Ever since Tong Zhi ascended Mount Hua and fought with the Xuan Shuang, his face had remained calm. At most, there was a hint of pity on his face, but that was due to his benevolence and benevolence. It was only now that he showed a completely stunned expression, which was similar to Fang Wei's expression when he died with his eyes wide open.
The Xuan Shuang's face was also ashen. His legs were like two stiff wooden sticks. It took him a lot of effort to stabilize himself. He cupped his hands in salute and said, "Thank you for letting me win." He coughed softly and used the back of his hand to wipe away a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth. He said, "Great Master's divine skill is indeed extraordinary. Junior … cough cough, I won by luck."
When the crowd heard his words, it was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples. They immediately burst into an uproar. One of them said, "The Devil Sect's sorcerers are indeed destined from birth. No matter how old or young they are, they can't escape the devil's fetus and can't change the evil in their bones! Just now it was clearly you who was being crafty, yet you still dare to be complacent and lie about your victory? "
The Xuan Shuang's breathing had gradually stabilized. He coldly said, "As the saying goes, all is fair in war! Moreover, before the fight, there was no rule against cheating. Why do you have to say it so harshly? That was only a strategy. Great Master Tong Zhi has a merciful heart, but he doesn't know that although I don't have much skill, I won't take my own life. Before the fight, I didn't know myself and the enemy. Just because of this, I was destined to lose. Moreover, this additional fight was just a trick for people to watch. What's the difference between victory and defeat? "
Someone else angrily said, "Even so, the two of you should continue fighting without a winner. How can it be decided by your words alone?"
Before the Xuan Shuang could speak, Tong Zhi sighed deeply and said, "Many thanks for everyone's good intentions, but this fight is indeed Old Na's loss. Just now, with Benefactor Ling's skill, he could have taken Old Na's life, but he was merciful and only cut off a string of prayer beads. Those are worldly possessions and are not worth cherishing. Old Monk is grateful that he did not kill me. If I am willing to bet, I must accept my loss. I only regret that I was hot-blooded and desired to resolve Mount Hua's decline with my own strength. In the end, I did not succeed. It's my incompetence. I've let you down, Sect Leader Meng. "
The corners of Xuan Shuang's mouth twitched. Just as a smile appeared on his face, the true energy in his body suddenly began to churn. Because the martial arts he practiced were all the evil martial arts recorded in the Seven Fiend Manual, suddenly being attacked by the outside world, his internal energy was in chaos. Finally, he couldn't hold on any longer and fell to the ground. This time, he was truly exhausted, and blood kept spurting out of his mouth. His external injuries were still manageable, but right now his internal organs were seriously injured, so much so that he did not even have the strength to circulate his internal energy to regulate his breathing. Lying on the ground, he could only gasp for breath.
But this gave the righteous sects another opportunity to ridicule him; he called out, "Now even a blind man can see that this Little Devil Head is on the verge of death, but Tong Zhi Dashi can still fight. According to convention, Tong Zhi Dashi Dashi should be declared the winner! "
Xuan Shuang was just about to open his mouth to refute when suddenly a large amount of blood rushed up from his lungs and gushed out from his throat. He could not stop it. Even though he did not exhaust his internal energy, he still coughed up blood again and again. Everyone watched as he coughed and coughed as if he was putting on a show. As for what he was saying, no one could hear it clearly. It was all covered up by the blood and coughing that came from his mouth.
After a good while, the field was quiet. Xuan Shuang tried very hard not to affect his internal energy, but his voice was still transmitted to everybody's ears. He said, "It's really funny. Turns out … turns out the righteous sects are a bunch of sore losers … cough, cough … losers who want to quibble and refuse to admit defeat? I should have seen through you guys earlier. Other than a life and death battle, which other martial art competition doesn't end when the winner announces the result? [You didn't say anything earlier, but after hearing that the outcome has been decided, you came to question me. It's too late … Not to mention losing the ability to fight, even if one of you died, the victory of the competition would still be his.] Perhaps you bunch of hypocrites should understand the meaning of 'words are like a mountain'. Moreover … for someone as highly respected as Great Master Tong Zhi, could it be that you want him to publicly break his promise and lose his reputation because of your selfishness? That would not only be a humiliation for one person, but for all of you, it would be like a slap to the face, right? "
Before Xuan Shuang joined the Devil Cult, he was known for his eloquence in the palace. Now that he had gone through so much tempering, he had added a bit of demonic nature to his evil aura. When he refuted the people of the Righteous Path, his words were even more clear and logical. Even if he was not in the right, he could still use his glib tongue to argue to the point that no one could refute him.
At this moment, other than sighing, no one had any good ideas. Xuan Shuang smiled faintly, his face gradually showing a kind of relief. He said, "Shifu, three battles, three victories, I won … How is it? I didn't disappoint you, Senior? … "
Jiang Liechen's face lit up with joy. It was not because his disciple had helped him gain face, but because his long-time enemy would eventually die in his own hands. There would be no more rain from the sky, enough to reverse the situation. He laughed coldly and said, "I say, Meng Zhangmen, now that you don't even have your last backing, who else will come to your aid? I advise you to leave behind your last words as soon as possible, recite sutras and pray for blessings. Alliance Leader Li, have you made up your mind? Don't waste my time anymore! In the end, do you want your Shifu or this kind of dispensable woman? "
Blue veins appeared on the back of Li Yijie's hand and the muscles on his face twitched as if he was about to cry. He said, "You … you must force me like this … Even if you force me to go crazy, it won't do you any good?" Jiang Liechen said, "I should have told you the reason for this earlier."
