All Heavens: Starting with Yang Kang playing Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King

Chapter 24 The Sin of Pride, First Meeting with Hong Qigong

Yang Kang immediately realized who the newcomer was.

"What a fine leader of the World Alliance! What a fine disciple of the Quanzhen Sect!"

"Jing'er said you are a rare hero in the world, and Qiu Chuji also said you are a wise ruler of our time."

"Judging from your actions in Shandong and your decision to abandon the wealth and glory of the Jin Dynasty, you must be a person of great righteousness."

"Why were you so ruthless towards the chivalrous disciples of my gang today?"

Hong Qigong looked Yang Kang up and down, marveling at him while asking in a slightly scrutinizing tone.

"Wasn't he the one who planned to attack me first?"

Yang Kang stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly.

"Boss, I, Li Sheng, am incompetent and have disgraced you."

Li Sheng clutched his chest in a disheveled state, got up, and walked to Hong Qigong's side.

Compared to Ouyang Ke, whose life or death was unknown and who was barely breathing, Li Sheng was clearly not seriously injured.

Hong Qigong immediately understood that Yang Kang did not intend to use his full strength.

However, he still felt a little annoyed by Yang Kang's words earlier, "The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are nothing special."

Hong Qigong glanced at Li Sheng and said:

"His skills are a bit lacking, but he's quite capable at what he does; he's just a bit reckless."

"That lecherous scoundrel who harmed innocent women is clearly Ouyang Ke on the ground. Why did you attack this Yang family brat first?"

"In my haste, I mistakenly believed that Young Master Yang was the mastermind behind that lecherous thief, which is why I acted out of anger. Please forgive me, Young Hero Yang."

Realizing his misunderstanding, Li Sheng didn't try to shirk responsibility. Instead, despite his pain, he bowed and apologized to Yang Kang. However, in his next sentence, a hint of anger still surfaced:

"However, I cannot agree with what Young Master Yang just said: 'The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are nothing more than this.'"

"That's just because the disciple's skills are not good enough."

"The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms is the number one palm technique in the world, and it is the supreme skill of our Beggar Clan. We will never tolerate anyone disrespecting it."

Cheng Yaojia quickly stepped in to smooth things over:

"Senior Hong, Senior Li, Senior Brother Yang has absolutely no intention of belittling your sect's techniques."

"It was just a misunderstanding. Please don't take offense, seniors."

"Misunderstanding? I was right on the rooftop just now, I heard everything clearly, what misunderstanding could there be?"

Hong Qigong glanced at Cheng Yaojia, a hint of a smile in his eyes, then looked at Yang Kang behind her and said provocatively.

"Are you done talking? If there's nothing else, let's head back."

"Yang Kang has other important matters to attend to, so he will not keep you all any longer."

Yang Kang's tone was already tinged with impatience; he didn't want to get entangled or fight with this group of smelly beggars any longer.

There are plenty of fools in the world who act chivalrously, he doesn't need to be friends with everyone.

Especially the Beggars' Sect, a chaotic and disorganized mob, was never on his list of friends.

"Young man from the Yang family, it seems you have a problem with our Beggars' Sect?"

Hong Qigong scrutinized Yang Kang from head to toe. The experienced man could easily discern the restraint and disdain in Yang Kang's words and actions. He slowly spoke:

"Old Master Hong is well aware of what kind of people your Beggars' Sect is, and I have no intention of saying more."

"If you truly believe the Beggars' Sect has no problems, then why do you wander the world alone while ignoring the sect's affairs?"

"However, that's none of my business."

Looking at Hong Qigong and the group of Beggars in front of him, Yang Kang was immediately reminded of the group of Beggars who had committed the heinous acts of mutilation and mutilation when he was rectifying internal affairs in Shandong. For a moment, his words were filled with anger and contempt.

"I don't know if those people in Shandong who force women into prostitution, traffic people, and kill animals alive are imposters posing as members of the Beggars' Sect."

"Even if it's true, it doesn't matter. I've already cut off their heads."

"All crows are black, I don't believe there aren't such scoundrels in the Beggars' Sect of the Southern Dynasty."

"Chief Hong and this Elder Li are indeed chivalrous people, but the chivalry of a few individuals cannot change the fundamental nature of the Beggars' Clan."

"Our World Society was not on the same side as the Beggars' Sect in the past, and it will not be on the same side in the future."

"I will never be friends with you."

Please make way.

As Yang Kang's cold words fell, Mu Nianci hesitated and looked at him, wanting to say something to comfort him, but for some reason she couldn't muster the courage.

Hong Qigong and the other members of the Beggars' Clan were ashen-faced, their lungs practically bursting with rage, yet they could not refute the contempt in Yang Kang's words.

