Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

Chapter 202 "Given time, Li Fu may very well become a new generation of martial arts legend." (4k6)

Subsequently, on Zhongnan Mountain, Lingquanzi and several other Quanzhen elders, along with the leaders of several sects, took charge of the overall situation, ordering their disciples to treat the wounded and collect the remains of those who died in battle on both sides.

In particular, ordinary Quanzhen disciples who were deceived or forced to participate in the rebellion were dealt with separately from the invading Tibetan monks and warriors, and the square was cleaned up.

They also discussed follow-up matters.

Everyone felt that the most important thing was to announce everything that had happened that day to the world in its entirety, without any concealment.

A manifesto must be written immediately to expose the whole story.

Many people around the world are still paying attention to the public trial at Zhongnan Mountain. Many others are probably unaware of or unable to imagine the conspiracies and dangers involved, and are still focused on whether the Dong faction is the murderer.

This matter concerns the reputation and stability of the Northern Underworld Sect and even the entire Central Plains martial arts world. It must be dealt with as soon as possible. A manifesto should be issued to tell the whole story and set the record straight. Otherwise, if incomplete or biased rumors are leaked, there will be a lot of speculation and rumors.

This matter, in particular, involves the interests of many major sects, making it easier for people in the martial arts world to speculate wildly.

Secondly, there is the matter of how to deal with the Quanzhen Sect itself.

Although Liu Changzhen is dead, his sins are grave, and the Quanzhen Sect cannot escape blame.

Elder Lingquan, with tears streaming down his face, solemnly apologized to all the sects of the martial arts world on behalf of the Quanzhen Sect. He stated that the Quanzhen Sect would close its doors for cultivation, rectify its rules, and severely investigate those who colluded with Liu Changzhen. At the same time, the sect was willing to bear all the losses suffered by the Northern Daoist Sect in this incident and fully assist in the pursuit of the fugitive traitors and remnants of the Mongol Yuan dynasty.

Although the leaders of the various sects were heartbroken and angry that such a scoundrel had emerged from the Quanzhen Sect, they saw that Lingquan and the others were sincere and that they themselves were also victims, having almost been harmed by Liu Changzhen. Therefore, they expressed their understanding and agreed to give the Quanzhen Sect a chance to atone for their sins and cleanse their sect.

After all, the Quanzhen School is the leader of the Taoist sects, with deep roots and a large following. If it were to completely split or decline because of this incident, it would be a bad thing for the entire Taoist sects in the north and even for the overall situation of resisting the Mongols.

As for the Kongtong Sect, Chunyangzi was disheartened and deeply ashamed after this blow.

He publicly announced that he was morally deficient and had no face to continue serving as the leader of the Kongtong Sect. After returning to the mountain, he would pass on the position of leader to an elder in the sect who was both virtuous and capable, and he would go into seclusion to reflect on his mistakes and spend the rest of his life repenting.

He was extremely grateful to Li Fu, for if it weren't for Li Fu, the Kongtong Sect would have been wiped out today.

He Yisheng was distraught and had not yet recovered from the shock of his background and the upheaval in his sect. He was supported and looked after by his fellow disciples.

Although Huo Shuyan was not directly involved in the Mount Tai massacre, his crimes of framing his sect and colluding with foreign enemies are unforgivable. He was stripped of his martial arts skills and placed under the joint custody of various sects. He will be severely punished after the incident is announced to the world, as a warning to others.

Now that the true culprit in the massacre of the Taishan Sect has been brought to justice, the various sects have agreed to jointly contribute funds and resources to properly bury the Taishan Sect disciples who perished, and to support the survivors of the Taishan Sect by sending virtuous and talented individuals to rebuild the Taishan Sect, so as to comfort the souls of the deceased in heaven.

As for the proposed Zhenwu Token, the various factions immediately finalized the design, materials, and casting details. They agreed that each faction would jointly provide precious materials such as black iron, gold, and silver, and invite skilled craftsmen from Jiangnan to cast it. After the token was completed, the leaders of each faction would jointly sign it and present it to Li Fu on a grand occasion.

On Zhongnan Mountain, all matters were settled.

After this great chaos, Chongyang Palace was in a mess inside and out, and urgently needed to be cleaned up and rectified. Moreover, the Quanzhen Sect also needed to reflect on its mistakes and rectify its rules, so it was really inconvenient to keep guests from all sides.

The following day, the leaders and elders of various sects gathered in front of the mountain gate with their disciples to solemnly bid farewell to Li Fu.

Huangshan Sect's Hemingzi bowed and said.

