Ask Wudang Chapter 036

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“Apologize? Apologize for what?”

Ye Qingfeng sneered, “What I said is the truth, why should I apologize? You said your disciples were injured by Xie Xun and you want to seek revenge on Xie Xun, then just go find him. Why do you have to interrogate my fifth brother’s family? Even if they know where Xie Xun is, what obligation do they have to tell you? You groundlessly interrogate my Wudang disciples, do you really think my Wudang Sect is easy to bully?”

“You…”

Ye Qingfeng’s series of rhetorical questions directly rendered Ban Shuxian speechless.

He Taichong said coldly, “What a sharp tongue, the Wudang Sect truly lives up to its reputation.”

His words clearly carried a hint of sarcasm.

Ye Qingfeng retorted sarcastically, “Your Kunlun Sect also lives up to its reputation. Back then, those so-called Three Sages of Kunlun, boasting themselves as invincible, came all the way east to challenge Shaolin. But they met my master and were repelled by a single move from him, never daring to set foot in the Central Plains again. At that time, my master was only sixteen years old and was still doing odd jobs under Master Jueyuan of Shaolin. From this, it can be seen that your Kunlun Sect truly lives up to its reputation.”

Even if He Zuodao and He Taichong were not direct relatives, they were definitely closely related.

Before challenging Shaolin, He Zuodao’s life was undoubtedly perfect. Unfortunately, after challenging Shaolin, his life was stained. This stain was not only a lifelong pain for He Zuodao but also for the disciples of the Kunlun Sect in later generations.

Now, Ye Qingfeng publicly brought up this old matter, which was tantamount to tearing open the Kunlun Sect’s old wound.

How could He Taichong endure this? He roared, “You brat!”

Before his words fell, he suddenly thrust out his sword. Everyone saw a flash of white light, and the sword’s tip had already reached Ye Qingfeng’s front.

This sword move was as swift as a gale and as fast as lightning, it was precisely the Kunlun Sect’s ultimate technique, the Swift Lightning Swordplay.

It must be said that although He Taichong’s character was not commendable, his swordplay was extremely refined, truly worthy of being called a grandmaster of his generation.

Facing this sword, Ye Qingfeng did not underestimate it. He drew his sword with a “clang,” slightly shifted his body to avoid He Taichong’s sword tip, then flipped his wrist, and the sword blade immediately turned into a wave, the tip circling to point at He Taichong’s forearm.

The next instant, with a “hiss,” He Taichong’s forearm was struck, and blood splattered.

Immediately after, with another “clang,” his long sword dropped to the ground.

One sword, He Taichong was defeated.

Seeing this scene, everyone present was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

One must know that He Taichong was no ordinary person, but the sect leader of the Kunlun Sect. His martial arts prowess was among the top in the entire martial arts world. However, such a figure was defeated by Ye Qingfeng with a single sword. No matter how one looked at it, this scene was too absurd, too unreal, too incredible, so how could the crowd not be shocked?

In fact, if He Taichong had calmed his mind and fought Ye Qingfeng, although he would still not be a match, he would not have been defeated in a single move. After all, no matter what, he was the sect leader of the Kunlun Sect, a top expert comparable to Song Yuanqiao.

Song Yuanqiao and the others, knowing Ye Qingfeng’s background, were not very surprised.

As He Taichong was defeated, the Kunlun Sect members immediately became silent.

There was no helping it, that’s how the martial world was, the strong were revered.

However, Ban Shuxian was still somewhat unconvinced and stepped forward again, shouting, “Boy, your martial arts are indeed high, but the martial arts world is very deep. Xie Xun’s whereabouts concern the safety of the entire martial arts world, I don’t believe you can cover the sky with one hand.”

Ye Qingfeng glanced at her and said indifferently, “Stop talking nonsense. If you’re not convinced, then have a contest with me.”

“You…”

Ban Shuxian was immediately speechless. Her martial arts were on par with He Taichong’s. If He Taichong couldn’t defeat him, she couldn’t either.

