The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

However, he couldn't swallow it down and spat out a mouthful of blood, which froze on the ground, clearly indicating that he had been backfired by the true energy of ice!

Chu Luren hurriedly said, "Oh dear, is Alliance Leader Zuo alright? I didn't know that Alliance Leader Zuo would suddenly use his palm. Did the protective energy hurt you? Alliance Leader Zuo practices extremely cold internal energy. After this backlash, you should use yang-tonifying medicine to nourish yourself, otherwise it will damage your heart and lungs. I have the Lingjiu Palace's spiritual medicine, Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pill, would Alliance Leader Zuo like it?"

"Eh? Is Alliance Leader Zuo angry that I used my protective qi instead of my swordsmanship? Or should I let you have three more blows?" Seeing Zuo Lengchan glaring at him, Chu Luren offered an extra word of comfort.

Zuo Lengchan couldn't hold back any longer and coughed up blood again before completely losing consciousness...

"Sect Leader!"

"Sect Leader Brother..."

"Master..."

The members of the Songshan Sect rushed forward and helped Zuo Lengchan up, while others cautiously kept watch for Chu Luren.

However, Chu Luren remained completely harmless, still concerned about Zuo Lengchan's injuries. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought that Zuo Lengchan was seriously injured by just an unconscious backlash!

No wonder he was so badly injured—he was both struck by Chu Luren's internal force and also by the reversed force of the "Qiankun Wuji Gong," making the backlash from this extremely cold true energy particularly fierce.

Zuo Lengchan, the host, vomited blood and fainted, and the people of Songshan couldn't make any sense of it. Naturally, the idea of ​​unifying the Five Sacred Mountains became a joke.

Seeing that the disciples of Mount Song were very protective of Zuo Lengchan, even though they were all quite timid, many of them were still facing their own direction, Chu Luren realized that the time was not right and gave up the idea of ​​further undermining Mount Song...

But at this moment, Lin Pingzhi took the lead and said, "Brother Chu is indeed amazing! This must be the Huashan Sword Technique that our Huashan Sect's founder bestowed upon Brother Chu!"

Upon hearing this, Tianmen, Mo Da, and the three Hengshan monks all wore slightly strange expressions...

Chapter 718 The Guest Takes Over the Host

A divine gift? A message from the patriarch in a dream?

Mo Da and the others naturally did not believe such words.

However, Chu Luren did indeed master the lost sword techniques of various schools, which is what the Five Mountains Sword Sects wanted.

The Songshan School is in a better position, as it already possesses many complete fist and palm techniques. Especially during the years that Zuo Lengchan has been in power, the number of martial arts techniques within the school has increased significantly, and its reliance on the Songshan ancestral sword techniques has diminished considerably.

The Huashan Sect... Lin Pingzhi had already mastered all the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Techniques, but now it is he who is most enthusiastic in advocating for Chu Luren, and can be called the Jade Master of Huashan.

"Alliance Leader Chu, if we join the alliance, will you return the sword techniques of my sect?" Ding Yi asked directly.

Dingyi was straightforward by nature, and since she wasn't the sect leader, she could have asked first. In any case, whether or not to join was up to the sect leader, Dingxian.

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren shook his head vigorously...

Just as the other three factions' expressions darkened and the Songshan faction was about to sow discord, Chu Luren spoke up: "Master Dingyi, what are you saying? I think the founders of each faction also wanted me to pass it back to you. I also passed the 'Innate Skill' back to Quanzhen on behalf of Senior Brother Wang Chongyang. Do I want the Quanzhen faction to join our alliance?"

Yin Zhiping, who had been standing in the crowd, took two steps back...

Mo Da and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Chu Luren's words. Tianmen Daoist was the first to speak, "Alliance Leader Chu is truly righteous! If Alliance Leader Chu were to pass on the Mount Tai Sword Technique, then..."

