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Chapter 531: Hua Yukun's Clear Wind Thirteen Styles
Chapter 531: Hua Yukun's Clear Wind Thirteen Styles
The situation had just been directed at Tie Kaicheng by the Demon Sect Leader, but after his identity was exposed, the various sects immediately took Tie Kaicheng's place, standing against the Demon Sect Leader.
"See, this is why interpersonal relationships are important," Tie Kaicheng said softly. "I hadn't even gotten to the point of fighting with him, and his enemies were already rushing to take my place."
Sun Xingyu managed a weak smile, while the Demon Sect Leader remained indifferent. "They're just a bunch of cowardly weaklings."
The Demon Sect Leader's words reflected his true thoughts. In his opinion, he had killed quite a few experts from the major sects. Logically, these people should have recognized him and rushed forward to fight him. Yet, they only dared to stand there, glaring at him.
However, when Hua Yukun slowly stepped forward, he still caught the Demon Sect Leader's attention.
Noticing Hua Yukun's gait, aura, and demeanor, the Demon Sect Leader furrowed his brows slightly and adjusted his expression. With curiosity, he asked, "The Hua Shan Sect still has such talented individuals. Your skills far surpass your sect leader. Why aren't you the leader?"
Hua Yukun replied calmly, "The central plains sects have their own rules and are not like the barbaric tribes, competing only in bravery and ferocity."
This statement was more damaging than Wu Tao's angry rebuke. Not only did a flash of anger appear in the Demon Sect Leader's eyes, but even the four great elders, including Jin Shi, narrowed their eyes, a fierce light shining through.
The Demon Sect Leader glanced at Tie Kaicheng and then looked at Hua Yukun. "Witty words are ultimately no match for blades and swords."
After saying this, he looked at the yellow cloth bundle in Hua Yukun's hand and shook his head. "Although you've hidden your sword for twenty years, its unsheathing should shake the heavens. But unfortunately..."
Hua Yukun lowered his gaze. "What's unfortunate?"
"Unfortunately, your sword has met my blade," the Demon Sect Leader said.
"Is my sword destined to lose to your blade?" Hua Yukun asked.
"Definitely," the Demon Sect Leader replied confidently.
Hua Yukun remained silent for a moment before shaking his head. "Not necessarily."
"This sword of mine was originally intended for Xie Xiaofeng," Hua Yukun said.
The Demon Sect Leader thought for a moment and then said, "You think you can fight Xie Xiaofeng?"
Hua Yukun fell silent once more.
Everyone present could sense a hint of desolation amidst Hua Yukun's calmness.
However, amidst this desolation, a gentle breeze seemed to blow, bringing with it a hint of life that refused to dissipate.
The Demon Sect Leader's eyes narrowed. "Do you think I'm inferior to Xie Xiaofeng?"
"I wouldn't dare," Hua Yukun said indifferently. "But in this era of great contention, where blades and swords shine, I, as an unfilial descendant of a prestigious family, do not wish to fall behind. If I don't draw my sword today, I will regret it for the rest of my life."
"Good!" The Demon Sect Leader applauded, a smile on his face. "Now this is what you'd expect from a prestigious sect. You're far better than those who are fierce in speech but weak in action."
Hua Yukun said, "They are not fierce in speech but weak in action. They bear the responsibility of carrying on the legacy and dare not slack off, for they would feel ashamed before their ancestors."
"What a joke," the Demon Sect Leader retorted. "Do you think only your sect has a legacy? Do you think my sect sprang up from between the rocks?"
The Demon Sect Leader coldly smiled. "Do you know the legacy of my sect? My sect has been passed down for thirteen generations, and its history, though not comparable to Shaolin and Wudang, is no less than that of your Hua Shan Sect."
Hua Yukun looked at the Demon Sect Leader. "I heard you originated from Tianzhu?"
"Indeed," the Demon Sect Leader replied.
"In that case, aren't you just a stray dog from a fallen family?" Hua Yukun countered with a cold smile. "If not, why didn't you develop in your homeland? Why did you come all the way to the Hexi Corridor, and why did you cut off contact with Tianzhu?"
The Demon Sect Leader fell silent.
As an ethnic Han, he naturally wanted to bring the Demon Sect into the Central Plains and let the glory of their sect shine upon the world.
And so, the war between the Demon Sect and the Central Plains martial arts world began.
The Demon Sect Leader raised his eyes and said, "The old gods should perish, and new gods should illuminate the world."
"The seven major sword sects and three major alliances have ruled the Central Plains martial arts world for far too long. They have become corrupt and decadent, turning the once vibrant world into stagnant water."
The Demon Sect Leader continued indifferently, "You have long lost the founding ancestors' original intentions. You are mired in the glory of past legacies, indulging in self-admiration. It's time for you to step down and make way for new talent."
Hua Yukun asked, "Are you suggesting we hand it over to you?"
The Demon Sect Leader replied as if it were obvious, "The gods shall rule over the world, purifying and cleansing all impurities, and establishing a new world order."
Hua Yukun nodded, "In the end, it all comes down to a battle of blades and swords."
The Demon Sect Leader agreed, "Indeed."
As he finished speaking, Tong Tu took a step forward and said, "Sect Leader, that opponent is just an old man from the Hua Shan Sect. There's no need for you to take action. I can cut him down with a single strike!"
The Demon Sect Leader waved his hand, signaling for Tong Tu to step back. "It's fine. This one is a true swordsman. I will give him the opportunity to draw his sword."
Hua Yukun glanced at Tong Tu expressionlessly and paid him no further attention. He brought the yellow cloth bundle up to his chest and slowly began to unwrap it.
No one spoke.
Even the Demon Sect Leader waited quietly for him, and naturally, no one else dared to rush him.
As Hua Yukun unwrapped the yellow cloth bundle layer by layer, the calm aura he exuded dissipated layer by layer, and a sharp sword intent emerged strand by strand.
He was gathering his strength.
Yet, the Demon Sect Leader still did not interrupt him.
As Hua Yukun continued unwrapping, the yellow cloth bundle became thinner, and the sword intent emanating from him became increasingly sharp.
Finally, as the bundle was fully unwrapped, a simple and ancient long sword with a bronze glow rested quietly in his hand, its hilt adorned with a carved dragon head.
Tie Kaicheng blinked, feeling somewhat surprised.
In the original story, wasn't it just an ordinary wooden staff wrapped in Hua Yukun's yellow cloth bundle? How did it become a sword this time?
Hua Yukun did not explain the change to Tie Kaicheng. His aura had already reached its peak.
"Thank you." Hua Yukun suddenly straightened his posture, his eyes flashing with divine light as he looked at the Demon Sect Leader, no longer bearing any trace of old age. "Please give me guidance!"
As his words fell, the long sword left its sheath.
"Chk!"
With a crisp sword cry, Hua Yukun's sword moved with his body, and his body followed the sword's momentum. The entire person seemed to transform into a crisp breeze on Mount Tai, elusive and ethereal, as if changing yet unchanging.
Hua Yukun's long sword moved in a feint, its trajectory like a hanging horn of an antelope, leaving no trace. It was like a gentle breeze blowing, and ordinary martial artists would find it impossible to block such a sword technique.
How could one hope to block the wind with just a sword in hand?
The Demon Sect Leader made no attempt to block it either. His own sword remained sheathed, and his entire body seemed to be blown away by the wind, swaying in the breeze yet untouched by it.
"So this is the Clear Wind Thirteen Styles? It truly is an excellent sword technique!"
(End of Chapter)
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