While on Mount Hua, my mind is at peace!

Chapter 86 The Sword Pavilion's Hidden Books

Although Feng Qingyang wielded only a thin twig, it was no less powerful than an iron rod when infused with his incomparably pure true energy. Ning Zhongze, deeply concerned for her son, cried out in alarm. Suddenly, with a crack, the twig in Feng Qingyang's hand snapped in two, leaving only a faint gray mark on Yue Feng's clothes.

Feng Qingyang was stunned for a moment, then dropped the broken branch and was about to speak when Yue Feng knelt down first: "Grandmaster Feng's swordsmanship is divine; it is your grand-disciple who has lost."

Feng Qingyang knew perfectly well that Yue Feng's external martial arts skills had reached their pinnacle. Even if Yue Feng were arrogance, wielding only a tree branch, and even if he were truly holding a steel sword, that last move wouldn't have given him much of an advantage. He couldn't help but sigh.

"Enough. The younger generation will always surpass the older generation. The future of the Huashan Sect should be handed over to young people like you."

His tone revealed undisguised admiration for Yue Feng. Yue Feng seized the opportunity to briefly explain the current state of the martial arts world to Feng Qingyang, concluding with:

"Grandmaster Uncle, I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay on Mount Hua for long. After much thought, I realize that only you, Grandmaster Uncle, can protect Mount Hua. That is why Uncle Feng and I have come up with this desperate measure. I beg you to punish me, Grandmaster Uncle."

Feng Qingyang sighed, "It's tough on you, a junior, to bear such pressure for our sect. Hmph, the old ones are truly useless, so we can only let the younger ones take the lead." He glanced at Yue Buqun indifferently.

Yue Buqun knew that Yue Feng's plan had succeeded more than halfway, and he was overjoyed, but he pretended to be extremely ashamed: "I am dull-witted. Over the years, I have been unable to restore the Huashan Sect to its former glory when the Sword and Qi Sects stood side by side."

"If Uncle Feng is willing to leave the mountain, I am willing to divide our sect into two factions: the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect. Any disciple can choose a sect based on their own aptitude and interests, participate in the assessment, and have their final affiliation determined by the sect leader of each faction."

"As for the selection of the sect leader, a fair selection will be made from both sects. In short, everything is for the sake of the Huashan Sect. What is your opinion, Uncle-Master Feng?"

Feng Qingyang glanced at Yue Buqun, fully aware of his intentions. His son, Yue Feng, possessed such martial arts skills at such a young age; he was undoubtedly destined to become the next leader of the Huashan Sect. As for who would succeed Yue Feng, that was none of Yue Buqun's concern.

Ning Zhongze also stepped forward, bowed to Feng Qingyang, and said, "Uncle-Master Feng, Senior Brother Feng is quite right about something. Although you are a master of martial arts, you are getting on in years. It would be good for us to live with you so that we can show our filial piety. Uncle-Master Feng, Zhongze... has always missed you very much."

Feng Buping was in tears, and without saying a word, he just kept kowtowing.

Upon hearing Ning Zhongze's words, Feng Qingyang's expression gradually softened. He noticed that both Ning Zhongze and Yue Feng possessed extraordinary bearing, while Feng Buping, kneeling on the ground, looked weathered and dejected, bearing none of the former spiritedness of a Sword Sect disciple. A surge of competitive spirit welled up within him, and he asked Yue Buqun:

"Aren't you afraid that years from now, when my Sword Sect rises again, we'll settle old scores with you?"

Yue Buqun said, "I believe in Junior Brother Feng, and I believe even more in you, Uncle Feng. The disciples you have trained will certainly not repeat the mistakes of the past."

"Naturally, I will also properly instruct the Qi Sect disciples to treat the Sword Sect disciples with the correct attitude. All the current Qi Sect disciples will undergo a re-examination to see whether they are more suited to the Qi Sect or the Sword Sect."

Hearing Yue Buqun's words, Feng Qingyang had no more doubts. He raised his hand to Feng Buping and said, "Get up! Since the sect leader has said so, let's do our part and let the world know that our Sword Sect is not extinct!"