“Junior brother Tianmen! Don’t forget that the Demonic Sect is also in the Righteous Alliance. How many of your senior brothers, junior brothers, uncles, and nephews have died tragically at the hands of the Demonic Sect?” Yu Jizi reminded him at this moment.

This time, Tianmen didn't directly reprimand Yujizi, after all... his reprimand wasn't entirely unreasonable!

Originally, it was because of Chu Luren's righteousness that Tianmen had the idea of ​​joining, but considering that the Demonic Sect was also among them, and that Dongfang Bubai seemed to be closer to Chu Taisui, it was indeed not appropriate for the Taishan Sect to join.

"Our Huashan Sect is willing to join the Righteous Alliance!" Lin Pingzhi shouted again, taking the lead.

Zhong Zhen then said angrily, "Sect Leader Lin, do you only care about your personal relationship with Alliance Leader Chu, and not care at all about the ancestors of the Huashan Sect...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Pingzhi interrupted, "What a joke! The founders of my Huashan Sect all cared deeply for their country and the greater good of the martial world. As the leader of the Huashan Sect, how could I possibly disregard the greater good for my own selfish reasons? Now, both the Mongol Yuan and the Manchu Qing are eyeing our Han people with covetous intent. It is precisely the time to unite as one..."

The leader of the Left Alliance also told us that as the head of a sect, we should prioritize important matters over personal grudges. Senior Yu Jizi also said that if it is for the sake of the sect's inheritance and the greater good of the martial world, the founders will understand!

Fellow disciples, is what I said reasonable?

Lin Pingzhi directly returned Zuo Lengchan's words, as well as the words of the shills that Zuo Lengchan had previously hired.

There were never many "senior brothers" in the Huashan Sect to begin with. After Yue Buqun disappeared, he was effectively placed under house arrest by Xianyu Tong and the people of the Eagle and Snake Hall. Later, Lin Pingzhi seized power at Bright Peak and returned like a divine soldier to rescue everyone. He also set things right, dismantled the Eagle and Snake Hall, and made them all pay homage to the Huashan patriarch, thus ensuring that the Huashan lineage was not lost...

Everyone now admires Lin Pingzhi!

As for "junior brothers," it refers to the elders of the Eagle and Snake Hall who were all taken in as junior brothers by Lin Pingzhi—they had no enmity with the Sun Moon Divine Cult, so naturally they had no reason to object.

At this moment, Azi was quietly discussing something with Boss Wu and the other island lords and cave masters. Just as the Songshan Sect was about to denounce Lin Pingzhi for being shameless, the righteous warriors of the Righteous Alliance suddenly shouted: "The heavens and earth possess righteous energy, which manifests itself in various forms..."

"Get out of my way! Does your Songshan Sect even deserve to sit in the main seat on the Fengchan Platform?"

"Below are rivers and mountains, above are the sun and stars..."

"Dare to fight back? Brothers! Push him!"

"In man, it is called the vast and righteous spirit, which fills the boundless sky..."

"Push them off the cliff, as long as no swords or knives are involved, show no mercy!"

The righteous warriors of the Righteous Alliance were seen loudly reciting the "Ode to Righteousness" as they crowded towards the Songshan Sect's north-facing location!

There was no real knife going in or out; it was just hundreds of people pushing forward by brute force and internal strength.

The Songshan Sect members were immediately thrown into disarray...

After Zuo Lengchan fainted, the remaining Taibao of Songshan were only comparable to island lords and cave masters like Wu Laoda, who were stronger in martial arts. As for their disciples, their average level was not even as good as that of the righteous warriors of the Righteous Alliance.

With roughly equal numbers on both sides, the sudden crowding caused immediate chaos...

The Songshan Sect members dared not draw their swords first. People from other sects and the elders of the martial arts world present tried to mediate, but the scene was chaotic and the sound of "Ode to Righteousness" was completely drowned out.

