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

Chapter 67 The oriole is behind
Ironically, both Yun Changkong and Xianyu Tong were cunning and scheming individuals. The former wanted to kill the latter with a single blow, but he was afraid that if he missed, the poison wrapped in his thin true energy would flow back and cost him his life.

Xianyu Tong knew that Yun Changkong's martial arts were too high. As long as he didn't fall, he would definitely launch a fatal attack on him. If he made a move, he was afraid that the other party's miraculous counterattack would backfire and he would be harmed instead. Therefore, he only attacked with words, hoping to anger the other party and buy time.

Xianyu Tong was an expert and knew very well that it was already extremely difficult for Yun Changkong to contain the poison with his true energy. The more he agitated himself at this moment, the more his blood and qi would fluctuate, and the more easily the poison would take effect. Therefore, the longer it dragged on, the more advantageous it would be for him.

Once Chang Kong falls, I can launch hidden weapons to sever his limbs and tendons, and that will ensure victory.

Yun Changkong guessed the other party's plan and knew that the longer he delayed, the worse it would be. So he picked up his longsword and prepared to fight to the death.

Unexpectedly, when Xianyu Tong saw that he had a sword, regardless of whether he could hurt anyone, he had to retreat immediately. He leaped out of the cave.

He was decisive and quick enough, but he lacked any semblance of leadership qualities.

Faced with this situation, Yun Changkong was truly at a loss.
Even if the Demonic Sect and the Eagle Sect are ruthless, they dare to fight. But as soon as I take up my sword, Xianyu Tong runs faster than a rabbit. What can I do when I encounter someone like that?
But Yun Changkong could only slowly walk out of the cave. He saw Xianyu Tong standing five zhang away in the vast night, his white robes fluttering, his folding fan gently fanning him, his demeanor very leisurely and elegant.

Yun Changkong pointed his longsword directly at his opponent and said coldly, "Old man, if you can withstand three of my sword strikes, I will cut off my right arm, just as you wish!"

When Xianyu Tong saw him raise his sword, he knew that he was putting all his strength into it and that his attack would be earth-shattering. He gathered his energy and prepared for the attack while keeping his eyes on the sky and sighed, "Look, it's like this again. Do you think this is very heroic?"

You've gotten to where you are today because of your reckless courage. All you know is how to be brave and fierce. In this world, you rely on your brain. Even the mighty Xiang Yu couldn't defeat Liu Bang.

Although you are poisoned, the long sword in your hand is as clear as ink painting, clearly a sharp weapon. I only need to wait for you to faint from the poison, and I will have victory in my grasp. Why do you have to act rashly?
If we were in each other's shoes, would you fight me?

Yun Changkong naturally wouldn't fight, but people allow themselves to tease others and guess what the other person is thinking. If the other person does the opposite, it's bound to make people angry.

People are quick to forgive themselves but slow to forgive others; this has always been the case.

Yun Changkong barely managed to suppress the urge to breathe in his chest and said coldly, "I don't know if Hu Qingniu is blind, actually saving your dog's life and even marrying his sister to you. He really deserves to die!"

Xianyu Tong looked surprised: "How did you know that?"

In that instant, Yun Changkong suddenly shouted, and the sword in his hand flew out, transforming into a divine dragon, swift as lightning, shining brightly in the moonlight, heading straight for Xianyu Tong.

He threw his longsword, and like an arrow released from a bow, he shot straight towards Joseon Yu Tong.

Even in dire straits, he was determined to fight to the death.

But Xianyu Tong was incredibly cunning. He threw his longsword into the sky, and before he could even pounce, he had already darted several feet away, his movements swift and his evasion skillful. No matter how fast Ren Yun Changkong was, he couldn't catch him.

With a hissing sound, Yun Changkong's longsword pierced straight into a large tree, with only the hilt remaining outside.

At that moment, Yun Changkong landed on the ground, took another step forward, and then suddenly stopped. Blood gushed from his left chest, and he looked dazed and swayed.

Xianyu Tong remained motionless and did not move forward.

Yun Chang was seething with anger, but could only sigh. Just now, when he activated his internal energy, his blood was flowing freely, and the poison was showing signs of taking effect.

Yun Changkong had assumed that Xianyu Tong was a sect leader and that he would be shocked by his exposure of Xianyu Tong's misdeeds, allowing him to seize the opportunity to strike and kill him. Little did he know that the situation was not so simple at all.

