Martial Arts: Signing in for sixty years, I, the leader of the Azure Dragon Society

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At first, the Prince of the South did not take the Huashan Sect to heart, after all, the survival of the Huashan Sect was insignificant.

But the Wudang Sect is completely different!

The founder of Wudang was one of the seven leaders of the Azure Dragon Society. If Mount Hua were to be attacked, the Azure Dragon Society might be able to remain silent and not retaliate.

But if Wudang falls, the Azure Dragon Society will surely show the world what the wrath of thunder is.

More importantly—

The Prince of the South now rules the Ming Dynasty under the title of Emperor. If the Wudang Sect is destroyed under his rule, not only will he lose his hard-won imperial throne, but he may also lose his life.

"Immediately summon Lu Xiaofeng! He must immediately lead the elite troops of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Eastern and Western Depots to reinforce Wudang!"

"Your Majesty, please allow me to..."

Cao Zhengchun, the director of the Eastern Depot, suddenly stepped forward.

"Urgent report from the border: The ten generals of the nine key border towns seem to be making unusual moves."

What are the details?

Beyond the Nine Borders lies the territory of the Great Yuan Dynasty, where ten generals command heavy troops on the frontier, controlling nearly 80% of the Ming Dynasty's military strength.

In the past, Zhu Wushi used the secret files of the Dragon Guard Villa to control the secrets of the Ten Generals, and almost manipulated them.

After the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom ascended the throne, he replaced the generals. Even if absolute loyalty cannot be guaranteed, there should at least be no further changes.

"The Iron-Blooded Marquis... has returned."

Cao Zhengchun's tone even revealed a hint of excitement.

He had been locked in a fierce battle with Zhu Wushi for half his life, and even after causing Zhu Wushi to flee in panic last time, he still felt unsatisfied.

Now that his nemesis has reappeared, a fighting spirit has rekindled in his eyes.

"I have clearly replaced the generals, so why is Zhu Wushi still able to shake up the border troops?"

The Crown Prince of the South frowned deeply.

"Even if something changes on the border, it is not as important as the survival of Wudang."

"Lu Xiaofeng led the imperial secret agents and the Western Depot to Wudang Mountain immediately."

"Two more Guardian Dedicated Persons will be assigned to accompany them."

"The safety of Wudang is of paramount importance."

"Cao Zhengchun, go and investigate the movements of the Nine Border Garrisons immediately."

"I hereby grant you the power to execute first and report later. If Zhu Wuxi returns to the capital, execute him without mercy!"

Even if Zhu ignored the plot of the ten generals to rebel and force the emperor to abdicate.

The Prince of the South could also pack his bags and flee far away to join the Azure Dragon Society.

The Azure Dragon Society would never tolerate the emperor they had supported being replaced by Zhu Wushi.

However, if the Wudang Sect is disregarded, the throne will certainly be in jeopardy.

After much deliberation, the Prince of the South dispatched the main force of the Ming Dynasty to aid Wudang.

"Your Majesty, we obey!"

The high-ranking officials in the court all understood the gravity of the situation and accepted the order to withdraw.

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Several days later, five thousand martial arts practitioners indeed gathered at the foot of Wudang Mountain, flocking up from all directions.

In the past, the five major sects joined forces to climb the mountain, forcing Zhang Cuishan to reveal the whereabouts of Xie Xun and the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

Zhang Sanfeng took the opportunity to join the Azure Dragon Society and became one of the seven dragon leaders.

The Azure Dragon Society launched an attack, nearly wiping out all the elites of the five factions.

However, these five sects are all top sects in the Ming Dynasty, especially Shaolin.

Its core disciples were almost entirely wiped out in that calamity.

However, many outer disciples, affiliated forces, and relatives and friends still exist.

The main force of the 5,000 experts who attacked this time was this group.

After Zhang Sanfeng traveled away, Song Yuanqiao took over the management of Wudang.

Because of Zhang Sanfeng's fame, martial arts practitioners all over the world vied to become his disciples.

However, Wudang martial arts emphasize comprehension.

After many years of development, he has only about two hundred disciples.

The Seven Heroes of Wudang noticed the first unusual activity at the foot of the mountain.

They sought a solution from the Seven Merchants of Wudang.

Unfortunately, the most important person, the Wood Taoist, was sent away by the Azure Dragon Society and has not returned.

After days of discussion, the only solutions were to divide the troops to guard key routes and seek help from the Green Dragon Society.

When the enemy attacked the mountain, Song Yuanqiao had no choice but to send his best men to fight them off separately.

After half a day of fierce fighting, many passes fell one after another.

Yu Daiyan, who had been cured by the Azure Dragon Society, lost an arm and was injured. He led his remaining troops back to the True Martial Hall.

"My third brother is so badly injured?"

Upon seeing his junior brother seriously injured, Song Yuanqiao was overcome with grief.

"Sect Leader, of the Seven Elders, all but Master Mu have perished..."

