SWDnovel Chapter 59 Turbulent Times Begin
Chapter 59 Turbulent Times Begin
The undercurrents have already accumulated at the bottom of the three rivers; a single word can startle a ten-thousand-foot tide.
In just half a month, a piece of news shattered the already turbulent undercurrents in the martial arts world.
"Have you heard? Abbot Yu of the Qingcheng Sect has been in seclusion for over ten years and created his own sword technique. It's said that Abbot Yu's current strength surpasses that of the Five Mountains Alliance leaders and is on par with Dongfang Bubai!"
"Hmm? I've heard that this sword technique was obtained from the Qingcheng Patriarch, and no one has been able to fathom its mysteries for a hundred years. My abbot has been in seclusion for more than twenty years and has finally grasped its essence."
"Sigh~ The landscape of the martial arts world is about to change drastically. I wonder if Wudang and Shaolin can withstand it!"
"Bullshit! I heard that sword technique is called 'Evil-Repelling,' isn't that a Taoist method for exorcising evil spirits and warding off misfortune?"
"What does Yu wanting to become a Taoist master have to do with his mother's martial arts skills?"
"Shut up, you all have inside information! It's true that the sword technique is called 'Evil-Repelling,' it's said to be derived from the Sunflower Manual of the Demonic Sect, and it's extremely powerful."
But...
"Um?"
"No, bro, please continue! What are you talking about?!"
"The wine's gone, and my mouth is dry!"
"Waiter, bring me some wine! Good wine, it's on me!"
The burly man with the bushy beard took three big gulps. Seeing everyone staring intently at him, he calmly put down his wine cup, crossed his legs, and leaned forward. The people around him also gathered around.
The man's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "These words came from my mouth, so listen to them. You may listen, but don't let them harm me!"
"cannot!"
"We're all seasoned veterans of this world; we all know the rules!"
"Speak up! Speak up! Anyone who dares to spread rumors, I'll cut their tongue out first!"
"..."
Despite their confident assurances, everyone was secretly incredibly anxious, as if being scratched by cat claws.
"Although the Qingcheng Sect is a prestigious sect, its strength and foundation are inferior to the Five Mountains Sword Sects? This is the root of the problem..."
The man suddenly stopped talking and instead pointed upwards with his finger.
"What the hell do you mean? Stop beating around the bush and just say it!"
"You mean... the sword manual comes from one of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects? Mount Song?!"
"What you said has nothing to do with me!"
"..."
After a while, everyone left one after another, having completely forgotten the "rules" and "guarantees" they had just made.
Boasting is fun for a while, and boasting all the time is even more fun. These rough and tough guys in the martial arts world know this all too well.
There is no shortage of busybodies in the world. This is just a microcosm. The same thing has spread throughout the two lakes, and carrier pigeons are flying everywhere, quickly spreading in all directions.
The stories may differ, but the goals are largely the same.
Since their founding, the Songshan and Qingcheng sects have achieved unprecedented popularity in the martial arts world, and it is estimated that no one will ever surpass them in the future.
Its popularity rivaled that of later trending topics, and it remained at the top of the charts.
However, despite the chaotic rumors, the actual impact was rather minimal, with much noise but little substance.
Regardless of the fact that the Songshan Sect is a powerful and prestigious sect.
Even the Qingcheng Sect is not one that ordinary people can afford to offend.
Wandering swordsmen might just join in the fun, grumble a bit, and lament their bad luck in being born into the wrong family.
Those who would actually dare to rob it have already planted spies and are plotting against Qingcheng.
Even so, Abbot Yu was already in a state of utter distress.
At this moment, Abbot Yu of Zuixianju in Jiangling Prefecture was raging.
"Damn it! Which brat is spouting nonsense?! When did the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual of the Fuwei Escort Agency become my own creation?!"
He had been in Jiangling for three days, intending to strategize and summon his disciples to various branches of the Fuwei Escort Agency to prepare for action. However, before he could even send them out, news arrived that Yu Canghai's strength was comparable to Dongfang Bubai.
Even more outrageous, some people say that he recognized the Left Leader of the Songshan Sect as his adoptive father, received half of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual from him, and was willing to be the vanguard to help his adoptive father to unify the martial arts world for thousands of years!
There are all sorts of rumors circulating in the martial arts world, but one thing is certain: if the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual really exists, it is either in the hands of the Songshan Sect or the Qingcheng Sect!
Amidst the cacophony of rumors, one occasionally heard someone say that the sword manual was in the hands of the Lin family of the Fuwei Escort Agency.
