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208: ConflictAlthough the Eye Apertures and Ear Apertures have not increased my internal energy by much, they have doubled my combat effectiveness.

A person’s strength, as expected, cannot be judged solely by internal energy.

Ning Yuan thought of the sword strike he encountered in the main world back then; a strike from across several streets, whose power was even greater than his current self.

My current power is still too scattered.

Ning Yuan muttered to himself. That sword strike back then was extremely concentrated, the Sword Qi twisted into a single strand, invincible and unstoppable.

And this sword strike of his clearly could not yet reach such power.

Perhaps, when I have refined all nine apertures and opened the Ancestral Aperture between my eyebrows, I will be able to fight that person.

Ning Yuan thought to himself.

As these thoughts turned in his mind, Ning Yuan had already descended Si Guo Cliff.

At this moment, on the back mountain of Mount Hua, two people were acting furtively.

Hmph, so what if Yue Buqun is powerful? Mount Hua is so large, and his School only has a few kittens and puppies; how could he possibly cover everything? Once we sneak up later, we will surely be able to capture Shi Qing.

A thin, gaunt middle-aged man revealed a look of triumph.

Well said. Those idiots are too rigid, insisting on wanting to confront Yue Buqun head-on without understanding the value of indirect methods. Now, if we capture Shi Qing first, we can find out the truth and, more importantly, know what Yue Buqun obtained on Xia Ke Island.

Actually, if you really want to know these things, you don’t need to go to such great lengths. You could just ask me; perhaps I would even tell you!

Just as the two were speaking, a playful voice suddenly came from behind them.

Why would you tell us? What do you know?

The big man lying in the grass turned his head in dissatisfaction. After seeing Ning Yuan, he immediately showed a look of terror, his eyes widening.

The thin, gaunt middle-aged man beside him also froze on the spot.

His neck seemed like it had rusted, turning little by little.

After seeing Ning Yuan, he revealed a smile that looked uglier than crying.

Alliance Leader, Alliance Leader, Alliance Leader Yue!

The two said tremblingly.

They could say anything behind his back, but when facing the person himself, they clearly lost their nerve.

Since you two came uninvited, stay here forever!

Ning Yuan did not waste words; with just a glance, his Sword Qi swept across.

As the two fell to the ground, their two heads rolled into the grass.

Mount Hua may have few people, but that does not mean you can intrude at will just because there are few people.

Ning Yuan said softly.

Several days later.

Master, they are still gathered at the foot of the mountain and have not left. It seems they intend to come up the mountain.

On Jade Maiden Peak, a Disciple came to report.

Hmph, let them gather. I want to see just how many people they can assemble.

Ning Yuan snorted with disdain.

With his current strength, he had long been completely unafraid of these threats.

It’s good that they are gathering; it saves me the trouble of summoning them myself.

Ning Yuan suddenly revealed a meaningful smile.

At this moment, at the foot of the mountain, the heroes gathered.

People from Shaolin, Wudang, and the major Schools of the Jianghu had rushed over from all corners of the land.

The number was more than double what it had been a few days ago.

I didn’t expect, I really didn’t expect, that Mount Hua would be so lively.

Six strange-looking people appeared, looking at the lively scene and clicking their tongues in wonder.

It’s the Six Fairies of the Peach Valley!

Upon seeing these six, someone with sharp eyes immediately recognized them and hurriedly reminded their companions.

What? The Six Fairies of the Peach Valley?

Hearing the name of the Six Fairies of the Peach Valley, many people immediately gave way.

These six could be considered notorious.

Their personalities were bizarre, yet their strength was formidable. When the six combined forces, even a top-tier expert would not be able to gain any advantage.

Isn’t that the lecherous thief, the Lone Walker, Tian Boguang? Why is he here too? With so many people from the Righteous Path here, isn’t he afraid of being eradicated?

Soon, someone else shouted.

People from the other Schools of the Five Mountains Sword Sect have also arrived.

Immediately after, someone else looked at the intersection and shouted.

Abbess Dingyi, how do you think this matter will develop?

Mo Da asked with a sullen face.

Looking at the current situation, I fear Headmaster Yue is in a bad spot; these people will not stop until they achieve their goal.

Abbess Dingyi also had a grave expression.

I don’t know what Headmaster Yue obtained on Xia Ke Island. These people are clearly not just here to ask about their own Seniors; they are mostly here for the secrets of Xia Ke Island or the legendary divine skills of Xia Ke Island.

Daoist Tianmen said softly.

Divine skills move people’s hearts. If this matter is not handled well, I fear it will be another chaotic struggle in the Jianghu, and I don’t know how many people will die or be injured because of it.

Abbess Dingyi said with worry.

