Laughing at the Heavens: From Flying Knife Skills to Shattering the Void

Chapter 169 Zuo Lengchan’s back-up plan!

"Oh! It will be all right."

Yue Buqun sighed softly and patted Lin Zhennan on the shoulder. This was the only way he could comfort him.

Lin Zhennan just smiled bitterly and said nothing, which made Yue Buqun at a loss as to how to find out Lin Zhennan's thoughts.

After all, Lin Zhennan is in this state now. There is no benefit for him at all in spreading the matter of the Sword Manual of Exorcism.

Soon, Yue Buqun and his companions settled down temporarily under the arrangement of the Wang family.

"It was us who bothered Sect Leader Yue before, but now we can finally express our gratitude. Sect Leader Yue must not refuse."

Lin Zhennan said solemnly.

Yue Buqun had no choice but to agree.

……

And in Huashan.

Lin Ping'an continued to stay in Ning Zhongze and Yue Buqun's room.

"Master's wife, it seems that you look much better after I came back."

Lin Ping'an gently brushed a strand of Ning Zhongze's hair behind her ear and said softly.

"Stop talking nonsense."

Ning Zhongze turned his head and glared at Lin Pingan angrily, and shouted sternly: "If you dare to act recklessly in front of me again, I will expel you from my sect!"

Ning Zhongze scolded sternly.

"Will Master's Wife be willing to expel this disciple from the sect?"

Lin Pingan chuckled, "Perhaps Master's Wife wants to expel me from the sect, so that you and I don't have a master-disciple relationship, which makes it easier..."

"Shut up!"

Before Lin Ping'an could finish his words, Ning Zhongze's face flushed and he shouted angrily.

"Mom, what's wrong with you?"

At this moment, Yue Lingshan, who came to look for Ning Zhongze, heard the scolding and thought that Lin Pingan and Ning Zhongze had a conflict, so she shouted in panic.

Hearing Yue Lingshan's voice, Ning Zhongze's face immediately showed panic. He pushed Lin Ping'an away and hurriedly tidied up his slightly messy clothes.

Fortunately, they didn't do anything.

Bang!
At this time, Yue Lingshan also broke open the door and ran in.

"Mom, what happened to you?"

Yue Lingshan asked quickly.

Lin Pingan was slightly embarrassed. Ning Zhongze snorted and pretended to be calm, scolding: "Lingshan, you are too unruly. How can you be so impetuous?"

"Mom, I'm not worried..."

Yue Lingshan pouted and acted coquettishly.

Yue Lingshan said this while looking at Lin Pingan with a worried look in her eyes.

After all, she had just heard Ning Zhongze's stern scolding outside the door.

"Junior sister, I just told Master's wife that I wanted to seek revenge on Zuo Lengchan, but Master's wife stopped me. It's nothing serious."

At this time Lin Pingan explained.

"So that's it."

Yue Lingshan immediately showed a look of realization, and then looked at Ning Zhongze in confusion, "Mother, Zuo Lengchan was too much of a bully. He even chased us last time. You were seriously injured because of this. Why don't you take revenge?"

"Now that Junior Brother Lin has such strength, he should be taught a lesson."

Yue Lingshan said angrily.

"The Five Mountains Sword Sects are now in turmoil. Although Huashan and Songshan are already at loggerheads, they still retain a layer of dignity. Once exposed, the two sects will fight to the death, which will only give the Demon Sect an opportunity."

"And this last layer of fig leaf must not be broken by me, Huashan, or I will be cursed and suspected."

Ning Zhongze said earnestly.

Although she and Lin Pingan had not discussed this matter before, Ning Zhongze had gradually gotten used to it and was adept at changing the subject and taking up Lin Pingan's topic.

"So that's how it is. We can only let Zuo Lengchan take advantage of it for now."

Yue Lingshan suddenly realized and then snorted, "But sooner or later Junior Brother Lin will avenge us."

"Okay, if you have nothing else to do, you can all go down first, especially Lingshan. Your Junior Brother Lin is now a top swordsman. You should ask him for more advice."

Yue Lingshan warned.

Although she didn't want Yue Lingshan and Lin Ping'an to be too close, she also didn't want Lin Ping'an to continue to cause trouble, so she could only find something for Lin Ping'an to do that would prevent him from getting away.

……

Yue Buqun, who had been in Luoyang for many days, also found Lin Zhennan again to discuss in detail.

"Ah, I wonder if Chief Escort Lin has been paying attention to the affairs of the martial arts world these days?"

Yue Buqun asked casually.

"I have no interest in the martial arts world recently, but Master Yue asked, could it be that something has happened in the martial arts world recently?"

Lin Zhennan asked curiously.

Yue Buqun narrowed his eyes slightly, not knowing whether he believed Lin Zhennan's words or not. He sighed and said, "It's like this. Recently, there are rumors in the martial arts world that the Lin family's Sword Manual of Exorcism has been leaked. It is also said that one needs to castrate oneself to practice the Sword Manual of Exorcism. The Sword Manual of Exorcism belongs to the Lin family. Now I'm afraid only Chief Escort Lin can prove it. Do you know whether this is true or not?"

