Under one person: I, Zhang Zhiwei, the arrogant Zhang.

"Just to appease the elders?"

Zhang Zhiwei looked at Zhuge Yunhui with annoyance. He finally understood why Master Yunlong and Zhou Meng of the Wudang Sect were so disappointed in Wang Ye.

How come I never noticed before that Zhuge Yunhui was like this? He completely disregards everything when it comes to his wife. It seems there's no cure for being love-struck.

As for personally teaching him the Tian Tong Qi Men... Zhang Zhiwei looked at Zhuge Yunhui's demeanor and thought that if he were to teach him, he would be driven to his death by anger. He didn't want to become a part of this young couple's "play".

“You have no sincerity in cultivating seriously, so I’m too lazy to teach you.” Zhang Zhiwei waved his hand and casually tossed him a piece of Yin-Yang paper: “If you really want to learn, you can contact Zhou Sheng of Wudang through this. See if he comes to teach you, or you can go to Wudang Mountain to find him.”

Zhang Zhiwei felt that dealing with lazy guys like Zhuge Yunhui who wanted to learn but didn't want to put in the hard work was better left to Zhou Sheng's lineage, as they were more experienced.

Of course, if Zhou Sheng doesn't have any experience yet, he can learn some from Zhuge Yunhui so that he can teach Wang Ye more easily in the future.

Zhuge Yunhui held the yin-yang paper, somewhat at a loss. He had naturally heard of Zhou Sheng of Wudang. During the Wudang sect leader's ascension ceremony, this Taoist priest had fought a fierce battle with Zhang Huaiyi, the big-eared Taoist priest, for three hundred rounds, ultimately suffering a narrow defeat.

In that battle, Zhou Sheng demonstrated the wonders of the Tian Tong Qi Men technique to the fullest. Although he was ultimately defeated, he gained fame throughout the martial arts world and was even referred to by many as half a successor to the Little Celestial Master.

“Brother Zhiwei,” Zhuge Yunhui hesitated, “I’ve heard… that this Daoist Zhou Sheng has a rather difficult temper. Would it be a bit much for me to go see him so abruptly…”

"What might happen?" Zhang Zhiwei looked at him with amusement.

Zhuge Yunhui hesitated for a while before lowering his voice and saying, "Because Master Zhou Sheng is the only person besides you who has mastered the Tian Tong Qi Men, our village... is very interested in him, so we asked the people at Jianghu Xiaozhan to investigate him. As for the result..."

He paused, then said with a troubled expression, "The Taoist priests of Wudang Mountain mostly describe him as mean-spirited and sharp-tongued, especially when it comes to his mouth; he's known for being unforgiving. It's said that even his own brother can't get along with him. What do you say…"

Zhang Zhiwei quickly summarized the key point: "You're afraid that if you go, you won't get away with it, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Zhuge Yunhui nodded vigorously.

Zhang Zhiwei looked at him with a half-smile: "Then do you think I'm someone easy to get along with at the Jianghu Inn?"

Zhuge Yunhui paused for a moment, then chuckled awkwardly, "How could that be? Jianghu Xiaozhan wouldn't dare sell your information."

Zhang Zhiwei said, "Although they don't sell, I know what people in the martial arts world say about me. They say I've killed countless people, that I've wiped out everyone..."

"What do you mean by 'exterminating them all'!" Zhuge Yunhui immediately interrupted, retorting righteously, "You make it sound like you're some kind of evil sorcerer from the Quanxing Sect. You're clearly someone who hates evil and wants to eradicate it completely!"

"One meaning, one meaning."

Zhang Zhiwei laughed and said, "In short, I'm not someone easy to get along with. If you want to cultivate this Tiantong Qimen and go back to your elders to give them a false impression, then you should go find Zhou Sheng. Guiding others in cultivation is, in a sense, also a way to fill in the gaps in one's own cultivation. I believe he won't refuse you. As for whether he comes to Longhu Mountain or you go to Wudang Mountain, you can discuss it yourselves."

After saying this, Zhang Zhiwei turned and drifted away, leaving Zhuge Yunhui with a worried expression, bewildered in the wind.

Zhuge Yunhui pondered for a while before finally picking up his pen and writing a respectfully worded letter to Zhou Sheng on the yin-yang paper.

He didn't mention his own desire to slack off, only saying it was Zhang Zhiwei's idea, and politely added that he could seek guidance from Wudang Mountain if necessary.

Because he was using Zhang Zhiwei's paper, Zhou Sheng quickly replied, his words concise, saying only that he would come to Longhu Mountain as soon as possible to personally teach him.

Zhuge Yunhui did not request Zhou Sheng to come to Longhu Mountain; he wasn't that shameless. It was Zhou Sheng who decided to come on his own.
Zhou Sheng's decision to come to Longhu Mountain in person was made after careful consideration. He felt that since Senior Brother Zhang had specially arranged this matter, it meant that this Zhuge Yunhui must have already met the prerequisites for cultivating Tiantong Qimen, and coupled with the Zhuge family's talent in divination, the possibility of him learning it was extremely high.