Yu Daiyan looked grief-stricken. If it weren't for a Wudang elder risking his life to protect him, he would have lost more than just an arm.

"Alas! This calamity has befallen Wudang; I wonder where my master is now!"

The square was littered with injured disciples lying haphazardly.

The Seven Heroes of Wudang had all retreated to the front of the palace.

Even Yu Lianzhou, who was highly skilled in martial arts, suffered serious injuries.

"Hahaha! Today is the day Wudang is destroyed!"

In a short while, a dark mass of people surged to the outside of the Zhenwu Hall.

Although the attackers also suffered heavy casualties, they ultimately forced the Wudang Sect into a desperate situation due to their superior numbers.

Inside and outside the main hall, including the Seven Heroes of Wudang, only about twenty disciples remained standing.

Outside the palace, the enemy forces numbered no less than a thousand, densely packed together.

"Song Yuanqiao, Wudang's fate is sealed. You should end your own life!"

A masked man emerged from the crowd, looking sinister and terrifying.

"Hmph! Wudang disciples would rather die fighting than surrender!"

Yu Lianzhou was struck in the chest, his face turned pale, but he still stepped forward.

"Those who hide their true colors, dare they reveal themselves?"

"Even on the verge of death, he still indulges in empty talk; is he perhaps waiting for the Ming Dynasty to come to his rescue?"

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The masked man sneered and threw a bloody head out from behind him.

"Look closely, this is Yu Huatian, the Commander of the Western Depot!"

"What an arrogant thief..."

Yu Lianzhou stared at the head for a long time before finally managing to utter these words.

Although Yu Huatian's martial arts skills had not reached the pinnacle, as the commander of the Western Depot, he had many skilled fighters under his command.

Furthermore, it is aided by the "Heavenly Slaughter and Earthly Annihilation Formation," a secret technique passed down by the imperial court. It is said that when forty-nine grandmasters form the formation, even immortals cannot escape its clutches.

Now that Yu Huatian is dead and his head is separated from his body, the great formation has obviously been broken, and the West Depot's reinforcements must have been almost completely wiped out.

"Enough with the nonsense, today we will wipe the Wudang Sect out of the picture!"

At the masked man's command, nearly a thousand warriors stood ready, preparing for the final blow.

Just as the Wudang people were in despair, a sword light suddenly appeared.

The newcomer's swordsmanship was strange and ruthless, and his figure was as elusive as a ghost.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of martial artists were struck in the throat by swords and fell to the ground dead.

"Yan Shisan..."

After he finished his move, he landed steadily in front of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, and his identity was recognized by everyone.

It was none other than Yan Shisan, the 260th altar master of the Azure Dragon Society, codenamed September 17th!

The Seven Heroes of Wudang escaped danger by sheer luck, feeling both surprised and delighted.

Song Yuanqiao quickly stepped forward to express his gratitude:

"The entire Wudang Sect is deeply grateful to Hero Yan for saving our lives."

"Yan Shisan, do you think you can protect Wudang all by yourself?"

The masked man remained completely unfazed, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"I've heard that your Thirteen Deadly Swords are fierce and sharp, with astonishing sword intent."

"How about this, we also have a master swordsman, let's see if you can handle him."

As soon as he finished speaking, a dashing man in white stepped out from the crowd.

"'Sword God' Xie Xiaofeng?"

Although it was their first meeting, Yan Shisan recognized the other person at a glance.

This was Xie Xiaofeng, the "Sword God" whom he had always longed to challenge before joining the Azure Dragon Society.

He remembered that when he went to Shenjian Villa, Xie Xiaofeng's father, Xie Wangsun, said that the "Sword God" was dead.

Unexpectedly, Xie Xiaofeng not only survived, but also stood opposite him.

At this moment, Yan Shisan was not surprised but delighted, his fighting spirit boiling.

"Why would the mighty 'Sword God' get involved in this?"

"Aren't you afraid that Divine Sword Manor will be destroyed because of you?"

Those who oppose the Azure Dragon Society will not have a good ending once Ximen Yu returns.

The Divine Sword Manor may have a profound history, but it is nothing compared to Ximen Yu.

Xie Xiaofeng faked his death and went into seclusion, but now he has reappeared, which is truly strange.

"I heard that you once wanted to challenge me to a sword duel."

Xie Xiaofeng didn't answer but asked a question in return.

"Today I am only acting on my own behalf. Xie Xiaofeng of Shenjian Villa is already dead."

"Yan Shisan, make your move!"

Before he finished speaking, Xie Xiaofeng had already drawn his sword.

Talented individuals emerge in every generation of the martial arts world, and the title "Sword God" has gradually become ironic.

But today, Yan Shisan is a worthy opponent.

"Alright! Master Song, please step back."

Having achieved his goal, Yan Shisan will show no mercy.

A swordsman's fate is to die by his sword.

Two masters of swordsmanship clashed, despite both possessing unparalleled peak cultivation.

However, their level of swordsmanship is extremely rare even in the entire martial arts world of China.