Martial Arts World Assassin

Chapter 131 Secret Passage
Huang Sixi watched Dongfang Bubai walk away from the foot of Shaoshi Mountain.

Chongxu was worried that Huang Sixi would try to stop him, so he advised: "If Junior Brother Huang is not sure of killing him, it is better to let him go."

It can be seen that Chongxu does not want to fight a life-and-death battle with Dongfang Bubai.

Huang Sixi heard Chongxu's attitude and asked, "Letting a tiger go back to the mountains will bring endless troubles. Brother Chongxu, aren't you afraid that he will retaliate later?"

Chongxu replied, "Ever since Dongfang Bubai became famous as the best martial artist in the world, he has never been seen walking around in the martial arts world in the past ten years, nor has he been seen personally causing trouble for any sect, nor has he ever been heard of killing anyone from the righteous path!"

This is indeed the truth. Although Dongfang Bubai is the leader of the Demon Cult, he is not bloodthirsty. Especially after he castrated himself, the heroic demeanor he possessed has become less and less.

Originally, Dongfang Bubai ascended to the position of the leader by usurping the throne, but he spared Ren Woxing and Ren Yingying. If he had left them alive in order to stabilize the situation in the sect, he would have held great power in the sect several years later and promoted his confidants to high positions, so it would have made no difference who he killed.

But Dongfang Bubai treated Ren Yingying kindly from beginning to end. Huang Sixi felt that this was a character transformation caused by Dongfang Bubai's feminization.

However, after Yang Lianting's death, Dongfang Bubai is very likely to change again, and it is possible that he will become bloodthirsty.

Just now, Dongfang Bubai deliberately showed weakness and released the disciples of Qingcheng Sect. It was not because he was soft-hearted, but because the situation did not allow him to kill people indiscriminately.

Chongxu continued, "Dongfang Bubai's sudden return to the martial arts world this time may really be related to Ren Woxing. If we search Ren Woxing out of Shaolin Temple and give Dongfang Bubai an explanation, he should return to Black Wood Cliff and restore the previous peaceful order!"

Of course, Chongxu did not say everything he really wanted to say.

The biggest reason why he disagreed with Huang Sixi's interception of Dongfang Bubai was that he was worried about being implicated.

Master Fang Zheng clearly did not want to go down the mountain. Once Huang Sixi and Dongfang Bubai started fighting, Chongxu would have to go up and fight. At that time, the outcome would be unpredictable, and his life or death would be in danger.

If Huang Sixi and Chongxu joined forces and eventually killed Dongfang Bubai, that would be easy to say. After all, killing the leader of the Demon Cult could win huge prestige for the Wudang Sect.

But what if the assassination of Dongfang Bubai fails? The consequences will be extremely serious! Dongfang Bubai will definitely be angry afterwards. When Dongfang Bubai escapes back to Black Wood Cliff, he will definitely concentrate the forces of the Demon Cult to launch a surprise attack on Wudang.

As the saying goes, it is easy to dodge an open attack but hard to guard against an arrow from the dark. If Dongfang Bubai uses all means to plot against the disciples of Wudang Sect, I am afraid that within a few years, the Wudang Sect will be wiped out from the world.

As the head of a sect, Chongxu must not act rashly and must consider the consequences. That's why he told Huang Sixi that if he was not sure of killing Dongfang Bubai, then he should not try to stop Dongfang Bubai! This was purely inviting disaster!
After hearing Chongxu's statement, Huang Sixi thought to himself, "Dongfang Bubai first withdrew the Demon Sect members and then released the Qingcheng Sect disciples, saying that he was giving me face, but in fact, he did it so that I could also give him face, so that he could leave Shaoshi Mountain smoothly and everyone could live in peace!"

There are very few top masters in the world, and Dongfang Bubai is unwilling to fight to the death with Huang Sixi, so he treats Huang Sixi with courtesy.

But if Huang Sixi is unwilling to give face to Dongfang Bubai, then Dongfang Bubai will temporarily let Ren Woxing and Shaolin Temple go, and will be forced to gather all the strength of the Demon Cult to attack Huang Sixi first.

