novelraw Chapter 138 : Clash of the Five Major Sects — Zhang Sanfeng
Chapter 138 : Clash of the Five Major Sects — Zhang Sanfeng
Chapter 138: Clash of the Five Major Sects — Zhang Sanfeng
After Zhang Sanfeng manifested himself, Zhang Cuishan immediately knelt down and said with a face full of remorse, “Master, I am guilty. Today was originally your centennial birthday, yet because of my affairs, I brought the Six Great Sects here to force and pressure us.”
At this moment, his face was ashen, filled entirely with regret.
Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said gently, “Cuishan, this matter has nothing to do with you. It is the greed of these people from the Six Great Sects at work. Get up quickly.”
Only then did Zhang Cuishan rise in shame and ask, “Master, what should we do now?”
Zhang Sanfeng shook his head once more. “Cuishan, leave this matter to your master. You should first retreat behind me.”
Zhang Cuishan responded, “Yes, Master.”
At this moment, Yin Susu hurriedly ran out from inside the house.
Seeing that Zhang Cuishan was unharmed, she finally let out a sigh of relief.
She quickly walked to Zhang Cuishan’s side, her eyes full of pleading, as if begging for forgiveness.
Zhang Cuishan glared at her with a gloomy expression.
The matter of Yin Susu injuring Third Senior Brother Yu Daiyan was a knot in his heart that he could never let go.
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng scolded him, “Cuishan, this matter has little to do with Yin Susu.
At that time, Yin Susu was the daughter of the White-Browed Eagle King of the Heavenly Eagle Sect, and she and our Wudang belonged to different factions. Using some schemes while competing for the Dragon-Slaying Sabre was only natural.
Moreover, after she injured your Third Senior Brother, she did not take his life. Instead, she tried to treat his injuries and even entrusted an escort agency to send him back to Wudang Mountain. She had already done all that righteousness and benevolence required.”
Although Zhang Cuishan understood that Yin Susu’s actions back then were not wrong, now that she had become his wife, he still found it difficult to face his Third Senior Brother.
Yin Susu looked at Zhang Sanfeng with gratitude and said respectfully, “Thank you, Master.”
Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand. “I will deal with this matter later. You and Cuishan should withdraw first. The most important thing now is handling the Six Great Sects.”
Yin Susu nodded and stood beside Zhang Cuishan, staring at him closely, afraid that he might do something foolish again.
Zhang Cuishan saw the concern in her eyes, and his heart softened. His gaze also became gentler.
Seeing that the young couple’s relationship had eased slightly, Zhang Sanfeng turned his head toward Abbot Kongwen and the others, and said loudly:
“This poor Daoist is Zhang Sanfeng. Today is my hundredth birthday. If you have come to celebrate my longevity, I welcome you;
but if you have come to find trouble with my Wudang, this poor Daoist will accept it all!”
As these domineering words fell, the expressions of the Six Great Sects’ members subtly changed.
Zhang Sanfeng’s reputation was awe-inspiring, exerting immense pressure on them.
Now that Zhang Sanfeng had taken such a hard stance, everyone was momentarily at a loss and turned their gazes toward Abbot Kongwen.
In the martial world, Shaolin Temple possessed the greatest strength and prestige.
As its abbot, Kongwen not only enjoyed high reputation and great power, but was also the leader of this coercive advance by the Six Great Sects.
Everyone hoped that he would step forward.
Feeling the gazes of the many sects and martial artists upon him, Kongwen sighed inwardly and still stepped out.
He knew clearly that once he stood forth, the relationship between Wudang and Shaolin would likely deteriorate completely.
But for the sake of Shaolin Temple’s interests, he had no choice—since its founding, Shaolin Temple had always been the supreme pillar of the martial world.
Yet in recent years, the Wudang Sect had grown increasingly powerful, gradually threatening Shaolin’s status. They had to suppress Wudang’s surging momentum.
After seeing Abbot Kongwen step forward, Zhang Sanfeng coldly said, “Abbot Kongwen, do you have something you wish to say?”
Hearing the icy tone in Zhang Sanfeng’s voice, Kongwen’s heart trembled slightly, yet he still spoke calmly:
“Zhang Zhenren, Xie Xun is a public enemy of the martial world. Back then, he slaughtered without restraint and caused immense harm to the martial world.
I ask that Zhang Zhenren allow your fifth disciple, Zhang Cuishan, to come out and reveal Xie Xun’s whereabouts to us. Otherwise, today’s matter may be difficult to resolve peacefully.”
