On Mount Shaoshi

Li Lin and his group were plotting loudly inside the bamboo house, but the martial arts heroes at the foot of Mount Taishi were unaware of it.

This was not because the surrounding martial arts practitioners were wary of Wu Yazi Crow Venerable's reputation and deliberately kept their distance.

For martial arts practitioners, Curse Technique can also enhance the cultivation of Internal Energy.

For martial artists who only know external skills, Curse Technique are the internal skills bestowed upon them by heaven.

It's just that because they all know Curse Technique, those with profound internal energy manuals are still more likely to cultivate deeper Internal Energy.

As a result, the average level of internal strength cultivation in the entire martial arts world is far higher than in the past.

Not to mention the martial arts heroes who came here; they all possessed profound internal strength and were sharp-eared, sharp-eyed, and highly developed in their senses.

The reason they couldn't hear anything inside the bamboo house was because Li Lin had used magic.

The entire bamboo house is not only imbued with the Undetectable Extension Charm, the telescopic space-shifting magic of the Knight Bus from the Novel World, and the magic that allows it to actively avoid obstacles, but also with some Wizarding World for building insulation, moisture-proofing, fireproofing, insect-proofing, and repelling dark creatures.

The martial arts heroes, who were also half-wizards, discovered other strange features of this bamboo house besides its ability to move automatically.

"As expected of the vehicle used by Crow Venerable, I think it must have been blessed with many kinds of Curse Technique."

"Such complex Curse Technique power has only been detected in Bianjing and other capital cities. It's remarkable."

"And yesterday, the carriage of the Sovereign Lord of the Lingjiu Palace was so small, yet about a hundred people got out."

"I think even the current emperor's imperial carriage is inferior to that horse-drawn carriage, except that the materials used are more exquisite."

"Shut up, that person is here."

"Ge Lu? How could this be—"

The emperor's carriages for travel today mainly consist of five types of carriages and auxiliary carriages. The five types of carriages are the jade carriage, the gold carriage, the elephant carriage, the leather carriage, and the wooden carriage.

Among them, the elephant-drawn carriage was used for traveling on roads, while the leather-drawn carriage was used for patrolling and military affairs.

The yellow carriage was drawn by six yellow horses with black muzzles, and was driven by forty people.

It is a leather carriage.

The carriage used by the emperor when he needed to personally lead an expedition.

Inside the carriage, the Song Emperor turned his thumb ring, his expression calm and undisturbed.

Zhao Yi, in the original history, was the eldest son of Emperor Shenzong of Song who died young. He survived by relying on Curse Technique of Rebirth from Fire and successfully ascended the throne.

Having survived countless assassination attempts, he should have developed an incredibly strong inner strength.

However, his heart was in turmoil at that moment.

Equipped with Phoenix Rebirth Charm, his royal health cultivation was incredibly profound, and he could hear every commotion outside.

As an emperor who relied on powerful ministers to wield power, separating himself from officials and commoners through proper etiquette was his bottom line.

But now, this bottom line has been ruthlessly trampled upon.

The common people (referring to the warlords) were even unwilling to call him "Your Majesty" affectionately, but instead referred to him as "Supreme Emperor" or "that person."

The names "Crow Venerable" and "Sovereign Lord of the Lingjiu Palace" kept surging in his mind, and he turned the ring on his thumb even more.

"Everyone." As Zhao Yi's closest attendant and a eunuch, Tong Guan Tong Guan sensed the king's displeasure at his attire. "May I ask if..."

"No need," the Song Emperor said calmly. "It's merely an overstepping of protocol. We can settle accounts later. What's most important right now is..."

Even though the carriage was enchanted with soundproofing Curse Technique, he still didn't finish his sentence out of caution.

"I've already made arrangements for Wu Zhiyuan and Li Wen," Tong Guan replied cautiously.

