The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

Even if you can't do anything to the other party, you'll still feel unhappy, but...

The sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sects are no longer fully passed down, so when they heard Chu Luren say this, they were actually quite expectant.

Mo Da drew his sword and said, "Alliance Leader Chu, could you perhaps offer some guidance?"

He certainly didn't really want to spar with Chu Taisui; that old body wasn't strong enough to withstand his attacks. Instead, he wanted Chu Luren to show off a few moves of the Hengshan Sword Technique—the current Hengshan Sword Technique was largely supplemented by Mo Da himself, and he hadn't learned the complete original version.

"Very well, if you all want to witness the Five Mountains Sword Technique bestowed by Heaven... then come at me all at once." Chu Luren said, glancing specifically at Zuo Lengchan.

It was just advice to others, but to Zuo Lengchan it was a provocation!

Chu Luren was now able to fully utilize the original Five Mountains Sword Technique. Although the Dao Embryo was unable to move, with the "Dugu Sword Skill," he was able to disassemble and use the "True Explanation of the Five Mountains" from a superior perspective.

How could Zuo Lengchan possibly remain seated?

Today, the five sacred mountains are united, but it seems impossible to achieve. We can't let Chu Tai Sui trample on our sincerity again, can we?

Besides, in Zuo Lengchan's mind, he was still evenly matched with Chu Luren...

Of course, Zuo Lengchan also observed Yaoyue out of the corner of his eye. Only after confirming that Yaoyue hadn't moved after he got up did he dare to take a few more steps forward...

Chapter 716 One Against Five

Zhong Zhen handed Zuo Lengchan a sword from the side—in order to counter the "Star Absorbing Technique," Zuo Lengchan had cultivated the Frost True Qi for more than ten years and created the "Frost Divine Palm," so he no longer carried a sword.

However, since Chu Luren said he was going to show off his "Five Mountains Sword Technique", Zuo Lengchan naturally took up his sword.

Lin Pingzhi's eyes darted around, and he drew his sword, saying, "Brother Chu, be careful."

Mo Da, Tianmen, and Ding Yi also stepped forward—Ding Yi, who was from Hengshan, was especially skilled in martial arts and had more exquisite swordsmanship.

Ding Yi, who was always straightforward, spoke up at this moment: "Alliance Leader Chu's internal strength is so great that I admit I am no match for him. However, since we are discussing swordsmanship, let's just focus on the exquisite techniques and not try to overpower each other with brute force, shall we?"

"Okay." Chu Luren said, and trotted over to Mu Wanqing: "Wanqing, lend me your sword."

The four sword attendants were still in the capital, and no one was there to present Chu Luren with a sword. Wang Yuyan and A Zi did not use swords, and Yaoyue was even less likely to.

Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes at him, wanting to say "I won't lend it," but since everyone around was watching, she had no choice but to give him some face and push the sword into his arms.

After Chu Luren drew his sword, he solemnly assumed a sword-raising stance, standing firmly in the center, deliberately looking in Zuo Lengchan's direction—completely adopting the posture of an elder instructing a junior and waiting for the other party to make the first move.

Zuo Lengchan was annoyed. He drew his sword and swung it. Everyone around him felt a chill. He thrust the sword straight at Chu Luren’s face!

The Songshan Sect originated from a gathering place for Shaolin lay disciples and other heroes of the martial world during a chaotic era. The swords they used resembled both swords and halberds, with unsharpened blades and only sharp tips. Their sword techniques were also like long spears and halberds, exuding the aura of dominance and strategic maneuvering on the battlefield.

When Zuo Lengchan unleashed his "Eternal Dragon" move, it was indeed magnificent and powerful, truly displaying a spirit that could swallow mountains and rivers.

Although Zuo Lengchan abandoned his sword and used his palm for many years after his internal energy deepened, his self-created "Frosty Divine Palm" was actually derived from the Songshan sword technique, only it could better utilize the advantages of his powerful internal energy and extremely cold true qi.

At this moment, using the sword techniques of the Songshan School again did not seem unfamiliar.

Zuo Lengchan had already used eight-tenths of his strength in this sword strike; the other two-tenths were not out of mercy, but rather to allow for free maneuverability.

A chilling aura condensed into water vapor, forming the shape of a dragon, and accompanied by sword energy, it attacked Chu Luren...

However, when Chu Luren was about to strike, he used the same move, "Jade Well Heavenly Pool," from the Songshan Sword Technique, directly targeting the opponent's weak point. The timing was so skillful that not only those who knew swordsmanship marveled at it, but even those who did not know swordsmanship could not help but exclaim "Good!"

Zuo Lengchan was not intimidated. In battlefield tactics, the worst thing is to use all your strength, otherwise you will die on the battlefield. Although Chu Luren had the advantage, Zuo Lengchan blocked left and right and was not unable to defend himself for the time being.

only……

The two exchanged twenty or thirty moves, both using the Songshan sword technique, yet Zuo Lengchan was completely at a disadvantage!

Anyone with eyes could see that their sword energy and internal strength were almost identical; the difference was purely in their swordsmanship skills.

