âBy the order of my master(Great Senior Brother),welcome the heroes of the world to the mountain!âSong Yuanqiao commanded.
All the Wudang disciples shouted in unison,their voices thunderous.
At the peak of Tianzhu,the steps spiraled upwards,with a Wudang disciple stationed at intervals,continuing all the way to the foot of the mountain.
At the base,however,stood various experts from different sects and wandering martial artists.Today,none who came to Wudang were weakâmost were innate experts,with some young disciples brought by their elders for experience.
As the resounding shouts echoed from the mountain peak,the Wudang disciples passed the call with their internal force,creating an impressive display.
The crowd couldnât help but look astonished.
âAs expected of the sect founded by Zhang Zhenren.Every Wudang disciple is truly a dragon among men,each a talent!âThe five elders of Kongtong exchanged glances and couldnât help but praise.
The strength of the Kongtong Sect was on par with the Huashan Sect,with the headmaster only at the level of a master.But now,looking at the Wudang disciples,who were mostly innate experts and some even approaching the level of masters,one couldnât help but be amazed and shaken.
Yao Yue,seated on a flower palanquin,also displayed a hint of surprise.
A solemn middle-aged man from Dragon Guard Villa poked his head out of a carriage,equally astonished.Zhu Wushi couldnât help but marvel at Wudangâs foundation,already showing signs of becoming a holy land of martial arts.
He silently measured Wudangâs status,unconsciously elevating it even higher.
âHonored guests,please proceed up the mountain!âThe Wudang disciples maintained a respectful yet confident demeanor,showing their grace.
Even in the face of many grandmasters and even Heaven-Man realm experts,they were entirely composed.
The thought of their profoundly talented junior uncle and the founder in seclusion,attempting to reach the level of an earthly immortal,filled them with confidence!
Many martial artists couldnât help but admire this.
Climbing the steps of Tianzhu Peak,each displayed their skills,but no one dared to cause trouble first.The foundation Wudang showcased had everyone intimidated.
This was in stark contrast to the chaos during the Dragon-Slaying Conference at Shaolin.
At Shaolin,various sects mixed and created disorder,giving the Ming Cult an opportunity to exploit.
But now,everything was orderly.
Even when encountering Shaolin monks,the Wudang disciples showed no discrimination,treating everyone equally,displaying great magnanimity.
As the crowd ascended,they soon saw Wudangâs various courtyards and pavilions.Along the way,Wudang disciples stood tall and focused,their presence making them stand out.Such talents would be core disciples in any other sect.
But at Wudang,they were everywhere.
Soon enough,the crowdâs admiration grew as they met the Seven Heroes of Wudang.
Today,Song Yuanqiao and the others wore Taoist robes,exuding grandeur.
Song Yuanqiao laughed heartily,âHonored guests,welcome to Wudang to witness the destruction of the Dragon-Slaying Saber.It is our great honor.My master is in seclusion,so I,Song Yuanqiao,will host you today.If thereâs any lack in our hospitality,please forgive us!â
His demeanor was calm,completely devoid of the previous anxiety.
A late-night chat with Ning Changge had made him fully understand Wudangâs strength!
Thus,he directly informed everyone that Zhang Sanfeng was in seclusion.
As soon as he said this,reactions varied;some eyes started to gleam.With Zhang Sanfeng,the powerful Heaven-Man master,absent,perhaps they could exploit the situation.
However,the sharper ones quickly realized and couldnât help but ask in astonishment,âDare I ask,is Zhang Zhenren in seclusion to break through to the earthly immortal realm?â
For a moment,the scene fell silent.
Heaven-Man masters like Zhu Wushi,Yao Yue,and Xie Xiaofeng were all visibly shaken.
An earthly immortal was the ultimate pursuit of every martial artist!
Song Yuanqiao humbly responded,âMy master had some insights a few months agoâ¦â
He didnât finish his sentence,instead loudly proclaiming,âLetâs get back to the matter at hand.Today,weâve invited you to discuss the Dragon-Slaying Saber.This saber has caused bloody conflicts in the martial world.We,Wudang,have taken it upon ourselves to destroy it today,hoping to restore peace to the martial world of Ming.Please bear witness!â
âEveryone,please proceed!â
The crowd snapped back from the shock of Zhang Sanfengâs potential breakthrough,their hearts racing.
The Dragon-Slaying Saber was the real reason everyone was gathered here today!
At the martial arts arena,under the guidance of Wudang disciples,everyone took their seats.On the high platform,a daoist altar made of spiritual grasses caught everyoneâs attention.Its appearance was so remarkable that Yao Yueâs eyes flickered,feeling a strong life force from it.
Some people quietly inquired with the Wudang disciples.
Upon learning the origin of this spiritual altar,their gazes turned peculiar.
âAn altar formed when teaching the Dao?How is that possible?â
They dismissed it as Wudangâs flashy trick to impress.
However,when they learned it was related to the legendary eighth disciple of Wudang,their eyes froze,especially the Heaven-Man experts who came for Ning Changge.They couldnât help but scrutinize the altar,gradually showing serious expressions.
Only Heaven-Man experts could sense the faintly terrifying aura from the altar.
âA mere altar of green grass contains the essence of the world?âZhu Wushiâs eyes were filled with shock.
Once everyone was seated,someone finally couldnât hold back and asked,âTodayâs purpose is to witness the destruction of the saber.May I ask,where is the Dragon-Slaying Saber?â
Song Yuanqiao could guess everyoneâs thoughts but didnât mind.He smiled at the crowd and said,âPlease be patient.The Dragon-Slaying Saber is here at Wudang,but itâs a divine weapon,made of extraordinary material.I am unable to do it justice.â
âToday,my junior brother will use Pure Yang True Fire to refine and destroy the saber.Please watch.â
Everyone was immediately intrigued.
Many had come specifically for the eighth disciple of Wudang,curious about the rumored Pure Yang True Fire that refined Buddhist Golden Bodies.Hearing Song Yuanqiaoâs words,they eagerly anticipated.
As Song Yuanqiaoâs voice fell,the Wudang disciples respectfully chanted in unison,âPlease,Junior Uncle,come and refine the saber!â
Such a display made everyone instinctively look towards the library of Wudang.