Xianyu Tong laughed and said, "Young Master Yun, I don't know why Hu Qingniu would tell an outsider like you about his family's private affairs. But what does Hu Qingyang's death have to do with me? It's just a romantic affair, and you think you can disturb my peace of mind? Heh..."

With his hands behind his back, he said softly, "A real man should aspire to rule the world and not like to be restrained. So it is easy to be affectionate but difficult to keep one's affections; it is easy to fall in love but difficult to be devoted. You are still young and living in the dream of being a hero. How could you know the bitterness of being unable to control your own destiny?"

It turns out that when Xianyu Tong was young, he had a crush on a Miao woman and then abandoned her, and was poisoned with the Golden Silkworm Gu. He was also very cunning. When he was escaping, he did not forget to steal two pairs of Golden Silkworms from the Miao woman. However, he collapsed soon after escaping and was rescued by Hu Qingniu.

This man was truly extraordinary; not only did he become sworn brothers with Hu Qingniu, but he also fell in love with Hu Qingniu's sister, Hu Qingyang. She reciprocated his feelings, resulting in her pregnancy.

Xianyu Tong later coveted the position of leader of the Huashan Sect, abandoning Hu Qingyang and marrying the only beloved daughter of the then-leader of the Huashan Sect. Hu Qingyang, filled with shame and indignation, committed suicide, resulting in the tragic deaths of both mother and child.

Xianyu Tong, being cold-hearted by nature, didn't care about the matter at all. Instead, he thought that Hu Qingyang's suicide had nothing to do with him. He felt no remorse. He was only shocked by Yun Changkong's revelation out of curiosity, and he was not about to be plotted against by him.

Yun Chang said in the air, "Xianyu Tong, you are indeed despicable. The whole world reveres you!"

He felt weak all over, and his voice was trembling. He could only try his best to calm himself down and think of a way to escape. He thought to himself, "This man wants the martial arts manual and doesn't want me to die. Otherwise, he would have told his disciples to set fire to the cave entrance. But this old man wants me to lose an arm, so he's afraid I'll kill him instead."

I lack the strength to fight him. My only option now is to emulate Xie Xun, feigning despair and contemplating suicide! He might not want his efforts to be in vain and would try to stop me. Then I can deliver a decisive blow and send him to his death!

Thinking of this, I felt a little calmer and began to breathe slowly.

But then Xianyu Tong said, "Young Master Yun, as the saying goes, flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, and people don't stay good for a thousand days!"

Since your debut, you've always been on the winning side, and everything you wanted has come true. Today, you've fallen out of favor with me, and I wonder what wicked scheme you're plotting to lure me in so you can avenge me!"

It's a pity. Don't I understand your intentions? You only have one option right now: to deliberately commit suicide. You'll think that my goal has failed and that I will stop you. Then you can take the opportunity to kill me.

Hehe, but I've seen and used this kind of tactic far too many times. How could I not know it? Haha..."

It turns out that Bai Yuan, Xianyu Tong's senior brother, knew about Hu Qingyang's affair. Xianyu Tong knew that if the other party reported it to their master, their master would not forgive him. So, under duress, he took advantage of the other party's unpreparedness and used the "Golden Silkworm Gu Poison" to kill him, thus framing the Ming Cult.

Hu Qingniu sought revenge for his sister's death three times, suffering crushing defeats each time, and nearly losing his life at Xianyu Tong's hands the last time. This was because Xianyu Tong was not only highly skilled in martial arts but also exceptionally intelligent.

Hu Qingniu's medical skills are divine. As the saying goes, medicine and martial arts are inseparable. In addition, because of this incident, he went from a doctor who was determined to help the world and save people to a cold-hearted person who "would not save anyone in distress". He was no match for Xian Yutong, which shows how terrifying this person was!
In short, Xianyu Tong went from being harmed to harming others, spending decades in the martial arts world and even winning the high position of the leader of a prestigious sect. His experience was far beyond what Yun Changkong could compare to. However, his cunning was not as deep, his mind was not as ruthless, and his martial arts skills, which he was so proud of, could not be fully utilized, so he naturally suffered a crushing defeat.

Yun Changkong's heart pounded like thunder, his face drained of color, and a chill ran down his spine: "This person is truly cunning; he actually guessed all my thoughts. In the original story, he was just a minor character easily dealt with by Zhang Wuji, how can he be so powerful!"

