Chapter 4, A Marvelous Victory

He ran

At first glance, Wang Xiaoxiao almost regarded him as a pig killer, though the knife used for slaughtering pigs is not this large, and a pig killer would certainly not dare to challenge Mount Hua alone. With his appearance, he is likely the kind of cold-blooded lone bandit who kills without blinking, just like in novels

Then Master Tianjue looked back with difficulty and said, "What kind of identity do I, Tianjue, possess? How can it be said that I can be compared just because you say so? You should first defeat my disciple before speaking further"

Having made up her mind, Wang Xiaoxiao no longer felt anxious. She simply picked up the sword from the ground and turned to walk towards Zhang Laoda—first, she would inquire about news from other sects.

Why are you not running

Master Tianjue's expression changed dramatically, and he hurriedly waved his hand: "Wait..."

Master Tianjue turned pale and said: "You... really want to compete with me?"

Upon realizing this, she hurriedly shrank back.

With disciples from Mount Hua present, what is the invincible Zhang, the leader of the Divine Blade, worth!

"Since you have no way out, why not give it a try? Perhaps if you defeat him, the master will take you in." said the sympathetic voice of the handsome young man, Jing'er

Indeed, amidst the thunderous sound of the suona, the momentum of the Huashan Sect surged greatly, and that person became much more courteous, no longer displaying the "Lion's Roar Technique".

Isn't that the case? It's simply a lost cause! Asking someone like me, who knows no martial arts, to confront this lone bandit is like having an egg collide with a rock or a meat bun hitting a dog

The teacher is indeed impressive

I will take my leave now

Uh?

Seeing that she did not respond, Zhang Laoda immediately assured, "In my lifetime, I will never set foot on Mount Huashan!"

En?" he snorted heavily

My name is Wang Xiaoxiao

Wang Xiaoxiao instinctively covered her ears. The newcomer indeed possessed profound internal strength; just listen to the power of this voice, it is clearly that of a master, a highly skilled master! Yes, it must be the Lion's Roar technique, no wonder they dared to challenge Mount Hua alone

Not in a hurry

"Cough, Hao'er, how can you be so disappointing? You truly have let down the high hopes I have for you!" Master Tianjue shook his head, then softened his tone a bit, "You need not be afraid; you have already grasped one-third of my true teachings. As long as you employ the Huashan sword technique that I have imparted to you, you will be able to teach him a lesson"

Master Tianjue looked at her approvingly and nodded: "Not bad, if you pull back from the brink, I, Tianjue, will not hold it against you. It is better to return quickly."

Zhang Laoda was taken aback for a moment, pointing at the sword in her hand, and stammered, "You, you, you really aren't going to escape? Actually... if you want to flee, I can consider letting you go this once."

But the master did not teach

"Is this how the Huashan Sect treats its guests?" A deafening roar echoed from outside the mountain gate

Ah—! Wang Xiaoxiao was so frightened that she rushed over and desperately knocked on the mountain gate, "Open the door, Master! I don't know any martial arts at all, how can I fight him? Master, save me—!"

Why?

Little did anyone know that before another "equal" could be uttered, with a clang, the imposing figure had just been established, yet it lasted less than a second before the knife fell, heavily chopping down onto the ground

"Who dares to wreak havoc on my Mount Hua?" The voice was neither hurried nor slow, exuding an infinite sense of authority

Since you are not a disciple of this sect, why should you be allowed to enter

Wang Xiaoxiao was taken aback: "Master, you are not joking, are you? I have no martial arts skills..."

Master Tianjue said solemnly: "Are you truly going to compare?"

Wow, the divine knife is invincible! Wang Xiaoxiao pushed through the crowd and squeezed to the front—only to find a big bearded man with a fierce expression, shouldering an enormous gleaming knife that seemed quite heavy. His clothes were stained with grease and blood, making for a shocking sight.

Wang Xiaoxiao is at a loss for tears

Little did they know that Zhang Laoda was unwilling to back down: "Enough with the nonsense, just draw a line. How shall we compete, and what weapon will you use?"

Elder Zhang's face turned pale: "The heroine Wang is indeed highly skilled in martial arts. Surely, she will become renowned in the martial world in the future. I am deeply impressed and willingly concede defeat..."