However, not many people believe it.
A run-down security escort agency, yet it possesses a legacy of unparalleled martial arts?
That's hilarious! Even if there were, they'd just have the same name!
The Four Beauties of Qingcheng stood respectfully before their master, trembling with fear.
The tables and chairs in the room were overturned, and teapots and flowerpots were broken all over the floor. There was really no place to step.
"Master, how about we expose the Fuwei Escort Agency's affairs?"
"Bullshit! You could say I'm Dongfang Bubai's father now and people would believe you!"
The four disciples exchanged glances, seemingly considering a strategy. After a while...
"Master, what do we do now?"
"What do we do? What do we do? I don't know what to do! Have the people we sent to the Songshan Sect returned yet?"
Before the words were finished, hurried footsteps came from the doorway.
The situation was urgent, and the Qingcheng disciples disregarded etiquette and pushed the door open to enter.
"Well? What did Leader Zuo say?"
The disciple, panting and pale, was dressed in ordinary people's clothes. He stammered, "Left...Left Alliance Leader said, 'Many voices can melt metal, accumulated slander can destroy...what?'"
To break this deadlock, the true sword manual must be found; otherwise, both Master and Leader Zuo will be embroiled in rumors and face endless trouble!
"Could the Left Alliance Leader send the Thirteen Bodyguards to provide reinforcements?"
"This... Leader Zuo said that there are many unorthodox people spying at the foot of Mount Song recently, and he is temporarily unable to leave. Once they are driven away, he will immediately send people to Fuzhou to provide support."
"Damn it!" Yu Canghai cursed angrily, walking back and forth twice, the broken porcelain shards under his feet making a constant cracking sound.
"Change into civilian clothes and leave the city for Fuzhou under cover of night!"
"yes!"
At the same time, a group of thirty or forty people galloped down Blackwood Cliff, all dressed in black with yellow belts, riding swift horses.
Leading the group was Bao Dachu, an elder of the Sun Moon Sect, followed closely by elites from the Azure Dragon and White Tiger Halls. Hall Masters Jia Bu and Shangguan Yun were at the forefront of their respective teams.
"The leader has ordered that the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual must not fall into the hands of others! We will split into two groups: Hall Master Jia will head straight to western Sichuan, while Hall Master Shangguan and I will go to Luoyang."
The Blackwood decree has been issued; incense offerings can be allocated at any incense hall along the route.
Master Chen, go to the Fuwei Escort Agency in Fuzhou and test the Lin family's methods. Damn it, first Mount Song, then Qingcheng, then Fuzhou—which son of a bitch is spreading these rumors?!
Set off!"
"yes!"
On the peak of Shengguan Peak in Songshan, the Left Alliance Leader was no longer as calm as before. His face was gloomy and his eyes were cold and sharp, clearly indicating that he was very angry.
"Useless!" Ten of the Thirteen Bodyguards in the hall arrived, and for a moment they didn't know who Senior Brother Zuo was cursing.
After a moment, Zuo Lengchan said, "Keep a close eye on those petty thieves down the mountain. If they dare to invade, kill them without mercy!"
"yes!"
"Junior Brother Zhong, Junior Brother Deng, Junior Brother Gao, I'm sorry to trouble the three of you to make a trip down the mountain to Fuzhou. Since you say that my Songshan Mountain obtained the sword manual, then it must live up to its name!"
We should send someone to inform Master Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple that it would be disgraceful for the Buddhist monastery of Songshan to descend into bloodshed!
Once greed takes hold, the turmoil will be difficult to quell.
However, there are also clear-headed people in the martial arts world who disdain this.
Examples include Mo Da of Hengshan, Liu Zhengfeng, the nun who practiced asceticism in Hengshan, and the Taoist priest of Tianmen of the Taishan School.
The Shaolin and Wudang sects remained completely still.
On the other hand, Yue, the old man of the Huashan Sect, was thinking about something else.
What a coincidence!
The Golden Knife Wang family arrived the day before, and their disciple Li Che went down the mountain the next day. In just a few days, various rumors about the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual began to circulate.
Lin Yuantu!
Evergreen!
Evil-Repelling Sword Manual!
Fuwei Escort Agency!
The son-in-law of the Golden Knife King family!
"Oh no! I have to go to Fuzhou!"
Meanwhile, as the turmoil in the martial arts world grew increasingly chaotic, Li Che had already entered Jiangxi territory and was not far from Fuzhou!
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