Yang Xiao knew that the current strength of Bright Peak was simply insufficient to resist, or even repel, this attack.
Therefore, he could no longer care about his own pride and could only bow his head to his former comrades and brothers, asking them to return to protect the faith.
Before long, homing pigeons flew out from Bright Peak, as fast as lightning, and flew off into the distance.
For so many years, when has Bright Peak ever been besieged?
Back in the day, when Yang Guifei was in power, the Ming Cult was at its peak, truly the number one cult in the world. Even Wudang, with Zhang Sanfeng in charge, dared not act recklessly.
Now, just over twenty years later, the once number one sect has suddenly changed, its leader has disappeared, many high-ranking members have become disloyal, and the entire Ming Cult has fallen apart.
Even now, the Ming Cult headquarters is under siege, which is a great humiliation in the eyes of the Ming Cult members.
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After deciding to besiege Bright Peak, the major sects immediately began to take action.
but.
The six major factions are located in different parts of the country, far apart from each other, so it is impossible for them to wait until they all gather together before taking action.
So they agreed on a time and place to meet.
Under the blazing sun, a violent tremor shook the earth, followed by billowing clouds of dust.
It was a group of more than ten riders, led by Xiao Ning.
Led by Xiao Ning, Zhang Cuishan, Zhang Wuji, and Song Qingshu, followed by dozens of elite fighters, while the rest of the Wudang Sect naturally stayed at home.
With Xiao Ning in charge, they can withstand an army of thousands.
Xiao Ning and his group were heading to Bright Peak with the goal of becoming the leader of the Ming Cult. If necessary, he alone was enough to suppress the other five major sects.
Of course, if Yang Xiao and the others don't know what's good for them, Xiao Ning wouldn't mind taking action and teaching them a lesson.
However, Xiao Ning glanced at Zhang Cuishan beside him and nodded to himself. Perhaps, he wouldn't even need to take action!
After six years of arduous training, coupled with Xiao Ning's guidance, Zhang Cuishan had now reached the peak of the Acquired Realm, having mastered the Nine Yang Divine Skill, the sixth level of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, and the fully mastered Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.
It can be said that Zhang Cuishan possesses unparalleled combat prowess; in the entire martial arts world, there are definitely no more than a handful of people who can defeat him.
As for the two juniors, Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu, they came along to join in the fun and broaden their horizons.
The two of them practiced the Nine Yang Divine Skill at the same time and often asked Xiao Ning for advice. Therefore, Xiao Ning would often instill in them the principle of love between fellow disciples.
These two little ones have been close friends since they were young because of their similar backgrounds and ages; the only thing missing is that they share the same pants and sleep in the same bed.
With elders Zhang Sanfeng and Xiao Ning around, Zhang Cuishan and his wife did not die as in the original story, and the two little ones did not dislike each other as in the original story.
Song Qingshu's martial arts skills have now reached the seventh level of the Acquired Realm, which is far superior to that in the original novel.
Zhang Wuji was no less impressive, just one step away from opening a special meridian and advancing to the late stage of the Acquired Realm.
Considering that Zhang Wuji is only seventeen years old and has reached adulthood, five years younger than Song Qingshu, his current level of cultivation can be considered exceptionally talented.
After traveling for a while, Xiao Ning pulled on the reins and came to a slow stop with a "whoosh!" The people behind him quickly stopped their horses.
Xiao Ning turned around and asked, "Cuishan, how far are we from the rendezvous point?"
Zhang Cuishan took out a map from his pocket, glanced at it, and looked up to say, "Reporting to my uncle, we'll be there in less than fifty li!"
Six years have passed, and Zhang Cuishan has grown a beard. In addition, he has a powerful force of tens of thousands of people and holds a high position.
This made him appear more mature and composed than before, with an aura of authority emanating from him, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden.
"Very good, hurry up and try to reach our destination before sunset to meet up with the others! Giddy up!"
Xiao Ning flicked his whip and rode off ahead.
The First Line of Sky is the only way to Bright Summit. This place is extremely dangerous and has always been known as a place where one man can hold the pass against ten thousand men. It can be said to be an excellent dangerous place.
Several days later, nearly a thousand people from the six major sects arrived one after another from all directions, gathering in the valley in front of the One Line Sky and setting up camp.
Nearly a thousand people gathered together, forming a dense, noisy mass, resembling a bustling market.
The disciples from various factions gathered together, and their old grudges were forcibly suppressed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
The leaders, elders, and other high-ranking members of various factions gathered in the tent to discuss the specifics of attacking Bright Peak.
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Chapter 49 Gathering at the First Line of Sky
Jiangnan, the headquarters of the Sky Eagle Cult.
"Smack!"
A sharp sound startled the guards outside the hall, who were wondering what had gotten into their leader. Had the young master angered him again?
The leader of the Sky Eagle Cult, Yin Tianzheng, sat in the head seat. He had white eyebrows and hair, and his face was radiant.
At this moment, he slammed the table next to him to pieces and sneered, "Yang Xiao, you incompetent coward, you have caused the reputation of my Ming Cult to fall to this state. If Cult Leader Yang returns, let's see how you explain yourself!"
Back then, he and Yang Xiao were vying for the position of sect leader. However, he later saw that Yang Xiao was valued by the former sect leader Yang Dingtian and was taught the first two levels of the Qiankun Great Shift technique.
To avoid weakening the Ming Cult due to internal strife, he led his troops down from Bright Peak to Jiangnan and founded the Eagle Sect.
Although he had established his own sect, in Yin Tianzheng's heart, he was still the White-browed Eagle King, one of the four great protectors of the Ming Cult.
If one day Yang Dingtian, the leader of the Ming Cult, returns, or another Ming Venerable descends to earth, Yin Tianzheng will immediately disband the Tianying Cult and return to the Ming Cult.