In addition... to be honest, they hadn't actually started fighting yet; they were just "squeezing" each other out, so no one was trying to mediate. Even Shenshan, which had an alliance with Zuo Lengchan, stayed far away at this time.

This was a brutal collision, a contest of skill and spirit, not only of physical prowess but also of sheer willpower and morale. The Songshan Sect had just had its flagpole knocked down, and more importantly, its "flag" leader, Zuo Lengchan, had fainted...

Just when the disciples were feeling uncertain, the Righteous Alliance was in high spirits. After a brief commotion, the Righteous Alliance members occupied the main seats facing south.

Chu Luren seemed oblivious to everything, only speaking up after Boss Wu had already taken his place: "Nonsense! Don't make a scene in front of everyone! Huh? Someone's trying to push? What are you pushing for? Anyone who disrupts the order again, don't blame our alliance for turning its back on you!"

Chu Luren glared and stopped the Songshan Sect disciples who were trying to squeeze back, thus ending the chaos...

After finally restoring order to the scene, Chu Luren arrived at the place where the Righteous Alliance should be and said to everyone, "The reason we have gathered at Mount Song today is for an important matter in the martial arts world... I also have something to say to you all, so I will not stand on ceremony with Brother Zuo. Brother Zuo, please go and rest first. I will say a few words about the Mongol invasion of the south!"

Some people were initially indignant, feeling that Chu Luren had usurped the host's role so thoroughly, but...

Upon hearing Chu Luren's account of the Mongol Yuan dynasty, everyone had no choice but to calm down and focus.

So Chu Luren told everyone from a first-person perspective what happened on Wudang Mountain. He learned that Master Zhang had been ambushed by the Mongol Yuan, and all the heroes cursed the Mongol Tartars for being shameless.

They then talked about Wudang Mountain being closed for a year and the Mongols withdrawing their troops for a year. Finally, Chu Luren also mentioned that Guo Juxia would likely issue invitations to many heroes at that time, hoping that everyone would join him in this battle...

Immediately, most of the martial arts practitioners present responded.

After briefly diverting the discussion about the Song-Yuan conflict, Lin Pingzhi stepped forward again and said, "The Righteous Alliance truly lives up to its reputation as the clear white jade pillar and the purple gold beam spanning the sea of ​​righteousness. My Mount Hua is willing to attach itself to its tail!"

"Alright! Don't worry, Brother Lin, from now on we're all brothers!"

Alas... To be honest, everyone, our alliance also knows that there are many grudges and grievances in the martial world. Today I kill you, tomorrow you die at my hands. Our Righteous Alliance cannot control the whole world or the conflicts in the martial world.

However, if any misunderstandings arise among the brother gangs or sects within the alliance, the alliance will do its utmost to mediate. If mediation fails, a duel can be held to resolve the feud with minimal casualties. But if anyone resorts to underhanded tactics, like what happened in Fuzhou… cough cough, certain sects, other sword alliances may tolerate it, but the Righteous Alliance will not!

Chapter 719 You're also a princess?

As Chu Luren led everyone in wishing for peace and prosperity, the Five Sacred Mountains Conference came to a successful conclusion in a harmonious atmosphere…

Or... should it be called the Fengchantai Martial Arts Tournament?

After all, the scenes set in Songshan have been greatly reduced!

The Righteous Alliance has gained more than a dozen new member sects, including four of the Five Mountains Sword Sects.

Of course, Dingyi also emphasized that joining the "Righteous Alliance" does not mean reconciliation with the Sun Moon Sect. If they encounter those demons in the future, they should fight them openly and fairly!

According to Chu Luren, Dingyi and Tianmen both felt this was advantageous to them—that's why those filthy villains from the Demonic Sect launched the sneak attack!

We are a reputable sect, so of course... most of the time, we do things openly and honestly!

The Righteous Alliance's efforts to mediate internal conflicts and its strict prohibition of backstabbing among themselves effectively limit the actions of the Demonic Sect.

