Chapter 205: Rama Internal Power.

Ye Xiu and his companions arrived at the foot of Wudang Mountain and found the county town at its base incredibly bustling.

The people living here also had a distinctly different spirit from those they had encountered along the way—more accurately, their energy and vitality were completely different.

Most of the people they had encountered before were dressed in rags, their faces pale, their eyes cloudy, and they seemed to lack any hope.

But in this county town at the foot of Wudang Mountain, while not exactly the kind of people who lived in luxury, at least their clothes were not ragged, their complexions were relatively rosy, and their bodies appeared healthier.

Most importantly, a hint of happiness shone through their eyes.

Clearly, with the protection of the Wudang Sect, the people here lived much happier lives than those elsewhere.

However, these people only garnered a few glances from Ye Xiu and his companions. What caught Ye Xiu's attention even more was the number of jianghu (martial arts) figures he spotted in the town.

Some carried swords, others knives, and occasionally, a few wielded unusual weapons.

Ye Xiu also spotted a number of jianghu folks, hurrying about, then visiting shops to buy longevity noodles and other items. It seemed they were giving gifts for someone's birthday.

And here, the only person celebrating a birthday was Zhang Sanfeng.

These people casually bought things as if they were celebrating Zhang Sanfeng's birthday, but it was clear that their intentions were not genuine. Most of them came for Zhang Cuishan, or more accurately, for the Dragon Slaying Sword. It

could even be said that they were all bad guests.

They probably didn't even know Zhang Sanfeng was celebrating his centenary before arriving at Wudang. They hurried along, and it wouldn't have been nice not to bring some gifts. Hence

their perfunctory offerings. Ye Xiu, Dongfang Bubai, and Yao Yue couldn't help but sneer at their actions.

If this were the original Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, it would have been fine. But

now it was the world of Zongwu, and Zhang Sanfeng was a celestial being.

Were these people not afraid of Zhang Sanfeng's wrath by tricking him like this?

Most importantly, the fact that these jianghu people here were able to roam the jianghu safely owed at least nine-tenths of their credit to Zhang Sanfeng.

It was Zhang Sanfeng who protected the entire jianghu. Because of Zhang Sanfeng's presence, the Mongol court turned a blind eye to these Han Chinese sects.

Otherwise, these sects would likely have been wiped out by the Mongols long ago. Yet

, these people remained completely unaware of this.

Zhang Sanfeng had been relatively unseen in recent decades, leading many to forget that he once had a fiery temper.

Furthermore, his disciples, determined to live up to their reputation as Zhang Sanfeng's disciples, constantly engaged in chivalrous deeds, always presenting facts and reasoning, each becoming a highly respected hero. This further weakened some people's respect for Wudang.

After all, a gentleman can be deceived with tact.

Most of these people believed that Wudang members were good people, easy to bully, and that bullying was not a risk of retaliation.

That's why these people dared to act so brazenly, attempting to cause a scene on Zhang Sanfeng's 100th birthday.

In The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Zhang Cuishan was forced to commit suicide in front of Zhang Sanfeng. Perhaps Zhang Sanfeng's age had affected his strength, or perhaps he had other concerns, so he didn't attack the other five major sects or some of the smaller, lesser sects.

However, in this world of martial arts, Zhang Sanfeng had become a celestial being, with a lifespan of two thousand years. A mere 100 years was nothing.

Under such circumstances, if Zhang Cuishan were truly forced to commit suicide, Zhang Sanfeng might have simply slapped everyone present to death. After all, Zhang Sanfeng possessed such power.

With a somewhat amusing attitude, Ye Xiu didn't consider doing anything else.

Since Ye Xiu and his companions had arrived at Wudang Mountain relatively early, Zhang Sanfeng's birthday hadn't arrived yet.

So, Ye Xiu and his group planned to find a place to stay in the county town at the foot of Wudang Mountain. When Zhang Sanfeng's birthday came around, they would return to the Wudang Sect to celebrate.

However, Zhang Sanfeng's centennial—or, more accurately, the allure of Zhang Cuishan and the Dragon Slaying Sword—was so strong that when Ye Xiu and his group arrived, many of the inns were already fully booked.

