Shi Potian travels through Linghu Chong

Chapter 68: Zhong Zhen
The fat monk had a quick temper and moved quickly. He suddenly rushed out from the darkness, and Yue Lingshan and the Hengshan disciples had no time to react at all.

To Shi Potian's left was Yue Lingshan and behind him was a cliff. He stepped forward decisively, swung out his right arm, and blocked the fat monk's arm.

Bang!
The two arms collided with each other, making a dull sound, as if a huge rock hit cowhide. Just by listening to it, you could feel the great force, which made people's spine chill.

The fat monk exclaimed "Huh!" and looked surprised.

Whenever he fought with others over the years, one slap from him would seriously injure his opponent, even if he didn't die.

This was the first time that someone took a slap from him without changing his expression or moving at all.

The fat monk immediately became interested and shouted, "Good boy, no wonder you can climb up this cliff, you really have some strength. Let's try again." He stretched out his left hand and grabbed Shi Potian's chest.

However, just when his hand was halfway out, he felt his wrist tighten and stopped midway. It turned out to be Shi Potian's other hand that got there first and grabbed his wrist.

Shi Potian said hurriedly: "Old uncle, we are disciples of Huashan, and we are here to help Uncle Dingyi."

The Hengshan disciples also came to their senses and shouted, "Master Bujie, stop it! They are not from the Demon Sect, they are our own people."

However, Bujie failed twice in a row, both times because of his strongest strength. He was too strong and refused to give up. He said, "They say they are disciples of Huashan, and you believe them? I also said that I am Yue Buqun of Huashan Sect! No, let me capture this kid first!"

Bujie glared, tensed his left arm, poured his internal energy into it, veins popped out instantly, and he stretched forward with all his strength, determined to get back his advantage.

However, Shi Potian's left hand seemed to have infinite strength, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not move forward at all.

At this moment, several figures appeared in the darkness, holding torches and running towards us quickly.

The leader was an old nun with a dignified and kind face. She asked loudly in a sharp and old voice from a distance: "Yiyuan, what happened?"

The four Hengshan disciples guarding the cliff head hurried over and reported: "Master, two people have climbed up from the cliff behind. They said they are from Huashan Sect and they received a call for help from Junior Sister Yilin and came to support us."

Yue Lingshan also hurried forward to salute: "Junior Yue Lingshan greets Uncle Dingjing."

Master Dingjing asked, "Are you Mr. Yue's daughter?" and looked at a nun next to her.

The nun had participated in the repentance ceremony with Master Dingyi. She walked forward with a torch, glanced at Yue Lingshan, turned back and nodded to Master Dingjing, confirming Yue Lingshan's identity.

Master Dingjing's expression relaxed, revealing a bit of joy: "Mr. Yue already knows that we are trapped in Wan'an Mountain?"

Yue Lingshan shook her head and said, "When Junior Sister Yilin arrived at Huashan, my father was still in Chang'an. When my mother heard about the emergency, she sent me and my senior brother to come here with Junior Sister Yilin. She also sent someone to pass on a message to my father, but it will take at least two days for my father to receive the message and rush over."

When Master Dingjing heard that Yue Buqun didn't know about this, her heart sank. But when she heard that Shi Potian was also there, she was delighted.

In the past six months, or even in recent years, the most famous person in the underworld is Shi Potian, who captured the rapist Tian Boguang alive and defeated Ding Mian and three others alone at the repentance ceremony.

She also heard many words of praise for Shi Potian from Master Dingyi.

With Shi Potian around, they have a greater chance of holding the cliff and waiting for reinforcements.

Master Dingjing asked, "Where is Young Master Linghu?"

Yiyuan said, "Over there. Master Bujie is suspicious of Senior Brother Linghu and Senior Sister Yue's identities and wants to capture Senior Brother Linghu first and then confirm their identities."

Master Dingjing looked in the direction of Yiyuan's finger, and her face changed immediately.

However, he saw that Monk Bujie and Shi Potian were in a stalemate with their arms locked together. There were wisps of white mist swirling above their heads, like a thick fog, surrounding his big head. It was obvious that he was trying his best to mobilize his internal strength.

"This bastard is still making trouble at this time, and has made things so bad. He really... really has no idea what he is doing!"

Master Dingjing had known Monk Bujie for many years and understood him much better than these young disciples. Just by looking at the way Shi Potian grabbed Monk Bujie's wrist with one hand, she roughly guessed what was going on.

Master Rao Dingjing was a Buddhist master with extraordinary magnanimity, but she was also furious at this time and could not help but break the precepts of speaking ill of others and resisting anger.

