Otherwise, everyone in the Jianghu would know that someone had trespassed Wudang Mountain and severely injured a Disciple, yet escaped unharmed!
Wudang Mountain’s reputation would be utterly ruined!
Taking down Nangong Pu She would not only restore some of Wudang Mountain’s dignity.
It would also, in an invisible way, severely strike at Fahai!
“Zhang Sanfeng is indeed formidable; his methods are astonishingly profound.”
“Old Huang, to be so ruthless at such an age, it truly is a case of ‘an old fox is a thief’.”
Xu Fengnian’s tone was filled with disdain.
This was because Zhang Sanfeng’s actions were truly despicable, even he found them hard to accept.
Old Huang nodded silently…
As long as you, my Young Master, don’t act recklessly, I will agree to anything you say.
However, Zhang Sanfeng’s move is indeed quite venomous.
At this moment, Fahai is probably in a dilemma.
Although Nangong Pu She is not a Shaolin Disciple, she is the beloved of Fahai’s heart.
Fahai is known for his deep emotions; how could he endure seeing his beloved held captive?
Others gradually understood Zhang Sanfeng’s intention and couldn’t help but secretly admire him.
He is indeed an experienced individual with profound thoughts.
Chongxu and the others were even more invigorated, their gazes fixed on Fahai!
The Sect Leader’s arrangement, on the surface, seemed to direct the conflict between Wudang Mountain and Nangong Pu She.
But in essence, the true focus still fell on Fahai!
Because this was simply a difficult problem placed before Fahai!
If he chose to abandon Nangong Pu She, Fahai would surely be reviled by all!
That girl, to save him, bravely trespassed Wudang Mountain alone, and then ascended Wudang Mountain with him a second time!
Twice she trespassed Wudang Mountain, suffered severe injuries, and nearly lost her life; how profound was her affection!
In a moment of crisis, if he didn’t lend a hand?
In such a situation, Fahai would not only be criticized, but his inner Dao would also surely waver, making it difficult for his cultivation to advance further in this life!
And if he chose not to abandon her?
How could he justify his actions?
From any perspective, he had no reason to act!
Even Wudang Mountain had no legitimate excuse to help Nangong Pu She.
The reason was simple: Nangong Pu She was neither a Shaolin Disciple nor had she provoked Wudang Mountain, creating animosity.
Even Taixu would find it difficult to find a suitable reason to intervene for a time.
Even if Shaolin disregarded its reputation and insisted on protecting Nangong Pu She.
Wudang Mountain could still occupy the moral high ground and use righteous principles to pressure Shaolin!
By then, the world’s sentiment and public opinion would inevitably lean towards Wudang Mountain!
It might even attract other forces to assist.
Under such circumstances, Wudang Mountain might even be able to reverse the situation and gain an upper hand over Shaolin in this matter!
Shaolin could only stay out of it, while Fahai himself would be caught in a dilemma!
At this moment, Shaolin Sect Leader Taixu and The Four Divine Monks had also perceived the underlying mystery, and their gazes towards Fahai couldn’t help but show a hint of worry.
If it were Fahai himself in dire straits.
They would definitely not hesitate, and would go all out to rescue him!
But Nangong Pu She is not a Shaolin Disciple!
To go to war with Wudang Mountain, a colossal, top-tier School, for her alone?
That would clearly be a losing proposition!
Moreover, if they truly intervened, Shaolin would also lose its standing!
For Shaolin, the safest approach was to watch coldly from the sidelines, pretending nothing had happened.
But they couldn’t do that!
Because Nangong Pu She ascended Wudang Mountain twice, all for Fahai!
She and Fahai already shared a deep affection.
If they abandoned her today, who would be willing to exert effort for Shaolin in the future?
Who wouldn’t fear being abandoned by Shaolin at a critical moment?
But if they truly had to step forward…
They indeed lacked a legitimate reason!
Should they intervene simply because of the relationship between Fahai and Nangong Pu She?
Heh, this was precisely the situation Zhang Sanfeng desired!
Shaolin, after all, was not an ordinary School; as a Buddhist Holy Land, it had strict precepts.
If Fahai publicly acknowledged his relationship with Nangong Pu She, making everything undeniable, how should Taixu respond?
Although Fahai had personally admitted their affection, as long as it wasn’t said in front of them, it could still be dismissed as a rumor.
Once those words were spoken in front of everyone, the nature of the situation would be entirely different!
One must know that Fahai’s actions had already violated Buddhist monastic rules!
Was Taixu really expected to personally expel Fahai from Shaolin?
