Chapter 45 The reputation of a hero is not easy to bear
Author: You have the final say
Chapter 45 The reputation of a hero is not easy to bear
Ding Mian, Lu Bai, and Fei Bin were sweating like beans rolling down their faces.
One was in pain, ashamed, angry and afraid, while the other two were ashamed, angry and afraid.
The pain, shame, and anger are easy to understand, but what they fear is not that they will be killed, but the reputation of the sect.
Fame is what people in the martial arts pursue throughout their lives. Like martial arts, it is the foundation for a life.
The rise of any sect cannot be achieved by one generation or one person in just a few years or even decades.
Take Shaolin Wudang, which has the most powerful force in martial arts today. Although the Shaolin lineage was pioneered by Bodhidharma, it took the unremitting efforts of several generations of disciples to carry it forward, and it has the reputation of "the world's martial arts originated from Shaolin".
Zhang Sanfeng founded the Wudang sect, which has illuminated the past and present. However, he was also assisted by the Seven Heroes of Wudang, and he himself has been around for a long time.
The Songshan sect can become the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance. Today's glorious status is achieved through the bloodshed and sacrifice of several generations. It is not just Zuo Lengchan and the "Thirteen Taibao of Songshan" who achieved this status.
But after today, the prestige of the Songshan Sect will plummet.
It's not that Zhuo Lingfeng has really firmly held the title of "devil cult demon". He doesn't have such great prestige in the martial arts.
Instead, Zhuo Lingfeng defeated three by one in a physical fight, and in literary discussions, they used their own theory of justice to refute this sect and left them speechless.
This is truly nailed to the pillar of shame.
Everything that the entire Songshan sect has been planning for many years will come to nothing. There is no mention of the merging of the Five Sacred Mountains. Who can conquer a sect whose skills are inferior to others and whose words and deeds are inconsistent?
Jianghu sect, reputation is greater than heaven!
Even if the three of them are brave people, how can they not be afraid?
The heroes actually understood why the Songshan Sect wanted to talk morally with Ren Woxing.
Just afraid!
I'm afraid that if I choose to besiege someone else, I won't be able to keep them.
If he acts like a demon, he will definitely be ungrateful and take revenge. He is the leader of a religion with high martial arts skills and many subordinates. How can anyone not be afraid of him?
But if you are afraid of the Demon Cult, you can't say it on the stage.
The Songshan sect can’t do it, and neither can the heroes!
The entire martial arts righteousness is not good!
In fact, everyone in the world has double standards in dealing with things, but in the world of Jianghu, one must pay attention to treating everyone equally.
We must have a contemptuous attitude towards this kind of "double standards" behavior, which is the norm in the world and is politically correct.
Throughout the ages, it has always been like this.
But after today, some people in the world will say that the slogans of the Songshan Sect are so loud that they actually face different targets and have different implementation standards.
When Liu Zhengfeng meets a devil from the Demon Cult, there is no need to talk to him about morality. If he talks about morality, he is a traitor to the right path. Not killing him is not enough to warn those who come after him!
However, as the law enforcement supervisor, the Songshan Sect has to deal with a demon from the Demon Cult and deal with him morally.
Isn't this a big joke?
Words like this will definitely spread in the world, and it’s really hard to say!
There are smart people among the heroes, and they have realized that it is not that Zuo Lengchan and Dongfang Bubai really have any collusion, but that Zhuo Lingfeng went around in a circle in order to exonerate Liu Zhengfeng, and messed up the Songshan Sect inside and out.
People!
It can be said that the Songshan Sect has been completely defeated by Zhuo Lingfeng.
But if the three Taibao of Songshan were to be executed according to what Zhuo Lingfeng said, they would naturally be unwilling to speak out.
Zhuo Lingfeng is a highly skilled martial artist, but it is unclear whether he can survive the Songshan Sect's revenge alone.
What's more, they?
Moreover, deep down in the hearts of the heroes, whether it is Liu Zhengfeng or the Songshan sect, in fact, all crimes are punishable by death.
In this world, everyone is fighting for a breath. It is really not a crime to take people's lives at every turn!
