A man stands before the heavens, his sword emerges from the Emei Mountains.

Jian Jie never expected Chen Yu to act so suddenly. When Chen Yu questioned him, he thought, "He's just a kid. You can't possibly be serious."

The two were only inches apart when Chen Yu threw a punch with lightning speed.

With a loud thud, as Jian Jie's nose cracked, the force of the punch to his cheek muscles spread outwards like waves towards his ears. His large bald head swayed in the autumn light, and his body fell out like a wooden stake.

"Senior brother."

"What an overbearing Emei disciple."

A great commotion erupted as Kongtong disciples drew their swords, and Su Mengqing and the outer disciples also drew their blades.

"stop."

While stopping his disciple from escalating the situation, Chang Jingzhi stepped forward, raised his arm and elbow, and grabbed Chen Yu with his large hand like a fan.

"You are ignorant and arrogant, and you have no respect for your elders. I will teach you how to be a decent human being on behalf of your master."

Chang Jingzhi, one of the Five Elders of Kongtong, was not a good-tempered person. In the world of Yitian, when Zhang Wuji and Zong Weixia were discussing boxing techniques, Chang Jingzhi found it too verbose and launched a deadly sneak attack from behind.

Seeing Chen Yu injure his disciple, he flew into a rage and seized him.

"Be careful, senior brother."

A cry of surprise rang out from the crowd. Chen Yu drew his sword and used the "Lightning Over the Sky" move from the Yue Maiden Sword Technique to stab at the opponent's palm.

Xianyu Tong exclaimed, "Eh? This is the 'Yue Maiden Swordplay'!"

Chang Jingzhi snorted coldly and mocked, "Only those with high skill can be bold. What real talent do I have? It's nothing but second-rate swordsmanship."

Xianyu Tong felt that it might not be a bad thing to let Chen Yu suffer a setback, so he commented: "The Emei sword technique is unique and unparalleled in the martial arts world. It's just that he is young and his cultivation is still shallow, so he has not yet grasped the essence."

In a flash, Chen Yu flicked his wrist, and before he had even used half of "Lightning Illuminates the Sky," the Longquan sword hummed and rang out. Its light stretched and contracted, as if thousands of green ribbons were being scattered, or as if hundreds of swords were being arranged in a variety of ways in an instant. The flawless sword light crisscrossed and intertwined.

This is precisely the killing move "A River of Tobacco" from the "Wandering Willow Sword" technique.

"Junior brother, be careful!" Tang Wenliang shouted.

Xianyu Tong swayed his body and his right hand, in the shape of an eagle's hand, grabbed Chen Yu's shoulder from the side and behind.

"Despicable." Su Mengqing suddenly flipped her right hand, and a burst of emerald green sword light exploded from her body, sweeping towards Xianyu Tong. Xue Gongyuan, a member of the Huashan Sect, intercepted her with a long sword that flashed with a cold light.

The two immediately began fighting.

When it comes to swordsmanship, Chen Yu, who possesses the Emei Swordsmanship, Quanzhen Swordsmanship, and Ancient Tomb Swordsmanship, is already a master of the martial arts world. Chang Jingzhi underestimated him first, so how could he possibly avoid him?

In an instant, the sword light surged like hundreds of giant dragons, leaping and tearing at Chang Jingzhi. His sleeves burst into countless fragments, which were swept away by the raging torrent and scattered in all directions.

Chang Jingzhi's figure transformed into a swift shadow as he retreated, utterly disheveled.

Xianyu Tong had already gripped Chen Yu's left shoulder with his right hand, but he didn't use too much force. He was holding back as a form of punishment, his five fingers gripping tightly, while also being wary of Chen Yu launching another sword attack. He then pulled back with a swing of his arm.

"Master's 'Eagle and Snake Life-or-Death Struggle' is exquisite and unparalleled, a unique skill in the world!" The disciples of the Huashan Sect cheered thunderously.

The moment Chen Yu was led away by Xian Yutong, he stretched out his body, pulled in his abdomen, and raised his leg in a "hanging upside-down hook" position, landing his right foot on the head of the Huashan Sect leader.

Bang!

Like a hurricane passing by, hair flew wildly. Xian Yutong tilted his head slightly, let go and pushed away, his face contorted in a ferocious expression. He lunged forward to pounce on Chen Yu, who was landing on the ground and getting up like a carp.

"Go easy on him."

It was unclear whether the extinction was directed at Chen Yu or Xianyu Tong. The voice arrived as the figure appeared out of thin air, its gray form blocking Chen Yu's path, its arms outstretched as if manipulating a giant vortex.

The Emei Sect's "Snowflakes Piercing Clouds Palm" move "Parting the Clouds to See the Sun".

Miejue brushed aside Xianyu Tong's folding fan, placed her right hand on his wrist, and with a flick and a press, dissipated the force, then gracefully retreated with large steps.

"This humble nun greets Master Xianyu."

Xianyu Tong smiled slightly, concealing all the emotions between his brows, "You're too kind, Master. I've come from afar and have caused you much trouble."

"No problem."

Chen Yu seemed to suddenly realize, "So you are Master Xianyu of the Huashan Sect. Your disciple Chen Yu was blind to your greatness."

What a cunning little thief! Xianyu Tong thought to himself, but said something insincere: "Young and promising, with extraordinary skills."