Li Yijie knew that Jiang Jianchen was an unreasonable person, but he was also extremely stubborn. There was no benefit in arguing with him. Just as he was about to cry, Meng Anying patted his back and said, "Yijie, Shifu has never told you that among all the disciples, you're the one I admire the most. It's not only because you're hardworking in martial arts, but also because your temperament is the most like mine. The deeper the love, the more the blame. Master has always been strict with you, but it was only because I hoped that you would be worthy of my teachings. In the future, you would be qualified to inherit my mantle and bring the Huashan lineage to greater heights … You must not blame Master. "
Li Yijie nodded desperately and said, "Yes, Shifu, disciple understands. Disciple is grateful for Shifu's teachings and teachings. I'll never dare to hate Shifu. "
Meng Anying nodded and said, "You're an honest child. Whatever you say, I'm sure your heart is the same. Mount Hua Sect has fallen to its current state and is on the verge of destruction. It's because I'm incompetent. I've let down Shifu and the previous generations of Mount Hua Sect. Because of my sect, I've implicated the Wulin world and made Shifu feel even more guilty. Fortunately, the disciple I admire the most is able to shoulder his own responsibilities. In the face of difficulties, you'll never cower. I'm very gratified. From now on, in Jianghu, you won't have Shifu by your side to teach you. You'll have to rely on yourself. Remember, no matter what path you take in the future or what plans you have, as long as it's your choice, Shifu will support you. Consider it compensation for the harsh treatment I gave you. If you can still listen to the words of this dying old man, I hope you can be your true self and ignore the many rules and restrictions. Rules are set by people and can also be changed by people. The most important thing is that a person's life is only a few short decades. The pursuit of fame and fortune is all in vain. If you can live a carefree life with a clear conscience and no regrets, then you won't have wasted your time in this world … Of course, as a person, it's important to have a few tough bones. But a real man must know when to yield and when to stand tall. Don't lose your life for the sake of having a backbone … Sigh, when Shifu looks at you, it's like looking at myself when I was young. I was so high-spirited, so arrogant … You'll always be old-fashioned and follow the rules. Perhaps you'll be a good disciple, but you'll never be a good leader. People must cherish their friends, but they must always be on guard. If you dig your heart out for others, how can you know that they'll also wait for you? Shifu is destined to fail in this life. I only hope that all my beliefs can be entrusted to you. You're still young, so I'll let you replace me and live a second life … "
Li Yijie heard his bleak tone, like a withered lotus and withered leaves. It seemed that he had already given up on the world. He hurriedly said, "No … no … Shifu, I won't. You've taught me that as long as there's always hope in my heart, there's no difficulty I can't overcome. No matter how fierce the enemy is, he'll eventually be defeated by an inextinguishable belief … "
Speaking of belief, who didn't have it? Jiang Jianchen and Xuan Shuang, the master and disciple, were probably much stronger than him. But the two of them were so focused that they had already deviated from the devil's path. Their belief in victory had turned into an obsession to destroy humanity.
Meng Anying shook her head, but there wasn't any anxiety on her face. There was only a kind of relief that came from seeing through the world. She shook her head and smiled, saying, "Yijie, Shifu has watched you grow up. I know your temperament very well. When you lose your temper, even nine bulls can't pull you back … Fortunately, Xueer will be watching over you in the future. Perhaps that will make me feel a little more at ease."
She turned her gaze to Nangong Xue and sighed, "Xueer, Shifu admits that I'm a little old-fashioned and have a preference for boys over girls. Perhaps I've always been unfair to you. To be honest, I've always been reluctant to let you stay by Yijie's side. I'm afraid that he'll lose his will to play around and affect his own future. It's only today that I've thought it through. If there's anyone who's qualified or suitable to stay by Yijie's side, it's probably only you. Your temperament is more stable than his. You'll allow him to calm down when he's impulsive. You'll allow him to see the road ahead clearly, whether it's a bright path or a steep cliff. This child will only listen to you. From now on, you'll have to take good care of my favorite disciple. Shifu will entrust Yijie to you. "
Nangong Xue's eyes were filled with tears. At the same time, an extremely ominous premonition welled up in her heart. She said, "I know that Shifu's strict teachings are all for my own good. As a girl, if she doesn't want to do laundry and weave cloth at home, she should practice martial arts well. She should be like a real man and achieve a great career that can support the heavens and support the earth. Who said that a girl … is destined to lose to a man? Shifu, you … please don't say those inauspicious words again. You can still live for many, many years. Me and Shixiong, we … we'll also have many children who will surround you all day long, chasing and beating you, calling you Taishigong … You've overworked yourself in the first half of your life. When you're no longer the Sect Leader of Mount Hua, you'll be able to truly enjoy life … You'll be able to move a bamboo chair in the beautiful mountain forest and sit in a small cottage's courtyard somewhere. You'll be able to bask in the sun and drink the tea brought by the juniors … You haven't seen or enjoyed all of this yet. You … you can't be like this … "These words came out of her mouth. She was extremely shy. She only said it in front of everyone because she wanted to arouse Meng Anying's interest.
Although many of the people who heard this were tough men, their eyes couldn't help but become moist when they heard her soft but emotional words. Xuan Shuang prostrated herself on the ground. It was unclear whether she was touched or not. Her gaze was rather gloomy. She didn't have the arrogant and domineering look that a victor should have.
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