His throat was dry and sore, his head was throbbing, and the poison in his body was acting up, putting him at risk of fainting at any moment. However, with a formidable enemy at hand, he had managed to stay alive only because of his strong willpower.

To her surprise, he had predicted everything she thought. Her heart was pounding harder and harder, as if it was about to burst out of her mouth. She could no longer hold on, and her body swayed. With a thud, she sat down on the ground.

Although Xianyu Tong kept talking, preventing him from expelling the poison, he did not dare to approach and attack. He just stood at a distance and laughed, "Still trying to trick me? If you are unable to support yourself, you should be lying on the ground. Only then will I dare to launch a hidden weapon and not be afraid of being counterattacked by you."

Having suffered greatly in his youth, Xianyu Tong, after decades of experience, became exceptionally astute and cunning. He had a deep understanding of Yun Changkong and knew that the other party was extremely scheming and desperately wanted to obtain the true divine skill. There was only one way.

That means severing his tendons and limbs, then torturing him and asking him for his martial arts secrets.

Once his divine power is gone, he will find it extremely difficult to resist torture. If he is questioned ten or eight times, and he gives himself a fake one, he will make changes to the energy flow and acupoints, so that it cannot be the same every time.

If you compare it yourself, it's not difficult to find the truth.

Even so, Yun Changkong's actions intimidated him, preventing him from making any rash moves. He had clearly witnessed Yun Changkong's bloody rampage on the river, and it was evident that every move he made could be fatal!

Xianyu Tong only needed to stall for time until Yun Changkong lay on the ground, then he could throw darts to sever his tendons.

But he wouldn't dare to act unless he fell from grace.

I fear that after traveling a hundred miles, I might only make it to the last ten, and all my efforts will be in vain!
Faced with such an opponent, Yun Changkong had exhausted all his tricks.

Yun Changkong said in a hoarse voice, "I really underestimated you. The moment I saw you, I should have killed you without hesitation."

Yun Changkong was well aware that once he lay on the ground, he would be unable to protect his entire body from incoming hidden weapons. He thought to himself, "If he first cripples me and eliminates my martial arts, and then takes me back to Mount Hua, this kind of suffering will probably be much more unbearable than dying immediately."

Yun Changkong now truly regrets it. Knowing from the beginning that the other party was a bad seed, why didn't he kill him?
Even if we killed him, we would still inevitably face the wrath of the righteous martial arts world, and we would never have ended up in this predicament!

In fact, not only Yun Changkong, but as viewers, how many people can truly respect Xianyu Tong?

Little did they know that this man, known as "Divine Strategist," was the chief strategist of the six major sects in their siege of Bright Peak, and all the plans were orchestrated by him. If Zhang Wuji had not appeared out of nowhere, the Ming Cult would have been destroyed by him.

Moreover, Zhang Wuji was able to subdue Xianyu Tong because, in front of everyone, he, as the leader of the Huashan Sect, needed to consider his reputation.

Furthermore, Master Kongzhi of Shaolin Temple pleaded with him, and Zhang Wuji displayed martial arts skills, defeating the Five Elders of Kongtong while leaving them with ample room to maneuver. He also defeated the monk Kongxing, but was injured on the arm by him. All of these factors led to Xianyu Tong having no fear of him.

Furthermore, after Zhang Wuji exposed Xianyu Tong's shameful deeds in front of others, he was eager to kill him to silence him.

However, Xianyu Tong, whom Yun Changkong was facing, sent his disciples out to guard all directions in this desolate wilderness from the very beginning. He claimed it was to protect Yun Changkong, but in reality, he just didn't want his hypocritical side to be known by the public.

Since Yun Changkong revealed his shameful secrets, he wasn't afraid of being found out, so naturally he didn't fight Yun Changkong to the death.

Therefore, Xianyu Tong at this moment is a cunning, despicable, and shameless scoundrel in the martial arts world, rather than a noble, righteous, and lofty leader of the Huashan Sect.

The two are not comparable in terms of their destructive power.

Yun Changkong also realized this, and felt indignant. He looked up and saw the bright moon hanging in the distance, all was silent. Xianyu Tong stood quietly to one side, his white clothes standing out in the night. He couldn't help but sigh, "Only now do I understand what it means to be shameless and invincible. I admit defeat. Do as you please!"

Xianyu Tong looked at the boy and thought, "Still trying to fool me? Wouldn't it be safer to deal with you after you've passed out?" He said in a low voice, "Face is for others to see, just like you and Yin Wufu, who fought two hundred moves against each other, yet you insisted on repaying Zhang Sixia of Wudang for saving your life."