Fahai’s talent was astonishing, and his years spent in Shaolin added to their emotional bond.
Who would have the heart to make Taixu expel him from the School?
But if they didn’t do so, Shaolin’s rules would become empty words, ultimately ridiculed by the world!
Wudang Mountain would inevitably seize the opportunity to cause trouble, using public opinion to force Shaolin to yield.
A thousand years of good reputation could instantly turn to naught!
Therefore, Shaolin absolutely could not acknowledge any entanglement between Fahai and Nangong Pu She.
This put Shaolin at the center of the storm.
No matter what choice they made, it was difficult to satisfy both sides.
Fahai’s expression suddenly changed, and a cold light flickered in his eyes!
His gaze fell coldly on Zhang Sanfeng.
He, of course, saw through the other party’s intentions, and his heart tightened!
What a Zhang Sanfeng, his thoughts are indeed unfathomable!
As the patriarch of a School, he was indeed extraordinary.
Without such methods, how could Wudang Mountain have risen so quickly and rivaled Shaolin?
Though angry, Fahai did not lose his composure; his fists clenched, and he desperately sought a way to break the situation.
And Nangong Pu She, looking at Fahai, also noticed his solemn expression.
She understood that Fahai was under immense pressure at this moment.
This was no longer a question of saving or not saving.
It involved too much; a slight misstep could affect the entire Shaolin.
Even if Fahai had feelings for her, he could not betray Shaolin’s cultivation and protection.
So Nangong Pu She took a step forward and said in a clear, cold voice:
“What I, Nangong Pu She, have done, I will bear alone.”
“But I have no regrets!”
Before her words finished, she held her twin blades and faced the Heavenly Human.
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She knew that Fahai’s identity was extraordinary; once publicly acknowledged, every move he made would affect Shaolin.
His every word and action concerned the School’s reputation and must not be taken lightly.
Fahai, now, bore great responsibility; every action he took affected the overall situation.
Because of this, she decided to face Zhang Sanfeng alone, no longer wanting him to be involved.
She stood before Zhang Sanfeng in white, her clothes fluttering in the wind, her dark hair dancing, all alone.
On her exquisitely beautiful face was written determination and resolve.
She knew her opponent was a Heavenly Human Realm expert, and with her strength, she had no chance of winning.
But she remained as unmoving as a mountain, without any retreat.
Everyone present fell silent, and a deep respect arose in some hearts.
This respect was not due to her beauty as the top of the rouge list, nor her talent for topping the heavenly pride ranking.
Rather, it was because what she did was worthy of everyone’s heartfelt admiration.
In such a critical moment, she could still consider the safety of others, unwilling to drag anyone down.
To face a Heavenly Human alone, how many possessed such courage?
Many Jianghu heroes cast admiring glances, watching this woman.
Lady Nangong is truly a heroine who rivals men!
Xu Fengnian also fell into deep thought.
This woman reminded him of that figure who also loved white clothes.
That year, the white-clothed incident that shook the capital erupted!
That year, Xu Xiao led an army of three hundred thousand, sweeping across the vast land, fighting for Liyang to unify the world!
The renowned Man-Slayer was about to be enfeoffed as a King, and his wife was already pregnant.
Some people did not want to see Xu Xiao’s Bloodline continue, did not want his son to inherit the three hundred thousand iron cavalry and the vast Northern Liang territory!
Thus, a shocking conspiracy quietly unfolded.
Wu Su, the foremost sword master of the Wu family, wielding the Great Liang Dragon Phoenix Sword, went into the palace alone, facing four powerful enemies.
She stepped into the pseudo-realm of a Land Immortal and retreated unscathed.
But after that battle, this peerless woman suffered old injuries that were difficult to heal.
Years later, after giving birth to Xu Longxiang, she left in a hurry.
That year, his mother, like her, wore white robes and bravely entered the imperial palace alone, just to protect him.
Xu Fengnian’s eyes welled up with tears.
Mother, I miss you so much.
He looked at Fahai, his eyes full of envy.
Fahai, I envy you greatly.
To have someone guard you so selflessly.
But in the current situation, the most difficult position is Fahai’s.
Zhang Sanfeng’s move was intended to force Fahai to act!
He knew that Fahai valued emotion and righteousness and would never stand by idly watching Nangong Pu She fall into danger.
Once Fahai made a move, it would become an active provocation, losing moral support.
Fahai had always emphasized that the conflict with Wudang Mountain was initiated by Wudang Mountain.
Zhang Sanfeng precisely wanted Fahai to make the first move under everyone’s watchful eyes!