"Great Hero Li, the kindness you show us today is as high as the mountains and as deep as the sea."

If you have some free time in the future, please do visit Huangshan. We will extend our hospitality and allow our unworthy disciples to witness the magnificence of this great hero.

Yu Hengzi of the Hengshan Sect also said, "Master Li's swordsmanship is divine, and his fist techniques are close to the Dao. If we have the opportunity to guide him, it would be a great fortune for Hengshan."

Yunxizi of the Laoshan Sect and the head of the Huashan Sect, among others, also extended sincere invitations, their words filled with earnest gratitude and admiration.

If it weren't for Li Fu, they would have been disgraced at best, or even wiped out as a whole family at worst. Such kindness is beyond words.

Li Fu returned the greeting with clasped hands, his expression humble.

"Dear seniors and colleagues, we have a deep friendship."

If the opportunity arises in the future, I will certainly pay you a visit to enjoy tea and discuss philosophy with you all.

Elders of the Quanzhen School, including Lingquan, personally escorted Li Fu to the foot of Zhongnan Mountain.

On the eve of parting, Elder Lingquan said.

"Mr. Li, I will never forget your kindness in giving me a second chance at life."

From this day forward, if Master Li has any needs, he need only send a note or have someone come with the True Martial Token. The entire Quanzhen Sect will spare no effort, even at the cost of our lives!

These words, spoken in front of everyone, resonated deeply, representing the Quanzhen Sect's gratitude towards Li Fu after enduring countless hardships.

Li returned the greeting once more, instructed the elders to take care of their health and to reorganize the religious affairs, and then departed quietly.

After Li Fu left, the entire Zhongnan Mountain community began a flurry of activity to handle the aftermath.

In addition to clearing the battlefield, treating the wounded, and reorganizing the teaching affairs, one crucial task was to proclaim the written manifesto to the world.

Written personally by Elder Lingquan and others, and jointly signed by the leaders of various sects, a weighty letter to the martial arts world was sent out as quickly as possible.

The manifesto detailed how Liu Changzhen secretly colluded with the Mongol Yuan imperial advisor, how he planned the massacre of the Taishan Sect, how he framed the Dong Sect, and how he attempted to incite the various factions to kill each other and stain their hands with innocent blood during the public trial.

The article bitterly denounced the Quanzhen Sect's lax discipline and poor judgment of people, expressing deep sorrow and remorse. It promised to conduct a thorough rectification and clean house, and to provide maximum compensation to the Taishan Sect, the Dong Sect, and all other affected sects.

The latter half of the manifesto gratefully recounts how Li Fu, with keen insight, uncovered the truth at the critical moment, and how, single-handedly, he used his unique skills to defeat the combined forces of the top Tibetan master, Venerable Shikong, and Liu Changzhen, the Quanzhen sect leader who had fallen into demonic ways, ultimately thwarting the conspiracy and saving the Northern Earth Sect from the brink of destruction.

This manifesto was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a monstrous wave in the martial arts world!

The news spread, shaking the entire martial arts world and sparking heated discussions that lingered for a long time.

At first, many people could hardly believe what they were hearing.

"What?"

Is Liu, the leader of the Quanzhen Sect, colluding with the Mongol Yuan Dynasty?

How is this possible?

The Quanzhen School of Taoism is a powerful force in the Northern Daoist tradition, and its leader is a descendant of the legendary Chongyang Zhenren. They are highly respected in the martial arts world; how could they possibly collude with the Mongol Yuan dynasty?

"How could the proclamation issued by the Quanzhen Sect itself be false?"

"You can know a person's face but not their heart; the Quanzhen Sect has produced a truly excellent leader this generation!"

"The Taishan Sect—was actually harmed by its own people?"

Just to frame the Kongtong Sect?

Liu Changzhen's intentions are far too malicious!

"That was close, that was close!"

If it weren't for Li Fu, the master of the Divine Dragon Palm, wouldn't all the major sects in the North have fought to the death on Zhongnan Mountain, ultimately becoming a laughingstock among the Tibetan monks?

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine!

"This conspiracy is extremely dangerous and insidious. If someone hadn't been able to see through its subtleties and possessed sufficient prestige and martial arts skills to keep the situation under control, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

"Not bad, not bad."

"Venerable Shakyamuni?"

But the patriarch of the Dragon Elephant Great Tibetan School, who had been renowned throughout Tibet for twenty years, actually died on Mount Zhongnan?

"Not only him, but also his four Dharma Kings died at Li Fu's hands."

The Dragon Elephant Great Treasury Sect, once the foremost martial arts sect in Tibet, has lost its leader and all its top masters in a single battle. It is feared that it will decline from this day forward.

