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Chapter 201 The Six Meridians Divine Sword Mastery (Part 2 Combined)

At this time, the fighting on Zhongnan Mountain had basically ceased.

Most of the Tibetan lamas and steppe warriors were killed or wounded, while the rest fled and disappeared without a trace.

Those Quanzhen disciples who followed Liu Changzhen in their rebellion, seeing that the situation was hopeless, either knelt down and surrendered or took advantage of the chaos to escape. Disciples from various factions and loyal Quanzhen disciples went to count, capture, and pursue them.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the mottled square in front of Chongyang Palace, reflecting the bloodstains, weapons, and weary yet relieved faces. A catastrophe that swept through the North Tunnel Gate had finally been quelled.

Lingquanzi and several other Quanzhen Sect elders bowed to Li.

They were not only grateful to Li Fu for exposing the conspiracy, defeating the powerful enemy, and protecting all the factions present, but also felt a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe.

The elders were all experienced people, so how could they not see that Li Fu had shown leniency towards the Quanzhen Sect?

Given Li Fu's martial arts skills, if he truly wanted to take Liu Changzhen's life, he could easily kill the villain after defeating him, leaving no possibility of anyone else capturing him alive.

Li Fu severely injured him, but left him alive.

The elders quickly understood the purpose behind this: it was a way to give the Quanzhen Sect face, an opportunity, and a chance to clean house and remove the rotten flesh.

"Master Li; not only is he extremely perceptive; "

His martial arts skills were unparalleled; moreover, he was kind-hearted: making us old folks feel ashamed.

The elders of Lingquanzi were filled with mixed feelings. They admired Li Fu's thoughtful and benevolent actions, but were also ashamed that their sect had produced such a traitor.

The impact on the reputation of the Quanzhen Sect would be vastly different if Liu Changzhen were dealt with by the sect itself versus if he were killed in public by outsiders.

The former could be excused as a family misfortune that led to self-purification, while the latter almost certainly confirmed the stigma that all members of the Quanzhen School were rebels.

This casual act of mercy was nothing short of a lifeline for the Quanzhen Sect, which was already in dire straits; it was akin to being given a second life.

The elders of Lingquanzi bowed deeply to Li Fu, their voices choked with emotion, feeling unworthy of such a gesture.

"—Hero Li's kindness today has not only saved our lives, but also—it has left our Quanzhen Sect with a chance to rebuild its reputation."

This kindness and virtue are heavier than Mount Tai; the entire Quanzhen School will never forget them!

Li Fu accepted the greeting calmly and said in a peaceful tone.

"Elders, there's no need for that."

Master Chongyang was a leading figure in Taoism, and I had long heard of his achievements and deeds, and I deeply respected him.

The century-old tradition of the Quanzhen School should not be destroyed because of the evil deeds of one person.

Now that the mastermind has been captured and the truth has come to light, the decision on how to proceed requires discussion among all of you and your fellow practitioners from various factions, in order to reassure the public and set the record straight.

That was indeed his thought. After learning that the Quanzhen Sect still had elders who could take charge and were willing to die rather than submit, he did not immediately kill Liu Changzhen.

He did indeed have some respect for Chongyang Zhenren, the founder of the Quanzhen School, who was an unparalleled grandmaster of Taoism. He couldn't bear to see the Taoist tradition he left behind completely lost, so he did it as a matter of course.

The elders grew increasingly impressed with Li Fu's character and conduct.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Elder Lingquan suppressed his grief and shame, cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "Layman Li, fellow Daoists."

The villain Liu Changzhen in our sect has committed grave sins. How to deal with him is a matter of justice and public opinion, as well as a matter of our Quanzhen Sect's sincerity in purifying itself.

We, the old folks, are willing to leave the matter to Layman Li and all fellow Daoists, especially Layman Li who defeated the villains, to deal with without any objection.

He adopted an extremely humble stance, only asking for a pretext of "cleaning up the house."

The Quanzhen Sect nearly implicated the entire Northern Underground Sect, and Lingquanzi and others dared not refuse to relinquish all authority over the matter.

