Wan Yunting had not been in the back mountain of the Emei Sect for long. It was already past four in the morning...
Below the Emei Sect mountain, they saw the sect leader of the Wudang Sect, Zhong Yulong, leading disciples Qi Xiu, Xu Yuxin, Qin Yuan, Yang Xuan, along with the Third Elder Xu Guzui and a group of disciples, arriving at the foot of the Emei Sect mountain.
"Sect Leader Zhong, your Wudang Sect's pace is truly swift..."
Following closely, another minivan arrived, carrying the sect leader of the Qingcheng Sect, Liu Bing, along with his son Liu Zaiyi and other disciples. They all clasped their fists and greeted Zhong Yulong and Elder Xu Guzui...
"Sect Leader Liu..."
The Wudang Sect members also returned the greeting by clasping their fists. Zhong Yulong's old face was solemn as he nodded and said, "Such a major event in the Emei Sect is truly shocking."
"Indeed..."
Liu Bing, with his son and disciples, ascended the Emei Sect mountain with the Wudang Sect members, sighing, "I heard from Elder Guo of the Emei Sect that Sect Leader Zhou personally admitted that the Demonic Cult Leader Yin Baisu is her birth mother!"
This news left the people from the Wudang and Qingcheng Sects in shock.
"Furthermore, Sect Leader Zhou used the martial arts of the Xiaoyao Sect!" Liu Bing added.
This piece of information caused Zhong Yulong to frown. Liu Bing continued, "If that's the case, it can be confirmed that Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi discovered the inheritance of the Xiaoyao Sect together in Kunlun Mountain, learned its martial arts together, but Zhou Ruoxi concealed this matter and later successfully succeeded as the Sect Leader of the Emei Sect!"
"I must say, this woman is quite adept at hiding things."
"Someone like that, it's no wonder she got involved with Wan Yunting."
Liu Zaiyi snorted coldly and chuckled, "What a waste of her beauty."
Liu Bing glanced at his son with disapproval before turning to Zhong Yulong and saying, "Sect Leader Zhong, that Zhou Ruoxi betrayed the Emei Sect, and is now the biological daughter of the Demonic Cult Leader."
"With such a status, we, the righteous major sects, should deal with her sternly!"
"Indeed, severe punishment is in order..."
Xu Guzui nodded in agreement.
Zhong Yulong naturally understood the gravity of the situation and intended to punish Zhou Ruoxi in the name of righteousness.
"Master, Wan Yunting has arrived at the Emei Sect!"
Suddenly, Qi Xiu exclaimed in surprise, holding his phone.
"What, Wan Yunting is at the Emei Sect?" Everyone present was startled.
Qi Xiu had learned this news from an Emei Sect disciple who had posted information in a group chat about Wan Yunting's arrival at the Emei Sect.
This made Liu Bing and Zhong Yulong frown. They exchanged glances and said, "With Wan Yunting coming personally, this matter is a bit difficult to handle!"
"What are you afraid of him for?"
Liu Zaiyi sneered, saying, "Isn't he just a coward hiding in the capital? Once dawn breaks, people from Shaolin, Kunlun, Longhu, Huashan, and other major sects will arrive. Are we, with so many people, afraid of a mere Wan Yunting?"
The young disciples present nodded in agreement, believing there was no need to fear Wan Yunting.
"Alright, you, stop talking nonsense."
Liu Bing glared at his son, telling him to curb his arrogant nature.
Qi Xiu said, "That Wan Yunting isn't afraid of us major sects. He relies on the Ouyang family. What he's done in Mali country in Africa has made him a nationwide, even worldwide, celebrity."
"This past month, he's visited various parts of the country, implementing major reforms in traditional Chinese medicine, gaining increasing support from his peers in the TCM community!"
"Exactly. I also saw his Douyin followers, almost a hundred million!" said Fifth Junior Brother Qin Yuan.
"Tsk tsk, a hundred million followers, such an influential person, it's truly difficult to deal with..." Elder Wang of the Qingcheng Sect shook his head in admiration.
