The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

Jia Huan chuckled and said, "Once the next issue of my 'Martial Arts Monthly' is out, I reckon Yue Buqun won't have the mind to care about these things anymore!"

"No way, you're going to write something about the Huashan Sect?"

Jie Feng was genuinely surprised and said irritably, "You can't keep fleecing the same sheep all the time, can you?"

"There's nothing we can do; the Huashan Sect has a long history and profound cultural heritage."

Jia Huan laughed along, then said helplessly, "With the legacy of the Quanzhen Sect from the Southern Song Dynasty in hand, they've always been a top-tier force in the martial arts world. They've accumulated so many valuable things over the years!"

"So what are you planning to write about? What else is there to write about the Huashan Sect? How come I don't know anything about it?"

Jie Feng asked doubtfully, "It can't be some kind of advanced Huashan sword technique like the 'Xi Yi Sword Technique,' can it? These aren't exactly divine skills or ultimate techniques!"

"Of course not. The Huashan Sect may not have many divine skills, but it certainly has a lot of unique techniques!"

Jia Huan chuckled and said, "I wonder what kind of incredible luck Hao Datong, the Prince of Guangning, had back then, that he was able to obtain the core inheritance of the Ancient Tomb Sect. It's truly unbelievable!"

"The Ancient Tomb Sect? I've never heard of such a sect before."

Xie Feng asked curiously, "Where did you find out, buddy?"

"Master, why did I keep telling you to read more books and look at the classics in the library? Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked such a question!"

Chapter 463 Talent Emerges from the Intense Competition (Please Subscribe)

Jia Huan hasn't gone anywhere recently!

It wasn't that he suddenly changed his personality, but rather that the circumstances had changed.

At this point, he could be considered a big shot in the martial arts world, and one of the most famous and influential figures in the righteous path.

As a big shot in the martial arts world, he naturally enjoys the treatment of a big shot, with his every move being closely watched by people in the martial arts world.

Unless you play tricks to hide your whereabouts, whatever you want to do will be exposed to many people in the martial arts world.

Jia Huan had nothing to hide, so naturally he wouldn't tarnish his reputation. Whether traveling or doing anything else, he always acted with integrity and honesty.

Besides, with so many Beggar Clan brothers under his command, wouldn't he send his trusted brothers to do something secretive?

The current timeframe is approximately ten years before the start of the Smiling, Proud Wanderer story.

Of course, after his meddling, it's really hard to say whether the story of Swordsman will start on time or follow the original plot.

Jia Huan was indifferent to this.

Since the Hengshan School was their neighbor, he didn't really want Liu Zhengfeng to follow the same path. To abandon one's family and career in pursuit of music and art was something he truly couldn't understand.

As for Linghu Chong, unless the protagonist's halo is too strong, it is obviously unlikely that he can continue to shine as brightly as in the original work and become a leader among his peers.

As far as Jia Huan knew, there was a "Little Seven Heroes" in the Wudang Sect at that time.

On the Beggars' Sect's side, the so-called "Five Heroes and Ten Outstanding Individuals" emerged, all of whom were the best of their generation.

Their strength has either reached the second-rate level of the martial arts world or reached the peak of the third-rate level, with one foot already in the second-rate level.

At this point, what could Linghu Chong use to suppress them?

Unless one starts practicing advanced sword techniques of the Huashan School right now, or directly practices the "Nine Swords of Dugu," it seems unrealistic at the moment.

During this period, the martial arts world was not exactly calm, but there were no major upheavals either.

The main reason was that the Demonic Sect had ceased its activities and did not cause any major disturbances, so the Five Mountains Alliance also quieted down.

Of course, the martial arts world in various places can never truly be at peace.

Almost every issue of "Martial Arts Monthly" exposes several evil deeds in the martial arts world, leaving evildoers nowhere to hide.

Although the vast majority of the crimes were committed by notorious gangsters, there were also plenty of so-called righteous people in the martial arts world who did evil.

The Six Doors and the Embroidered Uniform Guard wouldn't be polite; they would arrest people directly based on the information provided by the "Martial Arts Monthly." If arresting people didn't go smoothly, they would directly offer a reward for their capture in the monthly magazine.

Many notorious gangsters and so-called righteous people who had previously been well hidden were arrested and imprisoned in this way.

It can be said that with each exposure of incidents, "Wulin Monthly" has created sufficient public opinion deterrence.

At least when there were beggar gang strongholds in the area, any group that wanted to do evil would have to think carefully about the consequences of being exposed.

Unless you have connections in both the legal and illegal worlds, and also have connections with government officials, being wanted and having a bounty on your head is no joke.

In the current martial arts world, the most prominent figure is the newly emerging bounty hunter, a goal achieved by Jia Huan through the promotion and encouragement of "Martial Arts Monthly" and the Beggars' Sect.

Bounty hunters are, of course, martial arts figures who specifically target bounties offered by government agencies and those featured in the "Martial Arts Monthly."

It wasn't entirely for the reward; it also served to accumulate experience in the martial arts world.

In the beginning, the main force naturally consisted of formal disciples of the Beggars' Sect. They either acted alone or in teams with familiar companions, operating with the support of intelligence from the Beggars' Sect.

The options are either to pursue and capture them, kill them on the spot, or disregard their lives.

Each time, a senior Beggars' Sect disciple with a six-bag or higher status, or an elder, would step in to help and ensure the basic safety of the disciples on the mission.

It was through such practical training that the Beggars' Sect quickly produced the so-called "Five Heroes and Ten Outstanding Warriors," all of whom were formidable fighters forged through life-and-death trials.

The most affected were not the Wudang sect, which had the earliest cooperation with the Beggars' Sect, but the disciples of the neighboring Hengshan sect.

