The clamor behind him grew louder and louder. Li Yijie knew that if he continued to ignore it, the situation would no longer be under his control. He tried to find something to say, "Both of you are people with great backgrounds. Since your goal is to conquer the world, your goal shouldn't be a mere Wulin Alliance Leader, right? You came here to exhaust our strength so that the army behind us could take advantage of the situation, right? How much did the Seven Malefic Demons promise you for this contribution? "
Manor Master Xia angrily said, "I've already told you that we are not the Seven Demons' dogs. We each care about our own business. Ping Laoer is the one who fawns over him all day long. Liaodong is nothing but a bait in his eyes; it's insignificant. But in our eyes, it's very useful. Since that's the case, let's just take what we need. We'll leave this place for our old age. As for him, humph, ha, that kid doesn't have time to play with you. His ambition is very high. He's already brought a group of disciples to Mount Hua to see the scenery. I'm afraid he won't come back to take Liaodong for a while. "
Li Yijie was shocked, "What did you say? The Seven Demons came to Mount Hua? He … why did he … "He suddenly remembered that Nangong Xue once told him to 'take Liaodong first, then attack Mount Hua'. Why did everything change now? What went wrong? Who was the one who lied and set this trap?
But he couldn't help but think about this. His mind was filled with Meng Anying and the care he had given her since she was a child. When he was young, he held a long sword that was half the height of a person. He waved it around excitedly, and even his control of it was a little shaky. His master stood by his side and patted his head lovingly.
Time passed and it was still the same scene, but the child was a few years older. Because he was too focused on practicing martial arts, he caught a cold in the middle of the night and had a high fever. His master's face was indifferent and he only told him to rest well. He didn't even send a few disciples to look after him. But at night, he personally stayed by his bed and used his internal energy to help him expel the cold. Scene after scene appeared in his mind, and the more he endured, the more indescribable sadness he felt.
In the martial arts world, Mount Hua Sect was not very powerful. It was impossible for them to threaten Blood Evil Sect's position. However, Jiang Liechen had every reason to deal with Mount Hua Sect. Li Yijie had always been a sentimental and righteous person. If you wanted to make him suffer, you had to start with his most cherished feelings. That was why he was so fixated on Nangong Xue. Or perhaps it was because he saw that she was always following him closely and it was inconvenient for him to make a move, so he changed his target to his most respected and beloved master.
This was because even though the two of them were irreconcilable enemies, they were also the people who understood each other the best. Jiang Liechen knew what to do to make Li Yijie willingly take the bait. Li Yijie knew it was a trap, but he could only bite the bullet and go to the meeting. The two of them had planned everything thoroughly from the beginning, and together they put on a show of "you chase me, I intercept you".
Manor Master Xia looked at Li Yijie's expression with satisfaction. His lips curled into a mocking smile as he said, "Alliance Master Li, no, I should call you Mister Li, has always been known as a great hero who is able to take things one step at a time. How can a small Mount Hua Sect compare to the entire Martial Arts Union? You will naturally choose to stay here, won't you? You will leave the life and death of your master, junior brothers, and fellow disciples in the hands of the heavens, won't you? In any case, they have already expelled you from their sect. If you are willing, you can invite a few Taoist priests to perform the ritual for them. That is already considered benevolent and dutiful. How can you, for them, delay your future and lose your position as the Wulin Alliance Leader? Isn't that right? Hmm? "He pressed on, and every word he said hit Li Yijie where it hurt.
Nangong Xue wanted to persuade him to stop, but Li Yijie's expression changed drastically. He hugged his head with both hands and covered his ears with his other hand. His body trembled slightly. Just when Nangong Xue thought that he was about to collapse, he suddenly raised his head and said, "You are talking nonsense. A master can refuse to acknowledge a disciple because his disciple is useless and brings shame to his reputation. But as a disciple, you should wholeheartedly respect your master and never be picky about anything. You definitely have no right to refuse to acknowledge your master! I want to return to Mount Hua! "
As soon as he said this, hundreds of eyes looked at him. Nangong Xue was the first to shout, "That won't do. Senior Brother, this place still needs you to oversee it. How can you leave so easily? Moreover, how do you know that this isn't the Seven Demons' plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain? Once you leave, they will have nothing to fear and invade Liaodong in one fell swoop. Won't all our efforts these past few days be in vain? "
Li Yijie angrily flung her hands away and said, "He is my master. Is he not your master? You are really heartless! Everyone says that daughters are considerate, but how can your female disciple be so cold-blooded? You just watched Mount Hua suffer a crushing defeat and you don't care, right? Just because your master expelled you from the sect? No wonder women are the most vicious! You only think that if this matter is false, then so be it. It's just an excuse that is barely tenable so that you can live with your conscience! Have you ever thought about what if our master and junior brothers are struggling under the Blood Fiend's iron hooves and crying for help, but we ignore them and let them die in vain? What kind of despair would that be? Now that I am going back, I don't want any glory or glory. I just want to fulfill my filial piety as a disciple! I didn't force you, Heroine Nangong. If you don't want to go, you don't have to! Just think about how our master has treated you since you were young … "
Manor Head Liu shook his head and said, "I have never lied in my life. That's what the Seven Demons said. The Blood Fiend Sect has indeed arrived at Mount Hua. As for whether they are there to enjoy the scenery or to make things difficult for Sect Leader Meng, you have to ask him himself. "