"Very good." The Song Emperor's thumb ring stopped turning. "If anyone's to blame, blame Xuan Ci for setting such a bad precedent. Marrying, having children, and pursuing fame and fortune—can he still be called a monk?"

Wu Zhiyuan and Li Wen were not well-known figures in the martial arts world.

But their fathers were remarkable figures in the Beggar Dynasty and Buddha Kingdom.

Wu Changfeng, one of the six elders of the Beggar's Gang.

He was known as "Ghost Head Saber".

The ultimate skill, the "Qimen Sancai Saber," is wielded with a ghost-head blade. Its fundamental Curse Technique is Cutting Charm, the most common and fitting Curse Technique for swordsmen to use the ghost-head blade.

He once single-handedly defended Eagle Sorrow Gorge, resisting the masters of the Western Xia's "Yipintang" and thwarting their plot to assassinate the Yang Family Generals. As a result, he was awarded a "Merit Commendation Gold Plaque" by Marshal Yang.

Xuan Nan, head of the Bodhidharma Hall of Shaolin Temple.

He was taught by the same master as Abbot Xuan Ci of Shaolin Temple.

His signature move, "Sleeve Universe," involves flicking his sleeve while delivering a punch from beneath it.

Its fundamental Curse Technique is the Swamp Charm.

When one focuses on the Dadi, the Dadi becomes a swamp that traps people.

The key lies in the air and sleeves, which is said to be able to subdue all things under heaven, the "Universe Bag".

Wu Zhiyuan and Li Wen were their most beloved and valued sons.

Although they also practiced martial arts, they were also trained in literature from a young age to enter officialdom.

This shows how much importance they are placed on them.

But this gave the Song Emperor the opportunity to resort to underhanded tactics.

These two influential figures in the Beggar Dynasty and the Buddha Kingdom will clash as a result.

Moreover, this is only a partial microcosm of the Song Emperor's schemes. There are countless Wu Zhiyuan and Li Wen who were plotted against by him, resulting in an irreconcilable conflict.

It was around noon.

The heroes had already arrived at Mount Shaoshi.

"This old monk greets Your Majesty." Xuan Ci performed a Buddhist salute.

Amidst the sounds of drums and strings from the ceremonial guard, the Song Emperor stepped down from his carriage, saying, "Abbot Xuan Ci, there's no need for such formalities."

Although he said this, he did not step forward to interrupt Xuan Ci and the monks' etiquette.

He thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being respected, especially being valued by the ruler of the Buddha Kingdom.

Suddenly, the smile on his face froze.

Amidst the sounds of drums and stringed instruments, suddenly the sound of galloping horses came from the mountainside.

The clatter of hooves grew louder, and soon four large yellow banners rose from the cliff edge. Four horses galloped up the mountain, each rider holding a banner that fluttered in the wind. On each banner were five large black characters. "Qiao, Leader of the Beggar's Gang' Sect."

Four horses stood at the edge of the cliff, and the riders dismounted.

They planted four yellow flags in the brightest spot on the cliff. All four were dressed as Beggar's Gang, carrying cloth bags on their backs, holding the flagpoles, and remained silent.

Heroes from Hebei, Jiangnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Hubei shouted excitedly, "Qiao Feng, the leader of the Beggar's Gang' Sect, has arrived!"

As soon as the yellow flag was raised, more than a hundred horses galloped up the mountain. The first riders were more than a hundred six-bag disciples, followed by thirty or forty Seven-bag disciple and more than ten eight-bag disciples.

A moment later, four elders carrying nine bags on their backs silently dismounted and lined up on both sides.

Qiao Feng wore an old gray cloth robe, which was slightly tattered, and rode an ordinary green horse.

But from the moment he appeared, he became the center of attention.

Even the current emperor cannot take it away.

Song Emperor turned the thumb ring, his smile genuine. "Brother Qiao."

Without his orders, the guards lined up on both sides, leaving a passage for Qiao Feng.