Aside from some remote and shabby little inns, they couldn't find any other suitable accommodations.

Looking at the living conditions in these inns, Ye Xiu couldn't help but frown.

Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue's faces froze. One was the leader of the Sun and Moon Sect, the other the Palace Master of the Yihua Palace. While they didn't have high expectations for living conditions, such poor conditions still made them unhappy.

"Why don't we find a family with better living conditions, give them some money, and ask them to let us stay for a few days?" Ye Xiu said after some thought.

This method, as Ye Xiu suggested, was a common practice among those who roamed the martial arts world.

If they've missed out on lodging, or if they're like Ye Xiu and his group, and there's no inn to stay at, they can find a few families and offer to pay for a few days' lodging.

Hearing Ye Xiu's words, Dongfang Bubai, Yaoyue, and the others agreed. After all, it was the only option under the circumstances.

Just as Ye Xiu and his group were about to find a house with more rooms, a middle-aged man in a Taoist robe quickly approached them.

He wore the same Wudang style attire as the Taoist robe, clearly a disciple of the sect.

His skills were considerable, at least a Grandmaster-level expert. In the martial arts world, he'd be considered a highly skilled practitioner.

"Excuse me, are you from the Huashan Sect of the Western Peak of the Ming Dynasty?" the Taoist priest asked, cupping his fists while still some distance away from Ye Xiu and his group.

"Yes, we are from the Huashan Sect of the Western Peak of the Ming Dynasty. I'm Ning Zhongze," Ning Zhongze replied.

Of all Ye Xiu's group, Ning Zhongze was the most suitable person to respond.

After all, Ning Zhongze was still nominally the wife of Yue Buqun, the head of the Huashan Sect. Besides Yue Buqun, she held the highest position in the Huashan Sect. And since the Taoist was asking about a Huashan Sect disciple, Ning Zhongze was naturally the one to respond.

"So it's Miss Ning. I'm Song Yuanqiao from the Wudang Sect, nice to meet you all at Huashan." Song Yuanqiao said, bowing respectfully.

"Master Song? That's absolutely not allowed." Ning Zhongze was taken aback by Song Yuanqiao's direct bow and quickly stopped him.

"Of course, of course. If it weren't for the help of Young Master Ye from the Huashan Sect, my third junior brother, Yu Daying, wouldn't even be able to stand up right now. How can a simple gift be so inappropriate for the Huashan Sect's kindness to my Wudang Sect?" Song Yuanqiao said with gratitude.

The Seven Heroes of Wudang had a deep bond, like real brothers.

Yu Daying had been crippled, confined to bed for over a decade, unable to even move. Song Yuanqiao and the others watched, their hearts aching.

If possible, they would even rather what happened to Yu Daying happened to themselves.

After Zhang Sanfeng obtained the Divine Illumination Sutra from Ye Xiu and learned about the Vajra Sect and the Black Jade Fracture Ointment from him, he went straight to the Vajra Sect and not only destroyed them but also seized the Black Jade Fracture Ointment. Thanks to the

Divine Illumination Sutra and the Black Jade Fracture Ointment, Yu Dayan was able to walk with crutches in just two or three months.

Song Yuanqiao and his companions knew that Yu Dayan's recovery was due to Ye Xiu, so they naturally considered him their benefactor.

Their love for the Huashan Sect naturally led to a close relationship.

This time, knowing that Ye Xiu and his companions had returned to Wudang Sect to celebrate Zhang Sanfeng's birthday, Song Yuanqiao stationed Wudang Sect members in the county town at the foot of Wudang Mountain, ensuring they would be immediately spotted upon their arrival. Then, Song Yuanqiao, the head of the Wudang Sect, personally arrived.

"This, I think, must be Young Master Ye Xiu. Thank you again, Young Master Ye!" Song Yuanqiao fixed his gaze on Ye Xiu, the only man in the group, and bowed again to express his gratitude. As for why Ye Xiu was the only man—it was simply because of the current situation in the Huashan Sect. Ye Xiu was the only male disciple who could be considered worthy. Even among the female disciples, only Yue Lingshan, who had ascended to the Xiantian realm thanks to the diary, could be considered worthy.

