Chapter 1 Jiangchun

Jiangchun, somewhere in the forest.

Zhou Jing and his group were camping and resting here. The group had a few more boxes of supplies, containing martial arts manuals plundered from various local sects in Jiangchun.

These manuals were available for anyone to read. During ordinary travel and rest, people would take out manuals from the boxes to read, gesturing with them from time to time. Some people were seriously studying martial arts, while others were simply looking for entertainment.

In recent days, Zhou Jing traveled back and forth between various sects in Jiangchun, scavenging a large number of manuals. He was also generous in spreading them, which led more people to follow him. Now the team had reached more than a hundred people, and the number of experts who already possessed martial arts was increasing.

The accompanying Green Forest experts had basically found their favorite sect's martial arts and started practicing.

Guo Haishen had quite an impression of An Dafeng, so he practiced the Sea Whale School's martial arts, focusing on horizontal training. Fang Zhen practiced the Tiger Subduing Gate's martial arts, specializing in stick techniques. Hong Dingxian practiced Lu Xilin's saber techniques, studying the Taiyi Gate's martial arts.

Many Green Forest experts had a foundation in martial arts, and they were basically practicing the routines they were originally good at.

Zhou Jing also found a suitable internal art for himself, called "Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Stance," which came from the Tiger Subduing Gate, but was the private collection of the sect master.

This Tiger Subduing Gate was a small sect, but it had a lot of background. It was derived from the Vajra Sect, one of the eight great sects in the martial world. The sect master was once a personal disciple of the previous Vajra Sect master, but later came out to establish his own sect for some reason.

The Tiger Subduing Gate master's kung fu had the shadow of the Vajra Sect, and this Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Stance was the superior internal art of the Vajra Sect.

This set of kung fu was Vajra Horizontal Training, with overbearing internal energy. It was the most powerful internal art in terms of pure power among the martial arts scavenged this time.

However, it had side effects. When internal force was stimulated, it would burst out too quickly, causing ordinary people's meridians to be unable to withstand it. Using it would cause stagnation and hidden injuries, hurting oneself and others. It needed to be matched with the Vajra Sect's special body refining recipe to barely cultivate, and even then, one could not practice too much every day.

However, Zhou Jing's physique was far superior to ordinary people. He was not afraid of this side effect at all, and it was quite suitable for this martial art. Moreover, he practiced it much faster than ordinary people, so he chose this internal art as the foundation for the second system, [Martial Arts Internal Force].

In addition, Zhou Jing also picked a "Mad Demon Stick Technique" from the manuals and added it to the cultivation list.

This external art was wide open and close, and it seemed like a mad demon when dancing, which was suitable for his fighting style. Although he used a spear, the Black Iron Coiling Dragon Spear was heavy and could be used as a big iron stick to swing at people.

The disadvantage of this set of moves was that it consumed a lot of energy and was easy to exhaust, but these were minor problems for Zhou Jing. He could perform it for a whole day without panting.

At this moment, the camp was bustling with activity. Some people were practicing martial arts, some were learning to read, and some were chatting.

Zhou Jing practiced the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Stance once, retracted his power, and stood still. White air steamed from the top of his head, as if he was smoking.

He looked around at everyone, raised his voice to attract everyone's attention, and said:

"We have almost visited all the sects in Jiangchun, it's time to go to other places."

Everyone was slightly stunned.

"Second Brother, are we leaving Jiangchun so soon?" Guo Haishen asked in surprise.

Zhou Jing nodded: "I have stayed in Jiangchun for several months, and it's time to meet the experts from other places."

Fang Zhen asked curiously: "That Ning Tian Prefecture is famous all over the world. We haven't been there yet. Why don't we take a trip?"

"Ning Tian Prefecture is a secondary capital. We have committed so many things in Jiangchun, and the portraits have already spread all over the place. How can we get in? It's better not to waste our time."

Zhou Jing shook his head.

Hearing this, Fang Zhen was a little disappointed and sighed: "I thought I could go and see what kind of person that Yu Feng Zhenren is."

