Volume 2: Buddha's Hand Saves All Living Things, Subdues Demons and Attains Bodhi Chapter 84: Peacock Villa, World Alliance
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What is the peak?
The top is the highest.
What is the highest?
Invincible martial arts? A stunning beauty? A peerless weapon? Or a powerful force? A wealth that can control ghosts and gods?
All of these have reached the highest level in a certain sense.
And the highest among the martial arts families also has its own place.
Some people say it is the Excalibur Villa, but it is not grand enough. It has been dormant for generations, just waiting to rise in one day. The reason for its dormancy is that there are still people who are afraid of it, and there are three other villas with the same reputation, so it is difficult to become the first.
Some people also say it was Shangguan. At that time, the "Money Gang" was at its peak, sweeping across thirteen provinces, and controlling both the black and white worlds. It was so invincible; unfortunately, it was not long-lasting, and it disappeared after a brief appearance.
There are also the Sun family, the Guo family, the Murong family, the Nangong family, and even the Shen family and the Li family... Among these famous families that have produced outstanding figures and unparalleled masters, is there any one who is the best?
The answer is of course no.
Because no matter how strong a person is, he is still made of flesh and blood and will grow old one day. He may be invincible for a lifetime, but not forever. Therefore, although he may have glorious moments, they cannot last long.
Just as beauties since ancient times are like famous generals, they are not allowed to grow old in the world.
But in this vast world of swords and sabers, with ever-changing circumstances, there is a family that is recognized as unique, leading the way and hidden as the number one.
That is Peacock Villa, or the Qiu family.
Someone once said that in the past 500 years, there has never been a martial arts family that has reached the scale of "Peacock Villa", with such a reputation, and such earth-shaking achievements, and it is unlikely that there will be one in the future.
How powerful is this family?
The area within a radius of eighty miles is within his sphere of influence, with nine courtyards, thirty-six towers, and more than five hundred followers. Any one of them who goes out can become famous in the world.
The heritage and reputation accumulated by thirty generations have created an unprecedented and powerful family.
The reason why it is so powerful is because of the "Peacock Feather", the most terrifying weapon in the world that never ages like flesh and blood. It is passed down from generation to generation, and whoever obtains it can become invincible in the world.
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In late autumn, the grass and trees are withered.
On the fallen leaves and rotten shells, a young man is hurrying on his way, stepping into the bleak sunset.
This man's walking posture was strange and peculiar. He would often take a step with his left foot first, and then move his right leg, causing his right foot to drag on the ground. He walked with a limp and a crooked posture. He was originally a lame person.
The young man was holding a knife in his hand, with a pitch-black scabbard and handle, but the hand holding the knife was unusually pale .
Not only were his hands white, his face was also white, so white that he didn't look like a living person, as if he hadn't seen the sun for a long time, and he looked sick.
His face was white, his eyes were pitch black, so deep and unfathomable, like the eternal night.
It seemed as if there was not a single bright and lively color on this person, and even the vitality seemed to have disappeared. The dark clothes wrapped around his lonely back, as if he would never fall down.
Although this man was lame, his speed was definitely not slow. Instead, his strange pace and weird pace made him even faster than a galloping horse.
Once upon a time, when this man first entered the world, countless people laughed at the way he walked.
A cripple also dreams of making his way in the world?
But now, in less than two sticks of incense, thirteen groups of people, nine famous figures, five gang leaders, and masters from both factions all made way for this person and retreated.
Because this person's name is Fu Hongxue.
The knife in his hand is called "Bai Family Divine Sword".
Although the way he walked was funny, no one dared to laugh.
If "Xiao Li's Flying Dagger" is a non-killing sword, representing vitality, light, kindness and justice, then this pitch-black sword means death, only death, pure to the extreme.
In terms of reputation, this sword has long surpassed its peers, even overshadowing those long-established veterans and martial arts predecessors.
But why did those who had retired from society reappear?
Because the evil cult is about to move eastward.
Nowadays, the whole martial arts world has been in a state of panic. All forces, sects, gangs and associations have taken action upon hearing the news. Some plan to escape to the mountains and forests to avoid the evil spirits temporarily, some intend to form alliances, and some intend to rely on major families and sword sects.
The "Green Dragon Society" and the "Golden Money Gang" are no longer hiding their activities, and have all emerged from the dark.
At this point, there is no need for them to force recruitment, as countless underworld forces will come to join them.
Because these people all want to survive and protect their family business.
Among the white people, there were also people who took advantage of the situation and rose up, and that was the "Excalibur Villa".
The seven great sword sects together with the twenty-seven martial arts families of Jiangnan, all nominated the Xie family to fight against the evil together and take charge of the overall situation. Their reputation was great enough to dominate the white world.
