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Chapter 535: Underlying Currents
Chapter 535: Underlying Currents
It was only after Jin Shi, Yin Long, and the Tie Yan couple left with the two corpses that life seemed to return to the area around the Feng Zen Terrace.
The various members of the Jianghu exchanged glances, feeling that their trip to Mount Tai had been well worth it. Not only had they witnessed the unprecedented alliance of the seven sword sects, but they had also seen the battle between the leader of the Demon Sect and the Red Flag Divine Sword. It was a battle for the ages!
And that wasn't even the end of it. There was still the upcoming duel between the Deadly Swordmaster and Xie's third young master to look forward to tomorrow. They could only wonder if they would be fortunate enough to witness that as well.
The eighth and ninth days of late autumn on Mount Tai would shine brightly in the present day and echo throughout eternity!
History might have seen battles that rivaled the one between the leader of the Demon Sect and the Red Flag Divine Sword, or the one between Yan Thirteen and Xie Xiao Feng, but for two such battles to take place at the same location on consecutive days was unprecedented.
Everyone felt honored to have been a part of it, and the elders of the major sects gathered around Tie Kaicheng.
"Amituofo!"
Master Tian Ming pressed his palms together and chanted, "How blind I was that day. I didn't realize that Tie, the chief escort, was a master of the sword, and there was no need to trouble Hero Yan any further."
Tie Kaicheng smiled and said, "The leader of the Demon Sect was indeed powerful, but he was still no match for Xie Xiao Feng or my master."
The corners of everyone's mouths twitched as they understood the implication of Tie Kaicheng's words—his martial arts skills were on par with those of Xie Xiao Feng and Yan Thirteen.
"Tie, the chief escort, slew the leader of the Demon Sect with a single sword stroke, removing a great evil from the martial world. Your merit is boundless," said the Elder Song of the Beggar Gang.
Qiu of Mount Hua spoke sincerely, "My elder brother was killed by that demon with a single sword stroke. Tie, the chief escort, avenged me and wiped out the evil. Qiu Yuntong is eternally grateful!"
The Flying Eagle Swordsman of Diancang, the Kunlun Double Swords, and Lin, the Elder of Kongtong, all heaped praises on Tie Kaicheng, saying that if it weren't for the upcoming battle between the two peerless swordsmen tomorrow, they would have hailed Tie Kaicheng as the greatest swordsman of all time.
Yu Zhu of Wudang glanced at Sun Xingyu, who was standing next to Tie Kaicheng, and then at Li Zhenzhen before whispering to Ping Xin, the master teacher, "Tie, the chief escort, is a talented young man and a hero that the martial world has not seen in a hundred years. Emei doesn't necessarily have to abide by the old rules."
Master Ping Xin smiled faintly and said, "It has only been about sixty years since Master Miaoyin took over the Emei Sect, and the rule that the Emei Sect leader must be a nun is even more recent, less than forty years old. It cannot be considered an old rule."
The two women smiled at each other and then looked at Li Zhenzhen together.
Li Zhenzhen smiled slightly and then gracefully took her place at Tie Kaicheng's left side, standing there like a female host as everyone praised Tie Kaicheng.
Sun Xingyu turned to look at Li Zhenzhen, who returned her gaze with a calm smile.
The two women locked eyes for a moment before turning back.
One was valiant and graceful, charming and elegant, while the other was gentle and sweet, noble and pure.
One was the leader of Mount Tai, the best of the young generation of the seven sword sects, and the future leader of the Emei Sect. The other was the master of Tianmei Palace, the new leader of the Demon Sect, supported by the three elders of the Demon Sect.
Both women possessed peerless beauty, and standing next to Tie Kaicheng, they were like a king with his two queens, the eastern and western palaces, equally matched.
The elders of the major sects didn't know what to think when they saw this scene, but they knew that the relationship between the Demon Sect and the Central Plains martial arts world might continue to have underlying tensions, but it wouldn't be as hostile as it had been before.