Zhang Laoda truly lives up to his word and has a good reputation. As soon as he finished speaking, he spat into his palm, rubbed it, then lifted the large knife and rested it on his shoulder, swaying as he began to walk down the mountain

Zhang Laoda rolled up his sleeves to wipe his eyes, secretly glanced at her, and seeing no movement, quickly got up again, leaving his knife behind and making a hasty escape: "Heroine Wang is truly magnanimous..."

Thus, the gaze fell upon the honest Hao'er beside him, as the position behind him had already been taken by the handsome Jing'er, leaving him with no way to retreat

Where did the suona come from? Do they carry it with them at all times? The tune is quite familiar, "Weeping at Dawn"; I heard it last month at the funeral of my aunt's husband's mother's sister. However, the live performance seems to be even better; it is evident that they practice regularly. ... Mount Hua truly represents a prestigious lineage, and even before the fight begins, they have prepared the funeral music for others...

However, that crack showed no signs of widening. Suddenly, with a clang, a sword was thrown out, and immediately, the door closed tightly again. From within came the solemn voice of Master Tianjue: "You are so timid, how can you enter my Huashan Sect"

She was overjoyed

Master Tianjue let out a sigh and quietly asked those around him, "Has Old Eight returned?"

Old Master Zhang leaned on the knife handle, panting a few times, then rolled up his sleeves to wipe his forehead: "Damn it, the ground of Mount Huashan is indeed quite solid, very sturdy!"

The newcomers, however, are completely unafraid

What is going on? Wang Xiaoxiao has not yet figured it out and is already surrounded by a group of people

Master? The disciple beside hurriedly supported him

Little did they know, Hao'er seemed to have grasped a lifeline, pointing at her and shouting: "Master, she, she, she has always wanted to become your disciple, why not take this opportunity to test her!"

"Why should I run away?" Wang Xiaoxiao glared at him with annoyance; she has always been very principled—running away is a shameful act, at most I will just leave.

Hao'er, with a mournful expression, dared not speak further

Master Tianjue lifted Hao'er and said: "Hao'er has been in the sect for quite some time, go and fight on behalf of your master."

Having confirmed the opponent, Boss Zhang immediately crossed the knife in front of his chest, striking a pose that was both imposing and elegant: "Please go ahead!"

The Eighth Senior Brother has just descended the mountain early in the morning, not yet.

Everyone stretched their necks in surprise

Tomorrow

Wang Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded

When will he return

After some thought, he released Hao'er and turned to Wang Xiaoxiao: "Ahem, haven't you always wanted to join my Huashan sect? Defeat him, and I will take you as my disciple"

In an instant, the sound of the suona resonated through the skies, creating a scene that was both breathtaking and heart-wrenching, instantly overshadowing the momentum of the "Lion's Roar Technique"

Then "Divine Blade Invincible" Boss Zhang stared wide-eyed and retorted, "Are you Tian Jue?"

Wang Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded

The disciple was probably too nervous to remember the grudge of having struck his master: "Indeed, it is only because in these twenty years, no one has come to Mount Hua to challenge him."

Master Tianjue snorted coldly: "Precisely."

So the master is called Tian Jue? What a good name, what an impressive presence! It is far more imposing than that Zhang Laoda or whatever, truly a master of a generation! Wang Xiaoxiao exclaimed

Indeed, it is all her doing, causing Master to fall into madness and unable to engage in battle! It is again Hao'er.

( Weeping at the Fifth Watch, commonly used in both ancient and modern China to express sorrow and joy )

Old Zhang was quite direct: "I know you have not been defeated in twenty years, so defeating you will make me even more famous"

Congratulations, Master, on acquiring another esteemed disciple

As soon as the words were spoken, immediately, except for Hao and Jing, all the other disciples surprisingly, as if by tacit agreement, took out their suona and began to play with lightning speed

Zhang Dalao took a deep breath and said, "Aren't you leaving yet?"

Defeating you will make me famous

Wow, it is incredible that he has not been defeated in twenty years! Wang Xiaoxiao exclaimed, pulling a disciple beside her and asking, "Has Master really not been defeated in twenty years?"

It is also noisy inside the door

Wang Xiaoxiao was taken aback: "But... we haven't fought yet."

Master Tianjue shook slightly, hurriedly supporting a disciple beside him to steady himself, revealing an extremely serious expression: "Zhang Laoda, do you know that I have not been defeated by anyone for twenty years?"

