Martial Arts: After ten years of sword-drawing, the Sword God must bow his head when he sees me

Chapter 141 You don't even have the right to die by my hand.

As Dongfang Bubai and the others set off, Lianxing said with a hint of surprise, "It's quite unexpected that a mere Liu family could attract a martial artist at the Heavenly Gang Realm."

Shen Ping'an took a sip of tea and said calmly, "If it were just the Liu family, it would naturally not be enough to attract a Heavenly Gang Realm martial artist. But if it were the Five Mountains Sword Sect, it would be enough."

Upon learning that the person she had just spoken to was actually at the first level of the Heavenly Gang Realm, and considering his appearance, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but recall what Qu Yang had mentioned to her before, and immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that the person just now was Dongfang Bubai?"

But as soon as she spoke, Qu Feiyan said with a strange expression, "That's not right! I saw Dongfang Bubai before he became the leader when I was a child. He didn't look like this back then, and he wasn't heavily made up like he is now. He was full of effeminate air and looked a bit like a eunuch in the palace."

Qu Feiyan lived in the capital for as long as half a year.

During these six months, Qu Feiyan occasionally saw palace eunuchs like Cao Zhengchun.

Qu Feiyan found it hard to connect the masculine man in her memory with the person she had just met.

At this moment, Shen Ping'an spoke up: "Within the Sun Moon Divine Sect, there is a martial art of the low-grade Heaven rank that was passed down from the imperial palace a hundred years ago, called the Sunflower Manual."

"This martial art focuses on speed and agility. Once mastered, one's speed is as fast as a ghost, and one's attack speed is as fast as lightning. The moves are tricky and ruthless, targeting vital points and possessing formidable power. It can be said that the characteristic of speed being the only way to break through is brought to the extreme."

"In terms of movement speed and attack speed alone, it surpasses even other mid-grade Heaven-rank martial arts."

Lianxing asked in confusion, "If this martial art is so powerful, why is it only a low-grade Heaven-rank technique?"

Shen Ping'an said softly, "Because this martial art was created by a palace eunuch at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty."

"Any martial art, if it is to be developed, must be based on oneself."

"Because of their physical deformities, eunuchs have different yin and yang energies than ordinary people."

"Therefore, anyone who wants to cultivate the Sunflower Manual must castrate himself before cultivating it, otherwise he will die from excessive yang energy and burning lust."

"It is because of the flaw in this martial art that the Sunflower Manual, which should have been a mid-grade Heaven-rank manual, has fallen to a low-grade Heaven-rank manual."

"Ok?"

Upon learning that cultivating the "Sunflower Manual" required self-castration, the people present all frowned slightly.

Shen Qingshan unconsciously squeezed his legs together and gasped.

"So, the reason why Dongfang Bubai underwent such a drastic change is because he castrated himself while practicing the Sunflower Manual?"

Shen Ping'an nodded and said, "The Du Meridian governs the Yang energy of the whole body, extending from the face to the philtrum. The Ren Meridian originates at the perineum, ascends along the midline of the abdomen to the face, and ends at the Chengjiang acupoint."

"The horizontal lines on his philtrum and the dark color of his Dicang acupoint clearly indicate that the yang energy in his body is sinking and the yin energy is rising, which is a unique change that occurs after a man castrates himself."

They had all witnessed Shen Ping'an's medical skills; he could tell Lianxing's problem just by looking at her face.

It's not difficult to discern Dongfang Bubai's problems from his facial features.

Qu Feiyan said, "Grandpa said that Dongfang Bubai was an ambitious person in the past, who would do anything for strength. I didn't expect him to be so ruthless, even capable of doing something like cutting off his lineage."

Shen Qingshan muttered to himself, "But to abandon being a man just to cultivate a martial art? What's the difference between living like that and being dead?"

After all, the eunuchs in the palace were forced by circumstances to make a living and had no other choice.

According to Qu Feiyan, Dongfang Bubai was originally a protector of the Sun Moon Sect, and his cultivation had already reached the Returning Origin Realm.

In Shen Qingshan's opinion, it was not worth it to make himself neither male nor female for the sake of a low-grade Heaven-rank martial art.

Shen Pingan said calmly, "Everyone has their own different choices and pursuits. There is no right or wrong, it's just a matter of whether you think it's worth it. There's nothing to discuss about that."