If there is one person who should die the most, then this candidate is Zhuo Lingfeng!
Because he is much stronger than everyone else, which is the original sin!
Of course, for the vast majority of people, any master who is much better than them should die. This is not to say against Zhuo Lingfeng.
This just highlights the evil in human nature!
Zhuo Lingfeng saw that the heroes were silent for a long time, obviously unwilling to offend the Songshan Sect, and sneered in his heart: "You are not afraid of killing a demon sect like me, but you are afraid of meeting the Songshan Sect?"
He looked at Ding Mian in his thoughts, raised his eyebrows and said: "Now that the matter has come to an end, we are relieved. Why did Zuo Lengchan want to make such a big move at Liu Zhengfeng's hand-washing meeting? Tell me everything, and don't let me do it."
thick."
He twisted his right palm slightly.
Ding Mian couldn't help but snort at this moment. He knew that as long as he exerted more force, his wrist would be broken. He couldn't help but said angrily: "Do you want to beat me to a trick?"
After hearing this, Fei Bin shouted angrily: "Songshan disciples, listen, we will die as martyrs today. Even though we die, we will be honored. We will immediately kill the entire Liu family to slay the evil spirits!"
As soon as these words came out, dozens of Songshan disciples did not dare to obey Fei Bin's order. They actually stabbed the Liu family disciple's heart with the dagger in their hands, only piercing his clothes and sticking it to his flesh. They all turned their attention to Lu Bai.
There are thousands of people in a family, but one person is in charge!
The person in charge this time is Lu Bai, the Third Taibao, not Ding Mian and Fei Bin. Such important matters require Lu Bai's nod.
The heroes could not help but shake their heads, and some even let out sighs.
Fei Bin and the others said that Zhuo Lingfeng was a demon, so his current behavior was too inconsistent with the chivalrous reputation of the Songshan Sect!
Isn't this cunning move sending Songshan to the devil's path?
But some people understood very well that Fei Bin was already confused by Zhuo Lingfeng's various tricks, and it was normal for him to speak indiscriminately.
Yue Buqun was surprised and happy. Zhuo Lingfeng destroyed the Songshan Sect's credibility with one hand. This was much more powerful than killing a few Taibao.
Zhuo Lingfeng was young, had high martial arts skills, and was very scheming. How could he not be surprised when he rubbed the three eunuchs at will?
What you need to win the world is the support of the people!
The Jianghu sect wants to dominate, but what they want is popularity!
The Demon Sect has a bad reputation throughout the world, but it is very popular within the sect. They never think of themselves as demons, but as gods.
But after today, when more than a thousand people take a walk in the rivers and lakes, it will only take a few days for the Songshan sect, the dignified leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, to become the laughing stock of people after dinner.
Everything on the table can’t be done!
Thinking of this, how could Yue Buqun not feel secretly happy?
This is of great benefit to the Huashan Sect. No matter how thick-skinned Zuo Lengchan is, what else can he say about the merger of the Five Sacred Sects?
Those who refuse only need to say that the noble sect has different intentions and words and deeds, which are really inconsistent with the foundation of the sect. Zuo Lengchan will be slapped with a swollen face.
Thinking of this, although Yue Buqun's face was calm, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but no one noticed.
Master Dingyi scolded angrily: "Fei Bin, what are you doing? A true man acts responsibly!
If you hurt anyone in the Liu family, not only will you fellow Songshan disciples not be able to leave this place alive, but the poor nuns will also rush to Songshan with a group of heroes to have a good discussion with the leader of the Left Alliance!"
Fei Bin snorted heavily.
Zhuo Lingfeng glanced at Lu Bai and said solemnly: "You used to accuse the Liu family of being a member of the Liu family, saying that he colluded with the demon sect and was a traitor to the right path! What about now?
My treatment of people in the demon sect is just for the sake of others, and I expose it, but I use the family members of a person who has withdrawn from the world to threaten me? Is this the right way to do it?"
Lu Bai remained silent, obviously thinking about it.
Zhuo Lingfeng glanced at Fei Bin again and said with a smile: "Haha, I just said that with a pig teammate like you, Zuo Lengchan's plan will definitely come to nothing. Now it seems that it is true!
