Chapter 7

Although Ren Woxing had been missing for a long time, his reputation in the martial world remained undiminished. Many people, even if they hated him to the bone, still had to admit that his martial arts were among the best in the world. Compared to Ren Woxing, a top martial arts expert of the demonic sect, people in the martial world looked down even more on those who were weak in martial arts but spoke big words.

When Chen Ang said this, it did not stir any sense of shared enmity in them; instead, it added to their disdain. In the martial world, the strong were respected. Chen Ang's current display showed that his martial arts were far inferior to Ren Woxing's, yet he dared to speak arrogantly. Everyone looked down on him, and some could not help but show their contempt. Even Dings Yi, the nun, found Chen Ang to be overly arrogant.

Only Linghu Chong, although he also felt that Chen Ang's words were somewhat inappropriate, admired his lofty aspirations and believed that his future achievements might not be inferior to Ren Woxing's.

Chen Ang's words naturally severed any connection with Ren Woxing. Dings Yi took a step back, signaling him to continue, clearly unwilling to speak with such an arrogant person.

Chen Ang looked at the somewhat dazed Linghu Chong and suddenly said with a smile, "What about Ren Woxing's 'Absorbing Star Technique'? Without mentioning other things, the Hua Mountain Sect, where Linghu Brother comes from, has a martial art that surpasses it. Compared to Wudang and Shaolin, it is no less profound, and its purity and refinement are even superior!"

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, clearly not expecting this. The Hua Mountain Sect, though one of the Five Great Sword Sects, was still subordinate to the Song Mountain Sect. Although it was a major sect in the martial world, it could only follow the orders of the Song Mountain Sect. This extraordinary skill was not even known to the Song Mountain Sect, yet the Hua Mountain Sect had it.

Fortunately, Linghu Chong managed to hold back his exclamation. He thought to himself: Although the 'Purple Mist Secret Manual' of our Hua Mountain Sect is divine, its reputation in the martial world is not as high as that of the Song Mountain Sect. Could the next skill be the internal martial art of the Song Mountain Sect?

Chen Ang, seeing Linghu Chong's surprised and doubtful expression, said calmly, "Does Linghu Brother think I am exaggerating?"

No matter what Linghu Chong thought, he could not show it on the surface. If the martial world knew that the martial arts of the Hua Mountain Sect were just average and even despised by their own grandmaster and senior disciple, he would become a sinner of the Hua Mountain Sect, and Yue Buqun would never forgive him.

He hurriedly said sincerely, "What Brother Chen said is absolutely true!" Yue Buqun, unseen, curled his lips, clearly not very satisfied.

"The 'Purple Mist Skill' is initially faint, as soft as clouds and mist, but it is extremely resilient. Later, it becomes overwhelming, with boundless and continuous internal power. Compared to the 'Absorbing Star Technique,' it is more refined; compared to the 'Tai Chi Classic,' it is more resilient; compared to the 'Muscle Changing Classic,' it is more continuous and faint. It is truly a remarkable skill in the world!"

Of course, this was only the 'Muscle Changing Classic' and 'Tai Chi Classic' of this world. If it were the 'Tai Chi' of Zhang Sanfeng's era or the 'Muscle Changing Classic' of the Sweeping Monk's era, you would be far behind by eight streets!

Chen Ang thought to himself.

Linghu Chong felt both ashamed and guilty, thinking: I know less about my own sect's skills than this outsider, Brother Chen. This is truly not right! However, he felt a bit excited. He respected Yue Buqun greatly and was genuinely happy for him when he heard about his skills. Of course, the hidden Yue Buqun might not be happy at all!

Liu Zhengfeng, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly asked, "Young brother, you say the 'Purple Mist Skill' is so powerful, but why is its reputation in the martial world not high?"

Chen Ang glanced at Linghu Chong, "This is not easy for me to answer!"

Linghu Chong, seeing Chen Ang look at him, suddenly realized: Brother Chen says the 'Purple Mist Skill' is extremely powerful but has no fame, which must be due to the issue of its inheritors. He is considering my presence and does not want to speak ill of my master. Thinking that it might be because Yue Buqun did not practice it well, he wanted to defend him but did not know how to start. Could he say, "The 'Purple Mist Skill' is trash, but my master is so powerful that he made a name for himself"?

Fortunately, Lin Pingzhi noticed Linghu Chong's embarrassment and quickly asked, "Sir, you mentioned four extraordinary skills, which are extremely powerful. What does this have to do with the destruction of my Lin family?"

