"Disciple Zhang Wuji pays his respects..."
Zhang Wuji had long harbored the desire to become Ling Yi's disciple, but he had always been too shy to ask.
After all, Ling Yi was Xie Xun's enemy. If he became Ling Yi's disciple, how would he explain it to his adoptive father?
But now that his the Final Master had spoken, Zhang Wuji was overjoyed and immediately bowed in reverence.
Only the movie version of Zhang Wuji would do this, as he prioritizes profit.
If it were the TV series version of Zhang Wuji, he would never act this way; he would be much more principled.
"Wait!" Ling Yi used his True Qi to hold Zhang Wuji back, preventing him from bowing down.
"You should know about my relationship with Xie Xun. If you were to become my disciple, you would be going against your adoptive father. You should think carefully before making a decision."
This was the problem that Zhang Wuji was most worried about.
Not only Zhang Wuji, but also Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu were worried about this issue.
Given Ling Yi's strength, Xie Xun had absolutely no hope of revenge.
They even hoped that Xie Xun would not return to the Central Plains, otherwise, the fate awaiting Xie Xun was predictable.
However, they also knew that Ling Yi and Xie Xun were bound to meet.
Unbeknownst to them, Ling Yi had already informed Zhao Min about Xie Xun's situation on Ice and Fire Island, and it was likely that Xie Xun had already been invited back to the Green Willow Manor by Zhao Min.
" Xie Xun, the Golden-Haired Lion King, was also a man of tragic fate," Zhang Sanfeng sighed.
Ling Yi's actions towards Xie Xun are indeed despicable, a fact known to all and beyond dispute.
After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Wuji finally kowtowed to Ling Yi and then stood aside without saying a word.
His attitude has made it clear that he still chose his adoptive father over Xie Xun and Ling Yi.
Zhang Sanfeng chuckled and said, "Not bad."
Ling Yi sighed and said, "I will make amends to Xie Xun."
In the original storyline, Cheng Kun was a genuine villain, and there's no denying that. Now that Ling Yi has replaced Cheng Kun as the character, Cheng Kun must naturally bear the Karma of his past actions.
Ling Yi didn't really care about Xie Xun. Even if Xie Xun had the chance to take revenge, did he have the strength?
Ling Yi is currently focused on the entire world; he has no time to concern himself with such trivial matters.
Having achieved his goal for this trip to the Wudang Sect, Ling Yi plans to rest on Mount Wudang for a day before returning to Rushui Town tomorrow. There are some things he still needs to explain to Zhao Min in person.
As for the Fireworker Toutuo, he no longer needs to appear.
but...
Ling Yi looked at Zhang Wuji and smiled, " Zhang Wuji, there is an opportunity right in front of you. If you can seize it, you can at least become a peerless master. It all depends on whether you dare to take it."
Zhang Wuji no longer harbors the same amount of hatred as in the original story, but with a new opportunity presented to him, he naturally doesn't want to miss it.
"Please speak, senior. Wuji will never let you down."
"Behind Mount Wudang lies a precipice; the opportunity lies beneath that precipice."
Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu were dumbfounded. What kind of opportunity was this? Jump off a cliff? Wasn't that suicide?
Zhang Sanfeng's pupils contracted as if he had thought of something. He glanced at Ling Yi with surprise, but said nothing more.
Ignoring the Zhang Cuishan family's predicament, Ling Yi said to Zhang Sanfeng, "Old Daoist, how about we discuss the Dao?"
"I couldn't ask for more."
Zhang Sanfeng and Ling Yi left, leaving behind Zhang Cuishan and his family of three.
"This..." Zhang Cuishan didn't know what to say; the opportunity Ling Yi mentioned was far too dangerous.
" Wuji, you mustn't go. Once this matter is settled, you can return to the Wudang Sect and ask your the Final Master to teach you. Why risk such danger?" Yin Susu was definitely not in agreement.
This is my precious son; how could I possibly allow him to do something so dangerous?
"Yes, Mother!" Zhang Wuji nodded in agreement, but he already had a plan in mind.
That night, while Zhang Wuji Zhang Cuishan wife were asleep, Zhang Wuji secretly left the room, went to the cliff behind the Wudang Sect Mountain, gritted his teeth, and jumped off...
If Ling Yi knew, she would definitely give him a good scolding. "Damn it, didn't you know how to use a rope? Are you stupid?"
When Ling Yi learned about this the next day, he was both amused and exasperated.
Amid the complaints of Zhang Cuishan and his wife, he personally made a trip to the cliff.
The Protagonist of Karmic Luck is indeed the Protagonist of Karmic Luck. Not only was Zhang Wuji unharmed, but he was also forced to cultivate the Nine Yang Divine Skill by the Fireworker Toutuo, just like in the original story.
Only then did Zhang Cuishan and his wife feel relieved.
However, Ling Yi couldn't wait for Zhang Wuji to complete his cultivation; who knows how long that would take?
After a series of special effects in the movie, Zhang Wuji suddenly Great Accomplishment of martial arts, but it is never explained how long it took.
Anyway, when Zhang Wuji came out, it coincided with the siege of Bright Peak by the six major sects, and the time span was impossible to estimate.
Regardless of whether Zhang Cuishan and his wife were willing or not, they forcibly took them away from Mount Wudang.
They traveled in silence for another Half Moon before Ling Yi finally returned to the Green Willow Manor.
As expected, Xie Xun had been brought back by Zhao Min, and the Dragon-Slaying Saber was in her possession.
Zhao Min then arranged for Zhang Cuishan and his wife to stay with Xie Xun. As for whether they would run away, Zhao Min never worried about it.