His fellow disciples on Mount Wudang nearly went mad from internal energy derangement while trying to comprehend this technique. They had only just recovered. If an outsider were to come to Mount Wudang and learn it right under their noses, how distraught would they be?

Although Zhou Sheng had a sharp tongue, he was a typical example of someone with a kind heart; he cared deeply about his fellow disciples' feelings. Therefore, he preferred to make the trip to Longhu Mountain himself.

As it happened, he also had some questions about cultivation and wanted to ask Zhang Zhiwei for advice in person.

Upon learning that Zhou Sheng was coming, Zhuge Yunhui was overjoyed. He had been worried that going to Wudang Mountain would be inconvenient with his family, as the rules and regulations there were much stricter than those of Longhu Mountain. Now that Daoist Zhou Sheng was coming to Longhu Mountain, this worry was gone.

He had thought it would take Zhou Sheng several days to travel from Wudang Mountain to Longhu Mountain, but unexpectedly, that afternoon, while he and Tian Xiaodie were sitting on the cliff watching the sunset, a loud eagle cry suddenly came from above.

The two looked up and saw a huge eagle circling around Longhu Mountain several times at an extremely fast speed.

"There's an eagle!" Tian Xiaodie said with some surprise.

"It's circling around on the mountain, probably looking for prey," Zhuge Yunhui said casually.

"Wait, Yunhui, look... why are the eyes of this eagle so strange?" Tian Xiaodie suddenly noticed something was wrong.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Yunhui took a closer look and was immediately stunned. The eagle had an extremely incongruous pair of narrow, slanted eyes!
"It is a bit strange... And Xiaodie, have you noticed? Its eyes are very human-like, not as sharp as an eagle's, but more like..."

As Zhuge Yunhui was describing this, the eagles in the sky suddenly stopped hovering above their heads.

Immediately afterwards, a thick black mist rose from its body, the eagle disappeared, and in its place appeared a pig-kidney-shaped face with the same slanted eyes, appearing and disappearing in the black mist.

Tian Xiaodie was taken aback and almost instinctively assumed a defensive stance, her Divine Machine Zhuge Repeating Crossbow poised to fire!
Zhuge Yunhui saw the Taoist robe faintly visible in the black mist, and with that distinctive pig-kidney-shaped face, he immediately knew who had arrived.

He quickly pressed Tian Xiaodie's hand down, clasped his hands in front of the air, and said, "Zhuge Yunhui from Zhuge Village greets Daoist Zhou Sheng!"

Tian Xiaodie was a clever woman. Seeing her husband speak, she immediately put away the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow and also clasped her hands in greeting. Zhou Sheng, enveloped in black energy, slowly landed in front of the two of them, a playful smile on his face.

He had just paid his respects to Zhang Zhiwei and flown around Longhu Mountain three times before the two men spotted him.

Doesn't this perfectly echo the stories of "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage," "Three Invitations to Fan Lihua," "Three Plays with Bai Mudan," and "Three Visits to Peach Mountain"?
In all things, the number three is considered the most respectful. This is an unspoken rule among people in the Taoist community. If he can discover you on the third occasion, it means that you are destined to meet.

Zhou Sheng was overjoyed and laughed, "Congratulations, Brother Zhuge! Finally, someone else has learned this Tian Tong Qi Men. I am not alone in this path!"

Zhuge Yunhui asked in surprise, "Master Zhou, why do you say that? Doesn't Brother Zhiwei already know it? What do I have to do with this Dao?"

Zhou Sheng waved his hand and said, "Senior Brother Zhang's path and mine are not on the same track. I cannot bear the burden. We are both sorcerers and fellow practitioners, so we must have a lot in common."

"Master Zhou is too kind," Zhuge Yunhui said modestly.

"In that case, let's begin!" After saying that, Zhou Sheng looked at Tian Xiaodie and said without any politeness, "Unimportant bystanders, please step aside."

Zhou Sheng is a very pure person, and pure people are often not easy to get along with, so he is known as harsh.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaodie frowned slightly. Even though Zhuge Yunhui had warned her beforehand that Zhou Sheng was not easy to get along with and spoke very rudely, she still felt a slight displeasure at being ordered around like that to her face.

However, the thought that the other party was going to teach her husband such extraordinary skills made her displeasure vanish instantly.

She smiled and cupped her hands in greeting to Zhou Sheng: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Daoist Zhou."

Then, she reached out and pinched Zhuge Yunhui, who was about to speak up for her, and said softly, "Husband, you must study hard."

After saying that, Tian Xiaodie turned and left gracefully. Although Zhuge Yunhui valued Tian Xiaodie more than Tian Tong Qi Men, she still valued Tian Tong Qi Men and did not want her husband to miss this opportunity because of her.