While facing the catastrophe, countless people were running around, thinking of ways to break the impasse and fight back. Naturally, they thought of the "Peacock Feather", the invincible weapon.
In just seven days, there were thirty-seven groups of people and more than two hundred people outside the gate of Peacock Villa, rushing day and night, and countless people were still on the way, seeking protection from the "Peacock Feather".
But a few days ago, a piece of news spread like wildfire, it turned out that the "Peacock Feather" had been lost long ago.
But under the demonic disaster, these people just thought that it was a rumor spread intentionally by Qiu Shuiqing, and they were actually watching him die without helping, just wanting to keep themselves safe.
Qiu Shuiqing had no choice but to close the mountain gate and not allow outside visitors.
But the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop. In recent days, many people have surrounded the villa. When they tried to provide shelter but failed, some people got angry and said they would break into the "Peacock Villa" and seize the Peacock Feather. The situation was tense for a while.
At this moment, Fu Hongxue also came.
When this man came, all the heroes were startled and people and horses neighed in fear.
At the same time, inside the villa, the owner Qiu Shuiqing was meeting a very mysterious guest, so mysterious that no one was allowed to approach within sixty feet of the villa, not even the villa's stewards, servants, and even the Qiu family members were allowed to get close.
Qiu Shuiqing is a young man, in his twenties, with an elegant demeanor. He wears a green Confucian robe and looks like a scholar, but his face is serious and he shows a maturity and steadiness that does not match his age.
His distinguished guest, on the other hand, was sitting behind a jade screen.
The man sat sideways, and a faint shadow was cast on the screen under the light. He seemed to be holding something food in his hand, which he was slowly putting into his mouth.
"Your Qiu family's doom is coming."
A soft voice came from behind the screen.
Qiu Shuiqing's face was solemn. How could he not know that, apart from other things, those people outside alone probably already had many people with ill intentions, including masters from the "Qinglong Society" and the "Golden Money Gang".
As long as the murderous intention arises and the two sides start fighting, Peacock Villa may be able to stay , but he will definitely die, and his entire clan will be wiped out.
The distinguished guest smiled gently and said, "Don't be nervous. I have already thought of a way out for you."
The man's voice was a little unclear, and he seemed to be eating something. "Come to think of it, the last time we met was two years ago, but it doesn't matter. I have a lot of time recently, so I can come over for a walk. In addition, I have made a lot of allies in the past few years, so I am not alone. This time the Demon Cult is heading east, and your Qiu family and those allies may have a chance to turn things around."
"Allies?" Qiu Shuiqing suddenly sighed, "They are just some pitiful people who are trying to protect themselves."
With the "Qinglong Society" covering the sky with one hand, the major families and major forces may be able to thrive and be valued by it, but what about those small forces and small families? Naturally, they are suppressed and die one by one.
Although Peacock Villa is not small, the "Peacock Feather" has been lost. The foundation of his thirty generations is like a piece of fresh meat. Everyone wants to take a bite of it. It has long been in danger and is surrounded by ambushes.
The distinguished guest said nonchalantly, "Why bother? If you fight against the trend, maybe a small person can also become a dragon and fly into the sky. Besides, being a small person is also good. Now that the Demon Cult is advancing eastward with great momentum, the big people have gone to take charge of their own affairs. Only the small people who are ignored can win by surprise and seek progress in danger."
Qiu Shuiqing looked at the shadow on the screen. Two years ago, this person came uninvited and was just as mysterious as he is today. He also analyzed the difficulties and dangers of his Qiu family, and even predicted almost all of today's predicament.
The other party invited him to form an alliance at that time, but he refused.
Qiu Shuiqing still remembers that the Yangtze River waterway was controlled by a mysterious man at that time, and the "Twelve Linked Docks" and the "Sea Sand Gang" all obeyed his orders. His "Peacock Villa" was large and powerful, and under the guidance of this man, he followed the goods transported north and south, benefited a lot, and made a lot of money.
Now he reappears, just when his "Peacock Villa" is in danger.
Qiu Shuiqing suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "The world is beyond our control. Well, I will form an alliance with you at Peacock Villa. I have not yet asked for your name, sir?"
The person behind the screen hesitated for a moment and said softly, "My name is a little dangerous. It would be bad if you knew it. Haha, just call me the leader."
Qiu Shuiqing was startled: "Leader?"
The distinguished guest seemed to nod his head: "Since we have formed an alliance, and are spread all over the north and south, and all want to slay the Azure Dragon, I will take the initiative to establish an alliance."
Qiu Shuiqing's eyes sparkled: "What?"
The person behind the screen smiled gently and said, "The world is ours, so let's call it... the World Alliance!"