"Be patient, I'll get to it!" Chen Ang waved his hand. "The fifth extraordinary skill, even if you haven't heard of its name, you must have heard of its inheritors, from the leader of the demonic sect, Dongfang Bubai, to the head of the Fuiwei Escort Agency, Lin Yuan Tu. Even the division of the Hua Mountain Sect's sword and qi techniques is related to this skill!"

At the mention of Dongfang Bubai, everyone was in an uproar. Although they had conflicts with the Sun Moon Sect, they still had to admit the power of Dongfang Bubai's martial arts.

Linghu Chong, hearing about the division of the Hua Mountain Sect's sword and qi techniques, was puzzled and was about to speak when he heard Lin Pingzhi tremble and ask, "Is that extraordinary skill the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual' of my Lin family?"

At the mention of the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual,' Dings Yi, Liu Zhengfeng, and even the Ming Camel from the North, Mu Gaofeng, were all shocked, their eyes suddenly enlightened. The hidden Yue Buqun clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at Chen Ang.

The Ming Camel from the North then thought: Yu Canghai, who was willing to let go of his son's murderer in front of everyone, must have a significant plan. Someone like Yu Canghai would not give up easily. It is likely that the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual' of the Lin family is indeed an extraordinary skill. As long as he keeps an eye on Lin Pingzhi, he will eventually get his hands on this martial arts treasure.

His gaze toward Lin Pingzhi became different.

Lin Pingzhi, however, did not think so much. He looked at Chen Ang expectantly. Chen Ang, feeling a bit embarrassed by his gaze, waved his hand and said, "Yes, and no!"

"Either it is or it isn't. How can there be such a thing as 'yes and no'?" Mu Gaofeng, agitated, saw that Chen Ang was being mysterious and became impatient.

Chen Ang, hearing this, thought coldly: I'll settle accounts with you after I finish speaking!

"I say it is not the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual' because it only contains 40% of the essence of that extraordinary skill. I say it is because the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual' indeed comes from it!"

"Lin Yuan Tu, with only 40% of the essence, could defeat half of Jiangnan and even the previous leader of the Qingcheng Sect, Chang Qingzi, who suffered a terrible defeat and died in disgrace. This skill can be called the best in the world!"

Lin Pingzhi closed his eyes and said sadly, "Yu Canghai also coveted our family's 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual' because of this?"

"Indeed!" Chen Ang nodded.

Hearing about the best skill in the world, even Mu Gaofeng could not help but ask, "Boy, you've been talking, but you haven't mentioned the name of the skill yet!"

"Rising sun in the east, I am invincible. The 'Manual of the Sunflower,' the pinnacle of martial arts! This skill is naturally the 'Manual of the Sunflower' practiced by Dongfang Bubai. In the entire world, who else's martial arts can be called the best except for Dongfang Bubai?"

The name Dongfang Bubai immediately calmed the agitated crowd. Even if they wanted to obtain the best martial arts skill in the world, they had to face the equally best Dongfang Bubai. They had to be cautious and consider whether they would have the chance to practice it after obtaining it.

Mu Gaofeng's greedy eyes immediately turned to Lin Pingzhi, thinking: I need to plan carefully to deal with Dongfang Bubai, but this weakling is easy to capture. Without the 'Manual of the Sunflower,' practicing the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Technique' is also a good choice.

He immediately formed his hands into claws and leaped like a large eagle toward Lin Pingzhi.

Although his body was disabled, his movements were even faster. In one leap, he was several feet high, his momentum so fierce that it left no time for reaction. Lin Pingzhi, under this attack, seemed as small as a chick.

Linghu Chong, however, saw a flying dart appear in Chen Ang's hand. The dark, rough dart had a beautiful streamlined shape, unlike most hidden weapons in the martial world, and even had a certain fluid beauty.

Everything happened in an instant.

But in Chen Ang's eyes, the world slowed down. Mu Gaofeng's swift movements, which should have been overwhelming, seemed as slow as a snail. Coupled with his fierce expression, it even looked a bit comical.

He was aware of everything around him, even the wind stirred by Mu Gaofeng's leap, the changes in the air currents around him, and the gentle breeze from the sky.

By activating his overclocking state to the second level, most of the information in the world could not escape Chen Ang's calculations. The 68 possible responses and 12 escape routes of Mu Gaofeng, as well as the 29 rescue methods if someone came to help, were all formed in Chen Ang's mind.

After the dart was thrown, Chen Ang was already certain: Mu Gaofeng was dead!

"The most terrifying moment for the Little Li Flying Dart is when it has not been thrown. Once it is thrown, the opponent no longer knows what fear is. The dead do not know fear." — "Another Flying Dart"