Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

Duan Zhengchun sneered, drew his Lingxiao sword once again, and then swung it out instantly!

He seemed to have anticipated everything!

With a burst of energy, Huo Du, who was sitting on the carriage shaft, and the carriage he was riding in broke in two almost simultaneously!

Those whistling projectiles scattered and fell before they even had a chance to get close!

Huo Du died, died silently, and there was no one to even collect his body.

Duan Zhengchun didn't look at it again. By the time the Lingxiao Sword was returned to its sheath, he had already slowly ridden his white horse back towards Xiangyang City.

The gourd of wine at his waist reappeared in his hand. He walked slowly, tilting his head back to take a sip, as if nothing had happened.

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When Duan Zhengchun rode his white horse back to the Beggars' Sect headquarters, Guo Jing and Huang Rong, along with a group of heroes from the martial arts world, came out to greet him.

Everyone looked at Duan Zhengchun with admiration and respect. After today, Duan Zhengchun's name will surely be known throughout the world once again.

Moreover, everyone now knows that he is Lingxiao Sword Demon!

"Brother Yin, we never imagined your martial arts skills had become so advanced! It has truly surprised all of us!"

"If it weren't for you today, this martial arts tournament would have been in serious trouble!"

Guo Jing looked at Duan Zhengchun seriously and said approvingly, his face full of pride.

"Indeed, since Hero Yin has defeated the Golden Wheel Monk, then let Hero Yin take the position of leader of the martial arts alliance!"

"With Hero Yin leading us, what do we have to fear from the Mongol army?!"

Immediately, praises arose from the crowd, and everyone elected Duan Zhengchun as the leader of the martial arts alliance.

"You all have misunderstood. The reason I made my move just now was simply to prevent the position of martial arts alliance leader from falling into the hands of the Mongolian dogs, not to vie for the position."

"The reason I used the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms to defeat the Golden Wheel Monk was to tell everyone that only Brother Guo is the most suitable candidate."

"If he becomes the leader of the martial arts world, no one in the world will dare to disobey him!"

Duan Zhengchun glanced at the crowd, then fixed his gaze on Guo Jing, and said something meaningful.

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's answer, the crowd fell silent, and a look of disappointment appeared on their faces.

"Alright, we'll discuss the matter of the martial arts alliance leader later. Brother Yin has been chasing the enemy for a long time and must be exhausted. He should go back and rest. Everyone, please disperse."

The others didn't understand Duan Zhengchun's thoughts, but Guo Jing did. So he stepped forward to stop everyone, signaled them to disperse, and then led Duan Zhengchun back to his residence in the backyard.

"Brother Yin, is the Golden Wheel Monk still alive?"

Guo Jing looked at Duan Zhengchun sitting opposite him and asked a question impatiently.

Duan Zhengchun silently removed the wine gourd while gently shaking his head.

"Didn't catch up?"

Guo Jing frowned and pressed for an answer.

Duan Zhengchun said, "I didn't chase after him at all. The person I wanted to kill was Huo Du. I still have a use for the Golden Wheel Monk's life."

Upon hearing this answer, Guo Jing and Huang Rong exchanged a glance, a hint of doubt flashing between their brows. However, since Duan Zhengchun had said so, they didn't ask any further questions.

At least they knew that Duan Zhengchun had killed that treacherous villain Huo Du.

"Brother Yin, please forgive my bluntness, but when you were sparring with that Golden Wheel Monk on the high platform, the martial arts you used did not seem to be the Quanzhen Sect's own martial arts, but rather came from a secret manual, right?"

Duan Zhengchun hesitated for a moment before slowly voicing his question.

"Brother Guo knows the Nine Yin Manual?!"

Duan Zhengchun's eyes lit up instantly, and he loudly pressed for an answer.

Upon hearing the words "Nine Yin Manual," Guo Jing and Huang Rong exchanged another glance, confirming their suspicions.

Guo Jing hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "I was fortunate enough to see this manual at the Old Urchin Zhou Botong's place back then, but because the martial arts recorded in this manual are too insidious, Rong'er and I only learned some of the basics and did not practice them in depth. We only practiced the internal energy cultivation method, but the progress was slow."

"I wonder where Brother Yin cultivated his skills from?!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun immediately became interested and slowly said, "I only discovered some of the martial arts moves that my grandmaster, Master Chongyang, had carved in the Tomb of the Living Dead by chance. So I practiced them for a while, but in the end, I only learned bits and pieces and failed to master them completely."

"Brother Guo, how much do you know about the Nine Yin Manual? And who has it now?"