Fellow friends of the Martial Forest, our Seniors went to Xia Ke Island and are now missing. Yue Buqun left Xia Ke Island but is unwilling to explain what happened on the island, refuses to tell us whether our Seniors are alive or dead, and won’t even let us see Shi Qing to ask. There must be some hidden agenda in this.

Today, we will go up the mountain together and ask him to clarify everything.

A Bearded Strongman shouted, waving his arm.

Good, go up the mountain! Go up the mountain!

Many people expressed their support.

With so many people, their courage had grown significantly.

Hundreds of people surged up Mount Hua.

Ning Zhongze had also long heard about the situation at the foot of the mountain and looked at Ning Yuan with worry. Senior Brother, what should be done now?

These people do not come with good intentions. They are all leaders of major Schools. Having assembled so many people, I fear their motives are not pure.

Junior Sister, rest assured. With me here, the sky cannot be overturned.

Ning Yuan walked outside with his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and said calmly, If you want to run wild at my Mount Hua, never mind a mere few hundred people; even if there were thousands or tens of thousands, so what?

Ning Yuan was extremely confident now.

In the past, Qiao Feng could take the head of a general from amidst an army of ten thousand.

His current strength was countless times greater than Qiao Feng’s.

Not long after, hundreds of people swarmed onto Jade Maiden Peak like a dark cloud.

Stop right there.

Several of Ning Yuan’s Disciples held their swords horizontally in front of them. Facing so many people, although their expressions were grave, they showed no fear.

Let Yue Buqun come out!

Someone mustered the courage to step forward, and seeing so many people behind him supporting him, he immediately shouted loudly.

Is the Master’s name something you can just call out directly?

Lu Dayou rebuked angrily.

Junior, this is no place for you to speak!

Someone stepped out and shouted angrily.

This is Mount Hua. Since you have come up my Mount Hua, you must follow the rules of my Mount Hua.

Lu Dayou said bluntly.

The rules of Mount Hua? Hmph!

Someone dismissed it with disdain. My Sect Head’s life and death are uncertain; today, we are here to demand an explanation from Yue Buqun.

Yes, my father hasn’t returned either!

What exactly happened on the island must be clarified today. If it is not clarified, we will absolutely not go down the mountain today.

Many people shouted loudly.

Their wills were united like a fortress.

An explanation?

At this moment, a loud laugh came.

Then, Ning Yuan was seen descending from the sky, landing on the training ground. He flicked his robes and looked down at the whole scene. What kind of explanation do you want?

Ning Yuan’s words were calm, showing no emotional fluctuation.

The crowd looked at each other, but divine skills moved hearts, and their large numbers gave everyone confidence. Someone immediately couldn’t help but say, Yue Buqun, my Sect Head also went to Xia Ke Island and is now missing. Isn’t it appropriate for me to come and ask you, a survivor?

Of course not.

Ning Yuan snorted coldly. This assembly was hosted by Xia Ke Island. If you want to ask, you should go ask the people of Xia Ke Island. What does this have to do with Yue?

Ning Yuan sneered and continued, You want to question Yue? What qualifications do you have to be presumptuous on my Mount Hua?

Do you really think Yue cannot wield his sword anymore?

Since you have all gathered so many people today to storm my Mount Hua gate, it seems you have come with ill intent and are all unwanted guests. Since that is the case, do not blame Yue for being ruthless with his sword!

Ning Yuan said coldly, with his hands behind his back.

His cold gaze swept across, and many people couldn’t help but lower their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.

Yue Buqun, what do you want to do?

Someone immediately shouted in shock and anger, pointing at Ning Yuan and saying loudly, Could it be that you still want to kill us all?

You have trespassed on my Mount Hua gate; is that not an attempt to destroy my Mount Hua?

Ning Yuan sneered. Since you want to destroy my Sect, Yue has no choice but to kill you all to protect the Sect’s Legacy so it remains unbroken.

Ning Yuan’s voice was calm, but the words he spoke were cold and heartless.

These words, filled with murderous intent, immediately gave many people a fright.

Immediately, someone shouted, Headmaster Yue, you have misunderstood. We have no hostility in coming up the mountain, and it is certainly not to destroy the Mount Hua tradition!

Some people were clearly genuinely afraid of being treated as enemies by Ning Yuan and having him attack directly.

With the opponent’s strength, under one sword strike, perhaps most of them would die.

Gathering so many people, bringing weapons, and coming up the mountain aggressively, and even daring to berate my Disciples—if this does not count as being unwanted guests, then what does?

If this does not count as being enemies, then what counts as enemies?

Ning Yuan sneered. Without my invitation, gathering so many people to openly intrude upon my Mount Hua gate, and you still dare to say you are friendly?

Headmaster Yue, we only came up the mountain to demand the truth. Headmaster Yue, this is clearly a case of ’if you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext’!

Someone stood out and shouted loudly, while looking left and right, trying to seek support from more people.

