The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

If we're really going to be serious, Cong Buqi is still a bit inferior to Cheng Buyou—which is why Cheng Buyou was the first to jump out and challenge Ning Zhongze, whom they considered the "second best in the Qi Sect."

Lin Pingzhi, with his exquisite swordsmanship, fought Cong Buqi for thirty or forty moves. Anyone could see that, just like the previous round, it was the Qi Sect showing off their skills and the Sword Sect displaying their inner strength...

Most importantly, anyone familiar with the Huashan swordplay can see that Lin Pingzhi's technique is not the Huashan swordplay!

Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze could vaguely see the shadow of the Huashan sword technique in it, but... it had been adapted to such an extent that it was only a hair's breadth away from being undetectable.

Lin Pingzhi wasn't stupid. He mainly used the sword techniques of Huashan and Hengshan as a base, supplemented by the lost sword techniques of Songshan, Taishan and Hengshan. In this way, he didn't worry that the other three sects would see through him.

After only fifty moves, Cong Buqi finally got angry. He secretly mustered his inner strength and, with his sword energy crisscrossing, knocked Lin Pingzhi's longsword away!

Although Lin Pingzhi's swordsmanship was exquisite and he naturally had methods to deflect force, this was already considered to be a case of overcoming ten skills with one force.

Even more than twenty years ago, the so-called Sword Sect's internal strength was generally weaker than the Qi Sect's, which was mostly reflected in its strength. In fact, its short-term bursts, especially the sharpness when transformed into sword energy, were not inferior.

Although Lin Pingzhi's sword was out of his hand, he did not panic. Instead, he used the force to twist his body, made a sword finger with his left hand, passed it under his right armpit, and thrust it at Cong Buqi with his finger instead of a sword!

On the surface, it is the "Prodigal Son Returns" of Huashan swordsmanship, but in reality, it contains the hidden strength of Hengshan swordsmanship, which is both gentle and offensive!

From an angle unseen by outsiders, Chu Luren's right hand, which was concealed by Mu Wanqing's sleeve, made a feigned plucking and pressing motion, as if he were plucking some invisible "string".

At the same time, invisible sword energy surged from Lin Pingzhi's fingers...

Cong Buqi hadn't anticipated this move at all. When he saw Lin Pingzhi's sword finger pointing at him, even though it was right in front of his open space after he exerted his strength, he just sneered in his heart—you little arms and legs, how can they be longer than my sword?

As for invisible sword energy and sword energy projection, these are clearly not things that this Huashan boy with his exquisite swordsmanship can master!

However, this "impossible" thing happened. Before Cong Buqi's longsword could pierce Lin Pingzhi, Lin Pingzhi was struck directly in the heart.

Caught off guard by the injury to his heart meridian, Cong Buqi let out a strange cry and flew backward. Although he managed to stand up, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, revealing some pain!

Lin Pingzhi realized that it would be too late to pick up the sword a few steps away...

Relying on direct suction? That's even more unrealistic!

So he immediately cupped his hands and said, "Master Cong, you flatter me!"

Cong Buqi hadn't actually fallen yet and still had the strength to fight, but... he couldn't withstand Lin Pingzhi's unilateral declaration of victory and his act of giving up the pursuit.

“You…” Cong Buqi’s face turned even more pale with anger.

However, he ultimately didn't say anything—after all, he considered himself to be a generation above Lin Pingzhi, and he had indeed suffered a heart injury, though not serious, but it was difficult for him to put aside his pride and care about whether he had lost or not at this moment.

The crowd of martial arts practitioners present cheered upon seeing Lin Pingzhi, a master of both internal and external skills, and so young. Many of them also wondered if the legendary Lin family's "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique" might actually exist.

As for why Lin Zhennan is not suitable?

Perhaps... it's because my internal energy is lacking? After joining the Huashan Sect, did I cultivate superior internal energy techniques?

In the eyes of true masters, Lin Pingzhi's performance just now was obviously strange—what was that last move all about?

Logically speaking, if Lin Pingzhi had this much internal strength, he wouldn't have been forced into this situation!

Only Mu Wanqing, who vaguely sensed Chu Luren's fingers moving, guessed that Chu Luren had done something...

Indeed, it was during the handing over of the sword that Chu Luren secretly used his skill to send a "Seven Illusions Rainbow Light Finger Force" into Lin Pingzhi's body!

Because of the deceptive nature of the "Seven Illusory Rainbow Light Finger Power" and its ability to lurk within others and be controlled within a certain distance and time, it went unnoticed by others.

Lin Pingzhi sensed it, but understood that Brother Chu was definitely going to help him, so he did not resist and vaguely guessed its purpose.

The reason why the final move, which uses fingers instead of swords, produces a surge of sword energy is actually due to the force of the "Seven Illusory Rainbow Finger"!

However, after one burst of power, it was already exhausted...

Lin Pingzhi was quick-witted. He immediately cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, confirming his "victory." Given Cong Buqi's seniority and age, Lin Pingzhi was certain that he would have no face to argue.

