Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

Chapter 26 The Wanderer
Despite the black-robed monk's profound cunning, extensive knowledge, and deep inner strength, the teacup in his hand trembled slightly, and his knuckles turned almost white. He had almost dropped the teacup when Chang Kong glared at him earlier, and he couldn't help but be secretly amazed: "This person is so young, yet his eyesight is so sharp. There are still such people in the world. How come I have never heard of him before?"

Only then did Yun Changkong and Wang Xiaotian get a clear look at his face. He appeared to be about fifty years old, with a sallow complexion and only one eye, yet his gaze remained sharp and piercing, demonstrating his extraordinary inner strength. Changkong thought to himself, "I hope you know what's good for you."

Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside, and a shrill voice shouted, "Get out of the way if you don't want to die!"

Footsteps echoed on the stairs.

Chang Kong, with his exceptional hearing, overheard the crowd below the restaurant discussing the matter. Some said, "This is the appointed leader of the Divine Serpent Altar. Those two lads are in for a rough time."

Some said, "Coming to Jiaxing Prefecture to cause trouble for the Sky Eagle Sect is just asking for trouble."

Soon a group of men in white rushed up to the third floor, numbering about twenty or thirty, each carrying a weapon, with two at the front.

One of them was the fat man who had just been thrown onto the roof by Chang Kong. As soon as he saw Chang Kong, he immediately shouted, "Master, this is the man!"

Chang Kong continued eating and drinking as if nothing had happened, but Xiao Tian dipped his finger in wine and wrote on the table: "Snake, Poison, Small, Caution!"

Yunhe had previously told Changkong about famous figures in the martial arts world, and during his journey with Wang Xiaotian, he had also recounted their appearances and manners. He meant to imply that "the Divine Serpent Altar Master is insidious and despicable!"

The leader, a man in white robes, was tall and thin with a bluish complexion. He had his hands behind his back and an extremely arrogant expression. Not only was a black eagle embroidered on the chest of his robe, but a black eagle was also embroidered on the sleeves, which showed that his status was different from that of ordinary disciples.

The man glanced around and spotted the black-robed monk. His face showed great surprise. He quickly took two steps forward, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "Master Peng, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Master Peng glanced at him and smiled, "Master Feng, it's been a long time. It's fate that we meet again. Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy tea and watch the sunset with me?"

The Heavenly Eagle Sect is divided into three inner halls and five outer altars, each commanding different followers. The three inner halls are Tianwei, Ziwei, and Tianshi. The five outer altars are Qinglong, Baihu, Xuanwu, Zhuque, and Shenshe.

This altar master is the same one Wang Xiaotian reminded him of, the master of the Divine Serpent Altar. This man has been famous for many years and possesses extraordinary martial arts skills.

As for the black-robed monk Changkong and Wang Xiaotian's belly Xueming, they must be Peng Yingyu, one of the wandering Ming Cult members.

Three years ago, Peng Yingyu was attacked by eight disciples from Shaolin, Emei, Kunlun and Haisha sects for rescuing Bai Guishou, the Xuanwu altar master of the Tianying Sect. Although she killed and injured several people, she was blinded in one eye by Ding Minjun.

He was later rescued by Ji Xiaofu, which saved his life.

Ding Minjun clashed with Ji Xiaofu over this, saying that Ji Xiaofu was loyal to the Demonic Sect and had wronged Yin Liuxia of Wudang. She insisted on killing Peng Yingyu, but Bai Guishou blocked her sword.

Taking advantage of the situation, Monk Peng injured Ding Minjun. However, because of Ji Xiaofu, he only killed members of the Shaolin, Kunlun, and Haisha sects to silence them. Ding Minjun escaped with her life, and the news spread throughout the martial arts world. This led to the incident where Abbess Miejue, the head of the Emei sect, personally descended Mount Emei!

Therefore, when Yun Changkong and Wang Xiaotian saw this monk in black robes on the street, who was blind in one eye, they immediately knew his identity based on such distinctive features.

But it's unclear whether Peng Yingyu came alone or with all five of them. Yun Changkong only showed off his skills to let him know how powerful he was. He was free to watch the show, but he shouldn't meddle in other people's business!
While eating, Wang Xiaotian kept a close eye on the other person's every move.

The sect leader looked at Chang Kong and Xiao Tian with a puzzled expression, and forced a smile at Peng Yingyu, "Master Peng, do you know each other?"

Peng Yingyu blinked her one eye and pondered, "These two young brothers are no ordinary people, but I, the monk, have no chance to get to know them."

When Yang Dingtian, the leader of the Ming Cult, suddenly disappeared, the Ming Cult's left and right envoys, the four Dharma Kings, the five wandering men, and the flag bearers of the five elements all fell apart due to the struggle for the position of leader.

