Chapter 78

"Ha!"

With a sneer, Zuo Lengshan clearly understood the implications of Yue Buqun’s words. However, in Zuo Lengshan’s view, he was quite disdainful.

"Brother Yue, you truly have a clever mind!"

Zuo Lengshan sneered as he looked at Yue Buqun, who was slowly walking up to the stage. The current situation, with Yue Buqun’s daughter and his eldest disciple and son-in-law taking the stage, was clearly paving the way for the Hua Mountain Sect. Thus, Yue Buqun’s intentions were crystal clear.

"Brother Zuo, you flatter me!"

With a smile, Yue Buqun’s gentle voice spoke as he finally ascended the stage. He looked at Zuo Lengshan, who was standing beside him, and bowed slightly. "Since Brother Zuo wants to settle this by a duel, I, Yue Buqun, must also take the stage!"

"The martial arts of Hua Mountain are no less impressive!"

With these words, Yue Buqun slowly drew the long sword from his back, gripped the hilt, and with a resounding clang, the sword was unsheathed. He faced Zuo Lengshan with the opening moves of Hua Mountain’s sword techniques.

"Ha ha!"

Zuo Lengshan laughed, but it was a cold, insincere laugh, and the coldness in his voice was evident to all.

Originally, everything was well arranged, but with so many chaotic situations arising, and now someone wanting to snatch the fruits of his labor, Zuo Lengshan could not accept it. He glared coldly at Yue Buqun, who was dressed in a blue and white Taoist robe, and felt extremely angry.

In his view, Yue Buqun was nothing but a hypocrite.

"Since that’s the case, I must also challenge Brother Yue’s sword skills!"

The sword techniques of the Song Mountain Sect were not light and agile but rather grand and expansive. Therefore, the long swords of Song Mountain were large. Compared to ordinary long swords, these could be considered a kind of 'small' giant swords.

As he spoke, Zuo Lengshan slowly drew his long sword.

Even though he was seething with anger, in Zuo Lengshan’s mind, Yue Buqun’s skills were still inferior to his own.

The atmosphere was tense and heavy.

Though their words were polite, the anger in their voices was clear to everyone.

Most of the people present could understand Zuo Lengshan’s thoughts. A well-arranged plan was being disrupted at the last moment by someone trying to snatch the fruits of his labor, which naturally caused a lot of anger. However, compared to the Song Mountain Sect’s ostentatious behavior, the reputation of the Hua Mountain Sect was much better.

Among the disciples of the Five Mountains, except for those of the Song Mountain Sect or those closely associated with it, the other disciples felt that if Yue Buqun, the leader of the Hua Mountain Sect, became the leader of the Five Mountains, it would be a good choice.

"This Yue Buqun is probably no match for Zuo Lengshan!"

Beside her, Dingshi Master muttered to herself. She was well aware of Zuo Lengshan’s formidable martial skills. However, Yue Buqun, known as the Gentleman of the Sword, rarely showed his skills in the martial world, and although he was highly respected, his martial prowess might not be as notable as his wife, Ning Zhongze.

Hearing this, Yue Yuan smiled.

If he were not aware of the plot and also a descendant of Yue Buqun, no one would know Yue Buqun’s true strength.

As a descendant of Mo Chou and himself, Yue Buqun had inherited the ruthlessness of the Immortal of the Scarlet Flame and his own temperament, but with an added layer of patience.

While he might not have inherited much of his martial skills, he had mastered the Five Poison Divine Palm of the Immortal of the Scarlet Flame to perfection. It was likely that the Purple Mist Divine Skill was not as deeply cultivated as the Five Poison Secret. The reason he rarely showed his skills was to keep others from knowing his true abilities.

This made others underestimate him.

From the perspective of a descendant, Yue Yuan suddenly found his descendant to be quite impressive, a true figure.

Thinking about this, Yue Yuan felt a strange sensation, unsure whether to laugh or shake his head.

If Mo Chou were here, her mindset would be different. Women are different from men; once they have children, the most important thing in their life becomes their child, followed by their husband.

