The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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Jiang Ning smiled and said, "I just did a quick fix."

"But that's okay."

The Taoist priest from the Taishan School smiled again: "Anyway, there's enough time."

"Brother Dao, do you think it was people sent by Zuo Lengchan who attacked you on your way to Mount Song?"

After letting the matter drop, Yue Buqun asked Tianmen Daoist a question.

"Master Tianmen has been attacked?"

Jiang Ning was somewhat surprised.

Ning Zhongze explained from the side, "When Brother Tianmen and his group were in Kaifeng, they were attacked by a group of unknown people. However, these people only attacked once and then retreated. We don't know who sent them."

"Ah."

Tianmen Daoist sneered.

"Who else could it be but Zuo Lengchan?"

Tianmen Daoren's hatred for Zuo Lengchan has now penetrated to the bone. Whenever something happens, Tianmen Daoren's first suspicion is that Zuo Lengchan is responsible, just like now.

"..."

Upon hearing Tianmen Daoist's words, although Yue Buqun also felt that it was more likely that Zuo Lengchan had sent people to attack, it was not impossible that they were from the Demonic Sect.

However, seeing Tianmen Daoist's furious expression, Yue Buqun remained silent.

It seems that now, regardless of whether Zuo Lengchan did it or not, Tianmen Daoren has already tacitly accepted that it was Zuo Lengchan who did it.

Moreover, it wasn't just Tianmen Daoist who thought so; Jiang Ning noticed that the other Taishan sect Daoists seemed to share the same opinion, their faces filled with anger towards Zuo Lengchan.

One can imagine how exciting the Five Mountains Alliance Conference will be in two days.

"Sect Leader Yue."

Tianmen Daoist did not discuss the matter further, but instead asked, "When will Abbess Dingxian and Master Mo arrive?"

It is now May 29th, and June will arrive in two days. Tianmen Daoren has learned that only the Taishan Sect and Huashan Sect have arrived so far, while the Hengshan Sect from Shanxi and the Hengshan Sect from Hunan have not yet arrived.

"Master Dingxian and Master Mo have already sent me a letter. The Hengshan Sect will arrive tomorrow, while the Hengshan Sect will arrive the day after tomorrow."

Yue Buqun said.

"The nuns haven't arrived yet?"

The Taoist priest of Tianmen was somewhat surprised.

Yue Buqun nodded and said, "Abbess Dingxian set off last month, but her visit to a nun delayed her for some time. Mr. Mo..."

When the topic of Master Mo was brought up, Yue Buqun was at a loss for words.

"What happened to Mr. Mo?"

Seeing his reaction, the Taoist Tianmen pressed for an answer.

Yue Buqun said, "Master Mo was traveling around recently and was quite busy, so it took some time."

"Oh, that's how it is."

Tianmen Daoist nodded, finding nothing strange about it. Master Mo was always like that, so there was nothing to be surprised about; they were all used to it.

I just don't understand why Yue Buqun is so hesitant.

Seeing Tianmen Daoist's appearance, Yue Buqun was at a loss for words.

In fact, in the letter that Mr. Mo wrote to him, he said that he had attracted many fans by performing his violin in a certain place in Hunan and was currently on tour in that city. He was a bit too busy, so he would have to take up a lot of time and would try to come at the right time.

When Yue Buqun saw this letter, he didn't know what to say.

"In that case, let's wait here for the Hengshan and Hengshan sects, and then we'll go up Mount Song together."

The Taoist of Tianmen said.

"Alright."

Yue Buqun also had the same plan.

This Five Mountains Alliance Conference appears to be an election for the next leader, but in reality it is a united front of the four factions to resist the Songshan faction's attempt to annex them.

The leaders of the four sects were all aware of this.

Therefore, whether it's Mount Hua or Mount Tai, which are closest to Mount Song, or Mount Heng or Mount Hengshan, I don't want to arrive too early.

Yue Buqun dawdled along the way, visiting one place after another, and it wasn't until May 29th that he finally arrived at Mount Song. Tianmen Daoist's journey was about the same, and their goal was to unite the four factions and go to Mount Song together.

"I have thought it through."

Tianmen Daoist said, "All members of my Taishan Sect are present at this Five Mountains Alliance Leaders Conference, and we will settle accounts with Zuo Lengchan in two days."

"This humble Taoist and the Taishan Sect never intended to leave alive. Since Zuo Lengchan is so eager to annex my Taishan Sect, then let us risk the lives of hundreds of people on Mount Song."

Chapter 352: The Eve of the Storm

The words of the Taoist Tianmen carried a sense of desperation and a willingness to fight to the death.

The other Taishan sect Taoists also looked resolute.

"Brother Dao, you..."

Upon hearing Tianmen Daoist's words, Yue Buqun immediately wanted to offer some advice, but Tianmen Daoist reached out and stopped him from saying anything further.

"Sect Leader Yue, there's no need to persuade me any further."

Seemingly knowing what Yue Buqun wanted to say, Tianmen Daoist had no intention of listening.

"Zuo Lengchan killed my disciples and instigated Yu Jizi and others to seize power, causing my Taishan Sect to split and my disciples to suffer heavy casualties. This enmity can only be resolved with blood."

Tianmen Daoist's expression was calm, but Jiang Ning and Yue Buqun could clearly see the anger in his eyes.

"Sect Leader Yue."

After saying that, Tianmen Daoist looked at Yue Buqun again.