Hearing Shen Ping'an's words, the group did not continue the conversation on this topic.

But then, as if thinking of something, Yaoyue frowned and said, "This person is arrogant, daring to call himself Dongfang Bubai."

Not only Yaoyue, but even Zhang Sanniang and Lianxing nodded unconsciously.

In the martial arts world, there are many who would kill someone simply because they don't like them.

Not to mention names like Dongfang Bubai.

Shen Ping'an also found this amusing.

After all, Dongfang Bubai is currently only a martial artist at the first level of the Heavenly Gang Realm.

Even if one cultivates the "Sunflower Manual," one might not even rank in the top 100 within the Ming Dynasty.

This name is indeed a bit too arrogant.

It can only be said that the martial arts culture in the Ming Dynasty is quite good. Any expert with a sense of shame would look down on Dongfang Bubai and wouldn't bother to travel thousands of miles to Blackwood Cliff to attack him just because of his name, as that would be beneath their dignity.

We can only let the other party use this name to amuse themselves in this small corner of the Sun Moon Cult.

Those of average strength are no match for Dongfang Bubai.

If the Sun Moon Cult were to be moved into the territory of the Flower Palace, both Yaoyue and Lianxing would guarantee that the other would not survive more than three days.

Because within the territory of the Yihua Palace, neither of them would allow such an arrogant name to appear.

Just then, as if sensing something, Shen Ping'an turned his head again to look in the direction of the north of the city.

A few breaths later, Zhang San Niang, Yao Yue, and Lian Xing also sensed something and looked in the same direction.

But then they saw a martial artist using his lightness skill to dart across the rooftops, quickly heading towards the Liu residence.

The newcomer appeared to be in his forties, with a cold, iron-like face and piercing eyes. He had a square face, a wide mouth, and a short beard on his chin. He wore a black robe trimmed with dark red, a black cloak draped over his shoulders, and a rhinoceros horn belt around his waist.

The fluctuations of true energy within his body even reached the ninth level of the Returning Origin Realm.

Behind this man, ten martial artists dressed as elders of the Songshan Sect also used their lightness skills to move towards the Liu residence.

Gathering her inner energy in her eyes, Qu Feiyan immediately said after clearly seeing the attire of the Songshan Sect elders: "They are the other ten of the Thirteen Protectors of the Songshan Sect. The one in the lead should be Zuo Lengchan, the sect leader of the Songshan Sect."

"The leader of the Songshan Sect, along with his thirteen bodyguards, have all come."

Zhang San Niang suddenly realized and said, "No wonder Young Master Shen said that Dongfang Bubai's target this time is the Five Mountains Sword Sect. It turns out that he wants to take advantage of Liu Zhengfeng's retirement to wipe out the Five Mountains Sword Sect in one fell swoop!"

Suppressing his thoughts, Shen Ping'an said softly, "Alright! We should go down now."

As he spoke, Shen Ping'an stood up.

Seeing this, the others also followed Shen Ping'an and set off.

at the same time.

Dongfang Bubai, who had already hidden himself in Liu's mansion, also sensed something amiss. He turned his head and looked towards the north of the city, a smile appearing on his face.

However, the thick makeup on his face, combined with Dongfang Bubai's distinctly masculine features, made his smile appear somewhat sinister.

In the front yard.

At this moment, the Songshan Sect members had completely surrounded Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang.

However, seeing Lu Bai being held by the throat by Qu Yang, the group dared not make the slightest move, allowing Qu Yang to use Lu Bai as a hostage to meet with Liu Zhengfeng.

Ding Mian's face was ashen: "Liu Zhengfeng, is this what you mean by not colluding with the Demonic Sect? The elders of the Demonic Sect are actually hiding in your mansion."

Liu Zhengfeng ignored Ding Mian's question and instead looked at Qu Yang, saying, "Today is dangerous, Brother Qu, why risk your life for me?"

Qu Yang said angrily, "You and I are innocent. If you don't come out, are you going to let the Songshan Sect coerce you with your family?"

After speaking, Qu Yang looked at Ding Mian.

“Hey Ding, if you know what’s good for you, take your men and leave right now. If anything happens to Junior Brother Liu or his family, I will definitely wipe out Songshan in the future.”

However, at that moment, a deep voice suddenly rang out in the front yard of the Liu residence.

