The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

Ding Minjun had just been molested by the Blood Blade Ancestor, and not only was she humiliated, but in her panic she had also disrupted the formation and almost killed Jingxuan, which made her feel extremely ashamed!

At this moment, all she wanted was to keep both the lewd monks, big and small, and listen to Chu Luren negotiate with the little lewd monk. She was already dissatisfied, but she also knew that the other party didn't care about her thoughts at all.

Seeing that the young monk was about to release the hostage and was walking right past her, Ding Minjun couldn't help but think, "It's good that the hostage can be saved. What does it matter if this little lewd monk lives or dies?"

As if blessed by the heavens, the sound of her attack was greatly masked by the raging wind and snow...

Di Yun never imagined that the female warriors of the Emei Sect, who resembled fairies, would actually ambush him!

"Stop!" Chu Luren shouted, but he was still a step too late.

Ding Minjun's sword tip had already pierced the little monk's back muscle before he could even react.

However, the internal force that had caused Murong Jiu to stumble once again demonstrated its power.

Ding Minjun hadn't expected that the young Tibetan monk would use his back muscles to clamp the sword, making it impossible to stab in.

Then, remembering his ancestor's past "teachings," Di Yun became ruthless. Ignoring the person who attacked him, he risked injury to pull Shui Sheng, whom he had just released, back and flung her backward!

At the same time, the Blood Blade Ancestor, who hadn't dared to move, also made his move, slashing at Ding Minjun with his blade, forcing her to withdraw her sword and defend herself. With his other hand, he grabbed Shui Sheng, who was about to escape, and pulled her back...

Yu Lianzhou was only a step slower and also grabbed Shui Sheng's other hand. However, the Blood Blade Ancestor sneered and pulled Shui Sheng's hand violently with great force, while simultaneously using his internal energy to strike Yu Lianzhou through Shui Sheng!

In terms of internal strength, Xue Dao was no match for Yu Erxia. However, Yu Erxia did not dare to exert his strength to resist. Xue Dao's attack alone had already caused Shui Sheng's originally pale face to turn red and blood to spill from the corner of her mouth. If Yu Lianzhou exerted his strength to resist, Shui Sheng would probably be seriously injured first.

Moreover, faced with the force of the blood-stained blade that seemed poised to tear a person apart, Yu Lianzhou had no choice but to let go, and Shui Sheng was snatched back!

"You!" Di Yun, with blood streaming down his back, glared at Ding Minjun with resentment.

In the original work, this is a crucial period for Di Yun's mental transformation. Di Yun has always been an honest man, even after being framed and learning the "Divine Illumination Scripture".

In the original work, after Di Yun's leg was broken by Wang Xiaofeng, he initially gave up on himself and wanted to end his life. However, he only developed a desire to live after thinking about what he had promised Brother Ding Dian.

Especially when he realized that he had been mistaken for the Blood Saber Monk, he actually felt that the Bell and Sword Duo were truly good people, so righteous and indignant. Someone like him, even if the misunderstanding was cleared up in the future, was not worthy of being associated with them, and he deserved to have his leg broken...

He was extremely self-conscious and admired chivalrous heroes after a series of misfortunes.

Although he had learned some martial arts from his master since childhood, Di Yun always considered himself an ordinary farmer who knew some farming skills.

Because the landlord's son took a fancy to his childhood sweetheart, his junior sister, he was framed and imprisoned by the landlord and his officials, and his junior sister was also taken away—this kind of thing happens a lot in novel protagonists and in martial arts novels, but it happens very rarely in martial arts novel protagonists.

Throughout the entire process, Di Yun never realized he was a great hero.

Instead, they act like ordinary people, admiring and even hoping that a "hero" will come to their rescue.

However, along the way he was rescued by the Blood Saber Ancestor, Di Yun saw too many people in the martial arts world, even the other side of so-called "heroes". In particular, after seeing the shamelessness of Hua Tiegan, who was famous in the martial arts world, and the ugly behavior of a group of people in the martial arts world who thought they were righteous, Di Yun realized that "heroes" were not so great after all.

