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"Of course, if you're afraid of being implicated, or don't want to associate with a vixen like me, we can leave now."

Li Mu smiled helplessly: "You're still so sharp-tongued."

"Don't worry, unless Dongfang Bubai comes in person, no one can take you away."

Ren Yingying smiled sweetly: "So powerful, what if Dongfang Bubai came in person?"

Li Mu smiled faintly and said, "In a while, even if Dongfang Bubai himself came, he would return empty-handed."

Ren Yingying's eyes widened: "You...you're really that skilled in martial arts..."

Li Mu said, "It's still a bit short now, but it might be different after a while."

Ren Yingying stared at Li Mu for a while, feeling that he didn't seem to be lying. She still found it unbelievable. She knew how high Dongfang Bubai's martial arts skills were; he was truly the best in the world. How old was Li Mu? How dare he say he could defeat Dongfang Bubai?

Li Mu said, "What are your plans now? Do you want me to escort you elsewhere, or do you want to come back to Mount Hua with me to avoid the Demonic Sect's troubles?"

Ren Yingying: "We have nowhere to go right now. Would it be convenient for us to go back to Mount Hua? If there are too many people around, I, a demoness from the Demonic Sect, am not afraid, but I am afraid of affecting your reputation."

Li Mu said, “There are quite a few people inside the mountain gate, and my master’s wife is also there to oversee things, so it’s really not appropriate to take you back. However, I have a few bamboo houses on Chaoyang Peak, which I’ve been using for seclusion recently. If you don’t mind, you can stay there for a while.”

Ren Yingying said, "Okay, let's go to Chaoyang Peak."

Li Mu said, "Alright, let's buy some things, I'll take you there."

After saying this, the group returned to the town and bought rice, flour, cooking oil, and various daily necessities. Then, led by Li Mu, they took a shortcut into Mount Hua and headed towards Chaoyang Peak.

Chapter 575 The Brutal Battle Between Good and Evil

All of them were skilled in martial arts and carried a lot of supplies. They quickly arrived at Chaoyang Peak.

There are only three bamboo houses, furnished with simple tables, chairs, beds, and a small kitchen.

Despite its simplicity, the two were extremely satisfied. Living here, all the conflicts of the outside world were instantly shut out, making it an excellent tranquil place in the chaotic world of martial arts.

The two then settled down.

However, the evil cult outside the mountain also panicked. They failed to catch anyone and instead killed hundreds of their members. Recently, they have gone mad and started causing trouble everywhere.

A number of bloody incidents have recently occurred in the surrounding area, clearly the work of the Demonic Sect. Li Mu is thoroughly fed up with them and has completely decided to kill them.

Instructing his master's wife, Ning Zhongze, to guard the mountain gate, Li Mu descended Mount Hua with his sword.

Within three days, Li Mu, alone with his sword, slaughtered all the Demonic Sect's branches in the Guanzhong region. The Demonic Sect was terrified, and its forces near Mount Hua were quickly and completely wiped out.

Now, finally, it's quiet.

Li Mu also had a lot more free time. Every day, apart from spending some time patrolling the mountain and its surroundings, he would spend most of his remaining time at Chaoyang Peak.

Especially in the morning and evening, one can experience the wonders of the sunrise and sunset at Chaoyang Peak, further refine the Zixia Kung Fu, solidify the foundation, and seek opportunities for breakthroughs.

A dozen days passed quickly, and as righteous people gathered at Shaolin, the tension between the two sides grew increasingly intense.

Despite being nearly a thousand miles apart, Li Mu could sense the tense atmosphere ahead, with conflict brewing, through the daily exchanges of carrier pigeons.

That evening, Li Mu received another carrier pigeon from the front. The message inside made his heart skip a beat, realizing that Dongfang Bubai was about to go mad, or was about to risk his life.

There was no other reason than that Yang Lianting was dead.

After being taken hostage by Ren Woxing, Ren Woxing harbored extreme hatred for Dongfang Bubai and suffered a great deal of torment. After being taken hostage all the way to Shaolin Temple, he was nearly killed.

After Ren Woxing entered Shaolin Temple, he trusted no one and was even more afraid that Shaolin Temple would use Yang Lianting to compromise with Dongfang Bubai. Naturally, he wouldn't let go of Yang Lianting for a moment. Shaolin Temple was unaware of Yang Lianting's importance to Dongfang Bubai and did not force him to comply.