After all, Chu Luren's Dugu sword skills, although not comparable to Master Dugu, are still considered superb in the martial arts world, even among top swordsmen. There are not many who can surpass him in swordsmanship alone.

Although both sides were restricted to using the Songshan Sword Technique, the Dugu Sword Technique emphasizes breaking through defenses and is not a set of moves. It can be used with any move. In addition, Chu Luren himself is very familiar with the Songshan Sword Technique. How could Zuo Lengchan gain the upper hand in swordsmanship?

However, it was not easy for outsiders to be sure whether Chu Luren was really holding back his strength, or whether his internal strength was really similar to Zuo Lengchan's.

Even Zuo Lengchan himself wasn't sure about this!

The most recent instance of Chu Luren making a move in public was his fierce battle against the two envoys of reward and punishment at Bright Peak...

However, because the two envoys who rewarded good and punished evil this time were much stronger than those ten years ago, Zuo Lengchan became more confident. After all, Chu Luren did not win in the end; the two envoys simply conceded defeat, and Chu Luren even accepted the token.

Zuo Lengchan felt that if he were to be judged by the standards of the two envoys who rewarded good and punished evil ten years ago, he could probably manage to do his best and even get some face from them if he took the initiative to accept the order!

Moreover, Chu Luren is currently using the Five Mountains Sword Technique against his enemy, so he certainly can't unleash its full power.

However, as soon as they exchanged blows, Zuo Lengchan was alarmed. At this rate, he feared he wouldn't last more than a hundred moves...

Being defeated by someone using their own swordsmanship... the difference in skill between the two is obvious!

Just then, Lin Pingzhi called out, "Brother Chu, I'm here too!"

"Master Lin, be careful!"

"Wait a minute..."

Mo Da and Ding Yi were surprised and tried to stop them...

It wasn't that I was worried about Chu Taisui being besieged, but rather... I was worried that Lin Pingzhi would be accidentally injured!

When Zuo Lengchan and Chu Luren clashed, Mo Da, Tianmen, and the others could clearly feel the gap between themselves and him; their internal strength was simply not on the same level.

Although Chu Tai Sui had previously agreed to only spar with his swords, Zuo Lengchan's aggressive approach forced Chu Tai Sui to use internal energy similar to Zuo Lengchan's. They couldn't even tell whether Chu Tai Sui's internal energy was limited to that level or if he was truly holding back.

However, one thing is certain: if Lin Pingzhi intervenes under these circumstances, Chu Taisui will definitely not hold back. Others will inevitably resent Lin Pingzhi a bit—he's still young after all; even after getting married, he's still eager to compete and show off at this time, which might backfire...

kindness?

They initially thought that Lin Pingzhi's intervention at this point would inevitably result in him being accidentally injured, but to their surprise, Tianmen and the others discovered...

Firstly, they were surprised that Lin Pingzhi's internal strength had already reached a considerable level, at least no weaker than theirs. Moreover, at this moment, he was not using his family's sword technique, but only the Huashan sword technique, which could be described as skillful...

Secondly, Chu Luren was shocked. While using the Songshan Sword Technique to overpower Zuo Lengchan, he not only took the time to use the Huashan Sword Technique to meet Lin Pingzhi, but also... when facing Lin Pingzhi, he suppressed his internal energy to a level similar to Lin Pingzhi's!

Indeed, Lin Pingzhi made his move at this moment precisely because he had complete confidence in Brother Chu, which is why he deliberately took the lead in making a move at this time!

"Sect Leader Mo, Sect Leader Tianmen, Abbess Dingyi, you all come up together too," Lin Pingzhi called out at this moment.

Chu Luren wasn't trying to provoke the other three factions, so Lin Pingzhi was the most suitable person to speak on his behalf.

"Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young." Mo Da said with a weathered expression, his voice carrying a sense of desolation and sorrow. Then, he brandished his Hengshan Soft Sword and unleashed a flurry of unpredictable attacks, seeking an opening to strike at Chu Luren.

As expected, when Chu Luren faced Mo Da, he would definitely use the Hengshan Sword Technique—even if others couldn't recognize it, they could still see the style!

"Ha! Impressive skills, watch out!" Tianmen Daoist called out without further hesitation.

In the end, Chu Luren fought against five opponents, and each of them used the sword techniques of their respective sects!

What's even more astonishing is that, regardless of whether it was someone as strong as Zuo Lengchan or someone with much weaker internal strength like Ding Yi, when they clashed with Chu Luren in terms of sword techniques and the power of their sword energy, they were almost evenly matched...

Chapter 717 Counterattack

With the "Dugu Sword Technique" at his side, even if his swordsmanship is limited to the corresponding Five Mountains Sword Technique, he still has plenty of room to break through the Five Mountains Sect Leaders, and even... he has enough energy to calculate the internal strength of each of the five people and control himself not to overpower them with force!

Of the five, only Zuo Lengchan's internal strength was comparable to Chu Luren's. Even if he wasn't on par with Chu Luren, he was only slightly inferior—after all, Chu Luren wasn't known for his profound internal strength.