It's not that I think "good people" are bad, but I suddenly realized... these people aren't even as "good" as me!

In the original work, Di Yun, who emerged from the Snow Valley, possessed martial arts skills that were nearly invincible, yet he did not seek revenge or vengeance...

Almost all the villains were poisoned by the treasure while they were robbing it. Di Yun was just passing by and didn't seek revenge on anyone. His only concern was his junior sister, who was killed by Wan Gui because of his soft heart. Di Yun didn't even have time to avenge her, and in the end, Wan Gui also died in the treasure.

Such a Zen-like protagonist, in the end, can only find refuge in seclusion.

The Four Heroes of the South have not yet caught up with them, and Hua Tiegan has not yet revealed his true colors. However, the actions of the other "heroes" and "heroines" have already provoked Di Yun.

Faced with Di Yun's ferocious appearance, Ding Minjun took a half step back in fright, but immediately retorted defiantly, "You lecherous thief! You dare to glare at me? You think that just because the Red and White Gods spared you, the righteous path of the world will also forgive you... Ah!"

Ding Minjun exclaimed in surprise, and then she lunged at Chu Luren, offering her neck to Chu Luren's hands!

It wasn't until they realized that Chu Luren was holding her by the throat with one hand and lifting her up that everyone realized that Chu Luren had captured Ding Minjun from ten feet away using a technique similar to the "Star Absorbing Technique".

gurgling...

Ding Minjun was either more terrified or furious, but she couldn't utter a single word. Her tongue was practically sticking out, and Chu Luren was clearly serious!

"Ah... Senior Sister!"

"Brother Chu, please hold your hand."

"Benefactor Chu, please show mercy!"

The Emei disciples gasped in surprise, and Yu Lianzhou and Abbess Jingxuan quickly pleaded for mercy.

Judging from Chu Luren's expression, they believed he really intended to kill someone.

"I, Chu, have said that as long as he releases Miss Shui, I will guarantee his departure from Shu today. Whoever tries to kill him, I will kill them!" Chu Luren looked coldly at Ding Minjun, but the strength in his hands clearly indicated that he did not intend for her to reply.

"Brother Chu, don't hurt anyone yet. I will definitely go to Emei to pay a visit and demand an explanation from Abbess Miejue!" Although Yu Lianzhou was also angry that Ding Minjun had ruined things, given Yu Erxia's position, he certainly couldn't sit idly by and watch Miejue's disciple die in front of him, especially since it was for something like "ambushing a lewd monk."

“Indeed, Junior Sister Ding’s actions were wrong. I will report to my master upon my return and hope that Benefactor Chu will forgive her for the time being,” Jingxuan immediately added.

Murong Jiu then opened her paper fan with a "KU" sound... but after thinking about it, she realized that the wind and snow were too strong and she was afraid of damaging the fan surface. Moreover, using a fan at this time would be quite cumbersome, so she closed it again.

Walking up to Chu Luren, he advised, "Brother Chu, this young master didn't exactly let Miss Shui off the hook... Besides, saving lives is the priority now. Look at that old thief Blood Blade, he's all smiles."

Sure enough, Murong Jiu understood the Chu Lu people better, and when she tried to persuade them, she started by pointing out that the Chu Lu people's oath had not yet taken effect.

"Hmph, you may be spared the death penalty, but you will not escape punishment!" Chu Luren's expression relaxed slightly, but he put even more effort into his hands.

It wasn't a real exertion of force, because any more force would probably crush his throat; rather, it was... the full force of the Stealing Elixir Style!

Ding Minjun's internal strength was worlds apart from Chu Luren's, and now she was being held captive without any power to resist. Instantly, she felt a sharp pain throughout her meridians.

His face, swollen from gasping for breath, flashed red, orange, blue, and white. When Chu Luren threw him aside, he was already slumped on the ground. Moreover, with his internal energy completely destroyed, he could no longer keep warm and began to shiver.