Originally, Ren Woxing only spared Yang Lianting's life because of Dongfang Bubai's intimidation.

With many masters coming to Shaolin's aid, Dongfang Bubai's threat diminished, and Yang Lianting's life naturally became less important.

Ren Woxing's ambition rekindled. He hoped that the righteous and the demonic forces would fight each other to the death, ideally with the righteous helping him eliminate Dongfang Bubai, and Dongfang Bubai helping him eliminate the righteous masters, resulting in both sides suffering heavy losses.

He seized the opportunity to regain control of the Sun Moon Sect and unify the martial arts world.

However, although the two sides fought several battles, they always showed some restraint. It seemed that Dongfang Bubai only wanted to take Yang Lianting away and did not intend to kill him.

Ren Woxing feared that Shaolin Temple would force him to hand over Yang Lianting, and Dongfang Bubai would have to retreat, leaving him to spend the rest of his life confined to Shaolin Temple.

With a heavy heart, he decided to go all the way and killed Yang Lianting, throwing him out of the temple to make Dongfang Bubai give up completely and provoke a great war between the two sides.

As he had predicted, Dongfang Bubai's face changed drastically upon seeing Yang Lianting's corpse. His hands trembled as he carefully cradled it in his arms, as if protecting a priceless treasure. He stared at it blankly for a moment, then a chilling aura emanated from him. In a voice so cold it pierced to the bone, he said, "Brother Lian, it's all my fault. I've made you suffer. I will make them all pay with their lives, all of them, leaving not a single one alive..."

Yang Lianting's death drove Dongfang Bubai completely mad. A Dongfang Bubai without any scruples showed the world what it truly meant to be the number one in the world.

The martial arts world is once again engulfed in bloodshed.

……

By evening the following day, Li Mu received another message by carrier pigeon, the contents of which were enough to shake the martial arts world and stir up a huge wave.

Li Mu read it several times, sighed softly, and went to report to his master's wife, Ning Zhongze.

This battle was extremely brutal. Among the righteous factions, the most tragic sect was actually the Songshan Sect. More than half a month ago, Zuo Lengchan led eight bodyguards and his elite disciples to support Shaolin Temple with great confidence. For a time, he was awe-inspiring and became a legend in the martial arts world.

Now, after a major battle, only three of the eight bodyguards survived, two of whom were seriously injured.

Regardless of whether Rao's life was spared due to being entangled with Dongfang Gubai, he was also seriously injured and fell into a coma. Even if he recovered, his martial arts skills would be greatly diminished in the future.

Shaolin and Wudang also suffered heavy losses, especially Shaolin. Master Fangzheng was not only seriously injured, but also blinded in one eye by Dongfang Bubai. The loss of manpower was even more severe than that of Songshan. In particular, the disciples who had broken through the Bronze Man Formation to come to the rescue suffered heavy casualties. Even with its rich resources, it was still greatly weakened.

The other experts who came to provide support also suffered numerous casualties.

Even Yue Buqun suffered serious internal injuries.

The entire righteous path suffered a devastating blow in an instant.

Fortunately, the Demonic Sect also suffered heavy losses, and Dongfang Bubai was eventually worn down to death under the combined attack of many masters.

The seven elders of the Demonic Sect who came with Dongfang Bubai also all died in battle; none of them escaped.

As for the cause of all this, Ren Woxing ultimately died at the hands of Dongfang Bubai. The righteous sects exploited Dongfang Bubai's determination to kill Ren Woxing, eventually wearing Dongfang Bubai down to his death.

Otherwise, if Dongfang Bubai had any spare strength and wanted to escape, the righteous people would not have been able to stop him.

Thus, a fierce battle came to an end, with both the righteous and the demonic sides severely weakened and each licking their wounds.

After hearing the tragic outcome, Ning Zhongze let out a long sigh, perhaps recalling the tragic ending of the sword qi battle years ago.

"Is your master alright?"

Li Mu said, "Don't worry, Master is fine. Although he suffered some internal injuries, with his skill, he will recover in ten days to half a month."

"However, Shaolin Temple still needs a master like you to clean up the mess. It will probably be another month before Master can return to the mountain."

Ning Zhongze nodded: "It's good that you're alright. Thank you for your hard work."

