The Villain's Counterattack

Chapter 531: Going with the Flow and Seeking Yueshan

"No more fighting, no more fighting. It's always so unpleasant to fight with you." After fighting for more than a hundred rounds, Yue Shan gradually realized Yang Xuyan's current martial arts level and general strength. Then he slashed three times in a row to force him back, and took the initiative to throw away the knife to end this meaningless knife fight.

"Thank you, Master Yue." Yang Xuyan didn't take it too seriously. He put away his sword and beckoned Dugu Feng to come forward and greet Yue Shan. Yue Shan waved his hand for her to stand up. Looking at Dugu Feng, he sighed that he was already old. He said, "Although your master is young, his martial arts skills and knowledge are very advanced. He is arguably the best among his peers in the world. You won't suffer any loss by accepting him as your master."

"This kid and I are old acquaintances. He asked you to worship me just to get some benefits. It's a pity that I am alone and have nothing, so I have to disappoint this kid. After all, all my martial arts skills have been plundered by this kid a long time ago, and I have no secrets from him anymore." Perhaps this is the reason why he cannot defeat him, Yue Shan secretly comforted himself.

Yang Xuyan chuckled and said, "As the saying goes, 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of absence.' Old Yue had been recuperating for thirty years, so how could he not have felt something once he had recovered? Over the past few years, you've cultivated the 'Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art' to perfection. Can you say you haven't reorganized your own martial arts? You should know that while the 'Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art' is a Taoist divine art, it's very different from your previous martial arts and is highly compatible. While it's powerful when used with your Tyrant Blade technique, it's not necessarily the most suitable for the 'Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art'."

Yue Shan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this. This "Purple Qi Coming from the East Divine Art" was superior to the evil martial arts he practiced, and it did not hinder the Taoist magic to perform the domineering sword technique, and the power could be exerted to 100%. After replacing the internal force, his martial arts had not been damaged at all. He was focused on healing his wounds and collecting information about Tianjun Xi Ying. He usually discussed martial arts with Bi Xiuxin and took care of Xiao Qingxuan, but he did not do what Yang Xuyan said and really created a sword technique that was more suitable for him for this magic skill. He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Seeing this, Yang Xuyan couldn't help but slap his forehead. "Learning is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Master Yue, Master Yue, what have you done in the past thirty years? You are the world's number one swordsman, your talent is absolutely top-notch, and you, you are such a waste."

Yue Shan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He had devoted himself to healing his wounds for the first thirty years and spent most of his time studying the "Day-Changing Method" until he met Yang Xuyan. He first studied the healing chapter of the "Nine Yin Scriptures" and later obtained the "Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art". With the help of medicinal food, he steadily repaired his body and recovered from his injuries, and slowly regained his martial arts from the past. However, he habitually followed the domineering swordsmanship and never thought about it carefully. This swordsmanship is most suitable for the previous internal strength. Although the new internal strength can also exert its full power, why didn't he think of creating a new swordsmanship with this internal strength?

Is it really that difficult for a master like me to create a new sword technique? Song Que's Heavenly Sword technique is renowned, Shi Zhixuan's Immortal Seal Method has made him a Grandmaster, and I, the former world's number one swordsman, have also become famous for my own domineering sword technique. But what about him?

"The world of fame and fortune is so damaging." Yue Shan let out a long sigh. Ever since he became the world's number one swordsman, aside from the benefits of major battles, had he ever put in the hard work to cultivate his martial arts? And after his crushing defeat at the hands of the Heavenly Blade, he'd focused solely on healing his wounds, spending the rest of his time reminiscing rather than honing his martial arts. Now, looking back, he realized he couldn't even compare to Heavenly Blade Song Que, who had spent a decade in the Grinding Hall, day and night practicing. Even Heavenly Monarch Xi Ying, who had diligently trained in the Purple Qi Heavenly Net, was outmatched.

"As the saying goes, it's never too late for a prodigal son to return. Master Yue is a master of swordsmanship, the world's number one swordsman for decades, and has experienced countless battles. With the 'Purple Air Coming from the East' at his side, why should he worry about not being able to create new skills?" Yang Xuyan chuckled and said, "This 'Purple Air Coming from the East' originated from Huashan, and the swordsmanship that goes with it is called the Chaoyang Yiqi Sword. If Master Yue is willing to give me the swordsmanship he will create in the future, I can lend him the Chaoyang Yiqi Sword for your reference."