Besides, haven't you seen that Liu Zhengfeng is determined to die today?
If he could exchange the lives of his whole family for the century-old foundation of your Songshan sect, what do you think he would choose?"
Zhuo Lingfeng knew in his heart that the Songshan Sect were ruthless and had to go roundabout ways to save people. If he openly asked them to let people go, it would be counterproductive given their unthreatening temperament.
Liu Zhengfeng also looked at his family at the right time and said solemnly: "Are you afraid of death?"
"Don't be afraid!"
The Liu family said in unison.
Everyone knows this is gambling!
Whether your Songshan sect wants to maintain a minimum reputation or kill the Liu family, it’s your choice!
The eyes of all the heroes also fell on Lu Bai's face.
Lu Bai suddenly let out a long breath, smiled sadly and said: "Zhuo Lingfeng, you are very good!
Very good!
You have said a thousand words and beat around the bush, and you have labeled us as colluding with the devil's sect. You just want to save the Liu family.
I promise you, if you let us go, I will let you go!"
He was extremely reluctant to say this at first, but now that the matter has come to this, what can he do?
The debate in the martial arts world is a matter of both civil and military arguments.
In action, I have never fought; in reasoning, I cannot explain.
This is a complete failure!
Everyone could see that although the heroes had no intention of killing them, it was clear that people's support had turned against them, and there was no point in further entanglement.
Zhuo Lingfeng sneered and said: "Haha, what you said is so forceful, as if if I don't let him go, you won't let Liu Zhengfeng's family go?"
Lu Bai turned to look at the Songshan disciples, his face turned pale, and he shouted with hatred: "Let them go!"
The Songshan disciples all put away their daggers and took a few steps back. None of the Liu family had time to thank Zhuo Lingfeng, so they all stood behind Liu Zhengfeng.
Lu Bai knew very well that the purpose of arresting the Liu family was to kill people to establish their authority, not to kill people for the sake of killing people!
But now that my family has been disgraced, how can I talk about establishing authority for others? What can I do with this group of family members?
Did he really kill them as Fei Bin said?
Killing people without reason is really a demonic act.
At that time, not only would they have no way out, but the countdown to the Songshan Sect's destruction would begin, so they might as well be generous!
Besides, it only takes one sentence to kill the Liu family.
On the surface, the Songshan Sect has the "Thirteen Taibao of Songshan", but secretly there are also many left-handed masters!
Although he was seriously injured, his mind was not confused and he quickly clarified his thoughts.
Lu Bai looked at Zhuo Lingfeng again and said in a solemn voice: "Can we leave?"
When Zhuo Lingfeng saw that he was going to let the Liu family go, he was very decisive and felt even more difficult to deal with.
He knew what these people were doing. The Songshan Sect would let the Liu family go now, but they did not promise not to cause trouble to the Liu family in the future. He hummed, "How can it be so easy? What about in the future?".
Liu Zhengfeng knew it, and he bowed his hands and said, "How about asking a few brothers to tell the leader of the Left Alliance to ask him to raise his noble hand and let Liu take his family and disciples to fly far away and live in seclusion overseas. He will never take a single step in the Central Plains as long as he lives. How about that?"
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Everyone knows that although Lu Bai admitted defeat, the main point still lies in these words.
Everyone in the Songshan Sect is waiting for life or death today, but without this sentence, the Liu family cannot live in peace. This is a fundamental problem.
After all, the Songshan sect suffered such a huge setback. If they didn't kill Zhuo Lingfeng, how could they gain a foothold in the martial arts world?
Even if you can't kill him, why not take revenge on Liu Zhengfeng?
If, as Zhuo Lingfeng said, Zuo Lengchan really has many leftist masters under his command, then wouldn't it be possible to kill Liu Zhengfeng at any time? No matter if it is an assassination or an open killing!
Didn’t Guiyen disappear from this world?
Relying on the Songshan Sect’s intelligence network, we still can’t find your Liu family?
