Villains in Film and Television: Starting with Yang Ke in "The Golden Age"

As the four left Shaolin Temple, they were about to cross the river. Seeing this, Yang Ke became excited.

It just goes to show that the protagonist gets special treatment; the ship hadn't even arrived yet when shouts of fighting and killing came from behind.

Chang Yuchun was being chased by a group of Yuan soldiers and fled to the riverbank.

"This person is quite chivalrous; knowing he was being hunted, he didn't run over here."

Zhang Sanfeng looked at Chang Yuchun with eyes full of admiration.

As a young man, Zhang Sanfeng was also a righteous man who was always fighting against the Jin Dynasty. However, human strength has its limits, and with the Wudang family being so powerful, he restrained himself somewhat.

The Yuan army has been targeting martial arts forces, but the martial arts masters in this era are extremely formidable, so the imperial court turns a blind eye to the major sects.

Seeing that Chang Yuchun was in danger, Zhang Sanfeng decided to intervene.

"Let me do it, senior brother. These cruel Yuan soldiers are perfect for training our minds."

Yang Ke took out the Sun and Moon Divine Sword, which had been wrapped in strips of cloth, and said to Zhang Sanfeng.

"Very well, you're preparing to experience the world, and this is a hurdle you have to overcome eventually."

After hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng didn't take any action.

The two had also sparred in the back mountain. Zhang Sanfeng believed that he was only slightly better than Yang Ke, who had terrifying talent, in terms of internal strength. In a real contest, he did not gain any advantage, so he was not worried that Yang Ke would suffer a loss at the hands of a few Yuan soldiers.

Yang Ke, dressed in white, suddenly flew to Chang Yuchun's side and drew the Sun and Moon Divine Sword from his hand.

Everyone only saw a flash of white light, and a moment later, all the Yuan soldiers who were chasing Chang Yuchun fell down, their bodies separated from their heads.

"This...this is an immortal!"

The boatmen moored on the riverbank were stunned by what they saw.

Although Yin Susu knew that Yang Ke's martial arts skills should be very high, even among the top masters of the time, she did not expect that Yang Ke would be so terrifying after taking up a sword.

"The sword energy from back then has finally been formed."

Zhang Sanfeng was very satisfied, mainly because Yang Ke's age was similar to Zhang Sanfeng's own lifespan, enough to ensure that Wudang would remain safe for over a hundred years.

"Thank you so much for saving me, young hero! My name is Chang Yuchun!"

Chang Yuchun's voice trembled slightly, mainly because Yang Ke's methods were too astonishing.

"Don't worry, I am Yang Ke from the Wudang Sect. I am a friend, not an enemy."

Yang Ke waved his hand, and his youthful face appeared before Chang Yuchun.

"Junior brother, it seems your strength has improved once again. Congratulations!"

At this moment, Zhang Sanfeng also came over with Yin Susu and Zhang Wuji.

"Hmm, after years of preparation, this sword intent is not bad."

Although Yang Ke had only just transmigrated, his sword intent seed had already blossomed and borne fruit.

His sword intent moved very fast, and his sword energy was no longer a product of the ordinary low-level martial arts world, which is why it looked so exaggerated.

"Brother Chang, I am Yin Susu. Do you remember me?"

Yin Susu greeted Chang Yuchun happily.

They were both from the younger generation of the Ming Cult. Although Yin Susu had been away from the Central Plains for ten years, Chang Yuchun and she hadn't changed much.

"Are you Yin Susu?"

Chang Yuchun wasn't quite sure, after all, Yin Tianzheng had left the Ming Cult for many years, and Chang Yuchun could only say that his son and daughter would probably be somewhat affected.

"It's me. I didn't expect to run into Brother Chang here."

Yin Susu mainly wanted to know about the Sky Eagle Sect.

The reason she initially sought to seize the Dragon-Slaying Saber was that Yin Tianzheng had only recently left the Ming Cult, and the Eagle Cult was still lacking in resources. That's why she specifically went to steal the Dragon-Slaying Saber, but she never expected to leave the Central Plains for more than ten years.