Yun Changkong scoffed, "How could a scoundrel like you understand what I'm thinking!"

Xianyu Tong chuckled and said, "There are too many mediocre people in this world who naturally wouldn't understand your intentions, but they can't hide it from me!"

Chang Kong remained noncommittal.

Xianyu Tong laughed and said, "Noble people don't help the weak. Zhang Songxi was able to save your whole family because he thought the massacre at Longmen Escort Agency was really done by his fifth brother, Zhang Cuishan. He wanted to block the authorities who would hold him accountable for the massacre, so he planned ahead."

However, as a result, your father's trip to Wudang Mountain not only resulted in the loss of his arm, a vow, and the dropping of his flag, but also earned him a reputation for being ungrateful.

Your father was a renowned hero from Shaanxi and Shanxi, a truly upright and courageous man, utterly admirable!

Yun Changkong said, "You've met my father before?"

Xianyu Tong laughed and said, "You're really talking like a child. Jinyang Escort Agency is the largest escort agency in our Northwest. How could he not have a relationship with me? That's why his escort agency can travel freely in Shaanxi and Gansu. My Huashan Sect has also made great efforts in this regard."

Upon hearing this, Yun Changkong fell silent, only his heavy breathing audible. He knew little about the Jinyang Escort Agency and never inquired about it in detail.

Xianyu Tongdao said, "So your father lived his whole life for face. It's common in the martial arts world to be less skilled than others, but what he cared about most was the reputation of being ungrateful, as Yin Wufu and the others said, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Changkong had to admit that Xianyu Tong was right. With a "cough," he spat out a mouthful of black blood, which landed on the grass. Immediately, a cloud of white vapor rose up, and the green grass visibly withered. Blood flowed continuously from his left chest, and his cheeks turned bluish-gray, as if all his spirit had vanished, leaving only an empty shell.

Xianyu Tong's expression suddenly changed. He stared blankly at the sky, thinking, "This boy is so deeply poisoned, yet he can still hold on like this. What kind of internal energy does he possess?" He also felt immense joy. He thought, "If I delay him a little longer, until he collapses from the poison, I'll launch hidden weapons to sever his tendons. Even if he manages to retaliate, he won't be able to harm me. Then, I'll obtain this divine skill, and I'll be the only one who reigns supreme! The Huashan Sect will also prosper because of me!"

Xianyu Tong was pleased, but still said slowly, "Back then, because of the Longmen Escort Agency, your father and his disciples led their disciples to Wudang Mountain. They felt that Hero Song and Hero Mo were playing both sides, clearly protecting the villain Zhang Cuishan!"

In particular, your father's words were quite disrespectful to Master Zhang, which led to an unpleasant parting. Later, when you learned of what Master Zhang had done, you felt quite ashamed.

While they were grateful, they couldn't let the matter of the Longmen Escort Agency go unresolved. Besides, Zhang Sixia had done favors for all three escort agencies. What seemed like a coincidence was actually the result of a great deal of time and effort spent investigating both openly and secretly.

This further confirms that the Wudang Sect was protecting Zhang Cuishan, the murderer who killed the butcher, and that they wanted to seek out Master Tan of Kaifeng again. When the three members of the Yin family overheard this, they said that the Yin family owed the Wudang Sect a favor, and that seeking out the sect was ungrateful. This led to them forcing your father and the two chief镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) to swear an oath by cutting off their arms!

But in the end, Yin Susu confessed at Wudang Mountain that she, not Zhang Cuishan, was the murderer from the Longmen Escort Agency. Once this truth came out, well, wouldn't your father and his family's trip to Wudang Mountain back then not only solidify their reputation for ingratitude but also make them appear as blind to the truth?

"Heh, if it weren't for Zhang Sixia's kindness, even if he were defeated and died, it would only be because he was less skilled, and the Yin brothers wouldn't have had the chance to accuse him of being ungrateful! That's why Young Hero Yun insisted on using the Eagle Sect incident to repay the Wudang Sect's favor. Is that right?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Changkong had to admit that Xianyu Tong's words were entirely accurate. Yun He had always held a grudge about this, saying that a gentleman owes heaven and earth favors, but not human favors!
Once you're in debt, you'll never be able to stand up straight.

That's why he spared no effort to repay the Wudang Sect's favor, hoping that no one would say anything about it in the future!