Yue Buqun pretended to speak casually, but his eyes were fixed on Lin Zhennan's face, trying to see something from it.

Lin Zhennan's face changed slightly when he heard this. After a moment of silence, he sighed, "I took great pains to hide this secret book, and now it seems that it has finally been leaked out. If I had known this, I should have burned it in the first place."

Lin Zhennan sighed and continued, "Master Yue, you are right. The Sword Manual of Exorcism does have such a requirement. It is precisely because of this that no one in my Lin family has ever practiced it, except for our ancestors. It has long been put aside."

"I just don't know when Yu Canghai from the Qingcheng Sect set his sights on my Lin family's unique martial arts, and in the end he ended up destroying our entire family."

"Now that everyone in the martial arts world knows these secrets, it seems that my Lin family's unique skills have finally been lost. I don't know how many people will be harmed by this. Alas!"

Lin Zhennan sighed with a complicated expression.

If I had known that he would become what he is now, I would have been more cruel and just practiced the Sword Manual of Exorcism.

That way at least I can protect my family and continue my activities.

Instead of being like a useless person now, being pushed around all day and unable to do anything.

However, his own sword manual spread throughout the world, and countless people practiced it.

"Then I wonder if Chief Escort Lin could recognize it if someone used the Sword Manual of Exorcism?"

Yue Buqun narrowed his eyes slightly and asked casually.

"This……"

Lin Zhennan shook his head hesitantly and said with a wry smile: "My eyes are blurry now. How can I see clearly? I am afraid I can't recognize it."

"So that's it."

Yue Buqun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but on the surface he sighed, "Recently, rumors have been circulating that I, Yue, have practiced the Book of Exorcism Sword. This is really ridiculous. I have numerous Huashan sword techniques, and my Purple Cloud Divine Art is unrivaled in the world. But now people are making up stories like this. I'm afraid that Zuo Lengchan of the Songshan Sect saw the decline of Songshan, so he deliberately ruined my reputation. If there is a chance, I would like to ask Chief Escort Lin to prove it for me."

"So that's how it is. Master Yue, don't worry. This is what I should do."

Lin Zhennan suddenly realized, "Master Yue's reputation as a hero is well-known. How can people in the martial arts world believe these rumors? These rumors must have been spread by Zuo Lengchan."

Lin Zhennan said firmly.

"Thank you very much, Chief Escort Lin."

Yue Buqun smiled, then asked in confusion: "Strange, why haven't I seen Madam Wang yet?"

"I heard that Madam has been feeling unwell recently and has been recuperating. I don't know how she is doing now."

Lin Zhennan sighed softly upon hearing this, with a look of self-blame on his face, "Now that I am in this state, I can't help her at all."

"So that's how it is. No wonder I didn't see Madam Wang."

Yue Buqun suddenly realized.

And in a courtyard deep inside the Wang family.

Mrs. Wang, however, had a worried look on her face.

After a few months, her belly could no longer be concealed.

Therefore, in order to avoid rumors, she could only go out less. "I don't know how he is doing."

Mrs. Wang couldn't help but think of Lin Ping'an.

After all, Lin Ping'an brought her an unprecedented experience, allowing her to enjoy happiness and depth that she had never experienced before.

Especially since I got pregnant with...

“I’m wondering what to do with this.”

Mrs. Wang quickly shook her head, throwing away all the rippling thoughts in her mind.

……

At the same time, Zuo Lengchan also arrived in Luoyang.

Just as Yue Buqun left Luoyang, Zuo Lengchan appeared halfway.

"Hmph, Yue Buqun, last time I was ambushed by that little thief and was injured. I was not prepared for your Exorcism Sword Technique, so I was defeated. Yue Buqun, do you really think you are stronger than me?"

"This time, I will teach you a lesson and let you know that the gap between you and me cannot be made up by a set of evil-repelling sword techniques."

"You have the Exorcist Sword Technique, and so do I. Although I have not practiced it, I already know all the sword moves of the Exorcist Sword Technique by heart, and I already have a way to break it. It is impossible for you to catch it off guard."

Zuo Lengchan, holding a long sword, led dozens of disciples to surround Yue Buqun and his group.

"Master, what should we do now?"

Lao Denuo stood beside Yue Buqun and asked solemnly.

"Humph!"

Yue Buqun snorted coldly and stepped forward with a sword in hand. "Zuo Lengchan, your glory has passed. Now is the time to step down and let others take over. My disciple was able to blind one of your eyes, and my sword can also blind one of your eyes."

Yue Buqun raised his head slightly and spoke proudly, his words full of pride.

"Hahaha……"

Hearing this, Zuo Lengchan burst into laughter, "Yue Buqun, you are so arrogant. Do you really think that a sword technique that can ward off evil spirits can make you the best among all the heroes?"

"Today I will let you know the difference between you and me! Die..."

Zuo Lengchan roared angrily and immediately stabbed out with his sword.

Yue Buqun was not willing to be left behind and also displayed his unique skills to the best of his ability.