At this time, Master Dingyi, Lan Fenghuang and Yihe had already arrived on horseback.

Master Dingyi recalled the Luoshui Conference. Most of the righteous sects disliked Huang Sixi. Just now, when Huang Sixi was fighting with Dongfang Bubai, no one came to support him.

Ding Yi said to Huang Sixi: "No matter how strong your martial arts skills are, you are not obligated to take risks for Shaolin Temple and other sects. As long as Dongfang Bubai doesn't cause trouble for you in the future, you don't need to fight with Dongfang Bubai!"

Dingyi also didn't want Huang Sixi to intercept Dongfang Bubai.

Just now, Chongxu stopped Huang Sixi out of concern for the safety of Wudang.

Ding Yi's concern was for safety reasons. She was worried that Huang Sixi would be in danger of his life if he fought against Dongfang Bubai alone. Huang Sixi's relationship with the righteous sects was not good to begin with, so why should Huang Sixi be allowed to take the greatest risk in battle?

Even if Huang Sixi stayed out of the matter, Ding Yi would not have any opinion about Huang Sixi.

When Huang Sixi heard that Dingyi and Chongxu had the same attitude, he withdrew his gaze and let Dongfang Bubai leave the mountain.

He was not afraid of fighting Dongfang Bubai alone, but he was not sure that he could kill Dongfang Bubai in the open wilderness.

"The entire Qingcheng Sect would like to thank Hero Huang and Taoist Chongxu for saving our lives!"

Just now, Dongfang Bubai released dozens of disciples of Qingcheng Sect, but their acupoints were pressed and they could not get up for a while. After Dongfang Bubai led the followers of the Demon Sect away, the heroes of the righteous path also went down the mountain one after another.

After Yu Canghai's acupoints were untied by the heroes, he first led his disciples to thank Huang Sixi and Chongxu. If the two had not joined forces to repel Dongfang Bubai, the disciples of Qingcheng Sect would probably have been massacred today. Yu Canghai's gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

Chongxu replied to Yu Canghai: "We are all here to help Shaolin, and we should support each other. Master Yu, don't take it to heart! In fact, given the situation just now, it was only thanks to Master Fangzheng and his fellow sects' patience that they were able to drive the demon sect away without any danger!"

When the righteous heroes heard this, they all looked embarrassed.

They did keep their composure, but they collectively became cowards in the face of the cult's threats, which was not a glorious thing.

Master Fang Zheng was the only one present who remained calm. His decision just now was based on reducing the killing, while trying not to intensify the conflicts and feuds between the righteous and the evil sects.

Of course, doing so may cause dissatisfaction among Huang Sixi and Chongxu.

After the two sides met, Master Fang Zheng bowed and apologized first: "Just now, I did not agree to go down the mountain to help. It was really forced by the situation. I hope Taoist Chongxu and Donor Huang will forgive me."

Chongxu smiled and said, "Master is kind-hearted, and everyone in the martial arts world knows it. If you disregard the lives of your fellow Qingcheng Sect members and go down the mountain to fight the Demon Sect, how is your behavior different from that of the Demon Sect? They are indiscriminate in killing, but we in the Orthodox Sect only kill. Master's decision is what we in the Orthodox Sect should do, and there is nothing wrong with it."

Huang Sixi stood aside and did not express his opinion.

Master Fang Zheng glanced at Huang Sixi and said, "At the Luoshui Conference, I accidentally hit Mr. Huang, and I still feel it..."

"This is a small matter, Master, there is no need to mention it again." Huang Sixi interrupted, "The most important thing is to deal with the evil sect's disaster first!"

"That's right!" Chongxu continued, "Although Dongfang Bubai has temporarily withdrawn, the evil cult is still there. Where is Ren Woxing hiding? This is the most urgent matter that the master should deal with."

After Chongxu asked this, the leaders of various sects turned their attention to Linghu Chong in the crowd.