Of course.

If Mo Chou were here, with her methods, she might directly confront the situation, forcing others to recognize Yue Buqun as the leader of the Five Mountains, or else face her wrath.

The methods of the Immortal of the Scarlet Flame would be direct and unyielding, with no second thoughts.

Suddenly.

Yue Yuan felt that the Immortal of the Scarlet Flame would be a better parent. Are women truly more suited to the role of a parent than men?

While Yue Yuan was pondering these thoughts, on the stage, Zuo Lengshan and Yue Buqun had already engaged in combat.

Each wielded their respective school’s sword techniques.

The Song Mountain sword techniques were grand and expansive, relying on force to overwhelm the opponent, with Zuo Lengshan’s attacks carrying a formidable momentum.

The Hua Mountain sword techniques, on the other hand, were characterized by their agility and uniqueness, much like the perilous peaks of Hua Mountain.

Their engagement quickly revealed the distinct characteristics of their respective schools.

Yue Buqun and Zuo Lengshan each used their school’s sword techniques, clashing in a fierce battle. The Song Mountain sword techniques were like a thousand troops charging forward, with long spears and large halberds, and a vast expanse of yellow sand. The Hua Mountain sword techniques were light and agile, like two swallows dancing among the willows in spring, moving freely in all directions.

The stage was filled with the clash of sword energy.

However, the Song Mountain sword techniques, combined with the large sword, had a significant advantage. In a normal sword duel, a large sword would often have the upper hand. This set of sword techniques and the large sword had a similar feel to the Black Iron Giant Sword wielded by Yang Guo, which relied on sheer force.

However, the Song Mountain sword techniques could not compare to the sword techniques of Dugu Qiu Bai.

The gap was vast, otherwise Yue Buqun would not have engaged in the duel and would have directly allowed Zuo Lengshan to become the leader.

Currently, although Yue Buqun was using the Hua Mountain sword techniques, he needed to avoid the heavy sword attacks. Without a sword that could cut through iron like butter, he was at a disadvantage against the heavy weapon.

After several rounds of combat, the battle extended beyond the use of weapons, and they engaged in hand-to-hand combat.

Zuo Lengshan’s palm, carrying a cold aura, struck directly at Yue Buqun.

Clang!

Yue Buqun parried the large sword with his own, and in response to the incoming palm, he did not retreat but countered with his own palm.

Boom!

The air seemed to explode, and a gust of wind radiated outward.

"Is this the martial skill of the Song Mountain Sect?"

The cold aura directly penetrated his arm, and in response to Zuo Lengshan’s Cold Ice Palm, Yue Buqun asked.

"This is a palm technique I created myself!"

In response to Yue Buqun’s question, Zuo Lengshan sneered and explained.

"I see, then I must learn a few more moves from Brother Zuo!"

Yue Buqun nodded, his face showing a hint of a peculiar expression, and he voiced his thoughts.

"Very well!"

Yue Buqun’s response surprised Zuo Lengshan. This casual parry had made Zuo Lengshan realize Yue Buqun’s formidable skills. In his view, Yue Buqun’s mastery of the Purple Mist Divine Skill was significant, otherwise, he would not have been unaffected by the Cold Ice Palm.

The battle intensified.

As Yue Buqun struck Zuo Lengshan with a palm, and then engaged in another palm-to-palm clash, Zuo Lengshan became enraged, saying, "Is this also a skill of the Hua Mountain Sect?"

"It is a family skill, what do you think?"

Yue Buqun raised an eyebrow and replied with a smile.

"..."

Zuo Lengshan was shocked and even more furious.

The duel between the two leaders amazed the crowd, but what no one knew was that on the waist of Song Mountain, a red figure appeared like a late evening sunset, swiftly moving toward the summit.

Moreover.

At the foot of the mountain, a large number of martial artists had gathered, and they were different from ordinary people. They maintained a neat formation, with white sun and moon patterns on the back of their clothes, dressed uniformly like an army, and quickly formed a siege around the mountain.

As the sky grew dark.

