SFS Chapter 44: Famous Throughout the Martial World
Chapter 44: Famous Throughout the Martial World
The back mountain of Shaolin.
"Li Ping? I've never heard of that name before." Du Nan shook his head. "We've also heard of the Sunflower Patriarch."
"For Dongfang Bubai to have the title of the best in the world, he must have mastered the Sunflower Manual. Li Ping's victory is truly remarkable."
Abbot Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that he, like some of our patriarchs, didn't transform into a shooting star and come to this world?"
"I really find it hard to imagine that he could kill Dongfang Bubai."
"Legend has it that he mastered the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill. I didn't believe it before, but now I think it's true."
Du Jie said, "Impossible, absolutely impossible. Not to mention that the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill has never been obtained by outsiders."
"Even if he obtained it, considering my nephew's extraordinary talent, it still took him 30 years to cultivate the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill. If he hadn't been ambushed, even Zhang Sanfeng might not have been his match..."
"How could Li Ping, at such a young age, possibly have mastered the Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill?"
"I absolutely refuse to believe it!"
Zhang Sanfeng was a Shaolin outcast, and the monks of Shaolin Temple never had a good impression of him.
Fang Zheng said, "Li Ping killed Dongfang Bubai, yet he was able to appoint the descendant of the current leader to the position of leader, and none of the Sun Moon Cult members objected. This method is too unbelievable; it's probably not a blessing for the martial arts world!"
He simply couldn't fathom how Li Ping could kill another sect leader and still subdue those unruly Sun Moon Sect masters!
This tactic sent chills down his spine!
Du'e snorted coldly: "So what? Even if the Sunflower Ancestor were to be resurrected, he would be reduced to dust upon encountering our Vajra Subduing Demon Circle."
"Of the 72 Shaolin Arts, which one, when mastered to its peak, could be inferior to the Sunflower Manual?"
"The Sun Moon Cult evolved from the Ming Cult and is a formidable enemy of Shaolin. How can we back down before even engaging in battle?"
Master Fang Zheng quickly agreed.
Then Du'e asked, "Has there been any response regarding Wudang's plan to hold a martial arts conference?"
Fang Zheng said, "Master Chongxu has replied, though the words are vague, there are subtle hints in them. It seems they really want to talk about the 'extraordinary people'."
Compared to Li Ping's rise to power, the change of leadership within the Sun Moon Cult is something that gives them a bigger headache...
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On Mount Wudang.
Zhang Sanfeng was still listening to the information from Chongxu Daoren.
He exclaimed in surprise, "Li Ping killed Dongfang Bubai? If they both cultivated the Sunflower Manual, how could Dongfang Bubai, who had cultivated it for decades longer than Li Ping, possibly have lost?"
He understood the nature of the "Sunflower Manual" very well; this kind of thing shouldn't have happened.
Chongxu said, "It's possible that Li Ping really has mastered the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill."
Zhang Sanfeng paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, it should be that he awakened the immortal's 'blessing' and gained 'supernatural powers'."
"It seems he really is an 'extraordinary person'."
Chongxu was stunned. An immortal? A blessing?
What is this now?!
How could the patriarch have known? Could it be...?
At this moment, Zhang Sanfeng suddenly paused: "What kind of esteemed master has graced Wudang with their presence?"
Chongxu was taken aback. Someone was there?
Why didn't I feel it?
Just then, a figure darted towards them like a large bird, its extraordinary agility shocking Chongxu.
Just as Chongxu was about to draw his sword, he saw the master kneel down before Zhang Sanfeng with a thud, tears streaming down his face, and say, "Your unfilial disciple Zhang Wuji greets Grandmaster!"
Zhang Sanfeng was taken aback, then, looking at the somewhat familiar face, he confirmed the person's identity.
Even with Zhang Sanfeng's cultivation level, he almost burst into tears. He stroked Zhang Wuji's head and said, "Wuji, it seems you have gotten rid of the cold poison. It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright..."