It began with the Eagle Cult and it ended with the Eagle Cult!

What if Zhang Wuji avenges his maternal grandfather and uncle one day, and your Wudang Sect, relying on past favors, comes out to order us around? That's the real problem! But if this matter isn't resolved, we'll always be inferior to others.

Yun Changkong sighed: "I must say, you really are my confidant, but although you have outstanding insight, you still overlooked one thing despite all your calculations."

"What?" Xianyu Tong said with a calm smile.

Yun Changkong said, word by word, "There is a time to be born, and a place to die. I cannot decide when I will be born, but when I will die and how I will die are up to me!"

"Is that so?" Xianyu Tong sneered, "Then die! Do you think I'm a Mongol princess who can't bear to see you die?"

She wants to use you to destroy the Demonic Sect, but with my divine skill, destroying the Demonic Sect is as easy as turning my hand. Whether you are there or not is insignificant!
If you commit suicide, I will not be able to obtain the divine skill, and I will indeed be somewhat disappointed, but so what?

I could carry your head and claim I killed the notorious traitor Yun Changkong, who had an affair with a Mongol princess, and still become a legend in the martial world. I'd make a perfect deal!

"What a joke!" Yun Changkong chuckled. "You think you can call me a traitor just because you say so?"

"You really are stupid!" Xianyu Tong sighed. "You really don't understand the dark side of human nature. Does it really matter whether you are a traitor or not?"

What is the truth about your relationship with the Mongolian princess? No one else knows, so why is it being spread so widely?

It's because many people want you to be a traitor. Whether it's a Mongolian princess, a member of a demonic sect, or even a righteous martial arts sect, no one wants someone like you to exist.

Do you know why? "

Yun Changkong snorted and said, "How could I possibly know what a despicable person like you is thinking!"

Xianyu Tong sneered, "Yun Changkong, Great Hero Yun, our six major sects—Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Kunlun, Huashan, and Kongtong—along with more than ten large and small gangs, have been fighting the Tianying Sect for fifteen years, and we still haven't managed to kill one of their sect leaders. Yet you went to their territory to kill their sect leader, and in front of Yin Tianzheng, you crippled his son!"

Hmph, and you escaped unscathed. Yes, you're amazing, you're bold, you're domineering, you're a hero! But aren't you also telling the world that all of us sects, led by Shaolin and Wudang, are a bunch of useless trash?

Tell me, who can tolerate you anymore?

So even if it's just a baseless accusation, people are willing to believe it, and the purpose is to stifle your path in the martial arts world!

Ultimately, the existence of a Zhang Sanfeng in this world is already terrifying, but what we really don't want is a Zhang Sanfeng without the Wudang School. Do you understand?

Upon hearing Xianyu Tong's words, Yun Changkong also remembered Zhang Wuji from the original story.

His position as leader was stripped because his subordinates and even soldiers expressed their dissatisfaction with him being with Zhao Min!

Even though Zhang Wuji was clearly determined to resist the Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Min still believed that he might act unfairly, so she put Zhang Wuji up on a pedestal. Zhao Min had no choice but to publicly swear to withdraw from the Central Plains, and Zhang Wuji had no choice but to resign from his position as leader of the sect.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who orchestrated all of this behind the scenes, eliminated two major enemies in his path to advancement without even showing his face.

Then he thought that Zhang Wuji was much more humble than himself, and his kindness spread throughout the martial arts world. He had so many supporters, yet he still ended up like this. What about someone as arrogant as himself!

At this moment, Yun Changkong also thought of what his father, Yun He, had once said: "Your danger will come after you become famous in the martial arts world."

He must have guessed this day long ago!
The martial arts world cannot tolerate someone like me who lacks a clear stance, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, yet possesses unparalleled martial arts skills!

Because if one side chooses to side with another, it will be an invisible blow to any sect.

No wonder Wang Xiaotian insisted on talking about Zhao Min, trying to get him to get on good terms with Abbess Miejue, and even made him cross the Yellow River overnight to see Shi Huolong. He must have guessed the hidden danger!

Just as the imperial court could not tolerate people like Bai Qi and Yue Fei, the original sin was simply that they were too dazzling and capable of influencing the situation.

Yun Changkong enjoyed this treatment, but he didn't know whether to be happy or sad. He felt a little disheartened: "This damned martial world, I wanted to live a peaceful life, but things didn't go as planned. If I had known this would happen, I should have agreed to Wang Xiaotian's request and led the Beggars' Sect to crush all enemies who dared to invade! Who cares if the world ultimately belongs to the Han or the Hu."