Hong Dingxian frowned and said, "It is said that this person has recently climbed up to the emperor and received some bird title. I think he is also a sycophant, not a true person who has attained the Dao."

"This person has never done anything evil and has not provoked us. Whether it is true or false, we don't have to worry about him."

Zhou Jing responded casually.

Chen Feng's identity could be described as "notorious". It was not good to meet Bill, and there was nothing major to do at the moment, so there was no need to meet, so he did not plan to go to Ning Tian Prefecture to find Bill.

At this time, Duan Yunfeng interjected in a deep voice:

"There are many dignitaries and corrupt officials in Ning Tian Prefecture, and that dog emperor is also in Ning Tian now. Chen, my brother, has such good martial arts, why don't we kill that fatuous ruler and return the world to a clear and bright state?"

When everyone heard this, they looked at him with subtle expressions.

During this period of time, the news of the emperor's assassination had spread everywhere, and the government had issued a wanted warrant. Although they did not know the appearance of the murderer, they marked that the assassin used two swords, and it was difficult for everyone not to associate it with Duan Yunfeng.

However, Duan Yunfeng had never admitted this matter, so everyone had to put their doubts back in their stomachs.

Zhou Jing looked at Duan Yunfeng and shook his head:

"Brother is wrong. The disasters in this world are never the work of the emperor alone. Killing a fatuous ruler is just a drop in the bucket. The entrenched aristocratic families in various places and the treacherous officials in the court who encroach on the country's wealth have jointly created this world. If you want to kill, you have to kill them all, but now is not the time. The opportunity will come naturally in the future."

Duan Yunfeng was silent for a while, then nodded slowly: "Brother Chen's plan is far-reaching, I am not as good as you."

During these days of getting along, he had already confirmed that Chen Feng was a violent person who hated corrupt officials. He was also reckless and meticulous, and he became more and more respectful and obedient. He had decided to travel with him for a long time and wanted to see what else Chen Feng would do.

Fang Zhen scratched his head and chimed in:

"Let's not talk about this. Second Brother, where are we going next after leaving Jiangchun? Do you want to go back to Luhe to take a look? I heard that the brothers from Red Cloud Mountain used a trick to repel the government troops a few days ago and captured a few court generals, which made them famous in the Green Forest."

"Don't go back to Luhe." Zhou Jing shook his head, then rubbed his chin and pondered: "As for where to go, I haven't figured it out yet... Which nearby area has more experts?"

Guo Haishen thought for a while and said, "In the south, the martial arts world in Huyang Prefecture should be more prosperous. It is close to the Central Plains, with many experts, and there are also many famous Jianghu sects. The Nanhua Sect, one of the eight great sects, is located there."

"Then let's go there."

Zhou Jing went through the map of the Da Xia Dynasty in his mind and nodded.

The things he was causing in Jiangchun were getting bigger and bigger, and it was time to cause trouble in other places.

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Huyang area, Fanzhou, Yunxia Mountain.

The Nanhua Sect, one of the eight great sects in the Jianghu world, is located here. At the same time, it is also one of the five famous Taoist sects in the world.

At this moment, in the main hall of the sect, the sect master was talking about Chen Feng with the elders.

"This Chen Feng regards the rules of the Jianghu world as nothing and is wreaking havoc in the martial world in Jiangchun. No one can cure him. It's really outrageous."

The sect master frowned, his tone dissatisfied.

This person's name was Luo Zhen, and he looked refined. He was about forty or fifty years old and was the twelfth generation sect master of the Nanhua Sect.

The Nanhua Sect has true spells and profound martial arts inheritance, but the two are also separated, forming the Lay Buddhist lineage and the Hidden Sect lineage.

The Lay Buddhist lineage does not understand spells and only learns martial arts. According to the rules of the Nanhua Sect, the sect master is often held by the Lay Buddhist lineage and manages the sect affairs on a daily basis.

The Hidden Sect lineage is the true core inheritance of the Nanhua Sect. They usually cultivate in the mountains. Each generation of sect masters must pass their examination before taking office, and their status is detached. The Hidden Sect lineage does not have to obey the orders of the sect master on weekdays, but they cannot arbitrarily interfere with the sect master's management of the sect.

