The Huashan Sect currently has three first-rate masters, one second-rate master, and a group of young apprentices. It can be said to be very weak.
Although the Hengshan Sect appears strong, they only have three first-rate masters, and most of their disciples are female. Since they follow Buddhism, they dislike fighting, so their strength is naturally far inferior to the Songshan Sect.
Ning Zhong Ze and Ding Yi Shi Tai both guessed that the guy, Zuo Leng Chan, has probably surpassed the first-rate level.
It's very difficult to fight against such a formidable opponent.
Therefore, the two sects must join forces and remain low-key for the next few years or even a decade to develop and strive to grow stronger. Otherwise, they will still be no match for the Songshan Sect.
The Songshan Sect is too powerful!
Besides Zuo Leng Chan, there are thirteen Tai Bao, all of them are first-rate!
It's unknown if there are other first-rate masters, and the number of second-rate masters is also unclear. There are probably countless third-rate masters!
Imagine, if Yue Buqun were to reach his peak, he could withstand Zuo Leng Chan alone, but if the other Songshan Sect masters swarmed in, what would the Huashan Sect use to defend themselves?
Wouldn't they still be destroyed?
Therefore, the backbone of the sect must be strengthened!
Moreover, just uniting the Huashan and Hengshan sects is not enough. We must bring the Hengshan and Taishan sects into this!
Lian Cheng suggested, "Shi Niang, Ding Yi Shi Bo, although we're certain the Songshan Sect is behind this, we have no evidence. So, naturally, we can't confront Zuo Leng Chan directly. However, our two sects can secretly send messages to the Taishan and Hengshan sects, informing them of this incident in detail. Even if those two sects refuse to join us, they will still be on guard against the Songshan Sect.
This way, with the four major sects restraining them, the Songshan Sect should not be too reckless, otherwise the Five Peaks Alliance will disband, and his dream of merging the sects will be shattered.
Once the Songshan Sect backs down, we will have more time to develop!"
"Makes sense! Let's do it!"
Ding Yi Shi Tai and Ning Zhong Ze both nodded in agreement with the suggestion.
However, Lian Cheng's suggestion wasn't finished: "Moreover, during my fight with the two men in black, Lu Bai, I have memorized their Songshan Sword Technique. Since you two are in Huashan, I will demonstrate the Songshan Sword Technique, and we can all discuss ways to break it. We can also teach it to our disciples so that if they encounter an attack from the Songshan Sect again, they will be prepared."
He also winked secretly at Shi Niang.
Shi Niang was incredibly intelligent. How could she not understand?
What's this talk about discussing ways to break the sword technique? Haven't the methods already been researched and carved into the cave by the ten elders of the Demon Cult? This is just an opportunity to bring them out.
If the disciples of both sects learn the countermeasures for the Songshan Sword Technique, their chances of winning against the Songshan Sect will naturally increase significantly.
Therefore, Ning Zhong Ze nodded decisively: "Cheng er is right! Shi Tai, what do you think?"
Ding Yi Shi Tai praised, "Lian Cheng, you're smart. This suggestion is excellent. I naturally agree. I'd like to see the Songshan Sect people's expressions when our disciples easily break their Songshan Sword Technique. It will surely be a sight to behold!"
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Indeed, it would be quite amusing to see the Songshan Sect people stunned and dumbfounded!
In the following days, Lian Cheng's injuries fully recovered, and he began to demonstrate the Songshan Sword Technique to everyone.
The Songshan Sword Technique was grand and sweeping, its attack was fierce and ruthless. After all, it was a new sword manual compiled by Zuo Leng Chan. It naturally matched the personality of Zuo Leng Chan.
However, no matter how Zuo Leng Chan modified it, the essence of the original Songshan Sword Technique remained unchanged.
Therefore, the countermeasures within the cave against the current Songshan Sword Technique were still effective.
Lian Cheng had already verified this during his fight with Lu Bai and the two men in black.
Then, the group discussed the countermeasures. Lian Cheng and the other three had already learned the countermeasures, so they often casually threw out ideas, leading to the discovery of the countermeasures.
Lian Cheng even practiced with Linghu Chong, pretending to use the Songshan Sword Technique while the other broke the techniques.
Thus, the countermeasures against the Songshan Sword Technique gradually improved.
Ding Yi Shi Tai thought it was incredible, believing that Lian Cheng and Linghu Chong were too smart. They found the weaknesses of the sword technique so easily and discovered countermeasures so quickly. For a while, she was quite envious of Yue Buqun for having such talented disciples.
Lian Cheng, Linghu Chong, and Shi Niang secretly exchanged glances, wanting to laugh but holding back.
They could only silently smile inwardly at the ten elders of the Demon Cult. After all, the research results left behind by the ten elders before their death had been stolen by these two youngsters.
On the other hand, in Luoyang City, Green Bamboo Lane.
Ren Ying Ying was casually playing the guqin while listening to Qu Yang's report. Her beautiful brows furrowed, clearly unsatisfied with the outcome of the mission.
"Unexpectedly, they acted so decisively and even targeted our spies. Moreover, the Hengshan Sect also got involved."
Ren Ying Ying wasn't really concerned about this task. She just wanted to fulfill the assignment given by Dongfang Bubai.
However, it was one thing to not want to do it, but it was another to fail at it.
If the mission failed, even if she was the appointed Saintess, Dongfang Bubai would reprimand her. Then, Dongfang Bubai would have a legitimate reason to target her, and those old ministers from the previous dynasty would have nothing to say.
However, now not only could they not gather intelligence about the Huashan Sect, the Hengshan Sect people had already reached Huashan.
Dealing with the Huashan Sect would no longer be easy.
Ren Ying Ying felt helpless: "Elder Qu, what do you think we should do?"
However, Qu Yang said: "Saintess, you are only nine years old this year. Dongfang Jiao Zhu entrusted you with the task of dealing with one of the Five Peaks. The mission is too heavy. Even if the mission is not completed, Dongfang Jiao Zhu will probably not be too harsh. Perhaps the Saintess will only be scolded a few times, but it will also be a good way to get rid of this task, saving you from further worry."
After hearing this, Ren Ying Ying nodded silently.
She truly didn't want to be involved in this anymore. No matter how weakened the Huashan Sect was, it couldn't be easily destroyed. Therefore, she admitted that it was probably fine if the mission failed.
"Then let's do it that way. I will apologize to Uncle Dongfang. Elder Qu, tell your people to stop their actions."
Meanwhile, at the Songshan Sect.
Lu Bai knelt below Zuo Leng Chan, silent and lowered his head.
After understanding the situation, Zuo Leng Chan was also full of amazement: "An unpredictable and rapid movement, an unfamiliar and refined sword technique. He wielded powerful dual swords, combined with the Zi Xia Divine Skill. A second-rate level displaying first-rate strength. This second disciple of Huashan is truly incredible!"
Lu Bai hung his head and continued to apologize: "It's my fault this time. Please punish me, Senior Brother!"
"It's alright. Nothing goes smoothly all the time."
Zuo Leng Chan helped Lu Bai up. "This Lian Cheng is truly unexpected. It's normal for the mission to fail. Besides, although Ding Yi Lao Ni Gu saw your face, didn't you deny being Lu Bai? They have no evidence. They can't do anything about it. I have a new mission for you. Have people investigate Lian Cheng. I need to know more information!"
Lu Bai immediately patted his chest and assured him: "Don't worry, Senior Brother. I won't let you down this time!"