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The mountains were dense with forests and tall bamboos. The scent of pine filled the air, subtly permeating the senses. Li Mu strolled through the mountains for over half an hour, and the thought of climbing the Cliff of Repentance returned to him…

Linghu Chong went down the mountain again a few days ago, I don't know what he did.

If you were to ask Li Mu who he most wants to see right now, it would undoubtedly be Feng Qingyang. During this period, he has made great progress, gained profound insights, and also has many doubts.

There were many questions that Yue Buqun only vaguely understood.

Unfortunately, during this period, he often walked in the mountains of Huashan. Although he did not do it intentionally, he explored all the big and small places in Huashan, but he did not see even a trace of Feng Qingyang.

Feng Qingyang once said that if fate allowed, they would meet again. But who knows where he is now, or if he still goes to the Cliff of Contemplation?

Li Mu moved very quickly, reaching the top of the cliff in the time it takes to burn an incense stick. Although it was early autumn, the scenery on Jade Maiden Peak was still extremely beautiful, making the bare Cliff of Contemplation seem rather strange in comparison.

Although it has been passed down through generations that the Cliff of Repentance was chosen here because it is barren of grass and trees, and almost devoid of birds and beasts, so that when punished disciples face the wall in repentance, they will not be disturbed by external things, and thus be able to concentrate on their martial arts practice with half the effort. Li Mu once thought this made perfect sense, but as his martial arts skills improved, he lost that feeling.

When one's martial arts skills are still shallow, it is best to be single-minded and focused.

When martial arts reach a high level, one should learn from the heavens and earth, and comprehend the wonders of the rising and setting of the sun and the birth and growth of all things.

In daily life, one should get closer to nature, be with plants and trees, and sing with birds and beasts. In this way, one can gradually understand the principles of the law and improve one's state of mind. It is better to experience enlightenment in a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains than to do so on this cliff of reflection.

Of course, Li Mu also knew that this was because his martial arts had reached a high level and he no longer needed to bury himself in hard training. However, for those whose martial arts were not yet perfected and who were still laying the foundation, they could not yet control their thoughts and focus on their studies. This Cliff of Repentance could indeed help them not to be disturbed by external things and to concentrate on practicing martial arts.

Li Mu returned to the cave entrance where the inscriptions of the Five Sacred Mountains were kept. Over the course of so long, Li Mu, Linghu Chong, and Yue Buqun and his wife had practiced all the martial arts moves recorded inside.

To prevent anyone from accidentally wandering into the Cliff of Contemplation on Mount Hua and discovering this place, Yue Buqun made copies of all the moves inside, then sealed the entrance to the cave and made thorough concealment.

When Li Mu arrived at the cave entrance, he did not intend to go in. Instead, he stared at the smooth, large rock beside his feet, which was where the Huashan disciples sat when they were reflecting on their mistakes.

The three characters “Feng Qingyang” are carved on the right side of the rock wall. The strokes are strong and vigorous, penetrating half an inch into the stone.

The skill in applying force is truly astonishing.

When he first saw these words, it was as if he had seen a wonderful sword technique. He had savored it for a long time, and when he saw it again now, he still felt that it was extremely exquisite.

Li Mu stared blankly for a long time, then suddenly had an idea. He used his finger as a sword and began to draw. With a flick of his finger, the two characters "Li Mu" were written out.

His brushstrokes flowed smoothly, like wind and snow, like clouds and water. Each of the two characters was like a sword move, containing numerous variations. It seemed extremely simple, but the charm and meaning within were exquisitely subtle. It felt very easy to understand, but if one really tried to understand it, one would feel at a loss.

As he wrote, his mind couldn't help but savor the beauty of the three characters "Shi Shang Feng Qingyang." He didn't deliberately imitate them; he simply followed his thoughts, the profound artistic conception within him, and his hand flowed naturally, writing them down effortlessly…

Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes hesitant, sometimes stagnant, sometimes vigorous and powerful, sometimes clear and ethereal, but each time he wrote it, the seemingly same trajectory always had a different artistic conception. Gradually, he wrote it again and again.

The two characters "Li Mu" were repeated over and over, densely packed, forming a unified whole. The characters grew larger and larger, the movements faster and faster, until finally they opened and closed in all directions, overflowing with energy, and the sound of air being cut was incessant, as if there really was a long sword.

Li Mu wrote with increasing fervor, continuing for over half an hour. Suddenly, a clear shout rang out, and his finger flashed across the stone wall before him, swift as a sword and as fast as a startled swan. Stone dust flew everywhere, and the two large characters "Li Mu" emerged from the stone with iron hooks and silver strokes.

