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

Breaking a sword move and killing a life sounds like a long process, but in reality, it's just a single, instantaneous action by Yue Zhuoqun.

It wasn't until Jian Jingfeng collapsed and died that the others realized what had happened.

The most terrified was Zui Wuchang, after all, he was known as the second-best swordsman in the world, only ranked below Jian Jingfeng.

He subconsciously looked into Yue Zhuoqun's eyes, fearing that the other man was staring at him. As a result, his gaze met Yue Zhuoqun's, his body stiffened for a moment, and he pushed off with his feet, retreating backward.

"Hmph! The second-best swordsman in the world, and you don't even have the courage to draw your sword?"

Yue Zhuoqun leaped up with a shout, like a golden goose taking flight, and instantly reached the top of Zui Wochang's head: "Since that's the case, you'll leave your life here too!"

A horizontal slash.

An ordinary sword strike left an impeccable trajectory in the air.

puff!

Blood gushed out, and the head of the Drunken Impermanence rolled to the ground.

Facing an attack from dozens of masters, Yue Zhuoqun easily killed the number one and number two swordsmen in the world, his divine power completely stunning the entire audience.

Those martial arts practitioners who were intimidated by Shaolin's power and suffered the consequences were filled with deep regret.

"Sect Leader Yue, we will not participate in your conflict with Shaolin. We will withdraw now."

Someone shouted in panic and turned to run towards the outer perimeter.

"Now you're scared? What were you doing just now? None of the people who attacked me today will escape."

Yue Zhuoqun's eyes turned cold, his Gentleman's Sword trembled, and he suddenly thrust it out at the heroes in the arena.

"Five Mountains!"

hum!

Rumble!

A terrifying surge of internal energy flowed into the longsword, unleashing a blinding light that caused the air to vibrate incessantly and the ground bricks to crumble inch by inch.

The phantom images of five mountains rose up amidst the sword light, growing larger and larger until they covered almost half of the square.

A mortal-level sword technique, with a mastery level of perfection and over 19,000 points of internal energy, comparable to the cultivation of a normal person over 70 or 80 years.

This sword strike was at the peak of Yue Zhuoqun's strength.

It can truly be said that with a single sword strike, the world changed color and humanity was overturned.

Bang!

The phantom images of five great mountains landed above everyone's heads and suddenly exploded, transforming into streaks of sword light.

The onlookers were so terrified their eyes nearly popped out, their mouths agape and their breath caught in their throats.

In their view, the battlefield had transformed into a domain of sword light, or more accurately, a sword field, with sword light crisscrossing and filling every corner.

"what……"

Screams rang out one after another, and people kept falling to the ground.

Those who were weaker had their limbs and heads severed on the spot, while those who were stronger were covered in sword marks and fell to the ground in a miserable state, their breathing ceasing.

A full half minute passed before the sword light finally subsided.

Looking around the scene, there were corpses and severed limbs everywhere, and blood had soaked the ground, making it look like a battlefield of carnage.

"Demon... Demon, you really are a demon."

The monk Liaokong screamed in terror; he was the only one left alive.

His monk's robes were tattered and torn, covered with bloody sword wounds; he no longer resembled a high-ranking Shaolin monk.

"This outcome was entirely orchestrated by your Shaolin sect, and you dare to call me a demon?"

Yue Zhuoqun smiled coldly, showing no remorse for his cruel methods.

These were all sent by Shaolin, Cao Zhengchun, and Zhu Wushi to deal with him, and they would not show any mercy or repay evil with kindness.

And this is just the beginning.

It was only a few dozen people who died; the tragedy on Jade Maiden Peak of Mount Hua was far more horrific than what we see now.

The cause of that tragedy was likely orchestrated and planned by Shaolin in secret.

"Including the time with Lu Zhu, this is the second time your Shaolin has provoked me."

I'll let you go back to inform Fang Zheng. Three days later, I will personally come to Shaolin to settle all grudges.

Liao Kong's body went limp, his eyes filled with panic.

He had truly felt Yue Zhuoqun's formidable strength. How could Shaolin possibly withstand him?

The calamity of Shaolin has arrived.

"Quickly, take me back to the temple."

Two young monks immediately came up from behind, helped Kong up, and left quickly without even turning their heads back.