Nangong Xue looked at their gazes and felt as if a mountain was pressing down on her. Listening to Li Yijie's accusations, the grievance in her heart grew. She shouted, "Enough! Every time something happens, your first reaction isn't to think of a way to solve it, but to scold me to the point of death? If everyone is as impulsive as you, we would have been destroyed by the Seven Demons a long time ago! I only want to analyze the problem from a rational point of view. Is that wrong? Senior Brother, when you heard the name of our master and Mount Hua, you panicked. This is your weakness, and the Seven Demons are taking advantage of it! Do you dare to say that my deduction is unreasonable? First take Liaodong, then attack Mount Hua. This is a plan that has been formulated long ago. There is no reason to change it halfway! Please use your brain to think about it, alright? "
When Li Yijie heard that his sect was in trouble, what was left of his rationality had long disappeared. No matter how much Nangong Xue tried to persuade him, how could he listen? He turned to Manor Master Xia and Manor Master Liu and said, "Seniors, since the Seven Demons have already moved to Mount Hua, they probably won't attack Liaodong in the near future. Junior has a presumptuous request. During this period of time, can I trouble the two of you to look after Martial Union for me? Even if we are not familiar with each other, the two of you are the descendants of the Four Great Clans. I can rest assured if I leave it in your hands. Another thing, I admit that I am not capable enough to be the Martial Union Leader. There are countless people who criticize me behind my back, and the number has increased greatly in the past year. However, I have always had a clear conscience because I can confidently say that I have done my best. I am not someone who will back down. The more people hate me and doubt me, the more I want them to admire me and be satisfied with me. This will take some time, and I am confident that I will persist until the end. However, I will not confess under torture, nor will I say things that go against my will due to the situation. I have never mentioned abdicating the position of Union Leader, and that means I have never done so! As for those people with ulterior motives who try to sabotage me behind my back and impersonate my name, their words and actions can't be considered my fault, right? Similarly, I have no need to keep his promise for him. If everyone is still willing to recognize me as the Union Leader, then I will thank everyone. If not, then it doesn't matter. After all, in the eyes of many people, I am just a sloppy little hoodlum who doesn't do proper work. I have never truly been the Martial Union Leader. I live for those who truly care about me. As for enemies and strangers, why should they waste their energy on hating me? Let's just assume that I have never existed in this world. " These last few words were said to the crowd. These were also words that had occupied his heart for a long time, but he had never said them out loud.
Manor Master Xia and Manor Master Liu were somewhat baffled. Just a moment ago, Li Yijie was still arguing for what was right, vowing to protect Liaodong with his life. In the blink of an eye, he had actually given up. Listening to his tone, it was indeed sincere. Since things had already come to this point, there was no need to tease him. Li Yijie didn't look at Nangong Xue. He coldly said, "When I am not here, I will have to trouble you, Heroine Nangong, to display your skills and help out the seniors …"
Nangong Xue shrieked, "I never said that I wouldn't go with you!" Seeing that everyone was looking at her, her face slightly reddened. She said, "I promised you that I would never leave you. If you go to heaven, I will accompany you there. If you go to hell, I will accompany you there. Just now, I was only advising you to calm down and think clearly. If you insist on going to Mount Hua, then no matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will not be afraid. Let me face it with you. Don't push me away. "
Li Yijie looked at Nangong Xue's clear and bright eyes. He finally softened and held her soft hand. Going to Mount Hua alone without knowing whether he would live or die, he was extremely nervous. Although he didn't need to rely on Nangong Xue, the two of them traveled together and talked along the way. His mood was much better.
Tong Zhi stroked his prayer beads and silently chanted, "Amitabha." He could clearly see that Li Yijie was hesitating and wanted to ask for help from the others. But the danger of Mount Hua was his sect's matter. He didn't want others to say that he was abusing his position for personal gain, so he didn't speak. So he took the initiative to give him a way out. He said, "Alliance Master Li, if there is anything that we can help with, please send a signal to us. Don't face it alone. They are not your enemy."
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Mount Tai Hua of Xiyue was a towering precipice that shook people's souls. East, South, West, North, and Central Peaks surrounded each other. They were majestic and steep, reaching high into the sky. From afar, they looked like a blooming lotus.
Meng Anying stood alone in front of the balcony of the East Peak with her hands behind her back. That was the peak of the East Peak. Because it was the place where the sun first shone, it was also convenient to watch the sunrise. The cliff extended outwards. From afar, it looked like an eagle's beak. On the platform stood a great number of pine trees, covering the sky. Looking into the distance, one's field of vision was wide. The continuous mountain ridges and thousands of green waves could be seen. The Yellow River was like a belt with boundless fertile land. For some reason, there was a layer of sadness.
In addition to the whistling of the wind, there was also the sound of light footsteps. They stopped behind her. Meng Anying didn't turn her head. She said indifferently, "You're here."
Behind her, a corner of a green robe appeared. A heroic voice laughed and said, "An old friend has come from afar and Sect Leader Meng already knows? Haha, you have good hearing! I have lived in seclusion for many years and rarely come to Mount Hua. The first thing I do is naturally to visit an old friend. In the future, don't say that I am not loyal! "
Meng Anying smiled and slowly turned around. Standing in front of her was indeed the original Manor Lord and his son. She looked at the two of them and said, "Brother Yuan, it has been almost twenty years since we last met. You are still as elegant as ever. It is as if you are hiding in a paradise, unaffected by the erosion of time."
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