The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

Chen Qianyang only said that he had found the stone cave left by the elder of the Demonic Sect by chance.

"...I saw that the stone wall was covered with exquisite sword techniques from the Five Mountains Sword Sect, and even more methods to counter them!" He deliberately emphasized the words "methods to counter them".

"I was forced by Feng Buping that day, and in desperation I had no choice but to practice in secret. I know I stole martial arts from another school, and my crime is unforgivable. Please punish me, Master!"

Yue Buqun had already stood up, his expression turning sharp.

Sword techniques from various schools of the Five Sacred Mountains!

There is a way to break it!

When he was young, he had heard about the ten elders of the Demonic Sect besieging the Huashan Sect.

Whenever the elders mention it, they always talk about how powerful the Five Mountains Sword Sect was, how it surrounded and killed the demonic sect.

But now it seems there's something fishy going on here.

Yue Buqun's mind was in turmoil.

He couldn't discern Chen Qianyang's swordsmanship lineage that day, but if it was one of the long-lost swordsmanship styles from various schools, then it would make sense.

After a long while, the sharpness on Yue Buqun's face slowly faded, turning into a deep smile.

He sat down and patted Chen Qianyang's hand.

The gesture was one of unprecedented intimacy.

"Good, good, good. Qianyang, you've done very well. You've had this extraordinary encounter and you've been so honest with me, which shows your sincerity." Yue Buqun said earnestly, "Once your injuries have healed, take me to the Cliff of Contemplation."

"Disciple understands."

"As for your private study of other schools' martial arts..." Yue Buqun stroked his beard and smiled, "There were reasons for it, so of course I won't blame you. Moreover, being able to defeat the enemy is a good skill of our Huashan Sect! Our Huashan Sect was once the head of the Five Sacred Mountains. What's wrong with learning from others' strengths? However, our sect prioritizes cultivating internal energy, so the main skill should still be here, understand?"

"Disciple understands, Master. Actually, I have another idea."

"Oh, please speak freely."

"This disciple believes that since the stone wall is covered with martial arts techniques from the other sects, perhaps we should find a suitable opportunity to return them to the other sects."

Yue Buqun's expression changed slightly as he stared at Chen Qianyang.

"I think that among the Five Sacred Mountains, the Songshan Sect is now the most powerful, and it seems to have the intention of swallowing up the other four sects. If we rely on ourselves, we may not be able to stop Zuo Lengchan of Songshan."

"You mean?"

"Returning those lost sword techniques to the other three sects will not only earn their goodwill, but also allow us to jointly fight against the Songshan Sect," Chen Qianyang said with a smile. "Moreover, we have the methods to counter them."

"What are you saying?" Yue Buqun feigned anger. "The Five Mountains Sword Sects are of one mind and share the same roots. Since these sword techniques are their unique skills, they should naturally be returned. As for those methods to counter them, they are probably just some demonic and sorcery techniques. We can study them ourselves, but how can we use them on our fellow disciples from the Five Mountains Sects?"

Chen Qianyang smiled and said, "Master's teachings are correct; I was too naive."

Yue Buqun was clearly in a very good mood: "You should take good care of yourself and not slack off in your internal energy cultivation. When the time comes, I will personally pass on the sect's most precious treasure, the Zixia Divine Skill, and the Taiyue Three Green Peaks. You and I, master and disciple, must also work hard to carry forward the glory of our Huashan Sect."

This was just empty promises, Chen Qianyang thought with a cold laugh, but on the surface he was overflowing with gratitude.

"Master's kindness is immense! Your disciple will gladly give your life, even unto death!"

At that moment, the two looked at each other and smiled, each with their own thoughts.

Yue Buqun obtained the "Dragon-Slaying Technique" he had always dreamed of, while Chen Qianyang found the perfect cover for his astonishing swordsmanship.

Several days later, Chen Qianyang had recovered most of his injuries.

Yue Buqun hurriedly asked him to lead him up to the Cliff of Contemplation.

Inside the cave on Siguo Cliff.

Yue Buqun obtained the sword technique he had always dreamed of and the way to counter it.

Chen Qianyang didn't know whether Feng Qingyang, who was living in seclusion here, had seen it or not.

However, the old man only said that he couldn't reveal his whereabouts, but he didn't say that he couldn't expose the secrets of the cave.

Clearly, he didn't think much of those sword techniques.

After learning the sword technique from the cave on the Cliff of Contemplation, Yue Buqun was in a great mood and his attitude towards Chen Qianyang became even more amiable.

