four of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects—Huashan, Hengshan, Hengshan, and Taishan—gathered here and marched toward the final "stubborn fortress," the Songshan Sect.

Originally, Yue Lingshan planned to go to Songshan to see the excitement, but now that she had the pleasure of visiting Liu Jing's place, she decided not to go, since Yue Buqun could handle things on his own.

Songshan Sect, Main Hall.

Zuo Lengchan sat high on the throne of the Five Mountains Alliance leader, listening to the news from his disciple that Yue Buqun had arrived, and was both shocked and furious.

Ever since Yue Buqun came to Mount Song to question Yue Lingshan and caused a great disturbance, he had been wary of this leader of the Huashan Sect. Now that Yue Buqun had come again, he wondered what he was up to, hence his alarm.

And anger...

That time, Yue Buqun said that if the Songshan Sect couldn't hand over Yue Lingshan, he would start a massacre within the Songshan Sect.

Since the Songshan Sect was unable to hand over Yue Lingshan, Zuo Lengchan chose to ask Abbot Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple to intervene on his behalf, intending to join forces with Shaolin to capture Yue Buqun, whose martial arts had inexplicably improved greatly.

As it turned out, that damned Yue Buqun broke his promise and didn't come to kill anyone, standing him up and making Zuo Lengchan waste the favor he had done by inviting Fang Zhenghua, which infuriated him.

He was furious whenever he thought about it.

Two years have passed, and Yue Buqun has come to Mount Song again. Zuo Lengchan thought it over and over, but he still didn't know where he had offended Yue Buqun.

However, upon hearing that Yue Buqun had come not only by himself, but also with his disciples, as well as the high-ranking members and disciples of the Hengshan, Hengshan, and Taishan sects, Zuo Lengchan felt somewhat relieved.

Since they brought so many people, they probably aren't here to cause trouble like last time; they likely have serious business to discuss.

I've heard that the Demonic Cult has been in frequent trouble lately. Could it be that they've come to discuss starting a war between good and evil, and jointly destroying the Demonic Cult?

He pondered for a moment and then ordered, "Pass down the order to open the mountain gates wide and welcome our distinguished guests! Prepare the Liuyun Hall, set up seats, wine, and fruit. Our Songshan Sect cannot be impolite."

The Songshan Sect, acting as hosts, welcomed Yue Buqun and his entourage into the mountain gate.

Liuyun Hall is the largest meeting hall of the Songshan Sect, which can accommodate hundreds of people.

To welcome Yue Buqun and his group, the Songshan Sect practically emptied half of the mountain.

When Yue Buqun and the others stepped into Liuyun Hall, Zuo Lengchan had already changed into a brand-new red robe and was sitting upright in the main seat. Standing beside him were the Thirteen Bodyguards, each with their hands on their sword hilts, their eyes sharp as lightning, and their aura imposing.

Zuo Lengchan stood up, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "My fellow disciples and nephews, it is an honor to have you here. Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly! Please take a seat!"

However, after entering the room, Yue Buqun did not sit down in the seat arranged by Zuo Lengchan, but went straight to Zuo Lengchan and sat down in the main seat.

Zuo Lengchan's expression changed. That was his seat! The seat only the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance was qualified to sit in!

Upon seeing this, Lu Bai, who was assigned to greet everyone, quickly stepped forward, intending to reprimand Yue Buqun for overstepping his bounds.

However, before he could even speak, Yue Buqun waved his hand, and Lu Bai was sent flying backward, crashing through several tables and chairs before falling heavily to the ground, spitting out blood. He struggled for a few moments but couldn't get up!

The hall was deathly silent!

Zuo Lengchan's expression suddenly turned cold, his gaze sharp as a knife as he stared intently at Yue Buqun: "Sect Leader Yue, what does this mean? You've come here to injure someone from my Songshan Sect as soon as you arrive. Are you here to cause trouble?"

Yue Buqun sat upright in the main seat, his expression calm. He picked up his teacup and gently blew on it: "Alliance Leader Zuo, please calm down. I have come here today to discuss the merger of the Five Mountains Sword Sects."

Zuo Lengchan's face turned ashen: "The Five Mountains Alliance? Sect Leader Yue, what a boastful tone! As the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, how come I know nothing about this?"

Merging is a must, but that's something my Songshan Sect should worry about. What kind of sect is your Huashan Sect that you dare to bring up such a thing?

Yue Buqun put down his teacup: "Now that Alliance Leader Zuo knows, does he have any objections?"