Overjoyed, Feng Buping wept, lay on the ground crying for a while, and then fainted. Yue Feng quickly stepped forward and used his inner energy to revive him.

Yue Buqun said, "Junior Brother Feng has not eaten or drunk anything for seven days and seven nights, and he is very weak. Feng'er, carry your Uncle Feng down the cliff and take good care of him." Yue Feng accepted the order, bid farewell to Feng Qingyang, and carried Feng Buping down the cliff.

Yue Buqun said to Feng Qingyang, "Uncle-Master, I know you prefer tranquility, so I specially chose a secluded spot on Jade Maiden Peak and built a small courtyard for you. I wonder if I would be so fortunate as to take you there for a look?"

Since Feng Qingyang had agreed to come out of seclusion, and Yue Buqun's tone was extremely humble, he nodded in agreement. Yue Buqun and his wife led Feng Qingyang down the Cliff of Contemplation and arrived at a small courtyard behind Jade Maiden Peak.

The place was indeed exceptionally tranquil, with a spacious courtyard and simple yet exquisite houses, every detail pleasing Feng Qingyang. Yue Buqun led Feng Qingyang inside for a tour, whispering, "This courtyard is called 'Sword Lodge,' a name given by Feng'er."

Feng Qingyang was increasingly satisfied and followed Yue Buqun to the study, where several bookshelves were filled to capacity with numerous books and scrolls. Feng Qingyang asked Yue Buqun, "What kinds of books are these?"

Yue Buqun replied respectfully:

"All the martial arts manuals of our sect, whether from the Qi Sect or the Sword Sect, are here. In addition, Feng'er collected a lot of martial arts manuals from the martial arts world during his trip down the mountain, and they are all stored here as well. This was also Feng'er's idea. He said that there is no safer place on Mount Hua than my martial uncle's sword hut."

Feng Qingyang snorted, "I know you two are of one mind, trying to scheme against me and get me to do your bidding. Humph!" As he said this, his body betrayed him as he walked back and forth between the bookshelves, flipping through this and looking at that.

Feng Qingyang happened to flip through a copy of the "Purple Cloud Manual," knowing it was Yue Buqun's most treasured possession, and couldn't help but glance at it. Yue Buqun smiled, seemingly unconcerned.

Feng Qingyang continued flipping through the pages, landing on a book titled "Subduing Demons Palm Technique," a book titled "Mahayana Finger Technique," and a book titled "Vajra Finger Manual." He was stunned: "This...aren't these the Seventy-Two Arts of Shaolin Temple? Where did you get them?"

Yue Buqun tried his best to make his tone sound less smug: "These were also collected by Feng'er."

Feng Qingyang felt an indescribable excitement. He had devoted his life to studying the Dugu Nine Swords, which were based on his understanding of various martial arts. For example, the Breaking Palm Stance was based on his understanding of various palm techniques.

The higher the quality of the palm technique, the more beneficial it is for cultivating the Breaking Palm Style. The Demon-Subduing Palm, the Maha Finger, and the Vajra Finger are among the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, all top-tier skills in the world. How could Feng Qingyang not be tempted upon encountering them?

Feng Qingyang recalled that Yue Buqun had not used these tactics to entice him when they were at the Cliff of Contemplation, and his opinion of him changed slightly.

In front of Yue Buqun, Feng Qingyang felt embarrassed to start reading the book directly, so he put it down and continued browsing. Yue Buqun then pointed to two other manuals and said, "These sword techniques were also collected by Feng'er. Uncle-Master, could you please take a look?"

Upon hearing that it was about swordsmanship, Feng Qingyang became even more interested. He picked them up and saw that they were the "Jade Flute Swordplay" and the "Long Sky Demon Slayer Sword Manual." Feng Qingyang first flipped through the Jade Flute Swordplay, praising it highly; then he went to look at the Long Sky Demon Slayer Sword Manual, but after flipping through a few pages, he frowned.