Lu Bai naturally knew what Zhuo Lingfeng and Liu Zhengfeng meant. He took a breath with sadness, swallowed another mouthful of saliva, and said: "Today our Songshan sect has suffered a complete defeat. I promise to release them. This is within the scope of my authority."
At this point, he sighed again.
He was already thin, but now his expression was extremely sad. The heroes also felt pity in their hearts. Some people actually felt that Zhuo Lingfeng was too vicious for destroying the foundation of the sect.
Lu Bai raised his eyes and looked at the matching sword on the beam in the hall, and said: "But at this time, I, Senior Brother Ding, and Junior Brother Fei have become prisoners, and my long sword is still stuck on this beam. Do you know that in my heart
What does it feel like?
If I make any more alliances under the city, everyone in the world will definitely say that the Songshan Sect was threatened by Zhuo Lingfeng and it was enough to admit defeat, but they did not even dare to regain their position.
Then we have completely lost the face of the Songshan Sect for hundreds of years. Everyone, how can we face our mentor after death? How can we be worthy of my Senior Brother Zuo?
Besides, I neither have the mind of a Taoist master like Guanzhu Yu, nor the authority of the leader of his sect!"
Zhuo Ling said angrily: "If your Songshan sect wants to take revenge, no matter what method you use, I will take it. Why do you have anything to do with Liu Zhengfeng's family?"
Lu Bai lowered his head, looked at Zhuo Lingfeng, smiled, and said loudly: "What kind of person I am, Lu Bai, is known to all the heroes in the world. I don't even bother to tell lies.
Otherwise, you just need to agree verbally and then start secretly. Do you think I can't think of such words?
The reason why you ask me is because you believe that I won’t lie!”
Zhuo Lingfeng struck with both palms and said seriously: "Not bad!
Although you and I have different ideas, we are bound to be enemies. But you are not trustless villains like Mu Gaofeng, so I believe what you say, and that’s why I want a promise from you."
Lu Bai smiled and sighed: "Thank you for still trusting me!"
Suddenly he got angry and shouted: "But today you announced that you are going to destroy the real sect of our Songshan sect in the front, and you are criticizing the foundation of our Songshan sect in the back.
Such a great shame and humiliation. My senior brother Zuo is a great talent, and the disciples of the Songshan Sect are all bloody men. Only the blood of you, Zhuo Lingfeng, or the blood of my Songshan Sect dyeing Songshan red can wash away this shame.
There is no other way!
And all of this happened because of Liu Zhengfeng, and it was absolutely impossible for him to stay out of it!
If you can't bear to hear this, then kill us quickly and then assassinate my Songshan disciples. Let's see whether you, Zhuo Lingfeng, dies first, or my Songshan disciples, Jue!
Although we, the Songshan people, are not sure of killing you, we are definitely determined to kill you!
But if you want me to promise to everyone in the Songshan Sect, don’t embarrass Liu Zhengfeng. This matter must be reported to Senior Brother Zuo and ask him to tell me, I can’t make the decision!"
When everyone saw how strong he was, they all secretly praised him: "What a good man!"
Zhuo Lingfeng raised his eyebrows, his eyes suddenly shone with light, and he suddenly said: "I know you are not afraid of death, but I, Zhuo Lingfeng, can kill you anytime I want!
Your lives are not worth mentioning in my eyes, but I admire your courage to think and do, so I treat you as human beings, but you don't even have the most basic face?
Do you think clearly, do you, the Songshan sect, really want to break up with me and have a life-and-death fight?"
Lu Bai said calmly: "Face is something that is meant to be seen by others, but do we still have face today?
And when it’s time to tear this thing, it must be torn, and it must be torn thoroughly!”
What he said was true.
Everyone thought that the matter was about to be settled, but unexpectedly, the Songshan sect still refused to give in at this point. They couldn't help but look at Zhuo Lingfeng and thought to themselves: "This matter is really difficult to handle!"
Everyone suddenly understood Lu Bai's state of mind at this moment.
The three eunuchs and their troops came hand in hand with a fierce momentum, but one of them was injured and two were restrained. One of his disciples was also killed and many were injured. In front of all the heroes in the world, they suffered such a big mistake and had to agree to let Liu Zhengfeng's family go in exchange for escaping unharmed.