Even after using his basic internal energy once, he has not yet recovered to his peak condition.

On the Fengchan Platform, six people were locked in battle, the sounds of clashing weapons and clashing sword energy filling the air.

Seeing Chu Luren effortlessly defeat five opponents, the assembled heroes were horrified...

The shills who had been invited by Zuo Lengchan to later echo the idea of ​​the Five Mountains uniting and to stir up trouble and divert opposing voices, all fell silent at this moment.

Some obscure figures in the martial arts world simply began to retreat to the back, such as those from Qingliang Temple and Shenshan. After chanting Buddhist prayers, they fell silent.

Judging solely from the battle involving these six individuals, Chu Luren undoubtedly displayed exceptional skill...

However, if it were truly necessary to break the deadlock, although it wouldn't be difficult for Chu Luren, even without using any techniques other than the Five Mountains Sword Technique, he would only need to exert more effort, and within a few rounds, the four besides Zuo Lengchan would be defeated.

However, to control one's internal energy to match that of the opponent in every move, and to use only the Five Mountains Sword Technique corresponding to that opponent, victory is not so easy...

After all, the "Dugu Sword Technique" emphasizes the word "break". It is easy to break the opponent's sword technique with similar strength and the same type of moves, but after breaking it, you always have to chase after it to win!

It now appears that the five of them are taking turns to spar, and Chu Luren is about to break their swordsmanship in no time. However, with the support of others, they only need to retreat and recuperate.

Zuo Lengchan was extremely depressed. Now he strongly suspected that Chu Luren was doing this on purpose!

Despite his martial arts skills being unparalleled among the Five Sacred Mountains, Chu Luren's performance made it seem as if he wasn't much stronger than the leaders of the other four sects.

On the contrary, Lin Pingzhi was given extra attention by Chu Luren, which made him stand out—and indeed, in terms of swordsmanship alone, Lin Pingzhi was superior to the other four!

Mo Da, Tianmen, and Dingyi understood that Chu Luren was already "acting." The reason he continued to make moves was not out of a desire to win, but because he wanted to see more of their exquisite swordsmanship...

Indeed, as Chu Luren said, many of these sword techniques have been lost by our sect!

However, with the five attacking each other, Chu Luren found it difficult to gain the upper hand, and finally...

Chu Luren used a slight trick, employing some of the secrets of the "True Explanation of the Five Mountains" to keep it at a level where everyone could recognize "this should be the Five Mountains Sword Technique," before he was the first to knock the sword out of Zuo Lengchan's hand—yes, Chu Luren did it on purpose.

If a true winner had to be decided, Zuo Lengchan shouldn't have been the first to be eliminated. However, at this moment, his pulse point was pierced, and the Songshan Sword was the first thing he lost his hand...

However, just as Chu Luren was about to do the same and break the sword techniques of the other people, a chill suddenly came from behind him!

"careful!"

"Watch out..."

The first sound was Lin Pingzhi's warning when he saw Zuo Lengchan, that shameless fellow, still "sneak attack" with his palm after his sword was disarmed. The second sound was Zuo Lengchan's own reminder.

This makes it seem less like a "sneak attack," as if it's genuinely warning the Chu Lu people to be careful, but...

He spoke a beat slower than Lin Pingzhi, clearly not giving Chu Luren any time to react!

Zuo Lengchan struck Chu Taisui directly in the back with a palm strike. Mo Da and the others stopped in shock and anger upon seeing this. However, the person whose expression changed drastically the next moment was not Chu Taisui, who had been struck, but Zuo Lengchan himself.

Zuo Lengchan's Frosty True Qi was not a skill from the Songshan Sect. He had acquired it from somewhere and cultivated it. The Frosty True Qi was extremely cold, but its strength was not yin or soft. Instead, it was yang and powerful. That's why he used the Songshan Sword Technique to develop a set of powerful and sweeping "Frosty Divine Palm" that could dominate the world.

Firstly, this martial art is stable and not so easily absorbed; secondly... if it is absorbed, it's because the opponent couldn't withstand this domineering and extremely cold power!

Therefore, Zuo Lengchan regarded it as a trump card to deal with Ren Woxing.

Even though Ren Woxing was usurped by Dongfang Bubai ten years ago, Zuo Lengchan, who considered himself a "hero" who admired Ren Woxing, always hoped that Ren Woxing would one day successfully restore the throne... and then be defeated by him!

However, when the attack landed on Chu Taisui, Zuo Lengchan's face turned ashen in an instant. Chu Luren maintained his original thrusting posture, remaining motionless and relying entirely on his back to hold his ground. However, Zuo Lengchan managed to hold on for a moment before being pushed back by Chu Luren.

Zuo Lengchan was forced back more than ten steps, and only the last three steps were taken with his feet.

For the first ten steps, he was sent flying backwards. When he barely landed, his feet touched the ground, and he stumbled back a few steps, breaking the flagpole behind him that originally displayed the black dragon pattern. Only then did he stubbornly stand still and not fall down.