Chapter 92

Dongfang Bubai had just returned to Heimu Cliff from Xiaohé Village when he received intelligence from a Rìyuè Divine Sect disciple.

"Report to the Sect Leader, Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan Sect is planning to retire from the martial world. Previously, Qu Yang, the Right Envoy of the Brightness, stayed in Hengyang City for some time. The two have a deep friendship and secretly met several times, playing the qin and the xiao."

Dongfang Bubai smiled and said, "Is that so? One is my right-hand man of the Rìyuè Divine Sect, and the other is a righteous defender of the orthodox sects. It's hard to believe they could have a friendship. Truly unbelievable. Haha, I didn't quite believe that Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng had any connection before, but now it seems I have no choice but to believe it."

The Rìyuè Divine Sect disciple said, "The disciples in the sect are spreading the word that Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng are planning to work together from inside and outside to overthrow our Rìyuè Divine Sect!"

Dongfang Bubai gave a cold laugh, "Is that so?"

"Should I go to Hengyang to investigate further?" the Rìyuè Divine Sect disciple asked.

"Where is Wang Yue? Have you heard from him? I already sent him to investigate Qu Yang, but he hasn't reported back yet," Dongfang Bubai asked.

The Rìyuè Divine Sect disciple replied, "Wang Yue arrived in Hengyang City a few days ago. He should have found out that Qu Yang will attend Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony."

Dongfang Bubai smiled, "Since Wang Yue is already in Hengyang, there's no need to send anyone else to investigate. I believe Wang Yue can handle it. That's all, you may leave."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

A cold light flashed in Dongfang Bubai's eyes, and he said with a cold laugh, "Liu Zhengfeng is retiring publicly but secretly colluding with Qu Yang. It seems there will be a big show in Hengyang City. Why don't I go to Hengyang City myself? I want to see what Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng are up to."

...

Wang Yue had arrived in Hengyang a few days ago, but only entered the city today.

"Haha, Qu Yang, you should be in Hengyang City now. As long as you're in the city, I will definitely find you."

Many martial artists had gathered in Hengyang City. As Wang Yue walked through the city, he noticed many members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect who had come to attend Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony.

With his exceptional hearing, Wang Yue eliminated one expert after another and finally found Qu Yang.

"Qunyu Courtyard?" Wang Yue looked at the sign on the building. "Is Qu Yang here for pleasure?"

Wang Yue used his lightness skill to turn into a shadow and ascended to the second floor of Qunyu Courtyard.

Qu Yang was reading the musical score of "Smiling, Proud Wanderer" in his room when he suddenly sensed someone else in the room. He looked up and saw Wang Yue sitting at the table, sipping tea.

"Qu Yang, your hiding skills are quite impressive. It took me a while to find you. I left Xiaohé Village at the foot of Heimu Cliff and passed through seventeen cities. I visited every Rìyuè Divine Sect base in each city. I even went to Huashan and had a fight with the hypocrite Yip Buqun," Wang Yue played with his teacup and smiled. "I've practically searched every place you've been. If it weren't for Liu Zhengfeng's retirement, it would have been hard to find you. Sometimes I even suspected that you were deliberately leading me in circles."

Qu Yang was shocked when he saw Wang Yue. He knew Wang Yue was skilled, but he didn't expect him to be so powerful that he didn't even notice his entry.

Even Xiang Wentian wouldn't have been able to sneak past Qu Yang's senses.

"Wang Yue's skills are almost on par with the Sect Leader," Qu Yang thought to himself.

Dongfang Bubai hadn't used her skills for ten years, and Qu Yang didn't know how powerful she had become. He just felt a terrifying presence in her presence, and he didn't dare to resist.

"Wang Yue, I, Qu Yang, only want to explore music with my brother Liu and live a simple life in the mountains. I don't want to be involved in the conflicts between sects. Why do you and the Sect Leader make things difficult for me?" Qu Yang sighed.

Wang Yue smiled, "You want to leave the Rìyuè Divine Sect? Not a bad idea! Ten years ago, I thought the same. But later, I realized my skills were not strong enough to oppose the entire Rìyuè Divine Sect. Leaving the sect would mean certain death. Now, my skills have improved, and I have become a top expert. With my current abilities, I can make a name for myself in the martial world, but I still can't leave the Rìyuè Divine Sect because I'm not a match for Dongfang Bubai."

In Wang Yue's mind, Dongfang Bubai was incredibly powerful. Even Dong Bai, who was just a servant, had skills surpassing his own. How powerful must Dongfang Bubai be?

There are no false reputations; Dongfang Bubai is the "Number One Expert in the World," and she deserves the title.

