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

The red leaves sliced ​​the autumn sun into countless threads, like a feathered robe draped over the two of them.

Extinction began to criticize Chen Yu: "Disciple, that 'inverted hook' kick was well executed."

"I mainly gained insights from listening to my master say 'Qi and strength unite, tendons and bones unite, mind and intention unite,' and I was able to use my wisdom in times of crisis."

Stop being so cheeky.

"Your disciple knows his mistake."

Extinction's face darkened. "When I asked you what your Dao was, you replied that you would prove it through martial arts."

Chen Yu listened attentively and did not interrupt Miejue's words.

Extinction sighed, "When my master founded the sect, Emei was famous throughout the world, on par with Wudang and Shaolin. But I lack talent, and Emei has declined under my leadership. In recent years, apart from searching for the whereabouts of those villains Xie Xun and Yang Xiao, I have been in seclusion cultivating, working diligently day and night, never daring to slack off, hoping to revive and promote Emei martial arts."

Chen Yu understood Miejue's feelings. As a young woman, she was in charge of the Emei Sect. With Gu Hongzi's death and the world in chaos, she carried the burden of blood feuds and walked a perilous path. Anyone with a weak will would have collapsed under the pressure long ago.

"My disciple, your talent surpasses mine, but in this world, right and wrong are often confused and there are countless instances of injustice and humiliation. Sometimes, not to mention you, even your master has moments of being wronged and humiliated. Now you bear the future of Emei on your shoulders, so remember to think carefully and act prudently."

"Disciple will keep it in mind." Chen Yu changed the subject, "Time is long and things can change. Once the Huashan Sect and the Kongtong Sect learn of Bai Guishou's whereabouts, they will definitely try every means to go deep into Miao territory to gather information."

"My disciple, do you perhaps have a thought of following me?"

"Followers of the Five Poisons Sect may be attracted by the Kongtong Sect and the Huashan Sect, and may have unexpected gains in Xijiang."

Extinction Weighing: "That's a good idea."

"Then let Senior Sister Ding and Senior Sister Ji deal with the Thunder and Lightning Sect and the Azure Phosphorus Cave, and eliminate the Five Poisons Sect's vassal forces in Sichuan and Chongqing. Your disciple and Senior Brother Yang will go to Xijiang."

"With just you guys?"

Chen Yu explained, "My disciple has lived in Hengyang for a long time and is familiar with Xijiang. The Miao villages there are numerous and not suitable for leading the disciples in a large-scale operation. Firstly, it would easily expose us, and the enemy would be on guard, increasing casualties. Secondly, we are afraid that if we start fighting, innocent people will be harmed. It would be better to rely on manpower to surround and wipe them out when the enemy is not on guard, and to take precautions and act secretly."

Miejue was pleased, thinking to herself that she had just said to be cautious in her actions, and her disciple had changed the strategy for dealing with the Five Poisons Sect, so as not to disappoint her.

"Yes, I have been drinking medicinal wine and it has improved my internal strength for nearly a year. You are young and have abundant qi and blood, so the effect will be even greater. Aged medicinal wine is enough to improve your skills for two or three years. Take a jar, circulate your qi and blood to transform into internal strength, and then it will not be too late to go down the mountain."

"Thank you, Master. Send some of the remaining aged medicinal wine to the inner sect senior sisters, and distribute it to the outer sect according to the examination standards."

"You can handle these things."

"clear."

"I will write down my ideas for building temples in Hanyang, Guanzhou and other places, as well as the general affairs examinations after Yaowang Cave is incorporated into the inner sect. Master, please take a look at them then."

"Okay." Chen Yu's maturity and composure made Miejue feel a sense of lightness and comfort.

The two traveled from the back of the mountain, passing by Leiyin Temple. Master Faqiu, having apparently heard the news, led his disciples to greet them and inquire about the situation.

After exchanging pleasantries with the other party, Chen Yu went straight to the Medicine King Cave to get the Five Immortals Wine.