Upon closer inspection, these two characters are written in one breath, with profound meaning, their momentum arrogant and domineering, their sharpness fully revealed, as if about to break through the wall and fly out. At first glance, one feels the overwhelming sword intent, sharp and unpredictable, perfectly matching the Dugu Nine Swords' style of offense without defense, advance without retreat, and fierce and powerful momentum…

He finished writing it in one go, savored it for a while, and nodded slightly, extremely satisfied. Unfortunately, he then channeled his energy into his palm, surrounded by a purple aura, and erased the two characters, finding them truly unsuitable for this place.

With a soft sigh, he moved swiftly and arrived at the top of the Cliff of Contemplation in a few flashes.

Li Mu dusted off his sleeves, stood with his hands behind his back on the cliff edge, letting the mountain wind blow and his green robe billow.

He possessed an otherworldly air, his divine light was restrained, and his every movement was disciplined and dignified. He already hinted at the presence of a martial arts master.

Chapter 564 Sword Slaying Two Heroes

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye. This year, Huashan has been very peaceful. Perhaps knowing Huashan's strength, those petty schemes and underhanded tricks are of little use and have become less and less frequent.

However, a major event has occurred on Mount Hua in the past few days. After five or six years of arduous practice of the Yi Jing Bone Forging Manual, Yue Buqun, who already possessed considerable strength, has officially broken through to the sixth level of the Zixia Divine Skill.

It's worth noting that even the most powerful leader of the Huashan Sect at its peak only reached the sixth level of internal energy cultivation.

He then brought Huashan's prestige to rival that of Shaolin and Wudang, and for decades he held the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance.

What Zuo Lengchan is pursuing now is nothing more than what Mount Hua had already achieved in his youth.

Yue Buqun's breakthrough to the sixth level of the Zixia Skill signifies that he has become one of the world's top martial arts masters. The leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sects, including Master Mo Da, Daoist Tianmen, and Abbess Dingxian, have all surpassed him in martial arts prowess.

Although Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Songshan Sect, possessed an internal strength level similar to Yue Buqun's, his self-created Frost True Qi was still considerably inferior to the Purple Cloud Divine Skill of the Huashan Sect. Compared to Yue Buqun, he had more losses than wins.

Before Yue Buqun broke through, he did one more thing: he sent Lao Denuo down the mountain. Although he didn't say it explicitly, most of the Huashan disciples knew that Lao Denuo was a spy sent by the Songshan Sect. He didn't take Lao Denuo's life, but only sent him down the mountain, which was already out of consideration for Lao Denuo's diligence over the years and the many years of master-disciple relationship.

This incident reveals a change in Yue Buqun's mindset; he has completely stopped pretending and no longer needs Lao Denuo to lull the Songshan Sect into complacency.

Now, even if Zuo Lengchan personally visits the mountain, Yue Buqun is confident that he can win the battle, or at least not lose.

However, Yue Buqun clearly had other plans. His breakthrough was currently known only to a few people in Huashan, and they were strictly forbidden from spreading it.

Li Mu thought about the upcoming Five Mountains Alliance and the unification of the Five Mountains factions. Would he really want to reap the benefits of Zuo Lengchan's actions?

However, it's just a thought; who knows what the future holds!

Li Mu thought he would continue to stay leisurely, but suddenly he received a message from the Hengshan Sect that several bloody incidents had occurred in Shanxi Province, seemingly involving the Mingtuo Mu Gaofeng in the northern frontier.

Normally, Li Mu wouldn't need to do this kind of thing. He's been idle for so long, it's inevitable that he'd be restless and want to get back to work.

On the other hand, if we talk about the Lin family's enemies, the Qingcheng Sect is undoubtedly number one, as they have already been wiped out by him.

The remaining one should be this Mu Gaofeng.

Li Mu had heard of Mu Gaofeng in Hengyang City, but unfortunately he didn't seize the opportunity and Mu Gaofeng escaped.

Li Mu could no longer sit still. He told his master, and the next day he took up his sword and descended Mount Hua, riding his horse all the way towards Shanxi.

That day, Li Mu had just entered Shanxi Province and was drinking tea at a tea stall when he heard that several more tragedies had occurred in the area in the past two days. Although it didn't sound like the work of Mu Gaofeng, Li Mu still rushed over.

The murderer's methods were quite crude, and with the help of local gangsters, clues were quickly found.

That evening, a light rain began to fall. In an abandoned, dilapidated temple, a bonfire blazed brightly, and Li Mu sat there expressionless.

Another half hour passed, and suddenly footsteps sounded outside, accompanied by two cursing voices.

One person said, "This awful weather, how unlucky! Why does it rain so suddenly? We agreed to leave tonight, but God insists on keeping us here for another night."