There was nothing wrong with fighting due to misunderstanding, and even if some injuries were caused accidentally, but the competition of internal strength had reached a point where there was no room for compromise and the fight was to the death.

Yiyuan, Yue Lingshan and others had never seen people competing in internal strength, so they didn't know how dangerous it was.

Yiyuan said, "Master, I will go and ask Master Bujie to stop."

Yue Lingshan also shouted, "Big Brother, Senior Uncle Ding Jing is here, please come over quickly."

Master Dingjing was shocked. The competition of internal strength was extremely dangerous. If either party was distracted for a moment, it could result in serious injury or even death on the spot.

"Do not say……"

Just as Master Ding Jing was about to stop the two of them, she saw Shi Potian and said, "Okay, I'll be right over."

Master Dingjing: “???”

Master Dingjing was stunned and began to doubt whether she had heard it wrongly.

When there is a huge gap in internal strength, the party with stronger internal strength may indeed be distracted by other things while competing in internal strength.

However, the other party in this competition of internal strength is Monk Bujie!
His inner strength is even deeper than hers!
Monk Bujie was also shocked.

A normal person would definitely choose to seize the opportunity at this time.

But what Monk Bujie was thinking was “Damn it, I can’t lose to him” and he also opened his mouth to speak.

But before he could open his mouth, his internal strength was broken by this distraction.

"It's over!" Monk Bujie knew that something was wrong, so he closed his eyes and prepared himself to be seriously injured or even killed by Shi Potian's internal energy.

Unexpectedly, the internal energy transmitted from Shi Potian's hand receded like the tide as his internal strength ran out.

Monk Bujie put his hands together and staggered back a few steps. His legs went limp and he sat down on the ground, breathing heavily. His clothes were soaked with sweat. He said in a trembling voice, "I... I... I f*ck... I f*ck..."

Seeing that Monk Bujie could still curse, Master Dingjing felt relieved. She stepped forward to support Monk Bujie, pressed her right hand on the Lingtai acupoint on his back, and injected her true Qi into it. She found that Monk Bujie had just exhausted his internal energy and was a little weak. She was relieved and shouted, "Say less."

Monk Bujie refused, looking up at Shi Potian and cursing, "I am... convinced... convinced. You are a freak. At such a young age, you can develop such internal strength. It's really weird! Weird!"

At this time, footsteps were heard on the mountain path. A Hengshan disciple ran over with a torch in his hand. His face was full of joy. He shouted, "Master, when Senior Sister Yizhi and I were patrolling, we met Senior Master Zhong from the Songshan School."

"Master Zhong said that he was originally ordered by Alliance Leader Zuo to support Huashan Sect, but he learned that we were ambushed by the Demon Sect on the way, so he changed his route and came to Wan'an Mountain."

"He took advantage of the night to evade the patrol of the demon cult and came to the mountain. The rest of the people from Songshan have already ambushed at the foot of the mountain and can join forces with us to attack those demon cult monsters at any time."

Master Dingjing was just worrying about what to do without the master monk Bujie. Suddenly she heard this news and was overjoyed. She put her hands together and said repeatedly: "Buddha bless you! Buddha bless you!"

The other Hengshan disciples also put their hands together to express their gratitude to the Bodhisattva for his blessings.

Monk Bujie couldn't help but mutter, "I couldn't see any of the Five Mountains Sword Sect's people before, how come they all showed up all of a sudden? If I had known this would happen, I should have left with Lin'er instead of joining in the fun here."

Yue Lingshan said: "Uncle Dingjing, when we came here, we didn't see anyone from the Songshan Sect. Instead, some of the demons from the Demon Sect stood in the open, guarding against your breakout, while some hid in the dark, responding to the reinforcements from the mountain, and were on high alert. Uncle, the demons from the Demon Sect are very cunning, you must be careful and don't fall into their trap!"

Master Ding Jing smiled and said, "Miss Yue, don't worry. I met Senior Brother Zhong Zhen once at the Five Mountains Sword Sect Conference at Riguan Peak on Mount Tai. It is impossible for those demons from the Demon Sect to pretend to be Senior Brother Zhong Zhen and deceive me."

Although she said so, Master Dingjing still kept a cautious mind. After thinking for a while, she said, "Miss Yue, Junior Brother Linghu, how about this? You and Senior Brother Bujie don't show up for the time being. After I go meet Senior Brother Zhongzhen and confirm his identity, we can discuss how to deal with the Demon Sect together."