At this moment, Zhang Cuishan stepped forward and said, “Everyone, everything started because of me, Zhang Cuishan. Please do not shift this matter to my eighth brother. The affairs of the world are nothing more than reason and emotion. Xie Xun’s whereabouts involve a great deal and are of great importance, not something that can be resolved with a few words. Therefore, I must first return to Wudang and report this matter to my esteemed master, and ask my esteemed master to make a decision.”

He said these words, clearly out of consideration for brotherhood, not wanting to drag Ye Qingfeng into the vortex.

“Precisely.”

Yin Liting also stepped forward and said loudly, “Most of us second-generation Wudang disciples may not impress you, but my esteemed master Zhang Sanfeng should be enough, right? With his status and reputation, I believe he will handle this matter fairly.”

Ban Shuxian sneered, “Hmph, your Wudang Sect and the Heavenly Eagle Cult have already become in-laws, what fairness can there be?”

“You…”

Yin Liting was immediately speechless.

Ye Qingfeng said, “Sixth Brother, you don’t need to waste words with them. They are so relentless, nothing more than wanting to take advantage while the Shaolin, Huashan, and Emei sects are absent, saying that the six great sects are connected by common breath, but in reality, it’s merely for profit. Since that’s the case, our Wudang doesn’t need to worry about any martial arts ethics. I’d like to see who can…”

“Eighth Brother!”

Song Yuanqiao timely interrupted his latter words, then turned to the Kunlun and Kongtong sect members and said, “Everyone, as my fifth brother said, this matter involves too much. The few sects present alone probably cannot make a decision. We must first return to Wudang and report to our esteemed master. Six months from now, our Wudang will host a banquet at the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuchang. At that time, all rights and wrongs will be explained face to face.”

In fact, the reason he interrupted Ye Qingfeng’s latter words was that he had already anticipated what Ye Qingfeng was going to say. The current situation was already so complicated. If Ye Qingfeng really spoke his mind, Wudang would inevitably become the target of public criticism, and then this matter would escalate. Therefore, he had to stop Ye Qingfeng in time and then propose such a buffer plan.

Song Yuanqiao had always enjoyed prestige in the martial arts world and was a widely respected hero of his generation.

At this moment, with his words, the Kunlun and Kongtong sects had nothing to say.

Tang Wenliang immediately cupped his hands and said, “Grand Hero Song’s word is as good as gold. Our Kongtong Sect agrees to this proposal and will take our leave.”

The Kongtong Sect retreated, and the Kunlun Sect, unable to stand alone, also had to compromise.

Thus, this storm temporarily came to an end.

That night, on the Wudang Sect’s large ship.

“Knock knock knock!”

Ye Qingfeng was meditating and circulating his internal energy when someone suddenly knocked on his door.

His spiritual sense stirred, and he already knew who the visitor was, so he immediately said, “Please come in!”

The cabin door opened, and Yin Susu gracefully walked into the cabin, first bowing, and said, “Greetings, Eighth Brother!”

Ye Qingfeng pondered for a moment and understood her intention, but still asked, “Fifth Sister-in-law, is there something you need?”

Yin Susu looked troubled and said, “Eighth Brother, you should recognize me, right?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Indeed. Ten years ago, in Yu Hang, we once crossed paths in a struggle for the Dragon Slaying Saber.”

Yin Susu then said, “Since Eighth Brother recognizes me, you must also have guessed about Third Brother Yu’s matter back then…”

Ye Qingfeng interrupted, “I know. The Dragon Slaying Saber was personally handed by me to Third Brother, but it ultimately fell into the hands of the Heavenly Eagle Cult, which indicates that your Heavenly Eagle Cult ambushed him. After that, according to Du Dajin of the Dragon Gate Escort Agency, it was a young man disguised as a woman who entrusted the escort, and this young man’s surname was Yin, so I knew it was you. However, over these years, everyone has been searching for you and Fifth Brother, so I never brought up this matter. I never expected that you would actually marry Fifth Brother and even give birth to nephew Wuji.”

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