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

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"When did you arrive?"

Yue Buqun quickly stepped forward and asked.

"Master."

"Master."

Jiang Ning and Lin Pingzhi bowed to Yue Buqun. When Yue Buqun asked them a question, Jiang Ning replied, "We, the disciple and junior brother Lin, have only recently returned to the mountain. We saw Master teaching senior sister to practice swordsmanship, so we waited by the side."

Yue Buqun smiled and then looked at Lin Pingzhi beside him.

"Ping'er, weren't you managing the escort agency in Luoyang? Why are you back?"

Lin Pingzhi quickly replied, "Senior brother was passing through Luoyang to visit his disciple when he learned that Master was going to wipe out the Demonic Sect, so he came back to the mountain with senior brother."

"You have a heart."

Yue Buqun nodded.

He hasn't officially announced the extermination of the demonic sect yet, nor has he summoned Lin Pingzhi back, but it's truly commendable that Lin Pingzhi was able to return immediately upon learning the news.

"You must be tired from your journey, go and rest first."

Yue Buqun said.

Lin Pingzhi knew that Yue Buqun still had something to say to Jiang Ning, so he nodded and left.

"Ning'er, was your trip to the capital smooth?"

Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning and asked.

Just as Jiang Ning was about to speak, Yue Buqun continued.

"It's cold outside, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go inside and talk."

Yue Buqun turned and left, and Jiang Ning followed. Watching the master and disciple enter the main hall, while he had to endure the cold outside to practice his sword, Yue Lingshan pouted.

"Master, this time your disciple is going to the capital..."

Jiang Ning recounted his trip to the capital in detail, leaving Yue Buqun astonished.

"I never expected that Ren Woxing would actually make a move against the emperor."

After listening, Yue Buqun frowned and looked at Jiang Ning: "Hearing you say that, it's fortunate that you came to the capital to save the emperor this time. Otherwise, if the emperor had been controlled by the Demonic Sect, the consequences would have been unpredictable."

Ren Woxing is an extremely ambitious man. It's clear what he wants to do by controlling the emperor. It will inevitably lead to chaos and upheaval, and countless people will lose their lives. Jiang Ning's resolution of this crisis has indeed made Yue Buqun feel fortunate.

But then Yue Buqun raised his eyebrows and said, "Ren Woxing is a wolf in sheep's clothing and a scourge to the entire martial arts world, and even the world at large. We cannot let him live any longer!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning knew that Yue Buqun had made up his mind.

"Master, what is the attitude of Abbess Qingzhu, Uncle Tianmen, Uncle Dingxian, and Uncle Mo?"

Since the goal is to eradicate the demonic sect, the four sects of Emei must definitely participate.

"I have already discussed this with the leaders of the other four sects, and none of them have any objections."

Yue Buqun said, "The Hengshan Sect is still on my Mount Hua, and the other three sects have already set off and will arrive at Mount Hua soon."

"Now that you're back, once the other three factions arrive, I will immediately begin the war against Ren Woxing!"

Yue Buqun's tone was firm and resolute.

……

A few days later, the three factions arrived at Mount Hua.

The next day.

The Huashan Sect issued a proclamation to the entire martial arts world calling for the extermination of the demon.

"There is now a demonic cult! It has disrupted the natural order and wreaked havoc on the martial world. Therefore, this proclamation is issued to invite all those of insight in the world to join us in eradicating this demonic cult."

The evil cult has poisoned the people, causing them to be displaced and making life miserable wherever it goes.

The successive leaders of the Demonic Sect were ambitious and coveted the martial arts manuals of other sects. They massacred those sects. Not long ago, the Diancang Sect was attacked by the Demonic Sect. The Diancang Twin Swordsmen were killed in battle, and the sect leader was forced to surrender. A famous sect was destroyed. This is an outrage against heaven and earth!

We, the righteous, take the world as our responsibility. How can we sit idly by and watch the evil cult wreak havoc on the world? All of us chivalrous people take it as our responsibility to exterminate the evil cult. We hope that all heroes in the world will bravely go to the aid of the righteous.

The Huashan, Emei, Taishan, Hengshan, and Hengshan factions have jointly issued a proclamation, which is known throughout the world!