Yun Changkong was unwilling to join the Beggars' Sect before because he was afraid that the hatred was too deep and that if the two sides fought, it would be the Han Chinese who would die, thus doing a good thing for the Mongols.

But the people in this world are all driven by fame and fortune. If I were to gain too much influence, no one would want to see it. And since I am all alone, I am naturally easy to bully!
It's also dangerous enough!

Without any entanglements, there are naturally no concerns!
But when faced with a life-or-death situation, Yun Changkong's thoughts changed: I can't even control my own life, so why should I care about other people's lives!

What will become of this world in the end is none of my business!
I've practiced this martial art, so I should kill whoever I feel deserves to die, regardless of what they did or what they might do in the past!
At this moment, Yun Changkong developed a cynical mindset, feeling that everyone was worthy of being killed!

Suddenly, Xianyu Tongdao said, "Young Master Yun, new talents emerge in every generation. You haven't been in the martial world long, yet you've already become quite the big shot. The winds of change in the martial world are stirred by you. It's time for a change of leadership. Go to sleep. When you wake up, it will be a different life. You're too tired, go to sleep..."

Yun Changkong was already feeling drowsy. Hearing him keep telling him to sleep, his eyelids were about to close when he suddenly felt a chill. He took a deep breath of his inner energy, and his mind cleared slightly. He looked up and saw Xianyu Tong looking surprised, holding four steel darts in his hand, about to fire them.

Seeing that Yun Changkong was about to faint, Xianyu Tong was about to throw his steel dart as soon as he fell. However, Yun Changkong suddenly became clear-eyed, which startled Xianyu Tong. Fortunately, Yun Changkong remained motionless, like a piece of wood or stone, and Xianyu Tong immediately regained his composure.

Suddenly, Yun Changkong glanced sideways, his face showing surprise.

Xianyu Tong sneered, "Are you waiting for me to turn around so you can launch a sneak attack?"

Yun Changkong sneered, "You self-righteous idiot!"

Xianyu Tong had never heard the word "idiot" before, but since it included the word "idiot," it was definitely not a good word, and he was about to retort.

Suddenly, a laugh was heard, and someone said, "What does 'idiot' mean?"

Xianyu Tong's expression changed upon hearing this. He swept several feet across and exclaimed in surprise, "Who is it?" His disciples, numbering in the dozens, were guarding all four directions. How could there be anyone there? He looked around but saw no one. However, he heard a soft, clear voice and realized it belonged to a woman.

Suddenly, a heart-wrenching cough came from afar.

Xianyu Tong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he smiled, "Is this Granny Jin Hua? Greetings, Xianyu Tong!"

Accompanied by coughing sounds, two figures appeared as if drifting clouds and floating catkins, suddenly arriving about ten feet in front of Xianyu Tong.

The newcomers were an elderly woman with a hunched back, accompanied by a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old.

The old woman was leaning on a white wooden cane with her right hand. She was dressed in cloth and looked like a poor old woman. However, the string of prayer beads in her left hand was golden and shiny. Each bead was a plum blossom made of gold, which looked extremely strange.

The woman was dressed in green, with a refined and elegant appearance, bright eyes and white teeth, and a beautiful face.

Despite being severely poisoned, Yun Changkong's eyesight remained sharp. The newcomer's movements weren't exceptionally fast, but the changes in her aura were strange. She was clearly coughing; how could she possibly perform such light-footed skill?

Looking at her face again, her muscles were stiff and numb, covered in wrinkles and no expression of joy or anger. However, her eyes were clear and bright, as lively as a young girl's, and exuded a gentleness. I thought to myself, "You really can't judge a book by its cover."

Xianyu Tong was even more surprised that, with his high level of martial arts and the number of his outer disciples, she could appear so openly with just a little girl. He thought to himself, "Granny Jin Hua is indeed remarkable!"

Granny Jin Hua's chest heaved for a moment, and she said, "Amitabha, cough, how is Master Xianyu?"

"Thank you for your concern." Xianyu Tong said with a gentle smile, "It seems that Grandma's illness is not very good."

Granny Jin Hua smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid it won't get better." She glanced at Yun Changkong, seemingly casually, then lowered her eyelids and coughed softly.

Yun Changkong felt a chill run down his spine as she glanced at him, and he was both shocked and excited.