Wang Xiaoxiao was still in a daze, and indeed looked towards Zhang Laoda. ... There he was, with a fierce and menacing expression, wielding a large knife, and the bloodstains on his greasy clothes were even more shocking, leaving one to wonder whose blood it was ... ? ... What the heck? How do we deal with him! ? Ah, no, this is playing with one's life, isn't it!

The disciples behind automatically took a step back

A commotion arose in the crowd behind, likely indicating that some had already retreated back inside. Those standing at the front could only resent the fact that their escape route had been forcibly blocked by those who arrived later, and they found it impossible to take even a few steps back.

I, I, I am not going in, you all hurry and open the door!

Alas, why are there so many people in the world who vie for fame and profit? Master Tianjue sighed deeply, looking up at the sky, and spoke earnestly, "Zhang Laoda, when a person dies, all matters become void. What fame and what profit are merely illusions. I never expected that you would disregard your life for such trivial fame and profit. How can I bear to see this!"

It is hard to believe that Master Tianjue is so formidable, yet his disciple is so inept. Wang Xiaoxiao, who had already harbored resentment against Hao'er for speaking ill of her earlier, could not help but gloat and fan the flames: "Exactly, exactly, even the master has said so, and you still dare not go. How could the master place such importance on you? You are truly bringing shame to our Huashan Sect"

Indeed, how can someone as timid as you join my Huashan Sect

Master Tianjue was taken aback: "This... also makes sense."

Seeing her approach with a sword, Zhang Laoda was clearly taken aback

The mountain gate was tightly shut, and in that instant, several hundred people had surprisingly retreated completely, even more efficiently than a modern army's withdrawal

Wang Xiaoxiao was baffled and hurriedly stopped him: "What are you..."

Why hasn't the old man Tianjue come out yet? A louder roar.

Only then did the crowd retract their necks, letting out a sigh of lamentation

Wang Xiaoxiao admired: "Thank you, I didn't expect you to be quite benevolent."

So impressive! Wang Xiaoxiao was completely overwhelmed by joy, and her admiration for Master Jue Tian increased by twofold.

... ...

Are you really not leaving

Master Tianjue patted her shoulder and frowned, saying: "Today you have caused me to lose my composure, my strength has not yet recovered, and forcing myself to fight may severely deplete my vital energy. Now I will give you an opportunity; whether you can join my Huashan Sect depends on yourself. Go ahead."

Regaining her composure, Wang Xiaoxiao turned around to plead for mercy, but upon turning, she was left dumbfounded again

After a moment, the door indeed opened a crack

Upon hearing this, Master Tianjue, who had one foot already out of the mountain gate, nearly stumbled and fell.

Nonsense

Forget it, going up to fight is certain death. It is better to be straightforward. Even if I cannot join the Huashan Sect, there are other sects available! If this place does not keep people, there will surely be other places that do.

What is a true master! Wang Xiaoxiao was deeply moved and couldn't help but interject: "Yes, Boss Zhang, do not overestimate your own abilities, it would be better for you to return quickly, your master will not hold it against you."

Master Tianjue indeed looked to the left and right

In this situation, even Master Tianjue was moved, and he, clad in his full robe, boldly stepped out the door first with great grandeur

Not bad

Master Tianjue wiped his forehead and said: "Posture!"

There is no one beside me anymore

Immediately, the disciples stepped back two more paces

Yes...

Yes

Master Tianjue was evidently very pleased with this effect; with a wave of his hand, the "Lament and Joy" immediately ceased.

Surrender? Wang Xiaoxiao was astonished

Wang Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded

... ...

It turns out that they were testing the ground! ... That knife is indeed quite heavy ...

I am the invincible Master Zhang of the Divine Blade

With a loud clang, the big knife fell, and Zhang Laoda fell to his knees on the ground, crying out: "I was momentarily foolish and offended the heroine, truly blind to my own ignorance. However... I have an eighty-year-old mother above me and a three-year-old child below me, with a total of thirty-six family members. If anything were to happen to me, they would... Wuwu, heroine, please spare my life!"

Master! Haoer panicked and stuttered even more, saying, "Disciple has just entered the sect not long ago, so, so, how about letting the senior brothers go instead?"

Master Tianjue indeed frowned and nodded: "It's embarrassing!"

Who is this little girl?

Before he could finish speaking, Boss Zhang over there had already grown impatient and began to unleash his lion's roar: "Damn it, are you all done? Who is going to fight me?"