Chapter Seven, Old Yue, let us together create a prosperous era at Mount Hua

I am being serious; there is nothing between my junior sister and me. We share only a sibling-like bond. In the future, I will find a suitable and worthy man for her.

The Si Guo Cliff is located at the waist of the southern peak outside the South Gate of Mount Hua, at the end of the perilous long sky walkway of Mount Hua. The area at the top of the cliff is over 100 square meters. It is surrounded by cliffs on three sides, with one side facing the mountain wall. To reach Si Guo Cliff, one must traverse the first perilous long sky walkway of Mount Hua, making this place rarely visited. Upon arriving at the top of the cliff, one experiences a serene and secluded atmosphere, evoking a profound sense of introspection and contemplation.

The legendary Cliff of Regret truly lives up to its name, Linghu Chong remarked

Although the sword techniques of the Five Mountain Sword Sects are exquisite, they were completely overwhelmed by the seemingly simple and despicable moves of the elders from the Demon Sect. Damn these bastards, they truly are talented individuals, masters of the lewd style. It is a pity that they died in such a humiliating manner

Every day at noon, Lu Dayou would bring a lunchbox to the Thinking Over Cliff to deliver food to Linghu Chong

Thus, the cave should soon be breached, and it must be hollow. Linghu Chong imagined where he would vent his feelings after a heartbreak and where he would strike. Finally, he discovered some clues on one side of the inner cave's stone wall. He struck it a few times with his sword, and indeed, it was hollow.

Indeed, these sword techniques are of little significance to Linghu Chong, who possesses unparalleled swordsmanship and various divine skills. He is too indifferent to practice these somewhat mediocre Five Mountains Sword Techniques. However, the Huashan Sect is currently weak and has a thin foundation. After the conflict between the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect, the vast majority of exquisite sword techniques have been lost. The value of these sword techniques for ordinary disciples of Huashan is immeasurable. It is certainly not the case that they would turn the unparalleled Dugu Nine Swords into something commonplace and teach it entirely to the ordinary disciples of Huashan. Yue Buqun and Linghu Chong would not be so foolish.

The Golden Monkey Demon Zhang Chengfeng and the White Monkey Demon Zhang Chengyun have completely shattered the Huashan Sword Technique here

"There is nothing to discuss; it is getting late. You should hurry down the mountain, or you will surely be scolded by the master." Seeing that Lu Dayou still wanted to argue, Linghu Chong immediately interrupted him and drove him down the mountain.

However ... ...

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In the original text, the ten elders of the Sun and Moon Holy Cult led a team to confront the masters of the Five Mountains Sword Sect at this location. Both sides suffered heavy casualties, with most of the masters either dead or injured. Although the elders of the demonic cult ultimately emerged victorious by a narrow margin, they were trapped and perished in a cave due to the mechanisms set by the Huashan Sect. With no hope of escape, the elders harbored immense resentment and, before their death, inscribed on the stone wall the methods to decipher all the sword techniques and counter moves of the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

Master, you have arrived so quickly.

After handing over the Dugu Nine Swords manual to Yue Buqun, Linghu Chong decided to seclude himself at the Cliff of Reflection on Mount Hua. During this period of wandering in the martial world, he faintly sensed that he was on the verge of another breakthrough.

The Demon Sect truly lives up to its reputation, with numerous experts among them. These ten elders have indeed managed to decipher all the exquisite sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sect. The martial arts of these elders are profound and unfathomable, placing them among the top tier of experts in the martial world, at least on par with Xiang Wentian.

After Lu Dayou left, Linghu Chong began to search carefully in the cave. According to the original text, Linghu Chong vented his feelings in the cave after a heartbreak, and inadvertently broke through the cave wall, ultimately discovering the place where the elder of the Demon Cult had been trapped to death.

Upon traversing into the world of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," Linghu Chong also inherited the habit of being fond of alcohol. This martial arts world is unlike the previous one, as it lacks a variety of beverages; one cannot even think of fruit juice or cola. Every day, he drinks water, leaving his mouth as dry as a bird.

In this life, I, Linghu Chong, will ensure that such events will never occur again. The Huashan Sect will undoubtedly become the foremost sect in the martial world, destined to be revered by all and become a legend in the realm of martial arts. Old Yue, let us together create a prosperous era for Huashan

In fact, no matter how exquisite these lost sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sect are, they can only be considered top-tier swordsmanship in the upper echelons of the martial world, not even reaching the level of supreme sword techniques. For Yue Buqun, who already possesses the unparalleled sword technique, the Dugu Nine Swords, these techniques are hardly worth his attention. However, he, Yue, does not need them, but his numerous disciples certainly do. The unparalleled sword techniques cannot be casually imparted, but these top-tier sword techniques can significantly elevate the overall strength of the entire Huashan Sect's disciples. As long as the Huashan Sect is given a year to recuperate, surpassing the Songshan Sect would be a foregone conclusion.

Linghu Chong carefully searched the cave on the Cliff of Reflection, but found nothing. However, he was not too anxious; if it were so easy to find, those predecessors from Mount Hua who had come here to meditate would have discovered it long ago, and it would not have been his turn.

"Wine!" Linghu Chong snatched it away, opened the jar, and tilted his head back to gulp it down. Before long, he reached the bottom, wiped his mouth carelessly, and said to Lu Dayou, "Lu Monkey, you are quite generous!"