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Saying these words was their last act of stubbornness.
A large part of the reason is that Zhuo Lingfeng cannot win too much.
They all thought: "You have taken advantage of the name of my Songshan sect and still want to protect Liu Zhengfeng's family. It's too beautiful.
How can there be the best of both worlds in this world?
Why do people in the Jianghu become frightened when they hear the words "Leader of the Left Alliance"? That was in exchange for human life!
Don't even think about how Zuo Lengchan will deal with them in the future. How can Lu Bai save you from worries?"
Zhuo Lingfeng saw Lu Bai's calm face, how could he not know their intentions, but he still couldn't restrain his anger and scolded: "The dignified Taibao of Songshan is actually like a local gangster, acting like a hob,
Have I really learned the lesson?"
"Ha ha……"
At this time, Fei Bin laughed loudly, smiled, tears streaming from his eyes, and hissed: "Hob meat?
What you Zhuo Lingfeng did to our Songshan Sect today is an act of chivalry in your eyes, but our Songshan Sect has gained a lifetime reputation, and the half-life efforts of more than ten of our brothers have been wasted!"
Before he finished speaking, tears were streaming down his face, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Zhuo Lingfeng, do you think that when someone calls you Young Hero, you become a hero?
To be a chivalrous person, one should pay attention to helping those who are in danger and those in need, hoeing the strong and supporting the weak, and supporting the unjust.
There are so many injustices in this world, can you make peace with them? Can you afford the price?
Who doesn’t want to be a hero and be respected by thousands of people?
But throughout the ages, martial arts masters have emerged one after another, but it is difficult to find a great hero in hundreds of years!
Why? It’s because it’s not easy to bear the title of chivalrous person!
The father of the founder of the Emei Sect was Guo Jing, the great hero of Guo. He was so famous at that time that everyone in the black and white circles admired him!
But do you know how much Guo Jing has sacrificed and lost to become a great hero?
You are young and just starting out, but you are better than us in martial arts, so you actually want to learn from others and become a hero?
Hehe, it’s easy for you to kill me today, but if you want me to protect Liu Zhengfeng’s family and fulfill your name of chivalry, don’t even think about it!”
His words were eloquent, sonorous and powerful, and what he said was not unreasonable. Everyone present was moved.
The standard for a hero is too high. Not only must he have unparalleled martial arts skills, but he must also have extraordinary virtues.
The main thing is that being a hero is too tiring.
So there are fewer and fewer heroes, and the real heroes are disappearing.
It doesn’t matter whether Zhuo Lingfeng is a chivalrous person or not, but even if he killed everyone present in the Songshan sect today, he still couldn’t save the Liu family, so everything he did was a joke after all.
What's more, some people say that the Songshan sect originally only tried to scare Liu Zhengfeng into killing Qu Yang, but Zhuo Lingfeng forced himself to show off his strength and became an enemy of the Songshan sect, which resulted in the death of the entire Liu family.
Zhuo Lingfeng originally wanted to ask Lu Bai and others to say that they would not cause trouble to Liu Zhengfeng's family in the future. Unexpectedly, these people were determined to fight against him.
He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said loudly: "You said it's hard to live up to the reputation of a chivalrous person, which is true, but I have never considered myself a chivalrous person!
What's more, being a chivalrous person is about the heart, courage, and deeds, not about strength or how much you gain!"
After saying this, he paused, looked around, and continued: "Because there are also good men in the market who value righteousness over life and promise a large amount of gold. Do you dare to say that they are not knights?
Even among all of you here, there are many who are better than me in virtue and who are more worthy of being called a chivalrous person than me!"
After saying that, he looked at Lu Bai and said: "The centuries-old inheritance of your Songshan sect is as different as my personal strength. It should have benefited the martial arts world.
But you are greedy for profit, and for the sake of the ambition you hold in your heart, you do not hesitate to kill people on unfounded charges!
You must know that for those who practice martial arts, acting chivalrously, fighting the strong and supporting the weak is the foundation. This should be the most basic education that every decent person receives at the beginning of practicing martial arts!