The evil sect's attack on Shaolin Temple was entirely caused by Linghu Chong. Yue Buqun was worried that the other sects would vent their anger on Huashan Sect, so he shouted: "The reputation of Huashan Sect has been good for hundreds of years, and the disciples of each generation have always put chivalry first. We must not let this be ruined by a traitor like you. Reveal to all the seniors where the evil leaders Ren Woxing, Xiang Wentian, and Ren Yingying are hiding. If you dare to conceal it again, I will enforce the family rules and eliminate the sect!"

He originally wanted to expel Linghu Chong from Huashan Sect on the spot, but judging from the current situation, even if Linghu Chong left Huashan now, the responsibility borne by Huashan Sect would not be reduced in the slightest.

He could only suppress his anger temporarily and interrogate Linghu Chong first.

When Linghu Chong saw that the righteous heroes were glaring at him, he hesitated and finally did not speak.

Yue Buqun was about to lose his temper, but was stopped by Master Dingyi: "Master Yue, please wait a moment. I have something to ask Junior Nephew Linghu!"

Dingyi had a very good impression of Linghu Chong. After all, when Yi Lin was held hostage by Tian Boguang, it was Linghu Chong who took the lead in rescuing her. If it weren't for Linghu Chong's protection along the way, Yi Lin's innocence would probably be in danger.

Ding Yi asked in a gentle voice: "A while ago, rumors spread in Jianghu that you, Junior Brother Linghu, were in danger at West Lake in Hangzhou, and were captured by the Four Friends of Jiangnan, who escorted you to the Black Wood Cliff, the headquarters of the Demon Cult, for punishment!
Yilin left Hengshan after hearing the news. She has not returned to the mountain since then. Her parents don't know where she is. They are anxious to find her everywhere, but there is no news. Now that I think about it carefully, she may have gone to rescue you. Did you run into her?"

Linghu Chong nodded and said, "If I hadn't had Junior Sister Yi Lin and the Six Immortals of Taogu to help me, I wouldn't have been able to escape from Dongfang Bubai."

"Where is she then?"

"She's at……"

Linghu Chong wanted to reveal the truth, but this would betray his friends, and he would rather die than do that.

Ding Yi suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation. She couldn't help but exchange a glance with Sect Leader Ding Xian and asked anxiously, "Is she with that devil Ren Woxing now?"

Linghu Chong said nothing more, but judging from his troubled expression, it was probably true.

Seeing that the situation was getting worse, Yue Buqun raised his palm and slapped Linghu Chong: "You evil creature, you actually dragged down your Junior Sister Yilin. She was kind enough to save you, but you let her fall into the hands of the devil. How could you bear it?"

Before he could slap him, Ning Zhongze stopped him and said, "Brother, don't be anxious. Find out the whereabouts of Junior-nephew Yi Lin first. It won't be too late to deal with Chong'er later!"

Ding Yi was already worried, and he stepped forward to grab Linghu Chong and said, "What happened to Yi Lin? Was she really captured by Ren Woxing?"

Linghu Chong was originally unwilling to reveal any whereabouts, but Yi Lin was with Ren Woxing, and as long as he told Ren Woxing about Yi Lin's situation, Ren Woxing's whereabouts would be exposed.

Out of loyalty, he would rather die than betray Ren Woxing.

Because Dongfang Bubai's pursuit was all triggered by Ren Woxing's rescue of him, as for whether Ren Woxing was the leader of the Demon Cult, that was no longer within his consideration.

But if he kept his mouth shut, he didn't know how to explain to the Hengshan Sect.

After struggling for a while, he briefly explained: "When I was captured by the Four Friends of Jiangnan, it was Ren Woxing and Xiang Wentian who saved me, which led to Dongfang Bubai coming down the cliff to chase me, but even if we joined forces, we were no match for Dongfang Bubai!

During the fierce battle with Dongfang Bubai, everyone was seriously injured. Fortunately, Junior Sister Yilin arrived in time and helped to repel Dongfang Bubai. Her original intention was to save me, but she also indirectly saved Ren Woxing. Although she is with Ren Woxing now, Ren Woxing will definitely not harm her!"