Another person said, "Isn't it all because of you that we insisted on staying a couple more days and got targeted by those righteous people? If it weren't for that, why would we have to come back to this dilapidated temple in the rain? We'd probably be enjoying ourselves somewhere else."

The man who spoke earlier said, "It's because this place is remote. Staying here for a few days won't have much of an impact. At most, a few busybodies will interfere, but what can they do to us? If we go to those big places, making a move will have too much of an impact. We might just get attacked by a bunch of martial arts practitioners."

As the two were talking, one of them suddenly said, "Hey, watch out, there's someone in the temple."

The other person laughed and said, "Look how scared you are, it's just a kid."

As they talked, the two swaggered over.

Li Mu remained seated quietly, seemingly oblivious to the two men.

The two exchanged a glance, then entered the temple. Looking at the roaring bonfire, their mood improved even more. They didn't even notice the longsword Li Mu had placed beside him; after years of roaming the martial world, they had rarely encountered such passionate heroes.

One of them said, "Young man, we are a little hungry and we don't have much food with us. Could we borrow something to eat?"

As he spoke, he casually tossed a small package beside the campfire.

Li Mu glanced at the package; after being soaked by the rain, the outer layer was blood red, and there was even a faint red seepage into the ground.

"What to borrow?"

The man laughed and used his knife to pry open the package, revealing four hands inside.

"Of course we'll borrow these! These trotters have tough skin and thick meat, they're very chewy. If you like, we'll roast them and let you try some."

Li Mu took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and said in a chilling tone, "So, we made the right choice, you are the Twin Heroes of the Northern Desert?"

The two men seemed completely unconcerned about him. One of them laughed and said, "Kid, leave your hands behind, and we'll be merciful and spare your life today."

Li Mu smiled coldly: "You've finished your last words."

As soon as he finished speaking, with a clang, the longsword was drawn from its sheath, and with a flick of his wrist, a burst of sword light enveloped the two of them.

The two heroes of the northern desert felt a chill in their hearts and hurriedly raised their swords to parry. Their two long swords were so powerful that they could not penetrate the ink-splashing blades and finally blocked the killing blow.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he saw Li Mu smile coldly and thrust his long sword diagonally. It seemed extremely slow, but it was also incredibly fast. Just as the white bear was about to block, he saw a flash of white light before his eyes, felt a pain between his brows, and instantly felt dizzy and fell headfirst to the ground, dead beyond any doubt.

The black bear was terrified, knowing it was no match for the young man. It took two steps back, turned around and was about to run away when it suddenly felt a pain in its chest. A sword tip pierced through its body. It turned to look at Li Mu, who had a cold expression on his face, and tried to raise its sword but could no longer do so. The next moment, it fell to the ground and died.

With the two heroes of the northern desert defeated, the martial arts practitioners who had been hiding nearby immediately ran out excitedly.

They had assumed that Li Mu was sitting in the dilapidated temple, waiting for the two heroes of the northern desert to be in danger, and were considering whether they should go and lend a hand if the fight broke out and the young hero Lin was in danger.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the two heroes of the northern desert were both killed, so fast that they couldn't even react.

This young hero Lin from the Huashan Sect is truly remarkable; his reputation is well-deserved.

Li Mu exchanged a few polite words with them and left the rest of the work to them. To be able to participate in such a major undertaking as hunting down the two villains of the Northern Desert, especially in cooperation with the young heroes of the Huashan Sect, was a great honor for these unknown figures in the martial arts world of this small place—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He declined the invitation; he couldn't stay at the dilapidated temple. Since it was still dark, he could find an inn in a nearby town. Li Mu mounted his horse and galloped away.

Chapter 565 Eradicating Enemies

Two days later, in a teahouse by the official road north of Taiyuan Prefecture, Li Mu met Yi Qing of the Hengshan Sect. The two were not strangers; years ago, Li Mu's first stop on his travels after descending the mountain was Hengshan, and as the Hengshan Sect's chief disciple, Yi Qing's martial arts skills were naturally formidable.

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I've become even more capable.

This search for Mu Gaofeng's whereabouts was led by Yi Qing, who accompanied seven junior sisters. Although Mu Gaofeng's martial arts were high, he would likely fare poorly against the Hengshan Sword Formation. Li Mu had personally experienced the power of the sword formation years ago and remembered it vividly.

Upon meeting, the two exchanged a few brief words.

Yi Qing said with some joy, "The thief's whereabouts have been found. To prevent any accidents, I originally wanted to go back to the mountain to ask Uncle Dingyi for help, but I was afraid that the thief would take the opportunity to escape."

"Now that my junior brother has arrived, everything is settled."

Li Mu laughed and said, "Senior sister really trusts junior brother. Aren't you afraid that I can't beat Mu Gaofeng? After all, he is a well-known master."