The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Now it's the Emei Sect's turn to be the bystanders.

At this moment, Mr. Mo and the other two were incredulous, but Yue Buqun disregarded whether they could bear it and told Zuo Lengchan's words exactly as they were told.

"Decades ago, my Huashan Sect suffered heavy losses due to the sword qi dispute, and was unable to assume the position of leader. Later, the position of leader was taken over by the Songshan Sect."

"Zuo Lengchan said that Shaolin's purpose in supporting the Songshan Sect was to create an opening within the Five Mountains Sword Sects. In the past, the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance was the Huashan Sect, and the other four sects and the Huashan Sect advanced and retreated together as one. Shaolin could not find an opportunity to take action. After the decline of the Huashan Sect, Shaolin supported the Songshan Sect to grow stronger and then took over the position of leader."

Tianmen Daoist exclaimed in surprise, "Why would Shaolin do this?"

Yue Buqun calmly said, "Shaolin intends to control the Five Mountains Sword Sects through the Songshan Sect, and then control the entire righteous path, leaving only the voice of Shaolin in the righteous path."

The three masters were shocked and furious upon hearing this.

They never expected Shaolin to have such ambitions.

Before tonight, all three factions believed that Shaolin was the leader of the righteous path, but none of them expected that Shaolin had done these things in secret, and that it had been doing them for a hundred years.

All three groups of experts were horrified.

At this moment, only Abbess Dingxian and Master Mo were able to remain calm.

Master Mo asked, "Sect Leader Yue, since the Songshan Sect is secretly supported by Shaolin, why did Zuo Lengchan choose to reveal it?"

He didn't believe Zuo Lengchan had such good intentions.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, Mr. Mo understood and fell silent.

After a moment's thought, Abbess Dingxian understood the key point and remained silent.

Only the Taoist of Tianmen looked completely bewildered.

Seeing him like this, Yue Buqun seemed to be explaining Mr. Mo Da's question, but in reality, he was answering the doubts in Tianmen Daoren's mind.

"Zuo Lengchan's move was simple. Before he died, he said that the Five Mountains Sword Sect had disintegrated and no righteous sect could compete with Shaolin. At that time, Shaolin would attack our sects. His goal was to put our sects in a state of panic."

After answering, Yue Buqun continued, "Although Zuo Lengchan is treacherous and cunning, what he said before he died was indeed true. Shaolin will indeed take action against us. That's why I asked Shaolin beforehand if they had contacted any of us in private."

The three sect leaders were now numb.

There was so much explosive news tonight that they're already overwhelmed.

At the same time, they were also wondering about a question.

"Sect Leader Yue, how do you know so much? We know nothing about you."

"Mr. Mo asked."

Yue Buqun smiled calmly and said, "I was the first to contact the Emei Sect. With the Emei Sect's previous warning, and the fact that they had tried to test my Huashan Sect last year at Mount Hua, attempting to sow discord between me and Ning'er, I kept a close eye on things. It wasn't until Zuo Lengchan's dying words and what Abbess Qingzhu said that I realized Shaolin had done so much in secret."

what?

Did Shaolin secretly attack Huashan last year?

The three masters were startled once again.

"Sect Leader Yue, why didn't you tell us about this?"

The Taoist of Tianmen exclaimed in surprise.

Yue Buqun smiled and said, "Shaolin did things very discreetly, leaving no evidence. If it weren't for my heartfelt conversation with Ning'er, they probably would have succeeded."

The group looked at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning's expression remained normal.

The expressions on their faces were somewhat complicated.

Judging from what Yue Buqun said, Jiang Ning's status in Mount Hua is extraordinary; even Jiang Ning knows about this.

"Sect Leader Yue, there is still one thing I do not understand."

Master Dingxian frowned repeatedly, but still managed to ask a question.

Yue Buqun nodded. "Please speak, Master."

"According to Headmaster Yue, the Songshan Sect was supported by Shaolin. Then why did Master Fangzheng oppose Zuo Lengchan's attempt to annex our four sects? If what you say is true, then it would be more beneficial for Shaolin if the Songshan Sect merged the Five Mountains Sword Sects."

Yue Buqun was about to answer Dingxian's question when Master Mo spoke first.

"Has the nun ever heard of raising a tiger to cause trouble?"

Master Mo let out a cold laugh, but this cold laugh was not directed at Abbess Dingxian, but at the dead Zuo Lengchan.

"Although Shaolin supported the Songshan Sect, it also fattened the Songshan Sect up, making it unwilling to obey Shaolin's orders anymore. Zuo Lengchan is even more ambitious. He wants to annex the Five Mountains Sword Sects to make himself stronger. He may even want to turn against Shaolin and then devour the Wudang, Kunlun, Emei and other sects, and then dominate the martial arts world."

Mr. Mo saw things very clearly. Although he didn't like to meddle in things, he had a very clear understanding of human nature, and he had come to believe what Yue Buqun said.

Whether it's Shaolin or Songshan, what they're all pursuing is power.

Chapter 457: Secret Meeting

Master Dingxian remained silent, and finally could only chant a Buddhist prayer.

"Amitabha."

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat somber at that moment.

Seeing the somber expressions on everyone's faces, Yue Buqun pursed his lips.

He hadn't yet revealed that Chongxu of the Wudang Sect had also been involved in sowing discord between them, and he estimated that if he did, the three sects would be even more desperate.

Silence reigned in the side hall tonight, broken only by the angry voice of the Heavenly Gate Taoist.

"Shaolin, as the leader of the righteous path, has committed such a despicable act of harming fellow righteous disciples!"

