"Uncle-Master's words are correct, I have learned my lesson!"
After a while, Zhang Cuishan came to his senses, his face turned solemn, and he bowed deeply to Xiao Ning, giving a respectful salute.
Xiao Ning waved his hand: "I won't say anything more. Just know your limits!"
After leaving the valley, the two headed towards Wudang Mountain.
They remained silent the entire way.
After several days of travel, we finally arrived at Wudang Mountain.
This return to the mountain is different from the past, so it is naturally not advisable to go up the mountain openly, lest people in the martial arts world once again focus their attention on Wudang Mountain.
Since Zhang Cuishan left, countless people in the martial arts world have searched the entire land, but still could not find his whereabouts.
Later, they heard that Zhang Cuishan had appeared in the Kunlun Mountains, and they flocked to the Western Desert again.
If people find out that Zhang Cuishan has returned, Wudang Mountain will likely be in turmoil again.
Therefore, Xiao Ning and Zhang Cuishan did not take the main road, but instead chose the side paths to reach Wudang Mountain, and did not show themselves in front of others.
The back mountain of Wudang.
In the mountain valley where Xiao Ning used to cultivate.
Zhang Sanfeng, Xiao Ning, and the Seven Heroes of Wudang were all listed, without exception.
The group sat down on the ground, and Zhang Cuishan slowly recounted his experiences on the Kunlun journey: finding Bright Peak, discovering the entrance to the forbidden area, finding Yang Dingtian's remains, obtaining the supreme cultivation method, and after leaving the forbidden area, encountering Yang Xiao...
Zhang Cuishan took out the sheepskin, presented it to Zhang Sanfeng with both hands, and said respectfully, "The Great Shift of the Universe is here. Please take a look, Master!"
He then continued his story.
When they heard that Xiao Ning had taught Yang Xiao a lesson because Yang Xiao had stolen Yin Liting's fiancée, everyone's expression changed drastically.
Yin Liting was even more distraught. His body trembled, and he stammered, "Junior Sister Ji... Yang Xiao... so that's how it is... I... I..."
Zhang Cuishan patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Sixth brother, what's there to worry about if a man doesn't have a wife? Cheer up, she's just a woman, there's no need to be so sad!"
After his fellow disciples took turns comforting him, Yin Liting finally calmed down.
Then, he suddenly looked up and met the expectant gazes of Zhang Sanfeng and Xiao Ning. Yin Liting felt a chill in his heart, but his gaze became firm.
Yin Liting nodded heavily: "I will cultivate diligently and vow to kill Yang Xiao to avenge the loss of my wife!"
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng nodded to himself. This sixth brother was weak-willed and lacked his own opinions. If this matter could inspire him to strive for self-improvement, it would be a fortunate thing.
Song Yuanqiao and the other four began to recount their respective progress during this period.
Although Song Yuanqiao had stepped down as the leader of Wudang, Zhang Sanfeng entrusted him with an important task: to take in orphans and secretly transport them to a secret base.
Meanwhile, Yu Lianzhou, Yu Daiyan, Yin Liting, and Mo Shenggu traveled all over the Huguang region during this time and finally found a suitable valley to serve as their secret base.
Moreover, Yu Lianzhou and others worked quickly to have craftsmen build many houses in the valley and repair a series of infrastructure facilities.
Hearing this, Xiao Ning nodded in satisfaction.
"Excellent! Now everything is ready, and the great cause of overthrowing the Yuan Dynasty has taken a solid first step. Success is in sight! I hope that you all will work together to drive out the Tartars and reclaim our land!"
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Chapter 45 The Siege of Wudang Mountain
Dadu, the imperial palace.
Emperor Yuan Shundi, Toghon Temür, sat imposingly on his dragon throne, listening to the reports from his ministers below.
"Does my subject mean that the Imperial Preceptor died at the hands of some江湖草莽 (jianghu caomang, meaning unsavory characters from the martial arts world)? And that the entire family of the Prince of Ruyang was also killed by this person?"
After hearing the report, Emperor Yuan Shundi said expressionlessly, "Moreover, this thief comes from Wudang Mountain?"
The Seventh Prince, Antu Temur, bowed and replied, "Your Majesty is wise. According to the information obtained by our spies, Xiao Ning was born into a Han Chinese family of low social status in Junzhou. He was an orphan from a young age and later worked as a servant on Wudang Mountain."
"Somehow, this person has mastered an astonishing skill, making him virtually invincible!"
"At Zhang Lata's 100th birthday banquet, this thief surnamed Xiao defeated the three famous Shaolin monks in a one-against-three battle, thus gaining great fame."
"Later, this man went down Wudang Mountain to Dadu, sneaked into the Prince of Ruyang's mansion, and slaughtered his entire family. When the Imperial Preceptor discovered him, instead of trying to escape, he actually killed the Imperial Preceptor in the street!"
"Your Majesty, this barbarian is lawless and rampant. Many members of the royal family and nobles live in constant fear. If this continues, our Great Yuan Empire will be in grave danger!"
"We humbly beseech Your Majesty for a wise judgment!"
After speaking, the Seventh Prince bowed again.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yuan Shundi became somewhat interested, a strange glint flashing in his eyes. He leaned forward slightly and said, "My dear minister, you say this disheveled man can live to be a hundred years old. Could we recruit him to serve our Great Yuan?"
"That good-for-nothing!"
The Seventh Prince cursed inwardly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, but he didn't show it on his face.
After a moment's thought, he replied, "Your Majesty, these outlaws have always been lawless, arrogant towards princes and nobles, unruly and fearless, and they seem to thrive on chaos. I'm afraid they will be difficult to subdue!"
A hint of disappointment flashed in Emperor Yuan Shun's eyes, and he casually said, "Since he can't be used by me, then destroy him!"
His tone was as casual as if he were crushing an ant.
The Seventh Prince bowed and said, "Your subject requests to lead 10,000 troops to annihilate the Wudang Sect!"
Emperor Yuan Shun waved his hand, seemingly uninterested: "Very well, since the Wudang Sect dared to assassinate members of the imperial family, let them be wiped out!"