"Song Emperor truly trusts Qiao Feng." In a carriage with Silencing Charm cast on it, amidst the crowd, Murong Fu watched Song Emperor and Qiao Feng embrace, Murong Fu concealing the jealousy on his face. "It's a real pity we can't make a move now."

"If only Qiao Feng also wanted to kill the Song Emperor." A bald man stroked his smooth head, which resembled a bright moon.

Judging from his magnificent attire and his position, his status was even higher than Murong Fu's.

This person is none other than Tang Mu.

"No, no, Master Tang," Bao Butong said steadily, "If Qiao Feng wanted to kill the Song Emperor, he wouldn't have waited until today. The world would have belonged to Qiao Feng long ago."

Tang Mu's eyes flashed with a cold light. "Oh, you think Qiao Feng is more qualified than me, more qualified than me, who possesses the Killing Curse?"

"Brother Bao is drunk." Murong Fu skillfully covered for him. "He couldn't help but feel happy and wanted to drink when he thought about the death of the Song Emperor and the success of our great cause. I couldn't stop him last night."

"No—" Bao Butong was about to speak when Feng Bo'e silenced him by striking his pressure point.

"I'm very sorry," Murong Fu said. "That's what he meant to say. But as you know, Pavilion Master Tang, he always likes to talk nonsense, so I won't let him say the rest."

Tang Mu snorted coldly, "Just don't make any mistakes. Don't forget, you're the one responsible for stopping Qiao Feng."

"If my Internal Energy weren't so terrifying and my aura so easily detected, I would definitely fight Qiao Feng again to see who is the number one in the world today."

By cooperating with Murong Fu and Huan Shi Water Pavilion to make up for his shortcomings in agility, Lightness Skill, and Internal Energy, he became even more dangerous.

At the same time, my inner confidence has also become more abundant.

"Of course it's you, Pavilion Master Tang," Murong Fu flattered.

"My cousin is in that direction." Inside the bamboo house, Wang Yuyan activated the Guidance Charm with all her might.

In the process of materializing the Staff of Time through Li Lin, after glimpsing the original course of destiny, her Guidance Charm underwent a further qualitative change.

The pathways of the "Bei Ming Divine Skill" she practiced along her meridians underwent more subtle changes depending on her individual constitution.

It was as if this martial art was created specifically for her.

Therefore, even though Murong Fu's carriage was protected by multiple concealment Curse Technique, Wang Yuyan still accurately located her cousin's direction.

"Do you need me to do it?" Even inside the bamboo house, Wu Yazi still maintained the appearance of a crow.

However, it wasn't because they were used to the crow's body, but because the opposite side of the cliff where the bamboo house was located was the area where the Lingjiu Palace was entrenched.

He didn't want his senior sister to recognize him.

"I suggest we don't," Li Lin interjected.

His senses now cover the entire Shaoshi Mountain area, and he can capture every movement in the remaining area except for the Five Grains Reincarnation Zone, which he has avoided.

This also includes the schemes of Murong Fu and Xiao Yuanshan.

"I suggest we wait until his pride is completely shattered before we make a move."

"If Murong Bo doesn't show up, even if we don't make a move, Murong Fu will only face death."

"By the way, do you know what Murong Bo's fundamental Curse Technique is?"

Li Lin was unaware that Murong Bo was dead, and Xiao Yuanshan's conversation with his subordinates did not mention it.

Therefore, considering that there was no trace of Murong Bo in the entire Shaoshi Mountain, he speculated that Murong Bo might have mastered some kind of long-distance spatial teleportation Curse Technique — the Door Key, or Apparition.

Wu Yazi pondered for a moment, "He is Yu Yan's uncle. I have observed him. His fundamental Curse Technique is the Silent Curse, which is very much in line with his nature, because he has always liked to steal things. Huan Shi Water Pavilion originated from my collection (referring to Langhuan Blessed Land).

In the end, his tone became somewhat disdainful, as if he had forgotten that the origins of the items in his collection were not exactly honorable.