Chu Luren, seemingly unconcerned about her miserable state, touched the bird on his shoulder—in reality, he was channeling the fragments of his meridians and his meager power into Little Red's body...

Chapter 480 Howling

"You little brat! Do you really think these heroes will let you go after killing this old lecherous monk? Why aren't you coming with me, your ancestor!" Before leaving, Blood Blade called out to the hesitant Di Yun.

Upon hearing this, Di Yun glanced at Chu Luren, then at the people from the Emei Sect, gritted his teeth, and followed them after all.

However, at this moment, Chu Luren, amidst the howling wind, seemed to move like a Kun fish in water, and in a flash, he blocked the way in front of Blood Blade Ancestor.

"Blood Blade, are you really stupid, or are you just pretending to be stupid with me? Or... do you really think I came here to save people?" Chu Luren said coldly.

"Oh? So, what Chu Tai Sui is trying to say is that you don't actually care about this pretty young lady at all, but rather that you chased me all the way from the Central Plains to the Tibetan border to avenge the 'almost being killed' you were at Tianlong Temple back then?" Blood Blade Ancestor looked at Chu Luren with a strange smile and took the initiative to answer what he was about to say.

Shui Sheng was tense and conflicted, unsure whether to hope that Chu Luren would consider her safety or to ignore her and kill the lecherous monk immediately.

After all, they've already reached the Tibetan border. If Blood Blade escapes again, the rest of the time will be his domain!

The chances of being rescued after that are even lower...

What she dared not think was that, although she had traveled through mountains and rivers and it was hard for her to pay attention to anything else, if she counted carefully, it had been more than a month since the Blood Blade Ancestor had kidnapped her.

Fortunately, during the past month or so, that little lecherous monk, who still had a conscience or perhaps was still too bold, protected her openly or secretly. In addition, her father, uncles, and other people in the martial arts world were pursuing her closely, so she did not lose her virginity. But... would others believe it?

These are things Shui Sheng wouldn't normally dare to think about...

"I have some karmic connection with Master Shui, so it would be best if I could save his daughter. If not... rather than let Miss Shui suffer a fate worse than death later, I might as well rid the world of this scourge now!" Chu Luren said, and was about to launch a surprise attack on Blood Blade.

Sizzle...

Without saying a word, Xue Dao tore open Shui Sheng's coat and threw it aside.

Chu Luren immediately stopped in his tracks—this old bastard really can't be fooled!

"Hehe, doesn't Chu Taisui want my life even more? Why don't we have a contest to see if your movements are faster or my techniques are faster?" Blood Blade pretended to tear Shui Sheng's inner garment.

Enraged, Shui Sheng gritted her teeth and tried to smash herself against the knife, but Blood Blade Ancestor, who noticed immediately, struck her pressure points.

"Fine...you win! You saw that your Grandpa Tai Sui is soft-hearted and released Miss Shui, so I'll let you go back to Tibet!" Chu Luren originally wanted to pretend he didn't care first and then find an opportunity to rescue Shui Sheng.

However, Blood Blade was completely unmoved, and he had no better options. Now that he was talking about terms, he inevitably lost his momentum.

"I dare not accept such praise. Chu Taisui is still inexperienced. With my discerning eyes, I first look at beauties, then at swordsmanship, and thirdly... I especially admire those 'great heroes'!" Blood Blade took the initiative to chat when he saw Chu Luren's momentum weaken.

"Enough with the nonsense! Release them, then get out of here." Chu Luren remained unmoved.

"Grandmaster! Please release Heroine Shui. I think Chu Taisui is a man of his word. If we release her, we can return to the Blood Blade Sect!" Di Yun hurriedly advised.

"Hehe, that won't do. Once a delicate flower falls into my hands, how can I return it? Why don't we make a bet, Chu Taisui? After I return, I guarantee that within two months, this beautiful woman will be unwilling to leave the Blood Blade Sect!" The Blood Blade Ancestor continued to clamor.