"Oh? This leader of the alliance wants to see how a mere elder of the Sun Moon Sect could carry out a bloodbath on Mount Song."

Hearing that familiar voice, the people from the Five Mountains Sword Sect in the front courtyard felt a chill run down their spines.

Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang felt a chill run down their spines.

Looking up, I saw Zuo Lengchan descending into the front yard.

With his feet firmly planted on the ground, Zuo Lengchan moved like a tiger patrolling the mountains, his gaze chilling all who beheld him.

After regaining their senses, Yue Buqun and Ding Yi, along with the other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.

The Songshan Sect has grown increasingly powerful, and now, the Songshan Sect alone is strong enough to overwhelm the other four sects.

This has led to the fact that the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects now all regard the Songshan Sect as the most prestigious.

Not to mention that Zuo Lengchan is currently the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Sects.

Regardless of what the other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect were thinking, they had to put on a good show when facing Zuo Lengchan.

"Senior Brother Head!"

Ding Mian, Fei Bin, and Lu Bai, who was being held hostage by Qu Yang, also spoke up one after another.

A few breaths later, another series of whooshing sounds rang out.

Then the ten people fell from the sky again.

They stood together behind Zuo Lengchan.

Ding Mian's gaze swept over his fellow disciples, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He then said, "It's such a trivial matter, why bother Senior Brother Sect Leader to come in person?"

Upon hearing this, Zuo Lengchan waved his hand and said, "I received news that Dongfang Bubai will lead the Sun Moon Cult here today, intending to use Liu Zhengfeng's retirement from the martial arts world as an excuse to ambush and kill you."

Ding Mian asked in astonishment, "Wasn't Dongfang Bubai supposed to be in seclusion? Why would he come? Could the information be wrong?"

Zuo Lengchan said in a deep voice, "It should be true. When I arrived just now, I found that the Liu residence was completely surrounded by the people of the Sun Moon Divine Sect."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the front yard changed.

The Sun Moon Sect was labeled a demonic sect, and although the Five Mountains Sword Sects helped to instigate it, wasn't it also due to the Sun Moon Sect's ruthless and domineering style of doing things?
How could anyone feel at ease knowing that the Liu residence was now surrounded by the Sun Moon Cult?
They wanted to leave immediately, but were worried that if they went out now, they would be persecuted by the Sun Moon Cult.

For a moment, everyone was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to stay or leave, and many even showed signs of anxiety and unease.

Zuo Lengchan didn't even glance at the people in the front yard.

After his gaze swept over Qu Yang, Zuo Lengchan said in a deep voice, "Now that you're already here, why hide in the shadows?"

As soon as the words were spoken, a soft, gentle voice, as if deliberately high-pitched, suddenly rang out.

"As expected of Zuo Lengchan, he is indeed far superior to the other good-for-nothings of the Five Mountains Sword Sect."

The moment the sound echoed through the front yard, Dongfang Bubai flashed through the air like a ghost, then landed steadily in the front yard.

Immediately afterward, Sang Sanniang and the other elders of the Sun Moon Sect landed behind Dongfang Bubai like wild geese soaring through the sky. Zuo Lengchan, his gaze fixed on Dongfang Bubai, was first taken aback, then asked with a hint of uncertainty, "Dongfang Bubai?"

"It's been a year. Does Alliance Leader Zuo not recognize me?"

As she spoke, Dongfang Bubai raised her sleeve to cover her mouth and chuckled softly, her actions behaving exactly like a woman's.

However, in the eyes of others, it made many people in the courtyard feel disgusted.

A young martial artist couldn't help but lower his voice and ask his elder, "Uncle, wasn't Dongfang Bubai supposed to be a man? Why does he look neither male nor female now?"

Hearing the question from the younger person beside him, the older man was about to speak.

But the next second, a gust of wind swept past his ear.

Then, the young martial artist who had just spoken let out a miserable scream.

Everyone looked over at the sound and saw that the young martial artist who had just spoken had a needle stuck in his left eye, and blood was flowing down his eye quickly.

And blood was flowing from its mouth.

As blood flowed from his mouth, a "ding" sound was heard on the ground.

The blood also contained a two-inch-long embroidery needle.

"Gossiping should be punished."

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai's voice rang out again.

Only then did everyone realize that it was Dongfang Bubai who had caused the young martial artist's injury.

