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

Chapter 143 was not a waste of time after all.
A moment later, knowing that things could not continue like this, Dongfang Bubai hardened his heart.

As he moved swiftly, three more afterimages materialized.

Together with Dongfang Bubai himself, they charged towards Shen Ping'an simultaneously from four different directions: east, west, south, and north.

But at that very moment, Dongfang Bubai seemed to hear a loud sword cry.

When the voice reached his ears, Dongfang Bubai's fighting spirit seemed to be severed by an invisible sword, leaving only fear in his heart.

It was this instantaneous change in mindset that caused the internal energy within Dongfang Bubai to momentarily stagnate.

His body stiffened for a moment.

The next second, a three-foot-long sword shadow, formed entirely of sword energy, appeared before Dongfang Bubai.

The moment the sword shadow appeared, the protective energy that Dongfang Bubai had gathered in front of him was easily torn apart like delicate sheets of rice paper.

Upon witnessing this, Dongfang Bubai felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly lowered his inner energy and then spun around, retreating half a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) rapidly.

When he realized that the sword shadow was still hanging in the air and had not followed him, Dongfang Bubai understood that the appearance of this sword shadow was not to attack him, but only to serve as a warning.

Upon realizing this, Dongfang Bubai felt both relieved and defeated.

If it were someone else, losing at this point would simply be a loss.

But Dongfang Bubai is different.

In order to cultivate the "Sunflower Manual," he sacrificed what is most important to a man.

I thought I could gain the ability to dominate all martial artists of the same level and become invincible.

Who would have thought it would turn out like this?

However, before Dongfang Bubai could fully immerse himself in this sense of dejection, Shen Ping'an's voice suddenly entered Dongfang Bubai's ears, asking, "What level have you reached in your cultivation of the Sunflower Manual?"

After a moment's thought, Dongfang Bubai said, "I have just entered the first level, which can be considered as a preliminary understanding of the basics."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ping'an paused for a moment and then nodded, saying, "To achieve such speed on the first level, this 'Sunflower Manual' is indeed unique and quite good."

Finally, Shen Ping'an said, "When you can cultivate the Sunflower Manual to its highest level, you can go to the Shen family in Yuyang City. I hope that you can force me to draw my sword then."

The unique internal energy and accompanying martial arts of the Sunflower Manual can greatly increase the attack speed of martial artists who practice this martial art.

The fast sword intent within sword intent can also greatly increase the speed at which a swordsman draws his sword.

Therefore, Shen Ping'an also wanted to see what level of fast sword intent the speed of attack could be equivalent to if the "Sunflower Manual" could be cultivated to its highest level.

"Yuyang, the Shen family."

Upon hearing Shen Ping'an's words, some of the quick-witted people in the front yard immediately understood.

"He is none other than the Jade Prince, Shen Ping'an, who is famous on both the list."

"So that's how it is. It was him all along. I should have realized it sooner. In the entire Ming Dynasty, who else could possess such strength and charisma at such a young age?"

At the same time, after learning Shen Ping'an's identity, Dongfang Bubai also showed a look of astonishment.

But what followed was a sense of relief.

After all, Shen Ping'an's achievements are known throughout the world.

Even someone like the Demon Master Pang Ban was no match for him with a single sword strike, let alone him.
Although Dongfang Bubai was arrogant, he was not without self-awareness. He knew that someone like Shen Ping'an, who seemed to be born to be above the clouds, was simply beyond their reach.

Upon realizing this, Dongfang Bubai's sense of defeat quickly dissipated.

This chicken wasn't slaughtered in vain after all.

After calming himself down, Dongfang Bubai cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Shen Ping'an.

"Thank you."

These words came from the heart of Dongfang Bubai.

Finally, Dongfang Bubai glanced at Qu Yang and suddenly said, "Now that Young Master Shen is here, Elder Qu will no longer belong to my Sun Moon Divine Sect."

Qu Yang's face lit up with joy, and he bowed, saying, "Qu Yang thanks the sect leader for his kindness."

After a moment of contemplation, Dongfang Bubai said, "However, although I agree to your leaving the Sun Moon Divine Cult, the poison from the Three Corpse Brain God Pill is still in your body. Once you run out of the medicine to suppress the poison, you will still need to return to Blackwood Cliff to get the medicine."

Upon hearing this, Qu Yang's expression changed.

"Master, this..."

Currently, all elders and core members of the Sun Moon Cult have taken the Three Corpse Brain God Pill. Every few months, they need medication to suppress the toxicity, otherwise their intestines will perforate and their brains will be devoured by poisonous insects.

This is why no one who joins the Sun Moon Cult dares to betray it.

Qu Yang originally thought that since Dongfang Bubai had agreed to his leaving the Sun Moon Cult, he should take out the antidote for the Three Corpse Brain God Pill.

Who would have thought that they would still try to control him with the poison of the Three Corpse Brain God Pill?

This action immediately caused Qu Feiyan, who was standing to the side, to frown deeply, and anger gathered on her pretty face.

Before Qu Feiyan could speak, Dongfang Bubai said first: "It's not that I'm unwilling, but I don't have the antidote for the Three Corpse Brain God Pill. I only have a way to suppress it. In order to control you for a lifetime, Ren Woxing destroyed the antidote for the Three Corpse Brain God Pill long ago."

