The rivers and lakes are divided into good and evil, the evil path has its giants, and the righteous path has its leader.
Shaolin and Wudang are both top sects of the right path. As for the title of No. 1, there has been no result after hundreds of years of debate.
One point higher will make people blush, but one foot higher will make people unable to think about competing. Nowadays, people in the world have no idea about their first and second status. Instead, they fight for it with all their strength.
That third position.
Among many sects, Wuyue is a special example.
In terms of strength, the five sects of the Five Sacred Mountains are separated. Each sect is a first-rate force in the world, but it is not the top. But if the five mountains merge, then even Shaolin and Wudang will have to weigh it carefully.
However, each of the Five Sacred Sects has its own inheritance and different martial arts methods, so merging them is not easy.
Even if they were forced to unite due to the current situation, it would be short-lived. Since the death of the previous leader of the Five Mountains Alliance twenty years ago, the Five Mountains have been in internal strife almost every year.
In recent years, the Huashan Sect has declined, perhaps because they no longer aspire to be the leader of the Five Sacred Mountains, and simply closed their doors and ignored worldly affairs. Their reputation and power have shrunk significantly.
Under this situation, there are many people who think that the Huashan faction is easy to bully. In fact, even Lu Hanjiang is not optimistic about Huashan. The prerequisite for pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger is a real tiger, and a turtle with a shrunken head only needs a fig leaf.
It took Lu Hanjiang and his party two months to reach Huashan. The purpose of their trip to Huashan this time was to intimidate all the major sects in the world. Naturally, they had to have enough momentum, so they spent more time on the road.
"Sir, the front is the gate of Huashan Mountain." Bian Guang reminded from the side, his brows furrowed from time to time as he spoke, and his eyes drifted to both sides.
With Lu Hanjiang's strength, he was naturally aware that there were many people hiding around him, including first-class masters and some unscrupulous thieves.
This was also the result of their efforts to steal the limelight along the way. Many people in the world were attracted by their move to Huashan this time.
Since they entered the Huashan territory, the number of people following them quietly has been increasing.
Lu Hanjiang didn't care. He looked at Jiang Xiao and asked, "Lao Jiang, what did you say?"
"Ha." Jiang Xiao sneered and picked up Qi Li who was brought along with him. The dust along the way had erased the edges and corners of this proud young man. The original unruly look was no longer visible on his gray face, and he was treated like a little chicken.
Even if I hold it up, there will be no reaction.
Jiang Xiao turned over and dismounted, holding the embroidered spring knife in one hand and Qi Li in the other. He stepped on his feet and flew up the mountain. The disciples at the mountain gate wanted to stop him, but they couldn't even get close. They were like the wind blowing wheat.
It seemed like he fell to the ground.
It seems that Jiang Xiao is going to give Huashan a show of strength.
This arrogant behavior was quite normal in the eyes of everyone in Jinyiwei. They had already become accustomed to it. Lu Hanjiang rode forward and everyone followed.
Before arriving at the mountain gate, without even looking at the fallen disciple, Bian Guang asked, "Sir, do you want to dismount?"
"Of course," Lu Hanjiang said, taking the lead to dismount and said with a smile, "Mr. Shang still has to take care of his face."
After saying that, Lu Hanjiang led a group of royal guards, and in the eyes of all the Huashan disciples who dared not speak with anger, they swaggered into the mountain gate and slowly walked up the stairs step by step.
But before he was halfway up the mountain, before Lu Hanjiang could fully appreciate the scenery of Mount Huashan, an uninvited voice interrupted his interest.
"Master Lu has come a long way. It would be rude of me not to greet you at the mountain gate." After the words fell, everyone looked up and saw that the person who spoke was none other than Shang Jidao.
Unexpectedly, the leader of Huashan did not deal with the rushing Jiang Xiao inside the door, but deliberately hid in the middle of the mountain to wait for Lu Hanjiang who came later.
Almost at the same time as Shang Jidao was speaking, Bian Guang and others drew their swords out of their sheaths and stood in front of Lu Hanjiang.
