Chapter 49: Sword Extinguishes the East

In the Martial World of Xiao Ao Jianghu, at Huashan.

As Yue Buqun led Lu Qingshan and his party just out of the meditation chamber, they immediately saw Yue Lingshan waiting outside.

Yue Lingshan had originally thought Yue Buqun was cultivating alone inside the chamber, so upon seeing Lu Qingshan and the others appear, she quickly asked in confusion: "Father, who are these people?"

Yue Buqun did not answer Yue Lingshan immediately; instead, he turned to introduce Lu Qingshan and the others, saying: "Group Leader, everyone, this is my daughter, Yue Lingshan!"

"So you are Old Yue's daughter!"

Pang Bo stepped forward two paces, casually took out a jade pendant, and handed it over: "Let this jade pendant serve as my gift for meeting you!"

Looking at Pang Bo before her, Yue Lingshan was somewhat bewildered.

Someone who appeared to be around her own age speaking as if he were her father's peer was simply too strange.

And also...

Since several months ago, Yue Buqun had seemed as if he had become a completely different person.

First, he drove away Lao Deluo, the second senior brother who was a spy for the Songshan Sect; then, in a cave on the Cliff of Reflecting on Mistakes, he discovered sword techniques lost by the Five Great Sword Sects; later, at Liu Zhengfeng's master's ceremony of retiring from the world, he saved Qu Yang, an elder of the Mo Sect...

On the journey back from Heng City to the Huashan Sect, he even produced a strange item named 'Millennium Spirit Marrow' for her and the senior brothers to use for cultivating internal energy...

After returning to the Huashan Sect, he bypassed the eldest senior brother and entrusted the sect's trivial matters to Liang Fa, who had become the second senior brother, and the eldest senior brother Linghu Chong had not uttered a single complaint!

Especially now, with many senior elders of the Martial World gathering at Huashan, Yue Buqun did not go to welcome them; instead, he was here hosting several strangers she had never seen before, and she did not even know when these strangers had appeared on Huashan!

"Shan'er, what are you thinking?"

Yue Buqun quickly interrupted Yue Lingshan's thoughts: "Since this is a meeting gift from Brother Pang Bo, you should accept it!"

Yue Buqun, who had once gone to Luoyang City to attend a banquet hosted by Cao Cao, knew the preciousness of this gift from Pang Bo; it was something that could save a life at a critical moment!

Such a treasure might be very common in the world where Pang Bo resides, but in the world where he and Cao Cao reside, it is undoubtedly extremely precious!

Afterwards, Han Li, Cao Cao, Xiao Yan, and others all produced their own gifts; they were all inconspicuous small trinkets they carried on their persons, but for someone like Yue Lingshan, a commoner, they were undoubtedly extremely precious!

Seeing this, Lu Qingshan immediately sent himself a gift from the chat group.

It was a strange fruit, entirely emerald green, and only the size of a dragon eye.

Lu Qingshan casually handed the gift to Yue Lingshan and smiled as he introduced it: "This is a 'Youth-Preserving Fruit'! After consuming it, your appearance will never age!"

Youth-Preserving Fruit? Appearance never aging?

After hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Yue Lingshan felt quite speechless in her heart.

The gifts from the others were one thing, but the gift from this last person was simply too incredible!

"Could this person be a fraud of the Martial World? Could Father have been deceived by these people?" Yue Lingshan couldn't help but think secretly in her heart.

"Shan'er!"

Noticing Yue Lingshan's expression, Yue Buqun knew exactly what she was thinking; he immediately said hurriedly: "Why don't you quickly bow and thank the Group Leader for his gift?"

Hearing Yue Buqun's shout, Yue Lingshan quickly came to her senses.

Regardless of whether Lu Qingshan was a fraud of the Martial World, under Yue Buqun's command, she sincerely thanked Lu Qingshan for the gift he had given her.

Afterwards, Yue Buqun continued to lead the crowd toward the venue of the assembly.

And just at this moment, a Huashan Sect disciple rushed over hurriedly, his head covered in sweat, panting heavily as he shouted: "Mas... Master..."

Although Yue Buqun usually disliked disciples losing their composure like this, facing Lu Qingshan and the others, he did not immediately reprimand him; instead, he asked directly: "What has happened? Have the people of the Songshan Sect arrived!"

"Yes!"

That Huashan Sect disciple took a breath, then continued: "Master, not only have the people of the Songshan Sect arrived, but accompanying the Songshan Sect are also Master Fang Zheng, the Abbot of Shaolin Temple, and Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of Wudang Sect!"