Outsiders can know about the evil deeds committed by the scoundrels in the Beggars' Sect, but it's impossible for the members of the sect to remain completely unaware of them.

However, the Beggars' Sect, as the largest sect in the world, was poorly managed. Even its leader, Hong Qigong, could not do anything about it and could only pretend not to see it, wandering the martial arts world all day long.

Those few kind-hearted people among them naturally couldn't do anything about it.

Hong Qigong snorted coldly and suddenly shouted towards the outside of the courtyard wall:

"Have you two heard enough?"

"Didn't you hear that they look down on us beggars?"

"You two are still... Guo Jing, you silly boy, you're always thinking about me taking him as my disciple, and you also want me to teach him the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms."

"With skills like this, even if I taught them to you, I'm afraid you wouldn't bother to learn them."

Before the words were even finished, two figures leaped over the wall and landed in the arena. They were none other than Guo Jing and Huang Rong, who had been eavesdropping there for half a day.

After landing, Guo Jing was immediately excited and wanted to greet Hong Qigong.

Yang Kang looked up and saw his two friends who had parted ways but were now seeing each other again. However, his eyes did not show much welcome or enthusiasm; instead, they were filled with impatience.

Whether in his past or present life, he has always had a slight obsession with cleanliness.

Being with the Beggars' Sect constantly pushed him to his limits, both psychologically and physically. He felt that if he continued to stay with them, he would lose control and go berserk.

Hong Qigong looked at the two of them, immediately pulled Guo Jing in front of him, and said loudly:

"Young man of the Yang family, your martial arts skills are not bad."

"However, you look down on my Beggars' Sect's Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, that's absolutely unacceptable!"

"That old bastard Li Sheng has no talent, he can't learn or pass on the skills, I'm too lazy to teach him even if he's a beggar."

"Do you dare to exchange a few blows with this fool, and then test the strength of my Beggars' Sect's Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms?"

As he spoke, he pushed Guo Jing forward, indicating that Guo Jing should have a match with Yang Kang.

Guo Jing had just learned the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, and it was precisely the time when he needed real combat experience the most.

Qi Gong thought that he and Yang Kang still had a brotherly bond, so asking him to take action was the most suitable choice.

This is a good opportunity to test Yang Kang's abilities again, and if possible, to teach him a lesson in his arrogant and conceited manner.

"You want me to fight Brother Yang? Seventh Master, are you kidding me?"

Guo Jing never expected that he would be assigned such a big task as soon as he ran out after eavesdropping.

Recalling the scene of Yang Kang crushing Mei Chaofeng to death and confronting Huang Yaoshi today, even someone as honest as Guo Jing couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

He is simply kind-hearted, not mentally challenged.

Huang Rong playfully scolded Hong Qigong:

"Seventh Master, you don't know this, but this Chief Yang is quite formidable."

"He not only killed Mei Chaofeng during the day, but also fought my father for more than a hundred moves, with no clear winner. Even my father couldn't defeat him."

"It's normal that they don't take Brother Jing, you, or your Beggars' Clan seriously."

After saying that, she glanced at Yang Kang opposite her, her eyes darted around, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, clearly trying to stir up trouble.

"What? Even Huang Yaoshi can't do anything to this kid?"

Hong Qigong was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, his tone filled with disbelief.

He glanced at Yang Kang again. The other man was about the same age as Guo Jing, that silly boy. How could he have mastered such incredible martial arts at such a young age? Hong Qigong was half-believing and half-doubting.

They were having a lively reunion, but Yang Kang's patience had reached its limit due to the stench emanating from the beggars on the field.

To be honest, Yang Kang's obsession with cleanliness was mild; at most, it was just an uncontrollable love of cleanliness.

He wouldn't feel anything unusual on the battlefield or in the river.

But the smell emanating from the Beggars' Sect members was simply too unbearable.

It's like mixing salted fish and stinky tofu together and then soaking them in a latrine for three days and three nights.

He simply couldn't understand why being a beggar meant having to look like this.

Yang Kang gestured to Cheng Yaojia and Mu Nianci with his eyes, then turned to leave.

The Beggars' Sect members, including Guo Jing, were enraged by his rude act of leaving without saying goodbye.

Even Guo Jing felt that Yang Kang was being a bit too unreasonable.

In a moment of urgency, Guo Jing immediately flew to Yang Kang's side and earnestly advised him:

"Brother Yang, the Beggars' Clan disciples are all chivalrous people."

"I think you can totally be friends with them."

"Don't have such a strong prejudice against the Beggars' Sect disciples?"

Guo Jing always held Yang Kang in high esteem.