Liu Bing looked at the solemn Zhong Yulong and said, "Sect Leader Zhong, we dare not confront Wan Yunting head-on now. If anything goes wrong, it might be detrimental to our major sects!"
Zhong Yulong nodded. Wan Yunting's influence was indeed too great. He had brought glory to the country abroad.
It could be said that Wan Yunting was now highly regarded by the national leaders.
There were even rumors that the country planned to award him and Li Yuxiu the Top Ten Contributions Award for their deeds in Mali country, Africa!
Therefore, the major sects really dared not do anything to Wan Yunting. Otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to send people to demand the Snow Mountain Sect's martial arts manuals anymore...
"Let's go up first..."
Zhong Yulong waved his hand and headed up to the Emei Sect to assess the situation...
If Wan Yunting truly intended to protect Zhou Ruoxi and confront the major sects, then they would have to play it by ear...
At this time, Wan Yunting was already in the Emei Sect's back mountain. With his eyes that could ignore the darkness, he could see clearly in the pitch-black forest, and even bumped into some Emei Sect disciples...
"Wan Yunting, why is he here?"
Yang Fei and the other disciples of Guo Yu's were surprised to see Wan Yunting.
"Stop right there! This is our Emei Sect territory, outsiders are forbidden!"
Immediately, disciples blocked Wan Yunting, preventing him from going to find Zhou Ruoxi.
Wan Yunting's expression was blank. His sharp eyes coldly swept over the Emei Sect disciples blocking his path. He said in a deep voice, "If you don't want to die, get out of my way!"
His words caused the faces of the disciples from various major sects present to change. Yang Fei and the others, unconvinced, drew their long swords and pointed them at Wan Yunting, angrily saying, "This is our Emei Sect, and we won't tolerate your insolence here..."
"Yes, leave quickly..."
The disciples shouted in unison.
"What if I don't leave?"
Wan Yunting's eyes were sharp. With a step, a powerful internal energy erupted from his body, like a surging tidal wave, crashing towards Yang Fei and the dozens of Emei Sect disciples before him...
"Ugh..."
In an instant, Yang Fei and the disciples' faces changed drastically. Facing the terrifying pressure emanating from Wan Yunting, they involuntarily retreated, their expressions fluctuating, trembling all over, and unable to even speak properly...
"Wan Yunting, what are you doing?"
At this moment, Guo Yu, holding a flashlight, approached angrily and shouted at Wan Yunting, "Are you going to attack our Emei Sect disciples?"
Wan Yunting looked at Guo Yu and said domineeringly, "Anyone who blocks me, I will show no mercy!"
"You..."
Guo Yu's eyes widened. He pointed the hilt of his sword at Wan Yunting and said angrily, "This is our Emei Sect, not your capital. Even if you, Wan Yunting, are famous now, you have no right to act wildly in our Emei Sect. Believe it or not, I will publicize this matter and let the public judge!"
"I don't care what you do, but I absolutely will not let you capture Ruoxi and hand her over to the major sects for disposal!"
Wan Yunting's sharp eyes fixed on Guo Yu, and he said domineeringly, "Therefore, you cannot stop me. If you dare to block me, I will make you all regret it!"
"Arrogant, too arrogant...!"
Guo Yu trembled with anger at his words, but he knew in his heart that Wan Yunting now had the capital to be arrogant.
"Move aside!"
Wan Yunting took another step and roared with his internal energy.
His voice was like a thunderous bell, making the ears of the disciples present hum uncomfortably. Their trembling bodies involuntarily retreated, unable to resist Wan Yunting...
Even Guo Yu's expression changed drastically. He took a few steps back, his eyes wide with disbelief as he watched Wan Yunting walk into the forest. His single roar was enough to prove his profound internal energy, which was beyond their ability to contend with...
"Damn it..."
Seeing Wan Yunting move as if no one was there, freely entering their Emei Sect's back mountain forest, Guo Yu was furious, his face darkened, and he trembled all over. He also knew that with Wan Yunting's appearance, the situation had become troublesome...