"My disciples and I have already made plans. When the Five Mountains Alliance Leaders Conference is held, I will personally tear off Zuo Lengchan's disguise in front of everyone in the martial arts world and break off our relationship."

Yue Buqun showed no reaction upon hearing Tianmen Daoren's plan.

That's what he was thinking too.

Zuo Lengchan's previous proposal to merge factions failed, and he will definitely make a big move later. Perhaps Zuo Lengchan will take advantage of this conference to merge factions again. Why don't they confront Zuo Lengchan in front of all the major martial arts factions and people in the Jianghu, and expose his shameful deeds to the public, so as to completely eliminate Zuo Lengchan's desire to merge factions?

Upon hearing Yue Buqun's plan, Tianmen Daoist shook his head.

"Sect Leader Yue, Zuo Lengchan is a treacherous and cunning man. He secretly sent people to do these things. He will definitely deny it to the death, and some fellow martial artists may not believe it."

Yue Buqun's expression remained noncommittal.

He knew this too. Zuo Lengchan did all these things in private. If they were brought out into the open, Zuo Lengchan would definitely not admit it. In the end, it would just be a dispute.

However, that was enough. Yue Buqun had only two purposes for attending the Five Mountains Alliance Conference: first, to take back the position of alliance leader from Zuo Lengchan; and second, for the four factions to unite against Songshan, to confront Zuo Lengchan completely, and to make their stance clear to him.

As a result, Zuo Lengchan would no longer dare to take drastic measures against the four factions at will.

For Yue Buqun, this was the safest approach, as it would not cause too much of a shock to the Huashan Sect and the other three sects.

After all, the Five Mountains Sword Sect still has an external enemy.

The evil cult is still eyeing them covetously.

"not enough."

Taoist Tianmen shook his head, clearly dissatisfied with the result.

"So, what do you mean, fellow Daoist?"

Yue Buqun asked.

The Taoist of Tianmen said coldly, "A blood debt must be repaid in blood."

These seven words encapsulate his attitude.

Yue Buqun was startled.

"What are your plans, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing his words, Tianmen Daoist did not answer immediately, but began to analyze.

"Zuo Lengchan has great ambitions. His goal may not only be to annex the Five Mountains Sword Sects, but also to command the righteous path of the martial arts world."

Tianmen Daoist analyzed it word by word.

Yue Buqun nodded in agreement with his analysis.

“A person like this is a scourge to the righteous path, and will surely endanger other righteous sects in the future. I am prepared to fight Zuo Lengchan to the death at the Alliance Leader Conference, even if I am no match for him and die on the stage.”

Tianmen Daoist's plan was simple: expose Zuo Lengchan's conspiracy and ambition at the Alliance Leader Conference, and then fight Zuo Lengchan to the death. Even if he couldn't win, he would still fight to the death of the Taishan Sect on Mount Song.

"..."

Upon hearing Tianmen Daoist's plan, Yue Buqun remained silent for a long time.

Is Tianmen Daoist going to fight to the death?

Since returning to Mount Tai, Tianmen Daoist has dreamed about that day every time, in which his disciples risked their lives to protect him, wanting him to leave first.

He would dream of the expressions on his disciples' faces as they died every night.

The pain of his disciple's tragic death and his hatred for Zuo Lengchan nearly drove him mad.

The blood vessels in Tianmen Daoist's veins turned red, and his expression became somewhat ferocious.

"Why is this so?"

Yue Buqun asked.

The Heavenly Gate Taoist's fierce spirit left Yue Buqun speechless.

“Brother Dao, we have other better ways, why go to such lengths? It’s not that our four sects can’t resist Zuo Lengchan and the Songshan Sect if we unite. Besides, Master Fangzheng and Daoist Chongxu won’t just watch Zuo Lengchan’s conspiracy succeed.”

For Yue Buqun now, there are many ways to deal with Zuo Lengchan's annexation of the Five Mountains Sword Sects. Whether it is a four-sect alliance or requesting external assistance, they can do it. Not to mention, the Emei Sect will definitely help. There is no need to go to such lengths. Even if the Songshan Sect really collapses, then his own sect will also be gone.

Tianmen Daoist remained calm, but he was not swayed by Yue Buqun.

He knew there were better solutions, but he chose the most drastic one.

There is no other reason.

He couldn't bear it.

He couldn't stand Zuo Lengchan's repeated provocations, so he wanted to show Zuo Lengchan that even honest people can lose their temper, and he wanted to make Zuo Lengchan pay an unbearable price.

"Brother Dao, are you no longer thinking about it?"

Yue Buqun's expression was somewhat serious.

He felt that Tianmen Daoist's idea was normal, but he still wanted to try to persuade him further.

"I have no way out."

Tianmen Daoist smiled at this moment.

Zhongzhen's four bodyguards died on Mount Tai, and none of the dozens of martial arts figures who went there returned alive. Zuo Lengchan will definitely make trouble for him then.

Tianmen Daoist was well aware of this, so this time he was participating in the Five Mountains Alliance Conference with the mindset of fighting to the death.

The heads of those four bodyguards in Zhongzhen were a testament to his resolve.

Jiang Ning and Yue Buqun looked at each other in bewilderment.

……

Songshan.

Shengguan Peak.

The main hall of the Songshan School.

"How are the preparations going?"

Zuo Lengchan sat in the head seat and looked at the people below, asking them questions.

"Senior brother, everything is ready. We just need to wait for the conference to start in a few days."