Aside from the two of them, there was really no one else in the Huashan Sect who could be considered worthy.

Seeing this, Ye Xiu quickly stepped aside: "Master Song, you are so polite, so polite."

Song Yuanqiao's attitude won the favor of Ye Xiu and the others.

This Song Yuanqiao was indeed a gentleman. The Seven Heroes of Wudang lived up to their reputation.

"May I know who these people are?" After thanking Ye Xiu, Song Yuanqiao turned his attention to Dongfang Bubai, Yaoyue, and the others. Song Yuanqiao often saw the celestial being Zhang Sanfeng, and his aura was quite sharp. He could sense their extraordinary qualities.

"I am Dongfang Bubai."

"I am Palace Master Yaoyue."

"Lianxing."

Dongfang Bubai and his companions, facing Song Yuanqiao's friendly and respectful attitude, remained humble.

"So it's Sect Leader Dongfang, Palace Master Yaoyue, and Palace Master Lianxing who have arrived. I apologize for not welcoming you." Song Yuanqiao was somewhat shocked. He hadn't expected Dongfang Bubai, the leader of the Sun Moon Sect, and Yaoyue, the Grand Palace Master of the Yihua Palace, to come here with the Huashan Sect.

Although Song Yuanqiao had heard from Yu Lianzhou that Ye Xiu had a good relationship with Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue, he still didn't quite believe it.

After all, the Sun Moon Sect and the Huashan Sect were mortal enemies. How could anyone from the Huashan Sect possibly be connected to the Sun Moon Sect's leader, or even the Grand Palace Master of the Yihua Palace, Yao Yue?

Song Yuanqiao, however, greeted Huang Rong, Murong Qiudi, and the others one by one.

The sheer size of Ye Xiu's group also shocked Song Yuanqiao.

Not counting Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yue, there were only three people from the Huashan Sect, and the weakest of them, Yue Lingshan, was already a master of the Xiantian realm.

This suggests that Mount Huashan, the Western Peak, is not as desolate as rumored.

"Everyone, follow me up the mountain. I've prepared accommodations for you," Song Yuanqiao invited Ye Xiu and the others.

Ye Xiu and the others were quite pleased.

After all, they hadn't been able to find a suitable place to live, and settling on Wudang Mountain would save them a lot of trouble.

Furthermore, since Song Yuanqiao, the head of the Wudang Sect, had personally invited them, it was hard for Ye Xiu and the others to refuse.

After several polite declines, Ye Xiu and his companions followed Song Yuanqiao to Mount Wudang.

Song Yuanqiao had arranged for Ye Xiu and his companions to stay in a small courtyard on the mountain. While the living environment wasn't particularly luxurious, it was quiet and natural.

Ye Xiu and his companions were quite satisfied with the courtyard.

After Ye Xiu and his companions had simply tidied up their rooms, the experienced Taoist master Zhang Sanfeng unexpectedly arrived in person.

"Young Master Ye, long time no see." Upon seeing Ye Xiu, a flicker of surprise crossed Zhang Sanfeng's eyes. He had clearly sensed Ye Xiu's cultivation level and was also amazed at its rapid growth.

However, upon seeing Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue, Zhang Sanfeng was even more surprised.

Back in Nanjing, Zhang Sanfeng had met Dongfang Bubai, Yaoyue, and Ye Xiu and was aware of their respective cultivation levels.

It had only been two or three months since they last met. Ye Xiu's cultivation level soared, and surprisingly, Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue were no less impressive, their strength also rapidly increasing.

Most importantly, Zhang Sanfeng noticed a steady aura emanating from the three of them, no sign of arrogance.

While Zhang Sanfeng was surprised, he didn't question them. After all, who doesn't have a little secret?

Furthermore, Ye Xiu's aura was stable, and it looked like his increased strength wasn't a problem, nor would it affect his future. Zhang Sanfeng was actually quite pleased to see Ye Xiu in this state.

After all, Ye Xiu's information about the Divine Illumination Sutra, the Vajra Sect, and the Black Jade Ointment had helped his third disciple, paralyzed for over a decade, regain his feet. He had a genuine fondness for Ye Xiu.