On the stage, Yue Buqun and Zuo Lengshan’s battle had turned into a life-or-death struggle.

Bang!

"It’s you!"

A cry of anger escaped Zuo Lengshan’s lips. His left palm stung, and black blood trickled out, indicating he had been poisoned. Sensing the sudden poison in his body, Zuo Lengshan realized that his three junior brothers had been killed by the same person.

However, he could not even speak loudly at this moment. The battle was intensifying, and what shocked him even more was that Yue Buqun’s skills far exceeded his expectations. His sword techniques had become unique, swift, and feminine, effectively countering the Song Mountain sword techniques. This was the Jade Maiden Nineteen Sword, a secret skill of the Hua Mountain Sect. Zuo Lengshan had never seen this sword technique before, and the poisonous palm technique also surprised him. The technique was as gentle as a woman’s, but its lethality was comparable to a venomous attack. Combined, these skills put Zuo Lengshan in a dangerous position.

The Jade Maiden Sword Technique!

The Five Poison Secret!

Below the stage.

Yue Yuan was stunned, watching Yue Buqun’s display of skills.

He was not surprised by the Five Poison Secret, but by the Jade Maiden Sword Technique.

How did this skill from the Ancient Tomb Sect end up in the Hua Mountain Sect?

The Jade Maiden Sword Technique was not like the Five Poison Secret; it was a private skill of the Immortal of the Scarlet Flame, derived from the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, the core skill of the Ancient Tomb Sect. Yue Yuan remembered the female sword technique used by Xiaolongnü when she and Yang Guo performed it together.

The Song Mountain sword techniques belonged to the Taoist school, and the Jade Maiden Sword Technique was its perfect counter. Combined with the Five Poison Secret, Yue Buqun had taken the upper hand.

Due to the darkness, if not for keen eyesight or strong inner strength, the battle on the stage was already difficult to see from a distance.

Damn!

Zuo Lengshan cursed inwardly, glancing at Yue Buqun’s cold gaze, realizing that Yue Buqun had the intention to kill him. Revealing the Five Poison Palm meant that the Hua Mountain and Song Mountain Sects had become mortal enemies.

Killing the three major protectors and a group of Song Mountain disciples was enough to make Zuo Lengshan want to kill Yue Buqun.

Yue Buqun felt the same way.

He had not intended to use the Five Poison Secret, but Zuo Lengshan’s Cold Ice True Qi forced him to use the Scarlet Flame Palm. The Cold Ice True Qi was highly lethal, and to counter it, he needed a similarly lethal palm technique.

Among the skills he knew, only the Scarlet Flame Palm had the necessary power.

Hmph!

What a Yue Buqun!

What a hypocrite!

Zuo Lengshan sneered inwardly, thinking that Yue Buqun wanted to kill him on the stage. He reminded himself that this was Song Mountain, and if he survived, he could expose Yue Buqun’s murder of Song Mountain disciples, leaving the Hua Mountain Sect with no defense.

Just as this thought arose, Yue Buqun suddenly stepped back, saying, "Brother Zuo, be careful!"

At the same time.

He heard the alarmed cries of the other leaders, such as Chongxu and Fangzheng, and the cries of his own disciples.

"Leader Zuo, be careful!"

"Leader, be careful!"

Stunned and slowed by the poison, Zuo Lengshan turned his head to see a red cloud rising from the cliff outside the stage.

It was not a red cloud but a beautiful woman in red, wearing a red hat.

In a hurry, Zuo Lengshan raised his hand to block.

But it was too late. The woman’s hand flipped and struck Zuo Lengshan’s forehead.

So fast!

Zuo Lengshan only had time to think this before he heard the sound of his skull cracking.

After striking Zuo Lengshan, the red-clad woman immediately moved to Yue Buqun, striking him and sending him flying, spewing blood and severely injured.

The sudden turn of events left everyone unprepared.

Stunned and in shock, Yue Yuan was completely taken aback. The development of events was completely beyond his expectations.

This situation...

How did it come to this?

No one present had a clear reaction to the current situation.

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