The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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"Sang Sanniang."

Ren Woxing continued to give orders.

A woman stepped forward and knelt on one knee.

"My subordinate is here."

Ren Woxing looked at her: "I, the leader of this sect, order you to lead the brothers of Dongmu Hall to ambush and kill those ungrateful Jianghu people near Luzhou Prefecture."

Ren Woxing's plan was simple: since these so-called righteous people wanted to fight him to the death, he would strike first, intercept and kill them before they could gather, make them understand that there was a price to pay for opposing the Divine Cult, and then use this to intimidate the rest of the martial arts practitioners who had not yet arrived.

"Yes, I obey."

Sang San Niang accepted the order and withdrew.

After making the arrangements, Ren Woxing looked at everyone.

"Brothers."

Ren Woxing said, "I know that some recent news has made you uneasy, but you can rest assured that our Divine Sect will win this battle."

As soon as Ren Woxing finished speaking, someone immediately echoed his words.

"The Divine Religion will surely prevail!"

The others realized what was happening and quickly shouted as well.

"We must win! We must win!"

For a moment, the voices of the people in the room rose high, as if victory was truly assured.

Ren Woxing raised his hand, and everyone immediately fell silent; the room was completely quiet.

"As for the imperial court..."

Ren Woxing slowly said, "The world is in turmoil. The current dynasty is doomed. Corrupt officials are rampant, and most of the soldiers are just loafing around waiting to die. The court has long been unable to control the prefectures and counties, and the imperial edicts it issues are nothing but a piece of waste paper. I, the leader of this sect, have long wanted to make a difference. Starting from Wuwei Prefecture, I will overthrow this corrupt Ming Dynasty. When I ascend the throne, you brothers will be credited for supporting the emperor, and being ennobled and appointed as prime ministers will be a given."

Ren Woxing spoke of lofty ambitions, but the expressions of the people who heard it varied; they were not very happy, and some even felt bitter.

To be honest, most of the people present did not expect things to come to this. They did indeed disdain dealing with the imperial court, but that did not mean they wanted to rebel!

Now that Ren Woxing has openly declared his intention to rebel, most people are somewhat alarmed. Among them, many of the martial arts practitioners who have been subdued by Ren Yingying secretly look at her, hoping that she will say something.

But at this moment, Ren Yingying's face was expressionless, and she did not utter a single word.

"All right."

Ren Woxing said, "That concludes today's meeting. You may all go and prepare for battle."

"Yes, Master."

Everyone bowed and left, even Ren Yingying left. In just a moment, only Ren Woxing remained in the room.

At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng walked a distance and saw that no one was around. His expression finally relaxed, and he revealed a worried look.

"No, we must tell Sect Leader Yue and the others about Ren Woxing's plan."

Liu Zhengfeng murmured.

Having made his decision, Liu Zhengfeng hurriedly left.

Not far away, a figure was silently watching him.

"Brother Liu..."

Qu Yang muttered to himself.

……

Two days later.

Jiang Ning frowned and found Yue Buqun.

"Master."

At this moment, Yue Buqun was reviewing the intelligence sent by Ji Wushi.

The intelligence report stated that Ren Woxing had taken control of Wuwei Prefecture, and it also clearly detailed the personnel arrangements of Ren Woxing, including who was stationed where.

"what happened?"

Seeing that his disciple's expression was not quite right, Yue Buqun put down what he was doing and asked him.

Jiang Ning said solemnly, "This disciple has received a message from Martial Uncle Liu."

"Liu Zhengfeng?"

Yue Buqun was surprised, and then gestured for Jiang Ning to continue.

"what news?"

"Ren Woxing sent two thousand men to ambush them."

Yue Buqun stood up abruptly.

"When did this happen?"

"The order was given the day before yesterday; they must have already taken action."

"Hi~"

Yue Buqun took a light breath.

"I just received a letter from Daoist Chongxu. He has led the Wudang Sect and is almost at Luzhou Prefecture. They will arrive in a few days at most. Where is the Demonic Sect lying in ambush?"

Jiang Ning was prepared and took out a topographical map to show Yue Buqun.

"Before I came here, I obtained a topographical map of Luzhou Prefecture from the prefect. Master, please take a look."

Jiang Ning pointed to the three locations above.

“These three places are all very suitable for an ambush, but the other two are too close to Luzhou Prefecture, only about twenty miles away. The Demonic Sect will not set up an ambush in these two places.”

The two locations Jiang Ning just pointed out are too close to Luzhou Prefecture. Yue Buqun and the group of Jianghu people who came to suppress the demons are all in Luzhou Prefecture. If the people Ren Woxing sent cannot destroy the Wudang Sect in a short time, then the people in Luzhou Prefecture will definitely come to their aid. In that case, the ambush will not succeed but will turn into a big battle.

"The Demonic Cult will most likely be lying in ambush here."

Jiang Ning pointed to a place, and Yue Buqun looked in that direction.

"Purple Mountain?"

"good."

Jiang Ning nodded.

“This mountain is densely vegetated, and the official road passes through the valleys. If we send people to ambush on the ridges on both sides of this place in advance, and set up rolling stone traps on the top of the mountain, the Wudang Sect will suffer heavy casualties if they are not careful when they pass through here. This is also the most suitable place for the Demonic Sect to ambush.”