Chapter 674: What should he choose?

The world was shaken when Yue Buqun issued his proclamation to eradicate the demon.

The entire martial arts world is talking about this.

"Do you all know about the manifesto?"

Inside a tavern, a man looked around at the people and started a conversation.

Immediately someone responded: "Of course I know, it's all over the martial arts world right now."

"I didn't expect Alliance Leader Yue to choose to take action."

Someone sighed.

"Yes."

The others chimed in, "The Huashan Sect and the Beggars' Sect had a feud not long ago, and now the Beggars' Sect and the Demonic Sect are fighting tooth and nail. If I were Alliance Leader Yue, I would naturally be happy to see it happen and sit back and watch the tigers fight. But who would have thought that Alliance Leader Yue would choose to take action and issue a proclamation at this moment, putting aside past grievances?"

Now, all those in the martial arts world who have learned of Yue Buqun's declaration to eradicate the demons admire him greatly.

At this moment, someone said, "It seems that the Beggars' Sect was at fault in the previous feud between the Huashan Sect and the Beggars' Sect."

Another person said, "Of course it's the Beggars' Sect. The rights and wrongs have long been clear. The Yanping branch of the Beggars' Sect has been harming children and causing havoc in the area for a long time. Ning Yanwang stepped forward and saved many innocent people. It was the Beggars' Sect that bullied others by relying on their power, thinking that they could make the Huashan Sect bow down with their strength. They even caused trouble on Huashan on the day of the Huashan Sect's disciple's wedding. Alliance Leader Yue still put aside past grievances and worked together to deal with the Demonic Sect. Alliance Leader Yue has already been very magnanimous."

At this point, someone raised a question: "Wasn't it said before that the Demonic Sect colluded with the Huashan Sect to attack the Beggars' Sect's branches while the main force was away, which caused the Beggars' Sect to suffer heavy losses?"

As soon as the question was raised, someone else immediately responded.

"Brother, what kind of ancient calendar are you talking about? It has been clarified a long time ago. This matter is completely fabricated. It was spread by Xie Feng, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, in an attempt to smear the Huashan Sect."

The person who asked the question immediately exclaimed, "Ah? Is that so? I see."

"hey-hey."

A man sneered, "This Jie Feng was in the wrong first, but not only did he not admit it, he also bullied others by relying on his power. After his defeat, he even tried to smear the Huashan Sect. In contrast, what about Alliance Leader Yue? The difference in their abilities is obvious!"

This statement drew nods of agreement from many people.

A scholar-like man sighed, "It seems that Alliance Leader Yue is a man of great righteousness. Even though he has a grudge against the Beggars' Sect, he can still fight for justice when facing the Demonic Sect."

"Now that the Weiyi Alliance has chosen to take the field, it will be a joint effort between Shaolin, the Beggars' Sect, and the Weiyi Alliance to deal with the Demonic Sect. I wonder if Wudang and Kunlun Sect will also intervene."

One of the men mentioned other sects.

"Is that even a question? They'll definitely take action. The Wudang and Kunlun sects have always had close ties with Shaolin. When Shaolin helped the Beggars' Sect, how could they not intervene? Now that the Weiyi Alliance has made its move and issued its declaration, how could they possibly stand idly by?"

"In that case, it would be a war between good and evil."

Some people worried, "The martial arts world will inevitably be plunged into bloodshed."

"Yes, the righteous path and the demonic path are about to clash. People like us, mere foot soldiers in the martial world, could easily die if we're not careful. We'd better find a place to hide."

This statement drew agreement from several people.

Upon hearing this, the scholar who had spoken earlier looked at the other person and asked, "Aren't you going to join the Righteous Alliance in wiping out the Demonic Sect?"

"us?"

Upon hearing this, the man gave a wry smile and said, "We are just wandering heroes without any sect or school, and our martial arts skills are weak. If we go there, we'll probably only be cannon fodder, and we're afraid they won't even look at us."

"how come?"

The scholar said, "Didn't Alliance Leader Yue say in his proclamation that regardless of status or background, as long as one has a chivalrous heart, one is a comrade-in-arms!"

The scholar's eyes lit up as he said this, clearly indicating his agreement.

"I will definitely go!"

