Chapter 1036: The Anti-Traitor Conference (XVI)
His nature is benevolence and justice, but he is no match for brutality. In the final analysis, Liu Xunyi's change is a kind of "compromise", a compromise with the ways of the world.

Although he lived on the edge of a knife for many years, he did not turn himself into a bloodthirsty demon who killed people without blinking an eye, nor did he turn himself into a greedy and unscrupulous philistine. From childhood to adulthood, he always abided by the teachings of the saints and adhered to the way of "loyalty and forgiveness". Whether he was working in the temple or walking in the rivers and lakes, he always tried his best to be lenient to others and strict with himself.

When he encounters trouble, he will endure it if he can, and give in if he can. If it is unavoidable, he will try not to confront others. When he encounters trouble, he will try to convince others with reason. If it is not necessary, he will try not to fight with others. When he encounters entanglement, he must first reflect on himself, put himself in the shoes of others and understand their difficulties. If he is not bullying others too much, he will try not to fight to the death.

Speaking of this, we have to mention one person, Zhao Xin.

In the ignorant years when Liu Xunyi was weak in mind and blood, if Zhao Xin had not shown him the qualities of kindness, loyalty, generosity and reason, Liu Xunyi, who spent his days with swords, guns and sticks, lived by fighting and killing, used coercion and inducement as his plan, and took killing as his profession, would not have been able to keep a pure heart in the sea of ​​blood. Even if he did not become the second Qin Wei, he would become the second Qiu Han, and he would never become a unique person.

It is precisely because Liu Xunyi is an "experienced person" who knows how profound the impact of the environment is on one's character. Therefore, when he was in Tianji Pavilion, he took special care of the "young boy" Ding Chou and taught him from time to time. He did not want him to become the next quick-success, selfish and ruthless murderous puppet.

However, the doctrine of "loyalty and forgiveness" not only failed to bring him good rewards, but made Liu Xunyi's rough life even more miserable.

In the face of the situation where three people can make a tiger and a lot of gossip can melt gold, people who are out of tune have no right to debate right and wrong, or even to explore good and evil. If you refuse to go along with the crowd, the only "loyal minister" is the most cunning "flatterer". If you refuse to collude with evil, the only "good man" is the most despicable "traitor". If you refuse to help evil, the only "hero" is the most vicious "coward".

The cruelty of reality has forced a kind-hearted person to become a hard-hearted person. After many hardships, Liu Xunyi has gradually realized a truth: if you want to break the "rules", you must first follow the "rules". If you want to punish the "evil", you must first become the "evil".

"Master Xuanming has a keen eye. In your opinion... has Liu Xunyi's martial arts reached perfection?" Yin Baimei looked at the powerful Liu Xunyi with shock in his eyes, and said in astonishment, "I remember that during the martial arts conference... his martial arts were far from this..."

"To externalize internal energy, one must be at the 'ninth level'. This boy is not only able to externalize internal energy, but he can also manifest phantoms at will. The highest level of the ninth level of internal energy... is probably just this. Compared to the martial arts conference, his martial arts have improved by more than a little bit?" Zhong Limu's heart was surging, his throat was tightened with excitement, his old eyes were shining, and his words were unbelievable and astonished, "In just a year and a half, he seems to have... cultivated internal energy for decades. His unconventional progress is really incredible..."

"The green wind is lingering, and the chaos is entangled. The aura that Master Liu exudes today seems... not the 'righteous power' that is cultivated step by step, but the extremely yin and poisonous... 'evil power' that is cultivated through some kind of secret method. Ten feet away, the murderous aura is like a knife, and the chill penetrates the bones, which is enough to scare people away. It is completely different from the masculine aura he showed in the past." After a long silence, Xuanming, who was in a deep state of mind, finally spoke softly. At this moment, his serious expression, deep eyes, and complex tone are rare in decades. "If what I guessed is correct, Master Liu's rapid progress in martial arts... should be related to his trip to Changbai Mountain to treat his internal injuries."

"Master Xuanming means... Tiger's Den Dragon's Pond?" Tang Yuan asked in confusion, "But how could Tiger's Den Dragon's Pond be..."

Halfway through his words, Tang Yuan suddenly had an idea and blurted out, "Could it be...'The Exiled Immortals of the Twins'?"

Hearing this, Xuanming, Yin Baimei, and Zhongli Mu all had a changed look in their eyes. They looked at each other, with an indescribable gloom in their brows.

"It seems... Leader Qingfeng is not only hiding Liu Xunyi's background from us, but also other secrets." Recalling this period of time, Qingfeng was very attentive to them, but there was something strange and weird in his words. Yin Baimei couldn't help but feel resentful and said angrily, "No wonder every time we asked about Liu Xunyi's experience in Changbai Mountain, Leader Qingfeng always hesitated and evaded the question. It turns out that he already knew that Liu Xunyi had received guidance from the 'Shuangsu Exiled Immortal' in the Tiger's Cave and Dragon's Pond, and his martial arts had greatly improved..."

"It's more than just guidance. It's teaching him everything they know!" Zhongli Mu corrected him seriously, "Even Huang Yangming and Mei Zichuan may not have the high level of cultivation that Liu Xunyi has today. It seems... they may have passed on their life's skills to Liu Xunyi, first to help him come back to life, and second to help him break out of his cocoon and become a butterfly."

"This……"

Xuanming and his companions are not only knowledgeable veterans in the martial arts world, but also first-class masters who have devoted themselves to studying martial arts for many years.

Therefore, Liu Xunyi showed his strength without any concealment, and his "change" could not escape their eyes. With a little thought, they could analyze the whole thing to a certain extent.