Zuo Lengchan sneered: "I disagree!"

His gaze swept over the representatives of the other three factions. "Master Mo, Abbess Dingxian, Daoist Yujizi—do you all agree with Yue Buqun's banditry?"

However, to his surprise, none of Master Mo, Abbess Dingxian, or Yujizi made any statement.

They just sat there quietly, looking at him calmly, as if he were a clown.

Leader Zuo, take a break. This is not something you can oppose.

Zuo Lengchan's heart sank little by little.

He understood—these people had long been subdued by Yue Buqun, and the so-called "Five Mountains Alliance" was just a formality.

Zuo Lengchan felt like he was dreaming. Shouldn't this be the kind of scene he used to deal with Yue Buqun? How come Yue Buqun is using it against him now?

He gritted his teeth, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the other three factions, trying to find a sliver of support.

However, all he saw was indifference and...mockery?

Yes, mockery.

The elders and disciples of the Hengshan, Hengshan, and Taishan sects were looking at him as if he were a fool.

His gaze held pity, mockery, and even schadenfreude.

The Left Master, a grandmaster who dominated the world for decades, is treated much like us!

Zuo Lengchan was stunned. He didn't know what had happened to make everyone like this.

Am I still the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance? Are the Five Mountains Sword Sects still united?

So you're all so closely connected?!

Chapter 155 How could Mount Hua be so invincible?!

Just as Zuo Lengchan was filled with strange thoughts, a person walked out from beside Yue Buqun.

Young and handsome, yet with a mature face and a melancholic air—this was none other than Linghu Chong.

After a complete breakup, he became stronger and changed.

He bowed to Yue Buqun, then turned to Zuo Lengchan: "Sect Leader Zuo, I see you seem to have different opinions on the matter of merging the Five Mountains Sects. There's no need to say more, let's see who's stronger. If you can't beat me, you have no right to speak."

Zuo Lengchan frowned, his gaze turning sinister as he looked at Linghu Chong: "You? You're just a disciple of Mount Hua, what right do you have to fight me? You have no manners whatsoever, you're arrogant and conceited, and you have no upbringing!"

Linghu Chong remained unmoved: "Left Sect Leader, stop with the empty words. Draw your sword and show me your strength in opposing the faction."

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Zuo Lengchan's anger intensified.

He turned to Yue Buqun and shouted angrily, "Yue Buqun! Do you even know how to teach your disciples? Your disciples are so disrespectful to their elders, and you don't even care?"

Yue Buqun smiled slightly and spread his hands: "I am old and frail, and I am incapable of disciplining them properly. I am truly willing but unable. How about—Leader Zuo helps me discipline them?"

Zuo Lengchan could certainly hear the sarcasm and mockery in Yue Buqun's words, and he laughed angrily: "Fine! Since you want me to manage this for you, then I'll really manage it!"

He drew his longsword from his waist, the tip pointing directly at Linghu Chong, "If you end up crippling him, losing an arm or a leg, or crippling his martial arts, don't blame me!"

Yue Buqun smiled broadly: "That Alliance Leader Zuo is truly a peerless master."

Linghu Chong drew his longsword and said melancholically, "Come on."

Zuo Lengchan said no more and thrust out his sword!

This sword strike was as fast as lightning and incredibly sharp!

The Songshan sword technique is known for its expansive and powerful movements, and when it is used by a master like Zuo Lengchan, it has an even more imposing and overwhelming force!

If it were the old Linghu Chong, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand even this sword strike!

But Linghu Chong today is not the same as before!

As he drew his longsword, a sorrowful and desolate sword intent suddenly erupted from Linghu Chong's body.

His sword seemed to carry endless sorrow and grief; with each swing, even the surrounding air seemed to grow heavy.

The Heart-Shattering Sword!

Dacheng!

when--!

The two swords clashed, sparks flying everywhere!

Zuo Lengchan felt a strange force coming from the sword, carrying a chilling sensation that pierced the heart.

He was startled and quickly took half a step back to deflect the force.

"What kind of swordsmanship is this?!" He couldn't believe it, and then he pressed forward again, his sword moves becoming even more ferocious!

In an instant, sword light clashed and sword energy surged within the Flowing Cloud Hall!

Two figures darted rapidly through the hall, each collision producing a piercing metallic clang that made one's eardrums ache!

The disciples of Mount Song, as well as the people from the three sects who accompanied them, were all dumbfounded!

They originally thought Linghu Chong was just an ordinary Huashan disciple, but they never expected that he could fight Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, to such an extent!