strictlysupreme Chapter 133 Peach Feather Sect Disciple
Chapter 133 Peach Feather Sect Disciple
In a quiet town in the southeast of the Kingdom of Ling, the people live a peaceful life, some making a living by farming and others by trading seafood.
But the shadow of war quietly loomed over this land, and it too was not spared from its fate.
After experiencing various twists and turns, Daya, Xiaoyue, and the others finally found the Su family in this small town.
During their stay in the town, Daya and Xiaoyue often showed concern for Shui'er, Xiaohe, and Yuan'er's growth.
During the past six months, the group went to the Si Dynasty Kingdom, and naturally they were concerned about whether the women had practiced their martial arts properly in preparation for any eventuality.
Shui'er and the others sat in the courtyard, listening to Daya and the other two recount what they had seen and heard in the Si Chao Kingdom, and how they fought against the enemy.
Hong Pijing, a seemingly unruly but actually highly skilled martial arts master, also stayed in the courtyard of the Su family villager for a few days.
Seeing that Shui'er and the other two were diligent and eager to learn, he took the initiative to impart some martial arts insights and experience to them.
Under his guidance, Shui'er, Xiao He, and Yuan'er made great progress in their martial arts skills, and their gratitude towards Hong Pijing was evident.
The sun was shining brightly that day, and Daya decided to take Hong Pijing and Mei Yanyan to stroll around town.
Firstly, it was to let them experience the local customs and culture, and secondly, it was also a chance for them to relax.
They went into a bustling restaurant and found a table by the window to sit down.
Everyone sipped their wine and listened to the conversations among the passersby.
The restaurant was bustling with noise and excitement.
The town where Daya and her friends lived was only a seven or eight-day journey from the sea.
Therefore, the variety of seafood here is abundant, attracting many diners to come and taste it.
They enjoyed the food while listening to the locals chat about all sorts of interesting things.
Just then, four men carrying weapons walked in from outside the restaurant.
They were neatly dressed and moved with agility, clearly indicating that they were martial artists.
The four of them sat down at an empty table, and the waiter quickly came forward to greet them and prepare wine and food for them.
Daya's gaze fell on them, and a sense of familiarity suddenly welled up in her heart.
She examined them closely and noticed that one of them had the three large characters "Tao Yu Sect" engraved on his token.
Daya's heart stirred, and she remembered Li Shiting, the senior master of Taoyu Sect, whom she had met in Sichao Kingdom.
So she stood up and walked towards the four people.
"Excuse me for disturbing you all. May I ask if you are disciples of the Peach Feather Sect?" Daya asked politely.
One of them looked up at the newcomer after hearing the voice, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"Oh, does the young lady know us?" he asked in return.
"I don't know you, but I do know a senior master from the Peach Feather Sect named Li Shiting."
"That's why I came to ask if you are disciples of the Peach Feather Sect," Da Ya explained with a smile.
Upon hearing Li Shiting's name, the man's expression changed slightly.
He then stood up and said respectfully, "Young lady, you actually know my master. Please have a seat."
As he spoke, he walked over to one of his junior brothers and gave his seat to Daya.
Daya didn't stand on ceremony and sat down on his stool.
She introduced herself: "That's right, my name is Daya. I not only know your master Li Shiting, but also a person named Ding Fengyi from your Taoyu Sect."
Upon hearing Da Ya mention Ding Fengyi, the four people looked even more surprised.
They never expected that this seemingly ordinary girl would have such a deep connection with their Peach Feather Sect.
So they all bowed and greeted Daya, and the atmosphere immediately became harmonious.
Daya chatted with them and asked them how they came to be there.
The man's name was Xu Jingsong, and he was a disciple of the Peach Feather Sect.
He told Daya that due to Gu Xuanchao's attack on Lingguo, the border areas were in constant turmoil, causing many people to flee here.
Many people today live in poverty and struggle to get enough to eat.
Under the orders of their sect leader, the Peach Feather Sect sent out its disciples to patrol the area.
One reason was to protect the fleeing civilians from the suffering of war.
On the other hand, it is also to prevent some people from going astray due to the pressures of life and causing harm to others.
Upon hearing this, Da Ya couldn't help but feel admiration for the chivalrous act of the Peach Feather Sect.
She asked, "So what are your plans next?"
Xu Jingsong sighed and said, "We originally planned to continue to the border area of Jiaxian County to find those people who need help."
But now Gu Xuanchao's army is advancing with overwhelming force, as if they won't stop until they breach the city gates.
Upon hearing Xu Jingsong's description of the fierce advance of Gu Xuanchao's army, Daya was extremely anxious and immediately inquired about the details of the battle in Jiaxian County.
Xu Jingsong told Daya everything he knew.
Xiaoyue and the others, who were sitting not far away, also came over when they heard the noise.