Given Ling Yi's current strength, even if they were asked to run, they probably wouldn't dare to.
The Dragon-Slaying Saber was placed on the table in the main hall. Zhao Min stroked the blade and murmured, "Only the Heavenly Sword is missing."
"Are you also interested in what's inside?" Ling Yi asked with a smile.
"I just feel that the Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Heavenly Sword would be perfect together."
"What are you going to do next? These people in the Jianghu might not care about my name, Princess Shaomin. Even if some of them join my ranks, they'll just be minor figures and won't be of any use."
"Moreover, just as you said, no matter how vast the Jianghu, it can never be larger than the imperial army."
"The original plan has changed somewhat." Ling Yi picked up the Dragon-Slaying Saber, flicked the blade with his finger, and it produced a crisp buzzing sound.
"It is indeed a fine knife."
What was your original plan?
" Kill Order!" Ling Yi uttered those three words.
"You..." Zhao Min suddenly realized, "No wonder you asked me to collect information on corrupt officials from the Yuan and Song Dynasty."
Ling Yi shook his head. "Although this plan is very effective, it has many flaws. In the end, we will both become the target of everyone's criticism."
"Your idea is too crazy, and it only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause."
"No, no, no, the Kill Order is just a title, something to earn prestige for you and me. Of course, I won't rely on it."
"Prestige?"
"Yes, if you want to succeed, you need a good reputation so that people will follow you."
"At that time, Kill Order will be issued in your name, specifically to kill those who prey on the people, corrupt officials, soldiers, bandits, and mountain thieves. In other words, Kill Order will be issued against anyone who is bad to the people."
"Will those people in the Jianghu recognize this Kill Order?"
"Rely on them? Don't be ridiculous. I will train a group of experts and I will personally take action."
"Once the Kill Order takes effect, people in the Jianghu will gradually accept it, and only then will Kill Order effect be maximized."
"When the time is right and the people approve, you can raise your voice and call for action... Others may not speak, but the people will surely respond. Once you have the people's support, success will not be difficult."
Zhao Min rubbed her forehead, saying helplessly, "Are you sure I can live that long? You're asking me to become an enemy of both the Song and Yuan dynasties. We can issue Kill Order, and so can they."
"That's the problem. Before, we might have needed to work things out and proceed gradually, since you're so young. The original plan would have taken at least three to five years. But now, it doesn't have to be so complicated."
"Why?"
"Tell me, what if there were thousands of experts like me?"
"A pipe dream." The appearance of one being like Ling Yi is enough to shake up the entire Jianghu; thousands? They'd be invincible!
"Haha, you'll find out whether it's a pipe dream or not when the time comes. The original plan remains unchanged."
Zhao Min looked at Ling Yi seriously, her small face full of solemnity, and said, "My fate, Zhao Min's fate, is now tied to yours. You gave me ambition, and my life and death are in your hands."
"Your schemes and plans are too grand; Zhao Min is young and weak, and I'm afraid she cannot bear the burden."
"You can give up!" Ling Yi said nonchalantly.
"I won't give up, but I want you to tell me the truth, even if in your plan I'm just a puppet pushed to the forefront."
Do intelligent people tend to overthink? But that's understandable, since anyone in Zhao Min's shoes would be filled with worries and extreme caution.
"I won't hurt you, that's all you need to remember."
I don't believe you!
That's your problem.
What should Ling Yi say? Should he tell her that she's just a passerby, someone who came to this world to cause trouble?
Zhao Min was so angry she wanted to raise the Dragon-Slaying Saber and chop this guy down.
"What exactly do you want?" Zhao Min asked, pouting.
"What do I want?" Ling Yi reached out and ruffled Zhao Min's hair, making it a complete mess.
Seeing Zhao Min's exasperated expression, he laughed loudly and left, leaving behind only two words: "Guess?"
"That damn guy, how dare he touch my head?"
After leaving the manor, Ling Yi summoned Ah Da and asked, "Are all the people the princess asked you to prepare ready?"
Ah Da was extremely respectful to Ling Yi at this moment. No matter how much he disliked Ling Yi, Ling Yi's strength was Transcendent and invincible, so he dared not act recklessly as before.
"It's all arranged. There are a total of Wu Bai people, all beggars and orphans who have just turned fifteen."
"Any promising talents?" Ling Yi asked.
"There are five people who are quite good in both mind and ability."
"Take me there!"
"Yes!"
Led by Ah Da, the two arrived at a valley not far from Rushui Town.
A row of simple wooden houses has been erected here, Wu Bai young men and women are undergoing basic training under the guidance of Ah Er.
Ling Yi's figure flashed and appeared in the air. Then, under the incredulous gazes of Ah Da, Ah Er, and the other young men and women, he walked step by step through the air until he stopped above their heads, Levitation right in front of them.
They'd all seen Qinggong —flying over rooftops, walking on water without leaving a trace, Teleportation —they could all understand those. But this kind of... Qinggong? What kind of light-footed Qinggong is this? This is practically Cloud Soaring and Mist Riding, it's the work of immortals!
Ling Yi was very satisfied with the shocking effect he had created.
The Chaos True Qi has indeed undergone a qualitative change, becoming closer to its origin.
Ling Yi's method of flying is somewhat similar to the Flight Technique in the Dragon Balls World. If it were just Internal Energy True Qi, it would naturally be impossible to do this, but the Chaos True Qi is very similar to the energy in the Dragon Balls World.
"My name is Ling Yi. From today onwards, I establish the Tianxia Society, and you are Tianxia Society first batch of disciples..."