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

"Senior Brother Ding, Senior Brother Lu, show yourselves!"

Wow~

As Fei Bin finished speaking, hundreds of Songshan Sect disciples jumped out from both sides, and the entire Liu family, numbering in the dozens, were all suppressed by swords.

Two middle-aged men, slightly older than Fei Bin, stood on either side and bowed, saying, "Ding Mian and Lu Bai of the Songshan Sect greet all of you."

The Thirteen Protectors of the Songshan Sect were already top-tier experts ten years ago.

Ding Mian was the Grand Protector, nicknamed "Pagoda-Bearer";

Lu Bai was the Second Protector, nicknamed Crane Hand;

Fei Bin was the Third Protector, and his nickname was Da Songyang Shou.

Seeing the three of them standing in the field, everyone's thoughts were in turmoil.

Previously, I was wondering why no one from the Songshan Sect came when Liu Zhengfeng had retired from the criminal world. I never expected that they would secretly take his family members.

"You call yourselves righteous people from the Songshan Sect, yet you use the lives of other people's families as a threat. How shameless!"

Among the detainees was a girl of about thirteen or fourteen, dressed in green, with a sword held to her neck but showing no fear.

Ding Mian glanced at her and asked Liu Zhengfeng, "Judging from what this girl just said, she's not Junior Brother Liu's family. Junior Brother Liu, could you tell everyone her identity?"

Liu Zhengfeng shook his head in confusion: "I don't know this young lady. She must be a new friend of my daughter's. She has nothing to do with today's events. Let's not implicate the innocent. Let her go!"

Ding Mian did not respond, but continued to ask, "If you don't know her, do you know Qu Yang, an elder of the Sun Moon Sect?"

Liu Zhengfeng fell silent for a moment, then sighed helplessly:

Yes, I know him.

Although Brother Qu is an elder of the Sun Moon Sect, he is a magnanimous and noble person. Unlike those cruel and bloodthirsty demonic villains, he is a true gentleman.

Because Brother Qu is skilled in music, we became friends through music and became kindred spirits.

These words immediately caused an uproar in the room.

Since ancient times, good and evil have been irreconcilable, but Liu Zhengfeng regarded the elder of the Demonic Cult as a confidant, which surprised everyone.

Those who were initially angry at the Songshan Sect for going too far have calmed down considerably.

The Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Sun Moon Sect have been fighting for over a hundred years, resulting in the deaths of too many fellow disciples and predecessors.

Even those who weren't members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect had suffered persecution from the Sun Moon Sect.

The enmity between them is not something that can be easily resolved.

"Alas, why must you admit it, my dear brother? Isn't this just jumping into a deadly trap?"

With a sigh, an old man in a purple robe entered the arena.

"grandfather!"

"Brother Qu, what brings you here too?" Liu Zhengfeng and the little girl exclaimed at the same time.

"The Demon King Qu Yang!" Many martial arts practitioners stood up and drew their weapons, their eyes filled with murderous intent.

“I have caused my brother’s family to be imprisoned, how could I not come!”

It's you, my dear brother, who's confused. These so-called righteous people are all rigid and inflexible; they can't be reasoned with.

"What can they do to you if you just say you don't know me?"

Liu Zhengfeng smiled nonchalantly: "Brother Qu and I only appreciate each other's music. There is no collusion or conspiracy between our sects. We are upright and honest, and we would not stoop to telling such a lie."

"Bah! What right do you have to stand upright and act righteously? Colluding with the demonic path is colluding with the demonic path!"

Liu Zhengfeng, since you've admitted it, I'll give you a chance to turn back before things go wrong, out of consideration for our alliance.

"If we kill Qu Yang and that little witch now, and then come with me to Mount Song to apologize to the Alliance Leader, there's still a glimmer of hope."

Ding Mian shouted sternly, his voice containing internal force, deafeningly loud.

"Delusion!" Liu Zhengfeng didn't even blink.

He was willing to stand up to the Eastern Depot for Yue Zhuoqun before, and now he is willing to stand up to the Songshan Sect for Qu Yang.

"Stubborn fool! Since you insist on falling into the demonic path, then today I will cleanse the Five Mountains Sword Sect of its evil ways!"

"Wow~"

The disciples of the Songshan Sect drew their swords and surrounded Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang.