"If you want to challenge the rules of the Rìyuè Divine Sect, you need the ability to break those rules, such as defeating Dongfang Bubai. Then no one can stop you. Even if you become the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, the Rìyuè Divine Sect won't do anything to you. That's the power of strength. But do you, Qu Yang, have such strength?"

Qu Yang felt a deep sense of despair. The Rìyuè Divine Sect would not let him go.

Defeating Dongfang Bubai? Impossible.

Ten years ago, when Dongfang Bubai's Kuihua Manual was not yet complete, Qu Yang was not a match for her. Now, Dongfang Bubai has perfected the Kuihua Manual and the Xuanming Divine Palm, achieving a balance of yin and yang in her true qi.

Who in this world could be her match?

Not even Xiang Wentian or Wang Yue could defeat her.

"Wang Yue, give me some time. After Liu's retirement ceremony, I will return to Heimu Cliff with you to see the Sect Leader," Qu Yang said helplessly.

Wang Yue nodded, "Good. If you return to Heimu Cliff, I can give the Sect Leader a satisfactory report. However, to prevent you from escaping, I need to place something on you."

Wang Yue used the Small Unparalleled Skill to simulate the Tian Shan Six Yang Palm, reversing the true qi. Instantly, the water in the teacup turned into ice crystals.

Qu Yang was shocked, "What powerful true qi!"

Wang Yue flicked his finger, and a piece of ice entered Qu Yang's body.

Qu Yang looked at his body, seeing no injuries, but he still had a bad feeling.

"Wang Yue, what did you do to me?" Qu Yang asked.

Wang Yue smiled, "You'll find out soon."

Qu Yang felt an intense itch, deep in his bones. The itch was more torturous than pain, and he wanted to tear the flesh off his body, but it was useless.

"Ahh..." Qu Yang screamed, "Wang Yue, give me the antidote, or... just kill me."

Wang Yue used the Tian Shan Six Yang Palm to emit a hot true qi, and the itching stopped immediately.

Qu Yang was drenched in sweat, his face twisted, and he looked at Wang Yue with fear.

In Qu Yang's eyes, Wang Yue was a devil.

Just now, Qu Yang felt like he had been to hell and back.

"This is the 'Life and Death Token,' which can make life worse than death. It's much more interesting than the 'Three Corpse Brain Spirit Pill.' This true qi can ensure that it won't activate for half a month. That's enough time for you to attend Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony. When you return to the Rìyuè Divine Sect, I will remove the 'Life and Death Token.' Of course, you can also choose not to listen to me and escape."

Wang Yue left Qunyu Courtyard with his long sword.

Qu Yang said faintly, "Wang Yue, another person like Dongfang Bubai. He is just as terrifying."

...

Wang Yue didn't want to make things difficult for Qu Yang. Qu Yang's character was still decent. At least Qu Yang's character was better than his own.

Wang Yue was now a bit paranoid. To prevent Qu Yang from escaping, he had to use the 'Life and Death Token.' After all, Wang Yue couldn't watch Qu Yang 24/7.

Wang Yue felt that letting Qu Yang attend Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony before bringing him back to Heimu Cliff was already fair to him.

"Being a bad person is hard, but being a good person is even harder," Wang Yue thought to himself.

...

"There's still half a month. I'll go back to Xiaohé Village first. When the time comes, I'll bring Qu Yang back to the Rìyuè Divine Sect. That should be fine," Wang Yue thought.

Leaving Hengyang City, Wang Yue had walked less than three miles when he heard a cold, old voice.

"Boy, I, the Northern Camel Mu Gao Feng, am not so easy to fool. Speak quickly, what grudge do you have with Yu Canghai? If you don't speak, I won't care about your life anymore."

Wang Yue was surprised. This hunchbacked old man was Mu Gao Feng?

Then the young man must be Lin Pingzhi?

Sure enough, Lin Pingzhi said, "Yu Canghai kidnapped my parents and wants the Lin family's wealth. I beg you, Senior Mu, to save them. I, Lin Pingzhi, will be forever grateful. As long as my parents are safe, the Lin family's wealth can all be given to you."

Lin Pingzhi knew that the辟邪剑谱 (Pìxié Jiàn Pǔ) was the root of the disaster and naturally wouldn't reveal the truth to Mu Gao Feng at this time.

Mu Gao Feng snorted, "Yu Canghai is after your family's wealth? Hmph, it seems you don't want to speak. I'll take my leave."

Mu Gao Feng took a few steps and thought, "Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect is known for his cunning. He wouldn't attack the Fúwēi Escort Agency just for some wealth. There must be something else. Since that's the case, I'll go with this boy and see what's happening."

Mu Gao Feng turned back and smiled at Lin Pingzhi, "Meeting you, boy, is a sign of fate. Since