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's answer, Guo Jing was shocked. He hadn't expected that Duan Zhengchun's martial arts skills would be so high after only practicing part of the techniques.

"The Nine Yin Manual is divided into three parts: upper, middle, and lower, all of which are in the hands of the Old Urchin Zhou Botong."

"The upper part is a general outline in Sanskrit, which is complex and difficult to understand, and no one in the world can learn it. The middle part is the internal energy cultivation method, and the lower part is the martial arts moves. The contents of fist and palm techniques, internal energy cultivation, lightness skills, swords, finger and claw techniques, grappling, acupoint striking techniques, healing methods, breath-holding techniques, soul-shifting techniques, etc. are all extremely profound!"

"Although the principles are profound and difficult to learn, they are all-encompassing. Moreover, as long as one masters any one of them, one can be unparalleled in the martial arts world. Just like the "Black Wind Duo" who were feared in the martial arts world back then, they only mastered the "Nine Yin White Bone Claw" and "Heart-Shattering Palm" from the manual, but they were already able to roam the desert and rarely had an opponent!"

"But even the Old Urchin himself once said that the martial arts recorded in the manual were indeed too insidious and ruthless, which is why he kept the manual hidden from the world, so as not to fall into the hands of evil and heretical sects."

Guo Jing hesitated for a moment before slowly replying.

After hearing Guo Jing's explanation, Duan Zhengchun suddenly felt a desire to meet his grandmaster uncle, whom he had never met before. If he could learn all the martial arts in the Nine Yin Manual, it would be an interesting thing.

He has only learned the lightness skill and claw technique, and he is already rarely matched. He also wants to know what level he will reach if he learns them all.

"Brother Yin, although the Nine Yin Manual is profound, we must not rush into anything. After all, the martial arts recorded in it are not orthodox martial arts. It is easy to get too caught up in it and lose your compassion."

Guo Jing looked at Duan Zhengchun, who was frowning and deep in thought, and said something earnestly.

Duan Zhengchun smiled and said, "Someone once told me that a person's goodness or evil has nothing to do with the martial arts they learn, but depends entirely on their personal cultivation. If someone is evil, even if they cultivate the Great Dao, they will never be able to lay down their butcher's knife."

"As long as one has good intentions, it doesn't matter what kind of martial arts one practices. I have already practiced the martial arts recorded in the scriptures. Do you think I have gone astray, Brother Guo?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing paused for a moment, then shook his head with a smile, agreeing that Duan Zhengchun's words did indeed make some sense.

Recalling Duan Zhengchun's skill displayed on the martial arts stage not long ago, Guo Jing still held onto some of his convictions. So he brought up the old topic again: "Brother Yin, do you really not intend to take the position of leader of the martial arts alliance, lead the heroes of the Jianghu to defend the three border cities together, and fight against the Mongols?"

Duan Zhengchun shook his head and smiled, affirming, "I have already said that I have no interest in the position of leader of the martial arts alliance. The reason I chose to fight is only to uphold the reputation of the Central Plains martial arts world."

"Therefore, Brother Guo is the most suitable candidate for the position of leader of the alliance. Old Master Hong has always liked to travel the world, and he is probably too far away to fulfill the responsibilities of the leader of the alliance. So no one is more suitable than you."

He had long been impressed by Guo Jing's chivalrous spirit and felt that only Guo Jing was worthy of the position of leader.

Although he was also secretly fighting against the Mongol army, he couldn't match Guo Jing's unwavering dedication.

To put it more simply, Guo Jing served the country and its people, while he only served the people.

"Since you have made up your mind, I will not force you. However, I would like to thank you on behalf of the martial arts world of the Central Plains and the millions of people of the Song Dynasty for what happened today."

Guo Jing nodded and said with a serious expression.

Duan Zhengchun said, "Brother, rest assured, I will go through fire and water for you whenever you need me in the future."

As the words fell, the two smiled at each other, raised their cups in place of wine, and drank them down in one gulp.

"The gang has prepared a banquet to celebrate the successful conclusion of the martial arts tournament. Brother, you must attend! All those heroes of the martial arts world must want to befriend you."

Guo Jing paused for a moment, then continued.

However, Duan Zhengchun waved his hand, slowly stood up, and said, "No need. I am used to being alone and have never liked this kind of scene. Please explain to everyone, brother."

"Now that the martial arts tournament has ended, it's time for me to leave."

Guo Jing paused for a moment, then hesitated and asked, "Brother, are you leaving already?"

Huang Rong, standing to the side, also looked at Duan Zhengchun with a complicated expression, hesitant to speak...