But as your martial arts skills have become higher and higher, and your power has grown stronger, you have long forgotten your original intention and become a scourge to the world!"
As he spoke, his eyes turned to Fei Bin: "As you said, there are as many injustices in this world as the sands of Hengsha. I cannot control them despite my virtue and ability.
But the world is vast and the world is full of people.
There are hypocrites who are hypocritical and treacherous in their hearts, and there are also true gentlemen who are brilliant and noble in character.
There are people who strive for fame and fortune, and there are also people who are indifferent to fame and fortune.
There are villains who plot secretly and are unjust, and there are heroes who have gone through tragic and vicissitudes of life and are heroic.
There are cowards who look forward and backward, and are timid, and there are also righteous men who draw their swords to help when things go wrong.
There are ambitious people who hope to establish the king's hegemony, and there are also ordinary people who just want to live a stable life!
Some of these people are good and some are evil.
Good people are loved by everyone, evil people are hated by everyone.
So there are two distinct paths of good and evil.
But there are also some ordinary people who are not good, but cannot be said to be evil, and live in this gray area that is neither black nor white.
Because the world is never black and white, and no one can easily change everyone's deep-rooted thoughts and ideas.
But for me, Zhuo Lingfeng, as long as I can encounter, see, and take care of those injustices, I can take care of them as much as I can.
As for not being able to encounter or manage it, it is beyond our power!
I also have a clear conscience!
This has nothing to do with the name of chivalry!"
What he said was like throwing stones at someone, and he was right and stern.
Everyone was startled when they heard this.
Zhuo Lingfeng turned around suddenly, grabbed Ding Mian's wrist again, and said loudly: "You say Zuo Lengchan is despicable and ambitious!"
Ding Mian said angrily: "You...you are delusional!"
Zhuo Lingfeng said slowly: "I asked you to tell me why you came here, but you don't tell me. I just think of your brotherly love and act like a tough guy, so I will take it as a scare.
If you don't tell me this, I won't kill you, but I will cripple you and your two junior brothers in martial arts, so that you can't even beat an ordinary person!
I am not a hero, but in your eyes, I am just an unfaithful demon cult monster.
And you, the Songshan sect, have talked about this, since I don’t have the ability to save the Liu family.
Then I will destroy you first, then immediately rush to Songshan Mountain and start hunting down your disciples, we will all be shameless!"
He said these words calmly, as if he was joking. But in those dark, deep eyes, there was a light that was unbelievable.
The heroes were even more surprised. Why did Ding Mian suddenly get punished again?
As Zhuo Lingfeng finished speaking, he made a strong move with his hand.
Ding Mian suddenly felt that a majestic force would surge out at any moment. The feeling of pain that penetrated his bones was indescribable. In an instant, big beads of sweat seeped out from his forehead, and he said in a trembling voice: "You are dreaming! Even if you are dreaming!"
...I won’t say anything even if I’m crippled!”
Zhuo Lingfeng said solemnly: "You are not afraid of being a useless person. Are Lu Bai, Fei Bin and others willing to do so?"
Ding Mian's lips couldn't help but tremble.
Fei Bin roared angrily: "Zhuo Lingfeng, it's me, Fei Bin, who has provoked you from beginning to end today. If you want to cripple me, come find me!".
Zhuo Lingfeng said coldly: "You think I will spare you, I will kill you one by one from the oldest to the youngest!"
Lu Bai also said anxiously: "I am the one in charge today. Whether you want to kill or behead, you should come to me."
Songshan disciples also displayed their weapons and shouted: "Zhuo Lingfeng, you can kill us if you have the guts. You want the leader of my faction to be humiliated in front of others. You are delusional!"
Amidst the angry shouts, several people waved their swords, and they rushed towards Zhuo Lingfeng like an evil tiger pouncing on its prey.
Everyone saw that several people had opened their doors. This was a strategy that did not consider defense at all. Facing a master like Zhuo Lingfeng, this was just to die.
However, Zhuo Lingfeng didn't even look at him. He just flicked his sleeves, and an extremely strong wind blew out. Five or six people couldn't stand, and they all fell out and fell to the ground.
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