"The crimes committed by Liu Changzhen are obvious to all of you."

They colluded with foreign enemies, slaughtered their comrades, framed the innocent, and even attempted to place the Northern Underground Sect in a place of injustice and cruelty.

Such actions go beyond mere moral failings; they are those of a heinous villain who wreaks havoc on the martial arts world and shakes the very foundations of the nation.

Li Fu's tone was icy.

"In my opinion, this person should not be allowed to live."

Only by clearly enforcing the law and announcing it to the world can we appease the hundreds of wronged souls of the Taishan Sect, quell the anger of the Kongtong Sect, serve as a warning to future generations, and—at least slightly—restore the reputation of the Quanzhen Sect, demonstrating to the world that the vast majority of its disciples are still righteous and hate evil!

Yun Qizi immediately followed up, saying, "Officer Li is absolutely right. If this thief is not killed, it would be against all reason and justice, and it would also be difficult to appease the people!"

Yu Hengzi and the other sect leaders all seconded the motion.

The Quanzhen elders, including Lingquanzi, naturally had no objections: "—As Master Li and my fellow Daoists wish, this rebellious disciple—"

—This is the fate they deserved.

Liu Changzhen's death is a foregone conclusion, and no one can change it.

At the suggestion of Li Fu and other Quanzhen Sect elders, and with the joint witnessing of the leaders of various sects, Liu Changzhen's numerous crimes were announced, and he was sentenced to be killed on the spot, to be carried out immediately.

This once-illustrious leader of the Quanzhen Sect, under the gaze of countless scornful, hateful, and regretful eyes, was given no chance to spout nonsense and offend the ears of the masses. He was silenced, his face covered with his hair, and expelled from the sect by his former fellow disciples.

After Liu Changzhen's head fell to the ground and the matter was settled, the setting sun on Zhongnan Mountain was like blood, reflecting on the people who had survived the calamity and were filled with mixed feelings.

Some people exclaimed, "Master Li's martial arts are divine, and his benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled. Today, he not only saved the fellow practitioners from all the sects present, but also saved the reputation and fortune of our Northern Earth Sect!"

This kindness and virtue will be forever remembered by the Northern Earth Sect!

The others echoed their sentiments, their words sincere and their gratitude evident in their tears.

The members of the various sects looked at the upright and composed young man in his blue robe, their hearts filled with indescribable shock and admiration.

In their eyes, Li Fu's martial arts skills, wisdom, courage and sense of responsibility today are simply extraordinary and comparable to those legendary sages and immortals of the Taoist school!

Some even secretly thought that perhaps even the charisma of the immortal Chongyang was no more than this back in the day.

Among the leaders and elders of various sects such as Laoshan, Huangshan, Hengshan, and Huashan, as well as the survivors of the Kongtong Sect, Chunyangzi was filled with shame and He Yisheng was devastated, but he and the surviving disciples were full of gratitude towards Li Fu.

Crane Cry's voice rang out.

"Everyone!"

The matter of today is now clear.

Liu Changzhen and Venerable Shikong are the masterminds behind the massacre of the Taishan Sect, intending to frame Kongtong and disrupt our Northern Underground Sect!

Now that the mastermind has been brought to justice and the conspiracy has been thwarted, it is all thanks to Master Li!

"Great Hero Li has truly shown unparalleled kindness to all the major sects in our North, saving our entire sects and preserving our lineage. How can we possibly remain unrepayed?"

Everyone seemed to be deep in thought. Yuhengzi thought for a moment and then said, "What you say is absolutely right, Brother Dao. The kindness of Hero Li is greater than any ordinary gold, silver, treasures, or martial arts manuals from Mount Tai. I'm afraid it's not even a fraction of what we are grateful for."

"I propose that all the great sects of the North present here today join forces to forge a token of our gratitude and present it to Hero Li, to commemorate this kindness and to express our shared sentiments!"

Yun Qizi nodded in agreement: "That's right, how about calling this token the True Martial Token?"