……

As the sun sets beyond the mountains, a campfire crackles and burns by the river, its smoke swirling in the twilight.

"What a bunch of ungrateful scoundrels." Jian Jie had already woken up, his face contorted with rage as he gritted his teeth, the ointment he had applied.

Chang Jingzhi's face was gloomy.

Tang Wenliang did not stop Jian Jie from venting his anger. Xian Yutong, on the other hand, was well-mannered, not showing his emotions on his face, and not daring to speak harshly. But the disciples of the Huashan Sect all looked indignant.

The disciples of the Huashan and Kongtong sects left the dock and headed straight for the city to find lodging, only to find that the inns refused to serve them. After asking several inns, they were all refused, and finally left the county town in disgrace, settling down by a mountain stream.

Xianyu Tongdao: "Junior Brother Tang and Junior Brother Chang have also seen that the county town is prosperous, with a population comparable to many prefectures in Henan and Shaanxi. This is related to the management of the Emei Sect. When we had a conflict with the Emei at the dock, the people banded together, which is the normal state of human nature."

"Sect Leader Xianyu has a truly magnanimous heart; I am ashamed to admit my inferiority."

"polite."

"Now that we know that Bai Guishou is a member of the Five Poisons Sect, we might as well rest here for the night and set off for Miao territory tomorrow."

"Okay, but we need to be careful then."

"The Five Poisons Sect is nothing special; I've never even heard of it. What is there to fear?" Chang Jingzhi said dismissively.

"Caution is the best policy. Consider how cunning Bai Guishou is. Over the years, various sects have searched for him everywhere, but he has escaped time and time again. Now he has been captured by the Five Poisons Sect. He should not be underestimated."

"That's true. Sect Leader Xianyu is known as 'Divine Strategist,' and is very resourceful. So please be careful in your actions," Tang Wenliang said.

Xianyu Tong humbly replied: "It's no use to mention the kind words from fellow martial arts enthusiasts. We'll work together when the time comes."

"Good." Chang Jingzhi thought to himself, both being sect leaders, but Miejue was stubborn and unreasonable, unlike Sect Leader Xianyu, who was resourceful, gentle, and humble.

The two are vastly different.

……

The autumn wind rustled through the courtyard, making the leaves whisper in the breeze.

Ding Minjun took a shower, tied up her hair, and came out wearing loose training clothes. While tidying her hair with a towel, she tilted her head and looked at Li Mingxia practicing swordsmanship.

During the Hanyang period, Jian Jie once criticized Ding Minjun for being ugly. In fact, apart from her slightly high cheekbones, she was very beautiful, especially with her slender and plump figure and her waist that connected the upper and lower body. She was considered uniquely charming among the female disciples of Emei.

"It's a pity we didn't go to the dock. My junior sister said that not only did my junior brother knock Jian Jie unconscious, but he also used the move 'One River of Tobacco' to cut off the sleeve of the Kongtong Sect elder. It was truly gratifying."

"How exactly did he practice his skills?" Ding Minjun asked.

"Want to know?"

"nonsense."

"Go ask Junior Brother Chen."

"How could I possibly go to him?" Ding Minjun said decisively, then changed the subject, "Do you think my junior brother will have all that medicinal wine to himself?"

"No way."

"After all, it's beneficial for spiritual practice."

"When Guan Luo encountered Wei Yixiao of the Demonic Cult, and during the night battle in Bashan, Senior Brother Chen always took the lead. I think Junior Brother Chen is a very upright person."

Ding Minjun pouted.

"Senior Sister Ding." Suddenly, a female disciple's voice rang out from the Medicine King Cave. The two hurriedly shut their mouths, and Li Mingxia stepped forward to open the door.

The female disciple was initially surprised, then delighted: "Senior Sister Li is here too, which saves us trouble."

"What do you mean?"

"Senior Brother Chen asked us to deliver the medicinal wine to the senior sisters."