Zhuge Yunhui watched his wife's figure disappear before turning to Zhou Sheng and saying, "Daoist Zhou, let's begin."

Zhou Sheng nodded, unfolded the Qimen diagram, and began to explain it to Zhuge Yunhui.

At first, Zhou Sheng was quite patient, but before long, his frustrated and disapproving scolding voice could be heard from the cliff.

Not far away, Zhang Zhiwei listened to the commotion and grinned. Dealing with this kind of guy required the expertise of the Wudang people. Afterwards, he went to the martial arts training grounds of Longhu Mountain to begin his daily instruction of his disciples and fellow disciples.

On Longhu Mountain, all is peaceful and serene.

But at this moment, the entire land of China is turbulent with undercurrents, and a storm is brewing.

The Japanese pirates became increasingly rampant, frequently conducting large-scale military exercises in North China, revealing their wolfish ambitions.

The anti-Japanese front was already taking shape, divided into five major war zones, with each warlord reorganizing their troops in preparation for the upcoming war.

A storm is brewing, and a catastrophe that could sweep across the entire land seems imminent.

During this period, although Zhang Zhiwei remained stationed at Longhu Mountain, he secretly carried out a series of arrangements through Wang Ai.

Meanwhile, Liu Mang in Chongqing was also actively preparing for war. He had used the large sum of money he had obtained through the "Zhang Mazi Plan" to re-equip all his troops and expand his forces into several elite German-trained divisions.

According to his previous thinking, with his strong and well-equipped army, he would definitely first wipe out those disobedient minor warlords in Sichuan and completely unify the region.

However, at this critical moment for the nation, he ultimately suppressed his thoughts of civil war and instead united with various warlords in Sichuan to form a unified front against the Japanese pirates.

The world of supernatural beings was also in turmoil. The supernatural beings in the Northeast, who were on the front line of the fight against the Japanese pirates, were the first to realize the huge conspiracy of the Japanese pirates.

They began to frequently travel between various sects, persuading them to contribute their strength to resist foreign aggression during this critical time for the nation.

However, the effect was not significant. Many sects specializing in supernatural abilities were reluctant to get involved in such matters, after all, the land had been in chaos for too long, and they had experienced similar things before.

Back then, when the great powers invaded, boxing movements were in full swing across the country, with many martial arts figures getting involved. However, they ended up suffering a tragic fate due to being betrayed and attacked from within. Therefore, not many sects responded in the early stages.

Surprisingly, Zuo Ruotong, the usually aloof leader of the Sanyi Sect, was the first to speak out.

"Conflicts within the nation are merely sibling rivalries and private matters, their fates predetermined. However, the Japanese pirates knocking on our gates are wolves in sheep's clothing, seeking to destroy our bloodline and extinguish our heritage. This is not an internal affair, but a crisis of survival. We, the descendants of Yan and Huang, if national peril truly arrives and war breaks out, I will emulate my ancestors, following Qi Wuyi's actions in resisting the Japanese pirates, leading my disciples out of the mountains to fight them and defend our nation!"

Master Zuo's words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, causing a huge uproar in the martial arts world. Master Zuo and his Sanyi Sect had always been detached from worldly affairs and rarely involved themselves in the martial arts world. This time, they actually issued such a fierce declaration of resistance against the Japanese pirates, which caught everyone off guard!
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Jingqing, the Dragon Tiger Celestial Master, also publicly stated his support for the Left Gate Master's decision, and said that the Celestial Master's Mansion would also contribute manpower and resources, vowing to be irreconcilable with the Japanese pirates!
The statements from two prominent figures in the Xuanmen sect were like two bombshells, completely igniting the entire world of supernatural beings!
The Lu family, which had a close relationship with the Sanyi Sect, immediately issued a statement in response to the call.

As soon as the Lu family spoke up, the Gao family, who had been lobbying everywhere, immediately followed suit. The head of the Gao family even declared that he would devote all the strength of his family to driving out the Japanese pirates and fighting to the last member of the Gao family.

Although the Lü and Wang families each had their own agendas, they were both powerful families and joined in the declaration, expressing their willingness to contribute their share to the cause of resisting Japanese pirates.

Although Zuo Ruotong expelled herself from the Xuanmen (Mysterious Sect) register, the 311 Sect is still recognized as a Xuanmen in the world of supernatural beings. With two of the most prominent figures in the Xuanmen speaking out, other Xuanmen, such as the Maoshan Shangqing lineage, the Eight Immortals Palace, Wudang Mountain, and Laoshan Baiyun Cave, began to respond as well.

Following the lead of the Xuanmen (Taoist) sects, the Buddhist sects naturally followed suit. The abbots of the three major Zen temples on Mount Putuo—Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, and Huiji Temple—jointly declared, "If the nation perishes, where will Buddhism find refuge? In this time of crisis, Buddhist disciples should also open their eyes wide in anger, transforming into guardian deities to protect every inch of our land!" (End of Chapter)