The True Martial Emperor is the revered guardian deity of our Taoist sect, who vanquishes demons and eliminates evil. This perfectly aligns with the spirit of Hero Li today, who turned the tide and saved the collapsing edifice.

Once this decree is cast, it will become the common token of our Northern Underground Sect.

"All disciples of the Northern Daoist Sect will regard you as their savior and their own sect leader. Whatever orders you give, as long as they do not violate righteousness, all sects will obey and assist you!"

Upon hearing this, the leaders and elders of various sects all praised it, feeling that it was an excellent idea that could both express their gratitude and continue the friendship forged in shared hardship and thanksgiving.

Li Fu waved his hand and declined, saying, "You seniors and fellow practitioners are too kind."

As a member of the public service, investigating cases, apprehending criminals, and uncovering conspiracies are my duties.

"Today, we were able to avert a catastrophe, which was also due to a stroke of luck; you need not be so concerned."

"Mr. Li, you absolutely must not refuse!"

Lingquanzi said, "It may be your duty, but for our sects, it is a life-saving grace and a virtue that ensures our survival!"

If it weren't for you, my Quanzhen Sect would have been doomed forever!

If it weren't for you, the Kongtong Sect would have been unjustly killed and wiped out today!

If it weren't for you, all the factions present would have been stained with innocent blood, and how would they face their sects, masters, and ancestors in the future?

If we do not repay this kindness, how can we stand between heaven and earth, and how can we call ourselves disciples of the Dao?

The Taoists also earnestly agreed.

"Officer Li, please accept it."

If you don't accept it, how can we possibly accept it?

Everyone echoed their sentiments, expressing their sincere agreement.

Li Fu bowed, expressing his shame at accepting the gift, but he could not refuse. The people from all the major sects were truly grateful and respectful to him from the bottom of their hearts. Li Fu had not only saved them, but also saved the traditions and honor of their ancestors.

If Liu Changzhen succeeds, the Laoshan Sect, Huangshan Sect, and Hengshan Sect will become a laughing stock in the world, all of them a bunch of people who can't distinguish right from wrong and wantonly kill innocent people.

The founders of each sect would be so angry they'd rise from their coffins to curse their unworthy descendants.

It would be better to have their sect destroyed; at least they would retain a good reputation.

The leaders of each sect immediately began to discuss the matter, agreeing to jointly provide the necessary materials and gather skilled craftsmen to forge this extraordinary Zhenwu Token as soon as possible.

With the execution of Liu Changzhen and the death of Venerable Shikong, the earth-shattering conspiracy, which was approved by the Mongolian National Preceptor Luozhui Jianzan but was actually planned and executed entirely by Liu Changzhen and Venerable Shikong, has been exposed.

The truth behind the massacre of the Taishan Sect was also revealed to the world.

It was Liu Changzhen who, in order to eliminate dissidents and devise a vicious scheme to drag other factions into the mess, joined forces with Venerable Shikong to frame the Kongtong Sect.

Now that the mastermind has been beheaded and the conspiracy has been thwarted, this case has finally come to an end.

Just then, the celestial book quietly appeared before Li Fu's eyes, its characters flowing.

The massacre of the Mount Tai Sect was a horrific tragedy. A wise and discerning hero, with meticulous observation, unraveled the mystery, uncovered the conspiracy, brought the true culprit to justice, and cleared the name of the wronged.

[Reward: Mastery of the Six Meridians Divine Sword.]

At that very moment, countless subtle and profound sword techniques, mental methods, and energy cultivation methods of the Six Meridians Divine Sword surged into Li Fu's mind and consciousness like a vast river!

The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming, and other six meridians—how to activate them with supreme internal force, how to refine invisible sword energy into something tangible, how to activate them remotely, and how to make subtle changes—

This unique and unparalleled sword technique, all its essence, was instantly mastered by Li Fu to the point of perfection.

When the Six Meridians Divine Sword is fully mastered, it is not only incredibly powerful and agile, but also formless and intangible, making it impossible to defend against.