After leaving the Suoyoubuwei Pavilion, Li Mu returned to Chaoyang Peak, where Ren Yingying and Qu Feiyan were practicing swordsmanship together.

After the two finished demonstrating their swordplay, Li Mu said, "The Shaolin Temple has given us their results."

Ren Yingying was taken aback. After a moment of silence, she asked in a trembling voice, "How are my father and Uncle Dongfang?"

Li Mu shook his head: "They're all dead!"

Ren Yingying seemed unable to believe it: "How could they all be dead? My father was at Shaolin Temple, and so many masters went to help him. How could they all be dead? And Uncle Dongfang is the best in the world. Who could kill him?"

Li Mu recounted the events in detail. Looking at Ren Yingying, who was squatting there silently weeping, he understood her. One was Uncle Dongfang, who had always been good to her since childhood, and the other was her father. One of them was even killed by the other.

With a sigh, Li Mu instructed Qu Feiyan to take good care of Ren Yingying, then took his sword and went to the Chaoyang Terrace.

Chapter 576 Breakthrough, Top Master

Standing atop the peak on the Yangtai Terrace, gazing at the distant mountains like dark eyebrows and the clear blue sky, one feels the vastness of the world. Compared to this, the power struggles, loves, hates, and grudges of the human world seem insignificant, like fleeting clouds, gone with the wind. Who will remember them, who will care, a thousand years from now?

Li Mu stood still for a long time, then suddenly a thought struck him. He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and slowly relaxed his mind to reflect on himself.

Gradually, he felt a surge of heat rising in his chest, his internal energy surging, and the Yangwu Sword Technique, which he had first grasped the essence of swordsmanship, slowly emerged in his mind.

Li Mu followed his heart's desire and leisurely unleashed the Yangwu Sword Technique. As soon as the longsword was drawn, a majestic aura rippled outwards.

At first, he was like a humble gentleman, taking non-contention as his principle. His long sword never left his body, which seemed ordinary. However, every move he made was upright and contained a righteous spirit. His sword momentum was continuous and unbroken.

Later, his swordplay intensified, eventually revealing its full killing intent and sharpness. With a single strike, all evil would flee.

Just as Li Mu finished performing a set of Yangwu Sword techniques, he changed his sword stance and unleashed another set of "Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng".

The "Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng" was originally a profound sword technique of Mount Hua. After the sword qi dispute, only half of the sword manual remained in the Mount Hua sect, which is truly regrettable.

After meeting Feng Qingyang, Li Mu learned the entire set of sword techniques.

Now, as he appears, one sees his robes fluttering, his long sword wielded with a light and ethereal grace, seemingly both real and unreal, constantly shifting. There is no trace of worldly power in his movements, like a gentle breeze or a gazelle's horns, leaving no trace whatsoever.

If Feng Qingyang saw this, he would surely praise him for having mastered the essence of this sword technique.

After finishing his sword strike, Li Mu did not stop. He let his internal energy surge, and his long sword moved like a serpent, flashing with light as he unleashed his sword techniques one after another, seemingly tireless.

It features the "Whirlwind Sword Technique," characterized by its fierce and swift attacks; the "Multi-Life Chain Three Immortal Swords," a series of decisive and interconnected attacks; and the "Three Green Peaks of Taiyue," a technique known for its unpredictable and surprising attacks.

Finally, a green shadow appeared, as swift and agile as snowflakes dancing in the wind. A long sword, sharp and mysterious, moved as fast as lightning, seemingly transforming into a silver ray around the figure, swirling and disappearing.

It lacked the hissing sound of sword energy piercing the air and the grand, sweeping momentum. The sword moves seemed plain and unremarkable, but in reality, they concealed killing intent. The sharpness was not revealed, and gradually the power of this sword technique diminished until it was almost inaudible.

Such a subtle and profound sword technique, imbued with mysterious sword intent, is none other than the so-called "Xi Yi Sword Technique," which is said to be invisible, formless, and silent.

Gradually, Li Mu's longsword was no longer confined to any particular school of swordsmanship. He pointed east and west, making moves at will. One move was the Hengshan sword style, characterized by its circular and meticulous movements; the next it became the majestic and powerful Taishan sword style; and suddenly it became the ever-changing and elusive Hengshan sword style...

He unleashed the sword techniques of all the sects and schools of the Five Sacred Mountains one by one, seemingly endless, yet no two moves were alike.