"You have no sense of propriety! Apologize to Sect Leader Xianyu!"

"This disciple has acted rashly; please punish me."

"Master, you are mistaken. As the saying goes, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. Ignorance is no excuse." Xianyu Tong changed the subject and said, "The Huashan Sect and the Demonic Sect have a blood feud. We heard that members of the Demonic Sect appeared in the Guanluo area. Fearing that the Demonic Sect would cause trouble, we led our disciples to investigate. We happened to meet Junior Brother Tang and Junior Brother Chang from the Kongtong Sect, and we came to pay our respects to the sect together."

"So that's how it is."

Tang Wenliang was more magnanimous than Chang Jingzhi, and quickly stepped forward to say, "Greetings, Abbess."

When Miejue took over Emei, people from all the major sects came to congratulate her. Tang Wenliang had met Miejue.

"This humble nun is courteous." Miejue was indignant, but remained indifferent.

Chang Jingzhi then came to his senses. He looked at his bare arm, his face pale and ashen, unsure whether to be angry or to remain patient.

Xianyu Tong was shocked. No wonder his swordsmanship was so exquisite. This kid was the disciple of the Extinction Sect and the future leader of Emei. He was already quite accomplished at such a young age. He was ruthless and vicious. When he took over Emei in the future, how could my Huashan Sect compete with him?

Xianyu Tong, though outwardly sincere, praised, "So you are the successor of the abbess's mantle. The younger generation surpasses the older, and new talents emerge in every generation. I admire you greatly. No wonder Junior Brother Chang lost the initiative due to a careless move."

Xianyu Tong offered Chang Jingzhi a way out, but the other party, one of the Five Elders of Kongtong, was unmoved and said in a deep voice, "Does the nun know that during the Hanyang period, the Emei disciples injured our Kongtong disciples first, and then retaliated by kidnapping them?"

Extinction was immediately enraged: "Those few good-for-nothing disciples did talk about the Hanyang incident, and it's fine for the Kongtong disciples to mock this poor nun's teachings. As for kidnapping people, that's utter nonsense."

Chang Jing was taken aback; how could he have hit a target instead?

Extinction continued, "This humble nun often teaches her disciples that we should prioritize chivalry and righteousness, and must not use force to break the law. Emei disciples, when traversing the martial world, must strictly abide by the sect's rules. How can Kongtong disciples be so cruel to children at the docks?"

"Master, this is a misunderstanding," Xianyu Tongdao said.

Extinction showed no mercy to the Huashan Sect Leader: "Today, injuring an innocent child is a misunderstanding; tomorrow, killing someone is also a misunderstanding. It's just that the strong disregard life, and those who wield martial arts break the law. How is this any different from the indiscriminate killing and bloodshed of the Demonic Sect members?"

"That brat provoked us," Chang Jingzhi said angrily.

"What a joke! How could a weakling like me dare to point fingers at a dignified disciple of the Kongtong Sect?"

"Reporting to the sect leader, it was the Kongtong Sect that mocked Senior Brother Chen, which is why the child called him a villain," an Emei disciple explained.

"Yes and no." Extinction shook its head.

"That's right, exactly!" many of the porters who had gathered around said in unison.

Seeing that Miejue's appearance was not only useless but also tended to escalate the conflict, Xianyu Tong hurriedly acted as a peacemaker: "Junior Brother Chang and Junior Brother Tang have come from afar for the sake of Bai Guishou of the Heavenly Eagle Sect, with the ultimate goal of dealing with the Demonic Sect."

"This humble nun's path differs from that of Master Xianyu. The Demonic Sect must be eradicated, but if one commits even minor evils, how is one any different from the Demonic Sect? This humble nun has matters to attend to and cannot wait for you."

Chen Yu interjected, "We captured Bai Guishou, who is from the Five Poisons Sect of Wuling Mountain in Miao territory."

"Thank you for telling me," Xianyu Tong said, his heart pounding with anxiety. Hearing the words "Miao territory" made him feel like he had a thorn in his side.

"Yu'er, let's go."

"Okay." Chen Yu stepped forward and squatted down beside the child. "Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt now."

"Good job." Chen Yu patted the other person's shoulder, got up and left with Abbess Miejue.

"Fellow villagers, please disperse."

Su Mengqing called out and turned to follow Chen Yu. The Emei Sect disciples left in an instant.

The dockworkers dispersed after making sarcastic remarks.

Chang Jingzhi looked angry.

Tang Wenliang was quite embarrassed. "Sect Leader Xianyu, what do you think of this?"

Xianyu Tongdao said, "Indeed, we are in the wrong. The Demonic Sect is now very powerful, and only by working together can we eradicate it. Let's not further damage our harmony."

"Sect Leader Xianyu prioritizes the overall situation, and what he said is very true. I admire him."

"Now that we know Bai Guishou's whereabouts, this trip has not been in vain. Let's find an inn to stay in and make further plans."

"Could that kid be cheating?" Chang Jingzhi asked.

"That won't happen. Chen Yu is the successor of the Abbess and the future head of Emei Sect. How could she break her word? Besides, the Abbess was also present, and she is a person of integrity."

Tang Wenliang nodded: "That's true, this is the only arrangement we can make for now."

The group did not linger at the dock and hurried into the city.