What shocked me was: "This Granny Jin Hua must also be doing this for herself. This woman is no good either. She has a cold in her lungs and covets the Dragon Slaying Saber, probably to treat her injuries. My Pure Yang Divine Skill is famous throughout the world, how could I not covet it? It's like we haven't driven away the evil wolf, and now a fierce tigress has come."

But what excites me is this: "Even though they both want me, who can let go? Both of them are highly renowned masters in the martial arts world, and they will not be willing to back down. They will definitely fight each other. I can't beat them in a fight, so I might as well take advantage of their struggle to focus on expelling the poison and escape."

Just then, the little girl said with a grin, "You are Yun Changkong? People in the martial arts world say you are a great hero, but it turns out you are just a sick man."

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "This woman must be Yin Li. I crippled her father, so she's an enemy too!" He immediately began to circulate his profound internal energy, trying to expel some of the poison, recover some of his strength, and find an opportunity to escape.

It's never too late to avenge today's grievances!

Xianyu Tong thought to himself, "I wonder how long this old woman has been hiding. She has the same goal as me. She only showed up when she saw that Yun Changkong was about to die. It's like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!" He sighed and said, "Grandma's skills are unparalleled. She will surely recover one day."

Granny Jin Hua said, "The Huashan Sect has always considered itself a prestigious and righteous sect, but I never expected that its leader would resort to such despicable tricks. It is truly disgusting!"

Xianyu Tong knew this old woman was not to be trifled with, so he didn't dare to lash out for the moment. He sneered, "Since ancient times, the strong prey on the weak. Today, Yun Changkong is weak and has naturally become the fish on the chopping block. Old woman, taking your granddaughter with you in the middle of the night, aren't you trying to take advantage of the situation and snatch her away from him?"

"Very well!" Granny Jin Hua's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Since you've made my purpose clear, please make your way!"

Xianyu Tong was taken aback, not expecting her to be so arrogant. He laughed and said, "Grandma, our Huashan Sect and your Ling Snake Island in the East Sea have always kept to ourselves. Do you want to start a war?"

Granny Jin Hua coldly replied, "What's the big deal about starting a war with the mere Huashan Sect?"

Xianyu Tong held up a folding fan and said coldly, "I fear Yun Changkong, but do you think I fear you?"

Granny Jin Hua smiled and said, "Sect Leader Xianyu, you are well-known in the martial arts world. This old woman originally had no intention of asking you for guidance, but if you insist on giving me some pointers, then I would be very honored to accept!"

Yin Li then asked, "Sect Leader Xianyu, how do you compare to Abbess Miejue?"

Xianyu Tong neither agreed nor disagreed.
Yin Li laughed and said, "Even Abbess Miejue couldn't defeat my mother-in-law, so how dare you lay a hand on her?"

It turns out that a year ago, Granny Jin Hua and Abbess Miejue fought in Butterfly Valley. The latter used her coral golden cane to break the former's ordinary longsword!
Before Abbess Miejue even drew her Heaven-Slaying Sword, she had already severed her coral-golden crutch; the two could be considered evenly matched!
But from then on, Granny Jin Hua dared not underestimate the leaders of the major martial arts sects!
Xianyu Tong smiled and said calmly, "Grandma should know that once you enter the martial world, you are no longer in control of your own destiny. It's just that you arrived a step too late."
There is no room for me to back down now.

Granny Jin Hua understood what he meant. He had already offended Yun Changkong badly. He needed to let Yun Changkong catch his breath, and there was also the possibility of getting back to him.

The old woman coughed twice: "Well, I have to say. Let me see how much the leader of the Huashan Sect really is."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure flashed, and the coral gold crutch brought a gust of wind as it aimed at Xianyu Tong's chest.

Her walking stick is a specialty of the seabed near Ling Snake Island, called "Coral Gold". It is formed by a mixture of several special metals and coral in the deep sea over millions of years. It can cut iron as easily as cutting tofu and hit stone as easily as knocking cotton. No matter how sharp the weapon is, it will break instantly.

Xianyu Tong snorted: "I have no choice but to offend you!"

Not daring to meet the attack head-on, he dodged to the right, his body swaying as he closed his folding fan and moved close to her. His right hand, revealing the sharp handle of the folding fan shaped like a snake's head, gently touched her ribs, while his left hand moved in and out, using a series of grabbing, chopping, touching, and seizing techniques.

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