"That's right, this Chen Feng is a heretical act. If we sit idly by and let him do evil, the Jianghu world will be filled with miasma and bloodshed."

An elder opened his mouth to agree.

Luo Zhen stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Since ancient times, good and evil have been incompatible. We, the famous sects, cannot allow this Jianghu demon to run rampant."

"The Wu Mountain Sect is a lesson from the past. If we wade into this muddy water, I'm afraid we will also cause trouble."

Another elder said worriedly.

Hearing this, Luo Zhen said sternly:

"He can break the Wu Mountain Sect today, but who knows if he will use others as a knife tomorrow? The so-called lips are dead and the teeth are cold, this is not a matter of one family. All the sects in the world are in danger, and now is not the time to sweep the snow in front of our own doors. I want to contact the various sects in the Jianghu world to hold a martial arts conference, temporarily forming an alliance to deal with this demon."

"Martial Arts Conference? What are the sect master's plans? Could it be that the various sects will join forces to kill this evil creature and eliminate demons and defend the Dao?"

"No, no." Luo Zhen waved his hand and pondered, "That Chen Feng claims to challenge the world's experts and has also established rules, saying that as long as he can win one and a half moves against him, he will return all the martial arts manuals. Then we can start from this point, mobilize the various sects to find many experts, and then invite Chen Feng to participate in the name of the Martial Arts Conference, and set up a gambling fight according to his rules. With Chen Feng's character, he will most likely not be timid. If we win, we will let him return all the manuals and not spread martial arts at will again."

Many elders expressed their agreement after hearing this.

"That's great. Everyone draws a line to compete with martial arts and determine the winner. Using this method to resolve this Jianghu catastrophe, there is no need to kill each other and shed blood."

"Yes, that's what I think. This demon is extremely brave. If we forcibly kill him, the major sects will be greatly injured, which will make them feel apprehensive and may not be willing to participate. Now that we have left a line, it is not a life-and-death fight, but just a gambling fight to stop at the right time. All the sects should not refuse to participate in this grand event, and the world's experts will also have less apprehension and will be willing to help."

Luo Zhen solemnly explained.

He had recently heard a lot of rumors about Chen Feng, knowing that this person's martial arts were unparalleled in the world. He was actually not sure in his heart, but he was unwilling to wait passively and sit idly by while Chen Feng acted recklessly.

Under Luo Zhen's management, the Nanhua Sect had a high status in the Jianghu world. If there was no response to this matter, it would not be appropriate.

What Luo Zhen was thinking was that since the Jianghu fellows did not want to see Chen Feng's actions, he might as well take the lead and call for an alliance. If things could be done, he could also establish his sect's leading position.

At this time, an elder narrowed his eyes and said:

"If Chen Feng really dares to come, why don't we secretly set up a trap? If we lose the competition, we will immediately launch an attack and get rid of this person once and for all. This is also to solve a major problem for the imperial court. There will be rewards afterwards, and perhaps we can regain the Holy Favor, which will benefit our sect's disciples who are working in the Sitianjian."

Luo Zhen had thought about this strategy a long time ago. He was not surprised at this time and nodded:

"That Chen Feng can repeatedly kill and retreat the arresting officers and soldiers. He is not an easy person to deal with. This matter needs to be discussed in the long term."

"That's right, that's the truth. If we want to set up an ambush, we must be foolproof and must not leak the news. Perhaps we can contact the government to take action together... We can even ask the Hidden Sect to take action and use spells to secretly harm this evil creature."

This elder whispered and pondered.

Luo Zhen waved his hand to interrupt and said:

"Alright, let's not mention this for the time being. The top priority is to send disciples to contact the Jianghu fellows in various places and invite them to discuss important matters together. Especially the Jianghu great sects other than us, we must persuade them to form an alliance so that we can have a chance of winning.

In addition, we must also try our best to find some experts to help us, such as the guardians of Qingliang Mountain. They are all masters of martial arts."

"We will obey the sect master's orders."

The elders responded.