The people on Mount Hua were amazed and all thought it was the result of the battle at the Righteousness Hall that day.

From that day on, Chen Qianyang's fame spread far and wide throughout Mount Hua.

When his disciples saw him again, their eyes were different.

If the previous defeat of Liang Fa was amazing...

To survive three punches from Gui Xinshu would be terrifying.

You should know that he was a master who even his master's wife and senior brother couldn't defeat.

At the Jade Maiden Peak martial arts arena, Lu Dayou is sparring with Liang Fa.

Suddenly, Chen Qianyang walked over with his hands behind his back, and both of them paused for a moment.

Lu Dayou greeted him loudly, "Junior Brother! You're all healed? Hey, you were truly amazing that day! That was 'Invincible Divine Fist'!"

Liang Fa, standing to the side, also bowed with a complicated expression.

"It's alright. I haven't seen my second senior brother for the past few days," Chen Qianyang said with a smile.

"Oh, Second Senior Brother, Master sent him out on errands about ten days ago." Lu Dayou asked, "Why does Junior Brother need to see him?"

"It's nothing, it's just that I haven't seen my second senior brother since I came back from the Cliff of Contemplation, so I had a question."

"Second Senior Brother should be back by tomorrow morning," Liang Fa added.

Chen Qianyang thought to himself, "Laudeno wasn't here that day. I wonder what he was doing in secret."

He exchanged a few words with the two men and then headed straight for the back of the mountain.

On the secluded edge of the cliff, Linghu Chong was drinking alone, gazing at the sea of ​​clouds, looking somewhat dejected.

In the battle against Gui Xinshu that day, he and his master's wife Ning Zhongze joined forces, but were easily defeated by Gui Xinshu. In the end, they had to rely on Chen Qianyang to come to their rescue.

This was a significant blow to the proud and arrogant senior disciple of Mount Hua.

"Senior Brother has such refined tastes."

Linghu Chong turned around and saw Chen Qianyang. He smiled freely and said, "Junior Brother, come, let's drink!"

Chen Qianyang took the gourd of wine and took a sip; the spicy wine went down his throat.

"Does Senior Brother seem to have something on his mind?"

"Sigh." Linghu Chong sighed, "I've practiced diligently for over a decade, yet I couldn't even last ten moves against Gui Xinshu. Junior Brother, you've only been here a few months, but you can already hold your own against him. As his senior brother, I truly feel ashamed."

Chen Qianyang looked at Linghu Chong.

He thought to himself that this blow had a great impact on his senior brother.

It should be noted that Linghu Chong's talent is among the top even in Jin Yong's novels.

However, he hadn't yet grasped the concept.

I've already intercepted the Dugu Nine Swords; if he continues to falter, he'll be ruined.

Alright, let me lend you a hand. Since I've made up my mind to use the Huashan Sect as my base, Linghu Chong is still very important.

He feigned mystery and leaned closer: "Senior Brother, do you know why my progress has been so rapid?"

Linghu Chong was taken aback: "Isn't it because... Master said you have high comprehension?"

Chen Qianyang lowered his voice and said slowly, "Do you still remember when I was punished and sent to the Cliff of Repentance?"

"Of course I remember."

"It was on that Cliff of Repentance that I encountered a venerable senior!"

Chen Qianyang said, half-jokingly, "He taught me a few sword techniques, which is why I am where I am today."

"A master from the Cliff of Contemplation?" Linghu Chong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he grabbed Chen Qianyang. "Is this true?"

"When have I ever lied to you, Senior Brother?" Chen Qianyang laughed. "However, that senior has an eccentric personality. Whether you see him or not depends entirely on fate. If you're interested, Senior Brother, you might as well go and look for him on the Cliff of Contemplation. But I promised that master that I wouldn't reveal his whereabouts. So you mustn't tell him that I told you, and you must also keep it from Master."

Linghu Chong nodded: "Of course, good junior brother! If such an opportunity truly arises, I, your senior brother, will owe you a tremendous favor!"

Having said that, he used his lightness skill to head straight for the Cliff of Contemplation.

Chen Qianyang found it amusing. Since he had already obtained the opportunity, there was no harm in helping Linghu Chong.

Once Linghu Chong learns the Dugu Nine Swords as in the original story, it will not only enhance the fighting strength of Mount Hua, but also help me divert some of Yue Buqun's attention.

Whether it will succeed or not depends on Linghu Chong's own luck.

This was also a test for him. Since the plot had already deviated from its course, he wondered what would happen if he were to turn it back.

Hmm, would you call this exploiting a bug?