"But aren't yours, Crow Lord, the same?" Huang Rong said with a grin, her eyes narrowing into slits, making her look like a chubby Little Fox with her baby fat.

"How can you generalize like that?" Wu Yazi bristled, his black feathers flying everywhere. "This is just a hobby of mine. How can a scholar's actions be considered stealing?"

What followed were phrases like "the Murong Family has wolfish ambitions" and "they are despicable and vile."

"The Martial Arts Gathering has begun," Huang Rong reminded them, knowing when to stop.

A bamboo arena was erected in an open space.

The arena was a hundred feet high; if it hadn't been for the monks who cast a sturdy spell on it, it simply wouldn't have been able to take shape based on its material and structure alone.

Therefore, the heroes on the mountain all went up to higher ground. Their keen senses allowed them to see far enough, but if they didn't climb to a higher point, they wouldn't be able to see the exciting battle.

Whoosh!

With a whooshing sound, a gray figure flew out from the crowd. Without using its momentum to catch its breath, it soared directly into the sky, gracefully turning its body in the clouds before landing on the arena.

The assembled heroes exclaimed, "Yun Zhonghe!"

Wang Yuyan was somewhat dazed. In the original course of fate, Yun Zhonghe was one of the Four Evils, nicknamed "Extremely Vicious," extremely lecherous, and possessed unparalleled Lightness Skill, disappearing like a wisp of smoke, flying into the void.

However, his lustful nature far outweighed his Lightness Skill; he was willing to risk his life for lust.

She once jumped off a cliff to commit suicide, and it was Yun Zhonghe, overcome with lust, who, relying on his unparalleled Lightness Skill, risked his life to save her.

Now, Yun Zhonghe may still be lecherous, but without Duan Yanqing and Ye Erniang by his side, he hasn't gained any bad reputation.

Because his fundamental Curse Technique is Flight Charm, he even has the title of "Crane Immortal".

"My Sovereign Lord, I'm going!"

Something seemed to be rolling down the mountaintop where Lingjiu Palace was located.

Upon closer inspection, the crowd saw that Yuanli was a bald, burly man carrying a tortoise shell and dressed in tight-fitting clothes and shorts.

"Sang Tugong?" Wang Yuyan recognized the face. It was Sang Tugong, the master of Western Sichuan Bilin Cave, one of the Seventy-two Caves.

However, Sang Tugong was clearly a short man who was skilled in Earth-Walking Technique and used the mechanism on his shoulder to launch countless poisoned darts as thin as cow hair to injure people.

"He was indeed a member of the Sang Tugong," Wu Yazi said. "But he did not inherit the name of Sang Tugong because the Curse Technique was Shield Charm. He switched to practicing the art of external strength. Later, he discovered that the power of the Curse Technique could not only be applied to the human body, so he created a thick tortoise shell."

"Combined with this turtle shell, he was invincible in the martial arts world, hence the title 'Turtle Immortal'."

"He really does look like a tortoise." Huang Rong couldn't help but laugh as she watched Turtle Immortal comically and clumsily crawl onto the stage.

Li Lin, however, thought it was outrageous.

Turtle Immortal and Crane Immortal both appeared.

Could there also be Sun Wukong and Tien Shinhan?

The battle ended in victory for Crane Immortal.

Turtle Immortal's shell is indeed incredibly hard, and he becomes invincible when he retracts into it.

But the Crane Immortal can fly, and the arena is small.

Finally, Turtle Immortal rolled off the stage, creating a large crater in the ground, but he himself was completely unharmed.

A grown man, head bowed, muttered to himself, "I've disgraced the Sovereign Lord, I've disgraced the Sovereign Lord."

Until a powerful female voice, filled with Internal Energy, came from the magnificent palace-style carriage of the Lingjiu Palace, "Enough, little turtle, you've done enough."

Turtle Immortal then stopped.