Of course, if they were to directly set up a challenge, they would be no match for the Sun Moon Sect. Not to mention the sect leader, they wouldn't be able to handle even the ten elders, four hall masters, or the Five Mountains Sword Sect members—something that Tianmen and Dingyi hadn't considered.

Zuo Lengchan woke up midway, but when Chu Luren asked him if he wanted to join, perhaps because it was too noisy around him and Zuo Lengchan felt tired, he vomited a few mouthfuls of blood and fell asleep again, so he had to put it aside for the time being...

Apart from the four of the Five Sacred Mountains, the other nearly ten sects that joined the alliance were not major sects, but rather of average quality compared to the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands.

However, they soon realized how wise their decision was—the two envoys, one for rewarding good and the other for punishing evil, were once again lying in wait at the foot of Mount Song!

It is estimated that after this incident, everyone will have learned their lesson—during sensitive periods, do not gather in large groups or prevent large-scale events!

"Oh, Alliance Leader Chu is here again? You're really busy! Has anyone else joined the alliance this time?"

"eventful!"

The envoy who rewards good deeds is very outgoing, while the envoy who punishes evil deeds still has a sour face.

“That’s right, quite a few sects have indeed joined the Righteous Alliance! And as you all know, I also know the sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sects… Oh, by the way, Zuo Lengchan of the Songshan Sect’s Frost True Qi is very powerful, but I don’t know it either.” Chu Luren suggested sincerely.

The two envoys of reward and punishment naturally had no reaction to this. As for Zuo Lengchan... they also wanted to invite him, but the rule was that only heroes listed on the chivalry list could issue reward orders that could be refused. It was obvious that Zuo Lengchan would not accept.

"If Sect Leader Zuo wishes to come and drink this bowl of Laba porridge, we will naturally welcome him with open arms. However... we two brothers have other guests to invite, so we will not keep Alliance Leader Chu company," said the Good Samaritan with a smile.

"You can't escape!" the Executioner said sternly.

While Chu Luren was meeting the two, many sects hurriedly fled, trying to escape as many as they could. Those still here were mostly people who had already joined the alliance!

Chu Luren was giving everyone face by stalling for a few words, and the two envoys of reward and punishment were also giving Chu Luren face by talking to him for a while.

However, Chu Luren stopped them again, saying, "It's fine if you two want to go and invite someone, but there's one thing I need to say first..."

"Is it the Ancient Tomb Sect? Don't worry, Alliance Leader Chu, we'll treat them as if they've already joined the alliance."

In addition, Ma Yu of the Quanzhen Sect was also on the Heavenly Ranking, so the Good Samaritan didn't go to Zhongnan Mountain at all.

"The Ancient Tomb Sect goes without saying, but there's another important matter... It's true that sending out invitations is quick when people from the martial arts world gather, but... it depends on the timing. When the Xiangyang Martial Arts Conference comes around, I hope you two will not approach the Hunan area to avoid any misunderstandings," Chu Luren warned solemnly.

If the two envoys responsible for rewarding good and punishing evil were to roam around the Xiangjiang area during the Xiangyang Martial Arts Tournament, I'm afraid not many people would dare to go!

Seeing that Chu Luren not only looked serious, but also had his aura drawn up, giving off a "I'll annihilate you if you dare to come" vibe, Shang Shanshi had no choice but to say, "We've already given enough to the martial arts world of Hunan, so we probably won't go there again."

He certainly wouldn't admit that he was threatened by Chu Luren, but upon hearing this, Chu Luren calmed down and put on a smiling face again, saying, "Then you two go ahead with your work, this alliance won't see you off..."

"Alliance Leader Chu, please don't see us off. We'll be leaving now."

"Chase them!"

The two envoys appeared to be walking, but each step covered an enormous distance, and they moved extremely fast—these two clearly possessed special skills that allowed them to travel long distances using lightness skills, making them incredibly fast travelers, practically human high-speed trains, able to traverse the entire land in just a few days.