As the female disciple spoke, she handed over the portioned medicinal wine.

Ding Minjun paused for a moment, then walked out of the courtyard. "You have them all?"

"Yes, there are also some from the outer sect. We won't disturb the two senior sisters while they are drinking and cultivating."

"Thank you, junior sister."

"You're too kind, senior sister."

After the female disciple left, Li Mingxia said, "Senior sister, we really should put aside our prejudices."

Ding Minjun shrugged, took the gourd of medicinal wine, and turned to walk gracefully towards the training room.

"My senior sister seems to have changed a bit."

Li Mingxia muttered to herself.

……

Halfway up the mountain, the persimmons hanging on the branches look like lanterns in the twilight.

Chen Yu drank the entire jar of medicinal wine in one gulp. After the medicinal properties dissipated, he used the method of circulating qi and blood to condense it into internal energy. He, Yang An, Bei Jinyi and others had drunk a jar of newly brewed medicinal wine, which had a limited effect on their power. However, this jar of old wine directly increased their cultivation by about three years.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chen Yu began to try to open up the long-cultivated Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian.

The Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian begins at the Guanchong acupoint at the tip of the ring finger, ascends along the middle of the outer side of the upper limb to the shoulder, neck and head, and is mainly distributed in the upper limb, shoulder, neck and head, ending at the Sizhukong acupoint at the end of the eyebrow.

Chen Yu's tempering and unblocking of the Yangqiao and Yinqiao meridians governs lower limb movement, eyelid opening and closing, and improves eyesight. The Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian and the Hand Taiyin Lung meridian, another meridian he tempered and unblocked, govern upper limb movement, coordinate the lower limbs, and activate the circulation of Qi and blood.

A considerable amount of Emei Nine Yang internal energy surged into the Tianliao acupoint like a tidal wave, only to be rebounded immediately. With the aid of the jade ruyi, Chen Yu kept his mind focused and focused, allowing the Emei Nine Yang internal energy to continuously condense and transform into spears, repeatedly stimulating him.

About half an hour later, as if holding a long rope to bind a blue dragon, the Tianliao acupoint suddenly started to hurt.

Chen Yu's face lit up with joy.

In an instant, the condensed Nine Yang internal energy seeped into the meridians from the Tianliao acupoint, solidifying and expanding, with a continuous crackling sound. This sound stopped when it reached the Tianyou acupoint on the shoulder. Chen Yu repeated the process, using internal energy as a spear to stimulate the acupoints once again.

Chen Yu was so absorbed in the world that he lost track of time.

As the iron-gray sky gradually faded, the sky revealed a pale dawn. Suddenly, a powerful popping sound rang out from within Chen Yu's body. Upon internal inspection, all twenty-three acupoints were opened, and the Sanyang Jiao Meridian of the Hand had transformed into a soft, long sponge, capable of bearing a much greater amount of internal force than before.

Chen Yu slowly opened his eyes. Half of the view was green mountains and half was clouds, but the scenery in his field of vision became clearer and clearer, as if the morning dew had wiped away a layer of dust. This was the effect of the Sizhukong acupoint, which has the effect of improving eyesight, being tempered and opened.

A withered yellow leaf was carried away from the branch by the wind, passing by the persimmons, winding and swirling, before falling to the ground. Chen Yu heard a thunderous sound in his ears. This was another sensory change caused by the tempering and opening of the ear and liao acupoints, which have the effects of clearing the airways, benefiting the ears, and calming the mind.

Chen Yu guided his Qi with his mind, feeling the internal energy of the Emei Nine Yang Skill flowing through the entire Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian. The internal energy in the acupoints felt like "a hundred cauldrons boiling, and pearls gushing out in abundance." He was confident that by now using the Emei, Ancient Tomb, and Quanzhen sword techniques, he could increase his speed and power by at least 30%.

Emei is growing bigger and stronger, and so is we.