As expected, after a moment of fluctuating color, Cong Buqi stamped his foot and exclaimed, "Good, good!"

Then, disregarding his own hands, he grabbed the blade and snapped it in two. He then walked out with his head down, ignoring everyone's calls.

When Feng Buping first saw that Cong Buqi had actually been defeated, his expression was indeed rather unpleasant. However, he has calmed down now, and in his calmness... he is still staring at Yue Buqun with some excitement!

Since it's a one-win-one-loss situation, the third battle will obviously have to continue. Moreover, this is a battle that Feng Buping has "rehearsed" countless times in his mind.

“Brother Yue, it seems that the debate over the sword energy of Mount Hua will still fall on us!” Feng Buping said slowly.

"It was already determined more than 20 years ago, but Brother Feng is still unable to let it go. For the sake of the orthodoxy of Mount Hua, I, Yue, have no choice but to debate with Brother Feng again." Yue Buqun said leisurely, still adhering to his "principles".

Ding Mian, Lu Bai, and the others all looked anxious, but they couldn't stop Feng Buping at this point. They originally thought that with the Huashan Sect's incompetence, the Sword Sect would have won before Yue Buqun even had a chance to make a move!

They were somewhat aware of Yue Buqun's martial arts skills, especially since Zuo Lengchan had privately reminded them not to underestimate Yue Buqun. Therefore, they did not have complete confidence in Feng Buping.

At this moment, Feng Buping had already adjusted his mindset and was not uncomfortable with Yue Buqun's gentlemanly words. He simply looked around and said, "We are not juniors, and we may not be able to use our skills here... I will wait for you at Jade Maiden Peak!"

In the previous two battles, everyone thought the disparity in strength would be huge, and with a large number of "experts" surrounding them, they decided to fight in the Righteousness Hall. However, if Feng Buping and Yue Buping were to fight, this place would obviously not be enough.

However, they originally thought they would only go to the main peak's martial arts arena, but unexpectedly Feng Buping insisted on going to Jade Maiden Peak, and as he spoke, he had already used his lightness skill to leave.

Yue Buqun also understood in his heart—Jade Maiden Peak was the site of the decisive battle between the Sword and Qi factions back then…

Feng Buping didn't give Yue Buqun a chance to refuse. He had already rushed out of Zhengqi Hall like lightning. When Yue Buqun saw this, he also unleashed his Zixia True Qi. Instantly, his whole body was enveloped in purple qi, and he followed closely behind towards Jade Maiden Peak.

Those whose lightness skill is lacking might not have the chance to witness this battle...

"Ah! What are you doing?" Mu Wanqing suddenly felt her hand tighten and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. However, when she saw someone looking over, she immediately lowered her voice. But Qin Hongmian had already glared at her immediately.

"Move with my force... this is the 'dolphin running style'!"

Chapter 158 Gale and Swift Sword

Feng Buping and Yue Buqun used their lightness skills to reach Jade Maiden Peak. Feng Buping's lightness skills startled Yue Buqun, and Yue Buqun's Zixia Skill made Feng Buping's heart sink slightly.

Both of them secretly marveled at the other's remarkable progress...

However, their running exhausted the other martial arts practitioners present, and most of them couldn't keep up with their pace.

Following closely behind were Qiu Chuji and the Hermit of Shenshan.

Actually, the monk and the Taoist could have arrived even faster, but... since the people of Mount Hua are having a martial arts competition, there's no need for them to arrive faster than the main event, so they slowed down.

The third and fourth to arrive surprised Qiu Chuji and Shenshan—Chu Luren arrived with a woman, enveloped by the aura of a dolphin... no, a Kun fish!

Qiu Chuji wasn't too surprised that Chu Luren arrived third, since he had some understanding of Chu Luren's martial arts skills. However, Shenshan, who was secretly falling into the demonic path, felt a pang of jealousy towards this young man.

They vaguely remembered this woman; she seemed to be from the Five Phoenix Blade Sect. However, in their minds, the Five Phoenix Blade Sect was only "well-known in the surrounding villages." Even the sect leader himself was just a bit older, which was why everyone gave him some face.

Judging from the aura of the Kun fish, Chu Luren... was the third to arrive, accompanied by a woman with only average martial arts skills.

Even Ding Mian and Lu Bai, the fastest of the Thirteen Protectors, were left behind by Chu Luren. The Songshan Sect, which had been planning to target Chu Luren from behind, became more restrained upon seeing this.

If Chu Luren were still as strong as he was six months ago, they would really like to sneak up on him and give him a good whack, but now they are more hesitant.

"Daoist Master, Master, am I not late?" Chu Luren greeted the two seniors after releasing Mu Wanqing.

"Amitabha," the sacred mountain chanted.

"That's just right." Qiu Chuji smiled slightly.

At this moment, Feng Buping and Yue Buqun had already reached a point of no return and, without waiting for anyone else, the final battle of the "battle of sword energy" began with the two drawing their swords!

In any case, with Qiu Chuji and Shenshan present, they are sufficient witnesses in themselves.