Furthermore, when encountering an opponent again or using swordsmanship, there is no need to carry a weapon; sword energy can roam freely with every gesture.

"With this Six Meridians Divine Sword, things will be much more convenient from now on."

Li Fu was immersed in comprehending this newly acquired unique skill. Although the flowing characters of the heavenly book before him were invisible to outsiders, his gaze was slightly unfocused, clearly indicating that he was lost in thought.

It was at this moment.

Just three zhang away from Li's meeting place, a Tibetan lama's "corpse" suddenly sprang up!

This person was an elder of the Dragon Elephant Great Treasury Sect under Venerable Shikong. He had been injured in the melee when he saw that things were not going well, and had been pretending to be dead in pain.

He noticed that Li was lost in thought at the independence field, and the people around him were discussing the aftermath. His vigilance relaxed slightly, and evil thoughts arose in his mind.

Kill this great master from the Central Plains and avenge our sect leader!

With a fierce determination, the man gathered all his remaining internal energy and darted out like a ghost. The curved blade in his hand transformed into a cold light and silently stabbed straight at Li Fu!

This sudden attack, launched from such close proximity and without any warning, was extremely ruthless and vicious!

"You scoundrel, how dare you!"

"Watch out, Master Li!"

Elder Songxi, True Man Yunqi, and the others noticed and shouted in shock and anger!

The curved blade slashed through the air and struck.

At that moment, Li Fu's eyes regained their clarity. He joined his index and middle fingers together and casually swept them upwards, the movement natural and effortless, as if he were merely brushing aside the drooping leaves in front of him.

With a barely audible hiss, a faint glimmer of sword energy appeared at the fingertip and vanished in a flash!

The lama who launched the sneak attack suddenly froze halfway, his face contorted with a mixture of ferocity and astonishment. Then, a smooth, straight line of blood suddenly appeared on his body, running from his chest to his abdomen!

puff!

Blood splattered!

As the broken knife clattered to the ground, the lama's body split in two and fell to the ground, his death gruesome.

Only after the person died did Li Fu slowly look at the broken sword and mangled corpse on the ground, his expression calm and unwavering.

This is the power of the Six Meridians Divine Sword: an invisible sword of energy that can cut through gold and jade, slicing a person and their sword in two with a single strike.

"What is that?"

How did that lama die?

Li Fu casually slew his enemy, his sword energy appearing and disappearing in an instant. The scene was so fast and strange that many people only saw a slight flash of sword light before the fierce lama was split in two.

However, even the powerful sect leaders like Yun Qizi, with their exceptional martial arts skills, managed to vaguely perceive the fleeting, solidified sword energy. They were all deeply shaken and filled with doubt and uncertainty.

"What was that just now?"

It looks like sword energy?

"No, I think it looks like a sword of qi."

"Condensing qi into a sword? Really?!"

"I—I once heard my elders mention that the highest realm of sword energy is said to be the condensation of sword energy into a physical form, making it indestructible—"

But I always thought it was just a legend or a fabrication.

But I've never even seen sword energy materialize, let alone the sword's aura attached to a sword.

The group's shock and anger at the lama master's despicable feigned death and sneak attack were completely overshadowed by the astonishing shock of Li Fu's Six Meridians Divine Sword appearing in a fleeting moment.

Although they couldn't see it clearly, they weren't entirely sure.

But what is certain is that it was an absolutely terrifyingly solid sword aura, slicing the man and his sword in two.

Officer Li's defeat of two unparalleled masters demonstrates the profound and accessible nature of Tai Chi, which is truly admirable.

This fleeting glimpse of solidified sword energy, released with effortless ease, could cut through iron like mud and slay people invisibly; its depth was unfathomable and almost otherworldly.

"Could it be that Officer Li didn't use his full strength just now?"

Just how skilled is Officer Li in martial arts?

"Quickly, search thoroughly and see if any thieves are still pretending to be dead!"

Immediately afterward, He Mingzi realized what was happening, and the disciples from various sects suddenly came to their senses, hurriedly grabbing their weapons and stepping forward to carefully examine the corpses and wounded on the ground.

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