"Oh?"

Yue Buqun couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect Shaolin Temple and Wudang Sect to send people as well! But this is good; after today, the Martial World should return to peace!"

It must be known that although the Mo Sect, which called itself the Sun and Moon Divine Cult, was the most powerful faction in the Martial World recently, Wudang Sect and Shaolin Temple were equally not to be underestimated, and Fang Zheng and Chongxu were two experts rarely seen in the world.

For the original Five Great Mountain Assembly, Shaolin and Wudang would at most send disciples to offer congratulations; I didn't expect them to all arrive today.

Thus, Lu Qingshan and his party followed Yue Buqun and quickly arrived at the assembly venue.

This was a large open space near the Huashan Sect's base; in front of the venue, a stone platform had been erected, upon which five large armchairs were placed side by side, serving as the seats for the sect masters of the Five Great Sword Sects.

The other three directions had numerous wooden sheds built, inside which tables and chairs were placed, prepared for the other disciples of the Five Great Sword Sects and for people from various sects of the Martial World who had come to visit.

After Lu Qingshan and the others arrived here, only a handful of Huashan Sect disciples were present in the venue; as for other people of the Martial World, they had all gone to welcome the people from the Songshan Sect, Shaolin Temple, and Wudang Sect.

After all, the Songshan Sect was the head of the Five Great Sword Sects, and Shaolin Temple and Wudang Sect were the pillars of the Martial World; since they had all come up the mountain together, others naturally had to go to welcome them!

However, Yue Buqun paid no attention to this; instead, he continued to lead Lu Qingshan and the others to the location of the Huashan Sect.

And just at this moment...

"Mr. Yue, you truly have a big head!"

A large group of people in yellow robes, leading a crowd of people from the Martial World, arrived under the guidance of Huashan Sect disciples; the leader, Zuo Lengchan, shouted loudly: "Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin Temple and Daoist Chongxu of Wudang Sect came personally, yet you only sent disciples to welcome them!"

After apologizing to Lu Qingshan and the others, Yue Buqun went forward with a smile: "Senior Brother Zuo is joking; I just had some urgent matters to attend to; it was absolutely not my intention to neglect everyone!"

"Senior Brother Zuo, everyone, the time is already late; let us all take our seats as soon as possible!"

Seeing that Yue Buqun did not respond directly to him, Zuo Lengchan couldn't help but snort coldly in his heart; he then followed Yue Buqun toward the center of the venue, while the others quickly found their respective seats.

Liu Zhengfeng, who was originally leading the Huashan Sect disciples together with Ning Zhongze, was about to go over to the Hengshan Sect to say hello, but was suddenly interrupted by Lu Qingshan.

"Is this Mr. Liu Zhengfeng?" Lu Qingshan looked at the other person and asked with a smile.

"Indeed, it is I!"

Liu Zhengfeng looked at Lu Qingshan and asked in confusion: "I wonder who exactly you are?"

It must be known that when Yue Buqun had just instructed Ning Zhongze that Lu Qingshan and his party were distinguished guests of the Huashan Sect, he had heard it very clearly.

However, he had searched through his past memories but could not think of the identity of anyone in Lu Qingshan's party, so he couldn't help but feel very curious in his heart.

Lu Qingshan did not answer Liu Zhengfeng's question; instead, he asked directly: "I heard that Mr. Liu and Mr. Qu Yang created together a tune, 'Xiao Ao Jianghu', that is hard to find in the world; may I have the opportunity to listen to it?"

"Could it be that you are also a lover of music?" After hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Liu Zhengfeng was slightly stunned, and then a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.

'Xiao Ao Jianghu' was indeed his and Qu Yang's masterpiece!

Just then, Lu Qingshan turned his head to look at Ning Zhongze beside him: "Ms. Ning, I heard that Qu Yang is currently on Si Guo Cliff. How about taking us there to listen to the 'Arrogant World' melody?"

Hearing this, Ning Zhongze was slightly stunned.

At such a critical moment, is this really the time to pay attention to the 'Arrogant World' melody?

But recalling her senior brother Yue Buqun's recent instructions, Ning Zhongze quickly said: "Since Sect Leader Qun wishes to hear the 'Arrogant World' melody, that is naturally no problem. I wonder what Senior Brother Liu thinks?"

Liu Zhengfeng was stunned.

He had originally thought that Lu Qingshan and the others were mysterious experts Yue Buqun had found to help, but now...