The Songshan sword technique was easily broken in his hands.

This made Zuo Lengchan look very unhappy.

"Ning Zhongze can break my Songshan swordsmanship, and you can also break my Songshan swordsmanship. Yue Buqun, what did you get from Huashan?"

Zuo Lengchan's eyes became fierce and he questioned angrily.

Because he was too familiar with Yue Buqun.

With Yue Buqun's talent, it is impossible for him to crack the Songshan sword technique.

If Yue Buqun really had such ability, he should have revealed it long ago, instead of exposing it now.

Especially since there are so many people in Huashan who know how to crack the problem, it is definitely not something that can be achieved overnight. There must be other reasons.

"Zuo Lengchan, you don't need to know this."

Yue Buqun sneered, and his swordsmanship became more fierce.

However, Zuo Lengchan was not unprepared. He had known this long ago and naturally would not repeat the same mistake.

After dozens of moves, Yue Buqun fell into a disadvantage.

"Yue Buqun, I have seen through your moves long ago. Do you think I would not be prepared at all?"

Zuo Lengchan sneered repeatedly, his words full of sarcasm, "Why don't you use your eunuch swordsmanship? If you don't, you won't have a chance."

Zuo Lengchan's words were full of sarcasm.

After all, everyone in the world knows now that practicing the Sword of Exorcism requires castration of one's self.

He was clearly mocking Yue Buqun for being a eunuch.

"you wanna die!"

Sure enough, when he heard the word "eunuch", Yue Buqun immediately became furious.

The Exorcism Sword Technique was then used.

This sword was as fast as lightning and extremely tricky. It stabbed out at a very strange angle, making it impossible to defend against.

But Zuo Lengchan had already noticed it, so he dodged it easily, and then he used his Ice Palm and the icy true energy immediately attacked.

"Humph!"

Yue Buqun groaned, his face filled with purple.

The fully-developed Zixia magic skill can restrain all the cold and evil internal forces in the world.

Although his skills were not as profound as Zuo Lengchan's, Zuo Lengchan's icy true qi was restrained, so it was not so easy to hurt him.

"Zuo Lengchan, your icy true energy is useless to me. My Huashan Zixia Divine Art is specifically designed to restrain your icy true energy!"

Yue Buqun laughed loudly and his confidence increased greatly.

After the two swords exchanged for only dozens of moves, it was difficult to tell who was the better.

This made Zuo Lengchan look very ugly.

After all, in the past, Yue Buqun was not his opponent at all. He would stand aside when he saw him and was not qualified to be his opponent at all.

But now...

"Yue Buqun, your swordplay is really good. You can fight me to this extent. It's a pity that Miss Ning will have to spend the rest of her life alone, feeling lonely."

Zuo Lengchan suddenly made a sarcastic remark.

"Zuo Lengchan, I will kill you!"

This sentence undoubtedly hit Yue Buqun's pain point, and he attacked again immediately.

In anger, the sword moves are inevitably a bit messy.

Zuo Lengchan took the opportunity to slap Yue Buqun on the body. Yue Buqun immediately took a step back and silently used the Zixia magic to dissolve the icy true energy in his body.

"Zuo Lengchan, you are indeed a villain. You actually resorted to such means. However, this cannot change the outcome."

Yue Buqun shouted with a purple face.

"Hahaha, Gentleman Sword, you are indeed a hypocrite. Now your true colors have been exposed. I can't be the leader of the Five Mountains, and I won't let you be either. I believe that people from other sects will not let a eunuch be the leader of the Five Mountains. Otherwise, our Five Mountains Sword Sect will become the Eunuch Sword Sect and a laughing stock in the martial arts world!"

Zuo Lengchan laughed wildly, not caring at all about Yue Buqun's insults.

Instead, his words made Yue Buqun so angry that he wanted to vomit blood.

“Yue Buqun, I think you should just give up being the leader of Huashan, otherwise Huashan’s reputation will become bad. You should abdicate as soon as possible! Hahahaha…”

While the two were fighting, Zuo Lengchan did not forget to make sarcastic remarks.

Yue Buqun had a sullen face and remained silent, but his sword skills became faster and faster.

The Exorcism Sword Technique was used in his hands with all its sinister and swift power.

"It is worthy of the sword technique that was once famous all over the world!"

Zuo Lengchan also had to admire the power of the Exorcism Sword Technique.

If an ordinary person used it, he would not be his match.

However, Yue Buqun's martial arts skills are only slightly inferior to his. Now that he has acquired the Sword of Exorcism, he is even more powerful and is indeed able to fight him.

However, he still has a backup plan.

Zuo Lengchan concentrated his true energy, and a terrifying frost immediately hit his face. The ice immediately covered Yue Buqun and spread upwards.

"drink!"

Yue Buqun shouted loudly and powerfully activated the Zixia magic skill, immediately shattering the cold air covering his body, but he also staggered back three steps.

After all, there is a big gap in their cultivation.

"Master, how are you?"

At this time, Laudno suddenly came closer and asked with concern.

(End of this chapter)