At the same time, Zuo Lengchan's heart sank.

Zuo Lengchan's gaze had been fixed on Dongfang Bubai, yet he still hadn't noticed when Dongfang Bubai had released the hidden weapon.

One could only vaguely sense that Dongfang Bubai's internal energy vanished in a flash.

Zuo Lengchan could clearly sense that Dongfang Bubai's cultivation level was still at the first level of the Heavenly Gang Realm, not much different from last year.

However, given Dongfang Bubai's strength last year, his attack speed would never have been so fast that even someone at the ninth level of the Guiyuan Realm could not detect the trace of his attack.

"How has his strength improved so much in just one year?"

Seemingly sensing the change in Zuo Lengchan's emotions, Dongfang Bubai smiled.

"I must say, Alliance Leader Zuo is indeed quite capable. He was able to turn one of the elders of my Sun Moon Divine Sect against his will, and have him keep informed of the situation of the Sun Moon Divine Sect for the past few years."

"However, every cloud has a silver lining. If this elder had not been discovered, how could I have so easily taken advantage of Liu Zhengfeng's retirement to gather all the core members of your May Sword Sect in this small Liu residence?"

"Today, once we deal with you all, the rest of the Five Mountains Sword Sect are nothing but chickens and dogs, utterly vulnerable."

"From now on, it is likely that no one will dare to oppose my Sun Moon Divine Sect on this Blackwood Cliff."

Hearing Dongfang Bubai's words, Zuo Lengchan narrowed his eyes.

As the internal energy circulated rapidly, a faint chill gathered between his palms.

Seeing Zuo Lengchan's alarmed expression, a mocking glint flashed in Dongfang Bubai's eyes.

His gaze did not linger on Zuo Lengchan, but instead fell on Qu Yang, his expression a half-smile, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Staring at him by Dongfang Bubai, Qu Yang felt a chill run down his spine and straight to the top of his head, and his face turned pale instantly.

He released his grip on Lu Bai's neck and bowed to Dongfang Bubai.

His voice trembled slightly as he said, "Master, Master."

"Elder Qu, I remember, what I wanted was for you to bring back Liu Zhengfeng's head. Are you ignoring my words now?"

Qu Yang lowered his head and said urgently, "This subordinate dares not, but Liu Zhengfeng is a good friend of mine, and this subordinate really cannot bring himself to harm him. I beg the sect leader to be magnanimous and spare us. We are willing to retire from the martial world and live in seclusion in the mountains."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bubai let out a cold laugh.

"Ha, once you join my Sun Moon Cult, you are a member of the Sun Moon Cult in life and a ghost of the Sun Moon Cult in death. Not to mention this mission, you are outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, wanting to retire to the mountains and forests. That's just wishful thinking."

After saying that, Dongfang Bubai gathered his inner energy, and a needle silently fell into his palm.

"If I were you, I would not have attacked Senior Qu."

However, just as Dongfang Bubai was about to deal with Qu Yang, a gentle and casual voice suddenly entered everyone's ears.

Unlike everyone else in the courtyard, who all wore expressions of confusion.

The expressions of the Emei Sect's Miejue and Zhou Zhiruo, among others, froze upon hearing this voice.

Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but exclaim, "It's him?"

As soon as the voice reached his ears, Dongfang Bubai's previously concentrated true energy faltered, and he raised his gaze to look at the entrance to the front courtyard of the Liu residence.

Two breaths later, Dongfang Bubai narrowed his eyes as he watched Shen Ping'an and the others slowly step into the front yard.

"grandfather!"

At the same time, seeing Qu Yang in the front yard, Qu Feiyan's face lit up with joy, and she immediately used her lightness skill to flash to Qu Yang's side.

"No, not smoke?"

Qu Yang was stunned when he saw his granddaughter suddenly appear.

Then, his gaze shifted to the side, and when he saw Shen Ping'an slowly approaching, Qu Yang's face immediately lit up with ecstasy.

Shen Ping'an's name had already become famous throughout the world thanks to the lists under Bai Xiaosheng.

Qu Yang was a member of the martial arts world, so how could he not know what Shen Ping'an had done this year?
When Qu Yang first heard of Shen Ping'an's reputation, he was surprised for a long time before he came to his senses. He obviously did not expect that a mere Shen family would produce such a true dragon as Shen Ping'an.