Yue Lingshan said, "It's all up to my uncle." Master Dingjing nodded and without wasting any more time, she asked the Hengshan disciple who reported the news to lead the way and walked quickly towards the location of Zhong Zhen with a group of Hengshan disciples.

Many Hengshan disciples were injured and poisoned, and the medicines they brought had long been used up.

Master Dingjing only wanted to break out as soon as possible to heal the wounds and detoxify her disciples.

Shi Potian and Yue Lingshan followed them from a distance, waiting for Master Dingjing to confirm Zhong Zhen's identity and then appear again to discuss countermeasures together.

Monk Bujie was too lazy to follow, so he found a quiet place and began to meditate and breathe to restore his internal strength.

Soon, everyone saw the man they both referred to as Uncle Zhong in Zhong Zhen.

He looks to be in his fifties, not very tall, with slightly gray hair, slightly upturned temples, and soft facial features, giving people an amiable feeling.

When Master Dingjing saw this man, she could no longer suppress her joy and clasped her hands together in greeting, saying, "Brother Zhong."

Zhong Zhen returned the greeting with a fist and said with a smile: "Master Ding Jing, I haven't seen you for many years, but you are still as elegant as ever."

Nun Dingjing smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhong, you are joking. My current situation is not much better than a dog that has lost its home. How can I still be elegant? Brother Zhong, how many people did you bring with you this time?"

"Most of the Hengshan disciples I led have been injured and poisoned, and are unable to fight anymore. The same is true for Junior Sister Dingyi. If we want to wipe out the demon sect monsters, I'm afraid we have to rely on you, Senior Brother Zhong."

Zhong Zhen said, "The demons of the Demon Cult are full of tricks. Nun Tai was careless for a moment and fell into their trap. There is no need to blame yourself too much. I brought a lot of good people with me this time. As long as we discuss countermeasures, we can definitely wipe out the Demon Cult by attacking from both sides."

Master Dingjing was overjoyed. Just as she was about to call Shi Potian and Yue Lingshan out, she heard Zhong Zhen say, "Master, there are so many people here and I have something to say to you alone. Why don't we go over there and discuss it so that the news doesn't leak out?"

Master Dingjing was stunned. Could it be that there was a spy from the Demon Sect among their Hengshan disciples?
Although she didn't believe it in her heart, she nodded as she was told and walked a little further away with Zhong Zhen.

Zhong Zhen said, "Master, after the Five Mountains Sword Sects formed an alliance, we have been united and have never been separated from each other. It's just that in recent years, we have rarely met each other, and we haven't worked together on many things, which has led to the Demon Sect becoming more powerful and more arrogant."

Master Dingjing was confused and didn't understand why Zhong Zhen wanted to talk about irrelevant things at this critical moment.

Zhong Zhen continued, "Brother Zuo often said: united we are strong, divided we are weak. If our Five Mountains Sword Sects can unite as one, not only will the Demon Sect not be our rival, but even the famous and prestigious sects like Shaolin and Wudang will be far less powerful than us."

"Brother Zuo has a wish to merge our scattered Five Mountains Sword Sects into one 'Five Mountains Sect'. With more people and more power, we can work together and become the leader of all the sects in the martial arts world. What do you think, Master?"

Master Dingjing raised her eyebrows and her tone became colder: "I am an idler in Hengshan Sect and have never been involved in affairs. The important matter raised by Senior Brother Zhong should be reported to my Junior Sister, the head of the sect. The most important thing at the moment is to wipe out the Demon Sect. The rest can be discussed later."

Zhong Zhen smiled and said, "It is important to wipe out those demons and monsters under the mountain, but this is just a temporary solution. The merger of the Five Mountains is a major event that concerns the fate of the Central Plains martial arts world and the prosperity and decline of our Five Mountains Sword Sect. As long as this major event is decided, wiping out those demons and monsters under the mountain is just a piece of cake and not worth mentioning."

Master Dingjing heard Zhong Zhen's intention to take advantage of the situation and her face turned pale. However, when she thought of the Hengshan disciples on the mountain, she suppressed her anger and said, "I cannot make the decision on the merger of the two sects. Even if I agree, it will be in vain if my sister-in-law does not agree."

Zhong Zhen smiled and said, "As long as the nun agrees, it will be fine. The head of every sect or school is usually the eldest disciple of the sect. In terms of morality, martial arts, and the order of entry, the nun should be the head..."

Master Ding Jing couldn't bear it any longer. She raised her left palm and snapped the tree next to her. She said sternly, "Are you trying to sow discord? My junior sister became the head of the sect because I asked my master for it and persuaded Junior Sister Ding Xian. If Ding Jing wanted to be the head of the sect, she would have done it long ago. Why would she need others to instigate and manipulate her?"