If it weren't for Ye Xiu's mastership as a disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhang Sanfeng might have personally accepted him as his disciple.

Dongfang Bubai, Yaoyue, and the others were noticeably more restrained in front of Zhang Sanfeng.

Younger figures like Yue Lingshan, in particular, felt uneasy and restrained in the presence of a celestial being like Zhang Sanfeng.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng smiled and said goodbye to everyone.

However, before leaving, he left Ye Xiu a book, or rather, a martial arts manual.

"Master Zhang, what is this?" Ye Xiu looked at the book Zhang Sanfeng placed before him.

"Friend Ye, you gave me the Divine Illumination Sutra, and the two fragments of Rama's body also remained in my hands. So after I returned, I pondered it a bit, and also studied Rama's body. I also made some conclusions based on the changes in my three disciples' bodies after using the Black Jade Fracture Ointment. Finally, I used the Divine Illumination Sutra as the basis, and the traces on Rama's body as branches, combined with my observations of the healing of my disciples' bones, to create this book. After several adjustments by me, this book can be said to be quite effective. After practicing this technique to the highest level, it can actually achieve the effect of regenerating severed limbs," Zhang Sanfeng explained with a smile.

"Regeneration of severed limbs? Master Zhang has actually developed such a powerful martial art?" Ye Xiu looked at Zhang Sanfeng in shock.

He hadn't expected Zhang Sanfeng to achieve this level of skill.

"After all, we have the Divine Illumination Sutra and Rama's remains as references. I, the Taoist priest, didn't create it out of thin air. It's nothing magical." Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand and said with a smile.

Although Zhang Sanfeng said it lightly, Ye Xiu knew that creating such a magical martial art was definitely not that simple.

In fact, there were probably only a few people in this world who could achieve this level.

And now, Zhang Sanfeng gave him this martial art he had created. Ye Xiu felt that Zhang Sanfeng was really generous.

"I wonder what this martial art is called?" Ye Xiu couldn't help but ask.

"I originally intended to name it Rama Internal Power. After all, the reason I was able to create this martial art is because I traveled to Nanjing in search of Rama Internal Power, where I met you and obtained the Divine Illumination Sutra and Rama's remains, which laid the foundation for the creation of this martial art." Zhang Sanfeng chuckled.

"This—Rama is a monk. Master Zhang, why did you give him this name?" Ye Xiu couldn't help but ask.

"It doesn't matter. I was a young monk in Shaolin Temple back then," Zhang Sanfeng said without hesitation.

After Zhang Sanfeng left, Ye Xiu looked at the Rama Internal Power book in his hand, feeling a little strange.

He had originally wanted to find Rama Internal Power through Rama's remains, but he didn't expect those rumors to be false. There was no Rama Internal Power at all.

But now, this Rama Internal Power had been created by Zhang Sanfeng and handed to him. This was truly a bit of fate.

But even with the Luo Mo internal energy now at hand, would his master Yue Buqun still practice it? After all, Yue Buqun really liked Ye Xiu's current state.

Amidst Ye Xiu's mixed emotions, Zhang Sanfeng's third disciple, Yu Dayan, arrived.

Still on crutches, Yu Dayan walked with a shaky gait, appearing to be struggling.

Clearly, his injuries hadn't fully healed.

While his bones had been reattached, they hadn't yet fully recovered.

In Yu Dayan's case, a wheelchair would have been more appropriate.

However, Yu Dayan had been bedridden for over a decade, and now that he could finally stand, even with some difficulty, he didn't want to return to bed. He preferred walking to standing, standing to sitting, and sitting to lying down even more.

So, despite the shaky, laborious gait on crutches, breaking into a cold sweat after just a short walk, he still made his way to Ye Xiu and the others.

Ye Xiu arrived, and Song Yuanqiao personally welcomed him to Wudang Mountain. Zhang Sanfeng also came in person, and the beneficiary, Yu Dayan, naturally couldn't help but come to thank Ye Xiu.

When Yu Dayan saw Ye Xiu, he was a little surprised to see how young he was.

At the same time, he was also surprised that Ye Xiu was the only man in his group.

However, no matter what, it couldn't stop Yu Dayan from thanking Ye Xiu.