As for the Red Flag Escort Agency, they would surely soar to new heights and become the number one escort agency in the Central Plains!
"It's a good thing that the alliance of the seven sects is mainly composed of the younger generation, with the goal of dealing with Tianzun," Yu Zhu said with a sigh. "If the discussion had been about dealing with the Demon Sect, this alliance would have been meaningless."
"Shaolin and Chief Escort Tie have a special connection." Zen Master Tianming smiled faintly, hinting, "The Quanzhen Ancestral Court in Mount Zhongnan has been abandoned for a long time..."
Jade Bamboo Daoist's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained expressionless. Instead, he played along with Zen Master Tianming's words, "The Qinling Mountains are picturesque, and Mount Zhongnan is majestic and imposing. It is indeed a perfect place to establish a new sect."
As Jade Bamboo Daoist spoke, he still couldn't help but add, "It's very convenient to pass through the Tongguan Road to leave the Central Plains."
Zen Master Tianming pressed his palms together and glanced at the excited Mr. Qiu, as well as Hua Yukun and his wife, who were filled with gratitude towards Tie Kaicheng. He smiled but remained silent.
...
The assembly of the seven sects had come to an end, and the Demon Sect leader was dead.
The day's events had concluded, and everyone began to descend the mountain.
Of course, the onlookers didn't wander far, as they knew there would be another high-stakes martial arts contest tomorrow.
However, the news of what had transpired on Mount Tai that day was already spreading like wildfire across the land:
"At the Mount Tai gathering, Li Zhenzhen of the Emei Sect defeated Ouyang Yunhe of the Wudang Sect and became the new alliance leader of the seven sects to counter the Tianzun Organization."
"The Demon Sect leader appeared on Mount Tai, unleashing a shocking demonic might. The seven great sword sects were on the verge of a formidable enemy but dared not engage."
"The Wandering Swordmaster, Hua Yukun, bravely fought but was no match for the Demon Leader, nearly being sliced in two."
The last and most crucial piece of news was that the Demon Leader, who had struck fear into the hearts of the martial world for twenty years and was known for never needing a second strike to kill, had been slain by Tie Kaicheng's Red Flag Divine Sword.
Then there were the gossip and side stories.
For instance, the new Demon Leader was said to be Tie Kaicheng's maidservant, and the new alliance leader of the seven sects, Li Zhenzhen, was also rumored to be his lover. The martial world seemed more interested in Tie Kaicheng's romantic entanglements than his martial prowess.
"One is the leader of the seven sects, and the other is the Demon Leader. Wow—"
"He's a role model for us all!"
...
Leaving aside the boastful tales of the departing Jianghu adventurers, the senior disciples of the various famous sects also descended the mountain, eager to relay the day's news to their respective sects as quickly as possible.
While the prominent sects had their own residences, Li Zhenzhen did not follow Master Ping Xin back to the inn rented by the Emei Sect in Tai'an. Instead, she accompanied Tie Kaicheng back to the small courtyard where the Red Flag Escort Agency was located.
"Why are you following us?" Sun Xingyu asked with a sidelong glance. "You just became the leader of the seven sects today. Shouldn't you be dealing with the sects' affairs?"
"There are people below me to handle the specifics. If the leader has to do everything..."
Li Zhenzhen looked at Sun Xingyu with a hint of melancholy, "Shouldn't you be returning to Qilian Mountain with those elders who have been plotting against me, to suppress Tianxiao Young Master and the remnants of the Demon Sect?"
Sun Xingyu smiled gently, "Are you jealous of me?"
Li Zhenzhen's eyes narrowed, "Why would I be jealous of you?"
Sun Xingyu replied casually, "Because I stole your thunder today."
Li Zhenzhen's chest heaved, and she fell silent, her heart filled with resentment.
Thus, the frustrated Li Zhenzhen decided to take out her anger on Sun Xingyu.
The underlying currents between the seven great sword sects and the Demon Sect began to stir, starting from Tie Kaicheng's bed.
(End of Chapter)
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