They gathered in a circle and listened quietly to Xu Jingsong's story.
"As far as we know, the five great spirit stars of the Illusionary Spirit Garden, namely Qin, Qi, Shu, Hua, and the old general."
He had already led 5,000 elite troops to the border of Jiaxian County to provide support half a month ago.
"They should already be facing off against Gu Xuanchao's army by now," Xu Jingsong said with a hint of worry.
Upon hearing that the five spirit stars were heading to Jiaxian County, Xiaoyue exclaimed in surprise.
"What? The five sisters, Qin, Qi, Shu, Hua, actually went to Jiaxian County? Doesn't that mean they're in danger?"
Her voice was filled with concern for the five spirit stars.
Seeing this, Daya quickly grasped Xiaoyue's hand and gently comforted her, "Xiaoyue, don't panic."
Now that the five spirit star sisters have gone to the front lines, they will certainly do everything in their power to protect the safety of Jiaxian County.
Although Daya comforted her, Xiaoyue was still emotionally agitated and questioned the four members of Taoyu Sect.
"Aren't you disciples of the Peach Feather Sect? Aren't you citizens of the Spirit Kingdom?"
Are we just going to stand by and watch Gu Xuanchao blatantly invade the Ling Kingdom without doing anything?
Xu Jingsong and the other three were somewhat at a loss for words when Xiaoyue questioned them.
They were all stunned; how could this girl say such a thing?
Just then, Hong Pijing's voice came from the crowd, interrupting the argument.
“Little Yue, during times of national turmoil, sects and martial arts practitioners do indeed have an ironclad rule against participating in conflicts between nations.” Hong Pijing’s words carried a hint of helplessness.
Hong Pijing explained it this way, but Xiaoyue, concerned about the five spirit stars, retorted without backing down.
"Aren't the Illusionary Spirit Garden members also from the martial arts world? Why are they allowed to participate?"
Hong Pijing sighed and explained, "Little Yue, you don't know this."
The Illusionary Spirit Garden actually belongs to the imperial court and is not a purely martial arts sect.
If the two countries were to go to war, the intervention of any sect from either side would trigger an even more chaotic situation.
It's like the Ling Kingdom only has one major sect, the Peach Feather Sect, while the Gu Xuan Dynasty has two major powers: the Arhat Temple and the Dragon Slaying Academy.
If they join forces to deal with the Peach Feather Sect, the consequences will be unimaginable.
The Peach Feather Sect might want to help, but they couldn't violate the rules of the martial world, much less put the entire sect in danger.
Xiaoyue was still unwilling after hearing this: "So we can only watch Gu Xuanchao slaughter our people?"
Hong Pijing shook his head helplessly and decided to give Xiaoyue and the others a lesson on the relationship between the martial arts world and the imperial court.
"Little Yue, although you are skilled in martial arts, I don't know why the little girl who taught you martial arts didn't teach you these principles."
This leaves you with very little knowledge of the complex situation in the martial arts world.
Today, I'm going to tell you about the subtle relationship between the martial arts world and the imperial court.
Since ancient times, there has been an insurmountable chasm between the martial arts world and the imperial court.
The martial arts world, a place full of mystery and legend, brings together heroes and martial arts masters from all directions.
They value strength and loyalty, act freely and unrestrainedly, make friends through martial arts, and establish themselves on the principle of righteousness.
The imperial court, on the other hand, was the symbol of power, responsible for setting rules and maintaining order.
Court officials often schemed against each other for personal power and interests.
This selfish approach is completely out of step with the chivalrous spirit of the martial arts world.
Therefore, people in the martial arts world often look down on the formalities and red tape of their imperial court.
However, this opposition is not absolute, especially in times of national crisis.
When foreign enemies invade, people in the martial arts world and the imperial court will temporarily put aside their prejudices and work together to resist the invaders.
However, such cooperation is often only temporary, and once the crisis is resolved, the two sides will return to their original state of antagonism.
The discord between the martial arts world and the imperial court is not only reflected in politics and power, but also in the chivalry of the martial arts world and the interests and values of the imperial officials.
People in the martial arts world pursue freedom, equality, and justice, while the imperial court focuses more on hierarchy, order, and stability.
This difference in chivalry and values makes it difficult for both sides to truly understand and accept each other.
Despite the various disagreements between the martial arts world and the imperial court, it is precisely this opposition and conflict that constitutes the rich and colorful historical tapestry.
You may not fully understand the chivalrous spirit of the martial arts world and the governing philosophy of the imperial court.
But once you truly enter the world of martial arts, you will gradually understand what I'm saying today.
Hong Pijing's words made Xiaoyue and the others fall into deep thought.
They began to realize that the relationship between the martial arts world and the imperial court was far more complex than they had imagined.