Yue Shan couldn't help but burst out laughing upon hearing this, his finger trembling slightly as he pointed at him. "You're just like your master, worthy of being master and disciple. You're equally cunning and treacherous. Are you planning to convince me to leave Sichuan? Well, let me think about it. Are you planning to have me go to Huashan to retreat and cultivate my merits?"

Yang Xuyan's expression suddenly straightened, his eyes fixed on Yue Shan as he spoke slowly, "Master Yue, since you know I'm the Evil King's disciple, you should be aware that I'm not someone who can rejuvenate, and this doesn't actually grant me immortality. Although I don't want to think about it, you're definitely not young anymore. So, do you plan to waste the remaining years of your life in Sichuan, or burn out your remaining life to fulfill your regrets?"

"You are not actually a person. The Queen of Yin has no feelings for you, but she did give birth to a daughter for you. Blood connection is not nothing. Your daughter suffered misfortune, but was fortunate to give birth to your granddaughter. They went overseas to depend on each other for survival. Don't you really want to see them?"

“This is my life’s wish!”

"Forty years ago, Heavenly Monarch Xi Yingyin was defeated by you. Fueled by resentment, he committed a grievous blunder while you were away. Otherwise, how could Elder Yue's state of mind have been so devastated, leading to his crushing defeat by Song Que, then only twenty years old? This blood feud is a mortal vow. Are you truly not going to avenge it? Or are you planning to let me, a young man, avenge you?"

Yue Shan's eyes widened, his chest heaving violently, a fierce anger etched between his brows, an inexplicable aura growing, and his expression shifting unpredictably. Yes, he was no longer young. Even if his injuries healed, how many years could he possibly hold on? Death was inevitable, so what was his choice?

Stay in Sichuan and die peacefully?

If it was possible before, the Evil King Shi Zhixuan has been promoted to Grandmaster and evolved into the Evil Emperor. Just look at how he suppressed himself, suppressed his disciple Yang Xuyan, expelled Duzun Fort, and forcefully seized Buzhou Trading Company. You can tell that he has great ambitions, and there will be big moves later. Sichuan is no longer safe and peaceful.

He was in the middle of a conspiracy and was the direct thug who expelled Duzun Fort. There was a high possibility that he would attract Tiandao Song Que. If he continued to stay in Sichuan, it would be too dangerous. Enjoying his old age would be just a dream. This kid proposed that he could fulfill his last wish in his lifetime, which might be a way to survive.

Yes, this is not an escape, nor is it like the Heavenly Lord Xi Ying who fled thousands of miles away. Instead, he wants to stop wasting his life in the remaining time, and fulfill his last wish, making the life he gives birth to more meaningful.

I have to say, although both were driven, this kid's methods were much more clever than his master's. At least it made him more willing and even grateful.

"Madam Dongming and Princess Dongming have business dealings with me. Although they are far away overseas and not in the Central Plains, their lives are not difficult. After all, they are the bloodline of Queen Yin. Although they have officially left the Yin Gui Sect, they still have Queen Yin's secret support behind them, so they can barely get by. However, their enemies also came from the Yin Gui Sect, and the pain in their hearts has never been erased."

"That day, Lord Xi Ying was one of the eight great masters of the Holy Sect. Although he was defeated by the Heavenly Blade and fled to the Western Regions, he lived a relatively good life. He practiced the Purple Qi Heavenly Net skill diligently in an attempt to make a comeback and return to the Central Plains. If Elder Yue wants to seek revenge, he must make a breakthrough in his martial arts."

"Just speak frankly, kid. There's no need to beat around the bush and make things uncomfortable." Yue Shan glanced at Yang Xuyan, who laughed heartily. "In that case, please ask Elder Yue to go to Huashan first and practice the 'Purple Qi Coming from the East' Divine Art at Chaoyang Peak. Feel the vigorous power of the Chaoyang Yiqi Sword. Once you've created the Chaoyang Yiqi Sword Technique, go to the Dongming Sect to enhance your spirit through kinship. Finally, rush to the Western Regions and slay the Heavenly Monarch with your sword to achieve further sublimation."

At this point, Yang Xuyan stared at Yue Shan and said, "By then, Old Yue will have master-level martial arts skills and few rivals. Whether you go to kill Bian Bufu or challenge Tian Dao is up to you."

"Kill Bian Bufu and challenge Tian Dao?" Yue Shan's eyes were slightly dazed. He calculated the path Yang Xuyan mentioned in his mind and found that it was indeed the most suitable way for his improvement. But even so, the result was only to challenge Tian Dao instead of to avenge Tian Dao.