This is not because Bian Guang is arrogant and thinks he can defeat the leader of Huashan, but because he is his duty as a subordinate.
"Mr. Shang is joking. How dare you, Mr. Shang, come from a mere thousand households to greet you in person?"
Lu Hanjiang waved his hand for everyone to move out of the way. Looking at Shang Jidao standing in the middle of the mountain road, he smiled and asked, "Mr. Shang, what do you have to say?"
"Master Lu is here for the first time in Huashan. I just want to express my friendship as a landlord and ask you to come with me so that I can introduce you to the magnificent scenery of Huashan." After saying this, Shang Jidao stepped aside to make way.
Lu Hanjiang did not hesitate, and immediately said: "You guys go up first, Mr. Jiang should be lacking someone to strengthen his momentum now."
"Yes." Bian Guang hesitated for a moment, but still took the order, led the other Jin Yiwei, crossed Shangji Road, and continued up the mountain road.
Lu Hanjiang took a few steps forward and was on the same level as Shang Jidao. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Shang, you're welcome."
"Master Lu, please." Shang Jidao really relaxed and let Lu Hanjiang go first. The two of them walked slowly on the mountain road like a stroll.
As Shang Jidao walked, he pointed at the foot of the mountain and said, "My lord, you came here in a hurry. Later, these peaches will be in full bloom. At that time, Huashan Mountain will be like a fairyland on earth."
"It's not a coincidence." Lu Hanjiang looked in the direction pointed by Shang Jidao, and there seemed to be some vague peach color.
"If you are interested, sir, it's okay to stay and wait, but it won't last more than a month." Shang Jidao stopped and said with a smile.
"I don't understand," Lu Hanjiang also stopped. He looked at Shang Jidao and asked, "Mr. Shang really wants to use Huashan to fight against the imperial court?"
"Master Lu is joking, I just want to make friends with you."
Shang Jidao made an invitation gesture, but this time he took the lead: "I heard that Mr. Lu has many friends, both in the martial arts world and not in the martial arts world."
"Multiple friends always mean multiple paths." Lu Hanjiang did not deny it.
"What you said makes sense, sir," Shang Jidao praised with a smile, then suddenly changed his tone and asked, "I wonder if I would be honored to be friends with you?"
"...Mr. Shang has defeated me. You are the dignified leader of Huashan." Lu Hanjiang looked at Shang Jidao strangely.
Although Huashan is not as powerful as Jinyiwei, the head of Huashan, in terms of status and strength, does not dare to compete with Jinyiwei, but at least it is true that he can compete with Jinyiwei.
Lu Hanjiang's position was no more than a thousand households, so how could the leader of Huashan suddenly lower his body and become "friends" with him?
Shang Jidao smiled heartily: "Lord Lu, you are too humble. With your strength, your promotion to the governor is just around the corner."
My strength?
Lu Hanjiang narrowed his eyes slightly. He has not been so famous in recent years. How did he know his "strength"?
However, I can't say that with absolute certainty. After all, just a while ago, Lu Hanjiang broke a knife.
After a moment of silence, Lu Hanjiang said coldly: "Mr. Shang, do you know that Mr. Jiang Qianhu and Mr. Jiang came here just to kill that little boy who doesn't know the heights of the world?"
"I know."
The smile on Shang Jidao's face did not fade, and he said: "Qi Li, this child, has been exceptionally talented since he was a child, and he is well-behaved and sensible. He is a promising young man. It's a pity that he attacked the imperial people privately and violated the national law."
After hearing this, are you planning to give up and take Qi Li as a greeting gift? Lu Hanjiang thought about it in his heart, and then said: "I heard that Qi Li is an inner disciple of your sect. I will treat you half as a disciple. Mr. Shang doesn't want to save one or two?"
"Every merit must be rewarded, and every fault must be punished. Mr. Jiang wants to kill him for his own good. Only in this way will he not make a mistake next time."
It is unclear whether Shang Jidao is a good master, but he must be a good master.