"You don't need to lift a finger. One person does the deed, one person takes the blame. Release my family, and I'll offer my neck for execution!"

"Dad, no!"

"Master~"

The entire Liu family wept bitterly.

"Heh, even you, Master Liu, can get so deeply involved. Your family members might not be clean either. Exterminate the demons without leaving a single one alive!" Ding Mian raised his chin and gave a mocking laugh.

"No, Father, save me! I don't want to die!"

An eight-year-old boy in the family suddenly knelt on the ground, crying and wailing.

"You beast, how could I have such a spineless son like you!" Liu Zhengfeng cursed angrily. The child was his youngest son, Liu Qin.

She couldn't help but look at her children, Liu Jing and her eldest son: "Are you scared?"

"Not afraid!"

Disciples Mi Weiyi and Xiang Danian also stepped forward with their swords drawn: "Master, let's fight them to the death."

"Hahaha, good! With your words, my life has been worthwhile."

"Ding Lao Er, just bring it on!"

"Do it!"

shuh~

The disciples of Songshan swung their swords and slashed at Liu Zhengfeng's family.

Clang clang clang~

Swords flashed, and the sounds of clashing swords filled the air. The weapons of these Songshan disciples were all knocked away, and they retreated in a sorry state.

Eight handsome young swordsmen stood in front of Liu Zhengfeng's family.

The Eight Swords of Mount Hua!

This sudden turn of events startled everyone in the room.

"Senior Brother Yue, are you going to make an enemy of Alliance Leader Zuo?" Ding Mian was startled and looked at Yue Zhuoqun, who was sitting steadily in his chair.

"My Huashan sect has only given the Five Sacred Mountains Command Flag to the Songshan sect for a little over twenty years. Look how arrogant you've become."

The butcher's knife has actually been turned against an ally; Zuo Lengchan has set a good example!

Which of the heroes present hadn't heard of Junior Brother Liu's chivalrous reputation? When had he ever done anything against the code of chivalry?

Just because you befriended Qu Yang, you want to exterminate his entire family? Such ruthless and decisive methods make you seem more like demons!

"Senior Brother Yue~" Liu Zhengfeng's eyes reddened.

A man of integrity, he did not bow his head in the face of oppression from the Eastern Depot, nor did he yield to the coercion from the Songshan Sect.

Yue Zhuoqun's righteous words almost brought him to tears.

Yue Zhuoqun walked up to Liu Zhengfeng and patted him on the shoulder:

"Based on your previous refusal of official appointment and resistance against the Eastern Depot for my sake, I believe in your character."

You said your relationship with Qu Yang was purely musical, and you've never done anything wrong. I believe you!

Upon hearing this, Abbess Dingyi, Daoist Tianmen, and others were also moved: Yes, how could such a person fall into the demonic path!

“Junior Brother Yue is right. We also trust Junior Brother Liu’s character. Leader Zuo’s actions were inappropriate.”

"You all intend to defy the Alliance Leader's orders?"

"Correct orders will be obeyed naturally, while unreasonable orders are better ignored!"

Yue Zhuoqun glanced at Ding Mian and the other two, and said calmly:

"Let me tell you straight, I, Huashan, have protected Liu Zhengfeng."

If he insists on retiring from the martial arts world, he can enjoy his retirement as a wealthy man named Liu. If he doesn't want to leave the martial arts world, then he'll still be the Third Master Liu of the Hengshan Sect!

A hush fell over the room; everyone was shocked by Yue Zhuoqun's strength and domineering presence!

A sense of admiration welled up in my heart. Fearless of power and daring to speak out for justice, this is the true hero of the martial arts world.

Compared to him, where is Zuo Lengchan's demeanor as the leader of the alliance?

"Openly challenging the authority of the alliance leader, we'll have to ask Senior Brother Yue for advice." Ding Mian and the other two exchanged glances and stepped forward at the same time.

They secretly witnessed Xu Jin's disheveled departure and, knowing they were no match for Yue Zhuoqun one-on-one, prepared to join forces against the enemy.

"You are also challenging the authority of the Huashan Sect Leader!"

But as soon as they moved, Feng Buping, Cheng Buyou, and Cong Buqi also stepped forward:

“Your Songshan Mountain has the Thirteen Protectors, and my Huashan Mountain also has many masters. Three against three is just fair.”