Yue Buqun frowned upon hearing this.

“You’re right, this place is indeed suitable for an ambush. In that case, the situation is urgent and we must send someone to this place to provide assistance immediately.”

Jiang Ning immediately replied.

"Master, I'll go now."

Chapter 692: Reaching the Narrow Gorge

"You go?"

Yue Buqun pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright."

Ren Woxing dispatched thousands of followers, whose strength should not be underestimated. It is indeed necessary to send someone with high martial prowess and ability, and Jiang Ning fits the bill perfectly.

"Ning'er, there is no time to lose. You should immediately lead five hundred disciples of the Weiyi Alliance and gather a thousand righteous warriors to Zifeng Mountain to aid the Wudang Sect. I will have you appointed as your Uncle-Master, and Chong'er will go with you. They will all follow your command."

Yue Buqun said.

"Yes, Master."

Jiang Ning cupped his hands in farewell, preparing to take his leave, but was stopped by Yue Buqun.

"and many more."

Jiang Ning turned his head, and Yue Buqun continued, "This time, we're bringing the tortoise and snake beasts along so they can show off their skills in front of everyone."

This rescue at Zifeng Mountain is a perfect opportunity to showcase the power of the two mythical beasts, the tortoise and the snake. With the addition of four masters—Feng Buping, Cheng Buyou, Linghu Chong, and Jiang Ning—it will further demonstrate the strength of the Huashan Sect and enhance its reputation.

"Yes."

Jiang Ning nodded and turned to leave.

Just moments after leaving Jiangning, a person rushed over.

"Alliance Leader Yue, the Demon Extermination Division has just received news that the Demonic Sect has sent two thousand people to Zifeng Mountain to ambush the Wudang Sect."

Upon receiving the information from the Demon Extermination Bureau, the Prefect of Luzhou dared not delay and hurriedly went to Yue Buqun to report the situation.

"Alliance Leader Yue, what should we do now?"

"Prefect, there is no need to worry. I am already aware of this matter and have already arranged for my disciple Jiang Ning to lead a team to provide assistance."

Seeing the flustered prefect of Luzhou, Yue Buqun remained calm and offered a few words of reassurance.

"In that case, I am relieved."

The prefect of Luzhou breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Yue Buqun was somewhat surprised that the Demon Extermination Division could also receive this message.

"It was I who lost my composure."

The prefect of Luzhou also realized that he had lost his composure and felt somewhat ashamed.

Yue Buqun smiled but said nothing, and then changed the subject.

"By the way, Prefect Xu, there's been any progress on the matter of the person Yue asked you to investigate."

The prefect of Luzhou was surnamed Xu.

Yue Buqun brought up another matter, namely the matter of Ji Wushi. After Jiang Ning told him about Ji Wushi's unusual behavior last time, Yue Buqun ordered the prefect of Luzhou to investigate Ji Wushi's background the next day. Now he didn't know what the result was.

Mentioning this matter, the prefect of Luzhou also remembered it and hurriedly said, "After Alliance Leader Yue mentioned this person last time, this prefecture did not dare to neglect it and immediately sent someone to contact Zhang, the centurion of the Demon Extermination Division. However, Zhang is not in Luzhou Prefecture at the moment, and it will probably take a few days to receive the news."

Ji Wushi is now considered a member of the Demon Extermination Division, which is under the control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. To investigate his background, one must communicate with the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Coincidentally, the centurion had already gone to meet his superior, so the message took some time to be transmitted.

Upon hearing the words of the Prefect of Luzhou, Yue Buqun frowned slightly. The Prefect, observing Yue Buqun's expression, asked, "Does Alliance Leader Yue believe this person is a spy for the Demonic Sect? Should we send someone to arrest him and torture him for a confession?"

"That's not necessary."

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun, who was deep in thought, shook his head.

"I was just curious about why this person was so skilled yet willing to do errands; I didn't suspect him."

After dismissing the prefect of Luzhou with a few words, Yue Buqun was about to share intelligence with the other sect leaders.

Before long, several factions sent out disciples to form rescue teams, and Yue Buqun also gathered about a thousand righteous martial artists to prepare for departure.

"Ning'er, be careful on your journey."

outside the city.

Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning, who was sitting on the back of the giant tortoise, and gave him instructions.

"Master, rest assured, with my junior brother and I here, the Demonic Sect's conspiracy will definitely fail. We will surely wipe them out without leaving a single one alive."

Before Jiang Ning could respond, Linghu Chong chimed in, quite confidently.

With everyone present, Yue Buqun did not reprimand his eldest disciple for his rudeness. He simply said, "You all need to be careful in your actions. If anything goes wrong, retreat immediately to avoid further casualties."

"The disciple understands."

Jiang Ning nodded, then patted the giant tortoise beneath him.

Upon receiving the signal, the giant tortoise let out a deep groan, then strode forward on its powerful limbs, running towards Purple Peak Mountain with a series of loud thuds.

"drive!"

Linghu Chong spurred his horse and rode off into the distance. The other Weiyi Alliance disciples and righteous heroes who accompanied him had also set off, and more than 1,500 people marched in a grand procession toward Zifeng Mountain.

……

Zifeng Mountain.