"Master, I have made a significant discovery while practicing at the Cliff of Reflection. I dare not make a decision on my own and respectfully request your judgment." Linghu Chong brought Yue Buqun into the cave, arriving at the stone wall inscribed with the sword techniques and counter-techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

Of course, everyone on Mount Hua knows that I, Lu Hou'er, am the most loyal!" Hearing Linghu Chong praise him, Lu Da couldn't help but grin, saying: "Senior Brother, after you secretly went into seclusion at the Thinking Cliff, you really upset Junior Sister. Just now, she even tried to stop me, wanting to rush up to bring you food. If it weren't for Master forbidding it, I would have gone up myself!

Mighty Demon Fan Song, Flying Heavenly Demon Zhao He, shall completely break the Hengshan Sword Technique here

After confirming, Linghu Chong forcefully swung the black iron heavy sword downwards. With a loud "bang," the stone wall shattered, revealing a hidden world within. There lay a dull, lifeless axe tilted on the ground, beside it a skeleton.

Inside this small cave, there are several intact white bones, which should belong to the elders of the demonic sect. As for the fragmented bones, they likely belong to the predecessors of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, who were dismembered by the elders of the demonic sect. Unfortunately, although the elders of the demonic sect emerged victorious, they were also trapped and perished in this cave

"Chong'er, did you let Dayou convey any important matters to Master You?" Yue Buqun asked directly and straightforwardly.

Master, take a look at what I have brought for you

This matter should still be left to Old Yue to handle. Regardless of the original work or the present, Linghu Chong can at most be considered a chivalrous figure; he is certainly not suited to be the leader. Yue Buqun is the top talent in this regard. With his own strength and resources, he led the severely weakened Huashan Sect to rise again and earned the reputation of "Gentleman Sword" in the martial world, which is not something just anyone can achieve

Before finishing his meal, Old Yue hurriedly arrived. In Old Yue's eyes, Linghu Chong is undoubtedly a treasure. He is unambitious, values loyalty and righteousness, respects his teachers and the way, and surprisingly possesses extraordinary adventures and unparalleled martial arts. Without a doubt, he is the pinnacle of the Huashan Sect's combat strength and will surely expand the territory of the Huashan Sect, establishing a vast domain.

"Master Brother, Junior Sister has deep feelings for you. I think you might as well propose directly to Master and Mistress; they will surely agree!" Lu Dayou joked.

It is a pity that just as the cave was about to be broken open, all efforts ultimately came to naught, remarked Linghu Chong with a sense of regret

"Wonderful, wonderful, truly wonderful! Chong'er, you have made a great contribution to our Huashan Sect," Yue Buqun said, unable to contain his joy. "To think that there exists such a complete and exquisite sword technique from the Five Mountains sects, long lost to time. Our Huashan Sect is destined to rise completely! The day we claim the title of the martial arts world and restore the glory of our ancestors is just around the corner!"

This is also the reason why Yue Buqun is so delighted. If one were to ask who is the most detestable character in the original work, the vast majority would likely choose Yue Buqun, as he is treacherous and cunning, a hypocrite who kills his fellow disciples of the Five Mountains, frames the protagonist Linghu Chong, schemes to seize Lin Pingzhi's Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, and ultimately castrates himself to practice swordsmanship, leading to his eventual isolation and death.

"How could I be spreading rumors? Everyone on Mount Hua knows about the relationship between the senior brother and the junior sister," Lu Dayou said, thinking that Linghu Chong was feeling shy, and with a wink, added: "Senior brother, don't be embarrassed; the two of you have the Chongling Sword Technique that no one else can master"

"Master, hurry up! https://www.hetushu.com, enjoy the hot dishes, all of which are your favorites," Lu Dayou said, pulling a wine jar from the basket and winking, "And this!"

Who does not wish to be a good person, and who does not desire to be revered by the masses? The so-called heroes, masters, and leaders of various sects often instigate conflicts for fame or personal gain. In contrast, Old Yue, for the sake of the Huashan Sect, is willing to forsake the noble reputation of the "Gentleman’s Sword" and transform into a false gentleman. He self-castrates to cultivate his swordsmanship, aiming to become the ultimate combat force to defeat Zuo Lengchan, all to elevate the Huashan Sect to the pinnacle among the Five Mountains. Everything Old Yue does is to promote the Huashan Sect and to stand proudly in the martial world. He is willing to abandon the noble title of the "Gentleman’s Sword" and become a false gentleman, self-castrating to cultivate his swordsmanship, solely to ensure that the Huashan Sect becomes the foremost among the Five Mountains. However, in the original work, Old Yue is ultimately unable to support everything alone, leading to an inevitable tragic ending.

When evaluating the most qualified leader of the "Laughing in the Wind" sect, it is believed that over ninety percent of people would still choose the "hypocrite" Yue Buqun. At the time when Old Yue took over the Huashan Sect, it was precisely during the fierce conflict between the Qi Sect and the Sword Sect, resulting in the significant loss of skilled practitioners within the Huashan Sect and a severe depletion of its vitality. Old Yue endured humiliation and heavy burdens, leading the Huashan Sect to regain its status as a top-tier sect in the martial world, ranking as the second largest among the Five Mountain Sword Sects, only after the Songshan Sect. His contributions are indeed indispensable.

On the innermost stone wall, Linghu Chong saw the Five Mountains Sect's sword techniques and their counter techniques carved by the elders of the Demon Cult.

The next day, when Lu Dayou came to deliver food, Linghu Chong instructed him to report to Yue Buqun after descending the mountain, requesting that he go to the Thought-Reflection Cliff, as he had important matters to discuss.

"Lu Hou'er, stop talking nonsense. I only have brother-sister feelings for my junior sister. You, with your big mouth, should not spread rumors and create trouble!" Linghu Chong said sternly to Lu Dayou. He is not the Linghu Chong from the original work; his goal is the enchanting leader of the Demon Sect.