Qu Yang had originally thought that if the Sun Moon Sect or the Five Mountains Sword Sect persisted in their pursuit of Liu Zhengfeng, he might be able to seek refuge with the Shen family.

Unexpectedly, Shen Ping'an has come in person.

However, before Qu Yang could step forward to pay his respects, Qu Feiyan suddenly raised her hand and pulled him back.

Upon seeing this, Qu Yang quickly recovered after a brief moment of stunned silence, abandoned his idea of ​​greeting Shen Ping'an, and stood quietly in place.

However, the look of fear on his face was no longer there.

This performance only made the others in the courtyard more curious about the identities of Shen Ping'an and his companions, as they were able to make Qu Yang relax upon seeing them.

An elder of the Sun Moon Cult standing behind Dongfang Bubai said in a deep voice, "How dare you! Who do you think you are, interfering in the affairs of my Sun Moon Cult?"

But as soon as he finished speaking, not only Shen Ping'an, but even Zhang San Niang and the others didn't glance at the Sun Moon Sect elder who had spoken.

This arrogant attitude enraged the elder of the Sun Moon Cult.

"court death!"

With a loud shout, the elder of the Sun Moon Sect stomped his foot on the ground and charged towards Shen Ping'an like an arrow.

Faced with the attack from the Sun and Moon Elder, Zhang San Niang and the others finally turned their attention to him.

However, his gaze did not contain any fear; instead, it showed a kind of impatience and indifference as one would look at a reptile.

The front yard of the Liu residence was not very large to begin with; its total diameter was no more than five zhang.

For a martial artist at the Returning Origin Realm, it is almost an instantaneous leap.

Just as the elder of the Sun Moon Sect leaped into the air, raising his broadsword high and slashing towards Shen Ping'an with a muffled whooshing sound, a surge of true energy at the first level of the Returning Origin Realm suddenly emerged from Shen Ping'an's body.

"With a mere first level of the Returning Origin Realm cultivation, you're courting death."

Sensing the fluctuations of true energy within Shen Ping'an's body, the disdain in the eyes of this elder of the Sun Moon Divine Sect deepened.

"boom!"

However, just as the elder of the Sun Moon Cult thrust his long sword forward another inch,

Suddenly, the hem of Shen Ping'an's black robe was lifted, and a burst of energy suddenly condensed in the air.

It should be noted that Shen Ping'an's swordsmanship has now reached the Earth Sword Realm, the fifth level of swordsmanship.

One can integrate one's own aura into the terrain and landscape.

Combined with the internal energy condensed by Shen Ping'an's own true qi, its power is unimaginable.

The moment the energy struck him, the elder of the Sun Moon Sect felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on him, causing his body to crash to the ground like a falling meteor.

As the ground caved in three inches, the elder of the Sun Moon Sect coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face visibly turning pale.

Not only that.

At that moment, this elder of the Sun Moon Cult felt a sense of vastness, as if he were standing at the foot of a mountain, looking up at a towering peak.

And this towering mountain seemed poised to tilt and crush him at any moment.

This intense, heart-pounding feeling, as if he had one foot in the grave, seemed to rip his heart out, making the Elder Sun and Moon's entire body turn ice-cold with fear.

"Sigh~"

Seeing Shen Ping'an standing motionless, having severely injured this elder of the Sun Moon Sect with just a burst of energy, gasps of astonishment rippled through the front courtyard.

Even Dongfang Bubai and Zuo Lengchan's eyes narrowed.

They were clearly also shocked by Shen Ping'an's bizarre methods.

Not far away, Extinction gently shook his head.

Although it wasn't the first time she had seen Shen Ping'an, every time they met, Shen Ping'an always gave Miejue a feeling of dread.

It was an unfathomable power that made it impossible for anyone to even think of being its enemy.

At this moment, Miejue couldn't help but feel fortunate once again that he hadn't been so stubborn as to insist on going head-to-head with Shen Ping'an when they were near Bright Peak.

As the elder of the Sun Moon Cult collapsed to the ground severely injured, Shen Ping'an lowered his eyes and slowly said, "You don't even deserve to die by my hand."

His tone was gentle, and his voice was casual and slow, yet it revealed a chilling arrogance.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Ping'an raised his eyes slightly and looked at Dongfang Bubai opposite him.

"You're still okay."

(End of this chapter)