Chapter 38

Yue Fangxing's expression changed when he heard this. Influenced by the original book, he felt some sympathy for Liu Zhengfeng and thought about opposing the Songshan Sect. Saving Liu Zhengfeng would not only help form an alliance with Hengshan but also better resist Songshan. However, he did not expect the hatred between the Five Peaks Sword Sect and the Devil Sect to be much more serious than he imagined. But after much planning, how could he just give up? "Are we going to sit by and watch Uncle Liu be killed by the Songshan Sect, allowing Zuo Lengshan's prestige to grow even more? How will we resist the merger of the Five Peaks then?"

In his urgency, Yue Fangxing even called out Zuo Lengshan's name. He had long regarded the Songshan Sect as an enemy and had been calling him by name in his mind, but he did not notice when he said it out loud.

Yue Buqun scolded, "You have no respect! How can you, a mere youth, call out the name of Lord Zuo so casually? If outsiders hear this, they will think our Huashan Sect disciples are ill-mannered. Besides, Liu Zhengfeng brought this upon himself. Lord Zuo's actions are for the greater good."

Yue Fangxing was still not convinced. "But what wrong did Uncle Liu's disciples and family commit to deserve death as well?"

Yue Buqun replied, "What nonsense! Who said they would be killed? Our Five Peaks Sword Sect is a prestigious and righteous sect. We cannot act like the Devil Sect, which harms families. Liu Zhengfeng certainly deserves his fate, but if his disciples and family are not involved, they will be fine."

Yue Fangxing's spirits lifted, finding a breakthrough. "But I heard that Lord Zuo plans to use Uncle Liu's disciples and family to force him to harm the Devil Sect's elders."

Yue Buqun pondered, "Although Lord Zuo's actions are a bit excessive, they are for the benefit of the Five Peaks Sword Sect. If Liu Zhengfeng can repent, our sect can still accept him. Moreover, who knows if any of Liu Zhengfeng's disciples and family have connections with the Devil Sect? Perhaps Lord Zuo has already found out. Didn't you say that Qu Feiyun often visits the Liu residence? She is just a little girl, naturally playing with peers."

Yue Fangxing gathered his courage and said, "That's not the case. Uncle Liu is a man of principle and would never betray the Hengshan Sect to join the Devil Sect. Otherwise, he wouldn't have retired from the martial world. Even if the Devil Sect's elder has connections with him, it is a personal matter. His family and disciples likely do not know his true identity. If they die, wouldn't it be a pity?"

Yue Buqun, seeing his persistence, scolded, "How do you know if they are aware? If they truly are not, will we just let the Songshan Sect do as they please? We will stop them when the time comes."

Seeing that Yue Fangxing was still纠缠此事, Yue Buqun said, "Enough! This matter is settled. Did you release the sword manual because of this?"

Yue Fangxing, seeing his father's attitude soften, was about to continue arguing to expand his gains. But hearing this, he lost his confidence and stammered, "I thought that after releasing the sword manual, Lord Zuo would certainly send people to seize it. In the rush, he would have to mobilize nearby forces, and the people dealing with Uncle Liu might be fewer. Now it seems this was unnecessary."

Yue Buqun found this somewhat amusing and said angrily, "Is that all? Do you know how much turmoil this will cause in the martial world?"

Yue Fangxing said in a low voice, "This was not a small matter in the original plan. As long as our Huashan Sect acts carefully, what does this turmoil have to do with us? Those who want to seize the sword manual are greedy, and if there are casualties, it's their own fault."

Yue Buqun, hearing this, said sternly, "I always thought you were meticulous, but after more than a year, you have become so reckless. How can you incite such martial world disputes? What happened to what I taught you?"

Yue Fangxing, hearing this, became alert. He carefully reflected on his actions and realized there were many oversights. "What's wrong with me? My plan to deal with Liu Zhengfeng was full of loopholes and did not consider the consequences. If I had not been careful, I might have gotten myself into trouble."

Yue Fangxing carefully reflected and realized that although he thought he had integrated into this world, deep down he still had a detached, game-like attitude. After all, being reborn in a fictional world was too fantastical. He had always harbored a sense of disbelief. In Huashan, he saw familiar characters and did not show it. But when he went down the mountain and encountered many unfamiliar people, he unconsciously treated them like NPCs in a game, not truly seeing them as living beings. Otherwise, he wouldn't have failed to consider the consequences of the fire, such as what would happen if it got out of control and affected nearby homes. These were things he should have considered but did not. Even teaching Lin Pingzhi martial arts and saving his parents, as well as wanting to save Liu Zhengfeng, stemmed from sympathy for their fates in the original book, with a savior's mindset.

After this deep reflection, Yue Fangxing was drenched in cold sweat, realizing he had a problem with his mindset. If not for his father's reminder, he might have made more mistakes and caused even greater turmoil. If he encountered someone with superior martial arts and intelligence, even a small mistake could lead to his complete downfall. He realized he couldn't rely on his foresight and act recklessly. Even if his arrival influenced events, many underlying truths were not so simple. He needed to carefully analyze situations.

Understanding this, Yue Fangxing carefully considered the gains and losses of his actions. His lack of consideration had already caused turmoil in the martial world and almost brought disaster to the Huashan Sect. However, since the plan had not yet been fully implemented, there was still time to salvage it. The content of the *Piyu Sword Manual* in his mind was real. While foresight was not omnipotent, it was still a significant advantage. No one could match his grasp of information.

Yue Fangxing's mind cleared, and he thought, "Strange! Why is Father so sensitive about this, even scolding me for inciting martial world disputes? Although he is called the 'Gentleman of the Sword,' he didn't care so much about others' lives before!"

Suddenly, he remembered something and said joyfully, "Congratulations, Father, for comprehending the *Haoran Momentum* and achieving mastery in the *Yangwu Sword Technique*!" He thought this was the only explanation for his father's change.

Yue Buqun stroked his beard, "You noticed! I have made some progress in the past two years and recently broke through the final step." This was his greatest achievement in recent years, and he was quite proud of it.

Reaching this point was no easy feat, and he had every right to be proud. Although his talent was decent—otherwise he wouldn't have been admitted to the Huashan Sect—he was not a genius. Otherwise, he would have been a key figure in the Qi and Sword dispute, and it's uncertain if he would have survived. His ability to cultivate high-level internal skills was due to his calm and steady mindset after a major change. However, his talent limited his progress, and his internal skills stagnated at a certain level. This was why the incomplete *Yijing Twelve Postures* had a significant impact on him.

Originally, things would have remained this way, but two years ago, Yue Fangxing obtained a fragment of the *Nine Yin Manual* in an ancient tomb, which included the *Yijing Duan Gu Chapter*. This chapter, which allowed Huang Shang to cultivate extraordinary martial arts in his forties, was incredibly useful. After practicing this technique, Yue Buqun's talent improved. Although he did not make further breakthroughs in the *Zixia Divine Skill*, his progress continued, and his control became even more refined, matching any contemporary master. With this, he felt more confident. When Linghu Chong also made a breakthrough, Yue Buqun was delighted, and the burden of the Huashan Sect's legacy was lifted. Free from this pressure, he finally comprehended the *Haoran Momentum* and achieved mastery in the *Yangwu Sword Technique*.

Although Yue Fangxing did not understand all the details, he could guess some of the reasons. He felt both sympathetic for his father's long-standing pressure and happy for his breakthrough. Comprehending the *Haoran Momentum* meant he truly embraced righteousness, dispelling the concern that he was a false gentleman in the original book. He sincerely congratulated him, "Congratulations, Father, for your great improvement in martial arts!"