Chu Luren said expressionlessly, "You're an old hand in the martial world, do you really think you can come and go as you please just because you have a hostage? Then what's the point of us chasing you?" He paused, then added sarcastically, "I really do want to save Miss Shui, but you can't treat her like she's omnipotent, can you? How about you carry Miss Shui around to all the different sects and schools, and they'll all bow down to you as the leader of the martial arts world?"

Being threatened is one thing, but at least Chu Luren won't accept it. The hostages are being used repeatedly. If you want to leave, you have to leave the hostages behind this time, otherwise... there's no need to chase after them!

Blood Blade Ancestor and Chu Luren stared at each other for two breaths amidst the wind and snow.

He could tell from Chu Luren's eyes that Chu Luren wouldn't abandon this little girl, and he could also tell that... Chu Luren was definitely not just going through the motions.

When pushed to this point, most martial arts figures who are just trying to gain a reputation for themselves and do favors for the Four Heroes of the South would simply let him go. After all, if something were to happen to Shui Sheng because of this, even if they had a valid reason, they might still incur the wrath of the Four Heroes of the South. Why bother helping him and getting into trouble in the end?

However, Chu Luren was clearly different. Because he wanted to save people so much, he wouldn't just do a perfunctory job!

"Grandmaster, let's run away quickly! Once we get back to Tibet, we won't have to hide anymore." Di Yun tried to help, but Blood Blade Ancestor ignored him.

Chu Luren estimated...

Blood Blade had long since realized that he was not his grand-disciple!

It doesn't make sense that such a shrewd person, who could clearly see through Chu Luren's intentions at a glance, couldn't even see through the simple-minded nature of Chu Luren!

Even Chu Luren could see that Di Yun seemed somewhat "shy" when he threatened Shui Sheng, so how could Blood Blade Ancestor not notice?

For some reason, even though Di Yun had clearly betrayed him, Xue Dao still wanted to take him with him...

It's also strange in the original work that Blood Saber Ancestor was once very pleased to see that Di Yun genuinely cared about him.

Didn't Blood Blade ever think that a good person would emerge from the Blood Blade Sect? Isn't that strange?

Just as Blood Blade was having an idea—to stop provoking Chu Luren and come up with a plan, such as "throwing Shui Sheng off the cliff and running away while Chu Luren was rescuing her"—his ears suddenly twitched.

Chu Luren also vaguely sensed something; the howling of nature... seemed to be becoming more and more realistic?

At the same time, after the surrounding snow surface trembled slightly and cracks appeared, a huge white shadow leaped up from the snow valley cliff next to it!

Roar--

A strange roar... and another strange roar!

Then, giant monsters, each two zhang tall, resembling giant apes, with long white fur all over their bodies and extremely ferocious features, leaped up!

There were six giant monsters in total, and they started to beat him up. Blood Blade Ancestor saw that he could not miss the opportunity. Although he was also startled, he quickly composed himself, threw Shui Sheng, who had been acupunctured, to Di Yun to carry. Then he used Blood Battle in All Directions to temporarily block a giant ape that was blocking him. Then he called Di Yun to follow him and escape quickly.

Di Yun hesitated for a moment, glancing at Chu Luren, but then, carrying Shui Sheng, the wound on his back throbbed with pain. Looking at the Blood Blade, he decided to flee with the patriarch for the time being...

He knew that Blood Saber Ancestor was a great villain, and he would try his best to protect Shui Sheng, but... the "heroes" all wanted to kill him, and he didn't want to die. Brother Ding's ashes were still in his arms, and he hadn't been able to be buried with Miss Ling as he wished!

Chu Luren and Yu Lianzhou were also anxious. Xue Dao had broken through the encirclement, but if they wanted to pursue him, they would have to "pass through" these giant monsters. Naturally, they were slowed down by these giant monsters and watched as Xue Dao and the "little monk" left with Shui Sheng...