But before anyone else could speak, a burst of Sword Qi erupted, directly piercing his throat.

Glib and eloquent; definitely a person with ulterior motives.

Ning Yuan only needed a glance, and the Sword Qi erupted, shocking the entire audience.

Everyone had not expected that the opponent would really dare to kill in public.

Killing at the slightest disagreement, being so overbearing, and so direct.

Many people’s lips trembled, wanting to say something, but they lacked the courage to speak.

However, there were too many people who came this time; there was no shortage of those who were not afraid of death, nor those who lacked discernment.

Yue Buqun, you are too overbearing. Even the Zuo Lengchan of the past was not as overbearing as you!

Someone shouted indignantly.

I am not Zuo Lengchan. Does he even deserve to be compared with me?

Ning Yuan sneered. Yue acts upright and openly, yet I am treated as weak by you all, to the point that you even dare to bring people to bully your way to my door. If this spreads, people will think my Mount Hua is easy to bully.

Today, I will settle everything with one battle and let the world know the prestige of my Mount Hua!

Benefactor Yue, do you really want to make an enemy of the whole world?

Great Master Fang Zheng’s expression changed, and he couldn’t help but step forward and say.

If protecting the Sect and killing invading enemies counts as making an enemy of the whole world, then so be it!

Great Master Fang Zheng, swords have no eyes. When the time comes, do not blame Yue for being ruthless.

Ning Yuan beckoned, and a long sword behind him fell into his palm.

His Aura changed abruptly, becoming increasingly sharp.

Like Mount Hua itself, his edge was fully exposed, shooting straight into the heavens.

Once this sword appeared, everyone was immediately awestruck.

Many people also couldn’t help but draw the weapons at their waists, preparing for battle.

Yue Buqun, do you really dare to kill us?

Someone shouted nervously.

Only at this moment did they feel fear.

Because, according to what they had imagined, they had so many people, representing the entire Jianghu Martial Forest; even the Zuo Lengchan of the past would have to retreat when facing such a lineup.

And Yue Buqun, who had always been good-tempered, was even less likely to dare to do anything to them.

Even if Yue Buqun’s strength was greater, he should logically cherish his reputation more.

But now, Yue Buqun’s unyielding actions, and the fact that he seemed ready to fight everyone directly, left everyone puzzled, hesitant, and uneasy.

They looked at each other, their faces full of confusion and unease.

Clearly not knowing what to do.

Fight? Or not fight?

If they fight, it means they will be at total war with Mount Hua. Breaking into Mount Hua to fight—no matter how you look at it, it seems like they are the ones trying to destroy Mount Hua, so it would be normal for them to be killed in retaliation.

And yet, the opponent really had the strength to kill them in retaliation.

This made people feel awkward.

If the opponent didn’t have such strength, then they would fight; after all, they had more people and held the advantage.

But if they don’t fight, their purpose for coming up the mountain cannot be achieved, and they can only go down the mountain directly.

Then everything would be in vain.

They had hundreds of people, and more than half of the experts in the entire Jianghu had come. If they went down the mountain with their tails between their legs like this, I fear they would never be able to hold their heads high in the Jianghu again.

They would completely become a joke.

Today’s events would also become a farce.

Therefore, everyone was showing hesitation, not knowing what to do for a moment.

But Ning Yuan did not give them more time to consider.

Those who go down the mountain now, I can pretend that nothing has happened, as if you have never been here. But if you continue to be obsessed and refuse to wake up, then you are enemies invading my Mount Hua. When dealing with enemies, Yue has no choice but to kill!

Ning Yuan slowly raised his sword, his voice cold.

This, this...

Many people present showed signs of hesitation.

However, most people had only heard of Yue Buqun’s strength and had not seen it for themselves. Therefore, someone shouted directly, Yue Buqun, you are too overbearing. What if we don’t go down the mountain today?

I don’t believe you really dare to kill me...

Before the words had faded, a Sword Qi swept across, a head fell to the ground, and blood sprayed like a pillar.

The people around hurriedly scattered, their faces full of terror.

He killed someone!

Yue Buqun really killed someone!

He actually dared to really kill someone!

The people around scattered in a panic, while shouting repeatedly.

Although everyone was of the Jianghu.

It was rare to encounter someone who acted so decisively.

Many who were not firm in their resolve and were just there to watch the excitement had already started to go down the mountain.

But most people did not move.

Instead, they pointed angrily at Ning Yuan.

Yue Buqun, you are too vicious. How is acting like this any different from the Demonic Path?

We only came to seek the truth, yet you kill directly without reason. I think there must be a hidden secret in this.

Right, even if we die today, we must clarify everything!

Many people agreed, the crowd was incensed, and the atmosphere between the two sides was thick with the smell of gunpowder.