Yue Zhuoqun curled his lip in disdain before looking at Zuo Lengchan, who was hiding in the back because of his severed arm.

"Zuo Lengchan, now that no one is backing you up, are you still going to force yourself to keep going?"

Zuo Lengchan's eyes were completely glazed over, and his body was trembling uncontrollably; he was utterly despondent.

Chapter 68 Reclaiming the Position of Leader of the Five Mountains Alliance

Upon hearing this, Zuo Lengchan burst into tears.

After this battle, almost all the masters of the Songshan Sect were killed or wounded. Although he survived, he lost an arm and most of his martial arts skills were ruined.

How can we possibly keep going like this?

"The victor is king, the loser is villain. From now on, the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance will be your Sect Leader Yue."

He waved his intact right hand and replied dejectedly.

Following instructions, the junior disciples of the Songshan Sect took out the Alliance Leader's token and, with trembling legs, approached Yue Zhuoqun and respectfully handed it over.

"Sect Leader Yue, here you go."

Yue Zhuoqun's feat of killing dozens of martial arts masters terrified him so much that he could barely speak.

Yue Zhuoqun reached out and took it, then held it high.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on regaining the Alliance Leader's Command Flag!"

"Congratulations, Master!"

Ning Zhongze and the other people from Mount Hua were overjoyed.

More than twenty years have passed, and the Huashan Sect has finally returned to its peak, no... it has surpassed its former peak.

Dingxian, Mo Da, and others also led their disciples forward and bowed to Yue Zhuoqun.

"The Hengshan Sect greets Alliance Leader Yue!"

"The Hengshan Sect greets Alliance Leader Yue!"

"The Mount Tai Sect greets Alliance Leader Yue!"

"Haha, everyone, there's no need to be so polite. Now that I've become the new leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, I hope you will all support each other and work together to achieve great things."

"Rest assured, Alliance Leader, we will respond to any orders you give us from now on," the group quickly replied.

At this moment, in addition to admiration, they felt even more awe towards Yue Zhuoqun.

Of course, it's mostly about confidence.

After all, Yue Zhuoqun's martial arts skills are so high that he has nothing to fear when facing the Sun Moon Cult.

Seeing that they had finished their greetings, the martial arts heroes around them also clasped their fists in congratulations. The Wudang Sect, which had been watching from the sidelines during the previous battle, also stepped forward under the guidance of Yu Cha Dao Ren and Yu Zhen Dao Ren.

"Sect Leader Yue, congratulations."

"Mount Hua and Mount Wudang both belong to the Taoist sect, so there's no need for you two Taoist priests to be so polite." Yue Zhuoqun smiled and cupped his hands, finding the two of them much more agreeable.

"Yes, we both belong to the Taoist sect, so our two sects should get closer together in the future."

The Foolish Tea Master secretly rejoiced, thankful that he hadn't responded to Kong's call to be an enemy of Mount Hua, otherwise Wudang would have also suffered a calamity.

Wudang was able to become a martial arts sect that rivaled Shaolin in the martial arts world, all thanks to its founder Zhang Sanfeng.

Most people believe that Wudang's status is due to Zhang Sanfeng's founding of the Wudang School and the creation of Tai Chi Chuan, which made it the best in the world for an era.

There are too many people who could become the best in the world and be invincible for an era, so why don't we see other sects doing it?

The most fundamental reason is actually Zhang Sanfeng's Jiazi Demon-Slaying Ceremony.

This phrase doesn't refer to vanquishing demons in the year of Jiazi, but rather that Zhang Sanfeng vanquished demons for a full sixty years. The prestige of the Wudang Sect was earned through sheer bloodshed.

Seeing Yue Buqun's ruthless methods today, they couldn't help but think of their ancestor, Zhang Sanfeng.

I fear that the Huashan Sect will become the second Wudang Sect, so naturally we must maintain good relations with them.

Yue Zhuoqun nodded: "I will definitely visit Wudang when I have the chance in the future."

"If Sect Leader Yue were to come in person, the entire Wudang Sect would certainly welcome him with open arms." Daoist Yucha bowed again: "As the newly appointed leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, Sect Leader Yue must have many matters to attend to. We will not disturb you any longer. Farewell!"