The Villain's Counterattack

"This leader's sword is absolute and unwavering!" Ren Woxing's response shocked everyone, and a sense of arrogance swept through them. The members of the Demon Cult, who had been suppressed by Yue Buqun's righteous voice and could not raise their heads, now shouted in unison: "The Holy Leader of the Sun and Moon Divine Cult is a man of both literary and martial virtues, benefiting all people and unifying the world for thousands of years."

Ren Woxing stood proudly, addressing thousands of jianghu figures with open arms, "Everyone has their own aspirations, each with their own paths. You, Yue Buqun, have cultivated the 'Purple Cloud Divine Art' and specialized in the 'Yangwu Sword Technique,' honing the noble spirit of a gentleman. The sword in your hand, though called a sword, is no longer for killing, but for nurturing, nourishing a breath of noble spirit. You set an example, but the people below you are so selfish. What can you do?"

"I am Ren Woxing. What is so great that I cannot go anywhere? As a respected ruler, I should indulge my desires. However, anyone who disobeys will be killed! This is my sword, and it is also my way. Domination!" Ren Woxing said calmly, "I admire those who have their own persistence. You, Yue Buqun, have realized your own way. This is commendable. You are one of the people I admire."

"I wonder who else can be admired by Master Ren? I, Zuo Lengchan, probably don't have this honor." Zuo Lengchan was unwilling to be ignored. As both were top masters, and also top masters of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, why did Yue Buqun receive praise while he was plagued by evil deeds everywhere?

Lin Pingzhi glanced at Zuo Lengchan, thinking, "Aren't you aware of the shit you did yourself? Why did you insist on having Ren Woxing exposed to the world?" However, from his understanding of Ren Woxing, he thought this guy might actually appreciate a bad guy like Zuo Lengchan. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.

As expected, Ren Woxing nodded and said, "Among the people I admire, there is indeed someone like you, Zuo Lengchan. You are below Dongfang Bubai and Feng Qingyang, and above Master Fangzheng and Taoist Chongxu."

This was quite a high evaluation, and it surprised Zuo Lengchan. "You actually admire Dongfang Bubai? He's your mortal enemy?"

Ren Woxing said nonchalantly, "This leader is a master of martial arts and incredibly clever. I thought there was no one in the world who could stand up to him. Unexpectedly, he fell into Dongfang Bubai's trap and nearly perished at the bottom of the lake, never to be able to rise again. How can I not admire such a formidable figure as Dongfang Bubai? His eventual death wasn't due to his lack of martial arts prowess, but rather to the villain Yang Lianting. It can only be considered a case of simply choosing the wrong person. If he had met a young talent like Lin Pingzhi, my Divine Sect would have long since ruled the martial arts world."

While this metaphor might not be entirely accurate, if you think about it carefully, what would happen if Lin Pingzhi were truly assisting Dongfang Bubai? While that idiot might be prone to treason, he possesses a remarkable knack for commanding his subordinates, commanding troops and orchestrating strategies with unparalleled skill. If the Demon Cult were truly in his hands, who in the righteous world could possibly stand against him? Add to that Dongfang Bubai's unrivaled martial arts prowess, and I'm afraid...

Lin Pingzhi was so angry, Ren Woxing, you really went too far. After all, I have a relationship with your precious daughter, but by doing this, aren't you ruining my reputation?

With a clang, the long sword was unsheathed. "Ren Woxing, come on. If I don't beat you up today, I won't be able to vent the anger in my heart."

Ren Woxing ignored him and threw Ren Yingying out, leaving Lin Pingzhi in a state of confusion. Many martial arts masters were about to laugh, but then they were shocked. Lin Pingzhi would not assist Dongfang Bubai, but what if he turned to assist Ren Woxing? This boy was still young and could not see through the truth of the red skull, but he had already been caught by the demonic witch.

"There are countless swordsmen in the world. Dongfang Bubai's martial arts skills are considered the best in the world, but his superiority lies in his speed and excellent internal strength. I'm afraid the only one who has truly mastered swordsmanship to the extreme is Feng Qingyang of Huashan. Lin Pingzhi and Linghu Chong are probably the result of inheriting Master Feng's swordsmanship to achieve their current achievements."

Ren Woxing said with certainty, "Putting aside internal strength and Qinggong, no one present here can match these two boys in terms of swordsmanship alone. I admire Feng Qingyang for his swordsmanship, but he can't get over the struggle for sword energy in his heart. He's destined to never return to the martial arts world again. Otherwise, Huashan would have risen to prominence long ago."