Upon hearing this news, not only Qu Yang, but even Sang San Niang and other elders of the Sun Moon Sect turned ashen-faced. Without the antidote for the Three Corpse Brain God Pill, it meant they would be bound to the Sun Moon Sect for the rest of their lives, with no way to escape.

Having learned the reason, Qu Feiyan suddenly turned her head to look at Shen Ping'an.

Knowing what Qu Feiyan meant, Shen Ping'an nodded subtly in acknowledgment.

Seeing this, Qu Feiyan felt relieved and used the method of transmitting sound through her internal energy to communicate with Qu Yang.

A few breaths later, Qu Yang's cloudy eyes brightened slightly for a moment, but then disappeared again.

Then, Qu Yang sighed and said, "So be it! It is already difficult enough to be able to retire peacefully to the mountains and forests, so why should I continue to dwell on it?"

Dongfang Bubai said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, when Elder Qu comes to Blackwood Cliff in the future, I will instruct the medicine hall to bring several years' worth of medicine for Elder Qu each time."

Qu Yang bowed and said, "Then thank you very much, Master."

Dongfang Bubai glanced at Shen Ping'an and only relaxed slightly after confirming that Shen Ping'an was not angry about the matter.

He then cupped his hands in greeting to Shen Ping'an before waving and leading the others, including the seriously injured elder of the Sun Moon Sect, away quickly.

After Dongfang Bubai and the others left, Shen Ping'an looked at Liu Zhengfeng, who was standing there in a daze, and said, "I am a little tired from traveling for many days. I wonder if I could borrow a few rooms from Senior Liu so that I can rest for a while?"

Upon hearing Shen Ping'an's words, Liu Zhengfeng, who had come to his senses, quickly nodded: "It is my honor, it is my honor."

After a somewhat flustered response, Liu Zhengfeng quickly summoned his family members to take Shen Ping'an to the inner courtyard.

Along the way, no one dared to stop them.

However, when he reached Yue Buqun, the Qi Sect Master of Mount Hua, Shen Ping'an suddenly stopped.

"I have some things I'd like to ask Sect Leader Yue. After Elder Liu retires from the martial arts world, would it be convenient for Sect Leader Yue to have a chat?"

Seeing that Yue Buqun had actually struck up a conversation with Shen Ping'an, the people around them looked on with envy.

Looking at the situations of the Songshan Sect and the Sun Moon Sect, one can understand the benefits of having a powerful figure backing you up.

If Yue Buqun can rely on the Shen family in the future, how many forces in the martial arts world would dare to cause trouble for the Huashan Qi Sect for no reason?

Knowing this as well, Yue Buqun quickly came to his senses and said, "Young Master Shen, you are too kind. It would be my honor to be able to help you. If you have any questions, I will answer them to the best of my knowledge."

Shen Ping'an nodded and said, "Then I will take my leave and wait."

"please!"

After saying that, Shen Ping'an took another step and led Zhang San Niang and the others towards the inner courtyard.

After exchanging a few words with Qu Yang, Qu Feiyan also prepared to follow.

She had only taken two steps when Qu Feiyan suddenly turned around and looked at the corpses of Zuo Lengchan and the others in the courtyard.

True Qi quickly gathered in her little finger, and only after the sword Qi had condensed into a ball shape on her little finger did Qu Feiyan flick her finger out.

In an instant, the spherical sword energy split into dozens of sword energies the moment it left Qu Feiyan's fingers, and then pierced through the chests and brows of Zuo Lengchan and the others.

Seeing Qu Feiyan's actions, everyone in the front yard twitched.

I was both surprised by the method Qu Feiyan displayed and astonished by her ruthless finishing move.

In an instant, many people secretly memorized Qu Feiyan's appearance.

Even Liu Zhengfeng, who was standing to the side, and Qu Yang, Qu Feiyan's grandfather, were frightened by Qu Feiyan's actions.

"Where did this girl learn this habit? How could she be so ruthless even after someone has died?"

At the same time, Shen Ping'an, who was about to step into the front yard and secretly use his sword energy to finish off Qu Feiyan, sensed Qu Feiyan's actions and couldn't help but nod in approval.

Suddenly, I had a feeling of "my daughter has grown up."

Shen Ping'an's motto has always been: either don't do it at all, or if you do it, do it without hesitation.

Zuo Lengchan and the other members of the Songshan Sect were all vindictive and vengeful.

The act of kidnapping Liu Zhengfeng's family demonstrates that the Songshan Sect will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

If you keep someone like that around, who knows when he might do something behind the scenes.

Compared to the blatant evil of the Sun and Moon Cult, the people within the Songshan Sect are actually quite annoying.

This is why, when it comes to taking action, Shen Ping'an can show leniency when facing members of the Sun Moon Sect, but shows no mercy when dealing with members of the Songshan Sect.

After what happened before, now that Liu Zhengfeng has retired from his criminal activities, who would dare to cause trouble again?
Even when a powerful elder like Qu Yang stood by and personally presided over Liu Zhengfeng's handover ceremony, no one dared to voice any objections.

Even the other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect looked at Qu Yang with smiles on their faces.

Qu Yang, standing there in all black, seemed not to be the former elder of the Demonic Sect, but rather a highly respected senior figure within the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

That's how the martial arts world is.

The so-called distinction between good and evil is nothing but a joke in the face of absolute power.

(End of this chapter)