Immediately, a rough-looking man stood up, his voice firm and resolute.

"The Demonic Sect killed my parents, stole my wife, and killed my son. I am mortal enemies with the Demonic Sect. I will be the first to respond to this declaration issued by Alliance Leader Yue!"

After saying this, the rough-and-tumble man turned and left, preparing to head to Mount Hua.

"Brother, I will go with you!"

The scholar raised his wine cup, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp. He then tossed his robes and followed the rough-and-tumble man, and the two of them burst into laughter.

"A true man should wield a three-foot sword and vanquish all injustices in the world!"

The scholar's leisurely recitation of poetry began, infecting the other martial arts practitioners in the tavern. Everyone laughed and raised their cups to drink, then joined the scholar and the rough-and-tumble man.

Similar incidents to those in the restaurant were unfolding all over the martial arts world. As soon as Yue Buqun issued his proclamation, many martial arts practitioners who still had a sense of chivalry or had a blood feud with the Demonic Sect flocked to Mount Hua.

……

"Sect Leader, the list has been selected. Please take a look."

Wu-Tang.

A Taoist priest handed a list to Chongxu.

Chongxu took the list, glanced at the names on it, nodded, and said, "Not bad, but a bit too few. Send two more people."

"Send two more people?"

The Taoist was surprised. They had already sent out five top-notch experts, and now they wanted to send two more?

Chongxu said, “His Majesty has invited a highly accomplished master from Wudang to stay in the capital for an extended period. This is the first time since the Hongzhi era, which shows that His Majesty values ​​Wudang. Since he is going to send one, he should show his sincerity.”

The Taoist priest nodded upon hearing this.

"What the sect leader says is absolutely right."

Sending two more top-tier experts wouldn't be a big deal; it's insignificant to Wudang.

"In that case, I will go and select the candidates."

"Ah."

Chongxu nodded and said nothing more.

The Taoist priest was about to leave, but upon seeing Chongxu's expression, a thought struck him, and he asked, "I see that the sect leader is troubled. Is it because of the proclamation issued by Alliance Leader Yue?"

Chongxu nodded.

"good."

The Taoist priest said, "It is the duty of our righteous path to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. Now that Alliance Leader Yue has issued a proclamation to exterminate demons, Wudang must naturally participate. What is the matter that troubles the sect leader?"

Chongxu shook his head.

"nothing."

Seeing that Chongxu refused to speak, the Taoist said no more and then withdrew.

At this moment, Chongxu frowned, looking thoughtful.

He was indeed thinking about the proclamation to exterminate the demon. Chongxu was somewhat taken aback by the proclamation; he hadn't expected Yue Buqun to choose to take action. But this led to a dilemma.

Without a doubt, Yue Buqun has already issued a proclamation, and Wudang is bound to get involved, but how will they get involved?

As the leader of the Wudang Sect, Chongxu had realized, after the events at Songshan and Huashan Sect last year, that Shaolin and Huashan Sect seemed to be secretly hostile to each other.

If he responds to the call to arms and leads the Wudang people to Mount Hua, it means that Wudang is siding with the Weiyi Alliance. If Wudang directly sends people to Shaolin to discuss how to deal with the Demonic Sect, it means that Wudang is siding with Shaolin. No matter which option he chooses, although it will not put Wudang in opposition to either side, some rift is inevitable.

The Shaolin and Wudang political alliance has lasted for decades, and they have been united for decades. If they choose to maintain the alliance now, their relationship with Shaolin will inevitably crack, which is not what Chongxu wants to see.

However, if he chooses Shaolin, the Zhenwu Sword is still in the hands of the Huashan Sect. Chongxu has been thinking for a long time about how to get the Zhenwu Sword back, but he can't come up with a suitable solution. If he chooses Shaolin, his hope of getting the Zhenwu Sword back will be even slimmer, and he will probably have to pay a higher price. Moreover, it would mean that Wudang and the Weiyi Alliance would be indirectly opposed, which is not what Chongxu wants to see.

What should he choose?

At this moment, Chongxu seems to be playing the role of a husband who is struggling to make a decision in the conflict between his mother and daughter-in-law.

Chapter 675: The General

He was not the only one who shared the same troubles as Chongxu.