However, neither Qiu Chuji nor Shenshan knew that besides the people they could see, there were two other people hiding in the shadows, also serving as "witnesses"...

Only Chu Luren vaguely guessed that the two seniors, Feng Qingyang and Mu Renqing, would have no reason to miss this duel—but Chu Luren couldn't find out exactly where they were.

There was one thing that Yue Buqun had guessed wrong before...

Feng Buping did indeed want to use Mount Song to regain the position of head of Mount Hua, but he was different from people like Lu Lianrong and Yu Jizi.

Being an "accomplice" of Songshan was just a cover for him. His real plan was to regain the position of Huashan Sect Leader and lead Huashan to unify the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects!

Although it may seem a bit far-fetched, Feng Buping must have some merit to dare to think of such a thing.

The two first used the most orthodox sword techniques of the Sword Sect and Qi Sect to exchange a hundred moves, and then they tacitly dismantled each other's techniques.

"Ten years ago, in order to find the legacy of the sword masters, I went alone to the Gobi Desert in the Northwest. I encountered a sandstorm and was trapped for ten days and ten nights, which led to this discovery..." Feng Buping said, stroking his long sword as if touching a lover's hand.

However, Yue Buqun clearly had no intention of playing along with his pretentious act, and instead stated firmly, "The debate over sword energy was settled twenty-five years ago. It's just that Brother Feng himself can't let go of it or accept it!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Buping paused, feeling utterly disgusted—he had originally intended for his opponents to cooperate and for everyone to boast about themselves, but unexpectedly… Yue Buqun maintained a consistent persona, always remembering to reaffirm the legitimacy of his position as sect leader.

A battle of sword energy?

Don't you know how your Qi Sect won?

Feng Buping wasn't exactly a dashing and unrestrained swordsman. In his extreme anger, he no longer cared about his demeanor, and with a flourish of his sword, he revealed the "capital" he had for dreaming!

Amidst the sandstorms of the Gobi Desert in Northwest China, Feng Buping comprehended the "Raging Wind and Swift Sword" technique—a sword manual consisting of 108 moves. However, for the creator of the techniques, the number of moves was not important, because the creator first grasped the "momentum" within it before implementing it into "moves."

According to the experience of the Chu Lu people, "momentum" is mostly the momentum of heaven and earth, the principle of nature. When it is applied to martial arts moves, it is a "downgrade" - just like the difference between a natural theorem and a formula.

For the pioneers who directly grasped the "momentum," the "techniques" were merely for review and application. Later learners, on the other hand, used the "techniques" to comprehend the "momentum."

Feng Buping being trapped by the sandstorm is like Newton being hit on the head by an apple. Feng Buping's understanding of the "power of the wind" is like Newton's discovery of universal gravitation. Feng Buping's creation of the 108 formulas is like Newton's formula for universal gravitation.

When future generations want to learn, they won't have to be hit once; they can start directly from the formulas.

Calculating with the formula is easy, but whether you can fully understand it is another matter...

Feng Buping has not yet revealed the "Raging Wind Sword" technique to outsiders, mainly because he wants to catch them off guard and make a name for himself.

Even in Feng Buping's "script," this move was reserved for dealing with Zuo Lengchan.

However, the remnants of the Qi Sect are more tenacious than I imagined. I must defeat Yue Buqun now; this is not the time to hide my strength!

But then, this unjust man swung his longsword, each strike faster than the last, until the blade became so fast it was almost invisible to the naked eye, and at the same time, gusts of sword wind bloomed outwards from him...

For a moment, Chu Luren thought of Tian Boguang's "flying sand and rolling stones", which was just like a sandstorm under the "wild wind and blade energy"!

Moreover, Feng Buping's momentum was even stronger than Tian Boguang's. After all, Tian Boguang's internal strength was not as good as Feng Buping's, and more importantly, Tian Boguang had not grasped the "momentum" of the "Thirteen Styles of Flying Sand and Stones", while Feng Buping had grasped the "momentum of the gale".

When Chu Luren's internal strength was similar to Linghu Chong's, he was able to hold his own against Tian Boguang and even Yu Canghai by using the "Peacock Spreading its Tail" technique. However, the "Force of the Gale" is far more profound than the "Peacock Spreading its Tail" technique...

After all, "peacock spreading its tail" is just a scrap of a branch of "Tai Chi".

When Feng Buping unleashed his "Whirlwind Sword," even Qiu Chuji and the Divine Mountain Master couldn't help but narrow their eyes.

Like Chu Luren's "eye contact with sword energy," it has the effect of damaging people's eyes—it can be described as a martial arts version of "sand splashing."

From an aerial perspective, it looks as if a mini sandstorm, spanning over ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) in length and width, suddenly erupted on the martial arts training ground of Jade Maiden Peak...

Yue Buqun, who was in the midst of the "sandstorm," felt it even more clearly. Not only could he not open his eyes, but his ears were also filled with the howling wind. Moreover, the wind from all directions made him dizzy and confused, and he gradually began to lose his sense of direction.

This is precisely the greatest effect of the gale force learned from the great sandstorm—disrupting the enemy's five senses.