Especially as disciples of Liu Zhengfeng, the second-in-command of the Hengshan Sect, they all felt immense pressure and dared not slack off in the slightest.

Even before the publication of "Martial Arts Monthly," Liu Zhengfeng's disciples had already participated in the bounty hunting operation against Jianghu bandits through the Beggars' Sect's internal bounty hall.

It must be said that the Hengshan School's ability to join the Five Sacred Mountains Alliance and maintain its middle-class position demonstrates its considerable depth and skill.

Whether it's the "Hengshan Heart Method," the "Returning Wind and Falling Geese" sword technique, or the "Hundred Transformations and Thousand Illusions Cloud and Mist Thirteen Styles" sword technique, they are all considered first-class or even top-class martial arts in the martial arts world.

As a reputable and righteous sect, the methods for cultivating disciples were not to be taken lightly. With a suitable environment and appropriate training, the strength of the Hengshan Sect disciples improved by leaps and bounds.

This is also why Hengshan Sect disciples can always secure at least one of the top eight spots in the semi-annual martial arts exchange tournament.

When they play well, they can even secure a spot in the semifinals!

People like Xiang Danian and Mi Weiyi have reached the second-rate level in the martial arts world, and Li Pingfang, as the third disciple, is also catching up very quickly.

That's why it's said that good role models can have a surprisingly powerful effect, and the performance of the Hengshan School disciples is the best proof of that.

With Xiang Danian and his group's performance as a benchmark, the other Hengshan Sect disciples also began to cultivate diligently, and the entire Hengshan Sect displayed a positive and excellent atmosphere.

In particular, the disciples of Master Mo Da, the sect leader, were all extremely hardworking and diligent, not wanting to be left too far behind by Liu Zhengfeng's disciples.

The Third Elder, Lu Lianrong, was spurred on and became extremely strict with his disciples, demanding that they not slack off in the slightest.

For disciples of the Hengshan School, there is a certainty that they will reap what they sow!

As a result, the Hengshan Sect disciples performed remarkably well, even outstandingly, during their interactions within the Five Mountains Alliance.

Even the most elite disciples of the Songshan Sect could not suppress their sharp edge.

Even so, the Hengshan disciples still dared not show any arrogance. They had always been suppressed by their peers from Wudang and the Beggars' Sect, so what was there to be proud of?

Seeing the outstanding performance of the Hengshan Sect disciples, Master Tianmen, the leader of the Taishan Sect, could no longer sit still. He had previously considered having the Taishan Sect disciples actively participate in the martial arts exchange tournament organized by the Beggars' Sect.

Previously, he had been held back by the elders of the Taishan Sect's Yu generation, preventing him from making the trip. But now, having witnessed the performance of the Hengshan Sect disciples, how could he possibly remain seated?

Unfortunately, he couldn't persuade the Taishan Sect elders, who had differing opinions, and even got into a big argument with them. In the end, he could only get his own disciples to participate actively.

Also present were a group of fellow disciples who supported Master Tianmen.

The Taishan Sect is also interesting. The relationship between the elders of the Yu generation and the middle generation of the Tian generation is extremely bad, to the point of being irreconcilable.

Originally, the Taishan Sect had a large number of venerable elders. Although their combat strength was not particularly impressive, they were all top-notch martial arts masters.

Logically speaking, given the number of top-tier experts the Mount Tai Sect possesses, it should easily be the second-best deal in the Five Mountains Alliance.

Unfortunately, this promising situation was completely ruined by internal strife.

At this time, the Taishan Sect was only slightly stronger than the Hengshan Sect, which was at the bottom, and was about the same level as the Huashan Sect before. So naturally, it could only honestly remain in the second to last position.

Although Master Tianmen was displeased, he did not do anything excessive, and was definitely a righteous person with a rather fiery temper.

Otherwise, if it were Zuo Lengchan, all those elders of the Taishan Sect with the character "Yu" in their names would probably have died silently and inexplicably.

This time, he really couldn't stand it anymore.

Anyone with eyes can see that the Hengshan Sect disciples are extraordinary. Since they haven't bothered to hide anything, why can't the Taishan Sect learn from them and instead insist on holding back their disciples from rapid improvement? What kind of logic is that?

In short, most of the middle generation of the Taishan Sect, all of whom belong to the "Tian" generation, intend to send their own disciples to participate in the martial arts exchange tournament organized by the Beggars' Sect.

Putting aside the digression, Wudang disciples were the last to become bounty hunters.

Jia Huan understood their concerns. After all, the Wudang Sect was not the Beggars' Sect; its status in the martial arts world was far superior. The actions of its disciples were naturally constrained, and they had to consider the consequences of their every move.

Fortunately, the Wudang leadership was not too bound by the rules. They saw the huge benefits of being bounty hunters and allowed their disciples to participate, along with a significant amount of manpower.

The profound foundation of the Wudang School is not to be underestimated; once it is put into operation, the energy it unleashes is quite astonishing.

Hereditary military officers in local garrisons, elite constables in the Six Doors government, mid- to low-ranking officers in the border army, and so on—any government agency related to military force has Wudang disciples and members.

It can be said that the Wudang Sect was able to mobilize a considerable amount of government power!

This played a significant role in the pursuit and suppression of bandits.

After all, the Beggars' Sect, the Six Doors, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard only established their relationship after Jia Huan rose to power, and it was basically an exchange of interests, so the relationship couldn't be considered very close.

In addition, the elders sent by Wudang to protect them are all top-notch martial artists, which can better guarantee the safety of the disciples.

It must be said that through such methods, the strength of disciples from Wudang, Beggars' Sect, and Hengshan has improved remarkably, even leaving their peers far behind.

In this process, Jia Huan only needs to direct and coordinate to identify and address any shortcomings; he doesn't need to personally take charge at all.