At such a critical moment, is this really the time to listen to music?

These mysterious people don't understand, but you, Ning Zhongze, don't understand either?

However, both his and Qu Yang's lives were saved by Yue Buqun and the Huashan Sect, so naturally he would not refuse at this time.

"I have no problem on my end!"

Liu Zhengfeng couldn't help but look at Yue Buqun: "It's just that Senior Brother Yue over there will probably still need our help!"

"No matter!"

Lu Qingshan waved his hand and said: "I believe Mr. Yue can handle the rest alone. Let us go together to Si Guo Cliff to meet Qu Yang! What about you others?"

After Lu Qingshan finished speaking, he turned his gaze toward Pang Bo and the others.

Xiao Yan quickly said: "Sect Leader, I will go with you!"

Cao Cao and Han Li did the same; only Pang Bo and Tianmeng Bingcan decided to stay behind to watch the spectacle.

"In that case, let us go!" After Lu Qingshan finished speaking, he immediately stood up and walked outside, paying no heed whatsoever to others' opinions.

Seeing this, and remembering Yue Buqun's earlier instructions, Ning Zhongze could only grit her teeth and follow, bringing Liu Zhengfeng along.

And as they moved, they naturally attracted the attention of everyone present.

Others might let it pass, but Liu Zhengfeng was one of today's main figures; naturally, others did not want him to leave so easily.

"Mr. Yue!"

Zuo Lengchan looked at Yue Buqun and asked coldly: "I wonder who these people are, to be so presumptuous? Also, where is the Mo Sect's Qu Yang? Please call him out!"

"Senior Brother Zuo, do not be impatient! There is still one guest who has not arrived; wait for me to invite him out!"

Watching his junior sister Ning Zhongze and Liu Zhengfeng follow Lu Qingshan away, Yue Buqun, who had originally planned to slowly cook the frog, quickly changed his mind, deciding to cut through the tangle with a swift blade and resolve this matter directly!

He turned his head to look at the dense forest beside him, then shouted loudly: "Since Sect Leader Dongfang has already arrived, why hide your head and tail, daring not to show yourself?"

Hearing Yue Buqun's words, everyone present was shocked.

The fearsome reputation of the Mo Sect Leader, Dongfang Bubai, was forged through endless slaughter.

However, there were many martial arts experts present, so they were not necessarily afraid of the opponent.

"Hahaha..."

A voice, difficult to distinguish as male or female, came from the forest, followed by a figure draped in red robes who flashed out directly, landing in the center of the crowd.

"Yue Buqun, I did not expect you to discover my whereabouts!"

The figure in red robes looked at Yue Buqun from afar: "The subordinates I sent earlier should all have been captured by you, correct?"

"Indeed so!"

Yue Buqun suddenly stood up and said: "Sect Leader Dongfang, I originally gathered fellow martial artists here to exterminate your Mo Sect. Since you have come today, do not think of leaving!"

Hearing Yue Buqun's words, Dongfang Bubai glanced around and said disdainfully: "You think you can keep me here with just these few shrimp soldiers and crab generals?"

"I alone am sufficient!"

As soon as the words fell, Yue Buqun, who had been dozens of meters away, instantly appeared before Dongfang Bubai, then suddenly drew his sword and struck.

Seeing Yue Buqun instantly appear before him, Dongfang Bubai was filled with immense shock and was about to use a superb movement technique to dodge, but Yue Buqun's long sword had already struck his neck.

Slash!

Under that dazzling sword light from Yue Buqun, Dongfang Bubai was instantly beheaded!

"Fellow Daoists!"

Standing beside Dongfang Bubai's corpse, Yue Buqun's gaze swept over everyone present, then he said: "The Mo Sect's Qu Yang has already abandoned the dark and turned to the light; he has now become a guest elder of our Huashan Sect. If any of you have objections, feel free to come forward and offer your teachings!"

Looking at the corpse beneath Yue Buqun's feet, silence reigned everywhere.

How to put it? The plot of 'Arrogant World' was not handled very well. I originally intended to write it in detail, but after thinking it over, it was too tedious. Moreover, I have only watched the TV drama of the 'Arrogant World' plot and haven't read much of the original novel.

I revised the text several times today and thought of several ideas, but none were arranged properly, so I accelerated things and plan to end it directly. The development of the Arrogant World will be mentioned occasionally in the chat group later, but I will not write related plots anymore...

There is also a second chapter, but it will be a bit later...

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