Swords emerge from Mount Hua, sweeping across the heavens from the world of Swordsman.

The two men's palm strikes collided, creating a gust of wind that stung the faces of the surrounding heroes.

"Just who is this Zhuang Juxian? How could he possess such profound internal strength?"

"The palm strike was so cold it sent chills down my spine. This martial art is unheard of and unseen before! Strange, very strange!"

"With his strength, he certainly has the qualifications to challenge Master Xuanci. Will he really become the leader of the martial arts alliance today?"

"That's not necessarily true. There are still many experts like Young Master Murong in the arena! If you want to become the leader of the martial arts world, you have to defeat them all."

As everyone discussed it, You Tanzhi and Xuan Ci were locked in a fierce battle, going back and forth.

You Tanzhi was originally of mediocre martial arts skills, but after Kumārajīva cured the cold poison in his body, his internal strength became terrifyingly profound.

Looking across the entire martial arts world, there are few who surpass him in skill.

At first, Xuan Ci was able to fight him to a standstill with his Shaolin skills, but after dozens of rounds, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

You Tanzhi's extremely cold internal energy invaded his body, hindering the flow of his internal energy and leaving him powerless.

While fighting, one also needs to use internal energy to dispel the cold, making it difficult to concentrate.

Taking advantage of his distraction, You Tanzhi suddenly slapped him on the chest.

Bang!

Xuan Ci was blasted back more than ten meters, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"Hahaha, old monk, you've lost! Quickly kneel down and kowtow to the martial arts alliance leader!" Azi shouted excitedly from behind.

“As the leader of the Beggars’ Sect, you use the martial arts of the Starry Constellation Sect. Even if you defeat me, you will not be able to convince the masses and will not be able to become the leader of the martial arts world,” Xuan Ci said in a deep voice.

These words sparked another round of discussion in the room.

"That's right, using heretical martial arts is a disgrace to the Beggars' Sect!"

"Chief Zhuang, you don't know the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, do you?"

"If that's really the case, not only will his claim to the title of leader of the martial arts alliance be unconvincing, but even his status as the leader of the Beggars' Sect will be questionable."

Upon hearing this, You Tanzhi became anxious: "What is the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms? Can it possibly be stronger than the martial arts of my Xingxiu Sect?"

"Brother Zhuang is right!" the Starry Constellation Sect disciples shouted excitedly. "Starry Constellation Divine Skill is the best in the world, invincible in battle and unbeatable in attack. The Dragon Subduing Palm is utterly worthless!"

Amidst the shouts, a powerful voice echoed from the foot of the mountain: "Who says the martial arts of the Xingxiu Sect can defeat the Beggar Clan's Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms?"

The voice was rough and powerful; though not particularly loud, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Everyone was taken aback, and they all fell silent.

The sound of hooves thundered, and dust billowed from the distant mountain road as more than ten fast horses galloped towards them.

"Chief Qiao! Chief Qiao is here!" someone in the Beggars' Sect shouted excitedly.

Although Qiao Feng's Khitan identity was revealed and he was expelled from the Beggars' Sect, he still held considerable prestige within the sect, and many people still admire him to this day.

Qiao Feng dismounted, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Brothers, how have you been? However, Xiao Feng has been expelled from the Beggars' Sect, so there's no need to address me as 'Sect Leader' anymore."

The Beggars' Sect disciples' smiles faded slightly, and they sighed helplessly, some unable to utter a word.

Qiao Feng was also filled with emotion, but he still had feelings for the Beggars' Sect and couldn't bear to see others disrespect the Beggars' Sect's prestige.

He scanned the entire room with his fierce eyes and asked in a deep voice, "Who said that the Xingxiu Sect's martial arts are superior to the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms?"

“That’s the man in the iron mask, named Zhuang Juxian!” someone immediately responded.

“Brother Xiao, Zhuang Juxian is the new leader of the Beggars’ Sect, and he’s with me.” At this moment, A Zi cheered and came forward.

Qiao Feng's brows immediately furrowed: "Azi, you're really being too reckless."

Before A'Zhu came along, Qiao Feng did have some feelings for A'Zi, but as time went on, he discovered that A'Zi was willful and spoiled, and liked to torment people for amusement, which made him very dissatisfied.

While in the Liao Kingdom, he often reprimanded Azi for this.

A few months ago, A Zi suddenly disappeared. He only found out after making inquiries that A Zi and the Iron-Faced Man had appeared in the Beggars' Sect.

Many members of the Beggars' Sect hated him and feared that Azi would be implicated, so they led the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun south.

Upon learning that the Beggars' Sect's actions against Shaolin were once again the work of Azi, he was very dissatisfied.

Azi pouted and said angrily, "The Beggars' Sect bullied you first, so I had Tie Chou take back the position of sect leader. Shaolin has a grudge against you, so I had Tie Chou deal with Shaolin. I did all this to help you get revenge, and you don't appreciate it, so why are you scolding me!"

"You..." Qiao Feng was both angry and touched by A Zi.

"You bastard Qiao Feng! So it was you who instigated all of this! You really are a Khitan traitor!" A furious shout immediately rang out from the crowd.