"Hiss, one person destroyed the number one martial arts sect in the country."

"I heard that Liu Changzhen has also mastered the Pure Yang Skill and the Seven Star Palm of the Heavenly Gang passed down by Grandmaster Wang Chongyang. His martial arts are by no means inferior to Shi Kong's!"

The two of them joined forces, yet they were defeated by Li Fu alone?

"It is absolutely true, witnessed by dozens of sect leaders and elders present!"

It is said that Li Fu displayed a self-created martial art called Tai Chi, whose essence was harmonious and close to the Dao. Despite the immense strength of Venerable Shikong and the exquisite palm techniques of Liu Changzhen, he neutralized them both, ultimately severely injuring them!

Amazement, admiration, disbelief, and curiosity—all sorts of discussions are circulating in the community.

Turning the tide, uncovering the conspiracy, and single-handedly taking down two world-renowned masters—Li Fu's name once again shook the martial arts world with this incident.

His seemingly miraculous Tai Chi skills have been the subject of much discussion in the martial arts world.

"A self-created boxing style?"

Tai Chi?

How does it compare to Master Chongyang's Seven Star Palm?

"That's hard to say."

Elders from major Taoist sects who witnessed it firsthand privately remarked that Tai Chi Chuan, with its lofty ideals, follows the natural way, and embodies the principles of Yin and Yang, transcending the realm of martial arts and fully elucidating the ultimate truths of Taoism. Its power even surpasses the unique skills left behind by the immortal Chongyang Zhenren.

Some say that Liu Changzhen's skills were not refined enough to fully demonstrate the wonders of the Seven Star Palms of the Heavenly Gang; otherwise, the two would be evenly matched.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Li Fu, who created such an astonishing Taoist boxing technique and used it to defeat two grandmasters, possessed martial arts skills that were truly astonishing.

"How old is he?"

It is said that he looks to be no more than twenty years old, perhaps even younger.

At the age of twenty, how could he create such a unique Taoist technique?

This—this is simply unbelievable!

"Actually, there are some clues to this."

Do you still remember the legend that Li Fu once defeated the Fairy of the Immortal Capital with a peerless sword technique? His sword intent was agile and lofty, seemingly derived from the wonders of heaven and earth, quite different from ordinary sword moves.

"Yes, I have heard about it."

"Furthermore, it has long been rumored that he possesses an extremely skillful technique of shifting force, which allows him to use an opponent's force against them with remarkable skill."

"That's right!"

It is said that his Tai Chi Chuan also emphasizes the transformation of Yin and Yang, the combination of softness and hardness, the use of softness to overcome hardness, and the use of the opponent's force to strike back.

The essence of boxing is harmonious and in harmony with the natural way; isn't it in the same vein as the wondrous sword intent and the methods of shifting force?

"Hiss—now that you mention it, it's actually quite possible!"

This Tai Chi style must have been created by Li Fu by integrating the essence of his swordsmanship, teleportation techniques, and even his profound understanding of the Daoist principles of Yin and Yang—a truly astonishing martial art!

"If that's really the case, then this child's talent and aptitude are truly terrifying!"

He has integrated the strengths of many schools of thought, creating his own grandmaster-like style—and yet he is only in his early twenties. This is something that cannot be described by ordinary people.

"Unbelievable, unbelievable."

"There are such extraordinary talents in the world."

Don't forget that the ancient Master Chongyang was also a scholar of both heaven and man, who practiced Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism simultaneously. He was highly accomplished in all three teachings and advocated the unity of the three teachings, which is how he created the profound skills of the Quanzhen School.

Perhaps such extraordinary individuals cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

The martial arts world was filled with amazement.

Although Li Fu's rise in the martial arts world was relatively recent, this incident has already made his reputation soar.

In the minds of many martial arts practitioners, the image of this young man has gradually overlapped with those legendary figures who showed their talent in their youth and later became martial arts legends, such as Bodhidharma and Chongyang Zhenren.

Many people privately speculated that, given time, Li Fu might very well become a new generation of martial arts legend.

However, amidst the amazement and admiration, a deep sense of worry lingered like a dark cloud in the minds of many insightful people.

"The Mongol Yuan Dynasty—its emperor and national advisor are ambitious. Although they lost the important pawn Venerable Shikong and ruined the hidden move of Liu Changzhen, their infiltration and scheming against our Central Plains martial arts world have already revealed their claws."

"Yes, this conspiracy is not only aimed at weakening the power of the Central Plains martial arts world, but also at destroying the foundation of our morality. How vicious their intentions are!"