Enraged, Yin Tianzheng left Bright Peak and founded the Eagle Sect, which was at odds with the Five Elements Flag. Therefore, the Sect Master Feng saw Peng Yingyu upstairs.

He thought the person who came looking for trouble was a member of the Ming Cult, but after hearing what he said, he realized that they were not on the same side.

The sect leader looked at Yun Changkong with a slight smile and said, "At your age, you dare to take the banner of my Heavenly Eagle Sect. You must be someone of great importance. May I ask your name?"

Chang Kong took a sip of wine and said, "I only invited Yin Wufu and Yin Wulu. It has nothing to do with anyone else. You don't need to ask anything."

The sect leader snorted: "You snatched the flag from one of our disciples, how can you say it's unrelated?"

Chang Kong said, "Oh, that makes sense." He pointed to the table in the middle and said, "This is for extra guests like you. Sit down!"

The altar master frowned slightly and asked, "What do you want?" Chang Kong replied, "After I treat the Yin brothers to a big meal, you can take the flag if you want."

Upon hearing this, Master Feng suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter.

Chang Kong coldly replied, "What's so funny?"

The sect leader's laughter stopped abruptly, and he stared at Chang Kong, saying, "Don't you think you're being a bit too arrogant?"

Chang Kong looked at Wang Xiaotian: "Arrogant, huh?"

Xiaotian said seriously, "A little, but isn't it true that a young man who isn't a little wild is not a true young man?"

"Is that so?" Chang Kong laughed heartily.

The two of them acted as if no one else was around, which infuriated the altar master.

The Sky Eagle Sect is renowned throughout the martial arts world. As the master of one of its altars, he is a prominent figure in the sect. His stomp of his foot can shake the ground of Jiaxing. However, he never expected that Chang Kong and Wang Xiaotian would completely disregard him.

However, the shrewd and calculating Master Feng, seeing Chang Kong's arrogance, became suspicious and thought to himself, "This young man seems to be fearless; I must not be reckless!" He cupped his hands and said, "Could you perhaps be the son of Master Song, the leader of Wudang Sect?"

Changkong and Xiaotian faced each other.

Wang Xiaotian said loudly, "Why do you say that?"

Feng, the sect leader, said, "Looking around the martial arts world, I really can't think of anyone else who would dare to act so wildly on the territory of my Heavenly Eagle Sect, except for the young master of Hero Song!"

Wang Xiaotian smiled, looked at Chang Kong and said, "When people say that, I don't know if they're praising you or insulting you!" He shook his head, feeling quite wistful.

Chang Kong laughed and said, "You need to practice more to avoid getting upset over such a nobody character!"

Upon hearing this, an eerie atmosphere immediately filled the building.

Master Feng is famous throughout the martial arts world for his skill with thirty-six flying knives, so how come he has no name?
A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of the altar master. He had realized that Yun Changkong and Wang Xiaotian were definitely people of great importance, which was why he brought up Song Qingshu.

If we're talking about the sect that the Eagle Sect shouldn't mess with right now, it's the Wudang Sect. They refused the gifts sent by Yin Tianzheng and even beat him up. The sect leader has also repeatedly and strictly ordered that no one should provoke the Wudang Sect.

They all knew the reason: Yu Daiyan ultimately fell to the Sky Eagle Sect. Chang Kongren was handsome, highly skilled in martial arts, and so young. They thought that apart from a rising star like Song Qingshu, there was no one else like him, but they never expected to receive such a evaluation.

Peng Yingyu was watching from upstairs, while countless people had gathered downstairs to watch the spectacle.

How could Master Feng afford to lose face like this? He grinned and said in a hoarse voice, "Well, this is the first time in my life that someone named Feng has been looked down upon like this. Such a formidable young man has emerged in the martial world..." His hands were already reaching for his waist.

"Let me remind you," Chang Kong said calmly, picking up his glass of wine. "Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. Our verbal conflict is harmless and just a way to pass the time. If you don't know what's good for you and insist on retaliating, then you'll die right here!"

Feng Tanzhu stared at the sky, his face turning pale and then red, when suddenly Peng Yingyu shouted, "Feng Tanzhu!"

The altar master sneered, "What advice does Master Peng have?"

Peng Yingyu smiled and said, "The flag is right there, there's no rush. The monk would like to invite you for a cup of tea, I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

The altar master was almost bursting with anger, but upon hearing Peng Yingyu's words, he forcibly suppressed the rage that was about to burst from his head, exhaled, and said, "Master Peng, if you say so, it would be impolite of me to refuse." With that, he walked to Peng Yingyu's table and sat down.

Chang Kong's eyes lit up and he laughed, "You don't need to be so angry. If you want to make a move, your chance will come soon."

As they watched his gaze sweep out the window, they turned to see a small boat gliding across the lake like the wind.

(End of this chapter)