Indestructible Body Of Vajra Of The Village Leader-Chapter 1286 - 998: Asking the Heavens! How Does One Walk the Celestial Road?

"The Black Wind Village Chief has arrived at Wudang!"

—This news spread rapidly through the Jianghu Forum like a whirlwind, immediately causing a stir in the Martial World. Countless players shifted their gaze toward Wudang, concerned about the development of the situation, and heatedly debated the deeper meaning behind the sudden move by the Black Wind Village Chief.

As everyone knows, the Black Wind Village Chief never goes to a place without disputes. Almost everywhere he goes, either a fierce battle is already brewing or is about to erupt. Could it be that something major is about to happen at Wudang?

The players in the Martial World were full of questions, and the players from the Wudang Sect were all nervous and anxious, not knowing how to handle the situation.

Old hands familiar with the Martial World are well aware that while Eight Desolate Disciples are scattered throughout the world, they are most concentrated at Wudang. It has been asserted that possibly half of the Wudang Sect players are actually righteous-seeming Eight Desolate Disciples.

Therefore, if there’s any sect’s players who least want to make an enemy of the Black Wind Village Chief, it’s undoubtedly the Wudang Sect.

Not a few Wudang Sect players, who are Eight Desolate Disciples, boiled over upon receiving the news.

Many of them had just participated in the recent major missions released by the Black Wind Village, and many were still in various sub branch halls of mountain village wearing hoods to learn martial arts.

Upon suddenly hearing that the Grandmaster had unexpectedly gone directly to Wudang as a guest, their first reaction was—"Doomed, the Grandmaster this time has raided his own kin?"

The Wudang section of the Jianghu Forum was buzzing with voices, with many players swarming in to watch from the front row, either anonymously or openly engaging in fierce debates.

"After Huashan, Songshan, Shaolin, Emei, and Cihang Jingzhai, is Wudang also destined to suffer the same fate?"

"Rabbits don’t eat grass near their burrow; the village chief wouldn’t be so harsh as to target us, his fellow travelers, right?"

"Hmph, you sect defectors and scoundrels, don’t belittle the grand Wudang! Although Master Zhang has not engaged in a major fight for decades, ’Hidden Immortal’ is not a title without substance."

"Still, I have a bad feeling; the Grandmaster never visits for no reason. This time, Wudang might be in trouble, brothers, let’s see the situation from outside and not rush back."

"That’s precisely my thought! I offer one hundred taels, hoping brothers and sisters in the sect can convey a message to the Grandmaster. If there is a fight, first take down our Wudang ancestor Song Qingshu!"

"I’ll match the hundred taels!"

"You wealthy sect traitors, but I think, the Black Wind Village Chief likely didn’t come to cause trouble, don’t forget that his disciple Zhang Wuji is our Grandmaster’s beloved grand-disciple, you’ve witnessed how much the Grandmaster has been doting on Zhang Wuji recently."

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Inside the Three Pure Ones Hall, the atmosphere seemed relaxed yet conveyed an oppressive solemnity.

Two were seated, seven stood.

The six of the Seven Heroes stood behind Zhang Sanfeng.

Zhang Wuji was busily and warmly serving tea to Jiang Dali, while Zhang Sanfeng looked on with kind and gentle eyes.

The relatively relaxed atmosphere within the hall was born of the presence of Zhang Wuji and Zhang Sanfeng. Among the six of the Seven Heroes, even Yu Daiyan, who was fairly familiar with Jiang Dali, couldn’t help but feel quite tense.

After all, the person before them had a notorious reputation, and the recent Righteous Alliance affair had taken place at Wudang, though Zhang Sanfeng had refused to participate. Still, there was no guarantee that the unreasonable Black Wind Village Chief wasn’t here to demand accountability.

Although the heroes were extremely confident in their master’s abilities, considering Zhang Sanfeng’s advanced age and the many years since his last confrontation, they were uncertain of his current strength level. Facing the Black Wind Village Chief, who could kill the King of Freedom, there might not be any absolute safety.

Once Zhang Wuji had finished pouring the tea, Zhang Sanfeng then calmly and leisurely focused his gaze on Jiang Dali, smiling gently, "Wuji, my child, would not have achieved his current profound martial arts foundation and heroic spirit without the excellent guidance of Master Jiang. Encountering Master Jiang has truly been the great fortune of my child’s life."

As these words were spoken, Song Yuanqiao and the others behind him changed their expressions. Knowing their master’s open-minded nature, the sincerity in his words was apparent and not mere politeness.

If the Righteous Alliance had heard such words, both Wudang and the master’s reputation would likely suffer significant repercussions, but fortunately, there were no outsiders present in the hall.

Zhang Wuji, upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng’s high regard and praise for Jiang Dali, was overjoyed, more excited than if praised himself a hundred times.

Though young, he was no longer naïve and ignorant like a child.

He understood that the Black Wind Village’s reputation in the Martial World was more negative than positive and usually should be almost irreconcilable with reputable sects like Wudang. He had once been puzzled, wondering why his master had instructed him to go to Wudang to meet the Grandmaster and worried about future difficulties between the two.

However, upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng’s words of recognition, Zhang Wuji felt completely at ease, realizing that his Grandmaster was truly noble and unrestrictive by conventional etiquette, not merely possessing an unearned reputation.

Jiang Dali laughed heartily, respectfully cupping his fists toward Zhang Sanfeng, then said, "Master Zhang truly lives up to his title. With just one sentence from you today, I know that this trip is worthwhile.

Back then, when I sent Wuji to Wudang to acknowledge you, it wasn’t the wrong decision. Only you can teach him principles for human growth, whereas I remain too impulsive and headstrong, unsuitable for teaching others."

Zhang Sanfeng chuckled surprised, speaking with calm and ease, "The village chief is too modest. A truly courageous individual sometimes appears as a coward in others’ eyes. A genuinely good person, at times, may not appear as truly good to others. An annoying person sometimes does things that others simply don’t wish to do.