"What time is it? Have the major sects arrived yet?" Guo Yu asked Yang Fei and the others angrily.
"Master, the sect leaders of Wudang and Qingcheng Sects are on their way up. People from Shaolin, Longhu, and other sects are also rushing towards our Emei Sect..." Yang Fei reported, checking the information in the WeChat group on his phone.
Guo Yu immediately said sternly, "You all stay in the mountains and continue searching. Also, Yang Fei, you lead your disciples to follow Wan Yunting, keep a close eye on him, and report any news to me immediately. I am going to welcome the sect leaders of Wudang and Qingcheng Sects..."
"Yes..."
Yang Fei and the others nodded. After Guo Yu turned back, he led his fellow disciples to pursue Wan Yunting...
"Hmm, what's that sound?"
At this moment, in the nearby forest, inside the abandoned hunting pit, Zhou Ruoxi and Yin Baisu clearly heard the commotion outside...
"It's Yunting's voice!"
Zhou Ruoxi immediately got up, her beautiful eyes lighting up, her heart filled with excitement. She recognized the voice as Wan Yunting's.
Yin Baisu also got up, surprised, "He's already arrived at the Emei Sect this quickly."
Zhou Ruoxi's pretty face could not hide her joy. She nodded and said, "I need to go out and meet him!"
"Alright, be careful."
Yin Baisu nodded. Zhou Ruoxi told her to stay there and that she would go out to check.
Thus, she leaped up, her toes touching the pit walls twice, easily flying out of the five-meter-deep pit and landing steadily on the ground. Then, she quickly moved in the direction of Wan Yunting's voice...
Wan Yunting was searching aimlessly in the dark mountain forest, with Yang Fei and dozens of other Emei Sect disciples following behind him. Simultaneously, many other Emei Sect disciples were searching the surrounding forest for Zhou Ruoxi's whereabouts...
Zhou Ruoxi, having left the pit, wore a white long dress that was very conspicuous in the dark forest. However, she deliberately avoided her senior sisters, senior brothers, and junior disciples who were searching for her, and moved quickly along the direction of Wan Yunting's earlier voice...
After about twenty minutes, Wan Yunting saw a familiar figure ahead and confirmed it was Zhou Ruoxi!
"Scram! If you keep following me, I won't be polite!"
Suddenly, Wan Yunting turned around and roared at Yang Fei and the dozens of Emei Sect disciples who had been trailing him.
Zhou Ruoxi, hearing her beloved's familiar voice from ahead, was overjoyed. However, she also heard someone following Wan Yunting, so she immediately stopped, looked up at a nearby large tree, and then leaped into the air, her jade hand grabbing a branch and landing effortlessly on a branch. Her beautiful eyes watched the situation ahead...
"Wan Yunting, this is our Emei Sect. We can go wherever we want, what business is it of yours?"
Facing Wan Yunting's extremely sharp gaze and the powerful, domineering aura emanating from him, Yang Fei and the other Emei Sect disciples were extremely nervous and could barely speak coherently.
"Fine, then I'll cripple you..."
Wan Yunting's face was grim as he turned towards them...
"What are you doing..."
This time, Yang Fei and the other disciples turned ashen with fear and scrambled to dodge in all directions...
But Wan Yunting wasn't just bluffing. He leaped up and caught up to Yang Fei, immediately crippling his arm with a single strike...
"Ah..."
A scream echoed throughout the mountain forest, frightening the others into panic. Some even ignored Yang Fei and fled in all directions...
Wan Yunting grabbed another person and crippled their arm as well...
"Wan Yunting, you..."
Yang Fei, clutching his crippled left arm, looked at Wan Yunting in terror, not expecting him to be serious...
"Scram!"
Wan Yunting roared again.
This time, Yang Fei didn't dare to hesitate. He fled in a panicked retreat, cradling his broken arm...
Wan Yunting scanned the others around him. Seeing them all fleeing and not daring to approach him again, he then turned towards Zhou Ruoxi's direction...