Grandfather and grandson were reunited, and in the blink of an eye, they put Li Ping's matter out of their minds!
……
"That's incredible."
Li Chenzhou took a sip of tea and said, "That Dongfang Bubai is known as the best in the world, so his martial arts must be excellent."
"I might be able to kill him, but like Li Ping, I would never be able to subdue the Sun Moon Cult after killing him."
He once managed the largest gang in the world, so he knows how difficult it is to do something like that!
Zhao Shirong said, "You... still can't let go?"
Li Chenzhou said, "The Song Dynasty has fallen, but the Ming Dynasty is relatively stable. It seems that the Tartars in the north are not capable of launching a counterattack against the Ming Dynasty."
"Having come to this era, you are the only one who found me; perhaps only the two of us will be reborn in the future."
"With the power group gone, who knows how much time it will take to start over from scratch."
"It seems like it's time for me to let go."
Zhao Shirong knew her husband too well; since he had said that, he would never give up.
Sure enough, Li Chenzhou changed the subject: "But I've heard that the current Zhengde Emperor is incompetent and absurd. If such a foolish ruler is allowed to govern, I'm afraid we will repeat the mistakes of the Song Dynasty."
"Therefore, I still want to rebuild the power faction."
"With power comes strength, and only then can one single-handedly save the nation from peril!"
"It's just starting over again."
Zhao Shirong smiled and said, "Whatever you want to do, I'll support you!"
Li Chenzhou said, "Let's go and meet Li Ping first. He was able to kill Dongfang Bubai, the number one in the world, so he's naturally the new number one. Let me see just how good this number one really is!"
"If I can subdue him, the Sun Moon Cult will be my possession!"
It wasn't just these people talking about it; the fact that Li Ping killed Dongfang Bubai and then took a liking to the beauty of the sect leader had shaken the entire martial arts world, and everyone was discussing it.
Some expressed admiration, some respect, and some regret; the reactions were varied.
……
"So, that's how it happened!"
After returning home, Li Ping recounted what had happened.
Huang Rong said with concern, "Being beheaded again must hurt a lot, right?"
Su Ying was taken aback. What did you mean by "again"?
The distant Yue was stunned. This guy had been beheaded by more than one person?
How can someone survive like that?
How do we kill this guy?
Li Ping said, "Actually, it doesn't hurt, I don't feel anything! I guess it's because the nerve signals are broken, so my brain can't feel anything!"
Yaoyue was dumbfounded. What was going on here?
It was this completely incomprehensible language again that made her feel like an idiot.
Forget it, I'm not listening anymore.
As she prepared to leave, she heard Huang Rong say, "You're even willing to lose your head for that Leader Ren!"
Huh, this is so sour? And there's gossip involved?
Inviting the moon, she sat back down.
Li Ping laughed and said, "Rong'er is jealous? Don't worry, my relationship with that Sect Leader Ren is completely innocent..."
Huang Rong spat at him: "Only a fool would be jealous of you, you're so frivolous."
Su Ying joked, "But judging from the way that Sect Leader Ren looked at you, it's hardly an innocent look!"
Li Ping said helplessly, "What are you thinking? I only met her a day ago and we only exchanged a few words. Maybe she's grateful to me for making her the leader."
"I brought her here originally to resolve the conflict between her and the Five Mountains Sword Sect, but I was obviously overthinking it. I don't have that much influence."
"By the way, Ying'er, the Five Poisons Sect is an expert in using poisons. You can find the Chief Lan to help you find the medicinal herbs you're missing."
"Master Ren is also about to leave to personally lead the expedition against Blackwood Cliff..."
"By the way, I've obtained the Purple Cloud Divine Skill from Mount Hua, and I have some ideas about it. Rong'er, could you help me consider them?"
Then, Li Ping took out the "Purple Cloud Divine Skill" and shared his thoughts along with the "Taiyi Golden Flower Secret Manual" that he still remembered.
Huang Rong listened as she flipped through the pages, then raised an eyebrow: "Huh, this is a secret technique for cultivating the upper dantian!"