Yue Buqun was furious: "You are you, Junior-Junior-Nephew Yilin is Junior-Junior-Nephew Yilin, she has nothing to do with the Demon Cult, don't slander her and drag her into this!"

But Yue Buqun was very happy in his heart. If Yi Lin really saved Ren Woxing, then this matter would also be related to the Hengshan Sect.

In the past, he was most afraid that Linghu Chong and Ren Woxing would have an affair, causing the righteous heroes to complain about the Huashan Sect. Now that Yi Lin is added, if his fellow Taoists want to blame, the Hengshan Sect can share half of the responsibility.

When Hengshan Sanding heard Linghu Chong's words, his expression changed.

Ding Yi couldn't believe his ears: "Yilin saved Ren Woxing? Her martial arts skills are not even as good as Tian Boguang's, and she can't even resist a single move from Dongfang Bubai. How could she possibly save Ren Woxing?"

Linghu Chong said quickly, "Junior Sister Yilin can control poisonous bees, and her martial arts skills are very high. Dongfang Bubai praised her personally, but she later said that her martial arts skills were not from the Hengshan School, but were taught to her by Brother Huang!"

"Brother Huang? Which Brother Huang taught you?"

After Ding Yi asked, he suddenly turned his head and looked at Huang Sixi: "Nephew Huang, have you taught Yi Lin martial arts?"

When Huang Sixi settled at the foot of Hengshan Mountain, he taught Yilin the art of beekeeping. Yilin often brought swarms of bees back to Baiyun Temple. Everyone in the Hengshan Sect knew that Yilin knew how to raise bees.

However, Huang Sixi had taught Yilin his unique martial arts, and had warned Yilin not to reveal it to anyone else. During the time Yilin lived in Hengshan Sect, she never fought with outsiders and had never shown her martial arts. Therefore, Hengshan Sanding was not sure about the depth of Yilin's martial arts for the time being.

Huang Sixi said, "I did teach her martial arts. She learned martial arts for use. She is a Buddhist and she is compassionate. Even if she indirectly saved Ren Woxing, it's nothing. What do you think, Master Fang Zheng?"

Master Fang Zheng smiled slightly: "Yilin was once saved by Young Master Linghu. She saved Young Master Linghu to repay the favor. Naturally, there is nothing wrong with that."

After hearing the attitudes of Huang Sixi and Master Fangzheng, Dingyi knew that Yilin was safe, so she naturally put aside her worries.

When the righteous heroes heard that this matter was related to Huang Sixi, they originally wanted to blame the Hengshan Sect, but in the end they all swallowed their words.

They deliberately didn't mention Yi Lin, and only directed their attacks at Linghu Chong: "Linghu Chong, tell us where Ren Woxing is hiding. If you continue to protect them, don't blame us for being rude!"

The crowd shouted for a while, but to no avail.

At this time, Master Fang Zheng said, "I have lived in Shaolin Temple for decades and know all the Zen temples well, but I have searched the entire temple and found no trace of Ren Woxing! Young Master Linghu, could it be that Ren Woxing and his nephew Yi Lin have escaped into the secret passage of Damo Temple?"

Upon hearing about the secret passage of Damo Courtyard, Linghu Chong immediately hung his head.

Master Fang Zheng sighed softly, "A few days ago, you and your group sneaked into Shaolin Temple and were discovered by the monks. When I received the news and came to check, I only found Linghu Shaoxia and Yang Qu, the two donors. At that time, I thought there were only three of you. It was not until Dongfang Bubai attacked Shaolin and questioned you that I realized that Ren Woxing was also hiding in the temple!"

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand at the crowd and said, "Please follow me. Shaolin Temple has a secret passage that goes from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain. It stretches for several miles. The secret passage is very large and can accommodate hundreds of people. Ren Woxing should be hiding in it to recuperate."

(End of this chapter)