"Great Monk Fang Zheng, you have studied the Yi Jin Jing with great depth, and your internal strength has reached perfection. However, you are kind-hearted and humble. You clearly have the potential to rule the world, but you always give in, unlike this arrogant leader. This is something I have always admired."

"Master Chongxu, your Wudang Tai Chi sword technique is quite unique, yet you maintain a clean demeanor and avoid meddling in the affairs of the martial arts world. It's just that you don't know how to teach your disciples, and Wudang lacks any outstanding talents. When you, Master Chongxu, pass away, I'm afraid the art of Tai Chi swordsmanship will be lost. Originally, I admired your martial arts skills, nothing else. It's just that you and Lin Pingzhi took advantage of the chaos to infiltrate Blackwood Cliff and retrieve the Tai Chi Boxing Manual. Your courage and vision alone have earned your respect."

Taoist Chongxu shook his head slightly and said, "Master Ren really overestimates me. If it weren't for Young Master Lin accompanying me, I wouldn't have dared to go up to Blackwood Cliff lightly. The leaders of the Sun Moon Sect have all been top masters. Blackwood Cliff is as solid as a rock. That trip was just a fluke."

Ren Woxing clapped his hands. An old man came up holding a long box and presented it to Taoist Chongxu. Taoist Chongxu was a little skeptical, but when he opened it, his face was filled with excitement. "Zhenwu Sword!"

"Although this thing is good, it does not belong to my Holy Church. Now it is returned to its original owner, so that you, an old Taoist, will not be thinking about it all the time. I don't know when you will come to my Black Wood Cliff again. This leader has strengthened the defense not because I am not afraid of you coming again, but because I am afraid that my Black Wood Cliff is too high and you may break your old arms and legs." Ren Woxing said with a hint of sarcasm, but Taoist Chongxu bowed deeply and thanked him repeatedly.

Well! Judging from the expressions of Master Fangzheng and Taoist Chongxu, they must have been won over by Ren Woxing's flattery and gifts, and would not take the initiative to become his enemy. Yue Buqun and Zuo Lengchan were slightly surprised. This Ren Woxing is indeed powerful, and they must not be careless.

"Zuo Lengchan, you are a skilled martial artist and a cunning strategist, very much to my taste. You want to merge the Five Mountains Sword Sects, to become one of the three great powers alongside Shaolin and Wudang. Your talent and ambition are truly remarkable. However, you are sneaky and scheming, not the actions of a hero, and I find it extremely disrespectful. In my opinion, you have good abilities but a lack of vision, yet you are incredibly ambitious. If you succeed, you will ultimately mess things up and end up ruined by internal strife." Ren Woxing said calmly, "Don't think I'm exaggerating. Just look at your behavior towards the other four sects and you'll know you've never considered them your own people."

"Alliance Leader Yue, let me ask you, who was the first to target whom between the Five Mountains Sword Sect and my Divine Sect?" Ren Woxing suddenly asked, leaving Yue Buqun silent. He turned his gaze to Zuo Lengchan, who sneered, "Does it matter? Good and evil cannot coexist, that's all."

"If that's really the case, why doesn't the Songshan Sect directly surrender to my Holy Religion? Anyway, you Songshan are not upright gentlemen, and you have secretly done things to the other four sects more than once." Ren Woxing's words made Zuo Lengchan angry.

"Today I lead 3,600 elite soldiers of the Holy Church, with powerful bows, hard crossbows, poisons and firearms. If I want to attack by force, except for some people with excellent lightness skills, I guess not many others can escape." Ren Woxing gave an order, revealing the crossbow formation behind him, which made everyone uproar.

Lin Pingzhi gave a thumbs-up and said, "Master Ren, you are awesome! You can even get something like this. Amazing! I admire you! Just wait for the imperial army to encircle and suppress you!"

Ren Woxing gave him a cold look and said, "Shut up, kid. I'll deal with you later."

"I want to restrain my disciples and resolve the feud with the Five Mountains Sword Sect. What do you think?" Ren Woxing's words made everyone look at each other in confusion. Your action of talking about peace while holding a knife really made them a little confused.

The Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Demon Cult held a deep-seated feud, but they weren't fools. If they refused, a battle was inevitable. Even though they had the upper hand, they weren't sure they could withstand the hail of arrows. Didn't you see that even the usually resolute Tianmen Taoist priest hadn't spoken?