"What is the connection between this boy and the 'Exiled Immortals'? How could he receive such a gift?" Tang Yuan looked at the unyielding Liu Xunyi with trembling eyes, and couldn't help smacking his lips repeatedly, "Now, I can't tell whether Liu Xunyi is the 'most unfortunate in the world' or the 'most fortunate in the world'? He was clearly at the end of his rope, but he unexpectedly found a way out. Could it be... that God really didn't want him to die?"

"Liu Xunyi's luck has turned, and our troubles... are huge. According to the leader of Qingfeng, this "Anti-Traitor Conference" is just a show, and everyone is just going through the motions, and there will be no accidents at all. But the current situation is very different from what we imagined. To put it bluntly... In order to make us advance and retreat together with Wudang, the leader of Qingfeng deliberately concealed many secrets, which is really chilling. His actions will only catch us off guard again and again. Now, even if we want to help him, we don't know where to start." Zhongli Muxin After a change of thoughts, he whispered a reminder meaningfully, "Although I don't know what level Liu Xunyi's martial arts has reached, judging from the momentum he exudes and the degree of his internal strength, at least... he is not inferior to us old guys." "Master Zhongli's words... are a bit implicit." Yin Baimei laughed at himself, "I have dealt with Liu Xunyi several times. Back then, he was a rare young man in the martial arts world, and the heroes of the world did not dare to underestimate him. As for him today... others dare not say, but I ask myself that I am far from his opponent."

"hiss!"

Yin Baimei's words not only made Xuanming, Zhongli Mu, Tang Yuan and others feel shocked, but also made the disciples from various sects standing behind them terrified.

"Liu Xunyi alone is already a very difficult problem for us. If we add the people behind him... Even if we and the leader of Qingfeng Alliance share the same hatred for the enemy, I'm afraid we won't have a 50% chance of winning." While speaking, Tang Yuan pointed at Xie Xuan, Xiao Zhirou, Teng Sanshi, and Qin Ku, and said with a hint of meaning, "If we attack Liu Xunyi, will those people just sit there and watch? Xie Xuan, Teng Sanshi, and Qin Ku are already famous masters in the martial arts world, but they are still not Liu Xunyi's biggest support. Don't forget that the Lord of the Jueqing Valley, who was the "standout" at the martial arts conference two years ago... is Liu Xunyi's biological mother who loves her son deeply. Forgive me for being so bold, but I dare to ask Master Xuanming, Master Yin, and Master Zhongli, who among you dares to confront Xiao Zhirou head-on?"

"This……"

When Xiao Zhirou was mentioned, Xuan Ming and the others were all speechless, and their eyes became vague.

After all, her "heroic feat" of repelling Yun Zhuiyue with a single palm strike on the top of Mount Huashan still makes people feel frightened and hard to let go when they recall it.

They had seen Yun Zhuiyue's martial arts clearly at the martial arts conference. A top master who was on par with Luo Tianjin and Jin Fuyu could not withstand a single round in the hands of the seemingly fragile Xiao Zhirou. This showed that Xiao Zhirou's martial arts were undoubtedly unrivaled in the eyes of the heroes of the world.

At this moment, among Xuan Ming and the others who were worried, Yin Baimei's mood was the most complicated.

After all, Xiao Zhirou was a disciple of Ye Tong, the former head of Kunlun Sect, and therefore belonged to the same lineage as Yin Baimei. Although both parties had never publicly acknowledged this, the fact that Jueqing Valley had "stealed" the skills of Kunlun Sect had caused a sensation in the martial arts world, and everyone knew about it. Therefore, all kinds of rumors about Jueqing Valley and Kunlun Sect had never stopped over the years.

Perhaps it was because they were of the same clan and had the same origin that people were naturally close to each other. Perhaps it was because the Kunlun sect had been declining in recent years, forcing Yin Baimei to find another way to "stay prosperous forever". Perhaps it was because there were so many new talents in the martial arts world that Yin Baimei envied other sects for having successors, but the Kunlun sect was the only one without successors, so he wanted to change his mind.

In short, Yin Baimei no longer hates Xiao Zhirou and Jueqing Valley as much as he did in the past. On the contrary, not only does he no longer feel resentful about "stealing skills", but he is secretly glad that Jueqing Valley and Kunlun Sect are of the same lineage.

Ever since Luo Tianjin helped Jueqing Valley get rid of its reputation as a heretic and made Xiao Zhirou and her apprentice return to the right path of the martial arts world, Yin Baimei had discussed with Yin Hefeng and Leng Kongyang more than once, intending to break the barriers with Jueqing Valley and make peace with them. He even had the bold idea of ​​letting Jueqing Valley "return to its roots" in the dead of night.

Jueqing Valley was once the most low-key and mysterious sect among the "Four Great Heretics in Jianghu", and its strength has always been impressive. Especially Tang Afu, the eldest disciple of Xiao Zhirou, who defeated Ning Luo, the "Sword Master Disciple" of Kunlun Sect, effortlessly by the Xunyang River, leaving an indelible impression on Yin Baimei.

If Kunlun Sect could take over Jueqing Valley, not only would there be no shortage of successors, but even its current strength and status in the martial arts world would soar and improve by leaps and bounds.

Because of this, Yin Baimei was unwilling to be at odds with Liu Xunyi and Jueqing Valley, and even more unwilling to ignore the future and prosperity of Kunlun Sect in order to protect Qingfeng and Wudang Sect's hegemony in the martial arts world.

Interestingly, through the words and actions of Xuanming, Zhongli Mu, and Tang Yuan, Yin Baimei discovered that there were more people who had such "disloyalty" towards Qingfeng... and it seemed that he was not the only one.

Just as Liu Xunyi teased, what they really care about is not who is more innocent, but... who is more powerful?
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(End of this chapter)