Adding to the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident, the capture of two emperors, the fall of northern territories, and even the near loss of half of the southern country, it was only thanks to Marshal Yue Fei's heroic efforts that the Jin army was able to turn the tide and repeatedly defeat them.
"Marshal Yue is a pillar of our Great Song army. Now, the treacherous minister Qin Hui has bewitched the emperor and issued twelve imperial edicts to summon Marshal Yue back to court, intending to harm him."
I have, on behalf of the Famous Sword Manor, issued a call to the entire martial world for an alliance, inviting heroes from all walks of life to join forces in rescuing Marshal Yue.
"This matter is of great importance. We need you, Feng'er, to represent my Famous Sword Manor, unite the heroes from all sides, and rescue Marshal Yue. Therefore, your focus on cultivating the Eight Forms of Famous Sword can only be postponed for the time being."
However, I can also give you the Xuanwu Sword, another treasure representing the water element from our Famous Sword Manor. In this way, you will have two swords in your possession: the Azure Nether Sword and the Xuanwu Sword, one representing the Yin element and the other the water element.
"You have now grasped the second level of the Water Element and have just broken through to the Grandmaster realm. You can use the Water Element energy emitted by the Xuanwu Sword to consolidate your realm."
"The elements of water, metal, and part of earth make up Taiyin. You can also use the Qingming Sword to comprehend the Taiyin conception and then use it to understand the earth and metal concepts contained within the Taiyin conception."
As for the other elements—fire, wood, and the solar energy—you can cultivate and comprehend them after you rescue Marshal Yue.
The power of the moon can be transformed into the elements of water, metal, and part of earth; the power of the sun can be transformed into the elements of fire, wood, and part of earth.
This is the way of Yin and Yang transforming into the Five Elements. Conversely, the Five Elements can also be transformed into the way of Yin and Yang through their interaction.
"Is the plot about to begin? Are we going to encounter Zhang Sanfeng this time?" Upon hearing Yi Yun's words, this thought immediately popped into Li Ling's mind.
The martial arts alliance that emerged to rescue Yue Fei marks the beginning of the story of the young Zhang Sanfeng. It was at this time that Yi Jifeng met the young Zhang Sanfeng... and the two even became friends.
"Now that the curtain has been raised, I, as an important actor, cannot be absent. Moreover, the cultivation of the Eight Forms of Famous Swords mainly relies on the second level of the corresponding Heaven and Earth Intent to sense the sword energy of the treasure sword, thereby helping to condense the sword essence in the body into a physical sword."
If Grandpa is willing to give me the Xuanwu Sword as well, it will be a great help in consolidating my understanding of the second level of the Water Element Technique. So let me see what Zhang Sanfeng is really like in this world!
After thinking it over in his mind, Li Ling nodded to Yi Yun and said, "Grandpa, don't worry, leave everything to me!"
As he spoke, Li Ling's gaze seemed to pierce through the walls of the room, stretching thousands of miles, and pointing directly at Zhang Sanfeng, who was still Zhang Junbao at the time.
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Two days later, Li Ling rode his fine Ferghana steed northward toward the meeting place.
He had just stepped out when he heard that Qin Hui planned to have spies infiltrate the alliance meeting, but Li Ling showed no intention of investigating.
This alliance is a mixed bag, with participants from all walks of life. Given their character, it would be a joke to talk about keeping things secret.
Even if these spies are caught, there is no guarantee that the alliance will not be leaked. In fact, Qin Hui may know everything as soon as a decision is made here.
Therefore, Li Ling only arranged for some subordinates to investigate, while he himself did not delay and went directly to the meeting place.
"Um?!"
Just as Li Ling passed the bottom of a cliff, his expression suddenly changed. He looked up and saw two people falling down the cliff.
Seeing this, Li Ling quickly pulled on the reins, then gently patted the saddle, and leaped off the horse. He touched the side of a tree branch with his feet and quickly rose into the air. When he was ten meters above the treetop, he could clearly see the two people falling.
"Puff puff puff!"
Li Ling immediately unleashed several palm strikes in succession.
Li Ling's palm strike was powerful and resounding, but when it reached the two people, it was incredibly gentle. In that instant, the strong true energy transformed into gentleness, gradually easing the force of their fall.
The cliff was a hundred meters high, and the force of the fall was astonishing. Even though Li Ling unleashed more than ten palm strikes at the two of them in succession, he still felt an extremely strong force when he reached out to catch them.
"Still a little short."
Li Ling, supporting the two as they plummeted, found himself unable to keep up with his current strength. He silently shouted, "Mental power, unleash!"
A surge of spiritual energy emanated from Li Ling's sea of consciousness, enveloping the three of them and catching the immense force of their descent.
Over the years, Li Ling's mental power has steadily improved with the growth of the 'World Essence', and he can now use his mental power to carry himself on long-distance flights.
However, Li Ling doesn't usually use his mental powers. After all, this is a martial arts world, and the idea of someone being able to fly always feels a bit out of place.
In addition, Li Ling did not want to rely too much on the power of mental energy, as this would only create a dependency and hinder his progress in martial arts.
Of course, Li Ling is not a rigid person. If he really encounters danger, he will not fail to use his mental power to crush the enemy.
This mental power is also Li Ling's trump card, and the trump card that makes him unafraid of the threat from the Carefree King.
Moreover, as Li Ling has perfected the Dragon Roar Iron Shirt technique over the years, his physical strength has increased even more, and his arms now have the strength of tens of thousands of kilograms.
With the combined strength of Li Ling's arms and his mental power, he guided and neutralized the force of the two falling people while continuously using his mental power to alleviate the force. When they landed on the ground, both Li Ling and the two people were unharmed.
Are you two alright?
Only then did Li Ling have time to observe the two people in front of him. One of them was no more than twenty years old, dressed as if he were going on a trip, but his clothes were luxurious, and his temperament was gentle yet subtly strong.
The other middle-aged strong man, dressed as a black guard, gripped his arm firmly and powerfully. His eyes were piercing and his breathing was deep and long. Although he had some internal injuries, he was a genuine master of innate skill!
"What kind of opponent could possibly force a master of the Innate Realm to jump off a cliff? And this young man even has a master of the Innate Realm as his bodyguard. Just who is he?!"
Li Ling sized up the two men, his mind racing with speculation. He knew that a master of the Innate Realm was already a top figure in the martial arts world, yet here they were, acting as a bodyguard.
"I'm fine!" The young man swayed for a moment, then steadied himself. Judging from the situation, he must have practiced martial arts, but being from a wealthy family, he didn't practice very diligently. He wasn't even third-rate; he was just an amateur.
However, he was much stronger than ordinary people, and his lower body was relatively stable. Moreover, his self-proclaimed identity surprised Li Ling. After carefully examining his clothes, he had a vague guess in his mind.
"Your Highness...Your Highness, are you alright?" The guard quickly helped the young man up.
"I'm fine. In fact, I should thank this young hero for his help. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would be dead!" The young man turned to Li Ling and asked, "May I ask how this young hero is called?"
"Yi Jifeng of Mingjian Manor greets Your Highness." Li Ling clasped his hands in a salute, then asked, "Judging from the imperial marks on Your Highness's clothes, you must be a member of the royal family. I wonder why you fell off the cliff?"
"Haha, I didn't expect that Young Master Yi is also the young master of Famous Sword Manor. I have heard a lot about the Eight Styles of Famous Sword Manor. Young Master Yi has a good eye. I am indeed a member of the royal family."