Zhong Zhen said: "I am dedicated to the public and have absolutely no selfish motives. It is a bit unreasonable for Master to think like this."

Master Dingjing asked, "Don't try to use sweet words here. I just want to ask you, if our Hengshan Sect does not agree to the merger of the Five Mountains, will your Songshan Sect just sit on the sidelines and watch the Hengshan Sect's affairs?"

Zhong Zhen said: "You can't say that. How can this be called standing idly by? I just..."

Master Dingjing couldn't bear to listen any longer and interrupted, "That's enough. If you keep talking, you'll pollute my ears."

Zhong Zhen's face turned cold, and he said, "Master Dingjing, you need to think carefully. It's not just one or two people trapped on this mountain, it's most of your Hengshan Sect's disciples. Are you going to watch them die here?"

Master Dingjing said: "Whether he lives or dies is the business of our Hengshan Sect. Your sect does not need to worry about it."

Master Dingjing and Zhong Zhen spoke in low voices at first, but as the argument grew louder, their voices unconsciously became louder.

Especially the moment when he slapped the tree and broke it, it attracted everyone's attention.

The Hengshan disciples were standing far away and their martial arts skills were generally low, so they couldn't hear clearly. They only saw that the two people seemed to have a dispute, and subconsciously moved towards that side.

Shi Potian and Yue Lingshan were closer and could hear it clearly.

The Five Mountains merged and instigated Ding Jing to usurp the throne...

Yue Lingshan was frightened by Zhong Zhen's words, and only then did she understand how big the ambition of the Songshan Sect was.

Yue Lingshan suddenly remembered that Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze had previously speculated that the rumor that the Huashan Sect had the "Sunflower Manual" was spread by the Songshan Sect. A light bulb went off in her mind, and she connected all the things together.

From the rumor that the Huashan Sect possessed the "Sunflower Manual" spreading in the martial arts world, to the Hengshan Sect receiving an order from the leader of the Five Mountains to rush to Huashan for assistance, to the Hengshan Sect being ambushed and forced into a desperate situation, to now the people from the Songshan Sect suddenly showing up and taking advantage of the situation.

There aren't many traces of the Demonic Cult here, but the presence of the Songshan Sect is everywhere!

Isn't all this a plot of the Demon Cult, but a conspiracy of the Songshan Sect to merge the Five Mountains?

Are those evil cult monsters at the foot of the mountain also people from the Songshan Sect pretending to be them?
Yue Lingshan hurriedly whispered, "Big Brother, please pay attention to what Master Dingjing is doing. If Zhong Zhen wants to attack Master Dingjing, we will attack together and catch him."

Shi Potian nodded.

The two of them looked at Master Dingjing intently, ready to provide support at any time.

However, Zhong Zhen did not make a move. He just smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "Then I wish Master good luck in martial arts." He turned around and used his lightness skills and soon disappeared.

Yue Lingshan was a little disappointed.

If Zhong Zhen really took action, regardless of whether this was a conspiracy of the Songshan Sect or not, they could take Zhong Zhen as a hostage and threaten the Songshan Sect to help.

But since Jong Jin left immediately, they wouldn't be able to do anything.

The Five Mountains Alliance is still in place, and if we act rashly without any evidence, we will provoke a direct conflict between the Huashan Sect and the Songshan Sect.

Yue Lingshan cannot afford such consequences.

Master Dingjing watched Zhong Zhen leave. Her stern expression disappeared in an instant and her upright figure collapsed slightly, replaced by confusion and fatigue.

She didn't know whether her decision was right or not, so she simply gathered all the Hengshan disciples together and told them everything Zhong Zhen had said to her and the decision she had made.

"Master, you are right. Even if we die, we will not be threatened by these despicable villains!"

"Yes, Uncle Master, we are not afraid of death."

“These people are so evil!”

……

All Hengshan disciples were filled with righteous indignation and voiced their support in unison.

Upon seeing this, Yue Lingshan immediately expressed her guess.

——Yue Buqun trained Yue Lingshan as Shi Potian's virtuous wife, and had long told Yue Lingshan about the Songshan Sect's evil ambitions and his plan to unite the Hengshan, Hengshan, and Taishan sects to fight against the Songshan Sect.

Yue Lingshan was very clear that no matter whether her guess was right or wrong, it was a great opportunity to seduce Songshan, so she would naturally not let it go.

(End of this chapter)