"If it weren't for Li's presence, success would have been nearly achieved."

"The imperial court—alas, nowadays in the capital, there are many who are indulging in a life of pleasure and few who are dedicated to governing the country."

Border defenses were lax, and official corruption was rampant.

Meanwhile, the Mongol cavalry, like wolves and tigers, continued to invade southward—

"Judging from this situation, I'm afraid the disaster of the sinking of China is not far off."

The calamity that befell Zhongnan Mountain today may only be the beginning.

Fortunately, there are still people like Li Fu in the martial arts world who step forward.

But the power of one person has its limits.

Given the state of the nation, what can be done?

"Yes, although Li Fu protected the North Underground Gate today, no matter how powerful he is, he cannot withstand an army of thousands alone. In the future, who will be able to stand up and protect this land?"

"Those who are not of our kind are sure to have different hearts; every foreign race harbors wolves' ambitions and should be killed!"

"The world is in turmoil, and the future of China is uncertain—"

The martial arts world was abuzz with discussion. Some marveled at Li Fu's talent and martial arts skills, while others were terrified that his conspiracy had been exposed, and still others worried about the future of their country.

A few days later, Li returned to the Yanzhou government office.

Upon entering, one immediately sensed a change in the atmosphere; it seemed a major case had occurred in the government office.

Even though all the constables and yamen runners were extremely busy and barely had time to breathe, they all stopped what they were doing when they saw him. Their eyes were filled with even more enthusiasm and awe than before, and they bowed and greeted him respectfully.

"The boss is back!" "Lord Li!"

Chen Tao quickly came to greet him.

"Boss!"

You're finally back! These past few days, the martial arts world has been buzzing with the news that you single-handedly exposed the grand conspiracy of the Quanzhen Sect Leader to collude with the Mongol Yuan Dynasty on Zhongnan Mountain, and even defeated the Tibetan National Preceptor and the Quanzhen Sect Leader Liu Changzhen by fighting against two opponents!

It sounds terrifying!

Several veteran constables gathered around, chattering amongst themselves.

"Lord Li, you have done a tremendous service this time!"

They averted disaster before it even happened, saving countless sects in the North!

In the martial world, you are hailed as a great hero who thwarted the Mongol Yuan plot and turned the tide, a pillar of white jade supporting the sky and a beam of purple gold bridging the sea!

"Yes, boss, you've become famous all over the country this time. I'm afraid you'll be promoted soon and transferred to the headquarters of the Six Doors in the capital, right?"

"For this achievement, he's absolutely qualified to be named the Embroidered-Robed Divine Constable!"

Amidst the joyous congratulations, someone seemed to realize something, lowered their voice, and spoke with some concern.

"That's true—but this matter involves the Mongol Yuan dynasty—who can say for sure what the court is thinking?"

Perhaps—perhaps they'll pretend they didn't see it, who knows.

After these words were spoken, the surroundings quieted down slightly.

Everyone here has been trained in the public sector and is well aware of the intricacies involved.

Li Fu also felt that this statement made sense.

The imperial court's attitude toward the Mongol Yuan dynasty in the north has always been complex and hesitant, with its fear of war clearly evident. Even minor provocations on the border were ignored, and major issues were minimized and minor issues were simply ignored.

If someone slaps you, you don't dare to make a scene or argue, for fear that it will give the other side an excuse to start a fight.

Li Fu smiled faintly at this, neither commenting nor responding to the concern and discussion of the crowd, and said, "It was just something I did, nothing more than my duty. Everyone, go back to your work."

His primary goal in becoming a constable and solving cases was never to get promoted. Compared to the mastery of the Six Meridians Divine Sword, he wouldn't trade it for a first-rank official position, let alone the position of chief constable of the Six Doors.

"Boss, you must be tired from your long journey. Have some tea."

Chen Tao quickly brought over tea, which Li Fu accepted and sat down. His gaze swept over the somewhat quiet yamen hall, and he casually asked a question.

"By the way, you all look exhausted, as if you haven't slept well for several nights. While I was away, did the government office handle any cases?"

When everyone saw that Li Fu didn't seem to care about the matter, they were all taken aback. They secretly thought that their boss really did regard fame and fortune as dirt, which was admirable.

When the case was brought up, everyone looked troubled, and Chen Tao's face also showed a solemn expression as he spoke in a low voice.

"Boss, even if you hadn't asked, I was just about to report it."

Just these past few days, a truly shocking case has occurred in our Yanzhou territory!

"Oh?" Li Fu's eyebrows twitched slightly. "Tell me about it."

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