Zhang Sanfeng cast him a sharp glance, then turned to sweep his gaze across the Six Great Sects and the other factions, asking coldly, “Is this also what all of you mean?”
The crowd feared Zhang Sanfeng’s gaze. As he looked over them, they all lowered their heads.
Yet greed quickly overcame reason, and they spoke in unison with cold voices: “We ask Zhang Zhenren to hand over Fifth Hero Zhang. Otherwise, today’s matter will be hard to resolve!”
Inside the side chamber, Xiao Yan could not help but question coldly, “How dare these people from the Six Great Sects? Do they really think that with Abbot Kongwen of Shaolin presiding, they can challenge Zhang Zhenren’s might?”
Lu Yu nodded and said, “Precisely because Zhang Zhenren has not taken action for several decades, they believe he has grown old. This will be quite a show.”
Huang Rong also chimed in, “Indeed. With Old Daoist Zhang’s current strength, these people are likely in for trouble. It’s just unknown how he will deal with the Six Great Sects—will he annihilate them all, or only punish the ringleaders?”
Xiaolongnü pondered for a moment and speculated, “I guess Zhang Zhenren will only act against the leaders. He may spare the other disciples.”
Lu Yu shook his head. “That’s hard to say. Let’s keep watching.”
Hearing the Six Great Sects’ unyielding attitude, Zhang Sanfeng said coldly, “Since that is the case, then let us settle this with our hands!”
Everyone was utterly shocked.
The number of people they had gathered this time was several times that of Wudang. Where did Zhang Sanfeng get such confidence?
In their view, even if he were immensely powerful, sheer numbers alone could wear him down to death!
Even Kongwen’s expression changed slightly. He had originally thought Zhang Sanfeng would compromise for Wudang’s sake, but instead the other party was this resolute.
Zhang Cuishan said anxiously, “Master, perhaps you should hand your disciple over!”
Zhang Sanfeng turned to look at him and said firmly, “Cuishan, you need not concern yourself with this matter. Leave it to your master.”
Song Yuanqiao also grabbed Zhang Cuishan and said, “Have confidence in Master.”
Zhang Cuishan fell silent for a moment. Since his master was so domineering, he must have his reasons.
However, if anything were to happen to his master, he would not wish to live alone either.
Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng’s other disciples knew that today’s battle was unavoidable, and they all made preparations.
Seeing Zhang Sanfeng refuse to yield, Kongwen questioned coldly, “Zhang Zhenren, are you truly determined to do this?”
Zhang Sanfeng replied sternly, “Today, this poor Daoist will absolutely not hand over Cuishan! Do you want to gang up or fight one-on-one? Say the word!”
As soon as these words fell, Fa Xiang and the heads of the Six Great Sects all changed expressions dramatically.
Abbess Miejue, He Taichong, the Five Elders of Kongtong, Xianyu Tong, and the others all revealed tense expressions.
Xianyu Tong’s eyes rolled as he said sinisterly, “Zhang Zhenren is a famed senior. We acknowledge that we are no match individually, so let us join forces and fight you!”
Song Yuanqiao shouted angrily, “Shameless! If you wish to fight, my Wudang will accompany you!” As he spoke, he drew his long sword.
Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand. “Yuanqiao, you need not intervene. A few chickens and dogs—this poor Daoist alone is sufficient!”
Zhang Cuishan and Song Yuanqiao were shocked and hurriedly advised, “Master, the Six Great Sects have many experts. You must not underestimate them!”
Zhang Sanfeng did not care at all. “No need for further words.” He coldly looked at the crowd. “Whichever experts you wish to send—come together!”
Kongwen and the others were enraged by Zhang Sanfeng’s disdain. Abbess Miejue was the first to shout, “In that case, this poor nun offends you!”
The Five Elders of Kongtong, He Taichong, Kongwen, and more than a dozen experts instantly moved, surrounding Zhang Sanfeng.
Zhang Sanfeng’s expression remained unchanged. “Make your move.”
They exchanged glances, then circulated their full internal energy and pounced toward Zhang Sanfeng like starving tigers.
In their view, even if Zhang Sanfeng were a peerless powerhouse, the combined force of more than a dozen top-tier experts would be enough to slay him!
However, when their attacks reached within three zhang of Zhang Sanfeng, there was a loud “bang” as they crashed into an invisible wall of qi.
Their attacks were like clay oxen entering the sea—unable to advance an inch!
The faces of Kongwen and the others turned deathly pale—such a bizarre scene was something they had never seen in their lives.