Tianmen Daoist glared angrily at Yue Buqun. "Sect Leader Yue, Shaolin has caused such deep harm to your Huashan and Emei sects, and now they're going to target you and your disciples. Why don't we expose Shaolin's conspiracy to the world and let everyone see their true colors? My Taishan Sect will definitely support you!"

Yue Buqun was both amused and exasperated.

Brother Tianmen is still quite innocent.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I do not intend to make these matters public."

Tianmen Daoist was taken aback. "Why?"

"Because it's useless."

It was Mr. Mo who spoke.

Master Mo glanced at him. “Whether what was said tonight is true or false, even if it is true, without evidence, the world will not believe it, and they will all support Shaolin.”

Mr. Mo was indeed a rare intelligent person. He saw through many things very clearly, which made Yue Buqun look at him with a sidelong glance.

Upon hearing Mr. Mo's words, Daoist Tianmen's expression grew even angrier, but he fell silent. After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said...

"Are we just going to let Shaolin continue like this?"

"At worst, we'll fight Shaolin."

Ning Zhongze stood up, her face full of anger. "If we, the five sects, were to join forces against Shaolin, we might not be without a chance of victory. Even if we lose, we'd have the face to meet our ancestors in the afterlife!"

Ever since learning that the Huashan Sect had declined because of Shaolin, Ning Zhongze had been on the verge of exploding. Now, hearing Tianmen Daoist's words, she couldn't help but speak up.

Tianmen Daoist was eager to respond when Yue Buqun stopped him.

"No!"

Yue Buqun immediately intervened and then comforted Ning Zhongze, saying, "Sit down first, don't be impulsive."

Ning Zhong then sat down angrily.

"Gentlemen."

Yue Buqun looked at everyone and said, “I am not saying this to incite you to war against Shaolin, but to remind you not to let Shaolin take advantage of your weaknesses and to avoid repeating the mistakes of my Huashan and Emei sects.”

"Sect Leader Yue!"

Tianmen Daoist angrily said, "If Shaolin is really as you say, then if we don't expose their true colors, who knows how many more righteous disciples will fall victim to their evil deeds? Shaolin claims to be righteous, but how are their actions any different from Zuo Lengchan's? Now that we know, if we don't stop them, wouldn't we be violating our chivalry? Are you also going to put aside your Huashan Sect's grudge against Shaolin?"

"Brother Dao, please sit down first, don't be impulsive."

Mr. Mo offered a word of advice, expressing his helplessness regarding Tianmen Daoist's volatile temper.

Yue Buqun also said, "Brother Dao, it's not that I want to abandon the grudge of my ancestors, but the current situation in the martial arts world is not suitable for breaking ties with Shaolin."

Yue Buqun patiently explained: "Now the Demonic Sect is eyeing us covetously, and Ren Woxing has great ambitions. Most people and sects in the martial arts world will inevitably be drawn into a catastrophe. If we start a war with Shaolin now, what will happen to the Demonic Sect? In that case, we and Shaolin will both be severely injured, and the Demonic Sect will reap the benefits. At that time, the righteous path will be defeated, and the Demonic Sect will run rampant in the world. Wouldn't that cause great suffering to all living beings?"

"Sect Leader Yue is right, fellow Daoist. Please consider the bigger picture."

Mr. Mo also said.

Upon hearing Yue Buqun and Master Mo's words, Tianmen Daoist opened his mouth repeatedly, but finally fell silent.

Yue Buqun looked at everyone and said, “Everyone, no matter what Shaolin is like, now is not the time to break ties with Shaolin. I hope you will not act rashly. The Demonic Sect is watching us closely. The Demonic Sect is our greatest enemy now. Only after eliminating the Demonic Sect can we confront Shaolin.”

Being in the martial world means being caught up in its ways. Knowing that Shaolin was the real culprit behind the decline of the Huashan Sect, Yue Buqun's hatred was stronger than anyone else's. However, he had more to consider, which is why he spoke up to persuade his wife and Tianmen Daoist.

After a while.

"anyway."

Tianmen Daoist spoke, staring intently at Yue Buqun. "The Huashan Sect has done my Taishan Sect a great favor by returning our lost sword techniques and saving my life. Furthermore, Junior Nephew Jiang helped my Taishan Sect quell internal strife. The Taishan Sect will forever remember the great kindness and virtue of the Huashan Sect. No matter what decision you make in the future, Sect Leader Yue, I will absolutely support you."

Upon hearing Tianmen Daoist's words, Yue Buqun solemnly rose and bowed to Tianmen Daoist with a respectful expression. "Brother Daoist trusts me so much, I will certainly not let you down."

The Taoist priest from Tianmen returned the greeting.

Master Mo and Abbess Dingxian exchanged a glance, and it was Master Mo who spoke first: "Sect Leader Yue, my thoughts are similar to yours, fellow Daoist. You have done a great favor for my Hengshan Sect. If the Huashan Sect ever needs anything in the future, the Hengshan Sect will never refuse."

"The same applies to the Hengshan Sect."

Master Dingxian also said.

Master Qingzhu glanced at everyone and said, "No matter what happens in the future, our Emei Sect will stand with all other sects."

"Thank you all for your trust. I am deeply grateful."

Yue Buqun thanked them one by one.

He had basically said everything he wanted to say and had nothing more to add. The next thing to discuss was the name of the new alliance and the rules for electing the alliance leader.

However, everyone had received a lot of exciting news and was distracted. Seeing this, Yue Buqun did not continue, but decided to discuss it another day. The leaders of each sect then left.

Jiang Ning, who had attended the entire meeting, also stood up.