The group was preparing to cross the river. Yang Ke was going to the Eagle Sect with Yin Susu, while Zhang Sanfeng was going to continue taking Zhang Wuji to find a way to cure the Xuanming Divine Palm.

However, after overhearing their conversation, Chang Yuchun, to repay the life-saving grace he had just received, agreed to take Zhang Wuji to Butterfly Valley to seek treatment from the divine physician Hu Qingniu.

Zhang Sanfeng knew about Hu Qingniu's medical skills, and since he didn't have any better solutions at the moment, he could only entrust the task to Chang Yuchun to take to Butterfly Valley.

Yin Susu couldn't go, because Hu Qingniu only treated members of the Ming Cult.

Yin Susu's father left the Ming Cult to found the Eagle Sect. If she were to show herself, she would likely receive the same treatment as Delis, the husband of Granny Jin Hua: no one who is not a member of the Ming Cult would be saved!

"Don't worry, Hu Qingniu is a good person, and he has changed a lot over the years."

"Besides, even if I don't reveal Wuji's situation, it shouldn't be a big problem for him to save people."

The incident involving Delis affected Hu Qingniu. Although he still only saves members of the Ming Cult, Chang Yuchun said that Zhang Wuji is a member of the Ming Cult, so who can say otherwise?

Zhang Sanfeng was not one to fuss over details, and since Yang Ke said he would go to Butterfly Valley after sending Yin Susu off, everyone agreed.

"Boatman, your daughter is quite intelligent."

While chatting with Yang Ke and the others, Zhang Sanfeng saw Zhou Zhiruo and praised her.

"I wonder if you would be willing to take my daughter in? I also want her to have a good future, rather than spending her days rowing a boat with me."

"The main problem is that the ferry boats on the river are a mixed bag, so I'm not worried about that, but my daughter..."

Upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng's words, the boatman immediately suggested that Zhou Zhiruo become Zhang Sanfeng's disciple.

"I have established my own sect, but I do not have any cultivation methods suitable for women."

"I see that your daughter is indeed very intelligent. If she is truly interested in learning martial arts, I can recommend her to the Emei Sect. I believe she will have a bright future."

Wudang was founded by Zhang Sanfeng, so naturally there are no martial arts techniques suitable for women now.

It would be more practical to send Zhou Zhiruo to the Emei Sect than to Wudang.

In addition, Emei is currently facing a talent shortage. If Zhou Zhiruo were to go there, Emei might change in a few years.

Well, to put it simply, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't bear to see his old friend's sect being wiped out and dragged into a pit, so when he saw a suitable disciple, he naturally recommended him to go there.

"Thank you very much, Master Zhang!"

When the boatman heard that his youngest daughter could go to the Emei Sect to learn martial arts, and that it was Zhang Zhenren who personally recommended her, he naturally thanked him profusely.

"Senior brother, I'm on my way to Emei, so why don't I deliver it to them? You can just write a letter."

Yang Ke looked at Zhou Zhiruo, who was still a little girl, and decided to make a good impression on her in advance.

"Very well, after watching your Immortal Sword Technique this time, I have gained some insights. I believe I should be able to comprehend the martial arts we discussed before."

Seeing Yang Ke's eagerness to take on so much, Zhang Sanfeng was happy to let him do more.

As a junior master of the Wudang sect, traveling more in the martial world will be beneficial for his future.

And so, the group parted ways at the ferry crossing.

Yang Ke took Zhou Zhiruo and Yin Susu to the Eagle Sect, and then he took Zhou Zhiruo to Emei.

As for Chang Yuchun, he took Zhang Wuji to Butterfly Valley for treatment.

Zhang Sanfeng returned to Wudang, firstly to learn new martial arts, and secondly to try to improve the intense internal energy of the Pure Yang Infinite Skill, to see if he could let Zhang Wuji practice it after his condition improved slightly.

Since the Nine Yang Divine Skill was currently out of the question, Zhang Sanfeng had no choice but to use the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, which he had comprehended from the incomplete Nine Yang Divine Skill, to deduce a way to help Zhang Wuji get rid of the cold poison.