His values ​​told him that Yang Kang was not a bad person, but a hero who was truly working for the benefit of the people.

Therefore, he hopes that those he admires can also become friends.

"Noisy."

"Brother Guo, you are a person who can influence the general trend of the world."

"I also advise you not to spend all your time hanging out with these lowlifes in the underworld; it only lowers your status for no reason."

After saying that, he pushed Guo Jing away and was about to leave.

"A nobody from the underworld? Arrogant brat! I, Old Beggar, will teach you a lesson today!"

Hong Qigong was thoroughly enraged by Yang Kang's repeated disregard. He had never suffered such humiliation before.

Immediately, he transformed his palm into a claw and reached out to grab Yang Kang.

Yang Kang was already impatient and had long been ready to take action.

Seeing Hong Qigong attack, he immediately stopped hesitating, channeled all his inner energy, turned around abruptly, and threw a punch at Hong Qigong's palm.

Upon seeing this, Hong Qigong instantly transformed his palm into a claw and unleashed a move from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms called "Flying Dragon in the Sky".

As their fists and palms clashed, the scattered energy sent everyone in the audience flying backward.

Frustrated and impatient, Yang Kang threw a punch without holding back. With the combined power of the tenth level of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique and the Overlord's Strength, he now possessed the strength of ten thousand jin.

Unaware of Yang Kang's martial arts style, Hong Qigong rashly engaged him in close combat. During their exchange, the terrifying force sent Hong Qigong flying, smashing a rockery in the courtyard to pieces.

Yang Kang was only forced back a step by Hong Qigong's palm strike, which clearly showed he had held back his strength.

Yang Kang withdrew his fist, immediately understanding the restraint in Hong Qigong's attack, and fell silent.

There was a hint of temptation in his eyes, but he ultimately restrained himself. The martial world was just a small part of the world, and he was ultimately not one of these people.

Guo Jing and Huang Rong rushed to the scattered ruins to help Hong Qigong up.

Before the two arrived, a wave of air surged from the ruins, and Hong Qigong's figure tumbled and leaped out from within.

He rubbed his arm awkwardly, his face showing disbelief.

"Good lad, it seems that what Jing'er and Rong'er said just now wasn't nonsense."

"With your skills, I'm afraid Huang Yaoshi really can't do anything to you."

"With your abilities, why aren't you protecting the people and maintaining order in your Shandong Tianxia Society? What are you trying to do in my Song Kingdom?"

"Could it be because of that 'Military Manual of Yue Fei'?"

While rubbing his arm, Hong Qigong looked at Yang Kang in the distance and said incredulously. Yang Kang's punch had indeed caused him some minor injuries, but it wasn't serious enough to break his bones.

"That's none of your business."

Yang Kang spoke coldly, his gaze sweeping coldly over Guo Jing.

"You are the eagle of the grassland, the real power figure of the Golden Family, and a future figure who can rival Li Weigong of the Tang Dynasty in both military and political power."

"A true dragon does not swim with a mudfish, and a phoenix does not eat with an owl."

"I advise you not to associate with these rabble. They will only pollute your mind, lower your horizons, and turn you from a hero who will be remembered in history into an unknown brute."

After sincerely saying this to Guo Jing, Yang Kang turned and left without looking back.

"Seventh Master, my sworn brother is not one to be swayed by power or etiquette. He was only acting out of desperation because his disciple had been kidnapped by Ouyang Ke. Please do not blame him for what he said earlier."

Mu Nianci had not seen Hong Qigong for a long time, and seeing him again in such an awkward situation, she quickly spoke up to defend Yang Kang.

"Hmph, the human world is a place where everyone is in charge, and the old beggar has no right to blame him."

"But girl, your sworn brother is a ruthless and ambitious man. Such a person is unlikely to be devoted to just one person."

"Your little scheme is probably doomed!"

"Go, go."

Although Hong Qigong was angry with Yang Kang, he wouldn't take it out on Mu Nianci; he simply didn't want to say anything more.

After Mu Nianci and Cheng Yaojia bowed apologetically to Hong Qigong, Guo Jing, and the others, they hurriedly ran after Yang Kang.

The Beggars' Sect members, their faces grim, were left speechless and bewildered.

At that moment, they finally remembered once again what their background was among those truly noble families, kings and generals.

No matter how many chivalrous deeds they perform, and no matter how proud they are of their chivalry, a beggar is still a beggar, and the martial arts world is ultimately just a corner of the world.

In the eyes of someone like Yang Kang, who truly had the power to decide the fate of the world, their existence was almost negligible.

Whether it's Hong Qigong or Huang Rong, their backgrounds and status in the martial arts world cannot compare to the importance of Guo Jing in Yang Kang's eyes.