Chapter 174: Wulin Assembly, heroes gather at Shaolin

September 9th, the Double Ninth Festival.

Shaolin Temple on Mount Song.

The Mahavira Hall, ancient and majestic.

At this moment, outside the Mahavira Hall, there is a square.

At this moment, on the square, heroes gather.

As the leader of the ten great sects of the Jianghu, Shaolin Temple has been passed down for a thousand years.

Its reputation can be said to be unrivaled.

There is a saying in the Jianghu that all martial arts under heaven originate from Shaolin.

It can be said that the forces in the Jianghu all have some connection with Shaolin.

Even Zhang Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang once practiced martial arts at Shaolin.

Therefore, Shaolin convened a Wulin Assembly.

Heroes from the Jianghu of the Nine Provinces arrived one after another.

"Damn it, why haven't the people from the Gusu Gusu Murong family arrived yet?"

"Wasn't it said that this Wulin Assembly would be used to resolve the grievances of the Jianghu?"

"Could it be that the people from the Gusu Gusu Murong family are too afraid to come?"

"Actually, I don't care about these Jianghu grievances anymore. What I care about more is the Martial God!"

"The Martial God? What does that have to do with the Wulin Assembly?"

"You don't know? A major event happened at Leigu Mountain seven days ago!"

"I heard the Martial God arrived at Leigu Mountain, taught Gusu Murong Fu a lesson, killed Ding Chunqiu, and even declared..."

"On the ninth day of the ninth month, he will come to Shaolin to expose the disgusting face of Shaolin!"

"No way? The Martial God is going to lock horns with Shaolin?"

"When the time comes, who are we helping?"

"Nonsense, of course we help Shaolin. Shaolin has many people and great influence; they are the North Star of the martial arts world. What does a single Martial God have to fight Shaolin with?"

"I'm definitely helping the Martial God. The Martial God preached at Huashan; his merits will last for a thousand autumns!"

"Besides, the Martial God's strength is invincible in the world."

"In the Jianghu, have you ever seen anyone who had a grudge against the Martial God still alive?"

"Even the imperial court has to back down!"

"For Shaolin to offend the Martial God is truly foolish!"

The heroes discussed it heatedly.

They had gathered here to investigate the deaths of the Beggar Sect leader and the high monks of Shaolin.

As a result, they heard the news that the Martial God would also be coming to Shaolin on the ninth day of the ninth month.

For a time, the heroes were divided into three factions.

One faction supported Shaolin, one supported the Martial God, and one chose to wait and see.

Yet, while waiting, the protagonist never appeared.

"You say, Gusu Murong Fu was miserably toyed with by the Martial God."

"With his reputation swept away, is he too afraid to come?"

Some martial artists were growing impatient.

"Who said I was too afraid to come!"

Just then, a low voice rang out.

Everyone looked over upon hearing this, only to see Gusu Murong Fu and his retainers stepping forward.

After being mocked and toyed with by Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen, he had indeed been decadent.

However, guided by a gray-clad man, Gusu Murong Fu had come after all.

This time, he intended to clear his name and even join forces with Shaolin to intercept Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen.

"Amitabha, Patron Gusu Murong has arrived."

"Then, we only need to wait for Leader Qiao!"

Xuan Ci uttered a Buddhist chant.

"I am here!"

A voice filled with heroic spirit rang out, and Qiao Feng was seen stepping forward.

At the same time, Duan Yu and the Dali Duan clan arrived with him.

"Shaolin is truly lively today!"

"I wonder how many old friends I will still be able to see!"

Another voice rang out.

A group of martial artists was seen arriving at the mountain gate.

"Zhao Zhao Qiansun, Tan Gong and Tan Po?"

"Is that Master Master Monk Zhi Guang?"

"Haven't these people long since retired from the Jianghu?"

Hong Hong Hong Marvelous technique frowned.

These people had all once been on good terms with the Beggar Sect.

He hadn't expected them all to appear at this moment; could it be that they all came for the death of Leader Wang?

This was giving too much face!

Just then, however.

Another voice rang out.

"Lady Ma of the Beggar Sect has arrived!"

Everyone looked over upon hearing this, only to see Quan Quan Guanqing leading a group of Beggar Sect disciples carrying a sedan chair.

"The widow, Lady Ma, pays her respects to all the seniors of the martial arts world!"

"I dared not step into this pure Buddhist land, but there are those in my Beggar Sect with wolfish ambitions!"

"To seek justice for my late husband, and for the safety of the Nine Provinces, Lady Ma had no choice but to come!"

From inside the sedan chair, a voice as soft as... rang out.

This voice was gentle and delicate.

It also carried a thousand charms; truly, without even seeing the person, just by the sound of her voice, one could feel she must be a woman of a thousand charms.

"Lady Ma is very thoughtful!"

Xuan Ci uttered a Buddhist chant.

Yet just at this moment, another voice rang out.

"What, what is that?"

"What a huge bird!"

Everyone looked over upon hearing this; in the sky, a giant bird radiating flames was flying toward them.

"Could this be the legendary Fire Phoenix!"

"Look quickly, there is someone on the bird's back!"

"My heavens, to think someone can tame a Fire Phoenix, that is truly incredible!"

"It is the Martial God Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen!"

"The Martial God Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen really came; he wasn't just blowing hot air?"

The heroes exclaimed, their eyes filled with disbelief.

And amidst the gaze of the masses, the Fire Phoenix was seen circling above the Great Heroic Hall.

The next moment, Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen descended gracefully with the women, like an immortal appearing in the world, his elegance unparalleled.

"It's quite lively today!"

"However, you all go ahead and be busy; the karma between me and Shaolin can be discussed later!"

Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen chuckled, then directly took out a few jugs of wine, melon seeds, and fruit.

Accompanied by the women, he began to eat.

That day, after Wang Wang Yuyan inherited the Xiaoyao Sect from Wu Yazi, Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen had intended to take her to the Lingjiu Palace.

But with the ninth day of the ninth month, there were only a few days left.

For this reason, Xiao Xiao Xiao Xiao Mochen decided to come to Shaolin first to find Shi Zhi, and visit the Lingjiu Palace later...

In this lighthearted manner, it seemed as if Shaolin was just a farce.

And he, standing outside the affair, was just a spectator.

Such an act truly treated the people of the world as nothing.

This made the heroes feel annoyed.

Yet, not a single person dared to step forward to refute him.

The Martial God's reputation was one truly earned through real slaughter.

Whoever made an enemy of the Martial God was on a path to death.

"Everyone, since everyone has arrived."

"Then let us begin this Wulin Assembly!"

Following a Buddhist chant from Xuan Ci.

The Wulin Assembly officially began.