"You, surnamed Qiao, killed my brother and brought disaster to the martial arts world of the Central Plains. I will not let you off today."

“The Khitan barbarians deserve to be killed by everyone. Gentlemen, we cannot let him leave Shaoshi Mountain alive.”

Shouts and curses filled the air as countless people swarmed in, surrounding Qiao Feng in the center.

Murong Fu was overjoyed and leaped out.

If he can eliminate Qiao Feng for the martial arts world of the Central Plains today, he will surely gain the support of the masses, and his great cause will be promising.

"Xiao Feng, you treat the heroes of the Central Plains as nothing. Even a mere Murong Fu from Gusu will have to learn from your superior skills."

When You Tanzhi saw Azi standing in front of Qiao Feng, the hatred in his heart still made him say, "You surnamed Xiao, the hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable. Let's settle this score between us."

Even the injured Xuanci called out to the Shaolin monks: "Junior Brother Xuanku died at the hands of Xiao Feng, we must not let him go again."

"Hahaha!"

Qiao Feng laughed loudly, saying boldly, "The grudges and misunderstandings are hard to explain. Since you want revenge, then bring it on! What does Xiao Feng have to fear!"

His body trembled, and he roared like a dragon, his powerful aura spreading outwards.

A fierce battle is about to erupt on the field.

"How could such a lively scene be complete without me, Yue Zhuoqun!" Just then, another melodious voice rang out.

In the distance, a graceful and ethereal figure appeared, arriving with a swift and elegant motion.

Chapter 153 Reunion, Truth Revealed

Today, Yue Zhuoqun is no longer an unknown figure in the martial arts world.

After defeating Ding Chunqiu at Leigu Mountain and taking over as the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, his name began to spread.

After helping Tianshan Tonglao resolve the crisis, the people of the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands promoted the story even more vigorously.

Although the name Yue Zhuoqun is not as well-known as that of Murong Fu in the South or Qiao Feng in the North, everyone knows that he is a top-notch master whose strength is no less than that of Qiao Feng and Murong Fu.

Seeing him land in the arena with superb lightness skill, all the heroes became solemn and respectful.

There's no other reason than that his seniority is simply too high.

Even someone as old as Xuan Ci was just a little monk in the eyes of the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny.

Among the four generations of Shaolin monks—Ling, Xuan, Hui, and Xu—only Master Lingmen, Xuanci's master, could be considered an equal to the Three Elders of Xiaoyao.

As the junior brother of the Three Elders of Xiaoyao, Yue Zhuoqun could only be considered a junior by everyone else present.

"Amitabha, it's Sect Leader Xiaoyao who has arrived."

Xuan Ci clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said with a smile, "When I was young, I heard about the illustrious reputation of the Three Elders of Xiaoyao from my late master, Zen Master Lingmen. As the esteemed junior brother of Sect Leader Yue, it is truly an honor for me to meet you today."

"Tch, you're good at patting yourself on the back!" Yue Zhuoqun curled his lip. "It's an honor for you to see me, but it's a real bummer to see you."

Xuan Ci's smile froze, a question lingering in his mind: Had he ever offended the Free and Unfettered Sect?

As the saying goes, reach out and don't hit the smiling person.

I treated them with courtesy, so why did they resort to mockery?

He couldn't help but lower his expression and ask, "The Free and Unfettered Sect has rarely participated in the affairs of the martial world in recent years. What advice does Sect Leader Yue have for us today?"

"Indeed, I need your guidance, and I'd like to add fuel to the fire!"

Yue Zhuoqun smiled coldly and glanced at the crowd: "Qiao Feng is a Khitan, and you all want to attack him. I won't comment on that."

Zhuang Juxian, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, is You Tanzhi, the young master of Juxian Manor. He seeks revenge on Qiao Feng for his father's death, and his reasons are quite valid.

It's understandable that Murong Fu, focused on restoring his great cause, would try to win over the masters of the Central Plains to deal with Qiao Feng.

Xuanci, you are ostensibly the abbot of Shaolin, but in reality, you were the leader of the bloody battle outside Yanmen Pass. You bear half the responsibility for that sin.

Moreover, as the abbot, he disregarded the rules and regulations and had an affair with a woman, resulting in the birth of a son.

You've committed such a heinous crime, what reason do you have to punish others?

"What?" These words caused a huge uproar in the room, and everyone looked at Xuan Ci in disbelief.

No one expected that this highly respected Shaolin monk would be so hypocritical.

"Nonsense! How dare you slander our abbot!"

"Yue Zhuoqun, Shaolin's reputation cannot be tarnished by your slander."

The Shaolin monks began to curse angrily.

"Whether it's slander or not, Xuan Ci knows very well. Moreover, there are people in this situation who know the details better than I do."

Yue Zhuoqun turned his gaze to Ye Erniang, one of the Four Evils, who looked flustered: "Ye Erniang, aren't you going to come out and acknowledge your old lover?"

"No, no, you, you mustn't say it, you mustn't say it..." Ye Erniang waved her hands frantically and turned to run away.